Originally published in The Vidette-Messenger of Porter County on May 17, 1951.
‘Very Satisfactory’ Rating Given Fire Apparatus
Beautification City Drive’s Aim
VALPARAISO’S NEW $19,000 fire truck and equipment is expected to be placed into service Friday or Saturday. It proved “very satisfactory” in a test Wednesday by the Indiana rating bureau and M.P. Susanke, bureau representative, advised the city to proceed with its purchase. A written report on the test is expected within about 10 days. Stanley Allen (right) is shown above giving the truck keys to Mayor Elden Kuehl, while Chief Wilbur Cowdrey, in the driver’s seat, and other firemen-look on. Allen is an engineer for the Seagrave corporation, Columbus, O., manufactures of the equipment.
(V-M Staff Photo)
