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Smithtown FD-Fatal fire on Waverly Avenue

February 28, 1936 A two and one half year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Ole Hendrickson of Waverly Ave, Smithtown Branch was suffocated and burned in a fire that took place in the small home at approximately 230PM. While the firemen were very quick to respond, and cetain of the firemen did not hesitate to go into the burning place to rescue the child, they were too late.
The funeral took place on Monday and the Pastor H.K. Robinson officiated.
The entire community sympathizes with the family in this shocking bereavment.
Smithtown News March 6, 1936

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