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8 Home Fires In "Fire Is A V, "The number of home fires increases sharply when cold weather strikes", Clinton Fire Chief Paul Quinton said yesterday. "Primarily the increase is due to homeowners firing up heaters and furnaces before putting them in proper condition to stand the demand required in cold weather. An overtaxed heating system can quickly start a tragic fire in the home", he continued. "Six thousand Americans lost their lives to burns and fires in 1959, many of these were caused by "fire-traps" in their humpc flnlv p?nrt hffnrp last twelve South Carolinians lost their lives in home fires", he concluded. Observance of the following common sense rules would have prevented 90S of these fires. Correct these conditions if they exist in your home before it is too late. Home fire safety is up to you!! Get a sparking chimney li*ed! HEATING SYSTEMS (From Furnace To Chimney Top) Have heater or furnace checked every summer and put in order by a qualified person before cold weather arrives. Keep hot ashes in a covered metal container and awav from any material that can burn. Keep chimneys and stove' / X ft 7-rJ Jf 4*- \ . ' &^ JBh? ^AmHP Jl> 4 A l J 3,200 Guests?Enjoyed deliciously | seers and Supervisors. Clinton Families Enjo) Safe Man-Hours Barb' Clinton's Thanksgiving Da .'1.200 people. Unfavorable we teriallv hamper the day's act steadily improving band lent ; cessful affair. Due to weather condition spoke briefly at 11:45 A.M. f upon their achievement after ^ i A 1 1 ?i ai : nuu wtriuuiiit^u int." garnering. Chef Walter F. Lynch's dc Barbecue pork and hash was sc at high noon. mum Door Prize Winners?Edna Smith well (Perculator), Annette Youn Maker) Joan Vassey (Ice Crusher Foster (Clock). icrease When W seful Servant . . . but A C pipes clean and all joints and connections tight. Check chimney for loose, leaning, weakened or cracked bricks (Especially in attics or concealed spaces). Avoid the use of metal caps that can rust out to close up unused flue openings. Close it up with solid masonry. Every open fireplace burning wood or coal should have a noncombustible hearth and a spark screen to keep sparks off floor and rugs. Chimneys for wood or coal fires should be cleaned each summer to prevent chimney fires. Pen I m?rlMd eiftlrk outlets! * ELECTRICAL HAZARDS Fuse* Never overload a fuse or rig it in any way. Use only 15 ampere size unless told otherwise by an electrician. Cords* Don't overload electric outlets or use frayed cords. Never bane cords on nails, hide under rugs or pass through door jams. Never yank a cord?grasp firmly and pull bv plug. Heating Appliances* (Heaters. irons, toasters, etc) Do not use two on one outlet or use inadequate extension corus .. . Unplug after use. Do not leave iron unattended or put awav warm. HhA* -irVfjA W IF-/* *.? /x? ^ V ViH prepared barbecue served by Overf Two-Million ecue \ r R o I'V^rv/n i/) 111 o n o 4 4 rv ?-> /-I Vm ? > i-/ni uv_c ut was aiicuucu vy ather conditions failed to maivities. Clinton High School's a festive air to the highly sucis President Vance purposely le congratulated all employees Superintendent George Huguley diciously prepared Ole-Fashion ?rved by management personnel (Vacuum Cleaner), Rachel Rlackg (Mixer), George Price (Waffle ), David Godfrey (Iron) and Freda THE CLOTHMAKER 'inter Begins ruel Master" Make sure your appliances show this seal for safe use. ? Leave ample room for air circulation behind radios and TVs. Ground outside antenna. Do not place antenna close to nrmror linoc Motors on refrigerators, Vacuum cleaners, Attic fans, etc. need occasional cleaning and oiling. Don't use llimmibie ctoning fluids! * FLAMMABLE FLUIDS (Gasoline, Natural Gas, Kerosene, Etc. Keep as little as possible on hand?keep-out-of-doors. Keep in tightly c 1 o s e d metal cans. Print name of fluid on can. Never use glass jars or jugs. Keep lid tight on any amount of flammable liquid (Escaping vapors can accumulate in closets, etc.) When ignited by a spark or match an explosion will result. Use only approved gas appliances, stove, heaters, etc. Be sure the connections are tight, lcakproof and that they are in a position and condition that a stray draft cannot blow out the flame and permit gas to escape. Permit only qualified servi I [ Find J Your | Name I i ! 6 ! A * Wo rat tvt t- N* rnmn itt, A ?'">cc JpWv, IVOOP tltctAtt* *tctt ' 'Ai/JO/f KWtfcf 1 h/imoonv 4U/i 101V I tt/HAAf tZ"'?l Y w/<?/e ? *v itmrtrt. ?/<*#*> * A ktmmcxt ttntat i H ivxifi^e v?*irr ? T WHirf WHtTHAH J i H'iltK'W'KH*. Wtu> ?c*7? it tarn wtanMt woa *fvv ?ytrK/r/s watss* tt r a , j> itAirctt IttAtro MArtfi rt w^?-?-*<"* w* li t ? 1**11 * * VA*VAPO fcV*< PRCA *At VAMC? VAHP* *F*I40 '** A Tc/*a'*4 7UM Lt/>/ *** * y TX*f**V<F*4- T4+rtt#AM f* A 7 Hor.ltuKC, 7V?*/yAO v r 7 He Vj? v rw* Te+My TH'ttO f>t A Sur/if J rn/f restaur S/*evo Suaj'4# So/YtA Ifo/vj SrAH. A~P Sua . J Sj'eayje .rrVA> Sourn Sr-?A ei f y Sre ma m JHfir.Mcye -Jryy/ .tru ,( ~ 771 > *7 JH irnf A HAH .i ATIC 1 SlUtecNS S/A4t>Jov SrMfl, tut xmru ip SHcctcirr Shu President Vance i the nation. The card families (some 1,600 e * icemen to install or repair appliances. If you smell gas?open doors and windows and check to see if pilot flame is burning. If you can't find trouble call gas company. P*n'i sm?ke in btd! FIRE SAFETY HABITS No smoking in bed?closets or attics. Have adequate ashtrays available. Be sure ashtray contents are completely out before emptying. Keep matches and lighters out of sight and reach of children. HOW TO REPORT A FIRE TO Phone Say ? "I wish to report number of house, name of sti living in house. (If at LydiaCHRISTMAS V Many people arc* driving by night to see the above Christm fully decorated tree of multi < soft white lights were erected Shop personnel. It is one of t displays in the Clinton area. ?- ??- -? > -??- *?- ??- ??-??- ? M \ < s* r. y*^p 1 vl/ t ' i.S*-- .>>' ' %&* / i "W/l > / / & {4v y Mi xV-AsJc <tv > t?/l* ^ T?V. ?V"*!S -,?<*' ?* '? /vVV?^ 3.7' \ c VS. >,-iV *< , ?>M ;> ? .~< * 1 v 'J. '"r Q*? *" T* f*'. ..\>e ^ ^ 7 ?'.*** ^ .i V H *r ***h k i?*n'*~roz^<^z-fyW fe?? if? f i ***? * ifkmltl X*" ., J*''t> J ?? *4j^ W'ek J Hi/Vt f ri * J*' + u * 0,4 n "rV^?,^T/5r^>NC??flS /4/if/ "if j*"" . i k>C A*' \ (/ < fffiti"**' "?" " " ""ZX -' "' ?A ;,r * *."* *'<*<)Wf0|ll??,'TC'M ???? ?"'* *J */?<i/*' '4* \i ? V -,?t^ " .0 "' ,<*t ' 'r#*0* r t.',ri? "i***-/' r* r'ef4irO ^ / 7fL% * * ' ^4*4 m*** *9" *>* *'T? \-< ~ -.v.; -'?H .^ i#5 r%L? VJ#* ?-W v*? r*" ~"A * ?t? ** "1 o"c ? r- ./??" ?? "? ?? St.**"1 r.^X/ 'JO/V ^M/HHfr**""* )?,.*,eit>* . -*<+.! e?. n'***r/*p 0,'t? *<| ?*? ?i*4jov *rt,'y"?V?/<t'rti?fr' V/Mrty* wi *&*!???* ii.r "y?2SXl ???*><? M4. Y??j?| WSM4I^{ V^44VC ISifiA V"'2 4&&H *'* #iPtH.e ftlH* A>/c* JS4rrr**r*nf* M*tc V/ra ??" -nailed the above Christmas cards t carried season's greetings from all mployees). ? ?r? -?#- ?? -*?> >* *? ? - **> ? DECEMBER. 1960 Know two escape routes from each room. Rtnwvt ctlljr, ?tt< 1 ctcs?l "junK'f * FIRE SAFE HOUSEKEEPING The rubbish pile in closet, attic, cellar. Clean it up today. Daily household trash should be placed in outside trash can. Dust mops, waxing and polishing cloths can flare up spontaneously. Keep in closed metal cans. Keep grass around house cut short year round. | CLINTON FIRE DEPARTMENT 1066 ( a fire at . . . then give eet and full name of person ?Say "at Lydia Mill.) KT ri I klTAk.1 \ i v?um i VM the Clinton Mills Office each as Tree and sign. The beauti:olored lights and the sign cf on the office roof by Machine he most impressive Christmas 1 t $ I t I V*>v ' //JSS I *T * <V> f vVV ;* <* </' / fc<*j * 4 A vvV ^3 t '? * ,1V </ V f ((> &m? ! 4% ' * a 3 I 14>t ^04** K>* J '/' ? I ) I T t t o customers throughout the 544 Clinton-Lydia ? > W