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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1944
Page
7
A wartime column urges regular care of household and vehicle equipment to prevent needless loss. It cites neglect as the main cause of junked cars, broken refrigerators, and failed vacuums, and recommends checking oil, cleaning bearings, and scheduling routine maintenance to extend life and avoid shortages.
Former employees returning from service note the large influx of new workers and the plant’s growth. The company explains that expansion has been steady for over forty years, doubling space in the last decade, and that operations have never closed.
George Albert reports from New Guinea that he was awarded the Bronze Star and the Silver Star. Others from New Castle on the island hold gatherings. John A Cooper writes from Panama praising crocodile and wild hog hunting and deep sea fishing as good training for the trigger finger.
The Latin department at the senior high school announces honors recipients for high achievement in Latin. Mary Esther Coates earned summa cum laude with a ten dollar prize and Senatus Romanus medal. Harvey Davis and Catharine Tomeller won summa cum laude in Cicero and Caesar year levels. Magna cum laude went to Verna Nesbit Philomena Sparane Ruth Ann Lamphier. Cimaude recipients included Robert Beisham Lawrence Cresce Jaqueline Sines Dick Whittaker Rose Lamiac Mary Lach Natalie Rowland Louise Jimm Joseph De Lullo Robert Doone. These honors qualify for Senatus Romanus membership.
Lawrence County Junior Christian Endeavor society will meet at Gaston Park on Tuesday evening June 6 with Lois D O Neil presiding. Irene Liversage directs Pames at 6:30 and Ruth Garrity conducts a song service at 8. Rev James N Rainey will speak on Being a Light for Christ and a wiener roast ends at 9.
President Joseph Cozza announced a Young Progressives club meeting for Sunday afternoon at 2 30 in the Sons of Italy club rooms on South Mill Street.
Under OPA rules all eating places must file ceiling prices bonafide clubs meeting exemption criteria under No 21 Amendment No 1 should apply. Clubs failing to apply may be cited for exceeding price regulations as other eating places. No New Castle clubs have applied per the local price panel board. Applications go to the district office in the Fulton building Pittsburgh.
Six men, all Jehovah Witnesses, were convicted in Federal court at Pittsburgh on charges of violating the Selective Service Act. The defendants include Michael Warholic of Charleroi Arthur J. Restid Jr. of Ellwood City Charlies F. Kennedy of New Brighton and Charles Zitko of Monessen.
The price panel calls all dealers to file ceiling prices for seven services by June 15 to avoid action by the district office. Automotive dealers are the only major group slow to respond while alterations dry cleaning laundry shoe repair and others have largely complied.
Warren Pa June 3 Greek letter societies at High and Beatty schools have been barred from school activities and offices by a board resolution. Members plan a Sunday meeting to discuss the rule which forbids participation in athletics music dramatics publications or any activity sponsored by the schools and blocks holding school offices.
Friends of Capt. Oren D. Mc Farland honored him Friday night at the Dodds cottage on Slippery Rock creek. Captain McFarland recently returned from service with a tank corps in Italy and received a fountain pen. He spoke briefly about his European war experiences and displayed a German flag captured in Naples.
Analysis argues that the CIO labor movement drives Roosevelt's 1944 bid with a large funding network and political action committee. It asserts the CIO’s control over the Democratic party and the presidency if Roosevelt wins, warning voters about surrendering government to a labor union faction.
The piece argues that Allied efforts to supply China via the Burma road and link with Stilwell are crucial. A failed campaign could strain Chinese munition stocks and delay victory, increasing risk in the Asiatic theater while keeping China central to the war in Europe and Asia.
A domestic guidance note argues that forcing a child to comply may fail and emotions shape outcomes. The author cautions realism over reliance on coercion and offers a bulletin available by mail from 285 Fast 45th Street, New York City, for postage.
Pittsburgh June 3 Jesse L. Kiser of Butler was ordered to serve five years in prison after admitting in Federal court that he violated the Selective Service Act by evading the draft because he was afraid to enter the Army. He failed to report for his physical examination.
Rapid progress marks the first week of the two week clothing for Italy drive. Mrs Frances Colao chairs with co chairs Mrs Clara Casacchia and Mrs Adele Scarazzo and helpers in St Vitus church basement. Items must be clean and in good condition before shipping to headquarters. Rev Fr Albert M Inteso directs for Lawrence Butler Beaver counties and praises the local effort. The New Castle drive runs through June 11.
Wampum Presbyterian Beatrice Haus organist. morning worship 11 am. evening service 7 30 pm. Methodist at Main and Church streets. Sunday school 10 am. evening service 7 30 pm. Pentecostal North Main. Sunday school 10 am. morning worship 11 am. evening 7 30 pm. St Monita's Clyde Kay. Masses 8 30 and 10 30 am. devotionals 7 30 pm. Noveny service 7 20 pm Monday. Kap pel mass 7 30 am Friday. Hoydale mass 10 30 am daily. Baptist Chewton Heights. Sunday school 10 am. morning worship 11 am. evening 7 30 pm. Mrs Elmer Kanagy injured. moved from Jameson hospital to Ray street home has resting.
Prothonotary John A. Edgar faces added work as the Bureau of Vital Statistics issues a new three part marriage license form. The top grants authority, the middle serves as a more detailed certificate, and the bottom duplicates the certificate. Since September 1943 about 600 records must be filed in Harrisburg Morganza, with licenses sent there.
A juvenile court session on Friday morning concluded with the sentencing of a 14 year old boy. Court staff visible in the gallery showed rare emotion as the boy faced consequences. The item notes the difficulty of reporting youthful mistakes while preserving anonymity.
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