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Athena Press in Athena, Oregon

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Athena Press

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Athena, Oregon, United States of America

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Jun 19, 1903

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Calamity at Heppner Oregon Describes Willow Creek Flood

David Taylor reports Athena Oregon residents sent $425 to aid Heppner survivors. Alf Johnson joined morgue work after the flood, describing brutal scenes and many deaths. The recount cites 170 bodies recovered by Wednesday with total deaths near 200.

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Heppner C. A. Barrett Athena Oregon David Taylor Alf Johnson Pendleton Mr. Johnson Preas
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Swaggart Family Tragedy in Heppner Flood

G Osburn confirms flood reports on George Swaggart family losses. Two daughters and five grandchildren among victims: Mrs L Andrews and three children Bel aged 12, Vashiti 9, Clara 4. Mrs KR Beard and her two children James 4 and Wilber 15. Mrs George Swaggart and her son fled east. Mr Swaggart escaped. Bodies were transported to Milton for burial. total dead reported as 154 to 200 by Hepner residents, with more recovered.

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Wells Pany G. ©. Osburn Heppne George Swaggart Mra East
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