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Domestic News
July 17, 1930
The People's Defender
West Union, Adams County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Peebles, Ohio village council purchases new fire truck from Stephen and Son of Columbus, featuring a booster chemical tank on a Chevrolet chassis bought from J. O. Arnold, who discounted $100 for firefighters saving his home.
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Peebles Now Has New Fire Truck
Peebles, Ohio.—Council has purchased a new fire truck for the village. The apparatus was secured from Stephen and Son of Columbus, agents for the Prospect Fire Engine company of Prospect, Ohio. The apparatus has a booster chemical tank hook-up. The Chevrolet six chassis on which the pumper is mounted was purchased from J. O. Arnold.
In appreciation of the efforts of the village firemen in saving his home from destruction while he was on a tour of the south. Mr. Arnold made a reduction of $100 on the machine.
Peebles, Ohio.—Council has purchased a new fire truck for the village. The apparatus was secured from Stephen and Son of Columbus, agents for the Prospect Fire Engine company of Prospect, Ohio. The apparatus has a booster chemical tank hook-up. The Chevrolet six chassis on which the pumper is mounted was purchased from J. O. Arnold.
In appreciation of the efforts of the village firemen in saving his home from destruction while he was on a tour of the south. Mr. Arnold made a reduction of $100 on the machine.
What sub-type of article is it?
Infrastructure
What keywords are associated?
Peebles Fire Truck
Village Purchase
Fire Equipment
What entities or persons were involved?
J. O. Arnold
Stephen And Son
Where did it happen?
Peebles, Ohio
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Peebles, Ohio
Key Persons
J. O. Arnold
Stephen And Son
Outcome
$100 reduction on chassis purchase
Event Details
Village council purchased new fire truck apparatus from Stephen and Son of Columbus, agents for Prospect Fire Engine company, with booster chemical tank hook-up mounted on Chevrolet six chassis from J. O. Arnold; Arnold gave $100 discount in appreciation for firemen saving his home while he was away.