New Homes . . . replacing those destroyed in the 1958 flood now shelter 17 families in Exira. The development was made possible to a great extent by contributions to The Nonpareil's flood fund last July.
(top) Hamlin Residents . . . go about the monumental task of cleaning up the flood wrecked business district. "Sherm's Place," at right, one of the largest buildings in the community, was moved completely off its foundation by the overflowing East…
Accumulated Debris . . . is cleared from the Highway 48 bridge abutment west of Elliot. Highway crews and dragline moved into operation when debris threatened to clog the narrow opening remaining beneath the bridge.
Northwest Part Of Atlantic . . . was completely under water Wednesday noon, right up to Highway 6, lower right. Industrial plants, homes, trailer homes and rail tracks were inundated. Rock Island railroad grade was fast being washed away. This air…