William B. Parkins, Jr., presented an account of his memories.

William B. Parkins, Jr. discussed the 1957 Monsanto explosion in Nitro during the April 30 meeting of the Upper Vandalia Historical Society at the Bancroft Church of God Mission. An account of the explosion was also featured in this quarter’s issue of the historical society’s journal.

On April 16, 1957, at 4:38 p.m., a massive blast rocked Building 46 of the Monsanto plant, which was…