The first election of officers for the South Newton Township Volunteer Fire Company was held. The officers elected are listed below.
- President: Irvin Bowers Jr.
- Vice President: John Holtry
- Secretary: Larry Davidson
Asst.
- Secretary: Darrell Goodhart
- Treasurer: Kenneth McBeth
- Chaplain: Clarence Holtry
- Trustee: Samuel Martin
- Trustee: Glenn Keefer
- Trustee: Robert Frehn
- Sr.
Fire Chief: Albert Grove
- 1st Asst. Chief: Harold Wilson
- 2nd Asst. Chief: Larry Davidson
- Engineer: David Coon
- Asst. Engineer: David Evelhoch
- Chief Director: Robert Davidson
- Director: David McBeth
- Director: David Durff