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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1950
Page
5
State Police report May accidents in Lawrence County killed two and injured 241, with 13,069 in property damage across 23 crashes. Most crashes occurred on House 422, a stretch described as fast as the turnpike, with many speed-related arrests.
Members of the ninth west rit Dental society met for a three day conference at Conneant Lake Park from June 17 to 3. Four delegates attended from New Castle: Dr. TJ McFate Sr, Dr. Edward Frovell, Dr. S.S. Stan Cork, and Dr. A G Heywalds. Dr Charles Peyton of the University of Michigan lectured on the evaluation of tooth restorative resins. A social dinner followed. fall hosts for the ninth district meeting will be Meadville with the event scheduled for September.
Youngstown College will graduate its largest class, 648 students including 464 veterans, at the 22th annual commencement in Lee South High Field Thursday at 7:30. Carl Taylor of Waukesha State Bank will give the address on “America Tomorrow,” with Dr Howard W. Jones presiding. The program features several musical solos and a special band performance. The text notes Alaska’s trade is almost wholly with the United States.
Paul Hack son of Mr and Mrs W M Black of Beckford Street was graduated from Eastern Nazarene College Quines Mass with a bachelor of arts in theology in the 28th annual commencement He plans to enter the ministry after graduation He is a 1942 New Castle High School graduate and is married with two children
Two convicts Frank Steigert and Warad Hess faced life sentences for the murder of jeweler Joshua Ligman in Hazelwood during a robbery. Western Penitentiary judges postponed final sentencing to resolve pending charges, with district attorney Larout A. Bhrauss urging life terms.
Mr and Mrs John Paton of Beaver Falls attended Geneva College commencement where daughter Ann Paton earned highest honors as valedictorian. She led the Mathematics Club, chaired the May Day program, and belonged to the Genevans while receiving a cash award from a school foundation.
Over 200 evangelists pastors and missionaries registered for the East District Assemblies of God conference at First Tent Costa Church Pearson at Epworth. Rev John W Foliette led devotional. A Newton Chase chaired the opening session.
In Baldwin township near Pittsburgh a five-year-old boy named Heoman T Kleine drowned after climbing a four-foot iron fence of a Pittsburgh Water Company reservoir and slipping into the water. His playmate Sammy Longneck, also five, ran for help as neighbors and a physician tried to revive him for ninety minutes. Firemen recovered the body with a grappling hook.
About 3,094 persons became doc- in New York City and nationwide as street intersections and a sweepstakes plan drew attention. The figures reference a 1948 context with 35,000 street stars noted in New York City.
A Tuesday banquet at Christ Lutheran Church gathered about 150 guests to celebrate the East Side church founding. WW Collins served as toastmaster and the Ladies Aid coordinated arrangements while attending pastors and ministers spoke about the church’s service. Choir performances and pulpit substitutes accompanied the evening as children participated.
Thaddeus Stevens Reunion Association officials met Tuesday evening at president Merritt Reynolds home 760 Lathrop Street to finalize plans for the twelfth annual reunion at Cascade Park on Friday June 16 A basket dinner will be held in the grove at 6 30 in the evening Races for the young folks and other activities are planned for a day of fun and laughter
The reunion welcomes all former students and teachers as President Reynolds expects a large turnout with many visitors traveling from out of town.
The Mercer class of Highland O. P. church hosts a Monday evening picnic at Cascade park on June 12. A picnic dinner will be served at 6 30. Committee of arrangements includes Mr and Mrs Arthur Mackay Miss Eleanor Ridley Mr and Mrs Clarence Ruhmhalt and Mr and Mrs George Delwiler. Drive slow children move past.
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