51 Arrested in Raids On 2 Chester Houses
Police arrested 51 people in two Chester raids on disorderly houses. Proprieties tied to gaming vices faced charges with fines and court costs, while officers confiscated cards, beer, and liquor. A separate snow related push moved 11 year old Shelley Lambert to Cleveland for emergency brain surgery after lengthy travel. A National Guard tank aided in freeing a truck in Erie County.
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Chester
Penn
Poy
Severalilice
Uquer
Lilian Glover
2Nd St
Fostoria
Findlay
Phil Ohio
Norwalk
Attica
Shelley Lambert
Cleveland
Miss Lambert
Erie County
National Guard
Scott Paper reshuffles marketing leadership and duties
Scott Paper Co announces a broad realignment of marketing and management roles. Harrison F. Dunning remains president as Todd, Griffin, McCabe Jr., and others take on expanded duties across retail, industrial, and export divisions, with Plowman directing World’s Fair exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Paper Co
Todd
Harrison F. Dunning
Ting Scott
Plowman
George Breitling
Borough approves bonuses for police and road workers
Clifton Heights council voted bonuses for eight police officers and road workers after a complaint from a local business owner about a one way Harrison Street. Police get $20 each, road workers $150 total. one group failed to receive a share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Heights
Mitchell Resigns as Marple Manager in 1960
The article notes Mitchell left the Marple managerial post in September 1960 to pursue a federal position, later securing a 14 500 Newburgh post among 70 applicants. It highlights his 1961 welfare program memo that drew national attention and sparked partisan critique, plus a 1941 censure for partisan activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin
Mitchell
Newburgh
Marple
Ren
Barry Goldwater
New York
Gav
Nelson Rockefeller
Norman V. Laurie
National Association of Social Workers
International City Managers Association
Association
Army Air Corps
Dog Bite Case Stirs Legal Suit
A lawsuit seeking more than 5000 dollars has been filed on behalf of Prospect Park girl Cathy Ellen Hail for injuries from a neighbor's dog bite. Plaintiff John E. Hail centers the action against Mr and Mrs Francis McGinley of 1519 Evans Ave.
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Prospect Park
John E. Hail
Evans Ave
Cathy
Ellen
Francis McGinley
Chester Students Sell Christmas Trees at Two Stands
Chester High School distributive education students will start selling Christmas trees Tuesday at two locations Trinity Methodist Church at 9th and Kerlin Streets and Steve's Esso Station at 8th and Sproul Streets Farris will assist students at state and national leadership conferences.
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Chester — Chester High School
Trinity Methodist Church
Kerlin Sts
Steve
Sproul Sts
Farris
Chester Man Finds $220.25 Check Near Madison Street
Chester resident Charles McGuire of 511 Congress Street found a worn check for 220.25 issued to a Philadelphia merchant by a Cleveland dress manufacturer near 4th and Madison Streets. He turned it over to police who notified the merchant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Charles McGuire
Congress St
4Th and
Madison Sts
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Mahee
Negro elevated to Episcopal bishop in Massachusetts ceremony
John M. Burgess, archdeacon of Boston, becomes the first African American to be consecrated a U S Episcopal bishop. The rite at Trinity church in Copley Square had nine bishops present and marked a historic step amid the nation’s fight against prejudice and segregation. Cardinal Cushing sent a representative as Catholic participation signaled ecumenical support.
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Boston
John M. Burgess
Massachusetts Episcopal Diocese
United States
Angus Dun
Washington
Michigan
Massachusetts
Anson Phelps Stokes Jr
Richard Cardinal Cushing
Francis J. Lally
Monsignor Lally
Pilot
Ecumenical Council
Rome
Trinity Church
Copley Square
Arthur Lichtenberger
Protestant Episcopal Church
United States of America
Stokes
J. Brooke Mosley
Delaware
Archie Henry Crowley
Federic Cunningham Lawrence
Burglars Hit Two Marple Stores in Shopping Center
Two Lawrence Park Shopping Center stores in Marple were burglarized early today. Patrolman William Simpson found front doors forced open at the Lawrence Park Camera Shop and a paint store. About 30 was taken from the camera shop, while nothing was missing from the paint store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marple
Lawrence Park
William Simpson
Beth El Sets Fete at Synagogue Family Day
The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth El in Broomall hosts its third annual family day from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the synagogue with lunch, gift booths, a puppet show for kids, a teen record hop hosted by Disc Jockey George Sasson, and various contests and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broomall
Congregation Beth &1 Suburban
Ed Kotkin
Sylvan Silverman
Morton Adelberg
George Sasson
Weather summary and city reports for today and beyond
Today's high 42 and overnight low 28 with a Sunday high near 40. Regional readings show mixed conditions from clear to cloudy with scattered precipitation. Tides at Chester tidewater terminal pier list high waves at 10 45 a m and 10 38 p m with low at 4 31 a m and 5 06 p m.
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Jose
Chester ‘Tidewater Terminal Pier
City High Lower
Chicago
Cleveland
Denver
Detroit
Fairbanks
Fort Worth
Juneau
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Louisville
Memphis
Miami
Milwaukee
Mpis
St. Paul
New Orleans
New York
Oklahoma City
Philadelphia
Phoenix
Pittsburgh
Portland
Ore
Rapid City
Richmond
St. Louis
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Tampa
Washington
Autopsy Links County Official to Blue Route Opposition Death
An autopsy by Dr Joseph A Meded in Chester found a gunshot wound of the chest as the cause of death of Lester W Connelley a carpenter and critic of the Blue Route. Folcroft Patrolman George Lawrey testified and detectives investigated the incident ruled accidental. Surviving are his widow two daughters and his parents with funeral arrangements at White Funeral Home Chester.
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Miller
Joseph A
DiMedio
Wood
Folcroft
George Lawrey
Maurice L
Bill) Maitland
Jacob Manning
Charles Diggins
Sam Myers
Connelleys
Chester
Baldit Anchor Chain & Forge
Connelley
St. Michael's Church
Betty
Jane
Debora
Michele
Lester W. Connelley
Brookhaven
White Funeral Home, Ltd
Madison Sts
Michael’s Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
George A. Shorter
E. Kurelse
Glenarden
Philadelphia Veterans Hospital
Mildred
Gary
Lanes
George
John
Mary Fay
Philadelphia
Riverside
N. J
Walter
York
Arcangelo M. Shallo
E. Cooke Ave
Glenolden
Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital
Darby
Shallo
Italy
United States
Penn Steel Castings Co
Mary
Andrew A
John J
Angelina Buckley
Cavanagh
Chester. Pike
Norwood
St. George's Church
SS Peter and Paul
Folcroft Man Held In Death
Gerald E. Wood, 34, of 996 Taylor Drive, was ordered held in $1,000 bail on an involuntary manslaughter charge after a shooting in Wood’s kitchen that killed Lester R. Connelley, 833 Elsinore Place, during a discussion of Russian roulette. Police report Wood held a 44 magnum pistol when the weapon discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folcroft
Chester
Gerald E. Wood
Taylor Drive
Justice of the Peace
William Herbert
Wood
Lester R. Connelley
Elsinore Place
County Eyes Single Representative on Committee for Blue Route
The county seeks one representative on the committee though two names, Miller and Lawrence G. Williams, head the Springfield Commission and back the Blue Route. A January decision is expected. Traffic forecasts prompted PJ to project volumes through 1975 for the Blue Route and six other routes. Harrisburg’s Lawrence administration ends January 15. Gov elect Scranton’s stance and actions on the Blue Route remain uncertain.
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Miller
Lawrence G. Willams
Springfield
Lawrence
Harrisburg
Scranton
Bureau
Chester Police Beauties Ball seeks 17 to 21 year olds
Chester Police Association announces its fourth annual Policemen's Ball beauty contest open to Delaware County residents aged 17 to 21. entrants mail a 3 by 5 photo with age and phone number to the Beauty Contest, care of the Chester Police Dept. Ten finalists will be named, with a winner and runners up announced at the February ball at St Hedwig Hall. Deadline for entries is January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Chester Police Association
Jane
St. Hedwig
Hall
Hayes Sts
Collingdale Plans $170000 Street and Sewer Work
Collingdale borough council approved tentative plans for a $170,000 street and storm sewer project. They will seek county and federal aid under public works funds to improve more than 12 streets in the sixth precinct and add storm sewer construction, addressing five years of flooding without a tax increase for the borough share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collingdale
Emil Alve Tberg
Alveberg
Delaware County Chamber Exhibit at Philadelphia Travel Show
The Delaware County Chamber will exhibit at the Philadelphia Travel and Vacation Show from April 19 to 26. The 10 day event is expected to draw about 200000 visitors. The official opening will be performed by Princess Grace and Prince Halnet of Monaco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Delaware County
Ike Sings With Corky at National Manufactures Luncheon
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower and West Point Cadet Colin P. Kelly III joined a gaggle of cadets in song at a New York luncheon. Kelly, praised by Eisenhower for American youth, joined cadets in singing On Brave Old Army Team.
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New York
Dwight D. Eisenhower
West Point
Colin P. Kelly III
America
Eisenhower
Kelly
National Association of Manufacturers
Brave Old Army
Glee Club
Kenneth Graham
Marion
Mass
Nicholas’ Kuzemka
Donora
William Litte
Alexandria
Amd
Robert McNeill
Morehead
City
N.C
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Eisenhow
Quiet observance marks 21st Pearl Harbor anniversary
At Pearl Harbor Hawaii about 600 people paid silent tribute to the dead aboard the Arizona memorial. The Navy will hold formal services for war dead only on May 30. Oil slicks and air bubbles marked the sunken battleship site as Marines rendered a salute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Arizona Memorial
Navy
Arizona
United States
Pole Ends Joy Ride
A 12 year old Morton boy borrowed his father's car Friday night with companion Richard Ambrose 15. They crashed into a utility pole near Morton and Swarthmore Avenues at 9 27 p m. Neither boy was hurt and no charges were filed. Kenneth Shank 33 Hardings Ave was the driver.
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Folsom
Morton
Kenneth Shank
Hardings Ave
Richard Ambrose
Walnut St
Swarthmore Aves
Kenneth
Marvin
Students Invited to See Cancer Exhibit in Philadelphia
Delaware County school students are invited to view the Man Against Cancer exhibit at Commercial Museum in Philadelphia. The show closes December 23 and is sponsored by the Delaware County Unit American Cancer Society among others after featuring at the Seattle World's Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware County
Commercial Museum
Philadelphia
Delaware County Unit
American Cancer Society
Norwood Ordinance Seeks 60 Year Police Retirement
Borough of Norwood approves amendments to Police Pension Fund to require retirement at age sixty and three months after twenty years service. New section mandates retirement from active duty with pension eligibility and continued reserve duty under state law. Also includes standard legal boilerplate and official signatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borough OF
Norwood
A.D
Jack W. Bixby
Death notices William Cohee 62 Wilmington December 1962
Sohee in Wilmington Delaware records the death of William W Cohee aged 62 husband of Mary at 3400 Concord Pike. Relatives and friends invited to services at McCrary Funeral Home 2700 Washington Street Wilmington Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock with interment in Maryland. Friends may call Friday evening after 7.
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Sohee
Wilmington
Del
William W
Mary &. Cohee
Concord Pike
McCrary
Washington St
Maryland
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Clarence Todd
Griffin
Beveral Weeks
Scott
B. McCabe Jr
Ache
Norbert W. Markus Jr
Markus
Richard Dingfelder
Francis W. Plowman
Abert Taylor
Taylor and Gil Ygan Beer Distributing Co
Harrison St
Gianthony Serafino
Harrison Ave
Ohio Highway Patrol
Lake Erie
U.S. Weather Bureau
Newberry
Jed
Dante
Upstate
Little Valley
Christ
Salamanca
A Sullivyns
Garrett County
Oakland
West Virginia
Webster County
Lower Michigan
Saginaw
New England
Maine
Long Island
Chester Man
Tom McCabe JR
Paul Brown
N. W. Markus JR
Negro
Weather Bureau
North Atlantic
Lakes
Ohio
Tennessee
Northern
Plains
Pacific
Central Plains
Western
Tnnd
Ball
Beth el
Page
Ike
Corky
Louis Kesselman
Stratford Ave
Bronx
N.Y
New York City
Samuel
Dorothy Stein
Hilda Friedman
New Montifiore Cemetery
Pinelawn
Shiva
Samuel Kesselman
21St St
Friel
Alfred Stevenson
American ‘Legion
Helen
Leo Jr
William de Ves
Somers Point
Harry Gosling
Ralph Derker
Matthew Friel
William Friel
Soleran
Our Lady of Peace
Milmont Park
SS. Peter & Paul
John L. Clancy
9Th
Upland Sts
James E
Heck) Reilly
S. 4Th St
Colwyn
Reilly
Cuneo Press
Marvil Funeral Home
Main St
St. Clement’s Church
Buria
Holy Cross
Ales
Robert C. Doud
Aee Royeid
A. D
Joan B, Wolfe
City OF
Welsh Streets
Pennsylvania
5Th & Welsh Sts
Richard J. Larkin
Middletown Homes C.O
Bors i Becane Roads
Primos, del. Co
Department ‘of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of State
Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law
Baul, Ewing
Remick & Saul T
Fackard Building
Palladelphia 2
Sabcl
Uniform Commercial “Code
Commonwealth of Penna
Broomall Construction Company
Church, Road
King of Prussia
Penna
Eee i
Berens
Fiat
Hieheat
Industrial & Farm Equipment Corporation
Fourth &T
Brogmall Construction Co
Industrial & Parm Equipment Corp
Peer
Industrial A
Prrme Equipment
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