Hickory Homes Damaged in Sleet Storm, Jan. 15, 1921

Hickory today was coming out from under the sleet and snow of Thursday night and if the weather forecasters had the right dope, much of the ice ought to be out of the way before nigh. By the end of another day, practically all will have been dissipated if the sun holds forth.

Additional reports of leaky roofs were heard from all sections. Roofs turned water inside that had never been known to leak and many persons were forced to move their beds to escape the water Thursday night. In some cases the papered walls were ruined and in others plastering fell down. The paper hangers and plasterers ought to have plenty to do around here in the next few months.

The Bell Telephone Company’s long distance wires were reported in better shape today and it was expected that normal service would be restored before the end of the day. The lines were open to Charlotte. The Western Union, though crippled yesterday, continued to function.

(From the Hickory Daily Record, Saturday evening, Jan. 15, 1921)