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Newspaper
Wimberley Mill
Location
Wimberley, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1975
Page
9
Tim Harris recalls Wim berley fire service roots starting with a 1943 Christmas gift trailer. After World War II interest waned until November 16 1951 when locals gathered at Formaters Drug Store as deer season began and a man named leggs Owens entered.
Old Santa brings a practical gift a fire cart for Wimberley funded by John Allen Boyle and community donors. The drive builds the volunteer department from 1952 to 1973 purchasing engines 1 through 4, training, and Civil Defense upgrades, with support from the Booster Club later the Chamber of Commerce and local women’s groups.
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