Upper Darby appoints Captain Conroy to lead police force
The Upper Darby Board unanimously nominated Captain J. Dimond Conroy for superintendent of police succeeding John J. Boyle. Conroy, a 36 year dept veteran, will take the civil service exam Wednesday with a decision by week’s end. He helped create the first Upper Darby Police Pension Plan and led the four platoon system. The board also finalized an expanded snow emergency plan outlining 20 priority routes and vehicle requirements.
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Liquor Law Enforced in Delaware County
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board conducts a yearly holiday crackdown on residents buying liquor in Delaware and crossing the state line. A Delaware County justice of the peace reports about 20 cases this week of illegal liquor transport. Violations may be a summary offense with a $25 fine or a misdemeanor with possible vehicle confiscation and court hold.
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Two Women Robbed in City Incidents Reported
A Tinicum resident lost 87 dollars to a pickpocket in a store on Edgmont Avenue while Jean McGarvey 98 of Essington saw her wallet with 80 or 580? dollars vanish from an open handbag. Patricia Smith 42 of Boothwyn had 90 dollars taken when a youth grabbed her handbag on Garry Boden Bridge and fled into a private lot.
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Chichester
Jean McGarvey
Warwick Avenue
Essington
Edgmont Avenue
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Chichester Ave
Boothwyn
Garry Boden Bridge
Fith St
Chester Creek
Little Rock Surgeon Wins 1.25 Million Damages
Dr. John M. Hundley of Little Rock was awarded 1.25 million dollars by a circuit court jury in his damage suit against James H. Penrick Sr. Penrick, chairman of Worthen Bank & Trust Co., argued the 1966 rear collision caused only a minor bump. Hundley contends the injuries ended his medical practice.
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Trinity Plans Pageant With Live Animals At Christmas
Swarthmore Trinity Church schedules its annual Christmas Pageant to be read and sung during 9:15 and 11:15 services. Third grade children under Mrs William Proctor direct a Nativity scene featuring two donkeys an ox six sheep three camels and guards of the animal heads created by Mrs Gertrude Battershall and Mr Keller. The Rev Edward N Schneider will narrate as the procession of animals shepherds Wise Men and the Holy Family moves to the chancel.
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Edward N. Schneider
New Pastor Installed At First Church of God
Rev Paul J Bentley Jr installed as pastor at First Church of God on Radio Park Lane. He emphasizes all children should attend Sunday School and learn of God. He cites church and parental roles in children’s religious education.
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Brookhaven pastor urges inviting attendance and renewal
In Brookhaven, a pastor urges inviting people to attend church and making them welcome to encourage continued participation. The pastor notes parents influence children and calls for personal spiritual renewal as a first endeavor.
Mt Hope Church to Present Nativity Outdoor Pageant
Mt Hope United Methodist Church will stage a Living Nativity nightly from 7 30 to 10 beginning Christmas and continuing through December 29 marking 19 years of the village event in the church parking lot on Concord Road. About 60 adults and youth perform in biblically costumed roles with a donkey sheep and goat as recorded music from Fred Warings Song of Christmas plays.
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Independent Convention to Organize in Michigan
The American Independent party of Michigan plans its state convention in Battle Creek January 17 and 18. Larry Lee, state vice chairman, says they will organize at the congressional district level and prepare for spring local elections. George Wallace previously ran for president under the party banner.
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Alabama
Norwood Mayor Adds Police Force and Patrol Plans
Mayor John Wolfe of Norwood outlines police department expansions and a bid review for 1969 sidewalks and curbs. He notes no bids after an initial ad tied to two court type cases and asks the Civil Service Commission to prepare a list of men eligible for patrolmen as a cold spell looms.
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John Wolfe
Skating Party Set by St Cyril's CYO in Philadelphia
St Cyril's CYO sponsors an ice skating party at the Penn Center Ice Rink in Philadelphia. The event runs Friday from 8 30 to 10 30 P M with skating for attendees.
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Penn Center
Philadelphia
Beth El Suburban Congregation Plans Evening Meeting
The Marple Beth El Suburban congregation will hold a semi annual meeting at 8 30 p m Sunday with Penny and Joe Aaronson performing folk music after the business session.
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Beth el Suburban
Penny
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