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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1956
Page
16
One of the largest buffalo herds in the country is in Custer State Park in the Black Hills of South Dakota. A recent census counted about 2,000 of the animals, providing a snapshot of wildlife numbers in the region.
Temperatures sank to near freezing in northern New England today with only scattered frost damage reports. Montpelier Vermont fell to 33, Burlington Vermont to 38, Old Town Maine to 35, and Concord New Hampshire to 37, all typical for a cold June morning.
Mahoning Playground starts today under John Spina and Miss Deanna Caplan. Supervisors held the first 9 a.m. session as “get acquainted” week aims to organize sports teams and recreation games. Boys up to 12 sign up for Little Big League farm baseball and up to 18 for musicball with Mr. Spina. Caplan oversees girls games and handicraft.
Ladies Auxiliary to the Order of Railway Conductors will meet Thursday at the home of Mrs. F. E. Flowers on the Niles Warren road. Welcome at 1 o'clock with luncheon followed by afternoon business and social time.
Mr and Mrs Anthony S Prisca and children Loretta and Anthony Jr of 502 W Clayton St returned from a week long business and vacation trip to Atlantic City where Prisca ro was a delegate to the annual convention of the American Federation of Musicians during the week of June 11. They then visited New York for two days of sightseeing.
The Memorial Committee studying the shrine to the late Rev. Sebastian Ippolito will meet tonight at 8 p m in St Lucy s church social rooms. Representatives from the church societies Holy Name Men Rosary Society the Church Committee the Altar Society and the Immaculate Conception Sodality will gather at 8 o clock.
Vacation Bible School at Madison Avenue enters its last week with strong attendance each morning. It will close Friday June 22 with a closing picnic at the church after a lunch and treat prepared by instructors. On Sunday June 24 a demonstration program will be shown to parents and friends.
The Mahoningtown troop 4 of Boy Scouts of America will hold a special meeting tonight.
Tonight at seven the boys meet at Mahoning School to finalize plans for the upcoming ice cream social. Earl Ruehle will lead the discussion and coordinate the gathering.
Families of Mr and Mrs Jack Seltzer announce their marriage with an open house reception in Mt Jackson U P church social rooms. The couple married April 30 1954 in Durham North Carolina where he studies at Duke University. She works as a secretary at Universal Rundle. They plan to move to Durham Me Aug 18 assisted by aunts from both families. Mrs Alva Johnson remains ill at home.
An American Airlines pilot James H. O Rourke 37 of Windber Pennsylvania was found dead in a hangar crew sleeping quarters at LaGuardia Field. The Queens County medical examiner ruled death from a heart condition and said he had likely been dead for about two days. The body was discovered at 10 25 p m by a co worker while he was missing a message. His wife Rose reportedly gave birth to the couple s first child earlier that day in Pennsylvania.
Barry Magliocca found a grounded carrier pigeon with a sprained leg around 10 a.m. near Noga Funeral Home on South Mill Street. The bird wore a yellow tag G 273 and a silver tag 54SWC1638AU.
Obituaries list Frank Alessio Sr and several others with details on death dates June 1956. Includes service times at DeCarbo and Marshall funerals, church ceremonies, cemeteries, and calling hours. Names: Alessio, Boots, Dengler, DeMatteo, Gibson, Gere, Hoak, Lucas, Moore, Wellman. Locations: Slippery Rock, Grove City, Wampum, New Castle, Oak Park, Castle View, Crestview Memorial.
Sealed bids due July 11 1956 at 7 30 p m for approximately 2600 tons of coal and for fuel oil for several New Castle schools for the 1956 57 term. Bids must be on approved forms with 500 dollar bid bond and envelopes marked Bid for Coal or Bid for Fuel Oil. The district may accept in whole or part and may reject any bid.
Educational CCÉ instruction enrollments are open for evening life insurance courses starting in July. Learn a profession at no cost or obligation. Full or part time work available after completion. See Mr. Rouser at 511 Greer Building or call OL 4 851.
In memory of my dear father Ralph De Cristofore who died June 19 1952 sadly missed. In memory of our dear Richard G Joseph who died June 19 1954 sadly missed by wife and children mother and father brother and sister
Public notices announce sealed proposals due by 8:30 p.m. DST July 9 1956 for tar road materials and stone, with bid forms and contracts obtainable from P L Kenny secretary. Road materials must meet Pa Department of Highways standards. bonds of 50 percent required if awarded. right to reject bids reserved. Also legal notices probate and estate administration for Kittie E Beighlen and Dalton Galloway.
Classified pegs show multiple openings for women including selling experience at Myers Shoe Store Grove City. hospital staff needed with RN and aides. waitresses night shift at Hotel New Liberty Mahoning. Avon cosmetics opportunity via TM News Box 922. June graduate for downtown food store. live in housework 18 plus. travel positions for single women 18-25 to Atlantic City Asbury Park and other cities with guaranteed earnings and expenses paid. inquires through Miss Mullen and Bureau of Employment Security with no phone calls.
National organization seeks field Sales Manager for New Castle and surrounding area. Requires experience in organizing training and guiding direct selling and direct income selling. Age 27 to 40, car required. Confidential replies. interview contact W. Ryan, Empire Crafts Corporation, Newark, New York State with name address and phone number.
Classified notes show a girl seeking general house work for six dollars daily plus bus fare with a contact phone OL 4 9328. An experienced practical nurse seeks work and invites letters to News Box 936. A qualified tutoring service advertises by dialing OL 2 3819.
Local service ad lists Barletto Service offering washer and sweeper repairs with guaranteed work and contact OL 4 4611. Bell Brothers James and Frank advertise home building remodeling and kitchen cabinets with contact OL 2 4097 and OL 2 2076.
Numerous job ads seeking carpenters stone masons siding applicators plasterers salesmen dump truck operators mechanics and general labor. Opportunities include travel within 100 to 150 miles travel for Atlantic City and Asbury Park positions plus training and commissions with local firms in Ellwood City Youngstown Warren and New Castle areas.
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