The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-13
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disastrous 1927 flood, again was threatened seriously. Wilder Dam, about two miles above White River Junction, was being pounded by tons of raging waters from the overflow ing Connecticut river. officials feared the dam, rebuilt after the flood nine years ago, would give way. Residents in the lowlands were warned to flee as water feeding from the White river added to the danger.
 At Northheld, Vt., water was 50 high in the streets it covered fire hydrants. Power lines were down in Brattleboro and communication lines upset. The Red River Dam at Wilmington was swept away and the Deerneld river washed away foundations of business blocks in the village.
 At West DummerStoWn a power plant shut down after water reached the floor. A Halifax couple were rescued from their automobile as water reached the windshield.
 Railways Stopped
 The Castleton river was reported higher than during the 1927 flood. The Rutland railroad closed It's Bellows Falls division and the Bos- ton and Maine Railroad was forced to suspend service on many branch lines.
 Waterbury reported streets under three to five feet of water and more than 100 automobiles marooned. Ap- proximately 800 eco workers and volunteers struggled to break up thick ice on the Winooski river with dynamite.
 In Maine five bridges were washed away by the roaring Penobscot river The Androscogin also was wreaking havoc. Failure of power lines in Portland extinguished lights in St. Barnabas' hospital while three major operations were in progress. An emergency power plant was pressed into service.
 The main road north of Bingham was completely cut off. At least 9 land and snow slides were report ed on that section of the road that runs into Quebec. Several families were rescued as the Austin river rose seven feet above normal and overflowed it's banks.
 Emergency Crew MarOoned
 fAl emergency crew working on Wyman Dam, the largest in Maine, was marooned but in no immediate danger. Ice was breaking up in Kennebec river so rapidly it was feared bridges down the river would be seriously affected
 Many highways, including that be- tween Portland and Gorham, N. H., were closed. The Maine Central railroad suspended service on three lines.
 In Massachusetts, Southbridge Pittsfield, Leominster and Fitch burg reported the situation acute. Rising waters and melting ice in the Connecticut and it's tributaries caused anxiety in Springfield, North hampton and Holyoke.
 Highways Closed
 Many highways were closed south west of Worcester and west of the Connecticut river. At Charlton the Mohawk Trail was under five to eight feet of water. At North Adams. the state highway was under six feet Of water. One to four feet of water covered other roads
 Damage at Southbridge yesterday was estimated at least $200 GOO. The American optical Company was flooded and 1000 workers sent home. The Ames Worsted Company was forced to close when overflow wat CTS Of the Quinebougb river entered the basement and eztinguished boiler fires.
 Hundreds were left homeless at sOuthbridgc when four feet of wa ter inundated low-lying sections Apprehension .Fs felt over isie c0n- ditiOn Of the dan acToss tho Quine- D0ugh River. Men worked tn re-