1934: Andrew Gropp, Jr.

Brian Smith, Palm Springs, CA said...

Andy & Gladys (Matelena) Gropp owned the Adam and Eve Health Spa on South Clinton. He went on to own several other Trenton area health clubs before retiring to Fort Lauderdale, FL where he still resides (as far as I know). Andy's wife Gladys and my mother Alberta (Matelena) Smith were first cousins and I am in contact with their daughter who lives in Robbinsville.

an earlier post from "Anonymous" said...

I believe Andy Gropp had a brother Walt. Walt Gropp and his family owned Gropp's Tavern on the White Horse Circle. The senior Walt Gropp was president of the NJ Beverage Assn. at one time.

Thanks for the comments, Brian and "Anonymous," The all add much to the info in the graphic.

Tom Glover

From my "NOTABLE PERSONS" and "WHITE HORSE" folders, this "then and now" photo of Andrew Gropp, Jr., whose White Horse family links go back forever. I have a question directed to someone who might know the answer: Back in my Trenton Bearing Company years, a very athletic Andy Gropp came in for bearings, roller chain, vee belts, and other parts for his exercise equipment. He obviously utilized his exercise equipment on a daily basis. He had muscles on top of his muscles. Can anyone fill me in on the relationship of that Andy Gropp? His gym was located on South Clinton Avenue; I believe in Hamilton Township.