Old Folks Find Home Life That Feels Like Family
A Doris Wiley feature profiles Abraham and Esther Savin at the Workmen's Circle Home in Media showing how immigrant roots, fraternal support, and self reliance shape dignified aging. They share chores, donate Social Security era funds to the home, and lead in its activities, illustrating a humane alternative to grim institutional living.
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Doris Wiley
Daily Times
Abraham
Esther Savin
Workmen's Circle
Media
Philadelphia
Workmen’s Circle
Russia
Poland
United States
Zsther
Abraham Savin
Ogden Church Youth Night Promises Freedom Concert
The Rev Donald M Parvin pastor of the First Baptist Church in Ogden announces Sunday as Youth Night with a freedom concert at 7 pm featuring the choir brass ensemble girls trio men s quartet and trumpet trio. Selections include God Of Our Fathers Battle Hymn of the Republic Just A Closer Walk With Thee and Jesus Shall Reign along with patriotic readings. Medical director Dr Elkin Ravitz oversees geriatrics care at Rest Haven home including therapy equipment social programs and staff displays. Daisy Kessler a 76 year old widow resident since 1939 and current Rest Haven tenant illustrates life there. Rest Haven houses 158 beds with weekly costs from 55 to 65 dollars.
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Jesus
Robert Jarjisian
Elkin Ravitz
Delaware County
White House
Dr. Ravitz
Rest Haven
Beau
Collingdale Opens Playgrounds With Six Week Program
Collingdale plans a six week recreation program starting Monday at Harris and Pusey Avenues and Spruce and Rivery Avenues playgrounds. Frank Baldino directs, arts and crafts will be offered for adults and children, with free materials. Activities run 1 4 p.m. at Harris School, games 10 a.m. to noon and 1 4 p.m. at all sites. Fridays feature special events, including contests and shows.
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Collingdale
Harris
Pusey Ave
Spruce St
Rivery Ave
Park and Recreation Board
Frank Baldino
Batdino
Anita Shepherd
Joseph Stokes
Harris School
Louis Cinellis
Gerry Hetzel
Secane i
Joseph
Bob Robinson
Sharon Hill
Lalk
Rivery
Sandy Curry
Bil
Avenlavera
Temple University faculty promote three local men to new posts
Three Philadelphia area faculty members at Temple University join 34 colleagues in promotions. Dr Christian Schuster of Marton becomes associate professor of languages, Dr Robert Duffey of Springfield advances to professor of elementary education, and Erwin Surrency of Media rises to professor of Naw.
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Philadelphia
Chester Area
Temple University
Christian Schuster
Holmes Rd
Marton
Robert Duffey
Sheffield Dr
Springfield
Erwin ‘Surrency
Pine Rd
Media
Naw
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