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AmissviUe VFD Makes .
Rapid Progress in One Tear
Reporting the year’s results, President Thomas Tear of the Amissville Volunteer Fire Department told members at the regular .monthly meeting last week that their progress could be considered amazingly rapid.
“Many people are astonished at our growth in a single year from nothing but an idea, to a full-fledged, operating organization with engines and firehouse,” he declared.
“The astonishment is justified, and the credit for this remarkable achievement goes to you and other members of this small but spirited community.
“You asked for no federal or state hand-out, you just pitched in and worked and supported the movement for fire protection—and you got it. fast. It shows what cooperation can do. It was an actual demonstration of democracy in action.”
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