In the Ozaukee County News Graphic newspaper dated July 25th, 1928, it is reported that at the annual meeting of the Grafton Fire Department, the following officers were elected: Mr. Charles Melkers (re-elected to chief), William Hilgart (assistant chief), Martin Blank (secretary), William Mueller (treasurer), and Nic Dickman (trustee).
Ozaukee County News Graphic. “Fire Department Elects,” July 25, 1928.