Chester Bandsmen recall early years
Chester City Band veterans Lucian Junto and Bob Keel, the only two from the 1930 Linwood meeting, recount the band's name changes from Scrap Iron Band of Linwood to Chester City Band. They recall earlier gigs with Harry Derr's Melodians, vaudeville pits, and crowded Ward Grille venues, noting a busy summer schedule and ongoing public appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothea Reynolds
Daily Times
Chester City
Lucian Junto
Bob Keel
Linwood
Marcus Hook
Moose
Chester
Harry Derr
Junto
Bob
Rudy Vallee
John Vaul
Wilson
Philadelphia
Stanley Theater
Glen Providence
Netherliegh
West End Boat Club
Robert Keel
Chester City Band
State to pay half share for Springfield park purchase
Springfield township receives notice from the state Department of Community Affairs that it will reimburse half the parkland purchase price. Ellison Glen Park near Colonial Park Drive, leased from the Ellson family for $1 yearly, will be negotiated for purchase now that matching funds are confirmed. The park board also approved installing speed bumps at Memorial Park driveway amid complaints about speeding. Lights for Jane Lownes Park basketball court to be installed after prices are set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
State Department of Community Affairs
DCA
Park Arid Recreation Board
Beverly Ramey
Ellison Glen Park
Colonial Park Drive
Ellson
Memorial Park
Bernard Stein
Hook crackdown nets 2,000 in fines
Marcus Hook officials report 2,000 to 3,000 dollars in fines collected after a crackdown on nondelivery of payments for offenses. Police issued warrants for 96 offenders, contacting most by phone before arrest, with 29 served and 15 surrendering to the magistrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy J. Holt
Daily Times
Marcus Hook
Anthony Gallo
Gallo
Ted McGrath
Doug Lamplugh
Leonard Johnson
George McClure
Curt Weldon
George Paige
Paige
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Keel
Penn-Del-Mar-D.c
American Federation of Musicians
Journal
Automatic Vending Co
Sealy
Twin Ea
Fullea. Pc
Willowbrook
Chichester Avenue
Boothwyn
Chichester Ave
Springfield Park
Jane Lownes Park
Delaware County Office of Services For the Aging
COSA
Bar Association
Front and
Lemon Sts
W. State St
Lee Janiczek
Park Board
Bill Crowell
Janiczek
Crowell
Townshp
Netherwood Park
Delaware County
Foulk & Naamans Creek Rd
Booth’s Corner, Pa
PUREX
Uns
House of Brass
Reat Black & Deli
Deli. Dept
Lebanon
Rogers
Medford
IGNA
Antiques Row
All Our Food Dept
Brandywine Raceway
Farmers Market
Serceieete
D. T. Jacobi
Allendale Rd
Wilmington
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