Other Times
100 Years Ago – 1918: Chester’s allotment of the million dollar drive to be made in this country by the Salvation Army is $1,500. This money is to be expended for the benefit of the soldiers in this country and France outside of the cantonments. The committee has so arranged that each member may be prepared to make the drive and bring into the fold the necessary sinews of war to give the Salvation Army a fund to carry on the great work the Army has already accomplished in the United States, England, France and other countries for the soldiers. 75 Years Ago – 1943: Plans for utilizing all
available space in Chester for Victory Gardens were discussed last night at the first 1943 meeting of the Chester Victory Gardens Committee. George T. Sargisson, who was named chairman by the local Defense Council, said the goal in the city is 10,000 gardens.
50 Years Ago – 1968: To 17-year-old Ronald M. Dennis, President Lyndon B. Johnson is a big man – in more ways than one. Dennis, 201 Meadowcroft Lane, Middletown, was one of 13 Eagle Scouts who talked with the president Thursday at the White House in Washington, D.C. “He’s about 6 foot 4 inches and I’m 5 foot 11 inches and he seemed quite big,” Dennis said. “But he’s also impressive other way. He’s a sharp dresser and was quite interested in scouting.” Dennis and the other 12 scouts from across the nation were in Washington to present the annual scouting report to the nation.
25 Years Ago – 1993: Two Chester men were held for court on murder charges following a preliminary hearing that was preceded to by unusually tight security measures. Everyone who entered District Justice Kenneth Miller’s packed courtroom – either in support of the two defendants or the victim – was searched, according to court clerk who said the
action was apparently due by previous confrontations between the two sides. A 6-inch razor was reportedly confiscated from one woman, but no charges were filed, the clerk said.
10 Years Ago – 2008:
Radnor Middle School seventh-grader and pianist Dakyung “Daniel” Song, 12, will be featured on National Public Radio’s “From the Top” as a recipient of the Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist award. Along with the recognition, Song received a $10,000 scholarship, with which he has bought a grand piano. A gifted pianist, Song flew to Cleveland to tape the show.