100 YEARS AGO — 1908

Many complaints have been made by citizens of the West End of Chester in regard to the reckless manner in which some of the crews on the cars of the Chester Traction Co. cross the streets. The residents say the cars run too fast and are a danger to the public, particularly to children who often use the streets as a playground. Police were told to keep their eyes on the cars.
The moveable lunch wagon on Edgmont Avenue, near Seventh Street, Chester, has been freshly painted.

75 YEARS AGO — 1933

“Squatters’’ occupying cabins on Chester City property at the foot of Reaney Street have been evicted by police following a squabble between two of the families that have been living on the mud-flats. The origin of the trouble was over a garden that one family had cultured but was ruined by the other family.
A permanent committee has been appointed to manage the affairs of the Seamen’s Church Institute of Delaware County in Marcus Hook. Albert R. Granger was named chairman.

50 YEARS AGO — 1958

Edward Pugh of Holmes was elected president of the Ridley Township Fire Police Association. Vice president is Sam Borgese of Milmont Park.
Karen Berlin, a Nether Providence High School sophomore, reigns as queen of the all-star football game at Chester High Stadium June 21, her 16th birthday.

25 YEARS AGO — 1983

Jenise Ross, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ross of 820 W. Sixth St., Chester, has received her doctorate degree in social psychology from Princeton University.James Nalley, a young pianist from Swarthmore High School, performs at the Tri-County Concerts Association Youth Concert at the Delaware County Community College.

10 YEARS AGO — 1998

Nurses Day was observed at Riddle Hospital, Middletown, with each of 15 nurses stations receiving a bouquet of pink carnations from the Association Auxiliaries at the hospital.

— LEN CASTERLINE

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