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Recalling the W-Good Times:
Mel Rubin (6/56)
In response to David Cohen (56), I never heard of expression you used to describe Bobby Rosenfeld, “like a wild hair on your face:” funny. I, too, was a denizen of Syd's. Went there every school day for 3 years. The 1st was spent at Cohen's Knishes, across the street from the Annex. Everyone knew everyone in there by their first name. My daily order was 2 dogs, hot works (hot dog, roll, mustard, sauerkraut, hot relish), fries and a drink for 70 cents.
I think I had the first credit card there. Boy, did I fill up on nitrates. I would sign for it and my dad would pay the tab. He knew both Syd and Mort. Yes, there was a collection of “unusuals,” to say the least. But we would just pal around and leave. Years later, I heard of this "terrible place," that the girls would avoid; I never saw anything wrong. It was just the place to go with fellow classmates. The dogs were unbeatable, and the place was entertaining. Mel
Mady Bauman Barna (56)
So many comments in the weekly newsletter about the Tavern which was high end for dining. My dad’s Weequahic Diner, down the block from the Tavern, was Kulman-Dinning-Car classic red and silver. It opened in 1938, the year I was born. I have the original menu with the Indian head. The Diner was unlike anyplace. The food was the best. The diner was home to all of Newark’s patrons, young and old. The Claremont Diner followed. I’m writing this as I just don’t want those years to fade away along with its elderly patrons. Mady
Susan Oaklander Leon (1/58)
To Elaine Sheitelman Furman (6/56) in reply to her note on where she resided, my family lived very happily in the Clinton Hill Section until I was eighteen. When our Jewish neighbors all moved away, we sold our home and moved to Grumman Avenue while I attended Rutgers.
The last residence with my parents was across the street from Weequahic Park in the Hansbury House Apartments (as you mentioned). We were by no means wealthy. My folks had to move from the 2-bedroom to a - bedroom apartment because I would no longer be helping with the rent on my $4200 teaching salary. I was moving on. I believe this was in 1961-1962. I married in 1964 and have lived in PA ever since. In my heart, I will always be a Jersey girl. Susan
Joel Enda (62)
Missed out on the Millman’s/Sabin’s hot dog exchange. In response, I want to add that Amato’s Italian hot dogs and Bragman’s deli dogs were also very good. Joel
Clark Lisnner (6/63)
While Fred Goldman (6.62) and Bob Cipriano (1/63) were concerned about finding places to “make out,” I had a different problem; had the places, just never had the girls to accompany me there. Clark
Herb Segal (59)
Dennis Estis (65) listed the Weequahic feeder schools but forgot Clinton Hill's Avon Avenue School, which was led by the indomitable Edith Gann. We trudged up the hill to Madison JHS for a year, then onto Weequahic via the #14 Bus. We shared Madison with kids headed to West Side HS. Ancient history! Herb
David Cohen (6/56)
Of course, I, like many others grew up going to Bradley either with my parents for the month or as I got older with my friends (The Redskins. When we got old enough and had some of our own money, we stayed in rooming houses. Our favorite was "Ma Tishler." I'm sure some of my friends could tell crusty stories about “Ma” and our episodes there.
By the time we started driving, there were also trips to Asbury to drink at the Zulu Bar where they served anyone that could ask for a drink. One night at Ma's we were so drunk and noisy, she got scared and called the police. They came down arresting all of us for under-age drinking and disorderly conduct. When they put us in the car and headed for the klink, Ritchie Roberts (6/56) started to sing “99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall.” We all chimed in, including the cop. The police car stalled and would not start. The officer asked if we could help push it 5 blocks to the station. Of course, we did. For helping they let us go if we promised not to go back to Ma's for a couple of weeks. Hadn't thought of that incident for decades. Thanks, every one for all the great summer memories and the inspiration. David
Toni Weiner Rosenberg (6/63)
In response to the person who asked the name of the apartments across from Weequahic Park. I lived at 505 Elizabeth Avenue. Wondering if that’s the building she was referring to? Toni Beth
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