Marple Considers 1st Class Township Vote
Marple Township voters will decide in November whether to become a first class township. The board discussed ballot placement, petitions, and feasibility, noting eligibility requires 300 people per square mile. Police changes were approved and staff shifts announced as bids for road treatment were opened.
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Marple
Marple Township
Board of Supervisors
J. Frank Sterling
Gerry Miller
Sproulss Rd
Broamall
GOP
Walter ReDavid
Marcus Manolf
Democratic Organization
William Davies
Bessie Park
Bernard McGinley
Rear End Crash Injures 2 Men
Two men required hospital treatment after a rear end collision on Aforton Avenue near Melrose Avenue. John Lee, 64, and Albert Denson, 5, both of Chester, were treated for arm injuries and released from Chester Hospital. Denson rode as a passenger in Lee’s car. The other driver was identified as Marva Frame, 17, of Fifth Avenue, Folsom. The crash occurred shortly before 4 pm.
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Chester
Aforton Avenue
Melrose Avenue
John Lee
Ward &J
Albert Denson
Central Ave
Chester Hospital
Denson
Lee
Marva Frame
Fth
Folsom
Speed Limit Set By Darby Council To Quiet Race Track Area
Darby Borough Council acted after residents on Wycombe Avenue and Golf Road described the area as a race track during 4 to 6 pm. The council posted 15 mph signs and ordered strict compliance. Police reported 49 motorists speeding and 38 residents among them. Round of notices also addressed vacant buildings needing demolition by June 30 and issues with an oil company yard causing spills and noise. A special hearing is set for June 22 on rezoning plans for a vacant lot at Sth and Chestnut Streets.
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Darby
Wycombe Avenue
Golf Road
Knight
Nick DiLoreto
Brandfords Rd
Richard T. Burns
Golf Rd
Frank Gray
Marks Ave
Center St
Fern St
Walker A. Toatley
Marlin Ave
10Th & Summit Sts
Council
Oil Company
Toatley
Charles Bonsall
Lansdowne Park
Sth and
Chestnut Sts
Broadcast Advertisers Reports, Inc
Prostitution Raid Leads to Multiple Court Cases in Chester
Chester police raiders detained Mrs Gilliam and Audrey Marion amid a disorderly house probe. Marion faced prostitution and immoral acts charges, while Brown and Fox were implicated after an early morning stakeout and a chase from a Ward Street apartment. Gillam and Marion held for court on bail, with others questioned as witnesses and suspects in related matters.
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Chester
Mattie
Engle
Fox
Marcus Hook
Ly House
Brown
Joan Taylor
McGuire
Anthony H. Smith
Thenta
Joseph Vankoski
Harry Cello
Ward Street
Miss Gillam
Audrey Marlon
Philadelphia
Marlon
John C. Fox
Bellevue Road
Wilmington
Miss Marion
Marion
Ordler
Clifton Heights Budget Drops and Millage Rises
Clifton Heights board adopts budget cuts and higher millage through May to cover back taxes. A $598,842 grading and sod contract was awarded to Massimo Construction, with Ardmore Tree Expert Co. protesting the bid. Anna Holstein opposed the contract and the amusement tax, while the board waived a bid requirement for a bowling facility project.
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Clifton Heights
Schonpron
Orly
The
Atlantic
Tree Expert Co
Ardmore
Gus Schl
Schlag
Hugh Garchinsky
Hoard Mo Pe
Sane Ber
Pr nveIn
Westbrook
Collingdale Protests GE Addition
Collingdale residents in the S00 block of Pusey avenue protested a General Electric plant addition near homes. Work was halted by Building Inspector William Ashton for a zoning violation. The group cited a 1942 variance requiring a 30 foot clearance from the plant to the nearest residence. Council also approved continued renovations to the borough youth center in the basement of the borough hall.
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Collingdale
Pusey Avenue
General Electric Co
William Ashton
Warry L. Johnson
Council
Drowning Victim Searched For After Boat Mishap
Milmont Park man Thomas J. Catania, 27, vanished after falling from a speedboat in Delaware River Sunday. Rescue squads scoured 40 feet of water between Tinicum Island and Bramell Point, but the body had not been recovered as of today. Parents Ross and Mrs. Catania waited for word.
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Essington
Milmont Park
Delaware
Ross Catania
Jackson Ave
Thomas J. Catania
Tinicum Island
Bramell Point
New Jersey
Self-inflicted gunshot wounds lead to protective custody
Police report an Upper Chester man, Lewis Strickler, 28, of Boothwyn, shot himself three times over two days, with wounds to the left arm near the shoulder and elbow. He was treated at Chester Hospital, placed in protective custody, and ordered to return for follow up care. Authorities plan to review his claim of a nervous disorder and investigate treatment at Swarthmore physician.
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Boothwyn
Chichester
Soany
Lewis Strickler
Meetinghouse Rd
Chester Hospital
Strickler
Bogthwyn Fire Co
William Russo
Swarthmore
Russo
Strekfer
Macobt
Lower Chiches
Chester Heights Moves to Tighten Litter Ordinance
Chester Heights Borough Council aims to curb littering by asking the Planning Board to strengthen the trash and litter ordinance. The board will review the ordinance and set a fine upon conviction, likely around $100.
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Chester Heights
Ngiht
Borough Planning Board
Tax Rate Increases In Folcroft Folcroft Budget Raised Mills
Folcroft school board approved a $430 260 budget for 1860 01 raising the tax rate from 45 to 64 mills with a 58 920 increase over last year. Opening of Delcroft Elementary School drives most of the rise. It also approved a recreation budget of 2 000 and a six week summer playground program. resignations and bids were noted with summer activities set and July 7 meeting planned.
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Folcroft
Delcroft
George Hofman
Beach
Hofman
Recreation Board
Garrett Buchanan
Philadelphia
Sinclair Refining Co
Chester T. Prather
Chester
Board Suggests Outdoor Dance At Folcroft School
Folcroft directors moved a teen age dance from the gym to the rear blacktop area after considering Friday night’s annual school exhibition. The change aims to ease cleanup and accommodate the exhibit setup.
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Folcroft
Folcroft i
Marcus Hook debates police reorganization plan at council
A police committee report proposing a reorganization with a lieutenant and three sergeants sparked sharp debate but no action at Marcus Hook borough council. Council adjourned the matter to the next meeting as budget timing and payroll questions dominated the session.
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Marcus Hook
Carmine Montella
Montella
Covington M. Giles
Burgess Breaks Deadlock On Parking Authority Seat
In Marcus Hook a council tie forced Burgess W W McCafferty to break a deadlock to appoint a member to the Parking Authority. William Wright backed by Headley, faced Roy Knox urged by Gross with Stork’s successor in mind. The vote split, McCafferty’s breaking vote settled Wright’s appointment amid a long-standing stalemate.
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Marcus Hook
Burgess W. Warlan Me. Cafferty
Willam
Burgess
Parkside Protest Petition Sparks Borough Council Debate
Harold Seward, president of Parkside Council, says a majority of council members signed a citizens petition as residents, not as officials. The 723-signature petition to the Penn-Delco School Board seeks facilities while limiting costs and may be sent to State Rep. Clarence Bell to push a referendum on any tax increase.
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Parkside
Penn-Delco Union
Clarence Bell
Sewer Group Meeting in Boothwyn Tonight on Sewer Ties
The Southern Delca Sewer Authority meets tonight at 8 in Boothwyn School to release several more streets for tie ins to the new township sewer system and to continue a dispute discussion over state rights of way.
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Boothwyn
Southern
Delca Sewer Authority
Boothwyn School
Obituaries for Tyler Bridge Micore list local mourners
Obituaries report the deaths of Ella F Tyler 63 of Essington widow of Harry Tyler and mother of six sons and three daughters with 16 grandchildren, Mary C Bridge wife of James Bridge of Chester, and Ercole Micore 83 of Linwood a Colorado Fuel and Iron Co. worker. Funeral details, call times, and interment plans are provided for each.
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Ella F. Tyler
Jansen Ave
Essington
Charles Carr
East Lansdowne
Catherine Carr
Philadelphia
Griffith Chapel
Chester Pike
Norwood
Arington Cemetery
Eddystone Seeks FCC Probe Over TV Interference Tower
Borough officials authorize secretary to petition the FCC for investigation into reported television interference near the 1 foot Petra vitch tower at 0th St and Eddystone Ave Though not yet in operation residents allege reception problems Daly and council discuss garbage disposal study and July meeting date shift to July 6 The report also lists local obituaries and funeral arrangements for several residents including Joseph B Battis Joseph P Young Harry M Fulton Lucinda M Salerno Almeda Mag Henry
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Eddystone
Federal Communications Commission
Leroy Cassidy
FCC
Joseph Petravitch
Fellowville
Almeda Mag Henry
Yarnall St
Chester
Sacred Heart Hospital
Dover
Del
Delaware County
William
Elizabeth
Ida J Odom
St. Luke's City Church
4Th St
Central Ave
Patrolman Dougherty Acts As Police Chief In Illness
Patrolman Thomas F. Dougherty is serving as acting police chief while Chief Michael Driscoll recovers from illness. Driscoll was hospitalized for a week after being stricken May 16 and is now at his home, 95 Saville Ave, Edyston.
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Eddystone
Thomas F. Dougherty
Michael Driscoll
Chef Driscoll
Saville Ave
Fallout Fireworks Law Sparks Marcus Hook Talk
Marcus Hook borough Council discussed sponsoring a July 4 fireworks display at the school grounds. American Viscose Corp Marcus Hook Plant manager Cushman urged rejection citing last year’s hazardous fallout from aerial fireworks and wind shifts. Council will study the fireworks ordinance and amend it to allow a display without aerial fireworks, with a special meeting planned.
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Marcus Hook
Marcus Hook Fire Co. No. 1
John Cushman
American Viscose Corporation
Barsough
Dallas Meadley
Owever
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Allen R. Brown
Harrison Street
Edward McGuire
Massimo
Suction Co
Anna Holstein
Albert J. Crawford
Ron-T
GE Addition
Nixon
Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles
Nixon Workers
Babe
Hook
Giles
Jeach
Gwvo
William Connelly
Connally
Connelly
Lower Chichester
Ernest Fleming
Mary C. Bridge
James Bridge
Sunnyside Ave
Mrs. Bridge
England
Rhode Island
Ercole Micore
Huddle Ave
Linwood
Colorado Fuel and Tren Co
Mr. Micone
Italy
America
Order of Eagles
Aerie
Grace
Earle
Brookhaven
Ward Funeral Home
Market St
Lawn Croft Cemetery
Joseph
Avery Chapman
Lloyd Chapman
William Potts
Centerville
Lucinta Gallaway
Millsville
Edith Gatzke
St. Petersburg
Fla
Mildred McKimney
Clayton
Trainer
Aaron
Kenneth Eb, Hall
Kenneth Travilla
Marcus Hook Baptist Church
Robert Moreland
Std
Main Sts
Y Trainer
Sudlersvile Cemetery
Joseph P. Young
Toll St. Eddystone
Crozer Hospital
Mr. Young
General Steel Castings Corp
Goodwill Fire Sa
Ada S.y
Daniel P
John M. Martin
Woodlyn
St. Rose of Lima
Harry M. Fulton
W. Mowry St
Montay
Knights of Pythias
Woodman of the World
Catherine Ebner
Ruth Fulton
Lawrence
West Virginia
Arthur
Gertrude Stokes
Walter J. Clancy
19Th St
Providence Ave
Lucinda M. Salerno
Difton Ave
Sharon Hil
Edgewood Memorial Park
Concordsville
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