The first meeting of the proposed fire company for the Grantley, Country Club and Violet Hill
districts was held in the Grantley School building at 7:45 p.m., March 26, 1926, with
W.W. Van Baman acting as chairman. The chairman pointed out the main features
which should be followed by the new organization and explained the steps
necessary to secure a charter. He then read the proposed charter which he
                                    had prepared. At the meeting, the following officers were elected:

                              President: W.C. Throne
                              First Vice President: Francis Farquhar
                              Second Vice President: John Senft
                              Secretary: J.J. Rudisill
                              Asst. Secretary: C.S. Pressel
                              Treasurer: A.H. Geesey
                              Financial Secretary: John A. Lehr

The name "Grantley Fire Company" was proposed by William Strine and unanimously adopted.
Two sites were being considered as location for the building, one at the intersection of Grantley
& Ludlow, and the other at the intersection of Virginia and Ludlow. It was decided at the
meeting that the trustees procure an option from Harry Fritz on for the plot of ground at
Virginia and Ludlow which is valued at $1,600.