Destructive Twister Rips Sulphur Mill Creek Area
A tornado and heavy rain struck the Sulphur to Mill Creek region, damaging dozens of homes and buildings along a six mile path. Coleman and Mill Creek towns suffered heavy losses with multiple homes destroyed, livestock killed, and residents sheltering in cellars as emergency crews arrived. Two men were injured but not seriously, and several properties including the Penner Ranch endured severe damage.
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Mill Creek
Sulphur
Atoka
Noestock
Peister
Coleman
Tishortingo
Pepe
Paul James
Payne
Dyrwayne Mitchell
Milch Creek
James
Tne
Mitchell
Denay Hospital
Bull Creek High School
Gieaun Clark
Elmon Mitchell
Lloyd Harden
Tenner
Penner
Dwayne Penner
Jack Penner
Erwin Gale
Walter Wiles
Als Farruip
Caney Weather Twister Strikes Town Center
Caney Oklahoma braced as a fast moving tornado cut through the center of town damaging brick buildings and homes. Injured include Charlene Corbett and Dwain Mitchell while cattle losses hit the nearby Penner ranch. A feather mattress shielded a mother and child from debris as the storm path passed Sulphur Mill Creek Coleman to Caney. Sheriff L O McBride led the response.
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Sulphur
Mill Creek
Coleman
Coney
Penner Ranch
Charlene Corbett
1& Come
Dwain Mitchel
Murray Payne
Jeff
Tient
Per
Caney
Sherif L. O. McBride
Atala
Picture of Dr. J. M. Gordon Hung at Tech Hall
The Lubbock Avalanche Journal highlights a double portrait of Dr James M Gordon dean of Texas Tech in Lubbock. The image shows him beside a portrait by John Young-Humter and marks its April 25 public display in the Tech library rare books section and the recreation hall exhibit honoring the former Ada native and longtime educator.
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Lubbock, Tex
Avalanche Journal
James M. Gordon
Texas Tech
Lubbock
Gordon
Fast Central Normal
Ada
Texas Technological Colture
Ritua
John’ Younhg-Humter
Taos
Tech
the Tech
Dean Gordon
Im Ade
No Rain But No Complaint After Twister Damage
Reports describe a twister sweeping from Sulphur to Canes causing damage and loss in Texas. Despite fear and praise for the community’s handling by authorities, a light milk shower occurred in the city while Stonewall saw two hours of heavy rain and hail near Magnolia plant. A cooler afternoon followed with a high of 77 and a low of 86 as winds persisted.
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Sida
Texas
Stonewall
Ionteéas County
Management May Be Ready to Resist Wage Round Boost
Washington May 1 The article suggests management may resist labor demands for a third postwar wage increase. It cites General Electric Westinghouse and others eyeing upward wage moves while politics and continued goods demand could trigger a major industry shift. The coal contract talks between John Lewis and operators begin May 1 with a past six week strike influencing positions.
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W. Ward
Washington
U. S. Stock
General Electric
Westinukquac
Frankling BC
Roosevelt
Similtanmemchy
John
Lewis
Tornado devastates McKinney and Princeton Texas
A violent tornado killed three, injured 55, and caused extensive damage in McKinney and Princeton Texas. Red Cross reports and local officials describe widespread destruction, with hundreds of homes damaged or destroyed and aid shipments arriving from Fort Worth and Oklahoma City.
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Mckinney
Tex
Princeton
North Fenns
Ngston
Sesmire
Texas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Kansas
Kentucky
West Virginia
Earl Walker
Collin County Red Cross
Frinceton
Maynor
Yola Lowry
Arthur Holmes
Lawsy
Walker
Fannie Finch
Texas Textile
City
Boys Admit They Robbed Grocery
Two local boys confessed to illegally entering the Glenwood Grocery at 961 West Main Street and stealing 83.67. They said they were picked up Sunday night entering through a screened window and were preparing to leave for California. Police had previously picked up the boys, who were turned over to county officials.
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Glenwood
West Main Street
Peige “Cutt
Ceci Smith
West ‘Ath Street
California
Elso
South
Smith
Justice Fletcher Riley Heads Toward Court Fight
State Supreme Court contender Justice Fletcher Riley faced a formal hearing request before the election board and hinted at appealing to the state Supreme Court if denied. Riley sought re election to the Supreme Court while filing for another office, but the board ruled no man may hold two offices and flagged his second filing as improperly notarized.
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Ohlabom
State Supreme Court
Fletcher Riley
Se Election Board
Supreme Court
Riley
Boar
J. William Cereale
Austell Enters Second County Commissioner Run
Bob Austell announces candidacy for County Commissioner District 2. He has served nine months of his first term and argues reshaping qualifies him for reelection. He notes limited equipment at start and cites nine months of road work including new ridges culverts graveled miles of road and community cooperation. He plans further road projects with current machinery.
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Bob Austell
Tae
Ely Roack
Mrr. Austell
Peerhouse
Austell
Lew Alows
Cout
Tink
Caney Ca Storm Damages Count Over 35000
Caney, Oklahoma area reports over 35000 dollars in damage with seven farm homes wrecked and four to five stores hit. Special deputies patrolled to prevent looting overnight as a second tornado fault line struck McKinney Texas. Observers called the Caney storm a miracle for no deaths amid violent wind and hail the size of a pullet egg.
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Caney
Mitchel's
Coleman
McKinney
Texas
Cunes
Tornadic Sidebars and Caney Storm Effects
A cyclone struck Monday afternoon near Caney causing extensive damage to stores and homes. The Caney High School escaped the twister by about 50 yards as several buses had just departed with children safe. Debris and water entry damaged buildings including a 340-foot store and a two-story post office wing, while residents recalled a loud roar and dawn rain followed by heavy destruction. Local official R L Stephenson praises fiscal restraint and readiness for future service.
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Cuney High School
Stonewall Clean-Up Day Aims To Beautify Town
Stonewall plans a Friday clean up and paint up campaign sponsored by the Stonewall Chamber of Commerce. Clifton McKay says Friday is collection day. residents should place trash by houses or in front of vacant lots for pickup. The drive seeks a cleaner town this summer and easier mowing, with chamber members assisting in the effort.
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Stonewall Chamber of Commerce
Stonewall
Clifton McKay
Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
McKor
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