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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1954

Page

2

One-Act Plays Set by Lawrence Granges June 23 and 30

Genevieve Maxwell announces Lawrence County granges will stage one-act plays on June 23 at 8 30 p m at Wilmington Grange hall with Henrys Mail Order Wife by Wilmington Grange Plain Grove Grangers The Dummy and The Life of Willie by Big Beaver Grange June 30 at Pleasant Hill Grange hall with North Beaver Pleasant Hill and Westfield Granges competing Judges will be selected from outside the grange.

Lawrence County Granges Genevieve Maxwell Pomona Grange Wilmington Granges Wilmington Grange Plain Grove Grangers Big Beaver Grange Willie Pleasant Hill Grange Hall North Beaver Pleasant Hill Westfield Granges Grange

Cohn Kennedy clash over hearings tests decorum

The exchange centers on claims of intimidation and interrogation during hearings. Cohn accuses Kennedy of hatred toward a principal and threatens retaliation, while Jackson and Kennedy deny retreat from scrutiny. Mundt defends the Schine report as not ludicrous though McCarthy sees some value.

Gon Kennedy Cohn Sen. McCarthy Jackson McCarthy Schine State Department Mundt

Rabbi Gruen to Speak on WKST Radio program

Dr Iwan J Gruen of Temple Israel is the speaker for the New Castle Ministerial Association radio program at 8 p m Sunday on Station WKST The theme will be Crisis and Opportunity with Gruen presenting the talk.

Iwan J. Gruen Temple Israel New Castle Ministerial Association WKST Rabbi Gruen

Harvest effort urged as crops and fruit trees progress

The report calls harvesters to action to bring crops under reef and notes fruit trees offering good yields barring unforeseen conditions. Cherries are turning red and should be ready in a week or ten days. Landscaping near Lincoln Garfield school on Long avenue improvements the area for the coming months. Garfield building progress aims for fall occupancy. City drinking fountains in Gowntown, west side and Jackson Parks provide frequent service in the warm days.

Lincoln Lincoln-Garfield Long Avenue Garfield Igs Ge Gowntown West Side Jackson Parks

House Votes Continuance of Trade Agreements

The Ways and Means Committee member Reed warned that failing to extend the act would jeopardize U.S. foreign trade. He noted potential repercussions in the Far East if the program is rejected and urged action on the President's proposals as soon as Congress reconvenes in January.

Card Of Thanks For Mary Kwiatkowski's Family

The Kwiatkowski children thank friends neighbors and relatives for kindness and sympathy during our mother Mrs Mary Kwiatkowski's illness and death Also for mowers and cars donated The Kwiatkowski Children

Mary Kwiatkowski Kwiatkowski Veronica Cuhran Borkesz Nick Borkesz Cuhran

Memorials for Veronica Cuhran Borkesz Acknowledges Donations

In gratitude for Veronica Cuhran Borkesz and in memory of her, the Nick Borkesz and Cuhran families note appreciation for the beautified flowers and donated cars. The tribute reflects community support and lasting remembrance.

Rotary meeting agenda hints at special program

On Monday June 14 1954 Rotarians are told of a surprise program with Dave Ritchie and Dick Rentz in charge. President-elect Fred Allen will announce a Club Assembly for June 24 at 7:45 PM in the Pennsylvan Power Co building.

Castleton Dave Ritchie Dick Rentz Fred Allen Penna. Power Co

Kidnapper of Arizona Woman Arrested After Lineup

Police moved in after Mrs. Smith identified Marsin in a Friday lineup near the ransom payoff site at Quarter Circle U ranch. Marsin, found near the ranch operator’s home, was exhausted and ill after pleading for water. He claimed to seek the Jost Dutchman mine and was taken into custody despite the story.

FBI Marsin Mrs. Smith Quarter Circle U Ranch Jost Dutchman

Geneva Parley Ponders Moves In Indo China Policy

The Paris National Assembly voices doubt over Laniel's Indo China policy after a failed confidence vote. If the government collapses many delegates urge postponing further talks and indepth discussions, while military experts have yet to show concrete progress.

Laniel Paris National Assembly

In Memoriam Father Tom Habib One Year Noon

In loving memory of my dear father who passed away one year ago June 13 You are not forgotten Nor will you ever be As long as life and memory last I will always remember thee Your son Tom Habib

Father Tom Habib

Deaths Of The Day Aged 85 in city dies at nursing home

Deaths listed include Mrs. Sarah E Johnston 85 of 311 Newell avenue died Friday at Stankard Nursing Home after a long illness. Also listed are Mrs Anna Baka 66 of 712 City Line street and John Fair 73 of 916 S Jefferson street. Funeral details and burials provided for each.

Lifetime farmer and machine operator dies. multiple survivors listed

Obituary notices report Mr. Cowmeadow a lifelong resident and United Engineering and Foundry machine operator who leaves a widow Margaret Pilner and two children Kenneth Lee and Karen Lou. He is survived by a brother and two sisters, with services planned at Howard L. Reynolds funeral home and interment at Castle View Burial Park.

United Engineering and Foundry Company Cowmeadow Margaret Pilner Primitive Methodist Church

Playgrounds to Start Program Monday in 15 Sites

Fifteen playgrounds ready to begin a program on Monday including a gay 90s style show talent contest bean bag toss and leagues in softball and baseball. The list names grounds leaders and supervisors at George Washington pool Benjamin Franklin pool and other locations with music and handcraft supervision noted.

Big Run Frank Theobald Alpena Zazanis George Washington Dallas Matthews Ann Popp Gaston Park Harry Senheiser Barbara Davis West Side Hugo Fioranti Barbara Cartwright Rose Avenue Jean Graham Benjamin Franklin Anthony Farone Theresa Sparano Pollock Mary Sands Bowles Larry Haimes Judy Storch

Laniel government faces no confidence vote in Indo China clash

The National Assembly debated a non confidence motion after a 322 to 263 defeat on the Indo China issue. Prime Minister Laniel urged deputies to back his govt warning that defeat would invite Communist influence and jeopardize the Paris talks. Interior Minister Deplat and ex Gaullist ministers threatened resignation if minority rule emerged.

Ble “ Fe Munich Mbly National Assembly Laniel Pierre July Martinaud Deplat de Gaullists Letroquer Geneva Vietnam

Charles Short Dies At Wheatland Pennsylvania

Charles Short aged 77 of 3 Cherry Street Wheatland former resident of this city died at home on June 11 at 3 10 p m He was son of James J and Amelia Walker Short His wife Ada Archer Short preceded him in death on July 21 1950 He was a member of St Pauls Episcopal Church Sharon R of P in Grove City and the International Moulders Union He retired from Valley Mould and Iron in Hubbard Ohio Surviving are two daughters Edna Wilson Wheatland and Ada Hunter Mechanicsburg a sister Mrs Benjamin Miley Sharpsville and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held at the Harry C Tennant funeral home Roemer Blvd Farrell on Monday at 2 pm Friends may call today 7 9 pm and Sunday 2 4 and 7 9 pm.

Sarah E. Johnston Newell Avenue Stankard Fayette Lawrence County Mahoning K. D Ida Zimmerman Canfield Gertrude Wettich Caskey Funeral Home West Madison Avenue O. G. Shindledecker Castle View Burial Park Johan Fair John Fair S. Jefferson Street New Castle Hospital Mr. Fair Baja Latina Italy Anthony Madeline Fair Andrew Pfahles Construction Company St. Vitus Church King Humbert Hall Josephine Lena Martha Ralph Fair Pittsburgh Feliceta Venditta St Vitus Church DeCarbo Funeral Home Adam W. Anderson Butler Road Jameson Memorial Hospital Mr. Anderson New Castle Thomas Lydia Burns Anderson US Steel Company Savannah Methodist Church Elizabeth Anderson Carl A. E. Lester E. Keith Anderson Joseph Sarah J. Parks Elizabeth Pettycrew William Charles Bessie Tebay Alfred Aaron W Harrison Joseph B Levde Highland Avenue Paul E. Aley Castle View Levde Mortuary Charles Short Cherry Street Wheatland James J Amelia Walker Short Ada Archer Short Short St. Paul's Episcopal Church of Sharon Grove City International Moulders Union Valley Mould & Iron Company Hubbard, O Edna Wilson Ada Hunter Mechanicsburg Benjamin Miley Sharpsville Harry C. Tennant Roemer Blvd Farrell

Lightning Hits Penn Power Switch on Sampson Street

Lightning struck a Sampson Street high tension line switch at 10 30 a m causing low voltage to North Hill customers of Pennsylvania Power Shenango Pottery and New Castle Water companies according to company reports.

Sampson Street North Hill Pennsylvania Power Company Shenango Pottery Company New Castle Water Company

Injured Man Treated After Car Door Incident

John Hammett 34 of 314 Long Avenue injured his right little finger on a piece of steel while closing his car trunk. He received treatment at New Castle hospital on Friday evening around 6 o clock.

John Hammett Long Avenue New Castle Hospital

Dulles Signals Possible U S Intervention in Southeast Asia

The article notes Dulles leaving the door open for U S intervention in Laos Cambodia and Vietnam. It cites United Nations concern and a French pledge to stay in the fight until victory, a stipulation some saw as easing France into continued combat. A Paris talks prior heightened the expectation, and a French diplomat in Washington argued France would either seek armistice or continue war.

Laos Cambodia Vietnam United Nations France Dulles U. S Paris Washington

SixYearOld Dannette Newkirk Injures Foot

Dannette Newkirk, six, daughter of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Newkirk, cut her right foot on glass. She was treated Friday evening at New Castle hospital and discharged.

Dannette Newkirk Benjamin Newkirk New Castle Hospital

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