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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1968

Page

10

Meyers face double loss as tornado destroys homes

After two homes on the same site were hit by a tornado near Percy and Chester, Art Meyers and his wife describe the destruction of their trailer and wash house on the site and the loss of possessions. Neighbors and Red Cross aid have helped them endure the disaster.

Art Meyers Springs Percy Chester U.S. Reddy Meyer Joe Mrs. Meyers The Red Cross Captain Meyers Reddys

Tornado Victim Hyderabad Engineer Rebuilds In Illinois

V S Reddy a mining engineer from Hyderabad India and his wife Vijay and eight month old son Rahul were injured in the December tornado near Percy Illinois. The family lost about 20000 in property including a trailer and personal items. They lived in Chester and Steeleville while recovering with support from Southwestern Coal Co and the Red Cross.

DeMaris Berry V.S. Reddy Hyderbad India Vijay Rahul Chester St. Louis Reddy United States Rolla School of Mines Sparta St Steeleville Southwestern Coal Co Red Cross

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