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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1962
Page
5
Prospect Park reports library changes with a new borrowing fee system replacing hand stamped cards. A demonstration and staff help will occur Aug 7 at the library as part of the rollout and staff training.
Mrs. Margaret Fox is elected president of the Media Education Association for the 1962-63 school year. C Harold Snavely is vice president with Mrs. Wilma Kresel as secretary and Negdan Aylan as treasurer. Ruth P. Van Horn is praised as business education teacher. The MEA and PTA fund bus trips to the Philadelphia Orchestra for about 50 children per concert with chaperones Mrs. Cadman and other teachers. Story Hour sessions will be held weekly at the Media-Upper Providence Library after school.
In Butler County Pennsylvania the second murder trial of Donald Montgomery proceeds with one juror and two alternates to be chosen. Montgomery, 19, of Brackenridge, faces arson death charges in the January death of Mrs. Pauline Ritter, 69, of Cabot, after a mistrial last month over a prosecutor remark. Earlier, Charles Ganss Jr., 17, of Cabot was sentenced to die in the electric chair for Ritter’s death.
In Hopkinsville Kentucky Mr and Mrs Leslie Mumford boast seven sons in military service with three currently in uniform. Mrs Mumford mentions a 13 year old son James awaiting his turn and counting the days until he turns 17 to enlist.
A Buffalo druggist 40 years ago created a cooling soothing ointment for piles. Its fame spread across the land making Peterson's Ointment a favorite in thousands of homes. Ask your druggist today for 60c box or 8c applicator tube. Peterson's Ointment delights or money back.
Dr. Frederick Tang er announced numerous prize awards for Media High School seniors from many groups. Gretchen Anne Wood earned 100 for first in scholastic scholarship. multiple organizations named winners for academics, athletics, home economics, and leadership, including Joseph Wickersham 250 and Marie Widmaier 25 in service and sportsmanship.
Dana Henderson, aged 3, died after severe injuries from repeated beating by Billie Joe Moore. Moore admitted striking with a belt buckle end after Dana misbehaved, saying she would "make a lady of her." Moore faced charges and was released on bond. prosecutors planned a second-degree murder warrant. Dana's mother Marion Moore and stepfather, originally from North Carolina, were involved as guardians. Doctors reported brain hemorrhage, perforated intestine, back laceration, and extensive bruising. the death raised concerns amid a broader discussion of diabetes death rates.
Fourteen of the 23 graduates received honors with Mary Louise Cassidy winning the Knights of Columbus trophy for the highest general average. American Legion medals went to Brigid Dougherty and Thomas McCue. other awards honored English, spelling, mathematics, history, school spirit, and cooperation. Diplomas were awarded to the class and to several named students. Rev. Thomas McKelvey addressed the ceremony as Rev. Thomas G. Daugherty presided over the awards.
Linwood Elementary School graduates 98 sixth graders. Kathy Pierce and Jay Burke receive VFW awards with certificates of merit and citizenship scholarships. Honor certificates go to Mary Jean Archibald Sandra Sweet Susan O'Dell Janice Page Cynthia Pawalich Kathy Pierce Linda Pruett Carol Quirk and others. Perfect attendance certificates are awarded to Terry Covington Raymond Davis Ronald Hamilton James Johnson Rodney Cope John Vernon Kathleen Jones Kathy Pierce and Gary Fry. Safety Patrol awards go to John Wolfe Jackie Sullenberger Jay Burke John Larkin William Phillips David Lyons John Curry Michael Hamton and William Haught. Additional safety recognitions include Leonard Barlow Ronald Hamilton Michael Rodowicz Suzette Shivers Alberta Saville Barbara Salter Susanna Milnes and Jean Keating. Thomas D'Andrea will lead patrols as captain next term.
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