Other Times

100 Years Ago – 1918:

In the past month quite a large number of druggists in Chester have been putting up prescriptions for wine, whisky and distilled spirits in all forms, and have not paid special tax, on the assumption that they were permitted to do this without such payment. This opinion is a mistaken one. It is important that those who began filling such prescriptions after the order closing the saloons during the outbreak pay the taxes before the expiration of October, or they will be liable for a penalty of an additional 50 percent.

75 Years Ago – 1943: Listen! Three programs of popular interest! “Sweet Land of Liberty” from

1:30-2 p.m. Sunday, over WFIL; Monday “Dollars to Donuts,” Monday from

8:30-9 p.m. over WIP; Tom Moorehead Sports Review, Monday-Wednesday-Friday from 6:30-6:40 p.m. over WFIL. Sponsored by Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co.

50 Years Ago – 1968: An alleged lack of communication between Nether Providence Township residents and the school board was discussed at length this week by the Committee of Concerned Taxpayers. It was the first public meeting of the CCT since it was organized in May to protest high costs of the new high school and spiraling school tax millage. Chairman Ernest P. Schofield, 830 Parkridge Drive, reviewed studies by CCT members and took issue with school board President John Palmer Smith on the promised meeting between CCT and the school board that never materialized.

25 Years Ago – 1993:

All roads lead to Sam & Sam Meats Inc., formerly Kushto’s Fresh Meats. Come for grand opening specials this week. We outgrew our old store. We’re in a brand new super store, but you’re still paying the same old prices. You’ll love our bright new look in the Bridgewater Shopping Center on Powell Road in the Toby Farms section of Chester Township.

10 Years Ago – 2008: Aston commissioners recently presented a proclamation to several representatives of the Aston Lions Club in recognition of its 60th anniversary. Originally sponsored by the Marcus Hook Lions Club, the Aston Lions Club was formed in

1948. At that time, the charter was presented with

37 associates, and today the organization boasts 68 members. “The Lions Club produced the first township directory, which has continued through the 23rd edition,” the proclamation included in its list of club accomplishments.