The Herald, Sharon,
PA Published June 1, 1997

front page of June 9, 1947, Herald

THE TWISTER OF '47

On the 50th anniversary, Herald Staff Writer Hal Johnson looks back at what was then called the worst disaster in Sharon's history -- the tornado of June 7, 1947.
Most of the historic photos here are courtesy of Ed Hopkins of Hermitage.


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