South Side native Sophie cheers renovated State Theater
Maxine E Carlson captures Sophie Bukowski Ellis of New Castle describing pride in the South Side as the State Theater reopens with West Side Story. Volunteers labored nights to finish the stage, lobby and seats, and about 300 locals attended opening night as the area imagines a future performing arts center for the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophie Bukowski Ellis
New Castle
South Side
West Side Story
State Theater
New Castle Playhouse
Bill Jones
Bud Dean
Carpenter and
Playhouse Board
Gary
Pottery
Betsy
Barr
Karen DiLullo
Buddy
Sophie
Young beauty claims trophies in area pageants
Deanna Lynn Nocera seven, daughter of Allan and Donna Nocera of 10 Terrace Ave, was named a semi finalist in the Little Miss Jr. America pageant in Hershey as 85 youngsters competed and she earned two trophies. Granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Mieczyslaw Orlowski and Mr and Mrs Alex Nocera. Also highlighted were Rachele Bartolone four and Jami Bartolone seven, daughters of Phillip and Tammy Bartolone, with top placings in Miss Summertime Beauty Pageant events at the VFW in Greenville. The piece also notes a Father’s Day event where a school essay by Paul Medich about his grandfather was read, and provides brief career details for Medich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deanna Lynn Nocera
Allan
Donna Nocera
Terrace Ave
Hershey
St. Vitus School
Mieczyslaw Orlowski
Charles St
Alex Nocera
Mable St
VFW
Greenville
Phillip
Tammy Bartolone
Cornell Ave
Paul Medich
Youngstown State University
Paul Young
Black women honored at Met gala for 1987 Candace awards
Christine Mann Darden and 1,100 attendees gathered at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the National Coalition of 100 Black Women 1987 Candace awards. Darden, an aerospace engineer at NASA Langley, received the science and technology prize alongside other distinguished honorees such as Coretta Scott King and Barbara J. Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
Christine Mann Darden
Darden
Coretta Scott King
Martin Luther King Jr
Metropolitan Museum of Art
National Coalition of
Virginia State College
NASA
Langley Research Center
Hampton
Candace
Ms. Darden
Hampton Institute
Jewell Jackson McCabe
King
Ferndale
Mich
Johnnie Coleman
Christ Universal Temple
Chicago
Christ Universal
Pam McCallister Johnson
Court wedding gifts echo support and cost pressures
In a Dear Abby column, a reader laments no gifts for a courthouse wedding caused by illness and finances, while Abby explains gift expectations vary and that some give from affection rather than obligation. The letter highlights enduring family strain and the values behind celebrating unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Auxiliary Sets July 9 Picnic at Tureen Dinner
Auxiliary will host a tureen picnic at 6 p.m. July 9 in the clubroom. Members should bring a tureen dish or pay a per person cover. Mrs. Michaeline Noga and her committee of 25 will host the event. Josephine Sneizek won the door prize at a June meeting. An August 13 meeting will be hosted by Valerie Tanner, Bernice Mercer, Cecelia Kuharski, Helen Noga and Stephanie Jagielski.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casimir Pulaski
Michaeline Noga
Josephine Sneizek
Valerie Tanner
Bernice Mercer
Cecelia Kuharski
Helen Noga
Stephanie Jagielski
Seniors' speaker urges emergency prep and CPR training
Terry Slater of Bessemer Rescue Squad told Mohawk Area Senior Citizens that teaching children to call for an ambulance is vital. He advised placing emergency numbers by phones and giving clear directions with landmarks, numbers, and victim condition. He stressed CPR awareness and invited CPR class inquiries. social notices followed with welcome backs, anniversary plans, new member Vera Carletti, birthday wishes, and several wedding anniversaries and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Slater
Bessemer Rescue Squad
Mohawk Area
Slater
Fire Department
Adolf Grebeny
Eleanor Farina
Milton Swanson
Harold Swanson
Ewald Swanson
California
Vera Carletti
Norma List
Julia Glasic
John
Ann Peterson
Joe
Stella Serjak
Tony
Clara Simonsic
Milton
Selma Swanson
Ernie
Ann Stanish
Gwin
Mrs. Swanson
Margaret Kukich
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Maxine E. Carlson
NEW Castle News
Young Beauty
Rachele Bartolone
Jami Bartolone
Paul
Youngstown University
Stambaugh’s
Ashtabula, Ohio
Bartolones
Deanna L. Nocera
Jewell J. McCabe
United States
Ithaca Journal
The
Gannett Company
Cheryl Linn Glass
Seattle
Kathleen Dunham
East St. Louis
Ill
Ballet Negro
Negro Dance Group
Metropolitan Opera
National Coalition of 100 Black Women
Melba Moore
Christine Darden
Abigail van Buren
Universal Press Syndicate
Dear Abby
Beau
Jeanne
Anna
Texas
Florence and
Ken Gwin
Soa Capnics
Lawrence Village Plaza
Franklin Plaza
Ellwood City
SDA
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