Joe Thieken

Title

Joe Thieken

Subject

Wheelersburg Tornado 1968

Description

Colorized photo image of Joe Thieken standing beside the jeep he drove during the relief effort after the tornado in Wheelersburg.
Under the photo:
"When he reported to his command at 11:00 PM, his commander told him he was the man he wanted since he knew the area. He was given a jeep and sent out to take gasoline to portable generators and other supplies to the men. He did not get much rest for several days."

Creator

Boll family

Date

May 1968

Contributor

Boll Family

Format

Scanned image

Coverage

Wheelersburg, Porter Township, Scioto County, Ohio

Rights

Boll Family