Deshong Memorial Art Museum Vandalized in Chester
Chester residents report vandalism at the Deshong Memorial Art Museum on Avenue of the States near 11th Street. The white marble building, part of Alfred O. Deshong estate, has suffered spray paint damage and debris in the rear lot, with statues on the grounds removed for safety. The Crozer Library agreed to remove shelving before remodeling and reopening, as officials seek restoration and public access to Chester’s landmark.
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Avenue of the States
11Th St
Chester
Deshong
Binaster
Edgmont Avenue
Deshong Park
Sealtest Milk
11Th Street
Deshong Art Gallery
Walter Chernokal
Crozer Library
You Were Born to Soar by Robert Schuller
A farmer's son finds a misfit chick under a goose, mocked for flaws. An eagle tricks reveal the bird's true nature as he learns to soar, illustrating divine origin and potential. The message urges discovering your identity in God and transforming life.
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Wisbab
Declan
God
Delaware County Legal Aid Clarifies Voting Drive Conflict
A letter to the Times from the Delaware County Legal Assistance Association disputes a Dec 6 1978 Chester mayoral race report that linked the group to a voter registration drive. It states the association did not participate, citing the Legal Services Act restrictions on work hours and using office resources.
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the Times
Delaware County Daily
Hines
Eugene Floyd
Chester
Floyd
Delaware County Legal Assistance Association
Delaware County Legal Assistance Association For
Informa
Legal Service Corporation Act
Delaware Ae Legal Assistance Association
Community rec committee appeals for parent support urged
A letter to Northeast Chester parents asks help to fund and run a youth recreation and educational program. Volunteers explain they are unpaid, seek help planning events like Tag Day and dances, and urge attendance at a Monday meeting to sustain activities for young people.
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the Times
Chester
Praised Clerk Clare Krefley Shapes Delaware County Court
The piece honors Clare Krefley a court aide under the court administrator. It credits her with daily duties ensuring court operation in room No 1. She reviews case lists with the judge, relays messages from absent lawyers, notifies on jury trials, and maintains trial records. Her work is described as essential and commendable.
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the Times
Clare Krefley
Ady
Clare
Criminal Court Administrator Department
Delaware County
Ice on Ridley Park Lake noted seven inches thick
In a radiogram from 100 years ago the ice on Ridley Park Lake is described as seven inches thick amid frigid weather. Chester notables Hugh Shaw and Samuel Black are reportedly confined at home due to illness while the Miamtonomah remains ready to receive its smokestack at Roach's Shipyard in Chester.
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Ridley Park Lake
Chester
Hugh Shaw
Samuel Black
Roach
John Fountain
Delaware
Masonic Lodge
Pennsylvania
Engle Cochran
Fox
Clarence Deshong
George Leiper
Delaware River
History Highlights for December 28
On this date in history several events are noted including Spain recognizing Mexico's independence in 1836 Iowa joining the Union in 1846 birth of Woodrow Wilson in 1856 a 1942 Japanese bombing of Calcutta and 1962 JFK meeting Cuban prisoners released by Fidel Castro. The list also recalls the 1964 swearing in of Italian President Saragat and a 1974 Managua hostage incident plus a 1980s Lebanon and Skylab Kohoutek moments.
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Associated Press
Spain
Mexico
Iowa
Woodrow Wilson
Staunton
Calcutta
India
John Kennedy
Miami
Fidel Castro
Ee Gi Saragat
Ncw
Italy
Aoe Ee
Managua
Nicaragua
U.S
Bierut
Lebanon
Kohoutek
Earth
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By Robert Schuller
Rec Committee
Byrd
John Griffith
Media
Suburban Gas Company
Dennis Donohue
Darby
Baltimore Avenue
Diamond Street
Richard E. Byrd
Antarctic
John S. Eynon
Eynon
Alfred Stevenson American Legion Post
Pennsylvania Military College
Jim Naulty
Walt Layer
Gerry Griffith
Feltonville
Chester Times
Chester Plaza
Rees J. Fresconi
Wallingford
George W. (Butts) Cowan
Parkside
Frank Tracey
Interboro
Sun Valley
Eddie Lannarella
Sharon Hill
Collingdale
Berry's
Daily Cads Times
Rufus F. Welker
Menogas
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