Worker Is Killed in Fall From Elevator
Pochahontas, Iowa –(AP)–A 130-foot fall from the top of the Farmers Co-operative Elevator, under construction here, claimed the life Wednesday of Larry Ryan, 20, of Cassville, Mo.
Ryan, an employe of Tillotson Construction Co., Omaha, was operating a hoist used to raise supplies to the top of the elevator. Cause of the accident was not immediately learned.
Thursday, July 29, 1954
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Love your blog and infor on elevators. I grew up in Pocahontas and do remember the terrible accident there. The elevator is the first thing one sees as they approach the town. When we go home now I’ll recall your family’s company with gratitude.
Cheryl
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