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Leonard E. Oshushek
Camden firefighter who served 32 years from 1941 to 1971, rising to Acting Battalion Chief. Son of Camden firefighter Samuel Oshushek.
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Leonard E. Oshushek (Obituary)
The March 2006 Camden Courier-Post obituary of Leonard Edward Oshushek (1918–2006), a retired acting Chief of the Camden Fire Department after 32 years of service, who died at age 87 in Franklinville.
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Fire at 917 North 30th Street
A fire broke out in the first-floor living room of 917 North 30th Street, Camden, causing extensive damage. Acting Battalion Chief Leonard Oshushek said the blaze appeared to have been caused by careless smoking. Owner Matthew Mengle arrived home to find firemen fighting the fire.
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Firemen Rescue Woman
A June 1967 Camden Courier-Post account of an East Camden apartment fire at 367 Marlton Avenue, in which firemen — led past an overcome policeman by Acting Fire Capt. John Brzozowski and Fireman Spencer Smith Jr. — rescued Mrs. Frances Brooks. Acting Battalion Chief Leonard Oshushek directed the response.
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Trash Fire
A February 1962 Camden Courier-Post report on a trash fire in the basement of a vacant frame house at 59 South 24th Street, Camden. District Chief Leonard Oshushek said the blaze was confined to the basement.
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Whitman Park Loop Will Open Tonight
A January 1938 Camden Courier-Post report on the opening of the Whitman Park Basketball League, sponsored by the Polish-American Citizens' Club and playing at Bonsall School.