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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1930
Page
3
A deadly tornado struck Frost Texas on Tuesday causing the loss of 20 lives and sweeping away most of the business district. Early photographs reveal widespread destruction and a dawn of ruin across the stricken town in Navarro County.
Boston records a historic April heat wave as thermometers hit record highs. Officials note unprecedented warmth across the city with temperatures climbing into extreme ranges, marking one of the warmest Aprils in recent years.
In Washington on March 8 the Senate approved a forest measure amid debate over national forest management and related policy changes. The action signals legislative movement on environmental and natural resource issues with potential impacts on land use and stewardship programs.
Flood danger in Tulsa eased after the Arkansas River high waters receded yesterday afternoon. Crews had been working to clear debris and restore blocked roads and passable routes, with authorities urging continued caution for lingering river overflow and spot flooding in low-lying areas.
Rescue workers rushed to Barven County as a tornado stripped homes and slaughtered crops. Bodies lay in a Mexican dance hall turned makeshift morgue while survivors begged for help. Officials reported extensive damage across Kygj and Nordheim with families seeking shelter and aid.
A tornado toll rises to 75 with numerous injuries and fatalities reported in Frost, Hillsnear Winging, and nearby areas. Officials tally 16 dead in one county, with many unidentified remains and ongoing post-storm recovery efforts. A mass funeral is planned at Frost.
A mass funeral for Frost Hay Fox is held as a storm-battered town begins debris removal and rebuilding efforts. Governor Moots dispatches ten tracks to clear wreckage while state highway patrolmen direct traffic and hundreds assist. Scouts establish relief centers and volunteers coordinate at relic headquarters. San Francisco reports freak weather in May bringing snow in the Sierra and strong gales in Southern California.
Funds of 500 are reported as donated to storm victims, with wire relief workers assisting in Northheim Range. The report notes survivors left penniless and without clothing, prompting aid efforts led by local officials and relief teams.
A rare up close photograph by C. E. Van Druff of McLoath Kansas shows a tornado near Winchester. The May L twister killed five people and left twenty six injured. Damages to property estimated at 400000 dollars.
Hoover plans a trip to Virginia this week for a camp event. The visit aims to discuss policy and meet local supporters ahead of broader outreach in the region.
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