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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1959
Page
1
Police hunt two armed brothers James Hecker 93 and Joseph 38 for attempted burglary and bombing of the St. Louis Arcos bowling alley. Authorities warn four dynamite bombs with delayed fuses may be strapped to their bodies or carried in pockets.
A new off street parking lot near the city courthouse shows half its meters in place with workmen finishing the site after a Saturday build. Rain helped crops settle while drivers flocked to highways pools and golf courses. Police chased three brothers linked to a robbery attempt as a bomb threat loomed, a blast injuring a guard. Local housing work proceeds on Grant Street as signs deter parking while lawmakers adjust bills and highway funding. Sheridan Avenue grass overgrowth draws attention as a nearby house sells.
In the confusion during the blast, James and Joseph escaped while Williams managed to hold Gerald for police, enabling capture.
Harrisburg reports indicate 13 persons cited in the fourth successive Sunday raid by state police at Middletown Merchandise Mart for alleged sales of nonessential commodities. The latest operation raises total arrests to 60 as authorities plan to seek enforcement and possible federal action against Dist. Atty. Dowling. London notes 15 Thames passenger bridges across the river.
Washington Union Christian Missionary Alliance Church hosted a two week Vacation Bible School ending with a space age theme Living for Jesus in the Space Age. Director Nelen McEwen led staff including Jean Young and many volunteers as 163 attended with awards and completed projects such as hobby chests and mission notebooks.
The 10th annual St Vitus Holy Name Society Fathers-Sans Com munian-hirakfaat program drew about 1,000 men of the parish yesterday. They prayed the Rosary while processing from St. Vitus Church to the Cathedral, where breakfast followed. Carmen Sheldon received Father of the Year and William Wusso was named Man of the Year amid the event led by Msgr. John B. McDowell.
Local religious and fraternal groups schedule weekly activities across Salvation Army units, churches, and auxiliaries. Events include Bible classes, choir rehearsals, Sunday School lessons, missionary societies, and parish picnics with details on times and hosting homes.
Mrs. Paul Klinefelter, mother of three, won the Pennsylvania women’s golf title in Hershey with a 10 and 9 victory over Diena Troke of Pittsburgh. She set a morning course record of 80, breaking her own 80 earlier in the week.
Debates over party rules mid campaign surface as Montanary and Solomon clash over committee influence and election method. Gunnett explains. Monsley and Crofti support party slate with Richard J. Biddle and others introduced for Nov. 3 roles.
Bruce Harlan 33, former Olympic diving star and University of Michigan coach, died at Norwalk Hospital from a 27-foot fall at Pacific Country Club during an exhibition. He suffered a cerebral concussion after striking the edge of a pool.
Deaths of Grace L Bell 72 of Garfield Ave and others listed with funeral arrangements. Grace Bell died Sunday at Jameson Memorial Hospital after illness. Harry Kretzer 75 Mahoning County resident dies after heart attack in South Side City Hospital. Mrs Sarah Mayberry 91 of Wampum RD 1 dies after four days’ illness at Jameson Memorial Hospital. Burial plans include Savannah Cemetery and Oak Park Cemetery with services in local funeral homes and churches.
Bids for demolition and construction of the South Side parking project are due tomorrow with opening by the Parking Authority at 4 30 a m at City Mall. A 295000 bond issue funds the work, three lots are active, two more under construction and BE Washington St lot near completion with only meters installation pending.
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