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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1961

Page

2

City eyes using sewer fund to cover costs

Director Rob ert W Rainey outlined a plan to use the sewer improvement fund to pay current city sewer bills and possibly other expenses as part of a move toward a metropolitan sewer authority. He cautioned that funds should be used only if township contributions help capitalize the authority and questioned legality of diverting funds from their sewer purpose.

W. Rainey Rainey City Council Union Sewer and Disposal Authority Robert E. Jamison Council Shenango Two Eugene Weisberg Pantech Engineering Pittsburgh Jamison Ralph Smith Smith

Mrs. Ira Hogue Dies in California

Mrs. Ira R. Hogue formerly May Watt and daughter of James and Ann Watt died in Long Beach California. Surviving are her husband Ira R. Hogue a son J Russell Hogue a grandson Mrs Inez Powell a sister of this city and several nieces and nephews. The Hogues left New Castle for California in 1918. Funeral services are planned at Mottells Mortuary with interment in Long Beach.

Wilda K. Patterson E. Sheridan Ave Ira R. Hogue Long Beach Calif Hogues New Castle California Hogue First Baptist Church Mottells Mortuary

News executive dies in Indianapolis

Theo dore W. Henderson, 73, retired general manager of the Paterson Morning Call, died Wednesday night of cancer in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis UPI Theodore W. Henderson Paterson, N. J Morning Call

City painters work on downtown traffic lines

Residents cheer as Winter Ave 400 block eases after a raccoon nuisance ends with a box trap. Kids risk balls misdirected into homes as 1836 surplus figures hint at long economic cycles. Catholic Day picnic exercises were postponed drawing disappointed children. Parents urged to keep kids seated in vehicles while traveling.

Winter Ave Owen Fox Gaston Park Pa Nene

Community Weekend Visits and Local Events Digest

Residents hosted and attended family gatherings including Mr. and Mrs. Leslie McCracken and guests from Winter Road Covert Road and New Castle. Local clubs church events and camp plans are noted with family visits to Madison Avenue Christian Church and Word of Life Camp.

Leslie McCracken C. W. Cameron J. W. Paden Winter Road Joe Watkins Covert Road George Watters Harold A. Brown Carrie Hunt New Castle John Buchanan Wampum Art Milliken Charles Ruby Bruce and Merrilees Mrs Howard Bruce Ellwood Road N. M. Hunt Arthur Hunt L. T. McCracken Madison Avenue Christian Church Nina Knapp Paul Bowser Faith Baptist Church

Rise in Married Women Aged 15 44 Since 1933

The report notes a one third rise in married women aged 15 to 44 in the United States compared with 1933. It cites demographic shifts and changing family patterns influencing nuptial rates across the period.

Washington U. S

Pulaski Homecoming Pet Parade Delights Community

The Pulaski Homecoming parade featured 120 entries of cats dogs birds and small animals. Winners collected prizes from 1 to 5 dollars including Cathy McIver with a gray pony and Carol Wallace on a saddle horse. The event began with a red fire truck led procession along Main Street and drew praise from Postmaster Guy DeLetto.

Cindy Ramsey Aiken New Castle Cathy McIver New Wilmington Carol Wallace Pulaski RD Charlotte Ruby Pulaski St. Bernard Nancy Ramsey Collie Worley Lynch Greenville Russell Root West Middlesex Randy McFall Laurie Stevenson Bill Welsh Billy McAnallen Chuckie Houlette Groundhog Arnold “Sock'' Knight John Wharry Dave Isenberg North St Main St Guy D'Eletto George Ferguson Charles Clark Edward Duff Carl Mumaw Wilmington Area High School

Probe Planned Over State Dinner Ticket Scandal

Governor Lawrence vows no laxity among state workers and officials. Palmer accuses Lawrence County dinner tickets of favoritism and non resale while Audino denies a formal distribution plan saying employees requested tickets. Audino, asserting 290 attendees at a February meeting attended, expects affidavits from most denying coercion.

Solomon David L. Lawrence Palmer Lawrence County Audino

Lawrence County Court weighs general recount in Scott race

A petition filed in Lawrence County Court seeks a general recount of Scott Two ballots from the May 16 primary. Judges ordered filing and a $50 box opening deposit. Petition names watchers McKissick Peak and Brooks alleging tally irregularities in constable and supervisor races and possible fraud or error.

Lawrence Scott John S. Powers Robert Wendell McKissick William H. Peak Walter B. Brooks McKissick Glenn Moorehead Peak T. E. McConnell GOP

JFK About Ready To Shed Crutches

The White House said President Kennedy hopes to gradually discard his crutches for a back ailment and be rid of them entirely by Friday.

JFK Washington UPI White House Kennedy

Biddle proposes joint meeting on sewer plan with officials

Biddle urges a general meeting of the Supervisors and their engineer to decide on entering a Metropolitan Sewerage Program. He calls for a State Health Department representative to present positions to the Mayor and Council and asks the Mahoning Shenango Valley Engineer Association to provide a free adviser. He hints at future ideas on city control if the program progresses.

Union Township Authority State Health Department Mahoning, Shenango Valley

Scott Planners Seek Withdrawal from LRPC

The Scott Two Planning Commission voted to recommend to the Scott Two Supervisors that membership in the Lawrence Regional Planning Commission be discontinued. They cited lack of surrounding townships joining and no perceived need for zoning presently, noting Slippery Rock Plain Grove and Washington townships have not joined.

Scott Planning Commission Lawrence John Turner Slippery Rock Plain Grove Washington Townships Hare Turner

Flying Tire Rim Injures Two Men at Highway Garage

Two workers were injured when a truck tire rim blew out at the State Dept of Highways Garage on Wilmington Avenue yesterday afternoon. James Criscito, 30, suffered a deep forehead laceration and finger injuries, admitted to Jameson Memorial Hospital. his condition today is good. George Wojtowar, 49, sustained a shoulder injury and lip laceration, treated and discharged. The incident, a nonlost time accident, occurred while fixing a tire.

State Dept. of Highways Wilmington Ave Jameson Memorial Hospital James Criscito Highland Ave George Wojtower High St

Hinish Attends GOP Convention in Minneapolis

James E. Hinish Jr. of 112 Park Lane attends the Young Republican National Convention opening in Minneapolis. Speakers include former vice president Richard Nixon and Senators Barry Goldwater Thurston Morton and John Tower, plus Mrs. Clare B. Williams of the Republican National Committee.

James E. Hinish Jr Park Lane Minneapolis Richard M. Nixon Barry Goldwater Arizona Thurston Morton Kentucky John G. Tower Texas Clare B. Williams Republican National Committee

Publisher Emeritus Krupp Dies After Heart Attack

William A. Krupp aged 79 publisher emeritus of the Port Clinton Herald died in a hospital after suffering a heart attack Wednesday night.

Port Clinton, Ohio UPI William A. Krupp Port Clinton

Deaths Of The Day Mrs Emma Grieder 85

Mrs Emma Grieder 85 of 1822 Pulaski Rd died at Jameson Memorial Hospital at 2 05 p m after seven months illness She born in Muttenz Switzerland Nov 19 1875 came to the United States in 1891 She survived by children 18 grandchildren 29 great grandchildren and other relatives Interment Castle View Burial Park Services scheduled at the Robert A Myers Home for Funerals with viewing times listed and officiating ministers named

Emma Grieder Pulaski Rd Jameson Memorial Hospital Muttenz Switzerland Emil Anna Elizabeth Messmer Scholer Emil Grieder Grieder Highland U.P. Church Naomi United States Lawrence County Chester B Emma) Latimer New Wilmington J. Francis Lena) Cover William J Anna) Elmore Dravesburg August E. Grieder Beaver Falls Elsie Grieder Charles W. Grieder Colonial New Castle Ralph B

Omar Fink 71 Dies After Four Months Illness

Omar Fink 71 of 312 Maple Dr died at Jameson Memorial Hospital at 6 40 am after a four months illness. He was born January 29 1890 in Wabash Township Adams County and was a retired New York Central Railroad employee. He married Verna Matlack who survives along with two children Omar Ray Fink Jr in Mountoko South Rhodesia Africa and Virginia Slater of New Castle. He served in World War I with the U S Marines as a gunner and was a member of First Methodist Church and the National Association of Railway Employes. Surviving siblings include Alda Fosnaugh Alma Allholder Luella Everhart and a brother Samuel Fink. Services at John R Hodge Funeral Home Saturday at 2 pm with Rev Delbert Jolley officiating. Interment Castle View Burial Park. Friends may call today 7 9 pm and Friday 2 4 and 7 9 pm.

Omar Fink Maple Dr Jameson Memorial Hospital Wabash Twp Adams County George America Buckmaster Fink Verna Matlack U.S Omar Ray Fink Jr Mtoko South Rhodesia Africa Methodist Church Fred Virginia) Slater New Castle Alda Fosnaugh Alma Ailfholder Luella Everhart Geneva Ind Samuel Fink Indianapolis John R. Hodge Wallace Ave Delbert Jolley Castle View Burial Park

Edwin Kellogg Dies Wednesday

Edwin C. Kellogg 70 former New Castle resident died at his Rogers Ohio home after a short illness. Born February 19 1891 in Signal Ohio he was a B&O Railroad conductor for 37 years and served out of New Castle. He belonged to Grace Church Columbiana New Castle Lodge 433 KK and A M and the railroad brotherhood. Services Saturday at 1 30 p m from the Warick Funeral Home Columbiana with burial there. Friends may call Friday evening.

Edwin C. Kellogg New Castle Columbiana Rd Rogers, O Signal Boyd Kellogg B&o Grace Church Columbiana Railroad Brotherhood Warick

Iowa Tops Nation in Population Aged 65 Plus

The Census Bureau reports 11.9 percent of Iowa residents are 65 or older, the highest share among nine states. Missouri Nebraska New Hampshire Vermont Florida Massachusetts Kansas and Maine also exceed 65 plus levels, while Alaska and Hawaii have the smallest shares at 2.4 and 4.6 percent.

Washington UPI Census Bureau Iowa Missouri Nebraska New Hampshire Vermont Florida Massachusetts Kansas Maine Alaska Hawaii

Skids Off Runway No Injuries On KLM Flight

A KLM Royal Dutch airliner skidded off a runway Wednesday night near New York but halted safely with no injuries to the 79 people aboard.

New York

Immediate T-4-L Treatment For Athlete's Foot

Use instant drying T-4-L for 3 to 5 days to stop infection and restore healthy skin. Bathe feet twice daily to ease aching swelling and perspiration in the 66 joints. If not satisfied, your money back from Eckerd's Drug Store.

Eckerd’s

Local Briefs from Sharon to Beaver

Sharon Mrs Mamie Neider drove away after her car struck a diesel engine and the diesel had to be replaced. She misattributed the blasting to Shenango Valley Freeway lighting. Mercer A female juror reversed her verdict in an assault case against Robert Barris before polls. Zelienople bids for the Zelienople by pass open in Harrisburg July 20 for 14 750 feet of divided highway. Butler Democrats back a second judge to be appointed from legislative passage. County commissioners accept the resignation of Solicitor John Gazetos. Beaver county retirement fund overpayments lead to reduction in costs with 49000 extra in reserves to shave over three years.

Sharon Mamie Neider Superior St Mercer Robert Barris West Middlesex Herman Rodgers Zelienople Pittsburgh- Erie Harrisburg

Bible Baptists Hold Evening Bible School Weeknight

Bible Baptist Church on West State Street hosts a DVBS with classes from 6 30 to 8 45 p m attended by many children. Teachers include several listed volunteers and the program is directed by Rev and Mrs Harry Jordan with a Friday wiener roast and Sunday evening program.

Bible Baptist Church W. State St Dale Ealy Andy Tressler Walter Eckelberger Brady Ross Robert Stankard Frank Shaffer Betty George Floyd Kaufman Leo Betts Harry Jordan

Gillespie Dies in California at 53

Donald J. Gillespie 53, a former New Castle and New Wilmington resident, died in his sleep at his Midway California home after ten years in the west. Survived by wife Ethel McConahy, son Donald, two daughters Barbara Cecil and Patricia Jones, four grandchildren, two sisters, and one brother. Services and burial planned in Long Beach, California.

Donald J. Gillespie New Castle New Wilmington Midway Calif West William H. Gillespie Ethel McConahy Ellwood City Donald Barbara Cecil Abilene Tex Patricia Jones Bellflower Paul Shafer Brooklyn N.Y Paul Bush Carnegie Long Beach

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ira Hogue South Mill Street Jack Gerson Jeweler Washington St Pa Newe U. S. Treasury Scott Two J. O. Cameron Robert Blaine Edinburg South Side Hospital Youngstown Alvin McFarland Brown Road Judy Ranklin Harry Ranklin Jr Ethel Black of Volant Mrs. R. N. McFarland Fred Pratt Beaver Anthony Camtler Earl E. Collins The Slippery Rock Bible Conference Harlansburg Wilsher Pharmacy Wilmington and Sheridan OL Fanny Farmer Candies Call's Plaza and Lawrence Village Scott Group Biddle Scott Planners Hinish Ohio Edwin Kellogg Nation Jane Parker Atlantic Pacific Butler John N. Gazetos Harry S. Hagen Huggins and Co Philadelphia Jesse N. Kerr N. Mill St Bible Baptists DVBS D. J. Gillespie Kayne David P McBride Shannon CO E. Washington St Myers Roofing Co N. Shenango St John H. Myers Elgins Elgin Sports Lawn and Garden Products Wilmington Road Maitland Lane
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