Storm toll climbs across deep south with dozens killed
In Shreveport and five southern states a deadly ice and tornado outbreak left at least 20 dead and scores injured. Red Cross reports 183 injured and 500 homes damaged in Louisiana and Tennessee. tolls vary with 12 dead in Cotton Valley. Federal aid sought as National Guard, trains, and Army Air Forces assist relief efforts with tents and cots.
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Miss
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Montgomery
Ala
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Truman
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National Guard
Sam Coyle
Coyle
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Memphis
Tenn
Tornado Toll and Damage Reported Across Several Towns
New Year tornado fatalities were recorded in Seton Dyresville and Haynesville Louisiana and Alzheimer and Village Arkansas. Residents described nature's tricks as freakish events. A missing cat was found inside a sofa. A roof blew off a home, but no serious injuries were reported. Red Cross tallies showed 150 homes destroyed in Cotton Valley and 50 damaged, with major but uncounted business district damage. Beynesville LA faced 15 houses destroyed and 150 damaged. Mumford TN reported 50 damaged. a rural area north of Memphis TN logged 25 destroyed and 40 damaged. Mayor Tom Henderson put Haynesville area damages at about 500000 dollars.
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Alzheimer and
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Lsted
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Two Wills Probated In Orphans Court
In Adams town and Frederick area courts two wills were probated. Edward Clarence Shepherd died December 28 and bequeathed his estate to his widow Lula Shepherd, sole executrix, with August 16 1937 as the date of the will. William Calvin Smith left a multi part estate to family, with small bequests to George Hoffman Grayson Benn and Annie Smith. The residue goes to J Preston Sail Hazel Dutrow Nora Dutrow and a trust for Hazel Dutrow with net income to Kenneth Stunkle. Will dates include September 3 1946 with executors J Preston Smith and Hazel Dutrow. No valuations were made.
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Edward Clarence Shepherd
Lula Shepherd
H. Noel Haller
Sarah C. Keyser
William Calvin Smith
Adamstown
George Hoffman
Grayson Benn
Annie Smith
Mary Dean Smith
Willam Kenneth Smith
Kenneth Stunkle
J. Preston
Hazel Dutrow
Nora Dutrow
William K. Smith
Kenneth
Frederick
J. Preston Smith
Carlton Baumgardner
Arthur V. Myers
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