(Archive
#22: October 1, 2005 to October 31, 2005 entries)
Regarding the magic foot ray machines that they had
in the shoestores in the 1950s - does anyone know specifically
what technology was used in those machines? Xray? Fluoroscope?
Were the store employees exposed to higher levels of something
unknown at the time? Did shoe salesman have fewer kids?
Larry Roszkowiak (Rush) <lroszkowiak@its.ucsf.edu>
San Francisco, CA USA - Monday, October 31, 2005 at 14:45:47
(EST)
To Larry (Rush). Just wanted to respond to your comment
about the Catholic churches in Wilmington. I live in Italy
and believe it or not, along with all the beautiful cathedrals
and churches with glorious bells that ring all over our city,
we have a couple of those basement deals too. My friend sometimes
drags me on Saturday evenings to the one near her house and
the Mass is always full. But I think it's used as an "informal" church
where you can just pop in if you're in a rush and not have
to worry about getting dressed up. Italians are well dressed
even for the grocery store. They wouldn't dare go to one
of the cathedrals not wearing their very best clothes.
Carol Merlini <novablu188@yahoo.com>
Pescara, Abruzzo Italy - Sunday, October 30, 2005 at 15:52:35
(EST)
THANK,S JIM FOR THE INFO.AND THANK YOU FOR THE WRELCOME BACK
!I HAVE KNOWN BOB FIORETTI SINCE JR. HIGH. JUST HOPE HE OR SOME
ONE IN HIS FAMILY GO TO OLDWILM. NET OFF AND ON. AGAIN, THANK
YOU.BY THE WAY, I HAVE NOT PLAYED A GIG IN 15 YRS. I MISS IT.
. BLUES AND DIXIE LAND JAZZ!
RALPH PRYOR <REPJFK@AOL.COM>
TARPON SPRINGS, FL USA - Friday, October 28, 2005 at 16:31:38
(EDT)
Ralph, Lou Gross was a friend of both my dad and I. I was
also a trumpet player back in the 60's/70's and Lou was helpful..always.
I don't know if he is deceased but I have to believe that either
Bob Fioretti, and accountant, or Tim Swarbrick, a bass player,
would know.
Glad that you got your computer problem solved.
jim rambo <rammymex@yahoo..com>
ajijic, ajijic USA - Thursday, October 27, 2005 at 17:21:42 (EDT)
I WANT TO THANK EVEY ONE FOR WELCOMING ME BACK ON THE INTERNET.
FOR ALMOST 3- MONTHS I WAS LOST WITH OUT YOU ! . I HAVE BEEN
ASKING AROUND ABOUT A OLD FRIEND ,WHO ALSO PLAYED THE TRUMPET
IN AND AROUND DEL.. HIS NAME --LOU GROSS. . WE KNEW EACH OTHER
FOR MANY YEARS, AND PLAYED MANY GIGS TOGEATHER. I HEARD THAT
LOUIE PASSED AWAY, I HOPE THIS IS NOT TRUE.IF ANY ONE CAN LET
ME KNOW IF HE IS ALIVE OR PASSED ON I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE
IT. WE PLAYED SOME BEAUTIFUL MUSIC TOGEATHER. THANK YOU .
RALPH PRYOR <REPJFK@AOL.COM>
TARPON SPRINGS, FL USA - Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at 16:53:29
(EDT)
Dr. Lotz was my father. He had a practice in Wilmington for
more then 50 years.He used to love to see the blue ricks play.
I was lucky to go with him I remember when Robn Robrts7 Curt
Simmons pitch for the Blue rocks.WE also like to fish in the
Delaware bay.I went to A.I. high school,for 12 years. The Koeen
war was going on and I always wanted to be a pilot. So I aolied
to get into the A..F. by the time I got ny wings, the war was
just about over, so I never saw combat.When I go to a doctors
office to day, I think of how my father ran his officeall by
himself, He to careof the records, chared $ 3.00 for an office
visit. Th othe doctor I remember was Dr. Powel the dentist,after
filling your cavities he would give you candy.
A. King Lotz JR. <contrail02@aol.com>
New Port Richey, FL. USA - Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at 14:39:50
(EDT)
I agree McCabe is a lovely ediface. My choice as a beautiful
church was the original West Presbyterian @ 8th & Wash. It's
organ, stained glass windows and it's devotion to young people
was what made it so valuable to so many. Had an elevator, a basement
where we had church suppers and put on plays. I recall that during
the war, there was an Assistant Pastor who became a Navy Chaplain,
named Vaughn Lyons. Never heard about him after the war. Young
people were very blessed.
barb <barbrhodes@comcast.net>
Peabody,, Ma USA - Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at 14:05:45 (EDT)
All these comments about beautiful churches. WELL, I was raised
at McCabe Memorial United Methodist Episcopal Church, which I
believe is now known as Peninsula McCabe, and for me, that is
the most beautiful church!! In my dreams I can still see that
gorgeous Sanctuary, smell the wood inside the church and remember
where every room was. If I ever get back up that way, I am heading
straight for it - when I attended there I wanted to be a missionary,
I turned into a United Methodist Minister whose life was greatly
influenced by the people who raised me in this church. God bless
all the churches for their physical beauty and care of us all!
Deborah Collins <revcollins@charter.net>
Lebanon, VA USA - Monday, October 24, 2005 at 23:14:11 (EDT)
Meyers Liquors, Stanton
Donna <dlklair>
Newark, de USA - Monday, October 24, 2005 at 18:02:30 (EDT)
IT WAS THE 1965 SEASON, SALLIES BEAT ARCHMERE 4 TO 0. IT WAS
DIM MONTERO'S LAST SEASON AT SALLIES.
Jim King <KmailmanJ@aol.com>
WILMINGTON, dEL USA - Sunday, October 23, 2005 at 23:15:19 (EDT)
What about Sacred Heart Church at 10th & Madison Sts. Those
high steps would'nt pass todays ADA laws. I always felt that
it was a beautiful church.
Mike Snyder <kmsins@msn.com>
Newtown, Ct USA - Sunday, October 23, 2005 at 22:18:26 (EDT)
Welcome back, Ralph. Glad you're back on-line with all us
old Delawareans. We missed your memories and comments. Shirl
Shirley HUdson Jester <ujest110@aol.com>
Newark, DE USA - Sunday, October 23, 2005 at 18:12:41 (EDT)
Lost touch some years ago with a very dear friend in Delaware.
She got married, and remarried, and I don't know her married
names. Anyone know of a way to try and trace her by computer.
Its been about 25 yrs and for some reason I have been thinking
of her often recently.
mike miullins <mpmul@frontiernet.net>
wallkill, ny USA - Sunday, October 23, 2005 at 17:03:03 (EDT)
The most beautiful Catholic church I remember was the old
St Helena's in Bellefont. The old stone church, not the brick
monster.
mike mullins <mpmul@frontiernet.net>
wallkill, ny USA - Sunday, October 23, 2005 at 16:59:16 (EDT)
And what about St. Mary's at 4th & Pine. A very old Irish-Catholic
parish church. Beautiful inside.
Frank <Frank.M@verison.com>
Colorado Springs, CO USA - Sunday, October 23, 2005 at 15:35:32
(EDT)
Hey, good to see you back, Ralph! We've missed you.
Bill Fisher <whfisher@earthlink.net>
Westminster, CA USA - Sunday, October 23, 2005 at 00:22:09 (EDT)
TO ALL MY FRIENDS IN DEL. AFTER ALMOST 3- MONTHS I AM BACK.
LOST MY COMPUTER TO OLD AGE.THANKS TO MY NEPHEW BOB HOLT WHO
MAILED ME A COMPUTER FROM DEL. PLUS A KEY BOARD AND MOUSE, I
AM AS THEY SAY , BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN. EVERYTHING WAS ERASED
FROM MY OLD COMPUTER. SO YOU WILL HAVE TO E- MAIL ME FIRST, AT
LEAST MOST OF YOU WILL,A FEW I DID HAVE ON A OLD NOTE PAD. AGAIN
,ITS GREAT TO BE BACK/ FRIEND RALPH
RALPH PRYOR <REPJFK@AOL.COM>
TARPON SPRINGS, FL USA - Saturday, October 22, 2005 at 16:45:10
(EDT)
I was in the class of 56 and don't remember getting two safeties
in a game
Joe <usa>
wilmington, de USA - Friday, October 21, 2005 at 16:37:57 (EDT)
Christ our King Church in the basement. I was a pall bearer
at a funeral for a great aunt at COK in 1961. Since the church
was in the basement, being a pall bearer was not a honorary task.
The stairs down were narrow, the casket went down them at a 45
degree angle, and it was really quite heavy especially for the
guys leading the way down the stairs.
Walter Lafferty <Walter.Lafferty@NIST.gov>
Wheaton, MD USA - Friday, October 21, 2005 at 08:43:26 (EDT)
DOES ANYONE REEMEMBER WHEN SALLIES BEAT ARCHMERE 4 TO 0 IN
FOOTBALL AND WHAT YEAR IT HAPPENED?
JIM KING <KMAILMANJ@AOL.COM>
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE USA - Friday, October 21, 2005 at 06:18:15
(EDT)
Would Like To add corbetts market Lancaster Ave.& Delamore
Place
William Bolt <wbolt607@comcast.net>
Newark, DE USA - Thursday, October 20, 2005 at 19:08:24 (EDT)
Would Like To add corbetts market Lancaster Ave.& Delamore
Place
William Bolt <wbolt607@comcast.net>
Newark, DE USA - Thursday, October 20, 2005 at 19:08:24 (EDT)
How about St. Patrick's at 15th and King? It was a real oldie
and quite beautiful. There were lots of old Catholic churches
in Wilmington - certainly not all in basements. I live in Florida
now and we are attending a church that is made up of 11 trailers
hooked together. I agree that education came first in our day.
Build the minds and then the churches.
Pat LeVan <LeVan1706@aol.com>
Port St. Lucie, FL USA - Monday, October 17, 2005 at 19:08:01
(EDT)
Haven't either of you been in St. Anthony's or St. Thomas's
churches? They were, and still are, beautiful.I remember as a
teen going with a friend to her church. It was as you explained.
The atmosphere was so stark thatI didn't feel as tho I had gone
to church.
pattywerk <pattywerk@aol.com>
Wilmington, DE USA - Monday, October 17, 2005 at 16:47:46 (EDT)
Larry - Up until the mid-1950's, Christ Our King in the 9th
Ward also functioned as a "basement basilica" in the school building.
Maybe it was characteristic that the local Diocese priorities
back in those days favored religious education first, and a comfortable
house of worship second. By the late 1950's, just across the
street, the new COK church was erected. By that time my family
had moved from the 9th Ward to Fairfax.
Bob Wilson <wilso127@yahoo.com>
Stamford, CT USA - Sunday, October 16, 2005 at 16:20:27 (EDT)
One of the strangest contrasts I recall about Old Wilmington
was the churches. The Protestant churches were all stone and
steepled classics with big wooden doors, stained glass and heavenly
grounds. The Catholic churches were in basements and firehalls.
True, there was St. Hedwig's, St. Peter's, St. J-on-B, St. JtheB,
and others. But not for me! I spent ten years of Sundays going
to Corpus Christi's "basement basillica." During the Summer months
that space was spectacularly unventilated. During Stations-of-the-Cross
for the elementary school kids there would always be at least
one drop-over fainting before the Jesus fell the Second Time.
I remember Fr. Mcgee growling from the pulpit about the state
of the "building fund." Whatever happened to the Corpus Christi "building
fund?" The next years of my childhood's Sundays were spent at
St. Catherine of Sienna (aka Cranston Heights Volunteer Fire
Company and Banquent Hall.) The men and boys wre expected to
stay after to help fold and stack the five hundred or so steel
folding chairs. Years later they make a TV show about a Wilmington
priest who robbed banks. Whenever they wanted to film a scene
in front of a "Catholic" church it was alway one of the Presbyterian,
Lutheran, Methodist or Episcolpalian beauties. Later, St. Catherine's
had their own church - with a real organ. During my senior year
of high school I volunteered to play organ. They gave me a key
to the organ room. I'd slip in at night when no one was there,
turn on the organ and wait. Before long someone would stop in
for a "visit." A minute or so after they got settled in the pew
I'd start playing quiet, barely audible, wavering ethereal sounds
on the organ. When I noticed the person look up from their prayer
and look around I'd quietly taper off and stop the sound. I've
always hoped that I helped to strengthen the faith of those few
parishoners - but I'll probably never know.
Larry Roszkowiak (Rush) <lroszkowiak@its.ucsf.edu>
San Francisco, CA USA - Sunday, October 16, 2005 at 13:00:05
(EDT)
I saw mention of the teachers at Warner Jr. High. I too, had
all the same teachers. I took one of Mss Van Olinda's kittens
home and it lived until she was 19 yrs. old! Mr. Dillion was
one of my favorite teachers out of that group.
Hannah Helm Walraven <fenwick61@comcast.com>
fenwick island, DE USA - Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at 15:34:42
(EDT)
Bruce, I remember those Bayard teachers you named. And how
about the gym teacher, Sam Pratt? He also wielded a size 14 sneaker
for paddling purposes, as I recall. I don't remember Ms.Arthur
being intimidating at all, although she didn't allow any fooling
around in class. The teachers at Bayard were a good lot. Problem
was, by the time I left there in 1956, the student body was becoming
more and more on the "rough" side.
jim rambo <rammymex@yahoo.com>
ajijic, jalisco Mexico - Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at 14:54:40
(EDT)
Sounds like "Ma" Green at P. S. duPont... toughest teacher
I ever had, but to this day she remains one of my favorites.
Bill Fisher <whfisher@earthlink.net>
Westminster, CA USA - Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at 13:46:17 (EDT)
Anyone remember "Doc" Dougherty, who taught mechanical drawing
at Bayard when I went there from '60 to '62? His measure of discipline,
when we got out of line, was to have us bend over and he would
whack us on the derriere with a big t-square. Before swatting
anyone, he would entertain us with some wacky story thereby heightening
the suspense for the poor unfortunate soul. Also, Mrs. Arthur,
art teacher, was another one who took no gruff from anyone. Short
and built like a fireplug, she would make us tremble with fear
when walking into the room.
Bruce Esdale <bruce.esdale@basell.com>
Newark, DE USA - Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at 11:32:34 (EDT)
There was a Pike Theater at the NE corner of Phila. Pike and
Myrtle Ave. in Claymont, just past Archmere Academy. I don't
know when it ended having shows, but it was torn down in the
early-mid 70's. It used to be where the Exxon station is now,
and just north of the Pike Theater was the Pike Restaurant, which
used to serve good meals. I believe that building still stands,
but the restaurant has been gone for years. As I noted in an
email to Donn, the theater site he mentioned is sorely lacking
in the list of theaters in Delaware, they only list five for
al of Wilmington, so the reason the Pike isn't listed could be
because of lack of information supplied to the site.
Bruce D. <spyderxlatcomcast.net>
Wilmiington, DE USA - Monday, October 10, 2005 at 20:50:08 (EDT)
For D. Brownlow. Maybe you mean Pickwick. It was located at
504 Market Street from 1908 to 1919.
Ray Jubb <golfopera@aol.com>
Wil., De USA - Monday, October 10, 2005 at 18:12:34 (EDT)
I just ran across a website at www,cinematreasures.org. If
you go to page 2,and click on Delaware, it lists 15 theatres/drive
inns in Delaware. It lists some of the dates ,seating capacity,
closing dates,locations etc. But no Pike theatre
Donn Brownlow <brownys828@yahoo.com>
Wilm., DE USA - Monday, October 10, 2005 at 14:57:06 (EDT)
FOR RAY JUBB: I TRIED TO SEND YOU AN E-MAIL UPDATE ON UNCLE
RALPH BUT IT WAS RETURNED. ALL IS WELL, WITH HIM, JUST COMPUTER
BEYOND REPAIR. ONE IS BEING SHIPPED TO HIM TODAY BY NEPHEW IN
MIDDLETOWN, DE. HE SHOULD BE BACK ONLINE, SOON.
MARY KAY KENNEDY <MK.KENNEDY@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
OTTAWA, IL USA - Monday, October 10, 2005 at 07:31:25 (EDT)
The Deer Park Tavern in Newark has a website: http://www.deerparktavern.com/
Bill Fisher <whfisher@earthlink.net>
Westminster, Ca USA - Saturday, October 08, 2005 at 12:21:48
(EDT)
"1962 Harry Levine of Wilmington founded the Discount Center
on Marsh Road. Three years later, he renamed it Happy Harry's." BUCKLEY'S
TAVERN = www.buckleystavern.net
Connie <nospamwantedatyahoo.com>
Wilmington, De USA - Saturday, October 08, 2005 at 10:58:15 (EDT)
Bob, I had out of town guests a few weeks ago, and we had
a wonderful dinner at Buckley's. Still going strong, and no doubt
still as you remember it. If you Google Buckley's Tavern, you'll
find that there is a website for it - I don't have the URL at
hand. Logan House is still there, I had lunch there about a month
ago; still same-same. Constantino's House Of Beef is closed,
but George's son (nephew?) has a place called Walter's Steak
House on Union St., and I understand George is often there. I
haven't been there yet. Deer Park is still open in Newark - I
know no more about it, haven't been there in years, but many
friends who frequent this site are familiar with it.
Bruce D. <spyderxlatcomcast.net>
Wilmington, DE USA - Saturday, October 08, 2005 at 10:10:56 (EDT)
Are any of the old restaurants still around? George Constitino
and Constitino Restaurant, Logan House near the Trolley Barn,
Chadds Ford Inn, Buckley's in Centerville, Deer Park Inn in Newark?
Also I went to grade school at Alexis I where they had football
games on Saturday afternoon and dressed up like U of D. Whatever
happened to classmates Bob Jack, Lawrence Whitten, Harold Springer,
Tommy Moffit, and Elaine Sweede. Also remembered "Stinky" Dunkelberger
who went 3 years wearing the same gym clothes to gym class. Also
remembered the Blue Bombers at Sallies gym and had Art Heyman
from Duke playing for them. Also the Blue Rocks in the late 40's
with Curt Simmons, Robin Roberts playinf short stints before
going to the Phillies.
Bob Mosbrook <bobmosbrook@sbcglobal.net>
Pinehurst, NC USA - Saturday, October 08, 2005 at 09:42:50 (EDT)
Mary Kay, What's up with Uncle Ralph, haven't heard anything
in too long a while. Hope everything is O.K. health wise.
Ray Jubb <golfopera@aol.com>
Wilmington, De USA - Friday, October 07, 2005 at 10:25:27 (EDT)
JACOB BROOM really got around! "This day in Delaware: 1775
Wilmington had its first post office with Jacob Broom as its
postmaster."
Connie <nospamwantedatyahoo.com>
Wilmington, De USA - Thursday, October 06, 2005 at 09:50:14 (EDT)
Connie, The Wilson Line in Wilmington began in 1882, according
to this website (for Chester, PA, which gives more information
than the local Wilson Line site):
http://www.oldchesterpa.com/wilson_line.htm
Bruce D. <spyderxlatcomcast.net>
Wilmington, DE USA - Monday, October 03, 2005 at 11:01:03 (EDT)
Speaking of old, seems the Wilson Line was around for a very
long time. "This day in Delaware: 1885 A tornado passed over
the Delaware River and sank the Wilson Line's steamer Major Reybold."
Connie <nospamwantedatyahoo.com>
Wilmington, De USA - Monday, October 03, 2005 at 09:50:28 (EDT)
Ray Jubb: I moved from 6th and Jackson when I was 6 months
old. Lived in the 9th Ward and later at Philadelphia Pike and
Marsh Road. Left Wilmington when I married in 1961. Baptized
at St. Paul's, went to St. Patrick's and Ursuline. Bill Lyons
is my cousin. Our grandfathers were brothers who were born in
Donegal, Ireland. Bill married one of my best friends, Anne O'Keefe.
Were the Malone's you spoke of named Bob and Tommy? Still miss
Wilmington. It was a great place to grow up in.
Pat LeVan <LeVan1706@aol.com>
Port St. Lucie, FL USA - Sunday, October 02, 2005 at 20:46:58
(EDT)
Ray Jubb, oldest person on this site! Would I say anything?????
Never! Especially since I'm a lot older than you are, AND haven't
been married 50 years, even adding them all together! HA-HA!
Heard you had a wonderful anniversary trip to California, compliments
of your kids. I noticed Barb did not mention what year she graduated
from PS...I was 1951....long time ago!
Shirl
shirley hudson jester <ujest110@aol.com>
newark, DE USA - Sunday, October 02, 2005 at 19:54:28 (EDT)
Sandy, have you tried looking in Classmates.com? I dropped
my subscription or I would have checked for you. If she's not
listed in her class, you could post a message like you did here.
Patty <pattywerk@aol.com>
Wilmington, DE USA - Sunday, October 02, 2005 at 18:57:08 (EDT)
Does anybody out there have a current address and married
name for Kathy Bishop who went to Christ Our King school from
1948 to 1956. She then went to Ursuline. We are trying to locate
her, since the mailing we sent her was returned as not deliverable?
Our reunion for Ursuline is coming up very quickly and we would
like to locate as many of our classmates as possible. Thanks,
Sandy
Sandy Paski Conner <bsconne@msn.com>
Bear, DE USA - Sunday, October 02, 2005 at 18:30:44 (EDT)
Well, Pat you must remember the Filliben's and the Donovan's,
Malones, Carters, Bill Lyons and the corner store at 7TH and
Harrison Streets. There are probably more people we each know
if we jog each others memories. And I was born on the east side
in 1934, moved to Jackson Streets in time to finish the 2ND grade
at St Paul's and then on to WHS. Married my High School sweetheart
Nora Sullivan and we had our 50TH Anniversary this past Janurary.
Told her just today I would let her keep me for another 50 if
she treated me right.
And Don't you say ANYTHING Shirley Jester.
Ray Jubb <golfopera@aol.com>
Wilmington, De USA - Sunday, October 02, 2005 at 01:15:16 (EDT)
STOP with the "old" stuff! We are experienced, knowlegable
and well seasoned. We were taught well, learned respect of our
elders and lived through WW 2. Thus, all of us are over 35 and
are proud of the memories we value. Went to PSduPont, lettered
in field hockey,married a guy who went to Wilm.High, "toured" in
the war, came home, went to U. Penn and was a great Dad & Husband."Old" is
a word. "Valued" is a better word. Not scolding here. Reminding
all of what it was like when we dated DeMolay guys,went to bon
fires, said "excuse me". rose when elders were in our midst and
the neighbors knew us. Love this site!!
Barb <barbrhodes@comcast.net>
Peabody, Ma USA - Saturday, October 01, 2005 at 21:03:30 (EDT)
I was born in the 600 block of Jackson St. in 1935. Seems
I am really OLDER than you, Ray.
Pat LeVan <LeVan1706@aol.com>
Port St. Lucie, FL USA - Saturday, October 01, 2005 at 19:58:43
(EDT)
AREN'T THERE ANY OLD JACKSON STREETERS OUT THERE FROM THE
40'S AND 50'S, WELL I SAID OLD DIDN'T I?
Ray Jubb <golfopera@aol.com>
Wilmington, De USA - Saturday, October 01, 2005 at 11:35:49 (EDT)
"1935 The first meeting of the Wilmington High School Red
Devils football team with its rival the P. S. DuPont Dynamiters
took place with
Wilmington winning 19-7."
Connie <nospamwantedatyahoo.com>
Wilmington, De USA - Saturday, October 01, 2005 at 11:04:00 (EDT)