Weird Kites: During the funeral service of Lewis Ford at the Dolly Pond Church of God at Chattanooga, Tennessee, the rattlesnake which had caused his death during a religious ceremony was placed on his head by the Rev. Raymond Hayes. Ford's widow is at the head of casket, pats the snake. September 29, 1945.

Weird Kites: During the funeral service of Lewis Ford at the Dolly Pond Church of God at Chattanooga, Tennessee, the rattlesnake which had caused his death during a religious ceremony was placed on his head by the Rev. Raymond Hayes. Ford's widow is at the head of casket, pats the snake. September 29, 1945.
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Image Number: 5513-16314843Rights ManagedCredit Line:Sydney Morning Herald/SuperStockCollection:Sydney Morning HeraldContributor:Sydney Morning HeraldModel Release:NoProperty Release:NoResolution:2134×1597
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