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CMBC Plans Conference For Sharon News plan- Woodson W. Collins, Church Writer, attended a ning session in Sharon of the Tri- State Regional Christian Business Men's Committee. The grcHjp is planning a conference to be held there June 12, 13 and 14 in Shenango Inn. ColUns, who is publicity director for the conference, will begin a program of promotion for the effort which will attract several hundred men and women to the Sharon community. Roy Denison.

Cleveland, is chairman of the conference with Richard Staley. Cleveland, as program chairman. It was announccKi that principal speakers will come from a number of US cities and Canada Waldo Yeager, Toledo, business man is to be the banquet speaker while other men on the proposed program mclude; Alfred Jackson, Williamsport, David EnUnv, director of publications, Chicago, ni. Ulric Jelenik. East Orange, N.

Nate a Hebrew Daytan, O. The conference will be the ninth annual one of the group. It is the second held in Sharon. Previous meetings were held at Conneaut Lake. The Christian Couriers of New Castle are to be featured on the music program.

Ira Godfrey. Sharon, is secre tary of the organization and took part in Saturday's session, John has been named as the music chairman for the three day event. The Sharon committee will be in charge of reservations for the event. Rev. Flewelling Services Continue Special evangelistic meetings with Rev.

J. C. Flewelling are in progress at the Free Methodist Church. Arlington Ave. He is being heard each nigM through Feb.

22 at 7:30 p.m. The speaker was heard at last summer camp meeting held on the Free Methodist Camp grounds. New Castle. Rev. Robert Allinger, pas-tor of the church, is directing each session.

HI-FI SET FOUND A hi-fi set was reported stolen Friday and foitnd Saturday, city police said today. Police said the set was reported taken from 307 between 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Friday. At about 8 Saturday, a resident at 319 W.

Falls reported that be fwmd the se-t beside hig home. Wrought legs on the set had been broken off, police said. PLEDGE RED HELP LONDON Radio said today that Czechoslovakia and other Communist countries, as well as Russia, have agreed to help the United Arab Republic build the huge Aswan Dam on the Nile River. Vance Is Named District Head William H. Vance, of Monroeville today was appointed head of the Prudential Insurance Company New Castle district officc.

1902 Wilmington Rd. He succeeds Stanley G. Smith, who retired last December. Vance's organization has branch offices at Greenville, Grove City and Sharon. It serves some 53,000 policyholders, who have more than $77 million of Prudential insurance, Westminster inrollmen On Increase Figures released by the resiij- office at Westminster College show that the total enrollment at the college for the second semester increa.sed 35 students over the first semester.

The total enrollment this semester is 1223 to 1188 last semester. The second semester total includes iK)3 undergraduates, 292 graduates, 17 nurses and 11 specials. This enrollment includes 656 men and 567 women. The largest class is the freshman group with 375 students. net enrollment for both semesters of 1958-59 is 1339 students.

This total includes all students who attended the college either the first or second semester. This enrollment includes 66 new students attending Westminster for the first time. assy? 3 Times Faster Relief Hboratonr 3 as much acidity in as laadmi dieestive tablets. 6tt BELl-AHS today lor the fastest Known retlef. iU at druggists.

Send postal to BELL-AliS, Orangtburi, H. Y. fer liberal free Weather Control May Be Factor In Space Race WASHINGTON (UP!) Houso space investigators tried to find today if the United States should spend more money to per- a system for destroying an enemy with man-made hurricane.s, rainstorms and droughts. The space committee summoned lor questioning Drs. Ruben Gustavson, Robert Brode and Earl Droessler of the National Foundation who direct the re.search programs on control.

Some have warnetl that a nation which could control the weather would have a weapon more terrible than fhe H-bomb. U.S, scientists have noUxi that Russia is bearing down on weather research and is training experts in the field. A. number of U.S. spe ciali.sts have complained that progress toward weather control, wliich still is in its infancy, could oe up if more money was spent on new and more danng projects.

The science budget calls for a 2-milIion-dollar outlay for weather control work in the 12 months starting July 1. Driving was a bit on the nasty side over this pa.st week end. Fog shrouded the area and motorists had to slow down to a crawl in many instances. The fog appeared in pockets and produced many near accidents. Two more remain for the Income Tax computers.

Some even hwked at the forms yet and will no doubt put the job off until the very last minute. for happy figuring. The flag pole at the Central Fire Station became a hazard to public safety when it was found that it was cracked. The pole was removed Saturday, according to Public Safety Director Herman F. Stelnbrink.

A hole was noted over the weekend in a large window at a N. St, establishment. The pink window looked a bit strange with a large patch In It. If the work was done by vandals, some good old-fashioned punishment if In order. Notice how soon the snow moves now from the street and field.

Snow was found on the area on Sunday morning, but by later afternoon, most of It had soon faded away. Darkened street lights in the and residential areas are keeping utility workmen busy replacing the lamps. Each night several of the lights are noted to be out within a few short city blocks. Deaths Of The Day A dlrecsory aU fanerala yet held Is pablishfid dkUy at begtn. Dine of the ClasKtrird lor your The directarjr of the 'anflral the ef the faneral and raU- inf GIRL BREAKS ANKLE Karen Giacomini, 6, 418 Duquesne fractured Ivr left ankle in a fall at home Saturday.

She was treated at the New Castle Hospital and released. ESCAROLE or ENDIVE SOLID RIPE TOMATOES lb. U.S. NO. 1 MERCER CO.

POTATOES peck 10 49 SHELLED WALNUTS lb. 79 CHEESE 2 ib. Loaf SPRY, CRISCO FLUFFO I. 3-lb. can 69 79 SUPER MARKET 438 E.

LONG AVE. PHONE OL 4-5529 STORB TO MONDAY THRU SATURDAY 'Awakening Asia' Subject Of Allegheny Talks A five-day seminar-symposium on Awakening to be held next week at Allegheny College will feature embassy repre- si'ntatives from seven eastern hemisphere countries and will culminate in the Friday evening lecture of U. S. Senator and former ambassador-at-1 a John Sherman Cooper, Kentucky Republican. Tlie event is under the joint sponsorship of political science department and the public events committee.

Senator Cooper is appearing under the auspieces of the Sturtevant Lectureship. Vogan To Address City Church Council David Vogan, minister of Christian Education. First UP Church, will address the New Castle Council of Churches tonight at 6:30 p. the We.sley Methodist Church W. Washington St.

at Round. The meeting will open with a dinner and business session led by James Trusel, president of the organization. The matter of hiring a full or part time secretary is still on the agenda and will be broached at the meeting. The dinner session will preface the buiiiness and devotional period. Mrs.

Mary R. Munnell Mrs. Rose Munnell, 78, RD 6, wife of William L. Munnell, died at the family home at 10:45 a.m. after an illness of some duration.

Born in Slippery Rock Jan. 18, 1881, she was a daughter of the late George E. and Rosanna Jane Douthett Martin. She was married to Mr. Munnell Feb.

6, 1907, the couple having been wed for 52 years. Mr Munnell survives. Mrs. Munnell was a member of the Rose Point Reformed Presbyterian Church and the Misiiionary Society. In addition to her husband, she leaves one daughter, Miss Rose Munnell, at home; one son, John W.

Munnell, New Castle; four grandchildren and three grandchildren. Three brothers preceded her in death, J.W., W.D. and G.E. Martin. Services will be held in the Robert A.

Myers Home For Funerals, 208 N. Jefferson Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. T. R.

Hutche.son and Rev. B. W. Kossack in charge. Interment will be in Mt.

Hermon Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Loan annec Russell WestcoU Russell Leonard Westcott, 35, Harbor Rd. RD 2, died at his home following a heart attack on Sunday. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Jameson Memorial Hospital at 5:50 a.m.

Bom in New Castle, Sept. 23, 1923, he was a son of Calvin Westcott Sr. and the late Ethel Rhoades Westcott. He was married to the former Donna Miles in 1941, who survives him. Mr.

Westcott was an employe of the E. J. Williams Co. and in World War II. He was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Surviving in addition to his wife and father, are three children; Russell Barry Lee and Bonnie Lou at home; one sister, Mrs. Richard (Mary) Ayres, New Ca.stle; two brothers, Calvin Westcott New Castle; Clarence Westcott, Maryland. Services will be held In the Reynolds Funeral Home, 909 Adams Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. with Elders William McCune and Jack Curtis in charge. Interment will be in Graceland Memorial Div.

Friends may call at the funeral home today from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. SHORT STAY Two Apollo boys, 16 and 17, w'ere taken to the juvenile home after they asked city iwlice for lodging at 9 p.m. yesterday, officers said today. The youths told police they were on their way home from Niles, 0., where they had been visiting.

The probation officer is to contact their parents, police said. SPONSOR HEALTH BILLS W.ASHINGTON (UPL Sen. James E. Murray and Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.) today sponsored bills to set up a national health insurance plan.

BEHER BUY Beauty rest Mattresses AT HANEY'S ON THE PUBLIC SQUARE James A. Palmer James A. Palmer, 58, R. 1307 Moravia died in the Jameson Memorial Hospital at 3:50 a.m. Sunday after a brief illness.

He had been in the hospital for less than a day. Born Feb. 2, 1901 in New Port, he was a son of the late Joseph and Lucy Hawkins Pal-- mer. He served as a construction worker and was a member of the St. Vitus Catholic Church.

In addition to his wife, Mrs. Mary C. Palmer, he leaves three children Mrs. Era P. Holly, Washington, D.

Mrs. Audrey Thomas, Washington: Harry Johnson, Castle; sisters, Mrs. Susie Lyles, Mrs Louise Green, Washington, D.C.; Mrs. Elva Chapman, all of Washington, D. Mrs.

Alice Muchette, Bel- Alton, Mrs. Dorothy Hawkins, Brayantown, brothers, Paul and William J. of New' Castle, Willis of La Plata, seven grandchildren. Services will be held in St. Vitus Church on Wednesday at 9 a.m.

with Rev. Joseph Fabbrl In charge. Interment will be in St. Vitus Cemetery. The body is at the Crunkleton Funeral Home, Grant where friends may call Tuesday evening.

A prayer service will held there at 8 p.m. Mn. Carottne Mrs. Carcdine Napier, 30, W. Washington St.

died te her ait 2 a. m. today. The body ha.s been to ilie Crunkleton Funeral Home, St. with obituary and fu.

neral time to be announced. Mrs. Hazel F. Logan Mrs. Hazel Florence Logan, 67, Atlantic McKeesport, died in the McKeesport Hospital at 11 p.m.

Saturday, following an illness. Born in Cambridge Springs, July 15, 1891, she was a daughter of Israel and Ella Hess. She was married to Ray Logan who survives her. A member of the Westside Methodist Church, McKeesport, she also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the McKeesport YMCA. Surviving are her husband, one daughter, Mrs.

Sidney Blackford, New Castle; one son, Ernest Logan, New Castle; two sisters, Mrs. Conrad Henrich, Mrs. Ethel Kennedy, both of McKeesport: one brother, Densmore Hess, Cheno Valley, five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. The body is at the Leyde-Tanner Mortuary, Highland at Winter, where friends may call Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday until service time.

Friends will be received at the Funeral Home, McKeesport, until 11 a.m. Tuesday. Services will be held in the Leyde-Tanner Mortuary' on Wednesday at 1 p.m. w'ith Rev. Harold W.

Jennings, Westside odist Church, pastor in charge. Interment wHl be in Oak Park Cemetery. Finance Director Chester C. Sweesy said today he is contemplating a loan of up to $75,000 to meet city operating expen- A $75,000 loan was taken out by the city early last month. In December, $2.5,000 was borrowed to meet end of the year expenses.

These loans are taken out for the period prior to the time tax money starts coming in. Frank J. Marino Dies In Hubbard Word has been received here by James A. Jackamo, Mrs. Sam Crisci, and William Jackamo of the death of their brother-in-law, Frank Joiseph Marino, 77, 1003 Mt.

Everett Hubbard, 0., which occurred Sunday at 3:45 a. m. in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Walter Studer. Mr.

Marino had been ill for the past four months, having made his home with Mrs. Studer since his illness. Born July 16, 1881, in Coalburg, 0., he was a son of the late Sabatina and Angela Palumbo Marino. He had resided all his life in the Hubbard community except for nine years in Franklin. Mr.

Marino was married to the former Mary Jackamo who survives him. The couple were united in marriage in 1900 and looked forward to celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary next year. Mr. Marino, who was a member of the St. Patrick Catholic Church, Hubbard, was also a member of the Elks of Franklin.

He served as rail supervisor for the New York Central Railroad, retiring in 1946. In addition to his wife, he leaves three daughters, Mrs. Walter Studer, Hubbard; Mrs. Joseph Lambert, Youngstown; Mrs. Domenick Bircillo, Hubbard; three sons, James, Youngstown; Joseph and Carl Hubbard; one sister, Mrs.

Rose Parilla, Long Beach, 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Services will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a. m. in the St. Patrick Church, Hubbard with Rev.

Robert A. Sabatino in charge. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Harder Funeral Home, Hubbard, today from 7-9 p. m.

and on Tuesday from 2 4 and 7 9 p. m. Highway Crashes Take Five Lives In Pennsylvania United Press International Generally good driving conditions prevailed in Pennsylvania during the week end and traffic was light to moderate along most highways. But there were accidents and at least five persons lost their lives as a result. A survey by United Press showed fhait four were killed in Fastem Pennsylvania mishaps and a fifth died in tiie w'estem (nd of the state.

One of the fatal Involved an 15-year-old motori.st. who was identified as the driver of a car that struck and killed a 3-year-old girl in East Liberty section. Musicians Union Plans Almira Home Concert Wednesday Members of Local 27, American Federation of Musicians will entertain Almira Home residents at 7:30 p. m. Wednesday, Harley Shoaf local publicity director, has announced.

Shoaf said the music is being provided through the recording industry trust fund in cooperation with Local 27. Michael Isabella, local president, requested the wives and sisters of members to assist in freshments to be provided by the' local. Mrs. James Beil Dies In N. Lima Mrs.

James Bell, 81, S. Range Nortb Lima, 0., died at her residence at 3:30 a.m. Sundayof arteriosclerosis. She had been iU for three years. Mrs.

Bell was born in Lawrence County on Dec. 18, 1877, the daugh ter of Ls.sac and Elizabeth Kauf man Lapp. She went to North Lima from New Castle 16 years Ago. She is a member of the North Lima Menonnite Church. She is survived by her husband, James Bell.

She married Mr. Bdl on April 26, 1917. Her first husband, David Spiker, preceeded her in death in 1909. Mrs. Elell is also survived by two daughters, Mrs.

Walter Shank North Lima, Mrs. Sadie Blosser. Salem RD 5, a son, John Bell of New Castle; a brother, John Lapp, Hartville, 12 grandchil dren and 25 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow from the nite Church where her body will lie in state for one hour before the Rev.

David Steiner pastor of the church, will officiate Burial will follow in the Mennonite Church Cemetery. F'riends may call tonight at the Seederli-Beilhart Funeral Home North Lima, LAWRENCE ASKS OF FLOOD LOSSES (Concinoed Prom Paff 1) state Department of Forests and Waters and Ross Western Pennsylvania Area Director of Civil Defense. Mayor Edward A. DeCarbo and City Council, along with Asst. City Engineer Robert Ferrell, who is coordinator for flood relief here, and J.

Fred Rentz, Red Cross chairman, attended the hour-long session. Murphy told the group the Dept, of Forests and Waters plans to start dredging operations at Franklin, Pa. "in the next five to 10 He did not indicate when the department might dredge the waterways here. On a question from the governor, Rentz said the Red Cross anticipates expenses of about $80,000 for the Seventh Ward alone. He said the Red Cross is about half way through its program of returning persons to their homes in the flood affected area.

Gov. Lawrence said the Red Cross is doing a vital job since there are no governmental facilities that could provide this prompt relief. Tour Area The session was held in City Council chambers and a fast tour of the area followed. During the tour, Mayor DeCarbo showed the governor the difficulty faced by the city with the closing of the Mahoning Viaduct. The city has requested the state Department of Highways to take over the Mayor Carbo said after the tour that he gave the reasons for this request and also told him the city, with the aid of Assemblyman Dominick Cioffi, is trying to arrange a meeting in Harrisburg to discuss the matter.

The motorcade went down Sampson State Greenwood W. Washington Atlantic Liberty S. Wayne across Cherry St. and over the Cherry St. Bridge, onto the New Castle-W.

Pittsburg past the Mahoning Viaduct onto Moravia St. The party turned right onto U.S. 108 and left for Parker City in Armstrong County. The governor did not leave his car while making the tour. He arrived in New Castle at about 3 p.m.

and left about 55 minutes later. Five Hurt In Two-Car Crash Five persons were injured, none seriously, in a two-car collision, opposite the entrance to the Wonder Boy restaurant on the Wilmington early Sunday afternoon. According to the report of State Police, a car operated by Marsha Abbott, 16, 212 W. Winter made a left turn into the restaurant parking lot and collided with a car driven by Ray Muder 46, 2570 Farrell Lateral, Sharon, which was being driven south on Rt. 18.

Miss Abott suffered a severe con tusion of the upper lip and lacerations inside the mouth. She received treatment at the Jameson Memorial Hospital. Florence Ann Kinkel, 14 343 Laurel was also treated at the Jameson for contusions of the mouth and nose and contusion of the left leg. Muder, driver, of the other car, was treated for contusions of the chest and left elbow. His wife.

Opal Muder, 44, was admitted to the Jameson Memorial Hospital for treatment of a fracture of the left wrist and contusion of the left thumb. Their son, Ronald, 10, w'as treated for a contusion of the left knee. Late City Bulletins Pasternak Asks To Be Left Alone With His Studies MOSCOW poet- 3Uthor Boris Pasternak, perturbed by the undesirable controversy stined abroad by his poem asked Sunday night to be left alone to concen- 0 1 nis work ami seek reinstatement in the Soviet Union. The 69-year-old Pasteraak was ousted from the union because of his novel for which he was awarded the 1958 Nobel Prize for Literature, Pasternak rejected the award and the $40,000 prize that went with it after coming under heavy fire from his countrymen. Pasternak reiterated his indignation With a British reporter whom he said betrayed his trust by pubUslung the poem, 'd in the West of indicating determiaation to continue his fight for freedom of expression.

Pasternak said he gave the reporter the poem to deliver to a friend in Paris, and did not authorize its publication. just want to be left alone nd do my Pasternak said Sunday night, with considerable annoyance. It was the second time in that he said he would grant no more interviews to foreign Jerry Lombardo, 27, 809 Wilmington fell off a ladder about 20 feet up while working at the First Federal Savings and Loan Assn. at about 11:30 a.m. today.

He is an employe of the Columbus Janitor Service. A Columbus firm official said Lombardo apparently suffered shock but is reported to be resting comfortably. Hospital attendants could not provide details by noon today. Asst. City Solicitor Robert E.

Jamison has been instructed to search the title of bus company property. Mayor Edward A. DeCarbo announced today. The mayor said the city is trying to restore bus service beginning March 1 in order to avoid a conflict with the month- to-month service provided by Mahoningtown for students there. Mayor DeCarbo and City Council met in closed session today to discuss sites for the third phase of public housing here.

Mayor DeCarbo said no decision was reached. The Housing authority asked the city to choose the sites after authority selections met with strong protests from Fourth Ward residents. DIAL OL 8-8511 for WANT ADS Tall Cedars Plan Party For Ladies The Tall Cedars of Lebanon, La- Me-Bu Forest, will hold a dinner party and entertainment for ladies this Saturday in the New Pemi Hotd. Clair McGaery Is chairman of the event with Edmund Alexander as co-chairman. Reservations may be made through Al K.

Figuly, 3 Moody Charles Levine, E. Washing, ton or W. A. Shira, 118 E. Wallace Ave.

See Us Now For EXPERT WATCH REPAIRING I ans FLOWERS FOR ANY OCCASION! Beautiful fresh flower bouquets and centerpieces. delivery sent by wirf, F.T.D. BUTZ FLOWERS 245 E. Washington St. On the Bridge OL 2-7727 4th Ward Democrats To Meet Tuesday Alderman Sam Cutler has ceived the endorsement of Fourth Ward Democratic committeemen for reelection this year.

Cutler appointed to the last year to fill a vacancy. The ward committeemen have slated another meeting tomorrow at office. FAVORS PRISONER LEAVES WASHINGTON (UPD Chairman Emanuel Celler of the House Judiciary Committee favors granting two-week home leaves to federal prisoners W'ith good records. Celler said he would introduce a bill today to authorize leaves without cost to the government, in cases where the visit would rehabilitate a prisoner. TRUCK DAMAGED Robert Kolb, 325 N.

Mercer told city police his truck was damaged in the right front fender sometime Friday night by a hit- run driver. The truck was parked in his driveway. Kolb estimated damages at $55, police said. ---OUB DIAMONDS MATCHED IN DESIGN MATCHLESS IN QUALITY searched for and found, exquisite new diamond bridal pairs in every price range all of the finest quality, varying only in size but definitely not In beauty. JESSE N.

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