EXPLOSION AND FIRE AT HOHENSHELL'S Le Grand Advocate, Friday, June 13, 1924 Monday about noon an explosion and fire at W. T. Hohenshell's place resulted in Louis Wass being very seriously burned about the arms, body and legs and Mr. Hohenshell being badly burned about the hands. THe almond house and almond hulling machine were also burned. A blow torch with which they were heating up an engine preparatory to starting, is said to have exploded, severely burning Wass and setting his clothes on fire. Mr. Hohenshell received his burns in putting out the flames on Wass. The injured men were brought to Le Grand for first treatment by Dr. Williams who rushed them to the Mercy hospital were Dr. Lilley and Dr. Williams treated them. Le Grand Advocate, August 1, 1924 LOCAL ITEMS Lewis Wass who was badly burned sometime ago and was brought home from the Mercy hospital in Merced last week, is now able to walk about, but his right arm and right leg are still in a very bad condition. -- Thomas and Paulette Hilk 1725 Wildwood Ct. Merced, CA. 95340 E-mail address: paulette@elite.net