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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1960

Page

2

Shenango Graduates Hear Minister During Commencement

Shenango Area Joint High School graduated a large class as Rev Henry B Stroeck Jr urged graduates to slow down look inward and upward. Honor students included Judy Zabetakis and Linda McKee. diplomas were presented by Shenango Bears president Regis Arnold amid an event with a baccalaureate sermon by Rev Russell More.

Shenango Area Shenango Jom Regis Arnold Copter Ferguson Third United Presbyterian Church Judy Zabetakis Carmena Linda McKee Claire de Lene Russell More Savannah Methodist Church Shenango Area Joint High School David Badger Nancy Brown Marition Carothers Gerald Dade David Dean Patricia Fakin Judith Heaton Martha Ketzel Patricia Lyeko Ronnie McCullough Linda McKee Ariene Morrone Merilyn Newman Nancy Bully Francie Staph Julia Thornburg James Tranquillo Sally Yoho Joan Zeigler Graduates Josephine Augustine DeWayne Bame Robert Bartberger David Baruch Herbert Bintrim Raymond Bishop Albert Booker David Book Donald Borger Virginia Cameron Raymond Clark Doyee Conrad John Covert Raymond Cwynar Joan Davis Thomas DeLanzo Michael Dick Theodore Duda Thomas Dudash Sally Duncan Bonnie Earl Ronald Feicholtz Mary Louise Favorite Jane Ferry Andrea Gentsy Margaret Gierlach Ann Glorioso Walter Go

Pulaski Township Wins Landfill Bid Amid Debate

Reynolds notes Shenango Two opposition and urges city to use own dump. Council approves Cioffi bid at 13 200, rejects Kwaitkowski for Hickory Two site. Township to begin delivery to Cioffi site by June 15 with public dump closure on landfill start.

Hickory Two Hickory Twp Reynolds Council Papa Cascade Park Sylvan Heights Parks and Public Property Richard H. Biddle Biddle Shenango Two Robert W. Rainey Rainey Cioffi Mitchell, Chester Rudolph Kwaitkowski Kwaitkowski Charles E. Cox Shenango

East Lawrence To Graduate 20 From Kindergarten

Twenty kindergarten children from East Lawrence Elementary will receive diplomas tonight at 8 pm. The East Lawrence School program features a processional by Mrs. Mary F Sonntag, diploma presentations by Walt Whitman, and a benediction by Rev. David Turnmir.

East Lawrence Mary F Sonntag Walt Whitman David Turnmir Regis Barkley Mary Cimperman Charles Craig Inean Cunningham Connie Duncan Jeff Hammerschmidt Kathy Hammerschmidt Sammy Hohmann

Weather Moods Turn Grass Green and Picnics Delayed

Heavy rains brighten the grass and help Farmer Jones' plantings while many picnics are canceled due to wet conditions. Cold dampness plagues people with lingering sniffles as temperatures stay low.

Jones

Dog follows man on Cochran Way prompts wary walk

A local pedestrian reports being chased by a silent dog while walking Cochran Way. He recalls the saying barking dogs won’t bite but stayed calm as the canine stopped pursuing and disappeared.

Rover Cochran Way

Inspect sticker placement on wraparound windshield prompts local-query

Pa Newe notes a vehicle with a wrap-around windshield showing the new inspection sticker in the upper glass corner. Usually stickers appear on the lower driver's side, raising questions about local practice or testing of new rules.

Pa Newe

Young players mistake taped bat for broken tool

A novice batter mistook a taped bat for a broken one after noticing a wrapped handle. He told a teammate the bat was no good, revealing his unfamiliarity with common practice in the sport.

Girl Scout Troop 18 Honors Mothers Banquet Held at Local Home

Girl Scout Troop 18 honored mothers and daughters at a banquet hosted by Mrs. M. L. Butts. Senior pins and attendance tokens were awarded to Mary Lou Fine, Marjorie Cooley, Marlene Patsy, Carolee Butts, and Alicia Nelson. Maria Dutko earned a back-yard campers badge and an attendance pin. Mrs. Paul Walters attended as a guest. Meetings resume in September at Miller Ave home of Mrs. George Finemore, troop leader.

M. L. Butts Mary Lou Finemore Marjorie Cooley Marlene Patsy Carolee Butts Alicia Nelson Maria Dutko Paul Walters Miller Ave George Finemore

Guthrie Earns B.S. Degree from Slippery Rock State College

William F. Guthrie 25 of 1213 Highland Ave. recently earned a B.S. degree in education from Slippery Rock State College. A 1952 New Castle High School graduate, he plans to teach social studies and chaired Gamma Theta Upsilon and the International Relations Club. He served four years in the Navy. He resides with wife Helen and their one-year-old son.

William F. Guthrie Highland Ave Slippery Rock State College New Castle High School Guthrie Gamma Theta Upsilon Navy Helen

Woman Intervenes in Rabbit Shooting Accident

Mrs Myrtle Sweet was accidentally shot in the leg in Knoxville Tennessee when she stepped between her husband and a rabbit he planned to shoot. She suffered a slight wound and said she did not want the rabbit harmed.

Knoxville, Tenn UPI Myrtle Sweet

Eisenhower Won't Hold News Conference This Week

The White House said President Eisenhower will not hold a news conference this week due to a heavy appointment schedule.

Washington

Hartman dies from crash injuries inquest planned

Mrs Hartman wife of A/3C Dallas P Hartman based at Nellis AFB Las Vegas Nev dies from crash injuries. Services set Friday 2 p m at Robert A Myers Funeral Home with viewing today 7-9 and Thurs 2-4 and 7-9. Interment Morningside Cemetery DuBois Pa.

Noted Methodist Minister Dr Thomas Colley Dies at 66

Dr Thomas E Colley 66 of Franklin Pa a prominent Erie Conference minister died in Franklin Hospital on Monday on the eve of retirement after 40 years in the ministry He planned to retire to Erie He had served the Franklin Church since June 1956 after coming from Stone Church Meadville Born Featherstone England December 23 1893 son of Henry James and Selma Frye Colley came to America in 1911 Naturalized in 1911 after six years schooling in England

United States Allegheny College Garrett Biblical Institute Allegheny Garrett Institute Colley Erie Conference Grove City Meadville Stone Church Velma Grace Smiley W. Liberty William H. Colley Veterans Hospital Marion Ind Ralph L Jean Marie) Gezelman Jr Wapping Conn Arthur B. R. Colley The Methodist Church James Frye Colley Harrisburg William Henry Colley Pontefract England Harry Keller Raleigh N.C Walter Evans DuBois First Methodist Franklin Morningside Cemetery Thomas E. Colley Franklin, Pa Erie Conference of Methodist Churches Franklin Hospital Erie Franklin Church Featherstone Henry James Selma Frye Colley America DuBois, Pa

Epworth DVBS Set to Start Monday at Epworth Church

Epworth Methodist Church opens the Daily Vacation Bible School Monday at 9 p m with sessions until 11 30 a m and runs daily Monday through Friday until June 19 The concluding day adds an evening session at 7 30 p m with a program for parents and friends A special recognition service for teachers and workers is planned for June 5 at 11 a m in the church assembly rooms

Epworth Methodist Church Epworth Church

Deaths Of The Day Notices In Classified Section

Death notices posted in the daily classified column outline funeral interment details and directing readers to the undertaker and service times. The listing provides the theme and directorate for each interment while guiding families and community members to relevant arrangements.

Death of John Fronius follows long illness in New Castle

John Fronius 68? died at New Castle Hospital after a lingering illness. Born May 14 1880 in Transylvania he came to the United States as a youth and worked at Shenango Tin Mill and Shenango China Co. He was husband of Anna Koch and father of Henry and Andrew Fronius with two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. from Noga Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Price officiating. Interment Oak Park Cemetery.

John Fronius Jefferison New Castle Hostat Transylvania United States Anna Koch Shenango Tin Mill Shenango China Co St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church IGBU Ein Oak Park Cemetery

Mrs. Eunice Powers Boston Dies in Cleveland at 53

Mrs. Eunice Powers Boston 53 of 60 Liberty St Painesville Ohio died at University Hospital Cleveland at 6 am after a brief illness. Born July 2 1906 in New Castle she was the daughter of Walter S Powers and Rebecca Blair Powers. Survived by husband Clarence E Boston one son William Powers Boston two sisters Margaret Tucker and Esther Webster two brothers Judge John S Powers and Joseph B Powers. Funeral services set for Saturday 2 pm at Third United Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev Cuyler Ferguson. Interment Castle View Burial Park. Friends may visit Friday at the Myers Home for Funerals 208 N Jefferson St 3-5 and 7-9 p.m.

Dallas P Hartman Air Force Nellis Air Force Base Las Vegas Nev Second UP Shenango China Co Shenango Pottery Dallas William Hartman Jodi Lynn Hartman Nick Marian Monaco New Castle Pfe Richard Logan U. S. Marine Corps Yuma Ariz Robert A. Myers Jefferson St George Henderson Second U.P. Church Castle View Burial Park Clarence E. Boston Liberty St Painesville Eunice R. Powers University Hospital Cleveland Walter S Rebecca Blair Powers William Powers Boston Columbus James S Margaret) Tucker Ray Esther) Webster Mentor John S. Powers Joseph B. Powers Wilmington Del N. Jefferson St Cuyler Ferguson Third United Presbyterian Church Castle View

Obituary Notice for Roger Cimini

Roger Cimini age 43 of 6500 Ralph Court Niagara Falls New York died this morning at Niagara Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. The DeCarbo Funeral Home of Niagara Falls will handle arrangements. A full obituary and funeral details will be announced Thursday.

Roger Cimini Ralph Court Niagara Falls N. Y New Castle Niagara Memorial Hospital DeCarbo Funeral

Peoples Gas Strike Postponed After Mediation

In Pittsburgh a strike at Peoples Natural Gas Co. was postponed for at least 30 days after company and its 1,000 member independent union extended the current contract. Federal Mediator A A Desser led the talks and a new bargaining session is set for Thursday.

Pittsburgh UPI Peoples Natural Gas Co A. A. Desser

Connoquenessing Creek Projects OK’d by Senate Panel

UPI reports water projects in Pennsylvania approved by the Senate Public Works Committee. Flood control through Butler Connoquenessing Creek and Loyalhanna Creek with specific funds. navigation projects include Erie Harbor. Butler and Erie projects tied to House bill.

Washington

Western Union Strike Averted Ends Long Negotiations

Washington United Press reports a nationwide Western Union walkout was averted as the Commercial Telegraphers Union and American Communications Association reached a two year oral contract. Wages rise 15 cents total with 10 cents today and 5 cents on January 1, plus a 0.5 cent per hour boost for walking and bicycle messengers. Old contract extended day to day pending written terms. E. L. Hageman noted negotiations lasted over 17 hours with an agreed permanent terms outline.

Washington UPT Commercial Telegraphers Union Americanmunications Assn E.d.t E. L. Hageman CTU L-Man Hageman

Injunction Dissolved Against Auto Damage Ad Ads

Washington County judge dissolves injunction stopping ads in auto damage lawsuits. The Washington Association of Independent Insurance Agents printed an ad May 24 alleging higher damages and insurance rates in the county, and jurors are deemed already aware. The move ends the ban, with hearings proceeding at the judge’s discretion.

Washington, Pa Apt Roy J. Carson Carson Washington Reporter and Observer Washington Association of Independent Insurance Agents Washington County Washington George T. Cummins David H. Weiner

Five Day Forecast for Western Pennsylvania

Temperature will run 2 to 5 degrees above normal with warm spells later in the week. Rainfall expected at half to three quarters of an inch with showers late Thursday Friday and again Sunday. Cooler turns Friday and Saturday then warmer Sunday and cooler Monday.

Pennsylvania

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