Freedom Estates Brownie Troop 453 Receives Flag and Stand
Brownie Troop 453 led by Mrs. Harry Russell and Mrs. Edward Gorrie received a brownie flag and stand from the mothers committee. Mrs. William Hunter urged forming a friendship circle as part of a 2nd Grade health program. The group did plant projects, delivered civil defense materials, completed ten swimming lessons at the YWCA, and visited Ridley Township Police. The year ended with a talent show and plans to appear on a television show later this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leedom
Estates
Harry Russell
Edward Gorrie
William Hunter
Fense
YWCA
Ridley, Township
Splash Party Set by Club Ridley Township Swim Club
The Ridley Township Swim Club hosts a teenage splash party Tuesday evening from 7 to 10 30. Members aged 13 with valid cards may attend and show membership cards for admission. Each member may bring guests at fifty cents per guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folsom
Ridley Township Swim Club
Leiperville Reunion Plans for Former Students
Leiperville hosts a reunion at the school with former students led by 6th grade teacher William preetanly and principal Mary Rose Tigue. Attendees include Diane Dickerson Joyce Payne Linda Russell and others as the group meets at Broomas Donald Greene on MacDade Boulevard for a social hour and business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leiperville
William Preetanly
Lillian LaRue
Myrl Greene
Frances Ward
Margaret Tucker
Mary Rose Tigue
Diane Dickerson
Joyce Payne
Mary Guriak
Nina Gordon
Carole Loveland
Holmes
Linda Russell
Ciitizens Association
Dickerson
Peter ‘Timony
Usiness
Broomas
Donald Greene
Walter Szmida
MacDade Boulevard
Vincent Ramsey
Diane Matys
Gloria Gizzieri
Ang
Ridley Township
Charles Cahill
Birth announcements and addresses from Swarthmore area
ESSINGTON The Fox Smith Auxiliary will stage a card party Tuesday evening at 8 in the Paul D. Walker of West Chester post home 119 Carre St a daughter Susan Lisabeth May 81 at Chester County Hospital The babys paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harry Walker of Brookhaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essington
the Fox-Smith
Walker
Paul D. Walker
West Chester
Carre St
Susan Lisabeth
Chester County Hospital
Harry Walker
Brookhaven
Portrait of Fine Is Hung Portrait of Fine Is Hung
A new portrait of former Gov John Fine joins Pennsylvania governor’s gallery in Harrisburg. Painter Nicolo Cortiglia, who also painted Arthur James, created the work in 1957 with state funds of 750 dollars. Fine, governor 1951 to 1955, sat several times. the ceremony drew few attendees as Gov. Lawrence was away. The portrait shows Fine in a navy suit, blue bow tie, and crumpled newspaper in hand. The viewing coincided with ongoing tax evasion case against Fine in Williamsport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
John Fine
Fine
Nictolo Cortigna
Wilkes-Barre
Supreme Executive Council
Corliglia
Arthur E. James
Cortiglia
Fire Hits River Pier in New York City
A smoky Hudson River pier fire at a New York Central Railroad facility on 70th Street caused an estimated 250000 in damage. Nineteen box cars and steel gondolas stood on the 730 foot pier. all but three were towed away by switch engines as 100 plus firefighters, three fireboats, and 80 units battled the blaze with no serious injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hudson River
Manhattan
New York Central Railroad
70Th St
Countians Join Aged Care Panel
Harrisburg reporters note four Delaware County residents will attend a two day meeting to discuss health care of the aged. William A. Phreaner of Springfield represents the Pennsylvania Dental Association. Elizabeth Ann Groff of Lansdowne is executive director of the Community Nursing Service. Philmore Solotoff of Drexel Hill belongs to the Pennsylvania Pharmaceutical Association. A. Madalaide D. Goodman, administrative assistant at Fitzgerald Merev Hospital, also attends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
William A. Phreaner
Springfield
Pennsylvania Dental Association
Elizabeth Ann Groff
Lansdowne
Community Nursing Service
Philmore Solotoff
Drexel Hill
Pennsylvania Pharmaceutical Association
A. Madalaide D. Goodman
Fitzgerald Merev Hospital
Camp Sunshine to Open June 27 for Two Sessions
Delaware County Camp Sunshine will open June 27 for two three week sessions under Gabriel J. Damivo of Springfield with Elwood B. Story Jr. in charge. Plans call for 104 boys and 104 girls per period, with space for 200 children each session if funds allow. Budget of 18000 sought from board members and friends, plus a small county allotment, to cover admissions and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swarthmore
Sunshine
Thornton
Delaware County
Gabriel J. Damivo
Springfield
Borough Hall
Elwood B. Story Jr
Delaware County Commissioners
Robert W. Bernhardt
Maurice Swimmer
Residents Protests Street Lighting Plan and Boothwyn Pool Opening
Residents in Tinicum and Boothwyn protested a street light plan as officials vote on related resolutions. The Delaware County Redevelopment Authority and local boards stalled approval, while a nearby pool plan for the Tinicum Swim Club moves toward an opening day, weather permitting, with season hours announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boothwyn
Board of Treaty
Philadelphia
Hor Electric Co
John Menha
Sec
Twin Oaks
Board State Redevelopment Authority
See-Lin
Delaware County
Commission
Township Planning Commission
Flora Lane
Medals Awarded for St Margaret Mary School 8th Grade
Fourteen students at St Margaret Mary School completed the eighth grade. In Essington Mrs Downie reported a missing refrigerator from her rental property two days earlier. The American Legion medal and citizenship awards were given by the Veterans of Foreign Wars post 4845 to Paul Volker and others. Police noted a refrigerator taken by an unknown man from the second floor hallway of the Downie apartment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essington
St. Margaret Mary's School
Chester
Mildred
Downie
Massi
Kerlin’ St
American Legion
Paul Volker
Difrigerator
Frithe
Pennsylvania
Jane Brennan
Hwili
Fox-Smith
John Crawford
Kathleen Duffy
Ao Annatan
Physician Joins Hemophilia Talk In Philadelphia Event
Dr. John J. Gartland of Cincinnati serves as orthopedics chief and participates in a Philadelphia program sponsored by the Delaware Valley Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation. The roundtable discusses research progress and patient aid with radio hobbyists and clinicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
John J.gartland
Argyle Road
Drexel Hill
Cincinnati
Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital
Christ Hospital
Joe Smith
Delaware Valley
Nation- Smith
Aurora
Ind
al_ Hemophelia Foundation
Dent
Gartland
Jefferson
Medical College Hospital
Radf An
Henna
Hogan
Weekend Events at Feltonville Methodist Church
Feltonville Methodist Church schedules a weekend of activities including a Saturday picnic at Lenape Park with 9:30 and 10 a.m. bus departures, department games, and a Sunday Fathers Day chorus by the Methodist Men’s Group. Awards honor oldest and youngest dads, with a 7:80 p.m. program for dads and the largest family. Daily Vacation Bible School runs 9 a.m. to 5? p.m. for two weeks ending June 30. no registration fee, weekly offering for a missionary project, and students bring basic supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feltonville
Lenape Park
Robert Clark
Robert Montieth
Clarence Beck
Milmont Park Peace Council Wins Area Bowling Title
Milmont Park Peace Council 4518 Knights of Columbus white team captured the Trinity Chapter bowling championship for the second straight year at Lawrence Park. They led with 90 wins and 34 losses for the season and topped Marian Council 905 to 830 Cardinal Pacelli 979 to 849 and DeLaSalle 88 to 837. Grand Knight Joseph Panella led with 624 high three-game score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milmont Park
Peace Council
Knights of Columbus
Trinity Chapter
Lawrence Park
Marian Council
Cardinal Pacelli
DeLaSalle
Joseph Panella
Alpine Inn
Panella
Joseph Guarente
John Con‘boy
Joseph Pope Bissinger
Vincent Siminski
Lutherans To Convene At Forcroft
Newly elected officers of the United Lutheran Church Women of St. John's Lutheran Church preside at a Thursday 8 p.m. meeting in the church social room. President Mrs A Bolton Dixner treasurer Mrs George W Hammond secretary Mrs Sophia Mathews and vice president Mrs William A McFann lead the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall and Stevenson, Inc
Willard Lord
Sinclair Refining Co
Garrett- Buchannan Co
Warren L. Whittaker
Red Cross
United Fund
March of Dimes
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Eeedom Estates
Brownie Troop 453
Igop Group
Daily Gas Times
T Aston
Dick Culver
Pancoast Ave
Green Ridge
Joan Harris
Maple Gardens
Aston
Birmingham
Jane Sutton
Shavertown Drive
Concord
Betty Hibbert
E. Roland Rd
Parkside
Chester Heights
Sadie Kerns
Chelsea Road
Chester Township
Phyllis Alamos
Green St
Claymont-Arden
Betty Pankin
S. Avon Drive
Ashbourne Drive
Claymont
Clifton Heights
Mary McQuiston
N. Sycamore
Collingdale
Sandy Pearse LY
Dalmas Ave
Forcroft
Colvin Peggy Boyd
Mth
Darby
Darby Township
Ivan Olanoff
Maple Ave
Glenolden
Eddystone
Barbara Ormsby
Milmont Ave
Jmont Park
Croft
Sroomall
Sara M. ‘Grasberger
Jackson St
Widdletown
Florence Steuerwald
Meadowvale Lane
High Meadow
Morton Martan Logue
Yale Ave
Swarth
Sally Blundin
Amosland Rd
Mo. Nether Providence
Tybie Goldstein
Plush Mill Rd
Wallingford
Edia
Newtown
Erma Shaver
Valley View Lane
Newtown Square
Knolden
Vorwood
Margaret Cravez
Marge Thompson
Barker St
Pidtaw Cave
Mueyyach
Rose Valley
Meadowvate Lane High Meadow
Sara M. Grasberger
Mertin
Rutledge
Marian Logue KI
Sally Blundin LE
Amosland
Morton
Sharon Hell
Sandy Pearse
Ellen Simon
Indian Rock
Thornbury
Nancy Carlson
Glen Mills
Westtown
RFD
Tinicum Twe
Kay Dilluciang LE
Osceola Ave
Lester
Denice Johnson
Price St
Jupland
Camp Sunshine
Chester Business Men’s Association
Alexander Belmonte
Damico
Smedley School
Louis Essaf
Glen Riddle
Alexander K. Sherwin
Walsh Read
Lansdowne Twentieth Century Club
Sherwin
Henry J. Weitz
Drexel "Hill
Frederick L. Mann
Orchard Ave
Prospect Park
Upper
Chichester
Tinfcum
Mualuel
Ine Tefrigerator
Dawnie
F&h
Walsh St
MacDade Blvd
Ridley Ave
Welsh St
Finnaren
Haley
Bey
SUN
Edgmont Avenue
Sinclair
14Th
Ridley Avenue
Township Beverage
MacDade
First Avenue
Diamond
2Nd
Tilghman
Mh & Engle
Edgmont Ave
Edwards Dr
Madison
Sid & Sproul
Dl & Barclay
Shaemore
AMOCO
Chester Road
Avondale
Meden Sinclair
Providence
State
Linwood
Miller's
Chichester Avenue
Aston Township
SUNOW
Station
Dutton Mill
Pennell
Bridgewater
Post Road
Texaco
Chester Pike
Lincoln Avenue
Baltimore
Fike
Orange
Conchester Highway
Diamond Ice & Fuel CO
2Nd & Tilghman Sts
Rolsom
Hood Girl Scout
Joseph Powell
Hood
Powell
Tasker Ave
Ernest Federoff
Folsom-Rutledge
Stoney Brook
Times
Adv
B.T.U
Raymond J. Dawson
Alo W
Media
Newro
USE Bank
Marker St
4Th St
Baltimore Pike
South Tinicum
Industrial Highway
Essington, Pa
Darby—9Th & Main Sts
Sharon Hall
Village Green
Haven Parkside
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