The salary of fireman George Paul Norman was increased by Marion’s City Council Monday night. Norman, who was previously employed on a temporary basis at the rate of $300 a month, will receive regular pay of $360 a month. He has been working for about a year for $300 a month, commissioners said. Norman was employed during the absence of fireman Jack Whiting, who was ill. In other action by the Council concerning the fire department: It was agreed to purchase some hose for fire trucks. Chief Lonnie Dungey told the Council that the department could not be operated properly without new hose. It was estimated that 700 feet to 800 feet of hose would cost $1,500 to $1,800. The Council authorized Dungey 30 gallons of gasoline per month for his car when he uses it for business during his off-duty hours. It was noted that Dungey makes numerous trips to collect fees for out-of-town fires. Also, commissioners said fire chiefs are assigned a car, whereas Dungey is not. He uses his own auto. It was estimated that the 30 gallons of gasoline would cost the city $4.85. Dungey said he has collected some $1,500 during the last six months for out-of-town fire calls. Commissioner William Harris reported that in July the fire department made 7 residential, one auto, two business and two out-of-town fire calls; estimated damage at $2,200.

(Extracted from local newspapers and compiled by Harry Boyd, posted at http://www.marionfire.us )