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Newspaper

Delaware County Daily Times

Location

Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1981

Page

5

Six month cooling off rule unsettles engaged couples

Daily Times reports Roman Catholic couples resist a new archdiocesan rule requiring a six month engagement. Carol Murray of Tinicum and Frank Carfiol of Camp Hill plan October nuptials after a three month engagement, noting distance makes a longer engagement impractical and a priest initially resisted the rule.

Daily Times Archdiocesan Carol A. Murray Tinicum Frank J. Carfiol Camp Hill Ms. Murray

Waiting for a mate amid Catholic premarital rule debates

Young couples push for flexibility in a Catholic archdiocese premarital waiting rule as priests stress rigidity. Quotes from Ms. Murray and Ms. Lomas reflect contrasting views on waiting periods and exemptions. Couples like Mary Ellen Murray and Karenlee Jones support tolerance while others consider the eight month engagement and financial concerns.

Lomas Ms. Murray Mary Ellen Murray Ridley Township Ms. Mi Wayne Laird Ridley Park Karenlee Jones Morton Kent Wilson Robinson

Birthday Game Pays Dividend for Banker from Ridley Park

Mrs Civita H Frese of 561 Bonsall Road Brookhaven Branch Southeast National Bank received a $500 Birthday Game prize. The 56 year resident of Ridley Park has three children and five grandchildren and may use the money for a family party or vacation. Entries for the final game are due by Wednesday with the drawing set for next Thursday morning.

Ridley P Civita H. Frese Bonsall Road Brookhaven Southeast National Bank Times Office

Crash Kills Driver on Chester Pike

Ridley Township police report a fatal crash on Chester Pike early yesterday killing Prospect Park man James M. Subers, 24, of 15th Avenue. Suber's 1975 Pontiac traveling eastbound crossed into the opposite lane at high speeds about 3:13 a.m. and struck a light standard.

Ridley Chester Pike Prospect

Flooded Chester Pool Closed at Crozer Park

Floodwaters from Chester Creek flood the Crozer Park pool on Finland Drive forcing a temporary closure. Councilman Michael McNeilly says mud and residue must be pumped out and the pool scrubbed, with reopening targeted for Thursday at the earliest.

Chester Chester Creek Laly Crozer Park Finland Drive Michael McNiglly

Final meeting on marina recreation site progress

The Ridley Township recreation board will host a 7 night final planning meeting on a proposed six acre marina recreation area along Darby Creek near Sellers Avenue and Industrial Highway. The site is in the Delaware River regional planning zone. meeting is open to the public.

Ridley A Township Recreation Board Delaware River Darby Creek Sellers Avenue

Borough Council Meeting Set For Tonight At Hall

An insurance broker to be named EDdyst Ne represents 1981 82 coverage as Borough Council meets at 7 tonight in the hall at 12th Street and Saville Avenue.

Eddyst Hall, 12Th Street Saville Avenue

Upland Borough Receives 11 Donations for Police Fund Drive

The borough reports eleven donations totaling 203 dollars to support the police ballproof defense fund. Letters from the secretary to contributors are to be sent as part of the ongoing fund drive.

Upland John

Upland Borough Council Cancels Aug 19 Meeting

The Upland Borough Council canceled its August 19 public meeting due to lack of business. The next meeting is set for 7 30 p m September 1 in the lower level of the municipal building at 224 Castle Ave.

Upland Borough Council

Borough Council Meeting Tue at RIDLEY PARK hall

RIDLEY PARK Borough Council will convene at 8 p.m on Tuesday in Borough Hall located at Ward and Cresswell streets to discuss local matters and planned agenda items.

Ridley Park — Borough Borough Hall Ward and Cressweid Streets

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By Bonnie Baldwin Arianne DiChiacchio Springfield Joe Aldan Frank Murray Monsignor Charles Mynaugh Brian D. Lomas St. James High School Karen Ann Frieze Marcus Frese Mere To Akerman Commission Vincent Plumbing Review Board C. Willian Yockey Hugh Peesing Haverford Ald Avenue Oakmont West Council
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