100 YEARS AGO – 1908

It has been a custom with the Polish people in Chester for many years upon Easter Monday to throw water on their neighbors. Just what the significance of this is not known. On Easter Monday a Lewis street woman threw a bucketful of water on her friend and neighbor. The latter did not take kindly to the act and in the next chapter the water thrower appeared before Judge Carter of the 11th Ward of Chester on the charge of assault and battery. The defendant was held for court. An effort will be made to settle the case before it goes to court.
There is a strikebreaker, who is said to hail from New York City and who, when asked by the recruiting agent, if he were afraid to go to Chester to work during the Chester Transit strike, replied “No, I am not afraid. I have been out of work for six months. I want work and I will do anything to keep my wife and children from starving.’’

75 YEARS AGO – 1933

Three days remain for the refrigeration show at 519 Market St., Chester, which has attracted thousands. In addition to the electric refrigerators there are drinking water coolers are on display. The coolers are operated with electricity and may be connected to a home or business water supply.
Jack E. MacIndoe, agent of the Keystone Automobile Club, Chester, was responsible for the erection by the club of two “slow’’ signs at the entrance to Lawn Croft Cemetery. It was deemed necessary for to protect vehicles leaving the cemetery.

50 YEARS AGO – 1958

Florida-like weather in the county continues for the next few days. The county was warmer than Miami, Fla, with a temperature of 81 degrees while Miami had a cool 75 degrees.

25 YEARS AGO – 1983

A floor and street hockey program involving about 200 youths has been canceled by the Wallingford-Swarthmore School Board for the rest of the year because players do not have basic protective equipment. School Board President David Grove said youth must wear the equipment that has not been provided.
SPCA spokeswoman Elsie Mead said the society’s practice of charging a $40 neutering fee to people wanting to adopt pets is a solution to a “community problem.’’

10 YEARS AGO – 1998

Patrolman John Dell of the Aston Police Department has been recognized by the Aston Lions Club as Police Officer of the Year. He received an award from Lion President Jim Singley.

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