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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1955

Page

2

Jameson Nursing Class Is Capped at Trinity Church

Members of the class of 1957 at Jameson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing received their caps at capping exercises in Trinity Episcopal church. The event featured an organ recital, prayers, music, and remarks by Rev. Ralph Hovencamp and hospital officials. One member was capped in absentia due to appendicitis. the class lists numerous graduates from New Castle, Ellwood City, Grove City, Mercer, Beaver Falls, Slippery Rock, and nearby towns.

Jameson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Trinity Episcopal Church Hovencamp Isabel T. Johnson D. D. Driscoll Holy Trinity Polish National Catholic Church John Robert Ranck Ralph FE. Hovencamp Trinity Church Joseph F. Friedheim Jameson Memorial Hospital Paul Hayes Wilson Helen Kieler Ruth W. Morris Driscoll Janet Thompson Ernestine Wilson Ellwood City Delores Geiger Jean George Jackson Center Mary Ann Lawrence Portersville Sally Lynn Schwartz Mary Catherine Weygant Grove City Bernice Struthers Mercer Shirley Surrena Harrisville Carol Lee Swick Beaver Falls Elaine West Slippery Rock

Girl Cuts Wrist After Swing Fall

Marilyn Broteff aged five years of A. D. 1 was treated at Jameson Memorial hospital at 4 15 p m for a lacertion of the right wrist after a fall from a swing.

Marilyn Broteff Jameson Memorial Hospital

FASTEETH Promises Secure Denture Fit

An advertisement promotes FASTEETH powder for denture stabilization. It claims the product keeps plates firm and comfortable with no nasty taste or nausea. The powder is alkaline and allegedly reduces denture odor. Available at drug counters.

Fasteet Gny

Boy Scout Uses Red Handkerchief To Avert Wreck

Chicago Scout Robert Monk, 14, used his red neckerchief to flag down the Dakoota 400 near Baraboo Wisconsin after a tree blocked the tracks. Rail officials credited his quick action with preventing a derailment while he was camping with a Chicago troop at Devils Lake.

Madison Wis Chicago Sceout Chicago and Northwestern Railway Robert Monk Trai Baraboo Monk Devils Lake

AHEPA Delegates Named for Conventions and Picnic Planned

AHEPA Chapter 87 selected delegates for district and national conventions. Spear Marousis and Pete Karidis will attend the national gathering in San Francisco August 20 to 26, while Harry Karidis John Domianos and Bill Panagolouplis head to the Harrisburg district convention June 19 to 21. The group also planned the annual Shawood Park picnic with dancing and games.

American Helenic Educational and Progressive Association AHEPA Spear Marousis Pete Karidis San Francisco Cal Harry Karidis John Domianos Bill Panagolouplis Harrisburg Shawood Park

Rev and Mrs Aley Feted at Savannah Methodist Farewell

The Savannah Methodist church honored Rev. and Mrs. Paul Aley with farewell parties. The congregation presented Rev. Aley with a money purse and gifts. Mrs. Aley received a thoughtful array of presents at a separate afternoon gathering hosted by Mrs. David Vaneman.

Aley Paul Aley Savannah Methodist Church Rev. Aley Paul Quaterson David Vaneman

New Castle Firms Top Bids for Polk State School Project

Bruce and Merrilees Electric of New Castle and Crisci Dairy Supply, also of New Castle, were the low bidders for the Polk State School project in Venango county. Bruce and Merrilees submitted a $9,747 electrical bid and Crisci Dairy Supply a $32,687 equipment bid to renovate a barn and install dairy processing equipment. Bids were opened by the state Property and Supplies Department late Thursday.

Bruce and Merrilees Electric Company of New Castle Crisci Dairy Supply Company of Polk State School Venango County Bruce and Merrilees Crisci Company State Property and Supplies Department

Deaths Of The Day In Galesburg Illinois

Mrs. Mamie DeLuca 59 wife of Frank DeLuca of 276 South Pearl died unexpectedly in the New Castle hospital Tuesday at 3 45 p m of a heart attack. Born June 26 1895 in Galesburg she leaves her husband and one son Augustine, a brother and four sisters. Memorial arrangements set for Corpus Christi church with interment in Galesburg. Joseph J Bosco 45 of 919 Hazen Street also dies leaving an aunt and uncle rearing him.

Mamie DeLuca Frank DeLuca South Pearl Street Galesburg Illinois New Castle Hospital Bosco Joseph J. Bosco Hazen Street Rose Riggio Louis Bosco

Betsy Sarver and Frank Mitolo Receive Legion Awards

In Union Township high school a special assembly honored eighth grade students Betsy Sarver and Frank Mitolo with American Legion high achievement awards. Betsy, daughter of Ray W. Sarver, received the girls award and Frank, son of Anthony Mitolo, received the boys achievement award as American Legion representatives presented the citations.

Union Township High School American Legion Betsy Sarver Ray W. Sarver Cecil Avenue Frank Mitolo Anthony Mitolo King Avenue

Tractor Upset Kills Lebanon Official Daniel Gingrich

Daniel H. Gingrich 51 of 2203 W Cumberland St Lebanon died Monday when the new tractor he was operating overturned and crushed him on his small farm near Quentin. His body was found after he failed to return home and a search was begun. He was the Democratic nominee for Lebanon County commissioner in the May 17 primary. He is survived by his widow Myrtle and several brothers and sisters.

Lebanon Daniel H. Gingrich Cumberland St Quentin Gingrich Lebanon County Myrtle

Recent Graduate Honored At Party In Union Township

Richard Del Principe son of Mr and Mrs Mario Del Principe of R D 2 Box 126 Union Township was honored at a May 28 party at his parents home with about 60 guests. He received his diploma from Union High School on May 23 and plans to enter business college in fall.

Richard del Principe Mario del Principe Box Union Township Vincent del Principe Richard Union High School Business College

Five Year Old Fracture Treated After Playground Fall

Gary Carothers aged five of 915 Rose Ave was treated at Jameson Memorial hospital at 9 55 p m Tuesday for a fracture of the left arm. He was injured when he fell from an exercise bar at the Rose Avenue school playground.

Gary Carothers Rose Ave Jameson Memorial Hospital Rose Avenue

New Castle High School Graduation Ceremony and Speakers

The New Castle Senior High School will hold its graduation with Clare B. Book presenting and Ralph A. Cooper presiding. The program features the high school orchestra with Marmee Houk as pianist, a commencement address by Doctor Paul R. Anderson, and diplomas awarded by the Board of Education.

Deat New Castle Mendelssohn Thomas Jones First Congregational Church Chopin Chopin Marmee Houk Walter A. Kearney Paul R. Anderson Pennsylvania College For Women Clare B. Book New Castle Senior High School Ralph A. Cooper

Eight killed in two plane crashes over Pennsylvania and Wisconsin

Eight persons lost their lives in two crashes near Mt Pleasant Pennsylvania and a separate incident in Wisconsin. The victims include Perkins of Decatur Illinois and Rasor of San Antonio Texas. Four bodies found in the wreckage near the ridge and three crushed inside the Cessna. A ticket stub from Indianapolis Speedway and an Indianapolis newspaper were found. A DC3 diverted at Lebanon but landed safely. An Air Force search for an F80 jet was abandoned.

Indianapolis Speedway Indianapolis Floyd Geiman Jean Los Hanover Roy E. Lambert Taneytown Glenn C. Brean Gettysburg Gettysburg Motors Co Lebanon New York Air Force Madison Wis Air National Guard Wisconsin Buell Clark Winchester Ind

Three killed five wounded by Dayton man

A Dayton man opened fire at two banks, killing three and wounding five others including Wilfred C. Sherman and John Thein. Sherman and Kastner were listed critical or satisfactory after chest and minor wounds. Police said there was no robbery motive.

Dayton Wilfred C. Sherman Third National Bank Russel H. Kastner Winters National Bank John Thein Winters Bank Sherman Kastner Burks and Clark Thein Marlow Kersey

Four Airmen Return Home After Pacific War

Major General Lory Smith cancels an Far East inspection to ensure a warm homecoming for four U S fliers. An Air Force Constellation departs Washington at noon to fly nine relatives to Hawaii for the reunion.

Arthur Lory Smith Pacific Air Force Far East Air Force Washington Hawaii

Eisenhower Plans Policy Talks Ahead of Big Three Meet

President Eisenhower is expected to outline policies in private talks as Western three foreign ministers prepare in New York for a June 16 meeting before heading to San Francisco for the heads of state conference.

Eisenhower New York San Francisco

Million Dollar Shopping Center Plans Revealed

The center will open by December with about 500 employees and tenants including Century Foods Loblaw Foods W T Grant Jenny Inc Nobil Shoe Isaly Dairy Thrift Drug and Fish Dry Cleaners. A bank bakery hardware and men s wear stores are planned with free parking for 850 cars and four main entrances.

Century Foods Loblaw Foods W. T. Grant & Company Jenny, Inc Nobil Shoe Store Thrift Drug Inec Isaly Dairy Store Fish Dry Cleaners W. T. Grant Nobil Shoe Lish Dry Cleaners

British leaders foresee quick end to rail strike

The strike forces workers to bicycle hitchhike or walk to jobs as crowds gather at London subway and bus stations. Traffic snarls mount with more cars entering and leaving the city, while Britain faces no new roads since World War II. A Federation of British Industries spokesman warns of complete paralysis if the stoppage lasts another week.

London Britain Federation of British Industries

See No Return Of 5 Cent Cup Of Coffee

The Chicago Restaurant Association says no five cent coffee in sight despite lower bean prices. Costs for cream and sugar match or exceed coffee price, and payroll rent and taxes are rising.

Chicago INS Chicago Restaurant Association

Auto Thieves Kidnap Owner Steal 1952 Pontiac

State police and the FBI sought two men who abducted and robbed Alex Mihalec of Lowellville Ohio yesterday. They took $15 and his car, a 1952 Pontiac, driving into Pennsylvania before releasing him near the Ohio line. The car was found by authorities at an embankment in Enon Valley, Pennsylvania.

FBI Alex Mihalec Washington Street Lowellville Pennsylvania Mihalec Enon Valley R. D Mihalee Pennsylvania- Ohio

In Memoriam Mrs Mayme Patterson

In memory of our dear mother and grandmother who died May 31 1950 five years ago sadly missed by MR VICTOR L HUFF FAMILY and MR FRED PATTERSON FAMILY and their loved ones.

Mayme Patterson Victor L. Huff Fred Patterson

Ten-Year-Old Injured in Edenburg Hand Cut

Leonard Hughes aged ten of Edenburg was treated at Jameson Memorial Hospital Tuesday evening at 9 15 for a laceration just below the knuckles after catching his hand between a saw and a tree while cutting.

Leonard Hughes Edenburg Jameson Memorial Hospital

14 year old girl treated for thigh contusion after rope swing

Peggy Boggs 14 of 11 Baroline Street was treated at Jameson Memorial hospital for a contusion to the right thigh after falling from a rope. Exam showed no fracture.

Peggy Boggs Baroline St Jameson Memorial Hospital

Card Of Thanks for Jennie John

We thank friends neighbors and relatives for kindness and sympathy after the death of our daughter and sister Miss Jennie John Flowers and cars donated, MR AND MRS WILLIAM JOHN & FAMILY Kt wale.

Jennie John William John

Kindness and sympathy after bereavement

Neighbors and relatives thank everyone for kindness sympathy flowers and car donations during our recent bereavement from Anna Melzer Katherina Erdelac Arthur and Carl Broos.

Anna Melzer Katherina Erdelac Arthur and Carl Broos

East Brook High Sets Final Graduation Tonight

Judge W Walter Braham will give the principal address at East Brook High School's final commencement exercises. Sixteen graduates will receive diplomas with Jack M Houston of the school board presenting them and Ralph E Watson supervising principal presenting awards.

W. Walter Braham East Brook High School Jack M. Houston Ralph E. Watson

State Police Deputy Chief Jacob C. Mauk Retires

Harrisburg reports Lt. Col. Jacob C. Mauk deputy commissioner of state police for 12 years retired Tuesday after a 38 year career. Col. Mauk, a Sprankle Mills native, was noted as leaving without a successor named by Commissioner Col. Earl Henry.

Col. Mauk State Police Harrisburg Jacob C. Mauk Mauk Earl Henry S Aid Sprankle Mills Jefferson County

Y.W.V. Club to Meet at Gladys Artis Residence

Afro American reports tonight's Y W V club gathering at 139 Elm Street the home of Mrs Gladys Artis at 8 o'clock. Previous meeting was hosted by Mrs Clementine Wynn with refreshments served by the hostess.

Y.W.V. Club Gladys Artis Elm Street Clementine Wynn

Child Cuts Forehead in Play At Northview

Robert Baron aged six at 210 W Northview Ave was treated at Jameson Memorial hospital at 5 20 p m Tuesday for a forehead laceration suffered while at play.

Robert Baron W. Northview Ave Jameson Memorial Hospital

Funeral notice for Felix Kulnis Sr and family thanks

Mrs Pauline Kulnis and family express gratitude for the cards flowers and cars donated during the illness and death of husband and father Felix Kulnis Sr.

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Jameson ROYAL F. D. Webster East St Dial Boy Scout Polk Project Rena Informatio John C. Wajert W. Long Ave Citizens National Bank OF Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Legion Richman Made E. Washington St Eastbrook Road Ne-Ca-Hi U.S Memoriam Girl Wale White House W. Grant St Butz Flowers ARGUS the Gamera Shop E. North St Pawelry Jack Gerson Boyd & Myers Indy Castle R.L. Boyd R. A.myers Lae LaLa Jefferson ST East Brook High Washington St PRC Lawrence County Weingartner Old Butler Road Oliver Felix Kulnis Pauline Kulnis Sslaphone Central Finance CO Centennal Jeveples Drug Thomas G Lamoree Dr. A. Devon Sle A. Devon Greer Building Dial Oliver Systone Eckerd’s Drug Store Perelman’s
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