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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1955
Page
3
President Eisenhower's remark that the presidency is a fascinating job reinforces Republican belief he will run again in 1956. Early and veteran GOP figures, including Sen. Frank Carlson, say the country will demand his candidacy and he will be available when needed.
Regular Sabbath services at Temple Israel Friday night at eight will honor Jewish students of the 1955 senior high school class. Graduates will assist in conducting the services. Dr van J Gruen will speak on A Philosophy of Faith.
The Pittsburgh synod of the United Lutheran Church closes its 113th annual convention in Greenville. Fifteen candidates for ordination accepted and four new congregations added to the synod during the four day meeting. Fresh forest fires occur about every three minutes year round.
Pennsylvania planners push to raise federal river and harbor funds. Francis A. Pitkin urged boosting the 1956 Pennsylvania allocation to fund deepening the Delaware River, dredging 40 feet to Trenton, and start Bear Creek reservoir near Wilkes-Barre Scranton. Additional projects include Sinnemahoning and Kettle Creek reservoirs and accelerated Allegheny River planning.
Harrisburg report says moving 260 hunting camps on a 53000 acre site for Curtiss-Wright testing lab will cost about 100000. State Forests and Waters Secretary Maurice K Goddard notes about 200000 will be raised from selling 8000 acres in Karthaus Driftwood area. Officials aim to relocate camps before the coming hunting season.
A fast moving blaze in Beaver gutted a furniture store and a gift shop and heavily damaged two other businesses. Fire teams from several communities aided the effort, drawing spectators as thick smoke billowed for miles.
Mrs. Fred Pontius also known as Nannie Bates died at her Ogdensburg home after a 2 am Wednesday death. She left behind George Pontius of New Castle R D 4 and Mrs. Dorothy Dehoff of Canfield Ohio plus three sons Harvey Henry and Albert all based in New York. A former city resident she moved to New York 20 years ago and belonged to the Ogdensburg Nazarene church. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 pm in Ogdensburg with interment there.
1955 graduates were celebrated at informal at home receptions across Wampum. Families hosted gatherings for Linnea Anderson, Nancy Karner, Sally Douthitt, Donna Lutz, Don Hennon, Phyllis Shelatree, Fred Widdowfield, Eugene Swogger and others, with gifts, congratulatory toasts, and buffet lunches. Out of town guests attended from Ellwood City East Palestine and Beaver.
CIO President Walter P. Reuther extends the Ford Motor Co. strike deadline to Monday to allow more time to review Ford’s new proposal. About 140,000 Ford workers in 57 plants faced a midnight strike if no wage agreement is reached. Reuther noted time to study details remains insufficient and warned a strike could begin if no deal by Monday morning.
Mr and Mrs Nelson Swagger on Main street attend a wedding reception for Mrs Miller's nephew and his spouse. Various visitors over the weekend include the Jones family from Warren Ohio Organ family from Sharon and others visiting Aliquippa relatives.
After 43 years as head of the Methodist church Sunday school, Charles Davis retires. Mrs. Ray McBride presented him a gift on Sunday morning in appreciation of his long service.
Bridgette club members traveled to Youngstown Colorado for dinner at a tea room. Afterward they returned to Mrs. Charles Christopher’s home on the Darlington road and played bridge. They voted to recess club meetings for the summer months.
Members gathered at the baseball park for the last meeting. Awards were presented in a flag ceremony featuring Sandra Marshall Judy Davis Anita Swan ik Charlene Demark and Betty Shearer. Second class and proficiency badges five year pins were given to Lennea Anderson Rita Zieve Anna May Kirschler and to troop leaders Mrs. Gerald Zieve and Mrs. J D Shelatree. A wiener roast followed as parents joined the goodnight circle and sang taps.
Mr and Mrs Tom Boyer of Hartford City Indiana visit the Shrocks on Main Street. Ralph Melfi and family attend cousin Robert Greco’s graduation at Girard High School in Ohio. Mrs Julia Myers of Cincinnati is visiting in the area.
On June 2 1950 Rev William Vasey began as pastor of Maitland Memorial Primitive Methodist Church and was welcomed at a reception held at the YWCA with local church members and community leaders in attendance.
Ten years ago on June 2 1945 Hazel Ann Mark earned Summa Cum Laude honors from Muskingum College in a notable academic milestone.
Five people are killed in a gang war in Chicago on June 2, 1930. The incident prompts ongoing investigations and police responses as other regional tensions surface in city crime reports.
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