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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1955

Page

13

Fathers Day Observed by Seventh Ward Holy Name Men

The Seventh Ward Holy Name Society of St. Lucy's church celebrated Fathers Day with a 7:30 a.m. Mass and communion, then a breakfast and program at Christopher Columbus Hall. Attorney Alfred Papa spoke on the responsibilities of fatherhood, with remarks from Fr. Dominick DeBlaso and local officers.

Holy Name Men of St. Lucy’s Church Christopher Columbus Hall Alfred Papa Domenick Pecano James Rouzzo Domenick de Blasio James Priscaro Joseph T. Zampella Alex Melozzi Rouzzo Dominick DeBlaso William Russo Joseph Zampella Robert Rainey Carl Leone Rose Leone Bridget Izzo Julia Pecano Clara Leone Rose Augustine Theresa Lombardo Anita Colli Alba Lombardo Mary Ann Farone Delores Martino

Columbus Society Discusses Business

The Christopher Columbus Society held its June meeting with Em idio Gennock presiding and Louis Ezzo reporting that four days of rain did not spoil the event. Twenty new members joined in a ceremony, and plans for the annual picnic on the last Sunday in July were set, led by a committee including Tony DaVido, Joseph Marchionda, Joseph Zampella, Frank Barratiero, John Munno, and others.

Christopher Columbus Society Emidio Gennock Louis Ezzo Tony DaVido Joseph Marchionda Joseph Zampella Frank Barratiero John, Munno Guy Masone Bill DeFelice Steve Orlando John Spina Charles Masone Tony

Community committee named for upcoming celebration

Masone Louis Rainey Ralph Mangino Tony Martino James Masone Tony Conti and Nick Adamo will serve as the committee. A party is planned for the group with details to be announced later. Refreshments were served after the meeting and a social hour with lawn tables and music. Ralph received many gifts. Mrs West was aided by Mrs Geminianni and Mrs Piano in serving buffet refreshments.

Ralph

Playground Prepares For On Wheels Show

The Mahoningtown Playground plans an On Wheels show with judging and ribbons for winners. Children on bicycles should lock their bikes when leaving the stand. Supervisor Miss Erina Perrotta notes under four year olds must be accompanied by an older child. Workmen may begin tearing down surrounding houses today or Tuesday.

Mahoningtown Erina Perrott

Boy Scouts Plan Camp Activities Meetings Ahead

Troop 4 Boy Scouts assemble to plan July Camp Agawam activities at Scoutmaster Harry Senhiser home this afternoon at 2. A second group meets Wednesday at Clayton Street ball field for summer traveling camp prep. Parents gather Thursday June 24 to discuss the trip.

Agawam Harry Senheiser Clayton Street

City Firemen Seek Wage Raise Action In Council Meeting

Jim Boyd, president of AFT Firefighters Local 160, urged the council to consider a union proposal for a wage increase. He agreed to have the union committee meet with the city council in about two weeks. Current monthly pay ranges from chief at 321 to first year firemen at 278 dollars.

Jim Boyd AFT Boyd

Ralph West Honored At Graduation Party

Mr and Mrs Joseph West hosted an open house on Sunday at their South Liberty Street home in New Castle to honor their son Ralph West a June graduate of New Castle High School. Neighbors and friends enjoyed the lawn reception starting at 6 p.m. Flowers decorated the area.

Joseph West Ralph West New Castle High School West Home South Liberty Street West Stephen Carlson Jack Carlson New Castle Hospital

Fathers Will Be Honored By Club

Fathers of Sewing club members will be honored at a Tuesday 6 p.m. banquet in St. Margarets club. Mrs. Julia Rozzi chairs with help from Mrs. Charlotte Mora and the committee. Seaman Raymond Santillo visits from Philadelphia. M/Sgt. Lewis with the army in France plans to join his wife and children later.

Sewing Club St. Margarets Club Julia Rozzi Charlotte Mora Stanley Gorgacz North Liberty Street New Castle Hospital Raymond Santillo John Santillo North Cedar Street Seaman Santillo Navy Philadelphia Fred Freese Texas F. E. Freese Newell Freece North Ashland Avenue Richard Lewis Ruby Arble Lewis France

Burns Hand While Extinguishing Car Fire

Bob Tanner, R D G, Butler road, burned his right hand early Sunday while extinguishing a car fire under the hood. The blaze started on Ralph avenue when wiring under the hood shorted. Tanner pulled the wires and the fire was out before firemen arrived.

Bob Tanner R.D. G Butler Road Ralph Avenue Tanner

Gandy Dancer Named For Inspecting Railroad Ties

A gandy dancer is described as a man who inspects railroad ties for loose rails and bolts ensuring track safety and proper alignment.

Airmen Released by Reds Admit Germ Warfare Role

Minneapolis Tribune reports four U S airmen freed by Chinese Reds confessed to taking part in germ warfare and the Manchuria flights. The article notes Fletcher Knebel of the Tribune as source.

Minneapolis, Minn INS Minneapolis Tribune U. S Manchuria Fletcher Knebel Tri

Elbow injury tied to unproven confessions in Washington

Kune's Washington Bureau reports Elizabeth Crevensten, 60, was treated for a left elbow laceration after being shoved, with sources claiming confessions were obtained under duress. No prosecution planned, Air Force officials say. The item also notes a Japanese fishing vessel sank near NEMURO after engine trouble and a boy burned by lye in New Castle hospital. World food supply trails population growth, NY report says.

Nemuro Hokkaido North Pacific

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