The West Plains Dance Hall Explosion
by Lin Waterhouse
represented by agent Jeanie Pantelakis
published by The History Press
Missouri Friday, April 13, 1928
Bond Hall hosted dances every Friday night for many years. This night was like any other; young and old alike gathered to dance and listen to the live band consisting of their own local talent. At 11:00 pm that evening, not one family within 50 miles of West Plains was left unaffected by the horror that unfolded in a scant 10 minutes. An explosion ripped through the second floor dance hall located above Wiser Motor Corp; sending 39 unsuspecting people to their deaths.
Looking at the photos and reading the story, you are moved to help them. They want everyone to know the truth; it may have been hit men or geological in nature. If it is the former, most likely the culprits are dead, but the facts need to be revealed. If it is the latter, next time could be catastrophic. Lin has touched the tip of an iceberg and has data, interviews, and stats to prove her findings.