Old Chester, PA: Guest Book entries January 2003
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Name: Jim Minshall
Email: carpjm40@yahoo.com
Residing: Iowa
Date: 31 Jan 2003
Time: 18:48:36
To Corky. Thanks. To no name. Thanks. I lost my hard drive a few months ago and lost all my favorites. So I'm back on "Old Chester" now. I use to have a site where you could listen to oldies but can't remember what it was. Old age(LOL-LOL) I would be thankful if any one could give me the name of that site. To Lorraine. Shirley gave me your e-mail but it keeps on coming back as mail-error. Keep writing, no-name
Name: Pat McFadden
Email:
Residing: Arizona
Date: 31 Jan 2003
Time: 17:48:35
Tom: Please explain what has happened to Buckman Village. It doesn't sound good. How sad.
Name: Bill Melvin
Email: wdmelvin@colbyweb.com
Residing: Colby Kansas
Date: 31 Jan 2003
Time: 17:14:07
Hi again folks, This message is for John the webmaster. Not really a big thing but the correct spelling of the last name of the owner's of Sadie's market on 10th and Harwick was Sarnocinski not Sierocinski or however it was spelled on the grocers list. Sarge Sarnocinski was the last proprietor and my Uncle by marriage. He was also a heck of a nice guy! Thanks.
Name: TomCHS76
Email: t9257"nospam"@yahoo.com
Residing: PA
Date: 31 Jan 2003
Time: 15:40:38
Wow, I took a ride through the old stomping grounds (McCaffery Village). I was lost, a lot of the new houses are built. Streets are renamed and a lot of them are gone. Thought I was in another world until I drove into Buckman and saw all the delapidation. But, the monument still stands across from Lesyk's market.
Name: Joan
Email: joaniiii(nospam)@yahoo.com
Residing: VA and AZ
Date: 31 Jan 2003
Time: 11:53:26
Alfonso (fonzie) Latini,
I know where Smith St is because I lived on Huber when you lived on Smith.
I was in the CHS class of 56 so there is an age difference of 7 years between us.
Do you remember the DiCamillo's on Smith or the Bruton's on Huber? Both families had sons near your age.
Pete DiCamillo is about my age and he can still name the occupants of each house on both streets. Pete had older brothers but LuLu the only one I can remember. LuLu taught me to ride my bike when I was nine. LuLu was reported missing in action during the Korean war.
I keep track of Tom Bruton because our mothers were close friends. Tom was in the CHS class of 1955. Tom's older brother's name is Alfred and he would be nearer your age. Tom is living in Florida and the last I heard of Alfred he still lives in Marcus Hook.
Joan
Name: Steve Gerber
Email: steve@lipland.com
Residing: Media, PA
Date: 30 Jan 2003
Time: 18:25:44
I guess its time to go through my old Chester photos from the '50's and '60s
Name: Bob
Email: launierer@aol.com
Residing: MI
Date: 30 Jan 2003
Time: 13:44:04
Still looking for an old friend from Chester. Her name WAS Betty Walker, then married Bill Turner. He died and she re-married. I understand she now lives in MD. Any info???
Name: John Anderson, Jr.
Email: john.anderson2@edwards.af.mil
Residing: California
Date: 30 Jan 2003
Time: 13:36:21
Marylou---
Yes, I remember the "Pond" at the bottom of the park. It was at the bottom of the hill from 18th Street. It fell into disarray in the early 60's, but the stone wall is probably still there...???... It was adjacent the Spring Water Fountian made from stone that constantly ran. (Same as the one in Chester Park) People used to come from mile around to fill up their containers.
I remember it oh-so-well... I believe sometime in 1970 or so, it was turned off. This is before the College erected the Swartz Center at the other end of the Park, where it used to be "all woods" up to the creek. One could trek through those woods all the way back to White Mountians (as it was called...) I myself lived on Glen Terrace at the time, as a child that is... Washington Park was the Daily Activity for so many back then, you absolutely spent your whole summer day there at one end or the other. I recall a "Tarzan" swing at the creek just up from the wooden bridge that crossed over to the old Ranchero (Dirt Road) which brought you up to Bullens Lane.
WOW -- Back to reality........
Anyone else care to jumo on this memory wagon???
John Anderson john.anderson2@edwards.af.mil
Name: ALFONSO LATINI (FONZIE)
Email: ALATINI71@AOL.COM
Residing: MIAMI,FLORIDA
Date: 30 Jan 2003
Time: 10:43:13
DOES ANYONE REMEMBER EATING AND BUYING HOAGIES AT JOSIES SUBS @715 MORTON AVE .IT WAS MY MOTHERS PLACE AND I WORKED THERE FOR ABOUT TWO YEARS BEFORE I WENT INTO THE SERVICE. I GRADUATED FROM CHESTER HIGH IN 1947,VOCATIONAL STUDENT. I SPENT MOST OF MY YOUNG LIFE IN THE 8TH WARD IN CHETER..LAMOKIN AC.,MIKES HOAGIES,DICOSTANZASHOAGIES( THE ORIGINATOR OF THE HOAGIE) FOR THOSE WHO DONT KNOW! I WENT TO HOWELL SCHOOL AT 3RD ANDLAMOKIN FIRST 4 GRADES I DOUBT IF TO MANY OF YOU REMEMBER THAT ONE,THEN ON TO FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL TIL 1943 AND THEN ON TO CHESTER HIGH.THEN TO US,NAVY
Name: ethel(wyatt(johnson-finklea
Email: bigloveye@msn.com
Residing: chester,pa
Date: 30 Jan 2003
Time: 01:54:55
To Anyone: I have been in Chester all my life and I never heard that the blacks started the fire at the high. Is that really true? If anyone knows JoanWatson-Bell C.H.S.c/o 64 please let her know Betty from Ariz. has been looking for her for 2 long years. Thanks
Name: alfonso (fonzie) latini
Email: alatini71@aol.com
Residing: miami,fl.
Date: 29 Jan 2003
Time: 23:52:49
I was born and raised on Smith St.in Chester if anyone remembers or knows where tat is It was a very small St (dead end ) off Pennell between 3rd and 5th Sts..Growing up I hung out at the Lamokin St Athletic Club at 3rd and Lamokin.right near Mikes an Di Costanzas hoagie Shops. My Mom had a Hoagie shop at 7th and Morton AVE for a few years and then my sister and her husbnd Speed had a dine there at 7th and Morton Ave. I went to Chester High class of 47,but it seems they didnteven have my name for thislast 55th reunion would be glad to communicate with anyone
Name: alfonso (fonzie) latini
Email: alatini71@aol.com
Residing: miami,fl.
Date: 29 Jan 2003
Time: 23:36:41
be glad to communicate with anyone that remebers me
Name: John
Email:
Residing:
Date: 29 Jan 2003
Time: 23:19:17
William Penn lodge #19 is the name and number of Chester police, Fraternal order of police. For more information contact Allen Davis the president of the FOP presently.
Name: Bill Melvin
Email: wdmelvin@colbyweb.com
Residing: Colby, Kansas
Date: 29 Jan 2003
Time: 21:44:47
Hi folks. I grew up in Highland Gardens. I went to school at Rez, William Penn, Douglass Middle, Chester High and St James. Basically had the old Chester experiences, played football for Rez, baseball at Chester Youth, sandwiches from Two J's, pizza from Vesuvio etc etc. I can even remember McGlone's and the old Honeysuckle for what its worth. I'm now living in Colby, Kansas and I'm the Director of Radiology at the local hospital here. Just wanted to say hi and for anyone who may remember me to drop me a line. Take Care Bill
Name: Lillie M. Pizza
Email: plpizza"nospam"@ticon.net
Residing: Wisconsin
Date: 29 Jan 2003
Time: 20:25:45
I have a question--
I found among some things of my father's a paper that says Retirement Certificate William Penn Lodge No. 19. Can anyone tell me what kind of a lodge this is? Paper is dated July 14, 1970.
Name: Sheree
Email: Picabostow@hotmail.com
Residing: Snowy Ohio
Date: 29 Jan 2003
Time: 19:44:53
Would anyone on the board have known Joan (Pollock) Austin?
Name: Duffy
Email:
Residing:
Date: 28 Jan 2003
Time: 16:36:42
How about the Stanley Theater--remember taking Joan Lightcap to a movie there---That was the highlight of a high school dating!
Mrs. White taught English didn't she?
Name: marylou
Email: marylou@amishbarnpa.com
Residing: lancaster
Date: 28 Jan 2003
Time: 14:16:17
Saw some people from chester over the weekend. topic of washington park came up. Does anyone remember the pond with a fish fountain in it???
Name: DonnaLewis
Email: daprimadonna64@yahoo.com
Residing: Brookhaven
Date: 28 Jan 2003
Time: 10:28:25
Hi Cheryl, I'm so glad that I checked in on the site and saw you were here. I had tried to email you a few times but it kept coming back to me saying it was undeliverable. I hope you check back in here and see my new email address, I'd like to keep in touch with you and see you. Cheryl, I'm very sorry to hear about the death of your Grandmother, I know what that feels like and I'll say a prayer for you and your family. Take Care of yourselves! Love, Donna
Name: C.
Email:
Residing:
Date: 27 Jan 2003
Time: 21:51:41
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Name: libby
Email:
Residing: australia
Date: 27 Jan 2003
Time: 20:53:38
Hi ya,, i moved to Australia in 1979. MY husband is Australian, he always wanted to move back down under, so here I am, it's alot different from the states. I've been here now going on 15 years, so I guess you could say,,,,, I'm a little australian,,,,,, but I'm Still an AMERICAN,, will never give my citizen ship up.
Name: Peter Krasowski
Email: Silverdime@aol.com
Residing: Newfield New Jersey
Date: 27 Jan 2003
Time: 19:22:58
Hello to all, I have been visiting this site for a few years now. I have both found some of my old Childhood friends and some of them I have not. My question again to all that visit this room is: Can anyone help me in locating a lady named Doris Covey, marriage in 1967 to Walter Deputy. Doris lived on West 25 Street in Chester, Pa. She had a brother and a sister, named georgette. I like many is growing old and want to find out how she is doing all of these years since we last talked.
Name: Ed Bailey CHS 1976
Email: ebailey@williamsonschool.org
Residing: Chester Heights, PA
Date: 27 Jan 2003
Time: 18:25:29
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Name: Cheryl
Email: marimoon_1@yahoo.com
Residing: oxford pa
Date: 27 Jan 2003
Time: 14:53:45
My grandmother Barbra Willis passed away January 25 after a long illness,she lived in the west end of chester for many years till moving to essington , She was the mother of Josie,Beverly,Ray(Mousy),Frank,Marie(pee wee),Jimmie and Verna , The vewing will be held at Cavanaughs tommarow night at 7 pm.
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Date: 27 Jan 2003
Time: 11:05:06
I want you to close your eyes.
Picture in your mind the soldier at Valley Forge holding his musket in his bloody hands. He stands barefoot in the snow, starved from lack of food, wounded from months of battle, and emotionally scarred from the eternity of being away from his family; surrounded by nothing but death and the carnage of war. Yet, he stands tough, with fire in his eyes and victory on his breath.
Picture him now as he looks at us in anger and disgust and tells us this:
I gave you a birthright of freedom born in the Constitution and now your children graduate too illiterate to read it.
I fought in the snow barefoot to give you the freedom to vote and you stay at home because you don’t believe it matters.
I left my family destitute to give you the freedom of speech and you remain silent on critical issues because it might be bad for business.
I orphaned my children to give you a government to serve you and it has stolen democracy from the people.
It's the soldier not the reporter who gives you the freedom of the press. It's the soldier not the poet who gives you the freedom of speech. It's the soldier not the campus organizer who allows you to demonstrate. It's the soldier who salutes the flag, serves the flag, and whose coffin is draped with the flag that allows the protester to burn the flag!!!
life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away!
Name: Vince Casciato
Email: vcasciat@tampabay.rr.com
Residing: St.pete. Fl
Date: 26 Jan 2003
Time: 23:16:32
Can you believe it. Tampa bay Bucs. World Champs.
Name: Jeffrey Wood
Email: JeffreyWoodFLA@aol.com
Residing: Florida
Date: 26 Jan 2003
Time: 05:17:29
It's good to see the City where my family came from over the years. Aunt Dot's pictures of the Church and Pictures of my Grandfather Thomas Edwards (Chester Fire Chief). I found some good information for my research. Honest Aunt Dot, I am working hard on it and will complete it this year.
Jeffrey Wood Boynton Beach, Florida
Name: ethel(wyatt)johnson-finklea
Email: bigloveye"no spam"@msn.com
Residing: chester,pa.
Date: 24 Jan 2003
Time: 23:56:54
Hello everyone. I remember mr.&mrs. sharpe when they taught at franklin school. mr. sharpe also had a radio show with school students that came on on saturday morns. does anyone remember gartside school on 2nd st.? does anyone remember joan watson, c/o 64. she was in mrs. terwillger's home room in 10th gr. betty from ariz. has been looking for her for more than 2 years. she may be in chester county or dela.(help) libby, how did you get to the "down under"
Name: Pat McFadden
Email:
Residing: Arizona
Date: 24 Jan 2003
Time: 19:11:44
My personal lady teacher hero while I was at CHS was Hope Northern. Wouldn't have the skills I have today if it hadn't been for her faith in me. I have thanked her many times in my head. Plus, my friend and schoolmate, Mary Ann Datillo, who urged me on and refused to give up on me. I have thanked her too many times. And, Mr. Ross, who also encouraged me many times in my musical aspirations. He was a wonderful, caring and sensitive individual.
Name: Caroline
Email:
Residing:
Date: 24 Jan 2003
Time: 16:43:29
For those that have been missing Ed Gebharts column, you will be happy to know it can be found in the Newspaper section...DELCO Times, Editoral Section today on OLDCHESTERPA.
Ed has written about the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., but what he has given us in this story is A connection to Chester, PA...The article is about the roll the Laran Bronze Works of Chester owned and operated by the Welker brothers, Larry III and Randy, is playing in the memorial's construction. Unfortunatly if you do not have the paper available to you the photos will be missed, but the read is good and you might want to pick up todays edition of the Daily Times to see the full page of pictures. Its good to read about todays Chester on such a positive note.
Name: MUMU
Email: MUMUABA@ABA.COM
Residing: LAGOS
Date: 24 Jan 2003
Time: 07:37:45
MUMU GUY NOWAY
Name: Dan CHS54
Email:
Residing:
Date: 23 Jan 2003
Time: 23:59:39
Florence--I never had Mrs White, but I'm glad you had someone to be there for you. Miss Leah Bloom was my homeroom t'chr and supporter for my 3 yrs @ CHS.She even saw to it that I got to make our classtrip to NYC. Bob Forwood was another teacher who showed interest in helping me through some hardtimes.You shouldn't feel badly about being lost in that bldg. There were times even as a senior I wasn't sure where I was going or how to get out.
Name: Florence50
Email:
Residing: Garden city
Date: 23 Jan 2003
Time: 15:57:13
Dan, Wasnt Mrs White just a wonderful lady. She was one of the nicest. When I was going to Chester High, I was very backward, still am. Felt like a big castle and the feeling of getting lost there followed me around.
Name: Tom CHS76
Email: t9257"nospam"@yahoo.com
Residing: PA
Date: 23 Jan 2003
Time: 14:21:27
Hey, Tim Ruger tried to send you the West End list and it came back undeliverable. Let me know your new email address. Tom
Name: John Anderson
Email: john.anderson2@edwards.af.mil
Residing: Mojave, California
Date: 22 Jan 2003
Time: 15:42:45
Here's to all from SUN HILL back in the 60's & 70's... Washington Park when the Bands used to play on the Basketball Court... Spring Water constantly running from the Fountain at the bottom of the hill...
WOW------------------
Name: Laurie Emrick-Hund
Email: sugarmagnolia73@hotmail.com
Residing: Sacramento, California
Date: 22 Jan 2003
Time: 12:50:09
I used to live in Highland Gardens on Price Street in the late 1960's and early 1970's. I went to Pulaski Junior High. Jenny Foster are you out there? I used to walk home from school and stop at McGlones store for candy and feel sorry for the Rez kids who had to wear uniforms! That was back when Rez had no fence around it:) I also remember that Joe Klecko used to hang out on the corner of Culhane Street-then went on to play with the Jets! Some of my friends back then were Mindy Sawyer, Eileen Keith, Richard Sloan, Bob Maynes and Maryanne Hampton. If any of you get this message please contact me:)
Name: Harvey Martin
Email: hsmartin@snip.net
Residing: Parkside
Date: 21 Jan 2003
Time: 19:52:58
Francis K. Davis
http://www.angelfire.com/tv2/broadcastpioneers/davis.html
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Email:
Residing:
Date: 21 Jan 2003
Time: 19:23:57
Dan:
John’s site has been such a positive influence in regard to the History of Chester, PA. .More History has been opened here in the past two years, than has been available in other areas of research locally for many years. OLDCHESTERA has opened the door for many that are researching a City where family members came to seek their fortune and raise their families in the early 1900's..Through this site many have found old friends, family members, and most of all memories that were forgotten and now awakened . The pictures here are almost a living history book to enjoy... the effort and time that John puts into this site is endless and I know it has become somewhat like a ministry to him.
The Chester Times (DELCO Times) has been a major paper in most of our lives...It was and is the paper where the reader can find the name of someone that they know or have known in their lifetime..It is full, the stories are currant and well written, the photos reflecting the news and the classifieds do get results (Hello Dotty). Of course they have problems as any business in these troubled times have, but as we have seen here, much thought has gone into a decision that has heard the needs of the people...Mr. Heron through reinstating the online features will also be adding to the history of Chester….
Some of your old classmates were mentioned in the “Other Times” column…this week something about a prom..
To: Wanda, Iris, Betty, Joan, Don, Dan, …other class of 54…recently the column had a mention of the home room that was decorated in the theme of “Susie Snowflake” and Mrs. Whites room won. I can still remember the big white cotton clouds that many of you made to decorate with the twinkle dust, I think they were made in Iris’s basement…then snowflakes were made with the sparkle dust and hung on strings from the clouds... another time there was Frosty the Snowman and Little town of Bethlehem … Was that in room 121...Marilyn Link and her crew made the snowman for the flag twirlers dance routine..remember those, was that for the Thanksgiving Day game…what great memories watching the Twirlers holding the life size snowmen and dancing to the band playing Frosty the Snowman..Thanks for the memories..and thanks to the DELCO times for the little snip about "Susie Snowflake"..
Note to Ed. G.....a story about "Dempsey" would be great....
Caroline
Name: Dan CHS54
Email:
Residing: Milford, DE
Date: 21 Jan 2003
Time: 15:19:56
To Caroline and others--Thanks for joining in and appealing to The Times. It will be good to put it back with my booknarks and once again be able to read Ed Gebhart's column. He keeps us aware of our roots by writting about the people of Chester and Delaware Co that we grew up with or read about in the Chester Times. Thanks to an enlightened Phillip Heron who fielded our criticism and responded so graciously.
Name: Jim Locke (CHS 52)
Email: jimlocke@theriver.com
Residing: Sonoita, Az
Date: 21 Jan 2003
Time: 12:56:07
Many thanks to all who responded with information about the Washington Theater especially Tom N. (CHS) 54) and hgc/pmc 59.After seeing a picture of it, I remember going there with my Dad. Again Thanks Jim
Name: Caroline
Email: carpete@verizon.net
Residing:
Date: 21 Jan 2003
Time: 12:31:40
Dear Mr. Heron:
It is obvious that your interest is to accommodate people that enjoy reading the DELCO Times...Your decision to continue the online service is a positive step. I for one am very happy with your decision.
We do enjoy Ed's column as you see it mentioned so often on this site..Another favorite is "Other Times".
Providing these features and the online edition to those that have moved from the area is applauded.
Thank you, Caroline
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Date: 21 Jan 2003
Time: 12:10:06
I lived in the Sun Hill area of Chester from 1958 (born at Chester Hospital) to 1981, and went to Saint Roberts and Saint James. Here are some of the things I remember about Chester and my youth:
I can still remember my Kindergarten teacher at Stetser, Ms Wilson. She was one of two people who seemed to have been around forever, the other was Frank Toole.
I can also remember the fire horn blasting from the Goodwill Firehouse, and the chimes from PMC.
I used to get my haircut at Rudys barber shop on Morton Avenue, right next to the Melrose dinner. We got our Hoagies at Squires.
I can remember when the Cadets would throw their hats in the air after the graduation ceremony at PMC, and the kids would be lined up on the field running to grab a hat.
I remember getting my Sunday bests at Spears. The boys department was downstairs. And driving to downtown Chester on Friday night, and dropping my mom off so she could go shopping. We would pick here up latter on. Can you still do that?
I remember the Pulaski Day parades, sledding in Washington park, and walking from Sun Hill to the Chester East Little League field. What ever happened to Whitey or AL ("Watch that ball!", "Stay off them tracks!", "Please remain standing for the Little League pledge."). I can still hear the words.
And one other thing - My Aunt Julie was the best organist ever at the Holy Ghost Church.
J. Bychkowski email - jbychkow@excite.com
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Name: Phil Heron
Email: editor@delcotimes.com
Residing: Primos, Pa.
Date: 21 Jan 2003
Time: 09:26:35
Dear Fans of All Things Old Chester:
As the editor of the daily newspaper for Delaware County and the paper that once called itself the Chester Times, I know we upset many of our fans from all across the country with our recent decision to scale back our offerings on our Web site.
That is why it gives me great joy to alert you that we are changing our policy.
We have decided to once again start posting some of our familiar columnists, including Ed Gebhart, on our Web site. Please alert your friends and Ed's faithful readers that they will once again find his column displayed on the site on Friday and Sunday.
As always, you can find Ed's column and all the news about Delaware County by going to www.delcotimes.com. Ed's column is posted under the link for "Editorial."
As I have said many times, we value our readers, both of the print edition and online, especially those who have been faithful followers of the paper since the days of the Chester Times. It is my pleasure to let the readers know of this change in our policy.
Hope this helps. Feel free to call or e-mail if you need more help.
Keep reading!
Philip E. Heron Editor Delaware County Daily Times
Name: hgc/pmc59
Email:
Residing: delco area
Date: 21 Jan 2003
Time: 08:46:27
theWASHINGTON THEATER was also known as the scratch house,due to the critters that aledgedly crawed on the floor. the kids used to throw food down on the the other kids in the main floor,great place to see grade "b" westerns roy rodgers and crew.most of these movies ran again on FRONTIER PLAYHOUSE when tv came on in the 1950's(on channel 3).t.v. helped do it in,although it was gone before tv really got big.
Name: Lillie M. Pizza
Email: plpizza"nospam"@ticon.net
Residing: Wisconsin
Date: 20 Jan 2003
Time: 19:55:56
Love the site. I get on almost every night to see who I might know that has written something.
Name: Harvey Martin
Email: hsmartin@snip.net
Residing: Parkside
Date: 20 Jan 2003
Time: 17:51:33
A Brief History of Homeopathy in Delaware County. By Henry Graham Ashmead Presented by Sylvain Cazalet
http://www.homeoint.org/cazalet/histo/delaware.htm
Name: TomCHS76
Email: t9257"nospam"@yahoo.com
Residing: PA
Date: 20 Jan 2003
Time: 16:34:30
I was checking out some of the pictures of the police officers. It made me laugh when I looked at Charlie (Scrappy) Davis' picture. He had some big ears for a small guy. Or was it the cap? He was my law enforcement teacher at CHS...Scrappy you out there. He would have given me an "F" on my report card if I would have made fun of him back in 76.
Name: Betty Shumate
Email: BBShumate"nospam"@aol.com
Residing: Arizona
Date: 20 Jan 2003
Time: 15:55:43
Still looking for an old friend named Joan Frances Watson (Bell - married name?). She went to Showalter Middle School and graduated from Chester High in 1964. Does anyone know her or her family? Only because of previous misunderstandings ... they are White. Would appreciate any help. Please use her name in the subject area. Thank you.
Name: Carol(Moffett)Andrews
Email: VaBchMimi@cox.net
Residing: Virginia Beach, Va
Date: 20 Jan 2003
Time: 15:38:44
To: Laura and Nina From: Carol(Moffett)Andrews
Hi! It was great to see your responses on here. I'm so glad the both of you remember me. Where has the time gone? Laura, I'll be sending you an email. And Nina, I'd love to email you too. Please email me so I can have your address. We have a lot of catching up to do. I'm so glad I found this site.
I read some of the recent postings and I don't remember the Washington Theater. I do remember the Mack Theater on 9th Street. Anyone remember when the area down around Medfords was called Commission Row? I remember going there with my mother. It was like an open air market.
John Bullock sent me a Welcome Email. He mentioned that the All-Chester Family Reunion will be on 10/4 this year. I'm planning on going. I hope to see you there Laura. Nina, that's a long way to come, but it would be great to know when you will be visiting in Chester. I'd love to come up and see you.
Nina and Laura, let's keep in touch!
Name: Tom N. (CHS 54)
Email:
Residing: Chester, PA
Date: 20 Jan 2003
Time: 14:57:38
Jim Locke....The Washington theater was on Market street between 4th & 5th. Across the street from the old City Hall. Tom N.
Name: John Hausmann
Email:
Residing: Spokane, WA
Date: 20 Jan 2003
Time: 14:09:04
WOW ... just found this website today ... I was born in Chester in 1957 and raised there until I left for the Air Force in 1975. Lots of nostalgia there, including guys I played with at Chester East Little League, the Police Department (where my Dad worked for 27 years), and the fact that people remember Sun Village and that PMC was there before anyone ever heard of Widener College/University!
Name: jim locke
Email: jimlocke@theriver.com
Residing: Sonoita, Az.
Date: 20 Jan 2003
Time: 13:26:46
Hello, I need to settle an argument and need your help. My brother says there was a movie theater in chester (area) named The Washington. I never heard of it. Could this have been the name of the Roxy, befoe it was renamed . Come on!!
[Editor's note: Here's a link to Washington Theatre picture]
Name: Harvey Martin
Email: hsmartin@snip.net
Residing: Parkside
Date: 20 Jan 2003
Time: 11:27:03
I just went down and read the historical marker in front of Old Main. It says Martin Luther King Jr. graduated from Crozer Theological Seminary in 1951 and reminded me that he won the Nobel Peace Prize. Something we all can be proud of...
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Date: 20 Jan 2003
Time: 05:51:40
loranie, where are you??? I sent you an email a while ago and haven't heard back from you. libby
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Date: 19 Jan 2003
Time: 18:48:48
TAMPA BEAT THEIR BUTTS!!!!!
Name: Shirley Lambert
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Date: 19 Jan 2003
Time: 14:40:25
GO E A G L E S!!!!!!!!!!!!
Name: corky
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Date: 19 Jan 2003
Time: 13:54:52
Jim I found a great site you might like to try kazaa. Good luck!
Name: Dan CHS54
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Date: 18 Jan 2003
Time: 18:44:18
Joe Cirilli---Haven't rec'd any mailings re Delco HOF Luncheons this yr. Are you not having them? Glad to see you have up-dated the HOF webb site.
Name: Laura Vohrer McClay
Email: lov218@aol.com
Residing: Boothwyn,Pa.
Date: 18 Jan 2003
Time: 15:54:28
Hello Carol Moffett, I do remember you from Morton School. That was a long time ago.I also remember your family.Where did the years go.....lol.
Laura Vohrer McClay
Name: Harvey Martin
Email: hsmartin@snip.net
Residing: Parkside
Date: 18 Jan 2003
Time: 12:06:56
To Francis K. Davis, I don't know if you would remember Tom Hickey or not. He was in the class of '34 and a pretty good basketball player. He's not into computers but I see him almost everyday and he is doing fine. He likes to fish when it's a little warmer than it is now.
Name: Harvey Martin
Email: hsmartin@snip.net
Residing: Parkside
Date: 18 Jan 2003
Time: 06:35:45
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO RUTH CARNEY!
Name: Amy Perry
Email: arrow99@bright.net
Residing: Cable, Ohio
Date: 17 Jan 2003
Time: 20:00:14
Great site. Looking for Louden/Lowden/Loudin/Loudon living in Radnor 1794-1820. Some names were Frederick, Joseph, Levi, Benjamin, Sarah. They came to Champaign County, Ohio by 1850. Would appreciate any info.Thanks!
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Date: 17 Jan 2003
Time: 17:51:44
Jim M.. glad you dropped in.. wondered where some of the early posters were..
Name: ted dobrowski
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Date: 17 Jan 2003
Time: 16:34:45
Hey gang from 1950's. Like to hear from some of the vocational people..Don Buczick around. John Michulka..
Name: Kate
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Date: 17 Jan 2003
Time: 16:26:11
Jim, this guy has a great web-site of oldies, hope you like it....www.noackagency.com
Name: ruth carney
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Date: 17 Jan 2003
Time: 16:08:43
to francis k davis. Are you the weather man? If you are I knew your brother Fred and his wife, Louise. I was in theclassof 35 but in Media.
Name: Jim Minshall
Email: carpjm40@yahoo.com
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Date: 17 Jan 2003
Time: 01:10:04
Does anyone know what site you can go to to get oldies but goodies music?? Thank you, Jim
Name: Dottie
Email: kskoneck@tampabay.rr.com
Residing: Florida
Date: 16 Jan 2003
Time: 13:05:25
Libby, my maiden name is Shepherd. Hey Sharon i made a mistake my mom is up there until the 30th.Contact me on my private e-mail address.
Name: Francis K. Davis
Email: franglodav@aol.com
Residing: Hilton Head Island, SC
Date: 16 Jan 2003
Time: 12:07:08
I was never a resident of Chester proper, but I Lived in Marcus Hook, Linwood, Boothwyn, Wallingford and Swarthmore, so I have Chester surrounded. I also have a lot of fond memories of Chester since the family went shopping there every Friday night in he '20s and '30s.I was also at Chester High School from 1931 through 1935 and spent lots of time at the YMCA before and after that. I don't see members of the class of '35 checking in at the website. Why not?
Name: libby dordell
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Date: 16 Jan 2003
Time: 04:30:00
hey Dotie, I used to live at #5 chestnut street... I have 3 brothers freeman,,,Johnny, Kenny amd 2 sisters, Joyce and Darlene. We lived in Marcus Hook a long time,, i can't remember the date we moved.. all i can rememeber is I was going into the 6th grade. What's your maiden name? have many memories from Marcus Hook.
Name: Dottie
Email: kskoneck@tampabay.rr.com
Residing: Florida
Date: 16 Jan 2003
Time: 00:12:22
Hey everyone haven't been on in a while. Just wanted to say hello. Sharon if you see this message my mom is up there visiting until Jan.11th.She is staying with my brother Bill in Marcus Hook on Cedar street. If you want send me a private e-mail and i will give you his address and phone#.
Name: Doris O'Brien Chinn
Email: chiinn_t@bellsouth.net
Residing: Ormond Beach, FL
Date: 15 Jan 2003
Time: 18:58:24
I think Chester was a good place to grow up and still a good place to be from. I am proud I'm from there. I graduated from Smedley in 1941. I was remembering some of our teachers, Mr. Roehm, Miss Mason, Miss Kelley, Miss Gore, and Mr. Rhoades. And who can forget Margret Stetser, our Principle. There are so many more I remember, do you remember them? They were the best teachers, And it's true, "What Chester Makes, Makes Chester." Doris O'Brien Chinn
Name: Nina
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Date: 15 Jan 2003
Time: 00:16:36
To Carol Moffett...
Hello Carol, It's been a long time since we left school and I'm so glad you found the website. I have been looking through the CHS 66 Annual and the memories have been great. I was wondering whatever happened to you. I have been living in Australia since 1969 and have made quite a few trips back to the States. Would love to catch up with you! I found out about this website through my brother and have checked it regularly....I think it's absolutely fantastic. Would love to hear from you.
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Date: 14 Jan 2003
Time: 13:14:11
Nina... Well Thank You.
Name: Carol(Moffett)Andrews
Email: VaBchMimi@cox.net
Residing: Virginia Beach,VA
Date: 14 Jan 2003
Time: 12:47:06
I took a little tour of the website and recognized so many of the places that were mentioned and even a name or two. When I found out about the website, I thought it would be fun and nostalgic to take a walk through my childhood and school days. I was not disappointed. I remember Nina Bornos from CHS and Mr. Maginnis from Smedley Jr High. That's really going back aways. I think I had him for algebra but he also taught gym? I hope to hear from some of my classmates that remember me.
Name: marylou
Email: marylou@amishbrnpa.com
Residing: lancaster
Date: 14 Jan 2003
Time: 09:09:01
Iwas a senior at CHS in 1968, the year of the fire. I remember the day well, Nancy NOvak Linda Irivin, Carol Vanier, Bud VAnier, Sally Mcnichols, and others got together after we saw the building or what was left of it at Linda Irvins house, she was student council president, we wanted to figure out how we could keep the spirit of chs alive. we had a basketball game that week and we wanted to keep the school spirit going. We came up with the slogan THE SCHOOL IS GONE BUT THE SPIRIT LIVES ON. IT DID LIVE ON WE completed our senior year in different buildings. but always came together for basketball, and all school events. I personally lost alot of work and projects in the fire. It was a joke after that to tell the teachers any homework that wasn't done was lost in the fire. I also lost my first pair of hi-top converse allstars, that i had worked, begged, borrowed to get for my senior year on the girls basketball team
Name: Carol(Moffett)Andrews
Email: VaBchMimi@cox.net
Residing: Virginia Beach,VA
Date: 14 Jan 2003
Time: 07:50:31
I was born and raised in Chester, Pa I attended Morton Elementry School, Smedley Jr High School and gratuated from Chester High School in 1966. I found the oldchesterpa web site by looking at some messages posted on the Classmates web site. I lived at 614 McIlvain Street. My parents were Harold and Margaret Moffett. I had 2 sisters and 2 brothers, Margaret, Rose Ann, Harold and Harvey Moffett. When I found the Chester web site, I thought it would be fun and interesting to look back on the city of my childhood days.
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Date: 14 Jan 2003
Time: 02:07:27
Hi Nina, got your email,,,i didn't know you hung out at Gino's,,, it ws a good hang out, lot of good memories from there.
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Date: 14 Jan 2003
Time: 02:04:21
your not wrong ,,,what a bummer. if time could be brought back to the good old days,,,, what a ripper that would be
Name: libby dordell
Email: paulbornos@netspace.net.au
Residing: australia
Date: 14 Jan 2003
Time: 02:02:50
Hi corkey, I might know your sister,, whats her last name? Your a big young to hang out at Gino's in my time,,,,lol,,,,Yea, Gino's was a great burger place and meeting place.
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Date: 13 Jan 2003
Time: 23:25:53
tHAT WAS THEN, THIS IS NOW....BUMMER, HUH?
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Date: 13 Jan 2003
Time: 23:24:40
Libby,
I remember Gino's very well also. It was certainly a great place to hang out back in the sixties. We had some fantastic times.....
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Date: 13 Jan 2003
Time: 23:24:30
To John, LIFE HAPPENED.....
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Date: 13 Jan 2003
Time: 13:18:18
Sorry Libby I was born in 1964.But I do remember Gino's That was one of the best fast food restaurants.Ihave a sister name Karen you might know.
Name: John Anderson, Jr.
Email: john."no spam"anderson2@edwards.af.mil
Residing: New Jersey
Date: 13 Jan 2003
Time: 12:16:45
What a GREAT website. Brings back lots of good memories. Growing up in days that seemed so damn sunny & simple. What ever happened..........
Name: Bob Burger
Email: sailbob9@aol.com
Residing: Saratoga NY
Date: 13 Jan 2003
Time: 08:02:04
FOR RUDY KOCH! Did your father own a Tavern in the vicinity of the B&O Station? I remember hanging around with Jr. Koch (or Kotch) in the late 40's and early 50's..
Name: Rudy R Koch
Email: rudyschoochoo"nospam"@bestnetpc.com
Residing: Florida
Date: 12 Jan 2003
Time: 19:42:17
I grew in the early 50's on Concord Ave, went to Chester High, Smedley, Lincoln schools.
Worked (during college days) at the A&P on Edgmont Ave. Was in the U S Army Reserve in Eddystone and in Chester from 1956-1964.
Name: libby dordell
Email: paulbornos@netspace.net.au
Residing: australia
Date: 12 Jan 2003
Time: 05:53:46
Hey corky, Your name sound famular,,,did you used to hang around Gino's in Chester,, around 1966-67? Do you remember a girl named Barbara McNelly and Marlene Rhodes?
Name: Terry Owsiany McHugh
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Date: 12 Jan 2003
Time: 01:38:44
Libby,
Joe Barbados??? Shipping guy?
Left Chester in 83 to move to Cleveland for my husband's job. One of the saddest days of my life. Don't regret it.......but cried for the first six months I think!
Name: libby dordell
Email: paulbornos@netspace.net.au
Residing: australia
Date: 12 Jan 2003
Time: 01:02:39
Hi Terry, Sorry,, it's wasn't Al Jenings,,, It was Al Rhodes. I'v been in Australia now going on 24 years. It's nice here. I'v been back home about 4 times since. Every time I go back... it looks so different. I feel like a stranger going back. It's funny though,, people i know are doing the same thing and my life has changed so much. What made you leave Chester? It's summer here now, and very hot!!! I got an email from Lorannie Kershinksi,, do you remember her?? She also worked at Wirz. well,, gotta go,, keep in touch Libby
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Date: 11 Jan 2003
Time: 18:07:03
Happy Birthday, 1-11.....
Name: Terry Owsiany McHugh
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Residing: Palm Bay, Florida
Date: 11 Jan 2003
Time: 16:38:21
Hi Libby,
So Sorry to hear about Bubbles and Al Jennings.I don't remember Al real well but I surely do remember Bubbles. She was always fun to be around, a really up=beat happy person, I guess that's how she got the nickname Bubbles! Thanks for letting me know it was Bill Savage. My brain just wouldn't pull that one out. I have lived in Florida for only six months. We left Pa. and took a detour through Cleveland, Baltimore and Charlotte before landing here. It must be wonderful to live in Australia. How long have you been there?
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Date: 11 Jan 2003
Time: 16:10:28
Hello Jack K, I havent been one this site for awhile. It's hard to beleive christina is 22.My daughter Amanda just graduated.Yikes that means I'm gettin old.Tell Alice I said hello and Christina also if she remember me.Jack Jr. a hello too.Oh and have a Happy New Year.
Name: libby dordell
Email: paulbornos@netspace.net.au
Residing: australia
Date: 11 Jan 2003
Time: 04:21:56
Hi Terry, Thought I'd let you know about Bubbles. I got an email f rom a friend that also worked at Wirz's. Do you remember Lorannie Kerchinski? She told me that Bubbles passed away about a year ago...she had cancer. A few other have since passed away too. I think she said that Al Jennings also passed away. Keep in touch Libby
Name: Mary Constantini Larner
Email: Rere628"no spam"@aol.com
Residing: PA
Date: 11 Jan 2003
Time: 00:12:38
I remember the night of the CHS fire. I lived across the street and stood there and watched in disbelief. The next morning I went outside and it was an unbelievable site. The trees, ground and what was left of the building were coverd with ice - it was an eerie, almost ghost-like feeling - and, of course, a feeling of loss.
I took pictures - now if I can only remember what box they are in, I'll send them to John to add to the site.
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Date: 10 Jan 2003
Time: 23:30:31
I remember the fire well, I thought it was such a shame that the blacks burned down the school. Riots were the norm around that time and the National guard was on the streets of Wilm, guns and all aand Viet Nam was raging everyday and the 60's were a lot to remember for our age group.
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Date: 10 Jan 2003
Time: 23:25:41
Count us all in from West 11th St, Tom. Let's get that fire going. Ga. might have something for the Eagles.......
Name: Carol (Johnson) Jamerson
Email: Angelcat@aol.com
Residing: chester city
Date: 10 Jan 2003
Time: 22:09:19
January, 1968, I was a junior at CHS. Remember that morning, in January, my mother waking me up for school, only to tell me it was on fire. What a horrible feeling that was. Went to see the damage the next day, unbelievable. From then until graduation, classes were half day sessions at the Jr. High Schools.
Name: Harry V CHS48
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Residing: Lewes DE
Date: 10 Jan 2003
Time: 21:24:08
To the grads of Nether Providence High. I am soory to anounce that Theresa Truitt (Paschal)passed away today.She was a member pf the class of 53 and worked at the high school for several years.
Name: John Bullock
Email: john@oldchesterpa.com
Residing: Reidsville, NC
Date: 10 Jan 2003
Time: 20:27:27
I was just wondering... For those of you with enough seniority to remember...
Do you remember what you were doing 35 years ago today? - January 10, 1968?
Certainly not the brightest day in Chester's history, but it was the day after Chester High was destroyed by fire. Any recollections you'd like to share here?
John
Name: TomCHS76
Email: t9257"nospam"@yahoo.com
Residing: PA
Date: 10 Jan 2003
Time: 14:05:56
It's that time of the year, again. Just wanted to invite everybody to the big Xmas tree bonfire event. Held Sunday night in the Ganster Place playground 8pm. BYOT (Bring Your Own Tree)to celebrate the Eagles beating the Falcons. Should be a big event we already have 100 trees stashed. See all you McCaffery Villagers there.
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Date: 10 Jan 2003
Time: 11:51:17
Hello,,i was just wondering if anyone nows the wherabouts of Robin Woodall,,,we were the best of friends at William Penn School until i moved to Upland,,,,would love to hear from her ,,,,,if anyone knows please contact me at lynn1_33@hotmail.com Thank you Tammy
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Residing: delco/chester city
Date: 10 Jan 2003
Time: 08:44:45
to Debbie Clayton; the PMC FRESHMAN were called ROOKS and they did not loose the ROOKstatus untill THANKSGIVING FURLOUGH, they also had to brace and yes sir every body and thing they happenned to see. when i was a rook i missed a salute of a cadet officer. he made me give him 20(push ups and count them off).when i had given him 20 ,and got up he was no where around.i never missed a salute after that. But those days are long gone,but the campus is beautiful today.
Name: Debbie Clayton
Email: dwileyj8094@aol.com
Residing: Florence, AL
Date: 09 Jan 2003
Time: 22:44:23
Hey - I miss those old days of Chester, PA. Walking downtown. Stopping at John's for a hotdog. Of course who could forget the newstand! Remember the Thanksgiving Day game between St. James and Chester High. I remember when the college was PMC (Pennyslvania Military College)and the freshman would have a parade near Halloween each year for initiation. Those poor guys would be wearing nothing but their underpants! Then they would have to stand at attention at the bon fire on campus while they were doused with shaving cream, eggs, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, etc. What a mess - but it was good clean fun! Bet some caught a bad cold though! Would love to hear from any former school mates (CHS '69/Smedley'66 and Larkin) take care and stay happy and healthy! Debbie
Name: libby
Email: paulbornos@netspace.net.au
Residing: australia
Date: 09 Jan 2003
Time: 06:56:35
Hi Jacki Sorry to hear about Ruth. I heard from Pat Dordell that alot of people from Wirz have gone to God. I hope to hear from Lorannie. Your kids are like mine,,, FAR apart!!! Whats she up to these days??? Hope to hear from you again Libby
Name: libby dordell
Email: paulbornos@netspace.net.au
Residing: australia
Date: 09 Jan 2003
Time: 06:52:28
Hi Terry, The guys name your trying to think of,,,is Bill Savage. I remember him,, good guy. Bubbles would be getting up in years by now. I thought she was old when i started there,,,mind you i was only 17. Do you remember Leroy Thomas? I think Bill and him were friends. How long have you lived in flordia? I remember all those people that you mentioned to. I had alot of good times in Wirz. It's a shame it shut down. Well,, keep in touch. Libby
Name: Terry Owsiany McHugh
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Residing: Palm Bay, Fl
Date: 08 Jan 2003
Time: 21:24:45
Libby,
I will try and find out about Bubbles. Bob Fitz, who was head a data processing is my husband's best friend(one of mine as well) I will try and find out from him. Other names, Ben Dangerfield,Gary Schillinger, both Mr. Cox's.(Robert and ?)Marie,and Barbara and Rose in the office. Yes, I remember Margaret Smith, and Al Jennings, and Barry Yeager. All those names ring a bell. I just wish I could remember the foundry guys name. Savage was his last name I think. Good hearing from you.
Name: Tammy
Email: lynn1_33@hotmail.com
Residing: Upland
Date: 08 Jan 2003
Time: 20:25:34
To Jack,,,,,,my mom and sister used to babysit christina for ya,,,,lillian and corky,,hard to believe she is 22 already,,they do grow up to fast,,i think the last time i had saw alice and christina was at corkys baby shower,,,,,and her baby is 18,,,tell them we all said hello,,
Tammy
Name: jack
Email: j.kersh@worldnet.att.net
Residing: eddystone
Date: 08 Jan 2003
Time: 19:11:11
libby, i e-mailed my sisters about you on this sight. alice and i have 2 children christina 22 and jack jr. 10. alice's mother ruth had pasted away in 1993. jack
Name: Bev, Fraim
Email: bevtoolady@rcn.com
Residing: Woodlyn.PA.
Date: 08 Jan 2003
Time: 18:38:20
John, You could try e-mailing my brother,Bud Haynes,from Yuma,who posts on here.He and my dad " Skeeter" Haynes used to be secretarys at the West End Boat Club.Maybe he would have some pictures. Bev.
Name: Libby Dordell
Email: paulbornos@netspace.net.au
Residing: australia
Date: 08 Jan 2003
Time: 00:57:47
Hi Terry, Got your message and was glad to hear from you. Yea,, I remember BUBBLES. Your right,, what a GEM. She was one of a kind. Is she still around? Don Calfield was the plane manager when we left to go to australia. He was a great guy too. Alot of good memories I have from Wirz. You must have been at Wirz after Paul and I left. We left there in March 1979. Do you rememebr Margret Smith? How about Butch Novak? My Sister in Law Pat Dordell worked at Wirz until it closed. Do you remember her at all? Well,,, good to hear from you,, keep in touch. Libby
Name: Libby Dordell
Email: paulbornos@netspace.net.au
Residing: australia
Date: 08 Jan 2003
Time: 00:52:58
Hi Dave, So you were a Wirz person too!!! You must have been there when Paul and I worked there? Do you remember Richie Schroder? Paul was the printer machanic along with Al Jenings and Barry Yeager. Do you rememebr Paul? Did you work with Richie Neiman and Butch Novak?? What did you do after you left Wirz? Are you Gloria's son? Well,, keep in touch,,good to hear from a Wirz person.!! Libby
Name: Libby Dordell
Email: paulbornos@netspace.net.au
Residing: australia
Date: 08 Jan 2003
Time: 00:46:50
Hey Jacki, Good to hear from you. I remember that dodge dart,,, You got memories,,,, so do i. That was a good car. How's Lorannie doing? Where is she working at now? Tell Alice and Ruth hi for me. I have some great memories from Wirz to. We had some really good times there. Do you ever here see anybody from Wirz? What are you doing with yourself these days? How many kids do you have? I have 2,, a bouy Brian,,, he's 29 this Feb. A daughter Stephanie,, she'll be 19 this March. I'm getting old....ha ha ha. How's things in Chester? Does Loranie every see Franny and Tim? Well,, gona close, Keep in touch, good to hear from you, Libby
Name: Ray Agent (StJ '50)
Email: Rayagent@earthlink.net
Residing: near Claymont DE
Date: 07 Jan 2003
Time: 22:43:53
Re Peg Marshall - What Pat McFadden has posted was correct but I can add a wee bit. Peg married a St. James classmate of mine named George McGorman. They moved to Dover, DE and George was a teacher. I don't know what Peg did but she was sharp enough to do whatever she set her mind to. George did an outstanding job as a teacher. He even received an award as the most outstanding teacher in Delaware one year. This surprised me because he had a reputation in high school as the class clown and everyone thought he might go on to be a standup comedian. He died over ten years ago and I have not heard what became of Peg.
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Date: 07 Jan 2003
Time: 21:58:21
I remember all the Rez Saturday football games down at Memorial Park then those trips to HONEY SUCKLE win win or lose...Sneaking PARLIMENT smokes in the alley way. I grew up in Buckman Village?? who are you??? Sledding on the Community Building field...
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Date: 07 Jan 2003
Time: 21:52:12
To the BUCKMAN VILLAGER.. Isn't it the truth. It is a shame that it had to be like that but they are all good memories don't ya think. No name need to be given..
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Date: 07 Jan 2003
Time: 20:11:51
Hey you from Buckman Village. Who are you. Maybe you'll get some responses if you say who you are.
Name: Bill G.
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Date: 07 Jan 2003
Time: 20:09:02
Hey Bob, You forgot Bertie the Bunyip..........and Fury, and Wee Willy Weber and.........
Name: Dan CHS54
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Date: 07 Jan 2003
Time: 18:47:16
Wayne I had an Ed Weathers as Capt of my Safety Patrol when he was in Elem School. Then he was a student when I taught from 1960-1962 at Smedley. That Ed Weathers was a fine young man. I've wondered about him over the yrs. He wanted to become a minister. If he is your dad let him know that Dan McGinniss asked about him and continues to wish him well.
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Date: 07 Jan 2003
Time: 12:09:08
Hey, Does anyone out there have a picture of the West End Boat Club? (Old or New) If so email it to John so that he can post it.
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Residing: Eddystone
Date: 07 Jan 2003
Time: 11:52:04
This is just a shout out to all the great WESTENDERS especially all those from Buckman Village. What a great place to grow up in and what tons of memories i have, But it sad that they are only memories today. I use to love to drive through there and check out my old house. Today that would be to dangerous but there all still memories. God Bless
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Date: 06 Jan 2003
Time: 22:10:16
Were you a kid in the Fifties or so ? Everybody makes fun of our childhood! Comedians joke. Grandkids snicker. Twenty-something's shudder and say "Eeeew!" But was our childhood really all that bad? Judge for yourself:
In 1953 The US population was less than 150 million... Yet you knew more people then, and knew them better... And that was good.
The average annual salary was under $3,000...Yet our parents could put some of it away for a rainy day and still live a decent life... And that was good. A loaf of bread cost about 15 cents... But it was safe for a five-year-old to skate to the store and buy one... And that was good.
Prime-Time meant I Love Lucy, Ozzie and Harriet, Gunsmoke and Lassie... So nobody ever heard of ratings or filters... And that was good. We didn't have air-conditioning... So the windows stayed up and half a dozen mothers ran outside when you fell off your bike... And that was good.
Your teacher was either Miss Matthews or Mrs. Logan or Mr. Adkins... But not Ms Becky or Mr.Dan... And that was good.
The only hazardous material you knew about...Was a patch of grassburrs around the light pole at the corner... And that was good.
You loved to climb into a fresh bed... Because sheets were dried on the clothesline... And that was good.
People generally lived in the same hometown with their relatives... So "child care" meant grandparents or aunts and uncles... And that was good.
Parents were respected and their rules were law.... Children did not talk back..... and that was good.
TV was in black-and-white... But all outdoors was in glorious color....And that was certainly good.
Your Dad knew how to adjust everybody's carburetor... And the Dad next door knew how to adjust all the TV knobs... And that was very good.
Your grandma grew snap beans in the back yard...And chickens behind the garage... And that was definitely good.
And just when you were about to do something really bad... Chances were you'd run into your Dad's high school coach... Or the nosy old lady from up the street... Or your little sister's piano teacher... Or somebody from Church... ALL of whom knew your parents' phone number...And YOUR first name... And even THAT was good! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ REMEMBER
.... Send this on to someone who can still remember Nancy Drew, The Hardy Boys, Laurel & Hardy, Abbott & Costello, Sky King, Little Lulu comics, Brenda Starr, Howdy Doody and The Peanut Gallery, The Lone Ranger, The Shadow Knows, Nellie Belle, Roy and Dale, Trigger and Buttermilk as well as the sound of a reel mower on Saturday morning, and summers filled with bike rides, playing in cowboy land, playing hide and seek and kick-the-can and Simon Says, baseball games, amateur shows at the local theater before the Saturday matinee, bowling and visits to the pool...and eating Kool-Aid powder with sugar, and wax lips and bubblegum cigars
Didn't that feel good, just to go back and say, Yeah, I remember that! And was it really that long ago
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Date: 06 Jan 2003
Time: 21:37:57
http://www.oldchesterpa.com/komarnicki.htm
Thank you Dave, Love came through this story in every word...my heart is touched.
Name: Lee CHS '45
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Date: 06 Jan 2003
Time: 20:58:05
To Those interested in A.H.Wirz:
On the Yellow Menu to the left of your screen-- click on "Business"---Manufacturing Plants will come up. Scroll down and click on A.H.Wirz. Make a contribution to this board by e-mailing the webmaster and having your name and those fellow employees you can remember working with listed on the Wirz page. You--and they--will then be a part of the history of a once great industrial city.
That applies, of course, to all of the other industrial plants listed on this site. If you don't see your plant--or your parent's plant-- on the list tell John and get it listed.
Name: Dave Hentosh
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Residing: Yardley, PA
Date: 06 Jan 2003
Time: 12:45:29
Hey Libby: I worked as a draftsman at Wirz in the Engineering department from 1971 until about 1976.
Name: hgc/pmc59
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Residing: delco/chester city
Date: 06 Jan 2003
Time: 09:45:19
to duffy,mr. paul thompson and his brother were fine gentlemen,who did great work for bargain basement prices.mant times i took my car(radio) and other appliances to him and i knew he would fix it at very reasonable prices.they don't have people in business like that today.i believe he used to go to st. michaels every day ,early in the morning.a fine,fine gentleman!
Name: Pat McFadden
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Date: 05 Jan 2003
Time: 18:28:24
Thanks for responding, but I am still confused with "Wizard" - no matter because Peg was smart. Should you ever by chance run into or see her, please tell her Pat McFadden sends a big hug and fond wishes. I'd love to see her again, myself.
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Date: 05 Jan 2003
Time: 18:13:08
Pat Mc Fadden Re Wizard Simple Command of the English Language or lack of .just the W's Wizard -Wilson Maybe should have used Wise???? I worked with Peg for several years along with a great group of people, several from the West End. That was before Harry invited me & a few co workers to help with a police action against one of the Axis of Evil Countries. came home & lost track of her I married a West End Girl have 5 children 8 Grandchildren. Dont need a matchmaker as of now. but I'm aware that Peg is a fine lady & scholar whos intellectual capacity is surpassed only by her social amenities. Thanks for the info & have a great year. Enjoy the warm weather it snowed a little here today H.C.
Name: Kate ND65
Email: brit1675@bellsouth.net
Residing: Panama City Beach, Fl.
Date: 05 Jan 2003
Time: 14:35:17
Here's my e-mail address, be glad to answer your questions.
Name: Sheree (Austin) McGowan
Email: Picabostow@hotmail.com
Residing: Snowy Ohio
Date: 05 Jan 2003
Time: 13:47:08
I recently saw an item for sale on e-bay which was milk bottle from a dairy called Pollock's Dairy. Would anyone have any information about this company? Being my Mom's maiden name is Pollock from Chester Pa. I would like to learn more.
Sheree
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Date: 05 Jan 2003
Time: 08:14:32
Shoemaker: Paul Thompson was INDEED a smart man. Developed a color tv system before they were commercially available. He and his brother worked at the shop on Potter Street for many years until Paul's death several years ago. I remember going into his shop at nights during the late 40s-early 50s and watching what few shows were televised as he tinkered about. He was single all his life (jilted by a woman) but a remarkable man who spent many hours playing chess with a disabled young man in the area
Name: Terry Owsiany McHugh
Email: tomch1958(no spam)@aol.com
Residing: Palm Bay, Florida
Date: 04 Jan 2003
Time: 23:45:22
Hi
I am trying to find out some information for a friend of the family. The grandfather was a fireman at Moyamensing Fire Co. When the firestation closed, there were items that belonged to him on display and the family would like to recover them if possible. If anyone knows anything of the whereabouts of any items from that firehouse, please contact me. The last name of the family is Hamilton, and the grandson is now a NY firefighter and sure would love to have his grandfather's helmut.
Name: Terry Owsiany McHugh
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Residing: Palm Bay, Florida
Date: 04 Jan 2003
Time: 23:40:27
Libby,
I worked at Wirz, but for only 2 years. I was in the office and did billing and then payroll. The only name that comes to me right now from the plant is BUBBLES!. She was a gem. I always enjoyed going into the plant and talking to her. I think I worked there 79-81. I remember all the departments but can't think of the names. Don Caulfield was the plant manager at the time. I remember Lilly in the lab, and I can picture the guy in shipping, and the guy in the box department, and even the guy in the foundry, but names are lost for now.
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Date: 04 Jan 2003
Time: 21:25:44
Kate seems to have vanished. Too much eggnog Mary Kathleen? Hows Edie doing?
Name: Pat McFadden
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Date: 04 Jan 2003
Time: 20:41:03
Curious: Why did you refer to her as "wizard" - would really like to know.
Name: Pat McFadden
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Residing: Arizona
Date: 04 Jan 2003
Time: 20:39:00
Re Peg Marshall. I don't know who you are or why you ask about her, but I have a feeling you are male. I lost track of Peggy after high school (went all through Rez with her too and she was a favorite friend of mine), but from what I have learned, she and her husband had I believe 5 children, and I think all girls (could be wrong). However, she's single (widowed) now and I believe I heard she was living in Delaware. This wouldn't be the first time I've played matchmaker. But, you're on your own and you better be a good guy or remembering Peggy, she won't stand for anything less.
Name: jack
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Date: 04 Jan 2003
Time: 20:02:12
hey libby, my wife alice and my sister jackie worked at wirz and also my wifes mother ruth reeves. alice said hi. sure do have a lot of good memories from that purple dart convertable i bought from you. jack.
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Date: 04 Jan 2003
Time: 19:42:06
Pat McFadden Your right, that's the gal. It's a great world we live in when you can drop a name of someone who lived lived in an area a half a century ago & some one 2000 miles away can respond about what a great person they where. But thats how Chester was then , a lot of great areas & super people . Stay Young Hey what a great game at Tempe last night H.C.
Name: Ada Noblit Loy
Email: cloyjr"no spam"@nc.rr.com
Residing: North Carolina
Date: 04 Jan 2003
Time: 14:30:39
I am the daughter of George Noblit and the Granddaughter of William Noblit both of which were members of the Franklin Fire Department. My Grandfather was a member from the age of 18 until his death at the age of 94. He had his picture in the Chester Times for the ground breaking of the new Franklin Firehouse and it was mentioned in the paper that he was the oldest living firemen in Chester, Pa.
My grandfather went to the firehouse twice a day every day up until the year of his death which was 8/01/1962.
I would like to know upon the dissolving of the fire department what was done with the things that were in the hall of the fire department. I am sure there were some things that were my grandfather's displayed there and I am wondering what happened to them.
I would appreciate it if anyone has any information on these items. I can be reached at cloyjr@nc.rr.com Thank you.
Name: jack
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Date: 04 Jan 2003
Time: 14:08:21
hey libby, i worked at wirz briefly during that time period. my sister lorraine worked there till it closed. i think i bought that dodge dart convertable off of you.
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Residing: Delaware
Date: 04 Jan 2003
Time: 11:43:20
Ref: Paul Thompson TV Repair 9th & Potter Sts
Paul received a field commendation from General Patton for his solving a significant problem of premature Turret drive motor failures on the tanks. He developed a "softstart" circuit, that probably helped win the war. W3DRQ, a very smart man.
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Name: libby dordell
Email: paulbornos@netspace.net.au
Residing: australia
Date: 04 Jan 2003
Time: 02:58:37
Hi, I'm writing to see if any of you remember the old Ginos in Chester. What a hang out!!! How about Billy Ritchies? IS there anybody here that worked at Wirz's in Chester?? I worked there from 1967 to 1979. Would love to her from any old Wirz people. Libby
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Date: 04 Jan 2003
Time: 02:48:29
Hi harry, I got your email,,,, yes,, Australia is a long way. I forgot where you lived at in Marcus Hook. Do you remember the Dosters? They lived at number 4 Chestnut. How about the rodgers? They lived on the corner of Chestnut and I think maple?? Did you like Australia? South Australia and Sydney are nice places to. I haven't been there yet. Still trying to find my way around Melbourne. Well,, it was nice hearing from you, Keep in touch Libby
Name: Pat McFadden
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Residing: Arizona
Date: 04 Jan 2003
Time: 00:33:07
Are you referring to "Tippy" Marshall, aka Margaret Marshall who graduated ND in 1950? I never heard her referred to as "wizard", but she had some much personality, good looks, and intelligence, she very could have been called "wizard". She married ? Gorman, I believe who passed away a few years ago.
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Date: 04 Jan 2003
Time: 00:24:41
Where is the wizard from Wilson St. Peg Marshall?
Name: Jack Rossin
Email: jack@jackerossin.com
Residing: Boston, MA
Date: 03 Jan 2003
Time: 09:14:39
This is a great site that makes me happy and proud to visit my home town again.
Name: Harvey Martin
Email: hsmartin@snip.net
Residing: Parkside
Date: 02 Jan 2003
Time: 20:54:12
Horn & Hardart Web Site
http://www.theautomat.net/index.htm
Name: TomCHS76
Email: t9257"nospam"@yahoo.com
Residing: PA
Date: 02 Jan 2003
Time: 15:39:19
Mr Bob Crawford, name brings back memory of Chester High when he first started he was a sub for our law enforcement course when Mr Charlie Davis was out. Both if I am not wrong were ex Chester Policemen turned teachers. Hey Bob remember that locked door on the back room of the law enforcement class trailer at 5th and Waters. Guess what I have to confess we weren't studying. We were playing tonk. Or kill the man when it got loud. We would shut off the lights and because there were not any windows it would be pitch black we played kill the man of whoever we caught. One guy I remember his name was John Obie he used to hide under the table screeming like he was getting his butt kicked, we got wind of it and flicked on the light and there he was hiding under the table in the corner of the room his eyes closed, screaming his head off with not a soul around him. We all busted up laughing it was so funny.
Name: Libby Dordell
Email: paulbornos@netspace.net.au
Residing: australia
Date: 02 Jan 2003
Time: 05:39:01
Hi Harry, Yes,,, I'm a Dordell from Marcus Hook. My brother freemy lives on the Gov Printz. Blvd. His wife just died in Nov from cancer. Joyce lives in Tenn and is doing good. Kenny lives in Boothwyn and is fine, Johnny lives in florida and had or still has cancer of the tongue and is not a well person. Darlene lives in Aston and is doing ok. I've lived in Australia for 24 years. It's pretty nice here. Well,, it was good to hear from you,, keep in touch. Libby
Name: Joan M
Email: joaniiii "spam" @yahoo.com
Residing: Virginia
Date: 01 Jan 2003
Time: 20:00:27
Joan Watson Short. You have a friend in Phoenix looking for you.
You were both about 12 years old when you knew each other.
Please email me at joaniiii @ yahoo.com
Name: Joan M
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Residing: Virginia
Date: 01 Jan 2003
Time: 19:28:31
Hi Jacko,
I remember Mr Sharp the science teacher with the deformed hand at Franklin Elem. Sch. I had Mr. Sharp for Science class. He was married to another teacher but I don't remember her maiden name. She was Mrs. Sharp when I was her student.
I was in Franklin until 1951. I left there to complete 8th grade at Dewey Mann in 1952.
Joan
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Residing: rehoboth bch de
Date: 01 Jan 2003
Time: 18:15:37
To skyjumper you must mean the "boys only" dormitory at the Lindhurst on Cedar Ave in Wildwood where if you stood up you would hit your head on the rafters since there were 2 rows of beds with an aisle down the middle. We used to take turns using the beds one morning Harry the owner came up and asked everyone their names "Soupy" Wallace {CHS 52] was not on the list so we had to scrape up the bucks to pay his fine since he got locked up. Also also drank wine from Jugheads dads cellar with his older bro Nick who passed away at an early age.
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Residing: REHOBOTH
Date: 01 Jan 2003
Time: 17:54:42
i Believe there was a ms Mc Donald married a Mr george Sharp a science teacher who had a deformed hand either left or right of cours i think right and would rear back in his chair and throw erasers at pupils who were talking or not paying attention to the lesson 1947-48.
Name: Duffy
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Date: 01 Jan 2003
Time: 16:55:25
Didn't the character in the movie "Bus Stop" stop in Chester, PA?
Name: Bob Burger
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Residing: Saratoga Springs NY
Date: 01 Jan 2003
Time: 14:25:19
To Fled Rainey, thanks, also thanks for the correction. Happy New Years to you and yours and everyone from Chester and still living in Chester!
Name: Craig "Fled" Rainey
Email: CraigyFled86nospam@aol.com
Residing: Chester, Pa.
Date: 01 Jan 2003
Time: 13:26:09
Bob Burger I apologize. I remember now that it was in fact the Smedley Pole Vault record that you were asking about. Just the same Mr. Crawford should be providing that info to you soon. I have to catch back up to him to let him know that it is the Pole Vault and not the high jump. I never said long jump by the way, the mistake I made was saying high jump. Happy New Year brother. Peace. Fled.
Name: Wayne Weathers
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Residing: Durham, NC
Date: 01 Jan 2003
Time: 12:45:55
Dan (CHS 54), I'm related to both Ed Weathers Sr. and Ed Weathers Jr. Ed Weathers Sr. is my father and Ed Weathers Jr. is my brother.
Take care and Happy New Year!
Name: Bob Burger
Email: sailbob9@aol.com
Residing: Saratoga Springs NY
Date: 01 Jan 2003
Time: 08:34:39
For "Fled" Rainey! I was checking on the JHS Pole Vault record, not long jump. Thank you for taking the time of looking into this, I greatly appreciate it!!
Name: Joan
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Residing: Virginia on the way to AZ
Date: 01 Jan 2003
Time: 00:27:07
Happy New Year to all the Chesterites...past, present, and future.