Taken from The Progress, (Clearfield, PA Newspaper), Saturday, 26 Aug 1933, front page:
SLIGHT HOPE HELD FOR RECOVERY OF HEWITT
Morrisdale Youth One of Sightseeing Party Which Met Death at Columbia, Penna., Yesterday
Morrisdale Saddened
Columbia, PA - Aug. 26 - As three separate investigations were underway in the train-automobile crash that took five lives, physicians held slight hope for the recovery of Doyle Hewitt, 21, Morrisdale, only survivor of the sightseeing party that started out yesterday to view flood damages.
Hewitt suffered a fractured skull, a fractured jaw, and a crushed chest.
Deputy Coroner C. T. Taylor returned a verdict of accidental death after investigating the tragedy which occurred at Grooms Landing when an automobile driven by John Gilbert, 21, Columbia, was struck by a Pennsylvania Railroad inspection train.
Police Chief Paul Thomas, Columbia, asserted that he believed that advertising cards on the windows of the car Gilbert was driving had obstructed his view of the approaching train. He also said that the investigation showed that Gilbert had put the machine in reverse when he saw the train and the auto was stalled on the tracks.
Railroad authorities were also conducting an investigation.
Death of Miss Henrietta Hill, 21, of Morrisdale, one of the victims of the crossing crash at Columbia yesterday afternoon which snuffed out five lives, critically injured another, and indirectly caused the deaths of two others, plunged that community into sadness, as Miss Hill was one of the most highly-esteemed young ladies in (continued on page 2) that community.
Doyle Hewitt, 21, also of Morrisdale, is in a Columbia hospital suffering from serious injuries sustained in the accident and latest word received by relatives held little hope for his recovery.
Miss Hill and Mr. Hewitt were visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Gilbert of Columbia, who with their infant son John, Jr., aged 4 months, were also killed. Before returning to their homes late yesterday the party of six took an automobile trip along the river to view the flooded Susquehanna River. The accident occurred at the Grooms Landing crossing of the Pennsylvania tracks.
According to reports, Gilbert was driving and traveling at the rate of about 10 miles per hour. The train, a special bearing officials of the division who were on an inspection trip to survey damage done by the recent storms, was traveling at the rate of 25 miles per hour. Apparently, Gilbert became confused when he saw the train approaching and stalled his car on the tracks. It was hurled for a distance of 60 feet by the impact of the train and tossed into the river.
Members of the train crew removed the victims from the wreck. Four of the bodies were removed to a morgue, while Hewitt and the Gilbert baby were taken to the hospital, the later dying en route. Deputy Coroner G. P. Taylor of Columbia investigated the accident and exonerated Engineer F. C. Reisinger of Harrisburg and Fireman J. M. Lutz, also of Harrisburg.It was said that some of the bodies were so badly mangled that identification was difficult.
Late this morning relatives in Morrisdale received word that Hewitt was still alive, although his death was expected momentarily.
Miss Hill was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Hill and only last spring graduated from the Lock Have teachers college. She was to have begun her teaching career at Oak Grove this September. Beside her parents she is survived by three brothers, William, John, and Fred. Parents of the dead girl went to Columbia last night to claim the body. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.
Mr. Hewitt, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Hewitt, was well known throughout the Morrisdale section and a singer of note. He was also an exceptional scholar, twice winning the high school extemporaneous speaking championship of Clearfield County, and again winning the title in Juniata College, where he attended two years.
Taken from The Progress, (Clearfield, PA Newspaper), Monday, 28 Aug, 1933, front page:
MORRISDALE YOUTH 6TH CRASH VICTIM TO DIE. HEWITT DIED SATURDAY
Doyle Hewitt, 21, of Morrisdale, injured when a train crashed into an automobile near Columbia was the sixth victim of the accident. Hewitt died in the Columbia Hospital at 1:45 o'clock Saturday afternoon.
Five others were killed in the accident including Miss Henrietta Hill, 21, also of Morrisdale, and companion of Hewitt on the trip to Columbia. Both Miss Hill and Hewitt were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Billett, Columbia.
Doyle Hewitt is survived by his parents and several brothers and sisters. He was a graduate of the Morris township high school and had attended Juniata college.
SLIGHT HOPE HELD FOR RECOVERY OF HEWITT
Morrisdale Youth One of Sightseeing Party Which Met Death at Columbia, Penna., Yesterday
Morrisdale Saddened
Columbia, PA - Aug. 26 - As three separate investigations were underway in the train-automobile crash that took five lives, physicians held slight hope for the recovery of Doyle Hewitt, 21, Morrisdale, only survivor of the sightseeing party that started out yesterday to view flood damages.
Hewitt suffered a fractured skull, a fractured jaw, and a crushed chest.
Deputy Coroner C. T. Taylor returned a verdict of accidental death after investigating the tragedy which occurred at Grooms Landing when an automobile driven by John Gilbert, 21, Columbia, was struck by a Pennsylvania Railroad inspection train.
Police Chief Paul Thomas, Columbia, asserted that he believed that advertising cards on the windows of the car Gilbert was driving had obstructed his view of the approaching train. He also said that the investigation showed that Gilbert had put the machine in reverse when he saw the train and the auto was stalled on the tracks.
Railroad authorities were also conducting an investigation.
Death of Miss Henrietta Hill, 21, of Morrisdale, one of the victims of the crossing crash at Columbia yesterday afternoon which snuffed out five lives, critically injured another, and indirectly caused the deaths of two others, plunged that community into sadness, as Miss Hill was one of the most highly-esteemed young ladies in (continued on page 2) that community.
Doyle Hewitt, 21, also of Morrisdale, is in a Columbia hospital suffering from serious injuries sustained in the accident and latest word received by relatives held little hope for his recovery.
Miss Hill and Mr. Hewitt were visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Gilbert of Columbia, who with their infant son John, Jr., aged 4 months, were also killed. Before returning to their homes late yesterday the party of six took an automobile trip along the river to view the flooded Susquehanna River. The accident occurred at the Grooms Landing crossing of the Pennsylvania tracks.
According to reports, Gilbert was driving and traveling at the rate of about 10 miles per hour. The train, a special bearing officials of the division who were on an inspection trip to survey damage done by the recent storms, was traveling at the rate of 25 miles per hour. Apparently, Gilbert became confused when he saw the train approaching and stalled his car on the tracks. It was hurled for a distance of 60 feet by the impact of the train and tossed into the river.
Members of the train crew removed the victims from the wreck. Four of the bodies were removed to a morgue, while Hewitt and the Gilbert baby were taken to the hospital, the later dying en route. Deputy Coroner G. P. Taylor of Columbia investigated the accident and exonerated Engineer F. C. Reisinger of Harrisburg and Fireman J. M. Lutz, also of Harrisburg.It was said that some of the bodies were so badly mangled that identification was difficult.
Late this morning relatives in Morrisdale received word that Hewitt was still alive, although his death was expected momentarily.
Miss Hill was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Hill and only last spring graduated from the Lock Have teachers college. She was to have begun her teaching career at Oak Grove this September. Beside her parents she is survived by three brothers, William, John, and Fred. Parents of the dead girl went to Columbia last night to claim the body. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.
Mr. Hewitt, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Hewitt, was well known throughout the Morrisdale section and a singer of note. He was also an exceptional scholar, twice winning the high school extemporaneous speaking championship of Clearfield County, and again winning the title in Juniata College, where he attended two years.
Taken from The Progress, (Clearfield, PA Newspaper), Monday, 28 Aug, 1933, front page:
MORRISDALE YOUTH 6TH CRASH VICTIM TO DIE. HEWITT DIED SATURDAY
Doyle Hewitt, 21, of Morrisdale, injured when a train crashed into an automobile near Columbia was the sixth victim of the accident. Hewitt died in the Columbia Hospital at 1:45 o'clock Saturday afternoon.
Five others were killed in the accident including Miss Henrietta Hill, 21, also of Morrisdale, and companion of Hewitt on the trip to Columbia. Both Miss Hill and Hewitt were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Billett, Columbia.
Doyle Hewitt is survived by his parents and several brothers and sisters. He was a graduate of the Morris township high school and had attended Juniata college.
Taken from The Progress, (Clearfield, PA Newspaper), Saturday, 26 Aug 1933, front page:
SLIGHT HOPE HELD FOR RECOVERY OF HEWITT
Morrisdale Youth One of Sightseeing Party Which Met Death at Columbia, Penna., Yesterday
Morrisdale Saddened
Columbia, PA - Aug. 26 - As three separate investigations were underway in the train-automobile crash that took five lives, physicians held slight hope for the recovery of Doyle Hewitt, 21, Morrisdale, only survivor of the sightseeing party that started out yesterday to view flood damages.
Hewitt suffered a fractured skull, a fractured jaw, and a crushed chest.
Deputy Coroner C. T. Taylor returned a verdict of accidental death after investigating the tragedy which occurred at Grooms Landing when an automobile driven by John Gilbert, 21, Columbia, was struck by a Pennsylvania Railroad inspection train.
Police Chief Paul Thomas, Columbia, asserted that he believed that advertising cards on the windows of the car Gilbert was driving had obstructed his view of the approaching train. He also said that the investigation showed that Gilbert had put the machine in reverse when he saw the train and the auto was stalled on the tracks.
Railroad authorities were also conducting an investigation.
Death of Miss Henrietta Hill, 21, of Morrisdale, one of the victims of the crossing crash at Columbia yesterday afternoon which snuffed out five lives, critically injured another, and indirectly caused the deaths of two others, plunged that community into sadness, as Miss Hill was one of the most highly-esteemed young ladies in (continued on page 2) that community.
Doyle Hewitt, 21, also of Morrisdale, is in a Columbia hospital suffering from serious injuries sustained in the accident and latest word received by relatives held little hope for his recovery.
Miss Hill and Mr. Hewitt were visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Gilbert of Columbia, who with their infant son John, Jr., aged 4 months, were also killed. Before returning to their homes late yesterday the party of six took an automobile trip along the river to view the flooded Susquehanna River. The accident occurred at the Grooms Landing crossing of the Pennsylvania tracks.
According to reports, Gilbert was driving and traveling at the rate of about 10 miles per hour. The train, a special bearing officials of the division who were on an inspection trip to survey damage done by the recent storms, was traveling at the rate of 25 miles per hour. Apparently, Gilbert became confused when he saw the train approaching and stalled his car on the tracks. It was hurled for a distance of 60 feet by the impact of the train and tossed into the river.
Members of the train crew removed the victims from the wreck. Four of the bodies were removed to a morgue, while Hewitt and the Gilbert baby were taken to the hospital, the later dying en route. Deputy Coroner G. P. Taylor of Columbia investigated the accident and exonerated Engineer F. C. Reisinger of Harrisburg and Fireman J. M. Lutz, also of Harrisburg.It was said that some of the bodies were so badly mangled that identification was difficult.
Late this morning relatives in Morrisdale received word that Hewitt was still alive, although his death was expected momentarily.
Miss Hill was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Hill and only last spring graduated from the Lock Have teachers college. She was to have begun her teaching career at Oak Grove this September. Beside her parents she is survived by three brothers, William, John, and Fred. Parents of the dead girl went to Columbia last night to claim the body. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.
Mr. Hewitt, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Hewitt, was well known throughout the Morrisdale section and a singer of note. He was also an exceptional scholar, twice winning the high school extemporaneous speaking championship of Clearfield County, and again winning the title in Juniata College, where he attended two years.
Taken from The Progress, (Clearfield, PA Newspaper), Monday, 28 Aug, 1933, front page:
MORRISDALE YOUTH 6TH CRASH VICTIM TO DIE. HEWITT DIED SATURDAY
Doyle Hewitt, 21, of Morrisdale, injured when a train crashed into an automobile near Columbia was the sixth victim of the accident. Hewitt died in the Columbia Hospital at 1:45 o'clock Saturday afternoon.
Five others were killed in the accident including Miss Henrietta Hill, 21, also of Morrisdale, and companion of Hewitt on the trip to Columbia. Both Miss Hill and Hewitt were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Billett, Columbia.
Doyle Hewitt is survived by his parents and several brothers and sisters. He was a graduate of the Morris township high school and had attended Juniata college.
SLIGHT HOPE HELD FOR RECOVERY OF HEWITT
Morrisdale Youth One of Sightseeing Party Which Met Death at Columbia, Penna., Yesterday
Morrisdale Saddened
Columbia, PA - Aug. 26 - As three separate investigations were underway in the train-automobile crash that took five lives, physicians held slight hope for the recovery of Doyle Hewitt, 21, Morrisdale, only survivor of the sightseeing party that started out yesterday to view flood damages.
Hewitt suffered a fractured skull, a fractured jaw, and a crushed chest.
Deputy Coroner C. T. Taylor returned a verdict of accidental death after investigating the tragedy which occurred at Grooms Landing when an automobile driven by John Gilbert, 21, Columbia, was struck by a Pennsylvania Railroad inspection train.
Police Chief Paul Thomas, Columbia, asserted that he believed that advertising cards on the windows of the car Gilbert was driving had obstructed his view of the approaching train. He also said that the investigation showed that Gilbert had put the machine in reverse when he saw the train and the auto was stalled on the tracks.
Railroad authorities were also conducting an investigation.
Death of Miss Henrietta Hill, 21, of Morrisdale, one of the victims of the crossing crash at Columbia yesterday afternoon which snuffed out five lives, critically injured another, and indirectly caused the deaths of two others, plunged that community into sadness, as Miss Hill was one of the most highly-esteemed young ladies in (continued on page 2) that community.
Doyle Hewitt, 21, also of Morrisdale, is in a Columbia hospital suffering from serious injuries sustained in the accident and latest word received by relatives held little hope for his recovery.
Miss Hill and Mr. Hewitt were visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Gilbert of Columbia, who with their infant son John, Jr., aged 4 months, were also killed. Before returning to their homes late yesterday the party of six took an automobile trip along the river to view the flooded Susquehanna River. The accident occurred at the Grooms Landing crossing of the Pennsylvania tracks.
According to reports, Gilbert was driving and traveling at the rate of about 10 miles per hour. The train, a special bearing officials of the division who were on an inspection trip to survey damage done by the recent storms, was traveling at the rate of 25 miles per hour. Apparently, Gilbert became confused when he saw the train approaching and stalled his car on the tracks. It was hurled for a distance of 60 feet by the impact of the train and tossed into the river.
Members of the train crew removed the victims from the wreck. Four of the bodies were removed to a morgue, while Hewitt and the Gilbert baby were taken to the hospital, the later dying en route. Deputy Coroner G. P. Taylor of Columbia investigated the accident and exonerated Engineer F. C. Reisinger of Harrisburg and Fireman J. M. Lutz, also of Harrisburg.It was said that some of the bodies were so badly mangled that identification was difficult.
Late this morning relatives in Morrisdale received word that Hewitt was still alive, although his death was expected momentarily.
Miss Hill was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Hill and only last spring graduated from the Lock Have teachers college. She was to have begun her teaching career at Oak Grove this September. Beside her parents she is survived by three brothers, William, John, and Fred. Parents of the dead girl went to Columbia last night to claim the body. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.
Mr. Hewitt, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Hewitt, was well known throughout the Morrisdale section and a singer of note. He was also an exceptional scholar, twice winning the high school extemporaneous speaking championship of Clearfield County, and again winning the title in Juniata College, where he attended two years.
Taken from The Progress, (Clearfield, PA Newspaper), Monday, 28 Aug, 1933, front page:
MORRISDALE YOUTH 6TH CRASH VICTIM TO DIE. HEWITT DIED SATURDAY
Doyle Hewitt, 21, of Morrisdale, injured when a train crashed into an automobile near Columbia was the sixth victim of the accident. Hewitt died in the Columbia Hospital at 1:45 o'clock Saturday afternoon.
Five others were killed in the accident including Miss Henrietta Hill, 21, also of Morrisdale, and companion of Hewitt on the trip to Columbia. Both Miss Hill and Hewitt were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Billett, Columbia.
Doyle Hewitt is survived by his parents and several brothers and sisters. He was a graduate of the Morris township high school and had attended Juniata college.
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