https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-14511787/Sinister-reason-McDonalds-clown-phased-fast-food-chain-no-longer-seen.html
Why McDonald's Ronald McDonald clown vanished - and the reason is terrifying

Mid 70s i worked at MCD and Ronald came to visit. The Town ws having a Yrly Parade and i got to be the Hamburglar. It was so exciting. We also stayed at Ronald McDonald House when we took our Son to Univ of Mn Hosp.