The city commissioners on Tuesday ordered a new portable asphalt cooker and spray for use in patching pavement. Continue reading
Fire which broke out in the basement of the Geo. K. Pride building on West Main shortly after 1 am Monday, left the Pride Studio and Gift Shop practically ruined, put the cables of the Western Union next door out of commission and filled the upstairs apartments with smoke driving the occupants from their beds. Continue reading
At the city council meeting, Fire Chief Harry Cash recommended the type of flood light he needs for fire work in smoke filled buildings. Continue reading
The Marion City Commission Monday night voted unanimously to purchase two smoke helmets and a powerful searchlight for the use of firemen in entering buildings to locate the source of fire. Continue reading
The grocery store of Hester Davis at 1005 East Main Street was totally destroyed by fire at 4 am Friday. Continue reading