Surrounded at Home by Ice Jam Flood
Edward Lubold of Barnes faced his residence nearly encircled by floodwaters after an ice jam on the South Branch blocked the stream, delaying escape and prompting emergency actions.
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Newspaper
Warren Observer
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1959
Page
5
Edward Lubold of Barnes faced his residence nearly encircled by floodwaters after an ice jam on the South Branch blocked the stream, delaying escape and prompting emergency actions.
A heavy rain and snowmelt caused widespread flooding in Sheffield Township. Ice jams backed water into low areas and several streets and businesses were affected as residents were evacuated and emergency crews pumped cellars overnight. A rescue saved Helen Dunham from a stranded car near the Warren county line.
Sheffield police and the sheriff's department continued the investigation into the January 20 break in at the Quality Market in Sheffield. About $2,745.44 was stolen after the back door was forced. The theft was found at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday by store manager Robert O. Berlin.
Sheffield January 22 calendar notes the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce event at I C C F Hall at 8 p m. January 30 features a high school basketball game between Sheffield and Emporium at Sheffield High School gym. February 6 17 and 24 list Sheffield home games versus Johnsonburg Port Allegany and Ridgway at the Sheffield High School gym.
Firemen from Henry's Mills in Sheffield have been on emergency duty since 10 a m yesterday morning and remained on call at 11 a m today. They received dry clothing and coffee from Norman New ark and extended thanks to Russell Andrews for his boat Carl Anderson for his motor and all others aiding during the emergency.
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