May Day is a big day in Soviet Russia and other Communistic countries. Here in America, there is, and has been, a number of citizens who lean beyond Socialism and give a sympathetic eye to the Communist form of government. Locally, Communist demonstrations were commonplace in the 1920's and early 30's.
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Tuesday, April 14, 2009
1931: LOCAL COMMUNISTS CELEBRATE MAY DAY
May Day is a big day in Soviet Russia and other Communistic countries. Here in America, there is, and has been, a number of citizens who lean beyond Socialism and give a sympathetic eye to the Communist form of government. Locally, Communist demonstrations were commonplace in the 1920's and early 30's.
1931: IT'S GO TO TEMPLE TIME AT HAR SINAI IN TRENTON
I have noticed that there is a segment of our Roman Catholic population, and I assume other religious faiths, who only go to church on Christmas and Easter. I often wondered if those of the Jewish faith also see Temple attendance by those who only attend Passover and Hanukkah services. 1928: OBIT OF JOHN HERBERT, EARLY LAMBERTON RESIDENT
Men like John Herbert, a pioneer South Trenton African-American citizen, was descended from a black family whose roots go back to the years when the Lamberton-Bloomsbury-South Trenton area was the home of numerous Delaware River boatmen. It is interesting to note Mr. Herbert's educational background as he attended both Roman Catholic and Lutheran parochial schools in the boyhood. 1928: HAMILTON COMMITTEE CHANGES
From the "POLITICS, HAMILTON" folder, an article detailing the change in the makeup of the Hamilton Township Committee for the ensuing term. It happens every January, and I have been to many long forgotten January swearing in ceremonies.
1928: NEW YEAR COMMUNITY NEWS FROM GROVEVILLE
Vintage retrospectives from Groveville, Yardville, and Edgebrook hold a certain fascination for me. I can't speak for all my fellow local historians, but I find it to be a fascinating experience to read about the persons, places and things detailed in the events our rural ancestors experienced "way back when."Monday, April 13, 2009
1927: MOVIES DURING FREE PERIODS
Mr. Howard Morrison introduced motion pictures into the daily events at Junior 4. As can seen in the article, only those movies with redeeming value were presented. Note that the movies were also shown on days with inclement weather.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
2009: Help Save An Historic House of God!
How I wish I were a wealthy man! In an era when greedy financial manipulators are rewarded with millions of dollars in bonuses, an era when taxes are driving many of our senior citizens out of our homes, an era where millions of dollars are being spent on the breeding habits of a Chitty Chitty Bang Bang bug or other low priority pursuits, we have a local community crying out for help in their valiant effort to preserve one of our local historic treasures.Volunteers are needed to help organize and run upcoming events. Please let them know of your availability. There will be an important coalition meeting on Sunday, April 26 at 4 p.m. that will be our "kickoff" to our May and June events.
Have a great holiday, and thank you again for your support!
Helen and Bob Kull
Partners to Restore Ewing Sanctuary
See the articles published in today's local newspapers.
The Times of Trenton (on the front page!):
http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2009/04/a_good_sign_faithful_work_to_s.html
The Trentonian (also well-placed!):
http://www.trentonian.com/articles/2009/04/12/news/doc49e1539d68d84598726325.txt
If you wish, post a helpful comment at the bottom of the online articles. This helps the community, and the newspapers, know you care.
The Times of Trenton (on the front page!):
http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2009/04/a_good_sign_faithful_work_to_s.html
The Trentonian (also well-placed!):
http://www.trentonian.com/articles/2009/04/12/news/doc49e1539d68d84598726325.txt
If you wish, post a helpful comment at the bottom of the online articles. This helps the community, and the newspapers, know you care.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
1987: LAURA FISHER BEEBE: A VILLA PARK PIONEER
As an historian, how I wish there were more folks like the Fisher family who appreciated the important part their family played in the history of our area. In the above "The Way We Were" article I published a letter from Mrs. Laura Fisher Beebe, whose fascinating reminiscences of growing up in early Villa Park provides an interesting and historic look back at one of Trenton's legendary neighborhoods. For over 50 years, I have been imploring those families with senior citizen parents and grandparents to record, either on paper, or via audio recording, memories of the neighborhoods in which they grew up.Friday, April 10, 2009
1950's LET'S DO LUNCH AT WOOLWORTH'S 5 & 10!
Many thanks to HHS '51 classmate Joyce Adams Elliott for this splendid menu from Woolworth's "five and dime." I remember how great it was to have a hot dog at either Kresge's or Woolworth's in downtown Trenton back in my younger years. Check out those prices!
1950's LET'S DO LUNCH AT WOOLWORTH'S 5 & 10!
Many thanks to Joyce Adams Elliott for this splendid menu from Woolworth's "five and dime." I remember how great it was to have a hot dog at either Kresge's or Woolworth's in downtown Trenton back in my younger years. Check out those prices!
1929: HAPPY EASTER (and Passover For Those of the Jewish Faith)
A very Happy and Holy Easter and an equally Happy and Holy Passover to all visitors to my website. Above is a pictorial "The Way We Were" column from 1988.
TWENTY ONE YEARS AGO!
Why is time moving by so fast as I pile on the years? I realize that tempus fugits, but this is ridiculous!
Thursday, April 09, 2009
1987: Nottingham High School PTA Sports Awards
Years from now, these graphics I am posting for posterity will be of interest to these North Stars as they attend they 40th, 50th, and maybe even 60th reunions.
1905; KEEP IN SHAPE, LADIES!
From the "WHIMSICAL" folder, this interesting view of how the ladies from the Victorian era kept in shape. It must have been quite a chore to negotiate those exercises with all the gym clothing they were wearing.
1987: HAMILTON'S HORIZON CENTER
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In my early years of driving, I remember traveling along what was then Route 25, but today known as Route 130. Access to Route 25 was usually via the White Horse Circle, where we would travel down to Bordentown for a burger at "Hamburger Heaven," or perhaps further south to Millside Farms in the Burlington area for a "Banana Boat." (Remember them?) On the trip back to Hamilton on Route 25, then known as a very dangerous highway. Route 25 was one of the main routes used by trucks from all along the east coast as they headed to New York and points north or Philadelphia and points south. Coming and going to route 130 we would often pass through Hamilton's farmlands. The Horizon Center in the above article is located on what was one of these huge farms. Simpkins, Allinson, Bertothy, and countless other vast open areas were vibrant, sprawling farms. Twentieth century progress changed the face of the land since those long ago years of my youth, Instead of rows of corn, alfalfa, soybeans, and other farm products, we now see a burgeoning megalopolis of gated communities, warehouses, offices, hospitals, and housing developments. I recall driving down Kuser Road when it was a two lane country road, and in the middle of summer seeing the windshield of my 1939 Ford slapped by an overhanging sapling. Egad, I'm getting on in years!
In my early years of driving, I remember traveling along what was then Route 25, but today known as Route 130. Access to Route 25 was usually via the White Horse Circle, where we would travel down to Bordentown for a burger at "Hamburger Heaven," or perhaps further south to Millside Farms in the Burlington area for a "Banana Boat." (Remember them?) On the trip back to Hamilton on Route 25, then known as a very dangerous highway. Route 25 was one of the main routes used by trucks from all along the east coast as they headed to New York and points north or Philadelphia and points south. Coming and going to route 130 we would often pass through Hamilton's farmlands. The Horizon Center in the above article is located on what was one of these huge farms. Simpkins, Allinson, Bertothy, and countless other vast open areas were vibrant, sprawling farms. Twentieth century progress changed the face of the land since those long ago years of my youth, Instead of rows of corn, alfalfa, soybeans, and other farm products, we now see a burgeoning megalopolis of gated communities, warehouses, offices, hospitals, and housing developments. I recall driving down Kuser Road when it was a two lane country road, and in the middle of summer seeing the windshield of my 1939 Ford slapped by an overhanging sapling. Egad, I'm getting on in years!
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
1905: CONTROVERSY AT CADWALADER PLACE
An earlier post within the past few days told of the city's attempt student transfers to the Joseph Wood School on the other side of the city. As can be seen in the above articles, the citizens of Cadwalader Place were vehemently against the proposal and came out in large numbers to protest.
1905: JOHN MADDOCK, MADDOCK SANITARY WARE
The engraving above shows the Thomas Maddock Pottery Co. which was located on Perry and Carroll Streets in Trenton. It morphed into American Radiator and Standard Sanitary Company over in the Cornell Heights area.
1905: PATRICK BERRY'S "BERRYVILLE" CADWALADER PLACE
From the "Neighborhood Development" folder, comes this fascinating piece of history which has been buried for over a century "The Montgomery Farm." I have heard of "Moses Woods," and other interesting areas which were in various areas of Trenton before the developments began. Here we find that there was a "Montgomery Farm;" the site of today's West End area in the West State Street and Prospect Street area. The shaded area above shows a portion of the homes Berry built back in the early 1900's.The map is a scan of the area as it was in 1905.
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
1897: E.S. WILLEY'S "MYSTERY ESTATE" IDENTIFIED
I posted this photo from a glass slide back in October, 2008, asking if anyone could identify it. Before posting it, I asked Broad St. Park historian Jim Collelo if he could identify it and he came up with the same conclusion as I: We didn't know. Subsequently thereafter, a comment was posted from "Lakeside Girl" who wrote as follows: ..
Hi Tom, This house was the home of the owner of Mack Toy Works in Yardville. It was situated on the curve of Broad St where the 7-11 and Rite Aid Drugs now stands. In the background you can just see the long low factory building. After the house was gone, the factory building became a hardware and paint store. It later was later leveled in a fire. "Lakeside Girl"
Hi Tom, This house was the home of the owner of Mack Toy Works in Yardville. It was situated on the curve of Broad St where the 7-11 and Rite Aid Drugs now stands. In the background you can just see the long low factory building. After the house was gone, the factory building became a hardware and paint store. It later was later leveled in a fire. "Lakeside Girl"
Today, April 7, 2009, Pam Townsend, who is related to E.S. Willey, a native of Broad Street Park from its earliest years of the latter part of the 19th century, positively identified it.
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Pam wrote:
I hate to disagree, but this was the home built by E. S. Willey c1897, though changed dramatically, is still standing. The side of the property sits on Lafayette St. I have the original picture, probably taken from your negative. It was passed down from E. S. Willey to his daughter Marion, my grandmother.
THANK YOU PAM! YOUR INPUT IS APPRECIATED. THANKS ALSO TO "LAKESIDE GIRL" FOR HER INPUT.
1905: CIVIL WAR VETERANS ATTRITION RATE
WWII members of the greatest generation are passing on at a rate of well over 1,000 per day. The same situation existed in 1905 as the veterans of the Civil War passed on in great numbers.
1905: A FASCINATING LOOK AT TRENTON BUSINESSES
Above is a full page from a Daily State Gazette contest held back in 1905. (Minus the last column of advertising). To the right of the graphic is the answer to the 103 questions. Actually, the contest is a pretty good directory of locally noted merchants and organizations. In order to maintain legibility, the resolution has been dropped from 300 dpi to 150; even in that reduction in size, the graphic is nearly 3 megabytes in size, and that is a lot for a single post. Rather than read the entire 103 quiz parts, you might want to arrow over to the right and find a merchant in whom you are interested, and then go to the questions to read a description of the organization. Also, you will find that you will gain legibility if you change your display to 800 x 600. (Start-Control Panel-Display-slide back to 800 x 600)
1905 German-American Volksfest at Hill's Grove
Here is an article relating to a Volkfest held by the German-American families from the early part of the 20th century who came from "Swabia" in Southern Germany, Hill's Grove was part of the propery owend by the Franz Hill Brewery on North Olden Avenue next to the Assanpink Creek. For further info on this branch of German ethnicity, go to Google, type in Wikipedia German Schwaben and check the many links. Once again, the above article lists the names of some of our early 20th century German-American area residents.Schwaben (Swabia) is located in the southwest of Bavaria. (Perhaps not too far from where I was stationed during my Army time in Bad Aibling, Bavaria
1905: LOGUE-BURNS WEDDING
The reason I concentrate on many of these social articles is twofold: First, they provide a valuable genealogical record for those who are searching for relatives. Remember Joe Logue, the Trentonian columnist? One wonders if there is a family tie with the bride, Miss Anne Logue. And of course, a number of members of the Burns family might also be interested, as would descendents of those names listed as guests at the wedding. Secondly (and this might appear to be a selfish reason, due to the fact that I am a parishioner at the oldest Roman Catholic parish in New Jersey), St. Johns-Sacred Heart will be celebrating their bicentennial in the year 2014, (1814-2014). I am including these posts which would be lost in time if they weren't preserved. They may prove to be valuable tools for for future genealogists and historians.1905: WOLF'S MILLS, YARDVILLE
Finding information on the Gropp's Lake area and the various mills that were located there has proved to be as elusive as finding definitive information on Hamilton's Camp Olden. I have found references to Lowrie's Mill which was on the south side of the lake (toward Bordentown), and also Kirby's Mill. Early century references to Gropp's Lake included the name Hutchinson Pond. However, I am puzzled as to the "Wolf's Mills" and will continue the search
Monday, April 06, 2009
1905: ARTHUR WILDBLOOD, SONS OF ST. GEORGE
From the "NOTABLE PERSONS" folder, still another Wildblood, a prominent family in the Trenton are in the 20th century. Sons of St. George was a very popular group for those who came from Great Britain. My father and Uncle were members for a short while.
1905; CONTROVERSY AT CADWALADER SCHOOL
I posted the article above and the two separate graphics in order to clarify where the Cadwalder and Joseph Wood Schools were located. (I added the black square to denote the location of the Cadwalader School.) Unfortunately, I don't have a photograph nor an engraving of the Cadwalader School, but the map will show where it was located in the Cadwalader Place area of the "West End" section of Trenton. The Joseph Wood School was located on Academy Street where the Trenton Public Library is currently located. 1905: NABISCO (NATIONAL BISCUIT CO.) EARLY YEARS
From the "ADVERTISING" folder in the Hamilton Library's Local History Collection: Long before Nabisco became a household word, they were advertising "Bakers' Marks." Here's Nabisco's, basically the same 104 years later.
Saturday, April 04, 2009
2009: MY "SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY" COLUMN IS NOW ONLINE
Talk about "hi-tech!" As I was writing this post, I recalled with bittersweet memories how as a lonely and homesick soldier, serving two and a half years in Italy and Germany, I was starved for hometown news, I asked Mom and Pop Glover to send me the Trenton Times. It took upwards of two weeks to cross the ocean and be put in my barracks mailbox, but I savored each and every paper. Now, those lonely G.I.'s and others who yearn for the news from home, can just click on their computer and journey across the miles to read their hometown newspaper. Incredible!
Online newspaper readership is growing rapidly and a portent of things to come in this digital age. Personally, I don't think anything will ever replace my first-thing-in-the-morning cup of coffee with my favorite morning newspapers spread across my breakfast table. Most of my fellow senior citizens prefer reading the morning paper as they have been for decades. Conversely, most of the younger generation are computer users, and reading the local news online. Realizing the changing demographics, Times Editor Brian Malone has brought the "Times of Trenton" (known to we old timers as the "Trenton Times") into the digital age with a much easier to negotiate website. The Times is the oldest daily newspaper in Trenton, and among the oldest in the Trenton-Bucks-Burlington-Delaware Valley area. The website is very attractive, and those who prefer to read their local news via the online newspaper, along with those who live anywhere in the world can now read comprehensive daily hometown news in brilliant, living color.
My bi-weekly "Sentimental Journey" column, along with all of your other favorite Times columnists, is now available online and quite easy to access. The graphic above is a cut and paste of today's "Sentimental Journey" column. Bookmark the website below for your daily online read of the Times of Trenton, and thanks for being a reader!
My bi-weekly "Sentimental Journey" column, along with all of your other favorite Times columnists, is now available online and quite easy to access. The graphic above is a cut and paste of today's "Sentimental Journey" column. Bookmark the website below for your daily online read of the Times of Trenton, and thanks for being a reader!
Go to:
Arrow down to "COLUMNISTS" and click on my name, along with any of the many Times columnists.
2009: MY "SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY" COLUMN IS NOW ONLINE
Talk about "hi-tech!" As I was writing this post, I recalled with bittersweet memories how as a lonely and homesick soldier, serving two and a half years in Italy and Germany, I was starved for hometown news, I asked Mom and Pop Glover to send me the Trenton Times. It took upwards of two weeks to cross the ocean and be put in my barracks mailbox, but I savored each and every paper. Now, those lonely G.I.'s and others who yearn for the news from home, can just click on their computer and journey across the miles to read their hometown newspaper. Incredible!
Online newspaper readership is growing rapidly and a portent of things to come in this digital age. Personally, I don't think anything will ever replace my first-thing-in-the-morning cup of coffee with my favorite morning newspapers spread across my breakfast table. Most of my fellow senior citizens prefer reading the morning paper as they have been for decades. Conversely, most of the younger generation are computer users, and reading the local news online. Realizing the changing demographics, Times Editor Brian Malone has brought the "Times of Trenton" (known to we old timers as the "Trenton Times") into the digital age with a much easier to negotiate website. The Times is the oldest daily newspaper in Trenton, and among the oldest in the Trenton-Bucks-Burlington-Delaware Valley area. The website is very attractive, and those who prefer to read their local news via the online newspaper, along with those who live anywhere in the world can now read comprehensive daily hometown news in brilliant, living color.
My bi-weekly "Sentimental Journey" column, along with all of your other favorite Times columnists, is now available online and quite easy to access. The graphic above is a cut and paste of today's "Sentimental Journey" column. Bookmark the website below for your daily online read of the Times of Trenton, and thanks for being a reader!
My bi-weekly "Sentimental Journey" column, along with all of your other favorite Times columnists, is now available online and quite easy to access. The graphic above is a cut and paste of today's "Sentimental Journey" column. Bookmark the website below for your daily online read of the Times of Trenton, and thanks for being a reader!
Go to:
Arrow down to "COLUMNISTS" and click on my name, along with any of the many Times columnists.
2009: MY "SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY" COLUMN IS NOW ONLINE
Talk about "hi-tech!" As I was writing this post, I recalled with bittersweet memories how as a lonely and homesick soldier, serving two and a half years in Italy and Germany, I was starved for hometown news, I asked Mom and Pop Glover to send me the Trenton Times. It took upwards of two weeks to cross the ocean and be put in my barracks mailbox, but I savored each and every paper. Now, those lonely G.I.'s and others who yearn for the news from home, can just click on their computer and journey across the miles to read their hometown newspaper. Incredible!
Online newspaper readership is growing rapidly and a portent of things to come in this digital age. Personally, I don't think anything will ever replace my first-thing-in-the-morning cup of coffee with my favorite morning newspapers spread across my breakfast table. Most of my fellow senior citizens prefer reading the morning paper as they have been for decades. Conversely, most of the younger generation are computer users, and reading the local news online. Realizing the changing demographics, Times Editor Brian Malone has brought the "Times of Trenton" (known to we old timers as the "Trenton Times") into the digital age with a much easier to negotiate website. The Times is the oldest daily newspaper in Trenton, and among the oldest in the Trenton-Bucks-Burlington-Delaware Valley area. The website is very attractive, and those who prefer to read their local news via the online newspaper, along with those who live anywhere in the world can now read comprehensive daily hometown news in brilliant, living color.
My bi-weekly "Sentimental Journey" column, along with all of your other favorite Times columnists, is now available online and quite easy to access. The graphic above is a cut and paste of today's "Sentimental Journey" column. Bookmark the website below for your daily online read of the Times of Trenton, and thanks for being a reader!
My bi-weekly "Sentimental Journey" column, along with all of your other favorite Times columnists, is now available online and quite easy to access. The graphic above is a cut and paste of today's "Sentimental Journey" column. Bookmark the website below for your daily online read of the Times of Trenton, and thanks for being a reader!
Go to:
Arrow down to "COLUMNISTS" and click on my name, along with any of the many Times columnists.
2009: MY "SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY" COLUMN IS NOW ONLINE
Talk about "hi-tech!" As I was writing this post, I recalled with bittersweet memories how as a lonely and homesick soldier, serving two and a half years in Italy and Germany, I was starved for hometown news, I asked Mom and Pop Glover to send me the Trenton Times. It took upwards of two weeks to cross the ocean and be put in my barracks mailbox, but I savored each and every paper. Now, those lonely G.I.'s and others who yearn for the news from home, can just click on their computer and journey across the miles to read their hometown newspaper. Incredible!
Online newspaper readership is growing rapidly and a portent of things to come in this digital age. Personally, I don't think anything will ever replace my first-thing-in-the-morning cup of coffee with my favorite morning newspapers spread across my breakfast table. Most of my fellow senior citizens prefer reading the morning paper as they have been for decades. Conversely, most of the younger generation are computer users, and reading the local news online. Realizing the changing demographics, Times Editor Brian Malone has brought the "Times of Trenton" (known to we old timers as the "Trenton Times") into the digital age with a much easier to negotiate website. The Times is the oldest daily newspaper in Trenton, and among the oldest in the Trenton-Bucks-Burlington-Delaware Valley area. The website is very attractive, and those who prefer to read their local news via the online newspaper, along with those who live anywhere in the world can now read comprehensive daily hometown news in brilliant, living color.
My bi-weekly "Sentimental Journey" column, along with all of your other favorite Times columnists, is now available online and quite easy to access. The graphic above is a cut and paste of today's "Sentimental Journey" column. Bookmark the website below for your daily online read of the Times of Trenton, and thanks for being a reader!
My bi-weekly "Sentimental Journey" column, along with all of your other favorite Times columnists, is now available online and quite easy to access. The graphic above is a cut and paste of today's "Sentimental Journey" column. Bookmark the website below for your daily online read of the Times of Trenton, and thanks for being a reader!
Go to:
Arrow down to "COLUMNISTS" and click on my name, along with any of the many Times columnists.
2009: MY "SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY" COLUMN IS NOW ONLINE
Talk about "hi-tech!" As I was writing this post, I recalled with bittersweet memories how as a lonely and homesick soldier, serving two and a half years in Italy and Germany, I was starved for hometown news, I asked Mom and Pop Glover to send me the Trenton Times. It took upwards of two weeks to cross the ocean and be put in my barracks mailbox, but I savored each and every paper. Now, those lonely G.I.'s and others who yearn for the news from home, can just click on their computer and journey across the miles to read their hometown newspaper. Incredible!
Online newspaper readership is growing rapidly and a portent of things to come in this digital age. Personally, I don't think anything will ever replace my first-thing-in-the-morning cup of coffee with my favorite morning newspapers spread across my breakfast table. Most of my fellow senior citizens prefer reading the morning paper as they have been for decades. Conversely, most of the younger generation are computer users, and reading the local news online. Realizing the changing demographics, Times Editor Brian Malone has brought the "Times of Trenton" (known to we old timers as the "Trenton Times") into the digital age with a much easier to negotiate website. The Times is the oldest daily newspaper in Trenton, and among the oldest in the Trenton-Bucks-Burlington-Delaware Valley area. The website is very attractive, and those who prefer to read their local news via the online newspaper, along with those who live anywhere in the world can now read comprehensive daily hometown news in brilliant, living color.
My bi-weekly "Sentimental Journey" column, along with all of your other favorite Times columnists, is now available online and quite easy to access. The graphic above is a cut and paste of today's "Sentimental Journey" column. Bookmark the website below for your daily online read of the Times of Trenton, and thanks for being a reader!
My bi-weekly "Sentimental Journey" column, along with all of your other favorite Times columnists, is now available online and quite easy to access. The graphic above is a cut and paste of today's "Sentimental Journey" column. Bookmark the website below for your daily online read of the Times of Trenton, and thanks for being a reader!
Go to:
Arrow down to "COLUMNISTS" and click on my name, along with any of the many Times columnists.
2009: MY "SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY" COLUMN IS NOW ONLINE
Talk about "hi-tech!" As I was writing this post, I recalled with bittersweet memories how as a lonely and homesick soldier, serving two and a half years in Italy and Germany, I was starved for hometown news, I asked Mom and Pop Glover to send me the Trenton Times. It took upwards of two weeks to cross the ocean and be put in my barracks mailbox, but I savored each and every paper. Now, those lonely G.I.'s and others who yearn for the news from home, can just click on their computer and journey across the miles to read their hometown newspaper. Incredible!
Online newspaper readership is growing rapidly and a portent of things to come in this digital age. Personally, I don't think anything will ever replace my first-thing-in-the-morning cup of coffee with my favorite morning newspapers spread across my breakfast table. Most of my fellow senior citizens prefer reading the morning paper as they have been for decades. Conversely, most of the younger generation are computer users, and reading the local news online. Realizing the changing demographics, Times Editor Brian Malone has brought the "Times of Trenton" (known to we old timers as the "Trenton Times") into the digital age with a much easier to negotiate website. The Times is the oldest daily newspaper in Trenton, and among the oldest in the Trenton-Bucks-Burlington-Delaware Valley area. The website is very attractive, and those who prefer to read their local news via the online newspaper, along with those who live anywhere in the world can now read comprehensive daily hometown news in brilliant, living color.
My bi-weekly "Sentimental Journey" column, along with all of your other favorite Times columnists, is now available online and quite easy to access. The graphic above is a cut and paste of today's "Sentimental Journey" column. Bookmark the website below for your daily online read of the Times of Trenton, and thanks for being a reader!
My bi-weekly "Sentimental Journey" column, along with all of your other favorite Times columnists, is now available online and quite easy to access. The graphic above is a cut and paste of today's "Sentimental Journey" column. Bookmark the website below for your daily online read of the Times of Trenton, and thanks for being a reader!
Go to:
Arrow down to "COLUMNISTS" and click on my name, along with any of the many Times columnists.
2009: MY "SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY" COLUMN IS NOW ONLINE
Talk about "hi-tech!" As I was writing this post, I recalled with bittersweet memories how as a lonely and homesick soldier, serving two and a half years in Italy and Germany, I was starved for hometown news, I asked Mom and Pop Glover to send me the Trenton Times. It took upwards of two weeks to cross the ocean and be put in my barracks mailbox, but I savored each and every paper. Now, those lonely G.I.'s and others who yearn for the news from home, can just click on their computer and journey across the miles to read their hometown newspaper. Incredible!
Online newspaper readership is growing rapidly and a portent of things to come in this digital age. Personally, I don't think anything will ever replace my first-thing-in-the-morning cup of coffee with my favorite morning newspapers spread across my breakfast table. Most of my fellow senior citizens prefer reading the morning paper as they have been for decades. Conversely, most of the younger generation are computer users, and reading the local news online. Realizing the changing demographics, Times Editor Brian Malone has brought the "Times of Trenton" (known to we old timers as the "Trenton Times") into the digital age with a much easier to negotiate website. The Times is the oldest daily newspaper in Trenton, and among the oldest in the Trenton-Bucks-Burlington-Delaware Valley area. The website is very attractive, and those who prefer to read their local news via the online newspaper, along with those who live anywhere in the world can now read comprehensive daily hometown news in brilliant, living color.
My bi-weekly "Sentimental Journey" column, along with all of your other favorite Times columnists, is now available online and quite easy to access. The graphic above is a cut and paste of today's "Sentimental Journey" column. Bookmark the website below for your daily online read of the Times of Trenton, and thanks for being a reader!
My bi-weekly "Sentimental Journey" column, along with all of your other favorite Times columnists, is now available online and quite easy to access. The graphic above is a cut and paste of today's "Sentimental Journey" column. Bookmark the website below for your daily online read of the Times of Trenton, and thanks for being a reader!
Go to:
Arrow down to "COLUMNISTS" and click on my name, along with any of the many Times columnists.
1905: MILLHILL'S ST. PAUL'S GERMAN EVANGELICAL CHURCH
From the "MILL HILL" folder in the Hamilton Library Local History Collection, this interesting visit to the Mill Hill of long ago. At one time, Greenwood Avenue continued on a stright line from today's "Barlow Circle" at St. Clinton Avenue, through to South Broad Street. The German Church, as indicated above, was on the corner of Greenwood Avenue and Mercer Street.
1905 REV. RICHARDS THOMPSON, TRENTON'S FIRST M.E. CHURCH
"Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord your God..."My mother in law and many other mothers in law were alie and well when Rev. Richards Thompson preached that sermon in Trenton's First Methodist Church on South Broad Street in Trenton. Whether Roman Catholic or Protestant, there would have been a resounding "AMEN!" Mom Britton used to tell us the Sunday was a day of rest....or as she put it, "no servile work." As the article indicates, that religious custom was largely snuffed out by those who were not necessarily in agreement with the fourth commandment.
1894: ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL TRENTON
How she has grown! From an austere beginning in the 1870's, St. Francis has become an area legend as one of the most respected hospitals in the state. The graphic above hearkens back to the late 1800's when the population was relatively small when compared to today's sprawling metropolitan area.
2009: MY "SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY" COLUMN IS. ONLINE
Talk about "hi-tech!" As I was writing this post, I recalled with bittersweet memories how as a lonely and homesick soldier, serving two and a half years in Italy and Germany, I was starved for hometown news, I asked Mom and Pop Glover to send me the Trenton Times. It took upwards of two weeks to cross the ocean and be put in my barracks mailbox, but I savored each and every paper. Now, those lonely G.I.'s and others who yearn for the news from home, can just click on their computer and journey across the miles to read their hometown newspaper. Incredible!
Online newspaper readership is growing rapidly and a portent of things to come in this digital age. Personally, I don't think anything will ever replace my first-thing-in-the-morning cup of coffee with my favorite morning newspapers spread across my breakfast table. Most of my fellow senior citizens prefer reading the morning paper as they have been for decades. Conversely, most of the younger generation are computer users, and reading the local news online. Realizing the changing demographics, Times Editor Brian Malone has brought the "Times of Trenton" (known to we old timers as the "Trenton Times") into the digital age with a much easier to negotiate website. The Times is the oldest daily newspaper in Trenton, and among the oldest in the Trenton-Bucks-Burlington-Delaware Valley area. The website is very attractive, and those who prefer to read their local news via the online newspaper, along with those who live anywhere in the world can now read comprehensive daily hometown news in brilliant, living color.
My bi-weekly "Sentimental Journey" column, along with all of your other favorite Times columnists, is now available online and quite easy to access. The graphic above is a cut and paste of today's "Sentimental Journey" column. Bookmark the website below for your daily online read of the Times of Trenton, and thanks for being a reader!
My bi-weekly "Sentimental Journey" column, along with all of your other favorite Times columnists, is now available online and quite easy to access. The graphic above is a cut and paste of today's "Sentimental Journey" column. Bookmark the website below for your daily online read of the Times of Trenton, and thanks for being a reader!
Go to:
Arrow down to "COLUMNISTS" and click on my name, along with any of the many Times columnists.
Thursday, April 02, 2009
1897: SACRED HEART FAIR
The annual Sacred Heart Fair was a very popular event for the parishioners and neighbors of this south Trenton church. Back then it was called a Fair; today it has morphed into a church carnival.
1980: KATHY CSORGO'S SENIOR BALL
Kathy has been one of my more loyal visitors in the 5 years I have been maintaning this website. Many of her father's amateur radio QSL cards (acknowledgement cards) are on display at another of my websites dedicated to old time radio and amateur radio (www.gloveradio.blogspot.com). Kathy and her brother Steve have donated a sizeable file of Csorgo family memories, and they will be published as time permits.Wednesday, April 01, 2009
1897: HAMILTON SQUARE COMMUNITY NEWS
It is much easier to combine these frequent "Community News" events into a single graphic, especially when they are in consecutive order as they are above. At the time these articles were read in the local newspaper, Hamilton Square was a rural farming town and the Allentown Turnpike (Nottingham Way) was a dirt road.
1897 FEMALE BARBER IN CHAMBERSBURG
The partial page above was meant to feature the then-unique role of a lady cutting and doing barber service on mens' hair. However, I also note an interesting Trenton Fire Dept. article, a bit on Lawrenceville community happenings, and interested ads for the numerous ice dealers who prospered in those pre-hi tech refrigerator years.A note from Tom:
FYI: The lady barber referred to in the article was located in what was then the "downtown" area of Chambersburg. Many folks think the Butler, Bayard, Emery, Chestnut and So. Clinton Avenue area was the central area. Robert Chambers built the hotel at the corner of Cass and So. Broad Streets. from whence Chambersburg got its name.
1897: THE BAPTIST BOYS' BRIGADE, FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Even as the Catholic boys of the city had Camp Columbus, so too did the boys from First Baptist have their camping grounds down along the Delaware in Florence.
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