Other Times
100 Years Ago – 1921:
Four people in the vicinity of Eighth and Butler streets were arraigned in Police Court today charged with allowing their goats to run at large in the community, destroying shrubbery, trees and flowers. It was disclosed that there are eight goats with separate owners that have been giving the residents so much trouble recently. Tony Carrazi, 840 W. Sixth St., one of the defendants, admitted that he had a goat, but said he always kept it tied in his yard. He was discharged. Three other West Sixth Street men also claimed that the “run-around-goats” didn’t belong to them, but each was fined $1. C.H. Jackson, of Eighth and Butler streets, testified against the nuisance.
75 Years Ago – 1946:
It is not necessary to wear old fashioned, thick lenses. Modern optical developments now enable you to wear thin lenses with latest style frames, moderately priced. Budget terms may be arranged. Dr.
A.T. Cohen, optometrist; Dr. B. Sachs, associate optometrist. 533 Market St., Chester, in Cohen’s Jewelry Store.
50 Years Ago – 1971:
For Christians in Delaware County and throughout the world, today is Good Friday, the day observed as the anniversary of the death on the cross of Jesus Christ. Today, also is the beginning of the eight-day Passover festival, which Jews will celebrate starting at sundown.
25 Years Ago – 1996:
From Sound Off – To the person who took my green plastic container that was close to my garage door, filled with branches from my trees after you emptied it of the twigs that you put near my bush along my driveway. It saw you, so before I report you to the police, put the container back before I tell the police who you are.
10 Years Ago – 2011:
Whether they are students in AP French, aspiring actors and actresses, athletes on the track or tennis teams, or members of an honor society, students at Penncrest High School have undertaken a multi-faceted fundraising effort to support the American Red Cross and its relief efforts in Japan. In one week, students and faculty have raised more than $3,000, with their sights set on a $5,000 or more goal within two weeks.