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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1941
Page
26
Mayor Charles B. Mayne announced that parking fees will not be required after six p m on Saturdays. Those with tags will be exonerated or refunded. the ordinance will be amended to allow free parking after stores close at five p m.
Mary Alice Patterson and Cornelius W. Newman were married in a Saturday morning ceremony at St. Agatha's church Ellwood City. Rev. Fr. Wilkie officiated and the couple will reside with the bride’s parents after July 1. Best man was A Russell Newman and bridesmaid Dorothy Jane Foley attended. The couple plans a New England wedding trip.
The second accident at the same spot occurred at 12:30 a m Sunday when a car left the Wurtemburg and North Star roads intersection striking a supporting pole and guide cable. Bruno Barillano led the car with passengers Angelo Manacizzi Velto Terra and Elizabeth Sartischi. The transmission wire caused fire, telephone outages, and the injured were taken to Dr. A M Gigliotti and then to a hospital.
The Elwood City Chamber of Commerce reports local merchants are hit hard by the Pittsburgh truck drivers strike. Seasonal merchandise worth hundreds of dollars destined for local stores sits in Pittsburgh warehouses. Dealers cannot obtain goods by their own cars, and a garage stores repair equipment, incurring daily storage charges. Merchants urge an early settlement with two weeks left before fall merchandise arrives.
Ellwood Rod and Gun club held a shooting at the Wampum road clubhouse. Red Radamacher and Cy Ingham each achieved a perfect 25 of 25. J Kuiken posted 23 and Odd McCleary with Emil Alfonso each hit 22. Next contest scheduled for Saturday afternoon June 28.
The Sons of Italy mushball team defeated the New Castle Sons of Italy 4 to 3 in twelve innings in Ellwood City. Ed Streit pitched well for the victors and Plugh delivered the decisive single in the twelfth scoring a runner from third. Postponed game part of the Lawrence County Softball league schedule.
Mrs. Matilda McFate of 28 First Avenue observed her eighty first birthday with a family dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs James Marshall Shadyrest. Thirty nine guests attended from area communities and four generations were photographed. The celebration included gifts and a card shower prior to the meal. Afterward Mrs McFate and others drove to Slippery Rock to return Norma Marshall to summer study.
Merchants division will hold a dinner meeting at the Elks grill at 6 15 tonight. Dr Nixon of Philadelphia will speak on The Value of Farm Trade to Local Merchants. Paul Reynolds of J C Penney will receive his Chain Store Honor Roll Scroll. A short film on last year’s Merchant Employee picnic will be shown. A discussion on the Koppel Bridge and a solicitation agreement will follow. President Howard Jones will preside.
A linen shower was held at the home of Mrs. William Hutchinson in Wartemburg for Mrs. Wizard Webster of Boardman Ohio formerly Miss Pauline Boots. Eight guests attended and played games. Mrs. LeMoyne French assisted with lunch, and many lovely gifts were given to the guest of honor.
The Young People’s Council will hike from the United Presbyterian Church at 7 o’clock led by Robert Taylor John Caughey Jr and Clifton Jones. Afterward the group returns to a church for refreshments. News by Mail offer follows.
Ellwood area church notices list activities across churches including Ellwood UC Wurtemburg M E and W U P. Activities cover Ladies Missionary societies class meetings prayer services boy scouts and presbytery sessions with various pastors leading through the week.
The Methodist Episcopal Church invites all to a Thursday annual Sunday school picnic at Ewing Park starting at 4:00 p m led by Rev T H Carson and other church members expected to attend.
The First Church of God holds a Friday meeting for the Junior Department at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Martin Bender on Ellwood Avenue led by Rev E I Everhard pastor.
Six delegates depart Lillyville for the Western Pennsylvania Eldership Congress Institute. Friday church council meets at 7:00, followed by a 7:30 gathering of church men at Mr. Herman Person’s home. Rev Lawrence Lightiitz presiding.
Ellwood City police seized a hit and run driver at four a m after a damaged car report from Sunday by Thomas Henry New Castle. The 17 year old driver was found with a damaged parked car on Fourth street. The striking vehicle belonged to Domenic DiCampoli of 530 Glen avenue.
Club women will motor to Pittsburgh on Wednesday morning June 25 meeting at Mrs Matilda Swick Frisco at 7 a.m. A checkup shows 19 different songs titled Mary Dear have been copyrighted in various states in the United States.
Ellwood City reports a playground program this week using jackstones. Girls sixteen and under as of June 1 are eligible, with five playgrounds involved. Prizes include a dollar at each site and the Sun-Gold trophy to the city champion.
Mrs. Mary Vargo aged 89 widow of John Vargo died Saturday afternoon at her daughter’s home in Ellport. Survived by daughters Mrs. Simon and Mrs. Joseph Spisak and son John Vargo of Cleveland. Funeral at 9 AM Tuesday at W D Porter funeral parlors and St Joseph church Ellport. burial in St Agatha cemetery. Friends may call 5 to 7 PM Monday at Porter.
Umberto Pessolano, 50, of 809 Beaver Avenue, died Saturday at 1 15 pm in New Castle Hospital. Survived by sons Carmen Samuel and Columbia Pessolano, brothers Louis of Pittsburgh and Nicola, sister Frances Amnando of New York City. Funeral Tuesday at 9 30 am at the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary with Rev Father Vincent Galliano. burial Locust Grove Cemetery. He was a member of the Sons of Italy Lodge.
In Ellwood City on June 23 a surprise party was held for Mr and Mrs R C Hutchinson by their daughter Loretta at the Hutchinson home on the Ellwood New Castle road to celebrate their 16th wedding anniversary with 45 guests and a repast hosted by Miss Hutchinson aided by Miss Leatrice Roach and Loraine Walker. Over the weekend 11 patients were admitted to Ellwood City hospital and seven discharged. Two births were recorded on June 21 and 23 with multiple admissions and discharges listed for local residents.
City and county officials discuss leasing hundreds of acres from Lehigh Portland Cement for reforestation instead of taxes. Council considers a $1.70 daily pay for nonweekly workers and park concession contracts. Police car bids offered and a new cruiser sought. state funding delayed until governor’s receipts bill passes. Ellwood notes and social visits listed, with Baptist Convention meeting planned at Bucknell University.
Three 14 year olds from Clifton Flats were held by city police for questioning over a bicycle theft spree. Six bicycles recovered including one allegedly from the city police garage. Detectives Moore and Thomas led the arrest with Squire B J Thomas. Items stolen included two nut bags from a fruit market and bikes owned by Gine Hodge. Detention at Lawrence County home. juvenile custody expected.
James Vincent Maher of Arlington was found to owe $48.86 plus $25 interest for a mistaken legacy after larceny of $481.86 and a related perjury charge. A California letter induced him to sign an affidavit about a California resident's death, but another man with the same name in Arlington learned of the estate.
Pennsylvania motor police welcome out of state motorists at 11 ports of entry with literature and counts of cars and occupants. Acting Secretary Mark S. James notes expected increases over 1940 figures due to easier travel and better business conditions.
FE Kent Kane Republican former state representative from McKean county was fined 12.50 and given a 90 day license suspension after a 60 mph stop in Susquehanna township Dauphin county on June 10. Kane has not sought a modification of the ruling.
A crash on State Street hill at 7 05 a m Sunday involved two trucks and an automobile with considerable damage but no injuries. Police say a car and trailer driven by Paul Baldwin of Bad Axe Michigan descended the hill skidded and struck a truck driven by Clem Brew of Indianapolis. Baldwin’s vehicle then struck an auto driven by A Fullwood of City. A D 5 Mable Copper Volant reported her parked auto on Croton Avenue at Bratz Alley was struck by a northbound auto late Saturday.
Al D. Blake 50 credited with aiding capture of Commander Itaru Tatibana 39 and Torzichi Kono 57 on espionage charges in Los Angeles. Blake, a former U S Navy yeoman, says he was hired to obtain secret naval information for Japan on two trips to Hawaii and passed along secrets from the Navy after revealing the plot to G men.
The Department of Commerce reports a rise in imports of beeswax from Puerto Rico to peak levels. The data highlights strong demand and heightened trade activity for the commodity in the period observed.
Film stars William Holden and Brenda Marshall reveal plans to marry once their screen commitments permit after announcing their engagement. Marshall had just received a final divorce decree from Richard Gaines, a New York stage actor she married in 1956.
The United States denounces Germany's invasion of Russia and says it will consider aid requests under the lease lend act. Acting Secretary of State Sumner Welles, after talks with President Roosevelt, frames the issue as halting Hitler’s universal conquest and defending democracy. The statement calls Hitler a chief danger to the Americas and urges unity against Hitlerism.
Secretary Knox orders revision of Marine Corps Reserve enlistment to keep those on active duty for the duration of the war or national emergency. A stand by policy for naval reserves is established while the War Department and Roosevelt push extending active duty for guards and reserve officers. About 9,431 Marines on active duty had not signed the new agreement.
Memorial services conducted Sunday by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows across Lawrence County paid tribute to members who have died. The Central Presbyterian church hosted the event with Dr Robert Meade Patterson delivering the sermon and Cald D Montgomery of Bessemer lodge No 1199 giving the eulogy. Alfreda Rebekah lodge of Ellwood City led the Rebekahs portion, drawing a large attendance from nearby lodges and surrounding counties.
The Pennsylvania relief rolls fell to 248 880 recipients for the week ending June 4, the lowest on record. State expenditures dropped to 59 704 dollars, the smallest in state history, as private industry job gains reduced aid. Philadelphia, Allegheny and Lackawanna counties showed the largest declines.
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