The Mail-Journal, Volume 14, Number 46, Milford, Kosciusko County, 7 December 1977 — Page 6
THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., December?, 1977
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Community Corner
Christmas season brings potential fire hazards
The Christmas season not only brings joy into area homes, but the potential for tragedy, in the form of potential fire hazards. Syracuse fire chief Larry Weaver has given the following bps to city residents preparing for the Christmas season by putting up their Christmas trees and decorations. First, he says that all artificial trees should either be fire resistant or fire proof. If a real tree is used, it should be watered constantly to keep it moist. Weaver also said that, for any kind of tree, but especially for a real one, there should be no open flames around the trees. "Real trees bum up fast.” he said. Next, Weaver said that a substantial stand should be used to make sure the tree doesn't fall down. He also said a person should be careful as to what kind of Christmas lights are put wi the tree — some are hotter than others The fire chief also emphasized that a person has to be careful not to overload the circuits with the decorations Cords should be plugged into an open socket if possible. But. Weaver also said that electric cords should not be laid across walkways because the cords can wear down and short A person could also trip over the cord and cause injury to himself or cause the tree to fall Weaver next said that with real trees a person has to be careful not to leave them up too long He said many of these trees are cut in October and by the end of December are pretty dried out He said a real tree should be taken down after Christmas, but if an artificial one is used, it is all right to leave it up over the New Year Should Be Cleaned Weaver also gave other fire safety tips concerning furnaces and house electricity. He said that furnaces should already have been checked out and cleaned This should have been done in the fall said Weaver If this has not already been done, it should be done immediately Chimneys should also have been cleaned out. Weaver also said that the electrical part of the house should be kept in "good repair," especially now that more electricity is used during the winter months to heat and light the house The fire chief concluded by saying Syracuse has not had too many fires in years past due to Christmas trees He said, "we’ve been pretty fortunate," but be added, "there’s always the potential there ” Bill Leemon, Milford Volunteer Fire Department chief, has some suggestions for residents, who wish to avoid having to call them
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into action. Many fires originate from the Christmas tree. Artificial trees should bear the UL label, as some unlabeled plastic trees are quite flammable. Chemical coatings and sprays to make live evergreens flameresistant do not work. A fresh tree lasts longer and is less of a hazard. If the tree is dark green with a strong pine scent, it is fresh. It isn’t fresh if the needles fall easily. Trunks of fresh trees are also sticky with sap. Evergreens should be kept away from fireplaces, radiators and heat sources, as well as doorways and traffic patterns. Cut two inches off the trunk and mount in a water-holding stand, make sure it is stable and not tipping over Keep the tree fresh by filling the base with water. Lights Also Cause Problems Use only lights that have been tested for safety, bearing the UL label Check the sets for broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires and loose connections Discard these sets, as they are potentially unsafe. No more than three sets of lights per single extension should be used Consult the manufacturer's instructions and do not use more than the recommended number of lights on one circuit. Lights are not to be used on metallic trees. Damaged insulation in lighting on a metallic tree could cause the tree to be charged with dectricity. Use colored spot lights above or beside a tree, not fastened on it. Only outdoor lights, clearly specified for that use should be used outdoors. Turn off lights when leaving your home for any length of time or when sleeping Lighted candles should not be used near a tree or on an evergreen. If candles are used in the home, use nonflammable holders Place candles where they will not be knocked down or blow over. away from decorations and wrapping paper. Before starting a fire in the fireplace, remove all paper decorations and boughs from the immediate area. Also be sure the flue is open. Use a screen to enclose the front of the fireplace, to confine live embers and sparks. Do not bum wrappings in a fireplace, as they may suddenly ignite, causing a flash fire. Christmas dinner set for Sunday If the weather is permitting, the Senior Citizens of Milford, will have their Christmas dinner and program, Sunday. Dec. 11, at 1 p.m. in the Milford Fire Station.
wraPeople in the News
Oswalds home from month's stay in Saudia Arabia
Mr. and Mrs. John (Jack)Oswald, r 4 Syracuse, returned this week from a one-month stay in Saudia Arabia, visiting their son Jerry and daughter-in-law Toby. “I’m really the one who wanted to see the camels,” Mrs. Oswald, who most know as Jenny, said. She was referring to a sign in front of their business, the Three-Flags Restaurant, calling the pair “Camel Jack;; and “Oil Jenny,” But she didn’t get to see many camels, as they are kept in herds. The Oswalds’ son and his wife have been living in Saudia Arabia for the past two years. Jerry works for ARAMCO in the production of electricity in the country. The couple stayed with the younger Oswalds in their townshouse in the ARAMCO camp called Dhahran. “You just don’t believe it till you see it,” Mrs. Oswald said of the desert. There isn’t much vegetation there, but what little there is is eaten by camels. She said each sand dune is horesshoeshaped, with the center pointing to north, and are used to find the way across the desert. The couple visited installations in the desert and Mrs. Oswalt said she was disappointed no pumps are used for the oil wells. Instead natural gas and water are used to force it out. "I saw storage tanks that you wouldn’t believe,” Mrs. Oswald commented. In an uninhibited part of the country, the Oswalds saw the red sands, which are a naturally occurring portionof red sand in Rubalkhlai, commonly called “The Rube.” “A lot of people that had been there for 30 years said they hadn’t seen it,” Mrs. Oswald said of the area. She returned with a small jar of the sand grains. She also waded in the Arabian gulf to obtain the seas shells, which are displayed on her coffee table, along with olive wood carved items and brass coffeepots from the country. In their travels in the country, the Oswalds also saw Dammam, where gold jewelry is sold by the ounce, based on the world market price. They also visited Alkhubar and drove 100 miles into the desert to Hofuf, where stalls are set up, with all sorts of goods being sold. While they were there, the country celebrated Christmas on November 20, when the Arabs go to Mecca to pray. The Moslems pack up all their belongings on their cars for the journey, and if they do not reach a particular point by a certain date, they must turn back. Mrs. Oswald said they would often see the Arabs get out of their cars along the roadside, take out a prayer rug and bow down and pray.
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Varner Chance receives rotary fellowship
Varner Chance was awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship by Red Long, president of the Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club, at the club’s annual Christmas party Saturday, Dec. 3. The award represents a one thousand dollar contribution by the local club to the Rotary International Foundation in the name of Chance. The money is used to provide scholarships for exchange students and for the group study exchange programs among businessmen of nations throughout the world Chance has spent most of his life teaching young people basic human values through choral music. Since his retirement as choral director of Wawasee High School, he has organized and directed the Sounds of Hope tour. This tour, which goes through Europe presenting musical concerts in cities and hamleu, is sponsored by the rotary chib. The party was held in the Camp (and need help coping with/ Jyour pregnancy 9 1 \ C«H BNmMMHIT ( / Coli«ctA!422 1818 Or 288 7640 ) I TRY US ON FOR SIZE MIN «VO*MH AAA AA A SA 4A JA 414 TH SIT > u sll sl3 SCO AA 4 C Sl4 Si> Sl> « U)U 413 X M M « M 5>4 S U 5>4 «13 313 413 4« S* S* t»rt«w trow" KO> 3 IS 5U HI Show A Thrw f(tt • So»» • • Hu* hvppwt • A<M<n • tod • *o««o *od • W,*i • Coerow • tod Cr*» • Cofchlo** • I'OWOM • t'OTO**! • CK-M Ido • WOI.O- -W • G<os» Koppo*' • Nv«vo lAo'ei • Sobojc • 100 S-doM • todw.'* • rioo* Ao • t.o Kod» • 1 .o~» • H«rw fcnh »tobloo « Ho«fc»i « ’■< os » lAmoy Mmw. C»m»9o Boftk Amor«:w<i t«p.O»> <314144? 3t>3 Open 4 o*r* <»* DOUG PILCHER SHOE STORE 104 S HvMwywiSi (M >3l SyfOCV** *4 4454? tUxoMd O’ UA* W4IIBW)
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Mack lodge, which was decorated as a medieval banquet hall. An old English madrigal dinner was presented by the Bel Canto Singers of Goshen, who were dressed in period costumes. Chance and his wife, Anna, were also dressed in costumes as king and queen of the festivities. Each of the tables, named for castles, were served by knights of the rotary club. Dinner was eaten to dancing and music of the ancient carols of the season. A court jester also entertained rotary chib members.
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Breakfast with Santa on Saturday Members of the Syracuse k Primary Mothers Club met this week in the home of Mrs. Larry Clodfelter to complete bazaar items for the third annual breakfast with Santa project. The breakfast will be held on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 9:30 a.m. in the Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church. Tickets may be bought in advance from any member. A few tickets may be available at the door.
Holiday events are discussed by Kappa Ondcron Chapter 8804
Upcoming holiday socials were discussed by members of Kappa Omicron chapter 8804, Syracuse, December 3, in the Lakeland Youth Center. A children’s Christmas party will be held December IS with a surprise visit from Santa Claus. The party will be held in the home of Penny Plikerd at 7 p.m. Members should drop off Christmas gifts for the children at the Rose Garden Beauty Salon. Secret sister gift exchange might also be held that night. Refreshments will be provided by the sorority. It was also announced that a Sorosis Club has Christmas party The Sorosis Club of Milford held its annual Christmas party Monday evening in the home of Mrs. Jack Maher at Waubee Lake. One guest, Mrs. Jerry Curry. After a pot luck dinner the committee, with Mrs. Wilford Wollman as chairman, had charge of the entertainment. Prizes were won by Mrs. Paul Brembeck, Mrs. Parker Phend and Mrs. Robert Brown. Carols were sung. Two Christmas poems were read by Mrs. Wollman. As has been the custom for many years, monitary gifts for the special education school group were collected. The club will meet January 9 with Mrs. C. D. Barnes. New officers for the year will be elected.
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Christmas party for member’s husbands will be held December 17, in Jackie Plikerd’s home. The time and refreshments will be decided on at the next meeting. The service committee reported on the club’s adopted lady in the area. Members will start delivery of her 12 days of Christmas December 12. A schedule of the distribution of the gifts for the beneifit of the girls has been arranged by Sue Koser and Jackie Plikerd. The Brownie troop next performed a ritual candle lighting ceremony as their program for the evening. Afterwards, club members held their silent auction. The club membership chairman also reported that she will decide on a date for the club’s pledge ritual after the holidays. All members were present. Past Matrons enjoy pot luck Members of the Past Matrons Club of Kosciusko Chapter 160, Order of the Eastern Star, Milford, met in the dining room of the Masonic hall on Saturday, Dec. 3, for their Christmas party. A pot luck dinner was held at 6:30 p.m. The serving table was decorated with colored balls and greenery. A fireplace provided a place for the gifts. Following the meal a social time and the gift exchange were held. Hostesses were Mrs. Stan Scott and Mrs. Harry Schultz.