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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1957
Page
3
A hospital guidance column advises fathers to share in pregnancy changes and duties. It urges attending obstetric visits, supporting diet and exercise plans, and helping with domestic shifts while following the doctor’s orders to keep the wife calm and happy.
Patrol in Phoenix trains with a six inch plastic Yawara cube named the persuader. Sgt. Bob Trias, a judo black belt, says the device causes severe pain only while pressed and is not a club, aiding control of resistant prisoners.
Hair experts from Harlow Hair Experts will demonstrate a new at home treatment in New Castle on June 17 at the Castleton Hotel from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Trichologist P. J. Douglas will examine men and women and discuss the program with no obligation.
Miss Anna May Kirschler, bride elect for June 29, was toasted at a miscellaneous shower hosted by her sister Leila Kirschler with gifts, prizes, and pink and white decor. The issue also reports a church reception for Rev. and Mrs. Charles A. Davis, a TV show style program, a 4 H meeting, and local travels and notices including a Honolulu to Fort Knox Army move and a wedding in Glassport with Kathy Snyder as flower girl.
The June Kings Daughters gathering at Mrs. Arthur Cunning ham’s home in Lowellville included a noon dessert lunch and an afternoon program led by Mrs. Hazel Straitwell and Imbi Kroeck. Elmer Baird spoke on hospital needs in three missionary fields as members did a Bible women pantomime. Next meeting is a July 11 picnic at Miss Kate McFarland’s home.
Sunday visits and family gatherings appear across Mercer area households. Notable events include Mrs. Essie Love hosting visitors in Youngstown and Nancy Burchett’s shower in New Castle, with Canonsburg and Massillon connections noted for relatives and guests.
Shenango Joint School supervising principal G. W. Johnston released the 1957 58 calendar. The term begins September 4 with breaks including PSEA convention October 4 county teachers meeting October 7 Veterans Day November 11 Thanksgiving November 28 29 Christmas December 23 January 2 winter February 28 March 3 Easter April 4 7 Memorial Day May 30 and the school year ends June 6.
State police investigate a burglary at Shines Restaurant early Friday south of Wampum on Route 18. The cigarette machine and juke box were broken into and money was taken from the coin boxes. total amount stolen is not yet known.
Eight year old Robert Dudek of 23 E Ralph Ave fell and injured his right wrist. He was admitted to New Castle Hospital Thursday with a fractured wrist and discharged after treatment.
The whale, a descendant of furry four legged land mammals, shows naked skin with only a few scattered hairs on the head, highlighting its aquatic adaptation.
Four townships have not completed wage tax agreements with the city though terms were settled early in April. Neshannock Twp ap proved a seven percent collection fee for city residents. Shenango Mahoning and Pulaski townships already submitted. five others remain plus South New Castle Borough and Butler. Eleven bodies will share about $143,000 in wages taxes authorized by city council.
Union Township school district begins summer recreation on June 17 with registration at the high school gym. Richard Hart oversees the playground and Clair Gibson handles music. Katherine Ziegler teaches arts and crafts. A driver training course led by Thomas Skinner costs five dollars at registration and refunds if attendees attend at least three quarters of classes.
The largest class in nearly a decade enrolls for the Washington and Jefferson College summer session starting June 18. Dr. Raymond M. Bell notes 211 students registered with expected growth before June 17. A nurse course from Washington Hospital will be offered, with 14 subjects available to high school graduates or those nearing diplomas. The eight week session carries regular college credits.
Lawrence County Criminal Court jury found Robert Hogue of Garfield Avenue not guilty of a drunken driving charge but ordered him to pay the costs of prosecution. He had been indicted by a county grand jury on the charge.
A study finds roughly two thirds of U S couples aged 65 and over own their town homes, reflecting broader trends in housing stability and retirement planning.
The Thursday Jameson Memorial Hospital notes correct a misspelling from Caroln V. Slack to Carolyn C. Slack. Address listed is 1017 Dewey Ave. The second sentence notes an archaic claim that horse shoing originated in the second century B C.
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