(Archive
#35: November 1, 2006 to November 30,
2006 entries)
OOPS...... I FORGOT THE BAND... WAS ARTIE JAMES'S BAND
Bubbles <jnpasquale@comcast.net>
wilmington, de USA - Thursday, November 30, 2006 at 21:45:30 (EST)
TO PAT.......RE: THE FELLOW WHO SANG AT THE DANCES ( ST. E. C.O.K. & SACRED
HEART ).....WAS CLEM WEST
Bubbles <jnpasquale@comcast.net>
wilmington, de USA - Thursday, November 30, 2006 at 21:43:35 (EST)
In doing a 'SITE SEARCH' (Found on the HomePage of this site), the following
entry was made in 'Nostalgia Archive #31' about Browntown:::___Re BROWNTOWN
- Go to this site. http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/99999999/HOMES05/60116009/1182
Browntown gets its name from Massachusetts native Dr. John A. Brown, a
leading Wilmington resident of the mid- and late-19th century. A physician,
Brown wrote a book on homeopathy and operated the Wilmington Root Beer
factory and a retirement home. He also owned a 100-acre farm, which reportedly
ran to the Christina River. Connie Wilmington, DE USA - Wednesday, July
26, 2006 at 10:35:07 (EDT)
Webmaster <webmaster@oldwilmington.net>
Wilmington/Perryville, DE/MD USA - Thursday, November 30, 2006 at 20:39:20
(EST)
By selecting a few of the Nostalgic Topics from the PULL-DOWN MENU above,
you will find many, many more items then those already mentioned in the
last several postings.___Check out 'THINGS & Collectables", "PEOPLE" and
'GENERAL ITEMS' for starters.___Again, as I have said in the past, there
are visitors to this site that have never reviewed the vast amount of information
that has been collected for viewing...
Webmaster <webmaster@oldwilmington.net>
Wilmington/Perryville, DE/MD USA - Thursday, November 30, 2006 at 20:18:48
(EST)
Connie, I clearly remember the coal shutes & trying to be there so I
could see the coal coming into the corner of our basement. I also remember
my dad sifting through the coal ashes and picking out any unused chunks.
Also recall the ice man carrying in a block of ice with the big tongs.
LOL I just realized that was 61 years ago!!!
Patty <pattywerk@aol.com>
Wilmington, DE USA - Thursday, November 30, 2006 at 19:29:21 (EST)
RE - ICE DELIVERIES AND COAL CHUTES - Does anyone else remember ash
cans (perhaps mid 1940s) and the sound of coal roaring down a metal trouth
into a neighbor's basement? How about the ice deliveries? Customers had
a square of cardboard with 5, 10, 15, and 0 on opposite sides. Whichever
number was right side up was the amount ice they needed that day. I remember
the special smell which came out of an icebox. I wonder how people told
Diamond Ice and Coal how much, or when, coal was needed.
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Thursday, November 30, 2006 at 18:27:56 (EST)
KID, I believe all of us enterprising kids got the money for the movies
in Wilmington by collecting soda bottles. Hey, we got five cent deposit
on the larger ginger ale bottles! ...Bob
Robert J. McKelvey <windsorme2@verizon.net>
Cape May, N.J. USA - Thursday, November 30, 2006 at 18:06:10 (EST)
BOB: The 2-cent deposit on soda bottles got me into many a Saturday
afternoon matinee movie at the Grand!
TheKid <Kid>
Wilm, DE USA - Thursday, November 30, 2006 at 17:46:25 (EST)
Greetings, I recently discovered your website through an email my sister
sent. We lived on South Harrison & Read Sts. in Wilmington and attended
St. Pauls on 4th & Jackson.I was also a regular at St. Elizabeth's dances
on Friday nights. Any pictures or info on my old neighborhood? Thanks,
Rita
Rita Rodenbaugh <meter_maid@msn.com>
Monroe, va USA - Thursday, November 30, 2006 at 16:46:00 (EST)
My thanks to those of you who commented on the recent passing of my
mother, Clara Zappaterrini, after a long illness. Your kind words mean
a lot to our family. Her sister, Diane Zappaterrini, passed this past June.
It's sad to see the end of an era.
Joanne Dover <realestbroker@sbcglobal.net>
San Leandro, CA USA - Thursday, November 30, 2006 at 12:32:18 (EST)
Cool Spring Park was always referred as 10th. Street Park in my neighborhood.
I can recall there was a neat fish pond with large gold colored fish swimming
through a mass of green vegetation that seemed to have taken over most
of the pond. There was also some type of ornamental sculpture with a flat
lily pad area that many visitors had tossed coins. I can remember as a
child of about 7yrs. old holding on to the ornamental iron fence that circled
the fish pond. I remember looking at the pennies, nickles and dimes and
even a couple of quarters. There were quite a lot of coins at the bottom
of the pond. I believe the park cleared the excess vegetation and harvested
the coins yearly. This always seemed to be a treasure to a small child
who would always pick soda bottles from the Brandywine to be rinsed and
returned for deposit. ...Bob
Robert J. McKelvey <windsorme2@verizon.net>
Cape May, N.J. USA - Thursday, November 30, 2006 at 12:17:13 (EST)
Speaking of Sacred Heart, being a wee-bit older than you all, I must
ask if anyone out there remembers the Sacred Heart dances on Sunday nights?
This would be back in the late 40's and early 50's. We actually had "live" music.
The guy who was the bandleader was a guy by the first name of "Clem". The
music was great. Admission was 50 cents. The city paid an off-duty cop
to stand at the door and be sure that none of the kids had beer on their
breath. He just stod there and smacked his billy club against his hand
and smiled at the kids as they entered. Just a wee little bit of intimidation.
I wish we had that today.
Pat (Stillwell)LeVan <LeVan1706@aol.com>
Port St.Lucie, FL USA - Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at 19:35:55 (EST)
Hey Ralph, you've been gone for a while. Come on back. I for one miss
your comments. Phil
Phil Culver <jpculver33@msn.com>
Layon , UT USA - Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at 19:18:24 (EST)
Hi everyone, including the ol' grouch, just kidding Ralph. :) The second
installment of Wilmington's Lost High Schools is out. This week it is Claymont
High School. Some interesting reading. Here's the URL.
http://www.communitypub.com/WKLYART/11-23-06_HCN.pdf
Phil Culver <jpculver33@msn.com>
Layton, UT USA - Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at 19:15:38 (EST)
Does anybody know why Browntown is called Browntown and why Hedgeville
is called Hedgeville???
Chris Kaczmarczyk <chriskacz@comcast.net>
Wilmington, DE USA - Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at 16:33:14 (EST)
Maureen, Thanks for the Sacred Heart area memories. My Uncle, JOe Nester,
was the manager of the A & P. The 10th street park was great for sledding
as a kid. I learned to skate on the ice at the park. It sounds like we
were in the same grade at S.H. I wish my memory worked better. Do you remember
the Mcguires. They must of had 10 kids. Smith & Strevicks (spelling ?)
drug store on Del. Avenue where you could get a fountain coke for a nickle.
It was next to the Ritz theatre.
Bruce <bc@houston.rr.com>
sugarland, TX USA - Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at 12:54:04 (EST)
Maureen, Thanks for the Sacred Heart area memories. My Uncle, JOe Nester,
was the manager of the A & P. The 10th street park was great for sledding
as a kid. I learned to skate on the ice at the park. It sounds like we
were in the same grade at S.H. I wish my memory worked better. Do you remember
the Mcguires. They must of had 10 kids. Smith & Strevicks (spelling ?)
drug store on Del. Avenue where you could get a fountain coke for a nickle.
It was next to the Ritz theatre.
Bruce <bc@houston.rr.com>
sugarland, TX USA - Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at 12:54:02 (EST)
Do the streams and ponds of Wilmington still have wildlife? I recall
the crick crossing under Faulkland Road had minnows, crayfish and snakes.
Ferris pond had little perch and sunfish and an occasional catfish. I once
saw some guys in the 50s hunting with shotguns in a field next to the Hagley
Museum. Not sure what they were hunting for - possibly pheasant.
Larry Roszkowiak <larry.roszkowiak@ucsf.edu>
San Francisco, CA USA - Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at 11:41:40 (EST)
JEAN, Mr. Lucey was from Sacred Heart, his family lived on 9th St. Judy,
Peggy, Paul, and I think a few more boys, they were a little younger. Do
you know the Murphy's from Forty Acres. Jim Murphy grad from Sallies in
the mid 60's?
Maureen Kelley Dunning <dunningmod@aol.com>
New Castle, de USA - Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at 11:11:17 (EST)
Harry Brand, Yes, I am married to Eddie Dunning, he was a great baseball
and basketball player. He also played basketball for U of D one year and
transferred to Ball State Indiana and played basketball for them. Yes,
the Dunning's are a great family. Ed's father is 93, retired Deacon from
St. Helena's, he is a good man!
Maureen Kelley Dunning <dunningmod@aol.com>
New Castle, de USA - Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at 11:06:39 (EST)
Don't forget Eddie Dunning. He was a great baseball player. I and Alex
Thomson coached Eddie in CYO at St. Helena's. The kid always had a smile
on his face and was a excellent ball player. He kept our CYO baskeball
team in the running every year also. Just a great family those DUNNING'S.
Harry Brand <salliesbrand@msn.com>
Wilmington, De USA - Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at 10:15:03 (EST)
In the News Journal today:___Kahunaville, in the Riverwalk area of downtown
Wilmington, CLOSED on Monday night!!
Webmaster <webmaster@oldwilmington.net>
Wilmington/Perryville, DE/MD USA - Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at 05:01:42
(EST)
Maureen, is the Mr. Lucey you are talking about the one from the forty
acres---St. Anns parish?
Jean` <usa>
wilm, de USA - Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at 17:17:54 (EST)
Bruce Esdale, My brother Tom did not catty, but Danny and Mickey did.
My brothers played basketball & baseball for Sacred Heart. Dan went one
year to Sallies and on to Conrad High, and Mickey played for Conrad basketball
team, he also played All State. My Husband Ed Dunning played basketball
for Mt Pleasant High,& also played All State, one year for University of
Delaware, and transfered to Ball State in Indiania. Joe Dunning, my brother
in-law also played basketball for Mt. Pleasant, and in a college in South
Carolina somewhere. The Dunning's were great basketball players, there
were 8 boys and one girl in the family.
Maureen Kelley Dunning <dunningmod@aol.com>
New Castle, De USA - Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at 16:32:00 (EST)
BRUCE FROM SUGARLAND TX. My Dad coach baseball from 1963, 64, 65, so
you may not know him. We moved up from St. Paul's school and Sister Le
was my teacher in 4th grade at Sacred Heart. Sister Mary Edward was my
5th grade teacher, she was MEAN, LOL! Sister Elizabeth was the principle,
retired 61, or 62 and sister Mary Ellen took the postion. Do you remember
the St. Patty's day shows, and the parties afterwards in the church hall?
It was a great time, good memories from Sacred Heart, and great time growing
up in the area. We ice skated on the small pond and sled down the small
hill in 10th St. Park, we would warm up in the park bathroom, dry our socks
and gloves off by laying them over the lg. heater, and sing the top of
our lungs, LOL! We sound so good in there, LOL! When they knocked down
the homes across the street from us on 9th & Jackson St. the boys made
a baseball field and many a ball went through our french door encloser
on our front porch, Dad was forever replacing those small window panes.
Nordes grocery store at 10th & Adams, Cahan's drug store on 7th and Jackson,
A&P, Ritz movies on Sat. afternoons for 25 cents, Brandywine park, we had
all we needed!Oh, The Chocolate shop, cherry cokes and pinball machine,
we were not allowed in there because my Dad said hoods hung out there,
LOL, We would go anyway after Mass on Sunday for the cherry cokes, prize
chips, don't recall getting caught, LOL! Mr.Lucey would tell on my sister
and me if we left after Communion, so we did not do that too often. Well,
anyone else have any memories to share about those great days in the area?
Remember, the Wilson's, Lucy's, O'Connor's, Mc Gallins, [OOPS, don't know
the spelling]
Maureen Kelley Dunning <dunningmod@aol.com>
New Castle, DE USA - Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at 16:18:15 (EST)
Maureen, I attended Sacred Heart School from around 1957 to 1961. My
two sisters, Susan and Judy Heather and my brother, Arthur (Chip) also
attended prior to my being there. Lived on N. Franlin St. across from the
Ursuline Academy. We all went to Sacred Heart Church. I remember Sister
Leonardo, 4th grade teacher (I think). Father Paul Huber was the pastor.
I was an altar boy at the church for a couple of years. I assume the church
is still there. When I left Wilm., 26 years ago, the area around there
was pretty rough. I remember playing at lunch in the large parking lot
surrounding the church and school. I'm afraid I don't remember your father,
but I was on the baseball team for a couple of years - I wasn't very good
so I doubt there are any trophy's with my name on them, but we had fun.
Bruce <bc@houston.rr.com>
Sugarland, TX USA - Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at 10:09:26 (EST)
Maureen Dunning: I knew your brother, Tom, when we caddied at Bidermann
Golf Club in Montchanin. He graduated from Sallies, right? He was quite
a character. The name 'Dunning' brings to mind a Joe Dunning who was quite
a basketball player at, I believe, Mt. Pleasant High School. I graduated
from WHS in 1966. Played football, basketball and baseball there. I work
with Jim and Bob Desmond who were from the Forty Acres.
Bruce Esdale <bruce.esdale@basell.com>
Newark, DE USA - Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at 05:56:41 (EST)
I just posted on memories of Sacred Heart School. Would love to here
from Wilmington High grad. from 1964 to 1968! Also family of the Desmond's
from Delmore Dairy, my husband's mother was a niece of John Desmond, and
Andrew, her father Con Desmond from County Cork, Ireland, came over in
the early 1900's. John Desmond had lots of family members come over from
Ireland to work in the dairy. I have so many memories of the city. Mary
Desmond grew up on Van Buren St. across from Memorial hospital. Please
post your memories!
Maureen <dunningmod@aol.com>
New Castle, de USA - Monday, November 27, 2006 at 19:42:30 (EST)
I last posted a memory of my years growing up in the city of Wilm. I
grew up 9th and Jackson St. went to Sacred Heart school, grad. in 1964,
anyone who is from the area and remembers the Kelley's ? I am 3rd. oldest
of ten, Tom ,Kathy, Maureen [me] Danny, Mickey, Candace, the twins, Bonnie
and Connie, Jim and Jack. My Dad, Dave Kelley was Sacred Heart's boys baseball
team coach. Sister Mary Ellen was my 8th. grade teacher, choir, and principle
of Sacred Heart, and Sr. Mary Ellen went to St. E's after Sacred Heart
closed, [ think it was 1969 ]Please share any memories of Sacred Heart.
Maureen Kelley Dunning
Maureen <dunningmod@aol.com>
New Castle, de USA - Monday, November 27, 2006 at 19:22:48 (EST)
Bruce Ersdale - sorry you got the rath of Mr. Pryor that was intended
for me. I didn't mean to stir everyone up on this great web site. I just
asked if the Golden Greeks (or Alpine Room) was still on King Street. I
ddin't see if that was answered. I'm sure it was a lunch place for workers
in the area during the day, but like most cities, Wilmington did change
at night. I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and enjoys the coming
Christmas season. Sorry to upset you Mr. Pryor, I didn't mean any insult
to your wife and always had a lot of respect for the Wilm. Police.
Bruce <bc@houston.rr.com>
Sugarland, TX USA - Monday, November 27, 2006 at 09:23:48 (EST)
I, too, visited Rockford Tower and its surrounding location many, many
times in the past. Some of us, as kids, used to go behind the tower and
venture down the banks to explore the trail in the woods or swim by the
falls. Across the Brandywine was the Du Pont Experimental Station. However,
during one of our sojourns, about a hundred yards northeast of the tower,
some of us came across a dwelling that, since, has stuck in my memory.
I could be wrong but I don't belive it was one of the dwellings inhabited
by the early settlers who worked in the gunpowder mills. Rather, because
it had wallpaper reminiscent of modern times, perhaps the 20s, I keep wondering
who may have owned and/or lived in this house? I have read many books on
the history of the du Pont mills but can't seem to place this location.
Can any of our historians enlighten me on this ancient subject?
Bruce Esdale <bruce.esdale@basell.com>
Newark, DE USA - Sunday, November 26, 2006 at 20:40:11 (EST)
To George, yes, Butch Clark is Nancy Clark's brother. There were five
Clarks. June, Doris, Phyllis, Nancy and Butch. And a younger half-sister,
whose first name I don't recall. But, her last name would have been Gentile.
Nancy owns an insurance business and (at 72!) is a part-time model in Sacramento,
CA.
Phyllis B <pboyd52@comcast.net>
Wilmington, DE USA - Sunday, November 26, 2006 at 19:31:21 (EST)
for Phyllis B. As previously mentioned, my grandparents lived on Vandever
near Buena Vista. YDid your friend Nancy Clark have a brother nicknamed
Butch?
Take Care
George <george091639@msn.com>
Ocean View, DE USA - Sunday, November 26, 2006 at 09:23:12 (EST)
Fob Bob Crawford. Zappaterrini's was at 5th & Lincoln -- across the
street from Pete's Five & Ten. I remember Clara well. Her daughter, Joanne,
was a friend of mine. The entire family was an asset to the neighborhood.
On the corner at 4th & Lincoln, the Simeone family owned a clothing store,
which later became a travel agency owned by Eleanor Simeone. It's interesting
that many Wilmingtonians claim to know much about Little Italy, but really
no-one knows it as well as the Italians who lived there, especially when
you walked those streets everyday on your way to and from school and when
you helped your grand-mother sell vegetables at her market spot on Lincoln
street every Saturday morning.
Carol <novablu188@yahoo.com>
Pescara, Abruzzo Italy - Sunday, November 26, 2006 at 04:41:37 (EST)
For Phyllis B: you are absolutely right...Gassers was at 34th & Washington
not 34th & Van Buren. Don't know where my mind was.
Budo
Budo <bu49atpoolesite.com>
Wilm, De USA - Saturday, November 25, 2006 at 17:01:30 (EST)
For Phyllis B My grandparnets used to live at 8 Vandever and I remember
calling the place Cosmo's, but otheres on this site remembered it as Pop's.
What do you remember?
Take care
George <george091639@msn.com>
Ocean View, DE USA - Saturday, November 25, 2006 at 14:20:48 (EST)
Connie, you are really really correct in your description of Mousley's
Row. Your geographic location was right on. However, I still can't find
anyone on this site who has answered regarding the closet-sized shop that
sold the sloppy-Joe-like hamburgers and was located at the corner of Vandever
Ave. and Buena Vista Sts. The shoe repair shop that was mentioned was squarely
on Vandever Ave. between Buena Vista and Hutton Sts. When walking home
from Warner Junior High, Nancy Clark and I got a hamburger almost every
day. Nancy lived on Buena Vista and I had to go further on my way to 22nd & Church
Sts. In our collective memories, we seem to "remember" certain things as
being super-duper that probably were really just "o.k." One more thing
folks, Gasser's was at 34th & Washington. Not 34th & Van Buren. P. S. was
at 34th & Van Buren.
Phyllis B <pboyd52@comcast.net>
Wilmington, DE USA - Saturday, November 25, 2006 at 13:42:48 (EST)
Connie, you are really really correct in your description of Mousley's
Row. Your geographic location was right on. However, I still can't find
anyone on this site who has answered regarding the closet-sized shop that
sold the sloppy-Joe-like hamburgers and was located at the corner of Vandever
Ave. and Buena Vista Sts. The shoe repair shop that was mentioned was squarely
on Vandever Ave. between Buena Vista and Hutton Sts. When walking home
from Warner Junior High, Nancy Clark and I got a hamburger almost every
day. Nancy lived on Buena Vista and I had to go further on my way to 22nd & Church
Sts. In our collective memories, we seem to
Phyllis B <pboyd52@comcast.net>
Wilmington, DE USA - Saturday, November 25, 2006 at 13:35:24 (EST)
Mary, Mr. Pryor did apologize to all on wilmnet.com, I know where you
are coming from, been there--he put me down many times about my computer
and commments, but let's move on and think about the holidays of forgiving
and hope maybe, just maybe he will change his ways of writing to people
on the web.
jean <usa>
wilm, de USA - Saturday, November 25, 2006 at 11:51:53 (EST)
Oh, dear, MareBare. Many may feel this way about Mr. Pryor remarks,
but that is really not very nice of you__(sighs).
TheKid <Kid@kids.com>
Wilm, DE USA - Saturday, November 25, 2006 at 09:19:37 (EST)
To Ralph, you certainly owe an apology to more than just Bruce. Your
message re: Golden Greeks says a lot about how much hated you have for
people (who have a different lifesyle than you). I feel very blessed that
you are living in Florida (or wherever). I only wish that your computer
would blow up again and that you would get offline for once and for all.
LIVE AND LET LIVE...MAY YOU EXPERIENCE A VERY LARGE POWER SURGE!!
Mary <MareBear@greeks.com>
wilm, de USA - Saturday, November 25, 2006 at 08:06:00 (EST)
George, on the home page it has "post events", which I think leads you
to the webmaster--I know you were asking the webmaster, but since it is
the holidays he might not get back to you fast , sorry for stepping up,
hope I was not out of line.
jean <usa>
wilm, de USA - Thursday, November 23, 2006 at 13:12:11 (EST)
Mr. Pryor: apology accepted. We all make mistakes. For Mr. Crawford,
Clara Zappaterrini was my aunt (her sister was my mother, Anita). My wife,
myself and several cousins were there when she passed. Strong Italian woman
she was and made her presence felt in Little Italy. I miss the aroma of
fresh bread and rolls made at the bakery. A 'Happy Thanksgiving' to all
at 'OldWilmington.Net'
Bruce Esdale <bruce.esdale@basell.com>
Newark, DE USA - Thursday, November 23, 2006 at 07:26:56 (EST)
Just wanted to send a Happy Thanksgiving to all in Delaware. I just
returned home from Wilmington. I wished that my visit could have been on
a better note. Because I do not like to say Good Bye to anyone. But this
one was close to my heart. Because one of the Zappaterrini's past away
last week. Clara Zappaterrini pasted away in her sleep on the 12th. She
was the wife of Joe Zappaterrini, from the Zappaterrini's Bakery on 4th
and Lincoln St. She was a great cook and person. She will be missed.
Bob Crawford (Buster) <buster1973@hotmail.com>
Fayetteville, NC USA - Thursday, November 23, 2006 at 01:41:28 (EST)
Remember when we , most of us, anyway, got punished in some fashion
for rudeness, harsh language, etc. Sadly, it's not like that today. I live
5 miles from the disaster which occured @ 2:50 AM. today, which leveled
a chemical factory, displaced about 400 innocent souls, including an entire
Facility housing deaf, Alsheimers Pts. and Blind. The Police & Fire personnel
of Danvers were true heros, rescuing pets, after the People were evacuated.
On the eve of Thanksgiving, I wish all who participate here a grateful
Thanksgiving.Large Supermarket Chains have brought food to Danvers High
School for those whose homes were rendered unlivable. Shop& Stop,Walmart,
Churches are serving meals tomorrow Tbe blast knocked my little Welsh Terrier
off the bed. Kindness begets more kindness.Take care, all.
barb <barbrhodes@comcast.net>
Peabody, MA USA - Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at 23:05:12 (EST)
Ralph, no need for punishing yourself, the I'm sorry is all that was
needed---Everyone have a happy thanksgiving and count your many blessings
and please let us not forget to remember our men and women fighting for
US.
Jean` <usa>
wilm, de USA - Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at 19:03:33 (EST)
BRUCE , PLEASE FORGIVE ME . A MISTAKE LIKE THAT ---THERE IS NO EXCUSE
FOR MY BLUNDER. I NOT ONLY APOLOGISE TO YOU , BUT TO HARRY THE WEBB MASTER
AND TO ALL THE GOOD PEOPLE WHO LOVE THE WILM.NET. AGAIN , I APOLOGIISE
AND WILL BE MORE CAREFUL. AND IF I WAS DOUBLE JOINTED, I WOULD KICK MY
SELF IN THE REAR !
RALPH PRYOR <REPJFK@AOL.COM>
TARPON SPRINGS , FL USA - Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at 18:48:31 (EST)
Bob, Thanks you for your response. I remember the WHS field on Concord
Pike. I believe that is where I-95 cuts through now. I know that WHS used
that as a practice field in the 50's and early 60's. Their field at the
new school was not ready until Thanksgiving 1962. Wilmington High used
to play several games at Baynard Stadium fom about 1956 to 1962. Other
Wilmington schools used Baynard Stadium. I think that Howard and Brown
used it on Thanksgiving (not sure. By the way I believe that we know you.
My wife Pat was a Goldstein. Her older brothers were Dick and Don.
Ed Simon <edsimon51@hotmail.com>
Milford, DE USA - Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at 17:34:51 (EST)
I don't know (for sure) where the P.S./WHS Thanksgiving Day games were
played before moving to the Blue Rocks Park, but my Dad took me to a P.S./WHS
game that was played at the old WHS field just off Concord Pike about where
I-95 now crosses 202. I remember that Billy Cole ran back the opening kickoff
for P.S and a touchdown.That might be a clue to the date/year. 1941 or
1942?? Perhaps they played alternatly at their home fields?
Bob Veazey <Bobbyvz@comcast.net>
Wilmington, DE USA - Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at 17:01:36 (EST)
OK it's time to remember the good old days! I used to look forward to
the Thanksgiving rivalry between WHS and PS Dupont. We used to have a great
time. I never saw any of the games at the Wilmington ballpark but went
to the PS field in the late 50's with my older brother Howard who graduated
WHS in '58. Where wre the games played before the Wilmington Ballpark was
used?
Ed Simon <edsimon51@hotmail.com>
Milford, DE USA - Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at 16:23:47 (EST)
Jean: Thank you. Mr. Pryor, in going back over past posts, the "Bruce" you
are referring to resides in Sugerland, Texas! Helloooo!!
Bruce Esdale <bruce.esdale@basell.com>
Newark, DE USA - Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at 12:38:51 (EST)
Amen Bruce---Ralph if you did not see it, don't write about something
and take another persons word for it till you correct the right person.
I looked back and did not see anything from Bruce in Nov at least till
the 14th and I did see you wishing everyone a happy thanksgiving so lets
all be thankful for this site and use it for the right reason.
Jean <USA>
WILM, DE USA - Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at 10:45:06 (EST)
Ralph Pryor...I assume that the Alpine Room was the same place as the
Golden Greek's. Just curious...why the name change? Happy Thanksgiving
to all!
Robert J Wilson Jr <wilso127@yahoo.com>
Baeufort, SC USA - Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at 08:42:29 (EST)
bruce esdale, i did not see your e- mail to wilm. net till a former
police partner from the wim. police dept.. informed me of you comment on
wilm,net. --- if you had read my e- mail clearly, i would not be correcting
you in regards to my letter on the alpine room and the clientel, which
and i repeat ----were judges , police officers, del. trust employees. constuction
workers etc. . and this was my late wifes lunch and cock tail hour crowd.
at night , was a mixed crowd. ----no trouble . in her 25 yrs. of business.
. === now bruce . i was not , and i repeat iwas not protecting the gay
people who entered my late wifes place of business. of course they had
a right to be in the alpine room as long as they acted like a human being..
now since i was never in the restaurant and bar at night, all i can tell
you is this ---- i was a vice cop in wilm. de. i arrested many prostitute,s
,bookies, number writters ----and bruce i arrested close to 200 homo,s
, gay,s , what ever , and ask any former policer officer out there . and
i did not like gays . and my wife did not like them also. but she ran a
clean place .for 25 yrs.! case clolsed/
ralph pryor <repjfk@aol.com>
tarpon springs, fl USA - Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at 20:59:13 (EST)
This is for a safe and happy Thanksgiving for all of the OLDWILMINGTO.NET
ers
Take care
George
George <george091639@msn.com>
Ocean View, DE USA - Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at 19:45:36 (EST)
Ray Jubb, no the article didn't really address Wilmington's lack of
a high school namesake. But I believe the article indirectly points out
that the demise of Wilmington's high schools is directly related to community
problems. It also is a vivid description of why bussing doesn't work and
is essentially wrong. I think the school closings also have aggravated
racial problems. We had our share of problems 66-70, but what school didn't,
even the "White Flight" castles up on the hills. If I had it to do over,
I would love to repeat my time at PS. If I was forced to bus my kids, I
would rebel and refuse. Enough of my soapbox. And yes Ray, I agree with
you about Wilmington High, choke-choke....
Phil Culver <jpculver33@msn.com>
Layton, Ut USA - Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at 16:41:22 (EST)
To see the mural and H. Fletcher Brown info go to http://courts.delaware.gov/AOC/NCCCourthouse/?schoonover.htm
It was painted by Frank Schoonover at his studio on N Rodney St. The school
was demolished in 1980.
Sean <sknagel@msn.com>
Wilmington, De USA - Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at 13:49:51 (EST)
RE: Brown being torn down, I graduated in 59 and my stepbrother in 64.
I know it was used as some kind of training center after it was closed
as a high school. I think its demise was in part due to Hercules building
their new building downtown but don't remember the timing. I would say
though it was closer to 70 than 60 but am sure I can find out. There was
a lot of fuss raised about the mural in the lobby. It almost came under
the wrecking ball. It is an original work done by either Frank Schoonover
or Howard Pyle. It was however, saved and stored for many years. I think
it was restored and offered to Hercules to hang (on loan) in their lobby
but that was turned down. Where it is right now I don't know but there
is a group within the Brown Graduates that knows and they could tell you
the day the school was torn down because of the incident.
Wayne <twntydasys@aol.com>
New Castle, DE USA - Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at 11:02:04 (EST)
HI CONNIE I REALY DO NOT REMEMBER WHEN THEY TORE DOWN BROWN. IT WAS
AFTER I CAME HOME FROM THE AIR FORCE IN 1958 IF I WAS TO GUESS I WOULD
SAY IT WAS IN THE EARLY 60'S .
DAVE CAUFFMAN <CAUFFMANDS@AOL.COM>
HOCKESSIN, DE USA - Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at 08:34:11 (EST)
TO ALL MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS ON OLDWILMINGTON.NET WE WANT TO WISH YOU
ALL A HAPPY , HEALTHY AND SAFE THANKSGIVING ! FRIENDS RALPH AND JEANETTE
RALPH PRYOR <REPJFK@AOL.COM>
TARPON SPRINGS , FL USA - Monday, November 20, 2006 at 18:09:24 (EST)
I am happy to have found this site. I am hoping someone can help me
get in touch with my school friend that I have lost contact with. Her maiden
name was Christa Schwebler (mother Eva, father George, a brother and sister
Kathy). She graduated in 1968 from Wilmington High School, later worked
at Delaware Trust and was married for awhile under the last name of Connelly
(sp). I hope to attend my 40th reunion for PS duPont in 2008 and would
like to be able to talk to her before that. Any clues would be greatly
appreciated. Thanks,
Linda
Linda Bundick <Bundick.Linda@dshs.state.tx.us>
Round Rock, TX USA - Monday, November 20, 2006 at 07:32:30 (EST)
When did they tear Brown Vocational down?
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Sunday, November 19, 2006 at 08:32:59 (EST)
Enjoyed the post by Chuck Collins. I was originally in Jan 47 but, along
with Henry Galperin and Bob Seaburg, took 2 summer school courses and advanced
to graduate in Jun 46. Chuck is correct--P.S. was a great school, and while
we thought that the teachers were too hard on us, we recieved a great education.
The noon dances were a way to socialize in a casual, no pressure way. Of
course, since I was in both band and orchestra, my time for dancing was
a little short, since that was also our rehearsal periods. Did manage a
few dances with Joan Wilkinson and we ended up married some years later,
after college and Aviation Cadets. (Still are!) Can you believe it? Most
boys wore ties and many, sport coats every day! In spite of all the restrictions
on many things because of the war, we still had fun. And for the most part
were respectful and obeyed the rules--sure made things easier!
Bob Veazey <bobbyvz@comcast.net>
Wilmington, DE USA - Saturday, November 18, 2006 at 20:03:25 (EST)
HAY RAY HOW ABOUT BROWN VOC THEY TORE IT DOWN .TIMES CHANGE SOMETIME
NOT FOR THE GOOD.
DAVE CAUFFMAN <CAUFFMANDS>
HOCKESSIN, DE USA - Saturday, November 18, 2006 at 16:04:50 (EST)
I remember Mousley Row very well. We kids on Tatnall Street used it
as a shortcut to get down to Market St. Many the time, I slid down that
dirt hill after running and stumbling on the stones at the top of the hill.
Wore mercurichome on my knees most of my childhood!
Pat LeVan <LeVan1706@aol.com>
Port St. Lucie, FL USA - Saturday, November 18, 2006 at 13:12:20 (EST)
just a little up date on the McVeys they are NOT twins Jim is older
and they have a younger sister. Alll of this I am sure have.
Jean <usa>
wilm, de USA - Saturday, November 18, 2006 at 10:53:41 (EST)
To Connie, and to Bill Mousely...fascinating input about Mousley's Row
in the 9th Ward. It does not appear on any map I've ever seen of Wilmington.
I wonder if was originally built by someone named Mousely as company housing
for workmen at a nearby factory in Brandywine Village? By Connie's description,
it must have dated back to the early 1900's. I wonder if the HSD or the
Library has any pix of it. Webmaster, if they do and you can get one, it
would make an interesting addition to the Website (in my opinion). And
Pat P., (and Joanne H. off the site), thanks for clarifying about Jimmy
Smith and the McVey boys to me.
Robert J Wilson Jr <wilso127@yahoo.com>
Beaufort, SC USA - Saturday, November 18, 2006 at 10:36:58 (EST)
To Phil Culver: Phil, does that paper say anything about the sorry City
of Wilmington being one of the only City's of it's size on the East Coast
without a High School with the City's name. I'll never forget the tears
in the eyes of one of the most staunch supporters of WHS, Pete Grandell
as he talked about how the City turned it's back on old Wilmington High
and named the School after Cab Calloway. But that's the downhill road our
FAIR City has taken, and I have no quams with a school of the arts being
named after the great CAb Calloway, I just don't think a grand old School
like Wilmington High should have had it's name completely eliminated, Even
You P.S. DuPonters would have to agree with that(I think).
Ray Jubb <golfopera@aol.com>
Wilmington, De. USA - Saturday, November 18, 2006 at 10:33:37 (EST)
Pat Patton - You know, I always thought that the McVey's were twins,
but Jack isn't in our "Seniors Only" 1952 PS yearbook, so I recently figured
that he was a year younger than Jimmy. Jimmy was at our 50th Reunion in
2002. A great guy then, a great guy now...
Robert J Wilson Jr <wilso127@yahoo.com>
Beaufort, SC USA - Saturday, November 18, 2006 at 10:19:31 (EST)
TO PAT PATTON...YOU SURE HAVE A GOOD MEMORY, TELL JIM (GOOGIE) I SAID
HELLO...HE PROBABLY DON'T REMEMBER ME..SINCE IT WAS AT LEAST 50 YRS SINCE
I'VE SEEN HIM........
Bubbles <jnpasquale@comcast.net>
wilmington, de USA - Saturday, November 18, 2006 at 09:56:56 (EST)
Interested P.S.graduates: Jimmy Smith coached Girls basketball at Dickinson
H.S.after he stopped playing and was a great coach. Jim and Jack McVey
were twins and Jack McVey worked at the telephone Co. Jim McVey leaved
in Earlville and raised horses. Jimmy Smith had 2 tragic happenings in
his family. I believe one son was killed in a car accident and another
son committed sucide about 2 years later. He had a heart attack while driving
on Kirkwood Hwy. and died a few years ago.I believe this is factual as
best as i can remember.
Pat Patton <pattonpj72@comcast.net>
Rehoboth Beach, DE USA - Saturday, November 18, 2006 at 07:24:09 (EST)
Mousleys Row was a row of wooden houses on a 'lane' that came off Concord
Avenue just up from Market Street, and cut across and came out on 22nd
Street just off Tatnall. It also had a spur that went out on 22nd Street
behind Enright's Candy Store, just behind the back yards of the houses
on Market Street between Concord and 22nd. It had wooden 'sidewalk' part
the way, then the last two houses had dirt walk. Many, if not all, had
outhouses in the back yard. Poor people lived there, but they were nice
people.
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Friday, November 17, 2006 at 18:08:13 (EST)
Curious about Mousley's Row. What was it, as I could not find on the
site, but was mentioned via google search. I grew up in Prices Corner area
and both parents grew up in Wilmington area.
Bill Mousley III <wmousley@riteaid.com>
Maple Shade, NJ USA - Friday, November 17, 2006 at 16:48:30 (EST)
Robert Wilson, Jimmy Smith was a year behind us at P.S. I believe in
the class of 53. Yes he had red hair & lived nr or on Vandever Avenue.
He played all sports, was a terrific athletic. He lived near us in Sherwood
Park. He passed away quite a few years ago. Jimmy (Googie) maybe able to
tell you more as I believe he played for Maida's Pharmacy with him!
PegMillman (Everett) <pegmillman@msn.com>
Milton, De USA - Friday, November 17, 2006 at 15:39:18 (EST)
'Twas JIM McVey who played varsity football and baseball (as well as
basketball...along with Ronnie Smith, Jack Jones, Dave Sharp, Bob Hughes
and Eisenman)...at PS in the '51-'52 season. The Dynamiter hoopsters compiled
a 13-7 record that season, with NO returning lettermen, but lost to the
Red Devils twice, once by only one point. Jim's one-year-younger bro',
JACK, also played basketball (and probably also other varsity sports) for
PS.
Robert J Wilson Jr <wilso127@yahoo.com>
Beaufort, SC USA - Friday, November 17, 2006 at 15:20:27 (EST)
Learn something new everyday on this web---I thought Jack MCVEY only
played basketball--little do I know about sports--just don't jump my bones
like you do all the other write in's
Joan <whs58@aol.com>
wilm, de USA - Friday, November 17, 2006 at 14:39:24 (EST)
The Hockessin Community News has a series of articles on our Lost High
Schools. De La Warr and PS are featured this week (Nov 16)and the article
is very interesting. It is available online, www.communitypub.com
Phil Culver <jpculver33@msn.com>
Layton, UT USA - Friday, November 17, 2006 at 11:03:20 (EST)
TO ROBERT WILSON........ THE YRS. THAT I PLAYED AGAINST JIMMY SMITH
WAS 1951 & 1952.....HE ALSO PLAYED BASKETBALL & BASEBALL....MAYBE THIS
WILL HELP HE HAD RED HAIR.....I UNDERSTAND THAT HE PASSED AWAY A FEW YRS.
BACK
Bubbles <jnpasquale@comcast.net>
wilmington, de USA - Friday, November 17, 2006 at 10:32:09 (EST)
Bubbles, Pat Patton, or Anyone Else - What years did Jimmy Smith play
football for PS duPont? The name rings a big bell, but he isn't in my 1952
yearbook under that name. Who IS in there are IRV Smith (who went on to
become Del. State Police Supt. in later years), Armand Poli, Jack Strosnider,
'Dynamite' Long, Donato Fato, 'Junie' Eisenman, Jim McVey and Bob Perry,
among others. That yeat, the Dynamiters were only 4-4, and we got smeared
by the Red Devils, 13-0, on Thanksgiving Day.
Robert J Wilson Jr <wilso127@yahoo.com>
Beaufort, SC USA - Friday, November 17, 2006 at 08:33:18 (EST)
"Nov 17 1967 Coach Bill Billings's Middletown High School football team's
winning streak of 53 games from 1962-67 ended with a defeat by Newark High
School, 19-6."
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Friday, November 17, 2006 at 07:25:32 (EST)
Sorry, Bubbles mentioned Bunny and not Ralph.
Mario <melepera@aol.com>
Harrisonburg, VA USA - Thursday, November 16, 2006 at 06:55:11 (EST)
Ralph mentioned Bunny Blaney who was in my class at Newark and graduated
in 1952. He attended our 50th class reunion on September 27, 2002 and then
unfortunately died two days later. His last address was in Reidville, NC.
Mario <melepera@aol.com>
Harrisonburg, VA USA - Thursday, November 16, 2006 at 06:52:52 (EST)
IN MY TIME (NOTICE I SAID IN MY TIME) I PLAYED SPORTS (MOSTLY FOOTBALL
)AGAINST SOME OF THE BEST PLAYERS TO COME OUT OF DELAWARE...JIM PATTON
FROM W.H.S. BUCKY BUIANO -SALLIES- JIMMY SMITH P.S. DUPONT- JOHNNY OATES-HOWARD-DALLAS
GREEN CONRAD- JOE MATESSINO-ARCHMERE-AND BUNNY BLANEY-NEWARK...PLUS LOTS
MORE GOOD PLAYERS FROM ALL OVER ... ...OVER ALL I THINK FOR HIS SIZE BUNNY
BLANEY WAS THE BEST ALL AROUND ATHLETE...THIS IS JUST MY OPINION
Bubbles <jnpasquale@comcast.net>
wilmington, de USA - Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at 19:12:06 (EST)
I attended PSDuPont in 1943-47. It was a great school with many activities.
I lived on the East Side and played baseball at the Peoples Settlement
at 8th and Lombard St. We were Catholic ,Irish and attended St. Mary's
at 6th and Pine. Many of the boys on the East Sise became fireman or policemen
in Wilmington. However many the boys went into the military and and later
went on to college under the GI Bill. Growing up on the East Side during
the depression was sometimes hard,we were poor but proud kids. PS gave
me a good education it was a happy ,safe and loving school. I loved to
dance during the lunch period or just exchange jokes and watch the beautiful
girls go by each day. We had some great football teams and the school had
a great spirit . Thanksgiving football before your turkey dinner with laughter
and fun, made attending PS an experience to last a lifetime. My class will
celebrate its' 60th reunion in January of 2007! Chuck Collins Class Jan
'47.
Chuck Collins <Irishmurtha@yahoo.com>
Hockessin, De. USA - Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at 18:13:43 (EST)
Emmett Gasser. Couldn't remember his name. He was the smoker. I was
ALWAYS cleaning and emptying his ashtray on the soda counter. Yeah, I worked
there for about a year. Pumping sodas, stocking shelves in both stores,
painting, running prescriptions for Frank. I did that about 67-68. It really
was a great first job. Now, there was a bit of a problem with the youngest
Gasser.
Phil Culver <jpculver33@msn.com>
Layton, ut USA - Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at 17:06:47 (EST)
Pat, it is Jean and not whatever, I did correct myself and I do follow
and did follow all sports through my high school days and till now. I know
googie and many of his friends and watched him play, he was and i'm sure
is a great person.
Jean <usa>
wilm, de USA - Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 19:18:40 (EST)
jean or whatever: Obviously u never followed sports at Wilmington High
in the 50-52 era or you would never have called my husband google.People
know him by Googie and Ralph Pryor is correct. Jim (googie) was well known
for his basketball, football and baseball career. Get your facts and spelling
correct. You will be better appreciated.
patricia paisley patton <pattonpj72@comcast.net>
Rehooth Beach, DE USA - Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 17:37:04 (EST)
Nov 14 1807 Eliza C. Tomlinson, born in Wilmington and mother of song
writer Stephen Foster, married businessman William Barclay Foster in Chambersburg,
Pa. The couple then moved and set up house in Pittsburgh.
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 12:29:01 (EST)
Using the Webmaster's site for search endeavors rather than the pugilistic
feats of bygones that Mr. Hatch (mama always taught me to respect my elders)appeared
to revel in, I conclude that the staue I spoke of was in the courtyard
of the old DelMarVa brewery at 5th and DuPont St.
Bruce Esdale <bruce.esdale@basell.com>
Newark, DE USA - Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 12:28:43 (EST)
Tom Kolasini - YES! They're the sandwiches. The ones on his home baked
bread. They included meat and pickles I couldn't name, but they made the
sandwich great as well as the bread. Last time I was there he said he didn't
make sandwiches anymore because it was a pizza shop, not a deli. I never
went back. Seems a lot of others didn't go back either, but it seemed to
close not long after.
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 12:16:42 (EST)
Bob Wilson, when I worked for "Uncle Dupie" in the summers from '56
to '59 I was a regular at the Copper Kettle, where Tommy Leounes made the
best burgers. Then I would get some rays at Rodney Squate and on to the
little store in the Nemours building to buy a pack of "Navy Cut Mediums." Them
were the days!
Butch Schilling <fschilling@isacclaims.com>
Mount Pleasant, SC USA - Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 10:56:23 (EST)
Ole Gambrinus was up there pretty high but, like young boys tend to
do, our stone throwing put more than a few dents in his hide....after the
brewery had closed down. I suppose for us he was what the lawyers call
an attractive nuisance. Plunking him in the head was just too much temptation.
jim rambo <rammymex@yahoo.com>
ajijic, jalisco Mexico - Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 10:49:12 (EST)
RE: Restaurant on Shipley between 9th and 10th It was known as the Town
House . There was also a Town Talk but not at that site. I believe it was
on elwventh or twelfth street.
Take Care
George <george091639@msn.com>
Ocean View, DE USA - Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 09:45:12 (EST)
Bob Wilson: Would that restaurant have been "The Town Talk"? I believe
it was on the west side of Shipley or Orange between 9th and 10th. I worked
in the duPont building and a lot of the guys used to go there for lunch.
Pat LeVan <LeVan1706@aol.com>
Port St. Lucie, FL USA - Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 08:55:40 (EST)
Does anyone remember the name of the bar/restaurant (on Shipley between
9th and 10th, I think) where, back in the 1950's, PS DuPont math teacher
Henry Hallett played the organ when he was not at school pounding Algebra
into students' heads? He may also have taken a turn or two, during student
assenblies, at the magnificent auditorium organ at PS, which at one time
I believe was located at Longwood Gardens and was a gift to the school
by old Pierre himself.
Robert J Wilson Jr <wilso127@yahoo.com>
Beaufort, SC USA - Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 08:11:17 (EST)
Linda, I don't live in Austin - Sugarland, outside of Houston. But,
my oldest daughter goes to school at U T and lives in a condo we bought
last year. Last summer, for my birthday present, my daughter got us tickets
for the Round Rock Express minor legue baseball team. Had a great time,
good crowd and a lot more entertaining than watching the Astros. My wife
and I hope to move to the Hill country when we retire. Like you I miss
the Wilmington area, and enjoy reading the posts - even the continuing
battles that always seem to include Mr. Pryor and Mr. Jubb. I think it's
funny that one of the latest posts has Mr. Pryor defending a known gay
bar from the "old" days. Does anyone know if the Golden Greeks is still
there ? And does it have the same cliental? Wilmington has always been
too small to have many secrets.
Bruce <bc@rr.Houston.com>
Sugarland, TX USA - Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 07:40:54 (EST)
I remember the Gambrinus statue but the statue that stands out in my
mind was the one that was atop this building (dairy or brewery?) between
5th and 6th on Clayton (not sure of the exact location). I used to see
this statue walking to confirmation class when I attended Calvary Episcopal
Church. Although the building was closed down, the statue was still there
for awhile and the sight of it was prety eerie at the time.
Bruce Esdale <bruce.esdale@basell.com>
Newark, DE USA - Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 06:12:07 (EST)
I remember getting groceries for my Mom and loved to watch Mr. Gasser
use the long pole with "clippers: on the end. The shelves went up really
high on the walls, so he would the pole to grab cereal, or large cans.
Re: "sounding like a bunch of old hens" I agree, but an old hen IS best
if one wants to make a chicken stew. Again, thanks for the memories.
Barb <barbrhodes@comcast.net>
Peabody, MA USA - Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 00:19:58 (EST)
Ah yes, Gasser's at 34th and Van Buren. I'll never forget Emmett Gasser
and Tasty Kakes from Gasser's.
Robert J Wilson Jr <wilso127@yahoo.com>
Beaufort, SC USA - Monday, November 13, 2006 at 22:55:39 (EST)
Gassers at 34 & VanBuren st. Franklin Gasser used to make me the best
choclate milkshakes. Believe it was Franklin that was killed in a tragic
auto accident in NJ.
Getting kinda bored with the Bonkowski conversations.
Budo <bu49atpoolesite.com>
WIlm, De USA - Monday, November 13, 2006 at 18:30:32 (EST)
REGARDING FRANK BUNKOWSKI ----THE NAME THAT STARTED ALL THIS MESS !
I JUST READ A E= MAIL FROM GOOGIE PATTON, SHORT AND SWEET . GOOGIE WHO
PLAYED FOOTBALL AND BASKETBALL AT W. H. S. TOLD ME I WAS RIGHT . THAT BUNKOWSKI
WHO PASSED AWAY LAST YEAR PLAYED BASKETBALL AND FOOTBALL AT WILM. HIGH
, THIS WAS ONE YEAR BEFORE JIM GOOGIE PATTON CAME TO WILM. HIGH ! I E=
MAILED HIM BACK , AND ASKED HIM TO GO ON OLDWILM.NET. KNOWING GOOGIE (
HE DOES NOT LIKE THE LIME LIGHT ) HE WILL NOT DO IT. HIS WIFE PAT IS THE
ONE WHO YOU SEE ON THE INTERNET. BUT I KNOW THAT JUBBY WAS DOWN AT GOOGIE,S
HOME IN REHOBOTH LAST SPRING. SO JUBB . E- MAIL HIM. , ----AND THE WINNER
IS ? !
RALPH PRYOR <REPJFK@AOL.COM>
TARPON SPRINGS, FL USA - Monday, November 13, 2006 at 16:46:36 (EST)
Maybe there was a Bukowski, a Bunkowski, and a Bonkowski. Then everyone
would be right. Come on guys, is it really that important to be the best
rememberer, the one with the least forgetfullness? When the B man (men?)
shows up, or someone produces a year book, then this can be answered. BTW,
if there are any questions on PS for 1950, 52, and 65-71, I've got the
yearbooks. Ralph, lighten up a little. Charlie Hatch, knock it off. There
are more referees here than combatants. Anyone remember the Gasser brother
who was a chain smoker? Or the flies in the butcher shop? Gasser's Pharmacy
and Grocery Store for those who need a bit more detail.
Phil Culver <jpculver33@msn.com>
Layton, UT USA - Monday, November 13, 2006 at 16:45:44 (EST)
Funny, Linda. I've lived in the Wilmington area my entire life and miss
Austin, TX! It's a beautiful part of the world. I know the ever-expanding
Round Rock very well. Everytime we go back to Austin to visit, Round Rock
just seems to get bigger.
John Medkeff, Jr. <delawarebeer@prodigy.net>
Glasgow, DE USA - Monday, November 13, 2006 at 13:57:36 (EST)
Does anyone from Wilmington DE live in the Austin TX area? Reading some
of the nostalgia makes me homesick.
Linda
Linda Bundick <Bundick.Linda@dshs.state.tx.us>
Round Rock, TX USA - Monday, November 13, 2006 at 12:26:34 (EST)
Does anyone,other than Bud, remember the Concord Lumber Company that
was located on Concord Ave. & B&O Railroad? My friend Eugene Smith and
I would go there on Sat. morning, climb the cement mixer and jump to the
pile of sand. Then we would jump from one pile of lumber to the next until
we got to the end of the yard. We would then sit leaning against a pile
of lumber and smoke a Philly cigar that was swiped from his fathers box.
We would put a penny on the RR tracks and wait for the train from the B&O
station to flatten it for us. What fun, but by todays standard ,dangerous.
Norman <buckenae@comcast.net>
Wilmington, DE USA - Monday, November 13, 2006 at 10:49:15 (EST)
Gallo's Pizza, not quite across from the VA Hospital, a little further
west on Kirkwood Highway at the corner of Exmore Ave. The first pizza I
ever had was from there (we called them pizza pies in those days). The
subs were delicious, especially the rolls the owner baked himself. Rectangular,
almost square shaped with some white flour still on the crust. When you
think about it a better shape to build a sandwich on than the usual shaped
sub roll.
Tom Kolasinsi <tkck@cox.net>
Glendale , AZ USA - Monday, November 13, 2006 at 09:51:51 (EST)
I remember GALLO'S PIZZA. We called him 'The Man That Walked On Wood'
because behind his counter he had a wooden plank floor. Anyone remember
that?
Webmaster <webmaster@oldwilmington.net>
Wilmington/Perryville, DE/MD USA - Monday, November 13, 2006 at 08:22:05
(EST)
HI CONNIE YOU TALK OF GALLO'S PIZZA. IS THAT THE STORE ACROSS FROM THE
V A HOSPITAL THAT MADE HIS OWN ROLLS EACH DAY ? I THINK HE USED HIS HOUSE
AND PORCH AS THE STORE.
DAVE CAUFFMAN <CAUFFMANDS@AOL.COM>
HOCKESSIN, DE USA - Monday, November 13, 2006 at 07:50:03 (EST)
Does anyone remember GALLO'S PIZZA between Elsmere and Price's Corner?
They made the best sandwiches I've ever tasted.
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Monday, November 13, 2006 at 07:40:23 (EST)
"November 13 1960 Mrs. Pauline F. Money, a 62 year old widow of Middletown,
was shot to death in her kitchen while two barns were set ablaze near her
house (The case was never solved as the prime suspect also died in the
ensuing years.)" Was this person of the Money Farm and the truck stop on
301 just outside of Middletown?
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Monday, November 13, 2006 at 07:34:41 (EST)
this is me back again, after I submitted the last comment I read it
back to late and I must be googling to much because I said Ralphs friend
was google and I meant googie---I also saw that Wayne sent a reply back
the same time and I have to say wayne that Charlie only said probably about
earl parker he was sure about the other guys.
jean <usa>
wilm, de USA - Sunday, November 12, 2006 at 17:23:38 (EST)
Liz, I went to Sacred Heart school with Richard Serpe....younger brother.
I remember our eighth grade class singing at the funeral mass. Sad memory.
I just saw Richard at the WHS 50th reunion. My husband was in his class.Small
town,wasn't it?????
Phyllis <ccint@aol.com>
Wilmington, De USA - Saturday, November 11, 2006 at 20:55:17 (EST)
WHITE CHRYSTAL BEACH BRINGS MANY GOOD MEMORIES, AS WELL A REALLY TRAGIC
ONE TO MY SISTERS AND MYSELF, WE PICNICED EVERY MEMORIAL DAY AT WHITE CRYSTAL
BEACH NO MATTER WHAT THE WEATHER WAS I REMEMBER SOME OF THOSE MEMORIAL
DAYS BEING VERY COLD, BUT THE SADDEST MEMORY OF THAT BEACH WAS THE LOST
OF OUR DEAR FRIEND "JOE SERPE" WHO DOVE OFF THE RAFT OR PIER, AND NEVER
REAPPEARED, SO SAD A LOSS AND ALWAYS A SAD MEMORY
Liz <elizabemari3@aol.com>
hartlyde, de USA - Saturday, November 11, 2006 at 16:35:49 (EST)
Until the mid '70s or so it was difficult to get a handgun. Then suddenly
everyone had the right to own one. Our supervisor predicted what is happening
now would happen. He was right.
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Saturday, November 11, 2006 at 15:18:42 (EST)
I'm sad to say that I grew up at Fourth and Connell, a half block from
the murder scene mentioned, and I never ever saw a handgun on the street.
Oh, every once in a while an idiot would show a switchblade knife around...but
just show it, not use it. We had our share of fistfights, particularly
over who would use the diamond at Third and DuPont, but "fair fights" were
a source of pride. There's way too much emphasis on violence in the media
and otherwise. Police in schools, brawls at football games, 20 murders
in Wilmington this year are signs, unfortunately, of decay. My own take
on this is that police on a beat would really help. Somehow it never gets
done??
jim rambor <rammymex@yahoo.com>
ajijic, jalisco Mexico - Saturday, November 11, 2006 at 11:12:24 (EST)
Harry - I saw that in today's Delaware on line. Didn't want to mention
it. Glad you did.
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Saturday, November 11, 2006 at 10:35:51 (EST)
Speaking of "Hilltop"...Check
this out in todays News Journal...
Webmaster <webmaster@oldwilmington.net>
Wilmington/Perryville, DE/MD USA - Saturday, November 11, 2006 at 08:03:31
(EST)
To all interested parties. It was Frank Bonkowski who was the outstanding
football player for Brown Vocational. Frank would have played for Brown
before I went to Wilmington High,and I entered WHS in 49. I believe he
was leaving Brown as I was entering Wilmington High. I hung around with
his two younger Brothers, Tom and John and was in the same graduating class
with His Sister Annie Bunkowski, We lived in the same block on S. Jackson
St. They also had an older Brother, Eddy, who was an outsstanding football
player for Defiance A.A. in the Semi-pro league.
Ray Jubb <golfopera@aol.com>
Wilmington, De. USA - Friday, November 10, 2006 at 22:51:31 (EST)
WHITE CRYSTAL BEACH got it's name because many*many* many yrs. ago the
water was crystal clear..also i have a few pictures around the house of
my mother standing knee deep in the water and you can see her feet..the
water then was crystal clear and clean
Bubbles <jnpasquale@comcast.net>
wilmington, de USA - Friday, November 10, 2006 at 21:22:55 (EST)
EARL PARKER DID GO TO BROWN VOC....SO DID JOE BUKOWSKI...NOT BONKOWSKI(SPL)..EARL
PARKER AND JOE BUKOWSKI BOTH EXCELLED IN SPORTS AT BROWN
bubbles <jnpasquale@comcast.net>
wilmington, de USA - Friday, November 10, 2006 at 21:06:42 (EST)
CHARLIE HATCH, YOU ARE MISTAKEN ! BUNKOWSKI WENT TO WILMINGTON HIGH.
HE PLAYED ON THE LINE IN FOOT BALL, AND PLAYED BOTH WAYS, OFFENCE AND DEFENCE
! HE WAS ALL STATE. AND I AM SURE THERE ARE OTHER RED DEVILS OUT THERE
TO BACK ME UP . RIGHT GOOGIE ?
RALPH PRYOR <REPJFK@AOL.COM>
TARPON SPRINGS, FL USA - Friday, November 10, 2006 at 16:29:11 (EST)
A part of Little Italy was also called "The Hill" because starting at
Lincoln Street and going all the way up to Clayton on 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th,
9th, 10th, & 11th, all the streets were very hilly. So, if you lived at
Scott, DuPont or Clayton, you were from "The Hill".
Carol <novablu188@yahoo.com>
Pescara, Abruzzo Italy - Friday, November 10, 2006 at 15:26:45 (EST)
Nov 10 2001 University of Delaware football coach Harold "Tubby" Raymond's
team defeated Richmond 10-6, enabling Raymond to chalk up his 300th win
in 36 years of coaching.
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Friday, November 10, 2006 at 11:52:47 (EST)
The OldWilmington.net "Bottlers and Brewers" page indicates that the
whereabouts was unknown of the Gambrinus statue that was once perched in
an alcove above Stoeckle's old Stoeckle Diamond State Brewery (on 5th & Adams).
Unfortunately, that's not the case. The statue was accidentally destroyed
while being moved from a New Castle auto salvage yard in August 1978. The
owner would have like to have had the statue restored but apparently couldn't.
The fragile century old statue had shattered into hundreds of pieces. The
good news is that a statue identical to Joe Stoeckle's is on display at
the Maryland Historical Society Museum in downtown Baltimore. Their Gambrinus
statue once graced Weissner's Brewery in Baltimore. I've discovered that
both the Stoeckle and Weissner statues were cast by the same Brooklyn,
NY foundry, Gebelt and Brothers (Michael, Frederick & Valentine Gebelt),
in the early 1880's. After the Diamond State Brewery closed in 1955, the
building's new owner, Mr. Cohen, had the statue removed and placed in the
window of his furniture store on Madison St. Cohen later sold the statue
to the owner of the King's Inn on Naamans Rd. and it was in front of that
restaurant until the late '60's, when it was sold again. The next owner
ended up putting it in storage at the New Castle salvage yard. You used
to be able to see the statue from I-95, as you drove past the yard. I've
also been told the statue made a brief appearance in the '70's at the restaurant
on the corner of DuPont Highway & Frenchtown Rd. (it was the precursor
to Dempsey's; name escapes me right now.) I have a vague recollection of
some statue being there, but I don't specifically remember it being the
old Gambrinus statue.
John Medkeff Jr. <delawarebeer@prodigy.net>
Glasgow, DE USA - Friday, November 10, 2006 at 11:17:05 (EST)
for those that wondered about the term "the hill", that was the area
around st anthony's in little italy. back in those days if you hung around
that area, you were from "the hill"
oldschool55 <oldschool55@verizon.net>
wilmington, de USA - Thursday, November 09, 2006 at 22:17:29 (EST)
Bruce Esdale... Earl Parker probably did go to Brown... and he probably
played football at the same time as a guy named Bunkowski(sp?)... that
would have been in 1948-50 - And with a name like that,Bunkowski had to
have been from Brown Town... but I do know that he Bunky went to Brown...
and did well as an athelete... esp. football... He and parker always seemed
to compete against each other... Bunkowski was a very big person as I remmber
and I (much smaller than he) took him out of a play with a solid block
and as a result, I earned much respected from Parker... Sound to me like
you are referring to the same guy... although I didnt hang, or pal around
with him... I do know that he was tough guy that I never had to fight..
usually I did fight with everybody though.. but I avoided him. But from
my previous note... Harold Wilkinson, who was smaller than me... had much
more spunk and character than what I had... was the only man I ever saw
in fist fight with Earl Parker... Earl Parker beat Wilkie up... but Wilkie
didnt quit and I'm sure Parker never wanted to fight with him again...
Like I emplied before... Wilkie stood stood his ground... and he let nobody
push him around... I respect him.
Charles Hatch <charleshatch@mchsi.com>
Bethany Beach, DE USA - Thursday, November 09, 2006 at 19:53:35 (EST)
Thanks to all re location of Hilltop. I only heard of a few neighborhood
names when I was growing up. I knew of Little Italy, Browntown (Polish),
Prices Run, Brandywine Village, and probably a few more.
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Thursday, November 09, 2006 at 15:32:03 (EST)
Go toWilmington neighborhoods to
see the News Journal 2004 article. Wayne, I agree with you
- the Journal or some organization, came up with several of the names that
I don't ever recall hearing about when I lived in the city!
Webmaster <webmaster@oldwilmington.net>
Wilmington/Perryville, DE/MD USA - Thursday, November 09, 2006 at 11:50:34
(EST)
In the middle of the 20th century there were two places reffered to
associated with hills. Quaker Hill which runs along West Street from second
to Fourth and along Fourth back to Washington. This was not named or know
this way until the urban renewal I think. I lived at 5th and West in the
mid 50's and did not know it as such then. Secondly THE HILL was Little
Italy's other name, and was what most people thought of when you mentioned
an area with the hill in its name. Last the Hilltop area, an area recently
named by the news journal papers to define the area around Lancaster Ave
to 4th Street and Franklin to Rodney. I lived there in the late 50's and
never knew it to be such. It was a name to define an area that seems to
have a high rate of crime occurring in its boundries now.
Wayne <twntydasys@aol.com>
New Castle, DE USA - Thursday, November 09, 2006 at 11:15:31 (EST)
In a News Journal article from 2004, their map indicated the area as “The
Hill”. “Hilltop” was not mentioned. Maybe ‘The Hill’ is called ‘Hilltop’ by
the residents…
Webmaster <webmaster@oldwilmington.net>
Wilmington/Perryville, DE/MD USA - Thursday, November 09, 2006 at 07:57:48
(EST)
Question - under the neighborhood maps - is "the hill" the Hilltop area?
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Wednesday, November 08, 2006 at 18:18:03 (EST)
It's great to read all of the comments about White Crystal Beach, a
place that to the best of my knowledge,I had only been to once, at a Sunday
outing and beer blast in the Spring of 1955.I would not have even known
about that, had an old old friend of mine not discovered (just last week}
a photo of me buried up to my neck in sand there. Before that, I had had
absolutely no memory of the place or ever having been there. It's amazing
what effect a beer haze has on a young man's mind.
Bob Wilson <wilso127@yahoo.com>
Beaufort, SC USA - Wednesday, November 08, 2006 at 12:07:52 (EST)
For Francis Rizzo: I think I went to school (St.Paul's) with your younger
Brother Buddy, who passed away much, much too young. I also knew Chappy
and the rest of the Family. I was raised at Read & Jackson Streets. I remember
that fatal night when a gang of guy's, one of your Brothers being among
them, went to the old Stone Step Inn,just over the Pa.line. One of the
Hindsley's, I think they called Him "Fats" Hindsley was killed in an accident
either on the way up or back, I don't know which, not that it makes any
difference, the whole neighborhood was shook up over that accident I can
tell you. Much later in years Chappy moved into 105 S. Jackson St, next
to where I was raised, I still see and talk to His Son Michael one in a
while, He (Michael) is Friends with my Wife's Nephews, they grew up together.Good
to hear from you, stay Healthy.
Ray Jubb <golfopera@aol.com>
Wilmington, De. USA - Tuesday, November 07, 2006 at 10:36:53 (EST)
I flew my control line models all over; wherever there was an open space.
One got away from me across from Warner, and Frank Heal told the story
about it landing in a nearby back yardat an assembly!! Was my face RED!!
We, the Wilmington Modeleers Club, finally had a flying field where we
could fly racing models in the park near Canby Park. Control line has pretty
much given away to radio contro, and that usually requires more space than
school yards--but now with the advent of small electric powered models,
school yard flying is again possible, and quieter too!!
Bob Veazey <bobbyvz@comcast.net>
Wilmington, DE USA - Monday, November 06, 2006 at 19:36:29 (EST)
This site may answer question re: when PS was built. "District Prepares
for Referendum Vote on May 24 (PDF) schools benefiting from the renovation,
PS. duPont Elementary School built in 1935, ... WILMINGTON, DE. www.brandywineschools.org.
Brandywine School District ...www.bsd.k12.de.us/pdf/BrandywineReview/200504.pdf
-"
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Monday, November 06, 2006 at 17:36:54 (EST)
Bud, Thanks for your reply about the old Oberly Brick Company trucks.
I lived on Van Buren Street too, but near the Brandywine. I aways thought
the high school was built before 1938. I had an insurance agent confide
in me that my Dad once drove up the school steps as a prank before a WHS & PS
football game. My Father would have been at least 31 years old, I thought
he did that when he was much younger. That insurance agent had two brothers,
one a shop teacher at Brown Vocational and another who was the Dean of
Boys at WHS. Kids in our neighborhood flew their gas model control line
planes at the field before Warner School. Bob
Robert J. McKelvey <windsorme2@verizon.net>
Cape May, N.J. USA - Monday, November 06, 2006 at 17:28:46 (EST)
WHO REMEMBERS WHEN RINGLING BROS Barnum & Baily CAME WILM WHEN THEY
WERE AT 38TH AND MARKET STREET WHERE BEFORE PORTER MOTOR FORD AGENCY WAS?
THEY USED TO COME MIDDLE OF MAY EVERY YEAR. SEEMS LIKE IT RAINED EVERY
TIME THEY CAME,tHE LAST TIME THEY CAME THE FIELD WAS SO MUDDY,AND THE HORSES
COULD PULL THE WAGONS IN SO FAR THE GOT THE ELEPHANTS TO GET BEHIND AND
PUSH,WELL THEY PUSHED THOSE WAGONS OVER THE horses AND A LOT OF THEM GOT
THERE LEGS BROKEN And had to be put down.That made them move.
Francis Rizzo <frannyrizzo@aol,com>
wilm, de USA - Monday, November 06, 2006 at 14:25:17 (EST)
Robert. re: Oberly Brick, I remember those solid wheel trucks very well.
Our family lived at 34 and Van Buren st not far from the brick yard itself.
The grounds around the yard were full of the clay pits and they were great
for playing "cowboys & indians" - hiding places were many. Pre 1938 PS
duPont was not built yet and that area was one big field. Once PS was built
there was still a lot of area on its grounds for our baseball and football
activities although occasionally we got chased off the "grass". Remember
seeing Bob Veazey flying his gas powered model airplanes in the area.
Bud
Bud <bu49atpoolesite.com>
wilmington, de USA - Monday, November 06, 2006 at 10:10:33 (EST)
Francis Rizzo, Do you remember the unique trucks that Oberley Brick
used to deliver bricks? They had the flat bed and solid rubber tires and
were sprocket and chain drive. I had a post on this a few months ago and
no one seemed to recall them. I thought you may have seen them about Wilmington.
I remember them from the mid forties. I can remember the Associated Laundry
making deliveries in my neighborhood but they always came by truck in the
late 30's through the 40's. Bob
Robert J. McKelvey <windsorme2@verizon.net>
Cape May, N.J. USA - Sunday, November 05, 2006 at 15:44:47 (EST)
I worked at Diamond Ice & Coal Co about 1953-54. The "side" street is
Jessup Street. I loved White Crystal Beach. The best time to swim was after
dark! Lots of "FUN"! Also loved Oak ORchard. They had a little pier with
a dance hall on it. Paper Moon was popular around that time. Loved to go
crabbing off that pier! Ray Jubb, the only thing they would paint on your
car is the Vanity Tag! Ha-Ha! Great reading all the postings. Shirl
Shirley Hudson Jester <ujest110@aol.com>
Newark, DE USA - Saturday, November 04, 2006 at 19:27:39 (EST)
Speaking of White Crystal...funny how your memory gets jogged. Anyway,
we used to go there often in the late 50's early 60's & I do remember how
it was very rocky where the water broke, but after about 10 feet or so
it became sandy. Wasn't there a raft about 30 feet or so out that you could
swim to & dive off of. Also, almost every time we went there we would see
the wrestler, Haystacks Calhoun. Anybody else ever see him there. You couldn't
miss him...he was a monster. Just an aside..."A white sports coat & a pink
carnation" was done by Marty Robbins. Pat Boone was probably crooning "Love
letters in the sand" while wearing his white buck shoes.
Jim Batty <travelcompany@att.net>
Wilmington, DE USA - Friday, November 03, 2006 at 18:58:43 (EST)
Hey Franny Rizzo, I'll bet you remember the Diamond Ice and Coal Co.
on Vandever Ave. I understant my parents' first apartment after marriage
was in the second floor apartment in a building across the street from
them. It was on the side street, not Vandever Ave.
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Friday, November 03, 2006 at 13:39:40 (EST)
WHO remembers the associated laundry at 2nd and Washington st.? also
the one on Vandver Ave. before Jessup St. They had horse and wagon that
would come to your house to pick up laundry and the women worked there
for 25 cents an hour. Also woman "colored" no pun worked in those leather
factories or morraco shops as they were called with boots on pulling wet
hides out of the big drums WAGES 28 CENTS AN HOUR
Francis Rizzo <frannyrizzo@aol.com>
wilm, de USA - Friday, November 03, 2006 at 13:29:36 (EST)
TWEEDS TAVERN -250-year-old Tweed's Tavern reopens The News Journal
Posted Friday, November 3, 2006 at 11:51 am HOCKESSIN – After months of
renovations, the historic Tweed's Tavern is ready for guests. The Delaware
Department Department of Transportation will dedicate the 250-year-old
cabin at 1 p.m. Saturday, handing oversight of the building over to the
Hockessin Historical Society. The public is welcome.
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Friday, November 03, 2006 at 13:25:08 (EST)
I THINK IT'S TIME FOR ME TO PUT MY TWO CENT'S IN, iv'e been reading
this page for the last two months.I'm 87 born and raised at front and Adams
directly across from Amagamated Leather,Worked there two years 1937 1938,
So iv'e seen and bin to most places wrote about, THEY ALSO BROUGHT BACK
A LOT OF MEMORIES.i DO WANT TO SAY THE LEATHER FACTORIES MAY HAVE HAD A
SMELL, BUT YOU GOT USED TO IT LIKE ANY THING ELSE.bUT THE THING I want
to follow up on is the latest on White CRYSTAL BEACH The direction were
right 40 to ELKTON LEFT ON 213 TO Cecilton RIGHT TO BEACH,also 13 to MIDDLETOWN
THRU TOWNSEND, THRU CECILTON TO BEACH,IT'S TRUE OF THE DANCE AREA AND THAT
LITTLE SODA STAND WAS OWNED BY A MR GREEN HE WAS FROM THE CLAYMONT AREA
I DON'T BELIEVE ANY ONE WENT THAT DIDN'T GET A SUNBURN' NOW THE REST OF
THE STORY MY FAMILY THREW STRAWRIDES THERE ALL THRU THE 30'S MY FATHER
HAD AN OPEN STAKE BODY TRUCK THAT WE PUT BENCHES ON EVERY SUNDAY.WE PICKED
UP RIDERS AT FRONT AND ADAMS,11TH AND LINCOLN, AND SOME TIMES AT 5TH AND
PINE,SOME BOUGHT TICKET'S A WEEK AHEAD,'AND SOME GOT LEFT BEHIND " NO ROOM." CHARGE
50 CENTS. WHO IF ANY REMEMBERS? ADAMS AC RIZZO FAMILY SODA SHOP?
+
Francis Rizzo <frannyrizzo@aol.com>
Wilm, de USA - Friday, November 03, 2006 at 10:30:11 (EST)
I can remember the great picnics at White Crystal Beach and the swimming
with family and friends. The water was never dirty when we would go there
in the late 30's and late 40's. I guess there were not as many outboard
motor boats back then. There was a small charge to use the clothes changing
building where they secured your clothes in a locked wire basket. The picnic
area was free along with admission and parking. I can remember my father
pulling off to the side of the road. He would open the car trunk and remove
a hub cap and conceal his wallet in it for safe keeping. Bob
Robert J. McKelvey <windsorme2@verizon.net>
Cape May, N.J. USA - Thursday, November 02, 2006 at 20:23:36 (EST)
How well I remember dancing on the boards at White Crystal! The sounds
of Pat Boone with "White Sport Coat and a Pink Carnation" still ring in
my ears. Visited with the Magargals, Helen and Bill, down there and always
had a good time.
jim rambo <rammymex@yahoo.com>
ajijic, jalisco Mexico - Thursday, November 02, 2006 at 19:46:02 (EST)
2 tidbits that will probably start a conversation Nov 1 today in DE
history, 1953 The modern Lord De La Warr motel opened south of Wilmington
amid a great fanfare. 1986 Naaman's Drive-In theater in Claymont, the last
of its kind in New Castle County, closed.
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Thursday, November 02, 2006 at 16:47:46 (EST)
Fro Charles Hatch: Is the Earl Parker you decribed the same Earl Parker
who was a halfback for the old Brown Vocational School? When I just entered
teenhood, he formed a sports club that met every Friday night at our former
church, Calvary Epicopal (4th and Rodney Sts.) He taught me how to box
and a few things about life. He was tough and took no lip from anyone.
Bruce Esdale <bruce.esdale@basell.com>
Newark, DE USA - Thursday, November 02, 2006 at 11:12:05 (EST)
Another good thing about living in good old Wilmington, You can have
your car spray painted free. Last night some of our mis-understood youth
from the hood came rambling through tricking(no treating)and did a few
cars in Union Park Gardens with some language the Webmaster wouldn't like
if I repaeted. The Police arrived and picked up 4 or 5 from the hilltop
area(THE HOOD)and took them in, it's not known if they were the culprits,
at least not at this posting. Very lucky for me, I went to my Daughters
House to give her a hand while Her Husband is in Chicago on Business, When
I got home all the neighbors were out trying to figure out why someone
would do such a thing. I told them that from my experience I think it's
because we just haven't given them enough and we are always unfair to them,
never giving them the opportunity to succeed, because if we did help them
more, their language and spelling on the spray painted cars would be much
better.
Ray Jubb <golfopera@aol.com>
Wilmington, De. USA - Wednesday, November 01, 2006 at 12:21:04 (EST)
My aunt and uncle owned a cottage at White Crystal for many years and
I know that the water was not crystal clear. I remember wearing a new bathing
suit sometime in the early 50's to swim in that water and coming out with
tar all over it. I believe that it was said that the tar came from the
ships that passed close by in that water.
Mary Ann <MacCbc2003@aol.com>
Newark, DE USA - Wednesday, November 01, 2006 at 05:43:05 (EST)
PEG MILLMAN...I remember the boardwalk at Crystal Beach - it also had
a small store where you could buy sodas & snacks. I used to go there in
the 50's and early 60's, but I don't ever remember the water being clear
- it was pretty bad! I think there were a lot of rocks close to the water's
edge that were hard to walk on.
Patty <pattywerk@aol.com>
Wilmington, DE USA - Wednesday, November 01, 2006 at 04:53:30 (EST)