Wednesday, March 12, 2008

OTHER TIMES --- MARCH 12

100 YEARS AGO – 1908
Several residents of Leiperville are wondering what the mysterious shooting meant the other night. It was after midnight that some of the citizens heard two gunshots in quick succession, the sounds emanating from a field near Crum Lynne and although an investigation was made no one was discovered. Quite a number of residents are of the opinion that it is someone who has been laying in wait for the red fox that was seen in the vicinity more than a week ago.Already the signs of spring are appearing, according to residents in the vicinity of Perkin’s Lawn near Trainer. A large number of men were seen in the field. They had built a fire and were eating food. The men were tramps and have been living in Trainer woods. The police chased them out of the lot.
75 YEARS AGO – 1933
Mrs. Lydia Ana Baker, Delaware County’s “grand old lady’’, observed the 103rd anniversary of her birth at her home on Pennell Road, Lima. She was born Anna Cummings at Ronaldson’s Mills this county. Just two years ago Mrs. Baker declared she is against Prohibition, short skirts, cigarette smoking by women and women’s clubs.
Vandals have all but demolished the Robeno Building at Third and Reaney Streets, Chester. At one time the structure was noted for its splendor but now has become a hangout for loiterers and inebriates.
50 YEARS AGO – 1958
Barbara Weinberg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Weinberg of 745 Braxton Road, Leedom Estates, Ridley Township, was crowned queen of the annual Copper Beach Ball at Pennsylvania Military College in Chester by Paul Landaiche of Eddystone, president of the PMC Student Council.Frank Lees was named president of the Media Fire Co.; George W. Plotts, vice president; Eugene Tilghman, recording secretary; John H. Tipping, financial secretary and Harry Jones, treasurer.
Thomas Conrad, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Conrad of 316 Collingdale Ave., a junior at Collingdale High School, has been elected as boy of the month.
25 YEARS AGO – 1983
The Norwood Ambulance Corps observed its 25th anniversary and is starting a membership drive. Since it was formed the ambulance corps has answered 22,725 calls.The Lansdowne Business and Professional Association is appealing for help to raise $1,000 more to buy bullet proof vests for the borough police officers.
10 YEARS AGO – 1998
The Delaware County Family Center provides free income tax help with basic tax returns at the Crozer Community Medical Center at Ninth and Wilson streets, Chester.
—LEN CASTERLINE
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