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This ad courtesy of Darhun Construction, Inc. 610-461-4487 Congratulations & Best Wishes Prayer for Our City Our Father and our God, please watch over our city and grant us your from your friends at peace. First we want to say thank you. Thank you for all of the blessings that Chester has received from your bounteous storehouse. And for the men and women you have placed in leadership positions. May they lead us with honesty, dignity, integrity and respect for fellow human beings. Thank you Chester Park website for our communities. We're praying for your protection. Protect our View in Chester Park children so that they won't continue to become victims of the violence that seeks to take over our streets. Our continuing prayer is that you re-establish the family unit and bond Upcoming Events of Historic Interest together parents and children in love and unity. Please God, instill in parents and children the desire to respect one another. Keep us reminded December 10, 2006: Chester Historical Preservation Committee that without unity and respect the family unit will either slowly or rapidly Holiday Open House Tour & Tea fall apart once again. God, we are continuously praying for our city and asking you to stop the October 6, 2007: All-Chester Family Reunion violence, instill unity and love for each other and make Chester the city you would have it to be. Thank you for hearing and answering this prayer in your time. Amen. Lena Bryant-Powell To support OldChesterPA.com, a central place to collect and preserve the 2006 ld hester a rich history of the city of Chester, PA, through the sharing of pictures, O C P histories, reminiscences and first-hand knowledge. To emphasize the long- HERITAGE FOUNDATION overlooked positives of Chester and thereby encourage a rekindling of A non-profit project of the pride in the city and begin to restore that pride and love among the city’s National Heritage Foundation current population, especially the youth. Many thanks to the following for their help with this year’s reunion! The Salvation Army Chester Corps Your tax-deductible contributions made payable to Captain José Santiago “OldChesterPa Heritage Foundation” can be mailed to: North Chester Baptist Church Youth Group 351 Pin Tail Dr. Pastor Randy Friedman Reidsville, NC 27320-9186 Thank you very much for your support! ~ Publicity ~ Delaware County Daily Times Craig “Fled” Rainey Larry Wood ~OldChester Emporium~ ~ Greeters ~ ~Photography ~
Lynn Bednarz Dave & Eleanor Andrews Shaheer Madeehah Caroline Dot Ferrari Dorothea “Tami” Charlton Barbara Usavage Montello Jack Chambers DELCO Hall of Fame Membership Margaret Turner Lawrence Hamm Janet Andrews Moulder Send Name and Address to: Martha Wood Bill & Lydia Johnson Eleanor Nealy ~ Scanning ~ DELCO Hall of Fame David & Leslie Komarnicki Craig “Fled” Rainey Jack Chambers Larry Wood Greg Moulder PO Box 67 Designed & Printed by Graphic Details Woodlyn, PA 19094 351 Pin Tail Drive • Reidsville, NC 27320 • 336-349-9232 www.MyGraphicDetails.com • © 2006 John A. Bullock III, Graphic Details Publications 24 1 Lots more Chester & Delaware County History. About Chester, PA For dinner afterward, may we suggest Visit... Chester, Pennsylvania's oldest city, first settled Delaware County by the Swedes, was founded in 1642. William Penn Historical Society arrived on October 29, 1682. Sungate Diner Research Library For most of the next two hundred years, Chester Room 208, Malin Road Center was a sleepy little agricultural and fishing village on Delaware County Community College the banks of the Delaware River. However, around & Restaurant 85 North Malin Road 1850 its location on the River made it a favorable site Broomall, PA 19008-1928 Next to Borough Hall (610) 359-1148 for industries born from the Industrial Revolution to Library Hours: flourish. Between 1850 and 1860 the population 1000 Green Street • Marcus Hook, PA Tuesdays 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. nearly tripled from 1,667 to 4,631. Wednesdays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Much of the city's housing as well as other (Formerly the Marcus Hook Diner) Saturdays 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Closed whenever the Delaware County structures still standing were built during this period Community College is closed.) of explosive growth which continued through the Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 7 Days a Week early years of the 20th century. 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Chester Cultural By 1950 the population peaked at just over Serving 66,000. However, with the demise of its traditional Open All Holidays Daily Tour Committee All-Day heavy industries, the population began to shrink Special Tours of (36,854 in 2000) and the economic base eroded. This Breakfast 610-494-8084 s Historic Chester has caused much of "old Chester" to fall into decay and today parts of the city show the ravages of the We are recruiting volunteers decline. ~ Courteous, Friendly Staff ~ or persons interested in coordinating or assisting As we begin the twenty-first century, Chester, with the tours. like many other urban centers, struggles to recruit new businesses and industries which will aid in the OldChesterPa.com Contact Delores Freeman, city’s recovery. Many positive strides have been Cullis Freeman Cultural Arts Complex taken and today there is a definite air of hope for Classified Ads 419 Edgmont Ave. Chester's future. MEMORIALS Chester, PA 19013 OF BROOKHAVEN Phone 610-872-9570 Looking to buy? www.FreemanCulturalArts.com Have something to sell? DEAL DIRECT WITH Looking for people? OWNERS & SAVE Chester Historical • No Sales Reps Preservation Committee $10 per Month Annual • No Phone Calls $25 per Quarter • No Pressure Holiday $99 Full Year! • No Sales Tax Open House • Indoor/Outdoor Display Call or Email: • Over 100 Memorials Tour & Tea [email protected] to choose from 336-349-9232 STARTING AT $350 Sunday afternoon December 10, 2006 Great Exposure 3525 EDGMONT AVE. Tour begins at the on our main Guest Book BROOKHAVEN Chester Friends Meetinghouse at “The Newsstand” 610-876-9201 24th & Chestnut Streets Chester’s 1724 Courthouse
2 23 Delaware County Historical Society Research Library Patrons & Individual Sponsors Many thanks to the following Patrons & Individual Sponsors of OldChesterPa.com Research Resources: complete the task. The basic fee David Andrews Ben Jones Jr. Gerry Reed • Books • Manuscripts includes five photocopies. Additional in memory of • Maps and Atlases photocopies are 25¢ each. Initial Betty-Jane Bennett Smith Benjamin Jones Sr. Hal & Ny Rivers • Photographs queries should include all available in memory of her father in memory of • Delaware County Newspapers on essential details, such as names, dates, Col. John Howard Bennett C. D. “Chuck” Lutton Ted Cartain Microfilm/CD-ROM addresses, and so on. Upon receipt of Bill Campbell Harvey S. Martin Rebecca Rooks (CHS 1928) • Delaware County US Census on requester's check for at least $25 in memory of in memory of Microfilm (payable to "Delaware County Sharyn Campbell (nee Lynn McMonagle Archie M. Brown A list of available Research Historical Society"), and with Shropshire) in memory of Resources is obtainable upon instructions on the number of and in memory of U.S. Military Personnel killed in Earl & Joanne "Plaugher" request. additional hours and copies authorized Lefty & Marie Shropshire the line of duty Ruebeck in memory of Services: by the requester, requests are The Crowther Family Audrey Montgomery "My Old Frog Pond • Microfilm Readers and Printer answered in order of their receipt. in memory of Neighborhood" • Copying • Research Assistance For further information, please Joseph D'Angelo my husband, Harry B. • Photographic Reproduction phone or write the Society. Montgomery, Jr. St. Thomas' Episcopal Church Choir Staff-conducted Research: Admission: Non-members: $5.00 Frank C. Bramble Alfonso Sanbe Research is conducted by staff at a Research Library Hours: in memory of my wife, Barbara Usavage Montello Ruth M. Bramble in memory of minimum cost of $25 per hour. With Tuesdays 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Frank & Dorothy Usavage Mike Silva an initial query, staff estimates the Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ben Davidowitz and in honor of in memory of my dad, likely number of hours necessary to Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 3rd & Dock Sts. Paul & Dan Usavage Jimmy DiCave
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22 3 Compliments of New for this year! Freeman Cultural Arts The Story Behind AAnn www.OldChesterPa.com UUnneexxppeecctteedd Complex 419 Edgmont Avenue How the web site came to be... AAnnsswweerr Chester, PA 19013 John’s Chester story The Story Behind www.OldChesterPa.com 610-872-9570 Even some very early pictures of Ye Olde (and very humble) webmaster Chester’s Headquarters for Cultural & Chester Historic Tours Just 7.95 John A. Bullock III. Art Originals, Prints, Authentic Artifacts & More er Ye Olde (and very humble) Webmast www.FreemanCulturalArts.com Available today at the OldChesterPa Emporium ~ Delores Freeman, Proprietor
Upcoming Class Reunions
October 2006 Nov. & Dec. 2006 2007
10/12 Coach Bennie Wright Roast! 11/4 - St. Michael’s ‘56 4/21 - St. Michael’s ‘63 Concordville Inn, Concordville, PA Concordville Inn, Concordville, PA Concordville Inn, Concordville, PA
10/14 - Notre Dame '56 11/24 - Nether Providence ‘81 5/6-13 - CHS ‘57 Cruise CHESTER RURAL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION Springfield Country Club Towne House, Media, PA 6/8 - CHS ‘47 Upland Avenue, Chester, Pennsylvania 19013-5317 10/14 - Chichester ‘46 11/24 - Chichester ‘76 Concordville Inn’s Best Western Concordville Inn, Concordville, PA The Lagoon, Essington, PA 8/18 - CHS ‘72 10/21 - CHS ‘56 11/24 - CHS ‘76 Embassy Suites, Philadelphia, PA Serving Chester Since 1863 Ramada Inn, Essington, PA Doubletree Hotel, Wilmington, DE
10/21 - CHS February ‘41 11/24 - CHS ‘66 Keep in touch with Overbrook Country Club, Villanova Ramada Inn, Essington, PA Lots Available friends... 10/28 CHS ‘48 11/24 - Chichester ‘86 Springfield Country Club Boothwyn Banquet Hall Hundreds of Class Reunion Pages Office Hours 10/28 Sun Village Reunion 11/25 - Notre Dame & St. James ‘81 Monday - Friday 9:30 - 4:30 Concordville Inn, Concordville, PA The Dog House, Eddystone, PA on Saturdays: By Appointment 12/13 - Scott Paper Employees OldChesterPa.com Phone: 610-872-3121 Gates Open 8:00 - 5:00 Fax: 610-872-8885 American Legion, Aston, PA 4 21 Chester Historic The Salvation Army Preservation Committee Chester Corps State Representative 151 West 15th St. Mission Statement: Chester, PA 19013 To preserve and maintain in their early 610-874-4266 dignity and beauty, as nearly as may be Thaddeus Kirkland feasible, historic sites, buildings, and Sundays objects in the City of Chester. To 9:45 a.m. applauds the continued success and preserve and improve their Sunday School surroundings; To preserve and restore 10:00 a.m. commitment of Old Chester PA the furnishing and physical features of Sunday School Class the buildings in their original form, so (The past, present and the future) 11:00 a.m. that their distinctive character and atmosphere can be maintained. To Worship Service collect, organize, protect and display Tuesdays records, letters, documents, and fine 1:00 p.m. arts associated with the history of the Women’s Ministries city of Chester. To operate on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays property or properties for which the Corporation may assume 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. responsibilities, including museums Food Distribution open to the public; To sponsor and (Photo ID required) promote historical pilgrimages, lectures and symposiums; To educate and promote all aspects of historical preservation. Board of Directors: President: David Guleke Jr. Vice President: Carol Fireng Treasurer: Randy Kobetich Secretary: Doris Vermeychuk SCRAPBOOKS ARE FOREVER Meetings: LEARN TO PRESERVE YOUR FAMILY HISTORY AT A The Chester Historical Preservation STAMPIN’ UP® WORKSHOP Committee meets at the Chester Contact Independent Stampin’ Up® Demonstrator Friends Meeting House on the corner of Martha O. Wood 24th and Chestnut Streets the second 103 W. Mowry St. • Chester, PA 19013 Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. 610-876-6764 Membership: [email protected] [email protected] Please submit your name, address and Workshops, Classes, Special Events, Parties State Representative Thaddeus Kirkland phone with your check payable to: Heirloom Scrapbooking, Creative handmade cards and gifts th Chester Historical Preservation “To love what we do and share what we love, 29 E. 5 Street Committee as we help others enjoy creativity 2320 Chestnut St., Chester, PA 19013 and worthwhile accomplishments..... Chester, PA 19013 Annual Memberships: Individual ~ $10• in this we make a difference!” (610) 876-6420 Family ~ $15 • Business ~ $100 Statement of the Heart 20 5 A History of Our Reunions ALAN FERGUSON Our OldChesterPa.com “Get- ® Togethers” began with a last-minute SRES, REALTOR idea that those of us who had met on the Chester High School - Class of 1962 web site and still lived in the area might Media Office like to meet in person and put a face with each others’ names and email 1055 E. Baltimore Pike addresses. It was also an opportunity to Media, PA 19063 share some Chester memorabilia with each other and for the web site. We met Office: 610-892-8300 Ext. 8348 for lunch at Chester’s Edgmont Diner Fax: 610-892-8301 Where it all began - Chester’s Edgmont Diner on Presidents Day, February 19, 2001. Cell: 484-832-4553 February 19, 2001 Twenty-five people attended and all had such a good time that for many, “lunch” lasted from noon until almost 5:00 E-Mail: [email protected] p.m.! Everyone had such a good time reminiscing that they all asked when we Web: www.homesbyalanferguson.com would do it again. This resulted in plans for our very first “Fall Get-Together” held on the first Saturday in October that same year, hosted by First Presbyterian Church of Chester. Over one hundred attended, and once again enjoyed it so much that plans were made for October 2002, hosted by North Chester Baptist Church, when over 300 folks attended.. In October 2003 we were invited to hold our reunion at Asbury A.M.E. Church, formerly Providence Avenue Methodist. Once again over 300 Carnival Fascination Cruise Line attended and we began the afternoon with our very first formal “Opening 4 Day Western Caribbean Cruise Program” in the sanctuary.. April 16, 2007 thru April 20, 2007 Media Cemetery In 2004 we were invited to Itinerary: celebrate our fourth annual “All- Mon: Miami - Depart 4:00 pm Chester Family Reunion” at the Tues: Key West 7:30 am 2:00 pm Company Wed: Cozumel 1:00 pm 8:00 pm Salvation Army Chester Corps and in Thurs: "Fun Day At Sea" Established 1856 2005 we returned once again to North Fri: Miami - Arrive 8:00am Chester Baptist Church for our 5th Cost $471.24 per person annual gathering. air fare not included Jack D. Miller, Jr. This year we’re very grateful to President The Salvation Army Chester Corps for Edwards Travel once again sponsoring our annual get- Joe Edwards, CHS ‘74 Telephone 610-566-0943 together. 203 West 24th Street, Chester, Pa. 19013 Next year we look forward to 215-939-6211 40 Kirk Lane coming together once again on the www.ytb.com/jele1 P.O. Box 429 first Saturday in October to renew Payment schedule: Sept 15th, 06 $100.00 per person Media, PA 19063 Nov 15th, 06 150.00 per person former (I never say “old”) Feb 1st , 07 221.24 per person acquaintances, make new ones and No refunds after Nov 1, 2006 share our recollections, memorabilia Checks made payable to Edwards Travel, Visa & Master Card Accepted and love for Chester! 6 19 A Special Notice to Chester Musicians Robert E, Vaughan, former The extensive research has proven, as Director of the Chester School Music Gerry Oliver, a Daily Times Staff St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and Clarence “Chuck” Lutton, writer quoted in June 1959, that former trumpeter and vocalist, are “Chester is a City of Music” ! pleased to announce that the 9th & Madison Streets publication of CHESTER MUSIC Written for easy reading and MEMORIES is scheduled for supplemented with over 300 Chester, PA publication early in 2007. photographs, Chester Music Memories will prove exciting to read Established 1702 Besides having significant historical and certainly be a “cocktail table” value, the book will bring back many keepsake ! fond memories of the various Chester WEDNESDAYS bands and your school musical Watch for the actual publication date. BIBLE STUDY, 10:45 a.m. programs. It will include over 120 In the meantime, feel free to contact HOLY EUCHARIST, 12:00 musicians, with photographs, of the: the author by phone at (352) 684- 1428 or by E-Mail, • Early Years of Chester Music [email protected]. SUNDAYS • Elementary & Jr. High Music HOLY EUCHARIST RITE I, 8:00 a.m. Programs As you read Chester Music Memories HOLY EUCHARIST RITE II, 9:45 a.m. • Chester High School Music and relive the great days of your Programs Chester music experiences, many will MISION SAN PABLO 1929-1950 (the Long/Zelley years) say, “and thank you Chester High” ! SANTA EUCARISTIA, 1:00 p.m. 1951-1978 (the Renaissance and C. D. “Chuck” Lutton exceptional growth under Vaughan) CHS 1950 • CHS Graduates (turned musicians) PHONE • Chester Area Musicians Keep in touch with friends... 610-872-5711 • Chester School District Music Hundreds of Educators FAX Class Reunion Pages on 610-872-0394 OldChesterPa.com EMAIL [email protected] Baskets by Donna Custom Gift Baskets for all Occasions
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18 7 All-Chester Family Reunion, October 1, 2005 North Chester Baptist Church Pictures courtesy of Caroline & Mike P.
8 17 Delco Athletes Hall of Fame It all began in 1939 when a group of visitors to the many events featuring businessmen headed by L. Gordon (Dick) appearances of Delaware County Sun Ship Historical Society McDonald met at the old “Y” in Chester, outstanding athletes. Pennsylvania to plan a father and son The largest turnout occurred on dinner. It became a Delaware County December 14, 2002, when Sue Stahl, sports institution, known as the Delaware Darby native was the guest honoree. Stahl, County Old Timers Association. lacrosse coach at Old Dominion In 1956, the Delaware County Athletes University has been acclaimed Women's Preserving the history of the Hall of Fame became its constituent, Lacrosse Coach of the Century. Among becoming the first such organization in the those attending were seven former county. players, coached by Stahl, who achieved Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company Our Accomplishments coach status. Wall of Fame, depicting the names, On January 2, 2003, Chester High Chester, PA, USA sport and date of all our inductees. The School former point guard, Bo Ryan, Wall is located in the lobby of the presently head basketball coach at the Brookhaven Community Center, open University of Wisconsin, brought his during business hours. entire squad to the exhibit. The players 1916-1982 Two hall of fame induction dinners are were friendly, courteous and signed held. The April dinner is the traditional autographs. It was a great day followed by affair. The inductees are voted on by their a win over Temple that evening. peers. Those inducted at the October Among other local sports celebrities If you have any Sun Ship memorabilia dinner are selected by the old timers who were honored at the exhibit were: committee. Billy "White" Johnson, Jack McKinney, and would like to contribute to the effort Luncheons are held throughout the Mary Lou Clark, Gertrude Dunn, Paul of preserving the history of the Yard, year, recognizing sports oriented Arizin, Ray Didinger, Mickey Vernon, and individuals and students on their Jane Barkman. please give us a call at accomplishments. The exhibit is presently housed at the We were instrumental erecting the Brandywine Conference & Visitors Mickey Vernon statue in Marcus Hook. Bureau located at One Beaver Road & Rte Because of our 501c3 status we attained a 202, Chadds Ford, PA, featuring The $10,000 grant for the statue. Our 250 Danny Murtaugh Room, The Mickey 610.586.6100 membership also contributed over Vernon Gallery and an Olympic area. The $2000.00. public is invited to visit during business We take pride in our involvement in the hours. sports community remembering county Please help us in the athletic athletes who have excelled in sports with community in our search to locate a www.SunShip.org honor. Their records shall stand as a permanent site for our much sought challenge for all those who may follow Delaware County Sports Museum. We that they too may participate, excel and seek monetary support from the business achieve. community and friends. Mail tax- Sports Legends Exhibit deductible contribution payable to Delco The Delaware County Athletes Hall of Hall of Fame Exhibit, PO Box 67, Fame sponsored the Delaware County Woodlyn, PA 19094. We are a nonprofit Sports Legends Exhibit at the Delaware chartered organization with 501c3 status. County Historical Society in Chester, PA from October 18, 2002 through February Joe Cirilli 1916 1982 1, 2003. The exhibit attracted hundreds of Executive Director
16 9 Heritage Commission of DELCO Presents Award MONDAY - FRIDAY 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. May 2, 2006 award presentation in the SATURDAY 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Delaware County Council Chambers in Media. 494-3860 494-5107 Although many of the award recipients did not speak, I asked if I might say a few words. I told the TRAINER WHOLESALE audience, which included quite a few of our regular contributors and 3300 W. 2nd Street supporters, that it was a bit difficult for Trainer, PA 19061 someone who refers to himself as "Ye Mr. Dave Andrews, a long-time Olde (and very humble) Webmaster" supporter of and contributor to the web to accept an "Outstanding Individual" Selling Frozen Foods site, nominated OldChesterPa for an award. I mentioned that many people award to the Heritage Commission of from around Delaware County, the To Everyone Delaware County under the "Special state of PA, other states and indeed Program" category. The committee from around the world have POULTRY • MEATS chose instead to honor me as an contributed to make OldChesterPa "Outstanding Individual" for my what it has become. I wanted to accept VEGETABLES • SEAFOOD efforts in producing the award on behalf of the thousands of OldChesterPa.com, a "tremendous people who have so generously source of information, inspiration and contributed their recollections, their Get re-acquainted with former friends nostalgia for so many of Delaware stories and their pictures to make County citizens. You have truly OldChesterPa the rich resource of and Meet some new ones! contributed to our awareness of our Chester's history that it has become. heritage.” Refreshments in the Dining Room... OldChesterPa friends in attendance at just across the hall from the main Exhibits Many thanks to another long-time the presentation were Dave & contributor and supporter of Eleanor Andrews, Jack Chambers, Your donations support the OldChesterPa, Jack Chambers, for Dot & Al Ferrari, Delores Freeman, North Chester Baptist Church Youth Group taking the picture above at the Tuesday Marion Hampton, and Larry Wood. Phone: 610-347-2129 PO Box 311 Unionville, PA 19375 Bill Garrett’s Best Wishes from Zebra Hauling your friends at MediaNews.com Clean-Outs: Barns, Basements, Attics, Shops
10 15 Members of our Chester “family” who we have lost during the past year. Main Exhibit Hall ~ In Memory ~ May light perpetual shine upon them. Emergency Exit Genevieve "Ginger" M. Antonelli George Karlsen Ivery Pharr (nee Cylc) 9/15/2006 8/15/2006 (CHS '74) 2/28/06 t i John J. Kennedy Raymond Phillips x Nathan Auerbach E
(St. James High '52) (CHS '54) y Sun Ship Historical Society Watercolor Prints Scott Paper Memorabilia 3/16/2006 (CHS '46) c n Dave Kavanagh Ursula Ippoliti Bob Myers Ed Kessler Theodore A. "Pokie" Pokoy e David Blick g 11/16/2005 6/19/2006 r
e 2/4/2006 (CHS '74) m Joseph A. LaRose Octavia Harper Powell E Gone But Not Forgotten Joseph Bookman Delco Library System 1/5/2006 (CHS '50) 12/17/2005 (CHS '74) Bob Myers 8/17/2006 (CHS '69) Guido "Guy" Lavella Carlisa "Lisa" Robinson Ruth Wingate Carney 3/14/2006 8/2006 (CHS '85) 3/12/2006 (88) Eufrosyna (Rose) (nee Prytula) The Rev. Fr. Vivian Fitz Roy Chester Memorabilia Sheila Hamlin Carter Lesyk Smart Chester Historic Preservation Committee Earl Ruebeck, Jr. 7/29/2006 7/12/2006 4/6/2006 Michael Anthony (Marty) "Mr. Chester J. Lipp David J. Schulthise Music" Caruso 5/6/2006 8/20/2006 (CHS '45) (89) 11/6/2005 Mary C. Lipp Alice Perkins Smith Volunteer Fire Departments Obituaries Lorin S. Chambers Salvation Army 4/13/2006 6/6/2006 Florence E. O’Bryan 4/10/2006 Joseph R. "Joe" Logue Joseph E. Squire Lawrence "Larry" Chase 5/9/2006 (St. James 1949) 5/17/2006 5/20/2006 Francis J. Losak Josephine Calvarese Chester Blazers/Bennett Raiders Angela "Nellie" Cylc Stankavage Delaware Co. Historical Society 8/08/06 (CHS '35) Coach Bennie Wright 5/16/2006 4/6/2006 Edward T. McFate Richard R. "Dick" Dickerson (St. James High) 3/8/2006 Harold "Stock" Townes (CHS '56) 12/13/2005 (CHS '74) 11/14/2005 Mike Mangan Kenneth R. Dordell Freeman Cultural Arts Complex Delco Athletes Hall of Fame 8/18/2006 Keith Thomas 1/31/2006 Delores Freeman Joe Cirilli (CHS '85) Phil Mann Rhoda K. Ewing (CHS '73) 2/17/2006 Jennie A. (Galuska) Vankoski 10/6/2005 9/18/2006 Jean D. Martin (nee Angradi) James Grant Traveling Black History Museum & 8/13/2006 Robert E. Wallace, Jr. Novelties by Marie & 8/12/2006 (CHS '74) “A Little Chester History” - Geri Templin Chester High Alumni - Twyla Simpkins 5/26/2006 Raymond V. Moretti Grace Hicken Harvey 2/6/2006 Jamie Warder To 9/7/06 8/20/2006 Dining Room & Cassandra "Sandy" Morgan e Dorothy Rhoades Hughes Refreshments > c (CHS '85) 3/29/2005 Loretta Olivia (nee Collacchi) n (CHS '46) 1/3/2006 Wenrich a r t 10/6/2005
n Gerry Owsiany S n Concetta "Connie" Iannucci c o E an ati 5/2006 n (CHS) 5/11/2006 Joseph N. White, Jr.
n i e rm rs OldChesterPa fo a (CHS'74) 4/10/2006 In Barbara J. Hensen Parks M Edna E. (Laskowski) Johnson (CHS '74) To Rest Rooms 9/19/2006 Chester S. "Chet" Zubrzycki (68) 11/12/2005 14 11 Opening Program Exhibitors “Music As We Gather”...... Mr. Ben Jones A Little Chester History ...... Geri (Frysinger) Greenwalt-Templin PO Box 2068, Boothwyn, PA 19061 Welcome ...... John Bullock Chester Blazers/Bennett Raiders History ...... Mr. Bennie Wright, Chester, PA Presentation of Colors, Pledge of Allegiance & National Anthem Chester High School J.R.O.T.C. Marine Color Guard; Accompaniment - Mr. Ben Jones Chester High School Alumni Association ...... Twyla Simpkins Chester High School • 200 W 9th St, Chester, PA 19013-4288 • 610-490-3386 • [email protected] Invocation ...... Captain Jose Santiago Chester Historical Preservation Committee ...... David Guleke, Jr., President 610-872-4497 History of our “Reunions”...... John Bullock Chester’s 5 Volunteer Fire Departments - Obituaries ...... Florence E. O’Bryan Welcome to Chester! ...... Mayor Wendell N. Butler, Jr. 3103 Naaman's Creek Road, Boothwyn, PA 19061-2521 • 610-485-4628 • [email protected] Representative Thaddeus Kirkland Senator Dominic F. Pileggi Chester Memorabilia ...... Earl Ruebeck A time to remember...... John Bullock Delaware County Library System ...... David Belanger, Director A Prayer for Our City...... Mrs. Lena Powell Administrative Headquarters, 340 N. Middletown Rd., Fair Acres Building #19, Media, PA 19063-5597 610-891-8622, Fax 610-891-8641 • www.delco.lib.pa.us • [email protected] Introduction of Exhibitors ...... John Bullock Delaware County Historical Society ...... Carol Fireng, Chair of the Board About our 2007 Reunion 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. Enjoy the Reunion! DELCO Athletes Hall of Fame ...... Joe Cirilli, Executive Director Sports Legends Exhibit PO Box 67, Woodlyn, PA 19094 • [email protected] Compliments of Freeman Cultural Arts Complex ...... Delores Freeman headquarters for the 419 Edgmont Avenue, Chester, PA 19013 • 610-872-9570 Chester Cultural Tour Committee www.FreemanCulturalArts.com
Gone But Not Forgotten ...... Bob Myers • [email protected]
Novelties by Marie ...... Marie Constantini Larner • [email protected]
Prints from original watercolors; Signed limited editions ...... Ursula Ippoliti 1068 Kennett Way, West Chester Pa 19380 • 610-436-6611 • [email protected] • www.ursulaippoliti.com State Senator Dominic F. Pileggi 9th Senatorial District Salvation Army Chester Corps ...... Captain Jose Santiago 151 West 15th St., Chester PA 19013 • 610-874-4266 100 Granite Drive 511 Welsh Street 631 W. Baltimore Pike Suite 105 Chester, PA 19013 West Grove, PA 19390 Scott Paper Memorabilia ...... Bob Myers • [email protected] Media, PA 19063 T: 610-447-5845 T: 610-345-1084 Sun Ship Historical Society ...... Dave Kavanagh T: 610-565-9100 F: 610-447-5848 F: 610-345-1087 610-586-6100 • www.sunship.org F: 610-566-2010 Email: [email protected] Traveling Black History Museum with special emphasis on Chester Memorabilia Twyla Simpkins 28 Hancock St., Swedesboro, NJ 08085-1525•609-254-4443•[email protected] Website: http://www.senatorpileggi.com Hot Dogs with John’s Doggie Shop Special Sauce Paid for by the Friends of Dominic F. Pileggi Chips, Soft Drinks, etc. available in the Dining Room (lower level) Donations benefit the North Chester Baptist Church Youth Group
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