The cyclone victims, who are patients at the new city hospital were all reported to be resting comfortably today, The have recovered from the mental shock of the tornado, and are grateful that they escaped with their lives.
The cyclone victims are enjoying every attention at the hands of the hospital corps. Interest is also being taken in these patients as well as other patients in the new hospital by the people of McKinney.
The institution is crowded with visitors each day, who are endeavoring to bring cheer to the shut-ins, and to do anything possible toward their comfort.
Groceries amounting to $318.80 were whipped to Melissa this morning by the Boren-Stewart Wholesale Grocery co. of McKinney, it was announced by A.C. King, local manager.
County Judge T. O. Murray said this morning that he was sending all the county crews, men, teams and trucks to Melissa to assist in clearing the town of all debris, resulting from the cyclone and to render such other assistance as they could to the people of that place.
Judge Murray also issued a call for relief for the storm sufferers from the citizens of Collin County. Judge Murray urges the entire citizenship of our county to aid these people of neighboring town in their distress and need.
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