Show medical director tells safety hints for Halloween ers Ifal hallow loeen een merriment calls for 0 r vigilance on the part of parents dr albert II 11 domm medical director of the western home office of the prudential insurance co cautioned yesterday children parties costumes hob hola and jacho jacko jach jack o lanterna lanterns coni combine bine into a volatile mix lure ture dr domm emphasized that under tinder such uch s influence even the best trained children may dash ash into streets without looking or en engage gage in boisterous horseplay in face of other dangerous situations lighted candles in iti the hands of children arc are risky any time the doctor said if a jack 0 lantern is a must a small flashlight makes an effective light source find rod is much much safer than a candle fire claimed the lives of more than 1300 children under five years of age last year in ad altion to other hundreds maimed and disfigured two special pe cial considerations of costuming were pointed out by the medical director it should be fire resistant and it should show up well at night A fluorescent strip on clothing or a white bag carried for treats can work wonders to increase visibility of the trick or treat crowd if it becomes necessary to cross a street adult supervision on outdoor junkets is imperative dr domm advised administration of calm restraint can have a stabilizing effect on the youngsters and will help them remember their safety training only a safe party unmarred by accident or tragedy can be a happy party |