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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1961
Page
2
The Mt. Jackson Bessemer Road church will host its annual mother daughter banquet at the Bessemer American Legion Home. The event starts at 6 p.m. with a planned mother daughter program following and is open to all church women along with their mothers and daughters. Reservations are handled by Mrs. James Book.
The Immaculate Conception Sodality of St Lucy Church hosts a summer social at 6 p.m. in the church hall with Miss Rafella Picirrella as chairwoman and the committee running the annual event.
Ma Honingtown Christian Endeavor Fellowship to hold a June 15 picnic at Gaston Park Shelter 6. Mrs George Dawson heads the committee with the outing serving as year end for the youth group of Protestant churches. Meeting at Madison Avenue Christian Church at 3 p m with transportation arranged. Ladies of the group handle the food.
Members of the Christopher Columbus Auxiliary, now in Washington, D.C., on a sight seeing trip, will return home tonight per plans announced by Mrs. Frank Iovanella. They departed Sunday night in two chartered buses from the club on S Liberty St.
The Mable Wilson Lodge 567 Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen meets in the YWCA Harvest Room this afternoon at 2 p.m. with Mrs. O F Shaffer in charge of business. The social hour follows, directed by Mrs. Chester McCrumb, Mrs. Howard Jones and Mrs. Wilson Grim.
The Holy Rosary Society of St. Lucey Church will hold a meeting after a devotional period on Thursday. Devotions begin at 7 15 p.m. in the church, then members move to the downstairs parish hall for the gathering.
The Crusaders of Madison Avenue Christian Church plan a Friday 8 p.m. outdoor gathering and wiener roast hosted by Mrs. Harry Soroka at her home on N Lafayette St.
Michael Nutz and Nick LeVecchia still have a few reservations open for a June 16 baseball excursion to Forbes Field. Sponsored by St. Lucy Holy Name Men, fans will travel by chartered bus to attend the night game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the St. Louis Cardinals.
Members of the Blue Cross Circle of the Confraternity of Christian Mothers of St. Margaret will convene today to discuss upcoming charitable activities and plans.
Firemen watched a house burn along Rt 224 as the old structure near the Telephone Co repeater station went up in flames. Tomorrow marks national Flag Day with the flag to fly from homes and shops. No business closure planned in Pa as students seek summer work and churches hold conferences. Stonethrowing youths worry police and church windows have been broken recently while downtown New Castle undergoes remodeling.
Delegates to the eleventh annual session of the Christian Business Men's Committee of the tri state area came back from Canton Ohio. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Heckart Mr and Mrs Woodson W Collins and Mr and Mrs N Glenn Hogue. Malone College hosted more than 100 participants for sessions and a banquet led by contractor Ernest C Reisinger.
The West Side PTA honored the West Side School teaching staff and principal at a luncheon. Centerpieces used flowers, and gifts were given to Mrs. Lloyd Burke and Mrs. Ruth Morris who are leaving, while Lewis Grell the principal received a wedding present. Officers plan a 2 p.m. meeting Thursday at Mrs. William Ayers Jr. home.
The Wilmington Area Joint School board meeting was postponed and rescheduled for June 20 to complete the fiscal year business. The session will begin at 8 30 p m.
In the House of Commons on Monday Minister Peter Thorneycroft was questioned about approving a large whiskey advertisement in front of London Airport terminal. He replied simply that he approved it "for money."
Mrs. Alex Mrozek of 406 Frank Ave reports the death of her brother-in-law John Selensky at 62 in Morgantown West Virginia. He was the husband of the late Mary Nasal Selensky, survived by son Andy Selensky, sister Julie Nasal, brother-in-law Joe Nasal, all of whom live in Morgantown or New Castle, and three grandchildren. Funeral services are set for 9:30 a.m. Thursday with burial in Morgantown.
Governor Lawrence endorses his committee’s education program while urging swift passage. He cites a $26.8 million 1961-62 cost and contrasts two tax options yielding $27.5 million or $30.6 million, facing GOP skepticism and claims of partisan bias.
Shenango Area Joint School Board approved one new hire Barbara Ansell to replace Mrs. Brown in Home Economics at $4100, accepted resignations of Mary Spears and Marian Piper, and finalized the 1961-62 calendar with Sept 6 start and June 6, 1962 end.
About 200 firemen from city and county departments attended the first fire school session at the Lawrence County Fire Training Center. Joseph Pitacciato, special agent for the National Board of Fire Underwriters, discussed arson clues and prevention. Tonight, Cpl. Michael Mouly and Trooper Bert C. Konneth will speak on fire police duties. Eight more classes are slated for the week. Also, Clifford McConnell was treated after a steel unloading accident at Elias Auto Wrecking Co. for head injuries.
The daily funerals directory lists interment place, funeral director, time of service and calling hours for upcoming services, published at the start of the Classified Section for reader convenience.
Mrs Eva Patterson McHattie 98 of New Galilee oldest resident of Big Beaver Borough died at Beaver Valley General Hospital after an extended illness. She was born May 22 1863 and was widow of William G McHattie. She belonged to Darlington Reformed Presbyterian Church and was charter member of Big Beaver Grange. Surviving son K Wayne McHattie two grandchildren three great grandchildren. Visitation Campbell Funeral Home Chippewa today 7 9 p.m. and tomorrow 2 4 and 7 9 p.m. Memorial service at Darlington Reformed Presbyterian Church Thursday at 2 p.m. Interment White Church Cemetery.
Day a4 notes death at 9 a.m. after a chest attack. Resident of New Bedford 20 years, former Youngstown resident. Born in Iwona Pennsylvania July 17, 1876, son of William and Mary Holton. Survived by wife Sarah Sweeney, sons Glenn Holton and George Sweeney in Girard Ohio, daughter Louise Heck of Saginaw Michigan, brother William T. Holton of Hubbard Ohio. Services at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Kelly Funeral Home Hubbard with interment at Coitsville Presbyterian Cemetery. Funeral home this evening.
Mohawk hosts Wampum Big Beaver delegation as debate over joining Mohawk continues. Discussions address tax adjustments, first 173000 payment due 1964 65, and absorbing Wampum Big Beaver teachers.
The monthly Wil mington Agricultural 4-H Club meeting moves from June 13 to June 19 at 7 30 p m at Arthur Wilson’s home. A wiener roast follows for members, parents and friends with each to bring his own wieners and rolls.
Thomas Dreyfuse, 22, of 808 Eddy St., is in Jameson Memorial Hospital in satisfactory condition after his motorcycle struck a train at Covert's Crossing in North Beaver Two at 2 a m. State Police report $200 damage to the motorcycle and unclear details. A coin changing machine at HART IN FALL was reported to have about $30 stolen. Gladys Rodgers, 52, of 921 Long Ave Morton St, fractured her left wrist after a fall at home yesterday and was admitted to New Castle Hospital in good condition.
Mrs Lena Madinah of Trumble Avenue McDonald died Sunday morning in North Side Hospital Youngstown. Born in Mexico City on September 23 1886 she belonged to Our Lady of Perpetual Help McDonald. Survived by two sons Joseph and Frank in Mexico City one daughter Paula Barrios of McDonald 15 grandchildren and two brothers Ros alio and Juan of Lorain O. Funeral services set for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Blackstone Funeral Home Girard with visit hours today 2 4 and 7 9 p.m.
Mrs Pearl Zada Rickert Beatty 77 of Sharpsville RD 2 died at her home Sunday after a several month illness. Born August 20 1883 in New Castle she was daughter of John and Annis Neyman. Survived by husband Pete B Beatty a son James brother Lee of Clarksville and brothers Sam Neyman of 312 Sycamore St and Ernest Neyman of New Castle. Services at 2 pm Wednesday Stevenson McManus Funeral Home Sharon with calling hours today.
Hayden Peterson age 89 of Conneaut Lake RD 1 died Sunday at home after a brief illness. A member of the Valley of New Castle Consistory AASR he is survived by wife Gertrude Klingensmith daughter Mrs. William Klingensmith two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services were held Wednesday at Rhodes Funeral Home Conneaut Lake with burial at Porter’s Corners Cemetery. Friends may call today 2 4 PM.
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