Two County Men Die in Separate Philadelphia and Pa
Two people die and others are injured in separate accidents across Philadelphia and Clearfield County. Charles Dodson, 47, of Upper Darby, died at Woman’s Medical College Hospital after a crash on the Roosevelt Extension of the Schuylkill Expressway. Mildred McClintock, 47, of Springfield, was treated for injuries. James M. Pounds, 50, Norwood, was killed on a hunting trip in Union Township after a high speed crash involving a deer. Wayne Wagner, 42, Aston, remains in critical condition after the crash that killed Pounds’ traveling companion.
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Upper Darby
Springfield
Roosevelt
Schuylkill Expressway
Philadelphia
Charles Dodson
Cedar” Lane
Woman’s Medical’ College Hospital
Mildred McClintock
Panedast Ave
Hospi
Dadstn
Germantown
James Hutchinson
James M. Founds
Ridgeway Ave
Norwood
Pennsylvania
Merrill L. Weibley
Burke Ave
Ridley Park
Union
Clearfield County
Weibley
Pounds
Wayne Wagner
Aston
Clearfield Hospital
John Pounds
Tite John Gundyan
Clestar
Westinphiatine Corp
Lester
Coloring Hour Contest Returns for Holiday Fun
The Delaware County Daily Times invites 21 and older readers to color the Christmas Mouse at home or at a table. Entries must include name, address, and telephone, sent to Jane Gattone by December 12. Three winners will join Jane for lunch.
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Daily Times Newsroom
Jane
Jane Gattone
Delaware County Daily Times
Chester
Correspondents Corner Opens Budget Debate at Township Meeting
In Clifton Heights a foggy night and low turnout prompted Commissioner Robert Wenner to move adoption of a preliminary 3.3 million budget amid laughter after a quip about allowing no speaker time. Mayor Jack Ippolito suggested thanking the Softball League for a wall clock gift, drawing comments on the clock’s hourly chimes and longevity.
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Marple
Robert Wenner
7Th Ward
Nia
Clifton Heights
Corwell
Jack Ippollil
Donnell
Marple to seek new police chief as Crowley retires
Marple township plans to search for a new police chief as Supt. John Crowley intends to retire in 1974. Commissioners allocate about 15 dollars in the 1974 budget to advertise the opening and invite resumes, per police commissioner Carmen Bela fonte.
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Marple
John Crowley
Crowley
Carmen Belafonte
Bipartisan Opposition Urged to State Fines Change
Borough Councilman James J. Cunningham urged Delaware County communities to unite against a state senate amendment that would divert most district justice fines from local governments. He argued the measure would cut local revenues used for court costs, worsen tight budgets, and shift costs to municipalities already strained by rising enforcement expenses. He called for resolutions against the bill and funds restoration to replace lost income.
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O Media
Counccilman
James J. Cunningham
Delaware County
State Senate
Cunningham
Ridley Township keeps 25.5 mill tax rate for 1974
Ridley Township commissioners approved a 25.5 mill tax rate and a 1974 tentative budget of 2,699,214 dollars with a total assessed valuation of 37,241,375 dollars. The budget is 314,458 dollars below 1973 due to cutoff of federal emergency employment funds. Sewer rent stays 18.80 per dwelling. trash collection rises to 20 per unit.
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Ridley
Postmaster Named at Crum Lynne Office
Charles A. Marsh, 47, of Haverford Township, named postmaster of the Crum Lynne Post Office after serving as officer in charge since last December. Marsh praises the Postal Service merit system and notes the Crum Lynne office serves 696 homes and 46 businesses amid I-95 demolition reducing local housing by 90.
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Ridley
Crum Lynne
Charles A. Marsch
Strathmore Road
Haverford Township
Marsh
Philadelphia
Court eyed over misused assets in Delaware guardianship case
The case centers on Scott allegedly misappropriating over $100000 in cash and securities from McIntire and others in New Jersey and Delaware, including a house trailer worth 8000. Judge to consider a guardian to oversee Scott’s affairs. attorney Czajkowski may pursue civil action to recover transferred assets in a Wilmington area guardianship dispute.
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Megor Claymont
McIntir
New Jersey
Scott
Ashbour
Securities
Atd
Delaivare
Perle
Wilmington
Unitarian program on women’s history at Delaware County church
The Harrisburg Unitarian Alliance presents a 10 30 a m Sunday program titled Women 5006 B C through 1973 A D at Unitarians Church of Delaware County 145 W Rose Tree Rd Upper Providence The event features music and readings tracing women through the ages with works including Marriage How It All Began Black Women in Feminism and The Men Bless Them.
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Upper Providence
B.C
A.D
Unitarians Church
Delaware County
W. Rose Tree Road
Harrisburg Unitarian Alliance
Bethel Budget Hearing Set By Township Supervisors
Bethel township supervisors schedule a special session at 7 p.m. Monday in the township building on Bethel Road to adopt a tentative 1974 budget. The meeting will focus on outlining expected expenditures and revenues for the coming fiscal year.
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Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
LIEAA
Peter J. O'Keefe
O'Keefe
Bethel
Bethel Road
Vikings look to year round program for Marcus Hook youth
Marcus Hook Vikings Athletic Association president Ted Killen envisions year round recreation for local youths. He cites goals to expand into Little League baseball Biddy League Basketball drill team and color guard with borough support and active adults. The group runs three football teams and a summer Teeter League, funded by fundraisers and a concession stand.
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Marcus Hook
Ted Killen
Vikings
Killen
Lincoln Ave
Prospect Park
Sun Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co
Ted
Association
Kim
Kitten
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Jane's Corner
the Crum Lynne’ Post
Charles
Marsch
McIntire
Unitarians
Danny Rennard
Tell Aid
Richard Schreffler
Frank Ted Killen
Marcus Hook Vikings AA
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