Frank Shooster(57) - Drive-In Owner Sept. 15th, 1892 - March 2,1950
Frank Shooster, Restaurateur. Frank Shooster, proprietor of the widely known drive-in restaurant at 9th and Flower Streets, died suddenly shortly after 1 AM today in Chester Hospital. The 57-year-old businessman, whose home was at 124 E. 24th St. was at his business establishment when he suffered a heart attack. He died at the hospital 10 minutes later. Born in Russia, Mr. Shooster came to this country as a young man. He settled in Philadelphia, later coming to Chester. For 18 years he was a tailor in Chester and then went into the gas station business. He built his drive-in restaurant at 9th and Flower streets 11 years ago, and it was one the early busi- nesses of this kind in the area. Progressive Merchant Always taking an active part in the business, Mr. Shooster was a progressive merchant. He was well liked by those who knew him, and many business men sought his advice. He quietly helped a number of local businessman get started in their fields. For 20 years, Mr. Shooster had been president of the Ches- ter Progressive Club, an organization of businessmen. He was a constant contributor to charitable organiza- tions and was instrumental in bringing some refugees to this country. Surviving are his widow, Dora, three sons, Isadore, of Springhaven Estates; Harry, 903 Irvington Pl. and Herman, at home; four grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Lesnick, of Philadelphia. The funeral will be held at 1 pm Friday from his late resi- dence. 124 E. 24th St. with a viewing before the services. Burial will be in Brookhaven Cemetery.
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