Remarkable Rock Kastle Quarry Holds Unique Sandstone near Volant
In Lawrence County near Volant lies the Rock Kastle Quarry owned by Welty M. Smeltzer. The site yields rare patterned sandstone used nationwide for homes and patios. The deposit covers 15 acres with sandstone to 82 feet deep and remains a focus of geological study. Smeltzer, 78, works daily by hand, calling on divine power for strength.
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New Castle News
Lawrence County
Rock Kastle
Volant
Welty M. Smeltzer
United States
Smeltzer
National Geological Societies
Visit Volant’s Rock Kastle Quarry Worth a Trip
The Rock Kastle Quarry, located about a quarter mile from Volant’s main street, stands as a notable site. Despite years of mining, it remains a significant point of interest for visitors exploring the area.
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Volant
Polio Shots Expanded to Age Nineteen in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania extends polio vaccination to all persons up to 19. Dr. Berwyn F. Mattison says 1,017,504 doses released to date allow broader eligibility and third shots may be given at a physician's discretion. Pregnant women remain in the priority group and vaccination should start this summer.
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Pennsylvania
State Department of Health
Berwyn F. Mattison
State Secretary of Health
Mattison
Plains Once Thrived with Sod Houses, National Geographic Estimates
The National Geographic Society estimates that a million or more sod houses once dotted the American plains. The adobe-like structures were built from turf and grass with scarce resources shaping frontier life.
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Washington
American Plains
National Geographic Society
Missouri Coal Fields Contain 84 Billion Tons Estimated
A Missouri assessment estimates about 84 billion tons of coal remain in the state’s fields. The figure highlights potential long term energy resources and regional economic implications.
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ST. Louis
Missouri
Population decline in Arkansas 1950 to 1954
Population of Arkansas fell by an estimated 5.8 percent from April 1950 to July 1954. The drop reflects migration and demographic shifts impacting the state’s communities and economy.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
Edenburg Woman's Society Meets at Methodist Church
The Edenburg Woman's Society of Christian Service met in the church with Mrs. Ford Book as president. Devotionals on The World Beginning In My Community were led by Mrs. Loyal Eckert. Plans for a July 27 breakfast and future projects were announced.
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Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church
Ford Book
Loyal Eckert
Roberty Cowher
Alta Hoffmaster
Merlin Felger
George Primavere Sr
Robert Cowher
Ray Biddle
James Williamson
W. F. Dexter
North Side
Clyde Rodgers Recovers After Tuesday Operation
Clyde Rodgers of the North Side is progressing well in Jameson Memorial Hospital after a Tuesday morning operation.
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Clyde Rodgers
North Side
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Edenburg Methodist Hosts Two Week Vacation Bible School
The Edenburg Methodist Church committee in charge held Vacation Bible School classes over the past two weeks at the Methodist building, organizing daily activities and lessons for children.
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Edenburg
The
Methodist
Community Church Plans June 24 Closing Exercises
The church will hold closing exercises Sunday morning June 24 at 10 o clock. The Mahoning Township Volunteer Firemen Auxiliary met Tuesday in the Fire Hall with Mrs. Margaret Slavin presiding and reports given by Mrs. Tommy Duncan and Mrs. Eugene Hoover. A rummage sale is set for June 27 at Jean Corcellis store in Edenburg. Mrs. Elizabet h Seamans served refreshments. The Ladies Auxiliary will meet July 3 in the Edenburg Fire Hall. Visits and hospital news include Mr. and Mrs. Len Gilmore of New Castle visiting Ray Biddle and family, Rev James Williamson attending Meadville conference, Sgt and Mrs Richard Black and daughter Marcy visiting from Dayton, and Mrs. William Toy recovering in Jameson Memorial Hospital from a hip injury. Other notes mention visits by Albert Wigton to Herman Shock, Mrs. Sara McIntosh visiting Len Gilmore, Frank Asselton visiting Kane, and Marcyne Biddle visiting grandparents Ray and Mrs. Biddle.
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Mahoning Township
Margaret Slavin
Tommy Duncan
Eugene Hoover
Jean Corcellis
Edenburg
Elizabeth Seamans
Len Gilmore
New Castle
Ray Biddle
James Williamson
Hillsville
Meadville
Richard Black
Marcy
Dayton, O
Robert Hammers
William Toy
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Albert Wigton
Herman Shock
Sara MclIntosh
Frank Asselton
Church Merger Of Conferences Delayed By Erie Conference
The Fiie and Pittsburgh conferences of the Methodist Church postponed merger action for at least four years. Erie delegates chose to wait for a Northeastern Jurisdictional Committee’s 1960 boundary recommendations, though Pittsburgh had approved merger in principle. The plan would unite 166,900 Pittsburgh conference members.
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Meadville
Fiie
Pittsburgh
Methodist Church
Erie
Methodist conference okays budget and UN support
The Erie Conference of Methodists approved a budget of 47000 for new projects in areas without churches or needing financial help. Rev B F Lowe of Westfield introduced the budget. A resolution commending the United Nations and pledging support was also adopted.
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B.f.lowe
Westfield
N.Y
United Nations
Erie Conference of Methodists
Individual Telephone Brings Privacy to Teen in Home
The piece highlights Marston Kane, 17, gaining a personal bedroom telephone on the second floor. It notes convenience for callers and privacy, plus benefits to the Kane family during chores. It mentions nationwide adoption of extra phones, monthly cost of 85 cents per additional line, and decorator color options.
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Marston Kane
Pittsburgh
Kane
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Pure Food Bakery
Wiener
Mary Ann Shells
Angel Foods
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Dittmer & Sons
New Bedford, PA
Water Pumps Sales and Service
Bell Telephone Company OF Pennsylvania
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