South Newton Twp. Vol. Fire Company #49

The first two pieces of fire equipment were purchased. A 1958 Ford Tanker (Tanker 149) was purchased from the Franklin Fire Company, Station 4 of Chambersburg, PA for a cost of $6,500.00 and a 1954 Ford Tanker (Tanker 249) was purchased from the Vigilant Hose Company #52 of Shippensburg, PA for a cost of $2,800.00. A loan was borrowed from People's National Bank in Shippensburg for payment of the trucks and equipment. The terms were $13,500.00 at 7% interest.