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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1978
Page
9
Warm weather prompts renewed focus on Aldan curfew Ordinance 334, establishing parental responsibility for minors in public places with penalties from fifty to three hundred dollars. Mayor Austin Farrell urges enforcement as past issues like vandalism and noise reappear.
Nether Providence area children from ages three to six grade are invited to Vacation Bible School next week at Wallingford Presbyterian Church Avondale and Brookhaven Roads. Sessions run 9 to 11 30 a m Monday through Thursday with the Hosanna theme. Registration is at the church or by calling 566 7963. A youth activities directory is being formed by a citizens committee led by Mary Sapp and volunteers are welcome. Councilwoman Valerie Bradley calls the directory a needed resource and plans council funding for printing when finished. The directory will list local youth activities with times and venues and be delivered to homes.
The Knowlton Road bridge repair, originally due by Oct 31, drags on, delaying access between Routes 352 and 452. Sam Quinn Jr. on the west side has faced heavy mail since last August as the closure continues with no clear fix.
Clifton Heights resident Frank Shamis, a former borough council member, explains his persistent push to fix local issues. He recalls snow removal efforts, grass planting on Sacred Heart field, and traffic concerns on Baltimore Avenue. He urges neighbors to volunteer and work with groups to reduce taxes and improve the town.
Darby council moved to demolish a dilapidated home at 6th and Main within 30 days and allow part of the area to be blocked for a walkway. Residents lamented the unsafe conditions as area cleanup continues. A bid date of Aug 16 for widening multiple streets was set pending PennDOT approval, with federal aid guidance and town watch cooperation noted. A fire hazard at 931 Maple Ter. was scheduled for demolition.
Ridley Township announces a $62,500 state grant toward buying Father Nall athletic field on MacDade Blvd Woodlyn. The 3 acre estate of the late Rev I Walter Nall ages into a sports site as appraisals value the property at $120,000 and title work proceeds with the manor’s estate attorney. In a separate action $18,000 escrow release eased housing work at Stewart Place after residents’ concerns about a retention basin. $25,000 remains held until completion to prevent flooding.
Former Pittsburgh mayor and Democratic hopeful Peter Flaherty courted about 150 guests at a Wayne Willows estate fundraiser. He touted tax cuts and cost efficiency while opposing new gas taxes, urged PennDOT reform, and promised a new look in Harrisburg to restore integrity and spur industry growth. Frank Daly organized the event with County Councilman Bill Spingler introducing Flaherty.
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