Thursday, February 18, 2010

Barn And Out Buildings Destroyed By Fire

On February 18, 1939 at 12:00 a.m. firemen responded to a barn fire 2 ½ miles east of Shippensburg. A fire of undetermined origin destroyed a large barn containing more than 10 ton of hay, wagon shed, garage, chicken house and implement shed. The fire started in the barn and spread quickly with the help of a stiff breeze and the lack of water for firefighting efforts. The fire could be seen from as far away as 15 miles and attracted many onlookers. Damages were estimated at $6,000 to $7,000. The Vigilant Hose Company answered the alarm.

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  1. Happy Birthday young man!

    Cinci Bill

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  2. Thanks Bill and Dave, I try and let them slip by these days as the only thing they mean now is that I am still living.

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  3. Just remember Brad we Myers' are like good cheese and fine wine. We get better in time.

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