Holyoke, Mass

Firemen Given $100 Check For Good Work

by Laurel | December 18th, 2013

21 Dec 1935

Holyoke, Dec. 20 — Fire Chief Patrick J. Hurley this morning received a check for $100 and a letter of appreciation for good work done by the firemen at the fire Monday at the Mohican Market. The check was from James H. Wakelin of the Holyoke National building and will be turned over to the Foreman’s Aid Association.

From The Springfield Republican

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