Foreign language in elementary schools debated by educators
The piece discusses the push by the Modern Language Association to begin teaching foreign languages in elementary grades, with supporters citing early exposure and peace benefits, while critics led by Anne Hoppock urge delaying to high school or college and favor broader cultural exposure over formal language instruction. The Hanna-Iddings reunion is noted for a Saturday basket picnic at Wampum Ball Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Language Association of America
Anne $. Hoppock
New Jersey
World Brotherhood and Peace
Federation Meet Televised on NBC Monday Feature
The 66th annual General Federation of Women’s Clubs convention, representing 5% of the nation’s women, met June 3-7 in Asheville North Carolina. NBC channel 21 will air June 17 at 10 a.m. with Oscars for Teachers and a state presidents procession. Vice President Nixon and others addressed the delegate body. Lawrence County Federation of Women’s Clubs members, led by President Mrs. William L. Cosel, anticipate the telecast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Asheville
N. C
NBC
United States
Richard M. Nixon
Luther Hodges
North Carolina
Carl Sandburg
Roland Cameron
Bonnie Pruden
Lawrence County
William L. Cosel
United Lutheran Women Present Playlet The Woman Beautiful
United Lutheran Church Women staged a playlet The Woman Beautiful at St John s Church. Participants wore native Indian saris including Mrs William Fruth Mrs Robert Stumpf and Mrs William Meagher. The event followed a Sutherlyn retreat June 7 9 with Mrs Paul Gilbert and Mrs Robert Sopkovich attending. Mrs James Houston led a devotional period and refreshments were provided by the executive committee. The Chaplain Is Here will be the July 9 theme with Mrs Sopkovich leading and Mrs Herman Hess Mrs Walter Kerber and Mrs E T Robertson as hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Lutheran Church
St. John's Lutheran Church
William Fruth
Robert Stumpf
William Meagher
India
Sutherlyn
Paul L. Gilbert
Robert Sopkovich
James Houston
Sopkovich
Herman Hess
Walter Kerber
E. T. Robertson
Lombardo Fleeger Vows Pledged in Single Ring Ceremony
Miss Sylvia Lombardo wed Mr. Eugene Fleeger June 1 in the First Christian Church with immediate family present. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Lombardo, is with Shenango China Co. and the groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Selena Fleeger, works at Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co. A luncheon followed at the Fleeger home. True Blue Class notes and Western trip slides were shown at the Third United Presbyterian Church meeting, with plans for a tureen dinner next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene C. Fleeger
N. Shenango St
Virginia
Sylvia Lombardo
Louis Lombardo
Pearson St
Fleeger
Selena Fleeger
Carl Fleeger
First Christian
Third United Presbyterian Church
John Kauffman
Jack Kenehan
Western States
Camp Lambec
Albert Jones
Charles Wise
Evelyn Sackipant
Charles Pitsch
Don Kelly
Walter Ryan
James Gwin
Florida
New Bedford
Emig
Union Two
Robert Morris School of Business
Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co
Monroe Calculating Co
Youngstown
Ohio
Reducing Is Not Only A Feminine Frivolity
A personal column notes a father’s weight loss through calorie counting and small portions over five months, dropping from 198 to 170 pounds with diet and moderate exercise. The piece also announces the engagement of Miss Santina A. Canfora to Wilbur E. Myrick Jr. with June 22 wedding plans at St Vitus Church and reception at The Castleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patty
Robert Young
Children to Fete Parents Sunday
The Rosenberger children host an open house at 15 Orchard Way to honor their parents 25th wedding anniversary. June 17 from 7 to 10 PM features the family greeting guests. Hosts are Peter Susan Kathy Jerry and Mary. Ruth Bown Rosenberger married in Cleveland in 1932, the couple moving to New Castle in 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Rosenberger
Orchard Way
Peter
Susan
Kathy
Jerry
Mary
Catholic Women Committee Reports At Bedford Meeting
The Lawrence County Council of Catholic Women held a quarterly open Deanery meeting at St James Church hall Bedford. Rev William Maher spoke on Catholic Social Service now led by the priest director. Mary McGarry outlined Catholic Charities work and Vern Coonfare described Organization and Development efforts. A nominating committee named Mrs John Beres as chairwoman. The group backed the Citizens Committee of New Castle against indecent literature. Mrs John Otto presided and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County Council of Catholic Women
St. James Church Hall
Bedford
William Maher
Catholic Social Service
Father Maher
Lawrence County
Mary McGarry
Pittsburgh
Catholic Charities Committee
Vern Coonfare
John Beres
Citizens’ Committee of
New Castle
John Otto
Ladies of
Eleanor Taylor selects attendants for June wedding
Miss Eleanor Taylor names maid of honor Thelma Taylor and bridesmaids Thelma’s sisters Jean and Joan Taylor plus Eulla Richardson and Cathy Brigges. Best man Oma Grooms from Washington D C and ushers include Paul Johnson Carson Craine Harold Taylor Earl Webber Irving Webber Ralph Johnson Amerzia Montgomery Robert Walters. Ceremony June 29 at 6 30 PM at St Lukes AME Zion church with Rev. E S Bell officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Taylor
Thelma Taylor
Westley Richardson
Jean Taylor
Joan Taylor
Eulla Richardson
Cathy Brigges
Wheatland
Ira Brown
John Harrison
James Davis
McKeesport
John Crankleton
Sharon
Oma Grooms
Washington, D. C
Paul Johnson
Carson Craine
Chewton
Harold Taylor
Earl Webber
Irving Webber
Ralph Johnson
Amerzia Montgomery
Robert Walters
William Richardson
Roger Matthews
Miss Taylor
R. B. Taylor
W. Grant St
Talmadge Richardson
Wampum
St. Lukes Ame Zion Church
E. S. Bell
Anita Domenick Shower Honors Bride-Elect
A shower for Miss Anita Domenick bride-elect of Frank Ross was hosted by her maid of honor Susie DePasquale at Domenick’s home. Guests included Mrs. John Domenick and Mrs. Theresa Ross. Wedding is planned for June 22 at St Lucy's Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Domenick
Frank Ross
Susie DePasquale
Miss Domenick
Dolly Rozzi
Elizabeth Rainey
Rose DePasquale
Madeline Rozzi
John Domenick
Sandra Domenick
Theresa Ross
Montgomery Ave
E. Home St
St. Lucy’s Church
Former Resident Weds in Florida
Barbara Jean Manuel married Chester McBride Arnold, a Belle Vista Beach native and Auburn student, in Mirror Lake Christian Church St. Petersburg Florida on June 9. Daughters and parents named. Arnold served four years in the navy and is a textile engineering major in Alpha Phi Omega. The couple will live in Auburn after a Nassau honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Jean Manuel
Chester McBride Arnold
Mirror Lake Christian Church
St. Petersburg
Fla
Hinman W. Manuel
Arnold
Kenny D. Arnold
Belle Vista Beach
Chester P. Reynolds
E. Garfield Ave
New Castle
Mr. Arnold
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Auburn
Navy
Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity
Nassau
Ala
Imported Books Award Winners Celebrate Poetry Club
At Miss Betty Gray's home a poetry award dinner honored winners of a contest awarding books printed abroad. Frances Haydon presided. top honors went to Mrs. Brenner for accepted ballads sonnets free verse and Forrest for improvements and second places. Judges were Miss Lawn and Professor Bradford. Next year's prize is a 100 year old Cowper volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Gray
Taylor St
Frances Haydon
David Forrest
Charles Moonet
C. R. Brenner
Laura McAllister
Brenner
Forrest
Allurah Leslie
Carl Wilson
Mooney
Grace Lawn
Lehman High School
Canton, O
Canton Poetry Club
George Bradford
Baughman-Emig Rites Performed in New Bedford
Miss Judy Ann Baughman and Joseph Wardman Emig exchanged wedding vows June 7 at Hopewell Presbyterian Church New Bedford with Rev. Robert C. Johnston officiating. The couple will reside in New Bedford after a Florida honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Ann Baughman
Joseph Wardman Emig
Hopewell Presbyterian Church
New Bedford
Robert C. Johnston
Miss Baughman
Roy J. Baughman
James J. Emig
Pulaski, RD
Irene McConnell Shower Highlights Upcoming June Wedding
Irene McConnell received a bridal shower at her father Russell McConnell's home. She will marry James Genone Jr. on June 22 at 1207 Croton Ave. Both are employed by Shenango China Inc. The event featured a luncheon and many gifts for the couple's new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene McConnell
Russell McConnell
W. Lutton Sr
Miss McConnell
James Genone Jr
James Genone
Croton Ave
Mr. Genone
Shenango China Inc
Degree of Honor to Meet for Practice Session
The Degree of Honor Protective Assn will convene at IOOF Hall on E Washington St at 8 p m for a practice session ahead of the lodge annual inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Degree of Honor Protective Assn
IOOF
E. Washington St
Trinity Women Close Season With Luncheon
The Trinity Episcopal Church Women's Auxiliary held a luncheon for 34 members on Mrs. Anthony Annetta's lawn at 204 Sumner Ave. Guests Grace Phillips and Carolyn Casalandra assisted. Delegates reported on the Erie Diocese convention with plans to meet at St. John's, Shar, next year. The Trinity Auxiliary will resume meetings in fall. The Calvary WMS met with prayer, devotions, and mission reports, and a graduation party honored Miss Rosalie Manos of 620 Etna St., who will attend Seton Hill College before entering Providence Hospital program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Episcopal Church
Anthony Annetta
Sumner Ave
Grace Phillips
Carolyn Casalandra
Leslie Brindle
Erie
L. A. Pearsall
Harry Culli
Calvary Wms
Ray Jenkins
Women’s Missionary Fellowship of
Calvary
Independent Church
Scott Kerr
Temple Ave
Joseph Phillips
Jack Bailey
Bailey
el Paso
Tex
James Peterson
Kerr
Rosalie Manos
Mike Manos
Etna St
Gus Manos
Hartford
Old Gang club hosts card night at Mrs. Ruzio home
The Old Gang club met at Mrs. Lewis O. Ruzio’s home at 516 E Liberty St. Prizes went to Mrs. Joe Russo and Mrs. Fred Scungio. They planned a theatre party for June 25 honoring Mrs Scungio’s birthday with lunch served by Mrs. Frank Lombardo and Ce. The group will meet July 26 at Mrs. Rose Vitto’s home, 810 S Jefferson St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Audio
Moffatt Rd
Henry Mastren
Nick George
Rodger Pezzone
Lutston St
Old Gang Club
Lewis O. Ruzio
E. Liberty St
Joe Russo
Fred Scungio
Gayette Club Hosts Evening at Unione Calabro Hall
Mrs John Barella hosted the Gayette Club gathering at Unione Calabro Hall on Thursday evening. Members presented birthday gifts and trophies for cards to Mrs Louis Sutton and to Mrs Andy Cercell with Mrs Robert Mash. Special guests Mrs Domenic Sciola Mrs Joseph Booth and Mrs Wilbur Mash received hostess gifts. Cercell will host next meeting on June 27 in the clubrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barella
Unione Calabro
Louis Sutton
Andy Cercell
Robert Mash
Mash
Domenic Sciola
Joseph Booth
Wilbur Mash
Cercell
Graduation Open House for Robert Reider
Mr and Mrs Francis Reider at 111 Walnut Street hosted an open house for their son Robert on his graduation from New Castle Senior High School. Refreshments were served and aides included Miss Patty Waddington and Miss Betty Cooper. Robert departed last week for basic Army training at Fort Knox Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Reider
Walnut St
Robert
New Castle Senior High
Patty Waddington
Betty Cooper
Reider
Fort Knox
Miss Joanne Cubellis to Wed Frank Mastrangelo
Miss Joanne Cubellis and Frank G Mastrangelo will wed June 22 at 10 am in St Vitus Church in an open ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William Cubellis of Harrison Sr and the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Nick Mastrangelo of 912 S Mercer St Pittsburgh Pa. Rev Joseph Mastrangelo will officiate with the church pastor assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joanne Cubellis
Frank G. Mastrangelo
St. Vitus Church
Miss Cubellis
William Cubellis
Harrison Sr
Mastrangelo
Nick Mastrangelo
S. Mercer St
Joseph Mastrangelo
Pittsburgh
PBX Operators Picnic Tuesday in Cascade Park Shelter 2A
Lawrence County PBX operators plan a picnic Tuesday at 7 30 p m in Cascade Park shelter 2A. Wen dettes Club hosts at Mrs Joseph Fuleno home with new members and gifts. trophies and door prize awarded. B O Veterans Auxiliary hold pot luck dinner. upcoming Cascade Park picnic planned for Aug 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Cascade Park
B&o Veterans
Martha Horchler
Ecclesian Hall
Ray Mader
R. L. Drumheller
Carl Jewell
George Nolte
Ed. Johnston
Nolte
Victor Beam
MEG Auxiliary Meeting At Mrs Huff Home June 13
Ma honingtown Presbyterian Church MEG Auxiliary met at 604 N. Liberty St. with Mrs Victor Huff hosting. Mrs Clyde Rickenbaugh led devotions and a short business session followed a discussion of Christ's Way Every Day. The Mizpah benediction closed the meeting. refreshments were served. An upcoming picnic at Mrs Raymond G Fisher’s home 15 Oakwood Way is planned for July with Mrs Fisher and the executive committee organizing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MEG
Mahoningtown
The PDF Club Met At Home of Mrs Fornataro
The PDF Club met June 13 at 9 a.m. at 39 Sunset Dr. High score prize went to Mrs. Anthony Ambrose. Mrs. Domenick DeCaprio won the club prize. Hostess served an outdoor breakfast assisted by special guest Mrs. Ted Welsh. Next meeting is at Mrs. Vito Pizzitola’s home, 763 Harrison St., June 27 at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PDF
Gus Fornataro
Anthony Ambrose
Domenick DeCaprio
Ted Welsh
Vito Pizzitola
Harrison St
49ers Club Hosts Pal Night At June 13 Meeting
The 49ers club met June 13 at Mrs. Carmen Dattilo's home with the theme Pal Night. Each member brought two guests and games were played. The next gathering is planned for June 27 at the New Penn Hotel hosted by Mrs. Guy Galiano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
49Ers
Carmen Dattilo
New Penn Hotel
Guy Galiano
Social Butterflies Club elects officers and marks anniversaries
At a Wednesday meeting held at Mrs. Raymond Ferro’s Tempa lena Ave home, officers were chosen: Mrs. Frank Ferrese president, Mrs. Thomas Spinelli vice president, Mrs. Nick Ferrese secretary, and Mrs. Anthony DeVincentis treasurer. New secret sisters were named as Mrs. Anthony DiCarlo and Mrs. Carl Grego. Gifts and awards were given for cards and service, with a door trophy going to Mrs. Ferrese. The sixth anniversary dinner is set for June 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Inn, Harlansburg, and entertaining plans are noted for July 10 by Mrs. Thomas Morelli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Butterflies’ Club
Raymond Ferro
Tempalena Ave
Frank Ferrese
Thomas Spinelli
Nick Ferrese
Anthony DeVincentis
Anthony DiCarlo
Carl Grego
Frank Bruno
DeVincentis
Harlansburg
Thomas Morelli
Pearson St
Gala Group Honors at Mrs Call Home in Youngstown
Gala Group hosted by Mrs James Call at 735 Pearl St Friday evening honored Mrs Frank Call and Mrs Charles Fazzone with awards for games. Birthday gift to Mrs Frank Call came from mystery sister Mrs Cal Mumford with Miss Marie Pendice assisting. An outing is planned for June 27 at Idora Park in Youngstown Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Call
Pearl St
Frank Call
Charles Fazzone
Cal Mumford
Marie Pendice
Idora Park
Youngstown, O
Happy Group gathers at Long Avenue home for card party
The Happy Group met at Mrs. Henry Di Giacomo’s home at 622 East Long Avenue. Cards were in play with Mrs. Frank Bordonaro winning the prize and club token. guests included Mrs. Harry Fire and Mrs. Sam Toma Sello. birthday gifts were given to Mrs. Di Giacomo and Mrs. Bordonaro at the Louis Cardullo residence 934 Winslow Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry di- Giacomo
E. Long Ave
Frank Bordonaro
Harry Fire
Sam Tomasello
di- Giacomo
Bordonaro
Louis Cardullo
Winslow Ave
Nurses Hold Picnic for Ellwood City Students
Lawrence County district nurses met at Ewing Park Ellwood City for a picnic entertaining senior students from Jameson and New Castle Hospitals. A business meeting preceded a board meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Ewing Park
Ellwood City
Jameson
New Castle
Weingartner Class Hosts Tureen Dinner at Epworth Church
The Weingartner Class held a tureen dinner this week in Epworth Methodist Church. Tables featured garden flowers. Committee members included Mrs. Lloyd Thompson Mrs. Ray Bishop Mrs. Ralph Black and Mrs. Norman Clark. Activities will resume after the summer recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth Methodist Church
Lloyd Thompson
Ray Bishop
Ralph Black
Norman Clark
Southside WCTU Set Meeting at Mrs Howard's Home
The Southside WCTU will meet June 17 at the home of Mrs. Alfred Howard at 1025 South Cascade Street to discuss local church and community work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WCTU
Alfred Howard
S. Cascade St
Gibson Reunion Scheduled for June at East New Castle Grange
The Gibson reunion will be held June 19 at the East New Castle Grange with a basket picnic served at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson
East New Castle Grange
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Wampum Ball Park
New Selection
Julian Goldman
Washington
Gremswit
North
Mercer del Johnston
United Lutheran
Coats
Oity
John Barrow
N.S
Santina A. Canfora
Wilbur E. Myrick Jr
Castleton
Miss Canfora
Alex Canfora
Wilbur Myrick
Weldon
C and H Club
Gaston Park
Paul Tanner
Clen Moore
Rashid
Rug Cleaners Member
National Institute Rug Cleaning
College of Wooster, Wooster
Leslie
Odgen Nash
Nash
Rhodes
Brawly
Calif
Alice Sterling
William Cowper
Miss Rhodes
Garfield Ave
California
RADIO
Long Ave
Re-United Ladies League
Edward Campbell
Boston Ave
Ralph Phillips
Clarence Schuler
Harry Hartman
James Phillips
Bell Ave
H. W. Bryan
First Christian Church
S. R. McCleary
W. J. Thatcher
C. W. Fleming
Clyde McClung
Grace
McCleary
C. H. Johnson
Moody Ave
Good Neighbor Club
G. L. Todd
Pulaski
Fay Ann Korab
Harry Brown
Richard Jones
Robert Donley
Russell Shaffer
Wenz-Da Club
Trinity
Frank Lombardo
Gayette Club
Philco
Iis Hee
Joseph Fuleno
Gretchen Ave
Wendettes’ Club
Edward Waskin
James Padula
Paul Fuleno
Frank Fuleno
Tony Pagley
Reno
Reynold Santangelo
James Congrese
Santangelo
Rose Ave
Weingartner
Southside
Light & Heat Company
the Catholic Gift Shop
S. Jefferson St
Vienna
Prioletti
George Washington JR. High School
St. Joseph’s Church
Donati
Fleming's
Hammond
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