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Newspaper

Delaware County Daily Times

Location

Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1961

Page

4

Chester Chooses Next Urban Renewal Site Plan

Chester officials backed a mixed use plan to replace substandard housing near the Chester River with rehabilitated areas and new facilities. The proposed site bounded by the river Franklin Street and the Pennsylvania Railroad would anchor priority redevelopment with housing and park integration. Lustig outlined two alternate blocks while urging cooperation among the Redevelopment Authority and Urban Renewal Committee for fall discussions.

Chester Chester River Morton Lustig Citizens Advisory ‘Com Redevelopment Authority Lustig Franklin Street Pennsylvania Railroad Delaware River

Burk Trial Draws Disputes Over Bribery Allegations

Lippincott argues the judge erred by admitting conversations outside Burk's presence and disputes any evidence of an agreement or conspiracy. Witnesses described Paul Kennicky's truck striking a utility pole on MacDade Boulevard and a physician pronouncing him drunk.

Burk Lippincott Justice of the Peace Paul Kennicky MacDade Boulevard

Driver charged after car overturned on Gov Printz Blvd

A 22 year old Wilmington man Rudolph Sessoms was charged with reckless driving after his south bound car rolled onto its roof on Gov Printz Blvd near the Stockdale Curve. His passenger Panai Robbins, 22, was treated at Delaware Hospital and released. Witnesses said the driver appeared intoxicated between the time of the accident and arrest.

Claymont Wilmington Gov. Printz Blvd Delaware Rudolph Sessoms McCaulkrey St Justice of Peace Stockdale Curve Kennicky Panoi Robbins Hillside Drive Wilmingtayerm Ton Burk McDonough Claymont Fire Co

Aston Boy Bitten by Large Rat Near Creek

Phillip Cerbara eleven-year-old boy bitten on the right leg while playing near a creek on Scarlett Avenue. His parents said they will appeal to the Aston Township Board of Commissioners to address a rat-infested creek where residents have complained for months about many rats along the banks.

Aston Aston Township

Showalter School Graduates Win Prizes in Awards Night

Nineteen Showalter juniors and seniors receive medals and prizes in shop and academic categories led by honor awards for highest scholastic achievement. Recipients include Detta Voesar, Helen DiCave, Lenore Warren, Harry Kerry, Linda Walter, and many others, with multiple departmental honors in English, science, Latin, math, art, music, home economics, and shop subjects.

Chester Robert Hesting Willie Johnson Harry Kerry Helen DiCave Detta Voesar Franklin Brewington Showalter American Legion Charles Bassett Voesar Joseph C. Gershenfeld A.D.L Thomas E. McKinney Addison H. Showalter Harry Kerey Lenore Warren Miss Warren James G. Singley Curtis Cannon Lula Miller Showalter - Parent- Teacher Association Joseph LaSpada Frank Gibbs Helen di Cave Linda Walter Mamie Givens David Thompson David Sabb Amy Oliver Aula Fcluvillue Carmel Pompilis Lloyd Biddle John Birke C. Rebecca Chisolm Georgi Anna Lane Barbana Andreadis Sandra Hammond Connie Baney G. Elaine William George Cyler J.william Grasty Cecelia Watkins Allan Kaufman Kermit Brooks Linda Davis Diane Roberts Patsy Bartel William Harmon James Moore Michael Pappas Harold Smith Ellen Lombardi

Dogcatcher Quits Job After Media School Incident

Blair Davis, 82, who served as dogcatcher for five years, resigned Thursday following an incident earlier at the Media School located on State and Monroe Streets.

Dogcatcher Media Blair‘ Davis Borough Dogcatcher State and Monroe Sts

Scouts Trip To Maryland Prompt School Incident Report

Clifton Heights council heard a report from Burgess Wiltshire on an elementary school dog incident. Davis sought the dog with a license lapse, the dogcatcher intervened, a girl was involved, and Davis resigned citing his rights. the council accepted resignation with regret and paid him five dollars per call.

Burgess Frank T. Wiltshire Council Homer Stewar Wiltshire Davis Wark Joseph Mongelli Bobbi McQuiston Kathy Marella Hanna Langenfeld Janet Row Barbara Hill Rita Mongelli Bon Inie Dynes Eileen Mars Carol Ward Sunnar Jorgensen Burgess

Clifton Heights Girl Scouts Visit Glencoe Estates Home

Nine members of Clifton Heights Senior Girl Scout Troop 534 toured the summer residence of their leader Mrs. Arihuc Wark in Glencoe Estates Md. They were accompanied by co leader Miss Naam.

Cluston Heights Clifton Heights Arihuc Wark Glencoe Estates Mise Naam

Norwood Library Announces Summer Hours Change

The library board announces new summer hours effective Monday. The library will open Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 to 4 and Monday afternoons from 2 to 4. May circulation included 583 adult volumes and 912 juvenile volumes. Eight of 23 new members were nonresidents.

Norwood

Council Hears Tax Report

Rose Valley borough council hears secretary Vic tor Haworth report the 1960 assessment stands at 1 193 800 with real estate taxes generally fair except 142. Sewer easement forms are prepared for homes affected by the disposal plant addition financed by Nether Providence Township and about 18 homes will be connected.

Rose Valley Victor J. Haworth Providence

Record Low June Temperature Set in Harrisburg

Harrisburg logged 42 degrees at 3 a.m., the coldest June reading on record for the city, marking a remarkable weather anomaly for the month.

Harrisburg

Weather forecast and tides for the day and five day outlook

The report lists temperatures for today and the next two days with highs around 70s and lows in the 30s to 50s, a near-seasonal trend, and a chance of showers Tuesday. Tides at Off Chester sidewater terminal pier show highs at 3:34 am and 4:00 pm. Nearby cities report mixed conditions from clear to cloudy with various temperatures.

Chester Sidewater Terminal Jon Albany Atlanta Boston Buffalo Chicago Cleveland Denver Detroit Fairbanks Fort Worth Helena Juneau Clourdy Kansas City Dlouy Los Angeles Louisville Coste St. Tawa Aibwagkes Rapid City Richmond Salt Lake City San Francisco Tampa Washington

Fragmentary newspaper line on rates and mailing terms

A fragment lists prescription rates and mailing options with prices such as 21.00, 6 months 9, 42 by mail, and 1 year. It notes second class matter and a Chester post office designation under an Act dated March 1878.

Chester

Girls Tour Clifton Heights and Historic Philadelphia With Scout Leaders

Clifton Heights West Brook Park Troop 314 and leaders Mrs Evelyn Row and Joan Me andless toured historic Philadelphia. They were joined by Mrs Helen Arthur Mrs Rose Farris Mrs Marge Gutchess and Mrs Olivia Moore for a second class rated group. Saturday the girls went on an overnight camping trip to Indian Orchards with Mrs Row two senior Girl Scouts Janet Row and Bonnie Bartivic and several leaders.

Clifton Heights Westbrook Park Philadelphia Evelyn Row Joan Me Andless Helen Arthur Rose Farris Marge Gutchess Olivia Moore Row Janet’ Row Bonnie Bartivic Doris Sidebottom Jennie Weis Jane Woot

Yacht Club Pool to Be Dedicated in Delaware River Edge

ESSINGTON officials of the Tri-State Yacht Club dedicate a $125,000 pool Sunday on the Delaware River edge at Taylor Avenue between the club house and Tri-State pier. Commodore George Best will lead the ceremony with directors including Catania, Arm, Bosacco, Acchione, Lavender, De Berardinis, Freed, and Boccino. Events feature swimming, skin diving, a fashion show, and a visit from the state cruiser Commonwealth. Also noted is the unofficial stage pool dedication by Don Hines and performances by the DeJohn Sisters. William F. Lykens of Chester, a former semi pro football player, dies at 72.

Delaware River Taylor Avenue Tri-State Pier George Best Springfield Francis J. Catania Delaware County Armand Bosacco Glenolden John Acchione Philadelphia Douglas Lavender Joseph de Be

Obituaries across Chester area list Gaulke and others

Obituary notices summarize deaths of James Gaulke 44 of Marcus Hook and other Chester area residents including Albert Banyard 53, Myrtle Langille 59, Elizabeth Mensing 61, Jose Berguido 59, Ann J Tolmie ??? and Grace Drumm 64 with details on births, marriages, survivors, funeral plans and burial.

Refinery Strikes Halt Operations Near Marcus Hook

NMU members vow full support for picket lines at the Sinclair refinery area near Marcus Hook with about 1,300 workers affected. Key issue is union demands for foreign flag ships to fall under a new contract with equal pay and conditions. Some offices allowed to cross lines while two foreign-flag ships remained at docks.

Bostic Risso NMU Sinclair WAU Honduras Panama Liberia At & Am

Eye Removed Boy Improves After Injury

Glenolden James Murtaugh 14 at 417 Henson Ave was reported in satisfactory condition at Taylor Hospital after his right eye was removed Thursday afternoon. He was admitted Wednesday after injuring his eye when struck while playing baseball with a broom handle.

Glenolden James Murtaugh Henson aAve Taylor Hospital Murtaugh Hospital

Car Scooter Crash Injures Chester Man

Chester Sylvania DiDimi gio, 49, of 803 W 4th St, was injured Thursday as his motor scooter collided with a car at 4th and Flower Streets. He received treatment at Chester Hospital for cuts to the right ear scalp and left knee. Police identified the car driver as James Jones, 43, of 402 Yarnall St.

Chester Sylvania DiDimigio 4Th and Flower Sts Chester Hospital James Jones Yarnall St

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