San Anselmo Herald from San Anselmo, California • Page 11

LARKSPUR-CORTE MADERA NEWS Page 11 Thursday, December 19, 1946 EQUIPPED FOR ALL SCOTS OF EMERGENCIES Training Course Fits 13 Blue Bird Leaders For Work with Girls Auto Fuel Pump Efficient car performance cannot be expected unless the fuel pump is functioning properly, the California State Automobile Association points out. Any reliable service man can determine quickly whether the fuel pump is performing properly, and the cost of correcting a faulty pump is nominal. TT MJir Off SELL F1SYTH REALTY 36 PARK CORTE MADERA PHONE C. M. 201 w- a II VS2r CCD l- A gift of more than half a dollars will aid cancer research at the University of California LEARN Thirteen members enrolled in the six-weeks Blue Bird training course were awarded certificates for "completion of the course in understanding and appreciation of ideals and purposes of the Blue Bird program, its methods and procedures" at the closing session last week at Camp Fire headquarters, in Scout Hall, San Rafael.

On the agenda for this final meeting was a recapitulation of the course by Mrs. Hugh G. Marchant, executive director, combined with exchange of ideas in games, songs, and hand craft by participants, followed by a written test on basic knowledge of the Blue Bird program. One of the outstanding features of the course was the discussion by Mrs. Virginia Keating, county librarian, on "The Value of Books in Relation to Children's Group Work CLINGS POPULAR PIAIiO Special Rate On 20 Lessons KELLEY STUDIO 151 Madrone Avenue LARKSPUR Phone 32-W and to outfit.

Besides its use for lighting purposed the truck can he converted into a three-streU'her case ambulance in time of disaster. (Photo by Tamavista Art Studio.) VERBATIM TV San Anselmo Fire Department's Rescue Truck No. 1 is equipped to serve in any enii rsency us the "tools of the trade" shown here Kivo ei.l.'iice. Recently put into service, the truck was planned for years and took a year Seeking complete knowledge about funeral matters In advance is I Mi lasma; fWwM nr CHRISTMAS IS A TIME WHEN OLD LOYAL. TIES ARE NOT ONLY STRENGTHENED BUT REMEMBERED.

WE WANT YOU TO KNOW HOW MUCH WE APPRECIATE YOUR CONFIDENCE IN US, AND HOW EARNESTLY and Outlook. Mrs. Keating stressed "books as bridges" in this relationship, and displayed a sample library as a concrete example. On the same program, Mrs. George Lokie, guardian of Okici-yapa Camp Fire of Bolinas and an assistant county librarian, spoke on story-telling for children, giving a practical demonstration by telling a Christmas story.

Another highlight was the lecture at the opening session by Mrs. L. T. Lamb, Camp Fire education chairman, on "The Value of Youth Work to Adult Leader Participation." Mrs. Marchant presented certificates to Mrs.

T. G. Hamma and Mrs. Laurine Paige, San Rafael; Mrs. R.

V. Attley, Mrs. A. Klapak, Mrs. J.

Miller, Mrs. C. Mundt, and Mrs. G. Whorff, San Anselmo; Mrs.

C. Robinson, Larkspur; Mrs. Harvey Chapman, Mrs. M. Coleman and Mrs.

M. Reynolds, Alto, and Mrs. E. Frazier, Mrs. H.

Snell, and Mrs. P. Widasky, Mill Valley Auditing the course were Mrs. B. K.

Dunshee, Ross; Mrs. Lamb, Corte Madera; Mrs. A. Sciacqua, Mrs. E.

Thomas and Mrs. Charles West of San Rafael. Miss Elizabeth Darnell, field director, assisted Mrs. Marchant. Rescue Fire Truck Provides Many Aids From Floodlights To Emergency Medical Gear By ED FULHAM "A lot of people around town have a funny idea we're operating a canteen truck," Fire Chief Nello Marcucci said, nodding toward the department's Rescue Truck No.

1 which went into service about a month ago. Rescue Truck No. 1 is not an ice cream wagon nor a sandwich truck but a definite piece WE WISH FOR YOU A VERY JOYOUS cutting through floor sections which will eliminate a great deal of damage caused by the legendary "fireman's Protective Coverings For the protection of houses and furniture from water and exposure damage during and after a fire, there are rolls of roofing paper and heavy canvas covers available. Other rescue equipment includes smoke masks for the fire fighters, wire cutters, ropes and a portable acetylene cutting outfit. Besides being able to carry three stretcher cases, the truck's first-aid equipment consists of bandages, towels, blankets, splints and two alcohol stoves for heat pads.

An oxygen resuscitator is carried in the truck in addition to the one maintained at the station. Normally the truck is manned by a crew of two but "rolls" in the daytime only when called for. The truck goes on all alarms at night with the department. John Frac-chia. a member of the volunteers, operates the truck at night and handles the lighting.

Present plans, according to Chief Marcucci, is to install other equipment, including a public address system. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY. You'll Enjoy COAT That Denotes Style Quality center of the truck, the flood lights swing out on movable arms when sliding panels that form the sides of the truck are raised. Powerful Batteries Power operated reels on each side of the truck can unroll 350 feet of extension cord from which the lights can operate. In case of a nower failure, two flood lights can be maintained on storage batteries.

Stored in conveniently arranged lockers throughout the interior of Replace Fuses of fire fighting equipment, versatile enough to provide anything from a temporary roof to a three stretcher case ambulance. Although the truck has seen only a month's service, Chief Marcucci has been planning it for years and the department spent more than a year outfitting it for its various tasks. The truck, purchased from the Marin Red Cross Chapter some time ago, generates its own electrical power in sufficient quantities to run six flood lights, ranging in output from 1000 to 300 watts. Arranged three nn each side in the TAMALPAIS ELECTRIC CO. 568 San Anselmo Ave.

SAN ANSELMO To replace a blown fuse, first disconnect all cords and appliances on the light circuit. Being sure your hands are dry, unscrew the blown fuse (whose "window" is usually discolpred) by the rim and screw in a new one. lie truck arc a multitude of tools and equipment to combat fire or Disease control in dairy cattle disaster. One locker contains elec-1 will maintain milk production at 'rieal power drills and saws for present highs. 1 nm if DR.

E. W. COQUET Chiropractor Electro and Physio Therapy Colonics Office hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily Open evenings Tuesday and Friday Masonic Room 4 Hione 670 San Rafael v.

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TO OUR MANY FRIENDS 15 All Good Things Are Here In Plentiful Supply to Make Your Holiday A Merry One MEmY (CIHIIftllSTMAS DON'T FORGET Andy's Gires GREEN TRADING STAMPS A Full Book Is Worth 2.50 ERNIE'S MEAT MARKET Glad thoughts And special wishes Are happily combined To make this Christmas Greeting The warmest kind. WE HAVE A NICE SELECTION OF FEME IFEESIKI ETOKEYS Lowest Prices on Quality Birds Mince Meat Frying Roasting and Fricassee Chickens FINEST CUTS IN BEEF PORK VEAL LAMB i FAIRFAX RADIO APPLIANCES Fresh Ground PORK SAUSAGE I Bolinas Road FAIRFAX.