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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1960
Page
6
Johnstown history recalls the 1819 South Fork Dam disaster that killed 2,200 and caused millions in damage. The flood reached downtown, halted by the old Stone Bridge, with fires breaking out as water swept through the city. Modern flood controls have reduced similar threats.
New Castle Playhouse asks County Commissioners for courtroom use Oct 24 to Nov 5 to stage The Night of Jan 16 a three act play with rehearsals and production weeks. Playhouse plans to charge admission and cast includes attorneys to sponsor annual May Day program.
Lioyrd Davidson of Pittsburgh and Judith Rae Levine of 215 FE Leasure Ave seek a marriage license as listed in the public filing.
A list of property transfers including Henry R. Morello to Isman Maritotti and wife in Third Ward Ellwood City and other deeds: Nick Cangi to Eugene Lambiase in Seventh Ward, Joseph R. Hulme to Paul G. Fisher in Neshannock Two, Phillip K. Winter to Delbert H. Porter in Second Ward, D. M. McCreary to William N. Nelson in Shenango Two, E S Stroud to William C. Stroud in Shenango Two, John P. Buchanan to David E. Cox in Pulaski Two, New Castle Lumber and Supply Co Inc to George J. Price in Neshannock Township, Joseph H. Ellsworth to James Witon in Union Two.
Lewis Conn, chief of the county registration bureau, calls registrations for the November presidential election slow since reopening on May 2. By late June 54 Republicans and 41 Democrats added 95 new registrations while 121 cancellations occurred, 79 Republicans and 40 Democrats, with Democrats gaining one net voter and Republicans down 25. The decline to register date is Sept 19.
French dress designers and top fashion houses bring in about 160 million dollars yearly from exports, reflecting strong international demand for Parisian style and luxury goods.
Cristiani Bros. Circus comes to New Castle on Tuesday June 7 under the Union Township Volunteer Fire Department sponsorship. The 1960 show features thrills high acts trained animals acrobats clowns and costumed spectacles with Corkie and Lucio Cristiani in the familieberberk, Delilah on the Hollywood Aerial Ballet and Billy Orwell feats on the cloud swing. The Flying Wards trapeze act and a herd of thirteen elephants led by Oscar Cristiani are highlighted among chimpanzees seals dogs ponies and horses in the lineup.
Of the district a total 1299 registered voters 761 live on the left side of Ellwood New Castle Road toward Ellwood and 538 reside on the right side. Registration Clerk Lewis Conn is preparing a district electorate breakdown under orders from county commissioners.
George Bolinger as chairman announces the board plans to split the second voting district of Shenango Two into two separate precincts before the November general election. The proposal remains in the planning stage with a tentative division line under consideration.
Americans today consume about one meal in four outside the home, a sharp rise from about one in 200 a century ago. The shift reflects urbanization and changing lifestyles across the nation, with dining out becoming a common practice.
Visitors included school clubs Girl Scout troops and students at the Lawrence County Society for Crippled Children and Adults Inc treatment center. A group of 29 girls from the Future organization toured the facility to view ongoing work and activities.
The Nurses' Club of Neshannock Township High School visited the center with adviser-director Mrs. Bessie Sloan. Parents and teachers provided transportation for the group to view the center and its work. St. Joseph Girl Scouts Troop 5, led by Mrs. Kenneth Donegan, Mrs. Elmer Eckenrode, and Mrs. Stanley Skowronski, also visited and plan to support the center's efforts.
City police yesterday arrested three men for disorderly conduct stemming from a fight at Court and E Washington Streets. Forfeit $10 to appear in City Court today: Matthew Shoaff 27 Emery Trailer Court Rt. 422, Sam R Aven Jr. 616 S Ray St, and Sam R Aven Sr., same address. The incident began around 7 45 p m Tuesday on Kurtz St near Morelia's Dairy Bar.
Conservation officials discovered two 300 pound buck deer dead along the Iowa River with antlers locked in a death duel. The animals apparently fell into the river during their battle.
Dr. Regis Pherson of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Blind spoke at a Lions Club luncheon, detailing school operations and facilities with color slides. Members asked questions and a club visit to the school is planned, with next week featuring the annual children's program directed by Bob Carlson.
Elmer McClymonds joins other Lions in inviting a son or daughter of each member to attend as a guest for the day, emphasizing family participation at the event.
Six year old Dennis Matey of Warner Avenue fell last night injuring his left wrist. He received treatment for a wrist fracture at New Castle Hospital and was discharged.
Amsterdam emerges as the global hub for diamond trading with dense markets and international buyers. The city hosts major dealers and refining houses, reinforcing its dominant position in the trade.
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