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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1961
Page
13
Chester's Frankie Parramore an amateur fighter turned criminal and now sought by the FBI in the Memorial Day robbery of the National Bank of Yampa Florida. He vanished after sightings in town with $41,000 stolen. Parramore, 33, has prior firearms and burglary sentences.
The Glenolden Norwood and Prospect Park school boards report base bids for the Coro Junior and Senior High renovations total about 248 844. The package includes architect and legal expenses and proposes a tentative bond issue of 244 379, about 15 000 over the approved 229 000. A budget-cut option and a committee led by David Ladley study possible changes. A taxpayer inquiry from Fred Devine is noted.
Springfield officials revoke a 1199 grant from the liquid fuel tax fund for a Rolling Road storm sewer wall near N Rolliday Road after the State Highway Department rejects the project. The action follows earlier cuts to a Brookside Road storm sewer effort amid private road ownership disputes.
A 14 year old Colwyn boy is in satisfactory condition at Taylor Hospital after a large nail embedded in his back during a bike ride on Chester Pike near Lincoln Ave. The nail nearly two inches deep prompted x rays and removal. Companions Frank Watson and John Snyder reported the accident occurred at 2 15 p m.
After finding Watson injured youths carried him to a service station where police were summoned. He was transported to Taylor Hospital by Norwood Fire Company as investigators examine possible causes of the freak accident and recognize local tensions surrounding a contentious issue at MEDIA COURTHOUSE.
County controller Mrs. Catharine Adams questions a conspiracy in a August payment duplicate and seeks district attorney guidance. She alleges involvement by Bardsley Chief Clerk Garchinsky and ex Deputy Controller Clark. Commission Chairman Watkins calls the payment honest with no wrongdoing. Police investigate two men who abducted a trainer elementary teacher’s car after hitchhikers carried bags. Owner of the sedan is Aimee Dare of Willowdale West Chester. Adams challenges Main and Co. authority and warns of conspiracy charges over file removals.
The Train er Methodist Church at 3705 W 9th St begins Vacation Bible School at 9 a.m. Monday led by Rev. and Mrs. Gordon L. Clark with five department heads and 20 associates. A public service closes the school on June 29 at 7 30 p.m. at the church.
Police scrambled three patrol cars to the Girard Trust bank at West Chester Pike and Summit Ave after a burglar alarm triggered by a shoplifting incident. Officials reported a visiting youngster may have triggered the alarm, though tellers and customers remained calm during the brief event.
A Ridley Township report outlines three pupils, Tommy Judy and Sammy, whose behavior reflects family driven conflict. The Child Guidance Clinic of Delaware County and local schools pilot a three year program begun in October to diagnose and treat emotionally disturbed children, aiming to prevent serious mental problems.
Prince the tri color collie and Delaware County SPCA mascot collapsed from heat at the Sandy Bank Road shelter in Upper Providence. He is paralyzed in the rear legs and is hospitalized with heart and age related issues.
In Ridley Park five absentee ballots challenged by Arthur Meekl were ruled admissible but not counted. County Solicitor Edward H. Pons said ballots may be rejected if they lack proper grounds. The case, involving Helen Maxwell and Murphy family supporters, goes to court after two hearings. The vote dispute centers on whether circumstances validly qualified the ballots for counting.
A contractor loses a license appeal amid a three month suspension dispute tied to a driving incident. Carl Carbo and Anthony Carbo testify over a red light summons and commute needs while a separate Parents League election unfolds with officers named and a vote delay cited.
A Thursday report from the Delaware County Health and Welfare Council urges expanded mental health services for children with behavior problems. It recommends three steps: start school social work in districts, set up diagnostic and evaluation services, and broaden existing treatment agencies. The report follows an earlier survey advocating a pilot study on emotionally disturbed children.
The Ridley Township study shows weekly visits help many emotionally disturbed children with six visits for minor cases. Parents often act after recognizing the issue when shown relative to peers, prompting school action and referrals. The district considers a part time psychiatrist to aid recognition and referrals and notes a need for more clinic staff and funds to address a backlog.
Chester Hospital treats Chuck Hovanic 4 for a neck injury after a fall in his backyard. The Milmont Park boy briefly lost consciousness but is not believed to have a broken neck. Son of Edward and spouse, the youngster had sparked local fans with remarkable memory for sports statistics.
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