100 YEARS AGO – 1908

Acting under orders from Chester Mayor S.R. Crothers, Police Chief Williams ordered the snow removed from all sidewalks on Market Street, Chester, claiming that pedestrians are in danger of falling and sustaining injuries. In residential sections of the city the snow has been removed from but a few pavements and property owners will be notified in a few days to remove the snow.
The Chester Enameling Co., one of the important and flourishing business interests in the First Ward, is a very busy place. One member of the company said the company has more orders on hand that it can get out, however, the concern is taking new orders. It has been taking on additional help. This is one of the plants that has not felt the effects of the recent panic.

75 YEARS AGO – 1933

Sweeney & Clyde, 29 E. Fifth St., Chester, is renting a house at 1000 Townsend St., Chester, for $12 a month. Stop by the office and bring your rent receipt book.
An extensive search is being made for three gypsies who gained entrance to the historic Rose Tree Inn in Upper Providence and, after asking for a drink of water, robbed an aged man of $50. The gypsies escaped in a large touring car.
A large number of persons attended the Depression Dance that was given by the Social Club of Milmont Park, Ridley Township, in the auditorium of Our Lady of Peace Church.

50 YEARS AGO – 1958

Clergymen of Springfield commended the township commissioners for enforcing the state Blue Laws that forbid shopping on Sunday.
Miss Amy Haltaman, R.N., has accepted the position of supervisor of the maternity department at Crozer Hospital in Upland. She had been at Chester Hospital for 14 years. Miss Haltaman is the twin daughter of the late Calvin and Sadie Haltaman of Garden City.
Mrs. Jane Edwards of 529 Saude Ave., Essington, has moved to Ridley Park with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sterling.
Herman S. Feldman of 28 Stamford Drive, Sproul Estates, Nether Providence, has been elected a vice president of Chester Wholesale Grocery Co.

25 YEARS AGO – 1983

The monthly glass collection in Swarthmore was the highest in a year. Council Member Ann Haslanger said the sale of the glass brought the borough $195.25 and she urged all borough residents to participate in the recycling program.
A woman told Aldan police that a battery had been stolen from a car that was parked at the Clifton Heights-Aldan railroad passenger station.
Attorney Edward S. Lawhorne of Moylan was named president of the board of directors of Bunting Friendship Freedom House on Main Street in Darby.

10 YEARS AGO – 1998

Marge Lehr of Glen Riddle celebrated her 20th anniversary with Mrs. Marty’s Deli in the Lawrence Park Shopping Center, Marple.

10 YEARS AGO – 1998

— LEN CASTERLINE
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