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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1961
Page
10
The Delaware County Federation of Women’s Clubs reports 926.92 raised for Camp Sunshine this season from the Junior Saturday Club and other clubs. A July 7 visit will gift flashlights to boys. seniors add 752.74 to the camp treasury.
Mrs Frank Clerval of Holmes a past president leads the Delaware County Council of the Auxiliary 366 American Legion as newly elected president. New officers include Mrs Charles Durfer Mrs Coralee Jones and others with roles as vice presidents recording secretary corresponding secretary treasurer chaplain historian and sergeant at arms. Mrs Thomas Robinson of Wayne named director for Delaware County and will be installed at the state convention in Erie in July. County history contest winner is Mrs J Howard McKay. Poppy poster winners are listed from Manoa School Darby High School Collingdale School and Holy Spirit School Sharon Hill.
Collingdale officials report the Auxillary to Post 669 American Legion has elected Mrs Raymond Albright as president for 1961 62. Offiers include Elwood Johnston second vice president Garrity recording secretary Quaile corresponding secretary and Albright treasurer. Delegates to Erie state convention July 19 are Rathbun Shallcross with Ayjian Johnston as alternates.
The auxiliary to the Broomall Fire Co installed officers at a banquet. Incoming president Mrs. Doris Griffin received the gavel from Mrs. Pauline Downs. Other officers include vice president Mrs. Pauline Downs secretary Mrs. Lois Castaldi treasurer Miss Belle Downs and directors Mrs. Fayette Wood Mrs. Dorothy Huber and Mrs. Helen Stebbins. Committee chairmen cover sunshine uniforms membership hostess publicity house and entertainment.
Prince the 14 year old S P C A mascot remains in hospital with age related issues as Betsy Schultz a 13 year old girl from Lansdowne visits the dog shelter in Upper Providence and prays for him. Betsy and Prince have been friends since her family adopted her dog and they participated in the annual Pink Poodle fashion show. Prince is expected to leave hospital by week end and donations to Prince’s care are welcomed at 521 Fairfax Road Drexel Park.
A reader asks if a girl should sacrifice her own pleasures to support a boyfriend who saves little after a breakup. She recalls generous sacrifices to help him pay for a car and gas, only to see him treat others to his car and loans after the relationship ends. She urges caution against dating someone who takes for granted what she gives.
Community events listed include a spaghetti luncheon and dinner Thursday at the Italian American Club Twin Oaks hosted by the auxiliary, a strawberry festival and cake sale Friday at Cal lingdale Fire Co No. 1 Clifton Bedford Aves, Folcroft, sponsored by the auxiliary and Luther Leagues. Also ongoing used clothing and white elephant sale daily through Saturday at 1535 Elmwort Ave Folcroft, by Folcroft Republican Organization activities committee.
Mrs Kenneth Salter announces the marriage of Miss Jean Salter to Airman 2 C. Eugene Czar of Stockton California on April 30. The bride will live in California before joining her husband in Japan.
Mrs Leonard Berwick of Wallingford will speak at the AAUW national convention in Wallingford this week. About 2,000 delegates attend the 21st conclave with themes on education and world affairs as Dr Eleanor Dolan presides at a special session. The dedication of the eight story education center and the Lansdowne chapter building fund success will be honored during the event.
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