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Newspaper

Delaware County Daily Times

Location

Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1961

Page

4

Solicitor Ruling May Cost Rec Job In Borough Decision

Borough officials weigh a solicitor’s ruling about appointing to pay for a recreation project. Council directed Hepburn to prepare an agreement for Meadowcroft Delmar Drive area development and set terms for trainee supervisor resignations and traffic controls.

Folcroft Hepburn Charles Hepburn Merton Delmar Lewis Drive Meadowcroft Ider Grace Ulrich Peimar Drive Grant Road Ulrich Council Therman William Sarrell Mont- Sarrell Gomery Memorial Park Delmar Drive School Lane Wall Bennington Road Cox Llanwell Thejon Taylor the Ave Talos Health Winifred Gordon Frank Verna

Suit Against Finch Settled

An out of court settlement ended the malpractise case against Dr. St Bernard Finch involving James J Pappa ex husband of Carole Tregoff. Finch and Tregoff, both life term prisoners, were convicted in 1959 for the murder of Barbara Jean Finch.

Los Angeles James J. Pappa St. Bernard Finch Pappa Carole Tregoff

Fire Inquiry Under Way in Alabama House Fire

Investigators probe the blaze that killed a 15 year old bride Barbara Richardson Horn 19 and two children Alvin Horn Jr. 3 Pamella 2 in a rural frame house near Ashland Alabama. The fire occurred after a 1957 marriage to Ku Klux Klan leader Wednesday Horn.

Ashland Ala Pea Watt Spee Te Alabama Isei A

Dillon Appeals For Aid Money To Restore Cold War Aid

Secretary of the Treasury Douglas Dillon urged Congress to approve a foreign aid program aimed at easing tensions of the cold war. A fire aboard the 5,500 ton cargo ship Sidonia on the Hudson River caused damage but was brought under control by coast guard crews.

Washington (Ap Sidonia House Foreign Affairs Committee

Khrushchev Pledges Tests If West Resumes

Soviet Premier Khrushchev vowed in a televised Kremlin address on the Nazi attack anniversary that the USSR has developed several nuclear devices requiring testing and will resume tests immediately if the United States does so. He urged merger of test ban talks with broader disarmament and signaled readiness to sign a German peace treaty at year end if Western allies do not join. He warned West Germany’s Adenauer and urged allied signatories to back a free city status for Berlin.

Moscow Nikita Khrushchev Soviet Union United States Kremlin East Germany Khrushchev U.S Geneva Britain France Grand Palace Kennedy Adenauer

Admiral Peary Day Proposed in Congress

Senator Hugh Scott introduces a resolution asking President Kennedy to proclaim April 6 National Peary Day. It honors Admiral Robert E. Peary of Cresson Pennsylvania, famed for polar exploration and discovery of the North Pole.

Washington Kennedy Hugh Scott Unis Scott

Chessmen Honor Club Champions

Chessmen of Marple Newtown, the largest Delaware County chess club, awarded trophies at its first banquet in Lamb Tavern. Cy Charles C. Graves of Broomall won the Class A Trophy and Ronald Ketterer of Morton won the Class B Trophy. Club President Alfred T. Suarez thanked members and invited new players to join.

Springfield Chessman Marple Newtown Delaware County Lamb Tavern Cy. Charles C. Graves Broomall Ronald Ketterer Morton Alfred ‘T. Suarez J. Suarez Inter

Governor Lawrence’s Wife Hospitalized for Back Ailment

Mrs. Alice Lawrence wife of Governor Lawrence is hospitalized at Magee Hospital Pittsburgh for a back ailment she has been treated since Tuesday.

Pittsburgi Alice Lawrence

Brothers May Face Prosecution After Boat Collision

Philadelphia brothers John Rivers and Robert Rivers, aged 25 and 28, from 7800 block Holstein Street, were fined 1300 and costs after disorderly conduct charges. A Coast Guard spokesman said the case will be reviewed for possible prosecution. the 18 foot boat rammed two moored boats, sank, and alcohol impairment was noted by Patrolman Mea.

Chester Philadelphia Coast Guard John Rivers Robert Rivers Holstein Street Thomas Conley Chester Creek Delaware River Edward Mea

Weather temperatures and forecasts for the day

In the 24 hour period the high Wednesday is 72 and the low this morning is 6. The average for Wednesday is 63 with a normal of 74. Expected highs today are 73 with a low tonight of 89 and the high tomorrow remains to be seen. Precipitation in 48 hours is 44 with totals for the month at 184 and the year at 21.54.

Weather and tide notices near Chester and Rio Janeiro

NWS style forecast and tides note a sunrise at 3 32 am and sunset 7 33 pm with moonrise 2 17 pm and high tides 8 27 am and 9 02 pm at Chester sidewater terminal pier, low tides 3 03 am and 3 30 pm. Winds from south to southwest up to 15 mph with gusts to 30 in Rio Janeiro where President Quadros orders Brazil to consider expanding trade with Cuba.

Chester Sidewater Terminal Rlo DE Janeiro Brazil Janio Quadros Cuba

Man Gets Probation in Indecent Assault Case

Chester man pleads guilty to indecent assault and is placed on one year probation. Judge Curran notes intoxicated state and orders him to pay costs. Case stems from incident at a Drexel Hill terminal where Agnes Stroby was assaulted as she alighted.

Chester Guy High Albany Atlanta Pant Army Buffalo Thomas A. Curran Chicago George Harris Cleveland Zill St National Guard Committee Denver 69Th Street Ernest. Vandiver Peete Eens Upper Darby Georgia Vertie Alent Chester Sanders Tuner Amy Dar Spf Agnes Stroby Bryant St. Drexel Hill Lithe el Milwaukee Harris Stroby Sanders Curran St. Paul New Orleans New York Oklahoma City Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh Portland Ore Rapid City Richmond St. Louis Salt Lake City Robin Algiers Washington

Oil workers strike prompts patrols at terminals

Troopers patrolled the Texaco terminal as oil workers began a strike at midnight. Union leaders say Local 12-579 members stayed off the job but did not cross NMU lines at Trainer and Sinclair refinery. Refineries shut, some shipping continues. NMU says members not striking, only not working without a contract.

Bladd J. G. Grant Jr Texaco Grant Emil Fleitz John BP Feeley OCAW Sinclair NMU Trainer International Granmt E. L. Steiniger Sinclair Oi Corp Sinclair Refining Co Marrow Motors Colling

Police Hold 3 More in Bar Break

Chester police report three additional defendants Edward Moat 34 Charles Ricks 33 and Leroy Frisby 22 were ordered held without bail for court on burglary larceny and conspiracy charges in the Walt s Cafe break also held without bail were Harry Washington 34 all from 600 Potter Street.

Chester Morton Age Edward Moat Charles Ricks Leroy ‘Frisby Potter St Thomas Conley Harry Washington Potter SL Moati James Thomas Frank Teale Moat and Frisby

Morton fills police post

William Frame a 10 year old Glenolden auto mechanic was hired as Morton Borough policeman at 3700 yearly salary by Morton Council in a special session. The appointment followed the hiring and resignation pattern of Edward Godsey from Chester who had been hired June 14 to replace Deidovich von Panhausen who resigned for another job, and who also accepted another job before Gedsey started work.

Morton William Frame Glenolden Frame Edward Godsey Chester Gadsey Deidovich von Panhausen

World War II Veteran Resides With Family in Glenolden

A World War II veteran and his wife live with their three children at 1051 Academy Ave in Glenolden. The article notes the veteran served two years in the Army and highlights his family situation.

Academy Ave Glenolden

Governors Meet Monday Conference on national guard force

The Army will send senior officers to the Governors Conference in Honolulu to promote a plan to shape a one division quick reaction force from the National Guard and reserve. Governors nationwide will attend the meeting to discuss the initiative.

Washington Army Honolulu National Guard and Reserve

World Bank Group Affiliated IDA Extends $60 Million India Credit

The International Development Association, part of the World Bank, approves a $60 million development credit to India for highway construction projects. The move aims to improve road infrastructure and economic connectivity across regions.

Washington International Development Association The World Bank India

Berlin Talks Urge Bipartisan Policy Panel

Washington reports that Senator Sherman Cooper urged President Kennedy to appoint a bipartisan group of foreign policy experts to craft constitutional approaches for the Berlin crisis. The call emphasizes broad national input on U S positions amid Cold War tensions.

Washington Iolm Sherman Cooper Kennedy Berlin

Obituaries in Prospect Park and surrounding towns

Obituary notices for Mabel L. Mitchell 63 of Prospect Park wife of William H. Mitchell. burial planned at Arlington Cemetery with services at Louis B. Sehe funeral home Norwood. Also notices for Roland Batchelor Leonardo Myers William Truax Sydney Roxborough David Bullock Jr Ruth E Tomlinson and Jayne & Son drug firm death by own action with services and callers scheduled in Norwood, Ridley Park, and surrounding towns.

Mabel L. Mitchell William H. Mitchell Amosland Road Prospect Park Conner - Williams Ridley Park Mitchell Prospect Chapter Order of the Eastern Star OFS Prospect Immanuel Lutheran Church Oil Orn Norwood Louis B. Sehe Funeral Home Rhodes Av Callingdale Buvial Arlington Cemetery Asean Chester Pike OES Leonardo. Myers 4Th Ave Burnham Chester Lewistown Mr. Myers Baldwin William R. Truax Works Standard Steel Co Philadelphia Lillian Lowther Myers Truax Peter Lillian Beatrice Seehurst Oscar ‘Truax State College Leonard 7Th Potter Sts Eddystone P.an Spear's A. HW. Wirz Providence Ave Sydney Roxborough Fennell St Fannie Gattis Lottie Mills Mary Hunt Atlantic City Anna Brown New York City Nathaniel Snow Hill David J. Bullock JR Pendle Hill Wallingford Lansdowne Pine Beach Henelopen Acres Rehoboth Beach Del Bullock Francis J. Co D. Jania Jayne & Son Drug Manufacturing Ruth E. Tomlinson Poplar Walk Tomlinson Anna Collins Lewes Irving Charles H. Narden Marcus Hook Christ Church Middletown Presbyterian Church Griffith Chapel

Police Probe Man's Death at Aroni mink Galf Club

Newtown Township police and county detectives investigate the death of Frank Gilbert after a clubhouse fight five weeks earlier. Gilbert, 51, of Springfield, died June 14 at Episcopal Hospital Philadelphia from a cerebral hemorrhage two days after surgery following earlier treatment at Hayterford Hospital and Haverford Hospital. Authorities await hospital reports on the hemorrhage cause.

Newtown Square Newtown Township Aronimink Galf Club Newtown Albert Saffren Maurice L. Maitland Frank Gilbert Kent Road Springfield Episcopal Hospital Philadelphia Gilbert Hayterford Hospital Haverford ‘Hospital

Dog Club Elects Mrs Zerweck President

In Middletown the Penny Weeaty Kennel Club elected Mrs. Charles W. Zerweck of Media as president at a Clover Leaf Inn meeting on Wednesday evening. She succeeded Albert Mu Greenfield Jr. of Glenmore. Harold Sanderson of Limavier was named vice president.

Middletown Charles W. Zerweck Media Penny Weeaty Kennel Club Clover Leaf Inn Albert Mu Greenfield Jr Glenmore Harold Sanderson Limavier

Fellowship Revoked From University of Colorado Student

Joseph Casey of Media announces that National Science Foundation officials have revoked Ed Yellin's $3,500 fellowship after his contempt of Congress conviction. Yellin, a Chester-area student, faced a year in prison and now appeals. The incident coincides with a separate air conditioning malfunction at Lincoln Store causing belts to burn but limited smoke.

Joseph Casey Media Treasur Washington C. B. Engleke National Science Foundation UN Media Gerweek Witl Edde Crozer Hospi Ward Yellin Tal Chester Yellin University of Illinois Congress Communist Party House Lincoln Store Edgmont Ave Supreme Court March Isis University of Colorado

Hospitalized student tops marks in Crozer fallout

Pulaski Junior High Principal Nathaniel Plasker announced Dorothy Yacek, Upland Police Chief and 7th grade student, observed Hunter as the hospital's top scorer with all A's and one B for the spring term. The report notes his hospitalization at Crozer Hospital for two days as his wife confirms.

Chester Nathaniel Plasker Pulaski Dorothy Upland Upland Yaeck Hunter Crozer Hospital Yacek Crozer

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