1948 REHOBOTH FIRE HALL OPENS.

June 13 1948

REHOBOTH'S NEW FIRE HALL OPENS

LIONS CLUB FLAY DAY

The new $45,000 brick colonial style fire house for Rehoboth went into use this week when the engines and other equipment was moved into the larger structure which has been

under construction since last summer next to City Hall.

The new building has more room than old one in the next block with a large

auditorium on the second floor, meeting rooms and locker room are on first floor.

The new fire house has higher ceilings and will better fit the ladder trucks. The

siren is now in the new building cupola.

The new ambulance , donated by the Kwanis Club, will be housed with the fire

equipment and will be operated by firemen.

Charles Saunders is the president of the volunteer fire department this year.

Flag Day is celebrated by the Lion Club at it's next meeting at the country club when

Ernes Errigo,, Lions District Governon, will address the group. Leon “Blub” Thompson

is the overall flag Day chairman. Gene Bookhammer is president of this years Lions Club,

Irvin Veinot and George Ellingsworth, vice presidents, Jule Stamper, secretary, Tom

Wilson, treasurer, George Mettee, tail twister, Walt Grey, Lion Tamer.

Lion's outgoing president, Mayor Carlton Shaffer was master of ceremonies.

Abstract: Monday, June 14, 1948, Wilmington Morning News.