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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1939
Page
5
Local fire insurance representatives urge careful preparation during National Fire Prevention Week October 9 to 15. Readiness rules include calm action, prewritten plans, storing emergency numbers, proper use of extinguishers, safe escape techniques, and keeping clear of fire crews and hydrants.
Fragments warn against amateur electrical work stressing safety and compliance. The text urges hiring qualified experts to ensure proper installation and reduce risk of fire or injury.
A California state fire marshal film warns gasoline’s explosive power risks in homes, urging outdoor dry cleaning to avoid indoor ignition. The piece notes vapors can ignite from a single spark and stresses safer, outdoor methods. The article also covers local notices on wiring hazards, fuses, and potential fire causes in homes and farms.
Ainsworth residents note weekend visits from Iowa City family of Mr and Mrs Richard Lins and their children. Frieda Rabenold spent the weekend with home folk from college in Chillicothe Missouri. Bill Trotter visited Cedar Rapids friends. Max White traveled to Fairfield midweek.
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