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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1956
Page
2
Mrs. Josephine Russo, wounded last Wednesday in what police call a possible murder suicide, remains in fair condition at South Side Hospital in Youngstown. A hospital spokesman says she is on the fair list and may receive visitors as authorities believe her husband died from self-inflicted wounds in a personal safety incident.
Gilmore Smith city police sergeant said Croton bicycle owners will have their bikes tested between 9 a.m. and noon and 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on July 2 and 3 at the Croton Public School. Mayor DeCarbo finishes first Marine week at Camp Pendleton and is away. Finance Director Sweesy acts as chief executive.
Mrs. Earl Glasgo of Bessemer attended the launching of the U S S Canberra in Philadelphia as a guest. She flew from Bessemer Friday and is to return home by plane Tuesday evening. Her son, Petty Officer Earl Robert Glasgo, a 15 year naval veteran, expects to serve aboard the Canberra and has been stationed in Philadelphia with residence in Camden New Jersey.
William Ingram, 29, of North Lima, was treated at Jameson Memorial Hospital at 4 p m Sunday for a laceration of the left elbow. He was hurt while visiting his uncle’s home in town.
Thomas Lash eight from 1122 Croton Avenue was treated at Jameson Memorial Hospital at five p m Sunday for a contusion of the left thumb after a door fell on his hand while playing on the Croton School playground.
John Borosky Jr of 214 238 E Leasure Ave was treated at Jameson Memorial Hospital at 2 15 p m Sunday for chin and nose abrasions after his ride down a porch steps.
Mrs. Edna Parish of Burgettstown Pa RD 2 was treated at 4 30 p m Saturday for a sprained right ankle after she jumped from a rock ledge while camping near here. About five percent of ocean water is salt.
Firefighters battled a huge oil tank blaze near Leesburg on Sunday. A 1600 gal Mighty Mo tank ferried water, 10 company homes lay within 150 to 250 yards, and windless heat sent oil boiling toward a ditch while authorities controlled traffic and backed up vacationers from Lake Erie and Conneaut Lake. The blaze burned for hours with a second flare late at night.
President Eisenhower continues recovery after his surgery as Dulles meets with him and plans to brief on major world developments. He also receives visits from European leaders and family as doctors report gradual improvement and a positive outlook for his return to public duties.
Jerry Hammerschmidt aged 3 from Slippery Rock RD 3 was treated at 12 30 p m Sunday for a scalp laceration after falling at Sunday School and striking his head on a chair.
The article highlights William Penn residing in what is described as the first brick house in America, emphasizing its historical significance and Penn’s role in early colonial architecture.
Edward Moose Krause Notre Dame athletic director delivered a humorous half hour talk praising coaching leadership and spirit, noting two wins as helmsman for Frank Leahy. The program also presented the Father of the Year award to 79 year old Anthony Zambelli amid greetings from church and civic leaders.
Foreign Minister Shepilov arrives in Cairo during week of Suez Canal troop withdrawal and meets with President Nasser to draft a communique. Western observers note Moscow aims to deepen ties with Egypt as Eugene Black arrives to discuss dam financing.
Authorities narrowed suspects after a Waikiki rest and recreation furlough party led to a disclosure by Air Force Secretary Quarles that a May 21 H-bomb drop missed by less than four miles. FBI and military counterintelligence traced the leak to personnel at a small Waikiki hotel.
Philadelphia police arrested 25 suspected drunken drivers over the weekend including three women. The women were declared intoxicated by police surgeons and held in bail for grand jury action.
Miss Mayme G. Caskey aged 86 of Los Angeles California died Sunday June 17 at 6 30 am after a long illness Born January 11 1870 in Beaver County she lived in Seattle and Los Angeles since 1903 She was a member of the Los Angeles Reformed Presbyterian church Surviving are two brothers W S Caskey Mt Jackson and Gray Calderwood Caskey Alhambra Calif Services will be held Tuesday at 2 pm at the Reformed Presbyterian church Los Angeles with interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.
A string of deadly crashes claims eight lives and injures several others across Hazleton Freeland Ebervale Beaver New Milford Scranton and Philadelphia as drivers crash, fall asleep or drown while with relatives and friends. Notable victims include John Henson 36 from Pittsburgh Martha Barna 20 Freeland and Carol Strehler 22 of Chicago with families affected.
Miss Sylvia Strizzi Miss Julie Sdarro Miss Virginia Johnson Miss Mary Naples and Miss Marie Frasso junior students at New Castle Hospital School of Nursing have returned to Pittsburgh to continue psychiatric and pediatric nursing studies at St. Francis and Children's hospitals. Mrs Catherine Gumenny and others from various rural routes have also returned from a visit with relatives in Prospect.
Ralph Turner, 35, of Garfield Avenue, was treated at 7 45 p m Saturday for a lac erated left thumb after his power saw cut him.
Harry Moore 85 former restaurateur of Girard Ohio died Saturday morning at his daughter Marie Williams home 627 East Cline Street Girard He is survived by his daughter Marie and son Howard six grandchildren and one great grandchild Wife Margaret L Clapie Moore died June 8 1950 Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from Blackstone Funeral Home Girard with burial in Girard.
In New York the United Steelworkers prepare to report on a counter proposal as wage talks with the Big Three and eight other firms resume. Union chief McDonald says negotiators will meet individually with companies including Jones & Laughlin Inland Steel and Armco to seek a new agreement before the June 30 strike deadline.
Messrs. Jack Lebby and Joseph C. Williams of the Williams Cleaveland Company in New Castle receive Continental Insurance Company gold medals for more than twenty five years of representation. Presentation by Walter A. Bell with a letter from President J Victor Herd praising loyalty and continued service. The Williams Cleaveland Agency was founded in New Castle in 1898.
A daily Classified Section listing previews of upcoming funerals with interment place, director, time, and calling bears. This directory helps readers find details for services scheduled soon.
Obituaries detail Frank Alessio Sr 64 of Volant RD 2 dying June 17 after a lingering illness with arrangements at DeCarbo Funeral Home and St. Peter's church Slippery Rock. Emma Lucas 81 of 229 Boyles Ave dies at Jameson Memorial Hospital after a short illness. survivors include sister and brothers. Luda Ellen Chambers 75 dies at son daughter’s home after 27 months with stroke. services set at Marshall Funeral Home Wampum and Allen residence with Rev. Homer G. Becker officiating.
Obituaries list survivors and funeral details for Lily Gordon Esther Levine Sadie Gere Sarah Eva Gibson and George Brommer. Interments in Tifereth Israel Oak Park Center U P church cemeteries and local funeral homes are noted with service times and callers urged.
One son John T. Brommer of Wampum survives along with two brothers Ralph and Charles Brommer also of Wampum and many nieces and nephews. The body is at Marshall Funeral in Wampum with calling hours today 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services are at St Monica church Wednesday at 9 a.m. with Rev. Edmund J. Sheedy. Interment in St Agatha cemetery Eliwood City.
An American vice consul William Boteler was killed when terrorists threw a bomb into a Soho restaurant. James Dace and James Coleman were wounded. The blast occurred as 2,000 British troops neared the end of an operation against the guerrilla Grivas faction.
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