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July 10, 1952
The Daily Record
Dunn, Harnett County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
A freakish windstorm in Erwin yesterday wrecked Rev. Roy Douglas's Gospel tent during healing services, causing significant uninsured damage. Services to continue in the Church of God.
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GOSPEL TENT IS WRECKED - The windstorm yesterday afternoon in Erwin, completely wrecked the huge Gospel tent in which Rev. Roy Douglas was holding healing services alongside the Church of God. The wind swept under the tent, snapped the heavy guy ropes like thread, broke one of the center poles, and tore the heavy canvass into ribbons. Rev. Mr. Douglas said the loss is only partly covered by insurance, and the claim will not gain anywhere near the amount necessary to replace the tent, which is torn beyond repair. The storm was a freakish affair and swept only through a narrow path, overturning porch furniture and damaging trees. Rev. J. R. Easom, pastor of the Erwin Church of God, said the services conducted by Mr. Douglas will continue in the church. (Daily Record photo by Louis Dearborn).
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Windstorm
Gospel Tent
Wrecked
Healing Services
Erwin
Freakish Storm
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. Roy Douglas
Rev. J. R. Easom
Where did it happen?
Erwin
Story Details
Key Persons
Rev. Roy Douglas
Rev. J. R. Easom
Location
Erwin
Event Date
Yesterday Afternoon
Story Details
A windstorm wrecked the Gospel tent used for Rev. Roy Douglas's healing services in Erwin, snapping ropes, breaking a pole, and tearing the canvas. The storm was freakish, affecting a narrow path. Services will continue in the church.