100 YEARS AGO – 1908

The Glenolden Improvement Association was organized and William Ferkler was named president. Object of the association is to bring together borough residents, the betterment of the streets and properties, the uplifting of all sections of the borough and to bring work to the community to advance the welfare of the borough.Many mothers whose sons and daughters were accustomed to sledding on Lloyd Street, Chester, will feel relieved with the disappearance of the snow. As the trolley tracks cross Lloyd street and Third street, the practice of sledding at that place is dangerous and many narrow escapes of sleds from being run into by the trolleys have been reported.

75 YEARS AGO – 1933

For the past two months several members of the Eddystone Fire Co. have been participating in a pool tournament. The final play has taken place and Leo Sharkey was acclaimed the winner. John Zimath won second place. Nearly 2,000 meals were furnished to seaman at the Marcus Hook branch of the Philadelphia Seaman’s Church last month. During the same period 972 beds we furnished.

50 YEARS AGO – 1958

Charles E. Hepford, former Glenolden burgess, died at Taylor Hospital. He was 83 years old and had worked for Pennsylvania Railroad before retiring.Mrs. Ollie D. Gordy was selected as the Young Woman of the Year at Cheyney State Teachers College. She lives at 1417 W. 7th St., Chester, and has two sons, Walter Jr., 4, and David, 3. Marvin Bohrer on Chester Pike, Eddystone, is selling a 1946 Buick for $89 and a 1950 Ford for $101. Small monthly payments are available.

25 YEARS AGO – 1983

For Valentine’s Day, the American Lung Association offers free Valentine cards to people who quit smoking for “someone they love.” Call the Lung Association offices in the county for your card.Ray R. Wilson of Springfield is a member of the concert band at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Wilson of 919 North Ave., Springfield.

10 YEARS AGO – 1998

St. Kevin’s Seventh Annual Science Fair in Springfield produced a wide assortment of projects and exhibits from students in grades five through eight. Science coordinators at the school are Monica Braconnier and James Conlin.

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