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Note: US Census 1910: Rutledge Ave., Folsom Town, Ridley Twp., Delaware Co., PA 1920: Rutledge Ave., Folsom Town, Ridley Twp., Delaware Co., PA 1930: Philadelphia (Districts 0501-0750), Philadelphia Co., PA 1935: Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA 1940: at 1145 � E. 3rd St., Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., IN Chester Times; Chester, Pennsylvania; 19 March 1936 - Considerable excitement was caused yesterday when both Darby fire companies, and the Colwyn Fire Company answered an alarm at 417 South Fourth street, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rammer. According to firemen, a radio aerial broke loose from its fastenings and fell across a high powered electric feed line, casing all metal objects in the home to be charged. Sparks were seen shooting from the drain pipe by a WPA census taker, and he turned in an alarm. The drain spouts and other metal objects in the house adjoining, 410, were charged, Firemen soon set things aright (sic) with no damage to either property.
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