100 YEARS AGO – 1908

Many persons in Chester are wondering when the new public lavatory for ladies will be accessible. It has been completed for a long time and looks very attractive. The grass plots and flowerbeds have been given an overhauling by the city hall janitor. The delay has been caused by not having a woman caretaker and the mayor has been requested to appoint oneA man who claimed “Dixie” was the land of his birth and who has been roaming around Chester for two months with no permanent address was before Alderman Stockman and charged with vagrancy. Stockman gave the man 24 hours to leave the city and hunt for scenes other than Chester. The man left immediately promising to faithfully fulfill the alderman’s instructions.Oysters seem to be coming in more plentifully this week and five boatloads have arrived at the wharf in Chester from the Maurice River.

75 YEARS AGO – 1933

John MacDowell, a retired shipbuilding executive in Chester, celebrated his 80th birthday anniversary at his home in the city. He worked at the Roach Shipyard in the city for 21 years.An Eddystone High School football player died from head injuries he suffered in a practice game with St. Robert’s High School team of Chester. He collided with a teammate when trying to tackle a St. Robert’s ball carrier.

50 YEARS AGO – 1958

Boothwyn Fire Co.’s new $12,000 Cadillac ambulance has been put into service. It is equipped with the most modern apparatus. Chief engineer is John Kempf and driver is Albert Conte. Joanne Karczmar of Fourth Avenue, Lester, entertained 18 classmates at a party in honor of her 11th birthday anniversaryBattan & Bohrer, authorized Renault and Peugeot dealer at 3301 W. Fourth St., Chester, has a 1940 Dodge for sale for $75. It’s a good and healthy car and offers excellent transportation.

25 YEARS AGO – 1983

The Grand Squares of Lansdowne are sponsoring a square dance party at Camp Upland. Caller will be Chick Stone who also will provide lessons. There are door prizes.Rose Valley Nurseries on Middletown Road, Middletown, is having its annual fall open house with free cider, ginger snaps and popcorn. There’s also a scarecrow competition. Winners receive potted mums.

10 YEARS AGO – 1998

The county’s new Domestic Relations Department’s video teleconference system was demonstrated at the county courthouse by Phil Damiani, director of court services; Mimi Walker, Domestic Relations director, and John LaRosa, director of the county Legal Audio Visual Department.

— LEN CASTERLINE

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