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Name: Frank D
Email:
Residing:
Date: 31 March, 2003
Time: 21:30:43

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Name: Tracy Lyons Kline
Email: kaky412@comcast.net
Residing: Newark,DE
Date: 31 March, 2003
Time: 21:28:30

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I also read about Pickle Pretti having cancer on the "Rez" website link. I would like to know how to send her a card or get in touch with her. She graduated 1 yr younger than me at ND. She is a great girl & we used to have a lot of fun together. The last time I saw her was at the Meetinghouse Tavern-she was bartending. Could someone please let me know how to get in touch with her.

Name: Carol
Email:
Residing:
Date: 31 March, 2003
Time: 20:50:52

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Krystina, Try bn.com for the book or you can try half.com where I ordered one from.. You can get really good used books for dirt cheap prices.

Name: Krystina
Email:
Residing:
Date: 31 March, 2003
Time: 20:42:57

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Dear Frank D, Thanks, I wrote it down went to see if it was available and lost the paper. Thank you very much, I'll keep you posted when and if I can find it. Do you think its at Bookstores or the Library?

Name: lila
Email:
Residing: Morton
Date: 31 March, 2003
Time: 18:30:36

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Name: Frank D
Email: D9099@aol
Residing:
Date: 31 March, 2003
Time: 17:50:06

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Name: Judy
Email:
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Date: 31 March, 2003
Time: 14:58:48

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Hi Tom are you related to the Harry Carbine family or the Carbine's that owned the grocery store in Chester.

Name: Tom Carbine
Email: tomcarbine@aol.com
Residing: Easton Maryland
Date: 31 March, 2003
Time: 14:30:19

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Name: Judy
Email: jumack@state.pa.us
Residing: Wilmington, De
Date: 31 March, 2003
Time: 10:34:41

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Hi, just a note to let everyone from the St. Rose of Lima Parish in Eddystone, know that our humble webmaster has so graciously made us a place to come on this site and reminiss too. Hope to see some visitors soon. Many Thanks to John

Name: BEVERLY DAUBERMAN HOFFMAN
Email: BEVROM5"-SPAM"@AOL.COM
Residing: MIDDLETOWN TWP.
Date: 31 March, 2003
Time: 09:24:27

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ADAMS CORNER, THE Y STEPS, THE BUS STOP IN FRONT OF PALM GARDENS, THIS WAS CHESTER ON FRIDAY NIGHTS IN THE NIFTY FIFTIES!

Name: Krystina
Email:
Residing:
Date: 31 March, 2003
Time: 09:15:20

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Someone mentioned a book about Ukrainians and Polish on this page sometime ago. Could you please give the title and author again? Thank you.

Name: Rick Shalander
Email: chevairrs2000@msn.com
Residing: Nashville TN
Date: 31 March, 2003
Time: 00:33:50

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Name: Rick Shalander
Email: chevairrs2000@msn.com
Residing: Nashville TN
Date: 31 March, 2003
Time: 00:32:35

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Hello all! Hey Cheryl Carey I am still waiting and hoping for pic's from your sweet 16 party. I would love to show them to my kids as I have no pic's of me as a child. thanks your friend always Rick Shalander

Name: Betty
Email: stang524@aol.com
Residing: NJ
Date: 30 March, 2003
Time: 23:05:54

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Virginia Lee I lived on W. 15th between Edgemont and Shaw Terrace fron 1937 to 1958.

Name: Dave Redden
Email: pjrdjr6163@aol.com
Residing: Lower Chichester,Pa.
Date: 30 March, 2003
Time: 17:30:56

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Cheryl, to answer your question, I did live on Desmond Place, though I was very little at the time, then we moved to 11th Street , I think it must have been back in 1965, maybe 1966. I belive I have some pictures of the old house, and if I can dig them up, I will see if I can get them put in the website. Joanne, yep, remember the Ventables, you guys lived on Clover Lane, right at the beginning of the 1200 block.

Name: TN (CHS 54)
Email:
Residing: Chester, PA
Date: 30 March, 2003
Time: 17:22:53

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Virginia Lee....I lived on E. 15 street right off Edgmont. Remember Mrs. Wilson's store on the corner? TN

Name: Virginia Lee
Email: ginnycook1@aol.com
Residing: Pompano Beach, FL
Date: 30 March, 2003
Time: 14:54:51

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I would very much like to hear from anyone who lived around 14th & Edgmont Ave. from 1945 to 1951. It does not seem possible that this is now in excess of 50 years later.

Name: Kate
Email: brit1675 "nospam"@bellsouth.net
Residing: Panama City Beach, Fl.
Date: 30 March, 2003
Time: 14:36:50

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Dan M. I'll tell Jolly what you said. I watched him play back then, they were good times, and I know he loved the game. He is in Balto. and is one good mechanic now. Thanks for sharing.

Name: Dave Burman
Email: chesterclippers@aol.com
Residing: Lewistown, PA
Date: 30 March, 2003
Time: 14:03:51

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I need Chester boys HS basketball season records and coaches from 1919-20 through 1939-40. (20 seasons). Please help...please look thru your old Chester HS yearbooks and see what their final record and coach was. I already have the years 1940-41 thru present with final record, coach and how the Clippers did in the District-1 and state tournaments. Please help and e-mail me!!

Name: Joanne Venables Fuller
Email: dstitsjf@aol.com
Residing: Eddystone
Date: 30 March, 2003
Time: 13:32:49

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Dave, you probably grew up with my brothers and sisters. When you mentioned that Goosy had the candy store on the garage on 12th street and the Alley. I don't remember it but my mom and Goody were great friends and i remember them talking about it. Was a great time growing up. Take Care

Name: Cheryl Carey
Email: queenofcupz@yahoo.com
Residing: oxford pa
Date: 30 March, 2003
Time: 13:16:09

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Dave I lived on desmond place in the 60,s and early 70,s I was wondering if i knew you my address was 3103 desmond place.

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If you haven't done so and are a Rez Alumni, go to http://www.rezalumni.com and sign in on the alumni page, plus many pictures of the reunion and pictures of years of past. Keep checking in for more information on this year's reunion. Let's make this turnout to be a 1,000!

Name: Dan McKeone
Email: dq157@comcast.net
Residing: Aston, PA
Date: 30 March, 2003
Time: 12:52:19

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Kate, I grew up playing baseball with and against your brother Jolly. He was without a doubt one of the best pitchers and hardest throwers I ever batted against. It is quite funny thinking back how scared kids used to get in Chester West Little League when your brother was pitching. In teener league he played for Rez and I played on Wildcat AC., but we played together on the Murtaugh All Star teams. Please tell him I said hello.

Name: C harlotte Opdenaker
Email: Mommaop"no spam"@aol.com
Residing:
Date: 30 March, 2003
Time: 11:23:47

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Dave Redden, are you related to Jackie? If so do you remember the blue dodge we gave Jackie with the "Bear" painted on the back window? Where is Jackie now. Wonder about him from time to time. Ask him to get on this page and say hello.

Name: Dave Redden
Email: pjrdjr6163@aol.com
Residing: Lower Chichester,Pa.
Date: 30 March, 2003
Time: 11:18:48

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Yeah Mike, they were the days weren't they ? As a matter of fact, Frank lives a few blocks from me , . I don't know about Carl and Kevin, even Dave B for that fact. Rode through the "Old Neighborhood " a few weeks ago, taking someone home from work, and I'll tell you, I took the turn to 12th St. off Highland, and Got Lost !!! If you blindfolded me, and dropped me there, I would be totally lost. Everything has changed , except for the street names. We still have the memories to keep us going though . Hey Jack K, I will let them guys know you said Hi, and Joanne, Yep, was born and raised in the " Village ". Started out on Desmond Place, and wound up 11th Street.

Name: Sheri lane
Email: sherijane@comcast.net
Residing: TENN.
Date: 30 March, 2003
Time: 11:17:58

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Hi, I am a old friend of Billy Harners and Cookie Jarr. I know Billy is in Jersey and Cookie is a big start in Vegas. But I am looking for there email address.If any one has it please let me know. I was the dancer on the HY LIT SHOW (Sheri) www.sherijane.com It would be nice talking to some of my old friends again. Thank You

Name: jack
Email: j.kersh@worldnet.att.net
Residing: eddystone
Date: 30 March, 2003
Time: 10:13:36

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to dave redden, good to see you on here! tell your brothers pat and jack that i said hi... jack kershinski

Name: Sean Martin
Email: Smartin1991@aol.com
Residing: Milwaukee, Wi.
Date: 30 March, 2003
Time: 00:38:38

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I lived in Chester for 30 years, Sun Village to be exact, and I think of home often. I'm glad that this site is here ,it is good to see so many folks that love being from Chester."Go Clippers"

Name: mike garvey
Email: chesterchevy19061@yahoo
Residing: trainer
Date: 29 March, 2003
Time: 22:39:23

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Dave, I love letting my mind take me back to the early 1970's. I am glad i grew up with the people I did. Frank,carl and kevin. Dave B. yourself. Glad to see you are here.

Name: Verna Haynes DeOrio
Email: vtd1218@webtv.net no spam
Residing: Florida
Date: 29 March, 2003
Time: 22:13:14

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Name: Joanne
Email:
Residing: Eddystone
Date: 29 March, 2003
Time: 21:51:23

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Dave Redden, are you the Redden Family from Macafferty Village. I remember the Reddens growing up. They were alot older then me.. Just wondering

Name: Verna Haynes DeOrio
Email: vtd1218@webtv.net
Residing: Florida
Date: 29 March, 2003
Time: 21:34:41

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Name: BRIAN
Email:
Residing: EDDYSTONE
Date: 29 March, 2003
Time: 14:17:12

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THE GREAT TIMES ARE STILL ALIVE AT THE ST.HEDWIGS CATHLOIC CLUB.ALOT OF OLD TIMERS STILL ARE REGULARS.BUT IT IS A MEMBERS ONLY CLUB NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.THANK GOD WE HAVE A SAFE SPOT TO DRINK AND REMBER THE GOOD OLD DAYS.

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In regard to the noise irritation/pollution. I understand its for construction or businesses at 7 am but not residence. Its just a common courtesy to wait until everyone can enjoy some quiet time and coffee.

Name: Kathleen Cosden Agusti
Email: Katydid130927 @aol.com
Residing: Illinois
Date: 29 March, 2003
Time: 11:27:52

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Will the person who is looking for information on the Walker sisters, Helen & Betty, please ask again and be sure you include the correct E Mail address. I've sent 3 responses and they've all been returned. KA

Name: Dave Redden
Email: pjrdjr6163@aol.com
Residing: Lower Chichester,Pa.
Date: 28 March, 2003
Time: 22:12:47

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Yep, I remember the Green screen door on Queenie's , with the name on it . It I guess later on became a pizza shop owned by the Sylvestry's, then after that, The Bocelli's, then after that, it was named " The Corner Deli", ran by a woman and her son. I went to work there when they had it. Jolly, does ring a bell. Tim, you may mean one of my brother's, but I do remember the Ruger's. What about all the other people that hung out on Booth Street. The Snarrs, The Moyer's, the Wooter's. The names go on and on. Like I said, just pick a moment in time, sit back, let your mind do the rest !!! You'll be glad you did !!!

Name: Kate
Email:
Residing:
Date: 28 March, 2003
Time: 21:22:12

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Hey Dave Redden, Queenie's was at 10th & Booth St. & I worked there in the 60's. You might know my brother Jolly.

Name: Tim Ruger
Email: IJRDrummer@Earthlink.net
Residing: Naples Fl.
Date: 28 March, 2003
Time: 20:56:07

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Hey Dave Redden, Remember coming over my house and playing music. That was the ist band I was in. I think we were 10 or 11.

Name: EG
Email: SALTZ@WJS-GROUP.COM
Residing: CHESTER
Date: 28 March, 2003
Time: 17:04:58

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IN RESPONSE TO THE QUESTION IN REGARDS TO NOISE POLLUTION: MOST CITIES AND BOROUGHS ALLOW NOISE (LAWN MOWERS, SAWS ETC) TO BEGIN AT 7:00 AM TO 10:00PM. SOME AREAS MAY BE DIFFERENT, BUT CHESTER STILL ABIDES BY THAT RULING.

Name: Dave Redden
Email: pjrdjr6163@aol.com
Residing: Lower Chichester,Pa.
Date: 28 March, 2003
Time: 16:22:21

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QUEENIE'S.......... That's the name of the store !!! I was just going back into some of the old postings. Anyone remember , a little store, at the end of the alley separating McCafferty Village to Buckman Village ? The little old lady who ran that was named Mrs Goodsey. I fondly remember her,. She was the sweetest person in the world. She ran the little store out of her garage. She used to sell Penny Candy, sliced the lunchmeat for you, just the way you like it , and had the old fashioned soda case. And anything else that you needed, she had it all there. Lezyk's, Yes , remember Walter. He was mean to some of us kids, but his wife Rose, she was a sweet lady as well. As a matter of fact, she had asked me to come and work for her. This has to be back in the 80"s. So I took her up on her offer. You know, it was really nice to work with her. She was the kind of person who would let you go if you were a few cents short, and would never complain about it. Now, that's the kind of person you don't forget !!!

Name: Dave Redden
Email: pjrdjr6163@aol.com
Residing: Lower Chichester, Pa.
Date: 28 March, 2003
Time: 14:28:22

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Sadie's, McGlone's Lezyk's, Pop's ( right across from Lezyk's on Pine Lane. Brownie's Bar,The Beer Cellar, Penn Fruit, The Rainbow Car Wash, The Vesuvio,. Man, thinking of all the places we know and hung out. Don't you wish for just for that one moment in time, to go back, and re-visit . There is not a day that goes by that think about all these places, and many more, the people that I knew, and hung out with. The crazy thinkgs we did, the places we discovered as little kids, trying to be like our older siblings. Do yourself this thing,,,, sit back, think, let your mind wander, take it in, and hold it there for a while. You will be glad you did.

To all our troops , we are here, we stand by you, and we believe in you, and come home safely. Dave Redden.

Name: TomCHS76
Email: t9257"nospam"@yahoo.com
Residing: PA
Date: 28 March, 2003
Time: 12:53:51

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Also, If anybody has any pictures of McCaffery Village, email them to john and he will post them under the village site.

Name: TomCHS76
Email: t9257@yahoo.com
Residing: PA
Date: 28 March, 2003
Time: 12:37:12

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Hey Dave Redden, I hung with your brother Jerry for years. I was so sorry when I heard he passed away. Man that Redden ally (as it was officially name by all the guys that hung there) brings back a lot of memories. We were always working on somebody's car back there. Weren't we? Send me an email if you would like me to include you in the west end email directory. Tom

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ANYONE know what to do about noise pollution? IS there a law not to cut grass, snow blow or rotor till until at least 8 or 9 am. I am a former resident of Chester and we waited at least until 9 and swept our sidewalks and porches recently moved on up to Boothwyn and the neighbors are nice but always noisy, chain saws, lawnmowers, etc who can I call to ask them to please wait. I work second shift and would like a little shut eye before the kids go to school in the a.m. Of course they were off today and the noise woke everyone up even the cat!

Name: Dave Redden
Email: pjrdjr6163@aol.com
Residing: Lower Chichester,Pa
Date: 27 March, 2003
Time: 21:17:23

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WOW, was reading some of the comments, and ran across some names that are so familiar, one being Mike Garvey. Hey Mike " , Taking the trip down memory lane, McCafferty Village. The older guys hanging on the corner of 11th & Booth. Yep, thinking back, those were the days, growing up, going to the baseball field, hanging out in Buckman Creek. Making go-carts and racing them down Buckman Hill. If our kids only knew what we did when we were younger, though I do once in a while tell them some of the things. They look at you like you're out of your mind ! Well Mike, thanks for bringing back some of those memories for me, and maybe other " Villagers ". Thanks, Dave Redden.

Name: Dave Redden
Email: pjrdjr6163@aol.com
Residing: Lower Chichester,Pa.
Date: 27 March, 2003
Time: 20:58:16

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It has been a while since I visited the site. So much has changed since then. I am a former Chester resident, ( McCafferty Village )now residing in Lower Chichester. It is good to see that this web site still going strong. " Keep up the good work John. "

Name: Nona Harris-Stallings
Email: cns514@aol.com
Residing: Chester, PA
Date: 27 March, 2003
Time: 19:42:17

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Name: bill dinski
Email:
Residing: wilmington de.
Date: 26 March, 2003
Time: 07:03:40

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Name: Dave Burman
Email: chesterclippers@aol.com
Residing: Lewistown, PA
Date: 25 March, 2003
Time: 23:03:31

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Thursday, he watched with pride as Notre Dame nearly was upset by a team of mid-major overachievers he once helped to lure to Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Friday, he watched Saint Joseph�s play on TV, just so he could brag that he once played at the same high school as Jameer Nelson. Saturday, he coached Wisconsin past Tulsa at the buzzer, 61-60, to earn entry to the Sweet 16.

And Sunday, he returned a phone call with a simple message: "Call me back ..and let me know how Chester High did last night in the state final."

This -- all of this ..the wins, the losses, the rallies, the struggles, the madness -- is Bo Ryan�s time of year.

Ryan, the former Chester player, is the coach at Wisconsin, which this week will have the chance to break Kentucky�s 25-game winning streak. That makes him a busy coach, but never too busy to remember that the gap between Delaware County and Wisconsin can be very narrow, as narrow as the difference between celebrating a one-point victory and lamenting a playoff defeat.

"Ah, too bad," he said, picking up the phone just after watching Kentucky win, but learning that Chester had not been as fortunate in the PIAA final against State College. "I know how they feel. I�ll never forget when we lost to Steel-High in overtime at the Palestra. We had a chance to win and almost did. I have to get the tape of that game. I�m calling Fred Pickett this week and asking him to send me one."

Since he is coaching one of just 16 teams still in contention for the national championship, Ryan won�t have time this week -- or next week, either, should plans go his way -- to watch film that does not help him solve his next opponent.

Soon, though, he will watch that Chester game, which unfolded just after the already-legendary comeback against Tulsa, the Badgers erasing a 13-point deficit in the final four minutes, the kind of action that makes for 10,000 replays on the national sports highlights broadcasts.

"You wouldn�t believe how many people I heard from after that game," Ryan said. "It�s like the old joke: When I saw how many messages I had, I thought, �I didn�t know I owed that many people money.� CNN called, CBS. I heard from so many friends. It was kind of neat."

He also heard from his dad, longtime man-about-Delco-sports Butch Ryan, who was ready to learn of the details of the rally. It�s not that Butch couldn�t have caught those final meaningful moments on TV; it�s just that the screen is tough to see from downstairs.

"He hides in the basement, because he can�t watch," Bo said, chuckling. "He gets too nervous. He goes down there and yells up to my mom, �Hey, Louise, what�s the score now?� She�ll yell back, �Up four� or �Down four.� When we came in to play Temple, I don�t think he saw one play. He was out in the hallway, talking to the ushers. He even got some free food, I think, at the concession stand."

By now, Butch knows that Wisconsin finished the game on a 16-2 run, winning when Freddie Owens drained a 3-point jumper with a second to play. More, people likely will have a chance to remember what happened for generations, what with the NCAA essentially a collector of such videotaped moments.

"All I kept telling our players was, �We�re going to do this, and this will be something people talk about for a long time,�" Bo said. "I saw where one of my players said, �And we believed him.� When you are in a situation like that, you just take it possession by possession and do what you have to do. It was just a matter of making the kids believe. They had to believe they could do it.

"As a coach, your job is to put your players in a position where they can win. But they have to do it. And they did."

The Badgers did, and Wisconsin-Milwaukee nearly did, and Chester nearly did, and if there does not seem to be a connection, there is. It is that Ryan seeks a certain kind of player, the Chester kind of player, players who will stare at a late deficit and grow determined to win ..or at least wrestle through the final seconds.

"That Philly-Delaware County influence has always helped me," said Ryan, now in his third season at Wisconsin after a year at Wisconsin-Milwaukee. "We try to find those hard-nosed kids, those kids that compete, who have a passion for the game."

It was the passion that Ryan found in that overtime game at the Palestra, that he used to win four Division III national championships as the coach at Wisconsin-Platteville, that he left in Milwaukee and that exists now at Wisconsin, a passion that that makes him a fan as much as a coach.

It is why, then, he watched that Saint Joseph�s-Auburn game with a rooting interest, not as a business chore.

"I loved the way Jameer played," Ryan said. "I kept joking with the guys I was with, saying �Do you see that guy? He broke all of my records in high school.� Finally, they said, �What records did you have in high school?� I said, �I don�t know. But whatever records I had, he broke them.�"

So Nelson broke records at Chester, as Ryan sets standards at Wisconsin. Now in the Sweet 16, the Badgers might be even better soon, what with whispers that they already have verbal commitments from two prized high school juniors.

"The way I look at it, if we can just shoot 70 percent, we have a chance," he said, semi-kiddingly. "Kentucky has all the weapons -- size, speed. But you remember Villanova-Georgetown, don�t you?"

Yes, strange things can happen in March. It is why it is Bo Ryan�s time of year.

Name: sylvia raven
Email: sylviarav"no spam"@aol.com
Residing: Media, Pa
Date: 25 March, 2003
Time: 13:56:54

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I am very knowledeable about several doctors that are not included and have some photos. whom should I contact in order to have them (a very intergal part of Old Chester life) included?

[Editor's note: Sylvia, Thanks for your note on the Guest Book at "The Newsstand"! - Glad to hear that you can add to our list of known Chester doctors. It's contributions of info from folks such as yourself that are making the website such a wonderful resource of Chester's history!

Just email the info to me and, if you like, attach a *jpg file of the photo(s).]

Name: Glenda Rogers Abramson
Email: Genzalicious@aol.COM
Residing: Pembroke Pines, Fla
Date: 25 March, 2003
Time: 13:24:56

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To Bill Melvin-Boy it is quite annoying not to remember people:) Your sisters name also sounds familiar..I guess what "they" say is true about the memory going first! My brother Richie and his wife just had their first child-Richie works as an electrician with a union and is about to move from upstate New York to Delaware. My brother Chuckie has had some challanges in his life-He and his wife have 5 children and Chuck was working as a cook in a retreat of sorts in upstate New York. He has made some bad decisions and is now in jail-and probably will be for a while. VERY SAD:( George is living in Florida and teaches roller skating as well as doing some competing himself. Well, that is the latest update:) Take care, Laurie

Name: Dave Burman
Email: chesterclippers@aol.com
Residing: Lewistown, PA
Date: 25 March, 2003
Time: 00:13:30

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Name: jUDY
Email:
Residing:
Date: 24 March, 2003
Time: 14:17:11

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HI TERI, MY FRIEND NANCY'S MOM WORKED AT LINTON'S FOR YEARS. HER LAST NAME WAS ARMSTRONG. I ALWAYS REMEMBER MY COUSIN HAD HER REHERSHAL DINNER THERE TOO. GOING OUT TO EAT WAS A BIG THING FOR US BACK THEN SO I STILL REMEMBER GOING THERE. HOPE THAT HELPS.

Name: Jennifer
Email:
Residing:
Date: 23 March, 2003
Time: 19:29:31

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Name: ZACNIEWSKI
Email: zac@dfn.com
Residing: roswelln.m.
Date: 23 March, 2003
Time: 18:40:08

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YO ROBERT MCLAUGHLIN STJ 59 THIS IS GENE ALSO STJ 59 DO YOU REMEMBER ME CAUSE I SURE DO REMEMBER YOU. IT HAS BEEN AHMMM YEARS DROP ME A E MAIL. GENE

Name: mike 7debbie(morrison)trent
Email: det_52t@yahoo.com
Residing: chester of course
Date: 23 March, 2003
Time: 17:23:37

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Chester HIgh lost but it was a great game it went into overtime. All the boys looked very tired.

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Name: J Smith
Email: jacko19971
Residing: Rehoboth Bch
Date: 23 March, 2003
Time: 10:44:05

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Does anyone out there know the result of last nights state final? The Delco Times doesn`t seem to want it published on their web site>

Name: Craig Rainey
Email: CraigyFlednospam86@aol.com
Residing: Chester, Pa
Date: 22 March, 2003
Time: 16:54:23

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Good luck to the wonderful Chester High School Clippers young men's basketball team. I ran against the State College track teams at the State Championships back between 1977 and 1980, and beatthatteam each time except for one race when I passed the baton with a fairly big lead as a sophomore to our senior workhorse, only to lose the race because State College and Council Rock walked him down. We should not come up short tonight in the sport of basketball. Go out there,give it your all. I haven't gotten over that loss back in 1978. Don't let it happen to you guys. Good Luck tonight. Coach Fled.

Name: keith chubbs
Email: flapper2262@aol.com
Residing: north carolina
Date: 22 March, 2003
Time: 06:59:28

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jack mills,i dont know if u know me.im the baby of the family,but nice to hear from u.teddy and linda live hear in nc about 15 min. from me.moms doing well she lives with me health not the greatest but shes hangin in there.moms been with me since dad passed away may of 91 hope to talk to u again

Name: keith chubbs
Email: flapper2262@aol.com
Residing: north carolina
Date: 22 March, 2003
Time: 06:48:37

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wayne weathers,dont recall joseph,but if hesa chubbs then we are related. not to many of us around mostley in delaware.only joseph that i know of in that area thats related would be joe nichols a cousin but depends on what years u are going back to

Name: Rob Synakowski
Email: rsynakow@twcny.rr.com
Residing: Syracuse, NY
Date: 21 March, 2003
Time: 20:00:59

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Several years ago I read a great book called "Parallel Time" by Brent Staples about growing up in Chester and the relations between Blacks and Poles and Ukrainians. It was a great read especially having visited Chester many times.

Name: Robert Synakowski
Email: rsynakow@twcny.rr.com
Residing: Syracuse, NY
Date: 21 March, 2003
Time: 19:54:32

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My grandmother and her siblings (Bienkowski) grew up on Hayes Street and I remember walking through the "tunnel" to the back door of their row house. Also I remember being allowed to steer the ferry across the river when I was about 5 or 6 years old.

Name: libby
Email:
Residing: australia
Date: 21 March, 2003
Time: 19:46:20

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Hey Lorraine, Well,,,I'm on my way tomarrow,,,the 23rd. With the war going on,,it's a bit scarey. I really hope to see you when I get there. I'll tell Pat to ring you. We're suppose to go out for Michelle B'day,,,you should come. Hope all is well with you. Tell Franny and all hi for me. Well take care, see you soon. Libby

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MY NAME IS ZAC LIVED ON MCILVAIN STREET EAST CHESTER KNEW A GIRL LIVED ON EAST 7TH STREET ACROSS FROM MORTON AVE SCHOOL PLAY GROUND NAMED BARABARA FINN I THINK BARB YOU OUT THERE READING THIS? IF SO GIVE ME A CLICK BACK. GENE

Name: ZACNIEWSKI
Email: zac@dfn.com
Residing: roswell n.m.
Date: 21 March, 2003
Time: 19:20:36

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JOHN BEEN AWHILE SINCE I HAVE BEEN HERE BUT AS I CAN SEE YOU ARE STILL AT WORK INPRGRESS ANYONE EVER TELL YOU YOU DO GOOD WORK?? IF NOT LET ME SAY IT. YOU DO GOOD WORK READ SOME COMENTS ABOUT THE DEMISE OF CHESTER. IF ALLOWED I WILL GIVE MY TWO CENTS WORTH. I FEEL NO GROUP CAUSED IT BUT IT WAS THE LOSE OF A TAX BASE. SALARIES FROM LIKE FORD MOTOR SUN SHIP WESTINGHOUSE, VERTOL HELICOPTER, ETC.ZAC

Name: Joe
Email:
Residing: Aston
Date: 21 March, 2003
Time: 19:18:48

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Teri, Not much to say on this site about Linton's. Click Businesses on the green column on the left, scroll down to Restaurants/Sandwich Shops, and scroll down to the Linton's Restaurant listing. Of course, maybe you'll get more detailed info about it from one of our good "posters"!

Name: Bill Melvin
Email:
Residing: Colby Ks
Date: 21 March, 2003
Time: 17:15:44

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To Laurie: I think the Kimballs were our neighbors. The address we lived at was 2714 Price. I remember your brothers, especially Richie he and I were close in age. You might remember my sister Nancy from the neighborhood.

Name: Teri
Email: tjr1214"nospam"@comcast.net
Residing: Lansdowne
Date: 21 March, 2003
Time: 15:23:13

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This is a very interesting web-site. I'm not from Chester, but I used to work in Chester back in the early 80's.

Can anyone give me more information on the Linton's Restaurant that used to be at 9th & Butler? Thanks!

Name: Patricia (Vantine)Cunningham
Email: Precious2@37.com
Residing: Riverside,Ca
Date: 21 March, 2003
Time: 14:43:03

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"A FRIEND" (A)ccepts you as you are (B)elieves in you (C)alls you just to say"HI" (D)oesn't give up !!on you (E)nvisions the whole of you(even the unfinished parts) (F)orgives your mistakes (G)ives unconditionally (H)elps you (I)nvites you over (J)ust"be" with you (K)eeps you close at heart (L)oves you for who you are (M)akes a difference in your life (N)ever Judges (O)ffer's support (P)icks you up (Q)uiets your fears (R)aises your spirits (S)ays nice things about you (T)ells you the truth when you need to hear it (U)nderstands you (V)alues you (W)alks beside you (X)-plains things you don't understand (Y)ells when you won't listen and (Z)aps you back to reality! Now you will see how many friends one can really have! "GOD BLESS OUR BOY'S"

Name: Laurie Emrick-Hund
Email:
Residing: Carmichael California
Date: 21 March, 2003
Time: 13:23:55

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To Bill Melvin-Yes, I do have brothers named George, Chuckie and Richie. Did you live next to the Boyds or the Kimballs? Your name sounds familiar but...Did you have any other siblilngs?

Name: S.DIANE SHAMBURGER
Email: shamburgers@aetna.com
Residing: CHESTER
Date: 21 March, 2003
Time: 10:08:41

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This is to inform anyone from CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1974..We will be having our 30 year reunion next AUGUST 27-29 2004 @ The Holiday Inn Select in CLAYMONT DEL. The cost of tickets for the 3 day bash will be approx. 65.00...(no more). Please pass the word and I can be reached @ 610 872 9130..Check out more info on this site under school reunions...And if there are any families out there with classmates who have passed on from our class, please get in touch as well. GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS AND BRING THEM HOME SAFELY AND GOD WATCH OVER OUR COUNTRY!

Name: Joe
Email:
Residing: Wilmington De
Date: 21 March, 2003
Time: 09:46:30

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The flag site, must be very popular it said traffic problems try again later. But, thank you for letting us know about it.

Name: Judy
Email:
Residing:
Date: 21 March, 2003
Time: 08:47:58

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Name: Dave Burman
Email: chesterclippers@aol.com
Residing: Lewistown, PA
Date: 21 March, 2003
Time: 00:14:28

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YO!!!!!!! Our Chester HS Clippers boys basketball team is in the state championship game for a PA-Record 12th time!!! The Clippers meet State College HS Saturday night at the new Giant Center in Hershey, PA. 8 PM Tip-Off. Try to attend and root the boys on. Below is how the Clippers have fared in the PA HS BB state title game over the years.

Name: Bob McLaughlin
Email: mptrpan"no spam"@aol.com
Residing: Ridley Park, PA
Date: 20 March, 2003
Time: 23:11:07

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Is anyone interested in a class reunion for IHM grade school, all classes circa 1955 thru 1961? Checkout IHM reunion section here at the website or contact me . regards, Bob McLaughlin, IHM '59; STJ '63, etc.

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Name: c
Email:
Residing:
Date: 20 March, 2003
Time: 22:26:20

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I received this from the parent of a young man who is in the war zone as I type. She emailed it to her son hoping that when he is able he will get the mail or someone will and let them know that her friends and family care. We in OLDCHESTERPA may want to be included in the growing numbers of people who , support the men and woman putting their lives on the front lines so we can remain a nation without the threat of future terror. On the link is a place to add you name, message and town. I put oldchesterpa with a slash and my town. You can put a message and email it to a friend. http://www.zoom-n.com/wavers/

Name: Terry Owsiany McHugh
Email: tomch1958@aol.com
Residing: Florida
Date: 20 March, 2003
Time: 21:59:42

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Name: Pat McFadden
Email:
Residing: Arizona
Date: 20 March, 2003
Time: 18:05:43

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John Bullock - This is to let you know that Chester High Class of 1950 is planning its 53rd! reunion - Friday, September 19, 2003 at the Concord Country Club. I went into the Chester High 1950 area and saw the message that you had no info regarding a reunion. So, this is to let you and others know. The person to contact is Alice Bomhoff Dacey in Brookhaven, 4181 School Lane.

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Hello to Pam Watras:) Thank you for responding-My husband does not get on the computer either! I remember you from skating as you were always so poised and graceful-My brother, George (remember him?) still skates and teaches in Florida! Congrats on the children and grandchild! I have 4 daughters and 1 grandson. I have lived here since 1980 and am a Community Director (fancy title for apt. manager) for an appartment community here in Sacramento. How about you and David-what do the two of you do? You must have SO many trophies, etc to show your children! Take Care and say Hi to David. Laurie Emrick-Hund-Oh, tell me your e-mail adress again:)

Name: TomCHS76
Email: t9257"nospam"@yahoo.com
Residing: PA
Date: 20 March, 2003
Time: 14:32:41

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I'm still gathering names for the West End email address book. I sent it out to everyone on it about 2 months ago. If anyone is interested in adding their name and email drop me a note in email. If you are already on and didn't get it also drop me a note and I will send it to you.

Name: Col
Email: CH626s8@aol.com
Residing:
Date: 20 March, 2003
Time: 12:59:45

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To: Trish Waldron Amen to that, how eloquently spoken. I hope your words ripple through Delaware County and we can see patriotism soar.

Name: TrishWaldron
Email: trish7142@comcast.net
Residing: Glen Mills,Pa.
Date: 20 March, 2003
Time: 08:47:12

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Once Again I read the endless memories and it warms my heart but this morning memories of a past make my heart uneasy. As i watch the news reports on war flash backs of a past war with protests on war forgetting to support the possiblity of its need. But most of all the need to support all our men and women at war they are there for us they are doing what is requested of them they are and should always be our hero's. this war reminds me of vietnam. Lets not make the same mistakes and get tied up in the we shouldn't be there, WE ARE THERE now lets support our troops LOUDLY they need to hear us at home in there support. I remember the draft It was some thing like the lottery each day but each day someone you know looked at there numbers and said there goodbye. THEY DID NOT WIN. I ask and pray to god that we do not repeat, We have grown ,and learned from our mistakes. TO ALL VETERANS OF WAR PAST AND PRESENT I THANK YOU FOR MY FREEDOM YOU ARE THE REAL HERO'S FOR ALL TO LOOK UP TOO.

Name: RHS75
Email: watt6@aol
Residing: de
Date: 20 March, 2003
Time: 03:04:22

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Laurie, I remember you from the Gardens & from roller skating. Got your emale. Dave doesn't get on line or the computer! We also have 4 children & a granddaughter. Send us your emale. Karen Wilson remembered you too. Pam Watras

Name: Harvey Martin
Email: hsmartin@snip.net
Residing: Parkside, Pa.
Date: 19 March, 2003
Time: 21:47:00

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Name: "No Spam"Myrna Mercer Bailey
Email: baileyrm@dmci.net
Residing: Michigan
Date: 19 March, 2003
Time: 21:36:33

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I am looking for anyone who may be related or know of Thomas and Mary (Greenaway) Mercer who lived in Chester, Pa.

Name: John Mattero
Email:
Residing:
Date: 19 March, 2003
Time: 19:01:08

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Tony was my uncle and Johnny was my Dad, they have both passed away. I think you mean "Tony Teach" dont know what happenned to him. "Mom" Mattero was my Gramom.

Name: another american
Email:
Residing:
Date: 19 March, 2003
Time: 16:54:21

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for Kate and all who have children, spouses and loved ones in harm's way,God keep you strong and them safe.

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John M: Loved going on Sunday afternoons to the jam sessions at the "T" Bar. Tony (The Greeter-your Dad?) was a great guy. Also remember going to your grandfathers little place across McDade and in the basement. Best Spagetti Gravy around. It was great to take your pot there and have it filled to take home and no fuss or muss with dinner (I think that was on Fridays. - guys never had to cook). Is John the bartender still alive? I think that was his name. He was a teacher and lived next to the firehouse.

Name: an american
Email:
Residing: united states
Date: 19 March, 2003
Time: 15:24:03

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Name: Karla Beaver
Email: Jazylady1966@aol.com
Residing: Chester
Date: 19 March, 2003
Time: 11:52:13

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Name: John Mattero
Email: johnnybar822@comcast.net
Residing: Brookhaven
Date: 19 March, 2003
Time: 08:52:10

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My family had the "T"bar. I'm St James '68. I remember hangin out in front of Mcorys, Woolworth's banana splits, John's doggies, the State and Boyd movies, Angie's market, west end Gino's, Mcafferty villiage kids dances, Shoosters (I think that was the drive in). Cool Site John.

Name: Pat McFadden
Email:
Residing: Arizona
Date: 18 March, 2003
Time: 17:32:58

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John Bullock - Your format and design is outstanding. Perhaps it will bring out the best in your contributors too. A little class shouldn't hoit!!!!

Name: Dottie (Shepherd)Skonecki
Email: kskoneck@tampabay.rr.com
Residing: Fl.
Date: 18 March, 2003
Time: 00:21:50

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To anyone who remembers the Shepherd's from McCaffery,Well my daughter had a daughter on ST.PATTTY'S day.Her name is Breanna Nicole.

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John, You really did an awesome job on all your improvements on the Old Chester Pa. website.

Name: Bill Melvin
Email:
Residing: Colby Ks
Date: 17 March, 2003
Time: 21:14:04

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I have a question for Laurie Emrick-Hund. Do you have brothers named George, Chuck, and Richie? If so you lived just two houses over from me and my family.

Name: Bill Tonge
Email:
Residing: Pa.
Date: 17 March, 2003
Time: 17:35:34

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Harry V. Thanks for the info. about scott's retirement get together. Hope to see you there. Bill Tonge

Name: Judy
Email:
Residing:
Date: 17 March, 2003
Time: 14:33:50

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Wow John, you have been really busy. The site looks sooo nice. The pictures of the Yellow Bowl brought back a lot of great memmories. This page just gets better and better. Thanks for a great site.

Name: c.
Email:
Residing:
Date: 17 March, 2003
Time: 13:07:39

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Name: Wayne Weathers
Email:
Residing: Durham, NC
Date: 17 March, 2003
Time: 11:57:17

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Keith Chubbs, Are you related to Joseph Chubbs? He and I attended Jeffries, Smedley, and Chester High. Also, we played Little League baseball at Chester East Little League.

Name: S. Diane Shamburger
Email: shamburgers@aetna.com
Residing: Chester, Pa
Date: 17 March, 2003
Time: 09:25:31

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Good morning,first to: Laurie Emrick, no I did not live in Highland Gardens. However I did go to Pulaski for 1 year. I am from the Flower Manor and Ruth L. Bennett homes. Most of the people I knew from the Gardens were classmates @ Pulaski. And, my second is to Susan Lobodzinski who went to school with me, you were looking for Cheryl Pitts on our reunion page. Well she lives in Folcroft. Her married name is: GOLDSBOROUGH. Go on Classmates.Com where I see you registered. Cheryl is on there as well. E-mail her. And so is CATHY EMERSON! Remember her? Susan hope you come to the reunion next year...LABOR DAY WEEKEND...GET IN TOUCH WITH ME! HAVE A GREAT DAY PEOPLE!

Name: Paul D. Crowther
Email: pcrowther4@cogeco.ca
Residing: St. Catharines,Ontario
Date: 16 March, 2003
Time: 22:24:54

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I remember a few years ago when the "hit" counter read 600. I thought that was something. 213,000 now! WOW! Amazing! Like the new color scheme!

Name: HarryV
Email:
Residing: Lewes DE
Date: 16 Mar 2003
Time: 20:37:55

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TO Bill Tonge, The Scott reunion is April 9th at the American legion in Green Ridge.

Name: Bill Tonge
Email:
Residing: Pa.
Date: 16 Mar 2003
Time: 18:32:27

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Jack Mills Are Scott Paper retires going to have a get together in Apr. this year,at the VFW in green ridge? If so when? Thank you Bill Tonge

Name: JACK MILLS CHS55
Email: FLOJAC1429@HOTMAIL.COM
Residing:
Date: 16 Mar 2003
Time: 13:11:31

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KEITH CHUBBS I KNEW YOUR FATHER VERY WELL FROM THE SKATING RINK. HOW AND WHERE IS YOUR BROTHER TEDDY AND SISTER LINDA. AND HOW IS YOUR MOTHER. I HOPE SHE IS WELL. FLOSS AND JACK MILLS.

Name: MARY LOU
Email:
Residing: LANCASTER
Date: 16 Mar 2003
Time: 13:05:30

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STILL LOOKING FOR MEMBERS OF SMEDLEY CLASS OF 65 ANYONE KNOW WHERE ABOUTS OF EVELYNN CREW, PERSHING JONES, RICHARD WEBSTER, AIDEN BRADY, ROBERT BRAMBLE, RICHARD ALLEN, ALLEN HAYWORTH, STEVE KOKOS, CATHY CRAWFORD, CAROL SMITH, JACKIE LARSON, ROSILYNN LAMONT IF YOU KNOW ANY OF THESE PEOPLE PLEASE LET THEM KNOW TO CHECK OUT HTE REUNION PAGE ON THIS SITE. OR LET ME KNOW VIA THIS PAGE ND I'LL MAIL INFO.THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED IN THE PAST AND ANYONE THAT CAN HELP NOW.

Name: Linda Garvey Palmer
Email:
Residing: Wallingford
Date: 16 Mar 2003
Time: 10:31:04

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I for one enjoyed reading the the Skeleton story.My father hung out in that area between 55 and 58 but does not remember the incident. I would love to hear more about the time and neighborhood it was very interesting.

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Name: Pat McFadden
Email:
Residing:
Date: 15 Mar 2003
Time: 20:00:27

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Mark and Jesse Soifer, twin brothers - both my classmates at CHS - Class of 1950. One a fine artist and the other a writer. I think Jesse is the artist and I oftened wondered about his twin brother, now I know. Thanks for that post.

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Cabaret tonight at the Chester Fine Arts Center. Lots of Good food provided. BYOB; $15.00. Come on out and enjoy.

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Name: Tim Ruger
Email: TJRDrummer@earthlink.net
Residing: Naples Fla.
Date: 15 Mar 2003
Time: 15:46:40

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Great site on Marcus Belgrave. growing up in Chester that's all I heard about. Finally met him in in the Village in N.Y.C. He got the biggest kick when I told him I was from Chester. He told me he grew up in Lamokin village.

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So that you have plenty of reading on this beautiful week end, I am giving you one more link to read about a former resident of the area. I am sure there are some still around that remember this man. @

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Tin cans name was Robert Anderson and he had a sister named Brenda. The mom was from the South and a sweet lady.

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"Chickory Chick, Cha-la cha-la," Chick a la roma in a bananaka can't you see Chickory Chick is me.

"A," you're adorable, "B," you're so beautiful, "C," you're a cutie full of charms. "D," you're a darling and "E," you're exciting And "F," you're a feather in my arms. "G," you look good to me, "H," you're so heavenly, "I," you're the one I idolize. "J," we're like Jack and Jill, "K," you're so kissable, "L," is the lovelight in your eyes.

"M," "N," "O," "P," I could go on all day. "Q," "R," "S," "T," alphabetically speaking, you're OK.

U," made my life complete, "V," means you're very sweet, Double-"U" "X" "Y" "Zee." It's fun to wander through the alphabet with you To tell you what you mean to me.

Name: Paul D. Crowther
Email: pcrowther4@cogeco.ca
Residing: St. Catharines,Ontario
Date: 15 Mar 2003
Time: 12:27:17

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Name: BILL LOCKE
Email: wlocke2@comcast.net
Residing: CLAYMONT
Date: 15 Mar 2003
Time: 12:26:43

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TO LINDA GARVEY PALMER,TIN CANS REAL NAME WAS JIMMY ANDERSON.HE WAS ALSO A GOOD DANCER FOR HIS SIZE.BUT ALL OF US FROM CHESTER WERE GOOD DANCERS!!I GREW UP WITH HIM ON UPLAND STREET

Name: Duffy
Email:
Residing:
Date: 15 Mar 2003
Time: 12:10:45

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I regret to inform you all of the passing of Sidney Lippman! "Sidney WHO?" you ask.

For you "lost in the '50s" crowd, he was the composer of Nat King Cole's hit of 1951 "Too Young". The memories that song conjures up! He also wrote " CHICKORY CHICK..." Complete the rest of the lyrics and let's all join in together singing....

Name: Jamo
Email: Decardconn@aol.com
Residing: wilmington
Date: 15 Mar 2003
Time: 11:26:53

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Linda Tin Cans Name was James Anderson he was quite a character For a big guy he was a preety good basketball player! We used to play at what we called the second playground. which was the one closer to the community building

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Altho Bill Haley wasn't born in Chester a major part of his life revoled around this OLD TOWN. Many of his Musicians in the different bands he had came from the area (second link)...Many names you may remember. So with that I link those that are interested to @ http://members.tripod.com/~val180/rock/rockabilly/haley/haley.html

Name: Linda Garvey Palmer
Email:
Residing: Wallingford, Pa.
Date: 15 Mar 2003
Time: 09:39:35

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Dear West Ender, referring back to your coments on 1-23-03, it was nice to hear of you remembering people of the past, Grasshopper was Nick Petrillo, he had a younger sister, and married a really nice girl named Linda. Saddly Nick passed away in his 30's of a heart condition.Him and his crowd were a garanteed good time,Roy and I remember the times well! You also spoke of Tin Can I wish I knew his proper name. What I remember of him was his cleancut style of dressing,walking down the street,always speaking and I know that man tipped his hat at times.What a wonderful neighborhood. Mike yor mushiness is spredding don't you have some CHORES to do or something. HA HA your BIG sister

Name: jack
Email: j.kersh@worldnet.att.net
Residing: eddystone
Date: 15 Mar 2003
Time: 08:37:43

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to jamie, i sure do have a lot of great memories of your grandmother as most everyone who knew her. to many to even try and post them all. i think your father (ray) touched us all that was at verna's funeral with the memories that he brought back of how a wonderfull person verna was to everyone. i will miss her deeply! it's bringing tears to my eyes as i am writing now. tell you mom and dad i said hi. jack kershinski

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All we have to do is remember NAMES and then find the famous people that came from Chester, PA. Chester has a great history and many people have started in OLDCHESTERPA @

Danny Murtaugh, Podgajny, Johnny, Meinhardt Raabe, Mickey Vernon (well Marcus Hook), Ethel Waters just to name a few.. can be found in: http://www.oldchesterpa.com/famous.htm

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Judy, Paul, Harvey, and all others..Am glad you enjoyed the read on Alex North...I neglected to add his birth name which is according to my research:

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Although a Marcus Hook connection to OLDCHESTERPA, this link is one that many will find interesting and timely. @

Name: Andrea
Email: luvmyapbts@cox.net
Residing: San Diego
Date: 15 Mar 2003
Time: 01:51:39

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Whoops, I just posted a blank message by mistake. Sorry! Ray, I just went back to last year's postings and read the messages regarding your quest for the Dr. deProphetis's first name. It took awhile to find/read them but it's pretty slow here at work :) The only other names I know are Attilio, who is also known as Artie, but he sells insurance and Achille who was the patriarch of the family. I don't know if he was an MD or not, but I'll ask my mother if she knows.

Name: SUE LOBODZINSKI-WEBB
Email: ZWG476@AOL.COM
Residing: TRAINER
Date: 15 Mar 2003
Time: 00:47:11

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THIS WEB-SITE IS GREAT.HEY TIM RUGER!HAVEN'T HEARD FROM YOU SINCE THE 80'S.HOW YOU DOING?HOW ABOUT YOUR BROTHER TOM?HAVE SEEN YOU ON THIS SITE FOR A WHILE NOW BUT DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY.HAS ANYONE SEEN OR HEARD FROM JOANNNE SNINCHAK?IF SO TELL HER I AM ASKING ABOUT HER. E-MAIL ME.

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Mike Garvey, I love what you wrote, I don't have a home to return to either since they tore down McCaff V., we had a lot of love being raised and we will never forget why we were put out.

Name: Mary
Email:
Residing:
Date: 14 Mar 2003
Time: 22:57:34

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I use to walk home from St. James dances, all the way on 9th St. to the west-end but that was the 60's and not a lot of drugs or guns yet. But that came to be after the 60's when a lot of trouble makers came up from the South and started to take over Chester, the blacks had 3 projects and the whites lived in one but somehow they started moving the blacks into McCaffrey Village and the whites started to protest and the fight began.The rest can be told if we don't have someone who deletes the truth.

Name: keith chubbs
Email: flapper2252@aol.com
Residing: nc
Date: 14 Mar 2003
Time: 22:32:25

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hi frank d your talking about my cousin joe nichols or my father that worked on the car depends on what year

Name: Andrea Hunter
Email: luvmyapbts@cox.net
Residing: San Diego
Date: 14 Mar 2003
Time: 22:18:47

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To Judy, Ray, Duffy, Joan, Frank D, Vince, and all others who have responded to my message: Many Many Thanks! It's great reading all the articles and anecdotes about Nino and Rocco. Helps me know them a little bit better. I pumped my mother for information today, and hope I can answer some of your questions.

Ray - not sure which of the doctors worked at the shipyard, but my grandfather Julio's pharmacy (on 3rd and Pusey, I think) was a couple of blocks away from a shipyard. His customers used to call him "Doc".

Duffy - Elaine deProphetis Shermol is Rocco's daughter, and my mother's cousin, so I guess that makes her my second cousin? I don't know what she's up to these days.

Sorry it took so long to respond, I didn't realize how long it had been since I checked the bulletin board! Thanks again!

Name: Frank D
Email:
Residing: Chester
Date: 14 Mar 2003
Time: 22:18:34

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I remember Pomerantz Nichols from when I worked down the street at the Ford agency. One of the sons converted a 48 plymouth 4dr sedan into a convertible phaeton. I knew both of the owners slightly, both nice guys as I remember.

Name: Terry Owsiany McHugh
Email: tomch1958@aol.com
Residing: Palm Bay, Fl
Date: 14 Mar 2003
Time: 21:34:57

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I read your post about how you jumped the fence to retrieve your old house number and then gave it to your dad with a thank you. That's what it's all about, remembering and being grateful. I was so touched when I read that. Good for you! Linda, you've got a great brother! Hope you all are well.

Name: keith chubbs
Email: flappwr2262@aol.com
Residing: north carolina
Date: 14 Mar 2003
Time: 20:51:50

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hi all my family is from chester and delco area anybody out there that would remember my father he worked at great leopard rink for about 30 yrs. his name was art he was the skate man. some other family demarcos,nichols. my uncle had a shop in chester for yrs pomerants and nichols later moved to concheser hwy later sure would like to talk to anybody that would rememer them

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Hi Mike I remember walking up Booth Street from 3rd Street in Trainer heading to one of my favorite places Gino's wow it seems so long ago now. Not a soul ever bothered me or my sister. Chester was a pretty great place back in the day. I used to work P/T on 3rd Street in Chester used to walk there too in the early 80's from Trainer never ever had a problem even at night. Used to party at a place on 2nd street I think it was called the Side and can not forget the Millview. Well thanks for letting me ramble you just brought back a few memories.

Name: mike garvey
Email: chesterchevy19061@yahoo
Residing: trainer
Date: 14 Mar 2003
Time: 20:28:06

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it seems funny, how someone will start a fire then sit back and watch it burn. How someone could read something and want it to mean something other then what it was really meant to express. I remember walking up Booth street on my way to the old Chester West ball field, I had to pass where the older guys hung out, Boy I want to be like them. Long hair, Cool. Rolling Stones music. They never bothered me as I walked by . Maybe becouse I had 3 older sisters and we lived on the block our whole life.Maybe becouse they were just ok people. I remember these families all had hard working parents. Good irish families.Raised us the best they could on the income they had , gave us what they could. Sometimes I get angry becouse I was pushed of the street I grew up on. Times changed it was not the same old Booth Street we remember. When they tore my old house down I cried I never told anyone the countless times i drove by 1007 Booth Street and wished i could have raised my family thier the way my parents raised us thier. I jumped the fence and retrieved the Address block that had my street number on it and gave it to my father and thanked him. I still ride my old house,even though it no longer stands. One thing that still stands is my memeories of friends and family. I would not change any of tht for anyhting. Please remember we play such an IMPORTANT part in each others life. We are memories of our childhood. Lets ignore the hate and share the love we have for one another.

Name: Harvey Martin
Email: hsmartin@snip.net
Residing: Parkside
Date: 14 Mar 2003
Time: 19:43:48

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Name: jamie blumenthal
Email: J_Blumenthal@msn.com
Residing: boothwyn pa
Date: 14 Mar 2003
Time: 18:59:29

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hi my name is jamie blumenthal daughter of donna crowlery and granddaughter of the late verna crowley. Wondering if anybody has any fond memories of my grandmother verna crowley

Name: Tim Ruger
Email: TJRDrummer@Excite.com
Residing: Naples Fl.,
Date: 14 Mar 2003
Time: 17:43:41

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Linda Garvey, I'm still Timmy to my family and friend's I grew up with in Chester. Still make my living playing the Drum's. I wish I got back there a little more often, but I decided a long time ago the cold weather was not for me. I'm still introduced everynight from Chester Pa. You would be suprised at some of the thing's people remember about Chester.

Name: Dan CHS54
Email:
Residing:
Date: 14 Mar 2003
Time: 16:38:19

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Duffy---I left Potter St after 1st grade so I really didn't know to many families. We lived between the the Desmonds and the Yacsics(sic). Of the names you mentioned I did go thru Larkin, Smedley, and CHS with Jean O'Connor who live on 10th St.

Name: Laurie Emrick-Hund
Email: sugarmagnolia73@hotmail.com
Residing: Carmichael, Ca
Date: 14 Mar 2003
Time: 15:55:20

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To Diane Shamburger-Hello and thank you for responding:)Did you live in Highland Gardens?

Name: TomCHS76
Email: t9257"nospam"@yahoo
Residing: PA
Date: 14 Mar 2003
Time: 14:35:46

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Thank you to this site once again. I would have never known that one of my classmates John Baroni passed away if not for this site. Rest in peace JB.

Name: Judy
Email:
Residing: dE
Date: 14 Mar 2003
Time: 13:55:59

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The bio on Mr. North was nice. Maybe it could be added to the Biographies on this site. Someone should contact John if possible.

Name: Paul D. Crowther
Email: pcrowther4@cogeco.ca
Residing: St. Catharines,Ontario
Date: 14 Mar 2003
Time: 13:44:52

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Name: MARY LOU
Email:
Residing: LANCASTER
Date: 14 Mar 2003
Time: 12:07:53

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I ATTENDED THE VEIWING OF JOHN BARONI LAST NIGHT. AS PREVIOSLY POSTED HE WAS A TRUE CHESTERITE. I GREW UP WITH JOHNNIE IN SUN VILLAGE AND HAVE MANEY FOND MEMORIES . HIS PASSING WILL BE FELT BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM . BUT EVEN PEOPLE WHO DIDN'T KNOW HIM PERSONALLY WILL FEEL THE LOST ,DUE TO THE FACT THAT THERE IS ONE LESS PERSON WORKING FOR THE GOOD OF CHESTER.

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ALEX NORTH: So many of us have listened to the music, read the credits, know the face, but did we know that he was born in good OLDCHESTERPA.. @

ALEX NORTH songw/UNCHAINED MELODY Born: 12/04/1910 CHESTER, PA Died: 09/08/1991 Age: 81

Name: Duffy
Email:
Residing:
Date: 14 Mar 2003
Time: 08:58:28

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DanCHS54: The wonder is that the row of homes did not burn down years ago. Still sad that the little boy "bright eyes" left so soon and so tragically.

Do these family names ring a bell from that neighborhood?: Hoffman, Ernest. O'Connor, Simmons, Harvey...just a few I recall

Name: Sdiane Shamburger
Email:
Residing: Chester
Date: 14 Mar 2003
Time: 08:46:49

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This is to TOM C/O 76, now I understand your e from last night! I was addressing my post regarding John Baroni, but was reading your name in my head!! And I know you did not pass! Hope you did indeed get the chance to say good-bye to John, I did. May he rest in peace.

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John you've done it again. Thanks for all the great photos on the What's New Section. And many many thanks to all the people that are sharing "history" of Chester with the webmaster. Because of your generosity and positive views of your hometowns past this site lives and grows. Cooley Lillies, loved that gift shop and the Yellow Bowl. Stopping there for lunch was like high society. Cloth table linens used there and china tea cups. Then theres Pappano's wow, those store fronts with the overhangs. Again thank you all for giving us a l@@k back into our lives in OLDCHESTERPA.

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John B: To John and all the people that have sent photos to add to What's new. THANK YOU. What great memories. Cooley Lillies store front. What a visit back. The Yellow Bowl...they had cloth table linens..How rich one felt having lunch there. And Pappano's grocery store. This again takes you back a step to how stores l@@ked in days past. You have been busy and so have all the great people that are sharing their treasures with the readers of OLDCHESTERPA...AGAIN THANKS TO ALL FOR THE MEMORIES. Sharing history is what this site is about.

Name: Roy Palmer
Email:
Residing:
Date: 13 Mar 2003
Time: 23:01:39

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My friends know who I am and how I think and I didn't mean to suggest that I wasn't just like them. Any one can take comments out of context and twist them, but if my comments make likeminded people take the sheets off their heads then that's good.I learned a long time ago thats it's a waste of time to try to change the mind of people. When someone has a stone of hate in their heart they take it to the grave with them. So write what you want. You could slander me, my friends could abandon me, God could foresake me like Job and it would still not change my beliefs that Individuals get judged by their own character as God will judge us all. So don't feel sorry for me cause you don't REALy.

Name: Mike Mangan
Email:
Residing: Charlotte, NC
Date: 13 Mar 2003
Time: 22:10:15

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To Unknown: please accept my apoligy's for making the identity error. I guess I sent my comments to the wrong "Unknown". Ititials, first name or anything would solve that problem. Again, please accept my apoligy.. Mike...

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Name: Linda Garvey Palmer
Email:
Residing: Wallingford, Pa.
Date: 13 Mar 2003
Time: 18:27:00

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Dear Tim Back in the day you where Timmy Ruger the best drummer to come out of the project. Roy and I see your mom in Media every now and then she sure looks good.How is your brother Tommy.We lived on Booth street.until 77.

Name: Linda Garvey Palmer
Email:
Residing: Wallingford, Pa.
Date: 13 Mar 2003
Time: 18:18:55

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Dear Jim, I think Roy's coments went right over your head.Roy in no way was trying to discredit his old friends from the past,he fondly remembers them often.It's disappointing to hear such negitive talk about our home town.Maybe in the future we all should consider our coments before we write them.I thought fond memories was what this website was about.

Name: Pat McFadden
Email:
Residing: Arizona
Date: 13 Mar 2003
Time: 17:56:56

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This will be a first when I say "Thank You" to a "no name". See folks, time can change everything.

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Name: Pat McFadden
Email:
Residing: Arizona
Date: 13 Mar 2003
Time: 17:29:17

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Although I said I would not post here again (I am the infamous "Pitipat" and not "Grandma" - don't blame Grandma" for anything I said or did), at times I feel compelled. The subject is how and when people starting moving out of Chester - just a few miles away, for instance.

After having been gone for so many years, 25 years or so when I visited, I had no memory of Brookhaven, which is just a short distance from Chester and the place to which several of my school friends bought homes and raised their families.

Almost immediately after WW11, I remember the family of a neighbor or a friend buying a newly-built home in another area and I went to see their new house. It was beautiful with a floor plan much different than we had known and I recall the man who bought it saying it cost something like $5,000 - not much more. Even I who had little money realized that was not a lot of money for what they had.

So, here's my question. Could that have been the beginning of Brookhaven and several other nice developments that sprang up around Chester? If so, this is one of the reasons many people moved from Chester because the GI's had government help to assist them in owning a home, and anyone would take advantage of this. They were not deserting; just trying to make a life for their family.

I am well aware what role the crooked politicians played in the down slide of Chester, but other factors entered into it also. Not one person I knew as a child and lived in BV where I did, stayed there when they bought their home, and there was nothing wrong with BV when they moved away.

So, everything happens for a reason, in it's own time, and it's so unfortunate that our beloved city became a victim of circumstances. Gripping and complaining is not going to solve the problem; only action and positive thinking of what can be will return Chester from its ashes to something new and different and wonderful. Optimism, not pessimism works every time.

Incidentally,"Hello" to Alice Ritter, a former classmate at CHS - your post made a lot of sense and food for thought.

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Thank You Jim McKinney. I thought he was one of the guys, guess you find out who is for real

Name: Jim(Jamo) Mc Kinney
Email: Decardconn@aol.com
Residing: wilmington
Date: 13 Mar 2003
Time: 15:14:17

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in referance to Roy Palmers letter on March 12 I find a littel interesting that you would refer to your old friends from the village as"white,Foulmouthed, Drug useing, sometimes violent youngmen; I grew up in the village too and ive allways considered my old friends from there as being GOLD Im still friends with many of these guys today &I treasure our longtime frienship.Sure we all were young and trying to find our way in this world & many did get into trouble But if they were your friend it was for real Im sorry that you look at them as you stated im sure theyd be surprized that you feel that way about them

Name: Char no spam
Email:
Residing: Lancaster
Date: 13 Mar 2003
Time: 14:21:44

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You are right about the Delco Times. Moved away and check often on the Chester news and obits. Whatssssssup? Still looking for Dottie Kanuika who lived in Highland Gardens several years ago. She had a son and twin girls. One named Jill can't remember the other girl's name. I went to school with Dottie and sure would like to hear from her. Anyone know is she is still around?

Name: Judy
Email:
Residing: dE
Date: 13 Mar 2003
Time: 13:49:10

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Hi Laurie, I remember popping the balloons, I worked at the Edgmont Pharmacy which was the old Sun Ray next to the bakery and I would go to Woolworths for lunch. I got my first charge account at Morris Jewlers and I spent all my money there and at the Fashion bug and Charming shops. I was well dressed by broke all the time LOL

Name: sdianeshamburger
Email:
Residing: Chester, Pa
Date: 13 Mar 2003
Time: 13:42:54

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I too was very surprised to learn of Tom's passing a couple of days ago. He graduated with me in 74. Boy did he look the same (only his hair changed) I will be representing the class tonight as I view him and talk to his parents. In fact, if there are any surviving family members of any of my deceased classmates are on this site, we are planning our 30 year reunion and I am trying to get information about some classmates who may have sailed on that I have missed over the years (I was/am Class Prez). Even if you think I have the info, pass it on anyway. It sure would mean a lot to me. We want to include their family in our upcoming reunion. More info is on this site (THANKS JOHN!)under Reunions of course...Thank you!

Name: Laurie Emrick-Hund
Email: Sugarmagnolia73@hotmail.com
Residing: Carmichael, Ca
Date: 13 Mar 2003
Time: 13:37:15

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Hello to all those that remember Highland Gardens back in the 70's. My family and I lived on Price Street. Does anyone remember when you could to to Woolworths downtown and sit at the counter, pick a balloon and pop it to see how much you would pay for your Sunday? How about the "head" shop that opened in the early 70's? The recent headlines coming out of the Gardens is sad indeed but my cousin still lives on Culhane Street(down by Sacred Heart Hospital) and said she is doing well and still likes the nightborhood. She said she attended a meeting the other night which was about amongst other things, there is talk that many of the homes will be torn down-with offers to current homeowners being only $17,000! Was anyone else there?

Name: corky
Email:
Residing: linwood
Date: 13 Mar 2003
Time: 11:48:37

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William Penn Summer program ws the best,one of the things to look forward to do in the summer besides getting wet in the sprinkler and clogging the drain up with yur towel.Box hockey was the next best sport besides the Little League.I remember when they lets the girls play hard ball.Wow what great memories.

Name: TomCHS76
Email: t9257"nospam"@yahoo
Residing: PA
Date: 13 Mar 2003
Time: 11:07:28

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I to am saddened to have just found out that John Baroni passed away. He was in my law enforcement class at Chester High. We were friends in school and always spoke whenever we saw each other, although I hadn't seen him in about 2 years.

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TO Mike Magan I knew you would remember Corbett's. I would also like to say that I am not the unkown who makes the negative comments on this site. I have never made a negative comment about any person, place, or anything else for that matter.

Name: TomCHS76
Email: t9257"nospam"@yahoo
Residing: PA
Date: 13 Mar 2003
Time: 10:59:26

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Wow, Joanne brought back another memory. It was Sun Ray next to Penn Fruit and Zeitz's was on the corner of 9th and Highland. I bought my first engagement ring :) from Sun Ray and that rotating jewelry case. It cost me a whole 3.99 plus tax. I was about 11 or 12 and it was for Carol McDermott. She moved away about 6 months later and I never saw her again. Wonder if she still has that ring. My buddy Tommy T worked at Gino's his uncle Vito was the manager. We use to wait for him to get done work so that we could get some free chicken. I beleive Gino's was the first place in Chester to sell Kentucky Fried chicken before it actually became a KFC.

Name: S.Martin
Email: smartin1991@aol.com
Residing: Milwaukee, Wi.
Date: 13 Mar 2003
Time: 10:18:17

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Name: S.Martin
Email: smartin1991@aol.com
Residing: Milwaukee,Wi.
Date: 13 Mar 2003
Time: 10:10:20

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Hello to all my fellow Chesterites. This my first message for the bulletin board.I was reading all the message's and was happy to see all the fond memories that folks have about growning up in Chester. I can remember lesyk's store as well,and the old Penn fruit. Although I am from Sun Village, and only moved from there a year ago.Anyway ..Chester has lost one of it's most dedicated son's...for anyone who knew John Baroni,he's was very much involved in the community.Not only did he work for the city, he was also a commitee man for years in Sun Vullage up until his passing this past Sunday. He was a friend to many, young and old. And I can remember that he moved out of Chester, to the plush area of Parkside, only to buy a house on the same street in Sun Village and moved back after only 1 year.He told me the Parside was nice, but it wasn't home. See ya can't take the person out of Chester, but not the Chester out of the person. I remember that John was very much involved in the Sun Village park Project Back in the 70's along with Mr. Boyle, and many other's. He also Help found the Sun Village Civic Asso. and the Town Watch...although they both failed, due to lack of community involvement. He was very instrumental in getting my Mom to run for committee woman in Sun Village as well.(which she was for like 10 or more after that). these are just a few of the thing about John that most folks don't know, and I was compelled to share just a lil about John, because as like most of us, IE...from what I read, love Chester and the memories that the city holds for us.Thanks for this wonderful site. I'll share my memories on my next visit. Peace & good will to all. Sean Martin

Name: Frank D
Email:
Residing: Chester
Date: 13 Mar 2003
Time: 09:34:41

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Everybody wants to blame the blacks for driving the white people out of Chester. This a popular misconception and may be true in a few cases. But the real truth is that city people have aspired to live in the country, or at least the suburbs, all through history. The desire to escape the noise and confinement of city life is universal. The first thing you do when you become affluent is move outta town. Ive known families that lived in the Penn project in the 40's and 50's and two moves later you find them in Brookhaven or Middletown And of course, the businesses follow, since theres nobody left in town with any spending money. So now, instead of downtown, you've got the Mall, a major improvement in many ways, just not old enough to have any nostalgiac value, yet. Whats happening in Chester is an inevitable result of progress. So lighten up will ya. The people who migrated out of town werent running away. They were moving up.

Name: S. Diane Shamburger
Email:
Residing: Chester, Pa
Date: 13 Mar 2003
Time: 08:51:33

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Good morning Beautiful People! Wow I never expected to read so many people feeling as I do about "Mr. No Name's" comments. As an African American, it distresses me more than anyone to see how my race on a daily basis eliminate one another in Chester and all over for that fact. But to actually place the blame on Blacks for destroying the city? Come on, just as the young ladies and gentlemen stated, it started with politics and money. We all know that is how it happens all over when it comes to urban depressed areas and cities. Even larger cities. When officials give up on something, take the businesses away, put the money in their pockets and move on, what do you expect to happen to a city? I get angry every time I see all the schools which have closed over the years. I get very angry knowing these kids do not know what it is like to play a flute in the 3rd grade because you have to (do they still require that in CUSD?), the children will not experience playing the instrument of choice, taking lessons, and go on to play at "THE HIGH IN THE BAND"! They do not have assemblys @ a different school each week. It pains me to know that the youth in Chester (our Black youth) will probally never live past.....their youth. So, no I am not in denial as to how the city is now, however I live in an area of Chester where if I did not know it was a part of Chester, I would not know I am in CHESTER! So, let's clear this up again, all areas of CHESTER ARE NOT A WAR, DRUG,GUN ZONE! And I know many white people who still live on the WEST END. They have refused to move and are not ashamed they did not! These people to me are strong, and stand by their convictions. That's nice you got your family "out". But remember ..again...you DO NOT LIVE IN A BUBBLE!" If ya don't believe that, look at what George is taking you to. And always remember 09-11-01! NONE OF US ARE SAFE FROM ANYONE...Let alone from urban youth! Have a great day everyone...you too "UNKNOWN WHO HAS MOVED ON TO GREENER PASTURES">

Name: ALICE J RITTER
Email: rettira@aol.com
Residing: DELAWARE
Date: 13 Mar 2003
Time: 07:52:30

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DEAR UNKNOWN I THINK IT IS ABOUT TIME THAT THE AIR BE CLEARED AS TO THE REAL REASON CHESTER HAS DIMINI SHED TO THE CITY IT IS TODAY. I AM A SENIOR CITIZEN TODAY--BUT MY FAMILY RESIDED IN CHESTER FOR FIVE GENERATIONS--MY FAMILY OWNED A BUSINESS IN THE CENTER CITY--AND IF YOU WOULD CHECK THE RECORDS OF WHY BUSINESSES FAILED AND/OR MOVED OUT OF THE CITY--YOU WILL FIND THE UNDERMINING REASON WAS THE CITY FATHERS--THE POLITICIANS WHO BOUGHT OUT THE CITY PROPERTIES ONLY TO USE THE PROPERTIES AS A WRITE-OFF. THROUGH EACH OF THEM ACTING IN THIS MANNER--CHESTER BEGAN TO FAIL. PEOPLE WERE TURNED OFF TO COMING INTO THE TOWN TO DO THEIR FRIDAY NIGHT SHOPPING. THERE ARE MANY 'BEHIND-THE-SCENES' THAT THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY WERE NOT AWARE OF. THE BUSINESS OWNERS WERE CONSTANTLY VETOED AS TO IDEAS TO KEEP BUSINESS IN THE CITY--THEY WERE BEING 'FLEECED' WITH HIGH TAXES ,ETC. WHEN, AT CHRISTMAS, THEY WOULD LOOK FOR A PROFIT--COME THE WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS--YOU COULD BANK ON AN INFLUX OF POLICE OFFICERS COMING SMILING-WISHING YOU A 'MERRY CHRISTMAS' WITH THEIR HANDS OUT FOR A 'GREEN GIFT' FOR PROTECTING YOUR BUSINESS. THE OFFICERS OF TODAY (I HOPE) DO NOT CONTINUE THIS PRACTICE. I AM NOT EXAGGERATING THIS STATEMENT--I SAW THIS WITH MY OWN EYES AND IT ANGERED ME--BUT WAS TOLD IF THIS 'GIFT-GIVING' WAS NOT DONE--THE BUSINESS WAS IN JEOPARDY. SO THOSE OF YOU YOUNGER CHESTERITES WHO FEEL 'THE BLACKS' DID THE DAMAGE TO CHESTER--TAKE HEED--DON'T LET THE CITY FATHERS OF YOUR CITY/COMMUNITY GET AWAY WITH ANYTHING. BE AWARE AND BE ACTIVE IN YOUR CITY/COMMUNITY--KNOW THE WHAT-WHY-WHEN OF THE ACTIONS OF THOSE IN CHARGE. SINCERELY ALICE RITTER

Name: Joanne
Email:
Residing:
Date: 13 Mar 2003
Time: 07:29:07

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You "NO NAMERS" kill me. Always the first to RUN your mouth and put people down. You must not have no fond memories to share, huh?

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Name: HarryV CHS48
Email:
Residing: DELAWARE
Date: 12 Mar 2003
Time: 21:43:05

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I see the daily times did it again. I haven't been able to get any death notices for a week.I can't buy the Times down here. Just get the front page.

Name: Cheryl Carey
Email: queenofcupz
Residing: Oxford pa. (for now)
Date: 12 Mar 2003
Time: 21:26:08

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For those of you my age Im 41 now :].It was sun rays . My Mom workred at Jerry's dinner for years.I lived on desmond place.There is so many great memory's growing up there.The William Penn summer stuff. Go carting by pic way shoes and down buckmann hill. Car hopping in the snow,playing caughty caught caught no brakes. Soaping windows on mischief night, I rember getting caught doing that and washing windows for the rest of the evening then being taken home by my pig tails hehehe. Sadies store with the claw thing that you got Quisp creal with.the water Ice truck with the awful painting but the best water ice,Art the guy that sold clothes and furiture out of his truck. I can go on and on .It was bad sometimes but great to so many other kids to play with .

Name: Bill Melvin
Email:
Residing: Colby Kansas
Date: 12 Mar 2003
Time: 20:34:54

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Hi Kathy, You might say I know them Diane is my mom and Nancy is my sister lol. Nancy married another name from the Conchester you might be familiar with Roy Craig. She lives in Boothwyn and Mom still lives in the Gardens. As for the phantom I've already devoted too much time and effort on you and will not dignify your comments with an answer.

Name: Joanne
Email:
Residing: Eddystone
Date: 12 Mar 2003
Time: 19:59:11

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TO BILL: Thanks for the info. mmmm... lets see, i am 38 now and i moved in 82 from CLover Lane, If i can recall i think i was about 6 or 7 when going into the drug store. ( shhh... that was a long time ago...) i am surprised i remember that. See, now i am going to have to call mom up.... Mom says it was called the SUN RAY and a man named Gerry who was the pharmisist owned the place and a real tall man worked the counter... ANyone remember this?

Name: Mike Mangan
Email: manganm@bellsouth.net
Residing: Charlotte, NC
Date: 12 Mar 2003
Time: 19:50:28

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TO: Unknown, I do remember the Corbett's store. I lived next door to the store in 1968. The store was closed then & the meninite girls lived there. I personally think you ought to lighten up on some of your comments. I personally find them uncalled for on this site. I am white & did not leave Chester by choice, I was transferred. But we experience the same problems here in Charlotte that the folks in Chester are going thru. The police are doing all they can do to curb the drug problems & my hat is off to the Chester Police for the raid they pulled last week on Boyle St.

Name: Roy Palmer
Email: rbpainter@hotmail.com
Residing: Wallingford
Date: 12 Mar 2003
Time: 19:39:21

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To the nameless bigot. My Mother is white and still lives in Chester. Has lived there 50 years and she doesn't believe she's nowhere. She has been quoted twice in the Daily Times saying how she loves Chester. My wife works in Chester and has many black friends. We've been to their houses for partys and they've been to our house. They are all very nice people. When I was taking college prep in Chester High in the late 60's, most of the class was black.They were all very smart, well spoken and well dressed. When I got home from school, McCaffery Village, to hang with my friends, all white, they were foul mouth, drug using, sometimes violent young men, the way YOU would discribe black kids today. BLACKS did NOT make the city what it is today, just like whites didn't make it the great city it was. I hope you don't teach your children you bigoted opinions for they will be ill serve for they future in our ever more diversevied America. Well I've expressed my feeling. Its about 7:30 now and I think I'll take a ride though Chester and visit my Mother. You see I am FOR REAL.

Name: Carol
Email: Angelcat@aol.com
Residing: Chester
Date: 12 Mar 2003
Time: 19:30:47

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To Mr. NoName who has so much to say about Chester, I am WHITE, and live here. Maybe you should devote your time and energy to something constructive instead of all your negativity. So you left here---good, we don't need people like you. Get a grip!!

Name: Mike Mangan
Email: manganm@bellsouth.net
Residing: Charlotte, NC
Date: 12 Mar 2003
Time: 19:26:32

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To: Unknown: You are right, it was Frazier's before Del Delozier was there. Maybe it was before that, because I do know somebody who owned the store, took his own life. Cheryl: I remember May's shop next to Rube's, I tended bar in Rube's from 1960 to 1968 less a couple of years at the ElRancho & Stardust. I moved to Charlotte on 1968. Rube was a good friend..

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ethel johnson-finklea, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, and thank you.

Name: ethel johnson-finklea
Email: bigloveye@msn.com
Residing: chester,pa.
Date: 12 Mar 2003
Time: 18:59:15

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To All: Tomorrow our own Chester resident will be on the Oprah Show. Her name is Melonese Naylor.(I may have spelled her first name wrong)An up and coming Author, I think she will be discussing her book.

Name: ethel(wyatt(johnson-finklea
Email: bigloveye@msn.com
Residing: City
Date: 12 Mar 2003
Time: 18:54:10

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To All, an upcoming Chester author will be on Oprah's Show tomorrow. Her name is Melonase Naylor. Here is something for the good of the city. She still lives here.

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To S.Diane & Bill who still live in Chester, I was raised there and got out and do not and never will understand anyone who can't tell it like it is. My name is not important but the facts are. Chester is dead and gone and those who had the best of it are gone too. The blacks took over and made it what it is today. You can not drive down the center of Chester and not risk your life. You admitted you can not sit out at night without worry of a bullet flying your way. I was there and took my family and got out because I wanted more out of life. Any white person that is still there today is nowhere and those on the site, don't live there either. Be for real!

Name: Dan CHS54
Email:
Residing:
Date: 12 Mar 2003
Time: 18:28:16

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Tim--I ran the summer playground for the Salvation Army back in the 50's.Walked with the whole gang of kids from 5th & Water to Camp Upland to play softball, swim in the pool.

Duffy---I lived with my grandparents across the street from 1935-42. 2nd house w/porch from the alley.

Name: Dan
Email: degar "no spam" gel@comcast.net
Residing: PA
Date: 12 Mar 2003
Time: 18:15:03

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What a great site - i started researching family 15 years ago - could have used this back then - got bitten again and found this. WOnderful. To Tim Ruger: My g-mom mentioned camp upland - another story-she remembered trudging down a hill to get water from the chester creek early 1900's. Upland baptist ch is great - wish I could have met Rev MacQueen. I am researching Cohens and Morrisons if anyone can help - thanks!

Name: Kathy
Email:
Residing:
Date: 12 Mar 2003
Time: 17:17:42

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To Bill Melvin: Do you know a Diane Melvin? Or Nancy? I think I remember their names from the Conchester Bowling alley they were good bowlers in the late 80's or 90's? Any relation? If so what are they up to now?

Name: Fran M. DiDomenicis
Email: frandido12@aol.com
Residing: WIlmington
Date: 12 Mar 2003
Time: 14:55:20

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SAINT ANTHONY'S CLASS OF 1963! ANYONE OUT THERE! How about a get together of class mates. Bring pictures and memorabilia, memories and stories, scapulars and Baltimore Catechisms. Someone can dress up like Sister Mary Annette and we'll have a party! What do you think?

Name: Fran DIDOmenicis
Email: frandido12@aol.com
Residing: WIlmington
Date: 12 Mar 2003
Time: 14:51:37

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To: Ed Archaki Thanks for your response, Ed. Yeah, the machines at Earo's Bakery often needed repair, and sometimes people did get something caught in them. Your brother was lucky, I hope. Condolences on your dad's passing.

Dimps tried to retire and sell the bakery (about '81/'82?)but came back in about 1984 because he wasn't being paid on the note he had held back on the business. Unfortunately he had to put a whole lot of money into it to get it back in shape, then died in '87. Mom still lives in Concordville and turned 85 last September.

Name: Bill Melvin
Email:
Residing:
Date: 12 Mar 2003
Time: 14:41:01

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There was a similar day camp in the playground in between the 2700 blocks of Curran and Kane streets. Same hockey box,crafts,and lunches. To Joanne my mom worked at Penn Fruit right up until the time it met its demise as West End Food Center. That drug store was a Rite aid at one time but I'm not sure if there were any previous owners. To S.Diane thumbs up on your comments to the phantom no names. If you can't even bother to give us a name we can't take your comments very seriously!

Name: Fran DiDOmenicis
Email: frandido12@aol.com
Residing: Wilmington, DE
Date: 12 Mar 2003
Time: 14:37:48

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Hi Dave, Fran DiDomenicis here. I happened to notice your email over a year ago on the Chester website that mentioned Earo's Bakery rolls. You are so right about how good they were. I know because my dad, "Dimps" DiDomenicis worked at the bakery since before WWII and later went on to own it after John Earo and then my uncle Jimmy died. I worked at the bakery for years on weekends and summers until I went off to college in '67/'68. Earo's, later called D's Bakery had a faithful following, both from walk-in customers and from sub shops, restaurants and other businesses. It finally closed about 1985-1986 after an unsuccessful attempt to sell it and retire. My parents went back into it not long before dad passed away in 1987.

For the record, my mom says she thinks Big Mike's hoagies were the best, though she acknowledges DiCostanza's as well. Funny how, "Who makes the best hoagie?" is still under discussion today!

Name: John
Email:
Residing:
Date: 12 Mar 2003
Time: 14:23:03

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There was a posting awhile back about Roman Polanski,to see the true Polanski go to the THE SMOKING GUN.COM

Name: Marie
Email:
Residing: Brookhaven
Date: 12 Mar 2003
Time: 14:03:40

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I was talking about Dr. Gruska's father. His store was where Dr. Gruska had his dentist office. It was huge. A lot of boys from Rez worked there after school.

Name: Marie
Email:
Residing: Brookhaven
Date: 12 Mar 2003
Time: 14:01:51

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Joe Gruska was Dr. Gruska's (the dentist) father. His store was on 10th street. A lot of Rez boys worked there. The store was huge! They lived in the large house at 10th and Highland next to the Babicki's.

Name: Joanne
Email: dstitsjf@aol.com
Residing: eddystone
Date: 12 Mar 2003
Time: 13:33:13

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Marie, that is so funny u mentioned Dr, Grushka. Is that the same denstist ofice on 9th street or do i have to refurbish my memorie>> HELP. PENN FRUIT and the Drug store that was next to it. Remember the jewlry case that when you hit the button it went around in circles. Thought that was the best.. (please don't ask)The public Library and story hour. Gino's fast foods. I was the only one i think out of my family who never worked there. The Bell Shoppe. (got all the fancy dresses there)ANYONE remember the OLD Robert Halls on 9th and Kerlin?Makes you think huh!

Name: Tim Ruger
Email: TJRDrummer@earthlink.net
Residing: Naples Fla.
Date: 12 Mar 2003
Time: 13:25:21

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Name: Marie
Email:
Residing: Brookhaven
Date: 12 Mar 2003
Time: 13:20:19

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I too remember going to William Penn during the summer months. It was like a babysitting service. Where else could we go? Went there first thing in the AM came home for lunch and back again until my Dad would whistle for us to come home for dinner (and we had better not been late or else we didn't go there the next day!). Also, remembering when he did whistle, it was always when I was the hockey champ and I would have to give away my reign. Hockey was really easing to learn and it was a great teacher of eye/hand coordination. Depending on what side of the hockey box you were your goal was to aim to your left and get that hockey ball out the hole. How much fun that was and where else could this have happened but in the City of Chester! I grew up going to Rez and not knowing the "other" kids in the area until I started going to William Penn. I guess I was too young to realize that there were other kids besides those Catholics kids from Rez. LOL We were taught to share, to makes plaster art pieces, to play softball, pot holders and does anyone remember those lariats we made with different color plastic strips? WOW, it's still nice remembering all those fun times and the fact that it really was a nice place to grow up. Whether in the Gardens or the Village, Chester meant a lot to a great many people. I also remember the little league where every night the stands (both of them) were full. Penny candy (and a great variety) and those reds licorice strips that the boys would weave together and smack the girls on the legs. We had grocery stores (McGlone's, Joe Gruska's, Siedman's) the drug store at 9th and Highland, the barber, the shoe maker, and the small luncheonette next to Zietz's. Those were the days for many generations. To think that my parents both grew up there too is totally amazing.

Name: S. Diane Shamburger
Email: shamburgers@aetna.com
Residing: Chester, Pa
Date: 12 Mar 2003
Time: 12:12:28

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My first comments will be addressed to the person who insists on remaining anonymous(your last entry 031003 @17:39:50)You remain unknown because you are ashamed of where you came from and apparently where you are. You say you do not live in Chester, but that could be far from the truth and you my friend could be in denial. And yes, there are some areas in this country who do not tolerate drugs, but again somethings cannot be helped even by our great police officers. I will not debate with you about the issues in Chester, because they are apparent to everyone and this did not happen overnight. When people are trying to do or say positive things to boost the morale of others (even an entire city) your negative and dishearting comments are unwarrented. Your views are yours of course, but you sound like a person watching a dying person bleed to death and says "hey, go ahead and die already!" And you say you don't want anyone to know where you are so it won't come there? Puh-lease, it can...I repeat it can happen to even you "no name". If you notice everyone else is very proud to give their views, name and comments(good or bad) and stand by them. And as for the rest of you positive folks from the west end, I love reading about your memories and questions. There is so much to learn from all of you. I am out of my league reading your stuff! Heck, I am only 46! My memories go back to MAILMAN'S on 3rd street and son on! I remember always being so excited to go in that store! And remember walking to the Salvation Army with my mom. We got some good stuff there! And then, you were ashamed but now it is welcomed. Who'd a thought so many people would be homeless and jobless? Keep those great memories coming! I love them!!!!

Name: TomCHS76
Email: T9257"nospam"@yahoo
Residing: PA
Date: 12 Mar 2003
Time: 11:54:47

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My father work for the school district back in the day when the lunch program started. I worked there in the summer for 3 years delivering those big orange thermos cases.

Name: Joanne
Email: dstitsjf@aol.com
Residing: Eddystone
Date: 12 Mar 2003
Time: 10:29:07

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I too remember William Penns Day Camp. How about the lunches that we got.. They came in them big coolers. Making arts and crafts. The dreaded POT HOLDERS. The box hockey. Hockey one, Hockey two... I also atteneded William Penn Kindergarten, in the year of 71" then attened Rez.

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Before it was Lesyks or Deloziers it was Fraziers. Mr Frazier did take his own life. The variety store, Corbetts, was there from the mid forties through the fifties that I know of. Mike Mangan,I bet you remember Corbetts.

Name: Duffy
Email:
Residing:
Date: 12 Mar 2003
Time: 09:11:12

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Sad to read about the little fella who died in the fire in a house on 10th and Potter. I was born and grew up in that row of homes--'40s & '50s

Name: TomCHS76
Email: t9257"nospam"@yahoo
Residing: PA
Date: 12 Mar 2003
Time: 09:10:59

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I made one of those hockey boxes when I was a kid. Went to the back of Penn Fruit and took a wooden pallet 2 hours later I had me my own box hockey. Use to take it behind the community building. Also made my shoeshine box from one of the old wooden fruit crates courtesy of Penn Fruit.

Name: Kathy
Email:
Residing:
Date: 12 Mar 2003
Time: 09:06:40

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Lesyks store, Mr survived a gunshot, the son died in the store, Mrs. is still alive today. I enjoyed their homemade foods as well, I hope Chester comes back to what it once was. They don't make neighbors like that in the suburbs anymore, now its what did he get, lets get one bigger or better, how green is their grass ours will be greener, they got a new car we will too! Its sad, maybe everyone should remember 9-11 and try to smile and be a little kinder, life could end suddenly and the threat of war is very real. I'm not a deeply religious person but a prayer might not be a bad idea now and then even if its to help ourselves be better people.

Name: Cheryl Carey
Email: queenofcupz
Residing: Oxford Pa. (for now)
Date: 12 Mar 2003
Time: 00:03:36

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Mays was a hoagie shop right next door to the village cafe on ninth street.right across the street from Bell's appearl, Woman clothing store. I remember you joanne.I also remember going to Ruthy and Esters bible class and making ashtrys. Does anyone remember playing hand hockey at william penn school in the summer. Me and my sister were talking about that and trying to remember how to play it. All I remember is starting it we slapped hands and said hockey 1 hockey 2 hockey 3. maybe one of you remember how to play it :)

Name: Mike Mangan
Email: manganm@bellsouth.net
Residing: Charlotte, NC
Date: 11 Mar 2003
Time: 23:44:52

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The store at 10th & Pine Lane before Walter Lezik & Delozier, I think was May's. I remember as a kid the owner took his own life in the garage behind the store. Left the car motor running. Lezik was an ok guy. The family went thru hell during WWll. I remember he used to make home made Kilbasi & it was great. After moving to Charlotte, anytime I went to Chester, I used to pick up about 10lb's & about 10 hoagies to bring back with me. I used to get a lot of comments on the plane flying home.

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Does anyone remember the name of the store before it was Lesyk's or Delozier's? I do not remember anyone metioning Corbett's variety store which was right next to the grocery store.

Name: Kate
Email:
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Date: 11 Mar 2003
Time: 19:29:40

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Hey guys, I know you remember Queenie's. I worked their for 2 yrs in the 60's. Corner of 10th&Booth. I remember a lot of kids use to try to steal the cigs from behind the counter. And all the penny candy, and stick pretzels for a penny and tastykakes and orange sodas....all the sodas in bottles. and later the cig. machine that gave you change in the side of the pack of cigs. And Bugler tobacco in the blue can and rolling papers for the tobacco! Memories in the corner of our minds.

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i remember deloziers! played farmleage baseball for that team at chester west. went on to fisher tank little leage after that. remember teasing mr. lesyk and having him chase us...remember jumping off the wall, the cigarettes at buckman creek, sledding, shining shoes, etc..... i think that pinball place was called pops, tim... sure are some great memories!

Name: West ender
Email:
Residing:
Date: 11 Mar 2003
Time: 18:29:38

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Great memories of Lesyk's. Walter, the father actually survived a gunshot wound from a hold up attempt at the store. He later died in a tragic accident at his home after he passed out and fell through a glass window. That family had a lot of tragedy. Someone earlier commented that they were not nice but I have to admit to being one of the many who tormented the hell out of them. Mrs. was strong as an ox and had a glaring way of looking at people. Walter used to yell "getta get out you no good for nothing" at kids when he would get pissed off/. Anyone remember before Lesyks had the store it was "Bills" for a short time and for many years before that it was Deloziers market.

Name: BRIAN
Email:
Residing: EDDYSTONE
Date: 11 Mar 2003
Time: 17:23:41

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Grew up on 3300 block of w.13th st in the 70's.That area is a war zone now.Memorioes of Lesyk's store not very friendly people.But I guess he took alot of crap from the kids in the neighborhood.But will always rember the good home made horseraddish he sold.

Name: mike garvey
Email: chesterchevy19061@yahoo
Residing: trainer
Date: 11 Mar 2003
Time: 16:12:52

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Ruthy and Esters Bible study , and if im not wrong Mr lesyks got killed in his own store. I belive it is still open.

Name: Tim Ruger
Email: TJRDrummer@earthlink.net
Residing: Naples
Date: 11 Mar 2003
Time: 15:29:51

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I can remember Lesyk's in Buckman Village. We were alway's trying to get the old man to chase us. He had a little display stand right by the door, I could be wrong but I remember birdseed being on it. We used to reach inside the door and knock it over. The scariest chase back then was on Sunday's going into Joe's junkyard. We would try to find an old junker with the key's in it. One time I looked up and here comes Joe. I saw his greasy Chuck Taylor's comming at me. I was never so scared in all my life. Thank God I was little and fast. I remember going and playing pinball all day across from Lesyk's. At that time they called it Boppsies. I remember they had a real soda fountain, and you could buy penny candy there. I can remember going under the bridge at buckman (crick)LOL and smoking ciggerettes. The menonnites used to invite us into their bible study. We would go in so we could have some of the cake and cookies afterward. Larry the milkman would stop by to collect his money once a week. My father would alway's have a shot of V.O. with him. He'd still be delivering milk at supper time. I could go on all day,but where could you have grown up with such colorful memmories.

Name: Paul D. Crowther
Email: pcrowther4@cogeco.ca
Residing: St. Catharines,Ontario
Date: 11 Mar 2003
Time: 15:02:58

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Name: TomCHS76
Email: t9257"nospam"@yahoo
Residing: PA
Date: 11 Mar 2003
Time: 14:34:52

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Chet, Did Ed Razsa have a son named Billy lived in Buckman? If so he worked at the Boat club with me. Madge you are right the oldest son died of a drug od, supposedly after he made a big lawsuit settlement from the police department for beating him up or something.

Name: Bob F ST'60
Email:
Residing: NJ
Date: 11 Mar 2003
Time: 13:06:01

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I remember hanging out at Red's Hoagie Shop on Bunting very well. First time I heard Speedo was there on the Jukebox. Old girlfriend lived on Bunting. Went to Holy Ghost with Cliff Gates, Jerry West, John Kowal, Bill Bijainsky Roman Minchak (big class). I remember the Bank Tavern well. Worked across the street in Triboletti's Pharmacy. Sherwoods on the corner and the Highland Cafe across the street, great Pizza's. Do you remember the name of the Hardware? Store that was between Red's The Barber and Sloppy Joe's?

Name: Madge
Email:
Residing:
Date: 11 Mar 2003
Time: 12:25:15

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Lesyk's were Ukrainian, the mom is still alive, the husband and one son died, the son actually was found in the store, funny how Tom was called a druggie, isn't that how is son was found with a needle by his side? Its a shame they all seemed so hard working and nice, but I guess drugs do a funny thing. I'm sure it broke his parents heart. A daughter lost her fingers too at work there, she turned out to be a very bright and nice girl. I wish them all well.

Name: Chet Ronso
Email: r670_8@hotmail.com
Residing: Valrico, Florida
Date: 11 Mar 2003
Time: 12:24:48

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Does anyone remember hanging out at Red's Hoagie Shop at 3rd and Bunting Street? Some people that hung out there: Frank Kurek, Alex Czjka,Mike Kendis, Frank Kakaska (not sure of spelling), Tommy Kida, whose mon and dad had a grocery store accross the street, John "Monk" Thomas, Joe Wurm, Cliff Gates, Dave Hagar, John Season. Alex Czajka, Hagar, and I joined the Navy and went to boot camp together. I went to Rez school, graduate of '55, walked to school with Dave Schiender, Marty Lavin, who I last heard was a priest in Rome. I remember Benny's Bakery, Larry & Bucky Solecki worked there. Carol Guzek is my cousin. Ed Razsa is my uncle. I'm sure everyone from the West End remembers the Bank Tavern on 3rd & Highland - last owner I remember was George Shahadi; his brother had Shahadis Shoe Repair on 3rd Street. I'm getting ready for my first SS check - signed up for a SS card to get a job at the West End Bowling Alley setting pines. I remember going to Sherwood's Oyster House for fried oysters, when they wre on Highland Avenue near the lumber yard across from the Highland Avenue train station. Pelople in Florida have no idea what a real hoagie is. I've heard the water is the reason we can't get good rolls here. The first thing I eat then I visit is a hoagie from Claymont Subs, and I'm sure to have a steak sandwich before I leave, forget about the cholesterol. About the Carolina Inn, the first time I saw a TV was there; I didn't know what it was. You could get an order of good fries for 10 cents.

Name: Ed Archacki
Email: earchacki@cox.net
Residing: Phoenix Az
Date: 11 Mar 2003
Time: 12:18:18

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Fran: I remember D's bakery very well I remember Dimps as well. My father worked there part time repairing the oven and whatever needed repair. My brother Tim Archacki worked there mixing dough and whatever and in fact had a accident where his hand got caught in a machine. My father was called so they could reverse the machine to release my brothers hand (hes ok by the way). I also worked with my father repairing certian things from time to time. I remember my father being very sad when dimps died. By the way my father Ignatius (Archie) passed away in 1999.

Also did not Dimps retire and come back because he was not happy withe the way the bread was made?

Name: TomCHS76
Email: t9257"nospam"@yahoo
Residing: Pa
Date: 11 Mar 2003
Time: 11:36:48

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Fran, I remembers Dimps. I used to work at the West End Boat club and every Friday morning he would deliver us 10 bags of rolls. I used to help him unload them from the back of his station wagon. I said to the boss Ceil, one time "I can't beleive they make him deliver rolls in his car." That when I found out that he actually was part owner. He offered me a job one time, but I had to pick up rolls from the bakery a few times and it was twice as hot as the boat club kitchen, so I turned him down.

Joanne, I remember and did all the things you mentioned. Funny story about Lesyk's. My sister lived in the apartments on Pine lane. I guess I was about 15 and she sent me to Lesyk's to get baggies for my nephew's lunch. Mr. Lesyk started really freaking out on me calling me a pothead and a drug dealer scared the crap out of me, he actually told me to get the hell out of his store. I did for about 2 years. I also remember when we were younger we use to jump off of Bobby Down's wall into Lesyk's yard and him or his wife used to come out yelling and screaming at us. Tim you probably were there, too.

Name: Joanne Venables Fuller
Email: dstitsjf@aol.com
Residing: Eddystone
Date: 11 Mar 2003
Time: 08:38:01

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Tim, i remember the bug man who drove around around sunset spraying... Do you remember the Dog Catcher?? Larry the Abbotts milk man? I grew up on Clover Lane and remember the store at 10th and Pine Lane. Leseks.. The father worked there and the sons. I think they were german?? not sure. There was also a Menanite church-Sunday school on Pine Lane about 30 feet from the store.Sledding down Buckman Hill. Going under the creek bridge and smoking... hoping not to fall in or get caught... This is in the 70's.. Any chance you did any of this?

Name: Tim Ruger
Email: TJRDrummer@earthlink.net
Residing: Naples Fl.,
Date: 11 Mar 2003
Time: 07:08:01

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Mike, Annie is my little sister. We grew up at 3011 W. 11th st. The corner house right next to the playground. I remember you hanging out with us.

Name: Dan CHS54
Email:
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Date: 11 Mar 2003
Time: 00:51:56

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Fran---For those who never had a hoagie or cheese steak made with Earo's or Buono's bread have never tasted them at their best. Today's bread is loaded with preservatives so that it will keep for several days. Don't know any bakeries who make italian bread the the old way. People don't know what they're missing.

Name: mike garvey
Email: chesterchevy19061
Residing: trainer
Date: 10 Mar 2003
Time: 22:39:24

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Tim did u have a sister Annie and did u live in the Projects on hardwick street?

Name: Bill Melvin
Email:
Residing:
Date: 10 Mar 2003
Time: 21:28:42

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Name: ethel johnson-finklea
Email: bigloveye@msn.com
Residing: city
Date: 10 Mar 2003
Time: 20:54:53

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Hello to All: I am still trying to find Joan Warson-Bell Or Joan Watson-McDonald, married to Dave McDonald, now living in Delaware. She is in the Class of C.H.S. 64. If you know her or Dave, tell her I am looking for her. nee(Wyatt)

Name: Fran DiDomenicis
Email: frandido12@aol.com
Residing: Wilmington, Delaware
Date: 10 Mar 2003
Time: 20:37:10

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Fran DiDomenicis here. Saint Anthony's grade school, 1963. I happened to see the website article about my uncle, Pat DiDomenicis, who was on the Chester Police force. His brother, my dad Dominic ("Dimps"), and their brother Jimmy, worked at the Earo's Bakery (later, D's Bakery)for years before taking it over after John Earo died. It was a very long running Italian bread bakery between 2nd and 3rd on Palmer St. From what my folks said, they were credited in an old Post Magazine (?) article with "inventing" what later was called the Hoagie roll. I never saw the article, but it would be great to see if anyone out there knows about it. Dad would have been 86 next month, so most of his contemporaries are probably gone, but who knows.

If anyone has a lead on this, or remembers the bakery, it would be nice to hear from you.

Name: Tim Ruger
Email: TJRDrummer@earthlink.net
Residing: Naples Fl.
Date: 10 Mar 2003
Time: 20:32:33

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I feel the same way Mike Garvey. Who would trade growing up in Chester. I think a lot of folk's took it for granted that it would stay the way it was when we were growing up. I still haven't been sick since we all chased behind the mosquito man when he came around. Ive worked all my life since the first time I went shoeshining in bars. Most important I learned never to sign a check with my mouth,that my butt couldn't pay for. People from Chester were tough hardworking people, and I'm glad it rubbed off on me.

Name: Ray Agent (StJ '50)
Email: rayagent@earthlink,net
Residing: near Claymont Delaware
Date: 10 Mar 2003
Time: 20:16:06

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I was raised in Highland Gardens and had the opportunity to go all over Chester to visit friends, shop, go to the movies or sporting events. I too, am sick of the way the city has gone downhill until many parts look like a war zone. My Mother still lives in the same house she and my step-father bought in 1944. So I have reason to keep contact with the area. However, not everything is going downhill. Take ,for instance, the area immediately around Widener University. Probably because of the influence of the University, this is not a bad area to live today. And, surprisingly, just yesterday, my wife and I rode through town on seventh street and between Lamokin St. and near Jefferies St. I was amazed at the number of new homes and refurbished old homes that actually made the area attractive as a place to live. I guess what I'm trying to say is that there is hope for the old town and a few areas are beginning to show it. I hope it continues.

Name: mike garvey
Email: chesterchevy19061@yahoo
Residing: Trainer
Date: 10 Mar 2003
Time: 19:56:03

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1007 Booth Street. This web site is NOT about where you LIVE NOW. It is about where YOU CAME FROM. I LOVE WHERE I CAMe FROM. I tell people all the time I WAS RAISED IN CHESTER PA,. you can take the boy out of chester, but you cant take chester out of the boy.

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All I can say to you is it is not everywhere. There are still places to live where drugs are not tolerated by the police and communities sit outside night and day without fear of a bullet. You are in denial and want to believe it is everywhere so you can justify living in Chester. No, my dear you are wrong and I will not say where I live because I don't want it here.

Name: S. Diane Shamburger
Email: shamburgers@aetna.com
Residing: Chester, PA
Date: 10 Mar 2003
Time: 16:10:39

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First of all, love the site. Sadly, some get very personal and take things to heart. I have lived in Chester since 1962 and I have seen it go from thriving and full of opportunities to barely there. No, it was not always drug infested (openly), full of unsolved murders (but there was a killing or two). I loved being able to stay outside in the summer late and not worry about being shot. I loved being able to walk to the store and not get "jacked". Alas those times as with all times in all places have changed. Not just in Chester, but in the best of neighborhoods and "suburbia". Yeah, the same issues exist there. And when it happens to the "suburbianites" the first thing they say is "oh I never thought it could happen here". Well, evil is everywhere and that is something we must face. I loved Chester, I loved "going over town" on Saturdays with my mom and eat those good ole' hot dogs at WOOLWORTHS! YUMMY! And man, those banana splits! Oh boy, ta' die for. So, yeah we do have to defend our town, and I am not too big to say yeah, we have fallen and are in dire straights. But we are not alone. So, for some who think we are stuck in the past, we are not. However there is nothing wrong with having loving "memories". If not for memories then what? We understand the present and recconize what is right in front of us in the here and now, but keep the memories alive and maybe, just maybe we can do something positive to weed out the evil and put CHESTER in the "NOT ONE OF THE MOST DEPRESSED CITIES IN US!" I love the comments..some of them...and the memories make me laugh. Even those before my time....TEE HEE.....THANKS JOHN! DIANE C/0 74

Name: Mike Mangan
Email: manganm@bellsouth.net
Residing: Charlotte, NC
Date: 09 Mar 2003
Time: 16:21:04

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Kelly, I tried e-mail but was returned. Anyway, I grew up around Buckman Village. There was a store on Keystone Rd. at 10th St. in Buckman Village, called Stockman's. It was a soda shop & you could get a sandwich there. My friends mom worked there & we used to eat lunch there as kids. Her name was Dot Baines. I think the lady's name who owned the shop was Ida Stockman. This was in the late 40's early 50's.

Name: Kelly Thomas
Email: Neteducator@aol.com
Residing: PA.
Date: 09 Mar 2003
Time: 12:10:23

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I'm researching my Chester genealogy and would like to hear from anyone who is related to or who knew my family. Lived 9th & Highland Ave., Buckman Village, and Trainer.

Name: Libby
Email:
Residing: australia
Date: 09 Mar 2003
Time: 06:10:50

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I used to go to Rubes every Friday and Sat night. Are there any good places to go in Chester any more?? When I was little I rememeber my Mom takeing me on the big outings to Chester. We used to go to Stotters and see Santa Claus. I rememeber going into Chester Park and feeding the squarles. They used to be the best times when I was little. It's a shame things are so bad now that our chlidren can't enjoy the things we as little kids, used to enjoy so much. We used to go Christmas caroling and Halloween,,,,wow,,,did we get the candy. My Mom would give us all a pillow case and we would fill it maybe 3 or4 times. Now a days you wouldn't even dream of letting your kids eat the candy unless you went through it a dozen times. I don't think it's just Chester that has changed,,,the whole world has changed. People shouldn't just focus on one place when there is problems all over the world.

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Having visited OLDCHESTERPA and not finding the information that you are searching, why not send what you have along to John so that he can be aware of the public interest. Sharing is what makes this website interesting to all. I hope this from your college of choice is interesting to the readers.

Name: Barb Selletti
Email: sellettb@neumann.edu
Residing: Chester, PA
Date: 08 Mar 2003
Time: 14:55:22

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Hey, John...what happen to Neumann College? Did I over look it or is it missing? I was trying to show someone "remotely" what was in Archives and was unable to find it on your site. And you mentioned other Aston places, but failed to have Neumann or the Srs of St. Francis hyperlinked; both have historical information! Barb Selletti Still in Chester after 48 years.

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Chester Park hills, the toughest hill to navigate is the one by the waterfall, big boulder in front of the waterfall, got to curve away from that, if you time it just right you're safe, even if you make the curve there is always the water that can't be avoided, even if you miss the boulder and still end up in the drink..That was some rough hill to navigate.

On the Garden City side that is some wicked curves on that road, imagine if you missed the curve, that is some steep drop near the spring. Guess when we were young we find ways to seek big thrills in sledding.

Name: Tom CHS76
Email: t9257"nospam"@yahoo.com
Residing: PA
Date: 07 Mar 2003
Time: 11:34:42

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I remember when we were kids sledding down the back hills at Chester Park. My cousin went straight onto the ice covering the creek. As soon as he got off his sled and stood up the ice cracked and he went straight in. He almost drowned that day but we got him out. By the time we got him home, he lived on Madison St, his clothes were frozen. I don't remember him going to that back hill ever again. He always stayed at the one closes to the Band stand.

Name: steve goodman
Email: flying8425@aol.com
Residing: gladwyne pa
Date: 07 Mar 2003
Time: 00:32:09

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My grandparents - elizabeth , dave goodman owned the poutry store next to the acme i beleive on edgemont

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[Editor's note 2]: 3/10/2003 - Another visitor reports that Brandi is still alive but is in the hospital and very ill.

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I recently heard that a singer, Brandi Wells from the town of Chester, Pa died. Could you confirm if this information is true? If so, could you find out where funeral services will be held?

Name: Zorro
Email:
Residing:
Date: 06 Mar 2003
Time: 17:22:46

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Name:
Email: D9099@aol
Residing: Chester
Date: 06 Mar 2003
Time: 16:50:49

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Please help. Last week I was surfing around and came across a website with pictures and history of Brookhaven Boro. Unfortunately I didnt bookmark it and now cant remember where it is. Anybody out there know how to get me back to it?

Name: hgc/pmc59
Email:
Residing: delco area
Date: 06 Mar 2003
Time: 15:16:29

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re;CHESTER ARMS;i went by the building today,it is still there but closed up,as is most of the buildings on that corner(5TH AND EDGMONT) the old sterns/johns bargain store is basically empty. they are not(all things considered) in that bad of condition. yes there are probably some windows cracked/broken but the buildings are pretty much sound,but it is not a pretty site to see buildings standing empty.all of 5th street from silvers/ mc cory green on the corner of market/ave of the states and 5th street to chester creek are in the same condition. there is one sandwich shop open ,but little else on the 6th street side of 5th street.

Name:
Email: D9099
Residing: Chester
Date: 06 Mar 2003
Time: 13:50:20

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Chester Arms at 5th across from the postoffice above the pharmacy? The building is still there but not currently occupied. I have fond memories of that place and the sodafountain. Went there Sats after matinees at the Washington This was late 40's. What a time that was in Chester. Christmas crowds at Stotters, the newstand under the trestle, Anthony's restaurant...

Name: Judy
Email: judydimeg@aol.com
Residing: Delaware
Date: 06 Mar 2003
Time: 12:16:51

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I am trying to locate any one who knew Margaret Baumgart of 226 Jeffrey Street. In the summer of 1938 she gave birth to a daughter. I need to locate the birth father's name in order to obtain medical records. It is extremely important. I have been told by someone that his first name was Chester and that he lived within one block of her. Any help you can provide would be appreciated.

Name: Judy
Email: judydimeg@aol.com
Residing: Delaware
Date: 06 Mar 2003
Time: 12:16:18

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I am trying to locate any one who knew Margaret Baumgart of 226 Jeffrey Street. In the summer of 1938 she gave birth to a daughter. I need to locate the birth father's name in order to obtain medical records. It is extremely important. I have been told by someone that his first name was Chester and that he learned within one block of her. Any help you can provide would be appreciated.

Name: David
Email: fecteau99@yahoo.com
Residing:
Date: 06 Mar 2003
Time: 12:07:00

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Just a quick question to everyone out there. I am a history buff and was wondering if anyone out there knows if what was formerly the Chester Arms hotel is still standing/ what condition/ and who owns it?

Name: Trish Waldron
Email: Trish7142@comcast.net
Residing: Glen Mills
Date: 06 Mar 2003
Time: 11:45:16

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Joanne,Hi Yes I remember all of your family I also Worked with 2 of your sisters at crozer. You brother mike has a place in White House Beach Del.We do also.Correction Gabe is my cousin his sister is Michelle. My brother is Bill. We just sold Grandmoms house 2 years ago I should say gave it away. Good to Hear from you Say "HI" to everyone.

Name: Tom CHS76
Email: t9257"nospam"@yahoo.com
Residing: PA
Date: 06 Mar 2003
Time: 10:06:21

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Hey Joanne, Did you have a brother named Mike? I remember a brother. I used to deliver your newspapers. Did you live next to or a couple houses from the Judy and John? Woods.

Name: steve goodman
Email: flying8425@aol.com
Residing: pa
Date: 05 Mar 2003
Time: 22:22:29

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I am stillworking on my family tree - anyone related to william trat, morris biely? please write - thanks

Name: Joanne
Email:
Residing: Eddystone
Date: 05 Mar 2003
Time: 19:48:56

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TRISH, you probably would not remember me... I am the baby of the Venables family, Joanne. I think you went to school with Pat my sister. I remember your grandmom always sitting on her side porch and your brother Gabe. (he was a hotty)lol.. Hope all is well. Take care

Name: DonnaLewis
Email: daprimadonna64@yahoo.com
Residing: Brookhaven
Date: 05 Mar 2003
Time: 11:40:26

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To Madge, I remember playing that chinese jumprope, alot of fun learning it, and so much doubledutch, right in the street, cars then waited for us, I remember all of us kids on the street were out all the time.

Name: Trish Waldron
Email: trish7142@comcast
Residing: Glen Mills
Date: 05 Mar 2003
Time: 09:11:08

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"Great Move Finally" to come down on the gangs in the gardens .But this force needs to take place all over the city and should of been started long ago. I just hope they continue to hit hard and often for there is going to be others who feel they can take charge.Many Great Cities Have Come Back Strong May Chester Be One of Them. Also whats with the racing permits and Randell.I have always thought redevelopment of our water fronts would be a large step in the right direction.Years back the river fronts thrived.

Name: Joanne
Email:
Residing: Eddystone
Date: 04 Mar 2003
Time: 21:37:10

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I lived and grew up in Buckman Village til i was a Senior in high school. It is a shame that it is only memories now. I do have good memories too. I just don't understand how the gardens is still hanging in there. Is there a reason for this. They tore down the village and have them townhouses there. You have got to be kidding me right. JUST REMEMBER, everyone is entitled to there own opinion, CORRECT

Name: Wayne Weathers
Email:
Residing: Durham, NC
Date: 04 Mar 2003
Time: 11:12:32

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I remember playing in the tennis league at Widner University sponsored by Pepsi. There was a league at Widner and at Memorial Park. This league was for kids and teenagers. At the end of the season, the kids from Widner and Memorial Park would meet to play each other at Chester Park. This occurred during the mid seventies.

It was good hearing about Mays waterice. How about the real soft pretzels? I was in Philadelphia in January and bought a pretzel in the airport. It was the best pretzel I had in a long time.

Name: Madge
Email:
Residing:
Date: 04 Mar 2003
Time: 10:05:02

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I remember standing on the corner of second street and pumping my arm up and down so that the trucks would blow their air horns. Playing kick the can, kickball, jumping rope, double dutch, chinese jumprope, barbies on the porch, hopskotch, box hockey, gimp key chains, around the world basketball, hula hoop trophies, Mays waterice at Memorial Park... Kids today stay indoors too much, playing Nitendo, Game Cube, and computers, I don't think they get enough fresh air. But, then again its a different time. Safety first. Kids don't know what that is today.

Name: Dave Burman
Email: chesterclippers@aol.com
Residing: Lewistown, PA
Date: 04 Mar 2003
Time: 01:43:55

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Name: rape victim
Email:
Residing:
Date: 03 Mar 2003
Time: 20:46:21

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To ENJOY, Do you realize that Roman Palanski is a child rapist? He was convicted in 1977 and fled the USA, that's why he has not returned. So what are you celebrating?

Name: FC(CHS)68
Email:
Residing:
Date: 03 Mar 2003
Time: 20:21:14

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TO NO NAME FROM UPLAND--YOU EITHER FLUNKED MATH OR YOU ARE A SPECIAL ED STUDENT IF YOU CAN'T FIGURE THAT ONE OUT. CHESTER-UPLAND IS LARGER THAN WSSD,HAS MORE BUILDINGS,MORE TEACHERS AND STUDENTS.

Name: Enjoy
Email:
Residing:
Date: 03 Mar 2003
Time: 14:15:08

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Name: The Deaf One
Email:
Residing:
Date: 03 Mar 2003
Time: 11:47:55

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Bob, only one name jumped out Habersett, Frank was the oldest right? I used to hang around with "Gibby",we were the same age. I remember the Nickolaides, very nice people.

Name: Bob Swavely
Email: bswavely"no spam"@yahoo.com
Residing: west chester,pa.
Date: 03 Mar 2003
Time: 11:20:17

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To Deaf One: Nick's store which was formerly "Crannys" was operated by Alex and Pat Nickoladies(spelling may not be correct). They had three daughters. I was very good friends with Frank Habersett,Joe Burroughs, Wes Seiverd, Bobby Scola, Topny Brazunus, Eddie Baker and more. Any names ring a bell?

Name: Wayne Weathers
Email:
Residing: Durham, NC
Date: 03 Mar 2003
Time: 08:31:24

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It's really disturbing to hear people say that people in Chester do not pay there fair share of taxes. Most people look at certain dismal areas and create false images about people in Chester. My parents, relatives, and friends are homeowners and pay taxes. As well as other residents as well. Now, I can't comment about the situation with the Chester Upland School District; however, I know my parents and others do pay their taxes.

I must agree that it is unfortunate of how some areas are in despair and I will not take away any debate about this issue. I'm just writing to inform some people that one area does not reflect the whole entire community.

I received a quality education within the Chester Upland School District. Again, I had great teachers such as Mr. Tim (Chemistry), Ms. Jennings and Ms. Leggette (English), Ms. Carter(Math), etc. These teachers gave me the platform to obtain both undergraduate and graduate degrees. If the residents in Chester are not receiving quality education from the school district, they must be willing to hold their politicians accountable and demand better.

Name: John
Email:
Residing:
Date: 02 Mar 2003
Time: 21:00:47

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To relieve or stop school taxes Gov. Rendell needs to push for the racetracks with slot machines, then for riverboat gambling. The Gov. should also considering getting out of the liquor business and privatise the state stores.

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I hope the school district is going to pay for it, because it will just burdon the old people who don;t have enough money now to pay taxes and then its demanded that they pay more.

Name: John
Email:
Residing:
Date: 02 Mar 2003
Time: 18:40:05

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The state needs to break up the Chester Upland school district and send the students to the surrounding school districts,this would give the students a step up in getting an education.Some of the schools are willing to take the children from Chester and the money for Chester would go to those dictricts.

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Monday, March 3, 2003 at 3:03PM it will become 03-03-03-03-03. This won't happen again for a thousand more years.

Name: Phil (IKE) Eichinger
Email: PephilP@aol.com
Residing: Mulberry,Fl.
Date: 02 Mar 2003
Time: 10:59:14

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Hey, I believe I was the one who hit the last home run at Llyod Field while playing for coach "Butch " Ryan. check it out. Thanks , later , Ike.

Name: Justin Stephenson
Email:
Residing: Swarthmore Pa.
Date: 02 Mar 2003
Time: 08:52:00

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CHESTER UPLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT NEEDS ALL THAT CASH BECAUSE THE MAJORITY OF THE PEOPLE LIVING IN CHESTER DONT PAY THERE FAIR SHARE OF TAXES.WHERE AS THE PEOPLE LIKE US LIVING IN SWARTHMORE (WITH OUR MANSIONS)AND HIGH TAXES FOOT THE BILL.HOW CAN YOU TAX A HOUSE FALLING APART ON 3RD. STREET OR ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE CITY ALOT TO SUPPORT THE CITY OR THE SCHOOLS?

Name:
Email:
Residing: Upland, PA
Date: 02 Mar 2003
Time: 08:40:57

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The other day the Daily Times showed how much $$$ was needed for school districts in Delaware County to be run. Can anyone tell me why the Chester-Upland school district needs over 70 million dollars when the Wallingford-Swarthmore school district only needs half of that? What is wrong here? Can anyone tell me? Everyday we hear that the kids in the Chester-Upland school district are failing and below averages, so why do they need so much $$$????? Maybe they should get rid of those they don't need (teachers, aids, etc.). I surely don't have a solution but if anyone does, please let me know?

Name: jim kiley
Email: nanner164(nospam)@cs.com
Residing: exton
Date: 02 Mar 2003
Time: 07:52:40

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Just to set something straight, the only Kileys who lived in the Gardens I knew of were my family. My mother lived there till her death last year and never had a problem. I am proud of my heritage from Rez and the Gardens and just wanted to distance myself from those other comments to those who knew my sisters and myself. Everything changes no matter where we reside.

Name: marylou
Email:
Residing:
Date: 02 Mar 2003
Time: 07:29:54

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the last couple of postings of missing Smedley class members has been a great help in finding some of our classmates so here's a couple more names Joe Todd,Sara Smith,Sara Wertz,Alfie Kravitz,William Gatens, if you know any of these people please refer them to the class reunion page of this site. thanks again for all your help.

Name:
Email:
Residing: Chester Pa
Date: 02 Mar 2003
Time: 07:09:42

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Anyone interested should look at the excellent Brookhaven history on the Delaware County Historical Society. Lots of old pictures, mansions, etc

Name: Kate
Email:
Residing: Panama City Beach, Fl.
Date: 01 Mar 2003
Time: 15:43:59

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Name: Chuck C
Email: styles9seven@netscape.net
Residing:
Date: 01 Mar 2003
Time: 03:20:37

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If Kate can get out of Chester , so can anyone else. Happy late birthday by the way Katie. Isnt your husbands on the same day or day after? Congrats to him too.