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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1956
Page
2
Beaver judge rules that for court cases the cause of death must be provided by a medical examiner. Testimony of observers may describe events seen, but only the examiner may state the death’s cause. Doctors Thomas Todd and R. W. Camp are cited as coronial professionals involved.
Lawrence County Chiropractors Society organizes a smorgasbord dinner for Saturday June 23 at 6 30 p m in The Castleton. The event will also honor the 54th wedding anniversary of Dr W J Caldwell and Dr Dale Caldwell. Drive Slow Children Move Fast.
The Covenant Church Mission Choir in Bessemer celebrated 25 years with a June 18 gathering at the American Legion Hall. Chaplain Ed Nelson gave scripture and prayer, Kenneth Gwin acted as toastmaster, and Alma Anderson read while Judy Samuelson sang. The group recalled past concerts, service to the sick, and two members who passed away Arthur Shogren and Bernice Anderson Olson.
Dulles cites Khrushchev’s anti Stalin speech as the most damning indictment of despotism and says the Soviet system cannot purge its own evil leadership. He warns the regime has never accepted voluntary rule by the people and cannot submit its verdict to those who know it best.
In Davis California plants scientists use ultra violet glowing dyes to trace weed killers. Dyes applied to leaves show where herbicides penetrate after dipping and rinsing, highlighting absorption zones in living plant tissue at UC.
Three escape serious injury in a two car collision at the Mercer Road and Bon Aire Drive intersection at 7 30 a m Mrs Ruth Marie Tompkins 28 Mayville RD 5 was treated for minor cuts and bruises while a 16 year old boy and his mother were unhurt State police said Tompkins car hit the rear of a car driven by Robert Crow 16 421 Bon Aire Dr as it pulled from Bon Aire onto Old Mercer Rd Crow s car went into a ditch and his mother was a passenger, damage was extensive.
Christ Methodist church youth delighted Lawrence County Home residents with a chapel program. A devotions service opened the gathering followed by a children's skit. The choir accompanied by Sue Giancola and Mrs. Caravaggio provided music. Emma Pear led devotions with Bonnie Cearfoss aiding. Ladies auxiliary visited the sick and shut ins with treats. Birthday greetings were extended by Mrs. Metz.
Braham supports naming the new park after Post to give it historical significance. Post, a diplomatic agent to the Delaware in the 18th century, traveled through present day Lawrence County en route to the Delaware tribe. Officials expect state takeover by June 30 with possible belt road and picnic site additions while preserving the gorge.
New Castle Bible Church on Shannock Ave at North St will host closing Vacation Bible School exercises Sunday at 7 45 p m under Miss Jane Buckley Lawrence County Child Evangelism director. Children will demonstrate two weeks work with a display for parents and visitors enrollment was 93 with church bus transportation provided.
A central station truck crew responded to a 3:45 a.m. call at a restaurant owned by Mike Malenchak, 1030 Butler Avenue. They found an overheated motor and reported about $25 in damage by Fire Chief Clyde R. Rohrer.
A roving Pa Newcer notes activity at New Wilmington and Westminster College while a youth conference of about 150 young ladies proceeds. Elderberries bloom and are made into pies and canned for winter. Gaston Park buzzes with picnics as visitors enjoy outdoor meals. visitors are urged to respect the park and leave it as found.
A daily directory lists funerals to be held with interment place director time and calling hours for ease of reference in the classified section.
Obituaries for Maria Russo John Brown Lyda Wimer and related notices from New Castle area funeral homes. Details include birth and death dates places relatives and surviving family, with funeral arrangements and calling hours noted. References to St. Vitus church DeCarbo Funeral Home Ligo Funeral Home and Reynolds Funeral Home are given.
Members of the Legion of Honor of the Valley of New Castle Con sistory AASR held their annual strawberry feed at Clyde D. Badger’s home on the New Castle Ellwood City road. A brief meeting named committees for the summer family picnic at Cascade Park and the September corn roast.
The 6th 90mm Gun Battery with 105 reservists and Mayor Edward A. DeCarbo completed a two week summer training at Camp Pendleton California. They depart Lindbergh Field San Diego this afternoon and are slated to reach Youngstown airport tomorrow at 1 PM.
Trooper John S. Fauset will move from the New Castle sub-station to the Butler barracks on July 1 after four months here. Trooper Anthony Turrano will replace him, coming from the Warrendale sub-station. Fauset, a Duquesne native, worked mainly in traffic and criminal duties.
At 1 p.m. the funeral will be conducted under Rev J Earl Hughes with interment planned at Oak Park cemetery.
Warm air from the south pushes across Pennsylvania driving temperatures into the middle eighty to upper eighty range this afternoon with widespread scattered showers and thunderstorms. Nighttime readings fall to the 60s and 70s then rise again on Saturday especially in southern counties while northern counties may see lower highs.
City moves to enforce food handler cards with a March 1 deadline under a new ordinance. Officials discuss mobile x ray plans for January, Bus Depot lease issues, and state health compliance tied to licenses. Public safety chief praised for slum clearance efforts.
Tom Foley leads the Gassers team to victory in the Keep Pace with Tomorrow effort by the Greater New Castle Association. A luncheon at the New Penn Hotel marked the win over Tom Ritter’s crew.
Lawrence Caravan No 15 of Syria Shrine AAONMS will hold a stag dinner at the water works Monday evening announced by President Robert Cole. The program will include eats games and amusement for a fine evening.
Police seek Brown 30 and Hazel Botts 33’s killer, a Trumbull County man named Wilson. He shot Mrs Brown in Leavittsburg, killed Hazel Botts in Cortland, wounded Em mitt Dennison, then abducted Nancy Worthington. Authorities say family trouble sparked the rampage. he may flee toward multiple states and is believed armed with a German luger.
Wilson criticizes a large air budget rise as the Senate Appropriations Committee narrowly votes to add 1.16 billion dollars for jet bombers in fiscal 1957. The article notes the aircraft as a greatly superior design amid fears of a growing red bomber fleet.
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