Salt Lake Telegram | 1948-12-22 | Page 22 | Yule Decoration Danger Brings 'Last' Warning

Yule Decoration Danger I i Brings Last Least Warning f I Necessity for Cor caution In handling handling han han- handling Christmas decorations was given Wednesday in a last- last minute warning by Fire Chief Chic Willis Villis J. J J Smith Salt Lake City fire marsh marshal J. J He urged the flame proofing of all possible objects and cautioned against the the purchase of plastic reflectors which might be ignited by the heat from electric light bulbs on trees He suggested cutting the base of Christmas trees at an angle to allow greater surface of ot exposure exposure exposure ex ex- and the placing of ot the base In proofing fire solution Such a solution he said might be composed of 10 ounces of borax and a like amount of boric acid to one gallon of water All lights especially Christmas tree lights light should be turned out I when occupants leave the house he said