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Marge: I think before it was called the Compass it was Palooka's. If memory serves me correctly it was located on the East Side of McDade just south of Bullens Lane. Trying to remember when it came down probably somewhere in the early 1960's. I think I remember it being there my first and second year in college. Boy it's been a long time but wasn't it painted blue and white?
Up from there on Fairview and McDade was the old hang-out called "hook the spooks" do you remember that.
Does anyone remember the old Compass bar/restaurant on MacDade in Woodlyn? I forget the intersecting road...Bullens Lane? I loved the windows inside the bar - it made you believe you were really on a ship. I was sad when they knocked it down. What year was that?
TO DAN MC GINNISS....pulled out my Smedley "62 year book to make sure it was you. You were the boys phys ed teacher/bb coach all the girls swooned over (sorry if I embarrased you). Remember bb players from my class? Denny Hammond, Ed Hammond, Al McDonald, Charles Kilson, Larry Fiorelli (deceased), Rick Gamble? What a great school and what great teachers (like you) we had. Look under "What's New" section and see pics of John's Doggie Shop (now) and I think there are pics of the music notes (Bill Haley's house on the sidewalk between 4th and 5th Street) somewhere on this site. It is nice to have fond memories of Chester....
first of all, why spend time wasted on anonymous and ask about his name, when its clear he and it has to be a he, because the 90 year old mother still has the apron strings tied to tightly around his neck and the only way he feels manly is to use the power he feels by causing such a rile out of everyone. the word anonymous means exactly that he's such a troublemaker that he is embarressed for anyone to know who he is. and last of all, ignore him and maybe he will go away and let chesterites enjoy this website like john has meant it to be.!!!! and ignoramus i mean anonymous your mother is calling you.
P.S. to my last mail: During the late 30's we had an epidemic of Scarlet Fever or Dyptheria - not sure which - but both doctors worked around the clock with these diseases and saved one life I know of - mine. I was 6 at the time. I missed the first grade at Larkin School because of that illness and probably wouldn't have been alive to attend any school, had it not been for the good doctors. In the 40's there was infantile paralysis to deal with (one of my neighbors my age died from this dreadful disease). I am sure many Chesterites are walking and leading normal lives today because of the care and concern of Drs. DiMedea and DeProphetis.
It appears to me that ANONYMOUS is not only a coward, but hateful, spiteful and illiterate. Wow, he/she is carrying some bad baggage. Let's pray for him/her. Dr. DiMedeo was a wonderful physician who very possibly saved our lives or the lives of our friends and family. God Bless Dr. DiMedeo and Dr. DeProphetis.
It appears to me that ANONYMOUS is not only a coward but hateful and illiterate as well. Wow, he is carrying some bad baggage. Let's pray for him.
this is to ANONYMOUS that wrote the following on 9/27 at 8:30 pm
yes your dr dimedo was also a very skilled aborations. at that very same 3rd st address if no one else told you justask your 90 yr old mother
If you are going to throw mud in a friendly neighborhood website be an adult and sign your name .....We do not come to this site to read peoples dirty laundry, but to reconnect with old aquaintances and share funny stories about growing up in old Chester..so like your Mother told you as a child ..if you can't say anything nice about someone ...don't say anything at all...lighten up and enjoy this great site.....
WHERE IS THE CLASS OF 1961 CHS???
yes your dr dimedo was also a very skilled aborations. at that very same 3rd st address if no one else told you justask your 90 yr old mother
John,
I have been on your site several times since the article in the Delco Times. Tonight was the first time I saw something that I needed to share with you. The picture of Dr. DiMedio's hospital was actually his house. The hospital was located to the left of the picture (when facing the house). Dr. DiMedio sold his house to Albert Nacrelli who was a funeral director (he eventually moved to 22nd & Providence). Dr. DiMedio's medical practice was in the hospital until he closed the hospital. He moved his practice to 8th and Kerlin sts (behind Robert Hall's). Dr. Mary DiMedio, his daughter, had her offices in the hospital also. She and her sister were married in the house pictured.
Dr. DiMedio was a good friend of our family. In addition, we lived at 810 W. 3rd street from 1948-1957 so I have first hand knowledge of the area. I am going to check with my mother (she's 90) to see if we have any pictures of the hospital or other relevant pictures of the neighborhood.
Tony D'Amato
St. Anthony's 1961 St. James 1965 Widener (PMC) 1969
John, thank you so much for the website. When I saw your picture with the article in the Daily Times, I recognized you as one of the kids that was in a Tom Thumb wedding held at Madison Street Methodist Church on May 8, 1954. The photographer of the picture was Harrison Studios, Olive Street, Media. You may be not much more than 3 years old but your features have not changed that much! Your father was the superintendent of the Sunday school back then. Also, someone was asking about a fish store on 9th. Street. The store was called Bennet's Aquarium Store.
HEY GEORGE!! I CAN TELL YOU HOW FAR YOU WOULD GET! SIX FEET UNDER!
graduate of chs class of 1949.
born chester crosier 6 2 44 went to jefferis school 1950 to1956 moved to ridley twp. my father had a jewelry store at 1101 morton ave.till he died in 1963. makes me happy viewing your site thankyou very much.john
In my youth, I always dreamed of being Nobility, now I can call myself a Cestrian, way to go, Kevin! Now if I only had the guts to go to 9th & Kerlin and tell some kid standing there that I'm a Cestrian and see how far I'd get.
Please note: Inow have a new e-mail address.It is hpvmdv@home.com
TO: Helen Middleton. You mentioned Joyce Locowicki in your posting of 9/26. I am her oldest sister. We grew up in Sun Village and then moved to 12th & Madison Streets when I was in high school. She now lives in Brookhaven.
To Kevin L.
If it were only true that Chester, PA was as these pages show. Most are only beautifuly memories of a happier time in its history. It today is a depressed city with hopes of coming back, but that seems like a grim future. A beautiful small city where the very first court house in America still stands.
I wonder if those of us that use these message boards and talk about our love for Chester, PA would move back today if Chester was the same as it was in our time or offered the housing and employment opportunities that I for one found elsewhere.
Hi there 'Chesterites' or where I come from 'Cestrians'. My name is Kevin Lightfoot, I live in the ancient city of Chester England, very impressed with your web site. It looks like you live in a town not unlike mine, still small enough to be homely but moving ahead with the times - though not losing touch with its history. Best wishes for the future.
To Bill Locke.....The structure at 24th & Chestnut Parkway was finally completed a few years back. It is now an Assisted Living Complex. It is actually very nice looking now but it is kind of strange driving around that area and not seeing the skeleton building.
THE TALLEST STRUCTURE IN CHESTER WAS THE TOWER AT THE OLD REYNOLDS METALS PLANT (FORD PLANT)FRONT & LLOYD UNTIL THE COMMADOR BARRY BRIDGE WAS BUILT.WHAT DID THEY DO WITH THE APARTMENT BLDG AT 24TH & CHESTNUT HEARD THEY WERE GOING TO FINISH IT A FEW YEARS BACK.DID THEY? DON'T KNOW IF STILL THERE BUT THERE USED TO BE A SIGN ON THE WALL OF THE CORNER HOUSE AT 9TH & CROSBY RIGHT SIDE GOING TOWARDS WEST END THAT STILL HAD A SIGN CALLING 9TH STREET BROAD STREET.SURE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THAT SIGN.
To Don McClure, I don't know if you remember me. I went to Jefferies Elementary... lived at East 12th St. & Potter. My name was Helen Sikoutris and my sister was Keke. Remember all the people you mentioned Bruno Biten, Anita Burns, Joey ?(forget last name now) Pat Shropshire & Dottie lou Penniwell were my best friends as well as Cynthia & Dottie Parasink & of course Harry Root. Yes I remeber the old grocery stores you mentioned, but you forgot Leena's. My Grandparents were George & Helen Morakis and they owned the Rialto Restaurant on 9th St. and also lived on Potter. Other classmates Gracie Bowen, Carol Flynn, I think Joyce Locowicki lived on 12th. Big family there. Look forward to hearing from you.
to Bill Nix : how about the gaster's disasters towers down the street from 24th and chestnut? i'm not sure, but i think they may be taller. i think they are at a higher elevation, anyway.
I have a question, are the towers along Ave. of the State the tallest structure ever built in Chester?
Class of '36..be glad to hear from any members of this or any other class..
Paul and Michelle are really cousins, but growing up, everyone thought they were brother and sister, because they both lived with our grandmother. Yes, Gina is my cousin, but we call her "little Jeanie". I grew up in Sun Hill (Widener area).
To Nicole Scarpato: Small world! Where did you grow up? I remember Paul had the cutest little sister, I think her name was Michelle? Is Gina also your cousin?
Sheree
To Marshall Lytle: My mom used to "brag" about how she was the President of the groups fan club. She must have been about 15 at the time. Also, your wife, Marjorie Simcox, any relation to Horace Simcox of Chester?
To Hal River: Thanks for the note about Miss Fussel (librarian at Crozer library) I visited the library regularly for years and sat in on her Friday reading time sessions after school. She was friendly and helpful but I know little about her except her appearances at Crozer. Can you provide more details about her? Thanks
ARE YOU THE SAME DANNY MCGINNISS THAT LIVED IN CHESTER ON 4TH OR 5TH STREET IN AN APT BUILDING (FORGET THE NAME) AND WORE SNEAKERS WHEN WE WERE WEARING LEATHER SHOES....DID YOU GO TP THE MAC MOVIE
Bill Locke I lived at 5th & Madison 1945-1958 but never Knew Bill Halley had a studio at 5th & Crosby. I remember he started w/ The Saddlemen on WTHD and on from there. Were the music notes on the street added later? I taught and coached at Smedley 59-62.
Dan, CHS 54
DOES ANYONE REMEMBER THE MUSIC NOTES IN THE SIDEWALK OUTSIDE BILL HALEY'S STUDIO ACROSS FROM THE HANLEY HOSE FIRE COMPANY ON 5TH STREET THEY WERE MADE OF METAL.ALSO DAN MCGINNIS WERE YOU A GYM TEACHER AT SMEDLEY AND A FELLOW MARINE,BILL LOCKE
ROLL, I sent you an e-mail awhile back stating I leaved across the street from Chester Park, in the years you were posting. Send me an e-mail when you can, for we may know the same people. Sharyn Campbell (Shropshire)
If anyone has any memories of Bill Haley and his bands the Four Aces of Western Swing, The Saddlemen, The Comets who lived and worked in the Chester area from the late 1940's through to the early 1960's, I'd be very interested to hear from them. My webpage on Bill's early years can be found at http://freespace.virgin.net/c.gardner/haley/early.htm
Chris Gardner Alton Hampshire UK
LOOKING FOR MY CHESTER PARK BUDS CIRCA 1969- 1979. EMAIL ME RCAR141046@AOL.COM
I just finished ready Lou Warfel's book "My Book of Old Chester" on this web site. It is well done and I hope well documented. It reviews happenings and people related to Chester from 1623{ the Dutch& the indians)to 1976. On a personal note it gave a historical perspective to a piece of my early years in Chester. The site that eventually became the Washington Theater, between 4th & 5th and Market Sts, had great historical significance.It was an Inn where George Washington stayed on several occasions during and after the Revelutionary War. In my case, from about age 10- 12 I would go there on Saturdays after gym & swim at the old Chester YMCA. My grandmother would meet me and friends there and supply us with hot dogs from John's Doggie Shop. We'd see a double feature western( Gene Autry, Ken Maynard, Roy Rogers, etc),a serial, and cartoons. The oldchester web sit continues to provide great memories.
Dan, CHS 1954
Please add me to your listof visitors.
Marshall, I see you found the web site OK. There are archives that go back to 2000. Have fun. Vince Colonial Corner
Hello everyone, My name is Marshall Lytle,I grew up in Chester from 1942 till 1959 I moved to Calif.I went to Eddystone Highschool until 1949-50. I went to work with Bill Haley in 1951 as the bass player,singer with the Saddlemen, to become The COMETS in 1952. I had I married Marjorie Simcox who lived in Highland Gardens. We had 3 SONS born at Crozier Hospital, they are still in the general area.I am still with the ORIGINAL COMETS. Check out ourwebsite www.billhaley-central.com send me an e-mail.Marshall
To Saxon Wyatt: Just to let you know that Julie DeJohn died approx. 1994 or 1995. I don't know about her sister.
George Malick, Boy, is my face red. I guess we need to start posting our ages when we ask questions. Yes, she was pretty. She went to the senior prom with a George Malick and we went to Charlie Ventura's in Jersey afterward. We also had Dot Albertini and George DiMeglio with us. We had a great time and you missed it. Haha. Betty
If anyone wants a REALLY nice PATRIOTIC Desktop background picture go to http://communities.msn.com/ChesterChat/messageboard.msnw Click on "September 11, 2001 Desktop" right click the picture and choose background, George
What is the website URL for Notre Dame?
To Saxon Wyatt: I went to middle school (Franklin)with Julie DeJohn. Sadly, she passed away a few years ago. I don't know where Dux is at this time.
Sheree, that's him!! I don't see him much, there's 17 years or so between us. He's closer to my sister Carol in age.
To Nicole Scarpato: If your cousin Paul is about 45 years old, and grew up in the West End, McCafferty Village, I "hung" out with him as a kid. Gina, I believe, was his cousin also, lived around 3rd and Hayes. Went to school for a while with Paul, at Pulaski Jr. High.
To Betty Marth, sorry I didn't take Joan to the Prom, I was only 10 yrs old at the time, what did I miss? Was she pretty? George
I've sure enjoyed reading the posts here and remembering the old days in Chester (1929-1954). Here's one for you all. At about the same time that the Four Aces (singing group) were popular, there were two girls known as the DeJohn Sisters. I think their names were Julie and Dux. Anyone remember them and are they still alive?
They had another dog named Admiral, Tippy was the one that was hit.
Are you the same George Malick that took Joan Lightcap to our senior prom in 1954?
someone else said the dogs name was admiral
I have a cousin Paul. I think he grew up on the West End...
To Geo.Malick:: The Glessner family ( 5 )by age Henry Tommy Bill Jim Fred
Nicole:
Are you any relation to a Paul Scarpato or Gina?
Sorry, I made a mistake, the dog's name is Tippy.
On 9/8/01 someone wanted to know the name of the Franklin Firehouse dog that was accidentally hit and killed by one of the fire trucks. The dog's name was Skippy. My grandfather was a member of the Franklin Rescue Squad, and is in the picture. My father was a Firefighter for Chester for 30 years. He has pictures of Skippy.
JUST A NOTE TO ANYONE THAT IS NEW TO THIS WEB SITE. WE ALSO HAVE A CHAT ROOM. 108 CHESTERITES HAVE SIGNED IN AND MANY ARE NOW STOPPING BY TO FIND OLD AND NEW FRIENDS. IT HAS A NEW LOOK AND SOME ADDED PERSONAL PHOTOS THAT YOU MAY FIND INTERESTING. JUST CLICK ON http://communities.msn.com/ChesterChat&naventryid=104 AND SEE WHAT'S NEW.
This message is for Harry Vercoe. Please send me your E-mail address. My stupid husband erased it before it got saved.
Dr. Jordan passed away a few years back. She was a wonderful and dedicated educator. T. Nicolaides (CHS 54)
Can anyone tell me anything about Dr. Jordan? Two years in her English classes prepared me for a successful career in education. I'll bet she did the same for scores of others. On another note, I've read a lot about Zangari's water ice. I sure had my share of those, but I haven't seen much about May's water ice. It had a different texture than Zangari's, but it was equally delicious! They both had an enjoyable orange flavor; I can't find anyone today who has orange. I'm always told to get the mango, but it's not nearly the same. I also remember May's truck pulling up to curb at Smedley at lunch time in 1952-53 with 25 cent hoagies. It was a great sandwich for those of us who didn't have a lot of lunch money!
On 8-26-2001 at 1:12p.m. someone commented on Ms. C.M.Fussell the Crozer Librarian. They didnt leave an I.D. so here it is. I have a small painted wooden dauphin with a 1&1/2cent stamp attached sent from Marineland,Fl. by Ms. Fussell to me dated Aug.1940> She was a grat lady may she rest in peace. Enow
Anyone remember "Caroline Wojahowski" an attractive redhead that lived in the brick row homes at the end of ninth street beyond the Mac Theater. She attended Temple University High School in Philadelphia 1945 1946 ??
Elinore Hey i was preety close wasnt I ? LOL I knew there was a Carpenter in that Library somewhere And speaking of Caz he just left Came down to show me his new van Its allways a pleasure talking to You & your family Yours is a great family and i hold you all close in my heart See ya sometime again soon no doubt Jimmy
Great site! I haven't had a chance to fully explore it, but am excited about all the links, info, etc. Helena Reed Ashwell CHS class of '55
Marge, Please Email me the web site. My wife would really appreciate it. I knew a few girls that graduated in 1955. Ann Molla & Helen Gallager. Thank You Vince
To Vince Cascito
I graduated from Notre Dame in 1955. There is a web site for Notre dame
To 2nd Streeter(?): Yes, but it looks like you did a little better with the spelling of Roggie's name. I grew up with Stanley (Stosh) the old man was a Chester Police Captain I believe. The Glessners I remember were Freddie (My Age) Jimmy, Billy and Henry. Not sure if I missed one or not. George
Geo: was that Stanley Rogozinski (Roggie) and Bobby G.?
Don, you are absolutely correct. The West End Library was at 4th & Jeffrey In the same block as the two schools. Mrs.Ridgway was the Librarian, she lived around the corner from us on Ward Street,Next to the Rogoginski's((sp) and Glessner's. Not sure when it moved to the other locations but it sure was there during the 40's and 50's, George
To Don Hubickey: Don, please post your email address or email me back with it, I lived just several doors from your family on 4th Street and would like to talk with you, George gpmalick@home.com
The West End Branch of the J Lewis Crosier library apparently was in many places. Therefore you must put a time frame on each location. As I mentioned earlier from at least 1942 through 1958 it was at 4th and Jeffery sts. I think the building was the old city hall of South Chester. I say that because there was a jail cell in the basement. Can anyone confirm.
This message goes out to anyone who may have known my father, Frank Buffington. Daddy died when I was only 13, but he did teach me how to shoot a mean game of pool! I am contemplating writing a book on his "colorful" life. I am currently residing in Ireland. I am a writer and a gambler (the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree). Anyway, I would greatly appreciate hearing from anyone and everyone who knew my Dad.....thanks, Lynn Buffington P.S. I am speaking of Frank Buffington Senior, not my brother Buffy....I am obviously in touch with him...thanks again, Lynn (also known as "Buff"....
Great reading about Chester. Does anyone know if there is a web site for Notra Dame High School. My wife,Joann Caccia graduated from there in 1959. Vince St.J.1956
Hi,Lorraine, I just got back Sunday from Philly. We were there three days , then to Vegas, then Philly. Fla is great. A friend told me about the site and I saw your name few weeks ago. I check in often.
GREAT WEBSITE
Jack McDevitt--please sent me your e-mail address and we will talk about Ray. Yes I did live in Brookhaven.
george
TO JIMMY MCKINNEY,
THE LIBRARY WAS IN THE COMMUNITY BUILDING, THE HEAD LIBRARIAN WAS MADELINE MCCORMICK, MRS DORIS CARPENTER WAS HER SISTER AND THE CUTE LITTLE REDHEAD WAS LYNDA, MRS. MCCORMICKS DAUGHTER AND A VERY CLOSE FRIEND OF MINE. YES JIMMY, I AM CAZ'S SISTER.
I remember the west end library being located in the basement of the Community Building in Mc Cafferty village. i think it was in the fiftys. i think a Mrs Carpenter was the librarian. there used to be a cute littel red haired girl with her. I assume it was her daughter.If anyone else thinks i got it right let me know Peace Jim
Mom and Dad told me about the web site so I thought I'd check it out. The comment about Washingtom Park was right on the mark. However I don't remember the ice cream. I do remember my brother used to make himself throw-up just so he could get seconds and thirds of the hmaburgers (just one of the stupid things we would do at the park). I even remember playing "got it..dropped it" on the merry-go-round with a stick. I have often thought about building a box hockey game. Remember..."no hops...no blocks...no drags...and no rolling the ball with the stick"??? I used to hang out at the basket ball court...sit on the stumps...and on the Adminstration hill in the 70's. We could even spot a cop car at night by the headlights and parking lights. And if Jack and Jill would satify our munchies by tossing out his left over pretzils we were doing good that night. Anybody else out there???
Hey Sally....I e-mailed you and am waiting to hear back!!!!!
Kim.....I was born in 1963 and lived near Chester Park. My sister went to Notre Dame with Mary Moretti and I know Chris Macaroni(Monk) but he lived on 24th St. in Chester Park. I see him often, he is a mailman.
Horach Mann was at 3RD. and Jeffery. Dewey Mann was at 3RD. and Yarnall. West-end library was at was at 4TH. and Jeffery
TO ALL:
In reference to the postings from the person who wishes not to inclue his or her name, with their comments in lieu of Tuesday's disaster, I suggest we ALL ignore him/her. I think it is apparent we do not support his/her e-mails, but let's just ignore him/her. By feeding into those messages, defeats what the purpose of this website has been set up by John. We are all here to get in touch with other fellow Chesterites, take a trip down memory lane, and at a time like today, express sorrow, send prayers, and give support to one another.
God Bless All!!!
Sheree
To Kim I graduated Smedley 1952 with A Betty Jane Macaroni but moved from Chester in 1958 and did not keep in touch with anyone from my home town.
Hi all , I was born in Chester in 1961, and lived there until I moved to Parkside..I was wondering if any one remembers the Moretti family, that's my maiden name. My father is Gabby, his brothers are Ray, Johnny, Patsy and Junior... Also, the Macaroni's. They were from Third street. I think Chester was a great city to grow up in and keep up the good work with the Website......
this is directed to the Anonymous contributor "Bore others" that wrote to Wilgis.......I TOTALLY AGREE WITH JOE WILGIS.!!!! Why bother to write anything on here if you won't sign your name and accept credit or blame for your comments.....this is a friendly old neighbors site there is no reason for secrecy....Basically all we really want to do on this site is trip down memory lane and find old friends and neighbors to chat with..With that said I proudly sign my name Janet Kelly-Ogurko aka Born2beluved
The United States flag consists of two sections and three symbolic colors. The blue canton in the upper left hand corner contains stands for the Union. It's 50 stars represents the fifty states. The 13 red and white stripes in the remainder of the flag symbolize the 13 original colonies. The color blue in the flag symbolizes loyalty,devotion,friendship,justice,and truth. The red stands for courage,zeal, and fervency. The white represents purity and rectitude of conduct.
the 9th and booth location of the west end library was during the 60's and very early seventies
This is in " MY WORDS " to the meaning of the American Flag.....
The colors of our flag are Red, White, And Blue. Each of those colors represent our right as Americans, to live our lives, raise our families, and contribute what we can to help strenghten our nation. On Tuesday, September 11th, 2001, someone thought that they were going to destroy the meaning of these colors and symbols. We as Americans have truly proved them wrong. And we continue to prove them wrong. Our Flag may Bleed, because of our pain,but it will Never, Never run......... Because we all know, we are going to defend Our Flag, and protect the meaning of each Star, and Stripe on it !
Thank you all for reading this, and may God Bless each and every one of us, as he always has....................
Dave Redden.
to wilgis
bore others? what's wrong with your mouse? click off.
In my last message it appeared that Dewey, Horace Mann Schools,and the West End Library were located on the block of Union and 3rd Sts. They were not . They were located on the block of 4th and Jeffery Sts.
I note that under libraries the West End Branch is located at 9th and Booth sts. I wonder what time frame this was? During my recollection (1942-1958) it was located at 4th and Jeffery Sts. And for all or most of this time the librarian was Mrs. Ridgeway who lived on Ward St between Union and 3rd St.That was the same block that Horace Mann and Dewey Schools were located.
What value is your commentary without your identity? Let responses come to your e-mail address so that we don't have to bore others with information that you apparently need... Be proud of what you have to say, sign your name, let us know who this informed person is...
This is a great site that brings back a lot of memories. I was born in Chester on Oct. 24,1927. I lived at 1129 Hancock St in the court in Sun Village until 1952. In 1952 I married Maxine Nichols from McDowell Ave (still married to her) In 1963 we moved to New Castle, DE In 1972 to Hollywood Beach, MD In 1980 to Independence, MO In 1982 to Glenrock, WY In 1991 to Yuma, AZ I have not been back to Chester since 1989 and not sure if I will ever make it back again although I still have family in the area.
Keep up the great work John!!!!!
Bud KV7G@prodigy.net www.qsl.net/kv7g
It is not a coincidence to have plans to take Bush to different military bases. It is called security planning and it happens (before hand) everytime the President goes anywhere. The only conspiracy going on here is by the terrorists. Get real and quit calling the psychic network for information.
It is absolutely true that the predictions of Nostradamus may seem incorrect and far fetched to some but, remember, we only see the translated forms. If you have ever read any of the material transcribed, not translated, of Nostradamus, it is very eerie that someone in the 16th century could have seen so much that has seemed to already have occurred. I guess some people still believe that the "powers that be" still had no idea that something was not right on Tuesday morning in the USA. Maybe that's why the plan to take Bush to 2 diff Air Force bases was already in place before he left Florida. I guess that was just a coincidence.
GOD BLESS AMERICA
I WAS BORN IN CHESTER AND AM NOW 64 YEARS OF AGE I GRADUATED FROM CHS IN 1955 AND HAVE LIVED IN THE AREA FOR MOST OF MY LIFE. I NOW LIVE IN THE BOOTHWYN AREA BUT I THINK I AM STILL A CHESTER BOY. IFTHE CITY WAS LIKE IT WAS WHEN I GREW UP I DON'T THINK I WOULD MIND LIVING THERE NOW. OUR FAMILY WAS ALWAYS ACTIVE WITH THE MOYAMENSING FIRE CO SINCE MY DAD JOINED IN ABOUT 1920. MY BROTHER WAS FIRE CHIEF FOR QUITE A WHILE UNTIL THE CITY DID AWAY WITH THE VOLENTEERS. I THINK ABOUT MY GROWING UP IN CHESTER AND MOST OF IT ARE FOND MEMORIES.TO BAD THIONGS HAD TO CHANGE LIKE THEY DID.
I would like the thank all the guys who use their full names in their messages. And, I would like to doubly-thank all the gals who use their maiden AND married names in their messages. Some of you use no name or just your initials. What's the big secret? If you wish to maintain your anonymity, why use E-mail or the I-net? Just send a letter via snail-mail, but be sure not to sign it.
I get up every morning, have coffee with my wife, put the dogs out amd begin with the usual routine complaints such as this is broken, this leaks, or my back is really hurting. At this writing I have NO COMPLAINTS!!!! ANY problems I may have do not compare with the pain and suffering of our fellow Americans in New York. God bless and look over them all.
To George Malick: Thank you George for the Twin Tower photo. I placed it on my desktop, saved in one of my folders, and copied it. I am sending it on to all those I email. And incidently, that 5 cent charge on all emails may be a hoax - I hope so. I pray that 9/11/01 unites and not divides us. Most of us remember WWII, and although there was a wonderful feeling of comraderie in America, I would rather that feeling come about in another manner. America has wept enough over its lost friends and families, let's not repeat that. I look forward to talking to you in the Chat Room - Snookie!
Hi To All: I received this from a dear friend and thought it quite apropriate to let you all read it. Need I say more?
"This Canadian thinks it is time to speak up for the Americans as the most generous and possibly the least appreciated people on all the earth.
Germany, Japan and, to a lesser extent, Britain and Italy were lifted out of the debris of war by the Americans who poured in billions of dollars and forgave other billions in debts. None of these countries is today paying even the interest on its remaining debts to the United States.
When France was in danger of collapsing in 1956, It was the Americans who propped it up, and their reward was to be insulted and swindled on the streets of Paris. I was there. I saw it.
When earthquakes hit distant cities, it is the United States that hurries in to help. This spring, 59 American communities were flattened by tornadoes, Nobody helped.
The Marshall Plan and the Truman Policy pumped billions of dollars into discouraged countries. Now newspapers in those countries are writing about the decadent, warmongering Americans.
I'd like to see just one of those countries that is gloating over the erosion of the United States dollar build its own airplane. Does any other country in the world have a plane to equal the Boeing Jumbo Jet, the Lockheed Tri-Star, or the Douglas DC10? If so, why don't they fly them? Why do all the International lines except Russia fly American Planes?
Why does no other land on earth even consider putting a man or woman on the moon? You talk about Japanese technocracy, and you get radios. You talk about German technocracy, and you get automobiles.
You talk about American technology, and you find men on the moon - not once, but several times - and safely home again.
You talk about scandals, and the Americans put theirs right in the store window for everybody to look at. Even their draft-dodgers are not pursued and hounded. they are here on our streets, and most of them, unless they are breaking Canadian laws, are getting American Dollars from ma and pa at home to spend here.
When the railways of France, Germany and India were breaking down through age, it was the Americans who rebuilt them. When the Pennsylvania Railroad and the New Your Central went broke, nobody loaned them an old caboose. Both are still broke.
I can name you 5000 times when the Americans raced to he help of other people in trouble. Can you name me even one time when someone else raced to the Americans in trouble? I don't think there was outside help even during the San Francisco earthquake.
Our neighbors have faced it alone, and I'm one Canadian who is damned tired of hearing them get kicked around. They will come out of this thing with their flag high. And when they do, they are entitled to thumb their nose at the lands that are gloating over their present troubles. I hope Canada is not one of those."
Stand proud, America!
Wear it proudly!!
THE QUATRAIN ATTRIBUTED TO NOSTRADAMUS ORIGINATED WITH A STUDENT AT BROCK UNIV. IN CANADA IN THE 1990S....APPEARED ON A WEB PAGE ESSAY ON NOSTRADAMUS...THESE WORDS WERE NOT WRITTEN BY NOSTRADAMUS....SOMEONE TOOK THEM OUT OF THE ESSAY THINKING IT WAS A PROPHECY...NAY SAYETH JOE WILGIS !!!!
bent,but not broken, we will survive this. hang your flag, bow your heads and keep faith. we will not succumb to evil, to cowards . those men who hijacked those planes believed they were to be martyrs and see the face of god that day, how surprised they must have been to meet the devil. Nostradamus's prophecy can give one chills, but is he a true prophet? don't be so sure. my father and many others served this country in wars to protect our freedoms. we will not let their sacrifices be for naught. God bless this great land and guide us in the days to come.
Fellow Chesterians, and Americans alike, We have all witnessed the most horrific act of terrorism ever committed on American soil ! As we watch, over and over again, the chaos, and the destruction that this has brought about,there are also stories of survival. Many people are probably feeling the same way I am at this very moment,. " Revenge " Retalliation ". As I am sure that our government is doing everything in their power to find these perpetraters, and their appossite associates, these " Animals " I rather call them. They will Pay ! And they will pay dearly. So as I sit here and think about what is going on in our great country, I shed a tear, and think about all the people that lost their lives, and their families. Let's all stick together, and we can get through this , together !
Thank you.............
Sumitted the first half of Nostradamus 2nd half explained:2001 is the first year of the new century and this is the ninth month .New York is located at the 45th degree Latitude.
cc: Subject This is very deep. lefs try this again : ) Nostradamus's thoughts on the subject apparently.. "In the year of the new century and nine months, From the sky will come a great King of Terror... The sky will burn at forty-five degrees. Fire approaches the great new city..." "In the city of york there will be a great collapse, 2 twin brothers torn apart by chaos while the fortress fail the great leader will succumb and third big war will begin when the big city is burning -" -NOSTRAnAMlIS
before yesterday we were all reading about "our memories" of days gone by. today we are watching as memories happen. let us be thankful for our great country and hope and pray that it will not happen again. i for one am so sickened by this act of terrorism to us, it not only affected new york and washington but all of us as americans, i am taking this personally.
A PRAYER FOR OUR NATION..FOR THE FAMILIES WHO'S LIVES ARE CHANGED FOREVER. I can remember WWII as a child. I see people having the same reactions as our parents. Yesterday I was at a public place and a young women carrying a child heard several of us speaking. She did not know what had happened. When we told her, her remark was "BUT THIS IS AMERICAN, THESE THINGS CAN'T HAPPEN" But they did. I applaud Curt Weldon (formerly of Marcus Hook) for his remarks regarding the cuts in military spending and the conditions our service people must live in. It is a disgrace when service people have to get food stamps to survive. This is America..these are the people we are counting on to protect us..
The Armed Forces, the Police, The Firefighters, the EMTs, the Doctors and Nurses and the grief counselors -these people not only need our Prayers, they need our support to help them receive wages that are compatible with a normal life SO THAT THEY CAN DO THEIR JOBS. GOD BLESS YOU GUYS, GOD PROTECT US ALL FROM EVIL.
God Bless all those poor people and their families and loved ones that they have left behing. Hang those flags. Keep them flying to let everyone know we are saying to all....GOD BLESS AMERICA. Betty Marth
To GP and A: I recall a grocery store on that corner, but I can't think of the name. It later became a fried chicken store.
Remember the old bumber sticker, " Where in the hell is the Beer Celler ?"
I just had to put that in there ............
Try this again sorry for all the mistakes. May everyone keep New York in their prayers tonight & bless all the Emergency Services as well, doing what they do *best* helping others.. God Bless them all.
May everyone keep all of New York in their prayers tonight, & bless all the Emergency Services who are threir as well, doing what that do *best* helping others. Gosd Bless them all..
AMEN,,,,,
Well, the enevitble happened to us today. But no matter what, we are a union made up of the finest people in the world. Although this struck fear in us, we must remember one thing,No matter what happens, we all have to stick together. For our country, for ourselves, and for our families. My heart and prayers go out to each and every person who was directly affected by today's tragic events. I'm sure , as well as I'm standing here, that they will find who is responsilble, and they will be brought to justice.
To ___ DeSantis, Im getting a mental block on that corner of 3rd st. I do recall another store in the area though. Just down a short distance from Maruscos was Papanos grocery.
RI, I do recall Sandra (Sandy back then) and I think her brothers name was Joe.I do not recall the store in that location though.I semm to remember it being further down 3rd toward the Apollo movie.It has been an awful long time ago though and I guess the cobwebs have settled in my mind.
Sorry, meant puzzled,
To RI & GP
You both seem to remember quite a bit about the area around St. Anthony's & Franklin School. Would either of you know the name of the grocery store that was on the corner of 3rd & Franklin?
Marusco's & a taproom were on the corners of the 400 block & the Drug store & a grocery on the corners of the 300 block.
It was on the same side of the street as Seamans' but on the corner of Franklin St. This one is has me puzzeled.
Does anyone out there remember the Darling family who lived at - I believe it would be 7th or 8th and Madison Streets in Chester in approximately 1937 '38 - to be specific a Bobby Darling?
GP: If you mean the store across from St. Anthony School, that was Elman's. I used to get my bubblegum baseball cards there. Sure wish I still had my Mickey Mantle card! I believe that was Sandra Elman's family. I think she married Harvey Burman. If you go to "Search" and enter "Elman", you'll get a little blurb on Elman's.
For whoever was looking for info on the Crosby St. reunion. It's Sept. 15th. For info call VFW Post 610-461-1226.
RI, I sure do remember Angie.She was a very nice girl.RI, do you remember another small family store down the other way on 3rd run by the Elfman Family? It was a few blocks down toward the Apollo.
To GP: you got all your answers except one. After Scully, John Vanore owned the drugstore at 3rd and Franklin. Do you remember his daughter, Angie?
Hey Diane Vitelli email me Sally
I have really enjoyed reading through all of the pages in this site. After reading through the Police page and Tragedies page, I have noticed that 2 of the 3 Officers killed in the line of duty in the city are not listed. I do know their names but I can not remember the dates of the events. One was Officer Michael Carter who was killed during a car stop in the early 70's I believe and the other was Officer Connie Hawkins who was killed when she responded to a 911 call in the 80's. Michael Carter's family was our next door neighbors and Connie served on the force with my brother. If anyone can fill in the blanks I would appreciate it.
Anyone out there from the grad. class os 55 from Franklin School?Bobby Brockway-Kay Replogle- Jack Mercandante-so many more. Someone mentioned teachers. I had Miss Park 1st. grade. Remember Miss Lutton-Miss Jones cooking. Miss Terwilliger (i think) for sewing. I remember John DeSantis stabbing me with a pencil. Mr. Graber was principal --then came Mr. Anskis. At the grad. dinner at the Franklin Fire Co. I have a picture of him. Bobby B. with a flower in his mouth. I remember the day Mr. Sharp took us to the Franklin Institute and someone wrote on the wall inside the heart. He lined us all up against the wall at the train station and gave it to us good.--as only he could do.
Franklin School and Dewey Mann...For those of you who might be interested... www.classmates.com now has the elementary schools listed where you can post your name and year of graduation.
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To _ DeSantis. Yes ,Scully's was the name of the drug store.Thank's.
Thanks for the update on Bob Yurgatis. I wonder if he is still acting? I remember hanging out at Shoosters and Jimmy Linn used to broadcast from there. He had a Mother's Day contest that I entered. You had to write an essay on your Mother and what she meant to you, so I entered it. I won the contest and had to read my letter on the air right before mother's Day. My Mom was lying in bed at home listening to the program never dreaming that I had done this and when she heard me reading this essay, she almost fell out of bed. She is 86 and still talks about that. I love my Momma!
To Jim M. My first job was giving flyers about Shoosters at 9th and Highland to cars that stopped at the red light. Just a kid 11 or 12??? 40 cents an hr. It was a little round white building with a drive in. Latter I worked at Littons while going to Chester High. Got out of school at 2:30 walked to Littons and worked 3 to 11 six days a week. Sometimes worked doubles on Fri. and Sat. nights. 90 cents an hr. the good old days ha ha ha.
Hi Roll, I use to live across from Chester Park while growing up in Chester. Lived there for many years. Had grown-up in the years you mentioned.
TO GP
Does the name "Scully's Drug Store" sound familiar? 3rd & Franklin?
Does anyone remember Shoosters when it was a little white building??
To U.W.
I think his cousin's named is Kenny. Now that you mention it, I do remember that trip to Lenape. I can't remember what we did there, but, I remember going. There was so many Millers, I get them mixed up. Do you know if Ruth Ann Sloan is still alive? I wonder what ever happen to her. Did you know Massey Gibson? He was a little older then us, but, was in the same grade. I'm trying to rack my brain for other names. Do you remember when I got in an accident at school? Where Marty Johnson and I was messy around with a pointed stick and the stick stabbed me. I walked around for a half hour before I told Mr Vaul. Mr. Blazynski sprained his ankle jumping over that white coping that went around to school and Mr. Vaul took both of us to the hospital.LOL.
TO GP
You are right, Seaman's did have the candy store across from St. Anthony's. Was originally Bruni's before Seaman's took over. Going further back, that is where old timers might remember one could buy a gallon of javelle water there. Today, it is called bleach. Remember a drug store on the corner of 3rd & Franklin. I'm not sure but the names Pearson's and Albanese comes to mind? Do they ring any bells? BTW Joe is my brother.
To RI, Bob I think I got the name wrong for the store.I think it was Anthony Seamon's family store.I do remember Joe De Santis from the area also.
Tearose - I am in touch with the Froggatt family, in particular Christine. Who are you interested in finding?
To RI, what was the name of the drug store at 3rd and Franklin? Also would lik eto know if you recall a little store across the street from St Anthony's.I think it was owned by the De Santis family.Do you remember Anthony the son?
Does any one know when the 7th & Crosby Street get-together will take place at the Folsom VFW?
HI CHESTERITES
Hey Carl! remember the "thin gang" but not the "purple gang". Must have run into each other at some point. Spent many hours at Linton's just hangin out. Many, many nights just cruisin up and down 9th St. Boy, the memories.
LOOKING FOR CHESTER PARK PEOPLE 1965-1975 OR THERE ABOUT. GIVE ME A SHOUT. RCAR141046@AOL.COM
THE LAST I HEARD FROM HIS COUSIN.. BOBBY YURGATIS IS LIVING IS NEW JERSEY..... THE THING I REMEBER ABOUT BOBBY IS THAT HE LIKE EGGS WITH MAYONAISE...YIKES.
Was it Shoosters or lintons where the gals rolled around on roller skates...c
Hello I lived on the corner ofrose and walnut street in chester for most of my childhood. I am looking for anyoneknowing the Froggett family they used to live on 15th street in chester. If anyone can helped me please E-mailme and letme hear from you
does anyone remember maruscos grocery store and buemmi bakery and columbus center i remember tavy calverese singi8ng at the columbus center for the lenten minsteral joanne
when and where is the reunion october 6th i would like to go
joanne mcginnis
ps i went to st anthonys left in 1951 went to notre dame anyone know anything
To: Herman Shooster Have many, many fond memories of the drive-in, from the early 50's to the early 60's. I memember the radio station live from inside the resturant, although most of my times were out in the drive-in. I remember the drag races out on the Conchester before it was finished. Of course Tom Tally had the baddest machine out there. A new reworked black '57 Chevy 2 door hardtop. Then there was Daddy Red riding around the lot in his home made (out of airplane drop tanks) all aluminum car. So many good memories. I remember caddying for Harry Shooster at Brandywine Country Club. I relish those years. So many good times & great people.. Best wishes, Mike..
Would like to hear from old friends or folks who have memories of Shooster's Drive-In
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Another song they played at the St James dances on a regular basis was "For All We Know...we may never meet again" I loved that song. I graduated from Dewey Mann in 1950. One of my favorite teachers was Miss Ferry. She taught history but was my home room teacher. She took our class to the opera and once to a Chinese Restauant in Philly. Someone cooerced Annis Glenn to eat a whole teaspoon of hot mustard and she almost choked to death. Miss Ferry got married at St. Anthony's to Mr. Platukis. We were all invited and had a blast. One of my funniest memories at Dewey Mann was the day a bunch of us were gathered in a huddle on the playground telling jokes....Kenny Miller, Marty Miller, Iris Howett, Annis Glenn, Midge Grayston, Marily Barnes, Barbara Vaul and others. Billie Lou Barnes wanted to hear what we were saying but we sent her away and she went inside and reported us to Mr. Vaul, the principal. He brought us all into the office and talked to us. All I could think of was that my Mother was going to kill me. The popularity books that we made up asking questions about who was the cutest, who was most popular, etc. were called "Slam Books". Robert Poremsky always got the "prettiest eyes". Fun Days!
Does anyone from Sun Village, St. James or Chester remember Robert yurgatis? He graduated from St. James in 1953 I think. I used to work for Queenie at the Armory Bowling Alley in Chester and that is where I met him and became good friends with him. He was a great bowler. Then he moved to Los Angelos and became a movie star taking the name of Robert Harlan. My husband, John(Marty)Marth and I followed his career on TV and in the movies but he sort of slipped out of sight. We thought we saw him in a commercial for an Alcohol Treatment Center in Washington State where we live a few years ago but couldn't find out for sure if it was him. It sure looked like him. Does anyone have any information on him? He was such a nice guy. Thanks
To: George Malick - George is there anyway, a private chat can take place in your chat room? Please instruct me if there is. And, also, I keep getting bumped because they say my password is not valid - sometimes it is and sometimes it is not. Help.
Does anyone remember the war years? Black-outs.ration stamps for everything,over crowded public transportation. The bus drivers used to stop until everybody squeezed to the back so a few more could get on. And the joy of VE and VJ days. It was a great time to be alive!
to-bill tonge: on new jersey ave in garden city? that is where i grew up at. of course it was many years later! my grandparents bought a house on nj ave (now hartford ct) in 1958 i think their names are william (bill) and barbara keesey. my father, paul was born there in 1959. they had six boys in all, but back then there were only five (#6 was born in 1980). maybe you remember the family?
TO GP..
Thanks. You are right about who taught wood shop at Franklin. Knew the boys had wood shop but couldn't think of the teachers name. It was as you said. Thanks.
I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING A LOT OF OLD FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS AT THE GET TOGETHER ON OCT 6TH, I WILL BE BRINGING OLD PICTURS OF MY GRANDFATHER ELMER WEIGAND WHO WAS A PAST FIRE CHIEF IN CHESTER AND MY GREAT GRANDFATHER WHO WAS A MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL FOR 20 YEARS (IN THE 1800'S) BOB WEIGAND
Jim M: have no idea what happened to anyone except for V.C. We both move to the suburbs after graduation from Dewey. Were friends thru high school, stayed friends for years later than as time would have it, separated for awhile..but for this wonderful box called a computer, we talk almost daily now. Although thousands of miles apart. It is amazing how when one gets to the age of 60 their thoughts return to simpler times.
I saw Costa when he and Horace came to visit me once their freshman year in collage. Isn't Costa's brother or cousin Kenny (can't remember now which) a pol. in the Parkside area of PA. I seem to remember a Martin Miller also.
I had our graduation picture recently to copy and send to VC put in such a great place, can't find it now. have a great pix of Billy Miller and Don Mallick. Some others from school will have do dig in some old boxes one of there days. I know I have my diploma somewhere and our graduation program. Have pix from Washington Cathedral when we went. Still have the Samsonite Luggage my parents bought for our trip. Are they ever heavy. one suitcase, one overnite case.
Do you remember the saftey trip to Lenape Park?
To U.W. What ever happen to Costa and Billy Miller? I remember all the names you mention. I wonder where they are all at.
Just a note to let everyone know that we just signed up our 100th member in the Chester Chat Room. If YOU haven't signed up yet, give it a try, just go to http://communities.msn.com/ChesterChat/chat a quick download and sign up and your ready to go. We're starting to get quite a few dropping in finding new and old friends alike. See you all there, George
Hello Uncle Bernard, welcome home ..........
If I have my school's straight I think Mr Quillan was wood shop teacher at Franklin.He always wore his glasses on top of his head and would wiggle his nose and brow to make them fall in place.This made him look like a pig and earned him the nickname 'oink oink' Quillan.
I seem to remember something like that. Stotters in the 40's was to Chester like Macy's was to NY..
I remember Stotters @ Xmas putting a quarter in slot & a pig (I think) came down the shute & you got a gift. Am I dreaming or did that happen?
Hi, John! I saw your article and thought I would drop you a line. I learned a lot from your write-up - one thing is that we are distant relatives. My grandmother was a Morton decended from John Morton. You probably don't remember me but I lived on Henry Lane in Wallingford (my parents still live there) and we played together as children. Keep up the good work, it is great!
Re: Corrections for Teachers/Principal at Franklin School in my previous posting. J. Homer Graber was Principal. Miss Lavon Ferree, Mrs. Eugenie Doyle Additions: Kathryn Tisdale, Ms. Della Moyer, Etta Mae Claypool, Miss A. Baxter, (Music), Miss Rae Frank, Mrs.Charlotte H. Green, Miss McHale.
To all former Franklin School graduates: After reading the names of teachers at Wetherill school, I wanted to see how many teachers' names I could remember from Franklin Grammar School. Miss Kathryn Parks, Miss Bullock, Miss Mary McMonegal, Mrs. McClintock, Mr.& Mrs. George & Marjorie Sharp, Miss Regina Pisano, Miss Lottie Kellow, Miss Helen Walker, (Art) Miss Ruth Jones, (Home Ec) Mrs. Doyle, Miss Lavernee Ferree, Miss Schlogel (Librarian) Miss Helen Dunn, (Gym/Girls) Mr. John.J. Vaul, Mr. Charles Bassett,(Gym/Boys) Mr. John DeMarco, (Music). Principal-Mr. Kephart If anyone out there can remember those that I have forgotten, please add to the list. Also trying to remember the schools' colors. Were they Blue & Gold?
Hi,, this note is for the ANONYMOUS writer of the the message about Wetherill school teachers from 1941-47......you didn't give your name ..I went to Wetherill in that time frame and had most of those teachers.....kindergarten was Miss Springer I was in her class in 1945-46......could we have been classmates? Write back and leave your name please..... Janet (Goldsworthy)
I seem to remember Santa coming to Stotters and getting pictures taken with him. Then there was the photo section in the back of Silvers five and dime. could even watch the guy paint them with water paints. I also remember that at the front of Silvers they sold cut up chicken parts. Somewhere between 1946 and 1954 the "Freedom Train" came to Chester. I think I rembember my older sister taking me.
Another Dewey Name: Joyce Neff (54)
Do some of you remember, as a child the burning torches of the refineries? To me they seemed almost magical and beautiful in the dark. On Third street,near Highland Ave I remember seeing Trainer and it's refiners and tanks. To my Child's mind,it almost seemed to be some kind of futuristic scenerio!
Does anyone remember the big Flood of 1960? Ninth Avenue was flooded and Memorial Park's creeks turned into small rivers(at least I thought so!:)The flood occured durring the summer.
Does anyone remember Santa arriving in a HELICOPTER,to a department store,(maybe Sears)to the delight of children.:).I remember hearing about this but never attended the event:(
Fran :)
i forgot to mention in my last entry that my grandparents on my mothers side were the Fusco's. the owned and operated a fruit and produce store on the corner of 5th and parker st. and my grandfather on my father's side owned and operated a barber shop which was, i believe on the corner of 9th and morton. all of my moretti uncles were barbers or tailors. by the way, i found the calenders.
i've lived in chester all of my 37 years up until two years ago, at that point moving out of the city. my husband is also from chester. we have a lot of great memories, but the stories our parents tell are even better. my dad has some great memories of the old chester pa. his 75th birthday is coming up and i would love to get him the calender of old chester. anyone know where i can find this. greatly appreciated!!!!!!
Hi, List of teachers at Wetherill from 1941 to 47 were Kdg. Ms. Spring, lst gr. Ms. Coeburn, 2nd gr. Miss Bowen, 3rd gr. Mrs. McClure, 44 & 5th ?, 6th Ms. Cornog, Music, Miss Beggs, and principal Ms. Dougherty. What a time that was. Since my name was posted. I've heard from several long ago buddies. It's been great.
But then again Third Pres. Church at 9th and Potter is where DVBS really began by Doc Lathem who then started Bible Pres at 13th and Potter
Vacation Bible School at Bible Pres. was at 13th and Potter. It was the FIRSt DVBS in the world!!! A Chester plus
Diane Hawrylak (Little Beatle), Surprised to hear from you! Hope everything is going well. Haven't seen Beatle in a while. Daria is doing great and so is my mom. Give Phil my best and hope to see ya when you get up this way again.
Thanks Betty!
The Summer Bible School I attended was at the Presbyterian church at 10th and Potter in Chester! Your personal emails to me filled in the pieces of my childhood memories! With sincere thanks! Fran Farrar
Really sorry for all those repeats don't know what happened only hit the sumitt button once.
I hung out at Linton`s 1964-65 remenber the car hop went by the name Pinky ,also the thin gang, the purple gang , I hung out with a guy named Butch Cassidy
I guess one of my fondest memories of Chester was Linton's Restaurant. Many nights we spent there talking to Charlie & Phil P. and Mike E....Lost touch with all of them, but remember them always. The staff and the patrons were all great. We met a little boy at Linton's, his name was Clinton. Often wonder what happened to him. Heard he was into politics, not sure though. We, my sister, my cousin and a friend of ours spent many nights riding up and down 9th street, there was the Big Mo (Shusters to some)Lintons (of course) and the there was 7th & Crosby. Now there was a great little corner. Met alot of nice people there and then some that weren't so nice. Chester was a great place to go, I remember the Boyd and the State, it was only .50 to see a movie. Then, there was the Great Leopard Skating rink, lots of fond memories from there. Times sure have changed, the fun and the innocence is gone but the memories will always be with us.
To Fran Farrar If you look under Churches at the Bible Presbyterian Curch on 13th & Potter, that could be where you went to Bible School. I went to Bible School there myself as a child in the late 40's early 50's It was a 5 week school and ended with a trip on the Wilson Line To Riverview,so much fun.They gave out report cards like you talk about and with all different kinds of stickers on then and some were flags. Also red or blue ribbons depending on what they were won for(I think attandance).I still have 2 of my report cards from there. Hope this helps to bring back memories.
To Fran Farrar If you look under Churches at the Bible Presbyterian Curch on 13th & Potter, that could be where you went to Bible School.
If anyone has any ties to the Harry Innis Men's Clothing store that was in Chester, E-bay has a set of small keys on a metal tag with the name of the store and location. Thought I would post in case anyone was interested.
Sheree
I'm in chat again, where are you all at ?
My previous posting got kind of jumbled up! I ment to say my instructor was full figured,elegant,middle class and had IMPECCABLE DICTION:)Though she was a very large woman I was fascinated by her,her tasteful clothes,her jewelery,ect
Hi!:) I'm just HOPING someone can help complete this memory of when I wa 8 yrs old in 1960. In the summer of this specific year I lived on Ward st. close to 9th and I remember myself and other kids being picked up by a yellow school bus and was brought to a to a Bible School to another section of town.Though Catholic,my Mother let us attend other churches. In the Summer Bible Class we memorized (scriptures?)from small pamplets.If we finished them we were pinned with small ribbons and were very proud of our acomplishment! We also were sent home with large report cards decorated by BIG stickers!!One,i specifically remember being a flag!:) I'd love to know what denomination the church was possibly Methodist ect.... I'd also love to know where it was located.:) Hope someone can help me!:)
Fran
Fran Farrar Does anyone know of or attended this church program? I have fond memories of this class and my instructor,a full figured,elegant,middle class woman with kimpeccable diction! I was Catho
To Lorraine Ranalli-----I'm Sue Masticola and I live on Avon Rd(behind Mrs. Graham's). Sorry you're not the voice on the radio,but it's nice to meet you anyway. My sister Dolly Mignogna (class of 1960) knows you're husband Roger. Jody Pokoy also happens to be my sister. By the way, a long time ago you had a beautiful cat who came to visit me occasionally.
To RI You hit the nail on the head. Josie is my youngest brother. I really don't think you know me, but I remember your family. Four boys in your family? Your Dad had a shoe repair shop. My nephew is David DeSantis, son of my oldest brother Sam (nicknamed Zip, Class of 45). In fact I think it was Joe who had told me that David had a teacher in Mt. Laurel with your name. Just like you said, "It's a small world" LOL
My goodness there are a lot of Babicki's out there. Are any of you related to the Babicki family from 10th & Highland, across from Rez & next store to the Gruzka's who had the store on 10th st.
Just browsing through and noticed a note from Pete Krasowski. You say you were a car hope at the old Linton's restaurant...was wondering if anyone remembered that place. Spent most of my nights there back in the 60's. Actually met my husband there; he was the manager in early 65 after Mr. "D" was transfered. Do you remember any of the waitresses there? Agnes, Hannah, Grace? We gave them all a hard time.
To the Third Streeter who wrote about the 400 block. What a small world! I recently retired from the Mt. Laurel, NJ school district. What is your nephew's name? Was Josie your brother? His was the only last name you left out of your description. I'm curious to know who you are.
HI PAULA
LONG TIME NO SEE. HOW IS IT DOWN THERE IN FLA. THIS LORRAINE RANALLI FROM PARKSIDE.
HI
I WISH I WAS THE LORRAINE RANALLI FROM THE RADIO, BUT AM NOT.
I LIVE IN PARKSIDE ALSO ON EAST ROLAND RD WHERE DO U LIVE IN PARKSIDE
Hey Mal! What's shakin? The leaves on the trees! You know I remember you! So you're a Joiseyite? Far out. I'll write you at your e-mail address. I saw your Mom in October at a funeral. She hasn't changed. And you know what? Last time I saw you, you didn't either! It's the good genes! Later, Gator! Signed LB from 8th and Caldwell - East End. Remember Fifi? I know you do. She liked barking at you.
If anyone is looking for a 1938 Chester High yearbook, there is one for sale on eBay right now. Go to ebay.com and then type in either "Chester Pa." or "Chester yearbook," and it should come up. Starting at $12.99 with no bids yet. I find lots of good early Chester items on eBay.
andrea i am trying to write to you but your email address is not complete it was joan grubb who died in florida cancer i grew up with them please answer and we can chat more joanne i had a sister carol
Hi Mal. sorry I missed your wedding and the trip up north, my brother David told me it was realy nice and they had a great time. Also sorry that whenever you came to North Carolina to visit my brother David, I couldnt make the trip to his house. Next time lets plan it when we can all be together, would love to see everyone together again.
I lived in Chester back in time when Lloyd field used to have some great games with the Homestead Grays,Baltimore Elite Giants and the other black pro teams against Lloyd AC. I was only a kid at the time but I remember Josh Gibson hitting a homerun onto the railroad tracks in left field.
I remember Leigh A. John went to school with him. We double dated to the shore one time. He was with my girlfriend Sandy G. His brothers name is Rand. He graduated with me in '59. Andy
To Andy. Give me an e-mail when you get a chance. I would sure like to talk to you without everybody else reading it.
I graduated from Dewey Mann in 1955. We moved to Garden City so I did not go to CHS. I graduated from NP in 1959. This site has brought back so many memories. Keep up the good work.Thanks Mary"Nicolaides"Mervine. By the way I married Bob Mervine from Garden City, we have been married 40yrs this Sept.
To E.R. Yes, I knew Jack Bomhoff. He lived at 4th.& Jeffery. The corner house. I knew Leigh Alvord. He lived on third street. Just east of Yarnall. He also had a brother. Can't remember his name.
Lorraine, Isure do remember you.,also your parents and brothers. I haven't seen or heard from anyone in all these years until this web site started. It's really great! The last time I was in touch with Barbara Moulder (Pro) she lived in Linwood. Mary Lee I don't know where she is. A few weeks ago while I was away camping My ex told me there was a Grubb in the obits. I believe Bobby's sister. I've been trying to find out with no luck yet. I knew Bobby was out of state. Reading all the notes on here are fascinating. Someone the other day mentioned Clydes store and Gallagers. Boy! what memories, also Zangari's waterice. Would't be Franklin School without that. Hope to hear from you soon. Andrea
How many of you will be at the...
Fall "OldChesterPa.com Lunch Get-Together" which is *tentatively* scheduled for Saturday afternoon September 15 (?) at the Edgmont Diner (formerly Howard Johnson's) at I-95 & Edgmont Ave. in Chester
I missed the luncheon in February and am looking forward to being at the one in September. Besides that...I always bring hoagies back to Virginia for my son and daughter.
John Malynowsky (Mal): Hey Mal, I believe I remember you. Didn't you used to come to the poolroom(Esquire Billiard Academy)? Maybe you remember me. I used to play guitar in a few bands throughout my days in Chester and hang out at the poolroom.
George - too bad we were cut off in that thar chat room because I was about to tell ya' that me ma' were the purtiest thang ever hit that ole' Burley's. She met up wuf her last husband thar and were wuf him till the day he gave up that thar ghost (ghost been hanging around a long time). Thang the good lord, he didn't fight that thar ghost too long - but anyway he perspired - I mean expired in 1980. She tried to get her ole job back at Burleys but found out it were long closed and noboby to go there anyways - (even Whelan's were done long gone). For a long time she sat around wondering if she were still here. So she's a sittin' in the back hills of Kentucky just a pinnin' away wonderin' what ever happened to ole Burleys. There were a foot doctor had offices up above that Burleys - a little to the right of Burleys - just about cut off my big toe, all because of a ingrown toenail. Them doctors thar had a lot to learn about ingrown toenails (should have gone to Dr. DeProphetis). I'll never go back to Chester if I get a ingrown toenail again - I swore I never would and I have kept that promise - (one of the few I ever kept - don't believe in promises) - glory be to God. Still got my big toe tho - has served me well all these years - don't know what I woulda done wuffout it. Talk at ya' later.
Knew Caroline & Fran Latocha as a kid, knew Sonny (Chet) Ronso (3rd & Harwick?) Ed Rasza,(he worked at Tripleddi---as a kid I thought he was the pharmacist) There were the two Yotties.(across from the Lace Mill). Andy the older brother and Stan Jarasinski, Ray Kulis, John Trunt, Ray Kawalchuck (4th & Highland)Gene Howett,the Clendenning family from Highland avenue, Ed Novalita (lived across from the bowling ally),
Betty DiMayo (her father was the iceman I think)..Joe Samson, Lucinda Gruler, Milly Siefert, The Montgomery boys (can't remember their names) (all spelling of names is as I remember them being pronounced)
I think Chet Zubricki was the older Chet that I remembered. Was he a rather stocky built boy. If he's the one I think, on one Halloween he dressed as half woman and half man. What a great costume. The kids all dressed and hit all the 3rd street stores for goodies. Years later I remembered the costume and replicated it for one of my kids.
You said you were married 41 yrs. ago. Congrads,
TO: U.W. From some of your comments I must know you. I can remember my father once mention the Bald Head Nine gang. I don't anything about them or any of their members.
To: Jim M. From the unknown writer's comment I thought we might have walked to Dewey together. If you lived across from the school perhaps you know Jack Bomhoff.
Trying to remember all whom I might have walked to school with will be an impossible task. Here are some names. I can specifically remember walking with Chet Zubricki. Chet's parents had a grocery store next to Bombergers. Then Andrew Kryworka and Wayne Yohey. Other possibles are Stanley Kokoszka, Francis Latocha, Carol Latocha. Others that I can remember from Dewey include Horace Walker, Delores Kyler, Donald Brooks, Estes Lucas, Bradford Murray, Leigh Allvord, William Chocallo, Mike Kendus, Vivian Elks and Richard Snow. I know there were many others whose name I cannot remember so I would be grateful for some help.
Others from the West End area that I knew include Linda Casper, Joel Smith's brother Alabama (never knew his correct name), Bernie Chazin (Bernie's father had a tailor shop on 3rd street between Thurlow and Highland Ave., Bob Wiechecki, Ed Gebhardt (of the Daily Times, Herb Davis, Helen and her brother George Shahadi, Sonny Ronzo, Eddie Rzasa.
I remember Todds hardware, McMasters magazine store, Michaels Appliance all on 3rd street between Highland Ave and Hayes Street.
Does anyone remember the Carolina Inn that was on 4th & Booth streets before Fisher Tank?
My brother Al told me about this site but I never looked at it until Anna DeSantis told me about it. It brought back so many old memories.
I AM LOOKING FOR BRUCE BRACKNEY...WE USED TO HANG AROUND THE RAINBOW DINER ,THE SMEDLEY DANCES,AND USED TO HARMONIZE ON THE CORNER OF 12TH AND UPLAND. THE GROUP INCLUDED BUTCH WYATT AND JEERRY GRAVELY(BOTH DECEASED).
PLEASE EMAIL ME IF U CAN.
HI ANDY I WALKED TO SCHOOL WITH U AND BARBARA MOULDER AND MARYLEE SITKOWSKI..MY NAME IS LORRAINE BUFALA. WE WENT TO FRANKLIN SCHOOL. REMEMBER SKATING AT THE GREAT LEOPARD EVERY WEEK. PLEASE EMAIL ME AT SALVIN2@YAHOO.COM. I THINK BOBBY GRUBB LIVES IN INDIANA. BARBARA LIVES IN BOOTHWYN AND MARYLEE, I DON'T KNOW.
Born and raised in Chester, graduated from Chester High in 1970 and would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. Grew up in the west end at 3rd and Booth. Played drums in bands in the area. Currently living in Pennsville, NJ. Miss good Italian rolls from Earo's Bakery at 3rd and Palmer.
Jim John P. has a brother Ernie and a sister Martha.Yes I am short and have brown hair. Andy
ER..Ed Rumford...No Jim I don't think you walked with ER. Altho I did..But if memory serves me well, you would walk down to Kanieski's funeral home on third street and walked part of the way back with some of the kids from the So.Chester section. . Maybe it was Jimmy Filliaggi (boy did I kill that one) Another name, Lewis Johnson, Jimmy Jones.
just in case you drop in Eddy some of your underclass- gals thought you were pretty hot. Anyway that is what was written in one of those notebooks the girls passed around. Does anyone remember them. you would fold the first page in half with the right side going under, then you wrote questions, name, age, color eyes, hair, favorite everyting, etc. for the length of the two sides. when you opened it you first wrote ans. on the one side, flipped the 2nd questions over and wrote the ans. on the second half of the answer page. Gosh we knew everyones secrets after that..Even the guys filled them out. Someone must still have one around.
Some other doctors from Chester...Dr. Dunn, MD..Dr. Frances, dentist Dr. Mielcarek, Dentist,(I think he lived on 10th and Highland or his parents did afew houses up from Rez School) I think Dr. Leon Mielcarek is his son.. Dr. John Ruffini (raised on 7th Street,- St. Anthony's area- was a pharmacist for several years, then a MD practicing in Ridley until his retirement afew years ago.) Dr. Lebischeck - his office was on 9th St. across from Sacred Heart Hospital.
There were the Quatras (funeral home) Joe and Jerry.
On Morton Ave. between 5th St and 9th...there was Ripers Grill, and a tailor shop near 9th called Sorrentino's. I Remember having TM's with 3/4" waist and low belt hooks made on 3rd street. Pegged pants were the rage in my day -even for girls. Low cut wranglers came in about that time. I can remember a kid from the neighborhood out of CHS earlier than usual one day. he said he had gotten suspended for wearing the new jeans. This particular pair was the hip huggers. He wore them without a belt. That was Larry S. for yea.
To ER, I hope we know each other. This is the greatest site on the web.. I often wondered how I could get in touch with some of my old friends from Chester. With this site, you can. I think all of us should give a round of applause to JOHN who started this site. What is your name, ER?
To Andy, Sorry. I knew I made a mistake after I wrote that message. John's brother was named Ernie. I lived at 4th. and Yarnall. I've been trying very hard to remember you. Are you kinda short and have brown hair? To UW, I lived right across from Dewey-Mann on 4th. street. The only person yhat I remember walking to school with, was Marty Johnson. Are the Shaw brothers still around? The last I knew of them, they lived in Parkside.
To Sharyn, No, his sister was named Martha Purcell. He also had a brother names Ernie. They lived between Yarnall and Reaney streets on 4th. street in the west end of Chester.
Since the Scott Paper Co was a major employeer in Chester, a biography of the Chairman of the board, Thomas B. Mc Cabe, would be interesting. He was also the Chairman of the Federal Reserve during the Truman administration. (same job as Greenspan).
yes mike..Joe Bell's Mother had a dress shop on 9th street.
Hi,
Any of my old friends hanging about?
Patches
To Dave Babiciki: Dave are you kin to the Babiciki's at 10th & Highland Ave. I went all thru Rez & St. James with John & his older brother Eddie was a year ahead of us. John went to Austin, TX a few years after I came to Charlotte. I haven't seen John in over 20 years, but Eddie stopped in one night coming from John's about 8 years ago. I understand Eddie has since died. I grew up in the area until 1968 & the transfer to Charlotte. Graduated St. James in '57. Did Joe Bell's mom & dad have a store at 9th & Clover Lane. I knew Joe well, if it's the same one. He did live on Highland around 2nd St. I think their store was a gift shop or something like that.
To RI No, it's not GP. But you are almost correct about where we lived. It was on the other side of the street. You probably don't know me but knew one of my brothers. Believe my sister was in the same class as your brother, Anthony. That's how it was in Chester, everyone in the neighborhood knew each other. That's not the case in the suburbs where you hardly know or even see much of the neighbors. It was a different time. Just like you & so many others, my wedding reception was also held at the Abruzzi Club & Muscella took the pictures. It only took 8 months to get them but it was well worth it because they always did an excellent job. Did you or one of your brothers teach in New Jersey? My nephew in Mt. Laurel had a teacher with the same last name as yours. I just found out about this site yesterday & was up until 6 AM this morning reading the posts. They bring back so many good memories.
Dewey classmates: Robert Beauchamp and I think his sister, Betty., John Tanuto, Michael and Calvin Shaw and Stanley Rogizinski (st.Hedwigs?) John Ka-Chew-Bun (sorry,about the spelling John-if your out there) Didn't your family own a candy store/Bakery on third street a block from St. Mary's Ukr. Orthodox Church. People that worked at Tripleddis' Ed Joan 1950-54?
Remember the ""Lemon Fosphates"" I still have the tall smoked glasses that they gave out when you bought one. The Vanilla Cokes were my favorite -especially when a squirt of Chocolate was added for good measure. How about Buddy's hoagies people. One block south of Dewey School. And the candy store across the street that sold the little red boxes with the blue Indian head on filled with pumpkin seeds.
Yes Jimmy I knew Horace. Who in that time didn't. After we move out of Chester and Horace went off to Mich. State Costa, Horace and their friend from col. Lenny Lipman came to visit me in the suburbs their freshman year. I think Costa had just gotten a car. That was the last time I saw Horace. He did call me afew years later when his Mom told him that my father had died. Did you know that he was a fantastic artist besides being a great basketball player.
Anyone remember your parents talking about the "Bald Headed Niners" Anyone old enough to know any of them.
Never paid for a "punk". Use to get mine free for the picking in the swamp land between Highland & Engle street next to the railroad tracks between 4th street & the Park. Wish I had a place like that here in North Carolina to keep these sceetters away. They worked great!!
To the person who posted on 9/4 at 5:46 am describing Third Street: did you write that GP? If not, that person must have lived on my block. You're one of the few people who can spell my name correctly. I must have known you. By the way, my wedding reception was at the Abruzzi Club and Muscella did the wedding album!!
We all know the value of the dollar has eroded considerably over the past 50 years or so, but this is ridiculous. On a Sunday afternoon, way back when (late 40's actually) we used to ride the bus to downtown Chester from the 24th & Edgemont area, take in a movie (usually at the State)and then treat ourselves to a Pepsi and an ice cream cone at Angie's Market (24th and Upland Sts.) all for the grand total of $0.27. Consider the following.............
Bus fare = .05 (two could ride one way for a nickel on Sundays)
Theater admission = .12
Pepsi (ice cold) = .05
Ice cream (Potts) = .05
Compare that with a similar outing today!
To Jim M. It sounds like we may know each other.
To Unknown Writer: I'm having trouble with my laptop computer but I'll be home tomorrow where I can get on my desktop and I'll throw some name at you and Jim M.
ER
Jim M. I'm not John"s sister. I was his wife for 27 yrs. I started going with him when I was in 10th gr. and he in 12th gr. My nickname in school was Andy. Maiden name Wood. Andy
Jim M, I was just wondering when you mentioned someone by the name of John Purcell, if he was the same fellow who had a sister named Andrea ?
To Fran Farrar -- yes, I sure do remember "punks," used to ward off mosquitos. The skinny ones were 1 cent, and the fat ones were 5 cents.
JM/ER: just remember who you walked to school with...
More names, Bob Zakelish (SP) 3 chets, Chet P. Chet Ronso, and another Chet afew years older that us. From Highland Ave. area.
To Andy, Yes, Its me. I used to hang around with Johnny Purcell. I remember going to Valley Forge. But barely. Are you Johnny's brother??
To unknown writer. I remember the lady who sold the apple taffys but unsure who she was. With the names that you are coming up with, I have totally forgotten. But, remember them after you mention their names. Thank you. I was sadden to hear, that Horach Walker died. I don't know if you knew him, but, he used to play basketball on the courts at Horach-Mann school. He use to help all the younger kids and teach them how to make different shots. He was a great human being.
TO: Betty Jo Marvel Yes, I do remember Dr. Crowther and his house calls. He was our family physician for years and somehow related to my mother. When I was 6 years old I was very sick for a few days. Dr. Crowther came to the house and diagnosed me with acute appendicitis. Told my parents to rush me to the hospital immediately for an emergency appendectomy. I suppose you could say he saved my life!
To Ed. George Wright's brother was named Eddie.
THANKS FOR ANSWERING JOHN HOW ARE YOUR BROTHERS JIMMY AND RON DOING.WE PLAYED A LOT OF BALL AT THE FIELD. AND A LOT OF KIDS LIVED ON 11TH STREET. BILL DOC DICK BUDDY WAYNE KARL SAW WHERE JACK MANGAN DIED A FEW MONTHS AGO. LET ME KNOW IF YOU HEAR FROM ANYBODY. WHY DON'T WE TRY TO HAVE A REUNION AGAIN.
Does anyone know the whereabouts of a Sun Valley grad named Patty Doyle? She would have been the class of 1974. She lived on School House Lane in Brookhaven when we went to school together. I know she married and lived in Chester for awhile but we lost touch.
How about any Dalton cousins from Upland? Drop me a line!
someone asked for the Little League Pledge Please remain standing for The Little League Pledge
I trust in god I love my country and respect it's law I will play fair But win or lose I will always do my best
Dave Murray chester High class 1975
I read these comments every day. It is really a neat site. Does anyone know the Walkers from 627 Sproul St? Their names were Betty & Helen.They lived there in the late 40's. Married names would help, or just, if they are still alive. Thanks
Bob Launiere "47"
While living in Chester years ago, one didn't have to go too far to get what was needed. Churches, Schools, Stores, Entertainment, all within walking distance. Carnivals on blocked streets, Church festivals. The Apollo theater, 3 times a week, a bargain at 13 cents. Third Street was a busy street with sailors, merchant marines etc. looking for some fun while on liberty. Plenty of taprooms on our block. Walio's, Chevralotti's, The Lido Cafe, Sanbe's. There was Sam's pool room, Kaiser's pool room, Browne's department store, Ieradi's shoe repair, DeMeglio's, Sanbe's & Marusco's grocery stores, Gianpalmi's Barber shop, Fasano's Barber shop, Buemi's bakery, Zappala's Real Estate, Zommick Real Estate, Marrone's Restaurant, Mancini's Tailor shop, DeFuria's Bank. Next block was Albanesse's Drug store, St Anthony's Church, Pileggi Builders, Dilucido's Bar, Mazza's Beauty shop. On the corner of 3rd & Parker was Minnie's Dry Goods where clothes were bought on the book.(The honor system, no charge plates in those days)Can't forget the Greek bakery, where each night the smell of fresh baked ITALIAN bread made one run to buy it still warm from the oven. The Abruzzi-Molise Club where many a wedding reception was held. A few blocks away was Muscella's Photography Studio.(Think they did every Italian wedding in Chester), Night Owl Brothers, Balestieri's Market, On Pusey Street, Columbus Center, where Frankie Laine & Teresa Brewer performed, also the scene of many wedding receptions. Every need was met within a few blocks. Didn't need a car way back then. But in case you did the Southern Penn bus stopped at every other corner. Uptown, there was Speares, Weinbergs, Tollins, McCrory's, Lou Belles, Becks, Triplex, Kinneys shoe stores, Adams, Murrays men shops, Rodgers, Lincoln's, The Palm Gardens, Freed's, Ches-Penn 5 & 10, Woolworth, Silvers, Spencers Stationery, Stotters, Sears, Sterns, Montgomery Ward. OLD CHESTER,PA? It WAS a GOOD OLD CHESTER, PA
Yes Joe's parents did walk in on afew of the party kissers. I have forgotten who spun the bottle and it came to me, but I do remember going into that great big closet for the big smooch and it never happened. We both looked at one another as I recall and started laughing. Had to stay in there for awhile tho to make it look good.
Jimmy M., do you remember the lady on 3rd street that sold the apple taffys. Just down from the Musical bar but on the other side of the street. They would sit on her window sill as we all walked to school. Was it Jimmy F. mom.
Somemore names...Marylou Pilkala, Billylou Barnes, Darlene Malinowski(can't remember if she went to Dewey or St. Hedwigs) Barbara Huss (lived on second street south of Highland) Marcella, Jean Drylak, Larry Sulecki (Dec.) (his dad was the baker at the 2nd st. bakery) Len Kulis, Marsha Mashuda, Janice Duman (class of 52 or 53) Wanda and Val Tryzak...give me time more will come. What were the two sisters names from Bunting Street that sang on the Paul Whitman show.
Remember Jeans gift shop on 3rd street, where special cards and gifts were bought. Owners were Jean and Frank Draper. Can't remember what their sons name was.
do you remember the Minstrels at St. Hedwigs and the yearly carnival fair that they held. They also had great fairs at the Ukrainian Hall on second street. My brother won a duck there one year. Everything was so simple then, even the rewards for winning a spin. Must have been if they gave a duck as a prize.
Stress brothers Hardware was on 3rd across from the West End Bowling Ally and Chicos dad owned the bar across from Stress brothers. Mr. Tumbs (Mr. Konakevich-one of the owners)was such a nice man. We called him "Mr. Tumbs" because he was always putting Tumbs in his mouth. Sad that his son Edmond died so young. I can almost see him hollaring down to me from the roof of the Chester YMCA.
Do you remember the troop trains going off to the Korean War riding down 2nd street and up highland avenue. Terry gave the boys on the trucks candy and cigaretts. Or picking up coal from the railroad along front street for our stoves. Ahh, once a boxcar filled with scott toilet paper turned over as it rolled north to Chester City and the whole neighborhood was well stocked. I forget the name of the old man that came around on the huckster truck, and the old water ice man with his seven different flavors and my favorite rainbow.
Italian section, -The DeJohn sisters, Julia and Dukes and didn't they have a brother Pasqule. Steve Culetta and Martha Frisby lived in that area Costa and Kenny Miller..
Chester was really a deverse city, had the Irish section, Polish, Ukranian, Italian,Greek,etc. each neighborhood was within its own and all of the memories differ depending where you came from in the wonderful town called Chester. Yet somewhere they all come together and provide so many of us with fantastic memories.
To RI, Bob the way I see it we were on the RIGHT SIDE OF THE TRACKS.We had a great neighborhood,a great school as you said and great friends.Bob as I remember it we younger guy's all looked up to your brother Franky as a role model although at the time I didn't even know what that was.Ha! Ha!Some others from the area I recall were,ToTo,the Marusco brothers,Gabe and Betty Macaroni,the Swanson brothers,Donald, Stumpy and John. Tony Capasso,Joe Caccia.I could name plenty more but would bore you.Do you remember my brother Jim? He formed a country and bluegrass band and played the tristate area for many years before he passed away in 1997.Any country fans out there every see or hear the Sandy Ridge Boys in the local bars? Gabe Macaroni played in the band also.
Here is something to jolt one's childhood memories! Remember using or holding PUNKS,an incense like stick to keep the mosquitos away on hot summer nights?
Dear John, I'm Pretty sure I got the virus off my system,using free online sofware and going into the registry. Well, anyway,at least I got to learn more about the working of my computer!:) The website is GREAT and maybe some neighboring town near Chester, got jealous!:) (Just Kidding!!:) Love Ya!:) Fran Farrar
Does anyone remember the little store across Providence Ave. from Smedley Jr. High? We ate lunch there and the girls from St. Roberts would join us. Was it Betty's? Not sure.
Hi Jack Maybe you shoudn't say hi jack in this day and age but anyway hi John Mills,I haven't run into you for quite a while but you are right Eyre Park was a great place to grow up.Remember the ball fields before they built the YMCA there, the Barons delco team played there, always a big event.THe creek where we had the raft we sailed between Taylor Terrace and 8th st,little league at central field behind Chester Hospital,May markets at Chester Hospital Later in years the Bridge Cafe,could go on & on but the night is getting late,so lets hear from some Eyre Park people
Pat, The version of 'Goodnight Sweetheart' you mentioned first was sung by Guy Lombardo, the next by The Spaniel's. Go to the following web page to view lyrics of both.
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/lyrics/goo...
John Mills...I grew up in Eyre Park also and we did have lots of fun! I lived on W 11th Street...Graduated from Notre Dame 1960. Hope all had a great Labor Day!
The last song at the St. James dances during the "70's was "Hold me, thrill me, kiss me". Times change......What would it be today?
What a great web site ! I'm not from Chester but we went there often as kids. I was raised in Swarthmorewood, which is between Chester and Swarthmore. My dad worked for Scott Paper Co. for 35 years and I worked there in the summer of '67 before I went into the Army. My dad brought hoagies home from Stacky's, on occasion but we ususlly got our hoagies and cheese steaks from Joe Di Matteo's (sp) on Fairview Rd in Swarthmore. We took the bus often into Chester to shop and I went there with my dad to Pep Boys. I noticed a link to the Springhaven Golf Club and I used to caddie there in the mid 60's as a kid. My son is southern born and raised and he is a Phila. hoagie nut like all of us and when I visit up there, my sister always has hoagies and cheese stakes waiting for us. I also played CYO basketball at St James H.S. gym and some of my friends were raised in Chester. Again ..Great site and good memories. Marty..Atlanta, Ga, 30 years.
Hey Pat McFadden: Thanks for noticing the photo albums at the Chester Chat room. All I really wanted to do was start a place to chat and look what I got, a full blown community where people can post their pictures etc etc. It sure is a cool chat room, I don't want it to detract from what you are all doing here so I haven't made a big thing about some of the features. Over 80 people have signed up in the chat room but I very seldom see anyone there. Hopefully it will grow in popularity. I have been there when several people have come "in" and started to "talk" and it turns out that they were childhood friends or neighbors, it's sure fun to watch it all happen. So if anyone wants to ADD to the fun of THIS web site, click on http://communities.msn.com/ChesterChat/_whatsnew.msnw and find out what we're talking about,,,,,,,,,George
To Unknown Writer: I do recall going to a party at Joe's house. Spin the bottle may have been on the menu. The only other thing I can remember about it is his parents walking in on a few of us.
I am drawing a complete blank on the halloween parties at the Lyric.
I recall George Wright, seem to remember that he had a brother but cannot remember any name. I do remember Joel Smith. I understand that he later managed or owned the Trainer Appliance.
I also remember Chet, Bob and Gregory Prygon who were also friends and lived a couple of doors away from Joe.
I remember a candy/ice cream store a few stores away from the old American Store. It began with an L but I don't know how to spell it. Next to Martha Shop?
Do you know/remember Joe Miller who lived next door to Peggy?
Keep me guessing
Eddy R.
Were you at Joe Bells birthday party when he decided to play spin the bottle as the main game. And all us kids were allowed to go since he was such a nice guy, none of that stuff at his house. His parents were great people weren't they.. What grade were we in? had to be in 7th for me 8th for you...Sherwoods had the best crab cakes in the world. do you remember the halloween parties at the Lyric movie. getting prizes for the best costume.
Just remembered the Wright brothers, Ed, Geo, and Frank. And Joel Smith..
To Jim Minshall, Yes Earl "Blaze" Blazynski, your teacher, is alive and well living the good life in the Daytona Beach area of Florida. He was a neighbor of mine on W. 21st St. and my folks, also in Fla. stay in touch with him and his wife.
To the person who asked if Ed R.lived on Highland Ave between 2nd & 3rd and hung out with Joe Bell. I lived on Thurlow Street between 2nd & 3rd and Joe lived on Highland Ave between 2nd & 3rd so he was a neighbor and friend. He sang at my wedding 41 years ago. Had many meals at Sherwoods and many doughnuts and loaves of bread from the 2nd street bakery.
Send me an e-mail and let me know who you are.
Also George - give us an opportunity to correct our first submission - I misspelled "plane" in my last mail.
To: George Malick - I just went to your Photo Album section and this is the most fascinating area of your site - and I don't think our friends are aware of it yet. You can post your picture, your entire family's photos - anything you want. This is awesome. Never before have people our age been able to do this. I think you should make this a more prominent area - everyone wonders what so-and-so looks like today. Only 3 people have taken advantage of this opportunity (one being George) and this should really grow by leaps and bounds - over tall buildings - it's not a bird, or a plan - its SUPERMAN.
Just a few more teachers from the Horace Mann/Dewey years. 1948-1954
2nd grade - Beulah Gifford -1948 3rd grade - jessie C. Caldwell - 1949 4th grade - A. Steceiw 5th grade - AB Mielke (Abagail) 6th grade - Sara J. Morton 7th grade - Mr. Mignogna -art teacher
To GP: Your memory is sharp. I'm Bob and how did you ever remember my brother's nickname? Third street was a great place in which to grow up. It may have been the "wrong side of the tracks" but we were a closeknit group and we had our share of fun and experiences. Franklin School was extremely progressive. We had home ec, wood shop, a library, a gym, and an auditorium when those were only dreams for other school districts. Everything we needed was within two blocks of my house. We walked the streets all over town until midnight without a shred of fear.
To Pat, from Pat - The first one is the one I meant too - and I'm almost certain it was Nat King Cole. Pat, we are from the same generation - maybe a little older than the other "youngsters" on this Board, but 5 years made a BIG difference in music - ours (the romantic era) was the best. I think that may be why the ones our age and slightly older produced the most children this country has known. So, we can blame the population explosion on the music!!! And, I'm so glad Betty came up with "Near You" - it was a comfortable jitterbug (I think it gave us more time to look at each other). He-He
To Jim M. Are you the Jim M. from the west end around 4th and Reaney?Did you at one time hang with John P. ? Go to Shoosters and drag race on 9th street in front of Sacred Heart Hosp.?We went to Valley Forge one Easter and the fuel pump went on the car? An old 47 Plymouth. Andy
to John ellis:
hear...hear..
PAT, I MEANT THE FIRST ONE.......GOOD NIGHT SWEETHEART........GOOD NIGHT
PAT, JUST A GUESS, WAS IT EDDIE HOWARD?
For Faith...Bobby W. Edwards? He used to live on 9th and Highland with his sister there. I haven't seen him for 15 years. I thought he was living in Delaware. First Rising Sun, now Wilmington. Maybe it's another Bobby.
I WAS BORN AND RAISED IN EYRE PARK AND GRADUATED FROM CHESTER HIGH IN 1955. WHERE ARE ALL THE PEOPLE WHO LIVED IN EYRE PARK IN THE FIFTIES. THERE WERE A LOT OF GOOD TIMES THEN.
To the person who told me the names of the other people that was in the class of '54' at Dewey-Mann, thank you for bringing back so many memories of names that I forgot. Why didn't you give your name or e-mail address? I went to Horace-Mann from 1st. grade thru 6th. grade and then Dewey-Mann 7th.& 8th.. I would like to find out if the people whose names you reminded me of are still around. Yes, I was there when all the teachers were there that you mentioned. My home room teacher was named Mr. Earl Blazynski. Do you know if he is still living?? Did you go to Dewey in '54'? We use to call Mrs. Mcginnis, the science teacher, "gaylord ginnis, the mad scientist." They was the greatest days of my life. The trip to Wasington D.C. was alot of fun. I was on the all-boy bus with Mr. Blaznski and John J. Vaul. I remember smoking in the back of the bus and Mr Vaul came back and asked who was smoking and we all said nobody, while smoke was pouring out of the bus windows.(HA-Ha) If you don't want to give your name to the public, send me an e-mail. Mark it personal so I will know its you.
To John Ellis. Are you the same John Ellis that had that beat up Plymonth that we use to ride around in at Chester Park when I had a girl friend whose name was Joanne Mcalvar?(spelled??)
I just wanted to see if anyone knows my brothers who are in hook now. Bobbie shepherd AKA Bobbie Edwards or Billy Sheherd or my sister Dottie Shepherd? Also my mom is Joan Edwards - miller- Sheherd.
It just dawned on me that there were two songs entitled "Goodnight Sweetheart" - The one I'm referring to at the end of St. James dance, went - Goodnight sweetheart, till me meet tomorrow, goodnight sweetheart, sleep will banish sorrow, etc. The other verson was - Goodnight sweetheart, well it's time to go, goodnight sweetheart, (forget what's next) - but they are two completely different songs - two different melodies, two different tempos - maybe that's the confusion because I do remember groups singing the second version.
While glancing through the newstand, I was suddenly reminded that because today is labor dayit would be a great time to thank all the men and women (our parents) who labored in the area factories in the 20's through the 60's Chester was a major industrial city With places like Sun Ship, Scott Paper, Penn Steel, Atlantic Steel, Ford Moter Coand many Textile and chemical Companies. These are the great people that made Chester the wonderful city we all remember. Everyone have a great Labor Day
To FI,I bet your Frank Ierodi,Bobs older brother.Back in the old days we called you "Boston Blackie".
To RI, My name is George Patterson.Im guessing from your initials that you may be Bob Ierodi.
Henry it is you....... You remember me. Remember Bob O'Connor? We all had great times in the 60's.
Judy There used to a group called Danny and the Juniors,that sang Good night sweetheart. There was a singer with them by the name of Johnny Petrillo. Don't think they are still performing. Not sure if this is the group you are thinking about or not.
henry guiliante did you have a brother John and Tanny? If so e-mail me
Thank you very much for letting Olga know I was asking about her and her family. It has been years since I have seen or heard from them. I hope she remembers me.I lived one door away from her as a child. Just tell her Laura said hi. I'm Mr.& Mrs Keeth's granddaughter.
to Jim Minshall: lets see, others in the class of 54 were, Barbara Macielag, Zoll Collins, Romaine Coppa, Billy Miller, Bill Myers, V. Corbett, Helen Wallace, I think Marlene Scott was Maylene Scott, Donald Malick, Woody Gebhart, MaryAnn Pastuzek, Mike Pastuzek. Jackie Burman (didn't her family own a little grocery store on 2nd Street across from Sacred Heart Church), Bing Williams, Frank Kaminski, Carole Latocha, Carole Guzek, Carolyn LaShett, John Kokoszka .. gosh who else. Did you go to Dewey thru grade school or came over from Clayton? Do you remember when chief half town first came on tv and came to a assembly at Dewey with his son -who wooda thought he would have done his show for all those years after? Or when the yo-yo was big and several oriental guys representing a yo-yo manufacture came to the play ground and taught the kids how to do the walking dog, baby in a cradle, etc. then signed some up for a contest. And how about the marble contest on the school ground near the great big tree between both schools. Were you there when Mrs. Milky, Mrs. Plumber, Mrs, Knox, Ms. Shaffer, Mrs. & Mrs. Phillips taught. Also do you remember when the boys took classes in cooking and the girls went down to shop and learned how to make a sewing box. Remember the art classes and making the decorations for the windows around the schools. Snack time was served in grade school by Mrs. Fitzsimmons. Remember she would sit there in her chair and make sure the girls were orderly while going to and from the wash room. Did she monitor the boys too. and then she sold those great snacks, chocolate covered gram crackers with marshmellow in side for either 3cents or a nickle. Memories.. Washington was the class trip if I recall.
Ed R. did you live on highland between 2nd and 3rd and hang with Joe Bell. on 3rd and highland there was the American Store, Sherwoods seafood house. Remember the great donuts from Laskevichs (forgive the spelling if incorrect) on 2nd and Highland. I think it was "Benny's" Bakery.
Jimmy Linns teen nite club only lasted a short while but was fun. Then I believe he moved on to a TV show in Wilmington similar to American Bandstand. Gosh the teen heart trob way back then locally was Dick Lee. Shoosters was a hang out and the older guys that drove would go down to the new highway being built (Rt.322 and drag race) I guess the "Fonzy" group did that.
To GP: your 9/2/01 post leads me to believe I may know you. I lived in the heart of the area you described. What's your name?
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Folks - my apologies to any of you who received an email from me today.
If you have not already, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE ATTACHMENT. I SENT NO EMAILS OUT EARLIER TODAY (Sunday) ON MY OWN.
It was a virus and if you got as far as attempting to open it, I'm afraid you're infected now too. Better run some anti-virus software and get your system cleaned out.
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How about Clydes grocery store on Franklin St,Gallaghers grocerys at 5th between Franlin and Concord,Pappanos on 3rd between Franklin and Parker,Minniegals on Concord next to Franklins school and Browns clothing store on 3rd.Zangara's, Marusco's,Moroni's and Walios Bar.The shoe repair run by either Cetola,s or Ierodi,s?All these stores were bordered he Penn Project as did Savages grocery.
TO DAVE BABICKI,
DIDN'T KNOW IF YOU WERE TALKING TO ME, BUT IF YOU ARE, DON'T KNOW JOHN FROM ANY BAND MEMBER
I remember way back when on channel 17 or 48 watching Sha Na Na with Bouser, and I think his name was Johnnie, and they used to sing Good Night Sweetheart. Whatever happened to that group? Are they still singing?
chester agreat place too grow up many good times their the news stand where Imeet my first love.
Hello Laura..will copy your message and mail it to Olga. She lives in Parkside. Still very active. Was a nurse in WWII and I her name appears on the Womans Memorial in Washington DC. She was a Capt. when she left the service.
Hello Everyone!
I rember some Donnellys from Garden City but can't place where they lived. I lived on New Jersey Ave. across from the store. I had a sister Betty Ann and a brother Donald ["Pete"] was what everyone called him then. I use to run around with Moe King Huffy Dave Lock and all most every body else out there. Went to Wallingford school then N.P. GOT OUT IN 1950
Hi Betty and Pattidi - "The Spaniels" was after my time (CHS '50), but the best recording of "Goodnight Sweetheart" and the one played at our St. James dances was by Nat King Cole - you have heard of him, Betty, I'm sure. His vocals and instrumentals are one of the reasons our generation was, I think, the "romance" generation. And Pattidi - you are right, it was "Near You". The floor would be crowded with the best jitterbugs in the country. Don't you agree? To go back for just one more night would be wonderful. That's what we got "high" on - not drugs, not sex, just the natural teenage communication between male and female.
'Goodnight Sweetheart' was recorded by The Spaniel's 1954/1955.
Two brothers from Aston, Pa opened Laspada's Original hoagie shop in Dunedin, Florida... I was very surprised to see the name'Laspada's' on the sign. They told me they bought the name and they have the rolls flown down daily from Philly. Not the same as home but not bad!
pat, i cannot remember the artist....help me out ...my favorite jitterbug song as "near you" and in the mood...i still like to dance to in the mood....
John, did get some emails and scanned one with anti virus and he did say that it had one, and not to open attachment. everyone be careful, if you open this new virus, it attaches to all emails and spreads like wild fire. we were down completely
Class of '41 Chester was a great city and I have fond memories. We enjoyed going to the Honeysuckle Farm which was an ice cream place located across from the Sacred Heart Hospital.
Thanks to Mike for telling me about Fletches Hoagie Shop on 9and Keystone. And a special Thanks to George for setting up the Wed chat page. I was able to chat with George as well as Jackie Babacki both who grew up in my old neighborhood.
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Folks - I may have been infected by a virus this morning. Do NOT OPEN any email attachments you might receive from me until further notice.
So far, I don't see any sign that any have been sent to you but just wanted to post this as a CAUTION.
I will let you know when the problem has been resolved.
Thanks again!
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I'm a happy woman. I missed the first get together because I didn't find John's wonderful site until after it was over.
I will be at the next one if at all possible. So far so good.
Our Fall "OldChesterPa.com Lunch Get-Together" is *tentatively* scheduled for Saturday afternoon September 15 (?) at the Edgmont Diner.
Spread the word. I know several people that still live in Chester, but don't have computers. They would love this reunion.
I have great memories of mom (Shirley Starkey Calvarese) doing our Christmas shopping in the Chester buisness district amid the wonderful Christmas decorations.The memories of Dad (Ottavio(Tavy) L. Calvarese umpiring softball game at Crozer Park.
To: Pete Krasowski I think the hogie shop you are referring to at 9th & Keystone was Fletchers. Jack Fletcher owned it & his sandwichs were great. Up stairs was Johnson's Drug store where I used to get foutain cherry cokes. I grew up in the neighborhood.
Hello Pattidi - You win! It was "Goodnight Sweetheart" - who was the artist? Weren't those dances the best? Everyone hated to see the night end - and I think they were only 2-3 hours long, but they seem to last forever - the anticipation of maybe the boy you longed to dance with would ask you to dance - do you remember? Now - what was the favorite jitterbug song - was it (sounds corny today - but it had the right beat) "Heartaches"?
Yes I remember Mr. Zubko had several children. I remeber hearing of Nicky. I knew Olga....the sister. Use to play we Mr. Zubko's grandchildren. Tell them I said hi.
HEY PAT,.....I THINK IT WAS "good night sweetheart"
ALL YOU OUT OF TOWNERS WHO WANT A HOAGIE DELIVERED CHECK OUT WWW.DICOSTANZAS.COM THEY DELIVER OVERNIGHT YOU WONT BE SORRY.ALSO I HEARD SOMETHING ABOUT THEY CANT MAKE THE HOAGIE ROLLS DOWN SOUTH BECAUSE OF THE WEATHER SOMETHING ABOUT THE HUMIDITY DONT KNOW IF ITS TRUE THOUGH, BILL & SHEILA LOCKE
HI WALTER OWSIANY,
I AM YOUR COUSIN DIANE, PAT MURPHY'S DAUGHTER, HOW ARE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY? I ENJOYING THE SITE AND MY MOTHER WOULD HAVE LOVED IT. JUST WANTED TO SAY HI.
DIANE
To: Diane
I knew one of Johns band members named Beatle. Any relation or other???
I have received a request from a classmate of CHS-Class of February'43-who left school for the service. He wants any information on a class reunion of the class-or even a contact person to talk with them. If anyone has info-please contact me and I will forward the info on. ALSO- Preparing MEMORABILIA for CHS-Class of '51- if you have any items-send me an E-Mail- rettira@aol.com. In addition-need info on any possible obits that we are not aware of-Thanks for your help. Alice Ritter
WoW.......what a great site and filled with so many old memories it boggles the mind...thought I'd share a few of mine before my senior moments kick in and I forget to share.!! I was born in Chester back in 1941 on Sunnyside Avenue and lived in the 1st ward on E 24th Street until 1950..... My memories are eclectic so bear with me as I try to arrange then into some kinda order....Have some very fond memories growing up on 24th street, practically lived with Doc and Bea Beatty the local veternarian just loved all the animals..skipping on down memory lane there were...chocolate cokes at Koffs drug store, penny candy at Angies Market..5 cent movies called Joy Hour at the Presbyterian church on Friday nights..going to Chester park for band concerts and spring water..having picnics on Stevenson's estate on Chestnut St (now Belvedere nursing home)..lots of fun in summer at Wetherill playground playing box hockey (do they still have that game?) doing crafts..sledding down the ramp at Bond Bakery in the winter..ahhhh and counting cars from our front porch as a game with my brother and sister I always lost because I would pick some bright color and you know they only had dark color cars in those days....my brother still laughs at my gullibilty..Oh and do any of you remember Ralph Greico delivering wonderful cakes and pies right to the door.......ooh those were the good ole days.. and before I go ..a question for all of you....are there any kids from Miss Springer's kindergarden still out there from 1945-46...a few of the names I recall are..Stella Baziotis,Joanie MacIntire,Diana Lynch. Mickey Mason,Richard Curl,Janie Bartholmew, Elaine(?) DeProphetis,Marilyn Mudrick,Vincent Shields,Steve(?)Owens,I have the class picture just fuzzy on the correct names after all these years......would love to know how many still alive and well ..... Again thanks for creating such a wonderful hometown site........
As a former resident of Parkside & Aston Twsp may I say that the "Newsstand" was, during my time, owned and operated by the "Sapovits" of Parkside,Pa. Their sons attended Parside Public School.Remember the"Quality Market" and "Briggs" Sporting goods. Who could forget the "Boyd Theater and "Drug Store".Regardsto you all from Lakeland,Fl.
I am age 54, I travel from home here in New Jersey to Chester only to Phil and Jim's to get hoagie's or Cheese Steaks. I have been going to (gus) place for the last 30 years. Some of the other good hoagie place back in the 50's and 60's were, Cal's on west 3rd street, and sure Stackeys, my father used to take us to Decosanza back about 1958. There used to be a good place on 9th andkeystone street across from the old Penn Friut Store I dont remember that name but they sold their business to Vesiouvo's Pizza. Also for the record, I was a Car Hop at the old Linton's Restr. during the summer of 1964. Hey Dave Babacki. email me please.
I'M LOOKING FOR MY OLD FRIENDS WHO HUNG OUT AT CHESTER PARK FROM THE MID 60'S TO THE MID 70'S OR THERE ABOUT. THOSE WERE THE DAYS.. NO-BRA LOOK, MINI DRESSES, HOT PANTS, FREE LOVE AND A LITTLE 'EXPERIMENTATION (OKAY, A LOT OF EXPERIMENTATION). LOTS OF GOOD TIMES AND GOOD FRIENDS. HI TO MY FRIENDS FROM ST. ROBERTS AND ST. JAMES TOO. THERE'S MY E-MAIL ADDRESS. DROP ME A LINE.
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