Other Times
100 Years Ago – 1917:
A novel newspaper feature has been inaugurated in the Chester Times. A series of Bible picture queries will be printed in the paper. Each query will be rendered capable of solution by an illustration of the Bible verse. The pictures will run every Saturday, with the correct answer published the week following the printed picture. This will be found to be a highly education and interesting form of entertainment, and pastors and church workers will find especial interest in the series.
75 Years Ago – 1942:
The War Production Board’s recent ruling curtailing all non-essential building, but specially exempting from restriction all home repair and maintenance, and home improvements up to $500, as well as new far construction and remodeling up to $1,000, comes as good news to Chester householders. According to Wesley J. McDowell this ruling is fair-sighted in that the government, while conserving vital materials, has recognized that the maintenance of America’s homes and farm buildings in sound condition is an important factor in maintaining morale on the home front.
50 Years Ago – 1967:
Chadds Ford artist Andrew Wyeth has been named recipient of the 1967 Albert Einstein Commemorative Art Award from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Wyeth, 49, an internationally-known artist, is considered by many critics as America’s best representational painter.
25 Years Ago – 1992:
Correspondent Shawn O’Shea asked shoppers at the Manoa Shopping Center, “What do you think of the new 911 system in Delco?” Donald Dyke of Broomall, retired: “I haven’t had an occasion to use it yet, but it’s a good idea;” Anna Polidori of Havertown, housewife: “I think it would be wonderful if a person needs it;” Janice Criscoulo of Havertown, legal secretary: “It should have happened a long time ago;” Frank Plunkett of Upper Darby, assistant manager: “Well, if it saves lives, it’s good.”
10 Years Ago – 2007:
The groundbreaking at Catania Brothers Park signaled the beginning of construction for Ridley Park’s first police station. The park is part of the Delaware County park system. The borough will pay the county $10 a year for the land under the terms of a 99-year lease. The police, dating back to 1916, has always shared small quarters on the second floor of the borough hall with the community’s administrative offices.