Planners' Pay Sparks Resident Protest Over LRPC Salaries
New Castle residents criticize Lawrence Regional Planning Commission salaries citing $35,000 of a $50,000 budget for staff pay, with concerns over caucus sessions held during board meetings. Officials defend ties to progress and pledge possible invitees for a Feb 20 meeting as three planners a draftsman and a secretary are employed.
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Lawrence
Biddle
LPL
Lis Déole
Bate
Asst
Robert Ex Ferrell
Tianton
League
C. Hawkins
Pekelton
Mogram
Hanley
Saile
Nawon
Kenneth EF
Fox
Ellwaert City
Nanton
Hawkins
Snappy Day Amid Windy Weather District News
A brisk wind and chilly air marked a Wednesday in the district. Provisional 1961 figures show U.S. accident deaths at about 91,500, down 1,500 from 1960, while Howard Hughes set a 25 year ago transcontinental record of seven hours 28 minutes. A four cent malaria stamp arrives March 30, with construction plans in New Castle and Lawrence County expected to create jobs across trades. Advertisers calendars restocked at the business office for distribution on a first come basis.
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U.S
Howard Hughes
Sister of James Gilchrist Dies in Sharpsville
Miss Anna Bell Gilchrist, sister of James Gilchrist of Sharpsville RD 1, died Tuesday at Sharon General Hospital. Born July 14 1879 in Primantuning Ossop, she was a longtime resident of Primaturing Ossop and member of First Baptist Church. Survived by her brother, several more, and nephews. services were held today in Sharpsville.
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James Gilchvist
North Beaver
Sharpsville
Anna Bell Citebrist
Sharpsie
Sharon General Hospital
Gilchrist
Ffr
Prmatuning 'Ssop
John
Isabelle Miray Gilchrist
First Baptist
Restitution Made For Bad Check Reported by Police
Police report restitution was made for a $28 worthless check. The check was passed at New Castle Making Co. on Lang Avenue and made out to Thomas G. Farah. The incident involved Pet. Set. Sam NeCarlo and occurred yesterday.
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Pet. Set
Sam NeCarlo
Turstig
New Castle Making Co
Lang Ave
Thomas G. Farah
St Michael PTG Meets Today Moravia and Miller Sts
The St Michael PTG meets in the parish hall for a social. Mrs Martin of Tarbor Road 2 injured her left knee and foot in a Wednesday fall and was treated at New Castle Hospital for a sprain and discharged.
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The
St. Michael Ptg
Ting
Moravia and
Miller Sts
Martin
Tarbor RD 2
New Castle Hospital
School Convention Program Listing Details Leaders and Appointments
The program outlines leadership for the county board and auditors with Dr. Cockerille joining Westminster College faculty in 1960 after roles as assistant superintendent and European seminar participant. Dr Swan, deputy superintendent since 1953, has a long career in education including roles in Perry and Huntingdon counties and advanced degrees from Penn State and Shippensburg State.
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Lester Nord
Oard
Ion
Teachers Institute
Cockerille
Westminster College
Jseaiiats
Amstrong Colleg
Europe
Fallbright
Italy
Northvestrem University
Tron
Penn
Pennsylvaniattiavision On Teacher Education and Professional Standards
Dr. Swan
Pennssvania Economy League
Il Landisburg
Perry County
Priveipal Lin
Shippensburg State Callege
Penn State
Pear State
Democrats Move To Name Solomon City Solicitor
In New Castle, Democrats push to replace City Solicitor Gordon Post Jr. with a new appointee. Mrs. Young argues Post’s continued presence provokes council. Republicans doubt the move, aiming to clear the solicitor post and shift to a new appointee. The discussion centers on legality, personnel changes, and potential resignations.
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Solomon City
Anys
Asst
Gordon C. Post Jr
Shas
Post
Comelmain
Robert Ww. Harney
Council
Young
Pagt
Daniel Vs. Woolcock
Kennedy Sees Prosperity Amid Budget and Space Debate
President Kennedy touts an unprecedented prosperity while prioritizing defense and space programs. He urges tax cuts and postal rate changes, with emphasis on military needs, school aid doubts, and balanced budgets to sustain economic growth amid looming federal spending.
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Kennedy
United States
Congress
John W. Mettermack
D-Mass
Kenedys
Bat House
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Clarence Cannon
House Appropriations Committee
Joluy ‘Paber
N.Y
Appropriations
Harry Po Byrd
Senate Appropriations
Eatin
David FB. Bell
Kenney
Bertin
Seoul
Brownie Troop 28 Elects Officers
Brownie Troop 28 at Highland School elected officers under Mrs. Robert Wal nin, troop leader, and Mr. Wil lin Ronntree, assistant. Paula Nascannis named president, Dane Soaps secretary, Jo Moskovita treasurer. First year scouts received badges for cooking and sales.
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Brownie Troop 28
Brownie Troygh
Highland School
Robert Walnin
Willin Ronntree
Paula ‘Nascannis
Dane Soaps
Bower Jo Moskovita
Teestssinec
Sine Margaret Awipmant
Tillene Lowehuleapan
Roupteer
New
Scout
VEW Post 315 To Meet Sunday
A VEW Post 315 meeting is scheduled for Sunday at 1820 Washington St to organize a World War I veterans barracks in New Castle. National and department officers and other organizations will be present to present programs and answer questions.
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Sune
VEW
Washington St
New Castle
Sewage Plant Improvement Talks Stir Regional Plans
Townships discuss a metropolitan sewer system and potential status changes as unions consider agreements and shared facilities. Officials weigh annexation options while city needs and canal connections prompt calls for hearings and coordinated planning. The Civil War reference marks a date in historical context.
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Biddle
Union Two
Donald FR. Brows
Smeetings Hutchison
Sheange Twp
Hutchison
Menopotita
Neshanaagk
Clen-Monre
Edmound F
Cushoan
Robert W. Rainey
Cect
Sewer and Disposal Authority
Shenango
Rainey
Joseph S. Clark
Pittshirgh
First Federal In 75th Year Marks Success
First Federal Savings and Loan Assn marked a successful year in 1961 with assets rising to 45,830,641.41. President Sam M. McGoun reported a $3.5 million gain and over $1.25 million in dividends paid to savers, the firm noting it has never missed a dividend. The association granted $6,129,744 in home financing and repairs, aiding 640 families. Plans for a 75th anniversary gala and savings incentives were announced, with Norman F. Clark noting the milestone. Directors include McGoun, Clark, Weingartner, Snydler, Perelman, Uber, and McNeill. officers listed as well.
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First Federal Savings Andoan Assa
Sam M. McGoun
First Federals
Norman F. Clark
Line Savings Institution
FirstFederal
McGann
Association
First Federal
Clark
First Federal Sayings and Loan Assn
McGoun
Robert A. Weingartner
J. Nay Snyvlor
Conyence Perelman
Thomas Ft. Uber
John A. McNeill
Robert C. Ufouk
Albert Genkinger
Lavina A. MclCouahy
Eugeni M. Glover
Edward Russell
Hoy W. Hazen
Solictclor
Ralph A. Cooper
M. 8B. Kilosmith
Sister’s Death Shocks Mrs Sheehy in McDonald
Mrs. Robert Sheehy learns of her sister Mrs Mina Heltenbaugh’s death at 74 in McDonald. Daughter of James and Miss Coates Marshall, she died at home Wednesday afternoon. Survived by two daughters Mrs Helen Lobinger and Mrs Thomas Price, plus fourteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
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Robert Sheehy
Dewe
Axe
Girard
Mina Ai. Heltenbaugh
Ohlo Aye
Mclonald
Coon Pan
Yorn
New Case
James
Coates Marshall
James D. Hellenbaugh
Helen Lobinger
McDonald
Thomas Price
Youngstown
Shenango Sewage Meeting Tonight
Shenango Township announces sewage discussion meetings today and tomorrow from 7 to 9 PM at the township office. Also noted are services for the deceased with funeral arrangements led by Rev. Richard Farrell and interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
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Horace Marshall
Lima
Shenango
Blackstone
Girard
Pam
Neral
Richard Farrell
McDonald
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Land: Mia Elizabeth Paden Ore gon Services and Burial
Elizabeth Paden of Oregon passes away with services and burial arrangements noted in Oakland. Details are limited in the fragment but indicate a local observance and interment plans in Oakland.
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Mia, Eilzabeth Paden
Oregon
Lok Place
Oakland
Mrs Sarah Shaw Dies in Glenshaw at 99
Mrs Sarah G Herron Shaw of 3508 Woodland Ave Glenshaw Pa died January 17 at age 99 in her home widow of Walter L Shaw member of Glenshaw pioneer family Survived by daughter Mrs Marry W McKee N Mee ch Castle Sarah H Shaw and Mrs Walter F Englehardt four grandchildren and four great grandchildren Services set for Friday at 2 pm at Henry C Bock Funeral Home 1500 Mt Royal Blvd Glenshaw Friends may call today 2-4 and 7-10 pm
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Sarah G. Herron Shaw
Woodland
Glenshaw
Walter L. Shaw
Marry W. McKee
N. Meech Castle
Sarah H. Shaw
Walter F. Englehardt
Henry C. Bock
Mt. Royal Blvd
Scout Executive's Mother Succumbs
George Wilkins executive director of Lawrence County Boy Scouts died as his mother Mrs Loresa McCafferty Wilkins passed away after a nursing home stay in Bridgeport Ohio and a Wheeling hospital burial set for Warwood with services and burial in Warwood. Survived by Lola Mansfield Power and sons Charles Howard Wilkins Cleveland Harry L Wilkins Wheeling and husband Harry W Wilkins who predeceased.
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George Wilkins
Harlansbuys d
Lawrence County Boy Scouts
Warwood
W. Va
Loresa McCafferty Wilkins
Charles Howard Wilkins
Cleveland
Harry L. Wilkins
Wheeling
Tazial
Mrs Jane Gilmore Dies In California
Mrs Jane Henley Gilmore widow of Samuel Gilmore dies in Oakland California after residing there about 30 years. Born in Hillsville to John and Angeline Brown Menley she lived a long life in Hillsville and Westfield Presbyterian Church records note her relatives Miller Viewley Walter Gilmore and siblings John W Healey George Brown Henley Reese Kenley Thomas J Youngstown Lettie Harkin and May Menley. She and her husband formerly lived in Cleveland and had roots in Hillsville.
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Miller Viewley
Centennial SL
Walter Gilmore
Hint Ave
Jane Henley Gilmore
S Yesilent
Hillsville
Samuel Gilmore
Oakland
Valit
Ales
Gilmore
Westfield Presbyterian Church
Nod
John W. Healey
Lowellville
George and Brown Henley
Edenburg
Reese Kenley
Thomas J. Youngstown
Lettie Harkin
May Menley
Frances Willard Union to Meet Friday Evening
The Frances Willard Union of WOTU will meet Friday at 7 45 p m in the home of Mrs Frank Vanna 305 Northview Ave Martha KE Dodds leads the group with the program by Mrs Oscar Rhones Mrs McKillop will share a portion of the study Look Geary's Temperance Primer.
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Frances Willard
Township sewage plan stalls amid schoolroom access clash
Supervisors sought a public hearing on a report by A L Heberling of Coosoer Townsend Associates but faced room access hurdles. Action on sewage disposal remains stalled as the board debates options including city hook up, a $62 000 state loan for design and a township plant. Meanwhile Rolland Williams 48 of 44 E Long Ave paid a $10 fine after a drunkenness incident at the central fire station on S Jefferson St.
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A. L. Heberling
Coosoer- Townsend Associates
Rolland Williams
E. Long Ave
City Firmen
Central Fire
S. Jefferson
St. Palice
Williams
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