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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1957

Page

2

Farewell Events Set To Honor Father Schwartz

Rev Edward M Schwartz pastor of St John the Baptist Church and hospital chaplain is honored at two farewell dinners. A 7 pm dinner tomorrow at The Castleton features speaker Rev Albert Gladis with George P Joseph as chairman. Hospital dinner Monday at 6 pm follows with local priest attendees and friends.

Edward M. Schwartz St. John the Baptist Church New Castle Hospital Father Schwartz St Conrad Church Meridian James F. McBride St. John the Evangelist Church S.S. Pittsburgh John F. Dearden Schwartz Pittsburgh Joseph Saad George Gabriel Mary John Lawrence County Priests’ Forum

Theodore Castele to be Graduated From Western Reserve Med School

Theodore J. Castele son of Theodore R. Castele of 119 E Fairmont Ave will graduate June 12 from Western Reserve Medical School in Cleveland C. He will intern at Lakeside Hospital Cleveland after graduation He is married to Jean Willie of Lakewood and has three children He previously graduated New Castle High School and earned a BS from Western Reserve University The family lives at 3308 W 162nd St Cleveland

Theodore J. Castele Theodore R. Castele E. Fairmont Ave Western Reserve Medical School Cleveland Lakeside Hospital Jean Willie Lakewood Castele New Castle High School Western Reserve University Ceveland

Lockley Firm Honors Three Retiring Employees

Three Lockley Machine Co. workers were feted at a testimonial dinner for retirement. Joshua Morgan, Steve Seinkner, and Daniel Davies received gifts as lifelong service was noted. Morgan joined Lockley in 1941 after starting in the Old Shenango tin mill in 1903. Davies, born in Wales and arriving in 1907, moved from the tin mill to Lockley’s shipping department in 1940. Seinkner, shop superintendent for 20 years, helped design and build full production lines, including a mine destroyer for Army tanks later adopted by the Army.

Lockley Machine Co Joshua Morgan Adams St Steve Seinkner Sumner Ave Daniel Davies Winslow Ave Morgan Lockley Shenango Dan Davies Wales Lockley Brothers Mulberry St Seinkner Davies

Talking dictionary aids blind readers with magnetic recordings

A new talking dictionary uses magnetic recording to assist libraries and blind instruction. It provides audible definitions and guidance, enhancing access to printed information for visually impaired users.

City files answer to suit on tax liens against plant

The city fights to retain a 47250 tax lien on the former United Engineering and Foundry site now run by Mesta. The U.S. Government seeks voiding liens over 110000 in Federal Court, Pittsburgh. The city says the second suit repeats issues from a dismissed first suit. Taxes for 1955 1956 were paid by the GSA, owner before Mesta bought the plant at public auction for 84 million.

United Engineering and Foundry Mesta Machine Co. Asst Robert KE. Jamison U.S Pittsburgh Joseph P. Willson Lawrence County General Services Administration Mesta

Hillsville Cubs Receive Awards

Hillsville Cub Pack 19 held its final summer meeting at Hillsville School. Plans for summer months were discussed. A fire prevention skit by Den 2 and refreshments by Den 3 closed the session. Award recipients include David Whiting Lion, James Cochran Wolf, Edward Bixler Wolf, David Dietz Bear, Larry Dando Bear, Clarence Campbell Bear, Sam Patterson Bear, Patsy Pugliese one gold and one silver arrow under Bear, Bruce Anderson gold arrow under Wolf, Richard Whiting silver arrow under Bear, Russell Patton silver arrow under Bear, Greg Reynolds silver arrow under Wolf, and Sam Patterson silver arrow under Wolf.

Cub Hillsville Den 2 Den 3 David Whiting Lion James Cochran Wolf Edward Bixler David Dietz Larry Dando Clarence Campbell Sam Patterson Patsy Pugliese Bear Bruce Anderson Richard Whiting Russel Patton Greg Reynolds

Weigletown 4-H'ers Conduct Meeting

Weigletown 4-H'ers met at Center U. P. Church for a session led by Marilyn Jo Mewman who opened with the 4-H pledge. The group set the next gathering for June 13 at 1 p.m. at the same church.

Jury Will Get Making Case On Monday

Pittsburgh judge Samuel A Weiss will instruct a jury Monday on the case against four state Highways Department officials accused of pressuring subordinates for political contributions. Defense motions to dismiss or acquit were denied after evidence concluded. Alex Campbell, the last defendant, said he asked for up to one percent for the 1954 GOP primary but did not compel contributions.

Pittsburgh Samuel A. Weiss State Highways Department Weiss Alex Campbell Oakdale Campbell Allegheny County

Stamp Club Hears Talk By Dr. Stone

The New Castle Stamp Club met at the YMCA with president John Hitch presiding. Dr. Gene Stone shared details of an interesting postmark collection featuring all cities named Columbus, all postmarked Oct 12. The club named him an honorary member. June 20.

New Castle

Young Soldier Announces Latest Move

A young soldier comments on a Japanese attorney and says no decision will be made about hiring another Japanese defense lawyer until the habeas corpus case outcome in federal district court in Washington is known.

Levin Girard Federal District Court Washington

Largest peacetime naval review begins today

The event will bring nearly 100 vessels to the harbor, marking the biggest peacetime naval demonstration in world history.

St Vitus Men to Hold Eighth Annual Fathers and Sons Breakfast

St Vitus Holy Name Society will honor Rocco Chiafullo as Holy Name Father of the Year at the eighth annual Fathers and Sons Communion-Breakfast on June 16 in the Cathedral. Rev. Hugh Wilt will be guest speaker. Mass at 7 am precedes a procession to the Cathedral for breakfast.

Rocco Chiafullo Grove Ave Holy Name St. Vitus Holy Name Society Chiafullo Fathers and Sons Hugh Wilt St. Vincent Archabbey Latrobe Joseph Fabbri Ettore DeNapoli John, Cassella Michael Cassella Fairman Ave Red Coat B. J. Biondi Ray Mercer Samuel Dambrocia Louis Mastrangelo Altar and Rosary Society Parent-Teachers Guild The Sodality of Our Lady

Deaths Of The Day Funeral notices list local interments

A daily directory lists interment places funeral directors and calling hours. The notice includes Mrs Carl F Goschke 73 of Enon Valley with service set Monday at Bible Presbyterian Church and interment at Little Beaver Cemetery. Also listed are Mrs Xenia Randolph Mrs Angeline Maiella John Christofer Kim Maureen Kane Joseph M Cargill and others with call times and burial plans.

Penn State Confers Degrees on 2300 Today at Commencement

University Park ceremonies confer 1734 bachelor degrees 193 advanced degrees and 357 associate degrees to graduates. Dr Eric A Walker university president will preside. Dr Detlev W Bronk of the Rockefeller Institute delivers the commencement address.

University Park, Pa Pennsylvania State University University Park Eric A. Walker Detlev W. Bronk Rockefeller Institute of Medical Research

Tornado Strikes Mound City Missouri Area

A tornado and nearby funnel clouds moved through parts of Mound City Missouri with no injuries reported. Rivers rose toward flood stage across the 50 mile Meeteetse to Greybull Wyoming corridor amid forecasts of high temperatures in Colorado and Wyoming.

Mound City Hiawatha Kans Colorado Wyoming Meeteetse Greybull Wyo

Five Die In Highway Crash At Terrific Speed

Five persons were killed when a car racing at a terrific rate of speed crossed into the opposite lane and crashed into another vehicle. A witness described the Schultz car as traveling about 100 miles an hour. The incident followed another fatal crash 24 hours earlier near McKeesport Pennsylvania. Des Moines residents Ralph Berard and Kenneth Chapman were involved, with Chapman injured and Mrs Walter Carlson slowing to turn.

Berard Schultz Freeborn County Carl C. Lindahl McKeesport Ralph Berard Des Moines Iowa Kenneth Chapman Albert Lea Hospital Walter Carlson

Cargill Rites Held for Edinburgh Native in Local Home

Interment followed at Fair Oaks Cemetery New Wilmington for William D Cargill born October 1886 in Edinburgh Scotland son of William D and Mary Gibson Cargill a 59 year resident employed as a foreman in building construction and a member of Carpenters Union Local 206 Izora McDavid. Service for Mrs William H Sickels 308 Fourth St will be Monday at 11 am from W S Caskey Funeral Home Madison Ave with Rev Rodney Croyle in charge Interment Greenwood Cemetery Byesville OH Friends may call today and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.

Carl F. Goschke Martha Zieh Pomeran Germany Herman Augusta Zieh Goschke Enon Valley Xenia Randolph Levine Way Crinkleton Grant St G. M. Walker Graceland Cemetery North Carolina Samuel Jefferson Valley Temple No. 167 BPOE Angeline Maiella Uber St Lena Stella DeCartoo St. Vitus Church Joseph Fabbri Maiella Pietra-Monte-Alife Italy Michael Christina Spinelli Sisto Maiella Frank Cecil Maiella Rose Boyd City Phyllis Imperi Detroit John Christofer Rose Ave Cunningham Funeral Chestnut E. Washington Sts Castle View Mr. Christofer Buona Cavale Joseph M. Cargill Chestnut St New Castle Joseph B. Leyde Garth Koch Giate Fair Oaks New Wilmington Mr. Cargill Edinburgh Scotland William D Mary Gibson Cargill Carpenters’ Union Izora McDavid

Mrs. D. L. Harriff Dies In Sharon

Dorothy Louise Harriff 35 of 2954 Hubbard Rd Youngstown died at Sharon General Hospital after four weeks illness. Born Leesburg December 4 1921 she was daughter of Leonard and Leona Coryea. Survived by husband Donald three sisters. Services Monday at 1 30 p.m. Stewart Kyle Funeral Home Hubbard Ohio.

Dorothy Louise Harriff Hubbard Rd Youngstown Sharon General Hospital Leesburg Leonard Leona Rose Coryea Hubbard Greenville White Memorial Wesleyan Methodist Church Struthers Donald Leonard Batholomew West Middlesex Fred Llewellyn Volant Clarence Parkinson Windham Stewart Kyle

TB Society Awards Scholarship To Miss Dougherty

Irwin W. Stankard announces that Frances M. Dougherty of Laurel School receives an additional workshop scholarship to Slippery Rock State Teachers College. The Pennsylvan ia Department of Health via the interagency planning committee funds four teachers and nurses for this three week program led by Dr. Harold Paulsen to boost community school health education.

Irwin W. Stankard Lawrence County TB Society Frances M. Dougherty Laurel School Slippery Rock State Teachers College Dougherty Interagency Planning Committee Pennsylvania Department of Health Tuberculosis Society Harold Paulsen

Mahoning Grange Plans Amateur Show and Booster Night

The Mahoning Valley Grange schedules an Amateur Show at 8:30 p.m. June 11 in the Grange Hall for district artists. Miss Martha Katvasky leads, with Pauline Wright as program chair. Up to 200 guests expected. no business session. A square dance follows with fiddler A. C. Hofmaster, Cecil McConahy calling. Masters of ceremony are Scott Wallace and Rev. Charles Jackson.

Mahoning Valley

Mayflower II Arrival Plans Detailed by Captain Villiers

The Mayflower II replica is expected to reach Nantucket by Sunday, with Captain Alan Villiers stating the small square-rigged barque will arrive off the Nantucket lightship late weekend and crews feverishly finishing last minute preparations.

Nantucket Capt Alan Villiers

City Hopes Wage Tax Census Spurs Delinquent Payments

City officials aim a wage tax census to boost receipts toward a $375 000 target in the current year. With $135 000 of $408 000 collected so far the finance director says delinquents may be prompted to pay after the census ends. Census began May 15 and will run through June 30.

Chester J. Sweesy Marie C Hanlan Antoher Butler Mercer County

Soda sale forecast tops one million dollars in 1910s era

Thirty years ago a Prohibition Officer found a box of alligators in front of the National Market. it was the proprietor's property. Thirty-five years ago sodas were expected to fetch up to one million dollars in sales amid a rising trend. Governor Fisher was set to speak at Westminster's 75th commencement and the Scottish Rite Cathedral pipe organ installation was nearing completion around September 15 after three months of work.

Tom Jones H. S. Fisher Westminster

Bonus marchers flood town with 345 more expected

Lowellville, Ohio, will see 345 additional marchers arrive tomorrow joining the 400 who passed through last night. County Scout Camporee ends with Troop 15 of the First Christian Church victor with 931 points. Twenty Years Ago Alfred Landon, born in West Middlesex, seeks the Republican nomination at the Cleveland convention. John F Haven in plain clothes aids by officers Marion Young and Ray Showalter in trapping three thieves.

Lowellville First Christian Church Alfred Landon West Middlesex Cleveland

Soil Bank Program Moves On In Reduced Form Through 1958

The House voted narrowly to prune the soil bank program while the Senate resisted. The Senate Appropriations Committee authorized 500 million in soil bank acreage reserve payments to farmers who contract to cut back plantings of surplus basic crops such as cotton corn wheat rice and tobacco.

Washington House Senate Appropriations Committee

Beck Urged Out By July 1 Meeting At AFL-CIO

AFL-CIO President George Meany urged labor leaders to expel Beck immediately over tax evasion charges. Beck announced he will not seek reelection at the union convention in September. Meany told a cheering labor audience that Beck has no right to be in the trade union movement.

Afl-Cio George Meany Beck Tas

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