Visitors Nostalgia & Memories

(Archive #47: November 1, 2007 to November 30, 2007 entries)

Here's one for the Webmaster and all you Nostalgia Buffs. How mnay Moorroco Shops were there in Wilmington In the 40's and 50's. How many People Remember the Garage between Madison and Monroe on Sixth Street that was Livery Stabel before it became a garage. How many People out there know what they did with the Scrap Leather from the Morroco Shops. What was the Store that was on the North Corner on Fifth and Madiso St.
Jerry Lank <transworldtsl@delaware.usa.com>
Marco Island, Fl USA - Friday, November 30, 2007 at 17:50:31 (EST)

Bob Wilson, Wilmington & New Castle Streets, if memory serves, are in that great part of town off Bay Street, where those anti-bellum homes are on the left, coming in to town along one of the waterways. We used to stay at the "Two Suns" B & B years ago. I'll bet the only other town with those street names is Rehoboth.
Butch Schilling <fschilling@adairhorneassoc.com>
Aiken, SC USA - Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 22:28:37 (EST)

I'm growing very nostalgic for that big ol' UL tag at the plug end of the Christmas tree lights.
Larry Roszkowiak <larry.roszkowiak@ucsf.edu>
San Francisco, CA USA - Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 17:08:15 (EST)

Webmaster Harry - Is there an on-line reference that tells you where the origins of major Wilmington Street names came from? For example, Vandever (Ave), Baynard (Blvd), Lea (Blvd), Lovering (Ave), Shallcross (Ave), Shipley (St), and Tatnall (St)??? (FYI and believe it or not, way down here in Beaufort SC there is a Wilmington Street right next to a New Castle Street.) An also...my eternal question...why did the city fathers stop naming the north-south streets west of Washington after they came to Harrison and then skip to Lincoln, but no presidential names after that???? I've always said that what might have saved the niceness of the Inner City for posterity in the 20th Century would have been major streets named Tyler, Polk, Taylor. Fillmore, Pierce and Buchanan...in between Harrison and Lincoln.
Bob Wilson Jr <wilso127@yahoo.com>
Beaufort, SC USA - Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 17:16:02 (EST)

In the 1963 telephone directory, Vandever's (H. W. Vandever Co.) hobby shop is at 909 Tatnall. The building was empty for a long time after it closed. Diamond State Telephone used it for some years for the president's office. The Winner group had offices there for a couple of years and it's been vacant and for sale for a long while. Wasn't Vandever's originally on Market next door to WSFS at 9th and Market? I'll look at the drop down menus when I finish this. The Copper Kettle - I remember it being on 10th street. When there was a big movie at the Warner, you got to stand on Orange street looking at knives and then stare at everyone in the Kettle, as you worked your way to the theater to buy a ticket.
Bill <mcgonigal9@verizon.net>
Townsend, de USA - Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 23:16:03 (EST)

I believe it was Vandever's Hobby Shop. Simpsons was at 23rd and Washington and later moved to current location at Murphy/Foulk Roads.
Lyn <Lynstipo@aol.com>
Ormond Beach, FL USA - Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 14:05:29 (EST)

There was a hobby shop there, but I'll have to check which one...
Webmaster <web-master@oldwilmington.net>
Wilmington/Perryville, DE/MD USA - Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 06:31:15 (EST)

Web Master, Wasn't Simpson's Hobby shop across the street from the Copper Kettle?
Bruce <private>
Sugar Land, TX USA - Monday, November 26, 2007 at 16:46:36 (EST)

I just checked my own listing of 10th Street under "Data" and I noticed that the Copper Kettle Restaurant was located at 204 W. 10th Street in 1959...
Webmaster <web-master@oldwilmington.net>
Wilmington/Perryville, DE/MD USA - Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 06:43:26 (EST)

On Thanksgiving when I was about 5 years old (1957) my parents took the family to the Green Room in the Hotel Dupont for dinner. I was told I could eat anything I want for my Thanksgiving dinner. My choice: STICKY BUNS.
Steve Walker <s-walker.3atonu.edu>
Bluffton, OH USA - Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at 21:29:26 (EST)

Happy Thanksgiving to all you Wilmingtonians from the "olden days". Wish I could step back in time and go to the PS/Wilmington High and Sallies/Howard games tomorrow, then go home and eat a great turkey from Hearns and mince and pumpkin pie from the Brown Bakery.
Pat (Stillwell)LeVan <levan1706@bellsouth.net>
Port St. Lucie, FL USA - Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at 13:06:46 (EST)

Ray Jubb I remember Billy Glenn , Joe Ireland and Tommy Lee singing on the cormer of Sixth and Madison when I was a Kid. I also saw Billy and Joe singing in Daytona Beach in the 70's. Those sure were the good old days. Bothe gone but not forgotten
Jerry Lank <transworldtsl@delaware.usa.com>
Marco Island, Fl USA - Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at 00:15:28 (EST)

Just got back from Seaford and paying last respects to an old Wilmingtonian, Billy Glynn(stage name Glenn). It was nice to see so many old friends took the time to travel all the way to seaford to pay their respects. Don't know how many would remember the article in the "Journal Every Evening" about the singing mailman, well that was Billy. He wound up singing in his own Night Club in Florida. They had a nice display near his Casket showing His different billings at various venues in this area and Florida. Billy and I were the same age and grew up in the same neighborhood and I remember how all the gang fron Wilmington always went down to Lewes Delaware to see him perform in a club down there. Just another bit of OLD WILMINGTON gone, but not forgotten.
Ray Jubb <golfopera@aol.com>
Wilmington, De. USA - Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 19:30:22 (EST)

Did any of you women ever get your hair cut by Mr. B who operated out of a 2nd or 3rd floor shop on the same block as the 9th and Market Woolworth? I remember looking out the window and watching people take ballet lessons on the 2nd or 3rd floor above a shop across the street.
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 18:54:49 (EST)

happy thangsgiving to all on the site from down here on the farm
elizabemari3@aol.com <elizabemari3@aol.com>
hartly, de USA - Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 17:55:32 (EST)

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL YOU PEOPLE ON THIS SITE, FROM DOWN ON THE FARM
LIZ <ELIZABEMARI3@AOL.COM>
HARTLY, DE USA - Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 17:54:15 (EST)

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL YOU GUYS ON THE SITE, FROM DOWN ON THE FARM IN HARTLY DELAWARE
liz <elizabemari3@aol.com>
hartly, de USA - Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 17:52:56 (EST)

if memory serves me correctly, there was l0 slots for dimes, cause being from a family of 7 kids, it was very hard for mom and dad to fill all of them, also remember buying a red stamp for a savings bond every wk and when we got it filled we would get a bond (then called war bonds)
liz <elizabemari3@aol.3>
hartly, de USA - Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 17:50:44 (EST)

We didn't have to ask or plead for the time of Thanksgiving dinner. My mother always told us that dinner would be served AFTER the game. She'd listen to it on the radio (I forget which station) and would time the dinner hour accordingly.
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 17:13:13 (EST)

If ever there was a worthwhile cause, it was for Polio. As a student Nurse, I did my month @ Doris Memorial and I so vividly remember the victims of that malady. I am thankful for this site, so may I say Happy Thanksgiving to all Wilmington residents, Delaware Residents and those who lurk here from around this Great Land. H.S football games are big up here on T. day. I so remember those PS/ WH games. Those years, we really could "dictate" to our Moms, couldn't we? "BUT Mom, you CAN,T have dinner until AFTER the game."
Barb. <barb@comcast.net>
Peabody, MA USA - Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 14:40:24 (EST)

I vaguely remember those March of Dimes cards. I remember there was a girl in our 5th or 6th grade class at George Gray who wore a brace as the result of having acquired polio.
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 10:48:55 (EST)

Nice post Connie. I also remember the card where we stuck in dimes for the March of Dimes. Does anyone remember how many slots were in the cards? My memory fails me on that fact.
Swifty <williamwswift@aol.com>
Middletown, DE USA - Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 10:04:08 (EST)

Remember buying those little red stamps with a man holding a gun? We pasted them in a book and when we were up to $18.75 worth of stamps, we received a $25 savings bond. "1944 The 6th World War II Loan Drive, "Buy An Extra Bond", opened with rallies and parades as Delaware exceeds its $48,000,000 goal."
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 09:44:39 (EST)

Happy Thanksgiving to all who ahve visted and contributed to this Website. The two thanksging game that I remember are P. S. Vs Wilington High and Sallies and Howard.
Jerry Lank <transworldtsl@delaware.usa.com>
Marco Island, Fl USA - Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 00:22:56 (EST)

speaking of Haldas Market on King street, My dad was their butcher for many, many years, they were the reason our family of 7 kids had a nice xmas as far as food and candy, and fruit, wonderful people
liz <elizabemari3@aol.com>
hartly, de USA - Monday, November 19, 2007 at 18:36:11 (EST)

NICK AND HARRY HALDAS WERE TWIN BROTHERS THEY HAD THE MEAT MARKET NORTH OF WILMINGTON THE FATHER HAD THE ONE ON KING STRETT. BOTH NICK AND HARRY WENT TO PS AND PLAYED FOOTBALL.
DAVE CAUFFMAN <CAUFFMANDS@AOL.COM>
HOCKESSIN, DE USA - Monday, November 19, 2007 at 17:19:23 (EST)

happy thanksgiving to everyone!!! may all of you have a safe and happy holiday!!!! oldeschool55
oldeschool55 <oldeschool55@yahoo.net>
wilmington, de USA - Monday, November 19, 2007 at 14:25:41 (EST)

Govatos has always been a favorite in my family. I went there as a child with my mother in the 1950s. As a young adult in the 1970s I ate lunch in their luncheonette. For nearly 50 years when I wanted something special for my mother on special days I would visit Govatos. And now, my grandchildren will occasionally present me with a gift from either of their stores.
Ray Zelano <Rzelano@aol.com>
New Castle, De USA - Monday, November 19, 2007 at 14:20:49 (EST)

Check this link for an article on the passing of Hy Lit. http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/11532501.html
Swifty <williamwswift@aol.com>
Middletown, DE USA - Monday, November 19, 2007 at 13:50:34 (EST)

Regarding Hy Lit - I used to love listening to him on WIBG. He was one of my favorites. My he rest in peace.
Swifty <williamwswift@aol.com>
Middletown, DE USA - Monday, November 19, 2007 at 13:01:06 (EST)

Connie, do you know if the Haldas were the same that had the meat market in Wilm? Thanks
Bruce <Private>
Sugar Land, TX USA - Monday, November 19, 2007 at 11:23:49 (EST)

Evelyn E. Govatos Age 77, of Wilmington, DE, passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord on Saturday, November 17, 2007 The only daughter of Robert and Minnie Haldas, this first generation Greek-American woman graduated from PS DuPont High School. She was married to Richard Govatos, for 56 years, and helped him build his family business, Govatos Chocolates, at the 800 Market Street location and expanded it to its store on Concord Pike
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Monday, November 19, 2007 at 10:26:23 (EST)

Veteran Philly broadcaster Hy Lit dead at 73 Associated Press Posted Sunday, November 18, 2007 at 6:16 am
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Sunday, November 18, 2007 at 12:00:44 (EST)

Just passed the new GOLDEY BEACOM COLLEGE across from Pike Creek Shopping Center and was wondering if anyone knows if the old Goldey Beacom School of Business building is still downtown. It was between 9th and 10th above Tatnall.
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Sunday, November 18, 2007 at 11:57:05 (EST)

JERRY.......No relation.....A few yrs. back i did own the Cedar Tavern in BROWNTOWN for about 8 or 9 yrs.......I was married to Alice Padovani from Madison st. Also was was a small Elect. Cont. OWNED JET ELECT.
JOE "BUBBLES" PASQUALE <jnpasquale@comcast.net>
wilmington, de USA - Saturday, November 17, 2007 at 15:43:29 (EST)

Bubbles: Are you any relation to the person who had the Liquor Store on New Road in Elsmere. He used to work for Joe Remedio also. One other thing I had a fishing Pier in North Wildwood in the 80's called "Jerry's Fishing Pier" it was on Rte 147 coming into North Wildwood.
Jerry Lank <transworldtsl@delaware.usa.com>
Marco Island, FL USA - Saturday, November 17, 2007 at 15:01:29 (EST)

Ray Jubb: I'm sure we crossed each other's path many times. I go back when Bill Glenn, Joe Ireland and Tommy Lee used to sing on the corner of 6th and Madison on the steps of that Hardware Store next to Barones when we were all just kids. When you said sing for peanuts brought back that memory. I don't know how long Billy and Joe were in Fl but it was sure strange for me to run into them by accident.
Jerry Lank <transworldtsl@delaware.usa.com>
Marco Island, FL USA - Saturday, November 17, 2007 at 13:06:02 (EST)

For Gerry Lank : New them very well. I and my Wife used to see them at Lou Ianeires in Lewes De. I am heading down to my place at the beach Sunday and will go over to Seaford Tuesday to see Billy befor his Cremation. Billy and I used to stand out on the steps of his Parents bar at Chestnut and VanBuren Streets and sing to get chips and peanuts from the customers till his Dad would chase us upstairs to their apartment. Billy always had a good voice and I used to tell him that was how He got started, singing for peanuts. NOW a little Oldwilmington.trivia : Bill's Mom and Dad Divorced and His Father left the bar to His Mother and went in business in Grahams Meet Market, located at 8th and King Streets. His partner in this meet Market was Guy White, Father to Randy White of Football fame. When I would be walking the beat in that area Guy used to ask me to check on Randy who would be playing around the block somewhere. He didn't want him wandering off too far, I would find him and chase him back. I later watched him play and thought I wouldn't want to try chasing him now,
Ray Jubb <golfopera@aol.com>
Wilmington, De. USA - Saturday, November 17, 2007 at 11:36:43 (EST)

Connie, I remember those signs. Wow, that's one of those details I would never have remembered on my own. In the sunlight the sign read one number but at night in the glare of headlights it read a different number. Modern technology!
Steve Walker <s-walker.3atonu.edu>
Bluffton, OH USA - Saturday, November 17, 2007 at 10:28:34 (EST)

Steve, I sure remember the golf range and a miniature golf course at that location. I must be around your age range or maybe a touch younger because my family all one up there to play miniature golf and to stop that Lynthwait for homemade ice cream. I must have been about 10 or 11 years old at that time. It was great fun for the whole family. And of course, coming out of the ice cream place you had to hit the target with your trash.
Ray Zelano <RZelano@aol.com>
New Castle, De USA - Saturday, November 17, 2007 at 09:59:07 (EST)

Does anyone remember the speed limit signs on route 40 (between the 13 / 40 split and the Maryland line) that read 55 in the daytime and 50 at night? Under certain conditions one could read both numbers!
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Saturday, November 17, 2007 at 09:48:40 (EST)

Does anyone remember Clint's Golf Range on Concord Pike in the early 60's? It was directly across from Lynthwaite's ice cream shop at Woodlawn Rd. I worked there when I was 11, picking up golf balls in a '49 Willys Jeep. They also had a little mini-golf course. I noticed Valleybrook Golf Range and a "Valley View Miniature Golf" in Amusements on this site, but no mention of Clint's. Smoked my first cigarette and threw up at Clint's Golf Range. Ahhh, memories.
Steve Walker <s-walker.3atonu.edu>
Bluffton, OH USA - Saturday, November 17, 2007 at 09:00:22 (EST)

Roy Pollitt, here's a link to your reunion: http://www.bhs.brandywine.k12.de.us/alumni/. There's also a really extensive site for the '67 reunion called www.kevin67.com which is the site that led me to oldwilmington.net to begin with. I graduated from Brandywine in 1970. BTW, thanks for the tip on the email - good idea.
Steve Walker <s-walker.3atonu.edu>
Bluffton, OH USA - Saturday, November 17, 2007 at 08:45:13 (EST)

Shirley Hudson Jester: I don't know whether or not this will pass the test but I'll give it a try. Do you remember when Joe Ireland Billy Glenn and Tommy Lee were together. I was working for Deltona Selling Fl Re and was in Daytona Beach in the 70's stopped in a Bar where Billy and Joe were playing. Joe and I knew each other from Sacred Heart and knew Billy from Madison Street. Billy Joe and Tommy lee sang on the corner when we were kids. Does anyone remember Tommy Lee, I haven't seen him in years.
Jerry Lank <transworldtsl@delaware.usa.com>
Marco Island, Fl USA - Saturday, November 17, 2007 at 00:19:27 (EST)

Shirley Hudson Jester: I don't know whether or not htis will pass the test but I'll give it a try. Do you remember when Joe Ireland Billy Glenn and Tommy Lee were together. I was working for Deltona Selling Fl Re and was in Daytona Beach in the 70's stopped in the Bar where Billy and Joe were playing. Joe and I knew each other from Sacred Heart and knew Billy from Madison Street. Billy Joe and Tommy lee sang on the corner when we were kids.
Jerry Lank <transworldtsl@delaware.usa.com>
Marco Island, Fl USA - Saturday, November 17, 2007 at 00:16:41 (EST)

SORRY ... for some reason my posting on "hiding" your email address did not post correctly and I cannot get it to do so. Therefore, if you are interested in what I was trying to say send me an email and I will gladly send you the correct version of how to "hide" your email address. Again, sorry.
Roy C. Pollitt <pollitt941@comcast.net>
Punta Gorda, FL USA - Friday, November 16, 2007 at 23:30:49 (EST)

One last off topic comment --- regarding e-mails and spam. It is nice, when you post, if you would provide your email address, but I understand your fear of spam. Since most email addresses are spammed automatically you can reasonably thwart this by "decoding" your email address. Example: yourname@yoursite.com might be changed to yournameyoursite.com ---- this is notice to the rest of us that you have spam-proofed your address, but that we can manually recreate it for legitimate purposes. Nothing is 100% spam-proof but this works MOST of the time. Finally ... whatever happened to the Brandywine High School Class of 1968? I have heard of only one reunion in the almost 40 years since we escaped,er graduated!
Roy C. Pollitt <pollitt941@comcast.net>
Punta Gorda, FL USA - Friday, November 16, 2007 at 23:28:16 (EST)

Any one know if there ever was an "OLD SWEDE'S DAY" celebrated in Delaware, or is my memory faulty? I recall my MOM sewing blue jumpers and yellow blouses for my sister & me to celebrate a special anniversary for Sweden.
Barb <Barb@comcast.net>
Peabody, MA USA - Friday, November 16, 2007 at 22:06:55 (EST)

Hello Webmaster I have been reading your site, it is Great! Keep up the good work! I read awhile back that quite a few of your writers were discussing "Old Buildings", mainly Woolworth's Store. I was checking Woolworth's site and came across an artist who has a Wilmington Woolworth on his eBay site, nice to see Delaware being recognized,It is worth checking out, nice work!He has quite a few Woolworth Items on his site. I am originally from Wilmington, Delaware.I do miss it! Maybe your people would enjoy it also. Artist - maninblack204 he is on ebay. Thank you & Happy Holidays to you & my fellow Wilmingtonians!
Maria <mommamia@aol.com>
Punta Gorda, Fl/ USA - Friday, November 16, 2007 at 20:31:03 (EST)

Speaking of Hagee's, please check out this artist! Great paintings of nostalgic Wilmington and Delaware. This link takes you to an art print of Hagee's!http://www.larryanderson.com/artwork/prints/nostalgic_delaware/hagees.html
Terri <LilSis923@comcast.net>
Hugo, MN USA - Friday, November 16, 2007 at 19:42:31 (EST)

HAGEY'S WAS ON CREEK RD IN HENRY CLAY VILLAGE
DAVE CAUFFMAN <CAUFFMANDS@AOL.COM>
HOCKESSIN, DE USA - Friday, November 16, 2007 at 19:07:08 (EST)

wildwood - during the 70's it was the place to go if you were in your late teens , early twenties. so many clubs - the shamrock,the penalty box, jerry blavat's memories bar over in margate, the dunes.....................
oldeschool55 <oldeschool55@yahoo.net>
wilmington, de USA - Friday, November 16, 2007 at 17:29:44 (EST)

OK Folks Lets get back to Nostalgia: Let go across the bridge to Wildwood. I know quite a few of you went there when you were Younger. How about the Glass Bar or The Bolero or the Lincoln Hotel. Did anyone come the back way on 147 over the old Draw Bridge thru North Wildwood where Zaberers was and Cozey Morleys. Does anyone remember the Mayor of Wildwood during the mid eighties, he was from the ninth ward in Wilm I just forget his name.
Jerry Lank <transworldtsl@delaware.usa.com>
Marco Island, Fl USA - Friday, November 16, 2007 at 17:22:08 (EST)

wasnt Hagee's on Henry Clay Rd. just south of 141?
Tom Brejwa <brejwa@mchsi>
ocean view, de USA - Friday, November 16, 2007 at 17:08:34 (EST)

Hagee's is listed in the drop down tab under taverns, when I looked before asking it didn't ring a bell with me. Once again, the Web Master has it covered, no street is listed. Anyone know the name of the road? Great story about the Techs getting busted.
Bruce <private>
Sugar Land, TX USA - Friday, November 16, 2007 at 15:15:34 (EST)

The comments about Hageys remind me of the time many laboratory "technician" at the Experimental Station decided to go across the Brandywine to drink and make merry instead of working the 4 to 12 shift. Unfortunately, they had picked the night that the pencilheads (the chemists) played baseball nearby. After the softball game, the chemists decided to have a few too. Their meeting at Hageys was more than a bit awkward, as I recall. It was also a favorite watering hole for the late mayor, Tom Maloney, and his out-of-town guests/vistors. Tom would play his ukelele and the singing would go on well into the morning hours.
jim rambo <rammymex@yahoo.com>
ajijic, jalisco Mexico - Friday, November 16, 2007 at 14:39:23 (EST)

Thanks all for the "Hageys" reminder. The light went on when I saw it. Steve, I'm also guilty of the "chat" about people from our past. But, I think we started a thread with our talk of tough guys we knew years ago. I think it's interesting how a lot of topics get discussed by one single email. Since I live in TX and don't get to the area very often I probably have a tendency to break the rules when something reminds me of my past in Wilm. Jerry, You're idea of eamils is probably good, but I'm afraid of the dreaded spam or virus being sent to my computer. If we're breaking the rules of chatting I doubt some unscrupulous person would obey the Web Master's rule of not sending spam. Hope all have a good week-end.
Bruce <private>
Sugar Land, TX USA - Friday, November 16, 2007 at 14:14:44 (EST)

Steve: All of us have done the same thing as you have. Rose Culver and Randy Johnson, both from P. S DuPont steered me to this site and because of that I have rekinled relationships that I had when I was in Wilmington. There is not a person on this site that hasn't done that and I don't apoligize for that and neither should you. What I think should be changed is the people that don't give their names on the site and make comments that can't be addressed.
Jerry Lank <transworldtsl@delaware.usa.com>
Marco Island, FL USA - Friday, November 16, 2007 at 12:48:44 (EST)

That bar along the Brandywine was, indeed, 'Hageys'. My dad used to frequent the place and, later, when I was of age, my mates and I used go there on Saturday nights. It was always crowded with us college people. Yep, definitely not the 'yuppie' hangout. Also, kudos to the Webmaster (again) for calling to attention the needless 'gossip', something I once pointed out but, apparently, to no avail until now.
Bruce Esdale <bruce.esdale@basell.com>
Newark, DE USA - Friday, November 16, 2007 at 12:43:54 (EST)

I was reminiscing with some friends the other day and something that Jingles said in an earlier post jogged my memory. He was talking about smells that reminded you of things. I remember going into what grandmother called The American Store down at ninth and Madison. As soon as you entered the door the aroma of fresh ground coffee greeted you. There was nothing better. She carried her groceries one half block home in two paper bags. Then would go across the street to ninth and Jefferson to Lou's Meat Market for her meats. Didn't need a car, didn't need a mall. Come to think of it, our neighborhood was a mall. Everything we needed was right within walking distance.
Ray Zelano <RZelano@aol.com>
New Castle, De USA - Friday, November 16, 2007 at 12:42:32 (EST)

Jingles: It is not a gossip column if the person you are talking about is a large paart of the Nostalgia. For example, When the Webmaster took my information off the Site, I was talking about a person who was a part of the Nostalgia of Wilmington. He is very sick at this time and I thought that all people who visit the website would like to say a prayer for his recovery.
Jerry Lank <transworldtsl@delaware.usa.com>
Marco Island, FL USA - Friday, November 16, 2007 at 12:38:47 (EST)

hey, i actually posted something that didn't get me hollerd at!!! (regarding "hagey's) lol see, we can have some fun in here if we try.
oldeschool55 <oldeschool55@yahoo.net>
wilmington, de USA - Friday, November 16, 2007 at 12:30:42 (EST)

THE BAR ALONG THE BRANDYWINE WAS CALLED HAGEY'S IT IS NOW A PRIVATE HOME.IT WAS REMODELED INSIDE BUT THE FRONT DOOR IS STILL THE SAME ONE THAT WAS THERE WHEN IT WAS A BAR.IT WAS A HANGOUT FOR THE BRANDYWINERS WHEN THEY MEET IN BRECK'S MILL.
DAVE CAUFFMAN <CAUFFMANDS>
HOCKESSIN, DE USA - Friday, November 16, 2007 at 11:57:33 (EST)

i believe the name of that little bar near the ex station on the brandywine was called "hagey's"??? small place, actually had a kitchen refrigerator to hold the beer. 2 tables tops, 3 stools maybe at the bar.
oldeschool55 <oldeschool55@yahoo.net>
wilmington, de USA - Friday, November 16, 2007 at 10:22:39 (EST)

Bruce - both the Tyler Mcconell bridge and duPont Experimental are still there. If you go to this site you can actually view live cam traffic at the Experimental Station. http://www.deldot.gov/public.ejs?command=PublicCameraDisplay&county=1&id=110335&hb=1&connectType=http
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Friday, November 16, 2007 at 10:01:26 (EST)

Bob, Thanks for the input. The place I'm thinking of is close to being underneath the old Tyler Mc Connel Bridge by the Experimental Station. Since it's been awhile, I don't know if the bridge or the Experimental Station is still there. I remember the place being pretty "rustic" with old tables and a bar. I think there was a beer sign hanging from the front of the bar. It definately wasn't the type of place you would have found a Yuppie crowd.
Bruce <private>
Sugarland, TX USA - Friday, November 16, 2007 at 09:41:20 (EST)

To Bruce of Sugarland, and to everyone else if this message passes the muster... Might the tavern on the Brandywine you refer to downstream from Hagley be what was once Breck's Mill, on the right bank of The Crick, but to the left of the road as you drive down toward the old Bancroft mills? And/or maybe it was more of a workingmen's 'saloon', on the right side of the road? I clearly remember Breck's Mill, and very vaguely remember the other place. ?
Bob Wilson Jr <wilso127@yahoo.com>
Beaufort, SC USA - Friday, November 16, 2007 at 09:26:23 (EST)

Back to Nostalgia - I visited a small tavern years ago (early 70's) that was opposite the Brandywine River down the road from Hagley Museum. I'm sure there is/was some history connected to the place. I checked the drop down box under taverns and nothing there jogged my memory. Anyone know the bar I'm trying to remember and is it still there?
Bruce <private>
Sugar Land, TX USA - Friday, November 16, 2007 at 08:25:36 (EST)

To Joe Mosbrook and others -- I worked at WILM from 1967-1968. While I was there, at the old Odd Fellows Building at 10th and King, I came across several old transcri[tion discs from the 1950's with Joe Pyne's old shows on them. Oh, how I wish that I had recorded them for history's sake! WILM also had a HUGE collection of old 78 RPM records, many in immaculate condition. I wonder who got the transcription discs and the 78's when WILM moved, and, years later, was sold? By the way, WILM was my first professional radio job ... many fine memories. Now, 40 years later, I work for a large broadcasting behemoth (unnamed) with nothing but lousy memories. What a shame this once great industry has become.
Roy C. Pollitt <pollitt941@comcast.net>
Punta Gorda, FL USA - Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 15:59:36 (EST)

Ray, I saw the obit for Billy...he was my mailman early 60's, when I lived near 25th & Washington Sts. My daughter Leslie was in love with him. She was about 4 years old. I used to go see him at the Barn Door off Kirkwood Highway, where Best Buy is now, and also in Jersey where there is a bowling alley. I think the place was called D'Continental. Anyway, he was really good. Everyone always requested "Delilah". My computer is finally repaired, and should have it back up and running by the weekend. Good to see Ralph Pryor back on. May not be politically correct, Ralph, but I want you to know I'm saying prayers for your good health! Webmaster, hang in there. We'll try to get better! Thanks for all you do! Love this site. Shirley Hudson Jester
Shirley Hudson Jester <ujest110@aol.com>
Newark, DE USA - Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 11:55:57 (EST)

Attention, for all those who don't get the morning rag. An old and dear friend passed away Tuesday morning that many of you might remember. Billy Glynn, Who went by Bill Glenn during his singing career He passed away in Seaford De. He had been living in Florida and singing in his own Club and other venues till a stroke last year and has since been living with his Brother Tom in Seaford. He would be known by many for his years singing in Lewes,Delaware in Lou Ianeire's night spot.
Ray Jubb <golfopera@aol.com>
Wilmington, De. USA - Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 11:05:38 (EST)

To Mr. Lank : We must have run across one another when we were kids because I know all those you mentioned from the old hood. Also, were you related to the Lanks that had a grocery store at Pleasant and VanBuren Streets? And you forgot to mention Jimmy Carroll, I'm sure you must have known him, He was a good friend of your cousins, the Serpe's.
Ray Jubb <golfopera@aol.com>
Wilmington, De. USA - Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 10:56:12 (EST)

Regarding the bottling company at 30th & Market - they distributed Frostie Root Beer from that facility. My mom won a case on an AM radio quiz in the early 1960s. Great root beer.
Larry Roszkowiak <larry.roszkowiak@ucsf.edu>
San Francisco, CA USA - Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 18:20:46 (EST)

The bottling company at 30th and Market was Mundorf bottling Co. spelling may be wrong. One of their big drinks was "Squirt"
Bill <wchamerica@aol.com>
Ocala, Fl. USA - Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 17:39:57 (EST)

Someoine from the Old Wilmington days (the days, not this site) just asked me the name of the company that operated a soda bottling plant at 30th and Market back in the early 1950's. Ninth Warders and Eastlakers, help!
Bob Wilson Jr <wilso127@yahoo.com>
Beaufort, SC USA - Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 17:28:58 (EST)

Charlie and Erik: Did either of you guys ever run into an electrical designer at Louviers named Bill Walker? My Dad. He worked there from about 1952 until at least the late 80's. They had him working on the Neutron Bomb project for a while and our neighbors kept asking him why the FBI was asking them questions about him. (How much does he drink, etc.) I was lucky to have him for a Dad. Still am.
Steve Walker <s-walker.3@onu.edu>
Bluffton, OH USA - Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 17:08:20 (EST)

Bruce: Max Hofer died in a motorcycle accident when he was still a teenager - right after high school, I think. I didn't know Sue Swartz. Erik - I'd forgotton Johnny Ferientino. He was doted upon by the big kids - always ran with the big dogs. I hung with a kid your age who you may have known - Johnny Baer, who had an ongoing feud with Ferientino, who he beat up regularly you'll be happy to hear. Johnny Baer's uncle was George Constantino who had the B&O Restaurant when we were small and later turned it into Constantino's House of Beef where I worked as a busboy for a while when I was about 15. (That was where I learned to love Prime Rib and bread with bleu cheese. Every night at closing time George would make us each a free piece of Prime Rib. George was a good guy.) Did you know Eddie Houston and that crowd? They were over your way. Eddie lived right behind Springer.
Steve Walker <s-walker.3@onu.edu>
Bluffton, OH USA - Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 17:02:27 (EST)

erik when did u work at louviers and in what group? i worked there from 1961 to 91.
charlie walraven <haw5cmw1@comast.net>
selbyville, DE USA - Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 14:49:06 (EST)

Steve Walker - Absolutely I remember Jimmy Andreoli, Darth and Dalton Poole. Not Larry Collas. They were a few years older than me. Johnny Ferientino was another local "hood" (that's what we used to call them) that used to run with those guys. Colonial Woods was only two streets, Brandywine Blvd (my street) and Lee Terrace. It is between McDaniel Crest and Silverside Road. I remember like it was yesterday getting the daylights beat out of me by Johnny Ferientino in the woods the butted up against Colonial Woods. My older sister saved me by beating Johnny over the head with a tennis racket. He didn't know how to handle that! I absolutely remember the woods at Springer. Probably where many kid smoked their first cigarette. They used to have "field parties" in those woods at Springer on weekend nights. Not a "school sanctioned event" if you get my drift! Great Momories! ps. I used to work at Louviers too.
Erik <j@d.com>
Newark, De USA - Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 12:55:55 (EST)

Jerry Lank, Wow ! Needles !! I can add a couple more, Tootie Brand, John Dolan, Joe Ghost, I went to Brown Vo-Tech knew these guys well,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Aubrey <aubandclaire@verizon.net>
Lewes, De USA - Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 09:42:48 (EST)

Steve, I remember the name Max Hofer and I had forgot about the Pike. Your right about Springer and always something going on after school in the woods by the track. Since I wasn't the best student I was in a couple classes with Bubby(Justin) Church. He was't a dumb kid, but with his group it wasn't cool to do well in school. Too bad. I had heard he was killed in prison. You brought back memories of the drag racing on Mt. Lebanon Rd. Since I lived in Woodbrook I could hear the racing from my house. Since you were a couple years in back of me do you remember Sue Swartz, she was probably in your class. lived in Fairfax.
Bruce <private>
Sufgar Land, TX USA - Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 08:09:41 (EST)

STEVE WALKER: YOU WERE TALKING ABOUT TOUGH GUYS. i WILL MENTION SOME THAT YOU MAY NOT RECOGNIZE BECAUSE MOST OF THEM ARE NO LONGER AROUND. THE FIRST ONE IS NEEDLES THEN HUMPHREY THEN PAUL TAYLOR, ERNIE LAYTON TONY PADOVANI. ALL THESE GUYS GREW UP AROUND THE FIFTIES AND WERE AS TOUGH AS THEY COME. i DON'T BELIEVE ANY OF THEM ARE STILL AROUND BUT THEY WERE TOUGH.
Jerry Lank <transworldtsl@delaware.usa.com>
Matco Island, FLYOU WERE TSTALKING USA - Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 22:56:40 (EST)

Bruce: I'd heard of Bubby Church - he was notorious. Did you know Doug or Bobby Bowman? They lived down the street from me. Max Hofer? I knew Chris and Carmen Cutrona but not Paul. I think a lot of those guys were in "The Pike", the local gang in that area in the 50's. They marked off a quarter mile on Mt. Lebanon road and would drag race on Saturday nights down both lanes of the two lane road - a real "Rebel Without A Cause" kind of thing back then. Springer was a violent school when I was there. Fights in the woods almost every day after school. Nevertheless, it was still a more innocent time because there were never any weapons - just fists. Kids got a little bloody, maybe a broken nose here and there, but that was it.
Steve Walker <s-walker.3@onu.edu>
Bluffton, OH USA - Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 21:52:48 (EST)

THE ORIGINAL GAYLORDS AT MILLER RD WAS THE OBERLY BRICK YARD THEN IT WAS CONVERTED TO GAYLORDS. I NOT SURE WHEN THAT HAPPENED BUT I THINK IT WAS SOMETIME IN THE 50'S
Jerry Lank <transworldtsl@delaware.usa.com>
Matco Island, FL USA - Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 18:41:26 (EST)

The Gaylord's site on Miller is now a Home Depot.
Jim Batty <travelcompany@att.net>
Wilmington, DE USA - Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 17:51:49 (EST)

Bruce: WHEN I TOOK OVER THE CONSESSIONS IN GAYLORDS THERE WERE ONLY THREE AND NO ONE COULD MAKE IT WORK. A FRIEND OF MINE BY THE NAME OF GERRY MUSTO WAS THE MANAGER OF MILLER ROAD AND ASKED ME IF I WAS INTERESTED I WAS THE THE REST WAS HISTORY. WHAT MADE MY DECISION WAS THE ONE ON RT 13 THE OLD SHOPPERS FAIR. THEY WERE AT MILLER ROAD,PRICES CORNER, NEWARK AND DUPONT HWY.
Jerry Lank <transworldtsl@delaware.usa.com>
Matco Island, FL USA - Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 17:46:52 (EST)

RE: Mulrooney's Tavern, 201 New Road, Elsmere. I spoke with Brian Mulrooney last night & he confirmed that his father bought the bar approx 1943. He could not remember the peoples names, but it definitely was called O'Brien's then. I think it was Ray Jubb that thought it was O'Brien's many moons ago & he is correct. Brian thought the previous owners had it for maybe 10 years. Before that there was a gas station on that corner. This was way before the Elsmere bridge was built. The road just went past them & over the tracks into Elsmere. And now you know the rest of the story. Still waiting for word on what's coming next to the old Pala's at 7th & Union.
Jim Batty <travelcompany@att.net>
Wilmington, DE USA - Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 17:39:16 (EST)

Jerry, Is that the Gaylords that was on Miller Road? What is there now? Wasn't the building that became Gaylords originally a brick factory?
Bruce <Private>
Sugar Land, TX USA - Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 16:48:04 (EST)

Steve, Talking about tough characters in the Brandywine Hundred area, do you remember Bubby Church, Alan Glazier, Paul Cutrona?
Bruce <private>
Sugar Land, TX USA - Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 16:34:09 (EST)

Erik - I wasn't allowed to have any fun either. My Dad was an engineer for DuPont (at the old Louviers Bldg out your way) and they were always showing these horrific safety films - entire familys burning alive in a 3rd floor building and such - so he would never have let me have a SHARPENED stick. No mini-bike either. I hung out at Grady's a lot too. Pinball for a nickel, and bowling was 35 cents a game. It was a real shame when that place burned. Is Colonial Woods the area that ranges from Silverside Rd. south to McDaniel Crest? If so, there were some tough characters in your neighborhood - Darth and Dalton Poole, Jimmy Andreoli, Larry Collas. Did you know those guys?
Steve Walker <s-walker.3@onu.edu>
Bluffton, OH USA - Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 13:57:54 (EST)

FOR ALL YOU PEOPLE WHO REMEMBER LANK'S MY FRIEND RALPH PRYOR BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THAT I ALSO HAD THE FOOD CONSESSIONS IN GAYLORD'S. I HAD THEM FROM 1972 TO 1982.
Jerry Lank <transworldtsl@delaware.usa.com>
Marco Island, Fl USA - Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 13:41:44 (EST)

Steve Walker - I went to Springer and BHS too, a few years after you I believe. Growing up in our area was great. Snow made it even better! And we used to get snow back then, unlike today. We used to hitch cars all over the place when it snowed. I made it from my neighborhood to Grady's bowling alley (a famous hangout) in Fairfax shopping center. If you did it right, the driver would never know you were back there. Very dangerous, but who knew (cared)? I never had a mini-bike, but there were plenty in the neighborhood. Parents wouldn't allow me to have one. In fact, my parents didn't allow me to have much of anything. As a recall my only toys were a sharpened stick and a box of dirt.
Erik <e@d.com>
Newark, DE USA - Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 13:03:05 (EST)

Brad, my cousin, Gloria Randolph, was married to Frank Vassallo. He has since passed on but I believe Gloria still lives in Wilmington. Some of my cousins see her. We lost touch a long time ago, but I remember she had kids named Karen and Frankie, Jr.
Pat (Stillwell) LeVan <levan1706@bellsouth.net>
Port St. Lucie, FL USA - Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 11:38:19 (EST)

Steve, We probably knew each other. The Sterns were my next door neighbors and I was friends with Paul and his brother Mark. There was never a dull moment living next door to the Stern family. One time, in winter, Paul and I
Bruce <private>
Sugar Land, TX USA - Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 07:46:09 (EST)

WELL GUYS YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE THIS. HOW ABOUT KELLY'S LOGAN HOUSE. wELL HIS DAUGHTER LIVES DOWN HERE IN FL AROUND THE SAME NEIGHBORHOOD AS ME. I MET HER TONIGHT AT A WINE TASTING PARTY IN NAPLES. I KNOW THERE IS QUITE A FEW PEOPLE WHO KNEW JOHN D AND LOGAN HOUSE I DIRECTED HER TO THE SITE SO SHE WILL BE COMING ON SOON. I WAS ALSO GLAD TO HERE FROM MY FRIEND RALPH PRYOR. BOB WILSON: THE MEL SLAWIK THAT IS DOWN HERE IS THE SON IN FACT I WAS WITH HIM TONIGHT AT THE WINE TASTING PARTY AND WE MET MARY ANN KELLY JOHN D'S DAUGHTER. THE ONE YOU WERE TALKING ABOUT GRAUDUATED FROM WILMINGTON HIGH IN 1954.
Jerry Lank <transworldtsl@delaware.usa.com>
Marco Island, Fl USA - Monday, November 12, 2007 at 22:31:03 (EST)

Bruce - Sure, I was at Springer and Brandywine, 2 years behind you. My best friend was Rick Rule, who would have been in your grade. At Brandywine, George T. was in one of my classes too - Spanish (Mr. Gravely). If he was sleeping in your class, it might explain why he was still taking Spanish two years later! (Got away with it though, didn't he?) I used to go to the Blue Boar Inn in Arden a few years later where he played every Monday night with just an acoustic guitar (minus the Delaware Destroyers). He was good, too. I spent many of my teenage years pounding the pavement over in Woodbrook with guys like Danny Vandervort and Dave Lavelle and pals from St. Mary Magdalene school. Did you know Paul Stern? He would have been about your age, I think. The Concord Pike area was a great place to grow up in the 50's and 60's!
Steve Walker <s-walker.3@onu.edu>
Bluffton, OH USA - Monday, November 12, 2007 at 18:11:25 (EST)

Hey Jerry Lank - I remember Mel Slawik from around the time I was at PS in 1949-52. Is it he or his son who runs the place down in FL? I haven't heard that name for more than 55 years! And if you were active in Real Estate at Spring Hill, as Ralph P. indicates, did you know a man named DICK MAHOOD?
Bob Wilson Jr <wilso127@yahoo.com>
Beaufort, SC USA - Monday, November 12, 2007 at 16:53:17 (EST)

My Great Grandfather's name was Frank Vassallo - He was an owner of Vassallo & sons Produce on 4th st. I would like to know if anyone remembers anything about that place or Frank. My grandfather Pete Vassallo also worked there until they sold it.
Brad <bgarrod45@hotmail.com>
Port Charlotte, Fl USA - Monday, November 12, 2007 at 16:23:52 (EST)

Steve, Did you go to Springer? I was there around 1963 - 1964 and then 1 year at Brandywine before being shipped off to Boarding school. I was in the same class at B-wine as George Thourogood. He was in my Spanish class - usually asleep. If we only knew then. I was one of the kids with a mini bike - what a death trap. I had put a 10hp motor on a tube frame and would go 50 mph around Woodbrook. At least for awhile until the neighbors and my parents retired the mini bike.
Bruce <Private>
Sugar Land, TX USA - Monday, November 12, 2007 at 15:33:30 (EST)

Erik - Yeah, they'd move 200-300 kids at a time across all four lanes of Concord Pike every morning at 9AM. Do you remember watching films and film strips in the "AV Room" in the basement in the old section of the school? Some others: It seemed like everyone but me (boys) had a minibike back then. Just a little frame with tiny little wheels and a lawn mower engine. Also, remember hopping cars during snow days? There used to be huge crowds from your neighborhood and mine that would all congregate somewhere and harass the poor drivers trying to drive in the snow. Rick Rule once hopped a car - one car - from the Bowling Alley at Prices Corner to the corner of Duncan Ave and Concord Pike. Kids sure can't do the crazy stuff we did anymore; probably a good thing, too.
Steve Walker <s-walker.3@onu.edu>
Bluffton, OH USA - Monday, November 12, 2007 at 13:08:33 (EST)

Steve Walker - Boy are you bringing back memories. I used to love the hot dogs at the doghouse on 202. Cheesedog with everything! I grew up in Colonial Woods, and also went to A.I. DuPont Elementary. Had many friends over the years who lived in McDaniel Cerst. You can actually see a picture of the old school at http://eteamz.active.com/Naamans/albums/index.cfm?id=142163 . Do you remember lining up on 202 waiting for the crossing guard to let us cross the street and trying to get the trucks to honk their horns as they drove by? And how about the store directly across 202 from the school that sold candy, baseball cards, etc. I uesd to spend all my lunch money in there!
Erik <eri.@d.com>
Newark, DE USA - Monday, November 12, 2007 at 12:27:13 (EST)

Re: Deer Park (bar, not hot dog place, Deerhead) I was recently in Newark and had lunch there on a Sunday afternoon. It seems to have become more of a restaurant than a bar which it was when I used to frequent it in the 70's. Does anyone remember the riot on Main Street on a Thursday spring evening? I remember a police car was tipped over and the police had to fire tear gas to break up the crowd. The funny part was that it didn't start over a demonstration againt a war or for civil rights but by streaking - people running around without their clothes on. What a strange night - I saw a girl riding a horse and she was naked.
Bruce <Private>
Sugar Land, TX USA - Monday, November 12, 2007 at 08:43:06 (EST)

The Copper Kettle was located on the 900 block of Orange Street.___The 900 blocks of Orange and Shipley Streets also was the location of others businesses like: The Shipley Grill, Talkin' Turkey Cafe, McNelis Hallmark Shop, Mrs. Snyder's Chocolate Chippery and Mutt's Hot Dogs to name a few.___I have the business listings for Orange, Shipley and Tatnell Streets and will post them in the future as I did for Market, King and 4th Streets.
Webmaster <web-master@oldwilmington.net>
Wilmington/Perryville, DE/MD USA - Monday, November 12, 2007 at 08:13:17 (EST)

I WOULD LIKE TO THANK RANDY JOHNSON WHO HOOKED ME TO THIS SITE AND THE P. S. DUPONT SITE. AND I ALSO WANT TO THANK ROSE AND PHIL CULVER FOR STEERING ME TO THIS SITE. AGAIN THANKS AGAIN FOR A GREAT SITE. IF ANYONE FROM THIS SITE EVER GETS TO MARCO ISLAND BE SURE TO GO TO CATHY O' CLARKE'S WHICH IS OWNED BY A WILMINGTON NATIVE BY THE NAME OF MEL SLAWIK JR. HE HAS A FEW SANDWICHES NAMED AFTER SOME WILMINGTONIANS ON HIS LUNCH MENU. THE LARRY SULLIVAN AND THE JERY LANK SANDWITCH.
Jerry Lank <transworld@delaware.usa.com>
Marco Island, Fl USA - Sunday, November 11, 2007 at 19:01:08 (EST)

I was in the English Grille one night when Joe Pyne's guest was future Oscar Winner Geraldine Page (The Trip to Bountiful). Anyway, he wasn't his usual aggressive, overbearing self and deferred mightily to Ms. Page. What a treat she was. Even with all her mannerisms and affectations, she really was peerless.
Phyllis B. <P.Boyd52 @comcast.net>
Wilm., DE USA - Sunday, November 11, 2007 at 15:37:48 (EST)

I was looking in the archive llast night I noticed some people that I knew from my Store and was wondering whether or not they were still around. THE DOWLING BROS WHO I THINK ARE NOW IN FL. RALPH PRYOR WHO LIVED DOWN THE STREET FROM ME IN NORTHCREST, I BROUGHT HIM TO FL IN 1970 WHEN I WAS WORKING WITH REMEDIO HEARN FOR DELTONA. AT THAT TIME I ALSO BROUGHT THE LEONES FROM THE COPPER KETTLE. IF ANYONE KNOWS IF THESE PEOPLE ARE STILL AROUND PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANK YOU WEBMASTER AGAIN FOR THIS WEBSITE, EVERYDAY I GET E-MAILS FROM PEOPLE WHO REMEMBER ME FROM MY STORE ON CONCORD AVE. THEY WERE TRULY "HAPPY DAYS". THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL YOUR EFFORTS.
Jerry Lank <transworld@delaware.usa.com>
Marco Island, Fl USA - Sunday, November 11, 2007 at 12:53:01 (EST)

I remember Joe Pyne broadcasting from Harvey's Diner on Maryland Ave. in the mid fifties. He sat way in the back near the bathrooms. The kids used to take the covers on the straws and blow them in his direction. The diner changed to Chef's and then to Cosmo's, which I think it is now. I believe Joe Pyne drove a 55 red Thunderbird to the diner.
Gene Giuliani <ggiuliani@jjid.com>
Newark, DE USA - Sunday, November 11, 2007 at 12:27:26 (EST)

Lank's....many a lunch I ate there, since Shortlidge School didn't have a cafeteria. Mr. & Mrs. Lank had such patience with a counterful of youngsters who didn't know what they wanted...Hires in a frosted mug...35-cent subs which we'd split with a friend..one paying 17 cents the other 18 cents for the 'bigger" half...and then we'd hit the penny candy counter on the way out!!!
Lyn <Lynstipo@aol.com>
Ormond Beach, FL USA - Sunday, November 11, 2007 at 11:32:34 (EST)

The 'Kitchen Sink' WAS served in a GLASS Punch Bowl. (It would have to be so you could see all of the colors.)___Whenever I sat at a table with the gang, we never had a problem finishing one off!___I'm not interested in a current menu - I would like to get one from 1960 - the BASE YEAR of this site!___In fact, ALL OF THE LISTINGS PRESENTED ON THIS SITE USE 1960 AS THE BASE.___OTHER LISTS (FROM A TOPIC) THEN GO FROM THERE - UP OR DOWN...
Webmaster <web-master@oldwilmington.net>
Wilmington/Perryville, DE/MD USA - Sunday, November 11, 2007 at 01:19:52 (EST)

Bob Wilson: Did yoy work for MBNA in Deerfield?
Jerry Lank <transworldtsl@delaware.usa.com>
Marco Island, Fl USA - Sunday, November 11, 2007 at 00:05:56 (EST)

The Charcoal Pit in Pike Creek is owned by Louis Capano. I had a Kitchen Sink, once! LOL It has 20 scoops of ice cream with every topping you can imagine and loads of whipped cream! Three of us tried to eat it and couldn't finish it!
Terri <LilSis923@comcast.net>
Hugo, MN USA - Saturday, November 10, 2007 at 23:31:10 (EST)

Joe Pyne paved the way for all who followed him on talk radio. He brought attention to Talk Radio.
Jerry Lank <transworldtsl@delaware.usa.com>
Matco Island, FL USA - Saturday, November 10, 2007 at 23:01:31 (EST)

John Pyne may have been one of the earliest broadcasters to do "talk radio," but it's a stretch to call him "The father of talk radio." As early as 1930 a man named John J. Anthony took listeners calls. He didn't put them on the air, but simply repeated what they said (as Pyne did). In 1945 Barry Gray on WMCA in New York put callers on the air. Pyne began "It's Your Nickel" at WILM in 1949. In 1959 I began doing a call-in show on WDEL's sister station in Easton, Pa. and brought what we called "Voice of the People" to WDEL at the beginning of 1962. The main difference was I tried to act as a neutral moderator by encouraging varying opinions by the callers, while Pyne used the callers to promote his own controversial personality.
Joe Mosbrook <joe.mosbrook@multiverse.com>
Cleveland, OH USA - Saturday, November 10, 2007 at 22:12:59 (EST)

Well I was looking on the Archives and I have seen quite a few people that I know. This is surely a very interesting Site. Does anyone remember the Cadilac from the Fifties that Either Bill Frank or Al Cartright took a picture of nad put it in the Journal. It had Multible Parking Tickets on it. The car belonged to the legendary Harry Sheing Sr who worked with Paul Richardson at Gwhers Piano Co. on ninth Street.
Jerry Lank <transworld@delaware.usa.com>
Marco Island, Fl USA - Saturday, November 10, 2007 at 22:09:26 (EST)

I see people talking about drinking How about the Glass Bar in Wildwood. The Bolero and Cozey Morley's in North Wildwood. Then there was Fred's Tavern in Stone Harbor and Henny's where Ed Mc Mahan from the tonight show used to hang out. At that time he had a place ibn Avalon. Do the People know Who the Father of Talk Radio it is our own Joe Pyne from Wilm.
Jerry Lank <transworld@delaware.usa.com>
Marco Island, Fl USA - Saturday, November 10, 2007 at 21:16:30 (EST)

Connie You must be younger than us because your memery is still in tact, that was the one I was trying to think about. I have to tell you guys a story for the People from Wilmington that Remember Lanks. Does anyone remember the Frosted Mugs of Root Beer that we used to Sell for a Dime? Well there was a Paperboy by the Name of Barry Heckler that used to come in everyday and buy one. His Father was a doctor. Well I was standing on the corner of 11TH and King one day talking to Dave Haley from COK and this person taps me on the shoulder and said I sure would like to have a Frosted Mug of RootBeer about now, It was in the Summer and very hot. I turned around and it was Barry Heckler who is now a Lawyer in Wilm. I don't know how he reconized me because i surely didn't recognize him.
Jerry Lank <transworldtsl@delaware.usa.com>
Matco Island, FL USA - Saturday, November 10, 2007 at 13:52:08 (EST)

Webmaster: I think the Sloan Bros are Still around De. I'll bet if you contact them they could probably get you a Menu from that time. I think I remember all the Sundaes that they had. They had the Red Devil, The Dynamitor, The Sallies, The Redskins and The Brown Bommer. I don't rememberthe name of the biggest one they had but I'm sure now that we put it out there someone does. I will try thru my cousin to see if we can't get you a Menu.
Jerry Lank <transworldtsl@delaware.usa.com>
Matco Island, FL USA - Saturday, November 10, 2007 at 13:41:24 (EST)

Webmaster: My cousin Richie Serpe just called me and said that all the Charcoal Pits in De were started by the Sloan Bros except the one in Pike Creek. I don,t know whether or not they franchised them or not. Sal DelDeo and his Brother Frank I also knew very well because we were about the Same age. He owned the one in Pike Creek and i still think that him and his brother still do. He worked for Arnie Walton from Miller Rd Sunoco before he became a painting contractor then he went on to bigger and better things and wound up with the Pike creek Bowling Alley along with the Charcoal Pit there.
Jerry Lank <transworldtsl@delaware.usa.com>
Matco Island, FL USA - Saturday, November 10, 2007 at 13:31:53 (EST)

JERRY: The Pit on MD Ave had Sundaes with the names of the High Schools, also.___I think they followed the team names - Conrad was the 'Redskin Sundae'.___Wish I had a menu from that location...
Webmaster <web-master@oldwilmington.net>
Wilmington/Perryville, DE/MD USA - Saturday, November 10, 2007 at 13:23:22 (EST)

the original deerhead hotdog place was on shipley near seventh
zeke <fazfaz36@hotmail.com>
wilm., de USA - Saturday, November 10, 2007 at 11:49:03 (EST)

To Bill Fisher: Yes I knew the Saunders boys Well they also had a sister, they came in our store all the time. Howard, Jack and Bobby.
Jerry Lank <transworld@delaware.usa.com>
Marco Island, Fl USA - Saturday, November 10, 2007 at 10:27:37 (EST)

Webmaster: Fantastic site. I not familiar with the Charcoal Pit on Maryland Ave. I knew the owners of the one on Concord Pike and PikeCreek. The one in Concord Pike is where they had the Sundaes with the names of the High Schools in Delaware. The Sloans were pretty well known at the time we had the Store on Concord Ave. Al;so Sal Del Deo and his Brother Frank own the one in Pike Creek. I will get the information for you. My cousins are the Serpe's and Richie is pretty knowledgeble about the that. I gave him a call but he was not available but as soon as he gets back to me I will let you know. Thanks for the Wonderful site.
Jerry Lank <transworld@delaware.usa.com>
Marco Island, Fl USA - Saturday, November 10, 2007 at 10:22:25 (EST)

JERRY: Do you know the history about the 'Pit' on Maryland Avenue?___I lived in the Park, two blocks away, in the late 50s and into the 60s - I went there almost every day.___On the opening day I received check #000006 - if I remember correctly...
Webmaster <web-master@oldwilmington.net>
Wilmington/Perryville, DE/MD USA - Saturday, November 10, 2007 at 07:06:53 (EST)

THOMAS: Thanks for the info about the Crab Trap...
Webmaster <web-master@oldwilmington.net>
Wilmington/Perryville, DE/MD USA - Saturday, November 10, 2007 at 06:59:54 (EST)

Jerry Lank: No problem on the misunderstanding on the Deer Park. My error, I'd guess. On another note, I went to #30 School, across from your folks' store. I must confess I was more of a Patsy's frequenter than Lank's. Did you know the Saunders family at 707 Concord Ave, up a couple of houses from the store? The kids were Jack and Howard, who became the Postmaster at the Yorklyn Post Office, at the bottom of Breck's Mill. That family lived just down 22nd St when I lived at 2200 Monroe, and attended #30. Howard was in my class there.
Bill Fisher <whfisheratearthlink.net>
Westminster, CA USA - Saturday, November 10, 2007 at 01:29:47 (EST)

To Connie, The original Charcoal Pit was on concord Pike and was owned and operated by the Sloan Bros. All the Lanks in Delaware are related one way or another. I was originally from 6th Street between Madison and Monroe. I went to Sacred heart school on 10th and madison. Graduated from Sallies in 1955. We had a family Business on Concord Ave and Van Buren across from Shortledge School (No 30). If you look in the Archives and the Stores in and around Delaware You will find our store mentioned quite often. That Is how I became acquainted with this site. A friend of mine saw my name in the site and send it to me. Quite a few people from P. S. Du Pont knew me and our Store.
Jerry Lank <transworldtsl@delaware.usa.com>
Matco Island, FL USA - Saturday, November 10, 2007 at 01:05:35 (EST)

To Bill Fisher. I apologize I was talking about the Deerhead Hot dog place on &th an Orange. The Olivere Hotel was there and they had a special Recipe that they used on the Hot Dogs that when they sold their Business they also sold the Recipe. I had teh oppurtuniy to buy the Business from Louie Olivere. At the time I was in the business In Delaware. The Deerpark was owned and operated by a Guy by the name of Lenny at that time. Sorry again about that you thought that I was talking about the Deerpark.
Jerry Lank <transworldtsl@delaware.usa.com>
Matco Island, FL USA - Saturday, November 10, 2007 at 00:54:32 (EST)

Webmaster, The site of the Crab Trap will be mixed-use (residential and retail). Go to this link: http://www.njpajournal.com/COVER%20STORY%209_14_07_DelMar.pdf
Thomas <nospamwanted>
Newark, DE USA - Friday, November 09, 2007 at 09:41:04 (EST)

Jerry - In the 60s we only knew about the Pit on Maryland Ave. I thought that was the first. Are you any relation to Jeff Lank with Discover?
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Friday, November 09, 2007 at 09:24:35 (EST)

deerhead also had a small shop on 6th street in little italy for awhile, right next door to papa's market.
oldeschool55 <oldeschool55@yahoo.com>
wilmington, de USA - Friday, November 09, 2007 at 08:33:03 (EST)

I can't help but comment on Phyllis' post. I, too, am not offended but whether the men talk about their 'thing' or women theirs, it still evokes one thing...Wilmington and its past.
Bruce Esdale <bruce.esdale@basell.com>
Newark, DE USA - Friday, November 09, 2007 at 06:16:50 (EST)

I was in Newark on Thursday and noticed that the 'Crab Trap' was demolished.___What is planned for that corner?
Webmaster <web-master@oldwilmington.net>
Wilmington/Perryville, DE/MD USA - Friday, November 09, 2007 at 02:44:33 (EST)

Jerry, I have to disagree with you on the owners of the Deer Park Tavern in Newark. Here's a blurb directly from the Deer Park website, as to its history (no mention of the Oliveres): The site on which the Deer Park Tavern is built was previously occupied by the St. Patrick's Inn, which was destroyed by fire. There have been arguments as to whether the St. Patrick's Inn was indeed located on this spot, or across the street, but the consensus seems to favor the site of the present building. From 1747 to 1848 John Tobias, and then John Pritchard ran the inn. It thus acquired the nickname "Pritchard's." In the 1700s the St. Patrick's Inn was a favorite resting place for travelers passing through Newark. In 1848, James S. Martin bought 243 acres of land for $16,000. On this land were the remains of the burned down St. Patrick's Inn. Martin removed the rubble and built the Deer Park Hotel in 1851. The original four-story structure was red brick and was built using all local materials from Newark. The hotel was designed by the same architect who built Martin's home, Deer Park Farm. Martin named the hotel after his farm, which was named for a grove of deer that often filled the nearby landscape. Jacob DeHaven was the first proprietor of the Deer Park. He ran the hotel until 1857. In 1855, Hanna Chamberlain received permission to move her women's seminary to the hotel, where it remained for 20 years. In 1858, J. Marshall Harlan took over the hotel and ran it until 1865, when he sold it to Colonel Joshua Clayton. The first railroad line was built through Newark in 1869, and helped to make the hotel popular after John E. Lewis purchased it in 1874. Lewis developed the Deer Park into one of the finest hotels on the East Coast. He ran a local advertisement in which he stated "after having conducted the hotel business for 10 years here, I feel that I am justified in saying that I have been the only successful manager of the hotel at this place. My hack meets all trains". An article written about the Deer Park stated "This is one of the best hotels in the country, interior cheerful and well ventilated, the chambers being large and neatly furnished. On the first floor are the offices, reading room, dining rooms, and bar. The kitchens are scrupulously clean, the food well cooked, the bill of fare comprising of a variety of dishes, wherein all the luxuries of the season are a tempting feature. A carriage conveys all guests to and from all trains and special attention is given to commercial travelers." From 1875 to 1895 the Deer Park was the site of several special state functions. In addition, the hotel was used for many local events, such as fraternity meetings, alumni reunions, political meetings, and election polls. It was during this period that two twenty-foot additions were added at each end of the building and later, a two-story front porch was erected. A barbershop where a trim could be had for two bits while sipping on a cold draft was added along with the west wing. The building remained much the same until 1904, when the porch was extended around the west side and a Victorian look was created. The McKelveys took over the Deer Park in 1910. They did little to change the hotel until 1945 when the building was painted gray. Then, in 1951 they obtained a permit to remove the porches and build a storeroom addition. George and M. Jacquelin Thompson purchased the Deer Park in 1958. They painted the building white and added a one-story metal roofed porch. A small corporation, ERG, Inc., purchased the Deer Park in 1976 for a reported one million dollars. The new owners made many changes, such as adding an expanded menu, and keeping the restaurant open on Sundays. Thus began the famous Deer Park Sunday brunch and Sunday night Jazz music. Many physical changes also occurred over the next 10 years. The small bar in the front room was removed and a new bar in the back area was made. The white paint on the outside was sandblasted away and the original red brick was exposed. The metal roof over the porch, which was falling down, was removed and a new Victorian style porch was erected. The kitchen was totally remodeled and the package store was closed to accommodate the increased restaurant business. The main dining area was redone, and the old drop ceiling was removed, exposing the tin ceiling above. The panel walls were taken out and the original oak woodwork was exposed. The menu continued to expand with an emphasis on Mexican food. Today, the atmosphere is varied, with a lunch and dinner crowd comprised of business people, university professionals, and students. The night crowd is mostly locals at the main bar and students who come for inexpensive drinks and free entertainment.
Bill Fisher <whfisheratearthlink.net>
Westminster, CA USA - Friday, November 09, 2007 at 02:33:58 (EST)

The Original Deerpark was owned by the Olivere Family who owned the Olivere Hotel on Seventh street. The Origional Charcoal Pit was owned by the Sloan Bros and was on Concord Pike. The one in Pike Creek was owned and operated by The Deldeos who also Owned and operated the Bowling Alley.
Jerry Lank <transworldtsl@delaware.usa.com>
Matco Island, FL USA - Thursday, November 08, 2007 at 22:55:36 (EST)

To Peggy. I read the obit on Jim Ciarlo. He was well known in Little Italy. Many will miss him. To all about the cheese steaks. Claymont Steak Shop still makes a mean cheese steak on Phila. Pike in Claymont.
Gene Giuliani <ggiuliani@jjid.com>
Newark, DE USA - Thursday, November 08, 2007 at 17:37:42 (EST)

Deerhead Hot Dogs was on Orange then they moved to The Cannery Shopping Center on Lancaster Ave. They have another location on Churchmans Road & 1 in the Maryland Avenue Shopping Center at the end where Charcoal Pit used to be, but I think that one is closed--their lights have been out for awhile now. Don't know about Churchmans either. I just road past the Lancaster Ave store & they are open. Their "special" sauce is what makes the dog.
Jim Batty <travelcompany@att.net>
Wilmington, DE USA - Thursday, November 08, 2007 at 16:31:53 (EST)

Connie - The Charcoal Pit in Pike Creek is the best all around of the three restaurants, let alone being easy to get to. Does anyone remember the "hot dog" place that used to be somewhere in Wilm. around Orange St., then moved to the shopping strip near Banning Park? I don't think it's still there, but if moved - to where? Really good hot dogs!
Phyllis B. <P.Boyd52@Comcast.,Net>
Wilm., DE USA - Thursday, November 08, 2007 at 16:13:43 (EST)

Bruce: Sure, I remember Steve Yeager and his older brother Andy. Andy told me my first dirty joke (say "lettuce" and spell "cup"). I think I was about 5 at the time. I had to ask my older sister how to spell cup before I got the joke. Steve lived up the street (Concord Ave.) and was in my grade at Alfred I. DuPont Elementary.
Steve Walker <s-walker.3@onu.edu>
Bluffton, OH USA - Thursday, November 08, 2007 at 15:46:15 (EST)

Steve, I remember the huge hot dog in front of the dog house. Loved their cheese dogs. I used to hang out there in the parking lot until they would chase me and my buddies off - and then it was to the Pit. Did you know the Yeagers that lived in McDaniel Crest, I was a friend of Steve Yeager.
Bruce <private>
Sugar Land, TX USA - Thursday, November 08, 2007 at 15:34:22 (EST)

They use "shaved" steak if that's what you mean. I visited my Dad in McDaniel Crest off Concord Pike recently and drove down to the Dog House on DuPont Highway for one of their cheesesteaks, which are good too, though they're best known for the foot long hot dogs. There used to be a Dog House at the end of my street with a high sign that was a metal 3-D hot dog sticking out of both ends of the bun. That thing must have been 20 feet long - a real attention getter on Concord Pike in the 60s. Speaking of signs, anyone remember the Peterson's House of Fudge sign at the corner of Silverside and Concord Pike? It was a motorized sign of a huge chef stirring a vat of chocolate.
Steve Walker <s-walker.3@onu.edu>
Bluffton, OH USA - Thursday, November 08, 2007 at 13:44:11 (EST)

Connie, the Charcoal Pit in my neck of the woods (Concord Pike) is locally renowned for their cheese steaks - in my opinion much better than the Cassapulla's across the street. If you like cheese steaks you may want to try one when you visit.
Steve Walker <s-walker.3@onu.edu>
Bluffton, Ohio USA - Thursday, November 08, 2007 at 11:17:11 (EST)

Thanks for the info. I hope to go there soon. To all you WILMINGTON BALL PARK FANS - Nov 8 “1952 The University of Delaware football team played its last game at the Wilmington Ball Park and defeated Pennsylvania Military College 43-20.”
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Thursday, November 08, 2007 at 08:50:40 (EST)

Connie.... Re: Charcoal Pit on K/wood Hwy... it's on the side opposite Sears. I believe it used to be called Alyson's restaurant. They had great buffets!
Orv <obursler@comcast.net>
Lincoln, DE USA - Wednesday, November 07, 2007 at 19:46:45 (EST)

November 7, 1861 --Under the command of Admiral Samuel duPont of Wilmington, a federal fleet bombards the forts guarding the entrance to Port Royal Sound in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, softening up the defenses before the Federal Army lands and takes command of the area around Beaufort SC, holding it and occupying it through the end of the war and up to 1875.
Bob Wilson Jr <wilso127@yahoo.com>
Beaufort, SC USA - Wednesday, November 07, 2007 at 17:54:33 (EST)

I faithfully read the postings and thought I would share sadly share the death of my Dad's best friend Jim Ciarlo. He died on October 31st at home. A viewing was held at St. Anthony's Church on Sunday night and the church was packed. The wait to visit the altar and pay respects was almost two hours. I know many of you would have known this wonderful man! He will be greatly missed! Peggy
peggy stith <peggy_stith@msn.com>
San Clemente, CA USA - Tuesday, November 06, 2007 at 19:18:48 (EST)

I remember frequenting Tonik's off Union St while under 21. We were enjoying draft beers (20 cents) when men is suits entered. They went table to table checking ids. My brother, who was 22, handed me his id under the table, thus using it twice. They took two of my buddies away in a paddy wagon. It was on the front page of the Morning News the next day. They were fined $25 each as well was the barmaid who served them.
Mike <mgo.trans@yahoo.com>
Wilmington, DE USA - Tuesday, November 06, 2007 at 13:42:56 (EST)

Does anyone have any information on an area butcher who was in business in the 60's and 70's named J. Herbert Tobin? I worked for Mr. Tobin off and on in the early 70's delivering meat to many of the restaurants listed on this site (e.g. Peter Pan and Viking Diners, Glass Kitchen and "Bean's Beanery" on Rt. 40, etc.). He had a small shop behind Brown & Scott off S. Market on what is now called James Court. I Googled him and found that he actually wrote a book called "An address, trivia of New Castle and Delaware" which, sadly, is out of print. I'm trying to find anyone who might be able to point me to a copy of that book. Great forum, here. I have been thoroughly enjoying reading your conversations through the years in the archives.
Steve Walker <s-walker.3@onu.edu>
Bluffton, OH USA - Tuesday, November 06, 2007 at 13:28:02 (EST)

If I'm not mistaken, the Flower Market used to be at Cool Spring Park; this would have been around mid to late 40s, courtesy of my mother, who also took me to opening night at Brandywine Raceway in, I think, 1952. Bet on a favorite Harvey Pointer, who won and paid the princely sum of $2.80.
Butch Schilling <fschilling@adairhorneassoc.com>
Aiken, SC USA - Tuesday, November 06, 2007 at 01:09:46 (EST)

Bruce, I think it is.___In fact, there are several streets in the city that are still brick, but only for a block or two in length.
Webmaster <web-master@oldwilmington.net>
Wilmington/Perryville, DE/MD USA - Monday, November 05, 2007 at 19:42:23 (EST)

Web Master- Thanks for the Cool Springs update. It's hard to believe that part may go away. When I lived across the street from it the resorvoir seemed huge. Since I don't get "home" often I appreciate your efforts. Here's a question for you and the rest of the folks. I remember Harrison street that dead ended into the resovoir was brick for a block or two. Still brick? Thanks
Bruce <private>
Sugar Land, TX USA - Monday, November 05, 2007 at 12:53:41 (EST)

Bruce, go HERE to view the latest on the 'Cool Spring Project'.___It is not grass that is growing but the green stuff that is sprayed on dirt to keep it from washing away.___Grass seed may be mixed in with it, but it is not growing if they did.___What was constructed was a large concrete/reinforced tank.___If you recall, there were two sections.___Only the 10th Street side has been reconstructed.___I was told by an '[old timer] sidewalk engineer' that the plans for the other side (nearest Ursuline) include building an apartment over the other tank.___We'll have to wait and see about that.___However, I will continue to take photos as the project progresses...
Webmaster <web-master@oldwilmington.net>
Wilmington/Perryville, DE/MD USA - Monday, November 05, 2007 at 09:44:38 (EST)

Patty re Cool Springs resouvoir. Has the resorvoir been filled in with dirt? You mention the ground being seeded. Thanks
Bruce <private>
Sugar Land, TX USA - Monday, November 05, 2007 at 07:46:32 (EST)

Katie's served beer to me and three other teenage sailors in the autumn of 1967. I think we were in uniform. We were attending Radio school in Bainbridge, MD and we had early Saturday dinner around three o'clock at Katie's. We had dates that night but thought we'd save money if we ate before we picked up the girls.
Larry Roszkowiak <larry.roszkowiak@ucsf.edu>
San Francisco, CA USA - Sunday, November 04, 2007 at 21:37:21 (EST)

Obit in todays News Journal for Leonard Whann, Jr. He was a usher at our wedding and his dad played a sweet trumpet in my father-in-law's band; Paul Wilkinson. Several posters have connections to Leonard, so I thought this was the best way to let them know. Leonard was a Brother ATO at UD
Bob Veazey <bobbyvz@comcast.net>
Wilmington, DE USA - Sunday, November 04, 2007 at 19:11:14 (EST)

Hey Bob Wilson, my first beer also came from katie's. I must've been about 14 years old. My uncle took me in there and order a pitcher of beer with two glasses. The waitress asked me how old I was and I told her 18. She said OK and gave me a glass. Must've been the same one who served you.
Ray Zelano <Rzelano@aol.com>
New Castle, DE USA - Sunday, November 04, 2007 at 13:35:39 (EST)

Re the Cool Springs Reservoir project - they seeded all the dirt that was laid down and it's already covered by newly sprouted grass.
Patty <pattywerk@comcast.net>
Wilmington, DE USA - Sunday, November 04, 2007 at 04:59:28 (EST)

Does anyone remember a restaurant called "Betty's" at 30th & Market? The absolute best New England clam chowder I have ever eaten. Everything Betty cooked was wonderful. Restaurant existed from around l965 thru l969. Remember Lakin's ice cream store at Vandever Ave. & Pine Sts?
Phyllis B. <pboyd52@comcast.net>
Wilm., DE USA - Saturday, November 03, 2007 at 15:19:40 (EST)

Bruce of Sugarland, TX - To get back to your rhetorical question of not so long ago - just exactly where were the people years ago that are now so offended at every single gesture, look, remark, significant editorial, display (i.e., beautiful cross on DuPont Bldg. at Christmas time)? Are we all losing our minds? I read recently - in one school the children were not allowed to say "happy hallowe'en, lest someone be offended.
Phyllis B. <pboyd 52@comcast.net>
Wilm., DE USA - Saturday, November 03, 2007 at 15:11:16 (EST)

I'm looking for pictures of the old A & P store located on Maryland and Winston Ave's in Ricardson Park During the 1940 and 50s.
George Adams <gma112@695online.com>
Daytona Beach, FL. USA - Saturday, November 03, 2007 at 13:46:16 (EST)

Some trivia about the Hideaway off Ebright Road.... In the 1940s and 1950s it was called the "Point Breeze Cafe." Back further during the 1920s and early 30s (during Prohibition) it was called the "Point Breeze Bocce Club" supposedly (in my family lore) to hide the fact that it was a bar....
Frank Rosaio <fjrosaio@yahoo.com>
Worcester, MA USA - Saturday, November 03, 2007 at 11:07:30 (EST)

Bruce, the Hideaway is still in business there off Ebright Rd....if you were one of the old-time regulars you will remember my great-grandmother Josephine Rosaio "Lalla Pina" who was the original owner. She sold the place to Kershaw back in 1981 but she kept the house that was attached until she died in 1989 at the good old age of 98! We grew up "across the field" from the Hideaway (when there still was a field)..... Every Sunday we'd walk over to visit Grandmom and if we stayed late we'd always bump into one of the regulars staggering back to their car from the Hideaway...this was back when everyone in the area still knew one another...good memories!!!
Frank Rosaio <fjrosaio@yahoo.com>
Worcester, MA USA - Saturday, November 03, 2007 at 10:59:53 (EST)

There are now 9 "Radio Station Music Survey Sheets" posted on this site.___I have about 50 total - most of which I will post.
Webmaster <web-master@oldwilmington.net>
Wilmington/Perryville, DE/MD USA - Saturday, November 03, 2007 at 10:57:13 (EST)

Jim - thanks for the info about the Tub. I haven't been in town much because I don't know which streets are safe to drive and what time of day it's safe. Have only been to Cathedral Cemetery and the Art Museum lately. Would love to drive out Market up the Phla Pike, and also around the Brandywine Zoo, but uneasy about the unknown.
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Saturday, November 03, 2007 at 10:16:38 (EST)

In 1970 I took my girlfriend to Namaans Drive-In to see "Night of the Living Dead". About 20 minutes into the movie, I looked to my right and she was gone. I looked down and there she was, huddled in terror in the footwell of my '55 Pontiac under the glove compartment. She insisted she wanted to stay, too - said she was listening to the movie. Looking back, I remember many a steamy night at good ol' Namaans Drive-In!
Steve Walker <s-walker.3@onu.edu>
Bluffton, Ohio USA - Friday, November 02, 2007 at 19:35:59 (EST)

the first time I got served underage was in the logan house, way before it was the popular nightspot it is now.
oldeschool55 <oldeschooll55@yahoo.com>
wilmington, de USA - Friday, November 02, 2007 at 18:05:46 (EST)

The first beer I was ever served legally in Wilmington was probably at Katie's, 6th and Scott. Before that it was all pre-legal, at the Deer Park in Newark, at Frenchtown and Schaefer's in MD, Gatti's in PA, and at the hotel bar in Elkton (not to mention at The Block old downtown Baltimore).
Bob Wilson Jr <wilso127@yahoo.com>
Beaufort, SC USA - Friday, November 02, 2007 at 17:55:25 (EST)

Nov 2 "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." We loved those drive-ins.
Connie <nospanwanted>
Wilmington, DE USA - Friday, November 02, 2007 at 16:08:45 (EST)

Does the Hide Away Lounge still exists? Off of Naamans road close to where Brandywine race track used to be. I remember they had a trick door labeled rest room. When the door was opened a recording would be heard through the bar askinging what the h-ll are you looking for. Inside the door was a dummy and a toilet. Someone would fall for it every time I was there.
Bruce <Private>
Sugar Land, TX USA - Thursday, November 01, 2007 at 17:12:24 (EST)

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