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HUGE DESTRUCTION BY FIRE SHOWS NEED FOR CLEAN-UP Property and resources now are Mil destroyed 'by fire in the United States at the fastest rate la history, according to estimates of the National Board Of Fire Underwriters. During the past year $692,(>M00 went- up In smoke, most of It in housing, buildings, food, raw materials, apd manufactured goods that in short r eapply ' This loss figure does not begin to inelude all the other indirect losses caused by the hundreds of thousands of preventable fires that broke out during the year. Theee other losses lncl&de foreets and timber, watershed, production losses, business failures, medical expenses, jrages, tax ▼aluee wiped out, and tire-fighting costs, which are the result of fire. Much of the fire destruction is the result of the determination of heating systems and machinery, and the overloading of electrlcal circuits. In recent years, shortages of repair parts and manpower hav$ caused this deterioration; hence it is of extreme Importance that every householder and every property owner keep close check on his heating equipment, and inspect fusee regularly to ibe sure that fuses are of proper size. ▲n increasing number of fires are due to accumulation of rubbish and debris. This may fee one reeult of manpower shortages, due to lack of Janitorial help, but owners and tenants should keep premises clear of waste materials, and not neglect regular inspections. A major factor in most large fires is delay in notifying the fire department. ' Every citizen should learn the fastest way ol calling the fire department from his home, office, school or factory. Where feasible, automatic detection and alarm systems FOR SALE The beautiful Country Estate ol Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Hudson, known as "Friendly Acres." This Jroperty containing 18 acres is leal for truck farming, 800 ft frontage on Highway 268. Large 10-room house, two baths, hardwood floors, coal fired furnace and all modem conveniences. Concrete block chicken house 20'x40' fish pool and concrete block well house. 20'x50' concrete block store building on highway. It would take a full page add to tell yot Of the fine attractions of this property. Call us and let us make an appointment to show it to you, Absher Real Estate Co. PHONE 801 should be installed, particularly in large value establishments. Rural residents should organise some method of summoning fire equipment quickly, such as a "fire block" system, as has been done in many counties. o Sanitarian Tells Of Privy Upkeep _ (By E. R. Spruill, Wilkes , Sanitarian) JMy time is here, along with the clean-up time. Therefore, to those who hare in use a pit privey, here are a few suggestions: Several years ago, the W.P.A. program built a large number ef privies throughout the county. These privies by now are in need of repairs and moving. It is not a hard job to maintain a privey in a sanitary manner. The health department advises that if the present pit is filled within eighteen Inches of the top. a new pit should be dug 3 feet 6 inches square and at least 5 feet deep, and the (building be moved over this new pit, using a part of the dirt to cover the old pit. Care should be taken not to crack the slab in moving; see that the lid is in good repair and that the hinges are in good shape. An added precaution to pit privies is the use of lime in and around the building. A sprinkle of burnt motor oil in the pit from time Is good practice. The pit will not fill up as fast if paper and other rubbish is not put into the pit. A small can with a lid in the' privey can b« used to place papers in; this can be emptied and the paper burned. Plans for the construction of new sanitary privies may be obtained at the local health de partment. o Junior Class Play At Traphill 30th The Junior Class of Traphill announce their play "Antics ol Andrew," a three-act comedy, to be given in the Traphill school auditorium Saturday night, April 30. Curtains will rise at 7:30 p. m. _ We assure those who attend the funniest of the season. Closing Pole For Combining And Dividing Forms According to Maade 8. Miller, secretary of the Wilkes County A. C. A., May 1 has been set as the deadline for tobacco farmers to divide or combine their farms. Mrs. Miller urges all farmers who are interested in taking this action to come by the county office and attend to thia at once. County office hours are 8:00 a. m. to 4:80 p. m. each Monday through Friday. •» Support the Y. M. C. A. FOR SALE Beautiful seven-room brick veneer home on well landscape lot 75 feet by 140 feet, on Highway 18 near Finley Park. This house, has entrance hall, large living room with fireplace, dining room, large kitchen with breakfast nook, one and one-half baths, three bed rooms and plenty of large reomy closets. Large concrete basement with automatic oi) heat, ideal for play room. This house built by owner using very best of materials. FHA inspected and must be seen to be appreciated. (Hardwood floors and tile). Absher Real Estate Co. Telephone 801
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