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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1963
Page
2
Bishop John Wright of the Pittsburgh Diocese says mourning ends Monday for Pope John XXIII. He urges removing black drapes and symbols from churches and public spaces as the Conclave meets Wednesday to elect a new Pope. Bells will ring after naming, with rites planned to seek divine favor for the new Pontiff.
In Harrisburg the Pennsylvania Motor Federation and AAA oppose a six ton raise to a 72 000 pound truck weight limit. The federation warns safety may suffer and AAA rejects compromising highway safety for economic claims. The state Chamber backs the bill as vital to Pennsylvania business.
Pomona holds a 50th birthday observance with vocal solos by Patty Sutton Paul Allison and Lois McAnlis a speech by Dr Beatty H Dimit of Indiana Pa and greetings by Pomona Master Logan Buckwalter A reception and tea follow hosted by local volunteers and Harvest Queen Peggy Martin and court Five of the ten Pomona masters remain living Buckwalter McCullough Patterson Currie Raney and others are noted as former leaders Admission is free and the public is invited.
The project will offer meeting places, headquarters, food and banquet services, plus a youth center. The expanded Y program will add dancing skating and parties. Facilities include a 65 by 85 foot gymnasium a 75 by 31 foot pool two handball courts private exercise rooms and health center with steam bath lock ers and game rooms. Demolition of the old Y is done land will be turned over to YM and YWCA by the City Redevelopment Authority.
British traders report that exports to the United States last year averaged about five dollars per American while imports from the United States averaged about twenty five dollars per British person.
A new conveyor fed radar oven accelerates heating of hundreds of frozen meals per hour to ready to eat condition for group feeding establishments, promising efficient large scale meal service and streamlined operation.
Samuel B. Casey 60 of Pittsburgh, chairman of New Castle Refractories Co., died at home. A requiem mass is set for 1 p.m. at St. Paul’s Cathedral Oakland. Friends may visit today. Memorials go to Mercy Hospital or Children’s Hospital. He held multiple corporate roles and was active in civic groups. He is survived by wife Constance, children Samuel Jr, Rosemary, Joan, sisters, and 11 grandchildren.
A Tennessee youth, contestant from St. John the Baptist School in Winslow, won the top prize in a spelling contest. Gary Barringer, 14, of East Liverpool, Ohio, earned third place and $250 while five others each received $100.
In Klagenfurt Austria Minimundus the Little World showcases shore models of famed structures including the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Eiffel Tower as well as a replica of the liner United States. The displays are created in schools under sponsorship of Austria's Save The Child Society and funded by admission fees.
Funeral services for Paul E. Pete Kilner 53 of 96 Chambers Ave Greenville will be held tomorrow at 1 p.m. at Loutzenhiser Funeral Home Greenville Interment Shenango Valley Cemetery Friends may call today 7 to 9 p.m. Kilner a well known football and basketball referee was a member of the Valley of New Castle Consistory AAS R and a Thiel College 1935 graduate He is survived by his widow three sons and a brother in Burbank California.
Elsie Hamm of Winter Park Florida died June 11 after a brief illness in Winter Park Memorial Hospital. She was born October 20 1890 to George L and Emma Morris Hamm and lived in Slippery Rock before moving to Florida. Funeral services will be at Fairchild Chapel Orlando at 2 p.m. with Rector Wormuth.
Township supervisors report the Shenango oiling program cost 2,167 dollars with 26 streets piloted at no cost to residents. Chairman Walter L. Kendall notes other costs cover stone and labor while Ridgewood Court resident Steve Wheale seeks street names and total expenses. Kendall and Wheale belong to competing local parties.
Mrs. Joanne Loth was elected president of the Mohawk Area Elementary PTA. Other officers include Grace McConahy as vice president Ann DeCerbo as secretary and Marian Matthews as treasurer.
The Want Section carries a daily directory listing all funerals with burial place funeral director and calling hours. It provides interment location and timing details for readers planning attendance.
Funeral services are set for Peter Bordonaro aged 53 of 425 Lyndal Street. Mass will follow at 9 a.m. at St Vitus Church with burial in St Vitus Cemetery and the funeral home will be open after 7 p.m. today.
In Lawrence County Court Judge John Powers acquitted Paul William Keely of drunken driving after trial. Keely, of 105 Ludwig Rd, must pay half the court costs. Fiorilli of 324 Park Ave was found guilty of failure to identify and render aid and failure to stop after an accident.
Gov. George Wallace appears not to be prosecuted by the U S Justice Department after blocking integration at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. A federal court injunction was not technically violated, and the department indicates no action against Wallace. Vivian Malone and James Hood were admitted under federal order.
In Madison the Norwegian-English dictionary nears completion with about 60 000 entries. The work faces the challenge of Riksmål and Nynorsk, two official Norwegian languages never before merged in a single dictionary.
Ridgewood Court residents and township supervisors clashed over drainage issues amid other items at a meeting. No formal action was taken on the drainage, while bills were approved, taxes debated, and a rail merger opposition noted.
A federal court jury convicted former congressmen Frank W. Boykin of Alabama and Thomas F. Johnson of Maryland along with two others on eight counts of conspiracy and conflict of interest. The men allegedly pressured the Justice Department to drop a mail fraud case involving J. Kenneth Edlin. Edlin and attorney William F. Robinson were found guilty of participating. The verdict came after a 3.5 hour deliberation. sentencing could reach 19 years and $75,000 for each defendant. All plan appeals.
The passage notes Democrats Boykin and another legislator lost reelection bids last year. It also mentions the Alabama delegation reduced from nine to eight seats due to reapportionment.
Harrisburg reports four promotions and a transfer in the Pennsylvania State Police. Capt George W Pinkerton rises to major and chief traffic officer, Capt Benjamin O Lichty moves to Highspire to command the turnpike detail, Lt Albert L Henry becomes Philadelphia troop captain, Lt John I Grosnik leads Staff Services at regional HQ. Lt John E Thompson also earns captain’s rank, joining the deputy commissioner’s vacated post.
UPI reports in Geneva the United States presses for accelerated negotiations on disarmament. Charles C. Stelle aims to advance two more U S proposals at the 17 nation conference including exchange of military missions and prior notice of maneuvers.
Medgar Evers will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery after his murder in Jackson Mississippi. Police sent evidence to the FBI including a .30 caliber rifle and a fingerprint from the gun. The NAACP official's funeral is scheduled for Saturday at the Masonic Temple.
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