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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1978
Page
7
A reader urges safe umbrella handling to prevent injuries in public transit and streets. Helen Bottel receives letters about a mother ignoring a wandering child amid fears of kidnapping and a man detailing abuse in a troubled marriage with distrust of courts and ex-spouses.
Fifty three graduates received nursing pins at the Delaware County Community College Nursing Class of 1978 ceremony. Dr. Marian E. Heisler directed the pinning, Doris Martin spoke for the class, Harriet L. Hernandez gave the graduation address, and Theresa M. St. Leger with Mrs. Alice T. Watts assisted. Dr. Bruce Wyman delivered the invocation and benediction. After the pinning the Nightingale Nurse Pledge was recited and a reception followed. The graduate list includes Katie Spencer and Patricia Butler of various towns in Delaware County, plus numerous others from Clifton Heights, Darby, East Lansdowne, Glenolden, Haverford, Norwood, Prospect Park, Radnor, Radnor, Secane, Springfield, Swarthmore, Upper Darby, and Yeadon.
William Fritz of Media earned Blue Key and junior scholar honors at Roanoke Honors Convocation in Salem. West Chester State College saw Roe Bisciotti and Elizabeth Binder of Havertown place first and third in the persuasive speaking contest. Evelyn Jon of Lansdowne earned a Stratford study opportunity for Shakespeare and Renaissance drama. John Waters of Havertown joined Bucknell’s Concern and Action cabinet, while Janet Masser of Ridley Park joined Lycoming College dean’s list. Mary Hagenbach of Drexel Hill received the 1978 Alumni Loyalty Award at Our Lady of Angels. James Steg of Wayne joined Phi Beta Kappa at Washington University. Gwendolyn Foster of Chester aids Cheyney students promoting the Black Historical and Cultural Arts Museum project. Kevin Roberts of Media won Phi Beta Kappa at Franklin and Marshall, and Michelle Florio of Nether Providence earned a UD interior design degree.
Essington Fire Co sponsors a tailgate sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 22 at Manor Field Wanamaker Ave and Industrial Hwy Essington to raise funds for its 75th anniversary in 1982 and to host the state convention of the Pennsylvania Firemen's Association. Display space is $10 with tables available. refreshments sold by the fire company. Patricia A. Lauer earns a bachelor of arts at Drew University's 110th Commencement. psychology major and Springfield High School alumna. Graduation ceremonies set for Nether Providence High School at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Seven Delaware Countians are among 486 Franklin and Marshall College seniors receiving BA degrees at the 191st annual commencement in Lancaster. Names include Tyrone E. Albert and Chris D. Boyer and Sharon Detwiler and Thomas F. Howley, with other grads from Yeadon, Media, Newtown, Haverford, Morton, and Nether Providence. MARPLE-Cardinal O'Hara juniors Mary Ann Filicko and Louis Stilp won honors in the Philadelphia Division of the National French Contest at Immaculata College, with Mary Ann also placing eighth in the Middle Atlantic Region. During winter, wolves eat an average of five to 10 pounds of food daily.
Dear reader asks if a six month vegetarian diet affects strength and weight loss. The doctor explains calorie intake drives weight loss on vegetarian plans, no meat-specific strength boost exists, recommends varied foods with dairy or fortified vitamin tablets, notes Bernard Shaw’s longevity but warns most people benefit from staying thinner than fat.
Rutgers University graduated nine Delaware Countians in 1978. Local recipients include John T. Salvucci of Glenolden and Pamela P. Killman and Charles J. Waldecker of Marple with Juris Doctor degrees. Robin R. Esner-Hershfield of Upper Darby earned Doctor of Philosophy, Eugene E. Armstead Jr. of Media earned an MBA, Nancy C. Floyd of Radnor an MA, John K. Rumbaugh of Springfield a BA, Stuart Allan Torrey of Swarthmore an MA, and Anthony P. Mattson of Upper Darby a BA. Minor details omitted.
The Class of 1973 reunion will be held June 23 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Old Mill in Rose Valley. Admission is 11 dollars per person or 20 dollars per couple. Send checks or money orders payable to the Class of ’73 c/o Dan Zimmerman 309 Beatty Road Media Pa 19063.
The district will stage commencement at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Harry Harvey Field for 592 graduates. Speakers include Ronald Schorsch Phyllis Stevenson and Boris Karaman. Virginia Woerner, head of foreign language and adviser to the speakers, says speeches will reflect life journey development. Rain date is Wednesday June 14.
Brian A. Martinson, son of Mr and Mrs A Alan Martinson of Upper Providence, graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor of science degree in political science and urban police studies.
Sister Isabel Stubblefield and Rev. Robert Allen to be honored while a founder Charles Oakford Henry receives a special presentation. Federation of BPW sets June 15 to 18 at the Philadelphia Marriott Hotel with formal opening at 8 45 a m June 16 in Brandywine Ballroom. Mayor Frank Rizzo to welcome attendees.
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