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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1955

Page

2

Newcastle Parking Authority Hears Finance Plan Details

The Newcastle Parking Authority explored funding for a proposed parking program. Alexander Burdette of Arthurs Lestrange and Co discussed non debt revenue bonds backed by city security, with Leon Shapero of Shapero Realtors and representatives of National Dairy and Coca Cola present.

Newcastle Parking Authority Alexander Burdette Arthurs, Lestrange and Company of Pittsburgh Burdette Leon Shapero Shapero Realtors of Shapero National Dairy Company Coca Cola Company S. Beaver and W. South Sts Arthurs, Lestrange and Company New Castle Jeanette McKeesport Beaver Falls Brown

Steel 22 N. Mill Dial OL to Castle Stationery Co

Classified item listing shows Steel 22 N. Mill Dial OL and Castle Stationery Co at 24 N. Mercer Dial OL with contact 8-6665 and 8-6661 respectively. Listing notes plain exchange of items or services between parties.

Castle Stationery Co N. Mercer

Parking authority debates land offer and financing plan

At a New Castle meeting Burdette's financing proposal was discussed and Shapero offered a plot on S Beaver and W South Sts at about 60c a foot for authority consideration. The group deferred action and urged a traffic engineering survey to assess parking needs and costs. Committee members present included Foley as temporary chairman Conn McCormick McBride Long and Brown.

Burdette Shapero S. Beaver W. South Sts New Castle Thomas J. Foley Anthony Conn James A. McCormick Edward McBride Davis Long Orville Brown

Gas Company Plans 3400 Feet of 10 Inch Pipe Upgrade

The Manufacturers Light and Heat company will begin a distribution system upgrade on July 5 with a $62,000 project. Thomas Foley, the manager, says 3400 feet of 10 inch pipe will be laid along the trunk line for distribution regulators from Stanton Ave near Cascade St to Franklin Ave then to E Washington and Ray St.

Manufacturers Light and Heat Company Thomas Foley Foley Stanton Ave Cascade St Franklin Ave E. Washington and Ray

Two More Youths Enlist for Army Duty in Third Armored Division

Two New Castle youths Carl D. Arnold and Dominick Sciola Jr. have enlisted in the Army for the Third Armored division. They were sent to Fort Knox Ky. to join the unit which is slated for Operation Gyroscope to Germany. Sergeant Pete A. Colin notes July enlistments open on a first come basis across all branches with openings in artillery armored military police engineers Army security agency airborne quartermaster corps finance infantry and transportation.

New Castle Third Armored Division Sfe Pete A. Colin Carl D. Arnold Dominick Sciola, Jr Butler Ave Fort Knox Germany Colin Army Artillery Armored Military Police Engineers Army Security Agency Airborne Quartermaster Corps Finance Infantry Transportation

Lodge Meeting To Honor Mrs Jennie DeLorenzo

All officers and members are asked to meet at the lodge rooms of the Sons of Italy on Wednesday evening at 7 30 to pay respects to Mrs Jennie DeLorenzo. Recording Secretary.

Sons of Italy Jennie DeLorenzo

Deaths Of The Day William J Cathcart and Others

Death notices report William J Cathcart of New Wilmington aged 72 who died at home June 28 after a six year illness. He leaves Grace his wife, a daughter, three sons, siblings, six grandchildren, and is to be buried at Adamsville. Additional obituaries include Joseph W Mayo aged 67 of 314 Bell Ave who died June 28 after three months illness, with six grandchildren and three sons surviving. Nikita Manko aged 59 of 1327 Moravia St who died in New Castle Hospital after a few weeks illness. and Mrs W H Humphrey aged 93 of Slippery Rock who died at home. Funeral arrangements and services were pending in each case.

William J. Cathcart N. Market St New Wilmington Adamsville Thomas G Effie McKee Cathcart Grace Cathcart Harry D. Hasley This City John Robert Cathcart Wilmington Del Harold Kennedy Cathcart R. L. Rodgers Eric Mary C. Cathcart Harrisville Donald G. Cathcart Hermosa Beach Calif Paul C Clair Sharp Funeral Home Richard Graves Rocky Glenn Joseph W. Mayo Joseph Wilson Mayo Bell Ave Jameson Memorial Hospital Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Richmond Margaret Campbell Joseph Mayo James Mayo U. S. Army Harrisburg Orville Mayo Beckley W. Va Delia Johnson Trenton Durr Aliquippa Nikita Manko Moravia St New Castle Manko Gar-Nar Noga Reynolds St W. FT. Humphrey W. H. Humphrey Slippery Rock Ligo

Firemen Respond to Hay Balers Blaze at New Wilmington

New Wilmington firemen were summoned to Roy McFarland's farm on Pulaski Road shortly before noon to tackle a hay baling machine fire. The blaze was extinguished and loss amount unavailable.

New Wilmington Roy McFarland R. D Pulaski Road

Carl Sansone Home From US Air Force

Carl A. E. Sansone son of Mrs. Eleanor Sansone of 630 S. Mill St is home on a 37 day leave from the U S Air Force He has completed an eight month teletype operator course At the end of his leave he will be assigned to an air base in Newfoundland

Carl A. E. Sansone Eleanor Sansone S. Mill St U. S. Air Force Sansone Newfoundland

Worker Injured Loading Heavy Machinery at Edenburg Plant

Francis Whiting aged 24 of R D 1 Edenburg an employee of Valley Motor Freight was treated at Jameson Memorial Hospital at 7 24 p m Tuesday for a laceration to the palm of his right hand suffered while loading a heavy piece of machinery.

Francis Whiting Edenburg Vailey Motor Jameson Memorial Hospital Whiting

Sinus Trouble Cause and Chiropractic Help

Dr. A. Devon explains that frontal and cheek sinus cavities drain into the nose and throat and are lined with glands secreting mucus. Nervous energy regulates mucus production, and sinus trouble arises from interference with this control. Chiropractic adjustment aims to restore proper sinus function.

A. Devon Greer Building New Castle Dial Oliver

Thomas Houk Installed Wampum Rotary President

The Wampum Rotary Club elected Thomas Houk as president at the Monday dinner meeting held at the Presbyterian church. Arden Krebs retired from the role, receiving a past president pin, as new officers Joe Vitril, Rev. D J Blasdell, and George Cook were announced. Bob Shrock joined as a new member. visitors included Jim McCurdy and Emmett A Schwartz. The next meeting is set for July 11.

Wampum Rotary Club Presbyterian Church Arden Krebs Thomas Houk Joe Vitril D. J.blasdell George Cook Houk Krebs Bob Shrock Jim McCurdy Ellwood City Emmett A. Schwartz Compton Calif

Dr. Stewart To Begin Duties Here July 11

Walter A. Kearney superintendent of New Castle public schools is on vacation and will return July 5. Assistant superintendent Dr. Howard Stewart will begin his duties in the city on Monday, July 11.

Dr. Stewart Kearney Walter A. Kearney New Castle East Street Howard Stewart

Birth Announcements From Jameson Memorial Hospital

Jameson Memorial Hospital reports births to several local families. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. William L. Klee Jr. at 519 Highland Ave on June 29. Twin sons to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn F. E. Silvis, R. D. 6, on June 29. A son to Mr. and Mrs. William Dugan, 506 W. Cherry St., on June 28. A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Foesterling, R. D. 5, on June 28. A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Alojzy Augustine, 1899 Pennsylvania Ave., on June 28. A son to Mr. and Mrs. Hubert J. Gerst ecker, 1206 Highland Ave., date not shown. A son to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph G. Johnston, R. D. 1, New Wilmington, on June 28.

Jameson Memorial Hospital William L. Klee Jr Highland Ave Glenn FE. Silvis R. D William Dugan W. Cherry Sr Robert F. Oesterling Alojzy Augustine Pennsylvania Ave Hubert J. Gerstecker Ralph G. Johnston New Wilmington

Daughters Born to Two Area Families in June

To Mr. and Mrs. Alfred DePolis a daughter born June 28 at 405 S. Ray St. To Mr. and Mrs. John F. Marco a daughter born June 29 at 604 W. Grant St.

Alfred DePolis S. Ray St John F. Marco

In loving memory of our dear Mother Mrs Harry C Barr

In loving memory of our dear Mother Mrs Harry C Barr who passed away one year ago June 29 1954 You are not forgotten you are always near us We often think of you with silent tears Remembered and loved by husband and children.

Harry C. Barr

Card Of Thanks For Mrs Victoria Klik

We express gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for kindness sympathy during our mother Victoria Klik illness and death. Thanks for flowers and cars donated from the Klik children.

Victoria Klik Klik Harry Armstrong Harry K. Armstrong Armstrong Earl James J. Daniels

In Memoriam for Harry Armstrong and Family Support

A notice expresses gratitude for flowers and car donations given during the illness and death of husband and brother Harry Armstrong. It thanks Mrs. Harry K Armstrong and the Armstrong and Earl families for support and kindness.

Family Donation Report Highlights James J Daniels Kin

Our brother James J Daniels donated to his nephew William Brown. The note confirms familial act of support within the family.

William Brown

Conneaut Lake Man Named Principal at New Wilmington High

William Earl Babcock 30 of the Conneaut Lake Area School District was elected by the Wilmington Area Joint School board to be principal of New Wilmington high school at a salary of 5000 dollars. He will assume duties July 5 and has spent the past three years as a high school principal in Conneaut Lake Area schools. Walt Whitman will remain supervising principal for the district.

William Earl Babcock Conneaut Lake Area Wilmington Area New Wilmington Babcock Walt Whitman New Wilmington Area Wilmington Joint Board George Biddle Volant Joint Area Board Grace Powell Pulaski Joint School Boards

Conflict over Hoover recommendation and watchdog committee

Senator Saltonstall warned of conflict over a Hoover recommendation and the formation of a watchdog committee. He said if a committee fails its duty, the Senate should complain and compared past opposition to Mansfield on a Rules Committee issue. He emphasized CIA oversight requires cautious secrecy due to its delicate nature.

Senate Mansfield Rules Committee Saltonstall CIA

Opposition to U S Aid to Yugoslavia Debate Heats Up

Lawmakers struggle to cut a large aid package for Yugoslavia as sponsors warn they lack votes to reduce the 1.133 billion in foreign military assistance and 2.1528 billion in economic aid for the coming fiscal year. The Senate has approved three and a half billion dollars in authorization, but actual appropriations will require separate legislation and may fall below the authorized total.

Senate Congress

Rev. C. W. Craytor Dies at Home in Van Pa

Charles W. Craytor of R D 1 Van Pa died Tuesday evening at his home from a cerebral hemorrhage. He lived in Van for 15 years and earlier served at Coal Hill and Oil City. Surviving are his widow W Craytor and four children Dorothy David Gloria and Mark all at home. Services Friday at 2 pm from the First Free Methodist church Oil City Pa.

Charles W. Craytor Van Craytor G. D. Burke Coaltown Dewey Avenue Arlington van, Pa Coal Hill Burke First Free Methodist Church Oil City

Fourth Marine Airman Missing In Night Search

A fourth Marine airman is missing after vanishing in a twin jet night lighter during a search for Bell and Montague. McAneny disappeared in a cloud bank at 2 p m Tuesday while aiding the dramatic hunt as Morse signals from a life raft indicated life and the raft was once within 500 yards of a destroyer before fog halted the search.

McAneny Bell Montague

Atomic ship project may survive House bill passage

Congressional sources say the President's experimental ship could be built and powered under a House committee bill with a license from the Atomic Energy Commission, though some believe the measure would limit authorization to hull construction.

Atomic Energy Commission

Eldan E. Hill Dies in Youngstown

Eldan E. Hill 81 of 206 East Hilton Ave Youngstown died in the South Side unit of a Youngstown hospital at 11 07 am Tuesday June 28. He was a brother of Bryan H. Hill of 312 East Winter Ave. The body is at Hoffmeister Memorial Home where friends may call tonight from 7 to 9 pm. Services will be held there Thursday at 2 30 pm with interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Eldan E. Hill Hilton Ave Youngstown South Side Youngstown Hospital Bryan H. Hill East Winter Ave Hoffmeister Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Personal Notices From Youngstown Area Social Roundup

Mrs Nellie Gleason formerly of New Castle has been moved from South Side hospital to her daughter Roberta B 3118 Hillman St Youngstown with a fractured hip Mrs Bessie Linton of 522 West Washington St and granddaughter Miss Nancy Hoover have returned from New York City after visiting William Linton and family Mr and Mrs Avery Rigby Jr of Portsmouth formerly residents here return home after visiting Myrtle Adams 209 Pearson St and relatives Jack Adams Nyack N Y also visiting Meredith Aller 69 South Lee Ave Joseph Martin of Neshannock Ave is slowly improving in Jameson Memorial Hospital James R Forsythe formerly of 422 County Line St now resides on North Walnut St Miss Margaret Asher 509 County Line St seriously ill remains unchanged Arthur J Rees 1007 Cunningham Ave has returned home from Jameson Memorial Hospital somewhat improved.

Nellie Gleason New Castle South Side Hospital Youngstown Roberta B Hillman St Bessie Linton West Washington Street Nancy Hoover New York City William Linton Avery Rigby, Jr Portsmouth Ohio Myrtle Adams Pearson Street Jack Adams Nyack N. Y

First Baptist Picnic Thursday at Grove City Park

First Baptist Church plans a picnic at Grove City Park on Thursday June 30. Departure times are 2 p.m. and again between 5 and 6 p.m. Dinner is scheduled for 6 30 p.m. Youth Director Lowell Smith will supervise the games.

First Baptist Grove City Park Lowell Smith

Worker Receives Arm Injury At Elco Steel Plant

Albert Cubels lis, 38, of 427 Epworth Street, suffered a right shoulder and arm injury while at Elco Steel Products. He was taken to New Castle hospital for treatment Tuesday at 1 25 p.m.

Elco Steel Products Company Albert Cubellis Epworth St New Castle Hospital

Leonard Patterson Hurt In Barbed Wire Accident

Leonard Patterson of R. D. 4 was injured Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. after colliding with a barbed wire fence. He received medical aid at New Castle Hospital for lacerations to the axilla area of his left arm.

Leonard Patterson R. D New Castle Hospital

Second Baptist Church events and meeting notices

Afro American Senior Usher Board holds a special call meeting Thursday at 8 p.m. at the church. Gospel singers from Masury Ohio perform Friday July 1 at 8 p.m. Teenagers club meets Thursday at 8 p.m. at the home of Caroll Taylor West Grant Street.

The Second Baptist Church Masury Ohio Caroll Taylor West Grant Street

La Venne Seals Treated After Swing Injury

Three year old La Venne Seals of 703 West North Street was treated at Jameson Memorial hospital at 1 45 p m Tuesday for a laceration on the left cheek after being struck by a swing while playing.

Carpenter Injured in Scaffold Fall

John Henderson aged 61 of A. D. 10 a carpenter for Phillip Winter suffered a fracture of the ninth rib on the left side when he fell from a scaffold. He was treated at Jameson Memorial Hospital at 12 30 p m Tuesday.

John Henderson Phillip Winter Jameson Memorial Hospital

Fifty five percent of American families own a car

Reported figures show fifty five percent of households in the United States now possess at least one automobile, reflecting growing car ownership across the nation.

Woman lacerates forehead in street fall near home

Mrs. Josephine Gurgacz, 40, of 172 West Miller Street, fell while running for a bus and struck her head on the curb, lacerating her forehead. She received first aid at New Castle hospital on Tuesday.

Josephine Gurgacz W. Miller St New Castle Hospital

Also Mentioned on This Page

Art Metal Steel D. & W. Division N. Mill Dial Art South Side Service Incorporated Moravia Street Plymouth Club Sedan New Plymouth Morgan Motor CO N. Jefferson St First National Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation of Banking Service Carl Sansone US Air Force Dr. A. Devon Wampum Rotary Memoriam Irs Conneaut Lake Man Hoover Fate One U.S Yugoslavia C. W. Craytor Arthur J. Rees Cunningham Ave Butz Flowers E. Washington St Carpenter Philco Florists Telegraph Delivery Association Cunningham and Weingartner N. Mill St Leeds WMG UEC Ry Jack Gerson Jeweler Washington Steat Mil ROYAL F. D. Webster East St E. Long Dolle 1 SA Savings Association Ence CO New Castle, PA Eastman Kodaks Camera Shop E. North St Eastbrook Road Boyd & Myers Home R.L. Boyd R. A. Myers Home For Funerals Jefferson ST
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