Wash House Destroyed, House Saved

On May 13, 1946 at 7:30 a.m. firemen were sent to the Ritner Highway, one mile north of town for a wash house fire. A hot fire in the fireplace used to heat water started the fire. The wash house was destroyed and a corner of the house was scorched. Damages were estimated at $500. The Vigilant Hose Company battled the blaze.