Nancy Berry Leusner was just 5 years old when her father died in 1938, so she doesn’t have many specific memories of him.
Her mother and two older brothers helped fill in the gaps.
"They said what a wonderful man he was. Any time he went out, he took me with him," she said.
Henry D. Berry, who lived in Oxford Circle, was a Philadelphia police officer who worked a foot patrol in the former 8th district (now the 6th).
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Editorial:
Vote or shut up
At first glance, next Tuesday’s primary election is breathtaking on the national level and a snore on the local level, with most state legislative races uncontested.
It’s important for voters to get off their butts and vote in every race, including those that are uncontested, but Democrats who live in the 172nd Legislative District have a particularly interesting choice . . .
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POLICE NEWS:
Man charged
in Lawndale murder
Teen to be tried as
adult in fatal beating
Serial rapist and murderer
still on the loose
The Crime Log
CAMPAIGN ’08:
Clinton carrying bulk
of support in primary
Costello, Kearney
vie for 172nd seat
Community roots
big issue in 179th
CIVIC ASSOCIATIONS:
Somerton group votes
against Woodhaven plan
Holme Circle Civic
becomes official
Housing rehab an
issue in Holmesburg
IN THE SCHOOLS:
Smedley teacher
is making a difference
Sharing the knowledge
at Cardinal Dougherty
Cherokee students go to
bat for Disston School
Knitting project to aid
kids is more than sew-sew deal
IN OTHER NEWS:
Mayor teaches the
importance of a good education
SEPTA attacks fuel new bill
to hire more police
A sign of their own solidarity
at Bustleton synagogue
Frankford businesses
need unity for change
It’s raining patrons
for 110 years
Now it’s time
to pass the popcorn
Fifty years in show biz
for Danny & the Juniors
Dion: An oldie
but goodie
COLUMNS:
Robyn’s ’Hood
Kids Stuff
At the Movies
Music Row
SPORTS:
Chris James,
man of all trades
Je’Ron Stokes is
destined for good times
This pitcher
is hitting the hills
For Joe McKeown,
a moment to remember
In the Batter’s Box
WEEKLY FEATURES:
Calendar of Events
Casino trips
Religious Events
Trips
Reunions
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