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Corpus Christi Civilians Prepare For Night When Drill Will Darken HomesAnticipating the night when air-raids or blackout drill*will darken electric bulbs in their homes and along their streets, civilians in Corpus Christ! have developed a sudden, unprecedented interest in flashlights. To assist householders in making more efficient use of their flashlights, the consumer division of the Office of Price Administration has collected information covering flashlight rehabilitation, purchase, use and con-r servation.First of a number of rules formulated to guide the consumer advises the housewifeto scour the basement and attic for flashlights which can be rehabilitated. Most damaged flashlights can be repaired by the girlbehind the counter at an electrical supply store, a hardware store or a ten-cent store.Director of Civilian Supply Leon Henderson has urged all consumers to exercise restraint in purchasing flashlights and has pointed out that 70 per cent of the families of the country already possess one or more flashlights which need only batteries or minty repairs to restore them to use.Do not stock up on batteries.to go out to buy, he should remember several rules.There arc two main types of flashlights, the floodlight and the focusing light. The floodlight, which throws a diffused light over a large area, is recommended for use in the home. However, many flashlights are combination flood and focus and will constitute a better investment.Buy a flashlight with fresh batteries that are cheap and easily replaceable. Buy a standard type.Small flashlights which use one or two regular size batteries are preferable to large powerful ones, which use up critical materials in greater quantity, give unneeessari-ly-powerful light and cost more in upkeep and repair.A flashlight that will stand byitself on the table or floor isBatteries lose power as they stand. \ preferable to one that must beHeat reduces the life of the bat tery. Keep the flashlight where it will not be near heat or hot water pipes lake canned goods, the flashlight should he kept “in a cool, dry place.” Should your youngsters remove the flashlight and use it as a toy. you may find it missing or the* batteries may be used up when you need it most. Keep the flashli t out of sight orreach of the youngsters.The flashlight will find Its greatest use in the home. It should not be used out-of-doors except m an emergency. If you do not use the flashlight often, check occasionally to make sure the batteries are in good condition Keep it in an easily accessible place and know where it in* so that a sudden stoppage in electric power will not result in much fumbling in the dark.Before going out to buy, the h usob, Ider should make every effort to fil'd a discarded flashlight in bis home or from friend*. But if all personal resources tail and the person find* it necewarvor held in the hand.In most case* the manufacturer will have a bulb in the flashlight that is adapted to that particular flashlight Make certain, however, that the bulb is not high-current as it will drain the batteries more quickly. Don’t neglect to coverthe lens of the flashlight w i t htransparent red material duringblackoutsMargaret Coleman Class Will MeetMargaret Coleman class of FirstBaptist Church will meet for a business and social session Friday afternoon. 3 o’clock, at the home of Mrs. C. E. Cook, 123 Del Mar Boulevard. Group 3 will be hostess group.Mr and Mrs CovingtonVacation In OklahomaMr and Mrs. D. T. Covington! I
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Corpus Christi Times
Corpus Christi, Texas, US
Wed, Dec 31, 1941
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