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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1950

Page

2

New Castle Art Association Opens Public Exhibit Tonight

The New Castle Artists Association showcases sixty original works by about 25 local artists from 7:30 to 10:30 p m at 115 117 E Washington Street. Admission is free with guides available. visitors can vote for their top painting and an award will be given at show end.

New Castle Artists Association Washington Street New Castle eAll Western Union Penn Power Diamond Marjorie Crawford

Confession Reported in Girl's Death

A confession by Carter is reported regarding the death of Lorraine. The document notes he showed remorse and plans to plead. He is to be arraigned later today on a murder charge with possible motive linked to Lorraine refusing to let him accompany her to her uncle's home on May 13.

Eas Lorraine Carter

Russia to Have Six Atomic Bombs by September

Navy Commander William T. Greenhalgh forecast Russia will possess six atomic bombs by September 23 and could produce 25 more next year. The prediction was made at a seminar for civilians and reserve officers, with no official comment from government intel.

Atomic Committee Navy Russia William T. Greenhalgh Industrial College of the Armed Forces Armed Forces McMahon

Christ Lutheran Children See Films at Vacation Bible School

Christ Lutheran's Vacation Bible School features a sound film tied to each day's lesson shown before closing. Rev H D Poellet leads devotional periods with Mrs George Schlumberger as secretary. Primary department taught by A M Hyde with N Michel assistant. Barbara Goetz teaches beginners with Elsie Bruno aiding. Martin Leonhardt Jr guides juniors with I Daniels assistant. Gerhard Schlumberger, Westminster College graduate, teaches seniors. Ladies Aid plans a special pupil treat.

Christ Lutheran Daily Vacation H. D. Poellet George Schlumberger A. M. Hyde N. Michel Barbara Goetz Elsie Bruno Martin Leonhardt, Jr I. Daniels Gerhard Schlumberger Westminster College Ladies’ Aid Society

Deaths Of The Day Samuel S. Mehard Dayton H. Barge and others

Death notices for Samuel S. Mehard 85 of 206 East Grant Street died Wednesday night at Mrs. Thomas James Nursing Home. Born 1864 in Würtemberg he worked 50 years for the B&O Railroad and served as BPOE treasurer. Also Dayton H. Barge 70 of 826 Vogan Avenue died suddenly after a heart attack. He spent 50 years with Shenango Valley Transportation as motorman and bus driver. Funeral plans set in local mortuaries with services and burial details. Additional brief notice: Mrs. Addie J. Hunt 87 died at her son’s home in Slippery Rock.

Samuel S. Mehard East Grant Street Thomas James East Washington Street Wurtemburg Harry and Mary Smiley Mehard B. & O. Railroad B.P.O.E. Lodge Mehard Highland U.P. Church Marian Mehard Frances Mehard Wilson Paul Mehard Fred C. Wolford East North Street Mt. Moriah Philadelphia Dayton H. Barge Vogan Avenue Mr. Barge New Castle Harvey Sylvia Baughman Barge Shenango Valley Transportation Company Bus Drivers Union Alta Pisor Barge Russell D. Barge This City Charles Strickler Youngstown Nellie Cropp Joseph B. Leyde Highland Howard V. Sartell Graceland Cemetery Addie J. Hunt Henry J. S.hunt Paul J. Hunt Slippery Rock Pfc. Leonard James F. Leonard Pendleton Calif W. S. Caskey Everett F. Spring Dorothy Jean Shaffer Ruth Boyd Marlin Shaffer Ralph Boyd Junior Reinheimer Robert Weir Clyde Davis Robert Spinks Greenwood Methodist Cemetery American Legion Porst No. 343 A. E. Walker H. Bintrim Ned Anderson Mort Love Jerry Potter Joseph Hahn

Atom secrecy dominates New Castle news this week

Obituary notices mix with local funeral services for Peter Christophe 80 of Portersville and Mrs. Dominic Falcomata of Wampum. Other deaths include Miss Georgia Wilson Whitehill William Whitehill and Pfc James Leonard with services at St Agatha Ellwood City St Monica New Castle and Greenwood Cemetery. Community funerals list Uber Patton Sharp homes and local church rites.

Peter Christophe R.D. 2 Portersville Christophe Alsace-Lorraine St. Agatha R. C. Church Ellwood City Anna Elizabeth Christophe R.D Lena Wimner Margaret Fritsch Pittsburgh Katherine Daugherty McKeesport Tony Gaderio Joseph Bara St. Joseph's Cemetery New Castle Miss Wilson Georgia Wilson Volant R. D Sharp Funeral A. B. Weise Rich Hill Presbyterian Church Wallace McKean William, Hinkson Kenneth Wilson Richard McClure Clyde Wilson Thurman Kaufman Neshannock Cemetery

Trucker Suffered Leg Break After Truck Jump

Byron Hoon aged 30 of 453 East Washington Street a Keystone Ordnance Co driver was treated at Jameson Memorial hospital Wednesday night at 9. He sustained a simple fracture of the large bone of the left leg below the knee from jumping from the rear of his truck in Sharpsville June 5 hitting a stone. An X ray showed the fracture.

Byron Hoon East Washinton Street Keystone Ordnance Co Jameson Memorial Hospital Hoon Sharpsville

Three Year Old Girl Breaks Collarbone at Home

Rose Ann Fregone aged three of 714 Brinton avenue was taken to hospital at 1 30 p m Wednesday after falling down stairs at her home and suffering a fracture of the left collarbone.

Rose Ann Fregone Brinton Avenue Jameson Memorial Hospital

Card Of Thanks From Pearl Mills And Family

The Mills family thanks friends neighbors and Dantile Co members for sympathy kindness flowers and cars extended during their recent bereavement.

Dantile Co Pearl Mills and Hugh W. Tucker Caryll Ann Tucker M.rs. Tucker

In Memoriam James E. Thomas Two Years On

In memory of my beloved husband James E. Thomas who passed suddenly two years ago today. Mrs Clara Thomas notes the bereavement and thanks relatives for kindness and sympathy from neighbors and kin. The Kings Chapel church trustees announce a cemetery meeting Tuesday June 20 at 8 pm inviting all interested parties.

James E. Thomas Clara Thomas Kings Chapel Church

Mrs. Mary R. Buck Dies in Pittsburgh

Mrs. Mary Reed Buck widow of Bert L. Buck of Pittsburgh died at the Woman's Hospital after illness. Survived by son Burton R. Buck of Niagara Falls and three grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 3 p.m. from Ferguson-Wood Company Forbes street Pittsburgh. Friends may visit this evening.

Mary Reed Buck Bert L. Buck Pittsburgh Woman's Hospital Burton R. Buck Niagara Falls Ferguson-Wood Company Forbes Street

Social Security Expansion Bill Moves Toward Pay As You Go

Senate discussion signals shift to year-to-year support for universal old-age pensions with the federal government assuming pension duties. It may scrap the existing payroll funded insurance system. Senators propose funding from general revenue or a sales tax. Opponents warn universal coverage could take 20 to 25 percent of national earning capacity.

Senate GOP Taft Ohio Sen Millikih Sen. Cain Wash

Thanking Friends After Husband Michael Payto’s Death

Mrs Stella Zywar expresses gratitude for kindness and sympathy shown after the death of her husband Michael Payto. She also thanks those who sent flowers and donations and notes appreciation from relatives and friends.

Michael Payto Stella Zywar

Veri Family Request for Kindness and Flowers

The VERI FAMILY asks for prayers and support during the illness and death of their father and brother, Alex Veri. They appreciate flowers and donations in his memory.

Rail Workers Board Recommends Shorter Week and Raise

A presidential emergency board proposes cutting the work week for 180000 rail workers from 48 to 40 hours with an 18 cent hourly wage increase. The plan affects yard service employees represented by the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors. The panel estimates the change would cost carriers about 40 thousand dollars more annually. no strike can occur during a 30 day cooling-off period, delaying any stoppage until July 15.

Washington INS White House Brotherhood of Railroad Order of Chass I

Thaddeus Stevens Alumni Picnic Friday

Thaddeus Stevens alumni plan a reunion picnic at Cascade Park on Friday June 16 featuring sports for all ages at 4 30 p m and prizes for winners A mystery man will headline the day and a gift will be given to one attendee Dinner for alumni and families begins at 6 30 p m An evening program by Wesley Mann Jr Eugene Schweinsburg and Richard Davis starts at 8 p m at the fun house.

Thaddeus-Stevens School Cascade Park Wesley Mann, Jr Eugene Schweinsburg Richard Davis

Bar Mitzvah for Sidney R Steiner at Temple Israel

The Bar Mitzvah of Sidney R. Steiner will be held at Temple Israel Friday evening at 8 o’clock. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Louis Steiner of 1316 Albert Street. All friends and relatives are welcome to attend.

W. Harold Hunt Vienna Uber Slippery Rock Sidney R. Steiner Temple Israel Mr. Steiner Louis Steiner Albert Street

Two Crashes In Persian Gulf In Two Days

Civil war battlegrounds rage between Bao Dai and Ho Chi Minh factions as a French linked Air France plane crashes near landing in the Persian Gulf area. Pilot Robert Plamond logged over ten thousand hours. sabotage rumors surface amid grim coincidences and prior fatality of Henri Maux.

Bao Dai Ho Chi Minh Robert Plamond Bahrein Orlyfield Paris Air France

President Visits Quantico to Observe Marine Tactics

President Truman travels to Quantico for a morning viewing of Marine tactics. After lunch with base officers, he returns aboard the Williamsburg to Washington in the late afternoon, accompanied by nearly his full staff.

Marine Base Williamsburg Washington Mr. Truman

In memory of Irene Johnson on anniversary of death

In memory of Irene Johnson who died one year ago today. Oh for the touch of the hand that's gone And the sound of the voice that's stilled. Sadly missed by her family.

Irene Johnson

Verdict Returned In Sobieraj Case

Chester A. Sobieraj was found not guilty of involuntary manslaughter and driving while intoxicated. He was found guilty of failure to disclose identity and failure to render assistance. Costs were assessed on the not guilty counts. The death of Joseph McCormick on Highway 422 occurred in March after Sobieraj's car struck him and he fled the scene. He later surrendered in New Castle.

Chester A. Sobieraj Joseph McCormick Highway 422 Sobieraj McCormick New Castle

Legion Of Honor To Meet Tonight In Cathedral Room

Members of the Legion of Honor of the Valley of New Castle Consistory will hold their second June meeting this evening at 8 in the Cathedral room. Commander Ralph R. Carlson says the agenda includes regular business, several special reports, and a recreation program afterward. A note recalls William A. Davis of St. Joseph Missouri inventing the railroad mail car about 1862.

Legion of Honor of the Valley of New Castle Ralph R. Carlson

Replogle May Resign Post

New Castle public schools may seek a director of instrumental music after Joe F. Replogle, longtime head of instrumental music, moved to Florida for his daughter's health. He has not resigned but likely will, proposing a brief return for band repairs and to align with a new retirement act. The board took no action and deferred the idea.

New Castle Joe F. Replogle Florida Aly

Notice of Personal Responsibility by Margaret Sutton

Public notice states I will not be responsible for debts contracted by anyone other than myself. Margaret Sutton, 100 near Montgomery Ave, Mahoningtown, Pa.

Margaret Sutton Montgomery Ave Mahoningtown, Pa

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