100 YEARS AGO — 1908

The people of Glenolden are up arms against the dog ordinance. It is said there is hardly a dwelling in the borough without a dog and a well-known resident said there are seven dogs in one house. He further declared that quite a number of the borough’s canines are vicious and that pedestrians are in danger of being bitten. The dog ordinance prohibits dogs running at large and all dogs must be licensed.Now that the cool weather has come and the return of the summer prodigals is at hand, the churches are about to start in upon the usual campaign against sin. With the approach of fall months, some of the pastors have announced plans for extra religious services. This is characteristic of many churches.

75 YEARS AGO — 1933

W.J. Rhodes was elected commander of the American Legion Post in Norwood. The mischievous antics of several youngsters caused considerable danger for motorists traveling along the Washington Boulevard, the recently erected road that leads from Concord Avenue in Chester to Village Green, Chelsea, Concordville and other rural sections. The vandals extinguished the lanterns on the bridge crossing over the Pennsylvania Railroad branch. Conscientious motorists noticed what was going on and took it upon themselves to re-light the lamps.

50 YEARS AGO — 1958

Paula Whyde, 16, of Bethel won the $300 second prize in a fiction contest sponsored by Seventeen magazine. Her father, Lawrence Woody Whyde, is a compositor for The Chester Times newspaper.Dr. Robert A. Smith of Chester opened a medical practice at 300 E. Ninth St., Chester. He completed his internship at Chester Hospital.

25 YEARS AGO — 1983

Michael McDevitt, a powerfully built Drexel Hill man, is putting some muscle into fundraising efforts to beef up the Kryptonites, a disabled sports team sponsored by United Cerebral Palsy. Funds are needed to purchase weightlifting equipment and for transportation for athletic competition. “Pennies for Pounds” is the name of the benefit. Sponsors pledge as much per pound as desired.Brookhaven Police said a 19-year-old borough youth was beaten by a group of youths at Edward Eaton Park and was admitted to Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland. He suffered cuts and bruises in the attack and was semiconscious when admitted to the hospital.

10 YEARS AGO — 1998

Romansky’s Tavern on Chester Pike, Prospect Park, is having a party to celebrate the first Eagles game of the season. There are beer and food specials all day. New bartender is Mike Owen.

— LEN CASTERLINE

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