Judge Rita Prescott Addresses Girl Scout Award Ceremony
Judge Rita Prescott, Delaware County's first and only female judge, spoke at the Girl Scout First Class Award ceremony in Media Courthouse about changing roles for women. She urged confidence, self-belief, and striving for advancement in any chosen path, noting equal constitutional rights and opportunities for girls and women.
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Delaware County
Media Courthouse
Rita Prescott
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
First Run on Elevated Remembered in Chester Years Ago
In Chester Edward H. Engle seeks the Democratic nomination for county commissioner. A no smoking sign at Chester Farmers Market is often ignored. Edgmont Avenue’s bad condition and carriage trade spur local activity. Franklin Fire Company excursion set for July 17 at Harewood Park Maryland. Seven years ago elevated railroad opened between Howell Street and Thurlow.
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Edward H. Engle
Chester
Chester Farmers Market
Edgmont Avenue
Franklin Fire Company
Harewood Park
Maryland
Gunpowder River
Howell Street
Thurlow
H. J. Riley
Houston Baseball Club
Highland Club
George J. Hunter
Joseph Burk
Robert Coulter
Beacon Electric Light Company
Life Goes On After Husband’s Death
An elderly widow shares strength after her husband dies of a heart attack one week after moving into their dream home. She believes it was God’s will for him to depart and that restoring their home will prove life continues. Her faith in Psalm 27:13 inspires her future.
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Robert Schuller
Nard
Westinghouse
Two national tragedies lamented by a reader in June 1978
A reader condemns a Supreme Court ruling allowing police to search newspaper files and attacks on press freedom. He compares the move to Nazi-era suppression, urges newspapers to stand firm, and cites concerns over JFK MLK assassination inquiries and coverups by the House Committee on Assassinations and others. He urges Congressman Edgar to explain alleged doctored autopsy material and questions the single bullet theory and Oswald photos. He promises to provide evidence to Edgar if needed.
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Letter defending Local 107 amid Westinghouse strike
A Chester Times reader from Local 107 challenges a prior letter accusing union activity. He asserts wages do not reach $9, notes 70 grievances since January, and criticizes company and editors for bias. He defends the illegal strike claim and warns about welfare consequences while pledging solidarity with union brothers.
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Steve
Local 107
BMAR
Delaware Valley
Letter Defends Father Mattes for Public Service
A resident of Aston praises Rev. Anthony Mattes for his roles as St. James Church minister school board president and police chaplain. She argues his dedication to education and township welfare warrants recognition and appreciation from readers.
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the Times
Anthony Mattes
Aston
Penn-Delco
Father Mattes
St. James Church
Memorial Day Speech in Chester by DAV Senior Vice Commander
On Monday May 29 I joined Memorial Day Services in Chester. The event followed the usual format but featured a notable speech by Orlando J. Purdom of Prospect Park, senior vice commander of the 3rd District Disabled American Veterans. I long awaited such a meaningful address.
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the Times
Chester
Orlando J. Purdom
Prospect Park
3Rd District
On This Date In History June 9 1978
Highlights include Norway surrender to Germany in 1940 and Nero’s death in 68. Battles, resignations, and treaties mark moments from Montebello to Vienna. Ugandan politics surface with Idi Amin, Okinawa talks, and Westmoreland’s Vietnam departure. Birthdays for Robert McNamara and Robert Cummings noted. Thought for today reflects on freedom and nationhood.
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Associated Press
Norway
Nero
Montebello
Italy
Charles Dickens
United States
Britain
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Egypt
Israel
Japan
Okinawa
William Westmoreland
U.S
Vietnam
India
Uganda
Idi Amin
London
World Bank
Robert McNamara
Robert Cummings
Clarence Darrow
Peaceful tidings on mountains prophesied in Nahum
A verse from Nahum proclaims the feet of him who brings good news and peace on the mountains. It urges Judah to keep its vows and promises that the wicked shall be cut off. A Hoover quote about peace appears: true accord arises in human hearts, not at councils.
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Judah
Nahum
Herbert Hoover
U.S
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Upper Darby
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