Tornado Rips Rye Cove Town Buries Its Dead
Rye Cove Virginia reporter describes Southwest Virginia's first tornado. Ten homes damaged with homemade coffins ready for private burials. Funeral of Rev J D Croft leads to graves as debris-laden town awaits aid. Death toll official at 18 with 1 teacher and 7 pupils. several hospitalizations and emergency discharges.
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The Limousine Beggar Lady Prompts Civic Alarm
A sorrowful account tells of a limousined woman with a hungry baby seeking old clothes from housewives. She begs near Lawrence and Springfield avenues, claiming a ill husband and six children, while a passerby helps as a coat is offered. Nearby windows showcase linoleum ads and decor trends.
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Ready-to-Wear Store Opens in Seguin District
May 4 report that Tauis lrs and Angiust Uf K Ter plan a ladies wear shop selling silks and hosiery in the former Williams store space opposite the Aumant hotel. Louis Filles has run the dry goods department at Rhimburg department store for 26 years, while A F T Koehler operates a general mercantile business at McQueeney, west of Seguin for several years.
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Episcopal Church Work Under Way At St Helena Parish
Construction has begun on St Helena parish church with IP Jones as the architect. The planned structure will rise with a limestone exterior and reinforced masonry, featuring a two story auditorium seating about 30 and a basement for Sunday school use.
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