100 YEARS AGO – 1908

Prof. Thomas, principal of Watts Grammar School in Chester, married Miss Eleanor Pinkett, one of the teachers at the school.Deputy Sheriff J. Alfred Howard celebrated his 49th birthday anniversary at the county courthouse.Mrs. Sarah Marshall of Chester, mother of George Armitage of Chester celebrated her 78th birthday anniversary.

75 YEARS AGO – 1933

Workers at Sun Oil Co. Refinery will get the same wages for working a 36-hour week as they did for working 44 and 48 hours. Vice president in charge of refining Arthur Pew Jr. announced the wage boost to approximately 1,800 workers at a meeting at the plant. A couple decided to go from Wilmington to Philadelphia on a Wilson Liner. When the liner stopped in Chester they decided to stay awhile and enjoy some moonshine and pretzels they brought with them. The wife decided her husband’s face needed a lifting so she gave him a uppercut while they were near Front and Market streets. Both were hauled off the city hall jail.Under a new ruling barber shops in Chester will no longer be open on Sundays.

50 YEARS AGO – 1958

Harriet A. Doolittle, 21, of Chester, a pre-veterinary student, is playing a role in a study of dog heart disease at the University of Pennsylvania.Sandy Ingram, 10 years old, reigned as queen of the Norwood Playground.Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hammond of Media are vacationing along with their daughter, Betsy, in Wildwood N.J., their favorite vacation location.

25 YEARS AGO – 1983

Colwyn Councilman Dennis Heshaw defended the continued use of foot patrolman in the borough, saying “we feel it it is necessary.”Tinicum is the latest municipality to join the Organization of Delaware County Municipalities designed to help local governments negotiate contracts with employees. Upper Chichester Commissioner Anne Denney said the township is facing an increase in the number of rodent complaints.

10 YEARS AGO – 1998

Charles Horsey American Legion Post 300 of Chester celebrates its 80th anniversary this week with different events on each night, including a picnic for children at the post home, 101 W. Seventh St., Chester.

— LEN CASTERLINE

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