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San Francisco Firehouses Celebrate Christmas 1948 - 1950 Engine 47 firehouse at 41st Avenue at Geary, decorated for Christmas in 1949. -
Robert and Marilyn Katzman have graciously shared some images and a short history from when San Francisco s firehouses went all out to decorate for the Christmas holidays. If you d like to own these and many more images in a great slideshow with a seasonal soundtrack, take a look at the ordering information at the bottom of this page.
1948 was the San Francisco Fire Department s first annual Christmas decoration contest, a tradition that was to last only three short years. Each firehouse was limited to a total expenditure of $50.00 and the grand prize winner received $1,000 and a gold loving cup known as the Civil Service Star Trophy to be displayed at the firehouse throughout the year. The judging committee reported to Fire Chief Edward P. Walsh that he should be very proud of his boys, their spirit was refreshing and the competition keen. T
Waterville police officer fatally shoots ‘knife-wielding’ Hartland man on highway
The state Attorney General s Office is investigating the fatal shooting of Eric J. Porter, 32, of Hartland by Waterville police Officer Paul Heath, after authorities responded to call at a hotel parking lot.
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Police were called to the Best Western Plus Waterville Grand Hotel Thursday night for a report of a man threatening people with a knife. The man fled from police to the nearby interstate, seen in the background, where he was shot by an officer. Scott Monroe/Morning Sentinel
WATERVILLE A Waterville police officer shot and killed a Hartland man late Thursday night on Interstate 95 after the man reportedly charged at a police cruiser with a knife.