Coty condemns Algerian rebels for 5000 Moslems slain
French President Rene Coty said Algerian rebels killed 5000 defenseless Moslems in a guerrilla war. He cited the Melouza massacre where 303 villagers were slain and promised France would protect women and children. Rebels reportedly attacked two farms near Oran, killing 36 and wounding 20.
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Paris
Rene Coty
Coty
Melouza
Algiers
France
Wagram
Oran
Gasoline Prices Drop Penny Across Pennsylvania
Gasoline prices fell one cent per gallon today statewide after the state gasoline tax was cut from six to five cents last midnight. Independent retailers may set prices, while major oil company stations were expected to match the cut, with wholesalers notified to adjust price signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Commonwealth
J. E. Stevens
Pennsylvania Petroleum Association
Red Cross To Offer First Aid Course To Township Groups
The Red Cross schedules a first aid course for She NGO and Slippery Rock townships. An organizational meeting will be held at East New Castle Grange Hall on Rt. 88 Tuesday at p.m. James Leslie, grange master, calls all interested residents. Margaret Sulton of the Lawrence County Chapter will speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
East New Castle Grange Hall
James Leslie
The
Grange
Shenango
Slippery Rock
Margaret Sulton
Lawrence County
American Red Cross
Girls Of Troop 90 Honor Leader
The girls of Troop 90 at Union Memorial School honored their leader Mrs. Bernard K. Martin for three years with a bracelet and earrings. Badge requirements were checked for the Court of Awards to be held later this month. Refreshments were served by the girls. assistant leader is Mrs. William Bannister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troop 90
Union Memorial School
Bernard K. Martin
Martin
William Bannister
North Beaver Grange Hosts Traveling Program
A traveling program was presented at the North Beaver Grange featuring a playlet by Becky Dice and Janice Gwin. Stanley Brest and Ernest Benson performed a stunt, William Dice gave a reading, and solos were sung by Mrs. Grace Wallace and Omar Duff. David F. Kyle spoke on "One Big Moment" and Birda Bright announced the next meeting set for June 20 titled Clean up Night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Beaver Grange
Becky Dice
Janice Gwin
Stanley Brest
Ernest Benson
William Dice
Grace Wallace
Omar Duff
David F. Kyle
Birda Bright
Four Awarded Scholarships For TB Workshop At Slippery Rock
Lawrence County TB Society president Irwin W. Stankard announced four scholarships to teachers and nurses for a three week workshop at Slippery Rock State Teachers College from June 3 to 21. Recipients include W. A. Lindsey, R. H. Johnston, R. D. Maxwell, and A. L. Hannon, plus Frances M. Dougherty. Attendees will earn three credits toward Pennsylvania teaching or nursing certification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin W. Stankard
Lawrence County TB Society
Slippery Rock
Laurel Joint
TB Society
Pennsylvania
Harold Funkhouser Dies In Youngstown
Harold Funkhouser of 1625 Ohio Avenue Youngstown died at North Side Hospital Thursday evening after an extended illness. He was a former organist at First Methodist Church and served in World War I with the Medical Unit in France. He played at Westminster Abbey and Notre Dame Cathedral and accompanied Madam Schuman-Heink at training camps. Services were held at King Funeral Home at 1 30 p.m. today.
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Harold Funkhouser
Ohio Ave
Youngstown
North Side Hospital
Funkhouser
First Methodist
France
Westminister Abbey
England
Notre Dame Cathedral
Paris
Madame Schuman-Heink
King Funeral Home
Wick Ave
Akron Kin of Mrs Taylor Died After Illness
Dewey Ferryman of 609 Sanford Ave Akron Ohio died Friday at home after a three year illness. He was son in law of Charles Few and brother in law of Mr and Mrs Raymond E Taylor. Funeral services set for Monday at 2 PM at Schermessers Funeral Home Akron with interment there. Friends may call today and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 PM.
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Dewey Ferryman
Sanford Ave
Akron
Ferryman
Charles Few
Neshannock Ave
Raymond FE. Taylor
Delaware Ave
Schermessers
Macmillan Approves Queen Visit Timeline for Jamestown Anniversary
Sources say Macmillan approved a plan for a Queen visit to the United States. The question is whether the trip can occur in time for Jamestown Va to mark its 350th founding this fall or be delayed until next spring when a trip to Canada is already scheduled.
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Macmillan
U.S
Jamestown
Canada
Carnahan Suspended for One Year in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh police trial board suspends Lt. Allen Carnahan for a year after finding he gave misleading statements and mishandled his revolver in a shooting at an after hours club. Carnahan contends the shooting was accidental. Shirley Cavanaugh was acquitted of related felonious shooting charges. Suspension runs from March 5, 1958.
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Pittsburgh
INS
Allen Carnahan
Carnahan
Shirley Cavanaugh
Shirley
Sharon Attorney Emrys G. Francis Dies at 59
Emrys G. Francis a Sharon attorney and former Mercer County Bar Assn president died at 3 15 a m Friday at Sharon General Hospital He was born October 26 1897 in Llanelly South Wales He is survived by wife Marion Redfern Francis a son Frederick J Francis his father and brother Percy H Francis Funeral service will be Monday at 2 p m at Traver and Sample Funeral Home with Dr William L Wisheart officiating Interment Oakwood Cemetery Sharon Viewing hours are Saturday 7 00 9 00 p m and Sunday 2 00 4 00 p m and 7 00 9 00 p m
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Emrys G. Francis
Sharon
Sharon General Hospital
Mr. Francis
Llanelly
South Wales
William G
Margaret Jones Francis
First Presbyterian Church
New Castle
Shenango Lodge
of Fruit and Francis
Francis
Mercer County Bar Assn
American Bar Assn
Pennsylvania Bar Assa
Harvard University
University of Pittsburgh
Marion Redfern Francis
Frederick J. Francis
Dartmouth College
Percy H. Francis
Traver and Sample Funeral Home
East State Street
William L. Wishart
Oakwood
Two Year Old Authority Seeks Council Action in New Castle
The New Castle Parking Authority faces council action after a bond defeat and personnel changes. Dissenters were fired, replacements appointed, resignations refused, and a lease back requirement emerged for bond issues. A $150,000 bond on the April ballot failed 3-1. Next council vote will shape the authority’s future.
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Long
McCormick and McBride
DeCarbo
William Berkstresser
Philip Weiner
Nicholas Binder
John R. Butz
Binder
Pittsburgh
New Castle
Butler
Foley
Berkstresser
Orville Brown
Brown
Obituary notices for Szymanski Levine and Eppinger published
The notices report the deaths of Stanley Szymanski 71 of 107 Wil der Ave at New Castle Hospital after a three day illness visiting hours Sunday and Monday at Noga Funeral Home and pending arrangements. Also noted are funeral details for Mrs Bessie Levine formerly of 418 Neshannonock Ave and Mrs Melvin Eppinger 69 of Volant RD2 with services in Slippery Rock Plain Grove and burial in Ti fereth Israel and Plain Grove Cemeteries.
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Stanley Szymanski
Wilder Ave
New Castle Hospital
Noga Funeral Home
Mill St
Melvin Eppinger
Volant
Adam Magee
Grove City Hospital
Mercer County
George
Mary Richael Magee
Plain Grove
Slippery Rock
Hazel Fitzgerald
Charles
Kenneth
Bessie Reeder
Grove City
Margaret Forrest
Mercer
Della Kyle
New Wilmington
John
Carl
Randall McGee
Ligo
George Barnhart
Plain Grove Presbyterian Church
Plain Grove Cemetery
State Buildings to Add Prayer Rooms in Senate Vote
A resolution to establish a prayer room in all state buildings passed in the State Senate by a 50 to 0 vote. Sponsored by Senator John Carl Miller at clergy request from Lawrence and Beaver Counties the plan aims to provide a meditation space for state employees and patients in hospitals prisons and mental facilities.
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State Senate
John Carl Miller
Beaver County
Miller
Lawrence
Beaver Counties
Slaying of Judy Barber Stirs New Wilmington Investigation
State police and the district attorney probe the Tuesday morning death of 19 year old Judy Barber of New Wilmington. Authorities seek a motive, with jealousy suspected, while examining hair and clothing from the sweeper cord. Theodore Fordney, found with severe injuries nearby, is not linked to a murder suicide as officials consider.
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Judy Barber
New Wilmington
Theodore
Ted) Fordney
Judy
Harrisburg
W. S. O'Brien
New Castle
Homer Miller
Grove City
Earl Reed Coal Co
Westminster College
Man suffers arm burns from lacquer fire
James DeRosa, 34, of 1240 E Washington St, sustained burns to his right arm Friday when the lacquer he was using ignited. He received treatment at New Castle Hospital and was later discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James DeRosa
Washington St
New Castle Hospital
Wilmington Area Joint High School Class of 1957 Commencement
The 1957 graduating class received diplomas at the New Wilmington United Presbyterian Church. Dr Will W Orr of Westminster College spoke on the King of the Ring. Valedictorian Thomas S Mansell and salutatorian Joan R Curry led awards and honors across academics, drama, music, DAR and PTA roles.
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Wilmington Area
Reed
Edwin G. Tobin
Harold Hinderliter
New Wilmington
Louis Gargasz
Juliet Hayden
Thomas S. Mansell
PTA
Joan R. Curry
Thomass. Mansell
DAR
Joan Byler
Dorothy Kirkbride
American Legion
Charles Williams
Paul Shaffer
American Legion Auxiliary
Kathy Boyle
Martha Hofelder
Thomas Uber
Joseph A. Ver‘elst
Paige A. Wilkin
Robert G .Wolfbrandt
St Mary Parish School Picnic Set For Monday
The St Mary Parish School picnic will be held Monday in Conneaut Lake Park. A chartered train departs the P and L E Railroad Station on West Washington Street at 9 a m. The event welcomes students parents and teachers from the parish.
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St. Mary Parish
Conneaut Lake Park
P. and L. E
W. Washington St
Leon Slodowy suffers finger injury from mower incident
Leon Slodowy, 31, of 1917 Morris Sr., had his left ring finger mangled after catching it in a power mower Friday. He was treated at New Castle Hospital and released.
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Leon Slodowy
Morris Sr
New Castle Hospital
Seventh Ward N B Students Receive Awards
North Beaver Township School Mt. Jackson held a two part awards program marking the end of the school year. Grade and high school honors were announced with Legion Post and Auxiliary presentations. High school awards included writing, athletic, librarian, speech, music, commercial, and junior agriculturalist honors.
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North Beaver Township
Mt. Jackson
Idora, Park
Youngstown
Bessemer American Legion Post
Joseph Stanich
Bill Serjak
Oliver Henry
Edwin Ball
Nancy Hodge
Legion Auxiliary
Bertha Mielke
Gwendolyn Davis
Keystone Girls Camp
Ruby Arble
Byrle McKissick
Whan Hopper
McKissick
Peterson
Eddie Witherspoon
Richard Buttermore
James Book
Martha Matthews
Marcia Mee- Anlis
Margaret Stevenson
Ann Paton
Allan Martsoll
Dorothy Shevel
Gerri Priscaro
June Wharry
J. W. Laughner
Robert Reno
Lawrence County
Norman Hopper
C. B. McKissick
Salutatorian Awards Highlight McCullough Students
Salutatorian honors went to John Ohlin and Rebecca Henry of S. G. McCullough. The 8th grades presented gifts to teachers Mrs. Ruby Arble Mrs. B McKissick and Joseph Sedwick honoring Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ohlin
Rebecca Henry
S. G. McCullough
Ruby Arble
B. McKissick
Joseph Sedwick
Davis Bible Class Plans First Picnic of Year
Friday evening hosts Mr and Mrs Milton Butts on Harbor Road saw the Davis Bible Class hold a business meeting and plan the year’s activities. Mrs Ray Tanner led the meeting. A picnic is planned for June 28 at East Palestine Park East Palestine with fund raising projects discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Butts
Harbor Rd
Davis Bible Class
Ray Tanner
East Palestine Park
East Palestine, C
Sons of Columbus Council To Meet
Sons of Columbus in America will meet Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Eagles Hall. The gathering will discuss reorganization and election of officers for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Columbus Council
St. Margaret's
Perrino to Receive Engineering Degree at Geneva College
Sam Perrino son of Mr and Mrs D A Perrino 108 S Lafayette St will receive his engineering degree from Geneva College Beaver Falls on June 4 He will attend commencement exercises with his wife and Perrino is employed at Medusa Cement Co Wampum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Perrino
D. A. Perrino
S. Lafayette St
Geneva College
Baver Falls
Sixth Grade Hop At Mahoning School Tonight
Sixth grade students will hold a record hop at the Mahoning School tonight. Parents will serve as chaperones and assist with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoning School
Rev Rickabaugh Returns To Pulpit
Pastor C. E. Rickabaugh resumes duties at the church pulpit after a term away, marking his return to leadership and guidance of the congregation.
Veteran's Council Meeting Scheduled for Monday
Lawrence County Veterans' Council will meet Monday at 9 15 p m in the VFW social rooms S Mercer Street Reports on Armed Forces and Memorial Day parades are expected Commander E Gene Schweinsberg will direct the meeting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County Veterans’ Council
VFW
S. Mercer St
E. Gene Schweinsberg
Girl Is Hit In Mouth During Friday Baseball Game
Ellen Grannis, 10, of 310 Fernwood Lane, was struck in the mouth by a baseball on Friday. She received treatment at Jameson Memorial Hospital at 7:25 for a laceration to her lower lip and the inside of her cheek and then returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Grannis
Fernwood Lane
Jameson Memorial Hospital
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Jack Gerson
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R. E. Taylor
Long Ave
Calgon
F. Long
Bessie Levine
Joseph B. Leyde
Israel Poleyeff
Tifereth Israel Cemetery
Wilmington
N. Wilmington
Will Orr
Wilkin
William E. Babcock
Danforth Foundation
Joan R Curry
William McGinnis
Nancy Buck
Joan By
Jesse N. Kerr
N. Mill St
New Castile
New Castle High School
George Washington Junior High
Marlene Davis
Janet Potter
Catherine McCart
Mary Ann Travers
Donna Cletta
Seventh Ward
N.B
Joseph J. Kapraly
Jos
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Okinawa Drive
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Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church
Louisville
Rickabaugh
Louisville Presbyterian Seminary
Homer Rickabaugh
George Cobb
Davis
Veteran's Council
George M
Committee On Higher Education
Harry E. Seyler
Kdka-Tv
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Lil Te Witz
John A. Meehan, JR
Oxygen Equipped Ambulance Service
Lincoln
Dial
Kisser
Consumer Research
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North & Mercer Sts
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