Marion City Council Monday night agreed to purchase on competitive bidding about $1,200 to $1,500 in new fire hose. About 1,100 feet of hose is involved. Specifications will be sent to various companies known to manufacture or deal in the hose needed. Bids will be then accepted and delivery of the hose is expected by October or November. Also included in the bids are one wire rack container and one fireman’s pike pole 12 feet long. Marion City clerk’s office will send out letters to the various companies. Hose needed is as follows: 500 of 2-1/2 inch double jacket hose, 400 feet of 1-1/2 inch double jacket, 100 feet of 4-1/2 inch, and 10 feet of 4-1/2 inch.

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