Philadelphia Population Drops in Last Decade
Preliminary 1940 census figures show Philadelphia’s population fell by 15,875 over ten years to 1,935,086 with suburban gains in Delaware, Chester, Montgomery and Camden counties. The drop concentrates between Market Street and the river areas, while the Northwest and Chestnut Hill-Manayunk-Roxborough districts post growth. Housing counts show 23,498 vacant units citywide across districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Delaware
Chester
Montgomery
Camden
Michael E. McGinley
Market Street
Navy Yard
Schuylkill
Dela Ware River
McGinley
Northwest
Mayfair
Holmesburg
Tacony
Burholme
Chestnut Hill
Manayunk
Roxborough
Census Bureau
Washington
New Citizens Night Planned For July 1
The American Legion Perry S Gaston Post No 343 will sponsor New Citizens Night on Monday July 1 at the Benjamin Franklin Junior High School auditorium. Local speakers Dr C C Green and Judge W Walter Braham will address new citizens with Judge Thomas W Dickey as chairman. The Legion Band and a Department of Labor representative will participate. George Anthony will be the soloist as the event aims to welcome new citizens and attract hundreds of visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Benjamin Franklin
American Legion
Perry S. Gaston
Exchange Club
Legion
Clarence A. Patterson
New Castle
Park Swimmers Meet Tonight at Cascade Park Pool
Cascade Park men and women’s swimming teams will organize during a 6 45 pm meeting at Cascade Park pool. Local swimmers will compete with district clubs all summer. Notable names include Jack Iseman James Travers Jr James Fairney Tom Jones James Snyder Miss Sally Mears Miss Arlene Blank and others. Events listed cover diving sprints and relays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade Park
Jack Iseman
May Turk
James Travers Jr
James Fairney
Tom Jones
James Snyder
Sally Mears
George Stitzinger
Arlene Blank
Miss Blank
New Castle
Local Band Wins Trophy in Akron Parade
Robert Stevenson's band, led by a WPA Recreation Division official, performed at the Ohio State Convention of the LBPOE in Akron winning a trophy. The award will be displayed at the WPA center on Pearson Street and later at the IBPOE lodge on East Home Street. Stevenson holds a world IBPOE certificate and serves as assistant state bandmaster in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Stevenson
Stevenson
Division of Education Recreation
Akron
LBPOE
Pearson Street
East Home Street
Pennsylvania
New Castle
China
Red Cross to Continue Work for Refugees
The American Red Cross will keep its relief campaign for refugees from France and other war torn areas. A telegram from National Chairman Norman H. Davis to Lawrence County chapter chair Ralph F. Davis stresses continued aid with liberty of action and protection to ensure aid reaches intended French refugees. He notes rising needs in England and urges ongoing fundraising as world turmoil persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Germany
Italy
American Red Cross
Ralph F. Davis
Lawrence County
Orman H. Davis
Red Cross
England
Norman H. Davis
New Castle
Westfield church notes outline services and visits
Preparatory services for Westfield Presbyterian church are set for Thursday and Friday evenings, with Communion Services Sunday at 11 AM. Local residents report visits and trips, including Miss Lulu Belle Gilette from New Castle and several families traveling to see relatives. A note ends with mention of free Texas boxing shows and rodeos in Loft, Texas, and a reflection on gratitude versus entitlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield Church
Westfield Presbyterian Church
Lulu Belle Gilette
New Castle
George McAnlis
Beaver
Tex Bachick
Leon Reeder
East Brook
Palmer
L. R. Shiderly
W. J. Patterson
Glenn Patterson
East
Ethel
Alluare McClelland
Frances
California
Washington, D. C
Texas
Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges List Many Names
Admission and discharge notes list Joseph McKvenny Paul Altman Jesse Mollenkopf and others from Petersburg Ellwood City and New Wilmington. Tonsil operations noted for several patients and multiple infant admissions and newborns are recorded with varied street addresses and rural routes.
Admission and discharge list for local residents
Admitted: Gerald Moon Route 3 Volant Charles Eskew 1030 Adams Street Louis Ross 608 Fairview avenue Anthony W Petrieck 1123 Ag new street Mrs Hazel Bauder 116 West Long avenue Frank Gagna do 1319 Croton avenue. Discharged: Mrs Helen Centis ka R F D No 1 Enon Valley Raymond George Hulick Box 6823 Ellwood City Erma Lima 1120 Lawrence avenue Ellwood City Ri chard Koonce 412 Florence avenue Mrs Naomi Stark 301 Northview avenue Mary McLafferty 327 Shenango street Mrs Margaret Mars R F D No 1 Volant Mrs Bernice Banko 1618 Moravia St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Moon
Volant
Charles Eskew
Adams Street
Louis Ross
Fairview Avenue
Anthony W. Petrieck
Agnew
Hazel Bauder
West Long Avenue
Frank Gagnado
Croton Avenue
Helen Centiska
Enon Valley
Raymond George Hulick
Ellwood City
Erma Lima
Lawrence Avenue
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Kroger’s
South Mill St
Haddock
LUX
Alue
Derosa
South
Jefferson St
Dean Phipps
E. Washington St
Wall Paper CO
N. Mill
Neiman’s
East Washington St
Coolettes
O Brien
Spencer
Bell
Mercer St
Washington Sts
North
North Beaver
Neisner
Penn Auto Stores
McGoun
Chevrolet
Royal Clipper
Mls
Seta Say
Cary
Flint
Mich
Chevrolet-Keystone CO
Washington ST
New Castle, PA
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Joseph McKvenny
Clayton Street
Paul Altman
R. F D
Jesse Mollenkopf
Petersburg
Adaline Navarro
East Sutton Street
Lee C. Weaver
Milton Street
DeLois Edgington
Henry Crotliff
Fountain Avenue
Charles Hoagland
Cumberland Avenue
James Coulter
Thelma Lenzinger
Wayne M. Somerfeld
Huron Avenue
Catherine Harris
Crescent Avenue
Ada Sacks
Winter Avenue
Florence Mullen
North Liberty Street
Stella Smith
South Bay St
Elizabeth Tropea
Hillsville
Connie James
East Friendship Street
Helen Lou Singer
Eleanor Burns
Maple Street
New Wilmington
Robalee Burns
Maple
New Castle Hospital
Carter
Coca-Cola CO
Lawrence Bottling & Manufacturing CO
S. Beaver St
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