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Blizzard of 88 recall highlights and losses
Residents recount the deadly February blizzard era noting severe cold, drifting snow, and frostbite risks. Survivors like Mr Snyder and Mr Sparks recall frozen pupils, death of local merchant John Sparks, and families sheltering livestock as communities recover after Operation Snowbound. Dwaine Green returns from Korea. William Cramb, 81, former editor of the Fairbury Journal, dies after long illness.
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William F Cramb
Fairbury Journal