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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1963

Page

2

Gunton Park Estates Opens In New Castle Area

Gunton Park Estates opens as the area’s first Gaslite community. The $1 million development off Hillcrest Ave on the North Side will offer homes in the $15 000 to $20 000 range. Hickory Builders Inc of Sharon leads the project with modern designs and constant burning gaslite features. Harry Camens, president of Hickory Builders, says the firm has faith in New Castle and aims to grow with the community.

New Castle Gunton Park Estates Hillcrest Ave Hickory Builders Inc Sharon Harry Camens Shenango Valley Hickory Two

Toastmasters Honor Past Presidents at New Castle Club Meet

Past presidents of New Castle’s First Toastmasters Club were honored at an outdoor gathering at the New Castle Water Co picnic grounds. James Topper presided, Glenn Morris won the table topic trophy, and several members delivered formal speeches. The next meeting is set for July 8 at 6 90 p.m. at the Fountain Inn.

New Castle Toastmasters Club New Castle Water Co James Topper Glenn Morris Bob Smith Walter Conover Add Wettlaufer John Othites Tip Marsh Marsh

Ruth Watson Treated After Home Fall Fractured Wrist

Ruth Watson of 826 Albarn Ave fell at home and was treated for a fractured left wrist at Jameson Memorial Hospital yesterday before being released.

Ruth Watson Albarn Ave Jameson Memorial Hospital

Heat and road hazards loom as July heat bakes city

Record highs near 100 degrees push residents to swim pools and curtail outdoor tasks. Roads along Pa 168 between Mahoning Ave and Cherry St show severe potholes risking accidents while tar on roofs and hot pavement intensify danger. Pets need ample water amid ongoing heat.

Pa Newe Mahoning Ave Cherry St Liberty St

Susan Diffley Wins Traineeship at Boston University

Susan Diffley of New Castle won a mental health traineeship at Boston University funded by a grant from the National Institute of Mental Health of the U S Public Health Service. Selection emphasized aptitude for understanding human behavior and interest in specializing at the master's degree level in mental health.

Boston Susan Diffley New Castle Boston University National Institute of Metal Health United States Public Health Service

Fulkerson Wins Mercer Courthouse Interior Contract

Ray M. Fulkerson of New Castle secured an $8 500 Mercer County contract to paint the interior of the Mercer Courthouse. The project is slated for about three months. Three local students earned Dean’s List honors at Bob Jones University for the second semester: Roberta Rae Calvert David Allen Fitch and James Clark Magee.

Ray M. Fulkerson New Castle Mercer County Commissioners Mercer Courthouse Bob Jones University Roberta Rae Calvert Marion R. Calvert Old Pittsburg Rd School of Education David Allen Fitch F. Richard Fitch E. Washington St College of Arts and Science James Clark Magee Thomas D. Magee Portersvile RD 2

Fox earns Dean's List honors at Wilmington College

Wilmington, Delaware resident Sherron Fox daughter of Mr and Mrs William B Fox of 113 Buena Vista Way New Castle earned Dean's List recognition at Wilmington College. The 1963 graduate maintained a straight 4.0 average.

Wilmington Sherron Fox William B. Fox Buena Vista Way New Castle Wilmington Colege

Kennedy hailed in Cork during visit to parliament

President Kennedy toured Cork for the freedom of the city ceremony and prepared for an address to Eamon de Valera and Sean Lemass. A chaotic scene at Iveagh House ended with police pushing back chanting teens as 5,000 spectators watched.

Cork Kennedy Ireland County Cork Eamon de Valera Sean Lemass Parliament Mary Ryan Iveagh House Irish External Affairs Department Dublin Jack

Streets Directors Switch Office Positions

Streets Director D John Razzano began moving into the public safety office to be nearer the engineering department. The safety director’s successor will take Razzano’s old office. The health department laboratory stays in its current location between the new office and the reception area.

City Streets Public Safety D. John Razzano Public Safety Office Engineering Howard L. Reynolds Razzano Health Department

Kennedy moves to level defense outlays amid rising military costs

The Kennedy administration plans to curb defense spending for fiscal 1965 starting July 1 1964. Proposals include cutting manpower, overseas troop reductions, Navy fleet cuts, faster decommissioning of older aircraft, and scaling back nuclear weapons production. Pentagon denies specifics while lawmakers flag possible future reductions. Foreign aid and overseas base support drive the push to reduce dollar outlays from $2 billion to around $1 billion by 1966.

Washington UPS Kennedy Eisenhower U.S Navy Atomic Energy Commission Pentagon George H. Mahon D-Tex House Defense Robert S. McNamara

County Board Approves 1963 64 School Budgets

Lawrence County school districts receive and approve final 1963 64 budgets including Ellwood City Area Joint Wampum Laurel Mohawk Area Joint and others. Bus contracts set for Paul Yakubik 2 21 and Mrs. Marshall Seckin 2 40 per day. Laurel School addition valued at 150000. Howard Klebe named solicitor. Mary Lou Deal resigns. Barbara Morgan hired for 190 day term. next meeting August 15 with no September session.

Lawrence County Court House Ellwood City Area Wampum Laurel Mohawk Area Bessemer Little Beaver Mahoning New Beaver North Beaver Neshannock New Castle Area Shenango Area Shenango South New Castle Union Area Wilmington Area New Wilmington Plain Grove Pulaski Volant Washington Wilmington Mercer County Paul Yakubik Oak St Marshall Seckin Howard Klebe Mary Lou Deal Barbara Jean Morgan Beech Rd St. Marys Deal

Henry T. Jones Named Chair Of Gymanfa Ganu Session

Henry T. Jones of 3 Sheridan Ave is named chairman of the annual Gymanfa Ganu session to be held Sept 1 in Detroit. The Welsh festival draws attendees from the US and Canada and opens Aug 31 with Nasan Lawen. Jones has served seven years as president of the international organization.

Henry T. Jones Sheridan Ave Detroit United States Canada Nasan Lawen Gymanfa Ganu Ford Hall Jones International Organization

NAACP Local Chapter Aims For 500 Members

Dr. James R. Paige, chairman, announced the local NAACP membership drive will continue until the 500 member goal is reached. He said current memberships set a new local record but fall short of the target during a meeting noted as the Emancipation Campaign and paid tribute to slain field executive Medgar Evers. A follow up report meeting is planned for Tuesday.

National Association For the Advancement of Colored People James R. Paige Medgar Evers NAACP James P. Hill Cleo i Clark Roosevelt Chunn Viola Watkins

Hoover Heights School Closes After Bible School Session

Hoover Heights School closed at Hoover Heights Alliance Church South New Castle after a weeklong program. Rev Rolland Gray Jr directed the event with Mrs Arthur Hennon as music director and Mrs Arnold Blews on piano. A 6 30 p m church grounds picnic was held today.

Daily Bible School Hoover Heights

Mercer pair seeks marriage license in Mercer County

Donald William Ag gas of New Wilmington and Marian Rebecca O'Neill of Sharon applied at the Mercer County Court House for a license to wed.

Mercer Donald William Aggas E. Neshannock Ave New Wilmington Marian Rebecca O'Neill Woodbine Dr Sharon Mercer County Court House

Deaths Of The Day Directory Listing Funerals

A daily directory lists forthcoming funerals with interment location funeral director and times including calling hours. The notice serves as a companion to the Want Ad Section for readers planning services and visits.

Mrs. Sarah Gugliotta Dies After Illness at 40

Mrs. Sarah Gugliotta 40 of Hillsville died at New Castle Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born in Italy May 25 1883 she was the widow of Alex Gugliotta. Survived by three sons two daughters a brother 15 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mass Monday at St Lawrence Church Hillsville. Interment in church cemetery with arrangements by Monas Willard Cunningham Funeral Home in Bessemer.

Sarah Gugliotta Hillsville New Castle Hospital Italy Tony Caroline Ceravolo Gugliotta Alex Gugliotta Gugliotta St. Lawrence Church Sam James Frank Lowellville Jack Josephine) Scaduto New Castle Patsy Frances) Jeanette Ellwood City Caroline Black Marian) Basista Struthers Carl Hampton Raymond Cercone Church Monas Willard Cunningham Bessemer

Nick Borza Sr. Dies In Hospital Today

Nick Borza Sr. 72 of Wampum died at Jameson Memorial Hospital at 2 10 a.m after a lingering illness. Born February 28 1890 in Romania he was retired from Medusa Portland Cement Co and a member of St Eli Orthodox Church Ellwood City. Survived by wife Mary Rocolla Borza children Jen nie Ann Victoria Betty Helen and Nick Jr three grandchildren and brother Daniel in Romania. Funeral services Sunday at 1 30 p m at the Marshall Funeral Home with a 2 p m church service officiated by Rev Anchidim Useriu. Interment Locust Grove Cemetery.

Nick Borza Sr Wampum Jameson Memorial Hospital Rumania Toder Anna Mary Borz Medusa Portland Cement Co St. Eli Orthodox Church Ellwood City Borza Carol Lodger Rumanian Aid Society Mary Rocolla Borza Jennie Ann Victoria Betty Helen Nick Jr Daniel Marshall Funeral Home Funeral Anchidim Useriu Locust Grove Cemetery

Funeral for Susan Baldwin Held at Mt Hermon Cemetery

Susan Ella Baldwin born February 18 1886 in Shenango Township died from injuries after a station wagon collision. Survived by children Helen Beighley Mabel Louden Russell J Baldwin Robert K Baldwin Richard E Baldwin. 12 grandchildren 2 great grandchildren. Services at Robert A Myers Home For Fu neras 208 N Jefferson St and Mt Hermon Cemetery burial with Rev B W Kossack officiating.

Susan Ella Baldwin Shenango Twp Baldwin RD 6 Fred L. Baldwin James and Prudence Nelson Ramsey Mt. Hermon UP Church Mt. Hermon Helen) Beighley Kenneth Mabel) Louden Ellwood City Russell J. Baldwin Robert K. Baldwin New Castle Richard E. Baldwin Dale Baldwin Earl Ramsey Robert A. Myers N. Jefferson St B. W. Kossack Mt. Hermon Cemetery

Funeral services for Thomas Wales set at DeCarbo Home

The notice corrects the name to Thomas Wales and states that Mrs. Callahan will attend services at the William F. DeCarbo Funeral Home at 926 Cunningham Ave. Tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. followed by burial in Petersburg, Ohio.

Ther Thomas Wales Timothy Wales Callahan William F. DeCarbo Cunningham Ave Petersburg

Summer school boosts students through six week pace

Volunteers and staff describe a six week summer program that condenses a full school year into 30 days. Enrollment remains strong with good attendance despite heat as instructors note higher college admission demands and students benefit from focused study.

DiCarlo James Hoover Robert Cowher Robert Navarra Marguerite Fiscus Margaret Montgomery

Callahan Survivor Omitted From Obituary Report

The obituary printed yesterday for Mrs. Dorothy Callahan, 76, of 233 W. Pittsburgh Rd., New Castle, omitted the name of her daughter Mrs. Helen Bartholow. The notice notes Mrs. Bartholow is a survivor and daughter of the late Mrs. Callahan.

Helen Bartholow New Castle Dorothy Callahan Pittsburgh Rd Callahan

Babiarz Attends ROTC Camp At Indiantown Gap

Frank J. Babiarz son of Mr and Mrs John A Babiarz of 302 E Euclid Ave attends ROTC summer camp at Indiantown Gap near Harrisburg Pa He is among more than 3000 cadets from 67 colleges and universities in the United States receiving field training The camp ends July 27 with Cadet Babiarz scheduled to complete training that day.

Frank J. Babiarz John A. Babiarz E. Euclid Ave Indiantown Gap Military Reservation Annville Babiarz Atadel United States Indiantown Gap Harrisburg

Johnson daughter announces engagement to Navy officer

Lynda Bird Johnson, daughter of Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, confirms her engagement to Bernard Rosenbach, a Navy ensign from Comfort Texas. The announcement adds a personal milestone for the Johnson family as public life continues.

Washington UPI Lynda Bird Johnson Lyndon B. Johnson Navy Ens Bernard Rosenbach Comfort, Tex

Third UP Church Picnic Postponed to Tuesday at Waterworks Park

The Sunday School and church picnic planned for today at Waterworks Park has been postponed to Tuesday evening at the same location.

Third UP Church Waterworks Park

Workshop To Close For Vacations On Oak Street

The LARC Workshop at 809 Oak St will close for vacations next week and reopen on the morning of July 8. Staff note the shutdown will affect daily operations and service resumes with the first shift.

LARC Oak St

William E. Uhl Dies After Illness at 80

William E. Uhl 80 of Harmony died at 6 05 am in Ellwood City General Hospital after a short illness. He was a longtime conductor on the Harmony Short Line and a retired Robinson Ventilating Co. employee. Survived by wife Margaret Heberling and four daughters, one son, 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral at R C Glenn Funeral Home Zelienople Sunday 3 pm. Burial in English Lutheran Cemetery Middle Lancaster.

William E. Uhl Monroe St Harmony Ellwood City General Hospital Butler County Lancaster Tnp Fred Josephine Schaffer Uhl Harmony Short Line Robinson Ventilating Co

Hi-Y Delegates Arrive on Campus

Five delegates from New Castle join YMCA leaders for opening of the National Hi-Y Congress at St. Olaf College Northfield Minnesota. George Fletcher national HI-V council president presided. Welcomes by Rev Clifford Swanson and John R Fisher. Local delegates listed with addresses.

Northfield Minn St. Olaf College New Castle YMCA James G. Elkens Roe Memorial Chapel Carleton Colege George Fletcher Clifford J. Swanson John R. Fisher National Ymca Council Roger Knecht Edgewood Ave John Bechtel Elizabeth S Trevor Williams N. Beaver St Donald Smith Northview Ave David McFate Sumner Ave Chicago Northfield

Bryant hints Kennedy may address governors in Miami Beach

Gov. Farris Bryant said on Thursday that President Kennedy could speak at the National Governors Conference in Miami Beach on July 23. The remark linked the White House to a key gathering of state leaders.

Tallahassee, Fla UPI Farris Bryant Kennedy Miami Beach

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