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it was the wind, but their investigation disclosed the swirling waters of the Thornton almost up to the doorstep. The river is directly behind the house and an old roadbed in front of the residence also channeled the seething waters down stream. Portions of the yard fence had been dislodged and all exits were covered with water.
To effect a rescue, the Atkins family was joined by neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Lee Fincham, Paul Robinson and Bobby Fincham. Mr. Atkins tied a rope to his automobile which could not navigate the currents but acted as an anchor. The other end was tossed to the neighbors who held it taut while Mr. Atkins with his 6year-old daughter on his back inched his way to higher ground and safety. He went back and assisted his wife across the
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