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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1961

Page

2

TB Society Re Elects Stankard Leader of Lawrence County Health Group

Irwin W. Stuckard was re elected to his ninth term as president of the Lawrence County TB and Health Society at the Elk's Club meeting. Nominated officers and board members were re elected, with two new Ellwood City members joining for three year terms. A $23 454 budget was adopted along with plans for a School Press Project and a Christmas Seal research fund. The organization announced an annual report and upcoming volunteer events at First Federal Plaza.

Irwin W. Stuckard Lawrence County Lawrence County TB and Health Society Elk’s Club Alec Samuels Firs Donald R. McFall J. Carl Miner W. L. Cosel Robert W. Moore Lyle L. Henry George D Blair J. Carl Milner F. L. Burton Grace G. Ackerman R. N Andrew M. Dodds Charles F. Morrow Ellis Bell William G. Clark Allen D. Keller Michael C. Palmer G. R. Cunningham Stankard Palmer Jane M. Cochran First Federal Plaza Cochran

Kennedy honors Raborn with Collier Trophy win

President Kennedy awarded the 1960 Robert J. Collier Trophy to Vice Admiral William F. Raborn Jr. for developing the Polaris weapons system in a Washington ceremony.

Washington UPI Kennedy Robert J. Collier Adm William F. Raborn Jr

Marie Rhodes Cash Dies in Florida

Funeral services for Marie Rhodes Cash of Coral Gables Florida were held June 9 at Fairchild North Federal Chapel Ft. Lauderdale with burial in Arlington National Cemetery Washington D C. The 74 year old Daugh ter of Valor recipient died June 7 at Veterans Hospital in Coral Gables. She served as chief nurse of the U S Expeditionary Forces under General Pershing in World War I and was decorated by England France and the United States. She moved to Florida in 1948 from Knoxville Tenn and was active in the Presbyterian Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by a son Sgt Maclellan Cash in Japan and a brother George W Rhodes in Ft Lauderdale.

Marie R. Cash Coral Gables Fla New Castle Fairchild North Federal Chapel Ft. Lauderdale Arlington National Cemetery Washington, D. C Cash United States Veterans Hospital Marie Rhodes Matthew and Della Vance Rhodes Children’s Hospital School of Nursing Pittsburgh Woman's College of Pennsylvania United States Army Soissons U. S. Army Nursing Corps Paris U.S John J. Pershing Sgt Maclellan Cash U. S.S. Army Japan George W. Rhodes

Charles R. Gilmore Dies In Cleveland

Charles R. Gilmore of Cleveland died Thursday after a short illness. Born December 10 1894 in Hillsville, he was the son of William and Annie Martin Gilmore. He married Beth Farmar 39 years ago. survivors include a step-daughter Leora Goltsher, two brothers Walter of Hillsville and Frank of Akron, two sisters Bess Jacoby of Marion and Erma Smith of New Castle, and a son Billy who died in 1958. Services set for 11 a m Saturday at Carrigan Funeral Home, Cleveland.

Charles R. Gilmore Cleveland Hillsville William Annie Martin Gilmore Beth Farmar Leora Goltsher Walter Gilmore Frank Gilmore Akron Bess Jacoby Marion Erma Smith New Castle Billy

Prosecution Continues Against Erie Liquor Establishments

Testimony resumes before the State Liquor Control Board in Erie over the Mrs. Beverlee Ornelas case. Three men faced morals charges after an underage drinking incident. two remain imprisoned while one was released after completing his sentence. City representatives included Police Chief William J. Birt and detectives Jack Llewellyn and Dan Malley along with Policewoman Mary Jane Sigler.

Erie State Liquor Control Board Beverlee Ornelas Ornelas William J. Birt Jack Llewellyn Dan Malley Mary Jane Sigler

Banker Diplomat Ludwig Bendix Dies in New York

Ludwig Bendix aged 90 a German born international banker and diplomat died in New York after a short illness Wednesday.

New York UPI Ludwig Bendix

Two Fender Skirts Stolen From City Auto

Spero Aslanes of 170642 Hamilton St. reported to city police yesterday that two fender skirts were stolen from his automobile.

Spero Aslanes Hamilton St

First Day of Summer Noted In Almanac Report

Next Wednesday will officially begin summer per the Old Farmer's Almanac. The longest days of the year run Tuesday through Thursday with 15 hours 19 minutes daylight. An eleven cent international postage stamp goes on sale July 1 at the local post office. Residents report aggressive magazine solicitors, while a dog inquiry clarifies distemper in dogs. Sunday marks Napoleon's defeat’s 46th anniversary at Waterloo.

Battle of Waterloo

Former Hubbard Resident Dies of Leukemia at 43

Christopher A R Contestabile 43 of 612 Triangle Dr Hubbard longtime New Castle native and Republic Rubber machinist died 11 20 p m in North Side Hospital Youngstown after a month illness born New Castle June 9 1918 son of late Pasquale and Christina Davine Contestabile resided in New Castle until 1949 when he moved to Hubbard survived by wife Caroline Jordan 3 sons Pasquale J Christopher Jr and Gennaro L in Brooklyn sister Bianca Contestabile St Louis brothers Pasquale C in St Louis and Anthony J in Freedom Pa member of First Assembly of God Church services Monday 1 30 p m from First Assembly of God Hubbard body in state noon to time of service burial Rossi Brothers Funeral Home Youngstown friends may call Saturday 7 9 p m and Sunday 2 4 and 7 9 p m

Christopher A. R. Contestabile Triangle Hubbard New Castle North Side Hospital Youngstown Pasquale Christina Davine Republic Rubber Co Caroline Jordan Mr. Contestabile First Assembly of God Church Pasquale J. Contestabile Christopher Contestabile Jr Seaman Gennaro L. Contestabile U.S. Navy Brooklyn Bianca Contestabile St. Louis Pasquale C. Contestabile Anthony J. Contestabile Freedom Earl Worstler Rossi Brothers Funeral Home Wick Ave Bertha Uber Smith N. Mill Sr Frank W. Smith Jameson Memorial Hospital North Liberty Twp Mercer County Thomas S Mary W. Kirkpatrick Uber Smith Shenango Valley Hospital School of Nursing Pittsburgh Limestone Co First Presbyterian Church New Castle Woman’s Club Jameson Memorial Hospital Aid Society East Side Garden Club North Hill Book Club YWCA Jameson-Shenango Alumnae Assa Anna Graceland Cemetery

Dewey Avenue Bible School Continues With Picnic

Dewey Avenue Bible School will continue through next week and close with a Friday 7 30 program. A noon Thursday picnic at camp grounds welcomes all Bible School personnel. Average daily attendance last week was 96, with 110 enrolled thus far. The annual Sunday School picnic is July 1 at 1 p.m. on the camp grounds. The Sunday School department handles refreshments and recreation all afternoon. Directors and workers are listed for several activities.

Dewey Avenue Bible School Bible School Camp Grounds Ruth Jacobs Peg Gwin Rose Booker Alberta Rupert Nina Alden Voletta Newkirk Dorothy DeHass Joan DuProck Janet DuBrock Mina Brest Fae Williams Betty Kennedy Jennie Assid Jean Gibbipe Lois Cuhean Mary McCracken Nancy Williams Audrey McKnight Jennie Robertson Mary Bradley Mrs. Wheeler

Seventh Ward Rosary Ladies Plan Breakfast and Picnic

Holy Rosary Society of St. Lucy church organizes a men and boys breakfast as a Father’s Day tribute. Committee heads include Mrs. Bruno Majocha and Mrs. Jennie Rainey. A July 17 Cascade Park picnic with 5:30 p.m. dinner is set with transportation details to follow.

Holy Rosary Society St. Lucy Church Bruno Majocha Jennie Rainey Michael Patricia Majocha Cascade Park John Domenick Lawrence County

Bible School Shifts to Afternoon Sessions Next Week

The Daily Vacation Bible School committee of the Seventh Ward plans afternoon sessions 1 to 3 30 p.m. from June 19 to 23 at Mahoning Methodist Church. Mrs George Dawson directs with Mrs Milton Butts chairing. The theme is Living For Jesus and a closing program will be shown June 25 for parents and friends.

Daily Vacation Bible School Seventh Ward Mahoning Methodist Church George Dawson Milton Butts Jesus

Girl Scouts Plan Saturday Picnic in Gaston Park

Girl Scouts of Troop 2 organize a Saturday picnic at Gaston Park with leaders Mrs William Leone Mrs Wilfred Schuring Mrs John Blangero and Mrs Leonard Evan in charge. Members meet at 11 a m at Mahoning School with sack lunches. It follows a June cookout at the Parco home on West Clayton Street.

Girl Scouts Gaston Park William Leone Wilfred Schuring John Blangero Leonard Evanoff Mahoning School Parco W. Clayton St

Piccuta Family Plans Sunday Open House

Mr and Mrs Lee Piccuta of 113 W Wabash Ave host an open house Sunday at their home to honor their son Michael James Piccuta who graduates from New Castle High School in June and has been accepted by Gannon College in Erie for September entry.

Lee Piccuta W. Wabash Ave Michael James Piccuta Wabash Ave Michael New Castle High School Gannon College Erie

Fathers Day Events for Holy Name Men

The Holy Name Society of St. Lucy will observe Father’s Day with a 7:30 a.m. Father Son Communion Mass at the church. Fathers and sons will share breakfast in the church hall followed by a breakfast table speaker. A brief business meeting will take place Sunday morning. Members plan a baseball excursion to Pittsburgh for the Pirates night game. Confessions precede the mass Saturday afternoon and evening.

Men of St. Lucy Holy Name Society Fathers and Sons Holy Name Men Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates

Knights of Columbus Center Groundbreaking Slated

Knights of Columbus Local Council 512 plans a 100000 center on U S 422 with seven acre picnic area ball field swimming area and shelter houses for 250. Groundbreaking at 1 45 p m Sunday features Bishop John Wright blessing grounds and picnic area two miles east of New Castle. Center size and schedule noted. building to start in fall and auditorium ballroom date not yet set.

Knights of Columbus U.S. 422 D. John Razzano John Wright Pittsburgh Wright Razzano New Castle K of C

Lil Abner Tryouts Time Is Changed

Dave Matthews director of the New Castle Playhouse production announces initial tryouts for Lil L Abner will be at 2 30 p m Sunday at the Crescent Theater not 7 30 p m as previously announced Other tryouts at the Players Ma honingtown showplace run 7 30 p m Monday through Wednesday About 50 singing and acting roles to be cast.

Dave Matthews New Castle Playhouse Lil L Abner Crescent Theater Players

Stanley Moran Dies Suddenly in Linesville

Stanley Moran of Linesville former Pennsylvania Railroad operator died suddenly Thursday evening at his home of a heart attack. He served in New Castle before transferring to Linesville. Survived by wife Gertrude Moran and son Donald Moran in Linesville and two grandchildren. also a sister Lillian Gill of Pittsburgh and a brother Gerald Moran in Nova Scotia. Funeral details incomplete.

Stanley Moran Linesville Moran Pennsylvania Railroad New Castle Gertrude Moran Donald Moran Lillian Gill Pittsburgh Gerald Moran Nova Scotia

Deaths Of The Day Directory in Classifieds

Daily funeral directory lists upcoming interment places directors service times and calling hours for readers to reference in the classified section.

Mrs Blanche Rodgers 83 dies after lingering illness

Mrs Blanche Rodgers 83 of 1503 Wilmington Ave Sunny Crest Trailer Court died Thursday at 10 05 am in Jameson Memorial Hospital after a lingering illness. Survived by daughter Harriet Hughes and several sons and grandchildren. Services Saturday 3 30 pm at Sharp Funeral Home New Wilmington with Rev W Ross Byers officiating. Burial Mt Pleasant Cemetery. Friends may call today 2 4 and 7 9 pm.

Blanche Rodgers Wilmington Ave Sunny Crest Trailer Court Jameson Memorial Hospital Plain Grove George Nancy Green Hamilton Wesleyan Methodist Church of New Castle Edwin Rodgers Alfred Harriet) Hughes New Wilmington Fred New Galilee Howard Clyde Los Angeles Audley Mercer Sharp Funeral Home W. Ross Byers Mt. Pleasant

Troy Colbert Dead at Home After Illness

Troy Colbert of 1112 Beech Street died at 11 45 a m Thursday at his residence after an extended illness. The body has been removed.

Troy Colbert Beech St

Negro Secret Service agent joins White House detail for Kennedy

The U S Secret Service assigns a Negro agent to the White House guard. The agent is on a regular 30 day assignment during his first year of training. The spokesman withheld the agent's name in line with policy.

Washington UPT U.S Secret Service White House Kennedy

Obituary for Henry David St Denis Arrives for Services

The body of Henry David St Denis killed in a Wednesday accident near Peru Indiana has arrived at Noga Funeral Home Reynolds Street. Calling hours are 7 to 9 p.m. today and Saturday, with family receiving friends Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services are Monday at 9:30 a.m. with a solemn requiem mass at 10 a.m. in SS Philip and James Church, celebrated by Very Rev V V Stancelewski. Interment follows in SS Philip and James Cemetery.

David St. Denis Henry David St. Denis Peru Ind Noga S. Mill Reynolds Sts SS Philip and James Church V. V. Stancelewski SS Philip and James Cemetery

Fair And Cool Weekend Weather Outlook

A dome of cool Canadian air extending from the Mississippi Valley tightens its grip on Pennsylvania. Weekend skies remain fair with cool temperatures. Saturday should see highs in the mid 70s in southern areas and mid 60s elsewhere. lows mainly in the 40s, with some 30s in mountain valleys and around 53 in scattered sections.

United Press International Mississippi Valley Pennsylvania

Samuel J Hares Dies Following Illness in Diamond

Samuel J. Hares 69 of Diamond Pennsylvania died at home Wednesday. Born September 18 1891 in Benclawdd Wales he moved from New Castle to Diamond in 1927. A World War I veteran and former steel worker he married Catherine Ghering April 11 1939. Surviving are wife Yvonne step children Garth Ghering and Mrs. Robert Roselle Richard Ghering a sister and two brothers. Services Saturday at 2 pm Williams Funeral Home Diamond with burial at Troy Center Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Samuel J. Hares Diamond Hares Benclawdd Wales James Jane Stock Hares New Castle Catherine Ghering Yvonne Garth Ghering Robert Roselle Phoenix Ariz Richard Ghering Swaterford Job William Hares Asa H. Chenye Bemus Pt N. Y Williams Funeral Troy Center

Neff Conviction Upheld By Court

Philadelphia Pa The Pennsylvania Superior Court today upheld the convictions of former State Senator Samuel G Neff, Robert Yoho former Beaver County chairman Leon Kaleta former state highway department foreman and James Macry former secretary of the Beaver County Democratic committee. The men appealed from Beaver County court where they were convicted of collecting money from contractors for political purposes. Judge G Harold Watkins dissented and Judge Robert E Woodside joined in the dissent.

Phildelphia Pennsylvania Superior Court Samuel G. Neff Robert Yoho Beaver County Leon Kaleta State Highway Department James Macry Democratic Committee G. Harold Watkins Robert E. Woodside

Legion Elects County Staff

The Lawrence County American Legion committee elected officers last night in the Bessemer area. Officers named are President Alfred E. Walker Vice Commander Wilbur Taylor Finance Officer Don Warren Sergeant at Arms Charles Clark and T. L. Van Tassel. The next meeting is set for 8 p.m. August 17 at the New Wilmington post.

Lawrence County Committee of the American Legion Alfred E. Walker Wilbur Taylor Don Warren Charles Clark T. L. van Tassel Bessemer Borough New Wilmington

Union Baptist Church Chicken Dinner Set Tomorrow

The Union Baptist Church will hold a chicken dinner starting at noon tomorrow. Pastor Rev. E. L. Strickland announced the event to church members.

Union Baptist Church Rev E. L. Strickland

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