Local resident celebrates 107th birthday
Anna Wells Clapsaddle, a resident of Towne Manor East, celebrated her 107th birthday on July 28 at a party with family, friends and staff. Anna who resided in Hatfield for over 40 years, was born in West Conshohocken. She graduated from West Conshohocken High School in 1928 and was voted “Best Athlete” in the class of 13 students. At 18 Anna eloped with Frank Clapsaddle and they had two children, a son, Bill Clapsaddle of Exton, and a daughter, Carrie McCoy of Phoenixville. She also has seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren. An avid bowler, Anna won trophies for high scores at the local, city and state tournaments. She is a lifetime member of the Loyal Order of the Moose and was very active in the Lansdale Chapter. — Submitted by Carrie McCoy