100 YEARS AGO – 1908

At the Chester Roller Rink on Edgmont Avenue there was a masquerade carnival that was a big success. There were clowns, cowboys, cowgirls, Indians and other characters that attracted much attention. Finest costume prize was won by Charles Carroll of Upland; Samuel Porter of Chester, best comic costume; Clara Powers of Chester, best boy impersonator and John Clark of Chester, best female impersonator.
A 23-year-old woman arrested in Chester was given orders by Magistrate Smith to “skidoo’’ to Philadelphia, where she lives. Members of the new Chester police force appeared in their new uniforms before Mayor Johnson. This has always been the custom and Chester’s finest presented a neat and handsome appearance in their suits of blue with brass buttons.

75 YEARS AGO – 1933

Marcus Hook police are cooperating with the state highway patrolmen connected with the Clifton Heights barracks against overloaded trucks. Since they have begun the crackdown the Marcus Hook police have stopped a number of drivers passing through the borough.Two Woodlyn youths were arraigned before Magistrate Raymond Hood of Folsom on charges of annoying and humiliating another Woodlyn boy who attends the Woodlyn Public School. The two youths were arrested by Truant Officer Bradshield after he witnessed them harassing the boy. The two youths have been placed on probation and the court costs must be paid by the parents.

50 YEARS AGO – 1958

Stiff March breezes and sunny skies greeted about 200 people who attended ground breaking ceremonies for Sacred Heart General Hospital’s new $3.4-million building on W. Ninth Street in Chester’s West End.Trainer Fire Co.’s 46th anniversary celebration was marked by the presentation of a $500 check from Mrs. Ellen Duncine, auxiliary president, to the company President Paul Churchman.

25 YEARS AGO – 1983

The Prospect Park School is hopping today and Wednesday with a jump-a-thon to raise money for the American Heart Association. Three Penn Wood High School students are among the nation’s finalists competing for 3,500 four-year National Merit Scholarships. The Penn Wood finalists are Harry Connolly of Yeadon and John Touey and Kenneth Wilson, both of Lansdowne.

10 YEARS AGO – 1998

Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland dedicated its new helicopter landing pad. “It was a good experience and we enjoyed it,’’ said Pat Iacono, ambulance lieutenant of the Parkside Ambulance Squad, who landed on the pad.

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