"The Joker"

Published by the Miles Greenwood Historical Fire Apparatus Society

The Southwest Ohio Chapter of the Society for the Preservation And Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus in America

David J. Jones, Editor

OCTOBER 2007

Club News:

For our October meeting, we will visit the Wilder Kentucky Fire Department, South Station, 1426 Gloria Terrell Drive. The meeting will be at 7:30pm on Tuesday , October 16th.

The Wilder South Fire Station is located off of Route 9 (AA Highway), south of I-275 next to, almost behind the Shell Gas Station. Directions, coming from Ohio, are west on I-275 to the Wilder exit, Route 9. Turn right (south) onto the AA Highway. Travel south 4 traffic lights, to Gloria Terrell Drive (Waffle House and McDonald's will be on the left corner). TURN RIGHT onto Gloria Terrell Drive. Go about 500 feet, just beyond the Shell station, and turn left. You should see the station. Parking is around the back of the station. If you like we can stop by the north station after the meeting. For those coming from I-75 and I-71, get to I-471 and head south to west I-275. Follow directions above.

A big thanks to Chip Lytle for hosting a wonderful afternoon in Middletown exploring his collection of fire apparatus. Thanks to all those who cooked the food and helped set up, clean up, and make the 2007 club picnic a super success. Great job!


Our webmaster Bill Strite would like remind the membership to continue to submit photos & information to publish on the club website. Bill can be reached at webmaster@milesgreenwood.org

Wanted:

The Georgetown KY Fire department is celebrating our 200th anniversary this year. We are putting together a small celebration including an antique fire apparatus show and a muster demonstration, bucket brigade competition a fire prevention parade to follow and close out the festivities. Our plan is to have the festivities October 13th 2007, 1200 hrs. If you could assist us in any way it would be greatly appreciated. Feel free to forward this email to any one that that also might be able to give any assistance. Contact: Captain Paul Goodman Georgetown KY Fire 859-983-9744


My husband is restoring a 1929 (rebuilt in 1935) Stutz fire engine that was used in Arnold, Pennsylvania. I would like the patches, badges or whatever decorations would be seen on a uniform for a chief in that town of that era. Any information you can provide will be appreciated. Thanks. Judy Buntin NITNUB007@aol.com.


Vintage fire truck for a wedding. Hello, my name is Jessica Hayes and my fiancé is a firefighter with the City of Cincinnati. We are getting married on May 10, 2008 and we would LOVE to rent a vintage fire truck for our wedding day. Please contact Jessica if you can help. Jessica.Hayes@hamilton-co.org or office:513-946-4729


May 10, 2008 the Village of Carroll, Ohio will be celebrating its 175th anniversary, and the Greenfield Twp Fire Department will be celebrating its 60th anniversary. We would like antique fire apparatus for our parade that day. If anyone is interested, please contact Chief Terry Morris Greenfield Township Fire Dept. 3245 Havensport Rd NW Carroll, Ohio 43112 740-756-4644 or chief560@greenfieldtwp.org.


For Sale:

1924 Boyer-Marvel pumper: Public Auction, Oct 6, 10-6. 668 W. Co. Rd. 400 S. New Castle IN. (Off ST RT 3, south of New Castle.) Stewart Auction Co. 765-465-0794

1977 Ford E-One. 30,000 Miles Diesel, Engine Automatic Transmission, 500 Gallon Tank. No Pump, to be removed before sale. 6-new tires less than 1,000 miles. Light bar and Federal Siren. Generator,14 Foot Ladder, 24 Foot Ladder, Rust on cab, body in good shape. Asking $2,500. This truck is sold as is and will be available 10/15/2007. Contact Chief Nathan B. Nation, Spencer County (KY) Fire Protection District at 502-477-3228.

1951 International Harvester L-160 Fire Truck, Howe body, fully equipped, just as it came from the firehouse! Only 10,700 actual miles. 100% original. Runs great. Looks great. Always kept inside. Asking $3700. Contact : Charlie Thies @ 812-926-2573. 2007-09-19

1945 Mack pumper for sale, served Earl Navy Base, NJ. Fair condition. Located in Northeast PA. $3000.00 email for pictures: wendy@hazleton.net.


1978 American LaFrance Century 1500 GPM pumper. Ex-Des Moines, IA. Contact Tom Schneider at 859-283-2676


1967 Ford Fire Truck. Gas Engine, 5-speed, manual transmission. All hoses, ladders, tarp, reels, axe, included. Runs very well, it does 65-70 on the highway. Brakes have just been maintained. Sirens, lights and emergency band radio are operational. No rust. Body is in excellent condition. Make Offer. Being sold on consignment to raise funds for a local grade school, Royalmont Academy in Mason Ohio. Contact: Peg Wiederhold 513-398-7351 studio@go-concepts.com.

Events:

Wednesday, October 10: Cincinnati Firefighters Memorial Service. 12 noon at 6th Street & Central Avenue, downtown Cincinnati.



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Contact the Miles Greenwood Society at: President: Jeff Placke 7808 Seward Avenue, Cincinnati OH 45231, 513-931-939, jfp081@aol.com

Editor: David J. Jones 1632 Robinson Circle, Cincinnati, OH 45223, 513-541-1318, jonesd332.yahoo.com

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