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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1956

Page

18

Twelve Local Boys Named County Farmer

Twelve Lawrence County Future Farmers of America members will be honored as County Farmers at a dinner tonight at Garden Gate Restaurant west of Butler. Recipients include Sam Luptak and Lyle McConahy from Union. Edwin Marshall, Charles Myers, Donald Buhhorn from Laurel Ed. William Raney, Robert Kuhn, Clyde Hartself, Bob Reno, Lewis Lipp, Ed Witherspoon, Norman Hopper from N Beaver Two. The banquet honors members who meet farmer degree criteria but not the state degree, with certificates awarded. Robert Montgomery will preside. Robert Reno will give the invocation.

Lawrence County Future Farmers of America FFA Tricounty Garden Gate Butler Us 422 Union Two Sam Luptak Lyle McConahy Laurel Edwin Marshall Charles Myers Donald Bluehorn N. Beaver William M. Raney Robert Kuhn Clyde A Hartself Bob Reno Lewis S. Lipp Ed. C. Witherspoon Norman M. Hopper Lawrence Beaver Butler Ffa Assn Area Association Robert Montgomery South Butler Joint School Robert Reno Jackson

Allegheny County Food Storage Plan Rejected

The Department of Agriculture rejected Allegheny County’s plea for the U S to fund storage of surplus Pittsburgh area food. Congressman Elmer J Holland shared the decision and a 1000 word explanation. Officials study new appeals for federal aid in the food program.

Pittsburgh INS Department of Agriculture Allegheny County U.S Washington Elmer J. Holland Holland Agriculture Department

Chewton Sunday Services and Vacation Bible School

Baptist church led by Rev. C L Alexander holds Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 with special music. Italian Christian and Chewton Christian also conduct services with ministers Charles P Durbin and a pastor. Communion overseen by elders. Vacation Bible School begins Monday under Mrs. Robert Tillin and staff.

C. L. Alexander Chewton Charles P Durbin Robert Tillin

Wayne Township approves dog catcher and junk yard ordinance

At the monthly meeting the Wayne Township supervisors elected Nick Bucci as dog catcher to enforce state dog laws. They also acted to enforce the township junk yard ordinance. Present were supervisor E Badger president Ralph Strealy and Frank Guy along with several citizens.

Wayne Township Nick Bucci E. Badger Ralph Strealy Frank Guy

Weekend visitors and school vacation noted in local circles

Miss Barbara Strealy of Sharon visited with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Strealy. Mr. and Mrs. Braden McKim and daughter Beverly visited Ellwood-New Castle road residents. Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lutz and others in Pittsburgh visiting local friends. Chewton independent schools closed on Tuesday for summer vacation.

Barbara Strealy Sharon Ralph Strealy Braden McKim Beverly Ellwood New Castle Road Charles Lutz L. Robinson Pittsburgh James Morgan New Castle Chewton_ independent

Francis Motor Co Opens New Car Lot

The Francis Motor Co opened its new used car lot at 418 Croton Ave after moving from 201 N Jefferson St. Manager Harold Glenn called the lot the best lighted and easiest to use in New Castle. The 108 by 150 feet lot holds about 50 used cars with customer parking and flood lights for night service. Two to three salesmen will be on duty with hours 9 am to 9 pm on Monday Wednesday and Friday and 9 am to 6 pm on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday.

The Francis Motor Co Croton Ave N. Jefferson St Harold Glenn New Castle Glenn Croton St

Princess Grace Receives MGM Ultimatum on Return to Work

London reports Daily Sketch says MGM issued an ultimatum to Princess Grace of Monaco to return to work within two weeks or justify why. Gossip columnist Simon Ward hints a baby could delay her return and notes Grace's marriage and honeymoon. He suggests MGM’s wedding gift may influence Prince Rainier III to keep her on payroll.

London Daily Sketch Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer Grace Monaco Simon Ward Grace Kelly Philadelphia Hollywood Prince Rainier Iit Principality of Monaco Prince Rainier Ward MGM

Girl Who Shot Mother Given Term At Muncy

Sixteen year old Marlene Chomko was sentenced to an indefinite term in the State Industrial Home for Women at Muncy after pleading guilty to shooting her mother in a life insurance plot. Judge Otto P. Robinson presided in Scranton.

Scranton, Pa INS Marlene Chomko Muncy Otto P. Robinson

Taylor girl ordered for study after murder plot

Marlene Chomko admitted shooting her mother Mrs Joseph Chomko on January 30 in a plot with two men to collect insurance. The mother and daughter parted tearfully in court after sentencing. Two men, John Pitta aged 34 and Salvatore Diana aged 21, were recently convicted of conspiring to kill the mother and await sentence.

Dered Taylor Marlene Joseph Chomko

Pay Hikes For State Store Employees

Harrisburg reports pay hikes for State Liquor Control Board staff approved by Gov. Leader. A $144,630 bonus covers 1,035 administrative employees with increases starting at $60 annually from June 1. manager and assistant raises for 154 and clerks for 225 take effect May 1, averaging $120 for officials and $105 for clerks, with annual cost about $43,386.

Harrisburg INS State Liquor Control Board Patrick E. Kerwin George M. Leader Europe

Missionaries expelled from Cairo for teaching faith

Two British missionaries Alan East and Miss Margaret French were expelled from Egypt for teaching the Christian faith to Muslim children. They are believed to be the first British school teachers expelled since the 1952 revolution.

Cairo Egypt Alan East Margaret French

Lim Yew Hock Sworn In As Singapore Chief Minister

Lim Yew Hock was sworn in today as chief minister succeeding David Marshall who resigned after failing to secure a London agreement for Singapore independence. Americans now eat nearly twice as much ice cream per person as they did 35 years ago.

Singapore Lim Yew Hock David Marshall Marshall London Britain

Officer Cleared in Slaying of Finance Robbery Suspect

Pittsburgh coroner’s jury absolves traffic officer John Bartell of blame in the May 15 shooting of 58 year old Albert Mahoney after a holdup at a Household Finance Co. office. Bartell said he fired two warning shots as Mahoney leveled a pistol while fleeing, and the loot worth over $700 was later recovered.

Pittsburgh INS John Bartell Albert Mahoney North Side Pittsburgh Finance Company Bartell Mahoney Household Finance Co

Hepburn Credits Kindness for Paris Film Move

Audrey Hepburn says kindness is everywhere including Hollywood and credits Gary Cooper with delaying his own film to allow her to take the lead in Funny Face in Paris. She told Cooper of her fondness for the role and his courtesy made the switch possible.

Hollywood Audrey Hepburn Gary Cooper Paris Cooper

Butler County Boy Fatally Burned

In Butler Pa a 3 year old boy David Henry of Parker was fatally burned when a can of gasoline exploded near a hot water heater in the basement. His father Donald Henry was burned but not seriously. David died at Butler County Memorial Hospital.

Butler, Pa David Henry Parker Donald David Butler County Memorial Hospital

Mrs. Margaret Biddle Dies In Paris Today

Paris report states Mrs. Margaret Biddle, heir to a substantial fortune from her father, has died in Paris today. Details on the estate and immediate beneficiaries were not disclosed.

Margaret Biddle Paris Ins

Socialite Maj. A. J. Drexel Biddle Jr. Suffered Stroke in Paris

A socialite diplomat Maj. A J Drexel Biddle Jr. died in Paris after a stroke soon after returning from a gala opera performance. He had lived abroad for many years.

Paris Maj. A. J. Drexel Biddle, Jr

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