Improper Lights Cause Of Most Auto Accidents
Two thirds of highway accidents occur at night and poor headlight maintenance is a major cause, says Dylon W. Wallace of Ohio. Drivers must check reflectors lenses and focus, switch beams correctly for oncoming traffic, and use the road shoulder or dim beam to avoid glare. The campaign urges regular headlight checks to reduce future crashes. The Naval Academy at Annapolis was established in 1845.
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Columbus
Dylon W. Wallace
Registrar of Motor Vehicles
Ohio Department of Highways
Mr. Wallace
Buses Carry Over Three Million U S School Pupils Daily
The nation logged 127,581 buses with 90,061 serving as school buses carrying 3,225,361 children daily. The article emphasizes the role of safety education since 1922, school patrols, standardized bus features, and extensive public safety campaigns led by PTA groups, AAA, and the Automotive Safety Foundation to protect three million students.
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U. S
America
Death toll rises in 1940 auto crashes warns drivers
A 1940 automobile casualty list highlights increased deaths from automobile bicycle collisions while noting fewer fatalities among 5 to 14 year olds due to safety education in schools. The message urges universal highway safety teaching and driver vigilance, framing children as human caution signs on roads. Numerous local businesses and individuals are listed as sponsors or supporters of safety efforts.
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Highway Education Board
National Education Association
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
P.T.A
Chicago
Nashville
New York
San Francisco
Edgar Dale
Ohio
Ohio State University
Highwer Education Board
Safey Education
American Association of School Administrators
Stoughton party honors graduate Bonita Harnish at Clearview High
Mr. and Mrs. G H Stoughton hosted a Wednesday evening gathering for Bonita Harnish's high school graduation. Guests included Miss Marian Knapp and Mrs Frankie Beese, with family and friends sharing a luncheon and social time. The Ladies Aid at ML E Church met Thursday at Mrs. Margaret Hartman’s with 13 attendees.
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Ladies Aid Society
ML E. Church
Margaret Hartman
K. Adams
J. Gens
H. Mahan
F. Eschtruth
C. Giberson
E. A. White
Edith Hurrlbut
Mr. Westcott
C. Keller
Dean
White
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U. S. Naval Academy At
Annapolis
American Automobile Association
Automotive Safety Foundation
Lorain County
Princeton
Hugh Greer
Elyria Chamber of Commerce
Hygrade Dry Cleaners
Middle Avenue
Pentacoles
Chronicle Telegram
Guy B. Findley
Jackson’s Wall Paper & Paint Store
C. K. Mack, “Ast
Sinclair Refining Co
C. E. Betts
Mgr
Shell Oil Co
Cyril Brecknock
Thew Shovel Co
Elyria
Elyria Belting & Machinery Co
E. J. Stankard
The
Elyria Fence & Implement Co
C. A. Gibbens, County Supt. of Schools
Mose Wilder
County
R. W. Beckett Engineering Co
Lorain County Home & Window Cleaning Co
Manhattan Laundry & Pry Cleaning
Elizabeth Galloway
Bklank Hayseed Tavern & Service Station
Elyria Manufacturing Company
Louis P. DeVau
Supt. Steel & Tubes—Superior Division
Clifford’s Brilliant Bronze
A. J. ~Enner
Rep
State Mutual Life Assurance Co
Vogler
Elyria Window Clearing Co
Herman Brown
Electrical & Mechanical Service Co
Earl D. Jolley
Goodrich
Silvertown Stores
Keyes
F. Stanley Keyes
Cherry Ridge Golf Club
J. C. Welsh
American Shoe
International Truck Sales & Service
United Accessories Shop
Lillian Lees Campbell
Mer
Norman G. Westgate
Singer Sewing Center
Dimon
E. Bachman
Howard J Stanford
General Insurance
W. Kenneth Johnson Insurance Agency
Metropolitan Life
Ellsworth Schneider
Hal. A. Stoddard
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance
Karl Plocher
Charles
Chapin Track Line Inc
Commercial Motor Freight
Webman Cartage Company
Philavis
Colson Corporation
Worthington Ball Company
Elk’s Restaurant
Ada Allen
Plas Construction Co
the General Industries Western Automatic Machine Screw Co
Fay Hosiery Mi Inc
Harshaw Chemical Co. Co
C. Lord
Elyria Coca Cola Bottling Co
Chronicle-Telegram
H. H. Benham
D. A. Cook
Nehi Bottling Company
Gilkison & Sons
Elyria Plating Corporation
Elyria Brass & Bronze Co
Cromco
F. A. Cromling
Elyria Coach Co
Walter J. Wright
Resar Service Company
Carl R. Vinegan
BH. E. Agate
Bauer Dairy
Brown Fintabe Co
Roehl Oil Co
Duplex Foundry
Studebaker Chemical Company
Pitts
West Point
Haury Bros
W. H. Jenne Automotive Service
Ryan Electric
Rice Brake Service
Pixley’s
Wilford’s Hatchery Commercial
Ohio Nursery Company
Real Cleaners
Crystal Springs Dairy
Friend of Safety
Checker Cab Company
Standard Oil Company
City Ice & Fuel Company
Walt Haury
Wallhead Coal Company
Arthur H. Waters
Insurance
C. L. Sotherden & Son
Herbert C. Cummings
Justice of the Peace
Edward F. Hendricks
Western Milk Cartage
Worthington
the Motor Haulaway Co
Norwalk
Watson Transfer Co
Perry-Fay Company
Bende- Body Co
Elyria Foundry
Stone’s Grill
Inter-State Motor Freight
Arthur J. Nemes
James G. Giar
J. B. Malpin Company
Traxel Mfg. Company
the Electro Alloys Co
Timms Spring Company
Widden Manufacturing Co
Henry Heidrich
Howard B. Somers
Vincent
Palo Cedro
Cal
Edgar Myers
Mountrains
Nova Scotia
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