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Media Centennial Beard Contest. Preliminary judging in front of Delaware County Court House
Contestants in various categories are judged, with two winners each in five categories moving on to semifinals. See Chester Times, June 5, 1950, page 10 for details of this event and full list of contestants.
Media Centennial Beard Contest. Preliminary judging in front of Delaware County Court House
Contestants in various categories are judged, with two winners each in five categories moving on to semifinals. See Chester Times, June 5, 1950, page 10 for details of this event and full list of contestants.
Media Centennial Beard Contest. Preliminary judging in front of Delaware County Court House
Contestants in various categories are judged, with two winners each in five categories moving on to semifinals. See Chester Times, June 5, 1950, page 10 for details of this event and full list of contestants.
Media Centennial Beard Contest. Preliminary judging in front of Delaware County Court House
Contestants in various categories are judged, with two winners each in five categories moving on to semifinals. See Chester Times, June 5, 1950, page 10 for details of this event and full list of contestants.
Media Centennial Beard Contest. Preliminary judging in front of Delaware County Court House
Contestants in various categories are judged, with two winners each in five categories moving on to semifinals. See Chester Times, June 5, 1950, page 10 for details of this event and full list of contestants.
Media Centennial Beard Contest. Reese or Ress Jordan
Newspaper caption identifies this man as Ress Jordan.
Media Centennial Beard Contest. Reese or Ress Jordan
Newspaper caption identifies this man as Ress Jordan.
Media Centennial Beard Contest. Robert Murphy
Newspaper caption reads: "Robert Murphy, an employee of the A and P Company, stands as proof that even the young can grow a beard." (Centennial Scrapbook 34)
Media Centennial Beard Contest. Robert Murphy
Newspaper caption reads: "Robert Murphy, an employee of the A and P Company, stands as proof that even the young can grow a beard." (Centennial Scrapbook 34)
Media Centennial Beard Contest. Unknown contestant
The woman grooming his beard is also unknown.
Media Centennial Celebration
Borough Hall decorated for the festivities. Looking north on Monroe Street, with B. Gross store on right, and many parked automobiles.
Media Centennial Celebration
First National Bank of Media and adjacent buildings decorated for the festivities. Looking south on South Avenue (now Veterans Square), with several parked automobiles.