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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1950
Page
2
The Senate recessed after a 26 hour deadlock over federal rent controls. A Monday vote was planned to kill a six month extension, after Sen Cain ended a one man filibuster and adjournment followed amid quorum difficulties and rising expectations Cain may filibuster again or offer amendments.
In memory of Eva A Houk the beloved wife and mother one year since she was gathered to the Fold by God. Sadly missed by her husband and family with her memory cherished in their hearts.
The article quotes Rowland stating he is not a candidate for re election and urges that the Republican county committee choose a chairman unfettered by personal ambitions. He warns against leaders who seek office for personal gain and emphasizes party service for defeating “parlor pinks” and defending good government.
Under Post No. 315 W F W the Jules Cannert blacklight painting The Last Supper will be shown in New Castle on June 2 and 13. A large trailer will park on East Washington street in front of the post rooms. The exhibit offers a rare chance to see blacklight art and a precise copy of Da Vinci's famed scene with no admission charge.
Hugh Tucker aged 37 of 319 Boyles avenue died of a heart attack at Riley’s golf range Friday evening. He had just finished driving a bucket of balls and slumped after entering for a soft drink with Tom Riley. He was pronounced dead at Jameson Memorial hospital. Tucker was born August 12, 1912 in New Castle. He was a draftsman for Truscon Steel and survived by his widow Dorothy Coblentz, a daughter Caryll Ann, his mother Mrs. M S Tucker, a sister and three brothers. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 pm at R L Boyd funeral home with burial at Castle View Burial Park.
Harbor U P church will hold a Children s Day program titled Gates of Summer on Sunday morning June 11 at 10 o clock replacing Bible school and worship. Pastor Rev Walter Biberich, who departs next week for a European summer tour, will give a post program talk. The program committee includes Mrs C O Matthews Mrs Cecil Watt and Mrs H F Barber.
The Epworth Methodist church reunion elected Rev A C Howe as president Earl L Knapp as vice president Olive D Swope as secretary and Blair D Alverson as treasurer. After dinner movie shorts group singing led by David W Rees and Ermel E Branstetter preceded a stage show and feature picture with dancing in the ballroom. Commander in Chief Raisley called it an enjoyable gathering with members from surrounding consistories.
A Canadian town faces evacuation as a forest fire threatens to engulf homes and infrastructure. Vessels are prepared to transport residents if abandonment becomes necessary while wartime barracks serve as a barrier against the advancing flames.
St Pauls Lutheran church schedules a Sunday service at 10 45 a m with music and Bible school recitations. The Joyous Youth is the program theme highlighting child performers from church departments.
Obituaries list several local deaths including Mrs. Myrtle Lukehart of 613 Superior street from a heart attack, Mrs. Teresa Gillest of 408 Florence avenue after illness, Clyde Campbell of 509 East Moody avenue, Lois Snyder of Forestville, 12, William Thompson of 9 South Greenwood avenue, James Leonard U. S. Marine Corps at Pendleton, and Mrs Jinks of 30 North Mercer street. Funeral plans and burials are noted for Oak Park cemetery, St. Anthony's and St. Joseph's churches, and various funeral homes with services in coming days.
Park cemetery services noted with calling hours for Mrs Jinks in the funeral home. Mrs Jinks, born in Baltimore, Md, lived here most of life, married 37 years, member of Dames of Malta, survived by two daughters Irene Sau of Detroit and A G Harper of this city, plus a granddaughter. Funeral for Ben Hobel of 715 City Line Street held June 8 at Cunningham Funeral Home with Rev T J Yoder officiating. music by Mrs Bella May Zook and Mrs Alice Hoover. pallbearers Clarence Confer Robert Trott David Trott Herbert Myers George Hobel Arthur Hobel. burial in Graceland Cemetery.
The U P church plans its annual Children’s Day program during the 11 o’clock morning service on Sunday June 11 with Sunday school leaders in charge. A Daily Vacation Bible School runs June 12 to 25 from 9 to 12 daily except weekends, directed by Mrs. Margaret Frew and Mrs. John Kalajainen.
Rep John C Kunkel urged unity beyond personalities, stressing the fate of the party. Senator Martin tied nationwide GOP wins to fighting communism, noting infiltrators in key industries and potential U S Russia tensions.
Memorial service scheduled for Sunday June 11 at Clinton Methodist Church Pos sum Hollow. Rev Ralph Wigt on will preach on the theme Shooting Arrows.
Police report a break in at 1122 Scioto Street where laws hammers hand drill square and plane were taken from a workshop owned by Thomas Deep last night. The loss was discovered this morning by the owner.
The Castleton meeting on Monday June 12 1950 features a pro am arranged by Tom Foley to commemorate Flag Day. Dick Rentz will discuss The Stars and Stripes as attendees travel by rail or car to Floyd Byers farm for a milk ing demonstration before a banquet at Westfield Presbyterian church. Reservation cards for the Farm Banquet should be mailed promptly.
Birth announcements list five newborns on June 9 and 10. The families include Boni Ridge Street, Strodeck er R D 7 Mahoningtown, Johnson English Avenue, Buckingham East Leasure Avenue, Janacone East Long Avenue, and Carl Alexander North Crawford Avenue. One son and one daughter are noted with dates and addresses.
To Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ambrose 908 South Mill Street, a daughter. To Mr. and Mrs. James Wimner 733 East Main Street, a son. Date given June 9.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our wife and mother Juanita McNab. Thanks for flowers and cars donated. Charles McNab and Daughter.
Central Christian church will host a Children’s Day program Sunday night at 7 45 with speeches and songs broadcast from station CCC Grace Irwin Weatherby leads the event Mrs Bees Bauman accompanies The primary junior and intermediate ages perform and each class presents offerings to missionary superintendent Mrs William Houston The offerings support foreign mission work
Firemen were summoned to Nolan’s store at 115 E. Washington Street at 11 30 a m when a neon sign shorted. Damage estimated at $10. Fireman John Oberleitner suffered a cut to his right hand from a broken tube and was hospitalized. A later false alarm at 715 Wilmington Avenue prompted precautionary checks.
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