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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1981
Page
4
MEDIA COURTHOUSE residents were told by the District Attorney's office to beware of callers posing as Visa officials who request reading credit card numbers. Visa reportedly denied making home calls. The warning notes potential use of read numbers to fraudulently purchase goods.
A fire at 409-411 Edgmont Ave downtown Chester spread heavy smoke through the lobby of a four story building yesterday. Officials say the accidental blaze started when a hanging drop light scorched a cabinet surface shortly after 4 p.m. Fire crews from Engine Companies 81 82 and 84 brought it under control by 4:22 p.m. No injuries were reported.
Delaware County Council saluted Widener University's football team for winning the Division III NCAA championship at the Alonzo Stagg Bowl on December 5. Coach Bill Manlove accepted the council resolution praising an undefeated season and the title.
UPLAND The borough police bulletproof vest fund has received 429 in private contributions Residents urged to mark checks for the vest fund and mail to the borough secretary CHESTER The Chester Upland School District hosts a 230 pm reception at the Central Administration Building to honor employees active in the district United Way drive Employees and students contributed 10085 to the Southeast Delca campaign, surpassing the 10000 goal.
Parkside Elementary School fifth and sixth grade band and chorus present a free public concert at 7 30 this evening. Light refreshments follow. Prospect Park zoning board meets at 8 tonight in borough hall 720 Maryland Ave to hear a variance request for nonconforming use at 705 Chester Pike.
Ridley Park Borough Council plans to adopt a tentative 1982 budget at a 7:30 p m meeting tonight in borough hall on Ward and Cresswell streets.
Glenolden borough council schedules an 8 pm meeting at the municipal building located at 36 E Boone Ave. Community members are advised to attend and discuss local matters.
Byron Hathaway, accused of shooting his estranged wife at a Haverford day care center, is described by psychiatrist Dr. Melvin Heller as emotionally distraught and in a personal crisis. Prosecutors cite premeditated stalking, while defense seeks diminished capacity amid marital infidelity and custody disputes.
Upper Providence residents rescue a calico named Lucky after a hunter’s steel leghold trap bites into her leg and gangrene forces amputation. Veterinarians perform the surgery at Old Marple Veterinary Clinic as volunteers seek the owner or a new home. Trap owners cited for lack of identification and illegal placement. sightings reported near local properties and parkland.
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