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Oct. 5, 1942: National Fire Prevention Week Observed

National Fire Prevention Week was observed locally beginning this date in 1942.

National Fire Prevention Week was observed Oct. 5 through 10 in 1942 in Winder. The city’s fire chief, L. J. Lanthier and firefighters planned to visit every building in Winder’s business district to complete inspections.


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