This & That – 12/5/2013

This & That

By Jack Coll

November 9, 1995

Steelers Beat Norristown

The Conshohocken Steelers finished the regular season on a high note beating visiting Norristown 29-6, posting the best record in the teams five year history finishing with seven victories and one defeat at the hands of Liberty Belle, 14-12. 

The Steelers took an 8-6 lead on a reverse halfback pass to Larry Livers. Quarterback Jason Borusiewicz handed off to Jamal Adams going left, who handed off to Barry Doganeri coming thru the backfield, and Doganeri pulled up and hit Livers from 35 yards out.  Livers beat two would be tacklers on a spin move and danced into the end zone.

     The Steelers tacked on two points when John Leszczynski pulled up on a fake kick and hit Henry Racich in the corner of the end zone.  That’s all the Steelers needed for the victory.

 

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October 15, 1948

Polish Eagles Retain Officers

Charles Grohoski, hauling contractor and third ward representative in town council was the unanimous choice for the fifth consecutive year for president of the Polish Eagles at the annual nomination of officers.  Other elected officers included Henry Alexandrowicz, first vice president; William Stubinski, second vice president; Ed Pilcicki, recording secretary; Chester Wojcholski, financial secretary; and Joseph Hylinski, treasurer.  Directors nominated for another year included Joseph Yaronski, Frank Yankowski, Frank Bojdinski, Frank Kucharewicz, Stanley Drzymalski, and John Dawidzwik.

 

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 November 1, 1964

Babe Ruth Baseball

     Members of the TK Club baseball team, champions of the Conshohocken Babe Ruth League were presented with their monogrammed jackets at the annual banquet.  Members of the team included Vince DiLaurentis, Bobby Rodenbaugh, Frank Scardino, Keith Holland, Vic DiPallo, Walt Wienczek, John Leonard, Joe Montemayer, Managers Ron Nosek, and James Eckert, Lyle Shivick, Felix Salvi, and Larry Quigley. 

 

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 February 25, 1908

Poor Trolley Service

The service on the local trolley line between this place and Harmonville is very unsatisfactory, not only to a few, but many of its passengers.  The service during the day seems satisfactory but after nine o’clock in the evening the car is taken to the car barn for the remainder of the night, and the passengers who may be aboard of the Conshohocken car for this place or Chestnut Hill are compelled to leg it.  The reason for this act is unknown to the company’s patrons who are putting up a big howl.

 

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 1930 Ads

Herbert J. Tole

Meats and Groceries

Edward D. O’Connor

Jeweler

Watches—Diamonds—Clocks

Silverware

Jewelry of all kinds repaired

Gifts for all occasions

 

John Brothers Service Station

Shell Gasoline and oils, Lee Tires Accessories Etc.

Repairing all makes of cars, body and fender work.

Lubrication and grease rack

Day and night towing

Phone 956

Prompt and Courteous Service

2^nd Avenue and Fayette Street

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Plumber

Dealer in

Selected Meats

Corner of Fayette and Elm Streets

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  Groceries, Meats, & Provisions

J. W. Kewson

401 Fayette Street

Phone 205

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 Pater’s Bakery

Everything in the Baking Line

38 Fayette Street

Pies, Cakes, Buns

Phone 752

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 Darrar’s Boot Shop

The Store of Better Shoes

41 Fayette Street

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 Patron’s Service Station

Lubrication—–Repair Work

Gas & Oils

North Lane and Fayette Street

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 Neville’s Drug Store

Citrate of Magnesia

Made fresh Daily

First Avenue and Fayette Street

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March 14, 1941

Grand Party St. Patrick’s Night

At

Wally’s Grill

300 East 6^th Avenue

Call Conshohocken 1539

Orchestra                   Good Food

  

September 30, 1980

Ross Noblitt Retires

Ross Noblitt retired after pumping gas for 26 years at Seventh Avenue and Fayette Street.

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 September 17, 1992

Kennedy Closing Rumor Denied

     Principal William McCusker described as “all speculation” a story in the Philadelphia Inquirer newspaper last week naming Archbishop Kennedy High School and nearby Bishop Kenrick High School as schools in danger of being closed by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.  “I’m optimistic” about Kennedy’s future, said the principal, who had worked at the Archdiocese office in center city for the past two years.  An official response to the article was issued last Thursday by the Archdiocese Communications Office.  It stated that the article “is completely based on rumors.”

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July 7, 1939

Nine Bathers Fined $1 Each

Five Boys, Four Girls Arrested on trespassing Charge

Bathing in West Conshohocken Dam

Giving Hearing Before Magistrate

Nine West Conshohocken persons ranging in age from 14-17 years were arrested Monday afternoon by Alan Wood Steel Company police for bathing in the Hall Dam along Crawford Avenue.  They were arraigned before Magistrate Bobenrieth on charges of trespassing, they were fined one dollar each and discharged upon payment.  Those arrested were Alexander Duliba, Russell Stauffer, Anthony Baronowski, John Zebraski, Anthony Wagner, Mildred Pasquerella, Francis Milakeve, Margaret Wodarski, and Jane Baronowski.

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April 14, 1944

 

Old Fashion Revival

At

Conshohocken Gospel Assembly

Third Avenue and Forrest Street   Conshohocken

Come     Hear     Enjoy

Old Hymns    Gospel Preaching

Evangelist Carl Butler

 

April 18^th to 30^th Every night at 7:45

F. J. Papiernik Pastor

 

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 September 20, 1962

Athletic Awards Given At St. Mary’s CYO Event

     Father Muraczewski, rector of St. Mary’s R. C. Church, Elm and Oak Streets, made a plea to parents to get their children involved in CYO at the first annual banquet of St. Mary’s CYO in the parish hall where more than 200 boys and girls and parents attended.

Awards were presented to the top athletes in the program by Don Sobeck, boys’ basketball, John Duda and Carl Hylinski, boy’s baseball, and Pamela Schafer, girls’ softball.  Councilman Frank Zadroga served as Master of Ceremonies.  Councilman Anthony Baranowski, director of the CYO program welcomed the players and guest.

Al Donofrio, Rev. John Ligenza, and Rev. Leonard Furmanski were invited guests. Frank Spaniel, former Notre Dame and Washington Redskins star, was an unexpected guest.  He received All American mention at Notre Dame in 1950.

Girls’ softball trophies presented by Miss Schafer went to Monica Andrzejczyk, and Patricia Tomczk.  Boys basketball trophies went to Eugene Rydell, boy’s baseball went to Rydell and Thomas Reustle.

 

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July 22, 1913

Cows Arrested

John N. Wright Jr., who resides at the lower locks, had two cows arrested yesterday for trespassing and doing damage to his garden.  Officer Ruth arrested the cows and also the owners, Joseph Lavarach and Frank Hole, who reside in the East End and permitted their cows to run loose.  The owners were given a hearing last evening before Magistrate Light and the case was settled by the defendants paying the cost of prosecution and for the damage done to the garden by the cows.

 

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April 10, 1931

Mask and Wig Club Party

     The Mask and Wig Club of the Conshohocken Community Center held a party last night in the assembly room of the Mary H. Wood Parkhouse.  The club is a junior department of the Three C Players of the Center and is directed by Miss Regina Nugent of 523 Fayette Street.  A program of games and music was followed by refreshments.

 

May 21, 1907

The Penn Club will have an outing this afternoon and evening at three Tuns.  They will leave the club house at one o’clock in the automobiles of J. Ellwood Lee, Dr. Tegtmeier, John Wood, Samuel Wright and Victor Mauck.  Two baseball teams captained by Mr. Gheen and Mr. Wentley will play a game of as many innings as daylight will permit.  A dinner will follow.

 

November 4, 1965

Announcing

The Opening of

Anthony’s Barber Shop

318 Fayette St., Conshohocken

“The Newest, Most Modern Barber

Shop in Conshohocken”

 

Specializing In:

*Razor Cuts

*Sculpture Cuts

*Women’s Hair Cuts

*Children’s Hair Cutting

 

Rudy Lincul, Prop.

 

Fellowship House 1964

Fifth and Sixth Grade Girls Volleyball

     The fifth and sixth grade girls’ volleyball league season ended and the Sure-Shots finished with an 11-0 record.  The undefeated Sure-Shots of St. Mary’s Parochial School were led by Co-Captains Mary Zadroga and Kathy Hamaday.  Other team members included Barbara Grayauski, Sharon Roop, Paula Davis, Pamala Osinski, Maria Zajac, Carol Ann Bogdanski, and Christine Stanish.

 

Sixth Grade Basketball

     The Stars finished the season with a 13-3 record, members of the team included Charles Dutill, Bill Pearson, John DiSante, and  Frank Herron, among others.

 

Awards Presented at the Fellowship House  1964

Proud Winners of the Football Olympics

     Winners of the Fellowship football Olympics included Bob Landy, Victor Fisher, Frank DeMedio, Steve Irwin, Harold Moyer, Paul Burton, Bazil Borzelleca, George Falconiero, and Michael Pettine.