Friday, September 5, 2008

Other Times --- Sept. 5

100 YEARS AGO – 1908
The application of Frank W. Harrison for a transfer of the license of the Imperial Hotel, 7th and Welsh streets, Chester, was granted by the court. Former proprietor was Dr. John MacFayden. The new proprietor is thoroughly renovating the location.Chester police were informed that a woman had disappeared in the marshes along the riverfront between Welsh and Madison streets and a search was undertaken. All that could be found was one shoe and a comb, which are at City Hall awaiting the pleasure of the owner. Subsequently the police learned that she was afterwards seen on Welsh Street in charge of two men. She was besmeared with mud from head to foot and had evidently fallen into a sluice or mud hole on the riverbank.
75 YEARS AGO – 1933
An automobile of the club sedan type, the property according to papers, found to be the car of Marlow Construction Company, was found in the woods near Bridgewater Road, Bridgewater, by Patrolman Robert Curry of the Aston Township police. The car had been stripped of a radio set, two expensive horns, a dash board clock and a spare tire. The car was towed to a garage in Village Green.
50 YEARS AGO – 1958
Theodore E. Wright, son of Mrs. Dorothy K. Gabney of 7 Woodcliffe Ave., Upper Providence, enlisted in the U. S. Navy and is receiving recruit training at Great Lakes Ill. Mrs. Joseph B. Godick of Wallingford is chairman of the “Gateway to Holiday Fashion Show” of the B’nai B’rith Women of Chester, that is being held at Ohev Sholom Synagogue Center, E. 8th Street, Chester.Preston Stratton Jr. of Aldan has been name banking manager of the Philadelphia Savings Fund Society’s newest branch on Baltimore Pike, Clifton Heights.
25 YEARS AGO – 1983
A 25-year old Garrett Road, Upper Darby, man was bound over for trial on charges of burglary, criminal mischief, trespassing and weapons offenses in connection with an incident on Hampton Road. A police officer spotted the man trying to hide in a tree and when ordered to come down the branch broke and he tumbled to the ground at the officer’s feet.The names of Eugene Herninko and Paul J. O’Donnell have been submitted to the county court for appointment to the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District police. They would have all the powers of a constable in enforcing school laws and in policing grounds and protecting property.
10 YEARS AGO – 1998
Taylor Hospital, Ridley Park, is seeking volunteers to provide comfort to terminally ill patients and their families, run errands and perform household chores. There is a training program for volunteers.
--- LEN CASTERLINE
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