100 YEARS AGO — 1908

Frank Stoever of Chester won the celery glass chanced off at the band fair at the National Hall in Chester.The management of the Chester Roller Rink on Edgmont Avenue, above Third Street, has decided to have a masked carnival at the rink. This makes it the fourth masquerade at the rink. One of the noticeable features of the other balls was the number of young ladies who appeared in fancy costumes with grotesque makeup. There is to be special music by the Triolo band. Rink officials said the best of order will be maintained and everyone is assured an evening of genuine enjoyment.

75 YEARS AGO — 1933

B. Frank Thomas, the grand old man at the county courthouse, celebrated his 89th birthday anniversary. Judge John M. Broomall reminded the veteran tipstaff at the No. 2 Courtroom that he had begun his duties a quarter century ago under the late Judge William B. Broomall.Edward B. Creighton, the naturalist who lives at “Graydieton” in Upper Providence admires the old shade trees on the lawn of Mrs. Maude H. Oakey of 323 W. State St., Media. The trees, including a bronze birch, were planted by the late Dr. Francis N. Baker.

50 YEARS AGO — 1958

Marie Wilkes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Holbaugh of 215 Eighth St., Upland, was guest at a bridal shower given by her bridesmaids in the American Legion Hall in Eddystone. Miss Wilkes will marry William Powell of Eddystone next month.Chester Police Chief Howard H. Winfree presented pins to two patrolmen for their 20 years of service with the Chester Police Department. Honored were Lloyd H. Garman, who is in charge of school crossing guards, and Vincent Boles.High Meadow Civic Association in Middletown is having a square dance at the Parkside Firehouse. Caller will be Chris Sanderson of Chadds Ford. Mrs. Charles Boone of Meadowglen Lane is in charge of tickets.

25 YEARS AGO — 1983

Mr. and Mrs. Louis R. Warfel of Ridley Park celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a dinner at the Alpine Inn, Springfield. Mrs. Warfel is the former Mary Bunce of Chester.

10 YEARS AGO — 1998

Randy Canale, president of the Delaware County AFL-CIO Council, helped Clifton Heights Officer Timothy Rockenbach adjust his bullet-proof vest. The union council donated $500 to the police department’s vest fund-raising campaign.

— LEN CASTERLINE

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