Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 December 1936 — Page 14

Chris tmas Trees and Decorations Are Dangerous as Fire Hazards | Unless Properly Handled, Says 0 Sma

Fire Chiet Warns of Faulty Wiring and Use of Cotton. a merry old soul, but un-

precautions are taken it Christmas may become a

proper vi of tragedy his is the warning of Fire Chief Kenned: Chief Bernard ch, fire prevention bureau head ed out that last vear the answered more than 400 Chri week, more n double the year-round weekly

and

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larms during tma

hristmas is much safer now when candles were used for Chief Kennedy said, nevertheless, defec electric ets remain a hazard lights,” he advised, been approved you already closely be-

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ving tree they have nderwyiters If et, examine it

iri it ag |i

Inspect Insulation

that the insulation of the order, and that are broken so metal. Insulating sockets should be cover the brass } metal bases of the nps. When ‘live’ metal is exposed, rt circuit may result, when tinornament comes in Ct with it.” nch urged « used on tr

good socket ‘live’

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ution are ee highly advisable to emplo: trician to do the job,” nec s Ligh iting sets and exten hich might be perfectly safe safe from shock weathnear damp earth out-of- dor I'S

ion may not be when exposed to the when used ion cords used be rubber-sheathed

of insulating material.”

Cotton Is Hazard

tton, frequently used to imitate ound the Christmas tree another hazard, the chief This danger is emphasized electric trains are operated cotton, because of which result when the mm off the tracks Although toy trains fest electrical toys when used ordinary conditions,” he said, should impress on chilthat trains and ail should be disconcircuit when not in

near

sparks

are among

is should be accomplished he plug out of the outthan depending upon toys.’

SUSPECT IS NABBED ON BURGLARY CHARGE

833 charge after | attempted to | 811 |

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Oller. 38, of faced lary

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alleged to Aceme Linoleum Store, Alabama-=st. vesterday R. Smith, 39, er, “24,

rams,

and Pat | store operators who told Police they were ed by the burglar alarm and front door oe smashed.

ler had entered the store, they |

BISHOP HUGHES ‘HEARD | ATY.M.C.A. MEETING |

Connect the mind and the heart ( to be a candidate for the | ngdom of God,” Bishop Edwin | jolt Hughes, Washington, a former | » f De Pauw University t ‘the Y. M.\C.'A.'Big Moet- | in Keith's Theater yvesterday. | Hughes declared that questions raised livine are unexplained for that a botanist a blade of grass

CONTEST EXTENDED ON PEACE ORATIONS

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2 HOOSIER STUDENTS SEEK SCHOLARSHIPS

candidates or Robert

| Rhodes ROR F, Royster, Lafayette, were to compete with winners from five others | ' states in Chicago today for the four |

I scholarships. They were selected from 16 candi- | | dates interviewed here Saturday.) | Mr. Elliott, who lives at 2057 N.| New Jersey-st, is a graduate of Wa-

i bash College and now attends | | Ice skating enthusiasts today | corumbia Oniversity. Mr. Royster | were assured by A. C. Sallee, park

is a Purdue student. superintendent, that Garfield Park provide $2000 |

The scholarships and Lake Sullivan are to be available for the sports this winter. . . provided they freeze over. The shelter house at Lake Sullivan is to remain open during the winter and ovens and open fireplaces are to be placed in the clearing. : Warning skaters to wait until .the | ® | lakes are frozen solidly, Mr. Sallee | said the Garfield Park lagoon, made | available by reconstruction of ani old dam, is expected to fill with the next rain. The Park Department nursery | has placed more than 6000 trees along boulevards and on park prop- | erty during the last six weeks, Mr.

Aside Garfield Lagoon, Sullivan Stream.

LOCAL YOUTH HELD

George Harris, 22, of 2609 Boule-vard-pl, was held today on charges | of vagrancy, burglary and carrying | a pistol without a permit. He is alleged to have attempted to enter a drug store at 2602 N. Capitol-av.

| they were robbed by passengers last | {night. Ardus Brown, 32, of 349 | Park-av, told police a Negro took $3 { from him. Daniel Miller, 34, of 112 en Sallee said. I Noble-st, reported a passenger

Donations from Hobbs, Hillsdale Stole His Cab ain ¥6.

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ROTARY TO HEAR CAROLS The Rotary Club is to hear a program of Christmas music at its meeting tomorrow noon in the Claypool Hotel.

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Fire Chief Fred Kennedy (left) and Chief Bernard Lynch, fire prevention bureau head, discuss safe ways to decorate Christmas trees.

WOODMEN TO ELECT Members of Camp 206, Woodmen of the World, are to hold their an-

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to hold their first community carol- | ing service at 4:15 p. m. Christmas Eve on the Monument steps. | Christmas greenery and evergreen trees are to cover the base of the Monument. Camp Fire Girls hope many shoppers will take part {in the singing. Mayor Kern will extend Christmas greetings. Plans are being made to broadcast a part of the | caroling program and loud speak- | [ers will carry the music to down- | town crowds. Miss Pauline Mahler, | {activity committee chairman, Camp | Fire Girls’ Guardians’ Association, | is to have charge.

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