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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1954

Page

2

Bank To Operate Own Parking Lot In Downtown

The bank will convert land at East Street and Sycamore Way into a customer parking lot. Fifty spaces planned, with operation expected within a month. One adjacent building has been razed and the other will be razed soon.

Ee Oe Cone Mt Johnson Cere Es Savings & Bi Deaneen Ald Bank Ees Sian Oest Street Way Sycamore Las East Street Sycamore Way

Radios On Fire Vehicles Funded By Shenango Township

Shenango township paid for two way radio units installed in two fire department vehicles. First National Bank of Lawrence is the Federal Civil Defense fiscal agent, with part of the cost covered by a CD program. The payment brings total townships contributing to 16. New Castle and Bessemer are among the entities assisting.

Go Bank of Lawrence New Castle Bessemer Shenango Eee Civil Defense First National Bank County Office of Civil Defense

Special Program At Camp Allegheny 1954 Home League

Mrs. Lt. Col Ralph T. Miller will lead the Western Division Home League program at Camp Allegheny on Slip Rock Creek between Ellwood City and New Castle, June 23 and 24. The theme is Alice in Wonderland Fantasy. More than 500 women from Salvation Army centers are expected. Special guest will be Judge William H. McNaugher, chairman of the Salvation Army Advisory Board.

Ralph T. Miller Beautiful Camp Allegheny Slip- Rock Creek Ellwood Ity New Castle Wedness Salvation Naw William H. McNaugher

Arms shipment to Guatemala heightens regional tension

The article notes a $10 million arms shipment to Guatemala and reports U S and allied efforts to curb further deliveries. Britain blocked sea searches but agreed to cooperate. Officers reportedly demanded Arbenz remove Communists or resign, while the United States airlifted arms to Honduras and Nicaragua to balance military power amid fears of a Red coup near Central America. Consultations with 19 Latin American Rio pact members followed to counter the threat.

United States Guatemala Britain Arbenz Washington Central American Foster Dulles Poland Panama Canal Central America Honduras Nicaragua U.S

U S Presses France on Indo China Defense Plan

The United States seeks united action with France to stop Communists in Indo China. Despite military and political setbacks, the U S continues heavy financial and military aid and defends a proposed united defense submitted to Monsieur Laniel as a grave, momentous decision.

U. S Indo-China Monsieur Laniel

Deaths Of The Day Breckman Funeral Time

Funeral services for the late Alvin D. Breckman of Ellwood City will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from Geibel funeral home in Butler with interment there. Friends may call today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The body was moved from Contrucci funeral home in Ellwood City. Mrs. Ethel Mae Stewart of Harmony died Friday at 1:30 p.m. after a long illness. She was 72 and widow of Harry D. Stewart, with five daughters and three sons among survivors. The body is at Glen funeral home in Zelienople where friends may call today 7 to 8 p.m. and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services Monday at 2 p.m. Rev. Gordon F. Hinkell will preside. interment in Harmony cemetery. John Mitchell, 63, died at Jameson Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born in Greece on January 27, 1891, he lived in New Castle 42 years and owned Bluebird Shoe Shine Shop. He was a member of St. George Greek Orthodox church and the Karpathian lodge. He is survived by wife Pauline and children Mike and Clara, plus three grandchildren. The body is at J. R. Bigiler Funeral Home. calling hours Sunday 7–9 p.m., Monday 2–4 p.m. and 7–9 p.m. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Alvin D. Breckman Ellwood City Geibel Funeral Home Butler Contrucci Funeral Home Ethel Mae Stewart R. D Harmony Harry D. Stewart Harmony-Zelienople Gordon F. Hinkell Harmony Cemetery John Mitchell Jameson Memorial Hospital Greece Mike Sophie Mitchell New Castle Bluebird Shoe Shine Long Avenue St. George Greek Orthodox Church Karpathian Lodge Pauline Praxuly Mitchell Downey Calif Clara Mettison Burbank J. R. Bigiler South Mill Street

You Are What You Eat Says Monday Program

Tom Foley invited Miss an Dowler to speak on the sub You Are What You Eat. The Rotarian note reflects on domestic science tips and a lifestyle of cooking with gas as part of the upcoming program.

Tom Foley Miss An Dowler Tom

Red China Recognition May Be Offered

Reports from Geneva indicate rising optimism over Mendes France and a possible policy shift toward Red China recognition. Talks on the Indo China issue continued Friday with no notable results aside from a tougher Communist stance. Eden plans to return to London, while Geneva circles foresee a breakdown only if American and Vietnamese delegates resist.

Mendes-France Anthony Eden London Geneva Mendes France Russia Communist Party Mendes- France Communist Bloc

UN Veto Clouds Thailand Observer Plan Amid Asia Tensions

Debate rages over a U N move to dispatch neutral military observers to survey Vietminh attacks on the Associated States. India shows readiness to join a July Assembly, while Soviet veto blocks the Thai border monitoring proposal.

Security Council Thailand Global Forum Russia Syria Jordan Israel Guatemala U.S Americas India Asia S K Tsarapkin U. S Southeast Asia

Man Steps on Nail at Local Work Site

Leonard Turko, 36, of 1023 Huey Street, was treated at Jameson Memorial Hospital late Friday morning for a puncture wound in the left foot after stepping on a nail protruding from a board.

Leonard Turko Huey Street Jameson Memorial Hospital

Planes Set Altitude Record Over Washington

An unofficial altitude record was set by a rocket powered research plane near Washington. It climbed to 83 235 feet over 15 miles above sea level, far surpassing previous benchmarks and highlighting advances in high altitude research aviation.

Washington

McCarthy probes blocked over threats claims

Democrats vow to block McCarthy investigations until alleged threats are investigated and the subcommittee staff is cleaned. Roy M. Cohn and Robert F. Kennedy clashed over a warning to Sen. Henry M. Jackson as McClellan warned the episode was part of broader tensions on the panel.

Mittee Roy M. Cohn Robert F. Kennedy Kennedy Cohn Henry M. Jackson Subcommittee McClellan Colin- Kennedy McCarthy

Mendes France forms cabinet after decisive support

French Premier completes his cabinet with 419 to 47 approval from the National Assembly. He vows no yield to Communist pressure in Indo China, says France will stay in Indo China, and emphasizes governing by ability over party membership despite Socialist and MRP refusals.

Mendes-France National Assembly Indo-China France MRP

Harrisburg Bus Strike Ends? Secret Vote Sparks Talks

Union lawyer M Herbert Syme urged continuous bargaining after a secret vote yielded a positive readout for end to the strike that began April 20. Company President Harley Swift said there is nothing more we can do while Federal Mediator Harry Young planned a joint conference to push a settlement.

Harley Swift M Herbert Syme Harry Young

Banks Lenders Bank Lending in New York City

New York City banks account for more than 20 percent of all business loans by the nation’s commercial banks.

New York New York City

Laurel Playground Pet Show Winners Named

Kit Frazier won first prize at Laurel playground pet show held Friday afternoon. Other winners were Chuckie Dugan Michael Dearfoss and Claudia Linton with a baby alligator entered. Judges were Mrs Ray Cline Judy Figley and Jean Lose. Mrs Morfvdd Brown crafts director will attend at 230 pm. Reported by Marlene Johnston playground superintendent Tuesday.

Kit Frazier Laurel Playground Chuckie Dugan Michael Dearfoss Claudia Linton Ray Cline Judy Figley Jean Lose Morfvdd Brown Marlene Johnston

Jet fighter built for military use with rockets

Washington reports a new Jet fighter is built for American military use and can carry 104 rockets.

Washington

English visitor praises local police kindness during two week stay

Mrs Jack Hitchen of Liverpool England spent two weeks visiting relatives in the city. She toured Shenango Pottery and City Hall where she thanked Police Chief George Rigby for aiding a blind person across the street. Her sister Miss Ann Hitchen flew to New York to witness arrival in the States.

Jack Hitchen Liverpool England John Hitchen Lyndal Street William Wignall Maryland Avenue Shenango Pottery City Hall George Rigby Hitchen Eugene Brockway New Haven Ann Hitchen New York States Harry Redman Charles Perry R. C. Burke Stanley Jones Thomas Hitchen Margaret Bowen

Mountain area visitors and travels noted in Mt Hermon

Mr and Mrs James McClymonds Slippery Rock Mr and Mrs Clyde Young Zelienople and others visited Newt Young. Irwin Stevenson returned from Fort Hamilton New York where they met Mrs B K Stevenson. They then went to Bremer a Germany by plane Friday. R P Stevenson of California spent several days with Irwin Stevenson. Mrs Clarence Stoner hosted the Young Ladies Missionary Society Friday evening.

James McClymonds Slippery Rock Clyde Young Zelienople George Johnston New Castle Newt Young Irwin Stevenson Fort Hamilton N. Y B. K. Stevenson Bremera Germany R. P. Stevenson California Clarence Stoner Young Ladies Missionary Society

Navy Construction Chief Gilfillan Named In Wilmington District

Ensign Justus C. Gilfillan US NR civil engineer corps from New Castle serves as resident officer in charge of construction of a Marine corps auxiliary landing strip in Wilmington North Carolina. He is son of Mr and Mrs J Clyde Gilfillan of Clen Moore Boulevard. Gilfillan enlisted in the Navy and began active duty in July 1953 with duty at Charleston South Carolina Port Hueneme California and in Wilmington.

Justus C. Gilfillan USNR Civil Engineer Corps New Castle Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Strip Wilmington N. C J. Clyde Gilfillan Clen Moore Boulevard Gilfillan Navy Charleston S. C Port Hueneme Calif

Australians Consume About Four Pounds Meat Weekly

Australians eat roughly four pounds of meat per person each week according to dietary surveys. The finding highlights high meat consumption levels across the population and potential implications for health and farming industries.

Canberra

Bulisco on Ten Day Leave From Minesweeper

Joseph S. Bulisco of R. D. 10 spends ten days at home after a Mediterranean cruise aboard the minesweeper USS Pigeon. He will return to Charleston South Carolina where the ship is docked and soon depart for Panama City.

Joseph S. Bulisco R. D Pigeon Bulisco Charleston Ss. C Panama City

Card Of Thanks From Mrs Anna Lapinsky And Family

We thank all who offered sympathy and kindness during our bereavement. Mrs Anna Lapinsky and family extend their gratitude for support and comforting gestures received.

Anna Lapinsky

Catholic Women Deanery Meeting in Ellwood June 27

Women of the Catholic Deanery plan a 3 p.m. gathering at the Catholic center Ellwood with Mrs Mae Otto presiding. A procession to the B W M church follows as Marian year pilgrimage. Benediction closes the program with refreshments hosted by the B V M church ladies.

Ellwood Mae Otto B.W.M B.V.M. Church

Hickory Busy Cooks Elect Sandra Lee Club President

Sandra Lee was elected president of the Hickory township Busy Cooks 4-H club at a meeting at Ruth Mills home. Other officers elected included Lois Bowden vice president Sally Sickafuse secretary treasurer Ruth Mills game leader Janet Sickafuse song leader and Suzanne Enos club reporter. Members baked a cake as the first project with next meeting at Lois Bowden home on July 2 at 9 30 a m.

Sandra Lee Hickory Township Busy Cooks

Missed spots called holidays in painting trade

The painting trade refers to areas not covered by paint as holidays. These missed spots are a known term used to describe gaps or thin layers in wall or surface coatings.

Chicago

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