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Tuesday, January 31, 2006
1916: Farmingdale School
1929: The Interstate Fair
1897: Another "Spider" Kelly Item Found
1936 David Blackwell, Centennarian
There is a legend about the town of Hopewell. I don't know whether it is true or not, but it is an interesting story. It seems that way back in the early years of our area as families settled in the area, they had a greeting when they met for a family get together. Legend has it that one relative would say, "Hope you are well." The relative would answer, "Am-well." Truth or a legend?
1936 Delaware River at the Foot of Cliff Street
1912 Amateur Radio Operators Fight Back
1918 Thomas Watson WWI Fatality
The article and photo here is the first in what I am sure will be numerous articles on local military heroes who gave their all for our country.
Monday, January 30, 2006
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"Spider" Kelly
This photo came to me from the family. "Spider" was a famous local Trenton Featherweight from the latter part of the 19th century into the early part of the twentieth. He finished his illustrious career in boxing as a trainer for many local boxers. More material will be posted on "Spider" in future posts.
Saturday, January 28, 2006
1937: St. John's Sacred Heart School
This is the graduating class of 1937 from St. John's School. The school closed recently. It became a victim of declining enrollment and the resulting financial problems caused in part by the seperation of church and state. The Trenton community lost a school which was noted for scholastic excellence.
1935: Cook School Safety Patrol
1896 Trenton Schools in Great Shape!
1901: A FIRING RANGE FOR TRENTON'S FINEST
AUGUST 11, 1901, DAILY TRUE AMERICAN
Chief Hiner recommended the erection of signal lights throughout the city that can be readily seen by the police officers on their posts, thus bringing them into quicker communication with their respective districts. The recent escapade a young patrol officer had with a burglar when he emptied his revolver at the thief without a shot taking effect has prompted Chief Hiner to ask for the erection of a shooting range. The new men on the force have practically had no experience in handling weapons, and the installation of a revolver range would no doubt prove a big benefit to the department. Hiner's report showed the addition of 12 men to the force during the year, as the result of the annexed territory. During the year, 3,036 persons were arrested, against 2,334 for the previous year;
Although the number of arrests has increased, the records show a decided falling off in the number of serious offenses. Chief Hiner says there is very little gambling going on in the city. Poker is played somewhat, but after an investigation, the department found that it is powerless to prevent it. The installation of an automobile wagon would greatly lessen the expense now attached to the patrol service. It could be used by mounted police in patrolling the suburban districts. The large amount of new territory which has recently been annexed to the city is extremely difficult for the men to patrol on foot, and it will be not at all surprising if the board decides to station mounted police in these outlying sections.
1938: Trenton Times
Thursday, January 26, 2006
1898 Looking Back to the Trenton of 1848
1935: Rider vs Trenton State
1935: Jewish Women Donate Flag
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Stockton Street as it was
1910: Beatty Street Before Paving
1909: St. Joachim Presents an Opera
1931: Digital Readout? Well, It's a Start!
Vintage radio ads have always fascinated me. This "Fada" ad touts the new "Automatic Flashograph" which assisted the owner to zero in on the exact frequency, guided by a neon light indicator. My family had a radio with a round green indicator with a black "pupil" in the center. As you moved away frotuned it to the desired frequency, two vertical lines converged.
Monday, January 23, 2006
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1933 Hamilton Square School Commencement
1915 Mercerville School
1950's; Hamilton Avenue Greenhouses
This photo brings back many, many memories of my teen years. Down the street was the home of my childhood buddy, Jesse Anderson who lived in a little cottage on Ward Avenue. Carl DeAngelo's Del Rio was also in the neighborhood, and Carl had a huge round oak table reserved for me and my buddies where he dubbed us the "Knights of the Round Table." We met there nearly every night after taking our dates home.
1909: The Formation of the Mercer Auto Co.
Sunday, January 22, 2006
Another Great Old Trenton Company
Bethel Lutheran Church 90 Years Old
Articles such as this is what makes the local history project worthwhile. That venerable old church on Johnston Avenue in Hamilton will celebrate 100 years in Hamilton in 1917. The real estate, as seen in the article, was sought in 1916. In this year of 2006, Rev. Haus' Bethel is still a valued community asset.
Kuser School in the 1940's
Long, long before I met the love of my life to whom I have been married for 51 years, there were "other women" (little girls?) in my life. Let's see, the very first was Mary Lou, then Shirley, then Mary Ann, then.......The little fella with the Mel Torme pompadour hair do is yours truly, surrounded by my grammar school crushes. The lower left photo explains why it was so difficult for me to dance with the girls. Most of them were taller than I! Ahh, those dear old golden rule days just keep coming back like a song.
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Ewing's Eastern Aircraft
Do you Remember the TRENTON GIANTS?
Saturday, January 21, 2006
1944 Klockner School Keystone Safety Patrol
1941: My Mother, the rural Hamiltonian
Lalor School Class of 1937 - 1938
Friday, January 20, 2006
Pennington's William P.Howe, Jr.
I met this gentleman many years ago when my buddy Don Slabicki and I worked for Fred and Edna Kuser. Bill Howe was Edna Howe Kuser's brother. We met him long after his World War I army service. Indeed, when we met him he was a big game hunter. I recall his stories of going on safaris in Africa. His father, William P. Howe Senior was the former Mayor of Pennington. As I recall, the Mayor was a native of Tennesse before settling in Pennington at "The Birches." The Howe's had a very busy nursery in Pennington and Hamilton back in the 30's and 40's.
Pearson Burial Ground
1913: Jewish Community Protest Stereotyping
1936: TRUE YESTERDAY, MORESO TODAY!
Each week back in 1936, the Trenton Evening Times published public service announcements which concentrated on the growing problem of juvenile delinquency. Viewed in retrospect, one must wonder where we went wrong.
1947 KUSER SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM
John Abbott II House
A future entry on this site will include a more detailed story of the John Abbott II house, home of the Historical Society of Hamilton Township. Currently, (2006) the society is led by president Dr. James Federici. The Society meets the first Monday of every month from March through June, and September through December. Meetings are held in the Hamilton Township Public Library. If you are interested in the fascinating history of Hamilton and would like to join us, send me an email at thomglo@verizon.net and I will contact you.
1909 Hamilton Fire Company Formed
As a Bromley resident for 42 years or so, it is fitting that I include the accompanying article on the genesis of the volunteer fire company with their slate gray fire trucks on my website. In 3 more years, that venerable engine company will celebrate a centennial anniversary.
Class of 1943 - Holy Angels Grammar School
Do you know anyone in this class photo of the Holy Angels Gramar School class of 1943? Oh to return to the years when the school boys wore neckties and the girls wore dresses!