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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1930
Page
7
A night tale where Knarf confronts mischievous Bulges living in coal scuttles. They knot lines and threaten, but Knarf tries to stop them, disguises as a ghost, and is captured until the shadows free him the next day. The piece ends with Knarf's punishment and reconciliation.
A humorous 1930 tale follows the Comfortable family and their new police dog. Abou Ben-Adam causes chaos from milk spills to a chase through the streets, upsetting neighbors, a baby, and an invalid. The dog’s presence turns the house upside down before a return to calm seems unlikely.
Amos Parrish narrates 1930 fashion of living room tables from coffee to book tables. He notes small tables by chairs and sofas that hold ash trays magazines lamps and flowers, highlighting pedestal and colonial designs inspired by English history for comfortable evenings.
Readable text outlines a craft project titled Make This Model at Home. It presents steps for constructing a small display model and a dainty final piece suitable for home use. The language emphasizes simple tools, careful assembly, and decorative finishing touches.
Thanksgiving gatherings and visits fill region as families travel to Columbus and nearby towns. Notable attendees include the Howells sons Ian and Ralph, George Clark, Jividen family, Wetherholt children, Harrisonville and Racine residents, and local residents visiting friends and kin. The upcoming Parent-Teacher Association meeting is set for December 6 at the schoolhouse.
ANNE ADAMS presents pattern 2059 for a small girl's bloomer frock with a square neck and yoked bodice. Includes options for tucks or gathers, sizes 4 6 8 10, yardage given for 36 inch fabric, plus transfer pattern 791 with dog motifs. Patterns priced 15 cents each, order from The Athens Messenger Pattern Department New York City.
New York University professor W RK Bryans urges a single portable radio per household to let members listen separately. He argues loud speakers fuel divorces as families clash over programs, proposing each person uses a small device plugged into a light socket for private listening.
The column notes a lively, progressive day with enterprise and ambition. Independent plans gain planetary support, while employer tied projects risk misunderstanding. Birthdays hint at a dynamic year with personal aims flourishing. a child born today should show initiative and responsibility.
A confidential telephone exchange near a basement playroom reveals romantic tensions among Edith Dicky and the group. Dicky surprises everyone with a Christmas gift message while Mr Versteen maps a potential stage setup for Junior, hinting at future plotting and plans.
Five men died in Athens County during October 1980 from industrial accidents recorded by the Ohio Division of Rafets and Hygiene. Causes cited include building collapse, mining incident, and tiling mishap.
Columbus reports November hog receipts on leading western markets about 20 percent below the previous year per Carl J. West research director of the Ohio Parry Bureau. Decline may be tempered by increased direct packer marketing. prices averaged about five to six cents per hundredweight lower than last year.
The report notes declines in hog prices driven by excessive receipts. It cites unusually large daily arrivals at leading markets, signaling a broader downward trend in the hog market due to oversupply and heavy slaughter volumes.
An elderly woman from Louisville credits Resinol for clearing her baby's rash after a doctor suggested trying it. She notes daily use in a baby bath helps keep skin rash free and recommends samples from Resinol across Baltimore and Maryland.
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