Tag: Welkind Neurological hospital
This Week in Chester History
“After enduring millions of years of obscurity, that hardy species of reptile known as the turtle has finally found its place in the limelight,” begins the Observer-Tribune in 1975. The article announced the First Annual International Turtle Racing Championships to be held July 6th at the Welkind Neurological Hospital in Chester Township as the race site. Fee for entry was just 25 cents.
This Week in Chester History
In 1978, the Observer-Tribune reported that a check for $2,500 from Chester Flea Market proceeds was presented to Welkind Neurological hospital by the Chester Lions Club. The gift was used for the purchase of two electronic beds. Other money was given to Chester Volunteer Fire Company, Police Athletic Association, and eye screenings for 3,400 students at West Morris Regional HS in Chester and St Joseph School in Mendham.
