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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1954
Page
10
This piece urges preserving family memories through photographs and captions, highlighting daily events from Easter ducklings to weddings. It advises documenting small moments as part of a longer family history and then offers a practical tip on drying color transparencies using silica gel to prevent moisture damage.
New York review notes M G M s Cats Versus Chicks pits Clark Terry and his septet against an all girl group led by Terry Pollard on vibes. Pollard handles The Man Is Love and Mamblues while Lucky Thompson adds raspy tenor. The Cats appear to have the edge.
Dorothy Funk surveys Columbia and Mercury releases with Mitch Miller and Morris Stoloff, praising arrangements of Sabrina and Wagon Wheels plus male and female naming debates for hurricane imagery. She notes Gordon MacRae, Lucille Norman, and The Commandeers, plus Hank Thompson, with a mix of old favorites and lively new readings.
Britain’s umbrella industry enjoys a record production near five million units as persistent rain and tax relief boost demand. The sector, with about 60 firms and small workforces, has long tied to a tradition of masculine ship role and evolving purchase tax policies, ending with tax abolition on fittings in 1954.
Hollywood faces a paradox as industry executives seek fresh talent yet fear promoting untrained hopefuls. Cecil B. De Mille cites examples from The Ten Commandments casting and warns wide circulation invites amateur hopefuls to flood Los Angeles, risking disruption and unprepared entrants. He favors trained actors and suggests hopefuls write with photo before attempting moves to Hollywood.
Lincoln Neb Despite warnings about water safety 3500 Americans drown yearly says Helen Becker University of Nebraska extension health specialist She urges never swim alone wait after meals avoid overexertion heed ocean tides currents and local hazards never dive unknown depths and consult locals to stay safe near water.
Detroit news reports Dr Henry Turkel, a medical researcher, created a 52 card alphabet deck game to aid spelling. He plans selling a million sets by year end as Toledo board endorses it for spelling and vocabulary. He aims to teach French Greek Latin chemistry and music with similar decks aiding note recognition and sight reading.
A European widow dies in a San Francisco hospital after war years with relatives concealing names. A wartime food package to her heirs contains a pale powder that proves to be ashes. A dying wish to bury her near her husband in France prompts a haunting final act with a tin box of ashes.
Maxine Shagsta, dubbed the town forger, operates near Iowa State Penitentiary, reproducing signatures of presidents, senators, and bandleaders on pen bands and desk plaques. She copies thousands of names yearly, including ordinary citizens such as doctors and teachers. Her skill lies in engraving curved surfaces, demanding steady hands and trained eye.
A rural canine care column encourages dog ownership by addressing benefits and responsibilities. It emphasizes vaccination, regular vet checks, feeding, housebreaking, and patient leash training with calm guidance, noting early puppy stages and consistent routines.
A new landing strip on Pleasant Hill Lake near Mansfield promises boating, fishing, swimming and seasonal duck hunting. Located 315 miles southeast of Mansfield, the 90 by 2,000 foot strip on the lake’s north shore offers a four-room cabin area for rent and is part of a test run by the Ohio Aviation Board.
A readable column discusses dog training from housebreaking to mid field obedience, stressing consistency, gentle firmness, and minimal words. It highlights praise for correct actions and discouragement with a simple no. Includes notes on a Dalmatian champion Abigail and local events like a picnic and fishing at lakeside spots with advice for visitors.
An ANEKE JAHN column questions the clash between art and commerce in Liberace coverage. The writer defends Liberace as a serious artist while critiquing TV sensationalism, noting public tastes and money influence. The piece reflects on fame, audience expectations, and the value of skilled performance amid media glare.
Milwaukee officials say numerous spittoons in county buildings are unused and have little utility, questioning their continued presence. Clerk Francis X. McCormack reported the sentiment to the county buildings superintendent, noting the items rarely serve their intended purpose.
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