Weather and bridge collapse drive January 1959 turmoil
A chaotic roundup details freezing weather, ongoing flood threats, and a collapsed bridge near Madison Avenue. Firemen battled chimneys and boiler rooms, 15 highway workers repaired washed out roads, and residents faced heat losses while planning a major county gathering and nurse training program. Obituaries note local deaths and community notices outline meetings while Cross Street labels route Florida bound for organizational tours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angleson Herald
Ranall
Harnace Reams
Petty
Piremex
Direc-T
Lapel
Dalebloeing
Brinker
Wolfe
Harold Smith
Smith
Aince
Gerald Thomas
Associated Press
Thomas
Albany
Anchorage
Atlanta
Boston
Clear
Park Road
25Th St
Chicago
P Veterans Organization
Ito
Alex-Cleveland
Cross St
Detroit
Aesseh
Fort Worth
Madison Ave
New York
Phoenix
Pittsburgh
Riland
Anderson Street
Richmond
San Diego
St. Hear Cottage Ave
Madison
Lave
Whitespring
River Bridge
Tampa
Washington
Athletic Park
Deaths in Madison and Nearby Counties
Several Madison and nearby county residents die, with obituaries listing Hugh Mahoney of Muncie, Frances Hays Pendleton, Lewis Lowman of Muncie, and Benjamin Jones Pendleton. Details cover birthplaces, ages, church memberships, survivors, and funeral arrangements at local cemeteries and funeral homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Hugh Mahoney
Hugh Alvie Mahoney
Brotherton
Muncie
Ball Memoris
Limestone
Tegnre
Ir. Mahoney
First Brethren Church
Plorence
Wilbunder
Wees
Central Indiana Gas Plant
Parson Mortuary
Frances Hays Pendleton
Frances Brownback Hays
Pendleton Ave
Pendleton
Cornell Bright
Arthur M. McDavitt
Grove Lawm
Lewes
Benjamin Jonesters
Ross Thumm
Benjamin F
Nelle Lee
Monticello
Ind
Jonez
Tom J. Dee
Smith
Mabel E. Loy
Jana Kerake
Oll
Lone Gon
Paul
Helen Rattan
Rt. 1
Greenfield
Loriie Doyee
Rt. 2
Kasseton
Maplewood Gametary- Claude
Floods Kill and Displace Across States and Industry
The report outlines multiple flood impacts from western Pennsylvania to Ohio and beyond. It notes drowned boats, halted mills, and layoffs at Consolidated Coal and Crucible Steel. Families lose homes, and emergency services report thousands displaced or affected by rising rivers and disrupted water supplies. Authorities estimate flood losses in the millions, with regional plants idled and miners affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Long
Louis Matthew Long
Longansport
Logansport
Indiana
Carol Lyne
Pennsylvania
G. Edward Alley
Rheene Shue Alley
Ford
Pittsburgh
Alley
First Methodist Church
Belers
Southland
Milford
Allegheny
Ludlum
Kendallville
Steel Corp
Crucible Steel Co
Memorial
Tery
Muncie
Oy Ae
Helen Humphrey
Crue
Helen Hum
Alleghrey
Central Way
SiMe Tata Ee
Ee John's
Jones
East Maple
Wood Cemetery
Friends
Consolidated Coal Co
Borneine
Harmar
Gertrude Ulm
Allegheny Air Services
Gertruds
Moore's Rd
Ripley Nursing Home
Friday Industries
Cohsm
Harold E. Rozelle
Buffalo
Red Cross
Washington
Ohio
New York
Sharon
Shenag
Donald Madren
Donald W. Mad- Ten
SU W.imh
Cleveland
Harold E. Rozelie
Melivin R. Phillips
First Baptist Church
Ait Tee
Maplewood
Famil
Casemas de Butes
Cheny River
Ongahela River
Susquehanna
Dorothy Nance Mapee 66 services in New Albany
Dorothy Mapee Nance 66 of New Albany sister of Roy and Rip Hinkle passed away with services planned. The obituary notes her siblings and connections to Ander and local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Nance
Dorothy Mapee
New Albany
Roy and
Rip Hinkle
Ander
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Bani
Lapal
Florence Wolfe
Anderson
Ind Ot
Jim Martin
Abe Late
Wendell C. Kelly
Sacest Madiseo
Foe & Coir
Linder
Perme Es Mer
Forse Corp
W. 2d St
J. C. Drake
White River
Hith St
Ith
Main
Browne
Spa
Jackson
Ing
Ps Ee
Grandview Af
Sean Ghee
Leon Carson
Calle
Florida
Joseph Sobel
Seminole
Subeli
Haven of Grace
Hebrew Christian Alliance Instituion
Jac Miller
Sobel Wil
Miller
Tom St. Petersburg
Miami
The
Alliance
Sodels
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Rosery Rockety
Robert
Timthy Ma
Pateoa Ia
I Whores Free
Anderson Newspapers, Inc
Baker Brothers
I P
St. Mary's Church
Francis Kieaty
Maplewood Cemetery
David Edward Carter
Harry D
Linda Key
Sae Carter
East Lysin
Ball Merorial Hospital
Eeson Anderson
Russell Lee
Russell W. Lee
City
Okla
John JH. Ami Mildred Lee
Oklahoma City
Investors Oil Corporation
Richard K
Zane Colt “Iking
Limphicum Helehts
Teeshay
Emma
Emme la Mar
Carl L. Phiegar
Jackson St
Hey. Melvin R. Phillips
Buriss
East Maplewoot
James Bennett
James A. Bennett
Park Ave
Bedino
the Valley
West Terre Haute
George Shafer
Borlawil
Bethesda
U.S
Liege
Mets
Bud Leonard
Chuck Buss
iCal & Kay's
Bry
Treasucatts Bra
Aus
Niga
Butz
Andersen
Sgu
Serta
A Medical
McDonalds
Ruth Lyons
McDonald‘s
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