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Delaware County Daily Times from Chester, Pennsylvania • Page 13

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Chester, Pennsylvania
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Bicentennial in Delco calls for cleanup My MOAN Tinew Matt Writer An old-fashioned phrase that carried created a lot of a lot of punch action. Out came brooms, mops and buckets. Clean up time. scrub Company is coming to Delaware County, along with the rest of Delaware Valley and indeed, the whole state of Pennsylvania. "In 1976 we're going to have clean guests come.

We need to house. "Let's make our neighborhoods more attractive." Mrs. William Porter of Rose Valley was speaking. Her words will be echoing through a number the next of meetings during weeks. A member of Providence Garden Club, she was addressing delegates from den more than a dozen other garThey will take the message to their Clubs.

also. will be notified what's going respective groups. Others on, The goal, you see, is to involvement create total community I in an ongoing program to end litter and of property, defacing "We need to earn the right to celebrate the Bicentennial," Mrs. C. Stahlnecker of Wallingford, Nether Provicence, said.

"What have we to celebrate when our neighborhoods are constantly going downhill? It is degrading to live in a community Immersed in litter." Mrs. Barclay White Jr. of Westtown is chairman of "Pitch In and Clean Up for Beginning plans for the project were discussed recently at Wallingford Presbyterian church. we don't awaken everyone to the need to stop littering we're going to be covered with litter, right over our she said. The Committee on Volunteers, (COV) Delaware County, encourages the community to do for itself things that are essential for community health and welfare.

From Letters to the Editor printed in the Daily Times concerning litter and from a contrast of slides showing beautiful, clean areas abroad and the mess Americans create, a question arose. Who might logically spearhead an on-going cleanup campaign? Garden Club members seemed a logical answer. By virtue of being gardeners, they have expressed an interest in order and beauty and a love of Nature. Many clubs have accomplished excellent projects independently. "How much more we can accomplish holding hands, working together," Mrs.

Stahlnecker said. "We can be al great groundswell. "COV thought that presenting this need and encouraging action would be good for Delaware County. But we'd like to see the move go out through the state. Other communities are watching those of us near Philadelphia, you know." Mrs.

White, a member of The Village Gardeners, said "We must try to get people to maintain places where they are: Where they live, or work or go to school." Mrs. Porter is deeply interested in educational needs of the project, and is its Education Chairman. "People are just careless. They need to become aware. "I wouldn't think of throwing anything on the ground.

I was brought up that way. But others do. You see them and see the results everywhere, including our parks and woods. Those parks and woods aren't going to exist if we don't take care of them." Her committee will divide its effort between schools and young people's groups, and public relations. Mrs.

H. H. Kohl of Nether Providence is chairman of the latter. She outlined ways to wage an all-out war on litter by focusing people's attention through TV, newspapers, radio and "even those billboards that litter." Speakers emphasized that ideas discussed were generated in work done during the past summer; that all were subject to revision and additions; that no instant miracle was expected, but that results of awakening and education should be showing in 6 months. The Schuylkill Valley Nature Center was highly recommended as a prime place for interested persons to study environmental sciences in preparation for taking information to school children.

A new training session will start in February, will have six workshops and seminars, Thursdays, and one field trip. Persons wishing to attend may do so without commitment to teaching. The Center is at Hagys Hill Road off Port Royal Avenue. in Roxborough, covers 300 acres of natural grounds, has a large education building and museum, and much wildlife. Emphasizeded too.

was the fact that this project is for each and every person. People are needed to work on COIlmittees under both Education and Action. The second, under direction of Mrs. James Gaylord of Nether Providence. already is planning a mammoth clean up week in the spring.

and to be ongoing. A Study of Methods of Disposal. another Action objective: starts right at home with improper storage of household refuse: an overflowing container in wind can scatter trash six blocks; large trash pickups: communities that do not have may need some political action to institute: Christmas trees disposals: there are designated places: leaf disposal: the nutrients in leaves belong to the carth, should never be destroyed by fire, but rather should be composted. Very large amounts are handled casily with a leaf shredder. The cost might be shared by neighbors or a community.

There will be a Jan. 24 mecting to ascertain on what committees and in which fields volunteers wish to work. Meantime, persons wishing to take part may notify Mrs. Barely White Box 77, Westtown 19395. PROSPECT PARK GOP Parasturly student Ginny McKcown of Norwood will discuss Extrasensory Perception (ESP) at the Women's Republican Club of Prospect Park meeting set for 8 p.m.

Monday at Masonic Hall, Eighth and Lincoln Aves. Clubs in action GOLDEN AGE CLUB program to inform residents Mrs. William Tasker of of plans in the township to Prospect Hill Baptist Church develop. promote and protect will show slides of her visit to the general welfare of the Thailand and India at the community. Golden Age Club meeting set Representation from all p.m.

Tuesday 211 sections of the township is Immanuel Lutheran Church, welcome. Chester Pike and Winona Norwoorl. SUBURBAN WOMEN'S CLUB A membership 1ra will be held Tuesday, and not Doc. 27 as was reported in the Daily Times. at 8 p.m.

at the Swarthmore Club. The program will lx a Christmas Book Boutique presented, by Doris Hoffman. Mrs. Benjamin Dangerfiold will preside. NETHER PROVIDENCE CIVIC ASHXIATION A burglary prevention seminar by the police department will be presented it 11 p.m., Sunday al the "Townhip Inuilding (111 Sykes Lone.

The seminar is sponsored by the Nether Providence CIvic Association. Immediately following there will be it membership mooting to which the public is invited. The association provides it OUTLOOK What's next CHRISTMAS SOCIAL NIGHT Sponsored by Ladies Auxillary of Lenni VFW Post 6613, New and Crozerville Road, Lenni. Thursday Nov. 29, 8 p.m.

ODESSA HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR To Olessa, Delaware. Sponsored by Media Woman's Club. Bus leaves corner of Jefferson Ami Jackson Media 9:30 a.m. Dec. 2 returning approximately 6 p.m.

Reservations by Nov. 29. Luncheon available at Odessa Fire House. SHOPPING TOUR Dec. 1.

Bus leaves Spencer Church, Third and Jeffrey Chester 9:30 a.m. Sponsored by Missionaries of Spencer. For reservations call Gretchen Guy, 505 Wheatley Place. Wheat germ cake DELAWARE Friday, COUNTY November (PA.) The 23, DAILY 1973 oldest TIMES capitol in 13 the continued from Page 12 wheat germ. More of the same goes into the: mysterious batter a splendid blending of cake mix, pudding mix, eggs and orange juice.

It's superb. LANA'S TOASTED WHEAT GERM CAKE 41-pound 21 package yellow cake mix 1 package. lemon instant pudding and pie filling cup vegetable oil 4 eggs 1 cup water cup frozen orange juice concentrate 15, cups toasted wheat germ with sugar 'n honey tablespoons butter CHRISTMAS YEON BRUNSWICK YARN 4 oz. Reg. $2.00 $1.69 WE CARRY PLYMOUTH YARNS KNIT 'n NEEDLE 533 CHESTER PIKE PROSPECT PARK LU 6-3155 10 P.M.

-Fri. 10 A.M.5 P.M. Sat. Powdered Sugar Glaze (optional) Combine cake and pudding mixes, oil, CHES, water and undiluted orange juice. Blend, then beat at medium speed with electric beater for 3 minutes.

Stir in cups toasted wheat germ. Grease it 10-inch bundl pan or tube pan generously with butter. Coat pan with remaining cup toasted wheat germ, saving whatever wheat germ does not adhere. Carefully spoon batter into prepared pan. Top with reserved toasted wheat germ pressing lightly into batter.

Bake in 350 degree oven 55 to 60 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool in pan on rack 2 or 3 minutes. Then invert cake onto rack to finish cooling. Serve plain or frosted with Powdered Sugar Glaze. Makes 1 (10-inch) cake.

OPEN HOUSE HEADQUARTERS FOR CHRISTMAS FLOWERS AND GIFTS AS WELL AS HOUSE OFFICE DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES SUNDAY NOV. 25, 1973-FROM 10 A.M. 'Til? CARROLL'S FLORAL GOURMET SHOPPE SO. CHESTER PIKE GLENOLDEN, PA. COME BRING YOUR FRIENDS PRIZES REFRESHMENTS more than you bargained for? Newlyweds A wedding gift for you when you open Newlywed checking or savings account.

Full color. Gourmet Cookbook 1 First Pennsylvania Bank: 1911 The 1 We admit it. For years, people have been shopping in our stores for the bargains. Well, the bargains are still here. Bigger and better than ever.

That's for sure. But now, we've got more than the best bargains in town. We've got a company policy you can really believe in. When we advertise a SALE, it's a sale! You won't have to guess about it. After the sale is over, the prices return to what they were.

We've got a No-Risk Consumer's Guarantee on everything we sell. We think it's the best guarantee around. We give you On-the-Spot Service. When you need extra assistance with your purchase, we give it to -with a smile. And, again, without any hassles.

We want you to leave our store completely satisfied with your purchase. For instance, have you ever promised your child a bike, and when you bought it, were handed a box of parts and a list of instructions a mile long? We don't sell bikes that way. We assemble it for you at no additional charge. All you have to do is take it home and watch the gleam in your son's eyes! We give you One-Stop Shopping. We're all aware of the gasoline shortage.

The less we have to drive the better. Now, there's one roof. The latest Housewares. Linens. Cameras.

And, CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS SPECIAL Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary of Green Ridge Fire Company at the fire house, Crystle and Dutton's MIN Roads, Aston. Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Christmas gifts for the entire family. no reason to drive fashions for Mom, for Fabrics.

Sporting all at our everyday all over town to shop. Dad, for the kids. Goods. Hardware. LOW, LOW prices.

More than you bargained for? You bet! Come in and see for yourself. Watch for Willie Mays on your local TV station. He'll be telling you more about the exciting things that are happening at ATLANTIC IC DEPARTMENT STORES THESE MacDADE BLVD. and FAIRVIEW RD. SHOP MON.

THRU FRI. ACRES W1 NONnA CHARGE CREDIT master charge OF IT! CARDS 1 4166 4 TWP. FREE BANKAMERICARO 10:00 A.M. TO 10:00 P.M. ACCEPTED WOODLYN, RIDLEY SAT.

9 A.M. TO 10:00 P.M. PARKING United States, the Palace of Governors built in Santa Fe, N.M., in 1610, is still in use. GRAND OPENING NOV. 24th THE RED TRUNK 109 SHARON AVE SHARON HILL, PA.

(UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT) STORE HOURS: 10 A.M. TO 6 P.M. DAILY EXCEPT MONDAY SUNDAY NOON TO 5 P.M. FREE GIFT WITH THIS AD ANTIQUES COLLECTABLES HANDICRAFTS HOMEMADE GIFTS CONSIGNMENTS WANTED WE BUY AND SELL MIA FRATTOLILL LU 3-2939 Whatever you need, Jewelry. Gifts.

Toys. Automotives. Records. we've got it -under Children's Furniture. Radios.

Stereos. DREXEI. WOMAN'S CLUB The Woman's ('luh of Drexel Hill will have as their speaker Monday 311 the Community V. Trooper Johur. Shimko, His topic will Ix: Traffir Safety.

The arts and Crafts and Homelito departments will moot DIB Warinesday IL the Church of Incarnation, Garrelt and Riverview Avenws. Mrs. Fred A. Brinks and MI's. Benjamin Seegar AT'0 chairmen..

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