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Newspaper

Delaware County Daily Times

Location

Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1968

Page

4

Passer Jailed for 15 Bad Checks Totaling 3200

An Upper Darby man, Harry G. Schwartz Jr., admitted to passing 15 worthless checks totaling 3200 dollars and received a 6 to 23 month term in Broadmeadows Prison. Judge Edwin E. Lippincott Jr. postponed final sentencing to seek restitution or recovered items and ordered 100 dollar fine and court costs.

Upper Darby Broadmeadows Edwin E. Lippincott Harry G. Schwartz Jr Brandon Road Chestnut Street Schwartz Asst. Dist. Atty Philip J. O'Malley Montgomery County O’malley Ronald W. Shipman Chester Radnor Ridley Township Prospect Park Lansdowne Springfield

Mrs Evers to Speak at Darby NAACP Banquet

Mrs Myrtle Evers widow of Medgar Evers will headline the Darby Area NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet at 8 p m June 22 at Darby Colwyn High School Summit and Fern Streets Darby Marvin Goode ABC UN correspondent will speak Awards of distinction will be given to Dr George Marshall Rev Thomas Logan Rev Paul Harris and Arthur Schuyler the school guidance counselor

Myrtle Evers NAACP Medgar Evers Darby Area P.m Darby-Colwyn Senior High School Summit Fern Streets Darby Marvin Goode United Nations American Broadcasting Co George Marshall Darby Township Medical Center Thomas Logan St. Simon Church Philadelphia Paul Harris Mt. Zion Methodist Church Arthur Schuyler

Haverford Township Hikes Budget Amid Property Purchase

The school board adopts a 1968-69 budget with 6.73 million in expenditures and a millage rate one under the tentative plan but seven mills above last year. Finance Chairman Landsburg cites state reimbursements for road lanes and possible budget reductions due to ongoing litigation. One of three proposed properties was purchased, Hoos from the Tattle Sisters of the Assumption for 190105 dollars.

Haverford Township Lasi Joseph Landsburg Rael Neon Huginon Hoo Tattle Sisters of the Assumption

Railroad Extends Operations On Weekday Runs

The Wawa and Concordville Railroad begins extended operation with trains on Fridays and Mondays in addition to the regular weekend and holiday schedule. Friday and Monday trains run hourly from noon to 5 p.m. through September 3, with the Concord station located on Route 322, one mile east of Baltimore Pike.

Wawa & Concordville Railroad Concord

Graduates Urged to Dream at Yeadon High School

U S District Judge A Leon Higginbotham Jr urged 61 graduates at the Yeadon Theater to dream for themselves and work to improve the American way of life. He spoke amid national unrest and questioned whether white and black students would have succeeded if raised in Appalachia or as tenant farmers in Tennessee. He cautioned against abandoning average or below average performers. The judge noted Kennedy’s Harvard class rank as an example.

Yeadon Yeadon High School U. S A. Leon Higginbothan Jr U.S Appalachia Higginbotham Tennessee Ln the Yeadon ‘Theater John F. Kennedy Harvard University United States

Shot Fired Youth Held in Chester Case

Henry Johnson 18 of 1500 block W 8th Street posted 200 bail after magistrate Burk held him on charges of pointing and discharging a deadly weapon in the city. Police testified he fired at the Chester Luncheon on James Street and Central Avenue after his 17 year old brother Antonio was shot by Delores Showell 36 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Mrs Showell shot the boy with a rifle during a struggle behind the counter.

Chester Henry Johnson 8Th Street Johnson Ernest L. Burk James St Central Ave Antonio

Fourth of July Parade Prep in Clifton Heights

Clifton Heights plans a July 4 parade starting at 7 p.m. with a fundraising blitz by the Fourth of July Committee. Volunteers will canvass blocks, leave tickets for ice cream after the parade, and entry requires a donor tag. Committee officers include Myron Blankley and Joseph Galigan. meeting set for a VEW Post home on S Springfield Road.

Clifton Heights Broadway Maple Avenues Myron Blankley Joseph Galigan Jiames Messina Paul Meinschandt Myron Blinkley Somm VEW Post S. Sprifgfield Road

Three Delaware County Priests Ordained by Cardinal Krol

Three Delaware County residents ordained May 18 at Philadelphia's Cathedral of SS Peter and Paul were assigned by Cardinal Krol. Rev. Leo J. McKenzie becomes assistant pastor at St. Anastasia in Newtown Square. Rev. James F. McTamney serves at Cardinal O’Hara High School and as assistant pastor pro tempore at Transfiguration of Our Lord in Philadelphia. Rev. James F. Tallon is to be assistant pastor at St. Ann’s in Phoenixville. McKenzie is the son of Mr and Mrs F John McKenzie of Drexel Hill.

Delaware County SS Peter and Paul Philadelphia John Cardinal Krol Leo J. McKenzie St. Anastasia Church Newtown Square Newtown James F. McTamney Cardinal St. Ann’s Church Phoenixville Father McKenzie F. John McKenzie Concord Ave Drexel Hill Upper Darby St. Bernadette’s

Jehovah's Witnesses hold 4 day convention in Wilmington

About 1600 attendees from New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware and Maryland gathered in Wilmington Delaware for a four day assembly. J W Filson delivered the talk Why Does God Permit Wickedness urging that God’s long range plan establishes a universal legal precedent ensuring nothing out of harmony with Jehovah can prosper.

Jehovah's Witnesses New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware Marylad Last Land Wilmington Del Watchtower Society J. W. Filson Filson Drexel Hill Father McTamney James McTamney Achille Road Havertown Haverford Township Mr. McTammey Sacred Heart Church Manoa Father Tallon James Tallon Patricia Drive Yeadon St. Francis de Sales Church Lenni Mills Aston

Seminary Student Appointed Assistant Minister at Baptists

Upland Tarentum native David Dale Kirkpatrick will join Crozer Theological Seminary this fall as a second year student and serve as assistant minister at the Baptist Church. A Wilkes College graduate, he is married with two daughters and will direct youth activities with help from his wife.

Upland David Dale Kirkpatrick Crozer Theological Seminary The Baptist Church David A. MacQueen Tarentum Kirkpatrick Wilkes College Wilkes-Barre

Temple Sholom Names Winner in Essay Contest

Russell Blinder, son of Dr and Mrs Theodore Blinder of Haverford Township, won Temple Sholom’s Confirmation class essay contest. He received a $25 savings bond from Alex Stanton Lodge 93 of B r Sholom for his piece The Law and How it Served Judaism.

Marple Russell Blinder Theodore Blinder Haverford Township Temple Sholom Alex Stanton Lodge 93 B'rith Sholom Russell

Joy Night at St. Zion United Church

Joy Night is scheduled at 7 30 tonight at Chester Mt Zion United Holy Church. Gloria Spence and her Harrisburg choir will be guests. Seven choirs from local churches participate, sponsored by Shawn Artwell.

Holy Name Officers Installed In Ridley Township

John McGillen was installed as president of Our Lady of Peace Holy Name Society in Ridley Township. New officers include Nicholas Reilly first vice president John Gentile second vice president Daniel O Donnell treasurer and John Nall secretary. Former officers Samuel Borgese William McGill Frank Urmson Amiel DeMaio Joseph Panella and John Schauerman were presented gifts by Rev. James J. Kelly spiritual director.

Ridley Township John MccGillen Our Lady of Peace Holy Name Society Nicholas Reilly John Gentile Daniel O'Donnell John Nall James J. Kelly Our Lady of Peace Samuel Borgese William McGill Frank Urmson Amiel DeMaio Joseph Panella John Schauerman

Convention Delegate Named for Eastern Pennsylvania Synod

Rev. Robert Nagle pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church Chester Pike and Winona Ave will serve as official delegate of the Eastern Pennsylvania Synod to the national convention of The Lutheran Church in America in Atlanta Georgia through June 27 The gathering must elect a new president after the death of Dr Franklin Clark Fry and a new Secretary Delegates will also consider a comprehensive statement on religious liberty.

Norwood Robert 5. Nagle Immanuel Lutheran Church Chester Pike Winona Ave Eastern Pennsylvania Synod National Convention The Lutheran Church In America Atlanta Georgia Franklin Clark Fry

Brandywine Baptist Honored for Giving Leadership

Brandywine Baptist Church in Birmingham received a certificate from the American Baptist Convention praising progress in advancing Christ's Kingdom through the American Baptist Mission Program. The church ranked first in per capita giving in its association and will discontinue midweek prayer services until September. A church business meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. June 26.

Birmingham — Brandywine American Baptist Convention American Baptist Mission

Brookhaven Baptist Church Announces Summer Schedule

Brookhaven Baptist Church will begin its summer schedule with Church School at 9 am and the worship service at 10 am on Sundays. Pastor Rev. Thomas G. Harris confirms the change.

Brookhaven Brookhaven Baptist Church Thomas G. Harris

Trustee Aid sponsors Harold Davis choir at St Luke's Church

The Trustee Aid Society of St Luke's Community Christian Church at 4th and Central Ave hosts Rev Harold Davis of Cornerstone Baptist Church Philadelphia with his choir and congregation at 8 p.m. The event supports church outreach.

Chester Society of St. Luke’s Community Christian Church 4Th and Central Ave Harold Davis Cornerstone Baptist Church Philadelphia

Swarthmore Priest Marking 35th Ordination Anniversary

In Philadelphia at Sts Peter and Paul Cathedral Dennis Cardinal Nelson will honor Rev Charles Nelson on the 35th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. A reception runs 3 to 5 p.m. with a second party 6 to 8 p.m. and Father Nelson, Notre Dame rector, has overseen church, school, convent and social hall construction since 1959.

Swarthmore Sts. Peter and Paul Philadelphia Dennis Cardinal Nelson Hall Nelson Notre Dame St. Charles

Visiting pastors and church services in Clifton Heights Aston and Ridley

Visiting Pastor Rev Hans Rebane of Seabrook New Jersey will preach at St Marks Temple Lutheran Church on Sunday and June 23 while Pastor and Mrs Juhian Suurkivi are on vacation Trinity United Presbyterian Church in Clifton Heights observes Fathers and Children Day at 11 am Sunday A joint picnic is held at Clayton Park next Saturday with St Timothy Lutheran St Matthews Lutheran Woodlyn Ridley Township worship and singing conclude a day of fellowship

ST. Timothy's Lutheran Church Lampost Lane Aston Township Thomas H. Reinsel Chidren Clifton Heights Hans Rebane Seabrook N.J St. Marks Temple Lutheran Church Juhian Suurkivi Trinity United Presbyterian Church Department of the Bible School Aston Clayton Park St. Timothy's Lutheran Church St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church Woodlyn Ridley Township

Laymen to Hear Burma Bishop at Christ Church

The Rt. Rev. Y. Y. Tsu former Bishop of Shanghai and known as The Bishop of the Burma Road will speak at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Christ Church Chester St Luke's Episcopal for the Laymen's Union meeting. The children's choir will honor Debra Fitzsimmons at an evening tea and social hour follow. Evening prayer will be read Sunday in the church community center at 4th St and Central Ave chaired by Mrs Virginia Lopeland and Mrs Mary Dawkins.

Y. Y. Tsu Shanghai Burma Road Christ Chester 4Th St Central Ave Virginia Lopeland Mary Dawkins

Siloam Church Banquet and Picnic Announced

The Official Board of the Siloam Methodist Church will sponsor an Appreciation Banquet for the senior choir and Sunday School teachers and helpers at 6:20 p m Thursday at the Old Mill Concord. A Sunday School picnic Sunday at Fort Hermon Beach Maryland includes lunch, supper, swimming and athletic events including an adult baseball game.

Bethel Siloam Methodist Church Old Mill Concord Fort Hermon Beach

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Mrs. Evers Clifton L. J. McKenzie J.j.mctamney James F. Tallon Krol Mark’s Lutheran Church Misspuri Synod Chatter Pike Ridley Park Donalds Soilach Holy Name Serra Colony Hotel John McGoldrick Oblates of St. Francis de Sales Salesianum High School Catholice University Washington, D.C Notre Dame University Oblate Seminary Catholic University Camp Brisson Northeast Church Page Daily Times’ News Room Brandywine Baptist Trustee Aid Woodlyn Baptist Church MacDade Blvd School Lane J. A. Crrrato, Jr Nin St. Mary's Church Seventh and Edwards Stegats Oscar EL Helder First Baptist Church OF Ogden Naoman the Lord GARBC of the St. Timothy’s Burma Wingsor Baptist Church Moore Road New Jersey Ave Nethar Providence Southern Baptist Convention Religious Society OF Friends Grace Bible Fellowship Church Providence Road Wallingford Fife C. E. Kirkwood Bible School SAS Third United Presbyterian Church Ninth and Pi William Carson Thompson Fellowship of the Concerned Chanter First Presbyterian Church Edgmont Avenue 23Rd Street Chester, Pa Cantliet Vietnam Arthur Nazigian Princpol Aston First Bridgewater Ra Paul E. Rongo WAUR Everett Osterheus Baptist G.arbc American Council of Christian Churches Daily Times Ueen Calvary Presbyterian Church Reformed Presbyterian Cor Middletown & Knowlton Rds Media Ernest Breen Peter Temple Baptist Church Sixth and Parker Sts Jeremiah Witherspoon Chester Deacon Church OF the Nazarene VO State RD M. Wed Broyer R. M. Parry LO Studs Ninth & Highland Ave Taspam Paul D. Basham Jor Unday
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