OCTOBER 24, 2025

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Hi Surfers of Weequahic.com,  

Alumni memorials:

Harvey Cohen (1/53

Barbara Sklaw Sender, January 1953 Class Secretary died on 10/1/25. An announcement appears at Obituary for Barbara Sender, but no further obit info. Harvey

Suzanne Care Cummins

I just got news that Jimmy Gorelick died this week. He would’ve graduated in 1967. My image of him will always be as a teenager at the Y, happy and full of energy. Cancer is mean. My heart breaks for Hedy (nee “Schechter”) who was my first best friend. Jimmy Gorelick married Hedy Schecter in 1969. An announcement and photo appear at Obituary for James Gorelick. 

There actually were two Jimmy Gorelicks, cousins. Faye’s (Gorelick Scheige; 68) brother Jimmy died several years ago, also cancer. He was a doctor. Suzanne

WHS Alumni Association seeks a few good women and men:

The Weequahic High School Alumni Association is looking for Board of Trustee members. If you are willing to serve, the requirements are:

Graduate of Weequahic High School

WHS Alumni Association member (must join if not already a member)

Interested in raising funds for scholarships and other support for the students of the high school

Experience in membership organizations or fundraising would be helpful

If interested, please email your contact information to Myra Lawson, weequahicalumni@gmail.com and she will get in touch with you and provide addition information.

Responses to recent commentaries by Martin Friedman (1/47):

Len Rosenberg (54)

Millman’s (pic, below) was the hot dog store next to Sabin’s (pic, below). The mayor Longie Zwillman "backed" was Meyer Ellenstein. Len

Ronald Feldstein (6/64)

A contributor wrote about a Jewish restaurant on Springfield Avenue but did not remember the name. I recall it as the New Romanian. Our family ate there in the 50's but it closed and that was it. I later went to a similar place in Warsaw, Poland, during an Easter visit when the only open restaurants were Jewish and Chinese. Ron

Mel Rubin (56)

The Jewish mayor was Meyer Ellenstein (Link to article); photo, below. 

My mind starts salivating talking about eating out, a trait I inherited from my dad. The Tavern Restaurant was fabulous. Who ever heard of cooking ice cream (Baked Alaska)? I have been told that the Jewish mob used to meet there. In the 60s and 70s I would schlepp there to bring home cream pies. The other hot dog stand was Millman’s. They were on opposite sides of the elevated railroad that went through the park. 

How about all of the bakeries and delis on Prince Street? There was a deli there that had a sign reading, “Isn’t a shame and isn’t a crime that a nickel a shtickle (Yiddish for “a piece” or “little bit”) now costs a dime”? A shtickle was also what we called the end of the salami. Now it would cost at least $5.00. The deli had sawdust on the floor. 

Mulberry Street was Newark’s Chinatown. Does anyone recall the cafeteria on Broad Street near Market that was kosher style? Mel 

Arnie Kohm (56)

The other hot dog place on Meeker Avenue was Millman's. The Jewish mayor was Myer Ellenstein

Marty Mack (55)

The other hot dog place was Nathan’s. Soooooo much better than Sabin’s. I lived on Weequahic and Elizabeth Avemues. I would ride my bike through the park and sneak down to Nathan’s whenever I could. Now I need to sneak to the refrigerator when I want a forbidden snack. My wife has eyes in the back of her head; it's tippy toe all the way.

Sent in response when reminded that the hot dog place was Millman’s, not Nathans, noting “forgot, but that's where we went to get Nathan’s. Marty

W-Memorializations:   

Hal Lipton (1/55)  

When I was a little kid, must have been 9 or 10 years old, and learning to play softball, Bucky Harris was the playground supervisor at the Chancellor Avenue Playground. He was a warm and wonderful person (later became football coach at WHS). He said to me, when I was learning to play 3rd base, "Lipton, I can't believe that a skinny kid like you can throw the ball on a line to first base." That comment boosted my confidence and helped me to be a good shortstop for years. Thanks, Bucky. Hal 

Jeff Friedman (6/62)

To Carrie Jackson (1968), I was recently volunteering at WBGO's fund drive and saw your alum and took it home. On the way home in the car I played it. Great music! Jeff

Bob Cipriano (1/63) 

Responding to Fred Goldman’s (6/62) note as to places to "Make Out," we really didn't have to find a "dark deserted parking lot" by Fun Fair. We had a great spot right inside the halls of WHS; the WHS Book Store. This wonderful hideaway was on the basement floor a few steps from the Auditorium, and close to the "Boys Shop." To close the door and embrace life's wonders. The memories of "If I knew then what I know now" would have been truly memorable. 

But I did fall in love a few times, not with the Book Store, however. Not naming any names. Could it really have been more than 60 years ago? Fun thoughts to keep all of us going. Bob

Mike Mandell (67)

To Ira Melon (6/63), the pictures of the Bradley Beach badge and other Bradley Memorabilia are a nice memory of days gone by. As kids in grammar school, we spent a week a summer there on Ocean Park Avenue. While in high school, I worked at the Bunny Hop each summer and stayed in a rooming house. They were certainly wonderful times and memories. 

I was in the class of 67 with your sister Judy and Nancy Flaxman. We got married out of HS and just celebrated our 57th wedding anniversary. Mike

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