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Show BURT HOOKING NEW HEAD OF BINGHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT. At the Joint meeting of the Bingham Volunteer ire Department, held at No. J Fire Hall Tuesday night, officers were elected to serve for the year as follows: President, Burt Hocklug; Vice f President, John Creedon; Secretary. Secre-tary. Jno. T. West; Treasurer, R. C. Smith. Mr. Hocking is an active member of the department and although he haa been such for more than 20 years he ls just as deeply interested in the organization or-ganization as ver. His election by acclamation came as an added compliment com-pliment and indicates the confidence in which he Is held by the members of the organization. Mr. A. A. Macke, who has been President Pre-sident of the department for the past year gave a brief outline of the accomplishments ac-complishments during bis adnilnistra tion. He complimented the members for their loyal support Mr. Macke has devoted much time and thought to the welfare of the firemen's fire-men's organization and his efforts have accomplished much, not alone In a general way but also in a specific way, Mr. Macke is Vice-President of the State Firemen's Association, in whose council he stands high. Durlmt the past year the City has added ,a new chemical fire truck to the equipment equip-ment of the department, the firemen have been put under the protection of th Workman' Compensation act and new automatic sirens have been installed. in-stalled. The Firemen's Convention held last summer, was a pronounced success. Many firemen and visitors came to Bingham and were entertain ' ed in a commendable manner. These with numerous other activities mark the accomplishments of the past year. After the installation of the new J officers the meeting adjourned into' an eating contest, the usual excellent luncheon was served. |