Are You Proud of Out Fire Station?, 1957

1957 - Jun - 5 - Are You Proud of Out Fire Station? Junior W Omen Think It's Horrible!

By MRS. IRWIN D. HATTEN Livewire Project Chairman

In these two pictures you will note the horrible crowded conditions of the present Fire Station in Culver. The picture at the top is entry door on the west side of the building through which the firemen have to enter to don their coats and hats, and drive the fire trucks out of the building. At the extreme end of the clothing is the telephone which has to be answered for the location of the emergency.

Surely there isn't much left to be said of the congestion and limited space in which these intrepid firemen have to work at top speed.

Jail A Disgrace

The picture below presents the close relationship of the cells with the fire equipment.

There are two cells and each one contains two bunks, a stool, and are without lavatories.

The privacy and cleanliness to which any person is entitled is certainly inadequate and to the point of being void.

The Maxinkuckee Federated Junior Woman's Club asks that each and every individual be concerned over the present facilities which we have for emergencies.

Fires are something that none of us like to think about, but we have had our share over the past few years. The time has come to think of future emergencies and to prepare our community to meet them.

The Fire Department, along with our schools, should be one of the first things considered by any community. What good will it be to have fine schools, homes, and stores if the Fire Department does not have the proper equipment for efficiency and speed to protect these things which mean so much to all of us?

Please Sign Our Petition It comes to our attention that a petition will be a strong support for this project to present to the Town Board.

It will mean a lot of hard work for the members of the organization, but it also will mean co-operation from the members of the Town of Culver.

We are willing to work... Are you willing to co-operate?

The members ot the Club, the firemen, and everyone concerned over the present inadequacies will be most humble it you join with us helping to correct obviously hazardous condition.
Within the next four weeks, the members of the Maxinkuckee Federated Junior Woman's Club will be calling upon you requesting your signature for the need of a new Fire Station.
We sincerely hope you are interested.

1957- Jun 12 - Junior Woman's Club Wins Fire Station Support Scores Signing Their Petition

By MRS. IRWIN D. HATTEN Project Chairman

Thirty-seven organizations were asked by the Maxinkuckee Federated Junior Woman's Club to send their letters of support for the new Fire Station.

We have received several of these letters and note that the feeling for such a project is widespread.

The following is a paragraph copied from a letter from the Chamber of Commerce:
"Following the discussion it was moved by General Delmar T. Spivey that the Chamber voice its "wholehearted support' of this worthy I project; completion of which would benefit the town, Academy, township, and Lake shores. Both Don Trone and Carl Adams seconded the motion. A voice vote was called for by the president, with the motion carrying with no dissenting votes. Fifty-three members were present."


The many letters of support and good wishes have kept the Club plodding along as we feel the goal is well worth any work put into it.

At the meeting of the Town Board, June 3, the members of the Board suggested petitioning of property holders necessary to consider the possibility of a new Culver Fire Department.

In answer to the Board members, the enthusiastic women have left: their homes and children to march upon the city.

At this writing and only in the first few days of petitioning, we feel reasonably sure that we have the support of the people of Culver.

The Culver Volunteer Firemen, who have been serving the entire Union Township since 1903, are largely awaiting the report of these petitions. As the firemen have never questioned their duty to the town, they are hoping that the freeholders of this city will in turn volunteer to help them to serve more efficiently.