Old horse trough returns to Chester Park
Councilman Clarence G. Smedley reinstalls the long-missing horse trough beside the spring in Chester Park. He recalls it stood there in his youth and notes the restored feature will cue the horse to return, replacing the car. Also, Brookhaven official Art Chace helps with vacant lot maintenance queries. Nationwide attention follows Johnnie Dougherty story with AP coverage and nationwide well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Jennings
Daily Times
Chestler
Clarence G. Smedley
Brookhaven
Ed Geiger
Art Chace
Geiger
Police Department
Council
Chace
Bridgewater Road
Borough of
Johnnie Dougherty
Ridley Township
Johnnie
Zoo
Associated Press
Harrisburg
Garden Grove
Calif
Doughertys
Minnesota
Dougherty
c/o Associated Press
Philadelphia
Times
Chester Park
Catherine Hoffman
13Th St
Chester
Annette
Milliken Pledge Draws Labor Fire Over Education Aid
Chester and Darby Township clash as labor leaders oppose U S Rep Milliken for opposing a proposed federal education aid bill. Labor says the measure would ease local tax burdens, while officials approve roadwork and school funding allocations including a $3,142 contract for Park and High Supplies and street resurfacing projects across Clifton Avenue and Ashland Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
U.S
William H. Milliken
Asual
Delaware County
Afl-Cio Council
H. Page Groton
Milliken
Groton
Park
Highbill
Way Supplies, Inc
Ferndale
House of Representat
Side Job Sends Man To Prison in Chester Case
William Willis, 47, of 1200 W 2nd St Chester operator of the Kit Kat Shoe Shine Parlor, was fined 300 dollars and given a three month term in Broadmeadows Prison after pleading guilty to lottery ticket trafficking and maintaining a gambling establishment. His attorney cited ill health and medical expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Broadmeadows
Thomas A. Curran
William Willis
2Nd Street
Willis
Curran
Francis J. Catania
Catania
James J
Dick) Dougherty
Walter
Bud) Burgess
Fred Jack
Vice Raiders
Dougherty
Hedgerow Reopens With Six Plays This Summer
Rose Valley Hedgerow Theatre opens Thursday with The Cocktail Party by T. S. Eliot. A New York firm presents six plays in repertory through September, starring an Equity company of eight actors and hiring Philadelphia apprentices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Valley
New York
Hedgerow
T. S. Eliot
David Wheeler
F. M. Kimball
Frank Cassidy
G. B. Shaw
Checkev
Sea Gull
Berthold Brecht
Setzuan
Thomas Middleton
Sam Hail
Ford Madox Pord
Nework
Philadelphia
Wheeler - Kimball - Cassidy
Circle In the Square
Greenwich Village
Bell Bills Squirrels From Homes While Out of Season
In Harrisburg State Sen. Clarence D. Bell leads a bill allowing the killing of squirrels invading homes even when it is not squirrel season. Bell cites a constituent whose walls housed animals forcing a move out, and the bill moves to the House for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Clarence D. Bell
Delaware County
Bell
Patterson to Join Pennsylvania Supreme Court as Legal Assistant
Delaware County court administrator James Patterson will become the legal assistant to Chief Justice John C. Bell of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on July 1. Rita F. Prescott will succeed him as court administrator in Media after serving as law clerk to Judge Henry G. Sweney. Patterson has led pre trial conferences for years and will continue his legal career in Philadelphia City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Patterson
Delaware County
John C. Bell
Pennsylvania Iupreme Court
Rita FE. Prescott
Henry G. Sweney
Patterson
Edmonds Ave
Drexel Hill
W. Roger Fronefield
Superior Court
Harold L. Ervin
John V. Diggins
Delaware County Bar Association
Philadelphia
McPherrin Sworn In as Prospect Park School Board Member
Edward McPherrin, 651 9th St, was sworn in by Board President Frederick Keesler to fill Richard Clark’s unexpired term ending December 1963 at Prospect Park School Board. The board approved multiple actions including final payment of 55 000 to Interboro Jointure, salary raises for a custodian and cleaners, a five percent amusement tax, electrical work at Pennsylvania Avenue School, tax exemptions for 391 persons, budget reallocations, and a new nail coating trial for one Kindergarten room. Meetings are set for June 30 and July 17 with August off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect Park
Richard Clark
Edward McPherrin
9Th St
McPherrin
Frederick Keesler
Clark
Interboro Jointure
Leroy Fegeley
Charles Holmes
Pennsylvania Avenue School
Helen Guyer
Selby Battersby & Co
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Avenue
Holmes Youngsters Train Pet Squirrel
Susie Fisher and 15 friends hosted Pancho the squirrel at a birthday party in the Fishers yard. Pancho roamed the yard, climbed trees, nibbled candy, and rode on shoulders while the children watched. The family has kept a pet squirrel each year for four years as part of the party tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes
Susie Fisher
Pancho
Indica
Susie
Fishers
Susan Fisher
John Fisher
Larry
John
David
Karen
Beth
Patty
Susan
Walnut St
Palmer Aged 97 May Be Oldest Realtor in U S
Chester real estate records honor Charles Palmer who, at 97, may be the oldest active realtor in the United States. The Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission plans new rules to elevate the profession and curb unlicensed practice. Palmer received a commemorative plaque at a Windsor Inn ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Charles Palmer
Moore
United States
Chester Real Estate
Robert B. Hewes
Theltrawas
Pennsylvania
Oliver C. Armitage
Prac- Military College
Bergeman
Chester Real Estate Board
Palmer
Pea
Nationall
Association of Real Estate Boards
Islation
Atl
Ohio
Lion
Roy
8Th St
Gations
Edgmont
Ave
James J. Moore
Pottstown
Coute
Township Toughens Trash and Weed Rules Enforcement
Township police will warn residents about burn violations and enforce trash and weed ordinances. Rules limit burning to 5 to 8 pm weekdays on public land 25 feet from buildings and 50 feet on private land with a lid. Grass must stay under 1 inch. Residents in East Loughead Avenue and others receive notices as officials push compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pancho
Larry Fisher
Chichester
Larry
Sion
Cruis Ling
East Loughead Avenue
Summit
Yates Avenues
Harvey Avenue
Franki
Ginsburg
Chester F. Baker
Lower
James Stewart
M & H_ Dogcatching Co
Aniline Village Civic Association
Fish kill reported along Chester Creek near Aston boundary
State fish and game agents investigate hundreds of dead fish found in Chester Creek north of Aston Township. Perch and trout of 3 to 18 inches were seen, with blue-green water and white powder traces along the bank. SunRead spokesman denied dumping, while investigators analyze water and powder to identify the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Fish and Game Authorities
Chester Creek
Aston Township
Sunroc Corp
Leroy (Shorty) Manning
Prospect Park
Charles Lentz
Lentz
State Health Department
The
Fish Commission
Manning
Sunree
Meell Loses Vote Appeal In Delaware County
Delaware County court denies Ridley Park tax collector Arthur Meell’s appeal to prevent counting five absentee ballots from the May 16 primary. Meell trails Helen Maxwell 498 to 492 after the ruling, with 21 days to file a further appeal to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Toal
Henry G. Sweney
Ridley Park
Arthur Meell
Meell
Edwin E. Lippincott
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Lippincott
Delaware County
Helen Maxwell
Republican
County Election Board
Meet
Election Board
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Smedley
Milliken Pledge
Darby
Board of Commissioners
Ccording
Mitken
Millibante Vnta
Clifton Avenue
Hook Road
Edgerbrook Manor
Jackson Street
Ashland Avenue
Glenhaven Road
Westbrook Park
Ashland
Oak Lane
Ameshe
Man
U. S
Balis
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