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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1949
Page
7
Local newspaper notes Elyria happenings with brief items and notices from Thursday December 29 1949. Readers gain concise updates on community events, town concerns, and regional occurrences documented in the Chronicle Telegram.
In Columbus, Ohio State University visual expert Prof Hoyt L Sherman told a national education group that a safe driver is one who maintains a relaxed stare. The co director of OSU's visual demonstration center said relaxation aids driving safety, though he noted dangers when tension rises.
An expert argues drivers must retain a full field view while acting on a single point to avoid accidents. He stresses that recognizing the entire scene and object sizes matters more than detailed center vision analysis. The article notes Adam died at age 930.
HURRAY for the holiday post holiday and hospitality season with us at this moment. Breakfast parties for home from school offer inexpensive intimate entertaining centered on a popcorn Santa and simple courses. Include juice, fruit, eggs and meat, with easy bacon and sausage prep, plus breads and coffee cake.
The Rev. Wallace Aker led morning worship at LaPorte Methodist on Christmas Day. Two babies were baptized, the son of Mr and Mrs Charles Heck and the daughter of Mr and Mrs Giangicomo. Vincent school pupils held a Christmas program with songs and a Santa treat.
Mrs Ada Knepper and relatives visited Virgil Knepper in Toledo Hospital Sunday afternoon after a morning automobile accident left him seriously injured. His brother Carl was also en route to visit relatives when the crash occurred. Short Stem Guests include Dorothy Kangas’s cousins Betty Jo and Diane Kangas of Painesville. Christmas visits span Euclid Willoughby Elyria and Shadden road with Kangas Hollis Morris and Tommer families among others.
Mrs Samuel Stevenson opened her Grafton road home to a Lydia Circle Christmas party for 14 guests with garlands and a tureen luncheon. Mrs R N Fox chaired a brief meeting, gifts were exchanged, and appreciation was given to Rev and Mrs Wallace Aker.
In 1949 Hollywood kept its wacky sheen with breezy oddities. Lloyd's of London insured Monty Woolley’s beard. Bob Hope hurt on a movie set. a male talent search and a new title for Nice Girl. pregnancy rumors swirled around movie elephants and llamas. Elf antics, divorces, rookies, and fashion jabs filled a lively year with a parade of celebrity mishaps and boasts.
An experiment at Murphy General Hospital tests replacing male staff with female non professional workers for 18 months. WACs substitute for hospital corps men as female personnel take over medical tech, administrative, and cooking roles. Nurses and other specialists are rotated to fit the plan. The hospital will revert to normal after the trial.
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