Twelve Little Patients Bring Christmas to Fairmont Polio Ward
Priscilla Campbell reports on Christmas visits to Fairmont Hospital ward 2 polio unit where 12 children, many on respirators, receive family, scout, and Santa Claus visits. Descriptions include David Mills 4 and Randy Carmichael 16 months, Arlene Denmark 6, Terry Davis 2, and others, with nurses, caring staff, and the polio foundation funding care.
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Fairmont Hospital
Priscilla Campbell Christmas Jg
Eairmont Hospital
Santa Claus
David Mills
San Carlos
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Arlee
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Oakland
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Fairmont’ ‘Hospital
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Christman
Playpen childcare offers moms day of freedom
Oakland YWCA run Wives clubs provide supervised play for children ages two months through six years. Moms register their kids so they can enjoy activities from bridge to crafts, coffee, and social events. Clubs meet Tuesdays and Wednesdays 1016 to 3, with more plans including skits, crafts, and sewing machines for the full day program. Mrs. David Stevenson leads the Wednesday club with new acting and craft plans coordinated by Mrs. J M Ernst and Mrs. Victor Flashman.
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WGA
Oakland Ywca
United Crusade Agency
Nativity Respect Promoted In Classroom Dress Pattern Ad
A fragmentary public notice lists craft and fashion patterns from Pattern Bureau, The Daily Review, San Francisco. It mentions a Nativity set gesture lesson for children and describes sewing patterns No 2942 for jumper and blouse, with sizing and ordering details, plus a fashion world book priced 25 cents.
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the Daily Review
Mission Street
San Francisco
Fire fears in a child and gentle handling advised
A parent asks how to calm a seven year old terrified by a house fire. The answer urges patience and reassurance, encouraging open discussion, gradual exposure to fire activities, and avoiding shaming. If fears persist, seek guidance from a professional.
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Milton
Levine
Safe Toys Listed for Merry Christmas Fun
Chicago readers learn from the National Safety Council how to pick safe toys for children of all ages. For toddlers up to age two, recommended items include sturdy rattles, bright colored hanging objects, blocks with rounded corners, and simple push and pull toys with soft edges.
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Chicago
Santa's Park
National Safety Council
Dorothy Dix Advice on a Selfish Retirement Marriage
Dear Miss Dix offers guidance to an older couple facing strain after a move and changes in happiness. The husband admits selfishness and attempts to return home, while Dorothy Dix stresses prioritizing the partner’s well being and suggests rebuilding trust and home life despite age.
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Miss DIX
Chamber of Commerce
Usband
Ashland Auxiliary VFW Reviews Work and Christmas Cheer
Ashland Memorial auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold its regular Tuesday evening meeting at Holy Ghost hall San Lorenzo. The group has been busy during the holidays hosting a party at the Children’s Limited Nursery School in Hayward with gifts for children and refreshments. Commander Eddie Gonzales and Louis Besnetck helped organize a hospital Christmas party for about 30 men with gifts games and refreshments at Parks hospital.
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Ashland Memorial
Hayward
Abe
Largie Begin
Ben
Ete Dorothes- Talbert
Lois Restarick
Mien
Terazawa
Charlés’ Bisicn
Eddie Gonzales
Louis Besnetck
Parks Hospital
New York Stores Sell Warm Mink Products for Women
A New York report describes mink related warmth options for women during a cold spell. Shoppers consider mink coats, ear muffs, and fur boots as practical yet fashionable, with prices ranging from modest to higher end. Movable fashion notes highlight budget concerns and sought after outdoor attire.
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New York
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