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Margaret Gassner

1902–1988

smiling young woman
1951 photo taken for the Bulletin interview, edited for publication.

Children Alert

Miss Margaret Gassner, of 107 Conway av., has been an art teacher in the Narberth public school since 1926.

She says, "Narberth has the best kids in the whole U.S. and the parents to go with them.

"The children are alert, willing, cooperative and curious. They're interested in what's going on in the town. The town plans for its children and the parents enjoy it. The PTA is constantly alert.

"If you want to grow, there has to be improvements.

"We could use some new equipment in the school," she pointed out, "a bigger and better stage and auditorium, and more storage space."

One of ten interviews from the June 24, 1951 Evening Bulletin article Narberth — Its People Call It 'Best Darn Town in the World'.

Courtesy of the Special Collections Research Center, Temple University, Philadelphia

Updated September 1, 2025.

U. S. Census

Census AgeRaceGenderMaritalRelationAddressImmigratedBirthplaceFather'sMother'sAs transcribedNote
195047WhiteFemaleNeverLodger107 Conway Ave.PennsylvaniaIndiaU.S.Margaret Gassner107 Conway Narberth Public School, art

Census Households

Census Name Relation Age Own Race Marital Birthplace Business Trade Note
1950Anna SellHead42WhiteNeverPennsylvaniaGrammer SchoolTeacherNarberth Public School 2nd grade
Margaret GassnerLodger47WhiteNeverPennsylvaniaGrammer SchoolTeacherNarberth Public School, art
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