On May 21, 1935 at 6:30 p.m. the Newville Fire Company was alerted for a fire on Cove Alley in the borough of Newville. The blaze started in the frame stable of Wilbur Getter and spread to the stables on both sides. The fire spread so rapidly that the Friendship’s were unable to gain control of it and quickly summoned help from Shippensburg and Carlisle.
By the time firemen from five companies could get control of the blaze at 7:30 p.m. seven stables were burnt to the ground, some located on Liberty Alley (this was in the area of the fountain and Big Spring Avenue). Damages were estimated at $3,800. This was Newville’s worst fire since August 1913 when eleven stables were destroyed along Church Alley. The Vigilant Hose and Cumberland Valley Hose companies assisted at the scene. While en route the Cumberland Valley engine suffered mechanical difficulties but quick repairs got the rig back on the road in time to help at the fire.
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