School Board Rejects Tax Abatement Plan
New Castle School Board votes unanimously to reject the General Assembly Tax Abatement Act. The measure would allow overdue taxes to be paid by November 1, 1949 without interest or penalties. County commissioners and other local bodies have also rejected it. the city has not yet acted. The board also concurred with the city council to exempt some North Mercer street ravine district lots from taxes for a planned recreation plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
General Assembly
Mercer Street
Sporting Goods Company
Gus Slovensky
John B. Bechtel
W. Asa Hoffmaster
Midnight cat nurses two orphaned squirrels in Texas
In Waco midnight, a black cat, becomes mother to two newborn squirrels after their true mother abandons them. The cat's own kitten had died, yet Midnight adopts the orphaned youngsters, showing unexpected maternal behavior in a city news brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
Midnight
Piano Recital Showcases Local Students at First Christian Church
Miss Ruth Weir and Miss Emma Patton presented their piano students in a joint recital at the First Christian church on Wednesday evening. Participants included Nancy Hoff master and others from Patton and Weir studios, with Marlene Weatherby and Angela Esposito offering solo numbers and a piano organ duet by Gaylene Deiger and Emma Patton. Ushers were Bery Cameron and Theresa Rispoli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Weir
Emma Patton
First Christian Church
Miss Patton
Nancy Hoffmaster
Carol Gaiser
Janet Potter
Peggy Copson
Joy Deiger
Stella Herbert
Gaylene Deiger
Ann Mansfield
Reed Hoffmaster
Billy Rice
Bill Anangst
Jimmy Riggans
Miss Weir
Patsy George
Aida Mae Tomasello
Minnie Wright
Carole Ridgley
Phyllis George
Shiv
Hospital Admissions and Discharges List
The notice records admitted and discharged patients across multiple areas including Ellwood City, Beaver, Wampum, Portersville, New Wilmington, and others. Names linked with addresses appear under admitted and discharged sections, with patients like Robert Woods and James G. Bell among those listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Woods
Ninth Street
Ellwood City
John W. Welsh
N. Scott Street
Rose Verbilli
Chestnut Street
Kenneth Lauderdale
Fourth Street
Katherine Aepple
R. D
Margaret Hermann
Meyer Avenue
Grace Ryhal
West Middlesex
Dale L. Mullen
Englewood Avenue
James G. Bell
Berger Place
Karen Rees
Mercer Street
Francis Bryan
Prospect
David Eicholtz
Laurel Boulevard
James McConnell
Boyles Avenue
Betty Jo Headings
E. Leasure Avenue
William E. McKnight
Brooklyn Avenue
David Chambers
Albert Street
Wayne Butler
N. Beaver Street
Irene Cunningham
Wampum
Margaret Raub
Edenburg
Lee Hilliard
John Chesmer
Pulaski
Robert Leonhardt
Blaine Street
Jean Holbert
English Avenue
Jean Spelich
E. Washington Street
Harvey Workley
Portersville
Mary Patchell
Elizabeth Street
Naomi Nelson
Ida Renner
Box
Petersburg
Hooper
New Wilmington
Seventh Ward Mabel Wilson Lodge Plans Picnic
Members of Mabel Wilson lodge No. 567 met at St. Margaret's hall North Liberty street. Plans were finalized for Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and ladies auxiliary annual picnic at Cascade Park on Tuesday Aug 9 with a six o'clock tureen dinner in the grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Wilson Lodge
St. Margaret's Hall
North Liberty Street
William M. King
Ed. Kane
Alfred Collingwood
Mike Farris
Brotherhood of Railway
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Cascade Park
James Clair
Garth Rapson
Adam Pivovar
Florence Solomon
Catherine Nelson
W. G. Sapper
Lila Tiver
Joseph Doone
Rose Mullen
Girl Scouts Attend Pittsburgh Opera at Pitt Stadium
Senior Girl Scouts No. 1 under Mrs. Clarence Shunaker and the troop committee led by Mrs. Helen Paden attended the Civic Light Opera at Pitt Stadium in Pittsburgh Tuesday evening and enjoyed the presentation of The Chocolate Soldier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Shunaker
Helen Paden
Civic Light Opera
Pittsburgh
Pitt Stadium
Christian Service Group Tea Party at Mahon Methodist
In the Mahon ing Methodist church dining room the Women’s Society of Christian Service held a fellowship tea starting at eight. Mrs. C. E. Arble presided. Christine and Jean Butler led a program with Neighborhood House youths, group singing, Scripture verses, and recitations. Mrs. J. M. Conn led a brief business session. Tea was served by the social committee under Mrs. Ralph Taylor, with closing prayer by Mrs. J. L. Petrie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoning Methodist Church
Women's Society of Christian Service
C. E. Arble
Christine
Jean Butler
Phillips Street
Christine Butler
J. M. Conn
Ladies Attend Degree of Honor Convention in St. Paul
Mrs. T. J. LaRock of West Madison Avenue Mrs. Arthur Hawk of Englewood Avenue and Mrs. Eva Nicholson of Wilmington Avenue have left for St. Paul Minnesota to attend the Degree of Honor convention scheduled for June 14 15 and 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. LaRock
West Madison Avenue
Arthur Hawk
Englewood Avenue
Eva Nicholson
Wilmington Avenue
St. Paul, Minn
Ward Union Services Schedule for Summer Months
On Sunday evening June 12 union services began in the ward with Rev. Howard A. Redmond of Mahoningtown Presbyterian preaching at Mahoningtown Methodist church. On June 19 Rev. J. L. Petrie will preach at Mahoningtown Presbyterian on The Sabbath Gods Holy Day. July services at Mahoningtown Presbyterian and August at Mahoning Methodist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard A. Redmond
Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church
Mahoning Methodist Church
J. L. Petrie
Mahoningtown Presbyterian
Mahoning Methodist
Fracture Injuries and Recoveries Reported in Port Allegheny Area
Residents recount injuries and recoveries including Joseph Lyman Falls with collarbone wrist and shoulder injuries after a fall, hospital confinement at Port Allegheny. Other local patients show improvement or post operative recovery at Jameson Memorial and New Castle hospitals. Various family visits and travels noted among Tip Earls Andrew Masters and the Perrotta and Ritchie families. Platinum can be drawn into ultra fine wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Lyman
Port Allegheny
Tip Earls
North Cedar Street
W H. Stubbs
West Madison
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Andrew Masters
Donna
South Wayne Street
Wampum
Warren Gregory
New Castle Hospital
Jane
Clarence Shumaker
Jackson Road
Nick Perrotta
Nick
Tony
Cleveland
Alice Brumbaugh
West Madison Avenue
Anthony Masters
South Wange Street
Cecelia Perrotta
Carmen Ritchie
Big Beaver Grange Holds Annual Tea
The Big Beaver Grange Ladies club hosted a mother daughter tea on Tuesday June 14 at the Grange hall. President Mrs S J Beatty led the meeting with a program featuring songs speeches a parade by Girl Scout troop 51 and a guest speaker Mrs Phearson from Lawrence county. Gifts were given for oldest member oldest mother youngest mother youngest daughter and other categories. Tea was served by Mrs Arnold and Mrs S G Duncan with floral decor and attendance prize to Miss Rebecca Dick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange Hall
Big Beaver Grange Ladies Club
Giange Hall
S. J. Beatty
McGeorge
Russell Wilson
James Beatty
Girl Scout Troop 51
Phyllis Fry
Joyce Howarth
Barbara
McCullough
Florence Jenkins
Eva McHattie
Amanda Davidson
William Zeh
Jane Zeh
A. N. Duncan
Leslie McKim
Hilda Hoiles
New York
Rebecca Dick
Arnold
S. G. Duncan
Walmo School Hosts Open House For New Addition
A formal inspection of the Walmo school addition is set for Saturday evening with the Walmo P.T.A. organizing an open house at the school. This marks the first chance for the public to tour the new facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walmo
Walmo P.T.A
Thaddeus Stevens Reunion Friday at Cascade Park
Former pupils of Thaddeus Stevens school gather Friday evening June 17 at Cascade Park. A 4 30 sports program directed by Arthur McNickle precedes a 6 30 dinner and an 8 00 auditorium entertainment by Gene Schweinsberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thaddeus Stevens School
Cascade Park
Arthur McNickle
Gene Schweinsberg
Fun House
Madonna Sodality Meeting Held With Prayer Opens
A Madonna Sodality gathering met Wednesday evening with Bernice Kusairz opening the session with prayer. The brief agenda included welcome remarks and plans for upcoming activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madonna Sodality
Bernice Kusaierz
Weddle Finds Wife's Diamond Ring After 25 Years
In Memphis Tennessee Martin E Weddle unearthed a diamond dinner ring his wife misplaced a quarter century ago while digging in the garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Martin E Weddle
Patria Potestas Origins in Roman Family Law
The term Patria Potestas originally signified a Roman father's authority over his family. A son could not be freed from his power except by mancipation, although absolute alienation only took place after he had been mancipated three times.
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Blackstone
Ross Electric
S. Mill St
Etta McCune
Anna Masters
South Cedar Street
George Plonka
Oakland Avenue
Joseph Nycz
South
Jefferson Street
Margaret Carnucci
Fern Street
Myrtle Lakehart
Superior Street
Regina Gorski
Miller Street
Diana Cohilas
East Long Avenue
Elmer Hoosier
Lawrence County
Joseph Petrella
South Walnut Street
Beaver, Pa
Joan Spears
Edgewood Avenue
Walter Smith
Croton Avenue
Robert Chamberlain
East Fairfield Avenue
Josephine Natareski
East Sutton Street
Philip Kresowaty
Morris Street
Laura Comisky
Helen Watrobski
Bluff Street
Francis Anastasia
Winter Avenue
Martha Rees
East Washington Street
Kathleen Joseph
Carol Ann Joseph
East Reynolds Street
Ruth and James Cooper
Sampson Street
Adam Kiss
Francis Place
Seventh Ward
Brotherhood and Auxiliary
Christian Service Group
Mahoning
Coldspot
Spacemaster
N. Jefferson
Chambers Motor CO
AAA
Sherwin
Williams
Sherwin-Willia
House of
Wagner
Neshannock Ave
Big Beaver Grange
Thaddeus Stevens
Fect
Clara Zombek
Idora Park
Ann Maslyk
Catholic Truth Committee
Eleanor Glasser
Sister Fridaline
Haney’s
Worthington
Haney
Post Office
Public
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