Center Church Cub Scouts Earn Badges in Pack 52 Meeting
Cub Scouts from Pack 52 met with parents at East New Castle Grange. Robert Smith, cubmaster, led flag ceremony and songs. Awards were given for bobcat wolf and lion badges with arrows, denner stripes, and service pins. A trip to Pittsburgh to see the Pirates was announced for June 23.
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East New Castle Grange
Robert Smith
Clifford Musser
Bill Nogle
Den 6
Clair Glasser
Den 3
Smith
Robert Boyle
Dick Cillia
Wolf
Steve Gabriel
Henry Brown
Sammy Brown
Billy Nogle
Bear
John Spear
Wolfe
Dennis Foreman
Lion
Gary Kunz
Ricky Stewart
Denner
Jack Perdue
Jeffrey Heller
Fred Perdue
Dusty Altman
Joey Smith
Joe Shinisky
Joe Smith
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Lois Morris Circle Holds Meeting With Prayer, Study and Sewing
Mrs. Jack Hanna hosted ten members with Mrs. Helen Sowers as guest. Scripture reading by Mrs. Beltz opened the meeting, Romans discussed from the study book, questions followed. Missionaries named for prayer, reports given, sewing caps prepared for surgeons. Luncheon assisted by Mrs. Dick Perdue. Next gathering is July picnic at Mrs. Tindalls.
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Jack Hanna
Lois Morris
Helen Sowers
Dave Beltz
Henry Wellhausen
Gaylord Myers
Don Collins
Ed Perdue
Dick Perdue
William Tindalls
Junior Christian Endeavor Worship Service at Center
The Junior Christian Endeavor held a worship service at Center with participants including Carol Myers, Kathy Collins, and Tom Hanna. Gary Collins, Bill Tindall, and Brian Donley gave junior sermons. Scripture reading by Tom Hanna, prayer by Jean Tindall, and announcements by David Collins. Tithes and offerings were presented by Jack Hanna, Jerry Hanna, Jean Miller, and Joan Miller, with consecration prayers by April Donley and Gary Perdue. Anthem “Take Time to be Holy” performed by the group and regular sermon by Otte Biberich on What Shall Benedictions by Jimmy Shetter and Rev. Biberich. Announcer Beverly Kerr. lighting of the ...
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Christian’ Endeavor
Carol Myers
Kathy Collins
Gary Collins
Bill Tindall
Brian Donley
Tom Hanna
Jean Tindall
David Colins
Jack
Jerry Hanna
Jean
Joan Miller
April Donley
Gary Perdue
Otte Biberich
Jimmy Shetter
Biberich
Beverly Kerr
Center's Bible School Progresses in Patriots for Christ Theme
Center's Bible School wraps day seven of a two week course with "Patriots for Christ" as the theme. Staff include Mrs Bob Shaffer for nursery and several teachers for beginners primaries juniors and teens. The school closes Friday evening with a 7 30 program for parents in the church sanctuary. In charge are Mrs Donley and Mrs William Tindall with singing led by Mrs Charlies Pick and Brian Donley accompanied by Mrs Tindall.
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William Tindall
Charlies Pick
Brian Donley
Tindall
Bintrim family honors two occasions with 54 attendees
Mr and Mrs James Bintrim hosted a 54 person family gathering to celebrate Mrs Fred Bintrim s birthday and the marriage of Herbert and Constance Bintrim. The couple wed June 2 at Portersville Presbyterian Church. Mrs Bintrim was formerly Connie Duncan. Wayne Myers, son of Mr and Mrs Gaylord Myers, Moffatt Rd, earned a BS in Education from Indiana State College on May 27, was an English major and Spanish minor, and received a commission as second lieutenant in the Army. Center delegates attended the Lawrence County Sunday School Convention at Mt Hermon with Mrs Jack Kalajainen Clair Baldwin Mr and Mrs Gay Myers and Mr and Mrs Frank Doniey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bintrim
Fred Brintrim
Herbert
Constance Bintrim
Portersville Presbyterian Church
Bintrim
Connie Duncan
Wayne Myers
Gaylord Myers
Moffatt Rd
Indiana State College
Wayne
Center
Lawrence County
Mt. Hermon
Jack Kalajainen
Clair Baldwin
Gay Myers
Frank Doniey
Weekend Pleasures Spark Activity Across Community
Saturday and Sunday brought another near perfect weekend with strong church attendance and busy roads. Strawberries grown by Mrs. Charles E. Ash Jr. were reported. young workers sought tobacco field jobs in Connecticut with the state employment office registering applicants. A curfew law is praised, New Castle eyes similar, late night revelers persist, and local recreation thrives with crowded playgrounds and pools. A street sealer is urged at County Line and E Washington where recent paving shows edge breaks.
Mattress Fire Damages Home on Croton Avenue
A mattress fire in a second floor bedroom at the home of Mrs. Anna O'Neil on 1402 Croton Ave was extinguished by city firemen at 5 40 a m yesterday. Damage estimated at 10 dollars.
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Anna O'Neil
Croton Ave
Glaucoma Heredity and Eye Health Guidance
A health column notes glaucoma, caused by impaired eye fluid drainage, may run in families. Doctors advise informing eye tests of family history to enable early detection. yawning and age related pain response are also discussed with practical questions and answers.
Woman Found Dead Under Car Near Mt Jackson
State police and Coroner John A Meehan Jr investigate the death of 41 year old Mary Jane Beight found crushed beneath her car on Reed Road two miles east of Mt Jackson. Autopsy cites crushed chest with rib fractures and lung punctures. no foul play suspected though brakes are being reviewed. Beight lived alone, worked as a secretary for Coyne Trucking Co Union Two. Her body moved to Oliver Funeral Home with obituary to follow.
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New Castle News
Mary Jane Beight
Reed Rd
Beaver Twp
Mt. Jackson
John A. Meehan Jr
Lloyd Candel
East Palestine
O. Meehan
Meehan
Candel
Riots Quelled at Ile Jesus Prison in Canada
The Ile Jesus prison near Montreal endured a dramatic pre-dawn riot after inmates seized control during a recreation period. Fires consumed six buildings, including the main three-story complex, with troops and police restoring order by 10 p.m. and about 700 prisoners housed in tents overnight. An investigation was ordered in Ottawa as officials assess multi‑million dollar damage.
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Ile Jesus
Riviere Des Prairies
St. Lawrence
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Royal 22Nd Regiment
Ottawa
Justice Department
Algiers Quiet as OAS Sets Up Cease Fire
In Algiers OAS leaders halted 14 months of terrorism but distrust lingers over Oran cease fire terms. European residents face exodus to France while Moslem and European leaders negotiate amid talks of amnesty for Europeans and future Algerian police inclusion. Key figures include Jean-Jacques Susini and Dr Chawki Mostefai as negotiations reach climax.
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Algiers
France
OAS
Oran
Philippeville
National Liberation Front
FLN
Jean - Jacques Susini
Chawki Mostefai
Provisional Executive
Algeria
Russo to Address Taxpayers League on Tax Increase
Tax measures raise nine mills six of which cover assessment differences. A protester attacked by Sheriff Frank L Coen, accusing Assessor Wettich of doctoring records, which Wettich denied. County leaders defend records, while school board faces ongoing protests since the merger with Taylor Two. Organization meetings set for July 2 and July 11 with no planned special session.
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Frank L Coen
Wettich
George Bolinger
New Castle
Taylor
Mrs. Carrie B. McCracken Dies At Hadley
Mrs. Carrie B. McCracken, 81, of Hadley Pennsylvania, died at her home at 3 30 a m. Her body was turned over to Fisher Funeral Home in Hadley with arrangements to be announced.
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Carrie B. McCracken
Hadley
Fisher Funeral
Ministers Attack Gambling Sermon Highlights Church Views
Rev V Theodore Benson of St John’s Lutheran led a New Castle Ministerial Association discussion opposing gambling. He warned gambling robs families whether money is won or lost, calling it a shortcut for fundraising and a deception without real goods or services. Dr Henderson noted the Bible omits the word gambling but cites life and faith principles.
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Jesus Christ
God
Dr. Henderson
Mrs Fannie Myers Mourns Husband Israel Myers
Mrs Fannie Myers of 435 Boyles Ave reports the death of her husband Israel Myers who was preceded in death. Local notice notes the loss and acknowledges the survivor.
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Fannie Myers
Boyles Ave
Israel Myers
Mrs. Vandegrift Dies at 87 in New Castle Services Tomorrow
Mrs Edward Vandegrift 87 of 407 Young St died Saturday at 3 p m after a 17 day illness. A lifelong New Castle resident born February 2 1875 in Sharon, she married to Mr Vandegrift in 1894, he died in 1941. Survived by daughter Mildred Cavill, five grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and several nephews and nieces. one son Edward M Vandegrift Jr died in 198. Sister Jennie Martin died May 1962. Friends may call John Hodge Funeral Home today 2-4 and 7-9 p m. Services tomorrow at 2 p m at the funeral home with Rev Delbert Jolley officiating. Interment Oak Park Cemetery.
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Edward
Hannah) Vandegrift
Young St
New Castle
Sharon
John
Sara Evans Evans
Vandegrift
Methodist Church
New
Delbert Jolley
Oak Park Cemetery
John H Miller rites set for Wednesday
John H Miller 73 died at his home at 7 15 a m of natural causes. Born May 27 1888 in Mercer County he was a farmer and Maple Grove Mennonite Church member. Surviving son Clarence Miller daughter Vera Kaufman and several siblings. Funeral in Sharp Funeral Home New Wilmington at 2 p m Wednesday with Rev Nathan Nussbaum officiating. Interment Maple Grove Cemetery.
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John H. Miller
Mercer County
Samuel
Sara Zook Miller
Maple Grove Mennonite Church
Lydia Davis Miller
Clarence Miller
Volant
Thurman
Vera) Kauffman
Mary Lapp
Amanda Kauffman
New Wilmington
Lorena Detwiler
Goshen
Ind
Harvey
Alvie
New Castle
Data Harold
Sharp
Nathan Nussbaum
Maple Grove Cemetery
Death of Robert E. McCommon in April 1958
Funeral services for Robert E. McCommon will be held at Cunningham Funeral Home Grove City with Dr. Robert Kelsey officiating. Visitation today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Interment follows at Plain Grove Presbyterian Cemetery.
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Robert E. McCommon
Cunningham
Grove City
Robert Kelsey
Plain Grove Presbyterian Cemetery
Pasquale Armando Rites Scheduled at St Vitus
Pasquale Armando known as Patsy Armando died Sunday at 5 45 p m in New Castle Hospital after a short illness. Born Sept 17 1876 in L Arsenio Italy he was married to the late Antuanes Ippolito and worked 44 years at Carnegie Illinois Steel Co and later at American Sheet and Tin Plate and National Pants Factory retiring 14 years ago. Surviving children include Mary Mastrangelo Nellie Mastrangelo Julia Thomas Gabriel Armando Antoinette Vericella Armando 17 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Services set for 9 a m Wednesday at St Vitus Church with Rev Joseph Fabbri. interment in St Vitus Cemetery. Funeral party leaves DeCarbo Funeral Home at 8 30 a m for church.
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Pasquale
Patsy) Armando
Phillips St
New Castle
L'Arsenio
Italy
Garbriel
Mary Vericella Armando
Antuanes Ippolito
Armando
St. Vitus
Carnegie-Illinois Steel Co
American Sheet and Tin Plate Co
National Pants Factory
Sons of Italy
Casa Savoi Society
Louis
Mary) Mastrangelo
Frank
Nellie) Mastrangelo
Julia Thomas
Los Angeles
Gabriel Armando
Sebastian
Antoinette) Vericella
Aresenio Armando
Angeline Pica
New Jersey
St. Vitus Church
Joseph Fabbri
William F. DeCarbo
Cunningham Ave
Arthur L. McCommon Dies At His Grove City Home
Arthur L. McCommon 55 of 626 S Center St Grove City died at home Saturday at 4 20 p m after a five month illness He resided there 15 years Born Plain Grove Lawrence County May 30 1907 son of Clyde B and Martha Holiday McCommon married Roberta V Armstrong April 21 1934 She survives He had worked 20 years as a machinist at Cooper Bessemer Corp Grove City He was a member of Broad St U P Church Grove City and its Men's Bible Class United Presbyterian Men's Club Surviving are his mother Volant RD 2 a son Wayne Grove City sisters Leora McCommon New Castle Mrs Don Mary Elizabeth Burns Jr Grove City RD 1 a brother Kenneth McCommon Volant RD 3 and one grandchild
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Arthur L. McCommon
S. Center St
Grove City
Plain Grove
Lawrence County
Clyde B
Martha Holiday McCommon
Roberta V. Armstrong
McCommon
Cooper-Bessemer Corp
James A Lewis Dies In Florida
James A. Lewis also known as Art Lewis of Stoneboro died Friday at his son Melvin Lewis's home in Miami. Born March 29 1887 in Snowshoe PA he was son of Edward and Anna Lewis. He belonged to Lake Lodge Stoneboro Lodge I O F and Scottish Rite. Survived by wife Pearl MacKissel Lewis son Melvin two brothers five sisters and four grandchildren. Body to be returned to Stoneboro for burial.
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James A
Art) Lewis
Stoneboro
Melvin Lewis
Miami
Edward and
Anna Haines Lewis
Snowshoe
Pennsylvania
Lake Lodge
Free and Accepted Masons
Melvin
Ankle Injury for B and O Railroad Worker Nick Russon
Nick Russon 35 of 932 at land Ave slipped in a ditch while working for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and twisted his right ankle. He was treated at New Castle Hospital for a sprain and possible fracture.
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Nick Russon
Land Ave
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
New Castle Hospital
Dennis Essinger Hurt After Siding Door Accident
Dennis Essinger seven of 409 Walnut Street suffered a forehead laceration when he ran into a cellar door while playing at home Saturday afternoon. He paused at New Castle Hospital.
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Dennis Essinger
Walnut Sr
New Castle
Bliss Ford Ad in New Castle Pa For Quality Cars
Local auto dealer Bliss Ford at 825 North Croton Avenue in New Castle advertises quality cars. Contact OL 2 7747 for listings and prices.
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Bliss Ford
Croton Avenue
New Castle
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