Oakesdale to sell '56 pumper truck

Oakesdale laid plans for selling its surplus white pumper truck at their city council meeting Monday night.

Council members and Mayor Dennis Palmer talked about the price they should place on the 250-gallon 1956 International.

It was bought new.

“If it has value, people will bid it up, I think,” said Councilman Al Evans.

“Well, I sure wouldn’t start it at less than $3,000,” said Palmer. “It doesn’t have very many miles on it.”

Discussion continued.

“I think we should get George Dewan in here; he’s the fire chief, and have him bring his magazines,” said Palmer, referring to trade publications....