The big snow of 1950 began on  Thanksgiving afternoon, Thursday, November 23. By  Saturday, a record 33 inches had fallen and almost  everything in Lawrence County was shut down. Farmers had difficulty getting to their barns to care for their animals Since milk trucks could not get through, soon all  milk cans were filled, leaving no room for continued  production. In the cities and towns, nearly all  commercial activity ceased. Fortunately, electric service  continued and telephone service was provided on an emergency basis. Large snow-moving equipment was brought  in from elsewhere and some streets and roads began to be  opened to a degree as early as Monday.

This amazing natural occurance is  exquisitely captured in this one hour video masterpiece  offered exclusively be the Lawrence County Historical Society.

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