Twisters Leave Widespread Destruction Across Illinois
A string of tornadoes carved through Belvidere Oak Lawn and nearby towns ripping 175 miles. High schools were destroyed multiple deaths reported with a 5 year old killed in Stone Park. Survivors and rescuers faced communication failures and temporary morgues as hospitals operated by candlelight.
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Oak Lawn
Oak
Lawn
Jean Cranston
Belvidere High School
Highland Hospital
Killin
Childin
Deborah Bruin
Stone Park
Belvi
Ison Co
Illinois
Murphysboro
West Frankfort
Tornado Wrecks Home at Madera
A tornado southwest of Madera damaged two buildings a quarter mile from town, uprooted trees, tore shingles from barns, and downed power lines before lifting. Mrs. Harry Cupit survived with scratches as her home collapsed on Road 25 four miles southwest. Lavina Elementary School windows were broken and power lines shorted. Witnesses described walls spreading like playing cards and debris flying up to 400 yards. Sheriff Marlin Young confirmed the school damage and downed lines.
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Madera
Here
Harry Cupit
Madera County
Marlin Young
Lavina
Seek Probate of Birch s Will in Los Angeles
A petition for probate of A. Otis Birch s will was filed in Los Angeles by Marjorie M. Legaye the ex executor. The will dated Sept 7 1985 left Birch s estate to his first wife Estelle but provided share to 17 institutions if she died first. Birch died in Texas at age 95 after marrying his nurse Pearl Choate three weeks after Estelle s death in 1966.
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Los Angeles
A. Otis Birch
Fasadena
Texas
Laguna Beach
Marjorie M. Legaye
Birch
Estelle
Pearl Choate
Sure You Can Play Organ Music
A Hammond Organ promotion invites readers to learn to play quickly with a new rapid learning method. Staff will guide beginners to melody in minutes at Hammond Organ Studios, 2189 Lakewood Blvd. No appointment needed, hours 9 to 9 weekdays, 9 to 5 Sunday.
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Bob Pierce
Hammond Organ
Lakewood Blvd
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