This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1968
Page
8
Carolyne Holliday and Ronald H. Sickels wed in a double ring ceremony December 14 officiated by Rev. Lewandowski. The couple honeymooned in the Poconos and reside in Arlington Virginia. They are the children of Thomas Holliday and Howard Sickels.
Three Lawrence County women earned top placements at the 96th Pennsylvania State Grange session in Butler. Mrs. Gilbert Long won second in Class M needlework, Mrs. Olga Porter placed third in Class A Yeast Bread, and Mrs. Lester Wagner took second in Class B wool Swedish weaving. The McKim Family of New Galilee earned honors in the Family Instrumental Group with installation by Logan Buckwalter and team.
Mr and Mrs Charles G Lewis announce the engagement of their daughter Laurie Renee to Patrick E Malone son of Mr and Mrs James Morrison Plans are for an April wedding Miss Lewis works at the Hot Dog Shoppe and Malone is a Laurel High School alumnus employed by William Figuly Sons Mrs Frank LaRocco will host the Seven A s Club as the new year begins Latest hostess was Mrs John George who hosted a Christmas dinner and party with a gift exchange and club token awarded to Mrs Robert Kerr Blend two tablespoons butter and cup flour with cup brown sugar Bake pear halves at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until done Serve with sour cream.
Ronald C. Jones and Patricia Marlene Eakin were married in a candlelight double ring ceremony at the Second United Presbyterian Church. The bride wore delustered candlelight satin with mink, carried white poinsettias, and was attended by Liberta Ruozzo and others. Michael Pazzo Jr. was best man. A 500 guest reception followed at the South New Castle Fire Hall. The couple will reside at 104 E Wallace Ave. The bride is a Shenango High School and Clarion/UID graduate and librarian. the groom is a Shenango alumnus, IBM customer engineer, and Youngstown State student.
Mr and Mrs Walter M McFerren of New Wilmington announce the engagement of their daughter Sue to Stan Rzicznek son of Mr and Mrs John F Rzicznek of Volant. Sue is a senior at Lawrence County Vocational Technical School studying cosmetology. Stan is a sophomore in advertising and public relations at a college or university.
A Virginia physician asks Dr. Richard L Day about whether frequent pregnancies harm children. Day notes research showing two to three year spacing improves child survival, with lower prematurity and later death rates, suggesting healthier outcomes when pregnancies are spaced. He cites possible links to better maternal health habits.
Detailed guide from the Penn State Extension Bureau on arranging a New Year buffet. It covers table coverings centerpieces dish selection silverware napkins and placings to ensure ease of serving and visual balance. It suggests alternatives for centerpieces includes candles fruit gourds and houseplants and notes when to use candles and how to lay out beverages and dessert stations.
Mrs Doris I Meanor becomes Mrs Argiro after a Dec 14 ceremony at St Lawrence Hillsville with triple ring vows. The couple, returning to New Castle then planning a February move to Virginia where Argiro serves in the U S. The bride wears white satin lace and carries glamellias as a 600 guest reception follows. Both graduates of Mohawk High School hold local jobs.
Patricia McCormack profiles American women who faced tragedy with quiet bravery in 1968. She recalls the Pablo and Apollo 8 crews’ wives, Ethel Kennedy, and MLK Jr.’s widow, noting their courage as milestones amid disasters and national grief. Marilyn Lovell, Susan Borman, and Valerie Anders are cited as examples.
An open reception honoring Mr. and Mrs. Angelo J. Sands will be held from 8 to 11 p.m. Jan. 4 in the Sons of Italy Hall. The couple wed Saturday at St. Casimir's Church in Johnstown. Parents listed are Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Miguts of Johnstown and Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Sands of 408 Fairfield.
Experts from the National Institute of Dry Cleaning offer practical guidance for suede and leather care. Clean matching outfits together, avoid abrasives, let garments breathe, store away from plastic, brush suede, follow manufacturer directions, and clean yearly for best results. Keep oils and even shading in mind though perfect color match is unlikely.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.