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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1952
Page
11
The 1952 state wide grassland program highlighted the Extension system in Pennsylvania. It promoted better forages and animal products, with 30 000 participants at five grassland field days and a new grassland club to foster optimal grass and legume use in pastures and rotations. New farming and homemaking methods supported rural progress and youth involvement.
The annual report of J. M. Fry state Extension director outlines the extension program across Lawrence County led by county agent Lewis Dayton and Miss Patricia Kelley. It covers Home Economics and statewide county activities at Pennsylvania State College.
Toronto born John Murray Henderson, veteran defenseman with eight seasons with the Boston Bruins, signed a two year contract to coach the Hershey Bears in the American League. The Bears purchased his contract from Hershey manager Lloyd Blinco, succeeding Johnny Crawford who retired after the 1951-52 playoffs. In a separate item, Mike Ferry pleaded innocence on charges of indecent assault and contributing to the delinquency of a minor after being arraigned before Alderman Claude M. Mantz.
The United States possessed 224000 miles of railway lines in 1950, reflecting a broad national rail network and its prominence in transportation.
Jack Burke Jr of Houston leads the 1952 money list with 12 455 dollars after winning the Colonial and Western Open. Lloyd Mangrum rises to runner up with 9 096 dollars, while Ben Hogan sits tenth with 4 625 dollars.
New Castle residents attend a June Field Day with search plots and home economics exhibits expected to draw large crowds from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lawrence County Extension representatives Patricia Kelley Dayton and John H. Holbert assist with the event.
Northwestern Pennsylvania event at the Crawford County Home Farm Saegerstown will draw thousands of farm families. More than 30 demonstrations and exhibits are planned for both men and women, announced by L C Dayton extension representative. Sponsors include Crawford County Commissioners Pennsylvania Experiment Station and Pennsylvania Agricultural Extension Service. Machinery demonstrations showcase grass research and rural practices.
Taylor Township Volunteer Firemen meet at Diaz hall to plan a spaghetti dinner for June 12 and to participate in the West Pittsburg St. Anthony celebration next week. Members also prepare for the Lawrence County fire school while dining.
Shenango Township Ladies Auxiliary to meet Friday at 8 PM in the home of Mrs Harlan Morse on the Old Pittsburgh road. Co hostesses will be Mrs Edmund Alexander Mrs Bill Lippman Mrs Ed Dean and Mrs John Brinton.
Patsy Caravella of 131 Fairmont Avenue was issued a city permit to construct a new frame house valued at $8,000. The project begins immediately and will add a single family residence to the neighborhood.
A report states moving an army airborne division needs 42 passenger cars and 10 freight trains. The text also claims the College of Charleston in Charleston D C is the oldest city owned in the United States.
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