Originally published in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, March 28, 1948
Volunteer firemen of the newly organized department of King County Fire Protection District No. 17 will stage their first annual dance and carnival Friday night. Owners of the Lake Wilderness New Dance Hall have donated use of the hall for the frolic.
Proceeds will be used to purchase a pulmotor and fire hose for the fire department and helmets and other fire-fighting clothing for the firemen.
The volunteer department was recently organized by commissioners of District No. 17 and will have its headquarters at Black Diamond. A new high pressure Howard Cooper fire engine was purchased at a cost of $7,500 with money raised by public subscription in Lake Sawyer, Black Diamond, Morganville, and vicinity.
More than 30 young men of Black Diamond and Morganville have volunteered for service. About 15 or 20 will be selected from the group by the commissioners.
Arrangements have been made to accommodate more than 2,000 persons at the dance, carnival. Aprons handmade by women of the district will be sold at the linen booth. Food will be served and there will be games.
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