1958 — Feb 6-19, coldwave, snowstorms, eastern half US, esp. NY/61, OH/34, PA/31–256-284

–256-284 Blanchard tally based on State breakouts below.
—<500 UP. “East Thawing; South California Fights Flooding.” Chronicle-Telegram, Elyria, OH. 2-20-1958, p1. -->479 UP. “Pacific Storm Whips West; Snowbound Indiana Asks Aid.” Lawton Constitution, OK. 2-20-1958, 13.
— 423 Feb 6-18. UP. “Frozen East Awaits West Warm Front.” Holland Evening Sentinel, MI. 2-19-58, 1
–112 The South
–141 The East Blizzard of Feb 14-16.
— 236 AP. “East Makes Little Headway Against Great Snow Blanket.” Titusville Herald, 2-20-1958, 1.
— 223 Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH. “Worst Cold Wave of Winter Hits Ohio.” 2-17-21958, 2.
— 209 AP. “209 Dead in 29 States As Cold Continues.” Lowell Sun, MA. 2-19-1958, p. 1.
— 200 AP. “Little Relief Sighted From Frigid Spell.” Morning Herald, Hagerstown, MD. 2-19-1958, 1.
–>182 AP. “Bitter Cold Still Holds Much Of U.S.” The News, Frederick, MD. 2-18-1958, p. 1.
—<170 Feb 14-19. AP. “Blizzard Death Toll Mounts.” Morning Herald, Hagerstown, MD. 2-19-1958, 1.* -->156 Feb 6-15. UP. “Heavy Snowfall Blankets Areas In Southeast.” Daily Register, Harrisburg, IL. 2-15-1958, 1.
–>143 Feb 14-17. AP. “143 Dead in Northeast Snow, Cold.” Bridgeport Post, CT. 2-17-1958, p. 1.**
— 129 Feb 6-14. UP. “Cold Follows Snow in Southland.” Record-Eagle, Traverse City, MI. 2-14-1958, p.1.
–>113 Feb 6-13. UP. “Record Snows Fall In South During Night.” Washington Journal, IA. 2-13-1958, p.1, 3.
— 76 Feb 6-12. UP. “Michigan Still in Clutch of Bitter Cold.” Record-Eagle, Traverse City, MI. 2-12-1958, 1.
— 73 By Feb 17. Newark Advocate, OH. “73 Reported Dead in Blizzard Wake,” 2-17-1958, 2.
— 54 By Feb 11, Rockies to Atlantic Coast.
— 43 Feb 13-19. NWS FO, Philadelphia/Mount Holly. “Historical Weather Facts…,” 10-17- 2005.***
— 12 Feb 6-8. UP. “Cold Hits Midwest, Moves East, South.” Anderson Herald, IN. 2-8-1958, p. 1.

* Note on Feb 19 AP number. Writes that deaths were “from the weekend storm” [Feb 14-16].
** Note on Feb 17 AP number. Writes that the deaths were “over the weekend [14-16].”
***Note on National Weather Service number. Applies only to: NC-VA-MD-DC-DE-PA-NJ.

Summary of Fatalities by State

Alabama ( 6) Maryland (13) Oklahoma ( 7)
Colorado (4-5) Massachusetts (11) Pennsylvania (31)
Connecticut ( 10) Michigan (12-15) South Carolina ( 1)
Delaware ( 1) Minnesota (0 –3) South Dakota ( 1)
District of Columbia(1-3) Mississippi (8-17) Tennessee ( 1)
Illinois (12) Missouri ( 5) Texas (12)
Indiana (10) New Hampshire ( 3) Vermont ( 1)
Iowa ( 7) New Jersey (4-12) Virginia (14)
Kentucky ( 1) New York (61) Washington, DC ( 3)
Louisiana ( 2) North Carolina (4-6) West Virginia (10)
Maine ( 3) Ohio (34) Wisconsin ( 1)
Summary of Fatalities by Cause of Death (where noted)

Heart attacks e.g. shoveling snow/pushing snow-stuck vehicles 78

Vehicular related, such as skidding/sliding due to ice/snow 77

Exposure (inside cold homes and outdoors) 50

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning 35

Fires/Burns, generally overheated fire sources 33

Snow Sledding Accidents 7

Drownings after breaking through ice-covered water 5

Avalanche 4

Maritime Event Drownings 4

Airplane crash during snowstorm 3

Delay of emergency medical services due to snowed in roads 1

Falls on icy surfaces 1

Structural Collapse due to weight of snow 1

Breakout of winter snowstorm deaths by State and locality where noted

Alabama ( 6)
–6 Associated Press. “143 Dead in Northeast Snow, Cold.” Bridgeport Post, CT. 2-17-1958, p.1.
–6 Blanchard total based on locality breakouts below.
–5 Assoc. Press. “Cold, Snow Paralyze N. Alabama.” The Decatur Daily, AL. 2-16-1958, p. 1.
Breakout of Alabama winter weather fatalities by locality:
–3 Albertville. Fire destroys home; Evelyn Mock, bout 27, son, 6, and daughter, 3.
–1 Childersburg. Exposure outside looking for firewood; Lera Nichols, 78.
–1 Decatur, Feb 16. Heart attack pushing car stuck in snow and ice; Willis Calvin Blizzard, 59.
–1 Locale not noted, Feb 15. Jafus Grady, 60, struck by a car during the snowfall night of 15th.

Colorado (4-5)
–5 Associated Press. “143 Dead in Northeast Snow, Cold.” Bridgeport Post, CT. 2-17-1958, p1.
–5 Statewide. Newark Advocate, OH. “73 Reported Dead in Blizzard Wake,” Feb 17, 1958, p.2.
–4 Red Mountain, 5 miles south of Ouray, Feb 14. Snow slides killed four men.

Connecticut (10)
–10 Blanchard total from locality breakouts noted below.
— 9 Assoc. Press. “143 Dead in Northeast Snow, Cold.” Bridgeport Post, CT. 2-17-1958, p1.
— 8 AP. “11 [CT] Towns Face Emergency After Storm.” Bridgeport Post, CT. 2-17-1958, p. 1.
Breakout of Connecticut winter storm-related fatalities by locality, where noted.
–1 Bridgeport, Feb 17. Heart attack; collapsed shoveling snow at work; Charles Nerkowski, 50.
–1 Lyme. Heart attack after shoveling snow at his home; John Wagner, 73.
–1 Meriden, Feb 16. Girl hit and killed by car during storm; Diane Runnleks, 9.
–1 New Haven, 16th?. Struck and killed by a pickup during the storm: Kenneth Brower, 50.
–1 New Milford, Feb 16. Exposure; snow tunnel collapses and traps boy, Paul McMahon, 12.
–1 Orange, 16th? Collapsed/died shoveling snow in home driveway; George Wischart, Sr., 57.
–1 Shelton, 16th? Collapsed and died while shoveling snow at home; Fred Sboril, 46.
–1 Springdale, 16th? Collapsed and died while shoveling snow at home; Chandler Bennett, 64.
–1 Stamford, 16th? Collapsed/died walking up hill near home in the storm; Harold Frankel, 55.
–1 Stratford, 16th? Died shoveling snow at his home; Alexander Kovacs, 57.

Delaware ( 1)
–1 Wilmington. Heart attack shoveling snow, died afterwards; George Slader, 49.

District of Columbia (1-3)
–3 Associated Press. “143 Dead in Northeast Snow, Cold.” Bridgeport Post, CT. 2-17-1958, p1.
–1 Feb 18. Heart attack after car stalls in snow and attempted to walk home through snow.

Illinois (13)
–13 Blanchard tally based on locality breakouts below.
— 5 UP. “Heavy Snow Blankets Southeast Areas.” Harrisburg Daily Register, IL. 2-15-1958, p3.
Breakout of Illinois winter weather-related deaths by locality where noted.
–1 Benton area, Feb 9. Body of Mrs. Linnie Binkley, 71, found frozen in her yard.
–1 Chicago, northwest, Feb 10. Body of John A. Skojskal, about 75 found frozen outside.
–3 Chicago, Feb 15. Carbon monoxide poisoning; space heaters; Mr. and Mrs. Dixon & a son.
–1 Chicago, Feb 16. Exposure; body found against outside stairway steps; Jean Bueno, 29.
–6 Joliet, Feb 17. Trailer-shack home fire; overheated coal stove, -10 degree night.
–1 Springfield. Feb 9. Exposure; body of Joseph Sylwestrzak found frozen to death.

Indiana (10)
–10 AP. “Bulldozer Opens Path in Snow For Eight Families.” Logansport Press, IN. 2-14-1958, 1.
–1 Carbon monoxide poisoning from fumes
–5 Exposure
–2 Fires
–2 Over-exertion in snowdrifts
–10 Feb 6-13. UP. “Storm (continued from page 1).” Washington Journal, IA. 2-13-1958, p. 3.
— 1 Anderson, Feb 12? Heart ailment after heart attack shoveling snow; John F. Bookout, 87.
— 1 Columbus, Feb 12. Car skidded off US 31A through a billboard; Roy Boaz, 37.
— 1 Fort Wayne, Feb 12? Carbon monoxide poisoning in home garage; F. Royce McLain, 52.
— 1 Indianapolis, 12th? Exposure; unheated home; frozen water, stove five out; Anna Raeber, 72.
— 1 La Porte (freezing). INS. “Eastern Sec. in Worst Storm…4 Decades,” Tyrone Herald, PA. 2-17-58.

Iowa ( 7)
–7 Blanchard tally from locality breakouts below.
–4 Associated Press. “143 Dead in Northeast Snow, Cold.” Bridgeport Post, CT. 2-17-1958, p1.
–4 Statewide. Newark Advocate, OH. “73 Reported Dead in Blizzard Wake,” Feb 17, 1958, p2.
–3 Feb 7-11. AP. “Bad Weather Is Keeping Tight Grip.” Daily Times-News, Burlington NC. 2-11-1958, p1.
Breakout of Iowa winter storm-related fatalities by locality, when noted:
–1 Eagle Grove, Feb 7. Exposure; body of Frank Charles Dietrick, 58, found in snow near home.
–1 Exira, Feb 11. Heart attack shoveling snow at home; Will E. Varney, 77.
–1 Readlyn area, Feb 8. Car accident injuries and exposure; Russell Van Brocklin, 21.
–4 Strawberry Point area, Feb 15. Truck and car collide in blowing snow.

Kentucky ( 1)
–1 Louisville. Exposure; Mrs. Robbie Lee Keith, 41; climbed on shed roof, slipped, was wedged.

Louisiana ( 2)
–2 Slidell. Car skids into path of a truck on an icy road.

Maine ( 3)
— 2 Gardiner area. Two children died in fire caused by a space-heater.
— 1 Portland harbor, Feb 16. Capt. Paul W. Litchfield, 52, swept overboard boarding a tanker.

Maryland (13)
–13 Blanchard tally based upon locality breakouts below.
–11 Statewide. AP. “Eleven Deaths are Attributed to Big Snow.” Salisbury Times, MD. 2-17-1958.
— 9 Statewide. Newark Advocate, OH. “73 Reported Dead in Blizzard Wake,” 2-17-1958, p. 2.
–>8 AP. “Eight State Deaths Laid To Weather.” The News, Frederick, MD. 2-17-1958, p. 1.
Breakout of Maryland winter storm-related deaths by locality, where noted:
–1 Baltimore, 15th; collapsed/died trying to push snowbound car; policeman George R. Rye, 41.
–1 Baltimore, 15th. Car skidded on icy Westminster-Taneytown Rd. killing Elmer Lee Hobbs, 69.
–1 Baltimore, Feb 16. Collapsed in snow and died (shoveling?). Samuel Hyatt, 45.
–1 Baltimore County, 15th. Car skids into culvert; Mrs. Veronica Corns, 42, of Baltimore.
–1 Baltimore County, 16th. Man hit by snow-plow; Thomas Fitch, 47 of suburban Baltimore.
–2 Gamber-Finksburg area, Feb 16. CO fumes; car in snowdrift overnight. Powder & Harrison.
–1 Harrisville area, Feb 16. Collapsed and died after shoveling snow; Casper W. Dillar, 76.
–1 Linthicum Heights, 16th. Bulldozer used as a snow-plow overturns; Edward L. Johnson, 24.
–1 Meyersville, Feb 9. Sled runs into wall of drainage culvert; James C. Horine, 9.
–1 Middletown, Feb 12. Blood poisoning; pierced thigh with sled runner, Clark V. Brown, 16,.
–1 Westminster area, Feb 16. Carbon monoxide fumes in snowbound car; Kitty Pouder, 16.
–1 Westminster area, Feb 15. Car skids off snow-covered MDS 97; Elmer Lee Cobb, 70.

Massachusetts (11)
–11 Blanchard tally based on locality breakouts below.
— 8 Feb 7-11. AP. “Bad Weather Is Keeping Tight Grip.” Daily Times-News, Burlington NC. 2-11-1958, p.1.
— 6 Associated Press. “143 Dead in Northeast Snow, Cold.” Bridgeport Post, CT. 2-17-1958, p1.
— 5 Statewide. Newark Advocate, OH. “73 Reported Dead in Blizzard Wake,” Feb 17, 1958, 2.
Breakout of Massachusetts winter weather related fatalities by locality where noted:
–1 Becket, Feb 16. Apparent heart attack while shoveling snow; Ida M. Blake, 82.
–1 Boston, Feb 16. Collapsed while driving car in city during blizzard; Robert A. Ball, 63.
–1 Boston, Feb 16. Collapsed and died while shoveling snow; Lester Newland, 54.
–1 Boston, Feb 16. Collapsed and died while walking through deep snow; Lawrence Paon, 68.
–1 East Longmeadow, Feb 18. Collapsed and died while shoveling snow; John Wills, 73.
–1 Lenox, Feb 8. Woman pinned against her car; Mrs. Martha Monroe.
–1 New Bedford, Feb 16. Collapsed and died while shoveling snow; Harold E. Willey, 73.
–1 Pittsfield, Feb 9. Heart attack after shoveling snow at Union Station; Edward F. Guinan.
–1 Pittsfield, Feb 17. Heart attack after shoveling snow at home; Renzo Rilla, 46.
–1 Reading, Feb 16. Apparent heart attack driving car during storm; Curtis Greenwood, 67.
–1 Shelburne Falls, Feb 11. Exposure after fall and hip-break; Mrs. Mary Graves Cromack, 89.

Michigan (12-15)
–12-15 Blanchard tally based on locality breakouts below. (Not clear snow storm was cause of
New Buffalo plane crash on 15th.)
— 6 UP. “Heavy Snow Blankets Southeast Areas.” Harrisburg Daily Register, IL. 2-15-1958, p3.
— 5 Feb 6-13. UP. “Storm (continued from page 1).” Washington Journal, IA. 2-13-1958, p. 3.
— 2 Assoc. Press. “143 Dead in Northeast Snow, Cold.” Bridgeport Post, CT. 2-17-1958, p.1.
— 2 Statewide. Newark Advocate, OH. “73 Reported Dead in Blizzard Wake,” Feb 17, 1958, 2.
Breakout of Michigan winter weather related fatalities by locality, where noted:
–1 Benton Harbor, Feb 12. Heart attack freeing snow-plowing tractor; Gustav R. Treichel, 55.
–1 Benton Harbor, Feb 17. Collapsed and died shoveling snow; Andrew Hennes, 73.
–1 Culver, Feb 18. Heart attack after shoveling snow; Herbert C. Raffel, 62.
–1 Douglas, Feb 7. Car skidded on snow-covered US 31; sideswiped car; Mrs. Ruth Dunshee.
–1 Grand Haven, Feb 10. Heart attack after shoveling snow at home; John S. Morrison Sr., 63.
–2 Marquette area, 16th. CO fumes or exposure; found dead in running vehicle in snow bank.
–1 Michigan City, Feb 18. Exposure?; body of Ralph Middleton, 42, found in a snowdrift.
–1 Michigan City, Feb 18. Heart attack after shoveling snow; Elias Thomas, about 60.
–3 New Buffalo area, Feb 15. Light plane crashes “during a snow storm.”
–1 Stevensville, Feb 12. Exposure after collapse from cerebral thrombosis in bitter cold; man.
–1 Utica area, Feb 13, Drowning; boy falls through Clinton River ice; Gerald Thacker, 6.
–1 Watervliet, Feb 18. Heart attack shoveling snow at home; Robert G. Wendzel, 68.

Minnesota (0-3)
–3 UP. “Heavy Snow Blankets Southeast Areas.” Harrisburg Daily Register, IL. 2-15-1958, p3.
–0 Blanchard. Do not doubt report of 3 deaths, but could not locate any specific information.

Mississippi (8-17)
–17 Feb 6-17 UP. “Record New Winter Low of 10.25 Here…” Delta Democrat-Times, MS. 2-17-1958, p. 1.
— 9 “…fires touched off by overworked heaters.”
— 7 “Seven have been killed in traffic accidents on icy roads…”
— 1 Exposure
–17 Delta Democrat-Times, Greenville, MS. “Cold Wave Continues…Greenville Area.” 2-18-1958, 1
–12 Fires
— 5 Icy highway accidents
— 8 Blanchard tally of winter weather related fatalities by locality.
— 6 UP. “Heavy Snow Blankets Southeast Areas.” Harrisburg Daily Register, IL. 2-15-1958, p3.
Breakout of Mississippi winter weather related fatalities by locality, where noted.
— 3 Batesville area, Feb 14. Car and truck collide on icy road; Washburn, Redlan, and Fisher.
— 1 Fontainebleau County. Car skids on icy road into train; Jessie Colon Barton, 46.
— 1 Greenville, Feb 15. Fire; gas heater ignited wallpaper trapping and killing Will Clark, 65.
— 1 Newton area, ~Feb 10. Car skidded off icy Highway 15; Andrew Spivey.
— 2 West Point, Feb 15. Icy road; pickup skids heavy truck; Richard Huffman St., 62, grandson.

Missouri ( 5)
–5 Blanchard tally from locality breakouts below.
–4 UP. “Heavy Snow Blankets Southeast Areas.” Harrisburg Daily Register, IL. 2-15-1958, p.3.
–3 Associated Press. “143 Dead in Northeast Snow, Cold.” Bridgeport Post, CT. 2-17-1958, p1.
–2 Statewide. Newark Advocate, OH. “73 Reported Dead in Blizzard Wake,” Feb 17, 1958, 2.
Breakout of Missouri winter weather related fatalities by locality when noted:
–1 Hillsdale. Exposure; Charles E. Simpson, 61, found frozen on his front lawn.
–1 Kinloch. Exposure; body of Fontelroy Ashley, 32, found under his house.
–1 St. Louis, Feb 17. Apparent exposure; John Grant, 78, found frozen on city sidewalk.
–2 St. Louis County, Feb 16. Apparent exposures. “Two men were found frozen to death…”

New Hampshire ( 3)
–3 Associated Press. “143 Dead in Northeast Snow, Cold.” Bridgeport Post, CT. 2-17-1958, p1.
–2 Statewide. Newark Advocate, OH. “73 Reported Dead in Blizzard Wake,” Feb 17, 1958, 2.
–1 Contoocook, Feb 17. Heart attack shoveling snow off daughter’s roof; Arthur W. Bunten, 76.
–1 Manchester, Feb 16. Collapsed and died while shoveling snow; Traffle A. Dancault, 62.
–1 Pelham, Feb 16. Collapsed and died while shoveling snow at home; George Flanders, 54.

New Jersey (4-12)
–12 Assoc. Press. “143 Dead in Northeast Snow, Cold.” Bridgeport Post, CT. 2-17-1958, p.1.
— 4 Blanchard tally from locality breakouts below.
— 1 Gloucester Township. INS. “Ten Deaths Blamed on Storm in East,” 2-17-1958, p. 1.
— 1 Jamestown, Feb 8. Heart attack after shoveling snow at home; Hugh V. N. Bodine, 71.
— 1 Laurel Springs. INS. “Ten Deaths Blamed on Storm in East,” 2/17/1958, 1.
— 1 Moorestown. INS. “Ten Deaths Blamed on Storm in East,” 2/17/1958, 1.

New York (61)
–>61 Feb 6-19. UP. “Windless…skies…WNY breathing spell.” Dunkirk Evening Observer, NY. 2-20-1958, 1.
–>58 Feb 6-19. Blanchard tally from locality breakouts below.
— 39 Feb 15-20?. AP. “Weather Milder But Drifts Remain.” Norwich Sun, NY. 2-20-1958, p. 1.
— 31 Feb 15-19. AP. “Winds Nullify Cold Decline.” Adirondack Enterprise, Saranac Lake, NY. 2-19-1958, p.1.
— 30 Feb 15-18. AP. “30 Dead Across State; New Storm on…Way.” Post-Standard, Syracuse, 2-19-1958, 1.
— 26 By 15th UP. “Heavy Snow Blankets Southeast Areas.” Harrisburg Daily Register, IL. 2-15-58, p3.
–26 Feb 6-13. UP. “Storm (continued from page 1).” Washington Evening Journal, IA. 2-13-1958, 3.
–23 Feb 8-11. AP. “Many Are Marooned As Freeze Continues; 23 Deaths…” Wellsville Daily Reporter, NY, 2-12-1958, 1.
–19 Feb 7-11. Assoc. Press. “Buffalo Hit by New Snow Storm.” Norwich Sun, 2-11-1958, p. 1.
–19 Feb 15-17. AP. “State Counts 19 Dead in Storm Zone.” Times Record, Troy, NY. 2-18-1958, p.1.
–14 Heart attacks shoveling snow.
— 1 Carbon monoxide poisoning in car; exhaust pipe plugged by snow.
— 2 Vehicular accidents.
–16 Feb 8-10. Near blizzard hits western NY on Feb 10.
–13 Feb 10 report. AP. “Snow Buries Upstate N.Y., 13 Lose Lives.” Lowell Sun, 2-10-1958, p1.
–13 Feb 16-17. AP. “143 Dead in Northeast Snow, Cold.” Bridgeport Post, CT. 2-17-1958, p.1.
–10 Feb 7-9. AP. “Upstate N.Y. Paralyzed by Snowdrifts.” Chicago Tribune. 2-10-1958, p. 1.)
Breakout of New York winter weather related fatalities by locality where noted:
–1 Adams. Car slips off jack while man was putting snow chains on; Harold Pardy, 47.
–1 Auburn, Feb 08. Heart attack after shoveling snow; Peter Stepaniuk, 27.
–1 Auburn, Feb 10. Heart attack while shoveling snow at home; William S. Lutesinger, 70.
–1 Baldwinsville area, 9th. Heart attack shoveling snow away from car window from inside car.
–1 Batavia, Feb 05. Heart attack shortly after shoveling snow at home; John M. Burke, 50.
–1 Buffalo, Feb 10. Heart attack (shoveling snow?). Paul Cirea, 75.
–1 Buffalo area, State Thruway; Daniel Powell, 33, hit by vehicle outside his stopped car.
–1 Buffalo, Feb 17. Heart attack while shoveling snow; Earl Wallace, 52.
–1 Buffalo, Feb 19. Collapse and death after shoveling snow at home; James Hallam, 80.
–1 Cohoes, Feb 16. Died suddenly after shoveling snow; Joseph Saddler, 51.
–1 Cortland area, Feb 09. Crushed while putting snow chairs on car tires; William Marks, 23.
–1 Delhi area, Route 10, Feb 16. Carbon monoxide poisoning in car; Addison I. Congdon, 70.
–1 Ellenville. Car accident blamed on snowstorm; Lee R. Owens, 23, of Liberty.
–1 Gainesville, Feb 8. Two-car collision blamed on snowstorm; Ja Patterson, 76, of Lockport.
–1 Geddes, Feb 18. Collapsed walking to work; record-breaking cold through snow; Philip J. Martin, 66.
–1 Geneva, Feb 12. Heart attack after shoveling snow from driveway; Kenneth Lloyd Fisher, 47.
–1 Hudson area, Feb 17. Snowplow driver killed; collided with truck; Charles C. Tiffany, 29.
–2 Irving, Feb 17. Carbon monoxide fumes; outside furnace vent plugged with ice. The Blakes.
–1 Jamestown, Feb 8. Heart attack shoveling snow at home; Hugh V. N. Bodine, 72.
–1 Johnstown, Feb 8. Hit and run car death during storm; Lillian Bearcroft, 61, of Johnstown.
–1 Keeseville area, Feb 6. Exposure and hunger; Arthur LaVallee, 74, found on cabin floor.
–1 Liverpool, Feb 18. Heart attack 17th while shoveling snow; William F. Powell, 59.
–1 Middleburgh, 11th. William Leaske, 74, “of a coronary thrombosis before help could reach him.”
–5 North Collins, Feb 18. CO fumes; space heater, oven and water heaters on and damper closed.
–1 Ontario, Feb 18. Heart attack after shoveling snow at home; Francis Murphy, about 60.
–1 Phoenix, Feb 17. Heart attack after working to get car started in deep cold; Ernest J. Savage, 63.
–1 Portville, Feb 9? “Fatal seizure trying to free his auto from a drift.” Fred K. Edgett, 69.
–1 Rochester area, Feb 9. Small car/truck collide “in a blinding snowstorm.” Joel S.C. Weidig, 38.
–1 Rome, Feb 10. Heart attack while shoveling snow; Dr. Michael Esposito.
–1 Rotterdam, Feb 18. Two-car crash “in blinding snow;” Mrs. Ella Stanton, 73.
–1 Rotterdam Junction, Feb 9. Died after shoveling snow at his home; Joseph Leggerio.
–2 Saranac Lake, Feb 11. Car hits back of snowplow; driver Gary S. Hebert, 19, & Hugh MacLeod, 20.
–1 Schenectady, Feb 17. Two-cars collide “in wind-whipped veils of snow;” Ella Stanton, 73.
–2 Sodus. Couple suffocated in their cabin (See Williamson which we think refers to this event.)
–1 Syracuse, Feb 8. Heart attack while shoveling snow in driveway; Bernard A. Hacel, 52.
–1 Syracuse, Feb 9. Collapsed and died while shoveling snow; Walter Jurkowski, 77.
–1 Syracuse, Feb 18. Died while shoveling snow at home: Mrs. Leah Bliss, 70.
–1 Troy, Feb 7. William M. Corps, 59, hit by car on city street “during a heavy snowfall.”
–1 Troy, Feb 9. Collapsed and died after shoveling snow; Leon Hoffman of Troy.
–1 Troy, Feb 8. Collapsed/died after shoveling snow at his restaurant; John S. Young, 88.
–1 Unadilla, Feb 17. Heart attack shoveling snow at home of neighbor; John M. Swart, 71.
–1 Watervliet, Feb 11. Collapsed/died shoveling snow from under car wheels; Chester W. Fiet, 65.
–1 West Barre, Feb 9? Heart attack while shoveling snow; Wesley E. Webheree [?], 57.
–1 Westerlo, Feb 11. Snow sled skids under wheels of truck near home; Ronald S. LaGrange, 11.
–1 Westmere, Feb 17. Heart attack after shoveling snow at his home; Thomas Dooley, 42.
–1 Westvale, Feb 17. Heart attack driving through snow to home; Lloyd H. Downing, 56.
–4 Whitesville, Feb 19. Carbon monoxide poisoning from ice and snow plugged chimney.
–2 Williamson, Feb 19. CO fumes & exposure; Clarence J. Fields/wife Jimmie Lee Fields, both 45, found.
–1 Yonkers, Feb 17. CO poisoning; car exhaust plugged by snow; Thomas Percesepe, 9.

North Carolina (4-6)
–6 UP. “Heavy Snow Blankets Southeast Areas.” Harrisburg Daily Register, IL. 2-15-1958, p.3.
–4 Feb 6-13. UP. “Storm (continued from page 1).” Washington Journal, IA. 2-13-1958, p. 3.
–4 Blanchard tally based on locality breakouts below, not including unclear vehicular accidents.
Breakout of North Carolina winter weather related fatalities by locality where noted:
–1 Denver, Feb 15. Exposure; body of Carl Sherrill, 32, found outside near brother’s home.
–1 Double Shoals area. Exposure; Kirby Surratt, 20; lost way to friend’s house in snowstorm.
–1 Greensboro, Feb 9. Exposure; W. F. Williamson, 48.
–1 Mooresville, Feb 17. Exposure at home; Lucy Conner, 50.
–3? Vehicular events attributed to slippery roads or cars skidding; not directly tied to weather.
–1 Charlotte. Car skids into telephone pole killing passenger Ferry Ann Honeycutt, 19.
–1 Fayetteville area. Car skids and collides with another car; Sgt. 1C Billy Joe Lee.
–1 Wake Forest area. Car goes “out of control on a slippery highway.” David John Hoffman, 18.

Ohio (34) We note 34 deaths though there are reports of 46 or 50 deaths. We could only
locate reporting on 34 deaths. We did see of a number of other reports of
death by fire, vehicular accident and CO fumes that we did not include, in
that these did not specifically connect the deaths to winter weather.
–50 Feb 6-20. UP. “Weather Outlook is Better.” Chronicle-Telegram, Elyria, OH. 2-20-1958, 1.
–46 Feb 6-18. Norwalk Reflector-Herald, OH. “Another Wave of Snow Hits Ohio…” 2-19-1958, p1.
–34 Blanchard tally from locality breakouts below.
–14 UP. “Heavy Snow Blankets Southeast Areas.” Harrisburg Daily Register, IL. 2-15-1958, p3.
–11 Feb 6-13. UP. “Storm (continued from page 1).” Washington Journal, IA. 2-13-1958, p. 3.
Breakout of Ohio winter weather related fatalities by locality, when noted:
–8 Alliance, Feb 12. Fire; overheated coal furnace; near zero weather; father and 7 children.
–1 Auburn, Feb 18. Collapsed shoveling car out of 8-foot drift; Joseph Peterka, 63.
–1 Athens area, Feb 15. Pickup skidded on slippery road into path of train; Mrs. Myrta Henry, 45.
–1 Belpre, Feb 9. Exposure; man let out of car 2 blocks from home; Mannie Gainer, 55.
–2 Bowling Green area, US Rt. 25. Cars collide after one “hit an icy spot;” Gerald Pearson, 54.
–1 Celina, Feb 16, “Roger William Lange, 4, killed in a five-car collision on an icy highway.”
–1 Cincinnati, Feb 10. Exposure? “Death of one man was attributed to the cold [-3⁰].”
–1 Cleveland, Canal Rd., Feb 15. Drowning; truck skids off road onto ice-covered water/sinks.
–1 Cleveland, Feb 19. Heart attack while shoveling snow at home; Alfred Walker, 35.
–1 Cleveland area, Feb 19. Collapsed/died while operating a snow plow; Howard Sielaff, 55.
–2 Columbus, 14th. Carbon monoxide; kitchen space heater; Charles Fisher, 65; Carl I. Bayless, 18.
–3 Columbus, 15th. Carbon monoxide from improperly vented space heater; Jordan family.
–1 Columbus, 16th. Apparent exposure; Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas, 48, found frozen in home.
–1 Coshocton, Feb 15. Truck “skidded on a slippery spot during the snow;” hits car killing driver.
–2 East Delaware, Feb 10. Carbon monoxide; unvented gas heater; Mr. & Mrs. John Lewis, 68, 61.
–1 Elyria, Feb 16. Apparent heart attack while shoveling snow at home; Carl Gibson, 68.
–1 Geauga, Feb 17. Heart attack trying to free car from snow; Michael Nussbaum, 67.
–1 Middleport, Feb 18. Cold and exposure at home; Mrs. Effie Shuler, 80.
–1 Rawson, Feb 17. Exposure; James A. Shumaker, 9, playing in woods, falls, can’t get up.
–1 Sandusky, Feb 19. Carbon monoxide; space heater; plugged chimney; William E. Gadt, 14.
–1 Steubenville, 16th. Heart attack while shoveling snow at home; Francis Merle Smith, 42.
–1 Warren, Feb 18. Apparent exposure; found dead outside rear of home; John Johnson, 61.

Oklahoma ( 7)
— 7 Blanchard tally of locality breakouts below. (While we note reports of 9 and 19 deaths {no
specifics} we have searched dozens of papers Feb 6-20 and find seven specific deaths.)
–19 UP. “Heavy Snow Blankets Southeast Areas.” Harrisburg Daily Register, IL. 2-15-1958, p3.
— 9 Feb 6-13. UP. “Storm (continued from page 1).” Washington Journal, IA. 2-13-1958, p. 3
— 5 Feb 7-11. AP. “Bad Weather Is Keeping Tight Grip.” Daily Times-News, Burlington NC. 2-11-1958, p.1.
Breakout of Oklahoma winter weather related fatalities by locality, where noted:
–4 Eufaula area, No. Canadian River bridge, US 69, 9th. Car hits icy spot, skids into dump truck.
–1 Ponca City area, US 60, Feb 9. Car skids at Charley Creek bridge into truck; Eva Pool, 78.
–1 Sand Springs area, ~13th. Exposure, body of Bill Ringenberg, 29, found in ditch near pond.
–1 Tulsa, 13th. Boy, 11, slips on ice/snow covered embankment under wheel of school bus.

Pennsylvania (31)
–31 Feb 8-17. Blanchard tally from locality breakouts below.
–27 Feb 8-19. AP. “Paralyzing new snow visits…sections of the state.” Warren Times-Mirror, PA. 2-19-1958, 1.
–24 Feb 14-17. Daily News, Huntingdon, PA. “State Digging out of Snow; 24 are Dead.” 2-18-1958, 1.
–24 Feb 13-19. NWS FO, Philadelphia/Mount Holly. “Historical Weather Facts…,” 10-17-2005.
–23 Feb 14-17. AP. “Worst Storm in 50 Years Piles Snow.” Somerset Daily American, PA. 2-18-1958, p. 1.
–23 Feb 14-17, Daily Intelligencer, Doylestown, PA. “Freeze Tightens Its Grip.” 2-28-1958, 1.
–11 Over exertion shoveling snow, pushing cars, and walking through deep heavy snow.
— 2 Falls on ice; two elderly women.
— 5 Exposure
— 5 Storm connected traffic accidents.
–17 Feb 14-16. AP. “Eastern Seaboard Covered…Keystone State Fall Sets 50-Year Record.” 2-17-1958, p. 1.
— 9 By Feb 16. Newark Advocate, OH. “73 Reported Dead in Blizzard Wake,” 2-17-1958, p. 2.
— 7 Feb 6-13. UP. “Storm (continued from page 1).” Washington Journal, IA. 2-13-1958, p. 3.
— 6 Feb 7-11. AP. “Bad Weather Is Keeping Tight Grip.” Daily Times-News, Burlington NC. 2-11-1958, 1.
Breakout of Pennsylvania winter weather related fatalities by locality, where noted, Feb 6-20.
–1 Ardmore. INS. “Ten Deaths Blamed on Storm in East,” Tyrone Herald, PA. 2-17-1958, 1.
–1 Barton, Feb 9. Snow sled struck by car near home; Henry Conrath, 8.
–1 Bedford area, 15th. Two cars crash on ice covered highway killing Raymond Kennedy, 49.
–1 Boyertown area, Boyertown Pike, Feb 11. Car hits icy patch, skids 200 ft, overturns; Miller.
–1 Bridgeville, Feb 8. Over-exposure, according to coroner; Nicholas Pollock, 72.
–2 Center Point area, Rt 363, 17th. CO poisoning; two state hwy. dept. asst. superintendents, in car.
–1 Chapel Hill, Grand Valley, 16th. Heart occlusion and exposure (frozen); John Matkovich, 73.
–1 Clearfield, Feb 8. Burns from kerosene stove explosion and exposure in bed; Paul H. Cutler, 67.
–2 Donegal area turnpike, Feb 8. Four-car collision during snow squall; Alejandro Rizera, 43.
–1 Eschbach area, Rt. 100, Feb 8. Pedestrian hit by car during snowfall; John E. Hess, 74.
–1 Farrell, 16th. Exposure to intense cold in home; Mrs. Mary Polong Nagy. 62.
–1 Hollidaysburg, 16th. Snow sled hits tombstone in cemetery; Dall Foster Kitchen, 16.
–1 Lancaster, 13th. Car skids on icy patch of Route 23 into tree; Michael Ray McClune, 8.
–1 Levittown, Rt. 13, 21st. Car skids on slick road into snowbank; flips; John Mercurio, 20.
–1 Lewisburg area, Rt. 45. Car hits parked tractor-trailer; weather factor; Harry E. Freeman, 45.
–1 Martindale, near Johnstown Feb 17. Exposure; Frank Volavsek, 80.
–1 Monongahela, 16th. Car skids on icy road into guard rail; Thomas Harper of Washington, PA.
–1 Mount Oliver, near Pittsburgh, 17th. Fatal heart attack shoveling snow; Fred L. Mista, 70.
–1 New Castle, Feb 18-19. CO fumes; faulty gas heater in small streetcar type home; Mrs. Bryal Grimm.
–1 New Hope, 17th. Collapsed and died while shoveling snow; Sam Watson.
–2 Norristown. INS. “Ten Deaths Blamed on Storm in East,” Tyrone Herald, PA. 2-17-1958, 1.
–1 Penn Hills, near Pittsburgh ~Feb 18. Exposure; Carol Ann Young, 20-months.
–3 Philadelphia (heart-attacks). INS. “Ten Deaths Blamed on Storm in East,” 2-17-1958, p. 1.
–1 Quakertown area, 16th. Heart attack putting snow chains on his car; William Bauman, 56.
–1 Reading, Feb 8. Snow sled slides into path of car; Andrew Andrzejewski, 11.
–1 Reading area, 15th. Car skidded on icy highway into utility pole; Charles Bernsinger.
–1 Reno, 15th. Car skids on icy strip of Rt. 8 when braking, into snow/ice bank. Robert R. Ryan, 49.
–1 Sellersville, 16th. Slipped on icy porch; suffered fatal fractured skull; Mrs. Nellie Bank, 74.
–1 Trevose, 16th. Heart attack while shoveling snow at home; John H. Hamor.
–1 Trevose, Penn Valley Trailer Park, 17th. Heart attack walking through heavy snow; Roland Seitz, 64.
–1 Trevose Heights, 15th. Heart attack or fall? Collapsed outside home and died; John Lee.
–1 Wattsburg area, 12th. Exposure (coroner); outside his house trailer; Henry B. Smoulder.

South Carolina ( 1)
–1 Blanchard tally. Include only the one specifically identified weather related death located.
Perhaps there were more, but we were unable to locate any information.
–5 Feb 6-13. UP. “Storm (continued from page 1).” Washington Journal, IA. 2-13-1958, p. 3.
–5 UP. “Heavy Snow Blankets Southeast Areas.” Harrisburg Daily Register, IL. 2-15-1958, p3.
–2 Statewide. Newark Advocate, OH. “73 Reported Dead in Blizzard Wake,” Feb 17, 1958, p.2.
–1 Marion, Feb 16. Apparent exposure; frozen body found on front porch; Bill Ellerbe, 39.

South Dakota ( 1)
–>1 Feb 6-7. Exposure, man. UP. “Cold Hits Midwest, Moves East, South.” Anderson Herald, IN. 2-8-1958, 1
— 1 UP. “Heavy Snow Blankets Southeast Areas.” Harrisburg Daily Register, IL. 2-15-1958, p3.
— 1 Sisseton area. Car stalls; Dennis Enoch, 25, tried to walk to shelter; collapsed after 3 miles.

Tennessee ( 1)
–>1 Feb 6-7. Exposure, man. UP. “Cold Hits Midwest, Moves East, South.” Anderson Herald, IN. 2-8-1958, 1
— 1 UP. “Heavy Snow Blankets Southeast Areas.” Harrisburg Daily Register, IL. 2-15-1958, p3.
— 1 Henderson County, TN River. Exposure; James Henderson, 31, fell from boat into icy water.

Texas (12)
–12 Feb 6-13. UP. “Storm (continued from page 1).” Washington Evening Journal, IA. 2-13-1958, p.3.
–12 UP. “Heavy Snow Blankets Southeast Areas.” Harrisburg Daily Register, IL. 2-15-1958, p3.
–12 Blanchard tally from locality breakouts below
— 8 Feb 6-7. UP. “Weather Blamed for 8 Deaths in Texas Panhandle. Miami News-Record, OK. 2-7-1958, p.1.
–4 Icy road traffic accidents
–4 Home fire from kerosene in thrown in wood stove “to help keep the house warm.
— 3 Feb 7-11. AP. “Bad Weather Is Keeping Tight Grip.” Daily Times-News, Burlington NC. 2-11-1958, p1.
Breakout of Texas winter weather related fatalities by locality where noted:
–2 Canadian area, 7th. Two cars collide on ice-coated US 69; Kenneth Clayton, 23, Homer Peterson.
–1 Dallas, Feb 12. Car goes out of control on icy bridge, hits victim’s car; Mrs. Lois Norman, 43.
–3 Galveston, off of, 12th. Coast guardsmen drown; USCG collision with tug-towed barge.
–1 Matador area north; Two car crash related to winter weather; Carla Coldwell, 4.
–4 Somerville, 7th. Children burned; kerosene dumped into wood stove to make home warmer.
–1 Vega, 7th. Traffic fatality “caused by icy roads.” Victim not identified.

Vermont ( 1)
–1 Burlington, Feb 18. Platform roof collapsed under weight of snow; Robert W. Miller, 54.

Virginia (14)
–14 Blanchard tally from locality breakouts below.
— 7 UP. “Heavy Snow Blankets Southeast Areas.” Harrisburg Daily Register, IL. 2-15-1958, p3.
— 2 Statewide. Newark Advocate, OH. “73 Reported Dead in Blizzard Wake,” 2-17-1958, p.2.
Breakout of Virginia winter weather related fatalities by locality, where noted:
–1 Bottoms Bridge area, 17th. Two car crash “on snow-slickened US 60…” Walter C. Scott, 64.
–1 Clover, Feb 19. Exposure; body of Ernest L. Francis, 35, found in his room.
–4 Dublin area, Peak Creek, Feb 11. Drownings; boys 8, 10, 10, 15, fall through thin ice.
–1 Fredericksburg, 16th. Heart attack trying to push his car away from a curb; J. R. Crow, 57.
–1 Leesburg, 18th. Collapsed/died on Leesburg street after waling through snow; Wilbur Costello, 71.
–1 Leesburg, rural, 18th. Heart attack; walked to town and back through snow drifts for kerosene.
–1 Lynchburg, 19th. Exposure; body of Louise E. Coleman, 40, found partially covered in snowbank.
–2 Petersburg, Feb 17. Exposure. Frozen bodies of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Phillips, found at home.
–1 Prince William Co., 15th. Four-vehicle collision “in the snow on US 29-211;” John B. Sciutto, 70.
–1 Richmond, 18th. Exposure (State MEO); body found in unheated vacant house basement.

Washington, DC ( 3)
— 3 Newark Advocate, OH. “73 Reported Dead in Blizzard Wake,” Feb 17, 1958, p. 2.

West Virginia (10)
–16 UP. “Weather Toll in State Now Placed at 16.” Morgantown Post, WV. 2-20-1958, p. 1.
–10 Blanchard tally from locality breakouts below.
Breakout of West Virginia winter weather related fatalities by locality where noted.
–1 Big North Mt., WV side. Exposure on hiking trip; scoutmaster Dr. Robert Grimsley, 35.
–1 Cross Creek. Apparent exposure; body of retired coal miner found outside; Abraham Blasko, 74.
–1 Fairview, Barrackville Rd., Feb 15. Cars collide; James Patrick Griffith, Jr., 41.
–1 Sewell, 18th. Exposure; found frozen in windowless one-room shack; Henry Brown, 70.
–1 Isaban, McDowell Co. Feb 18. Exposure outside; Robert Cline, 41, crippled with one-leg,
–1 Institute area, Feb 15. “…four-vehicle accident on icy W.Va. 25…” James Pugh 17.
–1 Monongah area, 15th. Car skids on ice off US 19 into river, driver thrown out; Ronald R. Wilson, 50.
–1 Pierce’s Run, ~Wellsburg, 16th. Exposure; frozen body found near home; John Palmer, 64.
–1 Rum Creek, Feb 15. Snow sled runs into path of an automobile; James R. Cochran, 12.
–1 Wheeling area, Feb 15. Car skids into utility pole; James Patrick Griffith Jr., 41.

Wisconsin ( 1)
–1 UP. “Heavy Snow Blankets Southeast Areas.” Harrisburg Daily Register, IL. 2-15-1958, p3.
–1 Feb 6-13. UP. “Storm (continued from page 1).” Washington Journal, IA. 2-13-1958, p. 3.

Narrative Information

NWS: “1958…(Feb 13-19) NC-VA-MD-DC-DE-PA-NJ. Very heavy snow paralyzed transportation. 12 to 19″ in NJ and 8 to 45″ in PA. 43 dead, 24 in PA. Damage estimated at $500 million in MD, DE and DC. (LS6211).” (NWS FO, Philly/Mt. Holly. “Historical Weather Facts…,” 17Oct2005.)
Newspapers

Feb 8, UP: “A massive sub-zero cold wave spread across the Midwest into the East and South Friday [7th] and forecasters said no warmup is in sight. In Minnesota and the Dakotas the temperature was expected to go to 25 degrees below zero and weathermen said it was the firs ‘real’ cold wave of the season. The prediction was for below zero readings through Illinois and Nebraska. Cold wave warnings went out through Ohio and Tennessee and a hard freeze was expected to stretch through Dixie all the way to Florida….

“A United Press count showed the cold wave was blamed for at least 12 deaths since it moved across the Canadian border into the Midlands Thursday [6th]. Deaths by exposure killed men in South Dakota and Tennessee. There were eight weather deaths in Texas – four on ice – caused by traffic smashups and four members of one family who burned to death when kerosene was dumped into a wood stove to keep them warm. Near Gardiner, Maine, a space-heater fire killed two children.

“….Elsewhere, International Falls, Minn., registered the nation’s coldest temperature with 20 degrees below zero. The city known as ‘the nation’s ice box’ had competition from Atlantic, Iowa, with 12 below, and Grantsburg, Wis., with 17 below. The Minnesota twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul shivered in 4 below temperatures and Montpelier, Vt., 1 below.

“Near Sisseton, S.D., the cold claimed the life of Dennis Enoch, 25. His car stalled and he tried to walk to shelter. After three miles he collapsed and died.

“James Henderson, 31, Henderson County, Tenn., was another exposure victim. He died after he fell from a boat into the icy Tennessee River. Elsewhere in the state, iced roads forced some schools to close.

“A Texas train wreck was also blamed on the cold. Twenty-six cars of a 72-car Santa Fe freight train were derailed near Canadian when they hit a rail which had snapped because of the sudden temperature change. There were no injuries.

‘In the East, the cold front mixed with a warm air mass to bring snow to eastern New York State. From three to six inches were expected, followed by a bitter cold snap. Heavy snow warnings were also issued for parts of Pennsylvania and New England.

“Another storm system battered the West. Snow slides in the mountains blocked some Colorado roads and marooned 170 skiers at the Alta ski resort southeast of Salt Lake City, Utah….”
(United Press. “Cold Hits Midwest, Moves East, South.” Anderson Herald, IN. 2-8-1958, p. 1.)

Feb 9, AP on Upstate NY: “Albany, N.Y., Feb. 9 (AP) – Upstate New York staggered tonight under the onslaught of a blizzard. Highways were blocked by drifts as deep as 15 feet, whipped up by winds that topped 50 miles an hour. Snow plows in many cases gave up.

“At least 10 deaths have been blamed on the storm since it began Friday [7th].

“The 275 mile stretch of thruway from Albany to Buffalo was closed to all traffic. All available state troopers were detailed to search for stalled motorists. Syracuse had 34 inches of snow on the ground, including 12½ that fell today. The weather bureau said it was the worst storm there since 1925. At Massena, scene of the St. Lawrence seaway construction, 16 inches of new snow was reported.

“More high winds and snow were forecast for tomorrow, particularly in the Great Lakes area hit hardest by the blizzard.

“Thirty boys and girls, members of Scout troops, were snowbound in a camp 15 miles from Syracuse. Leaders made their way out by bulldozer to obtain food. Near Auburn, 50 boys spent last night in a bus that stalled on the way home from a basketball game. A snowplow rescued 16 young Civil Air Patrol members who were snowed in on a survival exercise near Canandaigua.

“In the southwestern part of the state, near Frewsburg, a motorist was stranded in his auto for 12 hours in a drift. He was only 300 feet from a farmhouse, but was unable to see it thru the blowing snow.

“Utica schools were closed, and General Electric company closed four plants employing 6,000. Syracuse schools were ordered to remain closed tomorrow. Nearly 40 stalled travelers were lodged in the state armory in Oneida, where cots, blankets, and sandwiches were provided. All roads in Seneca, Schuyler, Yates and Wayne counties were reported by drifts up to 15 feet deep. About 40 cars were reported stalled near Perry, in Wyoming county….” (Associated Press. “Upstate N.Y. Paralyzed by Snowdrifts.” Chicago Tribune. 2-10-1958, p. 1.)

Feb 10, on NY death: “Baldwinsville, N.Y., Feb 10 (Special) – The faint blare of an auto horn from beneath a 7-foot snowdrift drew a son today to a buried car where his mother, entombed for more than 40 hours, sat beside the body of her husband. Since about 5 p.m. Saturday [8th], Mr. and Mrs. Henry Allen had been trapped in the steadily rising snow, which first stopped their car on a narrow country road and then buried it. Allen, 46, collapsed and died, apparently of a heart attack, after trying to shovel snow away thru a car window so that he could open the blocked door, state police said. Mrs. Allen, 44, crouched beside her husband’s body, occasionally turning on the car motor to keep warm and honking the horn to attract help. She could hear footsteps now and then over the car. Finally, the footsteps of one person stopped. Her son Robert, 23, out to look for his parents, heard the horn this morning at the spot abut a mile from the Allens’ country home and summoned snowplows and diggers who freed the car. Mrs. Allen, taken to a hospital in nearby Syracuse, was released tonight in good condition and went home, where Robert and six younger children had waited snowbound all week-end for their parents to return from a shopping trip to Baldwinsville.” (Chicago Tribune. “Finds Mother Alive Beside Dead Mate Beneath Snow.” 2-11-1958, p. 1.)

Feb 11, AP on Illinois: “Bitter Cold Wave in Illinois For Fifth Straight Day. Most Spectacular Display Of Aurora Borealis In 20 Years Lights The Midwest Sky.

“By the Associated Press An obstinate chill hung on in Illinois today, after reflecting its arctic mood in the Monday evening sky with a brilliant display of the Northern Lights. For the fifth straight day, the state braced in the grip of a bitter cold snap with temperatures around the zero level….The bone-chilling cold was held responsible for at least three Illinois deaths.” (Associated Press. “Northern Lights, Arctic Weather.” Mt. Vernon Register-News, IL. 2-11-1958, p. 1.)

Feb 11, AP in Upper New York: “Buffalo (AP) – Buffalo, which escaped the weekend blizzard that buried most of Upstate New York, came in for its share of bling snow and drift-clogged roads today. While the rest of Upstate was digging out of drifts as high as 15 feet, Buffalo fought snow squalls that cut visibility to zero at times an piled snow into three-foot drifts in suburban roads. The weather bureau said the area could expect about 18 inches of snow today. Temperatures hovered near zero….Nineteen deaths were blamed on the snowstorms across the state since Friday.

“Much of the state suffered today from below-zero temperatures. Overnight, the temperature dropped to 20 below zero in Freehold in the Catskills, It was 13 below at Plattsburgh and 8 below at Elmira, the weather bureau reported. Other overnight lows reported by the bureau: Glens Falls -12; Massena and Oneonta -11; Norwich and Poughkeepsie -8; Albany -5; Binghamton 0; Olean 2; Watertown 4; Utica 5; Buffalo 6; Rochester 78; Syracuse 9 and New York city 15.

“Schools and industries in Syracuse, where a state of emergency was called, re-opened today after an unscheduled holiday yesterday. About 85,000 went back to classrooms and jobs. The city had 38 inches of snow on the ground…..” (Associated Press. “Buffalo Hit by New Snow Storm.” Norwich Sun, 2-11-1958, p. 1.)

Feb 12, UP: “The nation’s marathon cold wave claimed a mounting toll of lives today and weathermen said no letup was in sight. Fresh snow flurries whipped upstate New York, already struggling under the burden of three-foot snow accumulations and towering drifts. Heavy snows fell as far south as Texas during the night.

“A United Press count since the frigid blast hit the nation last Thursday night [6th] showed at least 68 persons dead in accidents blamed on exposure, weather-caused traffic accidents and fires. At least 21 persons died in the New York state blizzard, three of them Tuesday.

“Fires caused heavy damage in several communities around the nation. Twenty-six firemen and policemen suffered injuries and frost-bite fighting a stubborn blaze in a Milwaukee business section. Fire swept through Young’s Department Store in downtown Kansas City Tuesday, and other blazes caused damages totaling thousands of dollars in Farmersburg, Ind., and Louisville, Ill.

“Weathermen said a nearly stationary high pressure system stretching from the lower Mississippi Valley into Siberia was responsible for the prolonged cold wave. ‘Any quick change towards springlike weather is quite remote,’ the Chicago Weather Bureau said.

“In the Southwest, four inches of snow blanketed Wichita Falls, Tex., Tuesday night and one inch of snow covered Abilene and Dallas. The Houston Weather Bureau said snow fell as far south as San Antonio, Cotilla, a town about 80 miles southwest of San Antonio, and Houston.

“Snow flurries also were common in the Great Lakes region and the upper Mississippi Valley. The upper Great Lakes and northern plains shivered in below zero readings for the fifth straight night, but a ‘warming trend’ held readings slightly above the zero mark in the upper Mississippi Valley.

“In the South, freezing temperatures again were reported in the Gulf Coast states with the exception of Florida. Light rains prevailed in Florida.

“The intense cold froze the Cuyahoga River at Cleveland for the first time in many years, while the worst freeze in the Chicago River since 1939 jammed lock gates with eight-foot thick ice and halted all river traffic.” (United Press. “Death Toll High in Wake of Cold Wave.” Holland Evening Sentinel, MI. 2-12-1958, p. 2.)

Feb 13, UP: “Raleigh (UP) – Light snow, occasionally mixed with rain, pelted North Carolina today from the mountains to the coast. Spawned by low-pressure storms off the coast, the snow began falling on the state before dawn. Heavier amounts had fallen in North Florida, Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina during the night and early morning. The weather bureau here said the low-pressure storms would continue their eastward movement, allowing drier air from a high-pressure system over Texas to move into North Carolina today. This should gradually end the light snow in the Piedmont this morning and in the Coastal Plain this afternoon. Very little accumulation is expected.,,,

“Record snows in Florida and a two-inch snowfall in New Orleans today capped a week-long siege of winter’s bitterest weather….A record three-inch snowfall coated Tallahassee, Fla., Wednesday night….There was two inches a few miles to the north in Thomasville, Ga. …An inch or more of snow pelted all along the gulf coast into Louisiana. Snow in New Orleans postponed a Mardi Gras season parade. Mobile, Ala., slushed through a one-inch snowfall and residents shivered during the night in 21-degree temperatures. Readings plunged to near the freezing mark as far south as Central Florida….

“More than 120 persons have died in weather-caused mishaps since a mammoth cold air mass slammed into the eastern two-thirds of the nation last Thursday….

“The nation’s northern regions froze under another night of sub or near zero readings. One of the coldest spots was the Upper Great Lake where the mercury dropped to 18 degrees below zero at Pellston, Mich.” (United Press. “Dixie’s Bewildered Weather Brings Delight to Children.” Statesville Record & Landmark, NC. 2-13-1958, p. 1.)

Feb 14, AP on Indiana: “By The Associated Press. Sunshine took the zero bite out of Indiana’s cold snap Thursday as a giant bulldozer finally opened a lane to eight snowbound families near South Bend.

“The Weather Bureau said some thawing temperatures might reach southern Indiana by Saturday [15th] after an icy week which has brought 10 weather-related deaths. Five victims died from exposure, two from overexertion in snowdrifts, two in fires and one from carbon monoxide fumes.

“Eight families, marooned since last weekend about 10 miles west of South Bend, hired a 16-ton bulldozer to bore through a quarter-mile drift which had balked snow-plows for four days. The big bulldozer cut a lane through a quarter-mile drift which had balked snowplows for four days. The big bulldozer cut a lane through the huge drift, 10 to 12 feet high, in three hours Wednesday night, swarming out to cheer the big cut were the families that hadn’t been able to get out for fresh food or to go to work at jobs in South Bend. Robert L. Hoffman, excavating contractor, told the families he would charge them only for the fuel used by his bulldozer.

“Earlier, fresh vegetables, milk and bread were delivered from door to door by sled by a neighborhood youth, Jon Campbell, who had been visiting in South Bend.

“A few rural schools remained closed for a fourth straight day while highway crews continue their work of cutting through the worst snowdrifts piled up in many years in the South Bend area. An official 12 inches of snow remained on the level at South Bend. Goshen had four inches of snow on the ground, and there were fractions of an inch farther south.

“A little light snow flew in scattered parts of the state, but state police reported only the north end of the state had icy spots on main highways.

“The weathermen said more snow may start on Friday night [14th] in southern Indiana and spread over the state Saturday. High temperatures of 25-35 were forecast for Saturday, but colder marks are expected again Saturday night.” (Associated Press. “Bulldozer Opens Path in Snow For Eight Families.” Logansport Press, IN. 2-14-1958, p. 1.

Feb 15, UP: “Fresh blasts of Arctic air have ended a day-long reprieve in a week of bitter winter weather. Snow whipped across the eastern third of the nation. The new mass of cold air crossed into the plains states from Canada, forcing the mercury down 30 degrees in a 24-hour period. Its chilly influence was felt as far south as north central Texas. Readings of 20 below zero were recorded early today as the new cold wave moved through the Dakotas and Minnesota, and Huron, S.D., registered 15 below, a 31-degeree drop since Friday.

“A brief ‘warm’ spell in the broad strip between the Mississippi River to the Appalachians was marked by an almost uniform blanket of light snow in the region. Driving condition were hazardous throughout the Midwest, and 500 accidents had been reported in Chicago alone since Friday night.

“The weather warmed up somewhat in the hard-hit southeast, but not before it cancelled the New Orleans Mardi Gras parade twice this week. Sub normal temperatures still lingered, however, and merrymakers sallied forth with long winter underwear beneath their gay costumes. A half-inch of rain fell in the holiday city Friday.

“More cold and rainy weather was forecast for Georgia, making it likely President Eisenhower’s third successive vacation day at Thomasville would be spent indoors.

“Weather-caused deaths continued to climb and a United Press count showed that at least 156 persons lost their lives since the cold wave began Feb. 6. Included in the death tally were four men killed when two snow slides avalanched down Red Mountain five miles south of Ouray, Colo. Exposure, fires, traffic accidents, and exhaustion combined to take 26 lives in New York, 19 in Oklahoma, 16 in New England, 14 in Ohio, 12 in Texas, 10 in Indiana, 7 in Pennsylvania and Virginia, 6 in Michigan, Mississippi and North Carolina, 5 in South Carolina and Illinois, 4 in Colorado and Missouri, 3 in Minnesota, 2 in Maryland and 1 each in Alabama, South Dakota, Tennessee and Wisconsin.

“A 30-day forecast issued by the Weather Bureau held little hope for that portion of the country lying east of the continental divide. Below normal temperatures were predicted for the month-long period, with the northeast hit hardest.” (United Press. “New Mass of Cold Air Crosses Into Plain States From Canada.” South Haven Daily Tribune, MI. 2-15-1958, p. 1.)

Feb 15, AP on Alabama: “Birmingham, Feb 15 (AP) – North Alabama tonight shivered in a paralyzing blanket of snow and plunging temperatures that had brought five deaths to the state. A heavy snowfall ranging up to locally reported eight inches and more in the Tennessee Valley was followed by a temperature drop that turned the slush into a dangerous coating of ice.

“Many highways, including U.S. 31 between Cullman and Decatur, U.S. 11 at Gadsden and U.S. 280 at Double Oak Mountain south of Birmingham were closed. Public Safety Director Bill Lyerly in a special announcement warned drivers to use North Alabama highways only in case of emergency. He urged ‘extreme caution’ by all travelers.

“In Birmingham, many downtown department stores began closing at 4 p.m. today when streets and roads began accumulating a crust of ice as the temperature dropped below freezing.

“Communications lines and in some cases power lines were snapped by the heavy weight of snow. Long distance calls to Tennessee Valley cities from Birmingham were delayed an hour or more. The snow began falling in heavy amounts last night. Hundreds of cars and trucks were abandoned by their occupants after the creeping vehicles slipped off roads. Snow also delayed workers heading toward offices and plants this morning. Al Fox of the Gadsden Times said it required 75 minutes for him to travel the three miles from his Lookout Mountain home to the newspaper.

“The Weather Bureau warned that freezing temperatures tomorrow would create hazardous driving conditions due to icy roads. Lows of 15-18 degrees were forecast for early tomorrow with still lower temperatures expected Sunday night.

“The heaviest snowfall was reported at Monte Sano Mountain east of Huntsville. Clayton Braddock, a reporter for The Huntsville Times, said 14 inches accumulated there. Buses were stalled at Huntsville and Decatur….

“The cold weather had claimed a victim before the snow began falling. Searchers found the body of Lera Nichols, 78, near her Childersburg home yesterday, and said she apparently froze to death. She disappeared Thursday after leaving her house to look for firewood.

“Jafus Grady, 60, was fatally injured when he was struck by a car during the snowfall last night.

“A mother and two children died at Albertville when fire destroyed their three-room frame home at Albertville. Fire Chief Travis Harrison said the victims were Evelyn Mock, about 27, a 6-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter….” (Associated Press. “Cold, Snow Paralyze N. Alabama.” The Decatur Daily, AL. 2-16-1958, pp. 1-2.)

Feb 15, AP on Minnesota: “By The Associated Press. Bemidji, Minn., was the coldest spot in the nation today with a minimum temperature of 30 below zero. And the Weather Bureau forecast that the cold air which has gripped the state for more than a week would hold on over the weekend and bring even lower temperatures. Other low readings in the state overnight included -26 in International Falls, -23 in Alexandria, -7 in Duluth and Redwood Falls, -16 in St. Cloud, -9 in the Twin Cities and -7 in Rochester. The mercury dropped to -11 in the Wein Cities at 8 a.m. for the lowest temperature of the season. Snow brought moisture to most parts of the state…..Highs of zero to 10 below north and zero to 5 above south are forecast for the state today, with lows tonight of 15 to 25 below northwest and 5 to 15 below east and south….” (Associated Press. “30 Below at Bemidji…” Winona Daily News, MN. 2-15-1958, p. 1.)

Feb 16, AP on Middle Atlantic States: “Washington (AP) – The Weather Bureau said Saturday night the Middle Atlantic states are in the grip of a major snow storm. In a special weather bulletin, the bureau said:

Snow has spread into south-eastern New York state and New Jersey and is beginning to accumulate with nearly a foot expected before the storm passes that area Sunday [16th]. Since Saturday afternoon additional snow has brought depths of 12 to 14 inches to central and northern Virginia and central Maryland. Six or seven inches of snow has fallen in the Richmond, Virginia area with generally 6 to 10 inches over most of southwestern Virginia and parts of western North Carolina.”

(Associated Press. “Middle Atlantic States Swept By Major Snow Storm.” Journal Courier, Jacksonville, IL. 2-16-1958, p. 9.)

Feb 17, UP: “Boston (UP) – Plunging temperatures in the wake of a record-breaking snow storm left a trail of death, destruction and communications breakdowns today. At least 72 persons died as a result of the storm. It reached blizzard proportions in the New England section and the mercury dropped to an all-time record of 23 degrees below zero at Mt. Mitchel, N. C.

“The prolonged cold wave that began Feb. 6 had accounted for total of at least 269 deaths. Weather forecasters predicted snow flurries for much of the New England section today and warned that another heavy snow storm may hit the area again by Friday.

“The snow accumulations, from three inches along the Gulf Coast to an official depth of 42 inches in the northeast, disrupted communications in both rural and populous areas.

“Air transportation, vehicular traffic and bus lines were hard hit. Airlines at New York’s International and La Guardia airports reported a total of 233 flight cancellations today….

“Thousands of school children enjoyed a holiday as schools were closed in many areas from the Deep South to the Canadian border.

“An unofficial reading of 15 degrees below zero was reported at the Oconee County fish hatchery in South Carolina….The temperature was a mere five degrees above zero in the nation’s capital where four House subcommittee meetings were cancelled because of the weather….

“The 19-inch snowfall in Boston was the heaviest accumulation during a 24-hour period in 37 years.

“At Newburgh, N. Y., a helicopter from Steward Air Force Base was pressed into service to supply food and fuel to some 250 Boy Scouts marooned at a camp in Sullivan County. Another 750 scouts were marooned at camps on Long Island and Dutchess County, N. Y., but were expected to get out today or tonight.

“At Spring Valley, N. Y., 31 blind men and women were snowbound in cabins and a lodge but were expected to be rescued and brought back to New York City later today. The group had been on a weekend camping trip.

“The worst snow in the nation, however, was outside the sweeping storm path in the north-western corner of Indiana where a Lake Michigan squall dumped four to five feet of snow. Drifts blew to 18 feet. Michigan City, Ind., was virtually isolated in zero temperatures, and a full state of emergency was declared with aid summoned from as far away as Chicago.

“In Washington, blanketed with 14 inches of snow, its heaviest fall in 22 years, all but the most essential government officials were asked to take a day’s leave to reduce the ice-packed traffic snarl. The thermometer was down to 3 degrees and not expected to top freezing today. All schools were closed in the capital and its surrounding Virginia and Maryland suburbs.” (Redlands Daily Facts, CA. “72 Perish in Record Snow Storm.” 2-17-1958. p. 1.)

Feb 17, AP on Connecticut: “New Haven, Feb. 17 – (AP). A raging snow-storm roared northward out of Connecticut today, leaving 11 communities in emergency status, buried under a 1- to 18 inch snowfall, and at least eight persons dead as a result of the storm. In the storm’s wake came a blast of frigid air that dropped temperatures around the state to near-zero. Even colder weather was forecast for tonight. Mayors of at least 11 communities used emergency proclamations to clear streets of traffic and parked vehicles and allow snow plows to go to work before the colder weather complicates matters. Schools and many factories were closed.

“New Haven appeared to be hardest hit, with a total of 18 inches of snow….Mayor Richard Lee declared a state of emergency last night….Other communities in emergencies included Deep River, New Britain, Wolcott, Hamden, Middletown, East Haven, Torrington, Branford, West Have and Derby.

“All bus service was discontinued Sunday night in Hartford, New Haven, New Britain, Norwich, Middletown and several other communities. Most runs resumed this morning….” (Associated Press. “11 Towns Face Emergency After Storm.” Bridgeport Post, CT. 2-17-1958, p. 1.)

Feb 17, INS on Philadelphia: “Philadelphia (INS)_ — A force of genuine army proportions battled early today to bring normal conditions back to eastern Pennsylvania following what was in some sections the worst snow storm in four decades. More than 10,000 men and 1,000 machines were thrown into the work of snow clearance Sunday [16th] after new snow ranging from an official depth of 12 inches in Philadelphia to an official 38 inches at one Wayne county point blanketed the area. In Philadelphia itself, and in surrounding suburban counties, every available man and vehicle was ordered into the battle to get public transportation functioning before today’s rush hour traffic. The Philadelphia Transportation Company reported that early this morning it was running every machine it could possibly attach to a snow plow. In addition, the city Streets Department had some 3,000 men and more than 200 machines in the fight….Although the official reading at Philadelphia’s International Airport was 12 inches – the deepest since January of 1922 – drifts in the city itself were piled up to a depth of several feet….” (INS (International News Service). “Eastern Section in Worst Storm in 4 Decades,” Tyrone Daily Herald, PA. 2-17-1958, p. 1.)

Feb 17, UP on West Virginia: “Charleston, W. Va. (UP) – The most frigid February weather to hit West Virginia in 55 years paralyzed parts of the state today under a layer of snow and ice. Schools were closed in at least 24 counties and roads were in extremely hazardous condition throughout the state. At least five persons died in traffic accidents, one persons froze to death and another died in a fire.

“Temperatures early today dipped to their lowest readings in history for this date and the lowest for this time of year since 1903. Above-zero readings were recorded in only three counties – Mason, Berkeley and Wyoming. The lowest temperature reported was 15 below zero near Kingwood in Preston County. Twelve-below marks were recorded near Franklin, Pendleton County, and also near Princeton. Among the major cities, low overnight temperatures included 8 below at Wheeling, 8 below at Morgantown, 7 below at Elkins, 6 below at Beckley, 3 below at Parkersburg, 1 below at Huntington and even zero at Charleston and Martinsburg. Weather observers warned that it may get even colder before it gets warmer….” (United Press. “Parts of State Paralyzed by Frigid Weather.” Weirton Daily Times, WV. 2-17-1958, p. 1.)

Feb 18 (Tuesday), AP: “By The Associated Press. An agonizing cold wave yesterday [Monday, 17th] hampered a vast snow removal task besetting the eastern third of the nation. Temperatures were tumbling, with lows of 37 below zero already recorded.

“Fire, the grim handmaiden of winter weather, threatened cities and villages where streets were clogged. Michigan City, Ind., had a four-foot snowfall. New York State had drifts up to 30 feet. Helicopters succored some isolated areas. Connecticut’s state Civil Defense headquarters was on emergency standby. New York state police worked without relief around the clock.

“No letup was in sight. The Weather Bureau said more snow may fall later in the week. The February snowfall already was the heaviest on record in some areas.

“The toll of human life from the weekend storm [Friday, 14th-Sunday, 16th] edged toward the 170 mark. Deaths from storm exposure were reported as far west as St. Louis, as far south as Alabama. Carbon monoxide poisoning overtook motorists stranded in their cars. Heart failure felled snow shovelers. Children were crushed to death on sleds. Traffic, where it moved at all, took its usual toll….

“The nation’s lowest temperature reading apparently was at Danbury, Wis. – 37⁰ below zero.

“The great cities of the eastern seaboard, Washington, New York and Boston, lay all but immobile beneath the worst snowfall in some sections in 22 years. Factories closed, schools shut down, trains and buses stalled, travelers and outdoor enthusiasts were marooned. Mile upon mile of streets and highways were buried beneath a deep, cold sea of white.

“The snow storm swept out of the Gulf Coast states Friday [14th] and hit the east Saturday. In continued through most of Sunday. Yesterday [17th] it lashed Maine as it moved slowly toward the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Gusts of wind up to 54 m.p.h. accompanied it.

“The nation’s capital was almost immobilized with 14 inches of snow, the most in 22 years. Temperatures, hovering around zero, were the coldest in 15 years. All school in the area were closed and thousands of government workers stayed home from Washington offices at White House request.

“Boston had one of its worst snow storms on record with 19.4 inches that drifted, in some places, to a depth of 10 feet. Temperatures fell to five below.

“Midtown New York presented a strange spectacle of snow-covered streets despite a mammoth snow removal program. With temperatures at an all-time low for the date of six above zero, the best plows could do was pile the snow in huge islands to afford passage for emergency vehicles.”
(Associated Press. “Blizzard Death Toll Mounts. Thirty-foot Snow Drifts in New York.” Morning Herald, Hagerstown, MD. 2-19-1958, p.1.)

Feb 18, Fitchburg Sentinel, MA: “Sub-freezing air, the paralyzing kind, plunged the mercury to its lowest point of the winter season early today with a low reading of 10 below zero at The Sentinel weather station. It was the lowest reading for the month in 10 years and the coldest for this date in 33 years. Temperatures today were remaining in the sub-freezing zone with a high of 6 degrees at noon – making today the coldest of the winter season. It was so cold the snow ‘squeaked’ underfoot and came cars failed to start….

“A 36-year-old Fitchburg man was overcome by carbon monoxide fumes as he sat in a truck with its motor running, in a garage while a fellow employee worked on its frozen air brakes [survived]

“The extreme cold was hampering snow-removal operations particularly in outlying areas, according to public works officials.

“Biting winds accompanied the low temperatures this forenoon and made the cold nearly unbearable. The reluctant mercury was struggling upward at a sluggish pace and did not reach the zero mark until 10 a.m.

“Yesterday, strong winds combined with temperatures which hovered below the 10-degree mark throughout the day, to make the date one of the coldest in the records. The temperature dipped to a low of 3 degrees at 7 a.m., rose to 5 degrees at noon and to a high of 9 degrees at 2 p.m. ….”
(Fitchburg Sentinel, MA. “10 Below. Mercury Skids To Winter Low.” 2-18-1958, p. 1.)

Feb 19, AP: “By The Associated Press. The season’s coldest and stormiest weather in the eastern half of the nation appeared easing in some sections of the mid-continent today but the over-all picture was not bright. There was no letup in the monumental task of snow removal in the storm-battered northeast and other areas hit by record falls over the ween-end. Business and industry, dealt staggering blows by the violent weather, worked to restore operations to normal. Relief work continued for the countless thousands who suffered misery and inconvenience. In eastern areas there were isolated rural villages, marooned farmers, fuel and food shortages in the wake of the worst snowstorm in years in many places. Transportation was hard hit in the northeast….Although temperatures moderated a little in some central parts of the country, winter’s longest stretch of cold weather persisted in most of the eastern half of the nation.

“Light snow and gusty winds hampered snow removal jobs across the deep snow belt from Michigan and the lower Great Lakes region eastward through much of New York and Pennsylvania and interior sections of New England.

“The latest count of deaths attributed to the stormy-cold weather reached 209 in 26 states. They were reported in areas from the east to Missouri and Iowa and from Maine to Alabama.

“Northeasterly winds whipped across the heavy snow in the northeast quarter of the country. Winds from 20 to 30 mph were general with gusts up to 40 mph in sections of the mid Atlantic coast. The light snow during the night was expected to continue in sections of the northeast near the eastern or southern lake shores.

“Ice threatened to close the Mississippi, Ohio and Hudson rivers, more than 100 barges and their tows were tied up in the Mississippi river at Cairo, Ill. Towboats on the Ohio river, which joins the Mississippi at Cairo, were warned to head for shelter. The Ohio river is dropping as dams upstream were lowered to prevent ice damage. Further drops may put the river below the intake pipes of the northern Kentucky reservoirs. Ice-clogged some intakes. Steel mills at Pittsburgh and Wheeling, W.Va. may be forced to close because of lack of water and coal.

“In Washington, thousands of government workers who were off the job Monday and Tuesday after the city’s worst snow storm in 22 years were expected to return to work today.” (Associated Press. “209 Dead in 29 States As Cold Continues.” Lowell Sun, MA. 2-19-1958, p. 1.)

Feb 20, UP on West Virginia: “Charleston, W. Va. (UP) – From one to five inches of new snow accompanied rising temperatures to add today to the worst wintry miseries to afflict West Virginia in years. Three inches of new snow fell in sections around Kingwood, on top of several inches which already had clogged roads and isolated homes. High winds blew up drifts of several feet. National Guardsmen were ordered to the scene to open clogged roads with two tanks and a pair of heavy personnel carriers. Schools were closed for the fourth straight day in at least 15 counties and officials in seven of them said there would be no more classes until Monday.

“West Virginia’s death toll from the longest extended cold spell to hit some areas since the Weather Bureau started keeping records rose to 16….” (United Press. “Weather Toll in State Now Placed at 16.” Morgantown Post, WV. 2-20-1958, p. 1.)

Feb 21, UP on NY: “By United Press. Sunny skies and moderating temperatures brought welcome relief to Western New York’s weary snow-plowing crews today, but continued drifting kept conditions ‘critical’ in much of the central and eastern sections. Food and fuel were still being airlifted by helicopter and light plane to dozens of marooned families in Albany, Schenectady, Schoharie and Columbia counties….Montgomery County Sheriff Alton Dingman said the situation in his territory was worsening, with a mounting number of calls for help.

“The storm death toll continued to mount, with at least 56 lives lost since Feb 6. Several of the victims were suffocated in their homes by fumes from ice-plugged furnace vents.

“Bus and train transportation remained hampered. New York Central Railroad said schedules had improved, but most east-bound trains were reaching Albany two hours late. Greyhound buses had on-again, off-again service to the west of Albany because winds continued to pile up drifts on Route 20 almost as soon as plows could remove them.

“One of the major problems in the snow-bound rural areas was the need for dairy cattle feed. Farmers also were dumping milk because they couldn’t get it to market, and one milk producers spokesman said two million dollars worth of milk already has gone down the drain in New York and Pennsylvania….

“Storm fatalities in the Seneca, Wayne and Oswego county area ranged from a Sodus couple who suffocated in their cabin, to a man at Adams who died when his car collapsed on him as he was putting chains on the rear wheels. Over-exertion from shoveling snow also took a toll….

“Scores of schools reopened after enforced vacations of several days or longer. All schools in Buffalo reopened.

“Two more deaths were added to the number attributed to the extended period of bad weather. Charles Blake, 70, and his wife, Anna Mary, 66, were asphyxiated by carbon monoxide fumes in their house [we show their deaths as happening in Irving on Feb 17]….” (United Press. “Windless, Sunny Skies Give WNY Breathing Spell.” Dunkirk Evening Observer, NY. 2-20-1958, p. 1.)

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Associated Press. “State Employe, Youth Claimed by Monoxide Fumes.” East Liverpool Review, OH. 2-14-1958, 13. Accessed 2-10-2023: https://newspaperarchive.com/east-liverpool-review-feb-14-1958-p-25/

Associated Press. “Storm Tragedy. Chimney Plugged, Fumes Kill Four.” Post-Standard, Syracuse, NY. 2-19-1958, 1. Accessed 2-9-2023: https://newspaperarchive.com/syracuse-post-standard-feb-19-1958-p-1/

Associated Press. “The Weather.” The Laurel Leader-Call, MS. 2-13-1958, p. 9. Accessed 2-8-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/laurel-leader-call-feb-13-1958-p-9/

Associated Press. “Three Killed in Plane Crash.” Zanesville Signal, OH. 2-16-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-10-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/zanesville-signal-feb-16-1958-p-1/

Associated Press. “Three Killed In Traffic Wrecks.” Laurel Leader-Call, MS. 2-14-1958, p. 5. Accessed 2-8-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/laurel-leader-call-feb-14-1958-p-5/

Associated Press. “Tulsan is Found Dead in Ditch.” The Daily Oklahoman, Oklahoma City. 2-16-1958, B7. Accessed 2-12-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/oklahoma-city-daily-oklahoman-feb-16-1958-p-93/

Associated Press. “Two Frozen Bodies Found In State.” Daily Times-News, Burlington, NC. 2-17-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-7-2023: https://newspaperarchive.com/burlington-burlington-daily-times-news-feb-17-1958-p-1/

Associated Press. “Upstate N.Y. Paralyzed by Snowdrifts.” Chicago Tribune. 2-10-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-6-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/chicago-tribune-feb-10-1958-p-1/

Associated Press. “Washington.” Daily Sikeston Standard, MO. 2-19-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-9-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/sikeston-daily-standard-feb-19-1958-p-10/

Associated Press. “Weather Milder But Drifts Remain.” Norwich Sun, NY. 2-20-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-10-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/norwich-sun-feb-20-1958-p-1/

Associated Press. “Winds Nullify Cold Decline.” Adirondack Daily Enterprise, Saranac Lake, NY. 2-19-1958, 1. Accessed 2-9-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/saranac-lake-adirondack-daily-enterprise-feb-19-1958-p-1/

Associated Press. “Woman Dies in Crossing Accident Near Athens.” Sunday Times Signal, Zanesville, OH. 2-16-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-11-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/zanesville-signal-feb-16-1958-p-1/

Associated Press. “Worst Storm in 50 Years Piles Snow.” Somerset Daily American, PA. 2-18-1958, p1. Accessed 2-13-2023: https://newspaperarchive.com/somerset-daily-american-feb-18-1958-p-1/

Atlantic News-Telegraph, IA. “Will Varney Dies, Rites Friday.” 2-12-1958, p. 8. Accessed 2-8-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/atlantic-news-telegraph-feb-12-1958-p-8/

Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, MA. “Deep Freeze To Continue Another Night.” 2-12-1958, p. 6. Accessed 2-7-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/pittsfield-berkshire-eagle-feb-12-1958-p-6/

Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, MA. “Obituaries. Renzo Rilla Dies After Shoveling Snow.” 2-18-1958, p. 11. Accessed 2-8-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/pittsfield-berkshire-eagle-feb-18-1958-p-11/

Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, MA. “Winds Add to Snow Problem; Storm Blamed for Two Deaths.” 2-10-1958, p1. Accessed 2-7-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/pittsfield-berkshire-eagle-feb-10-1958-p-4/

Bluefield Daily Telegraph, WV. “Slick Roads and Freezing Weather Claim Lives Over Weekend in State.” 2-17-1958, 1. Accessed 2-155-2023: https://newspaperarchive.com/bluefield-daily-telegraph-feb-17-1958-p-4/

Bridgeport Post, CT. “Area Stalled, 14-Inch Fall Clogs Roads.” 2-17-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-6-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/bridgeport-post-feb-17-1958-p-35/

Bridgeport Post, CT. “Trapped in Snow Tunnel, New Milford Boy, 12, Dies.” 2-17-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-5-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/bridgeport-post-feb-17-1958-p-30/

Catskill Mountain News, Margaretville, NY. “Catskills Battered By Worst Blizzard In Several Years.” 2-14-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-9-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/margaretville-catskill-mountain-news-feb-14-1958-p-2/

Charleston Daily Mail, WV. “Deaths of 7 in State Laid to Weather.” 2-17-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-15-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/charleston-daily-mail-feb-17-1958-p-1/

Chicago Tribune. “Finds Mother Alive Beside Dead Mate Beneath Snow.” 2-11-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-6-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/chicago-tribune-feb-11-1958-p-1/

Cincinnati Times-Star, OH. “No Letup Seen in Cold Here. Mercury Dives to 3 Above.” 2-10-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-11-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/cincinnati-times-star-feb-10-1958-p-1/

Daily Independent, Monessen, PA. “Weather (continued from p1).” 2-10-1958, p. 2. Accessed 2-13-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/monessen-daily-independent-feb-10-1958-p-2/

Daily Intelligencer, Doylestown, PA. “Freeze Tightens Its Grip.” 2-28-1958, p.1. Accessed 2-14-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/doylestown-daily-intelligencer-feb-18-1958-p-1/

Daily Intelligencer, Doylestown, PA. “Highways Dangerous, 3 Killed.” 2-17-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-13-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/doylestown-daily-intelligencer-feb-17-1958-p-1/

Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH. “Worst Cold Wave of Winter Hits Ohio.” 2-17-21958, p.2. Accessed 2-11-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/cambridge-daily-jeffersonian-feb-17-1958-p-1/

Daily Journal, Connellsville, PA. “Second Death From Donegal Motor Mishap.” 2-12-1958, p. 12. Accessed 2-13-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/connellsville-daily-courier-feb-11-1958-p-12/

Daily News, Huntingdon, PA. “State Digging Out of Snow; 24 are Dead.” 2-18-1958, p.1. Accessed 2-14-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/huntingdon-daily-news-feb-18-1958-p-1/

Daily Oklahoman, Oklahoma City. “Skid on Bridge Kills 4 Tulsans; Day’s Toll is 7.” 2-10-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-12-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/oklahoma-city-daily-oklahoman-feb-10-1958-p-2/

Decatur Daily. “Weather Indirect Cause In W. C. Blizzard Death.” 2-17-1958, p. 3. Accessed 2-5-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/decatur-daily-feb-17-1958-p-3/

Delta Democrat-Times, Greenville, MS. “Cold Wave Continues…Greenville Area.” 2-18-1958, 1. Accessed 2-8-2023: https://newspaperarchive.com/greenville-delta-democrat-times-feb-18-1958-p-1/

Delta Democrat-Times, MS. “Man, Grandson Killed In Wreck.” 2-16-1958, p. 2. Accessed 2-8-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/greenville-delta-democrat-times-feb-16-1958-p-2/

Dunkirk Evening Observer, NY. “Dunkirk Gets Off Lucky; Accidents Put 38 in County Hospitals; Fredonian Killed” 2-10-1958, p.1. Accessed 2-9-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/dunkirk-evening-observer-feb-10-1958-p-1/

East Liverpool Review, OH. “City Boys, Chums Found Drowned…” 2-11-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-10-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/east-liverpool-review-feb-12-1958-p-1/

Evening Observer, Dunkirk, NY. “Irving Couple Victims of Gas Fumes in House.” 2-19-1958, p. 2. Accessed 2-9-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/dunkirk-evening-observer-feb-19-1958-p-2/

Evening Sun, Hanover, PA. “Blizzard Blamed for Four Deaths.” 2-17-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-13-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/hanover-evening-sun-feb-17-1958-p-1/

Evening Sun, Hanover, PA. “Harrison Funeral Set.” 2-18-1958, 4. Accessed 2-14-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/hanover-evening-sun-feb-18-1958-p-4/

Extreme Weather Watch. “Joliet Weather in 1958 (based on NOAA data).” Accessed 2-8-2023 at: https://www.extremeweatherwatch.com/cities/joliet/year-1958

Fitchburg Sentinel, MA. “10 Below. Mercury Skids To Winter Low.” 2-18-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-8-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/fitchburg-sentinel-feb-18-1958-p-1/

Florence Morning News, SC. “Marion Man Freezes to Death at His Home.” 2-17-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-14-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/florence-morning-news-feb-17-1958-p-1/

Geauga Record, OH. “Weather Kills 2 in Geauga.” 2-20-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-11-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/geauga-record-feb-20-1958-p-1/

INS (International News Service). “Cold Continues to Grip Indiana. More Weather-Related Deaths Are Reported.” Dubois County Daily Herald, Jasper, IN. 2-13-1958, pp. 1 & 16. Accessed 2-10-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/jasper-dubois-county-daily-herald-feb-13-1958-p-1/

INS (International News Service). “Eastern Section in Worst Storm in 4 Decades,” Tyrone Daily Herald, PA. 2-17-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-5-2023: https://newspaperarchive.com/tyrone-daily-herald-feb-17-1958-p-1/

INS (International News Service). “Hawkeye Youth Dies After Crash.” Waterloo Sunday Courier, IA. 2-9-1958, p. 14. Accessed 2-7-1958 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/waterloo-daily-courier-feb-09-1958-p-14/

INS (International News Service). “Search Resumes For Men Buried in Slide.” Boone News-Republican, IA. 2-15-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-7-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/boone-news-republican-feb-15-1958-p-1/

INS (International News Service). “Ten Deaths Blamed On Storm In East.” Tyrone Daily Herald, PA. 2-17-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-5-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/tyrone-daily-herald-feb-17-1958-p-1/

Journal-Tribune, Marysville, OH. “Frigid Cold, Ice Credited With Low Traffic Toll.” 2-17-1958, p. 8. Accessed 2-10-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/marysville-journal-tribune-feb-17-1958-p-8/

Journal-Tribune, Marysville, OH. “Minus Five Reading is Local Low.” 2-17-1958, p. 8. Accessed 2-10-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/marysville-journal-tribune-feb-17-1958-p-8/

Laurel Leader Call, MS. “Sun Comes (continued from page 1).” 2-11-1958, p. 2. Accessed 2-8-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/laurel-leader-call-feb-11-1958-p-2/

Levittown Times, PA. “Levittowner Killed as Car Hits Snow…” 2-21-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-14-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/levittown-times-feb-21-1958-p-1/

Levittown Times, PA. “Thousands Still Stranded in Lower Bucks Snow; 6 Dead.” 2-18-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-14-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/levittown-times-feb-18-1958-p-1/

Lowell Sun, MA. “Storm Paralyzes All New England,” 2-17-1958, pp. 1 and 7. Accessed at: http://www.newspaperarchive.com/FullPagePdfViewer.aspx?img=55271167

Lowell Sun, MA. “Two Deaths Linked to 14 Inch Snowfall in This Area,” 2-17-1958, p. 18. Accessed at: http://www.newspaperarchive.com/FullPagePdfViewer.aspx?img=55271164

Mansfield News Journal, OH. “Weekend Accidents Fatal to 13 in Ohio.” 2-17-1958, p. 9. Accessed 2-11-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/mansfield-news-journal-feb-17-1958-p-2/

Morgantown Post, WV. “New Snow Adds to State Woes. Two More Persons Die of Exposure.” 2-19-1958, 1. Accessed 2-15-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/morgantown-post-feb-19-1958-p-1/

National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office, Philadelphia/Mount Holly. “Historical Weather Facts for the Philadelphia/Mt. Holly, NJ Forecast Area.” Mount Holly, NJ: NWS FO, Oct 17, 2005 update. Accessed 1-4-2018 at: https://www.weather.gov/phi/hist_phi

New Castle News, PA. “Find Woman Dead in Home Today.” 2-20-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-14-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/new-castle-news-feb-20-1958-p-2/

Newark Advocate, OH. “73 Reported Dead in Blizzard Wake,” 2-17-1958, p. 2. Accessed at: http://www.newspaperarchive.com/FullPagePdfViewer.aspx?img=316073

Newark Advocate, OH. “Severe Weather is Facing Ohio,” 2-17-1958, p. 2. Accessed at: http://www.newspaperarchive.com/FullPagePdfViewer.aspx?img=316073

News-Palladium, Benton Harbor, MI. “Area Jarred By Worst Punch Yet. One Dies…” 2-18-1958, p.1. Accessed 2-8-2023: https://newspaperarchive.com/benton-harbor-news-palladium-feb-18-1958-p-1/

News-Palladium, Benton Harbor, MI. “Blame 2 Area Deaths on Cold.” 2-13-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-8-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/benton-harbor-news-palladium-feb-13-1958-p-1/

News-Palladium, Benton Harbor MI. “Heart Attack Takes Banker at Watervliet…Dies Fighting Snow.” 2-19-1958, 1. Accessed 2-8-2023: https://newspaperarchive.com/benton-harbor-news-palladium-feb-19-1958-p-1/

Norwalk Reflector-Herald, OH. “Another Wave of Snow Hits Ohio as Winter’s Worst Cold Wave Subsides.” 2-19-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-11-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/norwalk-reflector-herald-feb-19-1958-p-1/

Odessa American, TX. “Iced Highways Close Schools, Take One Life.” 2-12-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-14-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/odessa-american-feb-12-1958-p-30/

Oneonta Star, Oneonta, NY. “Obituaries.” 2-18-1958, p. 3. Accessed 2-9-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/oneonta-star-feb-18-1958-p-3/

Post-Standard, Syracuse, NY. “Fight to Open Roads Pressed Around Clock. Storm Death Toll Reaches Four in Area.” 2-19-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-9-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/syracuse-post-standard-feb-19-1958-p-1/

Record-Argus, Greenville, PA. “Death of Farrell Woman Attributed to Cold Exposure.” 2-18-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-14-2023: https://newspaperarchive.com/greenville-record-argus-feb-18-1958-p-1/

Redlands Daily Facts, CA. “72 Perish in Record Snow Storm.” 2-17-1958. p. 1. Accessed 2-5-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/redlands-daily-facts-feb-17-1958-p-1/

Republican-Courier, Findlay, OH. “Boy 9, Freezes to Death While Playing in Woods.” 2-18-1958, p. 20. Accessed 2-11-2023: https://newspaperarchive.com/findlay-republican-courier-feb-18-1958-p-20/

Sandusky Register, OH. “Heater Fumes Fatal to Sandusky Boy.” 2-21-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-11-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/sandusky-register-feb-21-1958-p-1/

Somerset Daily American, PA. “No Relief (continued from page 1).” 2-19-1958, p. 2. Accessed 2-14-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/somerset-daily-american-feb-19-1958-p-2/

St. Louis Sporting News, MO. “Obituary.” 2-12-1958, p. 27. Accessed 2-9-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/st-louis-sporting-news-feb-12-1958-p-27/

Steubenville Herald-Star, OH. “2 Area Deaths Blamed on Severe Cold.” 2-17-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-11-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/steubenville-herald-star-feb-17-1958-p-1/

Sunday Times Signal, Zanesville, OH. “Man Killed in Collision at Coshocton.” 2-16-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-10-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/zanesville-signal-feb-16-1958-p-1/

Syracuse Herald American, NY. “Drifts Trap Motorists; More Snow and Cold.” 2-9-1958, p. 1.Accessed 2-9-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/syracuse-herald-journal-feb-09-1958-p-15/

Syracuse Herald-Journal, NY. “Man Dies After Shoveling Snow.” 2-13-1958, p. 3. Accessed 2-9-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/syracuse-herald-journal-feb-13-1958-p-118/

Syracuse Herald-Journal, NY. “Worst of Snow Over; Heart Attacks Take Four Lives.” 2-18-1958, p.1. Accessed 2-9-2023: https://newspaperarchive.com/syracuse-herald-journal-feb-18-1958-p-40/

The Bee, Danville, VA. “Number 8 [the weather] (continued from page 1).” 2-20-1958, p. 4. Accessed 2-14-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/danville-bee-feb-20-1958-p-4/

The Bee, Danville, VA. “Number 11 (continued from page 1).” 2-19-1958, A7. Accessed 2-14-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/danville-bee-feb-19-1958-p-7/

The Derrick, Oil City, PA. “Robert R. Ryan Victim of Reno Crash Saturday.” 2-17-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-13-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/derrick-feb-17-1958-p-1/

The Journal, Fort Recovery, OH. “Gerald Pearson is Killed in Head-On Collision Monday.” 2-7-1958, p.1. Accessed 2-11-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/columbus-the-journal-feb-07-1958-p-1/

The Progress-Index, Petersburg-Colonial Heights, VA. “Man and Wife Found Frozen in Home Here.” 2-19-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-14-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/petersburg-progress-index-feb-19-1958-p-1/

Times-Mirror, Warren PA. “Die of Monoxide.” 2-21-1958, p. 9. Accessed 2-14-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/warren-times-mirror-feb-21-1958-p-9/

Times Record, Troy, NY. “Funeral Rites Held For Storm Victim.” 2-19-2023, p. 12. Accessed 2-9-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/troy-times-record-feb-19-1958-p-12/

Times Record, Troy, NY. “Three Die As Troy Area Digs Out Of Snow In Below-Zero Temperatures.” 2-18-1958, 1. Accessed 2-9-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/troy-times-record-feb-18-1958-p-1/

Titusville Herald, PA. “Brevities.” 2-13-1958, p. 5. Accessed 2-13-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/titusville-herald-feb-13-1958-p-5/

Titusville Herald, PA. “Man Found Frozen in His Home.” 2-17-1958, p. 2. Accessed 2-13-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/titusville-herald-feb-17-1958-p-2/

United Press. “2 Found Dead In Stalled Car.” Holland Evening Sentinel, MI. 2-17-1958, p. 7. Accessed 2-8-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/holland-evening-sentinel-feb-17-1958-p-7/

United Press. “13 Are Known Dead In Storm-Caused Accidents.” Dunkirk Evening Observer, NY. 2-10-1958, p.1. Accessed 2-9-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/dunkirk-evening-observer-feb-10-1958-p-1/

United Press. “Cold Follows Snow in Southland.” Record-Eagle, Traverse City, MI. 2-14-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-8-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/traverse-city-record-eagle-feb-14-1958-p-1/

United Press. “Cold Hits Midwest, Moves East, South.” Anderson Herald, IN. 2-8-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-7-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/anderson-herald-bulletin-feb-08-1958-p-1/

United Press. “Death Toll High in Wake of Cold Wave.” Holland Evening Sentinel, MI. 2-12-1958, p. 2. Accessed 2-8-2023: https://newspaperarchive.com/holland-evening-sentinel-feb-12-1958-p-2/

United Press. “Dixie’s Bewildered Weather Brings Delight to Children.” Statesville Record & Landmark, NC. 2-13-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-10-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/statesville-record-and-landmark-feb-13-1958-p-1/

United Press. “Drug Addict Found Dead of Exposure.” Daily Times, New Philadelphia, OH. 2-19-1958, p12. Accessed 2-11-2023: https://newspaperarchive.com/new-philadelphia-daily-times-feb-19-1958-p-11/

United Press. “Frozen East Awaits West Warm Front. Storm Death Count Rises to 423 as New Snow Buries Indiana.” Holland Evening Sentinel, MI. 2-19-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-8-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/holland-evening-sentinel-feb-19-1958-p-1/

United Press. “Heart Victim.” Record-Eagle, Traverse City, MI. 2-12-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-8-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/traverse-city-record-eagle-feb-12-1958-p-1/

United Press. “Heavy Snow Blankets Southeast Areas.” Harrisburg Daily Register, IL. 2-15-1958, p3. Accessed 2-6-2023: https://newspaperarchive.com/harrisburg-daily-register-feb-15-1958-p-3/

United Press. “Hunt Body of Drowned Boy.” Record Eagle, Traverse City, MI. 2-14-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-8-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/traverse-city-record-eagle-feb-14-1958-p-1/

United Press. “Michigan Still in Clutch of Bitter Cold.” Record-Eagle, Traverse City, MI. 2-12-1958, p1. Accessed 2-8-2023: https://newspaperarchive.com/traverse-city-record-eagle-feb-12-1958-p-1/

United Press. “New Mass of Cold Air Crosses Into Plain States From Canada.” South Haven Daily Tribune, MI. 2-15-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-8-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/south-haven-daily-tribune-feb-15-1958-p-1/

United Press. “Niagara Frontier Very Hard Hit By New Storm.” Dunkirk Evening Observer, NY. 2-18-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-9-2023: https://newspaperarchive.com/dunkirk-evening-observer-feb-18-1958-p-1/

United Press. “Pacific Storm Whips West; Snowbound Indiana Asks Aid.” Lawton Constitution, OK 2-20-1958, 13. Accessed 2-12-2023: https://newspaperarchive.com/lawton-constitution-feb-20-1958-p-13/

United Press. “Parts of State Paralyzed by Frigid Weather.” Weirton Daily Times, WV. 2-17-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-15-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/weirton-daily-times-feb-17-1958-p-1/

United Press. “Record New Winter Low of 10.25 Here; Predict Snow, Sleet.” Delta Democrat-Times, MS. 2-17-1958, p1. Accessed 2-8-2023: https://newspaperarchive.com/greenville-delta-democrat-times-feb-17-1958-p-1/

United Press. “Six-State Storm Death Toll 17.” Lowell Sun, MA. 2-17-1958, p. 6. Accessed 2-7-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/lowell-sun-feb-17-1958-p-20/

United Press. “Snow and Ice Contribute to Death Toll.” Daily Leader-Times, Kittanning, PA. 2-17-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-13-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/kittanning-simpson-leader-times-feb-17-1958-p-1/

United Press. “Snow Glazes Panhandle.” Lubbock Evening Journal, TX. 2-7-1958, pp. 1 and 10. Accessed 2-14-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/lubbock-evening-journal-feb-07-1958-p-10/

United Press. “Snow Hits Texas – Gulf to Panhandle.” McKinney Daily Courier Gazette, TX. 2-12-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-14-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/mckinney-daily-courier-gazette-feb-12-1958-p-1/

United Press. “Statesville Shivers at 7 Below.” Statesville Record & Landmark, NC. 2-18-1958, 1. Accessed 2-10-2023: https://newspaperarchive.com/statesville-record-and-landmark-feb-18-1958-p-1/

United Press. “Storm (continued from page 1).” Washington Evening Journal, IA. 2-13-1958, p. 3. Accessed 2-7-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/washington-evening-journal-feb-13-1958-p-3/

United Press. “Tulsa Child, 11, is Bus Victim.” Miami Daily News Record, OK. 2-13-1958, 1. Accessed 2-12-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/miami-daily-news-record-feb-13-1958-p-1/

United Press. “Two Separate Phila. Fires Claim 3 Lives.” Lebanon Daily News, PA. 2-13-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-14-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/lebanon-daily-news-feb-13-1958-p-1/

United Press. “Weather Blamed for 8 Deaths in Texas Panhandle. Miami Daily News-Record, OK. 2-7-1958, p.1. Accessed 2-12-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/miami-daily-news-record-feb-07-1958-p-13/

United Press. “Weather Outlook is Better.” Chronicle-Telegram, Elyria, OH. 2-20-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-11-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/elyria-chronicle-telegram-feb-20-1958-p-1/

United Press. “Weather Takes Lives of 54.” Record-Eagle, Traverse City, MI. 2-11-1958, p. 11. Accessed 2-8-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/traverse-city-record-eagle-feb-11-1958-p-11/

United Press. “Weather Toll in State Now Placed at 16.” Morgantown Post, WV. 2-20-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-15-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/morgantown-post-feb-20-1958-p-3/

United Press. “Windless, Sunny Skies Give WNY Breathing Spell.” Dunkirk Evening Observer, NY. 2-20-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-10-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/dunkirk-evening-observer-feb-20-1958-p-1/

Waterloo Sunday Courier, IA. “Blame Snow for 4-Fatality Crash.” 2-16-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-7-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/waterloo-courier-feb-16-1958-p-1/

Weirton Daily Times, WV. “Brooke Man Is Victim of Frigid Blast.” 2-17-1958, p. 1. Accessed 2-15-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/weirton-daily-times-feb-17-1958-p-1/

Wilson Daily Times, NC. “9 Die Violent Deaths in N.C.” 2-17-1958, p. 2. Accessed 2-10-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/wilson-daily-times-feb-17-1958-p-2/

Winchester Evening Star, VA. “Snow (continued from page 1).” 2-17-1958, p. 2. Accessed 2-14-2023 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/winchester-evening-star-feb-17-1958-p-2/