Atlantic City Memory Lane

Submitted by Jeanne ODonoghue from orlando florida. Entered on May 15, 2012
"I was born in atlantic city hospital in 1962 I was Miss Garden Pier in 1970 My wonderful mother worked at Pats Sub shop right down the road from the jitney station how I miss those days I was the youngest of three my brother Joe and sister susan We lived at 17 S Vermont ave in a what seemed like huge house My dad was a pitchman on the boardwalk he sold the vitamix does anyone remember us lol " Edit Entry

Submitted by Lane Watson Coyle from Hughesville, Md.. Entered on May 15, 2012
"ACHS-67', Hey Steve Schwartz, I'm Ted's sister, and told him about your response. He said to say hi, and he will be at the reunion Friday night at St. James, in fact we all will. Anyway, maybe you'll be there and you and Ted can talk of the old days. Take Care." Edit Entry

Submitted by Ned Humphreys from Margate NJ (not Florida). Entered on May 13, 2012
"Hey Steve, you gave EVERYONE tickets in the 70's !!!" Edit Entry

Submitted by steve schwartz from Margate, NJ. Entered on May 12, 2012
"ACHS '64" Hey Ted Watson: don't know where Evelyn Leeds is now but I gave her a ticket in the 70's ! Hope you're in good health and enjoying life. " Edit Entry

Submitted by Warren De Young from California. Entered on May 11, 2012
"We just returned from Paris, France. We had lunch with a fellow graduate, James (Jimmy) Fields who makes his home in a chalet outside of Paris. ACHS, class of 1956 friends are never far away." Edit Entry

Submitted by Ted Watson from Waldorf, Md. Entered on May 11, 2012
"Ted Watson - ACHS '64, looking for Evelyn Leeds, graduated with me. Let me know if anyone knows where she resides. She lived down the street from me. Thanks" Edit Entry

Submitted by Joe Gallo from Byram Twp, NJ. Entered on May 9, 2012
"Jerry Gordon - Did you happen to work with a Jim Clark? He grew up in Atlantic City too and we were in the New Jersey Air National Guard together. The last that I heard from him (1980's) he was working at Woolworths in Delaware or PA. I've been trying to re-connect with him for a while now." Edit Entry

Submitted by Judy Green Graetz from Atlanta Georgia. Entered on May 8, 2012
"Miss Royer's kindergarten class- the BEST Playing outside in Chelsea on long summer's night untill parents yelled for me to come in. Such good memories- I miss it so....." Edit Entry

Submitted by sharif abdullah from east orange nj. Entered on May 7, 2012
"Going to the steel pier and staying allday. All my oldheads understand." Edit Entry

Submitted by jerry gordon from new jersy. Entered on May 7, 2012
"Art If your father is bert hicks I worked with him in woolworth in delaware. I worked in the prices corner store and I believe he worked in Milford or seaford. Great guy." Edit Entry

Submitted by GARY from HARRISBURG PA. Entered on May 6, 2012
"MY MAM AND PAP STARTED TAKING ME TO ATLANTIC CITY WHEN I WAS TWO YEARS OLD IN 1959, WELL BEFORE THE CASINOS. EACH YEAR, WE WOULD SIT AT THE KITCHEN TABLE AND COUNT THE MONEY IN THE PIGGY BANK THAT WE HAD BOUGHT THE YEAR BEFORE. INCREDIBLY, I ALWAYS HAD JUST ENOUGH FOR A TWO WEEK VACATION AT THE SHORE. LOOKING BACK, I DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH TO PAY FOR BREAKFAST. MY TIME AT ATLANTIC CITY WAS PRICELESS. WE WOULD EAT BREAKFAST EACH MORNING AT A PLACE CALLED "MY BROTHERS PLACE". IT WAS ACROSS THE STREET FROM WHAT WOULD BECOME THE RESORTS CASINO. I REMEMBER THE YEAR THAT THE RESORTS OPENED. THAT WAS THE LAST YEAR THAT MY MAM AND PAT WENT TO THE SHORE. THEY DID NOT BELIEVE IN GAMBLING. MY WIFE AND I GO TO THE JERSEY SHORE FOR A WEEK EACH YEAR AND SPEND A DAY IN ATLANTIC CITY. WE HAVE A GOOD TIME, BUT, BELIEVE ME, IT IS NOT THE ATLANTIC CITY OF MY CHILDHOOD. NO MR PEANUT (OH.. THE SMELL). NO DIVING BELL, NO DIVING HORSE ON THE STEEL PIER. ITS JUST NOT THE SAME. WHAT IS?" Edit Entry

Submitted by Tom Dollard from Italia. Entered on May 6, 2012
"..the owner of the Sheraton Hotel coming down from Margate at 3:00AM ('65-'66?)to break up a wine (& whatever) party organized by Raymond "The Blade" Sanford (erstwhile 'night manager') for his friends, i.e. Norman 'Murphy' Hudson, Bobby Lydon, Bobby S, Joey D, GI Joe & some nice girls, to remain un-named, now respected Grandma's. It was, unfortunately, RS's last night at the esteemed Lady Sheraton. " Edit Entry

Submitted by Raymond sanford from Long beach ca. Entered on May 3, 2012
""bongo bob's basement parties. Patty D singing "gee whiz". Workin at the 500 club parking lot 4 Bobby and abey schiff. Beatles at convention hall. Summer 64 Lbj's b'day party on the beach during democratic natl. Convention" Edit Entry

Submitted by Ernest Kuhl from Michigan. Entered on May 2, 2012
"For Art Hicks. Yes I remember most of what you mentioned. I was born and raised in AC until I went to work for DuPont in Glasgow De. on rt 896. I use to live in Pennsville for quite a few years. I spent alot of time with Delawares tall ship the kalmar Nykle. I to miss what AC use to be. A wonderful place to grow up in." Edit Entry

Submitted by Art Hicks from New Castle, Del. 19720. Entered on May 2, 2012
"I lived in Margate as a young boy, but went to AC for shopping, dining, entertainment, etc. My Dad was the Manager of Woolworth's on Atlantic Ave. I went swimming at some of the old hotels on the boardwalk and remember the indoor pools were salt water. I saw "The Blob" in 1958 I think. My Mother and I would ride the jitney to AC and eat at the Knife and Fork Inn, Cap't Starns, Mcgee's, Woolworth's counter. And I remember the Margate Sub Shop, Casel's, and a little corner store near a school in Margate that had these frozen fruity things in a cup called a "Nick Special". They had a popsicle stick frozen in the middle. The Miss America parades on the boardwalk, shopping at all the stores in AC especially at Christmas, Steele Pier, a little old bake shop where my Dad would get rolls for his store [I saw them make candy canes there]. I have many many good memories of Margate/AC and was really sad when we had to move to Delaware because of my Dad's Woolworth transfer in 1961. I still come back every so often and always make sure I stop at Casel's, especially for corned beef sandwichs. Does anyone remember these things? M&H sporting goods store, Christmas tree fires [disposal] at the inlet in Longport, The Sailfish Bar in Margate, Taber's Toyland on the boardwalk, Stewart's hot dog stand, and the guys selling ice cream on the beach out of a little cooler he had strapped to his back? I still remember the smell of [ice I guess] when he would open it. " Edit Entry

Submitted by Ernest KUHL from Michigan. Entered on May 1, 2012
"This is for Cathy Lamkin. Did you have a relative named Mr. Lamkin who use to teach math at Chelsea Jr. High? I had him for math and he was a wonderful teacher." Edit Entry

Submitted by Lahri from Lake Pleasant, MA. Entered on May 1, 2012
"Time goes by too quickly in this life, and then it’s gone. It’s been a week since Marlene Pergament, beloved wife of our own Atlantic City historian extraordinaire Boo Pergament passed away, and I meant to post this sooner. Though I only met the Pergaments once, on a research trip for a book (that, yes, I’m STILL writing), they welcomed me into their home, and Marlene kindly provided me with lunch, though I had arrived over an hour late. From the little time I spent with her, she seemed to me to be an extraordinary person; kind, friendly loving, and I know the light of Boo’s life. My sympathies go out to him and their family. The following was published in The Press of Atlantic City from April 25 to April 26, 2012, along with a lovely photo of Marlene: PERGAMENT, MARLENE MAE (BELCHIKOFF) - passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 after a brief illness. Marlene was born on March 17, 1933 to Solomon and Bella Belchikoff (Rothman). Upon Bella's early passing, Marlene was raised by Solomon and Etta. Marlene attended Atlantic City Public Schools and graduated as Salutatorian from Atlantic City High School, Class of 1950. She was a legal secretary, working for 16 years at the Boardwalk National Bank Trust Dept. She also transcribed cases for the Court Recorder for the Atlantic County Court system and for many years for Manpower Temporary Services. Marlene was a member and officer of B'nai Brith Women and the League for Conservative Judaism. For about 16 years she was an active volunteer with the News Media Committee of the Miss America Pageant where she was responsible for preparing and distributing all media credentials. The most important thing in her life was her family. For 51 years, Marlene supported her husband, local historian Allen "Boo" Pergament in his many community activities. Without her constant encouragement, he would not have been able to accomplish all that he did. The light of her life were her grandchildren who she loved to spoil constantly. She is survived by her loving husband Allen of Margate, her daughter Beth LaSerre (David) of Fishing Creek, NJ, her granddaughters Paige, Rebecca, Brooke, Heather and great-grandson Kevin, her sister Dorothea Dunayer (Barry) of Margate and nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend funeral services Thursday, April 26th, at 11am, at Beth El Synagogue, 500 N. Jerome Avenue in Margate. Interment will follow at Beth Kehillah Cemetery. Shiva will be observed at 604 N. Clermont Ave., Margate. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice in her name." Edit Entry

Submitted by Cindy from . Entered on May 1, 2012
"My Ritz Doorman: Can any Atlantic City memory top ours? Surely not. How I love you..." Edit Entry

Submitted by harry alford casto , jr. from canton , ohio. Entered on April 30, 2012
"hi well trip to columbus was a huge sucess , i am a little tired but it again reminded, while sing yesterday evening ,that the training sister nancy hepler gave me in church choir at grace assembles of god church , and at chelsea jr. high in the late 5o's ,early 60's is still a help to me today , sister nacy was not a nun , we always called each other brother and sister in fundamental churchs , but she was an awesome teacher of musical therory , i remember her and her younger sister and their mom sister hepler , all sang in a female trio , loved their music. while some memories of the city where awefull , because of dads being the town drunk , the ones i made for myself at grace assmblies and up on the boards and stuff are gerat ones . well i have to go , jesus christ is lord , bye , reverand casto " Edit Entry

Submitted by Cathy Lamkin from Casselberry FL. Entered on April 29, 2012
"My family aunts, uncles and cousins would all to to Atlantic City since 1950 for 4 days. I remember the Steel Pier and the diving horse, the clowns at the end of the pier(my cousin wanted to be on the them went he grew up and the diving bell, Vienna Restaurant, the Amusement parks, Italian Ice, Taylor Pork Roll Sanwiches. We stayed at different hotels every year. The Mayflower, Malboro Blenheim, The Dennis Hotel, The Fredonia Hotel, and the Claridge Hotel. It was a Wonderful Time then....... " Edit Entry