Tag: Everett Skellenger


This Week in Chester History…

In the 1937 primary elections, the following Chesterites won: for Chester Borough Council, Dr. Hugh L. Fry and Adam Schaefer; Borough Tax Assessor, Harry Q. Segur; Chester Township Committee, William E. Terhune and Clifford W. Emmons; and County Committee, Mrs. Katherine Jackson and Everett Skellenger.


This Week in Chester History…

In 1937, 150 Chester Democrats held their last dance of the season at Milltown Hall. Entertainment Committee members Everett Skellenger (chair), Sara Thompson, Edith Rinaldy, Irene Brodeen, and J. Cecil Hoffman were celebrated for their efforts. Shirley Philhower of Mount Rose Road collected the door prize, while Mrs. LeRoy Philhower won the Ladies’ Prize and George McMann took home the Men’s. Source: Mendham-Chester Tribune


This Week in Chester History…

The Rockafeller Family Orchestra entertained the Democratic Club of Chester at Milltown Hall, in 1937. Everett Skellenger was chairman of the entertainment committee. Square dances as well as modern stepping were the order of the evening. Source: Mendham-Chester Tribune