100 YEARS AGO – 1908

Petitions have been circulated in Clifton Heights asking borough council to increase the salary of Police Officer J. M. Lungen. He was re-appointed to his position and is paid $50 per month. Officer Lungen has proved himself to be a capable, efficient and brave officer and the citizens believe he should receive larger pay for the hazardous and heroic work he performs. The petition movement is a popular one and there cannot be found a dissenting voice to have his in salary increased to $75 a month.
Authorities in Chester have been alerted by immigration officials to be aware of anarchists. Police said the city has experienced no trouble from anarchists and as far as is known none of the Red Hands has colonized here.

75 YEARS AGO – 1933

Haverford College has decided to open its regular classes for the remainder of the year without charge to men over 25 years of age who are jobless and unable to pay tuition charges.
Heradah Newsome, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Newsome, 2124 W. Second St., Chester, has a leading role in the musical play, “Topsy and Eva,” to be performed by the Senior Class at Ursinus College.

50 YEARS AGO – 1958

Eager and ready to roll are officials of Upper Darby No. 5, the Primos-Secane-Westbrook Park Fire Co. with their new Squad Truck. The vehicle is a converted milk delivery wagon that was repaired by fire company members for $225 and equipped with $1,500 worth of apparatus. Officials who inspected the truck were: Vincent J. Christi, captain; Steve McFee, first assistant engineer; and Walter B. Scott, permanent driver.Walsh Motors on Chester Pike, Prospect Park, is selling a four-door 1950 Ford that comes equipped for $125.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry R. Nacrelli of 772 Braxton Road, Leedom Estates, entertained at their home in honor of the 12th birthday anniversary of their daughter, Barbara Ann. She’s a seventh grader at St. Madeline’s School in Ridley Park.

25 YEARS AGO – 1983

Aston Commissioners have appointed Albert Cardine as sewage enforcement officer. Township Commissioner James McGinn was named as the township’s representative to the Chamber of Commerce Buy in Delaware County committee. The Senior Citizen Club of Parkside is sponsoring a five-day trip to Bermuda. Cost is $559 plus $40 in taxes and service. Call Jack Ahtes for reservations and details.

10 YEARS AGO – 1998

William (Bill) J. Pastuszek, Realtor, celebrates his 50th anniversary as an independent broker. He has an office at 9 S. Chester Road, Swarthmore. Bill is the son of the late Michael and Mary Pastuszek of Chester.

— LEN CASTERLINE

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