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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1947
Page
9
The Lawrence county grand jury met at nine o'clock this morning in the court house. After roll call by Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts John A. Edgar the members were instructed in their duties and immediately began examining the bills of indictment presented by District Attorney Leroy K. Donaldson.
The courthouse offices begin at 7:30 a.m. today on an eight to four schedule and will maintain this through August. They will close at 4:00 p.m. daily, staying on this half-hour-advanced timetable until just before Labor Day.
Judge W Water Graham grants a divorce to Rebekah R Foster from John Foster in a final decree. The ruling formalizes the end of the marriage and assigns the dissolution terms as per court order.
A partially readable local notice lists residents and addresses in Beaver Falls New Castle and nearby areas. Names include Edward William Riley Georgia Ruby Atkinson Thomas Candiotto Kathryn Strawhecker Roger H Hawk Eleanor L Berry John D Thompson Cleora Williams Paul Palumbo Matilda Melozzi Samuel Wilson Fox Josephine J Kaufman and Frank R Maseola with various street addresses.
Readable fragments list residents including Carrie Marzano of Hillsville Edwin A Hudson of Ellwood City at 760 Fershing Street Anna E Dietrich of 810 California Avenue Ellwood City Prospect Street Youngstown C.
A series of property transfers are recorded with several parcels sold for $1 each. Transactions list buyers such as Guiseppe Montozzi, Grace Nimmo, Marco Call, Nobile DiLorenzo, John Karsnak, and Dennis S. White among others, with wards and townships including Wampum, Neshannock, Ellport, Wayne, Shenango, and Union. A notable larger sum includes Lawrence County Commissioners to Andrew Zych for Union township at $345 with an additional $75 noted in the record.
The Navy Department announces that presidential appointments will be made from qualified service men in three categories. First, 75 midshipmen yearly from sons of regular service personnel. Second, up to 40 midshipmen at a time from sons of land and naval force members who were killed or died from wounds or disease in service in World Wars I or II. Third, sons of Medal of Honor recipients. Anyone who qualifies may apply to the chief of Naval Personnel for permission to compete.
During September 1946 auctions, more than 3.25 million dollars worth of Australian wool was sold. The record reflects strong international demand and robust bidding across major wool staples.
Washington dispatch notes farm accident victims often include mower guards left off and exposed gears or shafts. Unjamming machinery with power on wastes minutes and risks lives. oiling and repairs should halt the machine. Also reports Oklahoma’s panhandle peaks at 4,978 feet above sea level.
A 93 year old covered bridge over the Tugaloo river between Lavonia Georgia and Fairview South Carolina will be preserved as a memorial. Citizens on both sides oppose plans for a new steel bridge and the South Carolina Press Association drafted a resolution calling to save the historic structure.
The 2 4 D materials kill broadleaf weeds and can damage bent grass and white clover. Caution advised for farm crops as oats can be damaged, especially legumes. corn, tomatoes and clover fields are at risk. Sprayer cleaning with household ammonia recommended to remove residue.
When the ground dries enough for garden work the first task is to break the surface crust to allow air into the soil and aid crops like corn and beans. Gentle stirring helps shallowly planted lettuce and carrots and kills young weeds. Side-dress vegetables with a high nitrogen fertilizer to hasten growth.
Patty West has recovered from measles. The Kirker family from Bridgeville visited the West family. Bud Dean is in Youngstown hospital recovering from goitre surgery. Ritenours from Bridgeville spent a day with the Wests. Tommy Ritenour has joined the navy reserve. Shaner family from the state road visited Martha McCaslin. Mrs. Coloughan is recovering after surgery at Jameson Memorial hospital.
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