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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1947

Page

2

New Castle Hospital Receives Portable Incubator

The Federation Juniors presented a new portable baby incubator to New Castle Hospital. Sister Mary John expresses gratitude for the staff and patients who will benefit. The device will serve premature or ill babies in the surgical ward children's department and nursery for those born at the hospital. Mrs. Alex J. Brincko led the presentation.

New Castle Hospital Federation Juniors Mary John Alex J. Brincko

Shenango Y to Sponsor Musical Tea on Sunday

Shenango street Y M C A in cooperation with Elm street Y W C A will sponsor a musical tea Sunday June something from 4 to 6 p m. Featured on the program are Bernice Webber Edna Alexander Edna Smith Dora Ann Jones Dorothy Turner Buster Walker Bill Nelson and others. Harry Carter chairs the arrangements committee.

Shenango Street Elm Street Bernice Webber Edna Alexander Edna Smith Dora Ann Jones Dorothy Turner Buster Walker Bill Nelson Harry Carter

Women’s Missionary Society Meets at Pattison Home

Reformed Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society will meet all day at Mrs. R. H. Pattison’s home at 718 Court Street on Thursday. Miss Anna Dodds will lead devotionals. Reports will be heard from the Presbyterial on May 15 in Pittsburgh.

Women’s Missionary Society the Reformed Presbyterian Church R. H. Pattison Court Street Anna Dodds Pittsburgh

Honor Dr Eagleson for 50 Year Medical Service

Dr Eagleson marked 50 years in medicine with a formal tribute in which colleagues and the Women’s Medical auxiliary noted his long career. Born January 25, 1870, in Leesburg, he trained at what is now the University of Pittsburgh and began practice in California, Pennsylvania, in 1897 before moving to this city on July 1, 1921.

Eagleson Dr. Eagleson Leesburg University of Pittsburgh California Mary Margaret East Washington Street

Paint Spatter Afflicts Cars On Pulaski Skyway

The State Highway Department reports complaints from motorists whose cars were splattered by paint while the Pulaski Skyway between Newark and Jersey City was being painted. High spring winds blew spray from overhead brushes onto cars below and carried paint up to 2,000 feet from the bridges.

Trenton N. J State Highway Department Newark Jersey City

Deaths Of The Day Hugh L Dean

Hugh L Dean 81 of Portersville died Wednesday night after a three month illness Born November 14 1865 in Scott township Lawrence county he was a longtime Slippery Rock township resident and a blacksmith Survived by three sons a daughter a brother two sisters and 10 grandchildren His wife preceded him in 1938 Funeral Saturday at 2 pm from the late home with Rev A H Elsey officiating Interment Pleasant Valley cemetery Body to be returned from Cunningham funeral home to the residence for calling times. Mrs Lilian Cunningham Westlake funeral services held in Trinity Episcopal church Pallbearers listed Interment Oak Park cemetery.

Hugh L. Dean Portersville R. D Slippery Rock Township Scott Township Lawrence County Alfred and Rebecca McClaren Dean Dean Church of the Nazarene New Castile Howard W. Dean New Castle Harry E. Dean Columbus Walter E. Dean East Brook Bertha Campbell Joseph C. Dean Enon Valley Ella Rodgers Jerseyville Ida McGeary California Hannah Mary Young Dean A. H. Elsey Pleasant Valley Cemetery Cunningham Funeral

Mass for Mrs Joseph Mach in New Castle

Requiem Mass for Mrs Joseph Mach of New Castle will be offered Saturday at 9 30 from Madonna church with Rev Fr Francis Kuczynski as celebrant Interment in Madonna cemetery Friends may call tonight at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Kraner New Castile R D 8 Craven Funeral services for Merrill A Craven 307 Pearson Street were held Wednesday evening at 8 o clock from the R L Boyd funeral home with Dr G S Bennett pastor of First Christian Church officiating The body was removed to Emporium where further services and interment will take place Friday Anderson Funeral services for William F Anderson were held in New Wilmington U P church Wednesday at 2 30 p m Rev R P McDonald in charge Pallbearers were Harry Shafter Gwinn Peters Norman Frankenbure Guy Neale James Gaines and Ben Kauffman Interment was in Neshannock cemetery

Joseph Mach New Castle R. D Madonna Church Francis Kuczynski Madonna Cemetery Henry Kraner New Castile

County couples seek licenses at Mercer County

Two couples from Lawrence County filed applications at Mercer County Courthouse for marriage licenses. Louis E. Stevenson and Gladys I. Christy of Volant R D 1 are paired with Charles E. Blake of West Middlesex R D 1 and Esther Jean Garrett of New Wilmington R D 2, respectively.

Mercer Lawrence County Mercer County Court House Louis E. Stevenson Gladys I. Christy Volant R. D Charles E. Blake R. D West Middlesex Esther Jean Garrett New Wilmington

Council Approves Sewer Plans and Bids for City Projects

City council approved the Seventh Ward Sanitary Relief sewer plans and directed City Clerk Jack H. Fritz to advertise for bids at 10 30 a m on June 19. The 7500 foot concrete sewer runs from the underpass near the P R R and B O R R along the Shenango river to north of Mahoning avenue viaduct. Bids will also be sought for a Water street electric department storehouse and for paving Wa bash avenue Blaine street Robinson and Taylor avenues.

City Hall Solons Seventh Ward Jack H. Fritz P.R.R Shenango River Mahoning Avenue Electric Department Water Street Wabash Avenue Blaine Street Robinson and Taylor Ae

President Truman Attacks Senator Taft Over Economic Policy

President Truman criticized Sen. Robert F. Taft of Ohio for promoting a boom and bust economic philosophy. He defended administration policy on keeping prices down and said Taft's accusations do not hold water and his group seeks an economic downturn.

Washington INS Truman Robert F. Taft Ohio Taft

Two Ex-Servicemen Appointed To City Police Force

City council in the municipal building named two former servicemen to permanent police posts on Mayor John F Haven s recommendation. Jack Llewellyn of 620 Raymond Street and Delbert Weiss of 343 Shaw Street were added as replacements for retiring Detective John Young and Patrolman Frank Reynolds, bringing the total ex servicemen named to 16.

Municipal Building Council John F. Haven Jack Llewellyn Raymond Street Delbert Weiss Shaw Street John Young Frank Reynolds

Senate Near Final Action on Labor Measure

Senate moves toward final action on a labor measure as Truman weighs options. Observers seek signals from the president with Mr Truman expected to take up to ten days for a decision and thorough analysis of the bill’s effects. Rayburn’s House vote against the conference compromise is cited as a possible veto hint.

Mr. Truman Sam Rayburn Tex

Wampum Rotary Horse Show Opens Friday

The Wampum Rotary club horse show begins Friday with a full day schedule from 1 to 7 pm EST. Harold Marshall chairs the event, expecting a large crowd and noting the turnout draws horse lovers from up to 100 miles away and rivals city shows in quality.

Rotary Club Wampum Harold Marshall

George Winter Jr Named Chairman of Chest Drive

George Winter Jr is named chairman of the Chest Drive in the city campaign. He urges local volunteers to dedicate time and talent to insure the drive’s success and civic betterment. Winter is a World War II veteran who served as quartermaster second class in the U S Navy from Feb 1944 to Dec 1945 with Okinawa forces.

Vteran U. S. Navy Okinawa

J & L Denies Steel Shipments Stop To Firm

Washington reports Jones and Laughlin Steel Corp executive denied plans to halt steel shipments in August to Troop Water Heater Co in Pittsburgh. A. J. Hazlett said 65 tons monthly was promised indefinitely, while Troop’s Frank Duerr warned shipments would end in August to support J and L internal drum operations.

Washington INS Jones and Laughlin Steel Corp Pittsburgh A. J. Hazlett Senate Troop Water Heater Co Frank A. Duerr Hazlett Duerr

Central Christian Church to Observe Golden Anniversary

Meadvile Pa church marks 50 years since 1897 chartering and 1905 building dedication with week long events. Dr S E Irvine Rev George Braun Rev Jesse Porter and Rev James Rainey lead services, scripture readings, prayers, and speeches. Four members list wartime service, 346 active members, long service staff noted.

Central Christian Church Caroline Carson Ellen Dysart Margaret Moore George Shelar Blanch Smith W. H. Hanna Ira H. Durfee Walter Trumbull J. A. Joyce Francis W. Biddle K. E. Smith D. P. Shafer A. W. Bauman Robert Wimer Clifford Parks Elmer Glass William Strobel

Memorial Day Cemetery Signs Placed by New Castle Police

Signs on Highland and Sheridan avenues were set up before Memorial Day by the New Castle Police Department to guide residents to nearby cemeteries. The signs are temporary, signed by Lt. Cecil F. Suber.

Highland Sheridan Avenues New Castle Cecil F. Suber

Lady Hermit Revealed As Man In West Virginia

The Harrison county hermit Jesse W. Starr aged 30 from Montclare was captured after a barber haircut exposed his four year disguise as a woman. Starr had lived in a cave posing as a hermit and was sought as an army deserter. He awaits transfer to Charleston by military police.

Clarksburg W. Va INS Harrison County Charleston Jesse W. Starr Montclare Starr Lady Hermits Cave Sheriff's Office

Calvary Tabernacle Vacation Bible School Opens

Calvary Gospel Tabernacle on Vogan Street launches its Daily Vacation Bible School from 9 to 11 30 each day through June 20 directed by Tabernacle teachers and visiting students. Director Rev. Howard V Sartell says this year’s theme is Gods Mail Bag for ages six to fifteen. A closing program and work display take place Friday June 20 at 7 45 p.m. in the tabernacle.

The Calvary Gospel Tabernacle Vogan Street Tabernacle Bible School Howard V. Sartell

Vermouth Aged In Wood Casks After Fortification

Vermouth starts with white wine fortified by alcohol and is aged for a year or more in wooden casks to develop its character.

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