tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3909482254164785217.post3366039077217514514..comments2023-05-19T05:21:33.558-07:00Comments on Today in History: AUGUST 9 = Tornado Hits CincinnatiBrian T. Boltenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15347138270315020257noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3909482254164785217.post-74784296354208408702018-08-09T11:23:55.971-07:002018-08-09T11:23:55.971-07:00I remember hiding in the oil room at my grandparen...I remember hiding in the oil room at my grandparents home, Julius and Marge Elias,on Morrison place. The tornado ran past our home and took out one of the big trees we had in the yard. langenrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03117148958067211317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3909482254164785217.post-4582332669947039882016-04-26T22:34:15.946-07:002016-04-26T22:34:15.946-07:00My father was caught in this tornado as he was com...My father was caught in this tornado as he was coming back from Kentucky from helping his brother. He stopped at the gas station that was across the street from MacIntosh's. My father and the worker at the gas station went running into the car bay and as they got there a wall of tires fell, then the brick wall fell on top of them. They were trapped for hours. Thank goodness he only ended up with a broken foot as it could have been much worse. He said the rescuers stopped them from blowing themselves up as there was a gas leak and they didn't know it. I was 7 at the time and remember the tornado hitting. It was scary knowing my father was hurt by a tornado. I remember seeing pictures once of some of the damage where it showed my fathers' car had been picked up and moved from beside the pumps to the side of the building and a broken telephone pole was impaled on the drivers seat. I would like to see if anyone has that picture or any others so I can get a copy of them. connys2https://www.blogger.com/profile/08460255642098395673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3909482254164785217.post-60016004311589315842016-04-26T15:35:59.870-07:002016-04-26T15:35:59.870-07:00I was trying to find pics of the tornado after aro...I was trying to find pics of the tornado after around the Galbraith Rd area. She can't remember the name of the church. Anyone think they might know it? She thinks it is the first street once u pass over Vine on the left (Drake hospital would be behind u on ur right)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01761012624922010679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3909482254164785217.post-53954275579461371252016-04-26T15:32:43.746-07:002016-04-26T15:32:43.746-07:00My mom survived this tornado as well. She was at a...My mom survived this tornado as well. She was at a church at a wedding just off Galbraith where it hit. She said everyone ducked between the pews. Said the windows blew in. Once it was over she said everyone went outside and the only building standing was the church they just came out of. She would have been 18 at the time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01761012624922010679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3909482254164785217.post-34369462373005590392015-04-11T10:03:43.378-07:002015-04-11T10:03:43.378-07:00Thank you so very much for that fascinating accoun...Thank you so very much for that fascinating account, Mick. I'm glad that you and your Mom and your Aunt came out if it OK, But thank you so much for your fine contribution to this Blog. I do appreciate it!!Brian T. Boltenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15347138270315020257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3909482254164785217.post-62274124679262682892015-04-10T07:05:32.808-07:002015-04-10T07:05:32.808-07:00I remember that day well my mother, aunt, and I we...I remember that day well my mother, aunt, and I were returning from Tri County Mall heading south when it hit the Arlington area. My aunts car was being hit with golf ball size hail and it was raining so hard but she manage to get us under the over pass right at the Galbraith road exit. I was just 14 and terrified, I looked around to see a car trying to exit off the ramp and the wind rolled the car back down into other cars that were being pushed and tossed around on 75. I saw an elderly couple get out of the car and run up under the over pass where we were parked. They tried to get help from several other cars parked close to where we were. As they approached our car I turned to say something to my mother, and aunt, and my mother said to open the door and let them in...The elderly man was bleeding from his head and they both looked to be in shock...Once they were in the car we felt the car start to shake and move from the wind...It was on top of us I could not see anything in front of me and turn to look to the side and behind me and I saw mobile home and cars being tossed like toys, and then they were gone. The sound was loud, one I will never forget. I heard my mother talking to the older couple she was turn around and leaning over the front seat. My mother was a nurse and she new the older man was in need of a doctor. She told my aunt to go to the closest hospital and we drop them off to get the car they needed. I later heard my mother tell my aunt the older man had died on the way...I felt so bad for everyone that day and for weeks, months, years after, and can remember it like it was yesterday.To this day I am terrified of any storm and it takes me back to that day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3909482254164785217.post-53907905122749178762014-08-10T20:45:19.689-07:002014-08-10T20:45:19.689-07:00This comment was sent to me by David Bird:
I watch...This comment was sent to me by David Bird:<br />I watched the funnel for several minutes from my house in Covedale. Andrew MacGregor was in my Boy Scout troop. I remember him sharing his series of tornado photos at one of our meetings. He was all of 13 or 14 years old when he did such a splendid job of recording this event. Brian T. Boltenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15347138270315020257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3909482254164785217.post-15360717090927005812013-08-15T17:39:27.667-07:002013-08-15T17:39:27.667-07:00Well, I can tell you Makenzie that the bulk of the...Well, I can tell you Makenzie that the bulk of the information came from the web source quoted, as well as the Cincinnati Enquirer for August 10, plus some of my own memories. As to the story by Ms. Schwab, I guess I am taking it on faith... she had no reason to lie. I guess you'll just have to make up your own mind. Brian T. Boltenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15347138270315020257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3909482254164785217.post-85334481379361400982013-08-15T12:19:10.854-07:002013-08-15T12:19:10.854-07:00I'm using this information for a school projec...I'm using this information for a school project. How can I know that this really happened? I don't mean to harm anyone's feelings.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00869114003985984719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3909482254164785217.post-3357358192332437802013-08-15T09:08:00.917-07:002013-08-15T09:08:00.917-07:00Thank you very much, Rita. I'm very gratified ...Thank you very much, Rita. I'm very gratified that you found my posting to be interesting! And thank you for your info. about the shelter doors.<br />Do you have any memories of this tornado??<br />Brian T. Boltenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15347138270315020257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3909482254164785217.post-17972374826993459152013-08-14T19:31:20.359-07:002013-08-14T19:31:20.359-07:00This is a wonderful article. Tornados are really v...This is a wonderful article. Tornados are really very harmful that is why if we notice that it is coming it is best that we move out right away. There are also special doors that we can use as storm shelters. I have known about this from my friends who are leaving in tornado prone areas. -<a href="http://www.shelterdoor.com/" rel="nofollow">www.shelterdoor.com</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14801457427770205580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3909482254164785217.post-25297385358437119772013-08-09T05:44:49.250-07:002013-08-09T05:44:49.250-07:00Brian T. Bolten August 9, 2013 at 5:43 AM:
Tim, t...Brian T. Bolten August 9, 2013 at 5:43 AM:<br /><br />Tim, thanks so much for you comment, and for reading my Blog about 8/9/69. I'm sure that it seems like yesterday to you and your's! By all means do feel free to post a link to your FB page. Thanks again for your comment, and keep on reading!! - Brian.Brian T. Boltenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15347138270315020257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3909482254164785217.post-49660829696230287142013-08-09T05:35:38.065-07:002013-08-09T05:35:38.065-07:00Tim Haeussler August 8, 2013 at 6:54 PM:
Great ar...Tim Haeussler August 8, 2013 at 6:54 PM:<br /><br />Great article, just had to link it to facebook after an old neighbor of mine just happened to be at St. Gertrude's tonight and had posted a picture of a rainbow over the church. My mom and brother had got trapped under the tent. Sure doesn't feel like 44 years ago. ThanksBrian T. Boltenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15347138270315020257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3909482254164785217.post-43047423542577546192013-08-09T05:34:05.275-07:002013-08-09T05:34:05.275-07:00Brian T. Bolten May 21, 2013 at 4:56 PM:
No,Nancy...Brian T. Bolten May 21, 2013 at 4:56 PM:<br /><br />No,Nancy, I don't mind at all. In fact I am honored to have a link on your Blog. And I am glad that I was able to provide you with some useful source material. Yeah, you certainly do remember it when a thing like a tornado hits town, even if it doesn't hit you. It is a pretty big trauma. Glad that my Blog helped you with your's!<br /><br />- Brian.Brian T. Boltenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15347138270315020257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3909482254164785217.post-43547759623468321102013-08-09T05:32:59.619-07:002013-08-09T05:32:59.619-07:00Comments previously posted:
Nancy Susanna Breen M...Comments previously posted:<br /><br />Nancy Susanna Breen May 21, 2013 at 4:09 PM:<br /><br />Hi, hope you don't mind if I link to your story on my blog, www.nudged2write.com. I was 15 when this tornado hit, although I didn't know there'd been a tornado until afterward. I was exhibiting needlework at Carthage Fair (now Hamilton County Fair) for the first time that year. I'd been there with family just that afternoon, and I couldn't believe that a tornado hit just blocks away on Vine Street. I still have the scrapbook clippings that show the funnel originally touched down near the Williamsburg apartments. I think one livestock tent blew down at the fair. I always wondered what would have happened if the funnel had slammed just farther over.Brian T. Boltenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15347138270315020257noreply@blogger.com