If you are a fan of this midcentury modern style of cartooning, then these elementary school fire prevention publications, put together and distributed by The Hartford in the 1950s and 60s, are a trove of great comic art.
The Junior Fire Marshal Magazine for Fall 1961 marks the 15th year of the national Junior Fire Marshal program. This issue has a number of articles about fire safety, as well as a two-page comic: Johnny Hartford, Junior Fire Marshal. Johnny has an adventure in every issue I have seen, and below are links to even more.
The unsigned art sure looks familiar and was probably produced by a pro comics artist. But I am at a loss to explain who it is.
And here are some fire safety activities ...
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