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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1962
Page
2
Marcus Hook launches a no cost parking decal program for borough residents. The red circular sticker features an oil tanker and refinery image and will be pasted on the rearview mirror to promote instant identification. Registration runs at the police station from 9 am to 4 pm until July 2, with priority for workers from local industries.
Frank Sinatra returns to New York after a world singing tour that raised about 1.2 million dollars for handicapped and orphaned children. He hopes to organize another tour within the next 18 months.
Sunday highs near 89 with 75 average for date and low 67, while tonight’s low 65. Forecast tracks highs around 90 today, 85 Tuesday, showers possible Wednesday or Thursday, with sunrises at 5 32 a m and sunsets at 8 32 p m. Coastal tide data lists high tides at 1 39 a m and 2 01 p m and low at 4 02 a m and 10 p m.
Lemuel Harris 18 of 400 block N 38th St Philadelphia remains in $1,500 bail awaiting court after a stolen car he drove crashed into three vehicles early Sunday. Harris admitted failing to identify himself and to observe a police signal. He appeared before Magistrate Anthony H. Smith as a charge of automobile larceny is filed. Police testified the car matched a hit and run description near Ward and Lampkin Streets before Harris fled and was captured at W 2nd and Wilson. The stolen vehicle belonged to Edward Woodland and the crash injured Nathaniel Edwards of Woodbine New Jersey.
In a weekend roundup in Drexel Hill and Media, four women face larceny charges, including Ange line DiCanzio 38 and Pitt Parisi 44. DiCanzio and Laura Braxton 70 worked in Lit's premium coupon department. Mary Clark 44 and another woman are also named in the arrests.
A 22 year old Chester man Joseph Tillery was held without bail on charges of robbery larceny and aggravated assault after allegedly beating and robbing motorist Robert Syfrit at W Third and Broamall Streets. Tillery allegedly took a billfold containing eighty five dollars and a watch, then fled to 1200 Mary Street where he was arrested. Syfrit suffered facial injuries including jaw fracture and was treated at Chester Hospital.
A 32-year-old man identified as Robert Cornet of the 1900 block Thomas Street was arrested seven months ago on a morals offense and held today in $1,500 bail on charges that he molested two 10-year-old girls. The report also lists multiple obituaries and funeral notices for several individuals, including William Craig Bolton of Ridley Park and others, with details on births, residences, affiliations, service times, and burial plans. Continued notices cover survivors, service locations, and funeral arrangements.
Magistrate Anthony Wy Aston patrol reports fire at 9053 Heatherton Dr Concord confined to cellar and first floor. Witnesses say a man linked to morals offenses molested minors and advanced to girls, with earlier charges in November 1941. Firefighters from Pire Company arrived to contain the blaze and clarify details.
Laura V. Dennis 77 founder of the Community Arts Center in Wallingford died at her home. She established the center on Rogers Lane in 1948 and served as honorary president. She was active in peace movements and Future work included enabling creative self expression. She is survived by daughter Elinor Dennis. Memorial services set for Tuesday in Baltimore Avenue funeral home. Burial private.
Delaware County men Rev. Thomas J. Bradley Rev. Frederick A. Homann and Rev. John J. Martinez were among nine Jesuits ordained at Woodstock College in Woodstock Maryland by Archbishop Lawrence J. Shehan. They will celebrate their first Mass on Sunday at St. Andrew Church and St. Rose of Lima in Eddystone.
Chester area Polish American Eagle Citizens Club hosted a Father’s Day and communion breakfast. Thomas Lewis from the FBI spoke on juvenile delinquency and PBS Councilman Joseph Miel. The club honored Joe Pieta of Ridley High School as an outstanding Delaware Valley athlete and launched a booster drive for Pulaski Memorial Day parade expenses.
Federal Bureau of Public Roads in Hagerstown Maryland nears a decision on the midcounty expressway. Regional director August Schafer says the office will report to the Highway Administrator in Washington late this week. Complete data was sent from Harrisburg two weeks ago. Gov. Lawrence backs the route while candidates Richardson Dilworth and William Scranton attack the expressway vote.
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