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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1950
Page
14
Tetanus is caused by germs in deep wounds and dirty soil. Symptoms begin with insomnia irritability and headache and may progress to jaw locking and convulsions. Vaccination with tetanus toxoid protects most ages and boosters are advised for hazardous work or wound exposure. If wounded seek medical care and possible tetanus antitoxin, distinct from toxoid, for immediate protection.
The report lists residents and visitors in Morgan County including updates on health at Block's clinic in Hartselle, travel to Decatur Athens Birmingham Guntersville Chattanooga and Birmingham again, and social events. Highlights include Mrs Sardia Winton's improved condition, Don Mikell's Birmingham trip, and a nocturnal opossum incident at Mrs Joe Winton's home.
Community revival continues this week drawing attendees. Social visits include Annie Bell Hamilton of Hartselle staying with Mary McKee, Eloise Tanner at a Montevallo home economics workshop, and the Tanner family from Bessemer hosting vacation Bible school visitors. Curtis Hopper funeral led by Rev. William Tanner. Copper production note mentions Katanga in Belgian Congo.
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