November 20, 1960

Fire destroys barn, hay

       A barn on the A. V. Keesling farm, 4 miles north of Stones Crossing, was destroyed by fire yesterday, with loss estimated at $10,000.  Farm equipment and 3,000 bales of hay were lost in the blaze that was fought by the White River Township and Bargersville Fire Departments.  Ray Beckman operates the farm for Keesling, who is Bartholomew County agent at Columbus.  (Reprinted with permission from the Daily Journal)
 
    

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