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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1961

Page

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Seventh Ward Plans Summer Events and Delegates

The Seventh Ward DC Council of New Castle's Sons of Columbus met to set a summer and fall calendar. Nick Perretta led the meeting and named delegates Tom DiVivo Andrew Masters and Mrs Clara Treppicone with alternates Mrs Jennie Rainey Mrs Mary O Kuzo and Charles Perretta. The national convention is set for Pittsburgh on Columbus Day October 13. A Italian American Day event is planned July 2 in Pittsburgh Westview Park with Mrs Rainey handling reservations. A bus charter is planned if reservations complete. After the business session Andrew Masters led the social hour and a June 22 executive board meeting was announced at Clara's Coffee Shop with next meeting planned for early July.

New Castle Council Sons of Columbus Nick Perretta Tom DiVivo Andrew Masters Clara Treppicone Jennie Rainey Mary O’kuzo Charles Perretta Pittsburgh Westview Park

Summer Classes Set Registration Friday

St. Lucy Summer School declares classes start June 12 at 9 30 a.m. in the church hall. Registration happens Friday at the church from 1 to 3 p.m. and enrollment will be taken.

St. Lucy

Socality Social Set for Tuesday at Immaculate Conception

The Immaculate Conception of St Lucy Church announces its yearly summer social to be held Tuesday evening in the church auditorium. Miss Rafella Picirrilla chairs the social committee and will accept returns until June 11 for the event starting at 6.

Immaculate Conception Socality St. Lucy Church Rafella Picirrilla

Reservations Open For Baseball Trip To Forbes Field

Reservations for the June 16 trip to a baseball game at Forbes Field are being taken by Mike Nutz and Nick LaVecchia. The outing is sponsored by St. Lucy Holy Name Society and will be conducted by chartered buses.

Forbes Field Mike Nutz Nick LaVecchia St. Lucy Holy Name Society

Co. C Auxiliary Reschedules Meeting To Tonight

Christopher Columbus Auxiliary holds its business meeting at 7 p.m. in the club rooms changing from June 14. Mrs. Margaret Sinibaldi, head of the auxiliary, will hear a report on the weekend trip planned by members.

Christopher Columbus Auxiliary Margaret Sinibaldi

City Tackles Unlicensed Dogs and Parking Strains

City reports many unlicensed dogs roaming streets and several bite incidents. Police urge owners to leash pets. Court traffic increases county parking pressure with side streets used. Residents warn about sunbathing risks and sunburn. Abandoned quarry diving cited as a danger with injuries this year. Downtown street repainting planned after winter damage.

Court House

Weekend Trip to Washington DC Mentioned

A brief note references an upcoming weekend trip to Washington DC with unspecified details and plans.

Mohawk Area Plans Preschool Tests

Preschool tests are scheduled at Mohawk Area Elementary School on Friday at 9 a.m. and 10 30 a.m. for children entering school in September.

Mohawk Area

Jane Rainey To Be Honored At Open House

Mr and Mrs T Edward Rainey of 406 West Madison Avenue announce an open house Saturday evening to honor their daughter Jane Rainey a 1961 graduate of New Castle High School.

T. Edward Rainey Madison Ave Jane Rainey New Castle High School

Church Plans Father-Son Dinner

Madison Avenue Christian Church schedules a Father Son Dinner in the church dining room at 6 30 p m on June 12 to observe Fathers Day on June 18. The event honors fathers and sons in the congregation.

Fathers and Sons Madison Avenue Christian Church

Reynolds Pushes for Firehouse Expansion and Budget Controversy

Reynolds urges rapid fire coverage claiming eight to ten minutes to reach any blaze and argues volunteers aid is essential. Rainey proposes bonds to fund new stations while Hawkins calls for yearly new equipment and a township call fee. Mayor Steinbrink opposes cuts and defends current coverage. no ordinance is found to charge townships.

Reynolds Robert W. Rainey Rainey Hawkins Steinbrink

Payroll Deduction Push Expands United Fund Reach

More than 30 major firms in New Castle offer payroll deduction for the annual United Fund pledge. William E. Langan, head of the payroll deduction task force, will visit chief executives to promote the system’s advantages for firms and employees. He notes payroll deduction is easier for workers than lump sum gifts and saves money for both parties.

New Castle United Fund William IE. Langan Langan United Fund.” Langan, For More Than 25 Years Manager of J. C. Penny New Castte Original Community Chest Community Chest

Honor Given to Rev Jules Roos at Farewell Service

Rev Jules Roos former assistant pastor of St Joseph Church received an honor during a farewell ceremony. Clergy and church groups attended with visitors from Pittsburgh and New Castle and gifts were presented by church officers and organizations.

Jules Roos St. Joseph Church Social Nail Pittsburgh Jerome Dixon John Staab Hugh Lang Joseph Knorr Ralph Roos Jules David Roos Kenneth Roos Daniel Roos Henry Winkler Joseph Wehrle Francis S. Koryak New Castle Virginia Cecerl Ted LeLenko Jory Name Joseph Emery Mary Martha Guild Patrick McCart St. Vincent DePaul Michael Hromyak Cyo Bob McWilliams Father Roos

Third Housing Project Falls 113180 Below Estimate

At yesterday's LCHA session, John Zabetakis was named project engineer for the third housing project in the area. The board discussed wiring homes for telephone service at no cost, and ground will be provided for a regulator building near Brinton Ave. Completion will bring 300 housing units in New Castle, with additional requests from nearby towns. The next board meeting is set for June 29 at the Grant St. office.

Freeport A & B Heating Co New Castle McCarls Plumbing and Healing Co Beaver Falls Castle Roofing and Sheet Metal Co Meyer & Johnston Co New Kensington Stefanak and Sons Inc Farrell, Pa Jenco Sheet Metal Co Kittanning Renick Bros., Construction Co Slippery Rock Ivor J. Lee Inc Sharon D. J. Hannon and Sons Inc Steffanak and Sons Farrell McCarls Plumbing and Heating Co Coleman-Good Inc Pittsburgh Bruce - Merrilees Electric Co Chamberlain Electric Co Houston Electric Co Devlin Electric Co Electrical Contractors Associates Altoona Church Murdock Erie LCHA John Zabetakis Lakeview Ave Shenango New Castle Senior Zabetakis Ellwood City Thomas Foley Manufacturers Light and Heat ‘Co Brinton Ave Washington St Housing Board Wampum Bessemer Grant St

GE and Westinghouse Refuse Antitrust Financial Data

General Electric uses the Fourth and Fifth Amendments to refuse Senate antitrust investigators access to a mass of financial records. Westinghouse Electric Corp also declines to produce similar documents. Grounds for the refusals were not immediately given.

Washington UPI General Electric Co Senate Westinghouse Electric Corp

Fair Tonight Then Rain Thursday Across Pennsylvania

UPI reports mostly fair weather tonight in Pennsylvania followed by showers on Thursday. Lows will range from the 50s to around 60s in most counties and Thursday temperatures hover near 80 statewide as a weak front and a southern Canada high influence conditions.

United Press International Pennsylvania Canada

Camden Reports First Polio Case in 1961

Elizab eth Hutchinson age six of Woodbury New Jersey was reported in fair condition at Municipal Hospital Camden as the first polio patient of 1961 in southern New Jersey. Authorities said she had received three Salk shots. Southern New Jersey had eight polio cases last year.

Camden N. J UPI Elizabeth Hutchinson S. American St Woodbury New Jersey Municipal Hospital

Grocery Executive Dies in New York

William Seeman aged 69, a former vice president of Seeman Brothers, wholesale grocery firm, died on Tuesday in New York.

New York UPI William Seeman Seeman Brothers

Record high 106 at Presidio Texas and low 31 at Alpena Michigan

The high for Tuesday reached 106 degrees at Presidio Texas while the morning low dropped to 31 at Alpena Michigan.

New York

Deaths Of The Day Directory Notice

The listing announces forthcoming funerals with interment location directory time of funeral and calling hours for readers.

Funeral services for Charles Atkinson age 80

Funeral services for the late Charles Atkinson will be held Thursday at Crunkleton Funeral Home with Rev. Curtis Williams officiating. Interment follows at Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call today from 7 to 9 p m at the funeral home.

Charles Atkinson State St Crunkleton Curtis Williams Greenwood’ Cemetery

Harrison St. John Dies After Several Month Illness

Harrison Ike St. John 50 of Potter Township Beaver County died in Rochester Hospital Tuesday after a months long illness. He worked for St Joseph Lead Co Monaca and formerly Shenango Tin Mill New Castle. He belonged to the 103rd Cavalry National Guard and North Branch U P Church Center Two Beaver County. Surviving wife Gertrude daughters Anne Anderson Barbara St John James at home five grandchildren and several siblings. Friends may call Bachelor Funeral Home Monaco today and Thursday 7 9 p m Services Friday 2 p m with Rev Harold Bowman Interment Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.

Harrison Ike) St. John Potter Twp Beaver County Rochester St. Joseph Lead Co Monaca Shenango New Castle 103Rd Cavalry National Guard St. John North Branch U.P Center Two Gertrude Mabel William Anne) Anderson Barbara Sewickley James Francis R. St. John Morrisville Thomas .J Jeff Fenton St. John Middlefield Wilbur Elizabeth) McConahy Harmony Baptist Rd Leona St. John New Guinea Ruth) Booker Hollow Bachelor Funeral Home Monaco Harold Bowman Sylvania Hills Memorial Park

Twisters and Lightning Strike Wide Storm Across Northeast

Severe storms raked Texas to Pennsylvania with tornadoes lightning and heavy rain. In Texas near Amarillo at least nine tornadoes were reported with crowds seeking shelter in Stinnett. A Mass lightning fatality occurred at Medford and damage hit Framingham and Monroeville with fires and knocked windows.

United Press International Texas Pennsylvania Midwest New England Amarillo Panhandle Stinnett Tex Medford Mass James J. Kane Framingham Edward O'Malley Pittsburgh Monroeville

Falls From Pony Hurt 7 Year Old Dennis Sankey

Dennis Sankey of 371 Blackstone Drive was admitted to Jameson Memorial Hospital Tuesday at 4 20 p m after a pony fall caused a fracture to his right forearm. His condition is listed as good today.

Dennis Sankey Blackstone Dr Jameson Memorial Hospital

Mohawk Educator to End Lengthy Career Tomorrow

Samuel G. McCullough retires after a long teaching career spanning West Middlesex East Brook North Beaver and Mohawk Junior High. He inspired seven teacher family members and served Mt Jackson U P Church Bessemer Rotary and Masonry. An open house testimonial at Mt Jackson School June 17 will honor his retirement.

West Middlesex East Brook North Beaver Nancy Harriet McCullough Japan England Norway Robert Mt. Jackson U.P Bessemer Rotary Club Westfield Grange North Beaver Garden Club Boy Scouts PTA Prof Mohawk Junior High Samuel G. McCullough Mt. Jackson School

Byler Shoots 76 to Lead NAIA Shawnee Round

Bob Byler, a freshman at Slippery Rock College and former New Castle High athlete, posted a 37 39 76 in the first round of the NAIA event in Shawnee Oklahoma. He tees off in round two as play continues tomorrow and the finals are Friday. Bob Yacobozzi of Edinboro College opened with 43 40 83 and was runner up in the Pennsylvania State College championship.

Bob Byler New Castle High Shawnee Okla Byler Slippery Rock College Bob Yacobozzi Edinboro College

Geneva College Grants Degrees to 127 Seniors at Commencement

Twelve New Castle area graduates join Geneva College during its 113th commencement. Honorary Doctor of Divinity awarded to Rev. Cuthbert E. Haine and Rev. Robert W. Caskey, and Doctor of Humane Letters to Mrs. Ethel M. Pritz. Alumni Rev. Dr. John Robertson McCartney delivered the commencement address. Carl Singer earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. Ellwood City area graduates include Joseph Bodnar Robert Evans Peter Poulos Lawrence DeMaio Dale Hazen Ralph DiCerbo Carol Hughes Richard Gregor Richard Griffith and Mary Ellen Lamenza. Guy Demaio earned a Bachelor of Science in Education.

New Castle Area Geneva College Geneva Cuthbert E. Haine Mifflin Avenue Methodist Church Wilkinsburg Robert W. Caskey Reformed Presbyterian Church Winchester Kansas Ethel M. Pritz North Canton John Robertson McCartney Santa Barbara Calif R. Paul Robb First Reformed Presbyterian Church of Los Angeles Carl Singer West Clayton Michael Singer New Castle High School Ellwood City Joseph Bodnar Martin Ave Robert Evans Burns Ave Ellport Peter Poulos Spring Ave Lawrence DeMaio Lincoln Terrace Dale Hazen Ralph DiCerbo Fourth St Carol Hughes Line Ave Richard Gregor Morrison Ave Richard Griffith Fifth St Mary Ellen Lamenza Crescent Ave Guy Demaio Main St Wampum

Falls At Home Injures Evelyn Johnson In Accident

Mrs. Evelyn Johnson of 309 Bell Ave fell at her home Tuesday and was admitted to Jameson Memorial Hospital with a possible fractured hip. Her condition was reported good today.

Evelyn Johnson Bell Ave Jameson Memorial Hospital

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Seventh Ward DC Council Socality Social U.S.A Smith-Corona D&w N. Mill St Cascade St Washington, D.C League Firehouse John D Hite Penace McBride William E. Langan William G. Hartje Jr Jesse N. Kerr Mill St Cupi Secretary of Commerce Luther Hodges Refuse Financial Data Defense Roswell L. Gilpatric Europe Rees Atkinson Service Harrison St. John State of Texas East Flowers E. Washington ST Geneva Grads Gerson Scotts Lawn and Garden Products Garden Corner Wilmington Road Maitland Lane TCC la Padsa Jack Gerson Jeweler Pill Our Ually Boyd-Myers North Jefferson THE Order OF the Golden Rule Lavice Based
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