100 YEARS AGO – 1908

The work of the police department in Chester is being hampered by the refusal of the wronged parties to prosecute after the guilty ones are taken into custody. The course of justice is sadly interfered with by the desire to drop the cases. When the crimes are committed those who have been wronged ask the police to search for the culprits but after they are captured often times the complainants do not wish to carry the case further.
Crowds of people, mainly men, congregate every afternoon when the weather is good at the corner of Seventh Street and Edgmont avenue, Chester. They are workmen who are mainly idle owing to the shutting down of the industrial concerns in the city.

75 YEARS AGO – 1933

Reports have been received by George W. Pedlow, principal of the Chester High School, of the academic standing of former students who are matriculating at various colleges throughout the country. Such reports of their high grade averages make them “boosters’’ for their alma mater.
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Broomall 4th of Brookline are sojourning in Pinehurst, N. C. Mrs. Broomall was formerly Miss Florence Green, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Green of Swarthmore.

50 YEARS AGO – 1958

Charles Gefrore, 16, a 10th grade student was awarded a trophy for “Best in Fair” in the current science fair at Penncrest High School, Middletown. His display was “Evolution of Life Upon the Earth.”Norwood Fire Co. is waiting for the arrival of its first ambulance. The vehicle cost $10,000. Crews have been taking first aid training under Howard Rolls, a company member. In the past the community was served by ambulances from Milmont Park, Essington and Collingdale.
More people in Delaware County bought Ford passenger cars in 1957 than any other make, according to official registration figures. The figures show that 5,078 Fords were registered in the county compared to 4,078 for Chevrolet.

25 YEARS AGO – 1983

Collingdale’s eight non-managerial workers have voted in favor of joining a union. Ten years ago they had turned down an opportunity to join the union.Fred Meagher, a builder from Upper Providence, bequests $500,000 to Neumann College in Aston.
A workshop for married couples dealing with communication finances, sexuality and religion is being held at Covenant United Methodist Church in Springfield.

10 YEARS AGO – 1998

Mary E. Hoolan of Chester won $5,000 in the Pennsylvania Lottery’s Million Dollar Spin. One finalist won $75,000. Lottery proceeds benefit senior Pennsylvanians.

— LEN CASTERLINE

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