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Today In SCV History: April 17, 1930 - St. Francis Dam Heroine Attempts Suicide
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Today In SCV History: April 17, 1930
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Date: 04/17/2026 9:00am
Article Summary:
**Today in SCV History (April 17, 1930): St. Francis Dam “Hello Girl” Louise Gipe Attempts Suicide**
On April 17, 1930, Louise Gipe — a telephone operator hailed as a heroine of the 1928 St. Francis Dam disaster — attempted suicide in Santa Paula by shooting herself in the chest, reportedly citing financial troubles and personal heartbreak. Gipe, who had famously stayed at her switchboard to warn residents of the deadly flood, survived the attempt and later remarried, living until 1985.
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Date: 04/17/2026 9:00am
Article Summary:
**Today in SCV History (April 17, 1930): St. Francis Dam “Hello Girl” Louise Gipe Attempts Suicide**
On April 17, 1930, Louise Gipe — a telephone operator hailed as a heroine of the 1928 St. Francis Dam disaster — attempted suicide in Santa Paula by shooting herself in the chest, reportedly citing financial troubles and personal heartbreak. Gipe, who had famously stayed at her switchboard to warn residents of the deadly flood, survived the attempt and later remarried, living until 1985.
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