(Archive
#34: October 1, 2006 to October 31,
2006 entries)
Here is a link that I found for Betterton Beach, MD
http://www.kentcounty.com/gov/parkrec/parks/better.htm
Ed Simon <edsimon51@hotmail.com>
Milford, DE USA - Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at 12:26:03 (EST)
website for Betterton Beach = http://www.kentcounty.com/betterton/index.htm
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at 11:59:03 (EST)
I remember a Wilmington Halloween Parade that was possibly held in the
40s. It seemed to me it started at Vandever and Market. It was made up
of children in costumes and ended at Price’s Run Park. When we arrived,
prizes were given for the ’best’ costumes. I won a box of about a dozen
cans of peanut brittle.
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at 09:16:22 (EST)
Re beaches on some of the rivers in Maryland. Besides White Crystal
, my parents used to go to Port Herman, Tolchester Beach, and Betterton
Beach. I found a picture of my parents sitting on the sand at Betterton
in 1937.
Take care George
George <george091639@msn.com>
Ocean View, DE USA - Monday, October 30, 2006 at 16:20:10 (EST)
1969-1970 I was afternoon DJ at WNRK in Newark DE. Anyone know the whereabouts
and/or what happened to some of the guys I worked with ... Dan Casey and
John Patrick. Seems like yesterday! RCP a.k.a. Scott Dayton.
Roy C. Pollitt <pollitt941@comcast.net>
Punta Gorda, FL USA - Monday, October 30, 2006 at 12:06:52 (EST)
ANYONE REMEMBER THE BOARDWALK AT WHITE CRYSTAL BEACH? THERE WAS A LARGE
AREA NEAR THE MIDDLE, I THINK, AND WE USED TO DANCE THERE TO A JUKE BOX.
THE WOOD WAS HARD ON YOUR BAREFEET IF YOU FORGOT YOUR SHOES. I DON'T REMEMBER
HOW WE GOT THERE, NEVER PAYING ALOT OF ATTENTION I GUESS. THE WATER WAS
CLEAR THEN AND YOU COULD SWIM IN IT. MAY NOT BE NOW, HAVE NOT BEEN THERE
IN MANY YEARS.
Peg MIllman <pegmillman@msn.com>
Milton , De USA - Monday, October 30, 2006 at 11:57:56 (EST)
DIRECTIONS TO CRYSTAL BEACH NEAR EARLEVILLE - South on 213 until Cecilton,
West on 282. 282 goes right into Crystal Beach on the Elk River across
from Turkey Point.
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Monday, October 30, 2006 at 11:15:00 (EST)
Ray Jubb's last posting brought back some memories. I can remember going
to White Crystal, but for the life of me, I don't remember where White
Crystal was located. I also remember playing hooky from PS duPont and going
to Lake Como, but we only did that when the weather was super nice.
Swifty <williamwswift@aol.com>
York, PA USA - Monday, October 30, 2006 at 11:14:46 (EST)
The Delmore Dairy was owned by the Desmond family.
Pat LeVan <LeVan1706@aol.com>
Port St. Lucie, FL USA - Monday, October 30, 2006 at 07:27:37 (EST)
For Robert Wilson, I remember Crystal Beach, White Crystal and Hollywood
beach when I was young Bob, but for the life of me I can't remember how
we got there. I think your right about Crystal Beach being on the North
East River, and I think Hollywood Beach may also have been on the same
River but I'm not sure, it's been too long for a short memory that is getting
shorter all the time LOL. When I was just dating my wife in the early 50's
and after We married my Father used to take everyone to Crystal beach and
the other mentioned beaches. We had a great time there, also used to go
to Lake Como in Smyrna with all the Family. Good memories, good times.
Ray Jubb <golfopera@aol.com>
Wilmington, De. USA - Sunday, October 29, 2006 at 20:54:54 (EST)
Blue Hen Dairy was also located on the west side of Union Street around
11th Street - just down fron the Huber's Bakery.___You could see the milk
bottles being filled through the picture windows.___Abbott's Dairy took
over the operation in the 1950's.___A Blue Hen pint bottle can be seen
in the "Remember???" selection from the above Pull-Down...
Webmaster <webmaster@oldwilmington.net>
Wilmington/Perryville, DE/MD USA - Sunday, October 29, 2006 at 19:10:47
(EST)
TALKING ABOUT DAIRIES DOES ANYONE REMEMBER A DAIRY CALLED THE BLUE HEN
DAIRY I THINK IT WAS AT 12TH AND HEALD ST.THEY MADE THE BEST CHOCOLATE
MILK IN TOWN.IT WAS NOT AS BIG AS SOME OF THE OTHERS BUT THEY HAD THE BEST
MILK IN WILMINGTON.
DAVE CAUFFMAN <CAUFFMANDS@AOL.COM>
HOCKESSIN, DE USA - Sunday, October 29, 2006 at 18:42:13 (EST)
Hi Robert - Crystal Beach is not there anymore.___On a map, it is near
Earlville, MD.___I have a few photos of the beach, but there are people
in them...
Webmaster <webmaster@oldwilmington.net>
Wilmington/Perryville, DE/MD USA - Sunday, October 29, 2006 at 17:26:37
(EST)
Can somebody familiar with the northern part of the Eastern Shore of
Chesapeake Bay help me out here? I'm trying to geographically locate a
spot on the water that was called "Crystal Beach" across the water from
a place called "Turkey Point." The water is, I think, the Northeast River
(but it may be the Elk River). How would you get there by driving down
from the Newark DE area?
Robert J Wilson Jr <wilso127@yahoo.com>
Beaufort, SC USA - Sunday, October 29, 2006 at 16:37:51 (EST)
My husband grew up on Delamore Place. You don't want to go there now;
but, back then it was very nice. I also lived in the area. We went to St.
Lizzie's dances and the Armory dances. Two nights ago we went to his fiftieth
high school reunion.Wilmington High, that is. What fun. A lot of people
attended. They played the old music. What memories.....
Phyllis <ccint@aol.com>
Wilmington, De USA - Sunday, October 29, 2006 at 16:31:04 (EST)
From the pull-down menu under Dairies = Delamore Dairy, Lancaster Avenue & Scott
Street
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Sunday, October 29, 2006 at 12:37:52 (EST)
There was a Del?more Dairy on Lancaster Ave. I believe it was between
Scott & Lincoln on the West side of the street. I remember an old girlfriend
used to go there. It was like a walk-in Greenhill, but as I remember had
only ice cream products. I don't recall, but maybe a fountain, the memory
isn't what it used to be, and I myself was only there once or twice. Going
back to dances, I remember seeing big name stars and groups at the Armory
in Wilmington in the late 50's and the NCO club on the airbase (NCCo.)
during that same period and a little later into the very early 60's. It
seems to me when Bandstand went national so did the performers. Wilmington
must have become too small a gig for them.
Wayne <twntydasys@aol.com>
New Castle, DE USA - Saturday, October 28, 2006 at 22:20:40 (EDT)
does anyone have pictures or even recollections of wilmington dairies?
in particular "Delamore" ??
keith webb <webb12@comcast.net>
newark, de USA - Saturday, October 28, 2006 at 22:00:46 (EDT)
Speaking of dances from the 50s, who out there remembers them. We had
our favorites, many of them made up by ourselves and even named by ourselves.
During junior high school we were allowed to dance for a half-hour after
eating lunch in a room adjoining the lunchroom. Some of our dances were
considered fairly naughty and were frowned upon by the lunchroom chaperones.
It didn't stop us, we just posted lookouts. We have a vintage Jukebox in
our basement and a vast collection of 45 rpm records that we play quite
often. They surely bring back many memories.
Ray Zelano <RZelano@aol.com>
New Castle, De USA - Saturday, October 28, 2006 at 14:00:24 (EDT)
Phyllis, I not only remember the stroll but performed it many times
on the Dick Clark show and also on the Grady and Hurst Show. My girlfriend
and I spent many hours perfecting moves to be displayed while going down
the line in that dance. I went to school with Bob Clayton's brother and
knew both of them. In fact, my late wife's attentions were divided between
the Clayton's and myself. Of course, I won the prize.
Ray Zelano <RZelano@aol.com>
New Castle, De USA - Saturday, October 28, 2006 at 13:48:43 (EDT)
Richard and Christine -- Don't remember the "George Washington squares" but
do remember the bakery well. The name of the bakery was "Hellstern's" bakery
and it was in the Millcreek Shopping Center. As far as I can remember,
it was a family owned and operated business. Bought lots of goodies there
and was sorry to see it leave.
Joanne H. <joh435@aol.com>
Stanton, DE USA - Friday, October 27, 2006 at 16:17:23 (EDT)
I grew up in Wilmington and think it's still a very cool place. I look
forward to our yearly visits with family and friends. I didin't live in
the city itself, but I think there are still a lot of good things there
too. I worked in the old court house across from Rodney Square. I left
Delaware in 1975, but I have wonderful memories and still enjoy myself
when I come back.
Mary Roepke <mbcold1@aol.com>
Bloomington, MN USA - Friday, October 27, 2006 at 14:55:21 (EDT)
I grew up in the "Woodlawn Flats" until I was 11.___It was fun then
- like one big family.___I would not want to live there now or during the
past 4 decades.___Looking back, I'm glad my family moved away because I
had the opportunity to graduate from Conrad High School...
Webmaster <webmaster@oldwilmington.net>
Wilmington/Perryville, DE/MD USA - Friday, October 27, 2006 at 14:43:28
(EDT)
WELCOME, Jackie & Richard & Christine O'Neal I believe even in the 50's
I knew kids from the area's you are referring to. Wilmington wasn't that
big, we knew Conrad students (sometimes due to outside sports & interests) & other
suburbs schools.
Peg Millman <pegmillman@msn.com>
Milton, De USA - Friday, October 27, 2006 at 08:52:18 (EDT)
Ray Jubb:__On the ‘Home Page’ of this site it says:”Welcome to OldWilmington.net
Featuring Nostalgia from Wilmington, Delaware and the surrounding New Castle
County area.”__I think Richardson Park and the Millcreek area fit into
that description – I hope so, because after I left the city in 1952, I
lived in Elsmere and Richardson Park.__Actually, half of the stuff on this
site pertains to things outside of the city limits.__And, we have two new
guests – so we should welcome them…
Webmaster <webmaster@oldwilmington.net>
Wilmington/Perryville, DE/MD USA - Friday, October 27, 2006 at 02:42:00
(EDT)
Have the O'neal's and Jackie got this site mixed up with a Wilmington
burb site or something?
Ray Jubb <golfopera@aol.com>
Wilmington, De. USA - Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 22:51:48 (EDT)
Does anyone have a picture or a picture in the archives on the A & P
Supermarket store that was in the 40's or 50's at the corner of Winston
Ave & Lorewood Ave at Maryland Ave 19804 Zip Code. I'm very interested
to see if there is a picure somewhere. If so , email me back at jlf4504@aol.com
Thank you,
Jackie
Jackie <jlf4504@aol.com>
wilmington, de USA - Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 19:54:19 (EDT)
Does anybody remember the “George Washington squares” at a bakery in
the Millcreek Shopping Center. These were sold in the mid 1970s. If we
could only find the recipe!
Richard & Christine O'Neal
Richard & Christine O'Neal <onealrc@wildblue.net>
Bay Minette, AL USA - Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 19:51:41 (EDT)
Did anyone see, on Good Morning America, today that they are having
an auction of all of Dick Clark's collection? What memories are in that
show. I graduated in 1956 and watched it every day after school. Bob Clayton
(of Bob and Justine) still lives in Wilmington and I see him every so often.
He received a call from Dick Clark a few years ago while at work. No one
believed it was really him. Remember the Stroll ??? LOL
Phyllis <ccint@aol.com>
Wilmington, De USA - Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 22:58:06 (EDT)
ROSE CULVER, I WISH YOU LUCK WHEN YOU MOVE BACK TO WILMINGTON, DE..
NOW ROSE , WHEN YOU SAY MOVING BACK , DO YOU MEAN TO WILMINGTON, OR DELAWARE.
BECAUSE MAY BEYOUR THINKING OF THE SAFE SUBURB,S. THE ONLY CLEAN AERA I
KNOW OF IN THE CITY OF WILMINGTON TODAY IS UNION PARK GARDENS. BACK IN
THE 50.S IT SEEMED TO BE A HAVEN FOR RAISING YOUR CHILDREN. AND I AND MANY
FORMER POLICE OFFICERS DID JUST THAT , I KNOW THAT WE TOOK PRIDE IN THAT
NEIGHBORHOOD. AND I HEAR THAT EX. POLICE OFFICERS LIKE JUBB AND MANY OTHER,S
STILL LIVE IN THAT AREA AND TAKE PRIDE IN IT.AT ONE TIME ON MY STREET IN
UNION PARK GARDENS WE HAD THREE POLICE OFFICERS AND A FIREMAn,.]jim white
,john judy and i and dave feeley was the fireman THAT WAS GILLES ST. AND
MY CHILDREN STILL DRIVE BY THERE WHEN IN THE AREA. THEY BOTH NOW LIVE IN
OTHER STATES. BUT IF YOU ARE MOVING TO THE SUBURB,S ALL WELL AND GOOD ,
BUT THAT IS NOT THE CITY. AND MOST OF THE CITY IS NOT UNION PARK GARDENS
! so if you are going to live in the mid area of wilmington rose , i suggest
you buy your self a bullet proof vest and make sure you have a good alarm
system wired to your new home. good luck.
RALPH PRYOR <REPJFK@AOL.COM>
TARPON SPRINGS, FL USA - Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 20:00:56 (EDT)
Barb...you are exactly what I was talking about how warm and caring
Delawareans are,there are no other people I want to be with and that's
so true about the neighborhoods. In the 30 years I spent there growing
up not once did I or anybody ask me my nationality or religion. We just
didn't care. Our neighborhoods were just one big family looking out for
each other...Here in Utah it's the first thing you are asked, and if you
are not one of them they literally turn their backs on you, not a happy
place at all...can't wait to see Utah in my rearview mirror...:)
Rose (Watson) Culver <reculver71@aol.com>
Layton, UT USA - Sunday, October 22, 2006 at 01:11:57 (EDT)
CONGRATULATIONS ROSE! I've been away for 3 yrs & I truly miss Trolley
Square, Eda's deli,dinner @ Columbus Inn, Chadds Ford Gallery, tickets
@ the Grand, going to the Brandywine Room after concerts [met Isaac Stern
there]. Chopped antipasto @ Galluchios and services @ Westminster on Sundays.Gosh,
moving here to be closer to my Daughter. All my family are in Silverbrook
Cemetery and after a time my neices & nephews agreed with my DTR. They
are in Maryland, Virginia & So. Jersey & South Korea. The thrill of Longwood
Gardens @ Christmas, the Crowninshield House @ Hagley and oh, the Bloody
Marys @ Buckleys. Well, that's enough of that. BUT, I have to share my
joy @ sitting here in my sm. den, turning on channel CNB and seeing U OF
DE beat U. of Richmond while in MA.The quarterback Fakko, who was very
skilled with his passing. Yes, Wilm has it down side, it's stabbings, shootings,
etc, but each day up here, it's much the same. Many, many illegals,drunk
driving, no licences. Drawing pictures to explain what to put on sandwiches
@ Quizznos. Yes, one can go home,but, seeing things that perhaps as kids,
were naive childhood fantasies.We had Greek, Italian,Jewish,Irish Scottish
and an East Indian neighbors in 2 blocks where we lived and they knew all
of us kids. 1st Generation, wonderfully kind folks, all.
Barb <barbrhodes@comcast.net>
Peabody, MA USA - Saturday, October 21, 2006 at 23:51:47 (EDT)
You can "Go Home Again" Phil and I are moving back in 2007. We know
a lot has changed since we left but it is still our home where I was born
and raised and this is where I want to spend the rest of whatever time
I have left. To be among Delawareans, great food, and of course Thrasher's
french fries, Grotto Pizza, great beaches, and my old gang of wonderful
friends who I have missed terribly...I want to grow old with them...can't
wait to move back home...:)
Rose(Watson) Culver <reculver71@aol.com>
Layton, UT USA - Saturday, October 21, 2006 at 21:37:07 (EDT)
Is there anyone out here that went to George Gray that have something
with their mascot or logo on it. I need this for an upcoming reunion. If
you would just e-mail it to me that would be awesome.
thanks...
Rose Culver <reculver71@aol.com>
Layton, UT USA - Saturday, October 21, 2006 at 13:21:52 (EDT)
ALL: You're right guys. "We can't go home again", except in our memories
and on this great web site. Still, it urked me to see someone put down
my town when they no longer live here. Sure there are parts of Wilmington,
now, as there was back when, that are better cared for than other areas.
And yes, it's pretty much like that in every urban city across America.
Thanks for the reminder. God bless.
Frank <FrankInWilm>
Willm, DE USA - Saturday, October 21, 2006 at 11:17:05 (EDT)
Having lived around the country in several different places 50 or so
years ago, I can assure you that what in-town Wilmington looks like today
is little different than what any of my other old venues, at Newburgh,
NY...Plainfield, NJ, etc., look like today. And it always seems to me that
the neighborhoods I knew best back then, look the worst, now. When Thomas
Wolfe said, "you can't go home again", though, he failed to reckon with
our memories, that permit most of us to do just that, at least mentally.
That's exactly why and how Harry has made this site so successful and so
interesting. And...if 23rd and Madison could suddenly be restored to what
it was like in 1950, it still wouldn't be as good as what I have in my
head about it. Hurray for Memory!!!!!
Robert J Wilson Jr <wilso127@yahoo.com>
Beaufort, SC USA - Saturday, October 21, 2006 at 08:16:19 (EDT)
TO FRANK: I DON'T THINK PEGGY MEANT TO INSULT ANYONE WHEN SHE MADE THE
STATEMENT THAT WILMINGTON HAD TURNED INTO SOMETHING OF A TRASHBIN CITY,
SHE WAS JUST TELLING IT LIKE IT IS. I HAVE LIVED IN THIS CITY FOR ALL OF
MY 72 YEARS AND CAN REMEMBER LIKE MANY OF YOU OUT THERE HOW NICE IT "WAS".
BUT TOO MANY OF OUR CITIZENS TODAY ARE A BUNCH OF SCUMBAGS. ALL ONE HAS
TO DO IS RIDE AROUND MID CITY WILMINGTON AND LOOK FOR THEMSELVES, YOU CAN'T
SEE THE CURBS FOR THE TRASH. WE ALL KNOW THAT IT ISN'T REALLY HARD TO SWEEP
UP IN FRONT OF WHERE YOU
LIVE, THAT IS "IF YOU HAVE ANY PRIDE IN YOURSELF AND THE PLACE WHERE YOU
RESIDE"
RAY JUBB <GOLFOPERA@AOL.COM>
WILMINGTON, DE. USA - Friday, October 20, 2006 at 20:30:48 (EDT)
PEG MILLMAN, YOU BROUGHT BACK BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES WHEN YOU MENTIONED
DIFONZO,S BAKERY. I WENT TO LORE SCHOOL WITH TONY DIFONZO , AND ALSO VALLEY
FORGE MILITARY ACADEMY IN WAYNE ,PA. . WE WERE FRIENDS , AND TONY WAS AND
I HOPE STILL A GREAT GUY. HE AND HIS MOM AND DAD MADE THE BEST TOMATO PIE
(PIZZA PIE) IN TOWN . AFTER TONY DAD PASSES AWAY TONY TOOK OVER THE BUSINESS.
M AND M BAKERY WAS GOOD , BUT THERE TOMATO PIE COULD NOT TOUCH DIFONZO,S
. IF ANY ONE ON THE OLDWILMINTON.NET KEEPS IN TOUCH WITH TONY, TELL HIM
RALPH SAID HELLO.
RALPH PRYOR <REPJFK@AOL.COM>
TARPON SPRINGS , FL USA - Friday, October 20, 2006 at 18:03:03 (EDT)
Do we all remember the Wiltex Co.? Little Flower School on Thatcher
St.? Rosemary Clooney's mom working in Nugent's Store, around 9th & market
Sts., in the late 40's, early 50's? Not sure whether she was Mrs. Clooney
or another name. Katie's Restaurant at 6th & Scott? Robelen's Music Store
where sheetmusic sold for 35 cents or 50 cents? It now sells for $3.50,
if you can even get it at all. I think Robelen's was between 7th & 8th
on Market. Does anyone remember whether the late Paul Richardson played
the organ on one of the upper floors at Mullin's Clothing Store at 6th & Market?
My father's family lived in Talleyville during the late 20's, and the 30's
and 40's. At some point, they lived on the Pierce farm, or property. Was
this in Deerhurst or Talleyville? Are there any landmarks of the old "Pierce
farm" that anyone can recollect?
Phyllis B. <P.Boyd52@Comcast.,Net>
Wilmington, DE USA - Friday, October 20, 2006 at 16:30:15 (EDT)
Peggy of Jacksonville.. You may be referring to DiFonzo's bakery on
N. Union St. They baked bread for many businesses. Anthony, a son around
my age, kept the business up for many years, but closed it some time ago.
Also remember the Anvil Inn. Loved to dance in those days, still try a
little. Serpe Bakery is still open in Elsmere, stop there on holidays for
pies & breads, cookies. Visit Florida at Ormond Beach sometimes. Very nice
area. I also walked to P.S. dupont 34th & Van Buren frm 4th & Pine every
schoolday. Picked up others on the way. We were healthier then for doing
it! Nice to talk to you.
Peg Millman <pegmillman@msn.com>
Milton, De USA - Friday, October 20, 2006 at 12:24:52 (EDT)
PEGGY - Wilmington looks crummy? Well, Jacksonville is no place to brag
about either! If you don't live here anymore, don't knock it!
Frank <FrankInWilm>
Wilm , DE USA - Friday, October 20, 2006 at 12:21:50 (EDT)
Peggy in Jacksonville, Your post mentioning the Anvil Inn caught my
attention. I spent too many lost night there ruining my hearing (and probably
liver). I remember a big doorman named Walt, who I think was a PA state
policeman, keeping order when things got out of hand. Saturday night there
was always fun. They would have the same band there from Monday though
Saturday night. By Saturday I knew all the songs. Good times !!
Bruce <bc@housot.rr.com>
Sugarland, TX USA - Friday, October 20, 2006 at 11:01:43 (EDT)
I remember walking to Warner School beginning with the 43-44 school
year. I had a shorter walk as I lived within two blocks of the Brandywine.
I believe it was during ninth grade a winter ice storm encased the tree
branches and twigs with ice. The sun shinning through the trees at Wawaset
and the South Park Drive created a rainbow of colors and gave the area
a magical appearance. The little bit of air that stirred the tree branches
created a very soft sound of tinkling glass bells. I can recall seeing
the ice coated trees just two times, although the colors and that quiet
sound were missing the second time. When the air began to stir the ice
on the branches it began to make a cracking sound before falling to the
ground. See what the bus bound children miss today?
Bob
Robert J. McKelvey <windsorme2@verizon.net>
Cape May, N.J. USA - Friday, October 20, 2006 at 06:28:25 (EDT)
Peggy, your post brought back memories. I grew up in the Ninth Ward,
and all the kids walked to Warner School @ 18th & Van Buren to Jr. High.
I canr tell you the many, many times my Dad drove down Washington St and
waved as he went by. Seemed unfair @ the time, but I came to realize the
accumulative hours we walked that distance served to make us appreciate
our friends, stopping @ friends homes going & coming and swapping homework.
We all seemed to go then to PSdupont and we have been life long friends.To
expect kids to walk like that today, well, it just couldn't happen. 21
blocks to Warner!!!!!. I honestly could tell my Daughter that I walked
to/from school 42 blocks a day, in rain, sleet, snow, as she would complain
of being cold & bored waiting for Tatnall School when we lived in Wawaset.
Now she has a 16y/o son who walks 9 "squares" to his school & loves to
tell him about his Gran Mom's treks "in the olden days"I do so appreciate
this site.
Barb <barbrhodes@comcasr.net>
Peabody, MA USA - Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at 22:51:35 (EDT)
Moved away from Wilm 1971. My Mom stayd in the same house I grew up
in til she died '91. Corner Union and Maple. Went to WHS class of '66.
Remember swimming in pool across from St Elizabeth's, sledding down "the
hill" just past my house. Seeing how many people I could cram into my '65
Fairlane and cruising to Charcoal Pit. Walking to DeFazio's (?) for my
dad's Sunday loaf of round bread and poking my finger in the end to eat
warm bread while I walked home. Hanging out on Market St on Saturday while
my Mom worked at the Hallmark store. She worked at Northern Pharmacy at
night too. Elsmere fire station dances, Gino's hang out on a Friday/Saturday
night sitting in all the cool cars. Walking...we did that more than take
a bus...downtown, to school, to visit friends in Canby Park. dances at
the "Y", dancng at the Anvil Inn, in Kennet I think it was. Continental
Safari anyone remember? I miss it, Wilm just looks crummy now, nothing
left.
Peggy <wllowldy@bellsouth.net>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at 21:23:55 (EDT)
Anyone know if nuns still walk the halls at St. Francis Hospital, ringing
bells in the morning to wake up the kids in the children's ward? I have
a clear memory of this from 38 years ago (May '68, when I was 6 years old.)
I was there for 3 days, for a tonsillectomy. The morning of the surgery
I thought the sisters and the bells rather fascinating. The day I left,
in pain and feeling lousy, I did not appreciate that racket! I remember
the blood red-carpeting in the hallway on that floor (how fitting!) Also
recall a cute, plump nurse who called me "pumpkin." I liked her the best!
Debbie <deb5thlmnt@comcast.net>
Roslyn, PA USA - Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at 15:12:02 (EDT)
Again, Delaware is first - October 18 1933 Route 13 was dualized from
Wilmington to Dover, the first such highway in the country.
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at 09:40:31 (EDT)
IS there a picture of Penny Hill Donut shop somewhero on this site?
Looked but didn't find one.
JEH <nospam@aol.com>
Newark, DE USA - Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at 06:39:46 (EDT)
I am certain - I have no doubts - of our experience; it was scarey and
unforgettable. There was a window we looked out just before we reached
the height where the steps began crumbling and the stairs were blocked
off with a sign which banned going any further. It may be the window that
is about half way up the tower in a photo I downloaded.
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 16:47:20 (EDT)
There is a graphic of the tower at the above link on this site...
Webmaster <webmaster@oldwilmington.net>
Wilmington/Perryville, DE/MD USA - Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 16:00:17
(EDT)
Does anybody remember Harold Wilkinson? He and his brother lived in
Canby Park during the early/mid 40s... Harold went to Bayard JHS for awhile...
then later went on to St Eliz... then St. Joe's in Phila for a couple of
years... which he left for a commission in the US Air Force during the
Korean War... He was a great pilot.. had some success in combat, then was
killed in his plane in a mid air collision during the mid 50s. Wilkie was
a great man!... and he is a good example of how we met our friends during
those times... He had just moved into my neighborhood... so I went over
one day and picked a fight with him.. He didnt back down a bit (although
he was smaller); so I had the fight of my life. If Mr. Ellis didnt stop
that fight (we were fighting on his lawn) Wilkie would have kicked the
crap out of me... After that fight, Wilkie and I were "best friends"...
That's the way @ilkie was... I rmember coming out of school one day when
I saw a large crownd over in the play ground... I pushed my way throgh
the crowd to get up in front so I could see.... and there he was Fighting
Earl Parker. Parker? Not even I would have fought Parker. Parker was big
and mean... every time he nockced Wilke down, Wilkie would get up and tear
into his ass.
Now I dont remember it all that happened, but I know that "Win or Lose",
Parker had to have picked that fight with Wilkie, and I am positive that
Parker never did it again. And I am positive that Parker, thereafter, always
gave Wilkie his due respect. I miss that man, and I think of him, his brother,
and his grandmother (with whom he lived most of his life, and who raised
him, often.
God Bless Harold Wilkinson
Charle Hatch <charleshatch@mchsi.com>
Behany Beach, DE USA - Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 13:01:32 (EDT)
A detailed history of Rockford Tower is given at http://www.ci.wilmington.de.us/pressreleases/pr010509.htm.
It does describe "a 132-step steel staircase".
Tom Wood <twood@hoflink.com>
Albertson, NY USA - Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 09:26:34 (EDT)
Today in DE history - 1935 Millsboro's American Store advertised sliced
bread at ten cents per loaf. (I remember when bread was .39 a loaf, wrapped
in wax paper and had a 'picture' of Little Miss Sunbeam.) 1955 Newark High
School students moved into their new building on Delaware Avenue for the
first time.
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 09:12:09 (EDT)
It's possible that the lower stairs were different, but in the early
50s we went as high as we could go. I do remember it was easy for a while
but don't remember why. Then we hit the crumbling steps and went until
the section where it was blocked off and with the sign.
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 09:10:00 (EDT)
My last time up in Rockford Tower would have been in the mid-1940's,
and I also seem to recall the stairs being iron with see-thru risers.
Tom Wood <twood@hoflink.com>
Albertson, NY USA - Monday, October 16, 2006 at 13:12:52 (EDT)
I tried to go in there and up back in the summer of 2002, but it was
all sealed up. Wonder if it's been reopened since? There were spectacular
views from the top.
Robert J Wilson Jr <wilso127@yahoo.com>
Beaufort, SC USA - Monday, October 16, 2006 at 09:55:35 (EDT)
When we went to Rockford Tower the steps were, indeed, crumbling. We
went up as far as we could, sometimes on only half a remaining step with
the outside half powdered and crumbled 'concrete'. We would have gone further
but they had the rest tied off and had a sign saying that it wasn't safe.
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Monday, October 16, 2006 at 09:01:51 (EDT)
I remember Rockford Tower stairs being steel with ornamental open-design
risers where you could see the steps below.___The stairs are now completely
enclosed.___When I was there last month to take the photos, the park ranger
explained that the tank foundation, the 500,000 gallon tank, the electrical
and piping and the stairs were completely removed and rebuilt – all accomplished
through the removed roof.
Webmaster <webmaster@oldwilmington.net>
Wilmington/Perryville, DE/MD USA - Monday, October 16, 2006 at 07:13:05
(EDT)
Having grown up in the Rockford Park area, my friends and I spent many
a day climbing the Rockford Tower steps. To my knowledge the steps were
never crumbling. If they had been, I think they would have closed it then.
Helen Doherty <hmdoh@verizon.net>
Wilmington, De. USA - Sunday, October 15, 2006 at 21:24:16 (EDT)
We didn't have to sneak into the ballpark. My Dad knew one of the ushers,
and after the game started, he let us come in. Wow! Did we feel special?
Also, several of the Blue Rocks rented rooms each year across the street
from us, at Mrs. Cahall's on Vandever Avenue. I always found excuses to
run over there to visit my friend, Janet Cahall, just to drool over the
ball players. Too bad I was way too young for them. Oh, well! It was great
fun anyway! Shirley
Shirley Hudson Jester <ujest110@aol.com>
Newark, DE USA - Sunday, October 15, 2006 at 17:49:49 (EDT)
Harvey Hitch told me about site. Wow! Does this bring back memories.
I found only one person (Bill Fisher) mentioned that I know, but lots of
memories from the 40's, 50's. How come no one said anything about sneaking
into the ballpark (over the fence?) to watch wrestling in the early 50's.
Can't remember the names, but when I do.....And, of course, the drive-in
movie next door from the ballpark. Bob Fowler and I were there all the
time 'cause his dad was an advertising man, and we got in free just for
mentioning his name. Used to sit on top of the car to watch the movies.
Ah, so long ago.
Tom (Bill) Orlando <twoorlandos@atlanticbb.net>
Altoona , Pa USA - Sunday, October 15, 2006 at 14:26:56 (EDT)
Pat, You are right about Govatos having great milk shakes. and remember
the wonderful smell of chocolate as you entered the door. As far as I know
Govatos is still there. I try not to go in town anymore,after being mugged
near O 'Friels, about 15 years ago, that cured me. It's not like the good
old days when it was safe to go downtown at night. We have everything we
need here in our neighborhood. Why take a chance ???
KAY BURTON WELLS <breckslnkid12@yahoo.com>
Pike Creek, De USA - Friday, October 13, 2006 at 18:36:39 (EDT)
I found in very interesting in reading about Whelan's. When I was in
school (Wilmington HS '64) we use to go to the Charcoal Pit on Concord
Pike especially on the weekends. I remember when there was not much out
there - not like today. We used to enjoy seeing our friends from all of
the area schools.
Ed Simon <edsimon51@hotmail.com>
Milford, DE USA - Friday, October 13, 2006 at 15:27:05 (EDT)
We were a totally smoking family back in the 1940's and 50's. My dad
smoked Camel, my mother Chesterfield, my sister Pall Mall, and I started
out in Wilmington in 1950 with Lucky Strike. All of these were unfiltered.
A pack cost less than 30 cents in those days, and from the vending machines,
the package always had two or three pennies in change wrapped under the
cellophane outer package.
Robert J Wilson Jr <wilso127@yahoo.com>
Beaufort, SC USA - Friday, October 13, 2006 at 10:37:48 (EDT)
The place I remember gathering after school was Govatos. Also, on Saturdays
and days off. They had the best milkshakes. I do remember smuggling in
cigarettes. Believe it or not, our mothers smoked! Shocking! My mother
smoked Chesterfields.
Pat LeVan <LeVan1706@aol.com>
Port St. Lucie, FL USA - Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 21:19:08 (EDT)
I loved Whelan's Drug Store. Saved my lunch money and rode the bus after
school (P.S.) into town to Whelan's, between 8th & 9th on Market Street,
across from Loews Theater, stopped in the drug store, then used my transfer
to the Number 5 bus to Vandever Avenue. My mother caught me smoking in
Whelan's. Haven't smoked since! What a great gathering place! Shirley
Shirley Hudson Jester <ujest110@aol.com>
Newark, DE USA - Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 12:43:12 (EDT)
Kay B. Wells et al - the Whelan's on Market Street. Was that right across
the street from Loew's Aldine between 8th and 9th? Or the drugstore at
10th and Market? If the former, I used to eat my evening meal there in
the summer of 1950 while on the ushering night shift at Loew's. Typically,
I'd spend $1.50 there on a filling meal, then go to work across the street
for 5 hours at 40 cents an hour. Net profit for the evening...50 cents.
At the other place at the corner of 10th and Market, there were telephone
booths just inside the plate glass window on the 10th Street side. I once
went in there to make a phone call, and found what I thought was a diamond
that had come loose from its setting on the seat in the booth. I took it
around the corner to Millard Davis jewelers, and they told me the stone
as worth about 5 cents. It was just cut class. How disappointing was that?
Robert J Wilson Jr <wilso127@yahoo.com>
Beaufort, SC USA - Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 11:02:27 (EDT)
Hi to all my P.S.duPont & Wilmington H.S. friends around years of 1950-52.
Usually just read this site, but had to comment on Rockford Tower. Just
took my grandaughters there last year. They (13 & 14) ran up the stairs,
I walked up but considered it amazing that I made it! Also remember Whalens,
where we bought green papered cigarettes, never smoked but they looked
good. All for getting my buddy, Jim (Googie) Patton in De Hall of Fame
someday==Any suggestions how?
Peg Millman <pegmillman@msn.com>
Milton, De USA - Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 10:49:39 (EDT)
There was an earlier reference to Mark Twain that brought to mind Tom
Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. I remembered the story about painting the
fence from my youth. I can remember whitewashing the drab backyard wooden
fence at my Grandmother;s house in the Spring of 1946. Lime mixed with
water, and swamped it on the fence. It did spruce up the yard for a few
months. This like iceboxes and icemen are things from the past. ...Bob
Robert J. McKelvey <windsorme2@verizon.net>
Cape May, N.J. USA - Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 09:51:08 (EDT)
I REMEMBER PAUL RICHARDSON AND RALPH PLAYING A FEW JAZZ CONCERT,S IN
DEL. BACK IN THE 60,S . THE GOOD OLD DAY,S !
K. ROGERS <ROGERS@AOL.COM>
DUNEDIN, , FL USA - Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 00:08:02 (EDT)
Bingo, Shorley!! Right around the corner and down a few yards on Phila.
Pike. That's where I got my tasty introduction to Penny Hill donuts. I
still like them better than today's Krispy Kremes...
Bill Fisher <whfisheratearthlink.net>
Westminster, CA USA - Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at 23:19:40 (EDT)
ANYONE OUT THERE REMEMBER THE DAYS OF HANGING OUT AT WHELANS,ON MARKET
ST.? IT WAS A GREAT PLACE TO CATCH UP WITH FRIENDS AFTER SCHOOL IN THE
50's. IT WAS CENTRALLY LOCATED TO BROWN VOCATION,SALLIES,ST.E'S AND WILMINGTON
HIGH SCHOOL.MANY AN HOUR WAS SPENT THERE HAVING COKE,CHOCOLATE NUT SUNDAYS
AND LISTENING TO THE JUKE BOX. IT WAS LIKE CHEERS,YOU NEVER KNEW WHO YOU
WOULD SEE THERE.
LOTS OF FUN TIMES,WAY BACK WHEN.
KAY BURTON WELLS <breckslnkid12@yahoo.com>
Pike Creek, De USA - Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at 22:18:32 (EDT)
Just saw the recent photos. That's the Penny Hill Donut Shop I remember!
As for the Rockford Tower interior steps, I remember walking up crumbling
concrete steps decades ago.
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at 15:28:33 (EDT)
Penny Hill donuts....mmmmmmmGood! Right down the hill on Philadelphia
Pike..that's where the original shop was. Those "Creamys" were delicious.
Shirley
Shirley Hudson Jester <ujest110@aol.com>
Newark, DE USA - Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at 14:31:14 (EDT)
I notice among Harry's photos of Rockford Tower, etc. that there's a
shot of the now-defunct Penny Hill Donut Shop. It's on Lore Ave, right
behind what was the Penny Hill Sub Shop. Does anyone remember where Penny
Hill Donuts was located before this location? (Hint: it was very close.)
Bill Fisher <whfisheratearthlink.net>
Westminster, CA USA - Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at 14:10:57 (EDT)
There were two or three entries posted over the past week that - for
an unknown reason - were lost during a recent update. If your entry was
one of them - please repost it. My backup process did not pick them up
- Sorry.
Webmaster <webmaster@oldwilmington.net>
Wilmington/Perryville, DE/MD USA - Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at 13:01:40
(EDT)
Hello all you nice folks~! I've enjoyed reading some of your posts and
it seems this site has alot of real good people who come to visit. I told
my dad (Ralph) that I'd stop by and see the photos of he and Paul. Of course
these are photos I have seen before as a kid. I've always known Paul as
a real nice guy and God brought he and my dad together to play some awesome
music. Too bad there can't be a place to click on here where we could all
have a brief listen to a clip of that great music. Well, I've got my tape
here at home. Thanks for letting me know about this site (((DAD))) love
ya! To Paul's friends and family, I am sorry for your loss. Remember, "There's
a better home awaitin'" for us all...
Valerie (Pryor) Landis <eightofus1@msn.com>
xxxxxxx, MD USA - Monday, October 09, 2006 at 00:43:54 (EDT)
To all you Happy Harry fans - Oct 8 1962 Harry Levin of Wilmington founded
Discount Center on Marsh Road. Three years later he renamed the store Happy
Harry's.
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Sunday, October 08, 2006 at 11:20:40 (EDT)
Hey Jim, (Rambo) are you sure you're not related to Mark Twain? You
still spin em like that day (October 20,1951) when you were sitting in
the open window in Mrs. Brown's class. It was snowing, and you had put
your head outside and the frost you managed to blow somehow looked just
like cigarette smoke. I remember the rest of us naive little kids buying
into that FACT you bestowed upon us that all you long time smokers could
do that without a cigarette. I've always enjoyed you as well as Mr. Clemens,
over the years. I hope it doesn't get too warm for you guys down there
(in any way). Keep up the good work, Wayne from waaaaay back when.
Wayne <twntydasys@aol.com>
New Castle, DE USA - Sunday, October 08, 2006 at 09:50:22 (EDT)
Can anyone help me? I need to know the exact date that Strawbridge & Clothier
opened at the Merchandise Mart. An article about my grandfather appeared
in the Evening Journal the day before. I have the article but it was not
dated. A family reunion is planned for October 21st and I would like to
bring dated copies.
Barbara <bcapemay750@aol.com>
Cape May, NJ USA - Sunday, October 08, 2006 at 08:44:59 (EDT)
Ursuline Academy is a Catholic school for girls which was first established
in Wilmington in 1893 on Delaware Ave. Later, the school opened on Pennsylvania
Ave......Its present location.
nancy <nflynch@netzero.net>
wilm, de USA - Saturday, October 07, 2006 at 20:18:01 (EDT)
Larry, Nothing like the Jersey Devil but several times I recall the
sudden appearance of a visitor in the night. Unseen and unheard before,
it suddenly appeared at my driver's side door, usually at the Hercules
Country Club's golf course. There were flashes of metal on its chest and
I recall clearly seeing it in possession of some kind of weapon. Strangely
enough, it also held a powerful flashlight under one of its arms and its
beam instantly put an end to all in-car activity. The monster (as I viewed
it at that moment) wore a Smokey the Bear hat too. Absolutely terrifying
experiences.
jim rambo <rammymex@yahoo.com>
ajijic, jalisco Mexico - Saturday, October 07, 2006 at 15:18:32 (EDT)
WHEN WE WERE YOUNG WE USE TO HUNT DOWN BY SMITHS BRIDGE(COVERED BRIDGE
) BY THE BRANDYWINE....THERE WERE STORIES ABOUT THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN WHO
USE TO RIDE HIS HORSE IN THE BRANDYWINE BY SMITHS BRIDGE NEVER DID SEE
HIM, DID SEE A MAN WHO RODE HIS HORSE IN THE AREA BUT HE HAD HIS HEAD ATTACHED
JPASQUALE <JNPASQUALE@COMCAST.NET>
WILM, DE. USA - Friday, October 06, 2006 at 20:38:55 (EDT)
Did Hoopes Dam area ever have a creature that harrassed kanoodling couples
like the Jersey Devil was often reported to have done?
Larry Roszkowiak <larry.roszkowiak@ucsf.edu>
San Francisco, CA USA - Friday, October 06, 2006 at 16:58:27 (EDT)
I can recall the natural beauty of the Brandywine and the trees changing
color each October as Mother Nature performed her magic. While growing
up in Wilmington during the late 30's, 40's and 50's I would see artists
trying to capture on their canvass a moment in time, while others maybe
a little more rushed, would use a camera to capture the moment. I was always
appreciative of the workers who also worked their magic across the area
before I arrived on the scene. The Washington Street Bridge and the Sugar
Bowl were pretty nice art forms, along with the Rockford Tower. These same
workers performed their style of magic on the great rock wall that runs
next to the South Park Drive to the base of the Brandywine at the Market
Street Bridge westward toward the Washington Street Bridge. I always admired
the stone studded pillars that held the braided cables that formed the
guard rail on South Park Drive instead of wooden guard rails. How tedius
to lay cobblestones on Monkey Hill. These are some of the things that come
to the forefront of my memory of growing up in Wilmington. ...Bob
Robert J. McKelvey <windsorme2@verizon.net>
Cape May, N.J. USA - Friday, October 06, 2006 at 11:36:43 (EDT)
Rose, I still buy rolls from M&M Bakery, now located on Philadelphia
Pike near Beeson's Funeral Home. My kids have loved their pizza (tomato
pie) since they were little. They still love it. I bought some a few weeks
ago for my son, who is 45 years old. He loved it. Not a crumb left. I did
hear they sold out recently, but up until then, I thought the same family
owned it. Not sure, though. They used to be at 22nd & Market Streets many
years ago. RALPH, DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON THE LOSS OF YOUR DEAR FRIEND, PAUL
RICHARDSON. WE'LL ALL MISS HIM! Shirley
Shirley Hudson Jester <ujest110@aol.com>
Newark, DE USA - Wednesday, October 04, 2006 at 23:40:23 (EDT)
Hey if someone gets a chance to go to the M&M Bakery on Market Street,
please tell me if the pizza is the same before I order from Utah and I
am dissapointed. I hear they have change hands many times but the pizza
might still taste as good...:)
Rose Culver <reculver71@aol.com>
Layton, UT USA - Wednesday, October 04, 2006 at 22:56:36 (EDT)
For the visitors who don't usually view the rest of this site,
go Hereto
see a photo of Paul Richardson and Ralph...
Webmaster <webmaster@oldwilmington.net>
Wilmington/Perryville, DE/MD USA - Wednesday, October 04, 2006 at 20:32:52
(EDT)
I READ ON HERE, LAST NIGHT, OF THE PASSING OF A WONDERFULLY TALENTED
MUSICIAN,MR. PAUL RICHARDSON. HE AND MY UNCLE, RALPH PRYOR, PLAYED MUSIC,
TOGETHER, IN MANY PLACES, AS YOUNG MEN AND ESTABLISHED A VERY LONG, ENDURING
FRIENDSHIP. I FORWARDED MR. RICHARDSON'S OBITUARY TO UNCLE RALPH THIS MORNING.
HE SENT ME MANY THANKS IN HIS REPLY AND SAID,'I HOPE TO PLAY A SESSION
WITH HIM AGAIN SOME DAY ,SOME PLACE.. LOVE UNC. RALPH.I JUST WANTED TO
SHARE THIS WITH EVERYONE. AS WE ALL GET OLDER, WE SUFFER MANY LOSSES. THE
LOSS OF A REAL, TRUE, FRIEND IS MOST DIFFICULT BECAUSE IT IS ANOTHER CHAPTER
IN OUR 'BOOK OF LIFE' THAT CLOSES. BEST REGARD'S TO EVERYONE. MARY KENNEDY-SCHAUER
OTTAWA, IL.
Mary Kennedy-Schauer <mk.kennedy@sbcglobal.net>
Ottawa, Il. USA - Wednesday, October 04, 2006 at 20:17:36 (EDT)
Chris Short didn't need to go to college. He had something that made
up for it. Prosecutors often refer to it in closing arguments in Dover. "Jis'
use yer God Given Kint Kounty Kommon Sense! That's all we ask ya." Those
folks from Milford have a lot of it too.
jim rambo <rammymex@yahoo.com>
ajijic, jalisco Mexico - Wednesday, October 04, 2006 at 10:35:18 (EDT)
According to this site http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=shortch02
Chris Short didn't attend college.
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Wednesday, October 04, 2006 at 10:14:51 (EDT)
Roy - I didn't read Wipeda (or whatever) but I thought that since it's
a dictionary of sorts it might have noted where he went to school. I know
it does for some British actors.
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Wednesday, October 04, 2006 at 09:51:48 (EDT)
I believe Short went to the now defunct Bordentown Military Institute
near Trenton, NJ - was obviously a big star pitcher for them.
Butch Schilling <fschilling@isacclaims.com>
Mount Pleasant, SC USA - Wednesday, October 04, 2006 at 09:05:17 (EDT)
Thanx, Connie, for the Chris Short online data, but what does that have
to do with his college career, if any?
Roy C. Pollitt <pollitt941@comcast.net>
Punta Gorda, FL USA - Tuesday, October 03, 2006 at 15:09:17 (EDT)
do a search "Chris Short Phila Phillies" here's a sample - Chris Short
- Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaChris Short (1960s). Short was considered
a top pitcher from 1964 through 1968 with the Phillies. He was 17-9 in
1964, with a 2.20 ERA in 220 and 2/3 ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Short
- 16k
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Tuesday, October 03, 2006 at 14:47:10 (EDT)
After thinking a bit about my comment on Chris Short being a fellow
U of Delaware alumnae I am now having second thoughts. I can find no "documentation" online
that Chris attended or graduated from the Univ of Del ... anyone know one
way or the other? I know Dallas Green did, for instance, as did others,
but Chris signed a major league contract when he was 20 yrs old, making
it unlikely that he graduated from the U of Del.
Roy C. Pollitt <pollitt941@comcast.net>
Punta Gorda, FL USA - Tuesday, October 03, 2006 at 14:45:17 (EDT)
Connie ... thanx for the Chris Short memory. Chris, a fellow U of D
alumnae, had a rough post-baseball life and died much too young. The monument
that they placed on his grave in Georgetown is one of the most striking
and imposing baseball player tombstones I have ever seen.
Roy C. Pollitt <pollitt941@comcast.net>
Punta Gorda, FL USA - Tuesday, October 03, 2006 at 14:36:13 (EDT)
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Monday, October 02, 2006 at 08:47:00 (EDT)
TO DE BASEBALL FANS - here's another famous Delawarean - Oct 2 1965
Chris Short, left handed Philadelphia Phillies pitcher who was born in
Milford, pitched 15 scoreless innings and struck out 18 New York Mets baseball
players in Shea Stadium.
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmingtond, DE USA - Monday, October 02, 2006 at 08:44:37 (EDT)
Connie--The store next to the Strand Theater was Lewis Food Market and
next to that was the Strand Sweet Shop, owned & operated by Sterling Horner.
He had two sons, Albert, who passed recently and Leonard, he was in the
military I am pretty sure. The Luncheonette next to the liquor store at
25th. was Annette's. Pop Goldberg's name was Isadore and his wife was Sadie,
a sweet lady. Pop was alright after you got to know him. The Liquor Store
on the corner was Leshem's.
Norman <buckenae@comcast.net>
Wilmington, DE USA - Sunday, October 01, 2006 at 18:34:31 (EDT)
Wasn't Pop Goldberg's sometimes called "Annettes"? That was his wife's
name. Also, Horner's was later owned by Enright's. Then the Enright's later
bought Bailey's at 22nd and Market.
Pat LeVan <LeVan1706@aol.com>
Port St. Lucie, FL USA - Sunday, October 01, 2006 at 16:52:52 (EDT)
Hit enter by mistake - Pop Horner's daughter in law, Peg, worked as
a waitress evenings. Pop's son worked with DST and was stationed in Alaska.
The place near the corner on Market near 25th was POP GOLDBERG'S. He wasn't
too friendly to us teens.
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Sunday, October 01, 2006 at 16:35:21 (EDT)
The place next door to the Strand was POP HORNER'S.
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Sunday, October 01, 2006 at 16:32:55 (EDT)
Jane Culver was in my class at PS duPont, class of '51. I thought she
lived in an apartment on the econd floor on E 22nd Street between Pine
and Spruce. She had a brother Jack, and I believe her sister's name was
Doris, but not too sure. Jane's name is always on the missing list when
we get info about class reunions. I know she married and moved to NY, but
that's all Folks!!!
If Enrights was at 22nd & Market, what was the place we used to go up near
the Strand Theater? Tuck Pierce, Reds Ryan, and that whole gang used to
always be there. Boy, the memory sure goes when you get "older"!! Shirley
Shirley Hudson Jester <ujest110@aol.com>
Newark, DE USA - Sunday, October 01, 2006 at 15:29:32 (EDT)
A story for Wilmington musicians:
http://www.ward6review.com/Roszkowiak.htm
Larry Roszkowiak <larry.roszkowiak@ucsf.edu>
San Francisco, CA USA - Sunday, October 01, 2006 at 10:14:36 (EDT)