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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1949

Page

12

Fifty to Sixty New Homes Rise in Neshannock Two

In 1948 fifty to sixty homes were built in Neshannock township and similar numbers are planned for summer, said Thomas Lindsey assessor. New Wilmington road district near Euclid to Hazlecroft sees many houses and new streets. Buena Vista way in Walmo and other districts report substantial remodeling and business construction.

Neshannock Township Thomas Lindsey New Wilmington Road Euclid Avenue Hazlecroft Avenue Wilmington Road Mercer Street Buena Vista Way Walma

Rentz Earns Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

J. Fred Rentz, son of Mr and Mrs J F Rentz of 219 Winter Avenue, receives the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from California Institute of Technology on Friday June 10 among the postgraduates.

California Institute of Technology J. Fred Rentz J. F. Rentz Winter Avenue Rentz

Tennis Courts Shortage Prompt City Recreation Plan

John Mitchell of the Tennis Enthusiasts appeals for more tennis facilities in New Castle Pennsylvania. he notes only three usable courts exist two at washington high school and one clay court at gaston park. he urges a better recreation program to expand tennis opportunities for all ages.

New Castle New Castle News Mercer Street Gaston Park Washington High School

Hard Candy Halts Lincoln District Court Trial

In Lincoln a district court trial stalled when jurors shared candy and a juror broke a upper denture. The trial paused until the dentist could repair the damage and was rescheduled for the next day.

Lincoln, Neb INS Lincoln

Lon Chaney A Hard-Driving Star In Hollywood

Hollywood gossip notes Lon Chaney’s tough image and love of fight scenes. The article praises his willingness to perform own stunts and detailing the physical toll of his work and studio routines. It contrasts Chaney with risk-averse leading men and extols stunt-work as key to authentic action in films.

Hollywood Lon Chaney Chaney Villian Billybedam Lee Studio Hospital Medicos

Pennsylvania Soil Erosion Demonstrations Rise Statewide

The Agricultural Extension Service reports a spring rise in erosion prevention demos led by contour strips. In Lawrence county 53 layouts exist, while the state totals 5,456 demonstrations and 1,423 requests for soil management aid. Extension offices provide leaflets and guidance at New Castle's 206 Post Office Building.

Agricultural Extension Service Lawrence County Pennsylvania State College Agricultural Extension Office Post Office New Castle

Leesburg Notices Helen Kuhlber to Wed Kerr Jr in Presbyterian Church

Miss Helen June Kuhlber will marry Benjamin T. Kerr Jr of Allison Park Pa in Leesburg Presbyterian church Saturday at 7:30 p m Youth for Christ meets in church auditorium this week at 8 30 p m instead of 8 p m due to the wedding.

Helen June Kuhlber Benjamin T. Kerr, Jr Allison Park Leesburg Presbyterian Church Youth For Christ

Will Arraign Girl On Murder Charge

Lancaster June 15. Jean Sonnen a 14 year old Lancaster County farm girl faces arraignment on a murder charge for the beating death of Ronald Glen Keller a six year old in Lititz. Sonnen employed as a hired girl and babysitter will be arraigned before alderman J E Wetzel after the incident occurred in the Keller home cellar during family washing. Police quote Sonnen saying she struck the boy with a piece of kindling after he pulled a washing machine extension plug from a wall socket.

Lancaster, P INS Jean Sonnen Lancaster County J. M. Ranck J. E. Wetzel Ronald Glen Keller Lititz R. D Styles Bridges Keller

Acquitted Man Remains In Jail Awaiting New Trial

Meredith G. Neal 49 was acquitted of murdering his father in law Henry Bepler 67 yesterday and is jailed in Allegheny County to face trial on wounding Bepler’s wife his mother in law District Attorney William S Rahauser said bail may be set today allowing Neal to rejoin his wife and 15 year old son His felonious assault and battery case is expected for the fall docket Also notes Lubec Maine and Tatoosh Washington as extreme US post offices.

Pittsburgh INS Meredith G. Neal Henry Bepler Allegheny County

Hoover Resignation Report Denied by Justice Dept

Washington reports claimed J. Edgar Hoover submitted his resignation to Attorney General Clark after a dispute over evidence in the Judith Coplon spy trial. A Justice Department spokesman called the reports incredible and denied any resignation.

Washington INS J. Edgar Hoover Federal Bureau of Investigation Clark FBI Judith Coplon Hoover

Scaife Named President of University of Pittsburgh Board

Alan M. Scaife chairman of the Scaife company was elected president of the University of Pittsburgh Board of Trustees to succeed the previous chair yesterday.

Pittsburgh INS Alan M. Scaife Scaife Company University of Pittsburgh Board of Trustees

Notable Pitt Leader George H. Clapp Retires After 42 Years

The obituary notes late George H. Clapp who served 42 years as a university official. Seaffe chairs Pitt's planning and development committee and leads the $12.7 million building fund campaign as part of his duties.

George H. Clapp Seaffe The University Pitt

Infrared Roaster to Bring Fresh Coffee to Grocers

The New York Journal of Commerce says a new infrared roaster will let green coffee beans be roasted at grocer counters at one pound per minute. The device aims to eliminate costly packaging and speed up service.

New York INS New York Journal of Commerce

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