Camden Courier-Post, December 31, 1964View transcription
Michalak Takes Fire Dept. Reins
Retiring Fire Chief Edward R. MacDowell today handed over command of the city's fire department to Acting Chief Edward V. Michalak.
Michalak announced there will be no immediate changes in the organization or operation of the department.
MacDowell will hang up his chief's hat today after 38 years and nine months of city fire service. The 64-year-old veteran joined Camden's fire-fighting force April 1, 1926, and first served as a hose and chemical wagon driver for Engine Co. No. 3, 1813 Broadway.
Names Chief in 1959
Advancing through the ranks to junior captain, 1939; captain, 1943; battalion chief, 1949, and deputy chief, 1949, MacDowell was named acting chief following the retirement of former Chief William V. Pfefferle in October, 1958, and was made chief December, 1959.
During his career MacDowell also served as chief instructor in courses offered to Camden career firemen and to county volunteer firemen at Camden County Vocational and Technical High School, Pennsauken.
He numbers among the major achievements of his tenure the installation of radio equipment, improved fire training and better cooperation with fire units in surrounding areas.
Plans Trailer Travel
MacDowell, who has been granted a disability pension by the New Jersey Police and Firemen's Consolidated Pension Fund, lives with his wife, Matilda, at 1308 S. Merrimac rd. They have three children, Edward R. Jr. and Wayne G., both of Pennsauken, and a daughter, Mrs. William Glading of Merchantville. MacDowell's retirement plans include travel with a trailer caravan.
Michalak, 51, joined the department July 15, 1942. He rose to captain in 1951; district fire chief, 1959; deputy fire chief, 1961, and chief of staff, 1963. His father and grandfather were city employes and his son, Edward Jr., is a Camden policeman.
Michalak is president of Camden Firemen's Credit Union and heads Camden Fire Officers Association. He is a member of several religious, civic and social organizations. He lives with his wife, Julia G., at 1040 N. 25th st. They have one other child, Barbara J.
SQUEEZE IS ON
CHICAGO—Americans are using more toothpaste. Average consumption in 1963 was 10.5 ounces per person, a 38 per cent increase in six years.
Michalak announced there will be no immediate changes in the organization or operation of the department.
MacDowell will hang up his chief's hat today after 38 years and nine months of city fire service. The 64-year-old veteran joined Camden's fire-fighting force April 1, 1926, and first served as a hose and chemical wagon driver for Engine Co. No. 3, 1813 Broadway.
Names Chief in 1959
Advancing through the ranks to junior captain, 1939; captain, 1943; battalion chief, 1949, and deputy chief, 1949, MacDowell was named acting chief following the retirement of former Chief William V. Pfefferle in October, 1958, and was made chief December, 1959.
During his career MacDowell also served as chief instructor in courses offered to Camden career firemen and to county volunteer firemen at Camden County Vocational and Technical High School, Pennsauken.
He numbers among the major achievements of his tenure the installation of radio equipment, improved fire training and better cooperation with fire units in surrounding areas.
Plans Trailer Travel
MacDowell, who has been granted a disability pension by the New Jersey Police and Firemen's Consolidated Pension Fund, lives with his wife, Matilda, at 1308 S. Merrimac rd. They have three children, Edward R. Jr. and Wayne G., both of Pennsauken, and a daughter, Mrs. William Glading of Merchantville. MacDowell's retirement plans include travel with a trailer caravan.
Michalak, 51, joined the department July 15, 1942. He rose to captain in 1951; district fire chief, 1959; deputy fire chief, 1961, and chief of staff, 1963. His father and grandfather were city employes and his son, Edward Jr., is a Camden policeman.
Michalak is president of Camden Firemen's Credit Union and heads Camden Fire Officers Association. He is a member of several religious, civic and social organizations. He lives with his wife, Julia G., at 1040 N. 25th st. They have one other child, Barbara J.
SQUEEZE IS ON
CHICAGO—Americans are using more toothpaste. Average consumption in 1963 was 10.5 ounces per person, a 38 per cent increase in six years.
