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December 20, 1958
The Detroit Tribune
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
What is this article about?
Wayne State University students earn money by working as rental Santa Clauses for family visits and parties during Christmas, amid a recession with few other job opportunities, according to placement counselor James W. Hill.
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Santa's Sleigh Is Best Pay
Wayne State University students are finding that wearing whiskers is the best way to earn money during the Christmas season.
A company has hired 65 students to represent Santa Claus on a rental basis. Santa will visit a family for a fee of $2.50. Before his visit, he checks with parents on such things as dolls and sleds.
He also gets a behavior report on each child in the family. In addition to his regular calls, Santa is available to preside at Christmas parties.
With the exception of these Santas, few job offers have been received by Wayne State's placement service, which in past years has had a backlog of requests for holiday workers.
"There is still a recession so far as we are concerned," said James W. Hill, counselor at the placement service. "Jobs are almost non existent."
Wayne State University students are finding that wearing whiskers is the best way to earn money during the Christmas season.
A company has hired 65 students to represent Santa Claus on a rental basis. Santa will visit a family for a fee of $2.50. Before his visit, he checks with parents on such things as dolls and sleds.
He also gets a behavior report on each child in the family. In addition to his regular calls, Santa is available to preside at Christmas parties.
With the exception of these Santas, few job offers have been received by Wayne State's placement service, which in past years has had a backlog of requests for holiday workers.
"There is still a recession so far as we are concerned," said James W. Hill, counselor at the placement service. "Jobs are almost non existent."
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Santa Claus
Students
Christmas Jobs
Recession
Wayne State University
What entities or persons were involved?
James W. Hill
Where did it happen?
Wayne State University
Story Details
Key Persons
James W. Hill
Location
Wayne State University
Event Date
Christmas Season
Story Details
Wayne State University students are hired by a company to act as rental Santa Clauses, visiting families for $2.50 fees, checking gift preferences and child behavior, and presiding at parties, providing rare job opportunities during a recession.