According to her obituary from the Chester Times, July 11, 1950, Smedley served as librarian from 1906 to 1917. She never married, and lived at 44 E. Front Street, a block from the library.
From front, left to right are Jennifer Metzger (Media Recreation Coordinator), Chris Hellner, Mark Paikoff (Media Borough Council President), Vicki McMahon, Bob McMahon (Media Mayor), Wendy Allen and Kelly Sundell. Chris, Vicki, Wendy and Kelly are Recreation Board members.
Frank Lees caption: “This old covered bridge, still known to many as the Red Bridge, carries Rose Tree Road across the Ridley Creek, connecting Upper Providence Township with Middletown Township. The date of this photo is unknown. Although the bridge was torn down many years ago, the bridge, with the same lead in walls, remained a one-way bridge for years, until in 1985 it was replaced with a modern two-lane bridge.” Copy of original photo; source not noted.
Appleton dated this photograph Sept. 30, 1902. A Chester Times article says that Charles E. and Sophia D. Austin Redheffer had a golden anniversary celebration on May 16, 1903. Either Appleton's date is wrong, or less likely, this is a party for another Redheffer.
Appleton dated this photograph Sept. 30, 1902. A Chester Times article says that John C. Redheffer had a golden anniversary celebration on May 16, 1903. Either Appleton's date is wrong, or less likely, this is a party for another Redheffer.
At Media High School commencement, 1961. On reverse: "From mother to Reggie good luck. May God bless you in the years to come and in every walk of life. Lots of luck. From mother, Elizabeth Oveide, 525 N. Orange Street, Media, PA. " (L to R); [ ?] Summerville, Reggie Oveide (brother of Mary M. Edwards), and Skip Burrell [John N. Burrell Jr.] Right photo: Elizabeth Oveide. [Graduation year confirmed by consulting yearbook in MHAC collection. Date confirmed: Delaware County Daily Times, June 10, 1961]
Page 1 of memo from the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus about the East Coast Regional Summit on Africa., held at the Baltimore, Maryland Convention Center
Page 1 of memo from the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus about the East Coast Regional Summit on Africa., held at the Baltimore, Maryland Convention Center