Knights of Columbus pledge drive nears halfway goal
The local Knights of Columbus reported 56,745 in pledges toward a 75,000 goal for a new headquarters. The second report session heard updates from four division chairmen, with Strong calls to press on. A community-use building was stressed by Father Fabbri, and future campaign meetings were scheduled.
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Knights of Columbus
Eagles Club
John Hazeano
Thomas Petrovich
Business and Friends
Edward A. Decatbo
End J. Arthur Mitler
Francie Chiuse
Yard One
Joseph Fabbri
Father Fabbri
Guy J. Wadlinger
Thomas Alfanogot
Paul Domenick
Joe Tocubbucel
Bus Drivers Union Refuses To Release Voting Results
Officials of the Bus Drivers Local say the ballot results from Saturday night on the city Bus Authority contract proposal will be kept secret until a meeting with the authority. The current contract ends at midnight February 28. The authority offered a five cent hourly raise and a sick benefit plan of 40 dollars a week for 20 weeks instead of 300 dollars for 13 weeks.
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City Bus Authority
Father of Five and Nephew Face Murder Trial
In Baxley Georgia the father of five and his 19 year old nephew go on trial for the murder of Nicholas Cascario a 19 year old college student. Investigators say the killing was senseless and brutal after a highway incident near Bangor.
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Nicholaa
Laseurio
Bangor
Tennsylvania State University
Cascapla
Lee
Hard Red Line Seen Red China Pacifier
Western sources say the Soviet Union’s hardened stance at Geneva hints at seeking a Kremlin peace bid with Communist China. A stiffer Soviet alliance at the disarmament conference may signal intent to reconcile with China.
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China Pacifier
Mokow
UPI
Soviet Union
Kremlin
China
Tony
Geneva
Death of George K Shaffer 31 From Self-Inflicted Wound
George K Shaffer 31 of Pulaski Township died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after an argument with his wife. The 22 caliber pistol was taken from his car trunk and fired at his chest as he sat in the vehicle near the couple’s property, a deputy coroner reported. He was born January 13, 1932 in Pulaski, worked for Republic Steel Corp., and was a member of St Paul Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife Caroline Moss Shaffer, his father Avery Shaffer, and several brothers and sisters. services and burial details were announced by Northside Funeral Home.
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George K. Shaffer
Putask
John Noga
Shaffer
Nova
Bng
James Emig
Shafter
Covent
Shival
Pulaski
Avery Shaffer
Anna Kelley Shaffer
St. Paul Lutheran
Newla Castle
Republica Steel Corp
Harold
Pulaski RD
He Avery Jr
Sue Ann Shaffer
Jof Pulssid
Helen Gierchak
Albert Fulkerson Dies At His Home
Albert Joseph Fulkerson, 40, of 3M Dewey Ave, died at 5:53 p.m. after a heart attack at home. Deputy Coroner Jona Noga said autopsy showed an enlarged heart and acute cardiac failure. Born in New Castle June 24, 1916, he was married 23 years to Lat a Polidora. Survived by wife, children David L. Fulkerson, Ann Fulkerson, Marcia and Sterry Fulkerson, brothers Daniel Fulkerson, Alfred R. Fulkerson, Raymond M. Fukerwa, sister Anne Mae Woodring, one grandchild, and a late sister Mary Belaney. Funeral arrangements by Sharp Funeral Home and Edward A. DeGarbo Funeral Home. Interment Maple Grove Cemetery.
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Albert Joseph Fulkerson
Dewey Ave
New Gartle
Jona Noga
Fulkerson
New Castle
Charles Leroy
Catherine X. Devlin Fulkerson
Lata Polidora
Cd A Palmner
Lrade
St. Mary Curch
Holy Name Society
Palmers Union Oval
Lite
David L. Fulkera
Navy
Norfolk
Ann Fulkerson
Hartsburg
Marcia
Sterry Fulkerson
Daniel Fulkerson
Pittsburgh
Alfred R
Raymond M. Fukerwa
Kenneth
Anne Mae) Woodring
Mary Belaney
Edward A. DeGarbo
Sutton
Sharp Funeral Home
New Wil
Mington
St. Mary
Delbert Jolley
St Fickating
Maple Grove
Hubbard
Expressway Push Seeks State Action and Talks
A legislative conference led by James A. Rugh discussed enforcing an expressway project. Plans include meeting with State Highways Secretary Henry Harral in Harrisburg and continuing advocacy with lawmakers. Michael Baker Jr. estimated about 1 million dollars spent on engineering, with proof of need to be reassessed. Other legislators present included Charles Stone, Harmilton, Bory Klein, and State Sen. John Carl Miller.
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Bown
State Aghways
Henry Harral
Harrisburg
Dominick E. Clotti
Harral
Donell W. Fox
Plan for Banquet in New Castle Area Schools Meeting
New Castle area school board plans a banquet at the Hilton on April 3 at 6:30 p.m. The March 3 meeting will finalize reservations for the event titled State Area School Study.
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New Castle Area
Directure
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Hilton
Mrs Mabel James Dies In Evie Ohio to Erie
Mrs Mabel James 77 former Farrell and New Wilmington resident died at St Vincent Hospital Erie after a brief illness She was born July 13 1885 in Wheatland Pa daughter of Newton and Teresa Clendenning Metz She was a member of New Wilmington Methodist Church WSCS and New Wilmington Grange Surviving are two sons William James of Melbourne Fla Paul W James of Pulaski Va two daughters Mazel J Clark New Wilmington and Mrs Clifford Carter of the day and five great grandchildren Funeral services will be held at Sharp Funeral Home New Wilmington with interment in Neshannock Cemetery.
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Erie
Farrell
New
Withington
St. Vincent Hospital
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Wheatland
Newton
Teresa Clendenning
Metz
New Wilmington
Erle
Willam P. James
Wil
Melbourne
Fla
Paul W. James
Pulaski
Sharp Funeral Home
Ralph J. Martial
Neshannock Cemetery
Bowman Sr dies at home after long illness
Joseph Bowman Sr. 77, of 308 Wilmington Rd, died yesterday at 4 a.m. after a long illness and heart condition. Born in Boyd County Ky on Oct 19, 1883, he was the son of David and Parise Parsons Bowman. He married Edtie Spurlock and survived by she. He was a foreman for Universal Ras Co before his retirement and a longtime member of the First Baptist Church.
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Wilmington Re
Lewis
Mr. Hewman
Boyd County
David
Parise Parsons Bowman
Edtie Spurlock
Universal Rase Co
First Baptist Church
Cha Bowman
Zehner Dies At Home In New Castle Area
Hiram Zehner of 2922 Kilwood Rd died at 7:30 a.m. at home after illness. Born in Shehange Twp Lawrence County he was a retired building contractor and a member of the Coster UP Church. Survived by Ruth Zehmer his wife three children William Zehner Blanche Zehner Elizabeth MacCandless two sisters and three grandchildren. Funeral arrangements listed with Home For Funerals 208 N Jefferson New Castle. Interment Oak Park Cemetery.
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Kilwood
Mr. Zehner
Lawrence Couny
John Adam
Ids Mae
Stewart Zehmer
Ruth
Humble
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N. Jefferson
Walter Biberich
Oak Park Cemetery
Scranton Times General Manager Moran Dies at 63
Thomas I Moran 63 general manager of the Scranton Times died at his home Saturday night Funeral services slated for Tuesday in Scranton Pa Moran long served as a newsroom leader and manager at the paper in northeastern Pennsylvania He was remembered for his long tenure and dedication to the local press.
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Scranton Times
Scranton, Pa
Thomas I. Moran
The
Nephew Martyred in Butler Train Crash at Pickle Gate
Robert Varnum Jr., 301 Sounty Club Rd Butler, died from injuries after a train wreck at Pickle Gate crossing in Butler County. He was young musician and son of Robert M and Betty Leste Varnum. He studied at Merchant Marine Academy King Holat and played trumpet at Oak High School. Survived by parents and Gary, his brother, maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Harper Leslie. Thompson Funeral Home held viewing today from 7 to 3 then services at Calvary UP Church Butler Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Burial at Slippery Rock.
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Edgewood Acres
New Castle
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Young Vacuum
Pickle Gate Crossing
Butler County
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Norfolk
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Betty Leste Varnant
Merchant Marne Academy
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Huller
Westminster
Canterbury
Trumpettela
Bouyer Butler UP
The
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Aradia
Gary
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Larher
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Bute
Foreman
Calvary UP Church
Hunter Heads Alumni Association Leader Named
Hunter heads the Notre Dame Alumni Association long active as president for five years. He is a Nobel Prize recipient and Kanaley awardee, married with three children, and former Monogram Club member. Other past presidents include P O Dempsey, Dougherty, Fallon, and Armatrony as executive secretary.
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Ron
Erie
Hunter
Notre A Dame
Era
Sparta
Nobel
Danie
Brooklyn
Law School
Mary Vo Halland
Now Area
Inay
Oliver II
Lerence Patrick
Bae
Notre Dame
Terry Brennan
Candy 2
Ece
Thealumni Association
John P.O 'Dempsey
Philadelphia
Patrick ‘A. Dougherty
Minneapolis
Winn If
Fallon
New Rochell
N.Y
James E. Armatrony
South
Jad
Armstrong
The
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Youth and girl face hearing in court in Cambridge
Nuri Brunswick Massachusetts report by UPI describes three youths wanted for rape and a girl arrested in a stolen car after a high speed chase. Edward Gallagher 21 and Car Ne Carlin of Cambridge were jailed. Gallagher likely to be extradited to Massachusetts on rape and kidnapping conspiracy charges. The group left home January 20, traveled by bus, stayed with friends in Gary Indiana, then to McConnellaburg Pennsylvania where a car was stolen.
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Brunswick
UPI
Carmbridge
Searald
Jim
Edward Gallagher
Ne Carlin
Cambridge
Gallagher
Middlesex County
Miss Carlin
Autos Collide on Savannah Rd Injuring Two Drivers
At 6 10 p m Saturday on Savannah Road Shenango two drivers were injured in a collision. Martin B Leckhart 28 of 204 S Vine Street in fair condition at Necastle Hospital with possible chest injury and multiple facial contusions. James O Wetzel 26 of Wampum Route 1 treated for a severe left eyebrow laceration in good condition at Jameson Memorial Hospital. Wetzel driven at high speed crossed centerline and collided with Leckhart's car owned by Bliss Motor Sales Inc. of 825 Croton Ave. Damages estimated 3700 for Leckhart car and 5000 for Wetzel car.
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Shenango
Martin B. Leckhart
S ‘Ine St
Necastle Hospital
James 0. Wetzel
Wampum
Jameson’ Memorial Hospital
Wetzel
Lockhart
Barbershoppers serenade member on 79th birthday
About 20 members of Chapter 300, Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber shop Quartet Singing in America, lined up outside Kenneth Ave home yesterday and sang The Good Old Songs to Bert Sanford on his 79th birthday. The group joined in a surprise party at his daughter Mrs Harold McConaghy's home, with Sanford later singing again with his own quartet 302 Years of Harmony. Attending were Arch Cubbison 77 Merry Wy man 76 and Lyle Gaston 70.
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Kenneth Ave
Society For the Preservation and Encouragement of
America
Bert Sanford
Tarold McConaghy
Sanford
Nowy
Arch Cubbison
Merry Wy+man
Lyle Gaston
MrConaghy
Shelters for About 193 Million Americans Marked
Assistant Defense Secretary Steuart L. Pittman said civil defense surveys located fallout shelters for about 193 million Americans. Tillman, in charge of U.S. civil defense, said his office had space for about 230 million persons stocked with food and water.
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Washington
Defense
Steuart L. Pittman
Tillman
U.S
Market Hog Show Here Feb 26 27 Educational Event
The county hosts its annual market hog show Feb 26 and 27 at Castle Brand Inc packing near Mahoning Valley. Calvin Sammons says the event educates hog raisers about market quality while Lester Buntette and Dwight Younkin judge hogs and carcasses. Winners may be discussed at the Western Pennsylvania Berrie Breeders Assn dinner Feb 28 in Liberty Grange. Entries due to extension office by Wednesday. Illness kills 12 at National Elks Home Bedford, with 0 others under treatment.
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Mahoning
Calvin Sammaes
Fenn State University Extension
Lester Buntette
Dwight Younkin
Bamimons
Wilde
Western Pennsylvania
Berrie Breeders Assn
Liberty Grange
Wendell McKissick
Slippery Rock
Theschairman
Burdette
Younkis
Castle Brand
Sammons
New Castle High School Walkers Return From Hike
Eight New Castle High School students completed a long hike from Pittsburgh to Washington Pennsylvania and then walked back partway to Pittsburgh amid cheering crowds. Names include Bobby Wren Ronni Chil Bil Shope John Gennara Ray Cimini Danny Bogus Bill Probst and Dave Frisch among about 2000 participants.
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Prtesburgh
Washington Pa
Pits Vburgh
Org
Svar
Bobby Wren
Roni Chil
Bil Shope
John Gennara
Ray Cimini
Danny Bogus
Bill ‘Probst
Dave Frisch
Eisenhower Hunts Fishes Palm Desert Holiday
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower travels from his winter home to Las Cruces Baja California for several days of hunting and fishing. He leaves Sunday with radio actor Freeman Gosden and oilman Charles Jones aboard a twin-engine plane, taking his black retriever Thelke.
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