Other Times

100 Years Ago – 1918:

Stricken with a heart attack, William Lee, of Heroy’s Coffee Store, Seventh and Welsh streets, Chester, fell to the pavement in front of a barber shop on Welsh Street. Before medical aid arrived, Lee had expired. Lee, 50, had been a resident of the city for the past five years. He made many friends, both in business and socially. He was well and favorably known, and it is with regret that his host of friends will learn of his sudden death.

75 Years Ago – 1943:

Two Chester youths left last night for a naval training base, determined to avenge the loss of two of their school chums, seamen reported missing on the ill-fated U.S.S. Juneau. Walter Mandell, of 1306 Crosby St., and Herbert Broomall, 12th Street and Edgmont Avenue, said that “all we want is a crack at those guys that got our pals.” While at Smedley Junior High School, the two lads were inseparable companions of Robert Warburton and Walter Seigal. Both of the latter were reported missing in action this week.

50 Years Ago – 1968:

Chester Fire Chief Joseph Landino called the Jan. 9 general alarm fire at Chester High School “definitely arson.” Landino confirmed the suspicions of rumors that have surrounded the estimated $1 million blaze which wrecked a major section of the 68-year-old school, and forced the students into half-day session which began Monday in the junior high schools.

25 Years Ago – 1993:

Saying it’s time for some real change in Chester politics, two longtime players announced their candidates for city council. The Rev. Horace Strand, pastor of the Faith Temple Holy Church and outspoken civic leader, and William Grayson, considered a maverick when he served as business manager for the Chester Upland School Board a decade ago, have joined forces under an independent Republican banner.

10 Years Ago – 2008:

Two races for seats opening up in the state House and Senate this year are starting to flesh out. Nick Miccarelli, 25, a Ridley Park councilman and Iraq war and Kosovo veteran with the U.S. Army, announced he will seek the Republican nomination for state representative in the 162nd Legislative District. Also becoming less murky is a race for Democratic state Sen. Connie Williams’ 17th District seat, where state Rep. Daylin Leach, D-149, Upper Merion, is expected to face attorney Robert A. Rovner for the Democratic nomination.