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Wreckage Of Parked Plane Blown Into Tree By Storm, May 1962 Photographer: Schairer

Wreckage Of Parked Plane Blown Into Tree By Storm, May 1962 image
Year:
1962
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, May 1, 1962
Caption:
'NESTING' AIRPLANE: Fierce winds deposited this smashed airplane in a tree on the David Potter farm at 8684 McKean Rd. just northeast of Willis in Augusta township. The plane, tethered near a landing strip on the Potter property, is owned by Ballard Runyon, jr., of nearby 9280 Macey Rd. It was valued at $4,300. Another plane tethered nearby escaped damage from the freakish winds.

No Tornado? Hah! Says This Mother

No Tornado? Hah! Says This Mother image
Parent Issue
Day
12
Month
May
Year
1959
Copyright
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Governor G. Mennen Williams Visits Residents Hit by Tornado Near Brighton, July 1957

Governor G. Mennen Williams Visits Residents Hit by Tornado Near Brighton, July 1957 image
Year:
1957
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, July 5, 1957
Caption:
Gov. Williams At Tornado Scene: Gov. G. Mennen Williams (center) talks with persons in the Saxony Subdivision last night following the tornado which destroyed two homes and damaged 11 others. The governor and Lt. Gov. Philip A Hart arrived at the scene shortly after they had heard a state police broadcast of the disaster.

Krozack Barn Destroyed By Tornado Near Brighton, July 1957

Krozack Barn Destroyed By Tornado Near Brighton, July 1957 image
Year:
1957
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, July 5, 1957
Caption:
Total Loss: The Leonard Kroczak barn on US-23 just south of the Saxony subdivision was leveled by the tornado. The Kroczak home close by was untouched by the storm.

Tornado Near Brighton Causes Extensive Damage To Griffin Home on Rickett Road, July 1957

Tornado Near Brighton Causes Extensive Damage To Griffin Home on Rickett Road, July 1957 image
Year:
1957
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, July 5, 1957
Caption:
Tornado Destruction: This is the rear of the Glenn Griffin residence following last night's storm. The barn was destroyed and rubble strewn throughout the are but no one in the Griffin family was hurt. There were no serious injuries in the area.

Homes Destroyed By Tornado In Saxony Subdivision Near Brighton, July 1957

Homes Destroyed By Tornado In Saxony Subdivision Near Brighton, July 1957 image
Year:
1957
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, July 5, 1957
Caption:
Tornado Ruins: This is how the Harold Bidwell and Kenneth Beadle homes in Saxony subdivision, 1 1/2 miles south of Brighton looked following a tornado last night which injured four persons and caused thousands of dollars damage. Plywood blown from the two houses was dropped in a lake several miles away.

Tornado Hits Near Brighton Damaging Griffin Home on Rickett Road, July 1957

Tornado Hits Near Brighton Damaging Griffin Home on Rickett Road, July 1957 image
Year:
1957
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, July 5, 1957
Caption:
Storm Damage: The roof of the Glenn Griffin home at 6450 Rickett Rd., just west of the Saxony Subdivision, south of Brighton, was ripped off and dumped at the front of the house by last night's tornado. The house was also hit by the 1952 tornado.