Washington County News | 1945-01-04 | Page 1 | New Year's Eve Fire Consumes Gunlock Home

New Year's Eve Fire Consumes Gunlock Home GUNLOCK, Utah Fire of undetermined unde-termined origin was responsible for the total loss of the new home of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Hunt of Gunlock Sunday evening, Dec. 31. All of their food supplies which were in the basement, their bedding and clothing were a total loss, only a few items of furniture being saved. The Hunts had just moved into week, with some of the cabinet their home during the holiday work and other finishing still to be done. Neighbors rallied as soon as the fire was detected, four with fire entinguishers, but the flames were too violene and could not be brought under control. con-trol. It is reported there was no insurance on the building, awaiting await-ing its completion. As if the loss of the home were not enough trouble, the Hunts awoke New Year's morning to find their best milch cow dead. Friends and organizations are rallying to their assistance.