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the importance of fire drills in the home as well as schools and implored firemen to help educate the public to fire facts He stressed that it was equally important to help avert fires as to extinguish them once they start.
Carl Burke rendered a program of piano misic during the dinner and The Barracudas, a local band also entertained.
The Ladies Auxiliary pre sented the chief, Mr. Wharton a check for $1,200 for the organizations and Mr. Davis also made a contribution in the form of a check. Visiting firemen and squadsmen from Chester Cap, Amiss ville, Sperryville, Flint Hill, Culpeper and Warrenton were introduced. In addition to Washington Ladies Auxiliary members present, there were members from Amissville, Flint Hill and Culpeper. Other guests included Delegate Tom Frost, Mrs. Charles Glaenzer, Forest Warden Raymond Johnson, Mayor Dorothy Davis, D. iD. Miller of Rappahannock Fire Insurance Company,-Troopers W. A. Buntin and Paul P. Dicks, Sheriff Charles Estes, Carnival 3ueen Nancy Lillard, Commonwealth’s Attorney George H. Davis, Jr., and W. A. Miller Officers of Washington Fire Company are Charlie Jenkins, president; Frank Stringfello\y> vice president; Mrs. Bertha Armel, secretary-treasurer;
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