St Vitus P T G installs new officers for 1955
Rev Edward Farina presided as St Vitus P T G installed new officers and committee chairs for 1955 at the Sacred Heart auditorium. Mrs Chester Neve became president with Mrs Paul Mancine as vice president and Mrs William DeCarbo as secretary. Mrs Ralph Staph was named treasurer and Mrs Gomer Emery led the fund committee. The group planned a June 16 school picnic at Gaston Park with Mrs Florencio DeLillo as arrangements chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vito Bullano
Lois Mastrangelo
Michael Scungio
Neve
Farina
Peter Maturo
Gaston Park
Florencio DeLillo
Anita Marie
St. Vitus School
Helen DeCarbo
George Zambella
St Johns Plans Vacation School at New Church
Third Annual Vacation Church School at St Johns Lutheran Church Highland and Fairfield runs June 8 to 17 mornings 9 30 to 11 45 except Saturdays and Sundays The theme Jesus Lives includes worship Bible study singing recreation handwork film strips and daily refreshments A picnic and Parents Night will showcase work Open to children 3 years old through those completing sixth grade Director Mrs W E Fruth leads the program
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Lutheran Church
United Lutheran Publication House
Highland
Fairfield
W. E. Fruth
Miscoe to Deliver Farewell Sermon at St Luke A M E Zeion
Rev. M. L. Miscoe pastor of St. Luke A M E Zeion church will preach his farewell sermon Sunday June 5. The topic is God is a Present Helper in this Troubled World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Miscoe
St. Luke A.M.E. Zeion Church
Bible publication surge outpaces earlier decades
In the last decade publishers released more Bibles than the previous forty years combined, reflecting heightened demand and expanding production. Strong growth driven by diverse formats and markets.
Alliance Vacation Bible School Plans Set
Plans are finished for the Daily Vacation Bible School of the Alliance Gospel Tabernacle at 210 Pearson Street. The program runs June 13 to 24 from 1 to 3 30 p m for children ages five to fourteen with a focus on Heroes of the Cross offering Bible study handwork singing and recreation. Miss Evalyn Masters leads a skilled staff and will close with a Friday program and handwork display on June 24 plus planned treats for the youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance Gospel Tabernacle
Pearson Street
Evalyn Masters
Geneva College
Heroes of the Cross
Miss Masters
Car and Truck Collide at Route Junction No Injuries Reported
State police said a sedan and a truck tractor semi trailer collided at Routes 19 and 422 in Slippery Rock township on Thursday afternoon. Gladys L. Tilman of Tarentum stopped on Route 422 preparing to enter Route 19 when her car drifted into Route 19 and hit the northbound semi driven by Joseph E. Kany of East Concord New York. The sedan was badly damaged while the semi trailer sustained less damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slippery Rock Township
Gladys L. Tilman
Tarentum
Perry
Joseph E. Kany
East Concord
N. Y
Kany
Two National U S Radiator workers retire after long service
Charlie Ross of 1011 Summit Street retires after 36 years nine months in the foundry of National U S Radiator. Abram P. Shaffer of 418 Boyles Avenue retires at 65 after 37 years in the shipping department at the New Castle plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National U. S. Radiator Corporation
Charlie Ross
Summit Street
Ross
Abram P. Shaffer
Boyles Avenue
Shaffer
New Castle
Local Visits Bring Family Guests to York and Grand View
Personal notices show Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Dean and daughters of York have returned home from a visit to Mr. and Mrs. George Dean of R D G. Mrs. William Crays of Buffalo New York is staying with Mrs. Raymond Huling on Grand View Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Dean and Daughters
York
George Dean
William Crays
Buffalo, N. Y
Raymond Huling
Grandview Avenue
Plant diseases devastate crops each year across regions
About 350 distinct plant diseases harm crops annually, causing heavy losses to farmers and affecting yields, economies, and food supply chains. Researchers seek resistant varieties and improved management practices to reduce damage.
Surplus Food Program Not To Be Ended In State
Washington officials assured Pennsylvania lawmakers the surplus food disposal program will not end. A seven member PA delegation will meet June 20 with top Agriculture Department leaders to discuss eligibility changes and a proposed cut in food distribution to aid low income groups. Governor George Leader proposed a compromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sns
Agriculture Department
Pennsylvania
Ivor Fenton
Department
Fenton
Wesley D’ewart
Ezra Taft Benson
George Leader
Building Permits Issued For May Totals 104 015
May permits totaled 104 015 with ten single family dwellings costing 83 000 and 14 garages at 7 250. Additions and repairs on eight dwellings amounted to 11 265 while non residential repairs were 2 500. Additional permits issued include Carl Ranucci dwelling 10 000 Cascade Construction dwelling 9 000 Anthony Cioffi Vine street three dwellings 6 000 7 000 7 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Longacre
Carl Ranucci
Arlington Avenue
Cascade Construction Company
East
Sheridan Avenue
Anthony Cioffi
Vine Street
First U B Tells New Worship Plan
First United Brethren Church introduces a Unified Service to start Sunday. Rev. Howard F. Munn notes the plan is shorter, avoids duplication, and unites worship and Bible study. It begins at 9 45 a.m. with devotions and moves to 10 a.m. classes in rooms before returning at 10 40 a.m. for announcements and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Brethren Church
Howard F. Munn
Afro-American P L D Reading Circle Postponed to June 9
Afro-American P L D Reading Circle, planned for Monday June 6 with Mrs. Otha Jackson, is postponed to Thursday June 9. Sunshine Kensington club met at Emma Moore’s home on West State Street with T F Engs presiding and Lottie Minor as chaplain. Carrie Cobb led the program and refreshments were served by the hostess aided by Willie Foster, Mary Williams, Ruth Hiss, and Elizabeth Gunn. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Drucilla Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Kensington Club
Emma Moore
West State Street
T. F. Engs
Lottie Minor
Carrie Cobb
Willie Foster
Mary Williams
Ruth Hiss
Elizabeth Gunn
Drucilla Johnson
WCTU Harlansburg Meeting Led by Miss Effie Richael
Miss Effie Richael of Walmo to entertain Harlansburg WCTU members on Wednesday June 8 at 2 pm with Mrs. Jennie Blevens presiding and Mrs. Sara Burton assisting as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlansburg Union
Effie Richael
Walmo
Harlansburg
WCTU
Jennie Blevens
Sara Burton
Woman Suffers Left Leg Fracture After Fall
Mrs. Laura Helms of 609 East Long Avenue was treated at Jameson Memorial hospital for a simple left leg fracture after tripping and falling on a sidewalk Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Helms
Long Ave
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Deaths Of The Day ONeill Funeral Change
Funeral services for John H. ONeill 87 of 223 Smithfield street were moved from 2 30 to 3 30 p m Saturday Rev Thomas Pletcher of First Christian church to conduct services at Joseph B Leyde Mortuary with interment at Oak Park Cemetery Calling hours at Leyde Mortuary 1102 Highland avenue will be observed from 7 to 9 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Pletcher
First Christian Church
Joseph B. Leyde
Oak Park
Leyde
Highland Avenue
Mrs Eva Wadlinger Dies At 75 In New Castle
Mrs Eva Catherine Wadlinger of 1008 Loraine avenue died at 2 45 pm Thursday after a long illness Born in Pittsburgh October 20 1879 she was 75 Daughter of Springer and Eva Moser Hammont she lived most of her life in New Castle She and Frank Richard Wadlinger were married 49 years ago Funeral services 1 30 pm Monday June 6 at Boyd Myers Home for Funerals Rev Thomas E Pletcher officiating Interment Oak Park cemetery The family will receive friends Saturday 7 9 pm and Sunday 2 4 pm 7 9 pm at the funeral home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Wadlinger
Eva Catherine Wadlinger
Loraine Avenue
Pittsburgh
Springer
Eva Moser Hammont
Order of Eastern Star
Martha Shrine
Frank A
Pearl Shibler
A. D
Herman Kenneth Wadlinger
Boyd-Myers
Thomas E. Pletcher
Oak Park Cemetery
Obituary for Mrs Mary McGary Coulter of New Castle
Mrs Mary McGary Coulter 93 of 917 Harrison street died Thursday night after a three week illness. Widow of Charles Coulter she was born April 6 1862 in Neshannock township and lived on farms in Butler County before moving to New Castle. Survived by two sons Allen and R L Coulter two daughters Rebecca Peffer and Margaret Coulter seven grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Funeral 1:30 p m Monday at Epworth Methodist church with interment Castle View cemetery. Family receives visitors Saturday 7-9 p m and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p m at the Howard L Reynolds Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McGary Coulter
Harrison Street
Coulter
Charles Coulter
Neshannock Township
R. L
Rebecca Dix McGary
Coulters
Butler County
New Castle
Castleview
Women Control Bank Accounts Finds Marketing Study
Philadelphia based A J Wood Co reports women often manage family finances and influence banking choices. 36 percent of bank customers are wives, 37 percent husbands, with 45 percent of non teller bank staff being women. It notes minimal women in bank advertising across media.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
A. J. Wood Co
California
Pennsylvania
New York
Virginia
Tennessee
Wood
Boy Treated For Tongue Laceration After Accident
Bill Henderson aged eight of 321 FE Maitland Lane was treated at Jameson Memorial Hospital for a tongue laceration after an accidental bite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Henderson
Maitland Lane
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Tito Bulganin pledge ends seven year feud
Observers viewed the joint declaration by Soviet Premier Nikolai Bulganin and Yugoslav president Tito as a historic thaw. The nations promised friendly cooperation and outlined steps to ease tensions, a move seen as easing Soviet influence over satellites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tito
Nikolai Bulganin
Hope for Ford Co Settlement Eases Strike Fears
Continued from page one, union sources discuss a possible 55 million dollar fund over three years to aid workers. Some say payments would be extra to unemployment benefits, others say funds come after benefits are exhausted.
Pa Newe Observes Pa Newe Observes
The old bell from the fire station on East street features in a memorial plot design. Nearby roadways show many out of state license plates as tourist traffic rises in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Street
Westminster Alumni Day Arrives With Weekend Events
Westminster College hosts a weekend of activities with a baccalaureate on Sunday and commencement on South Terrace at 2 p.m. Saturday features the Westminster Alumni Day program concluding with campus events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
South Terrace
India’s Roving Ambassador Heads to USS Mission
India's roving ambassador travels to the United States, with Menon saying a U.S. return to Communist China would aid the situation. He adds that the release of students would be a contribution to the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
USS
United States
China
Victory for President on Housing Passes After Senate Debate
Capehart said he expected southern Democrats, including Sen. Harry F. Byrd, to back the administration in the fight. He noted he had not counted noses but saw about a 50 50 chance of passage as debate began Tuesday in the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Capehart
Harry F. Byrd
D Va
Spra ined knee incident in New Bedford resident
Marie Pharen of General Delivery New Bedford sprained her right knee after a fall at home Thursday at 9 30 am. She received treatment at New Castle Hospital and was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Pharen
General Delivery
New Bedford
New Castle Hospital
Card Of Thanks for George Lester Cox
We thank friends neighbors and relatives for kindness and sympathy during the death of our husband and father George Lester Cox. Gratitude for flowers and cars donated. Wife and Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lester Cox
Senior Party 4 Star Success At Cathedral Event
Parents hosted a successful senior party on Thursday night with class dinner, College Daze entertainment, and a late dance led by Tex Beneke and his band. Prizes and snacks were provided, with alumni and faculty involvement and all costs covered by the parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Ritter
Edward I. Myers
Tex Beneke
Francis Hayden
Christine Picrell
Cathedral
American Red Cross
Four Freed Fliers Reunite in Honolulu Homecoming
Four released airmen return to Hawaii after being expelled from Communist China. Capt Harold Fischer Swea City Iowa 1st Lt Lyle Cameron Lincoln Neb 1st Lt Roland Parks Omaha join their families at Hickam Field as Judith Heller wife of Lt Col Edwin L Heller of Wynnewood Pa declares it a dream come true. Air Force arranged the flight at no cost.
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Judith Heller
Edwin L. Heller
Wynnewood
Hickam Field
China
Heller
Harold Fischer
Swea City
Iowa
Lyle Cameron
Lincoln
Neb
Roland Parks
Omaha
Harold E. Fischer
Fischer
Rolland Cameron
Cameron
Robert
Parks
W. G. Parks
Richard
Air Force
Legion Awards Honor St Joseph School Eighth Graders
Donald Pilch and Annette Caiazza received American Legion Medal awards for outstanding eighth grade students at St. Joseph School. The 2 p.m. ceremony in the Ecclessian club included the National Anthem, flag salute, and remarks by Rev. Cornelius Becker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Pilch
Annette Ciazza
St. Joseph School
Ecclessian Club
Harold Latshaw
Perry S. Gaston Post
Ida M. Suber
American Legion Auxiliary
Donald
Joseph Pilch
North Lee Avenue
Annette
Sanitation Bureau Receives New Garbage Truck Chassis
The city sanitation bureau received a new cab and chassis for garbage collection. Councilman Ralph R. White said the chassis will be fitted with a disposal unit from an older truck and put into service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Sanitation Bureau
Ralph R. White
Eight-Year-Old Boy Receives Head Laceration Care
Walter Fox eight from Lakeview Ave was treated at Jameson Memorial hospital at 3:40 p.m. Thursday for a head wound after being struck by a stone thrown by a playmate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Fox
Lakeview Ave
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Community thanks for kindness after bereavement
Neighbors and relatives thank all who offered kindness sympathy flowers and car donations during our recent bereavement. Mrs. Chauncey R. Woods Mr. William R. Morgan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey R. Woods
William R. Morgan
Sturdy Joins Hiram College Showboat Cast
Hugh E. Sturdy of Sheffield Ohio and New Castle former, a Hiram College sophomore and Sigmi Phi member, joins the Showboat cast traveling the Ohio River for seven weeks starting May 28 from Mt Pleasant West Virginia ending in Louisville Kentucky. He is from the 1954 New Castle High School class and is noted for high school drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh E. Sturdy
Sturdy
Sheffield
Ohio
New Castle
Hiram College
Ohio River
Mt. Pleasant
West Virginia
Louisville
New Castle High School
Sigmi Phi Fraternity
Pleasant
Boy Breaks Collarbone After Bicycle Accident
Four year old Thomas Bannister of 16 King Ave was treated at Jameson Memorial hospital for a fracture of the right collarbone after being struck by a bicycle near his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Bannister
King Ave
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Hospital Admissions Surge as Patients Enter U S Hospitals
New data show patients are admitted to U S hospitals at about one every two seconds. The figure reflects ongoing demand across health systems, with implications for bed capacity staffing and emergency room flow.
Rail Strike in Britain Reaches Sixth Day
The six day rail walkout continues as a special TUC peace committee seeks to bridge gaps between ASLEF and non-striking NUR. Government and British Transport Commission back fresh talks while calling for an end to the strike.
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Britain
TUC
ASLEF
National Union of Railwaymen
NUR
British Transport Commission
Bereavement Thanks From Adams and Son
We thank all who extended sympathy and kindness during our bereavement from Robert H. Adams and Son Laird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Adams and Son
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Howie Duzzit
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Pa Newe
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Kenny Donston
Lyndal Street
Washington St
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Honolulu
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Legion Awards
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Washington Stat Mill
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