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Hello Laura...yes, Jake Zubko had a shoe repair in Chester for years. One of his sons "Nicky" played drums in a Polka Band called the "Knight Riders"..Sunday afternoon polka parties at Litwas farm or was it Savoys..three of his children are still living. I will pass it on to them that their father was remembered as a Chester business person..How nice of you to remember
OK - here's a quiz for you. What is the name of the last record (song)played at the end of the Saturday night dance at St. James (in '49 and '50)and who was the artist? And, was "Heartaches" by Ted Weems our favorite jitterbug number?
I'm ready whenever you are Dave! I wanted to head for Chester this summer when I was at your house, what happened? Your sister Judy.
Hey Dave B - I know John too. Tell him you heard from Little Beatle. He'll know it's me. Here in Virginia, first time I went in to a Jerry's subs to get an Italian hoagie (they call it sub), I told them I wanted everything hot. They looked at me like I had two heads on my shoulders! Their hot was the hot pepper seeds you put on pizza. I walked out without a purchase.
It is the bread. Whenever I go up north, I come home with traveling hoagies and extra rolls.
In Woodlyn, Pa, Michael's Sandwich Shop does a mail delivery of hoagies and cheesesteaks, tastykakes, and peanut chews. I think delivery goes out once a week.
Whenever we go downashore (WWC, NJ), one night's dinner is a hoagie; another is a cheesesteak. Oh Heaven! Russo's in North Wildwood is the best!
OK, I also live in the south as my sister Judy. I know what a good cheesesteak & hoagie is. I worked at Cal's hoagie shop on 3rd & Hayes during the 60's. I made one hell of a HOAGIE. I just wish that I could have Ero's deliver me the rolls here in the south & I could reproduce the BEST Hoagies you ever had. The meat is the same, the Rolls made the hoagie. They just ain't figured that out in the south. We have a place called Mario's here that makes an Italian Sub, closest I can get to the north but Chester always had & will have the best. My buddy John Malynowski came & visited a while back & brought 5 large Hoagies from Claymont. OH what a treat, I pigged out all day & the Day after. Nothing down here could compare. While you all ask who made the best, live out of Chester for a while & they are all the best. Just my opinion!!!! I can taste them as I type this. Damn, Judy, lets go to Chester & get a Hoagie!!!!!!!!!
Does anyone remember Dr.Paul Crowthers Office was on Edgemont Ave and he made house calls...........Now those were the days .......
Grew up in neighborhood near the old High School. St James '52. Chums Bob and John Giampalmi, Walt McCray, Walter Robinson, Jack Smith, John Iannacone, Domenic and Larry Pascale, the Niblo Gang. The Sugar Bowl, Hudson dealership, Bullocks Pharmacy, Busby's Grocery Store, Lloyd's Market, The Voc, Robert Hall's, Landino's Barber Shop, Lewicki's Real Estate, Bookout,s, Perry's, Dr Valloti.
Happy memories!
Born and raised in Chester At 12 and Upland. Class 1953 Chester High. Great web site
Hi Sarah, Judy from Hickory, NC. My brother David lives in Havelock, NC. I am sure you know that is between Newbern and Atlantic Beach. Been to Moorehead City hundreds of times. Straight down 70. Also been to Emerald Isle and Beaufort, maybe I didn't spell that right. I love it down their. That is because I love the beach, I know it isn't Wildwood or Ocean City ,NJ but it is still the ocean.
Does anyone remember the shop on a side street not far from the Newstand and across from Spears with a sign in the front window that read "We mend everything but broken hearts." I was a very young girl when I first saw it and always remembered that cute advertisement. Also, occasionally, they would have a mime in that window. I never thought he was real until the day he ogled me and leaned over to watch me walk by - I was soooo embarrassed and everyone laughed. Why haven't we heard much about Whelan's Drugstore? Gee, that was a popular place and four of us highschool students worked there after school hours - Evelyn Phillips, Joan Hesling, Jeannette (whose last name escapes me) and me. I know how to reach Joan, but I would love to be in touch with Evelyn and Jeannette too. We worked there 2 straight years and had a lot of fun doing it - also Edna and her mother who whipped up all those delicious tuna sandwiches - I can still smell that tuna when I would go downstairs to change into my uniform. Things were more sanitary then than now and we all had to wear nets on our hair. What ever happened to that code? If there's one thing I don't like, it's hair in my food. Ugh!!
I am married to a Chesterite, Peter Paul Scallan. We now live in Morehead City, North Carolina. I was delighted to see all the features on your Website. I was delighted to learn that Chester has such a long and important history as it has affected the overall history of our country.
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Does anyone remember Joyce Bozman. She married Roger ????? They now live in either Idaho or Iowa. Do you know Roger's last name?
Joyce graduated from Chester High School in 1948 with Jean Seiverd Windsor who is trying to locate her.
Joyce lived on Remington Street in Sun Village.
If you have any info about Joyce email me at fredal@icdc.com
Fred
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Does anyone remember Joyce Bozman. She married Roger ????? They now live in either Idaho or Iowa. Do you know Roger's last name?
Joyce graduated from Chester High School in 1948 with Jean Seiverd Windsor who is trying to locate her.
Joyce lived on Remington Street in Sun Village.
If you have any info about Joyce email me at fredal@icdc.com
Fred
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Does anyone remember Joyce Bozman. She married Roger ????? They now live in either Idaho or Iowa. Do you know Roger's last name?
Joyce graduated from Chester High School in 1948 with Jean Seiverd Windsor who is trying to locate her.
Joyce lived on Remington Street in Sun Village.
If you have any info about Joyce email me at fredal@icdc.com
Fred
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Hey, hey,....Remember what was next door to the original John's doggie shop? Pappino's (Angelo) shoe shine parlor. Had to wait your turn for a good shine. TN (CHS 54)
Does anybody remember John's doggie shop. It used to be right next store to St. Michaels School. Hot dogs were two for $.35 . On Saturday every one would go to the to the movies and then go the Welsh for talk and food. Remember the doughnut shop across from the school. Does anybody remember that name? Notre Dame class of 1958. St. Mikes Class of 54.
Judy Babicki Augustine Rzucidlo: I forgot one, Soft Pretzels, they sell bagels with 3 peices of rock salt for $1.50 each..G
Judy Babicki Augustine Rzucidlo : You're right, I've been down south and out west. A bad Chester hoagie would be great. They laugh at WaWa but shop at Piggly Wiggly? In Denver we can get a "gourmet" Philly Cheese Steak, Steak-ums in a different box. Used to get Chester hoagies flown out to Denver Fedex, but nobody does that anymore. George
terrific idea. lived in the chester area from 1959 to 1964. loved it there.
Raised around 5th and Barclay-- Patterson St. grad. chs 1959. Went to Franklin Elem. school. Interested in fam. that lived on the old street. Chester long ago was a beautiful city. My girlfriends and I would walk through town and window shop. At the foot of my street was the Great Leopard mkt. and skating rink. I worked for Coopersmith while going through h.s. Would like to hear from old friends especilly one that lived on my street Bobby Grubb.
To Paul Crowther
Hi Paul I've been trying to E-mail you and you have not answered. Maybe you did not get my E-mails. Let me know if you got my E-mail. Thanks.
Yes Pat,
I remember that shoe repair shop also. Zubko's was on Caldwell St.
I grew up on east 24th St...Some of my buddies were Joe Logan, Bill Scott, "Biff" Cramer Joe and Ed Mc Ginley all from Houston or Meade St.. I lived across the street from Bond Bread and remember the change from horse drawn to motor trucks for deliveries...I can't begin to relate the flood of memories this site has began in my feeble brain...Love it....Send me an e-mail I'll write back... Thanks for the meeting place, it's great to hear about the Chester I knew...I went to Wetherill, Smedley, RTHS, and graduated from Williamson Trade School...
sorry, that should have said 7th st. gang.
Hi everyone: I am looking for any members of the so-called 7th st. gand circa 1940's. I have a picture which i will send as soon as i can. My dad is in the picture but i really don't know who else is in it. His name is Len Owsiany aka Oats or Oatsie. Anyone with any information i would much appreciate it.
You people don't know how lucky you are. You keep talking about who makes the best hoagies, Dicostanza, Two J's, Phil and Jim's, Well untill you live in the south you would settle for the person that made the worst just to get a crispy roll instead of a hoagie that comes on a hot dog bun with American cheese. And every Cheese steak you order down here you can count on it that it's a frozen steak-um that yu buy in your grocers freezer, and that is a real genuine Philadelphia cheese steak, yea right!
You people don't know how lucky you are. You keep talking about who makes the best hoagies, Dicostanza, Two J's, Phil and Jim's, Well untill you live in the south you would settle for the person that made the worst just to get a crispy roll instead of a hoagie that comes on a hot dog bun with American cheese. And every Cheese steak you order down here you can count on it that it's a frozen steak-um that yu buy in your grocers freezer, and that is a real genuine Philadelphia cheese steak, yea right!
You people don't know how lucky you are. You keep talking about who makes the best hoagies, Dicostanza, Two J's, Phil and Jim's, Well untill you live in the south you would settle for the person that made the worst just to get a crispy roll instead of a hoagie that comes on a hot dog bun with American cheese. And every Cheese steak you order down here you can count on it that it's a frozen steak-um that yu buy in your grocers freezer, and that is a real genuine Philadelphia cheese steak, yea right!
John, I worked a few days as a relief pharmacist for your father. Thank you for this beautiful website.
I DO NOT REMEMBER MR. ZYBKO'S SHOE REPAIR BUT I DO REMEMBER THE SHOE MAKER ON 9TH AND MORTON AVENUE..I THINK IT WAS CALLED VERNE'S
To Sandra Bogardus who now lives in the old Rankin House on East 20th St. My grandparents lived next door at 709 E 20th St. I have lots of fond memories of time spent at their house. They were some beautiful homes. I'll look to see if my parents have some old pictures of the neighborhood.
Hi Laura, I knew the Moffets. They lived about 3 houses from me. I can not remember the Campbells. Where did they live?
Went to the Chester Chat Room......where is everybody? Come on!!!! Get with the program.....
What a great site to connect with memories and old friends. John you did a good thing here!
Hi Marge,
I lived at the lower end of Green Street. Did you know the Campbell's and the Moffets? Miss Brown was a sweet heart.
Paul Crowthers: I thought for sure you'd remember Joe Pyne who was another local celebrity. He was among the first talk show hosts starting out on local radio stations then finally to California.He pulled no punches and became quite popular until cancer took his leg and finally his life at a very early age. Many times after that I heard Steve Allen and Jack Carson mention his name. He lived in the 900 block W. 7th Street, and attended St. Michael's grammar school.
Reply to "Does anyone remember Helen Walker? Yes, we graduated together from Notre Dame H.S. in 1941. I heard she died a few years after that. There was a Betty Walker who married Bill Wallace (he had a machine shop at 3rd & Crosby for years). They had 2 boys, Nicky & Petey and lived in Upland. I read where Betty & Bill are both deceased.
I do enjoy this website. Seeing Chester the way it used to be. I have so many good memories. I do remember Mom's Hoagie Shop down on 3rd St. I remember when regular hoagies were 25 cents and italian hoagies were 35 cents. So much has changed. I remember when I was a little girl, 3rd Street was the place to be. When I grew up, although it changed a little, 3rd Street was still the place to be. So much has changed now. Very much so. I miss being at home sometimes. It's good to know they are finally revitalizing Chester.
I do enjoy this website. Seeing Chester the way it used to be. I have so many good memories. I do remember Mom's Hoagie Shop down on 3rd St. I remember when regular hoagies were 25 cents and italian hoagies were 35 cents. So much has changed. I remember when I was a little girl, 3rd Street was the place to be. When I grew up, although it changed a little, 3rd Street was still the place to be. So much has changed now. Very much so. I miss being at home sometimes. It's good to know they are finally revitalizing Chester.
TO: Don McClure Yes, I have a sister Joyce. She married Larry Oronzio (who died in 1982), has two sons and lives in Brookhaven. I will mention your name to her the next time I talk to her.
Hi Laura, I lived in the 600 block of McIlvain. Did you live near the Ukraine club? I went to Morton Ave. school for a half year in 1st grade. I also had Miss Brown. I was transferred to Larkin for the second half of first grade. I had Miss Brown's twin sister in Larkin
RE: DiCostanza's Hoagies.Persons raving about these hoagies are right in that no others come close. I remember walking by Mom's in the early 30's on my way to Immaculate Heart grammar school. Oh, the aroma! Checked out their website but you failed to mention how they came up with the name 'hoagie'. Following is my recollection: Mom made these sandwiches for a group of men who worked in the area and were on lunch hour.....they called them "Italian Sandwiches". Some of them lived in the area known as "Hog Island" around Phila. Airport, and got a local sandwich shop to make them; hence, someone came up with the name 'Hoagie'. Living down here in 'slower-lower' Delaware, only name they know is "Submarine sandwiches" which is what they taste like. Only one who comes close (but still calls them Subs) is Casapullo. They are only ones to get the good Italian rolls which makes the sandwich. I was excited to hear WaWa was coming this way and advertising their 'Hoagies"....Don't you believe it. Very chinzy on their fillings and rolls were awful. One was enough. Would be interested in hearing other's ideas of the name "Hoagie".
Mary Jane Birkhofer - Was your husband an english teacher at Pulaski Jr. High for a while?
JR
Info: If you are using explorer you can select edit from the menu bar, and then pick find on this page, to find people in this bulletin board. You just type in a last name or word (ex: Lyric) it will go to that occurance. I also presume everyone knows you can find chesterites at classmates.com also.
JR
Right, Dan! I remember sitting in Miss Bowen's room, listening to the announcements. She kept a water-pistol in her drawer.
I just signed up for the CHAT ROOM, thank you! Maybe it would be a good idea to schedule some time(s), when we can be pretty sure some others will be there.
Thanks again for this great site!
Right, Dan! I remember sitting in Miss Bowen's room, listening to the announcements. She kept a water-pistol in her drawer.
I just signed up for the CHAT ROOM, thank you! Maybe it would be a good idea to schedule some time(s), when we can be pretty sure some others will be there.
Thanks again for this great site!
Hello all, Loved Phil and Jim's Hoagies. Marge Hollis...I lived on Green Street. I lived there from 1950-1966. Diane.....Loved the picture of Morton School. I went there. My last year there was 1960. I had Miss Brown and Miss Lawton just like your aunt. Went there for 6 years.
Just spent a few wonderful hours on the Chester Chat Room, met a few old friends and made a few new ones. Don't miss out on the fun, click on http://communities.msn.com/ChesterChat/chat.msnw and sign up for the chat room it takes a little bit to download the free software if you don't already have it but once you do, it's a snap, see you all there, George M.
Bill Locke: I think you're right, do you remember Momma Di pouring that olive oil on right from the gallon can?
I KNOW PHIL AND JIM'S AND 2 J'S ARE GOOD BUT THEY CANT EVEN COME CLOSE TO DICOSTANZA'S.THEY'RE ON MARKET STREET IN LINWOOD BY I95 SO GO GET THE BEST HOAGIE EVER, REMEMBER MOM INVENTED THE HOAGIE.THEY EVEN HAVE A WEB SITE WWW.DICOSTANZAS.COM BILL & SHEILA LOCKE
IS THERE ANYONE OUT THERE WHO WENT TO PULASKI THE FIRST YEAR IT OPENED? I LOVED THEIR ( COMBINATION SANDWICHES) REMEMBER MR.MIGNOGNA, MR. BELMONTE,ETC. AND THAT SONG WE HAD TO SING AT GRADUATION, [WE HOLD THESE TRUTHS TO BE SELF EVIDENT,THAT ALL MEN ARE CREATED EQUAL,ETC.
Just found at about this site. It is great. Hope to hear from someone from my old neighborhood. I lived on McIlvain between 6th &7th streets. I graduated from St. Mikes in 1951 and Notre Dame in 1955.
Hi John Bullock, Your Sight Is Fantastic, Be Proud! Hello to all you people out there who are having as much fun as I am.
HI TERRY,
GOT YOUR MESSAGE, JUST TRIED TO CALL MARYLOU, HAVEN'T TALKED TO HER IN A WHILE. HOPE ALL ARE WELL. I CAN TELL YOU ARE ENJOYING THIS SITE, HAVE YOU SEEN AUNT JANE'S PICTURE ON MORTON SCHOOL? I SCANNED IT FOR HER AND JOHN PUT THE PICTURE AND THE INFORMATION ABOUT MORTON SCHOOL ON FOR HER. JUST WAITING FOR THE REST OF THE PICTURES I SENT IN TO ME ON LINE. WELL TAKE CARE AND TALK TO YOU LATER.
LOVE DIANE
Maybe i'm a little prejudgiced (SP) but i have to go with two j's having grown up on them!! Monica, our uniforms had to be made, we bought the material and i forget who sewed them. we also made our own pom poms and the thingys on our shoes!!
Hi faith I saw your name and thought i would say hi. My name is theresa johnson i married bart johnson. your brother bill friend well just wanted to say hi.
Back again ! I see a few names that ring a bell, Joe Fusco I believe your Dad lived on our block I lived on 11th and Potter and I think your dad lived on 11th between Potter and Upland, he was a little older then me a hung around with my sister Sandy . Your Mom's maiden name Riccardi also reminds me of a Frank (Francis) Riccardi that I went to Jefferies with. Paula Dryden, you mentioned you had a large family and you went to Jefferies also, I think I was in class with your sister(?) Joyce Locowicki. Hoagie's? Well when I visited recently I tryed several and Phil and Jim's were the best next time I'll try Two J's. All I remember my Dad saying is that Di Costanz's were the best.
PHIL AND JIMS,TWO JS?????????? I THINK YOU MEAN STACKYS
PHIL AND JIMS,TWO JS?????????? I THINK YOU MEAN STACKYS
Is anyone alive out there that graduated Dewey-Mann in 1954? Does anyone remember going swimming at Village Green swimming pool when it was a public pool? Does anyone remember the West-end Library just north of Horace-Mann school? Does anyone know if Mr. Blazynski is still alive. He was the gym teacher for Dewey-Mann. Is Bruno Bakery still in business? My brother Wesley was head-baker there. The owner is or was named David. Does anyone remember Massie Gibson, Ruth Ann Sloan, Marlene Scott, Jerry Foster, James Jones, Eddie Wright, Eddie Beauchamp?
To Nancy Hellings - Thanks for your reply. Could you tell Janet I was asking about her and would love to hear from her. Maybe you pass on my email address to her. Many thanks.
To Monica - Phil and Jims are the best!!!
What a wonderful historical connection to the Chester I remember growing up. My father use to work at the old "Bus Barn" first as a driver and later as the Chief Dispatcher. I remember my first bowling lesson in the bowling alley across from Pep Boys, swimming at the YMCA, and going to movies. We use to live in Garden City and walk to Chester cutting through Chester Park. I attended Nether Providence HS and remember going to games between us and Chester HS. I have been working in Bahrain for the last five years, but my sisters still live back there and I try to visit the area every chance I get.
TERRY, YOU ARE CORRECT. WE DID HAVE TO GO TO MASS BEFORE EACH GAME.AND I DO REMEMBER THE BOYS YOU MENTIONED. KEVIN DARE, AND THE OTHERS. BUT PLEASE CORRECT ME IF I AM WRONG, YOU CHEERLEADERS HAD "REAL" UNIFORMS. THE AA DID NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO SUPPLY US WITH UNIFORMS. WE BOUGHT OUR OWN. I REMEMBER GOING TO THE YORK STORE 'DOWNTOWN' TO GET THE WHITE PLEATED SKIRT (THAT CAME DOWN TO OUR KNEES)AND THE KELLY GREEN SWEATER. WE BOUGHT OUR OWN SNEAKERS AND SOCKS AND EVEN MADE OUR OWN POM-POMS FROM CREPE PAPER. I REMEMBER SAVING THE MEGAPHONE CONTAINER FROM HONEYSUCKLE (WE WOULD GET SOFT DRINKS IN IT) TO MAKE HOME-MADE MEGAPHONES,COMPLETE WITH GREEN AND WHITE CREPE PAPER TO USE AT THE NEXT GAME. I REMEMBER OUR PARENTS HAVING BAKE SALES TO BUY UNIFORMS FOR THE SQUAD BUT IT DIDN'T HAPPEN UNTIL AFTER MY GROUP LEFT REZ.
WHO MAKES THE BEST HOAGIES AND CHEESESTEAKS? TWO J'S ON HIGHAND AVE OR PHIL AND JIMS ON EDGEMONT AVE????LET'S TAKE A POLL. ANY OTHER CONTENDERS??
WHO MAKES THE BEST HOAGIES AND CHEESESTEAKS? TWO J'S ON HIGHAND AVE OR PHIL AND JIMS ON EDGEMONT AVE????LET'S TAKE A POLL. ANY OTHER CONTENDERS??
To Nina Hodder, yes Janet is my sister and she is doing good and lives in Delaware.
Diane, my email was down, couldn't open last message, Tell tom i said hello!!
HI JOANN MC GINNIS,
READ YOUR E MAIL, MY HUSBAND GREW UP IN CHESTER AND BELONGED TO SAINT ANTHONY'S CHURCH, HIS GRANDMOM YEARS AGO WAS THE HOUSE KEEPER FOR SAINT ANTHONY'S. HE DOES REMEMBER MARUSCO'S AND HE DOESN' REMEMBER THE BAKERY STORE. REMEMBER THE SPAGHETTI DINNERS FROM SAINT ANTHONY'S? HOW DELICIOUS, BOY DO I MISS THAT COOKING. I MET HIM AND HE INTRODUCED ME TO THE DELICIOUS COOKING OF THE WOMEN OF SAINT ANTYHONY'S, REMEMBER THE ROAST PORK, WHITE PIZZA, SAUKSAGE AND PEPPERS? MMMM COULD GO FOR SOME NOW. WELL, HE LIVED ON 24TH STREET, MAYBE YOU KNOW HIM, TOM TROUT? HIS MOTHER PLAYED THE ORGAN FOR THE CHURCH, ANNA MAE TROUT. WELL, ANYTHING TO ADD JUST E MAIL ME.
DIANE
does anyone remember the grocery store run by the maruscos. also the bakery by the buemi and sons or the venetian bar run by mr chivalotti-and dirty old franks candy store on 3rd and parker street anybody that went to st anthonys would remember him
lets here from someone joanne
does anyone remember the grocery store run by the maruscos. also the bakery by the buemi and sons or the venetian bar run by mr chivalotti-and dirty old franks candy store on 3rd and parker street anybody that went to st anthonys would remember him
lets here from someone joanne
I'm really loving this. Thanks so much.
Gloria Ragusi (born & raised in Chester)
How about those great meatball sandwiches and hot roast beef sandwiches you could buy at Trainer Pool? You had to go down those steps to the little place attached to it. Never had a better one!!
To Pat Venable, I remember you now. My husband had to help me out(from his days of dating Donna) god, i can't believe i had that much of a brain malfunction. Year ahead of me right? short red hair right? (at least back then anyway!)They do say the memory is the first to go........
Hey Monica, will get back to you on your email, but wanted to add a little about Rez football on saturday mornings, i remember most of the names you listed,(of course older than me) but there are a buch more from a little later, like Kevin Dare, Dave Kazarsky, Joe Lastowka, My brothers Jim and Mike, Tony Kozak, Joe Klecko, Mike Creedon, all who went on to St James, ( i know i'm missing a few from that time) Sounded like you went to Mass that "one" Saturday before the Charity game. I was a cheerleader and if memory serves me correctly we had to go EVERY saturday before a game. I don't think coach Bill Waldron would have had it any other way. Gosh I listed guys from my brother's years but forgot the guys from my time like Mike Lupi, Dave Cominskie, Bill Kennedy, Mario Bachia, Hi guys if you're out there!
Honeysuckle was at 9th & Hayes. Between Highland Avenue & Wilson Streets. Before it was Honeysuckle it was Ma Ferguson's This was during the war. I worked there when I was 16. We made box lunches from 11pm to 2am for the factories along the river. I could probably write a short story about experiences there. We had fun.
Would love to hear from someone who graduated in 1942 from Rez.
Answer to Dave Murray, I remember playing ball with you at Chester East little league. My Brother Carmen and I went to St James. I graduated in 1971, Carmen Graduated in 1969. We both played for SunVillage and then went to play teener league for Baldwin's. Our home feild was Fizanno filed. Last time I was back it was covered in cement blocks(the field).
We lived in Chester until 1966 on 11th between potter and upland. Then moved to 21st street right by St James until He was married in 1971 and I got married in 1972.
Carmen is still in the area. He lives in Brookhaven. I moved to Colorado in 1979.
Email me anytime Carmen's email is ike24pa@yahoo.com
Anyone remember Miss Fusel--the librarian at Crozer Library across from Larkin School? She had a Friday, after-school reading group/story time. Took great interest in kids who used the library. This was in the '40s. Spent many a cold winter night in the silence of that sanctuary. Made a reader out of me
any one out there that grew up in sun village in the 60's and 70's or played chester east little league.is this the carmen iacona that live over by potter st.this site is great brings back old memories. like the saying goes you can move out of chester but you can't take the chester out of you.graduated chester high 1975,and still where a clipper's hat
I lived in Mc Cafferty village from about 1971 till 1979. Witch I know is gone now. I don't remember a lot about Chester, I was to young. What I do remember is going to Whitesands pool every summer and the splash party's at the brookhaven pool. I rember riding bikes and roller skating done bell hill and trainer hill. Also I rember going swimming at trainer rocks. I went to William penn elm. And can rember a few teachers there. My favorit was Mrs. Irving if anyone knows her or if you read this please e-mail me I would love to talk to her. I also rember getting sand stone from a junk yard. though I can not remember the name, I think it was on 9
Hey Monica...I lived at the eastend and I remember the Honeysuckle.Does anyone remember the shoe repair shop next to the playground on Caldwell Street? Mr Zubko's Shoe Repair Shop?
Does anyone remember Joyce Bozman. She married Roger ????? They now live in either Idaho or Iowa. Do you know Roger's last name?
Joyce graduated from Chester High School in 1948 with Jean (Sieward)?? Windsor who is trying to locate her.
Joyce lived on Remington Street in Sun Village.
If you have any info about Joyce email me at fredal@icdc.com
Fred
Does anyone remember Joyce Bozman. She married Roger ????? They now live in either Idaho or Iowa. Do you know Roger's last name?
Joyce graduated from Chester High School in 1948 with Jean (Sieward)?? Windsor who is trying to locate her.
Joyce lived on Remington Street in Sun Village.
If you have any info about Joyce email me at fredal@icdc.com
Fred
I was talking to (2) gentlemen on my job about the "masscre of 1948" they were saying that the shooter's last name was collins and that he had hit the number (street number) for a lot of money and that the numbers guy refused to pay him and he was also a former war vet who had gotten medals for marksmanship. one of the people shot in the head was the uncle of one of the two (2) guys I was talking to. that stuck his head out of the bar and got shot.
THAT IS "CRUSH" NOT CUS"
IF I MISSED ANYONE'S NAME PLEASE FORGIVE--I WAS A LONG TIME AGO--GUESS I JUST REMEMBER THE ONE'S I HAD A CUS ON--HA- HA ( AS I BLUSH).
MY GOODNESS, DONNA! IF YOU DON'T REMEMBER HONEYSUCKLE FARMS YOU MUST BE TOOOOOOOO YOUNG OR AND EAST-ENDER! TERRY IS CORRECT. IT WAS ACROSS FROM REZ AND SACRED HEART HOSPITAL (NEITHER ARE THERE NOW) ABOUT HALF A BLOCK FROM HIGHLAND AVE. ACTUALLY, THE BUILDINGS ARE STILL THERE AND THE SPIRIT IS STILL THERE. WE WOULD GO THERE AFTER REZ FOOTBALL GAMES ON SATURDAY MORNINGS AND GET A MEGAPHONE-SHAPED CONTAINER OF COCA-COLA FOR ABOUT 50 CENTS, IF MEMORY SERVES. NONE OF OUR FOOTBALL HEROES FROM THOSE DAYS HAVE HOWN UP ON THIS WEBSITE--WHERE ARE JACK THURSTLIC,BILLY LOCKE, BLAISE MCLOUGHLIN, JACK NACARELLI, NICK LOMBARDO, TOM MCGINN. LET'S HERE IT FOR THE BOYS!!! WE YELLED OUR HEARTS OUT FOR YOU GUYS. WHERE ARE YOU NOW? I REMEMBER THE YEAR WE BEAT CHARITY--EVEN FR. DUFFY HAD HIS DOUBTS--WE ALL WENT TO MASS THAT SATURDAY MORNING BEFORE THE GAME.!! I THINK FR. DFFY POMISED US ALL A VCTORY DACE IF WE BEAT CHARITY. AND WE DANCED OU HEARTS OUT IN THE AUDITORIUM. REMEMBER???
Betsy " don't touch it "
Dan, Smedley 51 CHS 54
Anybody remember hanging out at Ginos on 9th and Booth or the swimming parties at the Trainer swimming pool? Does anyone remember Cals Hoagie Shop on 3rd and Hayes. How about those Saturday night slow dances at St. James and Chichester HS and then crusing all over Chester having a great time. Even heading up the Conchester to the old Bowling Alley. Remember the price of gas? Kids now day do not know what they missed. It's great reading all the comments. If we only had a time machine to take us back to the good old days.
DID`NT KNOW BIRNEY WAS A POLITICAN BUT DO KNOW WHY DAN GRANDFATHER DIN`NT WANT HIM THE BACK POOL ROOM. FRANK BUFFINGTON WAS SHOOTING SOL WEINBERG 25 POINTS STRAIGHT POOL FOR $500 BACK IN THE EARLY 50`S ALSO WASN`T BIRNEY`S LOCATED ON 5TH ST ACROSS FROM THE POST OFFICE BEFOR MOVING TO THE AVENUE?
Honeysuckle was "the" place to get ice cream in the west end during the 60's. it was located on 9th st. near highland ave, somewhat across from Sacred Heart and Rez. always the place to go after and Rez football game at Memorial Park.
i was born and raised in chester, and may have some old pictures that you would be interested in, of parades ,deshong park, and more. i will have to dig them out though,so you will have give some time to get them out,o k???
What exactly was Honeysuckle? An ice cream store? Grocery store? Where was it located and during what years? I vaguely remember it but don't think I was ever there.
Hi all, I was born in Springfield, But raised in Chester till Iwas 10. Now we live in Florida. My mom is Joan Shepherd - Carlow, My dad was William Shepherd. My 2 brothers still live in the area. If anyone remembers my family I would enjoy hearing from you.
Pat Venables: how do i know you, your name is ringing such a bell but i'm not sure why. Rez? thanks for the info about Larry, sorry to hear he has passed on. He was always such a friendly guy.sorry about the memory loss, but i know i know you.
I was a member of St. Robert's Parochial School Class of 1961. Are any members of the class out there? If so, get in touch. Like to find out if anyone is interested in getting together and talking over old times.
To Betsy and Mike Gaudino....I can't remember that phrase but I do remember to nice dreaded little paddle hanging from Mr Joseph's door. Smedley 51, CHS 54. Take care!
To Mike Guadino: "If it doesn't belong to you........" Finish that statement, if you truly remember Mr. Joseph M. Joseph.
To PAUL D.CROWTHER Re your 8-21-01 community to dave schulthise PETE SCHULTHISE WAS MY UNCLE HIS FIRST NAME WAS ANTHONY DON'T KNOW PETE CAME FROM HIS BROTHERS WERE DAVE(MY DAD) ,FRANIS AND LEO.
john, just to let you and everyone else know that if there are or were family members that are no longer locatable, there are some ways that they can be found. for one, if they were in the military you can go on military.com You can find most of all addresses of everyone you are looking for. It has worked for me. I do know of other avenues that our readers may want to know about. Be talkin' to you, "G"
TO PAUL CROWTHER:
SINCE YOUR NAME APPEARS SO OFTEN, MY MOTHER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE A SISTER IN LAW NAMED BETTY. ALSO YOUR INFORMATION IS SO ACCURATE AND SO PRECISE THAT IT IS A PLEASURE JUST TO SIT AT THE COMPUTER AND READ YOUR COMMENTS. I HAVE LIVED AND WORKED IN CHESTER ALL OF MY LIFE AND I THOROUGHLY ENJOY THIS WEBSITE. I AM A GRADUATE OF CHS 67, AND STILL WORK DOWNTOWN OR OVERTOWN AS SO MANY CHESTERITES USED TO SAY. HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU. ELEANOR GRANT
Terry Mchugh I emailed you about larry the milkman. His last name was Landino,he passed away a few years ago.
To Nancy Hellings - Nancy, are you related in anyway to Janet Hellings who used to live on E.14th in Sun Hill? I used to go to CHS with Janet in the sixties. To Terry Owsiany McHugh - Terry, In what city of Australia does your brother live?
I remember walking the the streets at 3rd & Highland during the 60's & it was nothing to see Joe Schpuck or 6 Finger Scheck camping out on the steps of Tripoleti's Drug Store or the Grocerie store on the north side of 3rd & Highland, I forget the name. On the other corner was the Bank Tavern, & the other corner a empty store front next to the Park Hotel. Behind the empty store front I remeber someone opened a Pin Ball place for us kids to hang out, although we already had one next to Sloppy Joes that Bo & Pearl opened with Pin Ball Machines & a Pool Table. Anyway my sister Judy, who I am sending this for wants to know if anyone out there remembers the local bums(or less fortunite) who really were harmless & if I remember right 6Finger Scheck would visit the local State Store for some for the low price of a Quart Of Thunderbird. MEMORIES
To Terry Owsiany McHugh - Wow who would have thought!!! Next time you see or hear from him give him my regards. He may not remember me but tell him I said hello anyway.
Great site! I went to Jeffries Elementary School and I remember they had dances for the 5th and 6th graders and after the dance we would walk to the Melrose Dinner on Morton Ave. in Sun Village. On Saturday's I went to the "Mac Movies", 15 cents to get in and 10 cents for candy. My allowance was a quarter.
I am one of the kids that grew up in Eyre Park during the 50's and 60's. Went to CHS would have graduated in 1965. Now living on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Would love to hear from old friends.
To Pat Hardy< yes Leonard is my oldest brother. He is a doctor now living in Australia and Malaysia.
I also have alot of old chester postcards. Go back to the same location when possible and take a picture of the site now.
Hello, I joined up for the Chester Chat room, and no one is in there ! C'mon people, lets' Chat !!!!
to David Babicki:::: i remember you well. you had a older sister judy and a older brother (jackie?). didn't your dad own the hardware store on 3rd street. you used to hang out with caroline and your sister used to hang around with diane. i remember hanging out with you and caroline on 3rd and townsend street when i was little. caroline and diane were my father's sisters. remember bob duke? he was my dad. they lived directly across the alley behind you. i remember the time when vince (aunt jeannie's son) threw a brick at caroline in your back yard. she tried to hide along side of your back steps but it still caught her in the forehead. that boy was always throwing bricks or rocks. i think the last time i seen you was at a friend of a friends party when i was 15 or 16 years old. on 6 th or 7th street off of hayes street. you had just gotten out of bootcamp. boy oh boy was that a long time ago. i now live in the mountains of pa, about 1 hour drive above harrisburg. i have 2 kids a boy and a girl. their 21 and 24 years old. neither are married. the only one that i keep in touch with in the duke family is my aunt jeannie. drop by some time and e-mail me if ya'd like to chat. great to see a name from the past on this web page. when chester was a nice place to grow up.
Finally had to check out this site. My husband,Dave has urged me to sign on and visit the past. My family settled in Chester through the efforts of Monsignor Klekotka from St Hedwig's church Lived on 2nd & Ward then moved to 218 Bunting st.(btwn)Hayes & Wilson St. Remember looking out my window and seeing the "ELECTRICITY IS CHEAP IN CHESTER" SIGN.In the mid 60's moved to 7th St. Spending many summers at memorial Park and hanging out with the 6th street gang from the "west End" . Spent most Sat and Sundays at the lyric theatre. Like to get on bus for a day in town shopping, going to the movies and eating at McCroy's.
Finally had to check out this site. My husband,Dave has urged me to sign on and visit the past. My family settled in Chester through the efforts of Monsignor Klekotka from St Hedwig's church Lived on 2nd & Ward then moved to 218 Bunting st.(btwn)Hayes & Wilson St. Remember looking out my window and seeing the "ELECTRICITY IS CHEAP IN CHESTER" SIGN.In the mid 60's moved to 7th St. Spending many summers at memorial Park and hanging out with the 6th street gang from the "west End" . Spent most Sat and Sundays at the lyric theatre. Like to get on bus for a day in town shopping, going to the movies and eating at McCroy's.
To: Bill McKay,
Hi Bill! It's been quite awhile since I've seen you. I guess the last time was when we were both working at Sun Oil back in the early 60's. Me as a guard and you in the plant. Glad to see your fine. My brother Ron, still keeps in touch with your brother Bobby. Bill Meyers and his wife Betty are going to be missed, even though they will just be in Florida for the winter months. They also have a summer place in Maryland. Take care of yourself.
Hey Evreybody, I messed up last time and I didn't get to say all I wanted to say. I am 15 years old and I Lived on White Street in Sun Village until I was 8. My parents are David and Janice Nichols and I was refered hear by my mom and aunt. They saw the newspaper article in the Daily Times. Even though we are not living in Chester anymore, my grandmother lives there and we visit her every Sunday. If Anybody reconizes me or my family, please email me. Thank You!
To: Mary Jane Birkofer,
If there is a "Krispy Kream" doughnut shop near you, give them a try. I think you might be pleased. I too love glazed doughnut's and they are the best I've had in a long time. I once worked at the Ches-Penn doughnut shop when they were on Welch St.
Hey Evreybody, I messed up last time and I didn't get to say all I wanted to say. I am 15 years old and I Lived on White Street in Sun Village until I was 8. My parents are David and Janice Nichols and I was refered hear by my mom and aunt. They saw the newspaper article in the Daily Times. Even though we are not living in Chester anymore, my grandmother lives there and we visit her every Sunday. If Anybody reconizes me or my family, please email me. Thank You!
To Paul Crowther, I now live in Brookhaven,still see some people from the old Gardens, Talk to Bill Meyers yesterday he's moving to Fla..
To Bill Locke Forgot all about that Christmas Tree in Market Square. I rember it now! Thanks! Don't believe anyone from Chester would hang on the crossing gates ! LOL
To Marie Kokoszka I went to Dewey-Mann with an Agnes Kokoszka. Any relation?
To Carman Iacono Those pictures look like they were taken on E.11th. St. Where they?
Hey there Bill McKay! I'm from Highland Gardens [1516 Perkins St. ] and I remember you! Good to see you here! Where are you living now?
TO: VINCE CACSIATO,......WEINBERGS BUILDING WAS OWNED BY A CHESTER POLITICIAN NAMED HARRY BIRNEY...BIRNEYS WAS NEXT DOOR .....
TO:VINCE CACSIATO:
Hi, all you Chesterites. I found out about this web site thru an old friend name of Tom Nicolaides. I was in the Wall Mart to buy a new American flag, anyway I was born on the west end and lived at 5th & Kerlin and went to ST. Anthony school. Then we moved to the east end and I went to Jefferies and Smedley Jr High. Who remembers Mr Joseph and Mr. Long? I graduated CHS in 54, seems like only a couple of years ago. Lots of good memories here. We have to hand it to John Bullock, what a job he did here. Thanks for the memories John.
Marie Borcky Kokoszka The names Borcky and Kokoszka(family of 10 that I knew). I grew up on Bunting St close to 3rd st. New walter "hogan" who also lived on Bunting St.He was a fireman at felton fire house among some of his tatoos had "HOGAN" on his arm. He had a daughter, Becky and a son Alan who I loved to babysit for. I went to St. Hedwig's and then to Notre Dame graduated in 1969. The Borcky name is familiar to me too. Used to hang out in highland gardens during my high school yrs Also spent a lot of time at Ginos on 9th st. If your husband was "hogan" so sorry to hear he's passed away
To Terry Owsiany McHugh
Are you related to Leonard Owsiany? I went to school with Leonard Owsiany. Was just wondering if you were related.
To Terry Owsiany McHugh
Are you any relation to Leonard Owsiany? I went to school with a Leonard Owsiany. I believe he was a year ahead of me. If he is the same person I went to school with he was the Drum Major for Chester High School Band in 1967. I was in the Class of 1968.
Hi to gpatterson. Yes, I remember Jimmy Patterson, Bobby Price, and I think it was Bobby? Jenkins. Sorry to say I don't remember you, or the other names you mentioned.Remember I am not as young as I used to be, and the old memory is a little faded.We lived on Gartside Ct., and our back windows faced the playground. Had a lot of fun there. Do you remember Bill Donnally, Eleanor Uleary? I remember Jenkins worked at a store right across from the project. Also walking to the Stanley Theater on Sunday afternoon. Also remember going to a birthday party at Bobby Price's house.
Does any one know where to get doughnuts like Ann's? Started out a Ches-Penn. Would die for just one more doughnut like the glaze & chocolate iced ones, cream filled too. Maybe someone could convince the former owners to share the reciepe with us or someone who would start a new business. Keep me posted, please.
Hi, I'm an ex Stoner. Born and raised in Eddystone [1924] go back a long way. Now live in Ridley Park, didn't get to far away from home. Love the website. Also fell in love with a Chester girl, Shirley Minshall of 4th and Yarnall. Married 47yrs. Would love to hear from any ex Stoners
This is my third try to get a message through. I grew up in the west end of Chester,Highland Gardens 1447 Highland Ave. This site brings back memories of many good times. Keep up the good work.
Grew up west end of Chester,Highland Gardens,1447 Highland ave. This web site brings back many good memories.Would to hear from any on that grew up in Highland Gardens.
Grew up west end of Chester,Highland Gardens,1447 Highland ave. This web site brings back many good memories.Would to hear from any on that grew up in Highland Gardens.
Hey everyone, i've gotten some emails that i have not been able to open, due to a virus. Mur513 emailed me about the milkman Larry, JROD4857 about Hey Rez Girl and Joan M about Chester. Would love to know what you all sent but can't open them. Post here if you can. thanks terry
Grew up on Highland Ave. 1447 Went to Clayton School,Dewey Mann and Chester High. This is a great web site. Would like to hear from any one who grew up in Highland Gardens.
Vince--Thanks for directions to Charlie's. Birney's had a lunch counter out front with a soper-fast counterman. He could do multple orders w/o writng them down.He'd crack two eggs at a time(one in each hand), make 6 or more different sandwiches, and serve a kid the best birch beer I've ever tasted. There were swinging doors to the Poolroom in back.My grandfather played pool there but they didn't like kids back there so I stayed out front and m marveled at the counterman. Thanks for the reminder of things past.
Dan,CHS 1954
Born 1923 and raised in Chester. Graduated CHS Jan 1941. During the war married my high school sweetheart Lou Souder while he was at Ft.Jackson S.C. He was sent to Europe and served in the 69th Infantry Division. I joined the WAC hoping to be sent to Europe but as the Army did things I was sent to the Pacific region for the duration. After the war Lou went to PMC and Univ of Delaware for his MS in Chemistry. He worked for Rohm and Haas for 31 years 11 of them in Europe where we lived in Switzerland, Italy and Germany. We have 5 children and 9 grandchildren. Now enjoying our retirement here in Ocean City NJ We found out about this great website during a recent visit to the old CHS building in Chester. A very nice lady in one of the offices told us about it. I forgot to mention that Doctor R.Loughead of Chester was my grandfather and my husband Lou Souder worked at Rae's Pharmacy while in high school and k new Mr. John Cooper well . I didn't know that John later worked at Bullock's Pharmacy.
Born 1923 and raised in Chester. Graduated CHS Jan 1941. During the war married my high school sweetheart Lou Souder while he was at Ft.Jackson S.C. He was sent to Europe and served in the 69th Infantry Division. I joined the WAC hoping to be sent to Europe but as the Army did things I was sent to the Pacific region for the duration. After the war Lou went to PMC and Univ of Delaware for his MS in Chemistry. He worked for Rohm and Haas for 31 years 11 of them in Europe where we lived in Switzerland, Italy and Germany. We have 5 children and 9 grandchildren. Now enjoying our retirement here in Ocean City NJ We found out about this great website during a recent visit to the old CHS building in Chester. A very nice lady in one of the offices told us about it. I forgot to mention that Doctor R.Loughead of Chester was my grandfather and my husband Lou Souder worked at Rae's Pharmacy while in high school and k new Mr. John Cooper well . I didn't know that John later worked at Bullock's Pharmacy.
Born 1923 and raised in Chester. Graduated CHS Jan 1941. During the war married my high school sweetheart Lou Souder while he was at Ft.Jackson S.C. He was sent to Europe and served in the 69th Infantry Division. I joined the WAC hoping to be sent to Europe but as the Army did things I was sent to the Pacific region for the duration. After the war Lou went to PMC and Univ of Delaware for his MS in Chemistry. He worked for Rohm and Haas for 31 years 11 of them in Europe where we lived in Switzerland, Italy and Germany. We have 5 children and 9 grandchildren. Now enjoying our retirement here in Ocean City NJ We found out about this great website during a recent visit to the old CHS building in Chester. A very nice lady in one of the offices told us about it. I forgot to mention that Doctor R.Loughead of Chester was my grandfather and my husband Lou Souder worked at Rae's Pharmacy while in high school and new Mr. John Cooper well . I didn't know that John later worked at Bullock's Pharmacy.
Born 1923 and raised in Chester. Graduated CHS Jan 1941. During the war married my high school sweetheart Lou Souder while he was at Ft.Jackson S.C. He was sent to Europe and served in the 69th Infantry Division. I joined the WAC hoping to be sent to Europe but as the Army did things I was sent to the Pacific region for the duration. After the war Lou went to PMC and Univ of Delaware for his MS in Chemistry. He worked for Rohm and Haas for 31 years 11 of them in Europe where we lived in Switzerland, Italy and Germany. We have 5 children and 9 grandchildren. Now enjoying our retirement here in Ocean City NJ We found out about this great website during a recent visit to the old CHS building in Chester. A very nice lady in one of the offices told us about it. I forgot to mention that Doctor R.Loughead of Chester was my grandfather and my husband Lou Souder worked at Rae's Pharmacy while in high school and new Mr. John Cooper well . I didn't know that John later worked at Bullock's Pharmacy.
Born 1923 and raised in Chester. Graduated CHS Jan 1941. During the war married my high school sweetheart Lou Souder while he was at Ft.Jackson S.C. He was sent to Europe and served in the 69th Infantry Division. I joined the WAC hoping to be sent to Europe but as the Army did things I was sent to the Pacific region for the duration. After the war Lou went to PMC and Univ of Delaware for his MS in Chemistry. He worked for Rohm and Haas for 31 years 11 of them in Europe where we lived in Switzerland, Italy and Germany. We have 5 children and 9 grandchildren. Now enjoying our retirement here in Ocean City NJ We found out about this great website during a recent visit to the old CHS building in Chester. A very nice lady in one of the offices told us about it. I forgot to mention that Doctor R.Loughead of Chester was my grandfather and my husband Lou Souder worked at Rae's Pharmacy while in high school and new Mr. John Cooper well . I didn't know that John later worked at Bullock's Pharmacy.
Vince--Thanks for the directions to Charlie's. Birney's had a lunch counter in front with a super-fast counterman. He could work on multiple orders at a time w/o writing them down.He'd crack two eggs at a time( one in each hand),slap together 5 or 6 differant sandwiches, and serve a kid the best birch beer I've ever tasted. There were swinging doors at the entrance to the Poolroom in the back. My grandfather played pool there but they didn't like kids back there so I used to stay out front and marvel at the counterman. Thanks for the reminder of times past.
Dan, CHS 1954
Vince--Thanks for the directions to Charlie's. Birney's had a lunch counter in front with a super-fast counterman. He could work on multiple orders at a time w/o writing them down.He'd crack two eggs at a time( one in each hand),slap together 5 or 6 differant sandwiches, and serve a kid the best birch beer I've ever tasted. There were swinging doors at the entrance to the Poolroom in the back. My grandfather played pool there but they didn't like kids back there so I used to stay out front and marvel at the counterman. Thanks for the reminder of times past.
Dan, CHS 1954
I'VE BEEN READING ALL THE COMMENTS HERE ABOUT CHRISTMAS AT STOTTERS BUT NO ONE HAS MENTIONED THE CHRISTMAS TREE IN THE MIDDLE OF MARKET SQUARE.AND WHO COULD FORGET WHEN YOU HAD TO WAIT FOR THE TRAIN TO PASS ON 12TH STREET AND HANGING ON THE GATES TILL YOU HAD TO DROP,WITH THE RR GUY IN THE TOWER YELLING AT YOU
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WHAT A GREAT WEBSITE. I AM TO YOUNG TO REMEBER MUCH BUT MT FATHER GREW UP AT 525 PENN ST. HIS NAME WAS NICHALOS J CANZNAESE HE DIED IN 1996. I REMEBER HIM TELLING ME STORIES ABOUT CHESTER. WHAT A GREAT CITY IT WAS. I REMEBER SPEARS DEPT STORE ,THE GREAT LEOPARD SKATING RINK. ANY BODY WHO HAS ANY STORIES ABOUT MY FATHER OR ANY OF HIS FAMILY PLEASE SEND THEM TO ME
WHAT A GREAT WEBSITE. I AM TO YOUNG TO REMEBER MUCH BUT MT FATHER GREW UP AT 525 PENN ST. HIS NAME WAS NICHALOS J CANZNAESE HE DIED IN 1996. I REMEBER HIM TELLING ME STORIES ABOUT CHESTER. WHAT A GREAT CITY IT WAS. I REMEBER SPEARS DEPT STORE ,THE GREAT LEOPARD SKATING RINK. ANY BODY WHO HAS ANY STORIES ABOUT MY FATHER OR ANY OF HIS FAMILY PLEASE SEND THEM TO ME
To Marie Kokoszka
You must have lived close to where Dr. Robbins had his office. He was at the corner of Swarts St. & highland. Later he moved. Also in the same area lived Johnny Baxter,Bill Myers.Joe Pretti,Mary ann Boyd .Can't think of others at the moment. I know how you feel about knocking on the door and asking if you can look out the window at your old home. My Grandmother lived at 1127 Walnut St. and I spent a lot of time there. Many times I wanted to stop and ask if I could sit on the porch for a while.It would be like stopping the world from turning for a few minutes.
To Dr. Smith Do you know if the Smith Family also operated the Newstand on 6th. St.? I thought the owners name was Smith. I used to sell scratch sheets for him to people lined up on Flower St. waiting for the Ferry to take them to the race track in Jersey. A nice man. Good to me!
Born in chester 1938. Grew up in Woodlyn.O.L.P Elementy & St.James,Class of 56. Does anybody remeber a store a couple doors from weinbergs called Bernies. Roast beef sandwichs & Birtch Beer. Dad would always take me there when Mom was shopping. Friday nite danchs at St.Mikes. Met my Future Wife there. My wifes uncle was John LaSpada. Him & my father-in-law Ernie Caccia operated LaSpadas Original Hoagie shop in Parkside. I remeber as a youngster I liked going to the movies. I think that was because they were the only buildings with AIR CONDITIONING. My Mom grew up on Bromall St. Two hundred block I think. There was someone in the archives that was looking for Charlies Hamberger. It is located on Amasland road east of kedron ave in Folsom Across from Ridley Township Swim Club. I was there in July For a Wedding and thats the first place I went after picking up the rental car. 3 Cheese,onion & Pickles. They are still GREAT.
My parents were the owners of the Newstand at 7th Street, for 18 years, until approximately until 1958. I will be a regular visitor of your site. Keep up the good work.
Well, I was refered here by my brother Carmen, and I also played on Sun village Little league them and can confirm Carmen wore No 12 and as I recall there never was a 13, all team uniforms were numered 1 to 12 and each team had only 12 players on it.
I am extremely impressed with the overall quality and participation of past, present and want to be Chester'ites'. I now live in Colorado and I am always interested in revisiting home.
The last time I was back(June this year) I was suprised to see the state that the majority of the City has fallen into. It is so wonderful to see my childhood memories here in everyones thoughts and Pictures.
THANKS TO EVERYONE.. Mike Iacono St James, class 1971
Jane Ayers Mc Grath,I too lived in the Penn Project when it was first built and it was a nice place to live.My family lived there from my best recollection from 1942 to 1949.I also think I remember you as a childhood friend of my brother Jim and I.Some names in our circle of friends that you may recall are Armstrong, Davidson,Jenkins,Price, Suda,Camel, Cornet and Asenavage.If I recall correctly after all these years you lived on the end near a little store run by the Savage family.We lived at Grouncil Court.
Both of my parents are from Chester. The Reist and Borcky Families. I went to Rez, then to Notre Dame and graduated in 1969. I remember going to "town" on the bus and getting a hot dog form John's. ( I still do!). I grew up at 14th and Highland across from McCafferty Village. My parents have both passed away; my Mother Becky Borcky in 1996 and my Father David Borcky in 1999. I would love knock on the house at 1411 and ask the tenants if I could just look out of my Mom's kitchen window and look across the street and be able to look at all the way to the ball field. I moved out of Chester in 1997 to Upland. I just lost my husband, Walt "Hogan" Kokoszka, who was a Chester Firefighter in March of this year. He also grew up in Chester. We have a daughter, Lauren who went to Rez, St. Hedwig's, then to Saint Katherine Drexel. I have a lot of memories since both of my parents grew up there, too. We had five children in our family, David, Jimmy, Ann and Becky.
Hello from Hickory, N.C. Been living in North Carolina for 7 yrs. now and forgot about how it used to be. Chester has realy changed. When I got on to this web site it brought back a lot of memories. I went to St. Hedwig and than Notre Dame. graduated class of 68. Lived in the west end, then the east end of chester then moved to Delaware. 7yrs. ago we moved to Hickory, North Carolina and I would kill for a hoagie, without balogni or mayonaise on it, like they make them here. I sit here and listen to you all talk about hoagies, cheesesteaks, soft pretzels, real Italian water ices the things that I was brought up on and yes I get home sick. That is when I can realy look back and say I miss Chester.
To: Sheree McGowan
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Went to the chat room but no one was home......lol
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Hey Linda Garvey!! you wouldn't be the same Linda Garvey of the shaved eye brown fame would you?? what fun the west end was during the 60's. my email is down now but i will catch up with you later.
In case nobody has seen the posting by George, there is a Chester Chat Room, a chance to talk "live" to one another about places, memories, people and whatever. I visited today, and got to chat with some very nice people, of course they are from Chester!!! A great site. Easy to use, easy to access. Hope to see some people there.
Sheree
To Sheree McGowan
Pulaski Drive was in McCafferty Village. Sorry,I can't help you with a map. I have one from the 1920's though!
O.K. I have a stupid question.....I grew up in Chester, Pulaski Drive. Was this McCafferty of Buckman Village. Also, would anybody know where/how I can get a city street map. Being I have been so long away, I can't remember where alot of stuff was. (that happens as I/we get older...ouch!)
Sheree
grew up in Chester, attended St. Roberts and St James RC high School. Parents lived on East 21th street-- Later on Providence Avenue. Worked at ScallanFloweres until I received my draft notice. Enlisted in Air Force and have been back briefly to visit family.
Yes I remember the Kuhlman family, are you a Kuhlman
Hi, I was born and raised in Chester. Remember many good things. Went to Morton, Franklin, grade schools. Also Smedley, and graduated Chester High, class of 1954.I also lived in the William Penn Project when it was quite nice.
Hello all. Does anyone know what church in Philadelphia the Rev. H. E. Gilroy, 1866-1869 at Upland Methodist Church, was with in 1848?
Tina
PS, Paul, I saw you sent me an email but haven't opened it yet. Are you moving???
Great Web Site Don't know John Bullock but he did a terrific job, especially with the pictures. I could place myself in just about every one, from Chester High to Sun Ship; 7th street News Stand; Chester Park;etc. etc. Had some great basketball games at the "Old Y".
Paul: 6am? Like 4am mountain time? Darn, and I was expecting a good crowd too! Anyway don't get too excited about your new position. You're new job responsibilities include putting the chairs on the tables and cleaning up the room after everyone has left for the night. See ya there later, George
I remember the dishes the theaters gave out. My grandmother made me go in her place and collect those dishes for her. She didn't send me to one theater she sent me to three of them. For a few months I was in movie-heaven then as time went on it became movie-hell. She made me stay and see the show because she didn't want to waste the 13 cents admission. I saw the same movies multiple times.
As for Chester ... I'm from Highland Gardens and it was always "downtown" or "uptown" depending on who you were talking to.
Great Web Site Don't know John Bullock but he did a terrific job, especially with the pictures. I could place myself in just about every one, from Chester High to Sun Ship; 7th street News Stand;
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Morning George!
Stopped by the Chat Room this morning about 6AM. No one up yet! Thanks for the Asst. Mgrs. position! Quite a surprise.
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To All: Just to let you all know that the chat room is up and running and so far, so good! John Bullock stopped by, along with Paul, Mari and Boomer. Not bad for the first day. Scroll down for the earlier instructions or try your luck directly at the chat room at http://communities.msn.com/ChesterChat/chat
To Diane: I sure do remember the dinner ware that the Lyric gave away, I believe it was on Tuesday Nights. Everyone in the neighborhood had the same place settings. George
Hey Everybody, My Name is Sean Nichols.Even though I am only 15 years old I was born in Chester and lived thereuntil I was 8 years old.
Oops, that was cool. Paul, where were ya, had a real nice chat with John B. He said to tell ya hi, had to go, George P.
TO TERRY McHUGH
I haven't forgotten that I offered my opinion about the reasons for the exodus from Chester. Your letter was excellent and covered everything quite well. As soon as I have some more time I'd like to expand on a couple of things and add a couple. Hey George! I left out the middle initial! LOL
What a wonderful website!!! Brings back a lot of good memories!!
Does anyone out there remember when the Lyric gave our china when you went to the movies? My grandmom collected quite a few pieces or else she made her friends give her theirs! She had loads of china, probably service for 16! It's off white with gold trim and has a colonial man and lady sitting under a tree. Grandmom lived around 6th and Wilson.
I learned about your site a few days ago after a relative gave me a copy of the recent Daily Times article to read. WOW! What a great site. Having lived in the West End of Chester, I graduated from Dewey Mann in 1953, then CHS in 1957. After serving in the military I returned to Chester, moving to Delaware in 1968.
Thanks for the memories
Hi Dianne! I think the word you're looking for is CONSTABULARY. It was a body of Constables. Fairly responsible position. The Drug Store you're talking about may have been Whalen''s. Was it near the train station? I suppose what a person called the shopping section of the City depended on where you lived. We called it"over town" from my area.[ Highland Gardens]
Mary Lee McCoog, Notre Dame '61. Tried to respond but can't get through at your E-mail address, maxmax7343@hotmail.com. If you remember me, send an E-Mail to chat.
Helen
I was visiting my mom when she showed me the article in the Daily Times about Chester. We saw your name John Bullock III at the bottom and she remembers working for your father John Bullock at the drug store in her younger years. She was Ella Margaret Lemke at the time. Her father worked at Aberfoyle and in later years she worked for Balwin Locomotive. Do you have any information on Gray's garage in Chester that burned down not too long ago? Or the Oyster Shack behind the Newstand? This has been really great for my mom, brought back a lot of memories and has been great in recreating some of the past for posterity. Thanks again and keep up the good work!
HI,
I KNOW I ASKED THIS BEFORE BUT MISPELLED THE WORD. MY GRANDFATHER YEARS AGO WAS A CASTABULERY (SP) SOMETHING HAVING TO DO WITH A POLICE ORGANIZATION, COUNTY POLICE, MOTOR CYCLE CASTABULERY. ANYONE WITH INFORMATION REMEMBER THIS, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. I ALSO AS A CHILD WOULD GO TO CHESTER WITH MY MOM MOM, WE WOULD TAKE THE BUS AND SHE ALWAYS SAID UPTOWN, THAT IS WHAT WE REFERRED CHESTER TO AS UPTOWN, ANYONE ELSE REFERRED CHESTER TO THIS? I WOULD ALSO EAT LUNCH IN A DRUGSTORE, THEY HAD THE BEST TURKEY CLUBS, BUT CAN'T REMEMBER THE NAME OF THE DRUG STORE, WELL, ALL HAVE A GOOD DAY
DIANE
I knew I'd love this site. I have already heard from five people because of it. The best one I heard from was Char Yoder. My trampoline companion (with Joe Green and Hugh McDonough) during half times of basketball games. What a great way to find people and to get back in touch. Thanks all.
I RMEMBER WHEN CHESTER 'DOWNTOWN' WAS DECORATED FOR CHRISTMAS AND WE WOULD WAIT WITH GREAT ANTICIPATION TO SEE THE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS THAT WERE STRUNG ACROSS EDGMONT AVE TO BE LIGHTED. IT WAS OUR TRADITION TO WALK TO TOWN ( A MERE BLOCK) AND SEE THE LIGHTS ON THANKSGIVING NIGHT! AS YOU REMEMBER THE LIGHTS WERE NOT LIGHTED UNTIL THAT NIGHT TO OFFICIALLY START THE CHRISTMAS SEASON. AND REMEMVER WHEN CHRISTMAS CLUB CHECKS WERE MAILED THAT WEEK?? A FAR CRY FROM TODAY WHEN WE SEE DECORATIONS IN STORES BEFORE HALLOWEEN!
Will chsclassof54 please complete your e-maill address. You mentioned knowing someone named Flea and I did also would love to hear from you and see if they are one and the same.
To Dot Wood Ferrari, I lived on W.23rd St. Remember David from 1st Pres. Church. I graduated in 48. Spent many a day fishing in Chester Park. Tell Dave I said hello.
If anyone is interested,after a discussion with Paul. I experimented with starting a chat room for us. It is free and the software can be downloaded for free also. It is on MSN and you will have to register with MSN at http://www.msn.com. You need a passport and an email account from them (also free) Once you are setup with MSN you can access the chat room quite easily by going to http://communities.msn.com/ChesterChat/chat It might be fun and then again it might be a dud but at least we'll find out. Regards, George
Dave Schulthise: Sure do Dave, He was the oldest, I was the youngest. You lived next door I believe a little before my time, am I correct? Where and are you still in Communications? George
Geo.Malick Do you have a brother John P Malick ? Rez 1940
I'm having a hard time pulling myself away from the screen. Thank you so much for this site. About Sam Bell. He lived in that beatiful old house at 24th and Upland. His son, State Senator Tad Bell, continued to live there but I don't know if he still does. Sam Bell,Jr. ran the business
Hi John My husband and you were related. George Johnson. Can you send me when you have time, how the Johnson's and the Bullocks are related. You are doing a great job.
Realy a great website brings back a lot of great memories from the early 1930s on.I went to Martin School,and lived on west 15th st.,acrossed from Crozer Hosp. We moved to Garden City in 1942. Went to Nether Prov. schools. Worked at Scott Paper for 40+ years I married Mary Mattera in 1954. We had 4 Kids. We lived in Concord Township most of ower married life. I retired 1990, and moved to central Pa., where we live now with owr 11 year old Granddaughter I really loved growing up around the Chester aera, but I could never move back to all the crowds and traffic. I would like to hear from some of the {OLD} gang from the project.Moe King H. Huff Dave Lock,ect. ect. Bill Tonge
I am having more trouble getting my message on. Can't be my fault and I know it isn't John's fault - must be something wrong with my computer. First part of my message evidently never got on. Either that or you are going to read my message twice. I haven't put anythng on this site for quite a long time but check in every once in a while. I lived on Mowry St. which was up by Chester Park and have not seen much from people who lived at that end of town or that are my age. Graduated from Chester High in 1945. When I was a teenager, we walked everywhere we went. Remember going to a prom at Chester High and we (three couples) walked over to town and rode the bus home. Having three grandchildren now, I know they wouldn't think of doing that. When I was cut off, I was saying that my brother, David, and I found out about this site while talking to Marion at the cemetery office when we were looking for the site of my great Grandfather Chadwick who was a soldier in the Civil War and buried in Solider's circle. If you have never seen the circle and the memorials that are located in the center of the circle, it is well worth the visit.
Got cut off somehow before I finished my message. Just wanted to add that you can get a lot of information by calling the cemetery.Lets hear from more people my age. Dot
Paul: I just sent you and email, hope you get it. Just wanted to apologize for any misunderatanding, Like I said, we Chesterites have a tendency to "shoot from the hip" and sometimes hit a nerve, sure didn't mean to. I too check in at least once a day to read some of the interesting comments made here. It is nice to find and look for old friends and aquaintences. Some of the comments really jog the memory. Please don't go "anonymous". That would take all the fun out of it. Just to reitterate, the Software and Services for a chat room are all free and might be interesting. Regards, George
Does anyone remember (or know where someone could access) info about a fraternal group called the Red Men? Anyone else out there who had a relative involved in that organization? In my gg grandfather's obituary (1901). Red Men are mentioned in the text of the obit.
"The cortege proceeded to Chester Rural Cemetery, where interment was made. The Red Men, of which deceased was a member, having charge of the services at the grave. The floral tributes were very beautiful consisting of a bouquet of 83 carnations, pillow with "Father" on it. Palm leaves with "Husband" on them and a star and crescent. The pall bearers were; Jas. T. Gill, George M. Gilbert, William McVey, Timothy C. Lane, James Johnson and William Klee."
Tina Cupatea712@hotmail.com
What a great web site!! My niece passed this along to me & I have shared it with other Chesterites. We all have such great memories of living in Chester. I grew up in Highland Gardens, lived there until I was married. Visit this web site frequently and share so many of the memories listed. Yes, I remember Larry the milkman and Ted with his red truck-'Hey Mom, Here's Ted'. I didn't move too far from Chester and when people find out that's where you are from, they tend to look down on you. It's funny the way we still defend Chester to this day with great ferocity!! When people hear me & other west-enders talk about running behind the bug sprayer truck and blocking up the sewers when it rained to go swimming, they look at us as if we're nuts. We just get to laughing and say you had to be there. My family lived there until 1984, when it was no longer safe for my mother & sister to be there alone. Her house was robbed, bricks thrown in her windows, and daily riots on the street. There was no longer any support from the police and the decision to move was heartbreaking for my mom. True chesterites 'never forget where they come from'and when they do, we tend to remind them. It was a great place to grow up in & the memories will always be with us. No one can take that away.
Just found out about Old Chester and want to say what a great way to reflect back to the good old days. Grew up on 3rd and Townsend, went to St. Hedwigs and St. James and then left for an Air Force Career in November of 1965. Have many memories of the old dances at St. James, Chichester, and running between Aston, Boothwyn, Chester Pike, and MacDade Blvd. Wore out may tires traveling 9th street and Highland Ave. Now living in Montgomery Alabama after retiring from the Air Force in 1991. Hope get in touch with some old friends who may see this response. This is one web site I'll be checking out daily.
TO CARMAN IACONO
You must be Carman Jr.? I remember your Grandparents at 419 E. 11th. I think you must have lived at 423. If so,you were pretty young when I visited the neighborhood. My best friend Harry Schlipf lived at 421. This was about the mid 50's. Think you have an Uncle Vince. Vince married Betty Wiley who was a good friend of Harry's sister.Last I heard they were living in Delaware. My friend Harry was killed quite a while ago. He was in a bar on [think 15th. St.]as a customer when it was held up. He apparently didn't respond to orders fast enough. He was killed in cold blood by a shotgun blast. Things like this I can sure remember. Well,Ive spouted off enough! If i'm right about Vince say hello to him for me.
Paul
I also think I should proof read my letters. Lots of spelling errors in previous!
To George Malik
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