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The Washington Fire Department held its annual election of officers Monday, December 6. The officers for the following year are: President, Jennings Hobson, HI; Vice President, Charles Manson; Secretary, Mary W. Bailey; Treasurer, Ruth F. Clark.
Line Officers are Chief, Jackie Estes; 1st Assistant Chief, Steve Bailey; 2nd Assistant Chief, Peter Skowronski; Captain, Edward M.
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