davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1954-05-08
Alexander Returns 10
st. Thornds After
Inspection Tour

Governor Archie Alexander
left on the afternoon plane af-
ter an inspection tour of the
several departments over the
past two days.
Arriving here on Wednes-
day, His Excellency not only
held conferences but saw,
schools, hospitals and some
public works program as well
as the penitentiary.
He visited the Virgin Is
lands Corporations factory at
Bethlehem and lunched with
DR.. Kenneth Bartlett, the Cor
poration's president. Later he
conferred with legislators and
also met with some local Re
publicans.
He was accompanied by Ad
ministrator Canegata on his
tour.
, 1954-05-08
Station WIVI 10 Open
Sub Stution in F'sted
Saturday.. MuY Is

Radio Station WIVI will
open a sub-station in Freder=
iksted on Saturday next, May
Is, at 8 am; it will also mark
the second anniversary of the
establishment of the station
in st. Croix.
Mrs. Hazel Vickers, hard
working o~wner-manager of
the Station, has completed
plans for a special ceremony
to mark the occasion. Several
legislators, outstanding citi-
zens, especially merchants
who have done much to help
in the development of the sta
ton, will be invited to attend
and some will be asked to
give short addresses, or con-
gratulatory expressions.
AL he necessary equip
ment have been installed and
according to the present arrange
ment, broadcasts will origi-
nate in Frederiksted from g:l5
to IL daily and also between 6
and Ills pm, or on special oc-
cassions. These schedules can,
of course, be changed when
necessary, Mrs. Vickers indi-
Gated.
Refreshments will also be
served to the special guests.
, 1954-05-08
General
Long Leuve Begins
Visits Area Before

The Secretary General of the
Caribbean Commission, E. F.
H. de Vriendt, left Trinidad
on Tuesday for Aruba, where
he will represent the Commits
sion at the third Meeting of
the Caribbean Tourism Asso-
citation.
After leaving Aruba, Mr.. de
Vriendt will visit Curacao, Bo
naire and jamaica in order to
hold discussions with Govern
ment Officials on Commission
business. Then he will travel
to British Honduras to attend
the Eighteenth Meeting of the
Caribbean Commission, esche-
duled to begin on May 19, in
Belize.
Afterwards, Mr.. Vriendt will
60 to Europe on leave.
During his absence, the De
putty Secretary General, G. f.
Beauregard will act as Secre-
, 1954-05-08
D"IENBIENPHU FALLS
TO COMMUNISTS:
UNKNOWN

The gallant French General
and his soldiers Of the Diem
bienphu fortress are now in
the hands of Communists.
Under constant fire for fiji
ty-seven days, Dienbienphu
was finally taken by the COM
munists on the fifth assault by
forces several times greater
than the defenders. Taken all
so is the French Nurse who at
tended the sick and wounded.
A French strong point, 3
miles away, is still holding
out.
An estimated 10000 commu
nists were thrown against less
than 10000 French troops.
, 1954-05-08
possible.

tary General of the Caribbean
Commission.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-01-06

ORDINANCE no. l2s.
CONFUSION SERIES
AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING
OWNERS or REFRIGERATORS,
ICEBoxES OR OTHER SEALED
CONTAINERS 10 REMOVE
THEREFR0M ANY LATCH,
LOCK OR HASp WHEN STOR-
ING THE SANE OUT OF DOORS
OR IN SHEDS OR GARAGES,
OR WHEN ABANDONING THE
SANE; PROVIDING PENAL
TIES FOR VIOLATION OF THIS
ORDINANCE. AND PROVIDING
WHEN THIS ORDINANCE
GOES INTO EFFECT.
WHEREAS, numerous fatal.
ties have occurred among chill
dren at play by being inadvert-
emily locked In iceboxes. refrig-
orators or other sealed containers
stored out Of doors or in garages
or sheds. or being abandoned by
their owners, and
WHEREAS, such iceboxes, re.
3rigerators and other sealed con.
tainers constitute an attractive
nuisance,
NOW. THEREFORE, BE II
ENACTED by the City Commits,
sion Of the City Of Key West
Florida:
SECTION !. That all person,
owning or having the possession
Of refrigerators, iceboxes or 9th,
Or sealed containers, before stor'
Ing the same out Of doors, II
sheds or garages, or upon aban
doning the same. shall first re
move therefrom or render mop
erative all locks. latches or hasps
or other devices by which III,
door or lid Of said containers ma,
become fastened.
SECTION 2. Any person vic
lating this Ordinance shall B,
guilty Of 4 misdemeanor, ans
upon conviction thereof In th,
Municipal Court Of the City o
Key West, Florida, shall be fine,
not more than two hundred-fift,
Dollars ($1SO.0O) or imprisone,
In the City jail for Q period no
In excess Of sixty COO days, o
both.
SECTION :. This Ordinanc
ehall 90 into effect inamediatel,
upon ito passage and adoption
and Authorization by the sigma
turs OF the presiding officer an,
the Clerk Of thu Commission, an,
publication thereof one time in
newspaper Of general circulation
published in the City Of Ike,
West. Florida.
Read and passed on first read
lng ut q regular meeting hel,
December 7lst, AID. 1858.
Read and passed on final read
ing ut q regular meeting hel,
January eth. AID. 1854.
Cd G. B. HARVEY.
Ateest: Mayor
VICTOR Lowe
City Clerk.
NanR fnSA -~--
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-01-06

NOTICE TO CMBDETOMS
IN TINE COUNTY JUDGES COURT,
IN AND Wo1 MONROE COUNTY,
wLOMEDA. IN PROBATE.
IN r. Estate Of
HARRIET LIMA BAKER
"a. Deceased.
20 All Creditors ana Persons
Having Claims Against Said Estate:
You and each Of you are hereby
Notified and required 20 present
any claims or demands which you,
Or either Of you. may have against
the estate o. Harriet lima Baker.
deceased. late Of said County
90 the County Judge Of Monroe
County. Florida, ~ his office In the
Court House % said County ~ Key
west. Florida, within eight Cd
calendar months from the date Of
ths frat publication Of this Notice;
Each such claim Or demand snail
be Ia writing and shall state the
place Of residence and post office
address Of ire claimant and shall
be sworn 60 BY the claimant. his
agent, or attorney, ana any such
claim or demand not 90 filsd SHAH
Be weld.
Dated December. 80, 1853.
tsdl CLAUDIA ALgERTA
A. Exseutrix 81 the Last viii and
Testament Of Harriet lima Baker
dec. %. -; ian. s-is-'O. 1864
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INCOME producing lot, 4s' < 1O7',
zoned for business, 500 Truman
Ave-, near Duval. House on pre-
misses, rents for $4,000 yearly.
Price 5000. Phone 2-2S0s.
jan5-H
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IMARTELL0 towers: Best residen-
tial section, facing ocean and Co.
Beach, 2 bdr. tile bath. terrazzo
floors, tile base and siIls. beauti-
fully furn., Handicapped, large por-
|ch, glass jealousies throughout,
Phone 2-7815. jan5-5t
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-01-06

3 BEDROOM unfinished Sun.
shine house. Inquire 2121 Seiden-
berg Ave. jan6-22tx
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YOUR new book headquarters.
Current best sellers and rental
library. The Bookshop. So Flem-
ing. ian6-tf
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-01-06

EISNER FURNITURE COMPANY
Sl2s Duck Avenue. Poinciana.
Phone 2-sesl. We Buy and Sell
New and Used Furniture.
jani-H
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SAID usEp EURNITURE

SALE USED FURNITURE
VAN loads every week from our
Miami Warehouse. Large variety.
Come In and look around. Bar.
gains galore.
WAREHOUSE FURNITURE
siS Simonton st. Phone 2-26s7
janl-ti
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ATTENTION! Announcing the
opening Of. the Sunshine School,
|323 Whitehead st., for Pre- School
ages. Phone 2-3sl2 for information.
jan1-6t
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-01-06

lPHILCo radios, refrigerators.
Speed Queen washing machines.
Pierce Bros, Cor. Fleming and
Elizabeth. Phone 2-S922. jan1-ti
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-01-06

BEAUTIFUL private waterfront :
room apartment, one bedroom
and q Simmons Hide-a-way. Rates,
weekly or seasonal, $4,000. IL Hill.
ton Dr., Edgar's Apartment. Phone
2.el0o. janet
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|llB--Employment
Wanted--Male

MAINTENANCE repair man. Ho-
tells, motels, hospitals. Jack of
all trades. Mr.. James Dougherty,
eos Southard St., age Is, white.
Phone 2-5271. jan4-stx
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-01-06

HOUSE designed for tropic living.
2 bedroom, 2 tile baths, CHS,
Icarport, large handicapped lot.
Phone 2-6O95 for appointment.
jan5-12tx
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-01-06

SOFT drink and food concession at
Boca Chica Air Station. For In
formation apply at Overseas Lunch.
Stock Island. jan6-3t
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-01-06

BEAUTIFULLY furnished new Q.
bedroom apartment. air-condi-
toned, large screened porch; op.
|posite Naval Station; for the sea
son $4,000, Jan. 8 until April 8.
Tel. 2-5401. jan4-ti
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9-Female Help Wanted

MATTRESSES: Experience IN
necessary, 8 days. Day shin,
TOO 10 900. evenings $50 to lI:30.
Pleasant working conditions. Sigs-
bee Snackery, Sigsbee Park.
janl-6t
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|2SReal Estate For Sale
fCoNTTxUED,

BEAUTIFUL unfurn. 3 bedroom
home. Florida room. enclosed
|carport, nice large yard. Phone 2
,6979. dec29-2
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FURNISHED 3 bedroom house for
sale. Easy terms. Write Mrs. J.
e. Krebs, 40 N. z. 3lst St., Mia.
mi. jan6-6t
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FOR SALE:

SIX consecutive Issues % Tho
Key West Citizen delivered 10
yevr deer. 1se weekly. Dial
2-SSNs Circulation Dept.
jani-i
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Co-KEM concentrated liquid starch
10 "Ths Best for less" Ask your
favorite groceryman. janl-t
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17--Personal Services
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-01-06
Unemployment Wanted
Male or Female

MIDDLE aged unemcumbered cou-
pie, familiar with management
lof hotel or apartment house are
available. VIII take immediate cog
nizance Of fair proposition. Write
Mr. and Mrs. Soar, co Citizen Of
flee. jan6-s-11, st
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-01-06

NEW Modern C. B. s. one bed.
room beautifully furnished apart.
|ment located In residential sec
ton. ! block from beach. Seasonal
rental I'll April /. Phone 2-57si.
jan2-tf
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-01-06

HAVE yeUr wedding invisa.
Hens and announcements psinA
Cd BY Tho Arsmen Press. Dial
z-sSN. janl-tf
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-01-06

ARTIST desires immediate SER
vices tan, attractive non-profes-
|sional model. Well-deyeloped figure
Essential. Substantial fee" Ad-
dress Box 60, Key West Citizen.
janl-ltx
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38A-Trucks For Sale

% INTERNATIONAL truck with
stack. $4,000, s3s United St..
side entrance. janS-1tx
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-01-06

EXPERIENCED and reliable bar
maid. Apply Happy Hour, 11s
Duval st., after 500 p. m.
dec3l- Str
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EXPERIENCED or inexperienced
bar maids wanted. Brown Der
by Bar, 6oi Whitehead st. jans-stx
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- PACKARD, good condition.
$i2s.Oo, go United St, side en-
trance. jans-2tx
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PALMS, Stephanotis, eoleus, ero-
tons, bougainvilleas, cactus, sui.
tanas, cocoanut, sapodillias trees.
1904 Southard st. Phone 2-22l7.
jans-ltx
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37--Automotive Parts

USED Truck and passenger ear
tires - New reeaps. al Sizes.
Dicks Tire Service. 90 Truman.
jan1-tf
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LADIES - are you in need oil
more money? AVON Products
holds the answer. Become q Rep
|resentatiye and serve your neigh
Dors during convenient hours. Con-
tact Our District Manager, Mrs.
Smedley. Tuesday evening, In Con-
cha Hotel" janl-3t
Arizona sun., 1954-03-26

@. How can make good skin
bleach at home?
A. Equal parts of lemon juice
and rose water.
Q. Is there way I can make
my dark hair darker without ac-
tually dyeing it?
A. Message hair and scalp night
ly for several weeks with olive oil.
@. What is good sachet powder
1 can make for my bureau drawers
and linen closets?
A. Mix a half-ounce of lavendar
flowers and half a teaspoon of
powdered cloves.
Q. How can I stimulate the
growth and thickness of my eye
Iashes?
@. How can / mix my own
liquid soap shampoo at home?
A. Shave a cake of pure CASTLE
soap into pint of water, and melt
this over a low flame. After
Arizona sun., 1954-03-26
BEAUTY AND YOU

thoroughly dis solved, strain
through cheesecloth, pour into a
jar, and seal tightly until ready
for use.
@. I have a "weak" looking chiE.
How should 1 make up?
A. Try wearing your rouge high,
and powdering your chin several
shades lighter than your cheeks.
@. Please suggest formula for
banishing superfluOus hair on the
legs.
A. Make a paste by mixing wat
er with one part each of starch
and zinc oxide, and two parts OF
calcium sulphide. Apply this to the
legs, leave on for about five min
utes, then gently wipe off with q
soft cloth.
Arizona sun., 1954-03-26

after the incident.
Among those who have appealed
to Gov. Knight for clemency for
Wells, are Ministers, Rabbis, Doc
tors, Lawyers, Judges, including
the Judge who sentenced him, and
the prison Doctor, Labor Unions
and thousands of Negro and white
persons from all walks of life.
All citizens are urged to appeal
to the California Governor for JUS
tice.
Write to Gov. Goodwin J.
Knight, State Capitol, Sacramento,
California. Ask him to spare the
life of Wesley Robert Wells.
Arizona sun., 1954-03-26
Yorkshire Ground Beef

perfect companion piece of roast beef is Yorkshire pud
ding For lovers Of this eonish here's variation equally
tempting. Sprehty seasoned ground beef added the
pudding, thus turning it into main dish servng
Yorkshire Beef Squares
Glove garlic finely
IL tablespoons grated chopped
teaspoons salt
i teaspoon chopped "a teaspoon
parsley teaspoon cloves
/ teaspoon finely
chopped chives
Combine all the above ingredients and mix we'll.
lard, drppngs
melted suet Il teaspoon freshly
sifted enriched grated nutmeg
IA teaspoon
II salt Is teaspoon
milk
Put lard droppings melted in shallow baking pan
e by II nches) S flour and so together. Mosen with
milk form smooth paste. Add whole at time,
beating thoroughly Add and beat mixture or minutes
after second egg added eo the With lord drPpines
melted beef until hot but smoking When
pour half of fIouregg mixture; quickly spread meat
it evenly possible. Pour remainder OF egg
and bake Immediately in hot oven4oo to
425 degrees Foenhe until pudding has risen and SET obout
moderate $3.50 degrees tohr-
enheD and continue baking for rs minutes servings
Arizona sun., 1954-03-26

The legal ground for executing
a man who has not taken human
life, is a 52-year-old law, section
$500 of the California Penal Code,
stating that any life prisoner who
commits an assault with malice
aforethought is punishable with
death.
Wesley Wells, 44-year-old
Negro, was judged guilty under
this law.
At Christmas time of 1914, Wes-
icy Wells. was serving time in Fol-
som prison on two sentences, the
penalties running together. One
sentence, given to him in 1912, for
attempting to steal a car was one
to five years.
The second sentence was passed
in August of 1914 and the term
had not yet been set. Wells had
been attacked by another prisoner
and convicted of having a knife
during the fight. The judge, advis-
ing leniency, had given what the
law required, mo less than five
years and no more than life"
The Adult Authority did not
contact Wells but the prison grape
vine got to him and told him
The states deputy district Attorney
Alber Mundt, had written a Letter
O the Adult Authoriy:
II is our recommendation and
our suggestion that your Authority
not fix a definite term in this
case. AS long as you fail to do so,
his maximum sentence will remain
at life.
Latest, perhaps last, appeal, of
Wesley Robert Wells to Gov.
Goodwin J. Knight, Capitol, Sac
ramento, California.
Even though I've spent half of
my life in prison, I have NEVER
-. COMMITTED A SERIOUS
OFFENSE AGAINST SOCIETY. /
have now been in prison for over
12 solid years on an original COM
mitment for one to five years
12 years Imprisonment with over
six and one half of them spent on
death row, is sufficient payment
of any debt l may have owed So
ciety."
Il implore you, in the name of
Justice and humanity, that my life
not only be spared, but that l also
be granted my freedom"
''Please don't let them murder
me-" cries out this courageous, self
educated Negro prisoner to the
outside world. He is scheduled to
die April 9th, 1854, in the San
Quentin gas chamber for throwing
a cuspidor at a guard, who was
back at work one and half days
Arizona sun., 1954-03-26
|!!lZ

Friday, March 26, 1864

Friday, March rs, 1904
Well, Folks
Let's talk about the weather.
Everybody else does. Well,
when we get some of CalifOrnia's
Unusual weather it is really
something to talk about. The
wettest March since 1905. The
webbs are starting to form be-
tween my toes already.
We certainly have one advan-
tage. Our desert doesn't get
muddy. Think of all the beauti-
full flowers this rain will bring
into bloom. Start planning your
desert picnics now. This week
end should be ideal. Paper says
that warmer weather is due by
then.
Now to plan a picnic.-First
you will need case of cold beer
and some soda pop for the
small fry. Potato Chips, FritOs,
ETC., are a natural. O. we'll, what
am / telling you - You know
what it takes - just remem-
Der that whatever it is, Reddy's
Arizona sun., 1954-03-26
BEAUTY AND YOU
BY LYNN CARTER

OILS there a toilet water / can
mix that is effecuve against black
heads and greasy skin?
A. Mix one ounce powdered gly-
cerine, two drains powdered borax,
and 19 fluid ounces orange flower
water. Shake we'll before using.
@. What is the best way to use
lipstick?
A. Choose a lipstick just a shade
brighter than the natural tone of
your lips. Be sure it is smooth and
easy to apply. First, outline your
upper lip and fill it in; do the same
with the lower lips Powder over
your mouth and let the powder set,
then reapply lipstick and blot with
tissues. For best results, practice
using a lipstick brush and be sure
to follow your natural mouth out
line
@. What is good leg-beautify-
ing exercise?
A. Sitting on a table or a hard
surfaced chair, thrust your legs
straight out in front Of you. Keep
ing them together, swing them up
and down until you feel a slight
aching. Relax-then repeat.
0. How can / make my own
hair-curling fluid?
A. The white of an egg beaten
with an equal quantity Of water.
Arizona sun., 1954-03-26

Corner is the place to go for
those supplies.
Come an get 'em! We will be
"Reddy" to serve you.
AS always,
Annie Mae, Beulah, June
and "Reddy"
The Lincoln times., 1954-11-29
Find LifeIess Body Of
Husband Of Former
LineoInton Woman

News was received here Friday
that the lifeleSS body of George A.
Wortham, Jr., 80. Of Henderson.
husband of the former Miss Nell
Jonas of Lincolnton. had b IN
found at Kerr Dam near Hender~
son.
Stlll missing is a companion of
Wortham's who reportedly wa S
with him when the pair was last
seen INCORPORATING on the lake
Nov. ID
A search has been in progress
ever since the two men failed to
return from a Sunday afternoon
pleasure ride on the lake. four to
five miles wide in places.
One man told of nearing an eX-
plosion, and later tail lieht and
cushion thought to have been from
the Inflated raft were found.
Bob Jonas, formerly of Lincoln
ton, but who now resides in Hick-
DRY with his family and operates
a motorcycle shop there, reported
that he was told by telephone his
brother-in-laWS CWortham) neck
was broken and that the body was
found in approximately rs feet of
water.
Wortham'S survivors include his
wife and a son, RobbV.
The Lincoln times., 1954-11-29
Local Optometriists
Attending Meeting
At Winston-SaIem

Dr.. and Mrs. S. E. Richbourg,
Jr., and DR.. P. j. Baumberger are
in Winston-Salem attending the
annual Fall Educational Con-
sress Of the North Carolina
Optometric Association. The con-
Guiding session will be held Tues
day.
During the Congress. DR.. Rich
bourg will be installed as a new
member of the North Carolina
State Optome trio Society.
The theme of the Congress
evolves around the vision prob
lens of the school child. Discuss
ed will be the many problems
facing the parent, the teacher,
the school and community in
setting up an advance vision test
ing program. and in what ways
the optometrist may help in es-
tablishing of such q program.
Outstanding leaders in the
optometry profession will appear
on the Congress program as
speakers.
The Lincoln times., 1954-11-29
Lincoln Area In
.LimeIight At
CarrouseI Event

Lincoln county didn't carry off
any prizes in the mammoth Caro-
linas Carrousel parade in Char
lotte Thursday, but the local area
was very much in the limelight.
The LincOlnton Princess rep
resentative, Miss Donnie Smith,
received much favorable COM
ment and was reported to be in
the last five contestants group
for the Carrousel Queen title.
Miss Ada Brigham of Lancaster,
S. c., was chosen CarrOusel
Queen.
The Lincolnton high school and
Rock Springs (Denver) bands put
On an impressive performance as
two of the many musical organiz-
ations taking part in the event.
Tenth District Congressman c. r.
Jonas of Lincolnton rode in the
parade, as did Ninth District Con-
gresham Hugh Alexander of Kan
napolis. Hundreds of people from
the Lincoln area witnessed the pa
rade.
The Lincoln times., 1954-11-29
Kerr Scott Takes
Oath Today As
us. Senator

w. Kerr Scott of Haw River, N.
c.. was scheduled to be sworn in
as North Cardinals junior Sena-
tor shortly after noon today in
ceremonies in the U. S. Senate
building in Washington. He sue
ceeds Alton Lennon of Whining
ton. who was filling out an uneX-
pired team. In January, Scott will
be sworn in for full six : year
term.
Former 10th District Highway
Commissioner Joseph Graham and
Mrs. Graham of Lincoln County
and others of the local area coun-
ties planned to be present for the
swearing in ceremony
Senator Sam j. Erwin, Jr., Of
Continued on page q
The Lincoln times., 1954-11-29

the big truck to Lincolnton. They
left the Indiana town about 8 D.
m. last Monday night and arrived
back here Thanksgiving Eve about
$3.50. having taken out several
hours en-route for sleeping.
Flremen Costner said no trou-
BILE was encountered on the trip
back, since most motorists along
the road gave a wide berth to the
big fire truck.
The new truck, which makes
three now owned by the local
department, is equipped with a
50O-gallOn capacity water tank.
In addition, it is fit e d with
chemical tanks containing wet
water" VIII c h is effective in
battling cotton blazes. and the
like.
The truck has two high pressure
hose lines of 1000 pounds pres
sure, and in the rear there are two
1-1/2-inch lines. The vehicle is
fitted with cab. on top of which
is big revolving road warning
light. There is a late-model siren.
The truck wears size 825x20 tires.
The name "Lincolnton Fire De-
partment" was painted on the
sides by the Anderson, Ind COM
pany.
The new truck will acc0mmo-
date about eight firemen. 1t car
rleS a three-Stage centrifugal
pump.
The departments second old
est truck now is the 1853 Ameri-
can And France, which is a lad
der truck; and 1925 American
and France, which still is in use.