100 YEARS AGO – 1908

William H. Williams, former chief of police in Chester, apprehended two boys who were breaking into the Pennsylvania Railroad station in Crum Lynne. They were turned over to juvenile authorities.The lawn fete of St. Rose of Lima Church on the pike has opened. The spacious grounds have been lighted with a myriad of lanterns. There was more shooting in Eddystone in the upper end and for some time there were many who wondered what it could mean. The mystery was finally cleared up, however, when it was found that well-known residents were shooting at clay pigeons in a nearby field for practice.Bands of tramps have been annoying people on Lincoln Avenue, Prospect Park. The Weary Willies insult the ladies nightly and action is promised by police.

75 YEARS AGO – 1933

Marcus Hook Fire Co. ambulance keeps busy with an average two or three calls a day.An Upland Street, Chester, woman has initiated divorce proceedings from her husband, claiming he constantly treated her badly.Three new teachers have been appointed to Washington School in Brookhaven. They are Ruth Marshall of Prospect Park, May Pomeroy of Upper Darby and Helen Kitts of Norwood. School opens Sept. 1.

50 YEARS AGO – 1958

About 8,000 workers at Lester Steam Division plant of Westinghouse received a cost-of-living pay increase of one cent an hourPaul B. Weisz, 46, of Hunt Club Lane, Middletown, has been named to the new scientific post of senior research associate for Socony Mobil Oil Co., Paulsboro, N.J.

25 YEARS AGO – 1983

Murry Engle of Middletown, a well-known puppeteer, is having a workshop at the Middletown Fire Library entitled, “Hello Puppets.’’Henry F. Thorne Jr. of Wallingford has been appointed executive manager of the realigned Southeast National Bank’s Delaware County banking group.The pedestrian bridge at the Norwood Railroad station was reopened for a short time, but borough officials closed it until it can be inspected to determine its safety.

10 YEARS AGO – 1998

Customers at Kmart in Broomall found more than just back-to-school bargains. Country music sensation Shania Twain was there signing autographs and greeting fans at the Reed Road store.

— LEN CASTERLINE

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