Other Times
100 Years Ago – 1918:
Fernwood, Upper Darby Township, was thrown into excitement when a near-murder occurred on South Second Street on Saturday night. One man shot another, and the latter retaliated by cutting his attacker’s knee open with a broad-ax. Both are under arrest. It appears that the men were vying for the affections of a damsel.
75 Years Ago – 1943:
One hundred and fifty gasoline ration books, representing approximately 15,000 gallons, were stolen from the Ridley Park office of Rationing Board sometime during the night. The robbery, the second in the same building within the last three months, was discovered today by Mrs. Helen Quinn, chief clerk.
50 Years Ago – 1968:
A ban on outdoor trash burning was declared Sunday following a large number of weekend field fires throughout Delaware County. A proclamation told residents to refrain from all outdoor burning except in approved, closed incinerators “until further notice.” County Fire Marshal William J. Myers said at least 200 field or brush fires occurred during the weekend, causing some fire companies to be called out five or six times.
25 Years Ago – 1993:
Despite the many pressing issues facing the Haverford School District – including cuts in state funding and teacher contract negotiations – it was the debate over whether or not to start the 1993-94 school year before Labor Day which prompted an outcry of protest from the school community. The topic of replacing Northley’s deteriorating doors arose during the Penn-Delco School Board Study Session this week. Board President Joe Possenti explained that Northley’s doors have now become a safety issue. Director of Auxiliary Services Hubert Reeves said that Sun Valley’s former doors have been in storage since the high school’s renovation but are too small to fit Northley’s doorwells.
10 Years Ago – 2008:
In advance of what promises to be an intense courtship of Pennsylvania voters by the two frontrunners at the top of the Democratic ticket, Sen. Barack Obama appears to be turning a lot of heads in the party leadership. “The question isn’t, ‘Who do I agree with?’ because there isn’t that great a difference on the issues,” said Delaware County Democratic Chairman Cliff Wilson. “It’s more a question of who can inspire and unite people behind a goal and an idea.