First ripe tomato honors go to local grower
News staff writer recounts William Rae of 10KE Wabash Ave winning recognition for the first ripe tomato of the season. Rae and family, including grandson Roger Deahl, 7, celebrate after planting six plants in early April and protecting them from cold with a plastic basket. The piece also urges readers to plant tomatoes now and offers gardening tips for preserving and enjoying produce through fall.
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Marjorie RE. Vernon
William Rae
Wabash Ave
Rae
Dig
Roger Deahl
Raes
Louvat
Pennsylvania
McQuiston Matthews nuptials planned for Saturday
The wedding of Rebecca Sue McQuiston to Herbert H. Matthews is set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Clinton Methodist Church in Wampum. The event will be followed by an open reception in the church social room with maid of honor Linda Alexander and bridesmaids Kate Stary Ruth Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Sue McQuiston
Herbert H. Matthews
Clinton Methodist Church
Wampum
Chester D. McQuiston
Wampum RD
H. Homer Matthews
Edinburg
Linda Alexander
Kate Stary
Mr. Lebanon
Ruth Thompson
Lari Tillia
Roger Markey
Bellefonte
Gary Mathews
Jin Craig
Randy MecQuiston
Instant Gardens Growers Bargains and Plant Tips
The note advises seeking nurseries for bargains and explains how to start mums from cuttings, pinch tips for branching, and tips for petunias and transplanting. It suggests roses for spectacular color, recommending grandiflora or hybrid climbers, and stresses soil preparation in a sunny, deep, rich, well drained spot.
Miss Laureen Barber Bridal Shower Honored in Boardman
Miss Laureen Barber of New Castle was honored at a bridal shower hosted by her cousin Mrs James DeGregory in Boardman Ohio. She will marry George Lawrence at p.m. on Aug 1 at St Vitus Church. Thirty guests attended with prizes won by several local women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laureen Barber
New Castle
James DeGregory
Boardman
Ohio
Barber
George Lawrence
St. Vitus Church
Cheryl DeGregory
Chester Neve, Jr
James Barber
Becky Cimini
Nancy Esposito
Charles Padula
Lynn Cassella
Golden Wedding Celebration for Mr and Mrs Clarence Reiber Sr
New Castle residents Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reiber Sr of Brest Road will be honored with an open house celebrating their 50th anniversary from 7 to 9 p.m. at Eastbrook Grange Hall. They were married July 5, 1923, and have 21 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Mr. Reiber retired in 1965 after 45 years as a letter carrier for the New Castle Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Reiber
Brest Road
Eastbrook Grange Hall
Pansy Marie Bales
Reiber
Third United Presbyterian Church
Samuel B. Copeland
Highland Heights United Brothers Church
Donald E. Reiber
Cuyahoga Falls
Ohio
Clarence W. Reiber II
Leesburg
James I. Reiber
Fort Bliss
Texas
Richard L. Reiber
Thomas M. Reiber
Fimmett
Wanda M.) Meek
Booneville
Richard
Mary E.) Beck
New Castle U. S
Moore Higgins wedding plans by Janet Moore and Richard Higgins
Miss Janet Lynne Moore daughter of Mr and Mrs Sidney Moore of 520 Gardner Stop Road and Richard J Higgins son of Mrs Betty Higgins of 2602 Old Pittsburgh Road and the late Merrill Higgins will marry at 730 pm on June 29 at Central Christian Church The reception follows in the church Fellowship hall Open ceremony no invitations issued. The Venezuelan coastline covers 1750 miles.
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Janet Lynne Moore
Sidney Moore
Gardner Stop Road
Richard J. Higgins
Betty Higgins
Pittsburgh Road
Merrill Higgins
Central Christian Church
Federation hosts coffee honoring Mrs. Victor Andrew
Lawrence County Federation of Women's Clubs held a coffee at the home of Mrs. Thomas C. Filiott in New Wilmington honoring past president Mrs. Victor Andrew. Twenty-one members attended and gave a gift. Plans for a dessert board party on Oct. 23 at the YWCA were formed with a representative from each federated club on the ticket sales committee. Mrs. Elliott is general chairman, assisted by Mrs. Pat DiCarlo and Mrs. Roger Bradley. Each club will donate three stamp books for door prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County Federation of Women's Clubs
Victor Andrew
Thomas C. Filiott
New Wilmington
Andrew
Federation
YWCA
Elliott
Pat DiCarlo
Roger Bradley
New Castle Library Bookmobile Weekly Neighborhood Schedule
The New Castle Public Library announces this week’s Bookmobile stops with times and locations across neighborhoods from Tuesday through Saturday. The route includes Rees Nursing Home Harbor St Harbor Heights St Vitus School Pollock Reynolds Laurel Delaware Rose Ave School St Lucy's Neshannock Village Lawrence Manor Tanner Mortuary Greenwood Park Smithfield McGrath Manor King Village Sciota St Haleo Drive Edgewood Carlisle Albert Norwood with notes to check caulking and test for brittleness before repairs.
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New Castle Public Library
Rees Nursing
St. Lucy's
Neshannock Village
Lawrence Manor
Tanner Mortuary
Greenwood Park
Smithfield St
McGrath Manor
King Village
Sciota St
Haleo Drive
Edgewood & Carlisle
Albert & Norwood
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DMC
Rembrant
van Gogh
Murillo
Constable
Wilmington RD
Lloyds
Jewelry
E. Washington St
Bulova
Sakio
Kreistar
Speidel
Columbia Diamonds
Roger
Mrs. Rae
Rashid
NEW Carpet Sales S Oriental Rugs
ING Musical Bessel Rs
Music Co. Rey eRts
Lawrence Village Plaza
Miss Barber
Howard Maibach
Department of Dermatology
University of California Medical School
San Francisco
Venezuelan
Mormon Church
Salt Lake City
Bac
Wilmington
Maitland Lane
Singer Sewing
Singer Sewing Center
Singer Company
Fabrie
America
Bonanza
Seersucker
Fancie
New Castle, Pa
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