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Devastating Washita Flood Swamps Town
A massive flood along the Washita River destroys property and displaces hundreds. Bridges fail and railroad lines are cut as water overwhelms riverbanks. Residents race to move belongings to high ground while brave locals rescue families from trees and rising floodwaters. A subsequent report notes a Lawton vs Anadarko baseball game ending 11 to10 with Anadarko losing but praised for effort.
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Washita
Rock Island
Cobly
Hobart
Rairoad
Cobb
Cobuit
Col Ratchlett
Texas Avenue
Divers Avenue
Arrivi
Conpe
Ewilleurrenia
Amlon
Anennnnen
Old Vinele
Resnor
Charlie Lewis
Lis