Obituary of LEON BROOKS, LaSalle Parish, Louisiana

Copied and Submitted by: Doug McBroom, 15520 Swan Lake Blvd., Gulfport, MS 
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From The Jena Times - Olla Tullos Signal; Jena, LaSalle Parish, La.  
Microfilm at the LaSalle Parish Library located in Jena, LaSalle Parish, La.

Many Thanks to The Times - Signal and to the LaSalle Parish Library for 
allowing the following to be added to the Archives.





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Date: June 23, 1938

Headline:  Lightning Kills Two Urania Men While Fishing Last Friday

A tragic accident occurred near Jonesville on Friday, June 17, when Leon 
Brooks and George Kinney, both of Urania, were instantly killed by lightning. 
 Brooks was 42 years of age, while Kinney was 29.

The men were fishing on Horseshoe Lake, occupying the same boat, when struck 
by a bolt of lightning.  Just how long before the accident was discovered is 
questionable, as the body of Mr. Brooks was seen in the boat with his head in 
the water by someone passing.  The alarm was given and investigation made 
before it was discovered that the body of Kinney had evidently fallen into 
the water when struck.

The body of Kinney was not recovered until about 5:30 Sunday afternoon.  It 
was located about a mile from where Brooks' body was found.

Mr. Brooks had been employed as saw filer at Urania for a number of years and 
was well known.  He is survived by his wife and a son.  Mr. Kinney was 
unmarried.