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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1954
Page
14
The piece urges early planning for 1955 Christmas cards, noting photo finishers are busy and DIY methods can yield affordable personal cards. It suggests using family portraits or decorated doors and church scenes, plus developing and printing kits to create custom greetings at home.
The Country Editor reflects on Christmas preparations and urges a return to meaningful homemade cards. Ideas include simple paper cards, stencils, poster paint, glitter, glued cutouts, and family crafts to express affection beyond commercial gifts.
A dog attack in Grove Park prompts a family of six to shelter in the park for hours. Skipper, the family’s dog, defended by biting an aggressor, caused the owner to retreat while the family waited for authorities. The incident ends with Skipper declared free and the family leaving with his owners toward St James.
New York reports an evolving Broadway season with Jane tta Sturm's One Eye Closed noted for its brief three performance run and Constance Ford stepping into the leading role after an appendectomy. Gloria DeHaven debuts on Broadway in Seventh Heaven, with producers Gaither and Bacher planning spring plans. We Happy Few by Crothers is set for protection with new cast, and The Desperate Hours by Joseph Hayes targets a January Broadway bow after engagements in New Haven and Philadelphia, starring Karl Malden and Paul Newman.
A shopper recalls the moment a large Akron store opened its doors on a Saturday morning and the bustling scene inside. The narrator describes crowds, staff, and the store atmosphere from early entry to evening as the awakening of a major retail experience.
Casp cold days and longer evenings before the fireplace inspire a family to craft gifts and plan festive activities together.
ROCK PORT Texas Gulf Coast exploration of tuna prospects expands as Captiva a U S Fisheries official outlines goals to identify peak catching months gear types and potential sites. He notes promising yellowfin tuna samples and discussions with Japanese partners on longline methods and possible cannery development along the Gulf roadway.
Delaware lawmakers consider abolishing the whipping post as a state option for crimes, with supporters citing deterrence and critics noting rarity. Kentucky reports prisons still use the post in limited cases, including whiskey and tavern penalties.
Santa recruits thousands of volunteers in Army craft shops worldwide to produce homemade gifts. Master sergeants shape metal and wood, while others craft pottery and leather items for holiday giving. The off duty program supports enlisted and officers through morale funds and exchanges.
The USS Aspro crew reportedly installed a 17 inch Admiral TV in the mess and submerged the submarine to mute commercials during submarine operations. The method involved immersing the TV with power off to block ads while within range of stations.
A garbled column blends Santa Claus myth with aviation chatter and industry notes. The piece references Mr Claus, flying machines, and various firms and models, weaving holiday imagery with advances in air travel and aircraft makers.
Contractors began dredging along the Missouri to begin river channel work as Decatur Nebraska officials seek funds for the 750 foot west end bridge approaches. Congress approved 2 million for the project with total costs estimated near 8.6 million as planners expect spring start between Omaha and Sioux City.
Report from a lumber camp notes nine bears spending routine days nearby while workers say the animals are mostly tame. The bears scavenge hay, near humans, but avoid trouble as autumn wood season approaches.
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