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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1955

Page

2

Reverend Johannides to Leave South New Castle Church

Rev Francis C Johannides pastor of Hoover Heights Christian and Missionary Alliance Church South New Castle has accepted a call to Eaton Falls Michigan He will preach a farewell sermon June 26 then move to begin ministry early in July His family Mildred and three children David Carol and Vicki accompany him The Western Pennsylvania District Superintendent will meet with the church board to discuss a replacement pastor.

Francis C. Johannides Hoover Heights Johannides Clarion Missionary Training Institute of David C. Kopp Western Pennsylvania Alliance South New Castle

Missionary Society Meeting at Mrs Montgomery Home

The Afro American Y W Home Missionary society meets this evening at 22 Robinson Street, home of Mrs Mable Montgomery. Mrs Letha Thomas leads devotion on We Shall Rejoice Together with a discussion on Education.

Y. W. Home Missionary Society Mable Montgomery Robinson Street Letha Thomas

Russian Roulette Fatality at Indianapolis Tavern

In Indianapolis a tavern janitor named Marvin F. King faced a deathly prank when Louis R. Reckel 28-year-old meat truck driver aimed a loaded revolver at King after Reckel pulled the trigger. Reckel died after the shot entered his brain at General Hospital.

Indianapolis Ins Louis R. Reckel Donald N. Lewis Ideal Reckel Marvin F. King Lewis King General Hospital

Bitter Pill To Swallow Says G.M. VP

Detroit based report notes Harry W. Anderson GM vice president, who led talks with CIO United Auto Workers, calls the guaranteed wage provision a bitter pill to swallow. He praises Walter Reuther for seeking precedent after Ford, while GM's Harlow Curtice states unemployment benefits should be decided by state legislatures and employers fund the guarantees.

Detroit INS Harry W. Anderson General Motors Cio-United Auto Workers CIO Walter Reuther Ford Harlow Curtice

Swim Instructions Begin at Local Schools

The YMCA starts its annual Learn to Swim program with about 600 youngsters enrolled. Over ten days five days each week, instruction runs Monday through Friday at George Washington and Benjamin Franklin junior highs, directed by Dick Mattocks with assistants Tim Foster Vera Peterson Bob Peterson and Sam Weiskenn.

YMCA George Washington Benjamin Franklin Dick Mattocks Tim Foster Vera Peterson Bob Peterson Sam Weinsehenk

Temple Sisterhood Meets On Tuesday

The Temple Sisterhood will hold its closing session and install officers on Tuesday June 14 at 12 30 p m in Temple Israel.

Temple Sisterhood Temple Israel

Masked Men Terrorize Singer Alice Lon Home

Hollywood police seek three masked assailants who abducted singer Alice Lon and her family in a six hour assault. The intruders beat and bound her husband Robert Waterman and her mother Mary Wyche, photographed Lon naked, and forced sleeping pills with threats to the couple and children. Lon, 27, of the Lawrence Welk orchestra, freed herself and relatives after hours before reporting the crime.

Hollywood Alice Lon Miss Lon Lawrence Welk Polie Robert Waterman Mary Wyche

Soviet Union agrees to Geneva summit start July 18

Moscow reports the Soviet Union accepted a Big Four conference plan with the United States Britain and France. Geneva was chosen as the venue and July 18 as the start date, after earlier suggestions Lausanne and Vienna. In Des Moines a separate note covers hot rod drivers promoting roadside courtesy with a safety card from the Knights of the Road Hot Rod Club.

Geneva Moscow Soviet Union United States Britain France Lausanne Switzerland Vienna DES Moines Knights of the Road

Deaths Of The Day Involving Beatty Likovich Kay McConnell

Braden T Beatty 69 of State Road died in New Castle hospital after a six month illness. He married Flora Simmers fifteen years ago and is survived by many children and grandchildren. Mike Likovich 76 of Bessemer died at home after a short illness. Amanda F Kay 76 of the Almira Home died at Jameson Memorial hospital after extended illness. George F McConnell 917 East Washington street to be buried in Graceland Memorial Division with services at Cunningham Funeral Home and pastor Rev Henry B Strock Jr. in charge.

Braden T. Beatty State Road New Castle Hospital Mr. Beatty Armstrong County James and A. Hawk Beatty Flora Simmers Pearl Leapollo Emlenton George Scaife Cairnbrook James Hamilton Cedar Lake Ind Grace Marsh Windber Joseph B. Leyde Bethel Church Bethel Highland Avenue Mike Likovich Thirteenth Street Bessemer Austria Metropolitan Paving Brick Company Likovich St. Anthony Church Mary Platnar Likovich Mary Likovich Jennie Benedict Lily Derby Lowellville Ohio Frank Pauline Zrecar St. Anthony Cunningham Funeral Home Amanda F. Kay Amanda Frye Kay Almira Jameson Memorial Hospital Clark, Pa South Pymatuning Township Mercer County Frank Kay Clark Kay Clarksville Presbyterian Church George F. McConnell East Washington Street Chestnut Henry B. Strock, Jr Graceland Memorial Division

Edwards and Stonefoot Pledge Nuptial Vows in Dunkirk

Frances Elsie Edwards and John H. Stonefoot pledged marriage in a 4:30 p.m. Saturday ceremony at First Presbyterian Church Dunkirk N Y. The service included vocalist Crawford Thoburn and organist Mrs Roy Rhame. After a reception for 150, the couple plans a Canada New England trip and will reside in Erie after June 27. Frances, a Lin coin and Allegheny College graduate and teacher, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Edwards of 413 Pershing street. John is son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stonefoot of 714 Grant street Dunkirk and a Continental Rubber Co salesman.

First Presbyterian Church Frances Elsie Edwards William Edwards Pershing Street John H. Stonefoot Arthur Stonefoot Grant Street Dunkirk N. Y Crawford Thoburn Cleveland Ohio Roy Rhame Ellwood City W. Malcolm Brown Jeannie Fellows Pittsburgh Katie Keifer Aliquippa Ann Hadaway Montgomery Joyce Johnson Robert Stonefoot Fredonia Winfield Zehring Oil City Frank Thomas Ben Avon Robert Faust Canada New England Erie Lincoln High School Allegheny College Meadville Dunkirk High School Continental Rubber Company of

Pa Newe Observes Pa Newe Observes

Tomorrow flag day observed with hopes for many flags by businesses and residents. Summer starts soon with longest day of the year. Oak Street School will cease use as a city school building next fall Neshannock township pupils will move in temporarily until a new building is built.

Oak Street Neshannock Township Neshannock

General Motors and C I C Sign New Agreement

General Motors and C I C sign a new pact as immediate steps to restore operations to normal are taken. Auto Workers union strikes paused as a walkout continues at Ford and GM, with Reuther securing a first contract and then extending guaranteed wage, layoff pay, pensions, health benefits, and raises to GM workers.

General Motors Auto Workers Union Ford Reuther

Croton Church Receives New Pastors at Conference

At the conference closing in Meadville new pastors were appointed across churches. Rev Russell C Moore leads Savannah and West Pittsburg. Rev Albert J Renwick to Pulaski King’s Chapel. Rev Joseph W Eyler to Newport. several others including Rev L A Shindledecker and Rev A Culmer Schultz received new assignments. Ordination of Delmar Rodney Probst and Gerald Harry Anderson highlighted the afternoon, with the conference slated to reconvene in June 1956.

Savannah West Pittsburg Russell C. Moore Moore Paul Aley Pittsburgh Aley Wesley Methodist Pulaski-King’s Chapel Albert J. Renwick Laurell Sproull Newport Joseph W. Eyler Eyler L. A. Shindledecker Epworth A. Culmer Schultz First Methodist F. L. Pizzuto Christ G. E. Shaffer Greenwood C. W. Shaffer Wesley Albert C. Howe Brookville W. W. Gilliland Punxsutawney John L. Petrie Brocton Harold C. McCurdy First Methodist Church Jamestown N. Y Old Stone Meadville Delmar Rodney Probst This City C. A. Probst Probst Cleveland Bible College Westminster Theological Seminary Gerald Harry Anderson

President and officials to flee Washington in emergency plan

The plan calls for 227000 federal workers to leave desks when alarm sounds, mostly returning later. President Eisenhower and selected personnel from 31 departments will move to 31 emergency centers within 30 to 300 miles of Washington, traveling mainly by private cars.

Washington Mr. Eisenhower

West German Leader to Talk With President

The West German leader plans talks with the president as public opinion favors reunification and rejects mere Soviet proposals. The New York Times reports Adenauer’s cautious positive reaction to the invitation does not signal a Bonn government shift.

New York Times Adenauer Bonn

Death Toll at French Speed Race Sparks Mourning

A Mercedes Benz collision at the French classic killed Pierre Levegh and injured many spectators. Officials postponed prize money and confirmed the event would return next year despite the tragedy.

Pierre Levegh

In Memoriam William Lapinsky One Year Since Death

In loving memory of our dear father William Lapinsky who died one year ago today June 13. Sadly missed by those who loved him best. THE FAMILY.

William Lapinsky

In Loving Memory of Angela Cerretta

A husband and children honour the memory of Angela Cerretta who passed away twenty five years ago. The message recalls flowers on her grave and enduring love that never fades.

Angela Cerretta

Don’t Fear False Teeth Slips With FASTEETH Powder

Many wearers of false teeth have suffered embarrassment when plates dropped or slipped at the worst moment. FASTEETH, an alkaline powder, helps teeth hold more firmly and feel more comfortable, neutralizes plate odor, and does not sour. Available at drug counters.

Propaganda Spin Shifts as Soviet Leaders Visit West

Reports describe a fluctuating Soviet propaganda push amid Western visits. The text notes smiles from top Soviet politicos and charges Germany's leaders with warlike and imperialist labels in Communist outlets, while Adenauer is portrayed with varying titles.

United States West Germany Konrad Adenauer Germany Adenauer

Scarazzo Boy Injured Playing Outside

Nine year old Robert Scarazzo son of Mr and Mrs Norman Scarazzo of 20 Atlantic Avenue sustained a laceration to the palm of his right hand while playing outside on Saturday. He was treated at New Castle Hospital at 9 30 p m.

Robert Scarazzo Norman Scarazzo Atlantic Avenue New Castle Hospital

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Rev Michigan Church F. C. Johannides Bell-ans G.M. Vice Heating & Equip East Brook RD Remington — Norelco Schick — Sunbeam Youngstown Office Machines and Equipment CO E. Washington St Chiropractic Forum Andrew Evanich International Chiropractic Biophysical Researcher Johnson Building New Castle Penna Singer E. Long Corner Mill St McConnell Frances Edwards John Stonefoot Pa Newe C.1.c Croton Church Volved Memoriam Keystone Bread Eastman Movie Eastman E. North St ROYAL F. D. Webster East St Dial WPIC Remeli Coca- Geee Lawrence County Cunningham and Weingartner Old Butler Road Oliver Caumutt Jack Gerson Jeweler Washington St Butz Flowers N. Mill Dial Castle Stationery CO N. Mercer Joseph B,leyde Audivox Western Electric Bell Telephone Laboratories Alexander Graham Bell Hearing Aid Center N. Mercer St
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