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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1963
Page
2
Mrs. Marion L furlong executive director stated Lark aids the handicapped to support the government not be supported by it. The program includes 27 handicapped persons with four in screening and 11 in gainful work. Lark is funded by United Funds and state agencies.
The Christopher Columbus Auxiliary will host a holiday dinner and party Thursday at 6 30 p m in Columbus Hall for members with reservations to Mrs Frank Iovanella or Mrs Connie Masone. Elections of officers are set for Dec 11. The 1937 Club cancels its Christmas party and December business meeting. The next assembly is Jan 2 at St Marguerite Society Hall.
City leaders and 14 organizations back the plan to name the Diamond Kennedy Square. Mayor Rainey will present the proposal at a 7 30 p m City Council meeting with additional endorsements from union, club, and post office leaders.
The New Castle Club Chorus will perform Handel's Messiah for the 25th consecutive year at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in the Cathedral. The 200-voice choir from Lawrence County, directed by Mrs. W. Walter Braham, features soloists Alice Long Walker, Anne Braun Mast, John Affleck, and Earl Corwin from Pittsburgh, with Ruth Weir on piano and Edwin Lewis organ. Sponsored by the New Castle Ministerial Association, admission is free with a free will offering collected.
An 18 year old Mahoningtown driver Robert Gorgacz was hurt when his car hit the northwest corner of the West Washington Street Bridge at 10 40 last night. He was taken to Jameson Memorial Hospital with a severe headache forehead contusion and abdominal pain.
Recruits enlisting now may take holiday enlistment leave with full pay and allowances through January 2. Regular recruit leave follows boot camp at San Diego or Great Lakes. More details available at the local Navy recruiting office in the Post Office building.
The East Brook Union of the WCTU will meet at 1 30 p m Thursday in the home of Mrs. Andrew Temple at 2012 East Brook Road. Mrs. Charles Black leads the group and members should bring items for Deshon Hospital.
Dr Lloyd L Thompson 82 of 408 Shady Ave Pittsburgh died in the city at noon yesterday after an illness. He was husband of Anita Williams of Butler and father to Lloyd L Thompson Jr James E Thompson Beatrice Barry. Survived by two brothers a sister and eight grandchildren. Friends may call at H Sampsons Inc 537 Neville St today and tomorrow with funeral service at 1 p.m Thursday.
Morris I. Storch 65 wholesale and retail merchant owner of Sam Klafter Cigars died at his home at 3 a.m. Born in Czechoslovakia July 25 1898 he married Annabelle Prinsky April 19 1932. Surviving wife two daughters one sister and three grandchildren. Service noon Thursday at Leyde Tanner Mortuary with Dr Iwan Gruen officiating. Interment Temple Israel Memorial Park.
New Wilmington bor ough delays approval of pole rental terms with General Telephone Co. as negotiations resume. Since 1929 the borough has received 1 dollar yearly per pole for about 260 poles. The company proposes 780 dollars more annually with contract changes. Council re enacts a 1 percent wage tax and extends its collection pact with New Castle.
The state court of inquiry named two assasination probers in Dallas to avoid interfering with the Oswald murder case. The Texas attorney general planned to select an additional attorney to aid the inquiry and set time and place soon. The presidential commission will not call witnesses but will review evidence gathered by the FBI and other agencies.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission reported 493000 vehicles used the toll road over the four day Thanksgiving period, with a Sunday high of about 155000 vehicles. Both totals were records.
BESSEMER Borough council delayed signing a letter of intent for a $1,500 sewer system feasibility study with Michael Baker Jr. Inc. Rochester. The panel noted missing language about a $500 rebate if the firm draws up construction plans. Council plans to return the letter for rebate wording.
The Berean Bible Class and the Men's Bible Class of Madison Avenue Christian Church host a Christmas dinner and party at 6:30 p.m. in the church dining room. Officers will be elected by the Berean Class. Attendees should bring table service and a gift for exchange during the social period.
The Holy Rosary Society of St. Lucy Church visited Lawrence County Home residents last week. Mrs. Nick N. Perrotta chaired the project with a carol sing and portable organ by Mrs. Sam Scaduto. Rolls and cakes were shared, Sister Ann Theresa joined, and dozens of named members participated. Plans for an Easter visit were set with transportation arranged by Mrs. William F. De Carbo.
The Madison Avenue Christian Church board meets at 8 p.m. tomorrow after a 7:30 p.m. Bible study. Members are asked to bring clothing for donation by 2 p.m. Saturday for shipment to the Christian Home for Boys in Jamaica West Indies. project led by the church youth group under Mrs John Surgenor.
Edward E. Robinson of 911 W. Madison Ave was indicted by the Lawrence County Grand Jury on theft and narcotics possession related to a July 12 Sun Drug Store theft. He remains in Lawrence County Jail. Anna Lee Thomas of 1108 Beach St New Castle was indicted for receiving stolen goods connected to the January Welch's Business School robbery.
Funeral services for attorney Anthony T. Kryzan of Youngstown will be held at 9 a.m. tomorrow at St. Stanislaus Church. Kryzan, 57, a former Youngstown city councilman and brother of former Mayor Frank X. Kryzan, was a noted leader in government, church and civic affairs and is survived by family in New Castle and New Kryzan. Friends may call tonight from 7 to 9 at Kubina Funeral Home.
In Lawrence County, lawyer Alvah M. Shumaker asked that 17 year old William W. Shope be tried as a juvenile for the Sept 29 shooting of New Castle Officer Richard E. Hanna during a burglary at Farm Bureau Co operative store in Mahoningtown. District Attorney Kenneth E. Fox Jr termed Shope a cold blooded individual and urged keeping the case in criminal court. Judge John F. Henderson took the request under advisement as Shope’s case heads to the grand jury.
The Ellwood City Area board and Wampum districts chose officers with Milton B. Flynt as president and Joseph Craven as vice president. New officers Aiello and Marich replaced Anderson and Shrock. Neshannock and New Beaver did not reorganize due to low quorum. meetings set for December 11 and Friday at Jimmy's Garage Chewton.
The New Castle Wolves Club 1 will elect officers and board members at 6 30 p m today in The Castleton. Anthony Marino serves as program chairman for the event.
President Kennedy supports a sweeping civil rights measure urged by leaders like Whitney Young Jr and Roy Wilkins but the House Rules Committee under Howard Smith delays action amid broader political tension. Johnson meets with King at 11 30 a m and defense savings are urged by the White House.
Union Township firemen will showcase their new $18,000 pumper tanker at an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday in the fire house on Scotland Lane. Vince Pagliaro, fund drive chairman, invites firemen and Lawrence County residents. refreshments will be served by the ladies auxiliary.
In Caracas Raul Leoni, a 58 year old lawyer nominated by President Romulo Betancourt's Democratic Action Party, was confirmed as the victor in a presidential election seen as a setback for the Communist faction.
The notice lists the death of a man with several affiliations including Mahoning Lodge 243 and Syria Shrine. Surviving wife, two stepsons, three sisters, and a brother are named. The service is set for 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Leyde Tanner Mortuary with a Masonic service at 8 p.m. tomorrow. Interment in Oak Park Cemetery.
Obituaries and notices for William V. Barto age 50 of 225 S Ashland Ave who died at New Castle Hospital after a brief illness. He was a Pennsy Railroad foreman for 32 years and survived by four sisters and two brothers. Also noted are the deaths of Mrs Joseph M Russo aged 71 of 100 Kenneth Ave and Paul E Berry of 118 Guadalcanal Road with funeral details and interment plans. The items mention church affiliations and funeral homes in New Castle and nearby areas.
Snow and a morning freeze left area roads hazardous with Pa. 68 south of the city to Ellwood City cited as very poor and slippery. State Highway Department officials said full crews were out around 5:30 to 5:45 with two trucks at Ellwood Road by 6:30 to 7. The department reported 14 trucks and about 10 or 11 caretakers active, with total road crew employees between 110 and 120 men.
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