Bio: Bushman, Mary (House Fire – 5 Apr 1957)

Contact: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Bushman, Mondlock

----Source: Greenwood Gleaner (Greenwood, Clark Co., Wis.) 11 Apr 1957

A fire Friday morning, April 5th, 1957, completely destroyed a modern dwelling and most of the furnishings on the farm of Mrs. Mary Bushman, about 4 miles east and 1 mile south of here (Greenwood, Clark Co., Wis.). Mrs. Bushman estimated the loss at about $15,000, which was partly covered by insurance.

Mrs. Bushman said she arouse about 6:30 a.m. and put some wood on the furnace fire and then returned to bed. Shortly afterwards she heard a slight explosion and before long flames pured from register openings and smoke filled the house.

Barefooted and clad only in night clothing, she ran to the barn to notify her son, Donald, who resides with her on the farm. He called for help. The Loyal rural fire department prevented flames from spreading to adjoining buildings. Members of the Greenwood Fire department also went out and helped to keep the fire under control, and with the help of the neighbors, saved some of the items from the downstairs rooms. However, all clothing was lost.

Mrs. Bushman and Donald are residing with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Dalbert Mondlock.