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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1930
Page
7
Dr. Copeland outlines emergency measures for membranous croup, a mild diphtheria form, urging immediate doctor contact, hot baths, warm compresses, and cautious use of remedies. Emphasizes cooling, keeping the child warm, intubation rarely, antitoxin reducing surgery, and with inoculation, disappearance of the condition.
A New York Christmas gift feature highlights masculine presents like handkerchiefs and perfumes. It stresses personalizing gifts to match costumes and colors, with fashion notes on black outfits, all-white handkerchiefs, and decorative perfume bottles ranging from animal motifs to miniature skyscrapers.
The horoscope warns a difficult day for work and urges focus on religious, cultural, domestic and affectionate matters. It notes a birthday could bring unexpected changes and cautions against investments and trickery while advising caution in new ventures. A child born this day may be nervous yet determined.
The narrator and Lillian fear Hugh Grantland’s fate as Christmas approaches. They weigh suspicions about Hugh’s disappearance, Jack Leslie’s return, and tensions involving Phil Verziton, Mary, Noel, and others. The women debate secrecy, safety, and the risk of bad news while awaiting a Christmas box from Hugh.
The Athens Christains Lighting contest offers eighteen prizes valued at $4144.20 sponsored by the Athens Youth Morrison Association and The Messenger. Prizes include electric clocks mantle clocks floor lamps and cooking utensils with many items in the record. Prize totals exceed $80,000 for entrants with top awards around $15,000.
Officials announce a Remoex prize contest running from December 20 to January 2 with judging on January 1. Eligible entrants include the public while Aut Ens merchants and The Messenger staff are excluded. Entry forms appear in The Messenger.
Athens County extension workers compile flood impact data at the request of Congressman Thomas A Jenkins. A farmer questionnaire seeks details on crops harmed by floods and the extent of damage across farmland. PMID: RADY KILLED BY EXPLOSION is referenced in a separate Ravenna incident.
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