Spring

Feb. 25, 1961: RIVER NO HARBINGER OF SPRING

Originally published in The Vidette-Messenger of Porter County on February 25, 1961.

RIVER NO HARBINGER OF SPRING

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Large tree limb and other debris, top photo, began to gather around concrete supports of Ind. 53 bridge spanning unusually peaceful (for this time of year) Kankakee river south of Hebron Friday afternoon. In contrast, bottom photo, phony spring ended abruptly several hours later when snow and sleet hit Valparaiso and Porter county. Vehicle belonging to Jack Ohlfest, Summit drive, appears to be groaning under the weight of ‘Spring’ onslaught.

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