Chester Historical Society to hold penny social

Chester — The Chester Historical Society will hold a penny social on Friday, Sept. 8, at the Golden Age Senior Center, located in the rear of the Chester Library, 1794 Kings’ Highway (next to the Chester Town Hall). Doors will open at 6 p.m., and calling will begin at 7 p.m. A donation of $2 includes admission, refreshments, door prizes and 25 ballots, many specials. Proceeds will be used to continue the historical society’s work on the restoration of the 1915 Erie Railroad Station in downtown Chester. The station-museum backs up against the Heritage Trail, located on the bed of the former Erie Railroad track. The chairman of the penny social is Norma Stoddard. The chairman of refreshments is Georgina Robillard. To donate new items for the fundraiser, call 469-4674.