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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1961
Page
16
Glenolden community program by Presbyterian and Congregational churches runs Monday to June 30 from 9 to 11:30 am at the Presbyterian Church. Sessions weekdays include recreation and handwork for children, with all community members welcome.
The Delaware Senate sends to the House a bill restoring the death penalty after the slaying of Ida Mae Wilkins, an 80 year old widow, in Georgetown. The tally was 12 to 3 with three absent as House action is expected to follow. A separate vote killed a bill to reinstate the whipping post for armed robbery and rape.
Harrisburg AP Governor Lawrence lauds President Kennedy’s proposal to pool federal funds for unemployment relief. He approves permanent 13 week benefit extension and federal reimbursement of two thirds of costs during a national recession, aiding Pennsylvania and other hard hit states.
NORWOOD A musical combo will perform at a graduation promotion hop sponsored by Tri-Boro Canteen. Dancing starts at 8 p.m. in the Methodist Church social hall. Summer dress may be worn. The band features students from Interboro High School.
A small plane crashed near Ligonier, Pennsylvania, killing three Ohio men after warnings against flying due to poor visibility. The occupants were pilot Rudy Markey, 27, Medina. Paul Schiarter, 50, Mount Vernon. and Ralph L. Barton, 46, Mount Vernon. A Johnston Cambria County Airport official reported the wreck about six miles north of Ligonier.
Visibility along the ridge was poor as the crew, returning from an overnight stop in Johnstown, attempted to reach Mount Vernon. An oncoming pilot warned against continuing, and they crashed after leaving the area.
RIDLEY PARK GOP Women will sponsor a film in the all purpose room of the new Taylor Hospital building at 8 o clock tonight. The movie Operation Abolition shows the present trend of Communism and will be shown at 8 30 pm. The public is invited to attend.
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