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I lived on Winthrop and East 52nd Streets with my mom, dad and brother, Michael. I graduated from Winthrop Jr. High School in 1960 and Wingate in 1963.
My dad was the Boy Scout Leader of a troop that met on Friday evenings at Winthrop. I was in a Brownie/Girl Scout troop that met in the afternoons. The troop leader's daughter was named Linda.
When I entered 4th grade I went to P.S. 268 and was in Mrs. Arnold's class in the 6th grade. Anyone remember her? Very nice lady.
In the 9th grade one of my hangouts was up the hill at Lincoln Terrace Park with my friends Paula, Lynette (Fuzzy), Marion and Carol.
It was great going to high school and meeting a whole new crowd of kids. Here in suburbia (down the Shore of NJ) the kids go to school year in and year out with the same faces.
A carnival came every year on Utica Avenue between Rutland and Winthrop. Back then you could go to something without adult supervision.
At Wingate, I was a friendly but quiet kid although I did like to have fun. We frequented Sid's Bowling Alley, Coney Island, and the Empire Roller Rink, a swell as some of the Saturday night dances at several synagogues, including one that was roof top (but I can't remember the name).
Possibly you saw me on the line for tickets to the Alan Freed Show? Or buying a knish from Ruby who brought his truck to Winthrop Jr. High during lunch break? Girls from my millinery class would get special permission to get these tasty knishes during class from the teacher.
In high school I was friendly with Laurie Eiger, Sherri Nash, Larry Maggio, and Barbara Siegel.
My brother graduated Wingate in 1967.
Does anyone remember me or any of my pals, some of which I keep in touch with?
17 June 1998
Living on top of the Sutter Movie (the marquee was my porch), my windows facing Dave's Blue Room, Wally's, Jack's Candy, the "L" (15 cents) . . .
Walking down Rutland Rd. (stopping for a lime rickey), going to Winthrop Junior High, hanging out at the candy store and dancing to the "juke" while having a pretzel and a great egg cream. Later on, going to Wingate and having the honor of knowing the greatest people . . . the kids from Wingate '62, '63, '64, and '65. Hanging out at the York Diner on Utica Ave. every weekend and every summer night. The joy and innocence of an era with one foot in the 50s and the adventure of the 60s.
I still have many Brooklyn friends. They are the best and would love to hear from many more who might have some of the same memories . . . the Pitkin (the Sweet Potato Lady and the coconut stand), Saratoga Ave., Tapscott St., E. 98th St., Kingston Ave., Wingate, on and on. I'm smiling. Are you? I thought so!
21 June 1998
Brooklyn was the greatest place to grow up. I can remember playing stickball in the empty lot on McDonald and Lawrence Avenues. Going to Erasmus.
25 June 1998
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