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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1948
Page
5
Miss Clara Szczyglowski aged 18 competes for the Sesqui Queen title. She lives with her parents at 1710 Hanna street and works at Fox's Grille and plans to sing and dance.
Myron Frank president of New Castle Senior High Student Council and Miss Bernice E Bartlett sponsor travel to Washington D C for the National Student Council Conference. Myron is one of six delegates chosen to represent Pennsylvania with a planned Washington tour tea with Mrs Truman at the White House and a Mount Vernon visit. They will return Saturday evening.
A small blaze broke out on a truck owned by Bordonaro and Canfora in front of the Highland Market at the Winter and Highland avenues corner. Burlap on the exhaust pipe caught fire. the driver put it out with water. Firemen from Central station assisted if needed after being alerted by passersby.
In Keene New Hampshire two burglars broke into a garage only to find a third man already looting the same property. After a brief argument the three men allied and were later captured by police.
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Joseph R. Hensley of New Castle, Pa. protests a New Castle News report dated June 21 1948 that attributed him with criticizing primary campaign methods. He says he merely questioned the county chairman about endorsements and cites Lawrence County Democratic rules article seven.
Joseph R. Hensley writes opposing implied authority for county chairman to endorse in a primary. He notes ballots claimed endorsements by the regular Democratic party and cites the chairman’s denial of any primary endorsements.
Philip Pearl received a city permit to construct a one story addition at 813 Harrison Street for storeroom use at a cost of 5000 dollars. Charles C. Rasey of 435 Winter Avenue and Antonio Martino of 214 South Cedar Street obtained permits to build concrete block garages.
Twelve boys aged 11 to 18 who gather at North and East streets and allegedly cause nightly disturbances are ordered to report to the chief of police on Saturday for a hearing.
The Volant college and high school reunion will be held on Wednesday June 30 at the Volant Methodist church. Judge James A. Chambers will speak, Joseph Thompson will sing and lead group singing, with dinner served 11:30 to 12:30. Reservations are due by Friday June 25. John B. Shaw is president and Olive M. Clinefelter is secretary.
A council meeting of Our Lady's Sodality of St Vitus church is set for Wednesday evening at 7 30 in the convent hall. Mexico launches an anti gambling drive to curb betting activities nationwide.
Miss Percet ta Danuto brightens upcoming June 26 wedding with a shower hosted by Arlene Schaffer and Loret ta Papa. Attendees enjoyed a mock ceremony, group games, and gifts displayed under colorful streamers. Danuto is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Marcello Danuto of 12th Street. Noted local updates include visitors: L C House family in Sandusky, Ohio. Charles Huffman and Frank Senatore guests. John Slate family visiting Clairton. L C Houle hosts.
Sans of North Carolina arrive to spend their summer vacation and stay with Mr. and Mrs. Dan Shuller. Miss Angeline Camerot and Agnes DeBilasio recently visited Chicago with friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. J Yondrick of Lorain Ohio are spending a few days with the Burwisars.
I. R. Gibson of Pulaski Pennsylvania declares he will not be responsible for debts contracted by anyone other than himself. The letter is a brief personal disclaimer stating sole liability rests with the signer.
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