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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1950
Page
2
In Denver's Valverde area, 150 to 300 people await water receding so they can start cleanup after a cloudburst and hailstorm inundated homes. Several injuries from hail, sewer backups forced manhole water to spurt two to three feet, with no deaths or serious injuries reported.
Rev. Kuhn succeeds Rev. Mrs Edna Patterson as pastor of West Middlesex church while joining the missionary society of the New Castle church in this church leadership update.
City investigation unfolds as Mayor Lawrence seeks council probe after civic groups appeal to Governor Duff over alleged misuse of city labor for councilmen homes. Mrs Duelsi sues, claiming her husband was to work on Kilgallen’s summer home, following his death in a truck crash.
A mimeographed statement released at a morning news conference announced that Governor Dewey will not be a candidate for another term next fall. The phrase I shall not be a candidate for re election next fall is quoted in the document.
On Monday June 19 1950 at 12 10 to 1 30 p m Tom Foley arranged a showing of the state department of forests and waters film Dead Out a sound and color film about forest fires and safe fire handling in the woods. The treasurer asks for any outstanding dues.
A small faith driven effort completed the new church structure with funds on hand for art stone block and rough finish. The heating plant awaits private loan and a summer fund drive will finish the interior. The church marks 18 years of worship begun in 1932 in Washington. Founder Walter Cunningham started the work now thriving after his passing.
CAA reports two female contestants missing after the air derby. Miss Harrison reportedly flew to Philadelphia's northeast airport and telephoned her mother Friday morning. Officials in Philadelphia say no records show her arrival or departure from any field and indicated the search continues.
Obituary notices report the deaths of James E Black 51 of Lowellville Pa resident and engine hustler at Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co. funeral Tuesday at R L Boyd 208 North Jefferson. Also Jess Reed 69 of Pulaski and Bessie Miller of St Petersburg Fla with service details. Mrs John Lewis funeral arrangements revised. Joseph Ivanejko Sr services held at Noga funeral home Madonna church.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ferdinand Toth of 608 South Bay Street will be held Sunday at 4 p.m. from Bethel Baptist Church on Cunningham Avenue with Rev. Parl E. Collins officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at Cunningham Funeral Home East Washington at Chestnut today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Aug 6 1945 reports Greenglass arrest linked to wartime Soviet atomic espionage network. Gold, a Philadelphia biochemist, allegedly acted as intermediary to Klaus Fuchs. Alfred Slack, 44, chemist, arrested near Syracuse as accomplice. extradition expected to Knoxville to stand trial. Edward Scheidt notes Greenglass justified spy role as aiding ally Russia.
A heavy downpour caused flash flooding from Black Fork creek near the Misco coal mine spillway 15 miles from Roseville. The flood cut power, isolated Crooksville and other towns, submerged kilns at A E Hull pottery and Crooksville china, and damaged homes and businesses across eight smaller communities.
Debate over a sweeping reform notes the program may fail to reach many seniors. Only 2 million receive old age pensions and 2.7 million old age assistance. about 6 million seniors remain, many too proud to seek help, according to Butler.
Our bereavement thanks go to many friends for their love and kindness. We extend sincere appreciation from Mrs. C. G. McKinley and Family.
Reports note gas pipe line construction through New Castle on the railroad and many pipes unloaded at a siding near West Middlesex. West Washington street bridge traffic is unrestricted again after painting work. A request urges establishing a city swimming pool. Lawn mowing in Lawrence county shifts to power mowers, reducing manual labor.
A house announcement confirms the appointment of Harriman to a newly created post to aid the President and Acheson. His duties include coordinating with agencies implementing foreign policy decisions from the London foreign ministers meeting.
Harrisburg June 17 The state water and power resources board approved a highway department project for a bridge across Big Run creek about 2700 feet above its mouth in New Castle. The article notes boxing rules were adopted in 1860.
John Paul Vetica of 812 Second Street Ellwood City graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science in psychology. He served as president of Alpha Phi Delta during his first two Pitt years and was an honor student at Ellwood City High School in 1939. June 14.
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