Central Y awards life saving certificates to 5 of 72 enrollees
Chester The central YMCA office awarded Red Cross life Saving and senior YMCA certificates to five of the 72 men recently enrolled in the courses. John Preston and Harold Gibbs qualified as Red Cross and Y life saving examiners, in charge of all swimming courses at the Y. Senior guards listed include Mark Bennett and Raymond DeAncona along with many others. The YMCA will offer three more scholarships next season with the first in October. Three Delaware County boys were named Boy of the Year in physical fitness. Stephen Young led the prep class, Stephen Anderson led the cadet class, and David Straccion led the junior class after winning obstacle courses in the gym.
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Chester
Central Ymca
Red Cross
YMCA
John Preston
Harold Gibbs
Mark Bennett
Robert Cheyney
Raymond DeAncona
Francis Doyle
Joseph Fisher
John H. Galia
Charles Guest
James Johnson
Daniel McGuire
Douglas McKrea
Garth Monaghan
James Spicer
Phillip Verdon
Richard Albany
Warner Alexander
Craig Biller
Fred Catona
Wayne Edwards
Michael Blitz
Paul Hedlund
John KR. Kilgore Sr
Robert Love
Thomas Mahler
Bruce McDermott
Lee J. McFadden
Willam McLaughlin
Howard Miller
David Richards
William Strain
Richard Tete
Bruce Wilson
Robert Alexander
James Angeny
Howard Baldwin
James Bowman
James Cronrath
Theodore Coz Ine
William Chelly
Robert Ciunci
Louis de Steffano
Gregory Ells
Theodore Fitzgerald
Paul Hempel
Jeffrey Harden
John Hoffmiagle
Thomas Lechmonik
David Metzler
Richard Piasecki
Martin Sarkees
Alan Shoop
William Thomas
Delaware County Loys
Linwood Man Held in Theft Charge
A 22 year old Linwood man, William Melvin Boyd, was ordered held on a $50 bail for court Monday on a charge of stealing a car from a Green Ridge family. Boyd, of 1531 Summit Ave., Linwood, was arrested about 5:15 am Sunday at 9th and Morton after police spotted him pushing the car he had been seen leaving near 4th and Ward. Theodora Bellantine reported the theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Linwood
Green Ridge
William Melvin Boyd
Summit Ave
9Th
Morton
Thelma Bellantine
Bunting Lane
4Th and Ward
Morton Ave
Boyd
Special Rites Set By Army Missionary at Local Citadel
Colonel Marcel Beney Salvation Army missionary officer will lead a special service at the Army Citadel Ma W. St. Lt at 7 30 p m on Wednesday. Beney formerly Territorial Commander in Equatorial Africa met the Army in Yverden Switzerland and was converted during a 1916 campaign led by Commissioner Charles Pean. He became a Salvation Army officer in 192 and was appointed to evangelistic work.
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Chester
Marcel Beney
Salvation Army
W. St
Beney
Equatorial Africa
Yverden
Switzerland
Charles Pean
Col Marcel Beney Leads Church Mission Amid China Efforts
Col Marcel Beney directs centers in his homeland then serves as field officer and marries Lt Olga Frey in 1924. The Beneys begin a missionary posting in China where many Chinese are converted through their ministry, joined by Brigadier Frank Gibson from Philadelphia Army Headquarters and the Chester Corps Band for a public service.
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Olga Frey
St Alban's Troop Honors 2 Eagles at ceremony
Troop 327 of St Alban's Episcopal Church honored two Eagle Scouts Bruce Hunter and Douglas McCready at a court of honor in Newtown Square. Edward Hunter and Mike Nepi served as guard of honor while Charles Russell presented badges and certificates. Local officials including Bert Ey and Vram Necturian issued congratulations and challenges to the new Eagles.
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Newtown Square
Twoling
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church
Edward Bythrow
Bruce Hunter
James B. Hunter
Hunter
Echo Valley Lane
Douglas McCready
Newton W. McCready
Llangolllen Lane
Edward Hunter
Bruce
Mike Nepi
Guard of Honor
Charles H. Russell
Herbert Ey
Vram Necturian
Wayne
Dr Perler Optometrist Center Promotes Glasses Sale
Dr Perler Optometrist at 8H Welshi Street Boyd Theater Building advertises one of the largest child eye frame selections with 600 frames. Staff offer glasses repairs while you wait and a contact lens department with advanced fitting in the area. Phone TR 2 4234.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churster
Maclyn
Peller
Maclyn Perler
Boyd Theater
Je. Peller
Ware Valley
Birney Plumbing and Heating Service in Garden City
Garden City contractor Harold H Birney offers plumbing and heating services on Harvey Road with over 30 years of experience. A master plumber, he emphasizes customer satisfaction and handles installations conversions remodeling and repairs for residential needs in Delaware County. Call TR 6-148 for estimates and advice.
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Garden City
Harold H. Birney
Harvey Road
Birney
Delaware County
Kor
Landino Brothers Barber Shop Modern Family Salon
Chester Landino Brothers Barber Shop at 7th Concord Avenue serves the whole family with up to date hair care since 1918. Four barbers Anthony Landino Frank Salvatore John Landino and Ralph Orobona provide individualized styling and customer satisfaction with children's cuts and women's styles using modern equipment. Call Prt 2771.
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Chester— Landino Brothers
Concord Avenue
Anthony Landino
Frank Salvatore
John Landino
Ralph Orobona
Landino Brothers
Landing — Brothers
Landino
Mae
Ion
Diamond Ice and Fuel Co Serves Chester Since 1930
The Diamond Ice and Fuel Co in Chester Pa began operation in November 1930 and has served Chester and surrounding areas with ice and fuel. All operations are from 11 and Tilghman Streets with ice distribution reaching many county spots. They distribute Gulf Solar Heat fuel oils and offer burner service with a motto Customer Satisfaction Counts. For information call TR 6-6274.
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Chester
Diamond Ice, & Furl CO
Chastey
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Central
Charles Wood
Norman Wood
Zane Wetzel
W. P. Garrett
Chester Heights, Pa
Tremont
Lehigh
Winn
Col
St. Alban’s
Thomas Cipolloki
Phila
Jillian Rosati & Sons
Sproul ST
Sornrom Ave
Essington
Torell
Chester Pike
Prospect Park
Del-Penn
Cedar RE
Mneeda
Medfords
Meat Products
Edford’s Inc
Dagdy
Dream Kitchens
Carl Stephenide Chester Woodworking Co
7Th ST
Conkina
Kyj’s Bakery
W. Ded St
Elizabeth Dougherty Hammond
Diamonds—Watches—Jewelry Watch & Jewelry Repairing
Fifth St
Benjamin
Third St
Minshall Nursing Home
20Th St
Transportation
Mento
Bill Jacono
Prospect Boby Shop
Prospect Park, Pi
Ludlow
Barone
Macdade Blvd
Collingdale, PA
Grace Black
Edgmont Ave
J.C. Ayers & Co
Sheet Metal
Steel Fabricators
Syncre Matic
Bryant Gas
Barrett
Hatfield
Auto Glass Co
Sharon Hill
al Chester Optical
Belvedere Convalescent Home
Chestnut St
Prensomt
Spartaus Grounds
Bine Cross
Pactieal Turner
DR. M. Peller
Optometrist
BOA
Welsh Streat
Norton Stever Uebbard
Caringts
Sun OU
Concord Rd
Maester
John A
L. N. Scott Co
Walnut St
Ross
Hinckley Ava
Ridlay
Marlon Ross
Dicrecchio
Ashland Ave. Secane
Madison
Ene Home Improvement Co
Pathol Ave
Cheetar
Eid
Markland
Mgr
Paul Connell
Parkway Ave
Chastar
Firpo & Sons Moving & Storage
Ric Street
Marcus Hook
Ballymore Road
Springfield
Francos R. Hancock
C. A. Powers Co. Ltd
Crosby Streets
Goodyear
D. H. Maullonny, Jr
Johnston
AL Speare
San Kay
B. J. Price
Engle Street
Chester Rose
Chetter Rowe
Sant Chester Raya
Frank Carolina Barber Shop
Haircuting—Manicure
Chetty’s
Kustom
Atramont
Landine Bros. Conch
Consord Ave
Chealer
Matthews & Cuarente
Butler
Chelser
Pal
Pat
Jack
Lester
Jin
Texaco Service
General Auto Repairs & Service
Concord Road
Shubruck Lene Village Green
Lloyd T. Smith Nationwide Iniurnies
Inurance
W. 9Th St. Chaster Tremont
Ppul N. Shank
Milmont Ava
Swarthmore, Po
Bookout
AM Mahon
Concord Avs
Story’s ® Express Co., Inc
Malroso
Chester R
Frank FE
Tver & Soned
Alde Nelson
Walding
Morroni & Gresta Auto
16Th
Providence Ave
Tromant
D. F. Clendening
General Contractor Concrete & Brick Work
Highland Ave
Hancock Heating Co
MacDads
Harry T. Sharpless, Inc
West Fourth Slee
Chaster
Bougherty Sisters
Baton
Concord Ranch
Aston
Chesfer
Prospect Park LE
Tos
Srh
Edgmon? Ave
State Road
Deaxeline
ICE & Fuel CO
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