Show Prevent Fire Support War V Effort y Residents of the West Vest toda today were called upon by the Arm Army to further support the war effort during the time nations nation's fourth wartime wartime war war- time Christmas season by preventIng preventing preventing prevent prevent- ing the traditional Yule tree from Inadvertently aiding the time enemy Major General William Williamn E. E Shedd commanding general of the Ninth Service Command from his Fort Douglas Utah headquarters urged all householders In the eight Vestern West Vest Western Western ern states to safeguard lives and property and prevent the holiday season from becoming one of tragedy tragedy tragedy trag trag- edy by proofing flame-proofing all ap Christmas Christmas Christ- Christ mas tree decorations In addition he lie declared In view of the time non-manufacture non of tree strings light for a considerable time persons should be certain that all electrical fixtures are ar- properly installed and In good condition and that decorations are not allowed to come in contact with light globes General Shedd In extending season season season sea sea- son greetings to all military ry personnel personnel per per- sound l stationed within the command command command com com- mand and civilian residents of the thc far Western States suggested ed that the command safety directors director's recommendation recommendation recommendation re re- re- re commendation for proofing fire all aU trees be followed to assure a safe holiday season The proofing flamo-proofing solution may maybe maybe maybe be made by mixing 10 ounces of ot borax and 10 ounces of boric acid in one gallon of hot water This solution which will nl not affect af at- affect feet color and Is poisonous non and will not promote deca decay is a suitable treatment for fabrics and other decorative materials as well as Christmas trees which are not exposed to the weather It may maybe maybe maybe be applied either by dipping or by spraying u |