Conner resigns planning post in Delaware County
Clarence L. Conner, longtime member of the Delaware County Planning Commission, resigns his post and steps down as advisor to the county incinerator program. Board president G. Robert Watkins reluctantly accepts the move, offering little illumination on motive amid a disputed county improvement plan. Conner, once a county trouble shooter, helped launch the county incinerator program and remains executive director of the Chester Municipal Authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence L. Conner
Delaware County Planning Commission
G. Robert Watkins
Board ‘of County Commissioners
Conner
Watkins
M. Lawrence
Comisiak
Chester
Buju Diao
Wiliam L. Butler
Planning Commission
Butler
Gop
Chester Municipal Authority
CMA
Two
Thief Dips Chester Park Swimming Site
A 21 year old man from 110 Upland Street left his trousers on rocks at Chester Park swimming site before entering the water. A passerby found the clothes and searched the pockets discovering a wallet with no cash but several valuable documents. Ari reported the incident to police after 8 p.m. but the missing wallet was not recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Park
Upland St
Ari
Complainant Fails to Show in Chester A Motorist Case
A motorist reported a firecracker thrown into his car near Walnut Street at 8 30 p m. Police identified suspect William Machaner 18 of 400 block Marlin Street Folsom. He did not appear in court by 9 15 a m today. Magistrate Anthony J H Smith discharged Machaner after the absence. Herbert Schreffer of 3720 W 12th Street Trainer, who identified the suspect, was involved in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Anthony J H. Smith
William Machaner
Marlin Street
Folsom
Herbert Schreffer
12Th St
William Lykens
Sth
Walnut Street
Schreffer
Paul’ J. “McKinney
McKinney
Smith
Machamer
Mother and Son Hurt in Chester Crash
A mother Elizabeth Schwartz aged 50 and her son Edgar 13 were treated for shock after their car collided at 20th and Chestnut in Chester. They were released from Chester Hospital. The other drivers were Adam J. Schwartz of 620 E 19th St and Edgar R. Goldsborough of 1043 Morton Ave. The Schwartz car then rammed two parked cars before stopping against a tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
20Th and
Chestnut, Sts
Elizabeth Schwartz
E. 19Th St
Edgar
Chester Hospital
Adam J. Schwartz
Edgar R. Goldsborough
Morton Ave
Council Is Organized 24 City Playgrounds Swing Into Activity
Chester city playgrounds kick off a nine week season with active planning and events. Lamokin hosts the playground council with Maria Fitzgerald as president and other officers. Starr Playground named four of 93 youths to its council led by Harry Quigley as president and Balby Morrison as vice president. Potholders formed at Smedley, games flourish at Lincoln, Eyre Park hosts volleyball champs, and box hockey seen at Jefferson. Volunteers policed West End, lanyards and bracelets crafted at Washington Park, registrations at Wetherill and Memorial Park, clean-up squads at Watts, and Wilson Memorial election features an authentic political campaign for the playground council. Chester Boys Club reports 130 enrollments, Memorial Park leads in attendance, Washington Park close behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Lamokin
Maria Fitzgerald
Fannie Bankee
Bonita Swain
Denise Kennedy
Starr Playground
Harry Quigley
Balby Morrison
Ward Gordon
Nicky Neill
Smedley
Frances Mooney
Mary
Ellen McClair
Darlene’ DePaul
Bonnie Buck
Truila Spraker
Mary Pat McGuinn
Lincoln
Robert Marshall
Michael Johnson
Ray Consorte
William Russell
James Ashby
Wilbur Jackson
King Brothers
Bill Smeck
Jerry Replogie
Garry Replogie
Johnny Alexander
Eyre Park
Jefferis
Joe Loynds
Liz Busceoni
Larry Cauley
al d'Aurizio
Mary Anne Litley
Dorothy Watson
Mary Jane
Betty Palmieri
Nunzio Guardina
Tony Mudrick
Gary Nichols
Marleen Hagusi
Marcia Laskos
Irene Kaleese
Robert Wade
Leroy Nicholson
Linda Jen
Nings
Herman Cooper
Sylvia Seals
Calvin Barrett
Gloria Glover
Pileggi
June
Lee Profeto
Susie Carnogg
Debbie
Robbi ‘Evans
Kathy Connolly
Sally Boecke
Frances Barrett
Daresse Romano
Ashington Park
Wetherill
Chester Park
Karen Dinkel
Memorial Park
Harold Garnett
Larry Smith
Lois Smith
Rochelle Priest
Albert Watson
Walter Cox
Joseph Balewecjer
Wayne Hughes
Timmy Fontaine
Watts
Darryl White
John Johnson
Robert Anderson
West End Playground
Ernestine
Janet
Steve Mobley
Kim Coleman
Washington Park
Claudia Powell
Helene Brody
Rita Savinski
Linda Petite de Mange
Patsy Connolly
Jill Booth
Marie
Ccore
Goldstein
Eileen Fabus
Denise Matarose
Mike Matarose
Nancy Gorman
Kathleen
Frankie Brown
Danny di- Niola
Marjane Kress
Donnal Renzo
Rosemary Renzo
Robert Karakiewitz
Mille
Steve Cropper
Gloria DiSimone
Carole
Danny Repucci
Sherri Lynn DeNight
Jane Scott
Bubba Forshey
Angie Reggeria
Wilson Memorial
Ghereen Glacoe
Renault Standback
Alfred Mosely
Suhisult
Marple-Newtown
League of Women Voters
Marple- Lincoln
Memorial
Enla
Newtown
Gle
Pulaski
Caldwell
Mars
Sincdley
Apple
Starr
League
R. Neil Miller
Ington
Central
Willton Park
4Th
Edwards
West
Dif
124Th
Potter
William
McVicker Wins State Presidency
In Hershey, Hugh McVicker of Fol- wins the Pennsylvania Magistrates Assn. presidency, becoming the new leader of the state group. The election results place McVicker at the helm of the association guiding magistrates statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McVicker
Hershey
The
Pennsylvania Magistrates Assn
Hugh McVicker
Fol
Unemployment Drops in Mid-April 1960 Harrisburg Report
The State Bureau of Employment Security reports that a rise in construction and outdoor activity pushed the mid-April unemployment rate to its lowest level of 1960, signaling improving job prospects as spring construction projects expanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
State Bureau of Employment Security
Gouley Addresses Optimists On Highway Damages Policy
Democratic candidate Henry Gouley told Chester Optimist Club members that federal road projects cause indirect property damages not compensated under current law. He urged a rider to require states to pay for consequential injuries and supported federal building actions and land acquisition powers. William Ehrhart became club president as John Cheban completed his term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cheban
Chester Optimist, Club
William Ehrhart
Chester
Chester Optimist
Henry Gouley
Congress
Gouley
Gauley
John Bullock
U.S. weighs resuming nuclear tests amid Khrushchev move
Washington officials discuss possible resumption of nuclear weapon testing if Khrushchev pulls Communist bloc delegates from Geneva disarmament talks. A U.S. British plan would ban tests with limited underground explosions, with Eisenhower ready to maintain moratorium pending detection system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. S
Nikita Khrushchev
Geneva
Khrushchev
Eisenhower
U.S
United States
Britain
Soviet Union
Defense Department
Atomic Energy Commission
Chester Man Freed After No Overt Act Proven
Judge Thomas A Curran freed Dante Dikmidio 47 of 800 block W 7th St after Commonwealth failed to show an overt act. Detectives testified he took slips from passersby and had 22 bets when arrested on May 12 by Fred Jack's squad at Edmont. Defense argued lack of proof. charges dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Thomas A. Curran
Commonwealth
Dante Dikmidio
7Th St
Fred Jack
At &Th
Edgmont
Walter Burgess
James J. Dougherty
DiEmidio
Albert Blumberg
Curran
Recreation Leaders Start Nine Week Chester Program
Recreation leaders unveiled a nine week summer program in Chester featuring flag raising, crafts, and group activities for all ages. A six man staff will run baseball instruction at Lloyd Field Memorial Park Deshont Park and Chester Park while a tennis instructor will operate at Chester Park 10 am to 4 pm and at Memorial Park noon to 6 pm. The plan includes teen dances with live music and 24 playground locations to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Chester Burn
Quo
Lloyd Field
Memorial Park
Deshont Park
Chester Park
Obituary notes from Chester area with multiple deaths
Several Chester residents are mourned in obituaries. Zelrna Jones and H. Jones Jr. are noted with services in Chester and Wallingford, followed by Mary Bauer, Lillian A Hoopes, Adam Usalis, and Coyfford Roche. Details include birth origins, family survivors, and funeral arrangements at local homes and cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Jones
Zelrna Jones
Lewis S. Jones
Crum
Lynne
Mary-los- Penn
Order of the Area Downes
Linwood
Eastern Star
Kert
Wiliam
Samuel
Pierce H. Jr
Elsmere
Del
Newport News
Walter E
Newark
Ralph
Mary Benton
Suffolk
Bartlesville
Okla
Gwyrindolin
Jonesvilles HH
Concordville
Mary M., Bauer
Boothwyn
Helen B. Dunlap
Twin Oaks
Contract extension keeps Vertol, Local 1069 tied
A three month extension of the contract between Vertol Division and Local 1069 United Automobile Workers AFL-CIO is announced. The agreement extends the current contract through September 6, replacing the June 6 expiration. Negotiations will continue under officials Virgil J. Wiltse and Joca Cashmere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulie Audire Loami
United Automobile Workers
Afl-Cio
Virgil J. Wiltse
Vertol
Joca Cashmere
Marple-Newtown
League of Women Voters of
Mar
Newtown
Re-elected officers named after regional group
Re-elected were George Rittenhouse Norristown secretary and Edward D Warg Bethlehem as new officers ard L W Whisner Turtle Creek 1st vice president Rober R Williams Allentown 2nd vice president Wiliam G Piper Reading 3rd vice president Joseph Demma 4th vice president and Joseph Unitas Coaldale 4th vice president
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rittenhouse
Norristown
Edward D. Warg
Bethlehem
L. W. Whisner
Turtle Creek
Rober R. Williams
Allentown
Wiliam G. Piper
Reading
Joseph Demma
Joseph Unitas
Coaldale
Boy, 13, Falls On Fence Spike at Chester Park
A 13 year old Chester boy, James Chambers of 421 Pan coast Place, fell on a metal fence spike at Deshang Park near 9th and Welsh Streets around 4 30 pm Wednesday. The spike pierced his left leg causing a compound fracture. A friend called for help. Franklin Rescue Squad transported him to Chester Hospital where he was admitted in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Deshang Park
James Chambers
Pancoast Pl
Welsh Sts
John Hightower
Parker St
Franklin Rescue Squad
Chester Hospital
Vets Plan 42nd Anniversary Memorial Service
Chester Delaware County Post 14 Society of the 28th will hold a 42nd anniversary memorial service Friday at 7 in Crozer Park Veterans Monument. Main speakers include President Judge Henry G. Sweney, Harry Stewart national commander, Chester Councilman Carence G. Smedley, and Mrs. Ed Ward Montefusco. Service honors first division men killed in World War I, Raymond Whelahan of Marcus Hook, Finley Taylor of Ridley Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Delaware County
Society of the 28Th
Veterans Monument
Crozer Park
Henry G. Sweney
Harry Stewart
Carence G. Smedley
Ed Ward Montefusco
Ladies Auxiliary
Raymond Whelahan Fek Marcus Hook
Finley Taylor
Ridley Park
Monroe
Hill 204
France
Night Watchman Surprises Pair At Beecher Lisa Co
Burglars broke into Beecher Lisa Co at 3800 W Post Rd around 2 45 am today and fled when night watchman Robert Monroe appeared. He said he was in front of the building when he heard the rear glass break and chased the pair towards the night. Chief John Flannery was notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecher Lisa Co
Post Rd
Night Watch
Robert Monroe
IRS files liens against Grace estate for nearly six million
Liens totaling 5.99 million dollars were filed by the Internal Revenue Service against the estate of the late evangelist Charles M. Grace, known as Sweet Daddy Grace. The 12 year tax arrears began in 1941 with amounts ranging from 73,482 dollars in 1945 to 1,531,003 dollars in 1953, filed in Superior Court in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Internal Revenue Service
Charles M. Grace
Superior Court
IRS
Sweet Daddy
Grace
Los Angeles
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mystery
Hart
Judge Frees
Chester Man
E. F. White
3Rd
Norris Sts
Union M.E
Wallingford
Friends
Adam Usalis
Green St
Usalis
Lithuania
Dublin
Vytauta Lithuanian Beneficial Club
Our Lady of Vilna Church
John
Richey Park
Sigmund
Lyons, Veterans Hospital
Lyons, N.J
Josephine Pius
V.L.B. Club
E. 4Th St
Our Lady of Vilna
Madison Sts
Our Lady of Sacred Heart Cemetery
Hilltown
Lillian A. Hoopes
Philip B. Hoopes
Carlos A. Hoopes
4Th St
Mrs. Hoopes
Philadelphia
Old Trinity Methodist Church
Berlin
Chichester Memorial Presbyterian Church
Edward J. Stevenson
Edward Bowman
Bleyler
W. 22Nd St
Lawn Croft Cemetery
Springfield
Sophta (Smith) Zukowski
Congress St
Robert A. Zukowski
Zukowski
Fall River
Mass
Mary Quinn
Helen Guzewski
Rita Mcke Jone
Elizabeth Larkin
Alexander
Wilmington
Addie Anderson
W. 3Rd
St. Chester
Charles Anderson
Fair Acres Farm
Lima
Laws Funeral
Bud Wilcox
4Th St. Chester
Friends A
Dick Osmond
Scenic Hills School
Greenlawn
Park
Fred Matt
Edwin Freas
Jciate
Jean Wood
Edward Martin
Freas
Matthews F
Ivenience
Wey Gmeeaoiv
Kabajian
Bob Dornan
Dennis Vance
Bermudas
Betty Lou Mahood
Janet Curtis
Leslie Knapp
Dave Byers
Roland Gross
Fred Isenberg
Steve Rives
Rives
Mrs. Isenberg
Anice
Robin Hood
Arden, Delaware
George Alex Rod
Charlie
Arthur Miller
Vets Plan Service
Night Watchman
Marple
Minshall Funeral Home
Melvin
Minshall
Llth
Kerlin Streets
Tremont
Oliver H. Bair CO
Chestnut Street
Oliver M. Bair
Mary AL Bair
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