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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1961
Page
2
Mahoning Methodist Church to hear a report on the Grove City District conference by John Parker and Rev. Edwin Spofford starting June 7. Communion, worship, and an August scheduling plan with Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church are noted, including July vacation by Rev. Spofford and August reciprocal services led by Rev. W. F. Byers.
New Castle Council 74 Sons of Columbus officers and executive board members will meet June 22 at 8 p m in Clara's Coffee Shop on S Mill St Nick Perrotta to conduct the executive session. Mrs Jennie Rainey handles reservations for the club delegation to Italian American Day in Pittsburgh on July 2.
Men of St. Lucy Church observe Father’s Day with a 7 30 a m Father Son Communion service in the church. A Father Son Breakfast in the church hall follows, served by Ladies of the Holy Rosary Society and other women’s organizations.
Officers of the Christopher Columbus Society plan a June 25 meeting at 4 p m in the club rooms instead of the usual day due to Father s Day. A club picnic in July will be discussed.
Parents of children from four years to junior high are urged to begin the Daily Vacation Bible School week at Mahoning Methodist Church with the first session Monday. Classes run 1 to 3 30 p m daily for all church children. Mrs George Dawson serves as dean with Mrs Milton Butts assisting. A closing program is planned for June 25.
James A McWilliams learns of sister Clara Mc Williams Limberg age 91 of Erie Pa who died after a years long illness Her late husband Theodore Limberg died in 1936 She was a nurse and Elmwood United Presbyterian member Surviving daughter Mary R Limberg and siblings Mary Joy Meadville and James A McWilliams New Castle Services planned in Erie and Butler with interment at Butler North Cemetery Assisted by Burton Funeral Home officials and Thompson Paul Funeral Home purchased multiple arrangements
City workers in several town sections set up traffic lanes under Traffic Lt. W. Gilmore Smith supervision. Pedestrian and driver guidance aims to prevent lane confusion after completion. A 14 year old was struck by a car on E Washington St and treated for minor injuries with hospital release. No driver report available.
Mrs. W. H. Anderson a former resident of Weirton now living elsewhere fell while hanging curtains and broke her hip. She is to undergo surgery. Anderson is sister of Mrs. W. S. Collins of Epworth Street.
Wampum High students express strong preference to remain at Wampum rather than move to Ellwood or Mohawk for their senior year. They cite basketball ties, walking distance, and community as key factors while debates focus on school continuity and town impact. Only one student favors Ellwood City.
Funeral services for William M. Ewing Jr. 35 of 979 Mayfield Rd Sharpsville were held today at 4 pm from L Trevor Sample Funeral Home Sharon. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. He was a World War veteran and assistant to the general surgeon of Shenango Furnace and member of the Valley of New Castle Consistory. Surviving: wife Margaret Ann Black Ewing, son Robert, daughters Mary and Linda Ruth, parents in Phoenix Arizona, sister in California.
The Bessemer High School Class of 1952 announces its first reunion. An open discussion meets at 7 p.m. tomorrow at 25 Sixth St. in Bessemer, hosted by Mrs. Barbara Nelson with Class President Mrs. James Gagliano in charge.
An 18 year old youth injured in a crash early yesterday shows improvement and is listed in fairly good condition at New Castle Hospital today. Matthew Spanish of 1511 Pennsylvania Ave. was in fair condition yesterday after a car he rode in struck a utility pole on Washington St.
A daily classified listing provides the upcoming funerals with interment places funeral directors service times and calling hours for readers planning attendances.
Donald L. Smith 38 of 717 County Line St. died at home Friday at 5:25 p.m. coroner ruled death by own action after a 12 gauge shotgun wound. Despondent over unemployment, he left his wife and children at the dining table and spoke goodbye before going upstairs. Survived by wife Vona Lou. parents William H. and Hazel Smith. children Donald, Ronald, Gary, Brian, Marty, Debra. siblings Edna Knight, William and Ronald Smith. Funeral plans by Cunningham Funeral Home. Also listed are Ella M. Oliphant 60 of 1123% Croton Ave. and Harry Davis Crouch 44 of 821 Franklin Ave. with multiple survivors and services noted. additional notices include Nick Rotunno 55 of 311 N. Liberty St. who died at Jameson Memorial Hospital. Details cover birthplaces, marriage dates, military service, and local church memberships.
New Castle area notices list funeral services for Tuesday for Mrs Anna Brown and Mrs Mamie Cepro with cremations and Mass details at St Lucy Church. Interment planned at Greenwood Cemetery for Colbert and family details note Colbert’s U S Steel career and church membership. Crunkleton Funeral Home handling arrangements.
FAA surveys consider two locations east of Pulaski and a plateau on Old State Road for a new airfield. Officials expect federal aid with 50 percent land-cost support and 25 percent in non land costs. Local leaders push speeding surveys and CAB involvement to attract airlines and boost industry.
County commissioners remain silent on naming a new solicitor. Bolinger says a public meeting will announce the choice but cites no vacancy date beyond May 30 when Marshall Matheny resigned. Only Republicans will be considered, with Bolinger and Gilmore holding the majority. Ray Bailey is the minority member.
Carl P. Bowen and wife transfer to J. Bradley McGonigle in First Ward. Mark Gigliotti and wife to Roy L. Powell and wife in Pulaski Two. David L. Colton and wife to Earle O. Liggitt and wife in New Wilmington. John Staph and wife to Luigi Glorioso and wife in Shenango Two. James J. Russo and wife to William E. Eakin and wife in Second Ward. Willie Nicoletti and wife to Michael Casciato and wife in Third Ward. Lawrence County Commissioners to Henry Krzysik and wife in Fifth Ward. Mathias Kloos and wife to William M. Kloos and wife in Fourth Ward Ellwood City. W. E. Tucker and wife to Emma C. Tucker in Scott Two. Scott District Quarterly Conference of the First Methodist Church to Howard H. Reynolds and wife in Fourth Ward. Lurilla M. McCormick to William W. Patterson and wife in Neshannock Two. George T. McElwee and wife to Edward A. Jones and wife.
A partial listing of names and addresses appears to be from a public notice or legal filing. Included individuals are Floyd Ross Louella Reams Robert Lewis Darlene Shalenberger Edwin Crawford Betty Penjamin David May Luanne Oberleitner and Leslie Oberfield, with various street addresses.
Firemen extinguished a bedroom blaze at 503 Neshannock Blvd last night. The fire, blamed on smoking in bed, caused $50 to the building and $50 to its contents with no injuries reported. Owner James Fowler and Fire Chief Peter J. Rozzi commented on the incident.
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