Other Times

100 Years Ago – 1917: Street car traffic was delayed for nearly a half hour shortly before midnight when the trolley wire broke underneath the bridge at Sixth Street and Edgmont Avenue. Eight cars were lined up on Market Street and homeward bound passengers were compelled to wait until repairs were made.

75 Years Ago – 1942: A warning to the public to protect themselves against the common cold, which at the present time seems to be more prevalent than generally at this time of the year was issued today by Tim McCarey, public health officer. “We are morally obliged to protect our health today more than at any other time,” Mr. McCarey said. “With so many of our physicians being inducted into the armed services, and those who are not being taken by the services being heavily burdened, we cannot be too careful.” 50 Years Ago – 1967: Delaware County was raised to Second Class status Wednesday, but accompanying pay boosters for county officials won’t go up until Jan. 1. The county commissioners received a proclamation from Gov. Raymond P. Shafer changing the county’s status from Third Class to Second Class A. Montgomery County also became a 2A county at the same time under a bill passed by the state Legislature and signed Oct. 20 by Shafer. Under the 2A-class, Delaware County would be authorized to raise annual salaries of its elected officials from a total estimated $123,480 to an estimated $243,000 a $119,520 jump. County commissioners’ salaries would increase from the present $11,250 a year to $22,200, with the chairman receiving $25,800. 25 Years Ago – 1992: Extensive preparations for President Bush’s second visit to Delaware County in 22 days continued yesterday with hundreds of excited Darby Township residents sacrificing their weekend to make today’s political rally at the

Briarcliffe Athletic Association field a smooth one. Actors Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis have been traveling with Bush and may make an appearance today, GOP officials said. Hillary Clinton’s brothers, Hugh and Tony Rodham, plugged the Democratic ticket and its message for change before a small but enthusiastic audience at Swarthmore College Friday afternoon.

10 Years Ago – 2007: A Media man took home the grand prize of $5,0000 in the Great Expectations “Hopes and Fears” film competition. Richard Hoffmann, 33, won first place for his film “Prayer for Philadelphia.” He was among seven finalists competing for the top prize, The winner of the competition was announced last Saturday at the Prince Music Theater. Hoffman is a 1996 graduate of New York University. He returned to Delaware County, to start the film and video company, Coyopa Productions.