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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1961

Page

2

Shenango JP Park Resigns From Office

Shenango Township justice of the peace Park at 1103 Motor Street resigned effective to tax. The resignation was sent to Governor David L. Lawrence and received by District Attorney Joseph Solomon. Park cited ill health and his commission expires in 1966. State police charged him with fraudulent conversion for failure to forward automobile titles. he pled guilty and has made restitution.

Rank Park Motor St Shenango Justice of the Peace David L. Lawrence Joseph Solomon Park Ill Heath Stake Revenue Dept Howard B. Hanna Troopa’s

Limestone contract awarded to Sechan Limestone Co

The Scott Township Board of Supervisors awarded a limestone contract to Sechan Limestone Co of Portersville RD after accepting its low bid of 1.35 per ton. Other bids came from Vanport Stone Co Mooney Bros Supply Co and Grove City Limestone Co. About 4000 tons will be purchased.

Scott Two Board of Supervisors Sechan Limestone Co Portersville RD A. J. Coloughan Sechan Tom Vanport Stone Co Mooney Bros. Supply Co Grove City Limestone Co

Local 14YearOld Injured After Wooded Walk

Dennis A. Roots, age 14, tripped on tree roots at 8 30 a m Wednesday and fractured his left ankle. He was admitted to Jameson Memorial Hospital for treatment after a night in hospital.

Dennis A. Roots Jameson Memorial Hospital

Athlete's Foot Remedy Ad Promotes Quick Drying T-4 L Use

Product claims instant drying for athlete's foot with over the counter T-4eL. Instructions advise 66 joints unaffected by regular baths twice daily to ease ache swelling and perspiration. Available at Eckerd's Drug Store and other drug stores for 48 cents.

Eckerd

Sewer Dispute Over City and Township Rates

Township officials challenge city charges for sewer service claiming only proportionate costs should be billed. Weisberg argues 30 to 40 cents per connection, past construction costs not to be shared. city officials push for shared funding and consider township own plant. Discussions touch new contracts, tap-in fees, and residential versus commercial rates.

Weisberg Howard L. Reynolds Herman F. Steinbrink Shenango Ralph Smith John Tanner Smith Pantech Reynolds Union Twos Richard H. Biddle Shenango Two Lawrence Village Biddle

Open creek swimming marks first warm-season day in Croton area

PA Newc notes local youths swimming along Ne Shannock Creek near Croton Avenue marking the season’s first creek swim. Daylight length grows to 15 hours 13 minutes, with summer starting officially June 21 at 10 30 a m EST. Auctioneers drew hundreds to bid on furniture and antiques at the old McCandless home.

Neshannock Creek Croton Ave Pa Newe County Line Court St McCandless

Army Camp to Host 300 Salvation Army Leaders

The Salvation Army Western Pennsylvania Division will host the Territorial Girl Guard and Sunbeam Leaders Institute at Camp Allegheny on Slippery Rock Creek between Ellwood City and New Castle. About 300 leaders from eleven Eastern States will attend Friday through Sunday under the theme Enthused Enlightened and Empowered Leadership. Everett C. Lindsey will speak on Human Motivation, with Brigadier John Waldron Major George Nelting and Captain Frances Clark among the other leaders attending from New York. Mrs. Colonel Paul D. Seiler is Camp Director coordinating meals and lodging.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Salvation Army Everett C. Lindsey Institute John Waldron George Nelting Territorial Young People’s Frances Clark New York Paul D. Seiler

Harlansburg DVBS Planned By Local Churches

The Harlansburg Community Bible School sponsored by Harlansburg Unity Church Presbyterian and Faith Baptist will be held at Harlansburg School June 12 through 23. Rev Earl E Collins is the director. Classes run nursery through adult and open to all. Children’s Day will be at Faith Baptist Church Sunday with Mrs Earl Collins in charge. Rev and Mrs Collins recently returned from Florida.

Harlansburg Earl E. Collins Faith Baptist Church Earl Collins Rev. Reed Collins

Dr. Brown Honored by Society at New Castle Event

A medical society honored Dr. Brown at an evening event themed Medicine and Politics hosted by the Lions Club. Dr. Bannister read a resolution in memory of the late Dr. William Goodpastor. The gathering approved establishing an eye bank by the New Castle Lions Club. About 100 people attended and dancing followed.

Dpal Bannister William Goodpastor Eye Bank New Castle Lions Club

Seven Mahoningtown Boys Ordered to Appear Over False Fire Alarm

Seven youths aged 12 to 14 from Mahoningtown were ordered to appear before Mayor Herman F. Steinbrink and Director of Public Safety Howard L. Reynolds after admitting to sending a false fire alarm Tuesday night. The group, picked up at George Washington Junior High School, reported pulling the alarm from a Cedar and Orchard Street box at 9:25 p.m. Two boys showed skin irritation after a black light test. ages listed are 14, 13, and 12 for three pairs.

Mahoningtown Herman F. Steinbrink Public Safety Howard L. Reynolds George Washington Junior High School Cedar and Orchard Sts Peter J. Rozzi Jack Rose Sam de Carlo

Directory of Upcoming Funerals Published Daily

A daily classified directory lists forthcoming funerals with interment locations, funeral directors, service times, and calling hours. Deaths Of The Day.

Obituaries of Emma Pilgrim and Catherine Nicholson

Emma Pilgrim 84 of New Wilmington RD 2 died Wednesday in Jameson Memorial Hospital after a brief illness born December 13 1876 in Neshannock daughter of Abraham and Catherine Shaffer survived by son William three daughters and several relatives funeral services Saturday at 2 at Sharp Funeral Home with burial at Bethel Cemetery. Catherine Nicholson 85 of 332 Highland Ave Beaver County native died Wednesday after a five day illness survived by daughter Helen Edgington son Glenn Nicholson and extended relatives funeral mass Saturday at St Mary Church with burial in St Mary Cemetery.

Emma Pilgrim New Wilmington RD Jameson Memorial Hospital Neshannock Mercer County Abraham Catherine Morford Shaffer New Wilmington Pilgrim Neshannock Presbyterian Church John H. Pilgrim William Pilgrim James L Zola) Gaines Florence Pilgrim Jack Nina) Fischer Sharon A A. Shaffer Frank Shaffer West Middlesex Sharp Funeral Home Richard Dawe Bethel Cemetery Catherine T. Nicholson Highland Ave Beaver County Peter and Elizabeth Brophy Vallely Harry J. Nicholson Nicholson St. Mary Church WBA Daniel R Helen) Edgington Glenn A. Nicholson New Castle Thomas Patrick Birmingham Ala Jame Alexander John Avery Pasadena Calif Joseph M Margaret) Heaney St. Mary McGonigle Funeral Home N. Beaver St Falls

Anthony L. Snyder 62 Dies at New Castle Memorial

Anthony L. Snyder a Rockwell Standard Co. controller died at 2 25 a m in New Castle Memorial Hospital after an extended illness He was born Sept 22 1898 in McKees Rocks Pa and married Elizabeth C Rushton June 26 1925 Surviving are his wife three sons William A Snyder Thomas E Snyder and Robert J Snyder four sisters Mrs Minerva Scott Mrs Catherine Babinger Mrs Alexandria Hadfield and Mrs Rose mary Bayer and four grandchildren Interment and Mass at St Mary Church Monday with a funeral Mass and burial to follow is noted with arrangements through local channels

Anthony L. Snyder Sumner Ave New Castle Memorial Hospital McKees Rocks Maximillen Matilda Streiter Snyder Snyder Elizabeth C. Rushton Rockwell Standard Co St. Mary Church Holy Name Society Mannchoir Club William A. Snyder New Castle Thomas E. Snyder Pittssurgh Robert J. Snyder Minerva Scott Bethel Park Allegheny County Catherine Babinger Alexandria Agnes) Hadfield Frank Rosemary) Bayer Pittsburgh Joseph Mas

Cemetery Service Details at St. Mary

Funeral arrangements note St. Mary Cemetery service time to be announced. Friends may call at Mc Gonigle Funeral Home Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.

St. Mary Cemetery McGonigle Funeral Home

A F Pearson Dies Suddenly In Channelview Texas

Mrs. Sam McBride of New Castle learns of the sudden death of her brother A F Pearson 76 at his Channelview Texas home from a heart attack at 2 this morning. He was born in New Castle son of George and Capitola Pearson and worked as a machinist at Pennsylvania Engineering Co before moving to Texas six years ago. He married Jennie Seamon 51 years ago. survivors include his wife a son Jack in Houston two daughters Sally Strub and Veronica Pearson a sister Mrs McBride and two grandchildren. A sister Mrs George McFarland preceded him in death. Mrs McBride plans to fly to Channelview for services and burial.

Sam McBride State St A. F. Pearson Channelview Texas Mr. Pearson New Castle George and Capitola Kewn Pearson Pennsylvania Engineering Co Jennie Seamon Jack Pearson Houston Edwin Sally) Strub Borne Veronica Pearson Mrs. McBride George McFarland McBride

Etlah Named for German Word Halte as Stopover

Etlah Missouri derives its name from backward spelling of the German Halte meaning halt. Early settlers chose the name believing the town would serve as a good stopping place.

Etlah Halte

Harry L. Thompson Dies In Amherst

Harry L. Thompson, 66, of Amherst Ohio died suddenly from a heart attack at home. Born February 10 1895 in Hocking County he moved to Amherst from Cleveland Heights. A former Pennsylvania Railroad movement director he served in World War I and was a member of Delaware Methodist Church Bloomfield Masonic Lodge and American Train Dispatchers Assn. He was survived by wife Harriet and three sons and will be interred in Brandon Cemetery after services at Dowds Funeral Home Mt Vernon.

Harry L. Thompson Brandt Ave Amherst New Castle Hocking County Cleveland Heights Pennsylvania Railroad Delaware Methodist Church Lorain Bloomfield Masonic Lodge Centerbury American Train Dispatchers Assn Harriet A. Thompson Harry L. Thompson Jr John P Mexico City Mexico Richard J. Thompson Roy Thompson Chillicothe Arthur Thompson Mt. Vernon Garland Funeral Home Dowds Funeral Home Dowds Funeral John G. Moody First Methodist Church Brandon Cemetery Brandon, O

Kennedy Suffers From Back Strain

Washington reports President Kennedy has a back strain possibly needing crutches temporarily. White House physician Dr. Janet Travell says there is no serious concern and expects the ailment to remedy itself with proper treatment.

House-plant care tips and old measurement note

A gardening tip advises washing and soaking each plant before vacations and wrapping pots in plastic to preserve moisture. An old London measure recalls an inch as the breadth of a thumb and a yard as the distance from nose to thumb tip.

New York London

Pine Portes Indian Lodge Pole Pine Origin

Pine Portland Ore The lodge pole pine gained its name from its use in supporting Indian lodges and tepees.

Portland

Itchy skin remedy ad claims quick relief and refund

An advertisement touts ITCH-ME-NOT for instant drying relief of eczema insect bites ringworm toe itch and surface rashes. It promises a 48 cent refund at Eckerd's Drug Store if scratching continues after use and urges purchase at Eckerd's locations.

Eckerd’s

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