Other Times
100 Years Ago – 1922:
A fire entailing a loss of $50,000 and upwards early this morning completely wiped out the grease plant of the Sun Co. at Marcus Hook. Originating, it is believed, through the short-circuiting of an electric light wire, the flames started in one corner of a one-story frame and galvanized iron structure, used for the manufacture and storage of grease. It is the most expensive fire Marcus Hook has had in several years.
75 Years Ago – 1947:
A $500 increase for the year 1947-48was granted teachers of the Eddystone School District at a special meeting of the
School Board on Wednesday night. In addition to this increase, a $110cost of living bonus was made a part of the contractual salary, giving the teachers a total increase of $610. There was a first reading of the proposed $205,547.61 budget. A tax rate of 15 ½ mills was set for 1947-48, which is an increase of three mills.
50 Years Ago – 1972:
Word about the attempt on the life of Alabama Gov. George G. Wallace in Laurel, Md., had a shocking effect on residents of Delaware County. A random sampling indicated that the majority of people contacted were shocked and disturbed about the assassination attempt. Despite his politically controversial nature, not one person expressed criticism or anti-Wallace comments.
25 Years Ago – 1997:
Taxpayers in the Ridley School District will be paying a bigger tax bill for the 1997-98 school year, according to a preliminary budget of $43,377,081 approved Thursday night. The school district real estate millage rate will rise 24 mills to a total of 599 mills or $599 for each $1,000 of assessed valuation, or additional $66 for the average assessed homeowner to $1,665. “To put these figures into perspective, we should point out that when comparing Ridley’s millage rate and average assessment, we continue to be proud to have the secondlowest average tax bill in Delaware County,” Ridley superintendent Nicholas Ignatuk noted in his budget presentation.
10 Years Ago – 2012:
Parkside Council, via resolution, commended Steve Giancristoforo, better known as “Stevie G,” for his faithful dedication and distinguished service to the borough. Widely recognized as an expert in the computer field, Giancristoforo specializes in municipal and law enforcement computer technology.