11 Jan 1950
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1950
Page
1
Police report a group of masked thieves entered a Piric tavern in Harewood by breaking a back window. They restrained a woman and fled with cash, evading capture as witnesses waited for the party to disperse before alerting authorities.
National Banks announce elections and new boards. New Castle and Wilmingto y banks list directors and officers including presidents and cashiers. John Moore named secretary and treasurer succeeding the late George A. Cate.
The Engineers Society plans a Monday evening meeting at Castleton on January 6. Curtis of Une Jahres Mann company introduces A. By, new president Robingos, who will present on insulation. The speaker, a Michigan graduate, is an authority on structural insulation for high temperatures. Attendees are asked to submit observations by Friday to Secretary Ton Casey of the Pennsylvania Power.
Britain prepares for a general election on February 23 as Labour leads or trails by tight margins. Churchill allies weigh strategy while Liberals and Conservatives jockey for seats in the House of Commons. betting odds tilt toward Labour at six to five amid uncertain coalitions.
A session at the capital discusses the Ohio Turnpike project with attendees including Paul Tod Evans exalyman of the Pengeymigia come mission, C Gordon Mrn nf Clevelamt, Rauers of Cohan bux, and Edward Jones with James Vi rave representing the Petinss ysis commission.
A government move aimed at court action to force miners back to work was discussed amid delays and new materials. Authorities seek to resolve the dispute through the Gulf Sheek area with ALRB involvement as legal steps proceed.
The Gaston Post held an initiation with Distinguished Service Certificate holders as guests of honor. County and deputy district commanders attended, with Ralph Little and Clare Carr among speakers. The ceremony featured a Legion Band, invocations, and presentation of f lagers and service bars to new members.
The Pennsylvania Department of Highways imposes an eight ton limit on a stretch near McKees, from Legislative Route 37040 to Route 37085, near Lansisla. A. Martin, highway superintendent, notes the area is a boggy road with a temporary surface. The ban lasts 90 days or longer if needed.
Eldon E Balmer at Naval Air Station Maryland Base described with relation to Mire Wallis and Faith Shamway Balmer of 514 Marnesteve. Balmer is presently serving at the station after attending Enon Valley high school.
A sprawling Farm Show report notes high overseas attendance and cites strong meat production prospects for the coming year. It highlights 4H and farm contests, yields per acre, and remarks by Penn State extension economist Dr. Hood. The piece also mentions local attendees and a film showing at a social event.
Obituaries note the deaths of Hugh A Hannon studied by years of toil as a steel worker residing at 1422 West Islington Street. Other notices include Carroll, DiGiuo, and Calella families with services planned in local churches and cemeteries. Burial arrangements and funeral times were announced for residents including Gail Col Cal.
Funeral services for Robert Z. Schaller were conducted Tuesday at 2 pm at the Highland avenue chapel of R. I. Boyd Funeral Home with Dr. R. M. Patterson of Cone Irak Presbyterian Church officiating. Pallbearers included Carl L. Hanna Morgan J. Jones George Knox Itanes Oscar Sheafter and John S. Riley. Burial followed in Oak Park Cemetery.
A 28 minute barrage from two naval gunboats pounded a British ship about 19 miles from the Yengtve river. The attack lasted 28 minutes and 40 shells were fired. Two American destroyers stood by during the incident.
In memoriam for our dear father John Clifford McClelland who died fifteen years ago today. He is dearly missed by Mr. and Mrs. Richels Drespling, Mr. and Mrs. Ch Miller, Mr. and Mrs Ch McClelland, and grandchildren.
Francis Bidinotto 21 of Edenburg employee at Jol iot Bronze Company was injured at work. He sustained partial amputation of the left hand and lacerations, then taken to New Castle Hospital after the incident at Miki G'oOCK. He remains hospitalized.
A garbled report notes destroyers in action with unclear details about a voyage and fears for a captain's safety. It mentions foreign merchants awaiting a ship to Shanahal, and faulty figures on insurance rates, with a New York headquarters reference and uncertain motives amid danger.
Lawr en ce County dog owners face penalties after a January 15 tag deadline. Officer Howard Albury notes only a fraction of the over 10 000 dogs are tagged while many risk fines for noncompliance.
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