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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1963
Page
17
Narrator recalls clear days turning rainy as Lebanon County’s blue green ridge looms. He observes ROTC cadets from Pennsylvania Military College and Chester, noting their disciplined shouting and the impres sion of military life. The piece reflects on mountains, air, and the enduring pull of past experiences.
A Chester woman complains that dirty display windows at some food outlets show poor housekeeping. She notes many offenders are dispensers of food and argues grimy windows deter customers and may reflect sanitation, questioning if health inspectors consider window cleanliness in assessing eating places.
Two motorists pled guilty to drunken driving and were fined $200 each. Two others received $200 fines and one year probation on license suspension charges. Names include Andrew Sheleya and Alexander Smith. Several arrests and prior suspensions noted. One charge dropped after costs and license surrender agreement. Judge vanRoden approved due to injury concerns.
Concord Rotary Club invited two high school students to Camp Hilltop Downingtown for tomorrow's leaders camp. Peter Gallery of Media High School and Irving Sears of Penncrest High were featured guests at the event.
A zoning board hearing in a predominantly Negro neighborhood debated a request by Thomas F. Wilson to convert his Jefferson Street property into a funeral establishment under a special exception. About half of 40 attendees opposed citing property values and traffic concerns for 36 local children. Wilson presented a list of 10 supporters. two white residents spoke in favor, while most residents opposed the plan citing the unwritten white community rule and limited housing choices for Negro residents.
Scott Paper Co and six other defendants were acquitted Monday in an anti trust suit alleging price fixing of pulpwood with Michigan loggers and wood dealers. Judge W Wallace Kent cited failure to prove the case. related Wisconsin and Michigan civil actions remain pending.
Marple Township commissioners approved two sewer contracts totaling 207,748 for the Trout Run watershed project. McCabe Bros. of Bala-Cynwyd won 187,110 for Larchmont sewers linking Media Line Road to the N Richard Kelly development. Rosati and Co. of Philadelphia won 40,638 for Boxwood and nearby drives. work to begin in July and last about six months. Also awarded truck and tractor mower bids, and adopted a Bell Ringing for Freedom observance on Independence Day at 2 p.m.
A jury found LeRoy Tapper, Gerald Tapper, and Leon Wells guilty of burglary and larceny in the Burdumy Motors case. Sawdust paint flecks ripple sole shoe imprints and station wagon evidence tied the trio to the April 14 burglary. Sentencing was deferred pending new-trial motions.
Newtown supervisors authorize a Delaware County Planning Commission planning study funded by a federal grant. The township will cover about one third of costs. They also block access to trails to Springton Reservoir after residents complain of noise. 27 youths were detained for swimming. A skydiving club request on Bishop Hollow Road is denied due to residential zoning. A zoning change approved for 40 Rishon Follows Road to commercial, and an existing building will store construction equipment.
Marple Newtown’s summer recreation program opens Monday at all playgrounds with enrollments taken next week. Students from Russell Junior High Alice Grim and Marple Schools report 9 a.m. Culbertson Loomis and the tennis courts 12 30 p.m. The first week features the movie Snow Queens an Independence Day activity and a hobo party.
Springfield Canteeners returned home to Scenic Hills School on Thursday as sessions moved indoors due to rain. If weather allows, another outdoor session is planned Thursday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Last week’s winners included Carolyn Keysner and Linda McAlister in fast dance and Jeanne Cantley with Charles Pellegrini in slow dance. Stomp winners were Pat Robertson and Pam Ashton with Mary K Finley, John Manuel, Paula Capriotti, Tom Waitz, Anna Burns, and Louis Cerees on South Street stomp. Mrs. David Mayer and Mrs. William Wood served as judges. Attendance reached 270.
The regional Post Office announces a new mail transport plan using ZIP codes to quicken delivery. Residents should include their area code and own ZIP on return addresses. Delaware County general code is 190 with community codes listed for areas from Broomall to Woodlyn and beyond.
MEDIA COURTHOUSE An Upper Darby veterinarian Mon day won his case against a township ordinance that barred prolonged howling and barking by dogs. Judge Thomas A. Carran ruled Dr. Robert R. Altaker not guilty of violating the ordinance after neighbors complained about noise. He had been fined seven dollars plus costs. The appeal featured neighbors testifying the barking disturbed sleep while an attendant said tranquilizers were used to calm dogs when needed. The judge provided a brief order with no stated reason for the acquittal.
Miss Delco Maryanne Gaeta from Broomall will ride in the Marple Newtown Independence Day parade July 4 starting 11 a.m. with prize awards in four categories and skydivers from Valley Forge Parachutes. Fireworks close the event at 8 30 p.m. Tickets due by June 28.
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