Fire Chief Granger to Speak at Elyria Meeting
Elyria observes Fire Prevention Week with a mass meeting at Elyria High School auditorium tomorrow at 7 45 p m Cleveland fire chief James E Granger will speak. H P Heyne safety engineer will discuss the industrial safety phase. Sponsored by the Elyria Chamber of Commerce and the Industrial Commission division of safety and hygiene with no admission charge.
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Elyria
Elyria High School
James E. Granger
Cleveland
Yeakr
H. P. Heyne
Division of Safety and Hygiene
Industrial Commission of Ohio
Elyria Chamber of Commerce
The
Industrial Commission
Officials Hope Elyria Wins National Fire Prevention Honors Again
Elyria officials and the Chamber of Commerce seek national acclaim in Fire Prevention Week. Through the first nine months of 1933 the city cut fire losses 23 percent from 1932, with 150 fires and $8,753.68 in losses. Chief Bates notes the year could end with the lowest loss in years if care continues.
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Chamber of Commerce
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Ilyria
Elyrians
W. N. Bates
Fire Prevention Week urged to curb losses nationwide
In 1933 to August the National Board of Fire Underwriters estimates national fire loss at 224 million dollars, down from 310 million in 1952. The piece urges personal fire inspections, safe heating, cleaning, oil and paint rags disposal, careful matches and smoking, and warns farmers face greater risk. It argues fire prevention protects lives, jobs, taxes, and progress during recovery.
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National Board of Fire Underwriters
Fire Prevention Week Observed Across Nation
Fire Prevention Week is being observed this week by presidential proclamation from President Roosevelt. The observance, tied to October 9, the Chicago fire anniversary, urges public vigilance against preventable fires and asks citizens, organizations, and groups to lead in adopting basic fire prevention safeguards and practical instruction to reduce fire losses and protect lives.
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Roosevelt
Chicago
United States
Chief appoints 25,000 fire inspectors for Fire Prevention Week
Elyria this week observes Fire Prevention Week with Chief W N Bates appointing over 25 000 fire inspectors for a one week effort urging heads of households to inspect homes for fire hazards including heating systems wiring and storage. The chief stresses not to force furnaces avoid storing hot ashes near combustible material and to keep oily rags in closed metal cans while using UL listed electrical gear and professional wiring as safety standards.
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Elyria
W. N. Bates
Roosevelt
Fire prevention week observed in Elyria by city officials
In support of the Chief Executive's Proclamation a continuous fire prevention program is sponsored in Elyria throughout all of the week. The program includes educational value for all citizens with cooperation promised from the Major's office and the fire department under Chief W Bates. The Elyria Chamber of Commerce plays a leading role, while the Insurance Department of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States notes that hundreds of other cities will run similar campaigns to reduce fires and suffering.
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Fire Department
Bates
Elyria Chasnicber of Commerce
Mayor Declares Fire Prevention Week in Elyria
Mayor W. H. Vanoster proclaims the week of October 8 as Fire Prevention Week in Elyria. He notes 1932 fire losses nationwide and local losses of over 16 000 with injuries, urges care with matches and wiring, and stresses prevention to save lives and money.
Fire prevention tips for home safety urged
A fire safety message stresses careful disposal of matches and smoking materials, urges keeping receptacles handy, and highlights fire resistive construction. It advocates installing non burning fire stops, a cement ceiling in cellars, and a home fire extinguisher. It also calls inspectors to identify hazards in factories and to prevent fires year round in Elyria.
High School Day At Oberlin Oct 21
Elshra High School has received an invitation to send students to Oberlin College High School Day on October 21. Seniors may enter prize scholarship exams worth 225 dollars for fifteen awards and four music cadences worth 359 dollars. nominations required. Over 400 students from eight states participated last year.
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Elsrla High School
Oberlin College
Enilete
Clp. Shively
College of Arts and Sciences
Conservatory
Oberlin
Fire safety reminder at forest camp sites
Regular wiring inspections and prompt repairs are urged for forest camps. Ensure campfires are completely extinguished before leaving to prevent wildfires. Stay vigilant and follow local safety regulations.
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Deutsch
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the Miller Insurance Agency
R. A. Osborne
C. L Sotherden
Lorain Co. Bank Brig
Howard B. Somers
Elyria Sav. & Trust
A. H. Waters
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Karl W. Plocher
Lorain County Bank Big
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