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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1950
Page
2
Safety Director Richard I. Davis praised the American LaFrance fire truck after a test run but said the supplier deviated from specifications. The hose reel was built at the rear instead of on top and must be moved before official city acceptance.
Police issue orders restricting left turns from the North Mercer and East Washington parking area. Vehicles exiting must turn right to prevent a traffic jam at Mercer and East Washington street.
The final event, the spectacular jumping stakes, saw two New Castle horses from McKissick stables finish first and second. Gaylord McKissick rode both jumpers with New Castle Forever winning and Mr Altitude placing second. Other events featured coe riders, a western parade horse class, musical chair contest, hackney ponies, and roadster horses.
Mrs. Thomas S. Reese of Pittsburgh formerly of Pearson Street learns of her sister Mrs. John Hopkins death in Llanelly South Wales on May 13 at the home of daughter Mrs J Malcolm Frost Pi Stradey Park Avenue The elder Hopkins had heart trouble and was 84 years old on February 4.
An ill fated twin engine Curtiss Commando piloted by Joseph Halsey and co pilot William Holleran crash landed about 330 miles off Miami. Survivors were sighted in life rafts as the Grace Line SS Santa Paula and a sister ship aided search and rescue efforts.
The text states women are on average six percent shorter and twenty percent lighter than men. It also notes that one percent of all prisoners in America die or are executed in prison.
City Bureau of Building Clerk Edward Longacre has granted construction permits for new homes. Seltzer and Young receive frame dwellings at 711 Etna Street 818 Pearl Street 820 Addis Street and 1502 Rose Avenue each costing 7500. Other permits include C L Loveridge 928 Beckford Street block addition 150 Martin D Quinby 17 West Edison Avenue cement wall 100 Curran and Rainey Oil Co 129 West Washington Street fence 100 W E Case 603 Court Street porch 100 Charlies M Allen 23 Robinson Street addition to frame dwelling 400.
Westminster College celebrates its largest class at commencement 1949-50. Dr. Will W. Orr awarded Doctor of Humane Letters to Walter C. Shaw and Doctor of Laws to Dr. George A. Long. Twenty six students win numerous awards from the Women’s Athletic Association, the Masquers, Speech, Delta Noble, and other departments.
The June issue of U N World magazine claims Russia has a huge force. It notes many generals who prepared the memorandum fought on the eastern front in World War II. The memorandum allegedly came from Colonel Curt Konrad Arnade, former German general staff member.
The Patterson and Huff families thank friends neighbors and relatives for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of Mrs Mayme Patterson. Gratitude for flowers and car donations is also expressed.
Obituaries detail the deaths of Mrs. Elizabeth Raney Kirk in New Castle at 75, Mrs. Fanny Rose of 430 Boyles avenue in Milwaukee, and funeral plans for Mrs. Hannah Krohn and others. Survivors, dates, places, and funeral arrangements are listed along with dates of birth and family connections.
The mail window service will shift opening to 8 a m from 7 a m while closing times remain 5 p m for Money Order and Postal Savings and 5 30 p m for other windows. Special delivery service unchanged. In another item, John Troxel Jr 25 of Lancaster died from head injuries after a crash on U S Route 22 near Harrisburg. Six others injured. Powell Normal S 76, an originator of the Pymatuning Dam, died in Sharon after a long illness. he previously worked as a civil engineer for Carnegie Illinois Steel and was residence engineer at the dam.
In memory of our beloved father Marquis D Lichtenstine who passed away one year ago today. Sadly missed by his wife Flora Lichtenstine and children Nevada Snyder Mrs Richard Mason Mrs Clarence Woodruff Walter D Lichtenstine.
The House Ways and Means Committee nearly finished action on excise taxes reducing them by about 1.114 billion dollars yearly. The panel exceeded President Truman's recommended 655 million dollar cut in duties on furs jewelry luggage and toilet preparations. Final action awaits a tentative cut on business and store machines.
The event features a district superintendent of two states acting as chairman over assembly business. Rev. Follette will speak at a second public service this evening. Business sessions run daily through Thursday with delegates housed locally. Rev. James Menzie hosts the conference. The article notes more than 500,000 newsboys in the United States.
A husband and children honor Viola Pettitt on the first anniversary of her death with a memorial note and a family tribute describing enduring love. The message expresses devotion from spouses and grandchildren.
Mr. Carl W Rodgers and his wife extend condolences during their bereavement. The message expresses sympathy and support for those affected by the loss.
A. F. Butch company and Youngstown contractors began paving the city hall parking area and driveway. Lime stone under both areas is being excavated and then repaved. Three floodlights will illuminate the rear parking area, recently installed.
General MacArthur orders a purge of Japanese Communists and contemplates outlawing the party. Cabinet officials warn they will meet unrest with force as Communist leaders meet in secret to respond. American journalist Gordon Walker is expelled from Tokyo Communist headquarters while seeking Sanzo Nozaka.
The Bureau of Building reports 49 new homes in the city since January, totaling about $390,000 in construction costs. May permits issued cover 20 houses costing roughly $150,000, with May construction and remodeling totaling $277,050, including a $100,000 church project and five garages costing $5,575 plus $21,457 in remodeling.
Traffic accidents killed 303 people on Pennsylvania highways in the first five months of this year. State police said the figure was four fewer than the same period last year and that May fatalities totaled 57, ten fewer than May 1949.
City detectives say a $50 wrist watch stolen from Miss Frieda Shingledecker at the Rick summer home on the New Castle Harlansburg highway has been returned by the accused young woman. Detectives earlier recovered a $50 diamond ring the woman allegedly pawned.
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