Twister Damages Barn In Rockdale Community
An Oklahoma storm system tore through the Rockdale area causing a barn to be damaged. Residents report heavy rain and strong winds that disrupted crops and daily routines across the community.
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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1958
Page
7
An Oklahoma storm system tore through the Rockdale area causing a barn to be damaged. Residents report heavy rain and strong winds that disrupted crops and daily routines across the community.
A local voice urges readers to use long distance telephone service during the vacation season. It highlights extended family trips and outdoor activities in Stamford, touts affordable rates, and recommends home extensions to boost privacy and reduce missed calls. It also argues long distance saves travel time and pays for itself through business calls.
Descendants of the Lindsey family held their second reunion June 6 to 7 at Harm Park. The gathering included many relatives from across Texas and nearby states, with attendees listing names from Stamford Waco Abilene Dallas and Lancaster among others. A church service was held at New Miipy Baptist, and several family members were noted as unable to attend.
A twister struck A B McLenahan’s barn in Sauhey area causing major damage and disrupting a family’s afternoon plans. Mrs El Hager and family accompany the report with mentions of nearby residents as the event unfolds.
Mrs Jewel Austin visited Childress last weekend to visit her mathematician relative and other relatives, enjoying time with family and local sights.
Mrs. C. G. Rowell of Anson died at her farm home three miles northwest of Anson Thursday at 7:30 am. She was mother of Miss Tithel Rowell homemaking teacher at Stamford High. Her husband Rowl died August 9 1947. Funeral Friday at 4 pm at First Methodist Church Anson officiated by Rev C C Armstrong assisted by Rev W L Porterfield. Survived by two sons R G Rowell Jack Rowell and daughter Mrs Wright McLaren all of Anson.
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