Thursday, July 24, 2008

Other Times --- July 24

100 YEARS AGO – 1908
John C. Bullitt of South Winona Avenue, Norwood, has just completed the installation of an instantaneous automatic gas water heater in his home. This appliance supplies hot water instantly in the house and Mr. Bullitt expects much added a convenience from its possession. The installation work was done by R.L. Henderson, the plumber.Complaint has been made by a number of prominent citizens in the county that trolley car companies run cars with wheels that are not so round. “If they would take off some of those wheels we could get some sleep at night,’’ say the dissidents. There also are complaints about the 50-minute schedules that are not at all accommodating.
75 YEARS AGO – 1933
During her temporary absence, the home of Mrs. John Bolton, 618 E. Ninth St., Chester, was entered by a latchkey burglar, who pried open a sideboard drawer and stole $107 in cash and a gold watch. The money was in two $50 bills and in change.County Detective O.N. Smith, Sergeant Of Police William Fitzpatrick, Patrolman Emil Kettel and Special Policeman John Balkenhot raided on establishment in the rear of Parker Avenue, Collingdale, and seized a quantity of liquor.
50 YEARS AGO – 1958
John M. Zolochik has been recognized as the new Democratic leader in Ridley Park.Shelley Brown, 10, of Broomall, and Dewey Jurich of Village Green, Aston, were named outstanding campers in the second period of Sun Oil Day Camp at Feltonville.A 38-year-old Chester man, who attributed his troubles to the potency of a jug of wine, was sentenced to six months in the county jail by Judge John F. Diggins after pleading guilty to burglarizing a restaurant on Chester Pike, Ridley Township. “This man just works enough to eat and buy wine. This is all right with me. I’ll defend his right to do so if he doesn’t break into restaurants in the bargain,’’ Judge Diggins said.
25 YEARS AGO – 1983
Second Lt. Dwight M. D’Iorio, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph B. D’Iorio of Wallingford, has graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and was commissioned in the U.S. Marine Corps.Lansdowne Police Department is sponsoring a bike-a-thon program. All bicycles are inspected and registered. The program is at Essex and Ardmore avenues.
10 YEARS AGO – 1998
Chester Housing Authority employee Calvin Joyner is the city’s new director of the Bureau of Licenses and Inspections, replacing Monir Ahmed, who was appointed to city council.
LEN CASTERLINE
To contact Len Casterline,
or call (610) 565-4298

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