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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1968

Page

2

Iacobucci Elected Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus

Joseph Iacobucci of 112 E Garfield Ave is chosen as grand knight of New Castle Council 512 for 1968 69. Other officers include Richard Morelli deputy grand knight Rocco Vitale Jr chancellor Rudy Rebels recorder Pat Vericelli treasurer Francis Caiazza advocate and more. Officers will be seated July 10 at the Ecclesian Club with events starting August 4 at the K of C picnic grounds.

Joseph Iacobucci E. Garfield Ave New Castle Richard Morelli Rocco Vitale Jr Rudy Rebels Pat Vericelli Francis Caiazza Walter Gierlach James Lombardo Jr Tom Donegan Anthony Appugliese Joseph Tardio Mike Glorioso Anthony Tuminella Iacobucci John Fascetti Thomas Alfano George Lamorella Francis X. Cronin St. Camillus Church Ecclesian Club K of C

Slovene National Benefit Society Camp Dedicated at Enon Valley

About 1,500 people attended the SNPJ camp dedication near Enon Valley where a lake, golf course and recreational building were unveiled. SNPJ supreme president Joseph L. Culkar urged unity between generations as the camp, started in 1965 and valued at 2.5 million dollars, marked the ceremony. Camp director Robert E. McCormick noted a youth roundup for June 22 to 29 with about 200 children ages 10 to 18 whose parents are members. Mike Kumer led the program as master of ceremonies.

Enon Valley Slovene National Benefit Society Joseph L. Culkar SNPJ Mike Kumer Robert E. McCormick

Meeker Tops New Castle Toastmasters Formal Speaking

Lew Meeker was voted best formal speaker at a New Castle Toastmasters meeting with Jim Topper as toastmaster. Burl Neely led topics, Joe Kelley won best table topics, Bob Snelling best evaluator, and other members listed. The club meets next on June 24 at 5 30 p.m. at the Fountain Inn Hotel.

Lew Meeker New Castle Jim Topper Burl Neely Joe Kelley Bob Snelling Tony Allegro Ed Butler George Cross Jim Gardner Walt Higgins Clarence Houts Tom Mills Gary Stanley Fountain Inn Hotel

NEA highlights multi age grouping in elementary schools

The National Education Association says new grouping in elementary schools mirrors the one room schoolhouse. Multi age classrooms place children of different ages in the same class with students advancing at their own pace and the teacher acting as diagnostician consultant and helper.

New York UPI National Education Association NEA

Motorist asleep causes Croton Ave property damage

A 70 year old man, George M. Hatfield, crashed on Croton Ave when he dozed at 4:50 p.m., sideswiping a utility pole and hitting shrubbery and a sidewalk. Damages estimated at 600 dollars. Officer urged reexamination of his license.

Croton Ave George M. Hatfield Booker Dr Hatfield Stephen E. Buhl Kent Ohio Grant St N. Jefferson St Carol Martin Bessemer Buhl Cochran Way Joan R. Cross Manor Ave N. Mill St Norma Jean Thompson Elizabeth

One Killed and Three Wounded as Gun Fires Near President

In Ibague Colombia one person died and three were injured when a bodyguard accidentally discharged a weapon while crowds pressed around President Carlos Lleras Restrepo. The president was unharmed and returned to Bogota that night. A soldier guarding the president held the gun. The crowd pressure near the president caused the accidental trigger.

Ibague Colombia UPI Carlos Lleras Restrepo Lleras Restrepo Bogota Tolina Army

Thieu gains victory in internal South Vietnam power shift

In Saigon sources report President Thieu gains leverage against Vice President Ky as Lt. Gen. Nguyen Duc Thang quits Mekong Delta command. Thieu names Lt. Gen. Nguyen Van La to lead IV Corps Mekong Command during Thang's leave. Possible return uncertain. Last month Thieu ousted Premier Nguyen Van Loc for Tran Van Huong.

Thang Delta Thieu Nguyen van Loc Tran van Huong

Mules Ride Rails for Washington March Parade

Thirty four mules and 13 wagons from the Poor People’s March mule train were loaded onto a Southern Railway freight train in Atlanta. The 130 passengers will ride buses to Alexandria Va for reassembly before a Wednesday parade from Alexandria to Resurrection City in Washington. The train completed a 600 mile, 35 day journey from Marks Mississippi to Atlanta.

Atlanta UPI Southern Railway Washington Alexandria Southern Christian Leadership Conference SCLC Resurrection City Marks, Miss

McCarthy coalition forms in Harrisburg to back bid

A group of Democrats and independent voters met in Harrisburg to back Eugene McCarthy for the Democratic nomination. About 150 attended with Sen Joseph Clark among speakers but Clark would not commit his Chicago convention vote yet. Michael Malin urged the coalition to become an ongoing political force and said McCarthy may visit Pittsburgh next month. Clark outlined a program opposing the Vietnam War and the arms race and favoring social legislation.

Harrisburg UPI Eugene McCarthy Robert F. Kennedy Joseph Clark D-Pa Clark Chicago Michael Malin McCarthy Pennsylvania Pittsburgh

New Castle Young Democrats Plan Friday Meeting at New Penn Hotel

The New Castle Young Democrats will convene Friday at 7 30 p m at the New Penn Hotel to discuss plans for a picnic.

New Castle Young Democrats New Penn Hotel

McCarthy hints at third party if no choice in vote

United Press International reports Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy may support a third party movement if both Democrats and Republicans offer voters no real choice. He rules out leading it but would back a substantial candidate if a true alternative emerges. He also anticipates Kennedy delegate support without urging rallies.

United Press International Eugene J. McCarthy Robert F.kennedy New York City McCarthy Kennedy Minnesota

Susan Robinson crowned Miss Pennsylvania in Hershey pageant

Susan Robinson 21, a Lookout Mountain native with a Tennessee drawl, won Miss Pennsylvania at Hershey and will compete in Miss America in Atlantic City next September. She earned a Carnegie Mellon foreign languages degree, performed a Sis Hopkins monologue, and defined brotherhood as strength through fellowship. The runnerups were Jean Downey, Jane Ternigan, Kathy Seitz, and Gail Rabold.

Hershey, Pa UPI Pennsylvania Atlantic City Susan Robinson Lookout Mountain Tenn Carnegie - Mellon University Pittsburgh Allegheny County Sis Hopkins Bilious Button Buster Miss Robinson Doris Ann Lausch Lancaster County Robinson Jean M. Downey Philadelphia Jane E. Ternigan Allentown Lehigh County Kathy V. Seitz Felton R.D York County Gail Rabold Ephrata

Johnson weighs fate of safe streets bill

President Johnson awaited a legal advisory report on whether to sign or veto the controversial safe streets and anti crime bill, delaying action as top advisers review constitutional questions in Austin Texas.

Austin,tex UPI Johnson

British firm named to represent Ray in extradition case

London law firm Dresden and Co was named to defend James Earl Ray in London's Bow Street hearing on U.S. extradition requests. A formal hearing could occur within 10 days after the Tuesday session as authorities pursue Ray's transfer.

Ing James Earl Ray Martin Luther King Jr London Dresden and Co Ray U.S United States Bow Street Frank Milton Heathrow Airport Ramon George Sneyd

Weekend burglaries damage several cars in multiple locations

Several cars were burglarized and damaged over the weekend. Batteries were stolen from James Mancino and Clarence Sheids vehicles. A purse and stereo tapes were taken from John Presnar’s car. Vandal entries caused damage to Robert J. Austin, Patrick Scanlon, and Daniel Frengel vehicles with totals from 25 to 50 dollars. Auditions announced for Oliver at New Castle Playhouse. Weather notes report 111 degree highs in Buckeye and Palm Springs with a 35 degree low in Relston.

James Mancino S. Jefferson St Clarence Sheids Sumner Ave John Presnar Winter Ave Frew Mill Rd Robert J. Austin W. Reynolds St Scioto St Patrick Scanlon Park Ave Daniel Frengel Warren Ohio Blaine St New York UPI U.S. Weather Bureau Hawaii Alaska Buckeye Ariz Palm Springs Imperial Calif Relston Mich

Y club seminar outlines leadership five points

The Industrial Management Club of the New Castle YMCA hosted its third annual workshop with Rev Canon Hovencamp and Luther Milspaw presenting on leading group meetings. James D. Cawthorne urged active participation for future years. DIRECTOR H J Marshall Wampum elected vice president of Lawrence Savings and Trust Co.

Industrial Management Club Glenn E. Cable Bell Telephone Luther E. Milspaw Bell Canon New Castle James D. Cawthorne Canon Hovencamp H. J. Marshall

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