Smith Pioneer In China Ware Manufacture
James M. Smith Sr. a New Castle pioneer in world renown china ware, died Monday June 6. He built Shenango China into a major plant after early bankrupt ventures and introduced tunnel kiln firing and multi jig lines transforming U S factory practice. He served as elder and director in local institutions and died at 1907 Highland Ave with funeral set at First Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Smith, Sr
United States
Haviland
Castleton
Smith
China
Mr. Smith
Shenango
New Castle
First Presbyterian Church
Board of Sessions
Jameson Memorial Hospital
First National Bank
Union Trust Company
Shenango China Company
James M. Smith, Jr
Boyd-Myers Funeral Home
North Jefferson Street
Free Parking Tickets Issued To Out Of State Drivers
New Castle police and the mayor's safety council start distributing cost free parking tickets to out of state cars parked on city streets. The tickets serve as a goodwill gesture with Welcome messages and city statistics on the back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Mayor's Safety Council
Mrs. Dan J. Davies Dies In Rockford
Mrs. Dan J. Davies of Rockford Illinois died June 3 after a cerebral hemorrhage. She leaves husband Dan J. Davies in Rockford a daughter Mrs. William K. Todd of Rockford five grandchildren two brothers Ivor D. Williams Baltimore Lawrence Williams Warren Ohio four sisters Mrs Charles Barkman Gustine California Mrs EF F Brown Quincy Illinois Mrs M A Brown and Mrs L W Southern this city Services and interment occurred in Rockford on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan J. Davies
Rockford
Ill
Rose Walliams
William K. Todd
Ivor D. Williams
Baltimore
Lawrence Williams
Warren
Charles Barkman
Gustine
Calif
EF. F. Brown
Quincy
M. A. Brown
L. W. Southern
Edith Goodhue Jarvis
Edgewood Avenue
Jarvis
William R. Jarvis
Clarington
Ohio
John
Anna Cunningham Goodhue
Martins Ferry
Trinity Episcopal
Paul W. Jarvis
James K. Yost
Naomi Goodhue
Daisy Goodhue
Myrtle Goodhue
Ralph E. Havencamp
Joseph B. Leyde
Castle View
Joseph B. Levde
Highland Avenue
Nancy Morrissey O'Dea
Thomas O'Dea
Highland Heights
R. D
Jameson Memorial
O'Dea
Second United Presbyterian Church
Neshannock Township
Robert S
Emma Lockhart Thompson
Thomas
John J. Thompson
O. S. Thompson
Edith M. Patton
Charles B. Showell
Newburgh
N. Y
Edward Mellwain
David George
Graceland Cemetery
In Loving Memory of Patricia Ann Quarella
A family memorial notes the death of Patricia Ann Quarella two years prior on June 7. The message from her mother father and sister expresses enduring remembrance with a heartfelt vow that she will not be forgotten as long as life and memory endure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Ann Quarella
Patricia Ann Dear
Bell Promotes Homer Choate To Supervisor
Roy W. Walters Jr of Pittsburgh is named district manager for Bell Telephone in New Castle and central western Pennsylvania, succeeding Homer D. Choate. Walters, a Pitt graduate, served as aircraft maintenance officer in WWII and held Bell posts since 1953, with a family and fraternal affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy W. Walters, Jr
Pittsburgh
Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania
New Castle
J. H. Reiff
Homer D. Choate
Warren
Greensburg
U. S. Air Force
Fourth Combat Cargo Group
Burma
China
India
Walters
Bellat Valley
Masonic Lodge
American Society of Training Directors
Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity
Mary Campbell
The
Bell Company
New Wilmington Boro Builds Plans Discussed by Council
Detailed plans for the new Boro building at New Wilmington were reviewed by the Boro Council Monday. Architect James Stevenson of New Castle outlined revisions to allow future expansion including a possible second story at the rear. A special meeting will be set, no contracts yet for razing the old residence, and paving petitions on Francis Street North Lincoln and Katherine Street await school planning progress. Minor items and bill payments extended the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boro
New Wilmington
Boro Council
James Stevenson
New Castle
West Neshannock Avenue
Arthur Minteer
Francis Street
Lincoln
Katherine
Deaths Of The Day List Local Obituaries
Marilyn Gruca seven died at home in Slippery Rock R D 3 at 3 15 pm born December 11 1947 in Lawrence county to Thadeusz and Phyllis Bartley Gruca. Funeral Friday at McClel land Funeral Home Harlansburg with interment Holy Trinity Polish National Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Martha Gruca
Slippery Rock
R. D
Lawrence County
Thadeusz
Phyllis Bartley Gruca
Grayce
Gloria
Albert Bartley
Harlansburg
Lawrence Gruce
Daniel Driscoll
McClelland Funeral Home
Holy Trinity Polish National Catholic Cemetery
Boy Hit By Jar At Home Receives Hospital Care
Lawrence Mumford ten, son of Mr and Mrs Ray Mumford of 856 Wogan Street, was struck on the head by a glass jar while playing at home on Monday. He sustained a scalp laceration and received treatment at New Castle Hospital before being discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Mumford
Ray Mumford
Wogan Street
New Castle Hospital
Delegates Prepare for U C T Sessions in New Castle
Delegates to U C T converge in New Castle for sessions at The Cathedral and The Castleton with a 1:30 p m resume for Grand Council and Ladies Auxiliary. Tours of Shenango China Co. plant, memorial service, and installations planned with officers listed and banquet details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowers
Grand Council
Grand Auxiliary
Castleton
Shenango China Co
Cathedral
Grand Council and
Ladies Auxiliary
U S W Begins Wage Talks on Steel Contract
The United Steelworkers open wage negotiations with Ford and the six major steel producers led by Bethlehem, Republic, Jones and Laughlin, Youngstown Sheet and Tube, and Inland Steel. USW President McDonald signals possible seeks for a new high in hourly boosts as workers average $2.23 per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion
CIO
United
Bethlehem
Republic
Jones and Laughlin
Youngstown Sheet and Tube
Inland Steel
President Warns Graduates On Peace And War Duty
President Eisenhower delivered a warning to graduates during a three day visit to his alma mater marking the 40th annual class of 1915 reunion. He urged newly commissioned officers to devote their lives as seriously to peace efforts as to mastering military skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
Labor experts warn wage hikes may rise amid fringe benefits
Labor experts predict a jump in wage hike levels as unions seek gains through improved fringe benefits like pensions health funds vacations and holidays. Strike activity is up as unions rush to capitalize on the 1955 recovery while Ford UAW guaranteed wage plan is seen as a vote of confidence with no immediate nationwide impact since idle workers won’t be paid for a year.
Pa Newe Observes Pa Newe Observes and church expansion notes
The report notes church building projects and expansion plans across the community. A repaving project on South Croton Avenue began Monday with water sprayed to cool the hot street after paving. Many homes receive paint though farmhouses and barns show uneven upkeep. Eight year old Erlene Dean was treated for a left forearm fracture after a fall at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erlene Dean
East Leasure Avenue
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Injury on 10th Street Leaves Toe Lacerated
Hilda Caravella of 10th Street West Pittsburg stepped on glass on Monday and received treatment for a lacerated left great toe at New Castle hospital at 2 45 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Caravella
10Th Street
West Pittsburg
New Castle Hospital
Annual Catholic Day Committee To Meet Tonight
Lawrence County Catholic Day committee meets at 8 tonight at St. Vitus church to plan the Eighth Annual Catholic Day picnic. Chairman William Russo says about 25,000 are expected for the June 22 Cascade Park event, the largest yet as interest grows since 1948. All committee members and Roman Catholic men are invited to join tonight’s planning session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
St. Vitus
William Russo
Cascade Park
Russo
Westminster Seniors Told of World Talk
Westminster college in New Castle held commencement with Rev. John Ray Louden as speaker. Degrees were awarded to Janet Bartlett Bovard Loretta W. MacKenzie Steven Lubinski R Marlene Johnston and William Black. The class of 1955 donated a stainless steel plaque for the Galbreath hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ray Louden
Westminster College
New Castle
Janet Bartlett Bovard
East
Lincoln Avenue
Loretta W. MacKenzie
Steven James Lubinski
Pennsylvania Avenue
R. Marlene Johnston
West
Moody Avenue
William T. Black
Winter Avenue
Galbreath Hall
Card Of Thanks For William D. Cunningham
We thank friends neighbors and relatives for kindness sympathy during the death of my husband William D. Cunningham Also for flowers and cars donated. Mrs Helen Cunningham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Cunningham
Helen Cunningham
Monsignor McCarter Feted At Testimonial Dinner
Over 600 reservations are made for a testimonial dinner honoring the Right Rev Francis M McCarter of St Mary church at seven o clock Wednesday in the Cathedral. He has been raised to the dignity of Domestic Prelate by Pope Pius XII becoming the first Roman Catholic clergyman in Lawrence county to hold the rank. Guests include classmates friends and parishioners in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M. Ferk
East Poland Avenue
Bessemer
Yugoslavia
Ignatz
Agnes Ferk
Bessemer Limestone and Cement Company
Mr. Ferk
Louise Krancan
St. Anthony Church
Louise Ferk
Josephine Richter
Conway
Mary Spincie
Joseph M. Ferk Jr
R. D
Tony
le Monte
Ill
Pete
Clara
Catherine
Europe
St. Anthony Cemetery
Cunningham
Francis M. McCarter
St. Mary Church
Monsignor
MccCarter
Pius XII
McCarter
Lawrence County
Dinner honors Jaycee Rodeo winners at Boyles Field
The New Castle Junior Chamber of Commerce hosts a 6 30 p m dinner at The Castleton to honor winners of the Jaycee Rodeo contest held at Boyles Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castleton
New Castle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cunningham and Weingartner
Old Butler Road
Oliver
Memoriam
Bear
E. Long Ave
Joseph
Sherwin-Williams Paints
Sherwin-Williams
E. Washington St
Bell
Homer Choate
Martha A. Williams
West Washington Street
Jacob Shook
George Williams
Frank F. Miller
East Liverpool
Cunningham Funeral Home
East Washington Street
Chestnut
Greenwood Cemetery
Joseph Brown
Young Street
J. G. Crankleton
West Grant Street
Business College
S. Croton Ave
U.C.T
U.S.W
W. E. Watkins
N. Mercer St
Pa Newe
Westminster
Keystone
M. J. Donnelly
Million Dollar Round Table
Dial
Jack Gerson
Jeweler
Washington
Alala
Harion the Little Ear
Otarion Hearing Aid Center
Corner Mill St
Monsignor McCarter
By Howard Reynolds
Howard L. Reynolds Funeral Home
Adams St
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