Other Times
100 Years Ago – 1917:
Hundreds of flower lovers attended the opening of the second annual flower show under the direction of the Horticultural Society of the Civic League in the Sixth Regiment Armory, Eighth and Sproul streets, Chester. The show won the highest praise for the committee in charge by the many visitors.
75 Years Ago – 1942:
Here is encouraging news for Chester taxpayers. With the presentment to city council of the city’s financial statement for May by Director of Accounts and Finance William P. Lear, showing a cash balance of $358,908.12, inquiry was made as to the possible of a lower tax rate for 1943. Mayor Clifford H. Peoples announced that there was such possibility.
50 Years Ago – 1967:
The Pilgrim Virgin Statue for Pennsylvania of Our Lady of Fatima will be on display at the Blue Army of Delaware County rosary devotions or world peace scheduled for next week at St. Robert’s Roman Catholic Church, Chester. The statue was blessed by the Bishop of Fatima, Portugal, and crowned by the Rt. Rev. John Graham, Bishop of Philadelphia, at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia. Catholics throughout the world are observing the 50th anniversary of the apparitions of the Blessed Virgin of Fatima.
25 Years Ago – 1992:
“To Our Valued Customers and Associates: Since the turn of the century, Wawa has had the privilege of serving the communities of the Delaware Valley. Many of you first came to know Wawa by the home delivery trucks that travel the streets of your neighborhood for decades. And when we opened our fist Wawa Food Market in 1964, we pledged to maintain that tradition of quality. This month Wawa will open its 500th store. To the millions of friends who have walked through our doors we offer our sincere thanks, and we look forward to sharing the future with you.”
10 Years Ago – 2007:
A motorist allegedly smoking pot – with her 5-yearold child in the car – was charged with driving under the influence and endangering the welfare of children. “Not only are they putting themselves and the child at risk they are putting the community at risk,” Upper Darby Police Superintendent Chitwood said. “The child told the officer, ‘My mommy always smokes weed in the car.’ What kind of mother is she that her 5-year-old daughter can make that kind of statement?”