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This & That
By Jack Coll
This & That is a new column of short pieces, from different years and different topics. As I continue to research the history of Conshohocken I often run across interesting tid-bits, that aren’t worthy of a complete column or article, but yet are pretty interesting. So I’ll put this out to you guys, if you like the column, let us know, leave a comment. If we don’t get any replies we’ll pass over on the column and move to something different. The “This & That” column will run for three column’s adding a new column approximately every ten days or so. There is no rhyme or reason in the order of the tid-bits, nor is there any certain amount of them. Keep in mind that most of the clips are from the Conshohocken Recorder Newspaper, from assorted years. (depending on the year I was researching) a date will accompany each tid-bit.
September 21, 1982
OLDIES NIGHT
Beef & Beer
Friday, October 15, 1982
Music by WIFI’s
Don Cannon
At the
Conshohocken Fire Company #2
Ninth Avenue and Harry Street
Price–$8.50 per person
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June 9, 1939
Johnny Cassinelli, local amateur heavyweight boxer gained the decision over Al Henley of Marquis Club in the windup of the opening outdoor show at the Seymour Club Tenth Street and Washington Avenue in Philadelphia. Cassinelli gave the best exhibition of his career. The bout was so closely contested that many of the large crowd present disapproved the decision, believing it should have been a draw. The bout lasted only three rounds.
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July 3, 1959
Dollar Night
Every Friday Night
West Point Park
All the rides you want for $1.00
7 P.M. to 10 P.M.
April 26, 1929
Peoples Drug Store
301 East Hector Street
Bayer’s Genuine Aspirin 10 cents
Four Bottles Mifflin Alcohol pts $1.00
Bromo-Zeltzer 39 cents
Mineral Oil 59 cents
Epsom Salts 3 lbs for 25 cents
Philips Milk Magnesia 31 cents
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October 1, 1998
The Most Unique Jewelry Around
Visit Us During Funfest
Expert Jewelry & Watch Repairs
Eccentricities
105 Fayette Street
Conshohocken
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March 10, 1955
The Panthers beat the Hawks 30-28 to stay in first place in the Fellowship House Basketball League. Joe Hadfield netted 9 points, Fran Gravinese 7 points and Tom Gravinese 6 points while Jack Staley scored 4 points to pace the Panthers. Richie Pasquarella was the losers big man with 15 points while John Wallace and George Manning had 9 points each. The Panthers also beat the All Stars 20-14, Hadfield led the Panthers with 8 points, Danny Coyle and the Gravinese brothers scored the rest. Mike Martinelli netted 10 points and Marty Stalone hit for 4 points for the All Stars.
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October 31, 1930
Play Golf
At
Washita Indoor Course
6th Avenue and Harry Street, Conshohocken
18 Hole—A Complete Course
Tournament
Now In Progress
Qualify between now and November 12th
3 prizes in Gold
Adults —25 cents Children—15 cents
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October 20, 1988
“Jimsy” Injured
James K. “Jimsy” DeMedio, a well known presence on the streets of Conshohocken for many years was injured in a fall last week, outside Fayette Meats, 523 Fayette Street. Conshohocken police said the accident occurred about 1:10 P.M. Thursday last week. They said a meter reader had left a cellar trap door open, DeMedio apparently tripped over the door and fell down the cellar steps. Jimsy hurt his knee, was treated at the hospital and released.
March 16, 1909
While a horse and wagon belonging to the manufacturers of mush and peanut butter was standing in front of Willmann’s & Leary’s Grocery Store on Friday, the horse became frightened and started down Fayette Street. In the wagon was a little boy, and but for the agility of Mr. Patrick Leary, there might have been a serious accident. Mr. Leary, fleet of foot, jumped over a wheelbarrow and grasped the horse and stopped him. He should have a Carnegie medal.
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January 12, 1945
Visit The New
Horse Shoe Bar
Village Tavern
8th and Spring Mill Avenue, Conshohocken Pa
John Zoltek, Prop.
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August 25, 1988
The Recorder
On sale at
Al’s Deli
326 Fayette Street
Fayette Meats
523 Fayette Street
McClements Pharmacy
6th Avenue and Fayette Street
Nad’s Corner Deli
6th and Maple St.
7-11
6th Avenue and Fayette Street
Colwell Arms Pharmacy
1075 Colwell Lane
Conshohocken News Agency
4 E. First Avenue
D & S Murphy’s
6th Avenue and Wells Street
Frank & Eddies Cold Cuts
1071 Colwell Lane
Wawa
Butler Pike
Ralph’s Pharmacy
Whitemarsh Shopping Center
Ridge & Butler Pikes
Thrift Drugs
Plymouth Square Shopping Center
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August 25, 1988
E & A
Carpet Center
119 Fayette Street
Conshohocken Pa
Quality**Service**Low Prices**Name Brands
WE also do Custom Made Drapery
Slip Covers, Mini and Vertical Blinds
Open Sunday
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August 25, 1988
SS Cosmas & Damian
Count Down Party
Sunday August 28
5-9 PM
Live Music
Presenting The Original Blue Rhythm
Boys Joby & Teddy with Russ Cardy
& Don DePoola
Also
Our Italian Kitchen Specials
Roast Pork * Meatball * Sausage
Sandwiches with Hot Peppers
Good Time—Good Food
Welcome All (No Cover Charge)
3RD & Maple Street
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January 4, 1898
The post office was removed to Thomas W. Morris’s store on Saturday. Mr. Morris took charge of the mails on January 1st.
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