2013-11 Ocean's Heritage Newsletter

Ocean’s

The Eden Woolley House

The Township of Ocean Historical Museum

Heritage

Vol. 29, No. 4, Fall 2013

Saturday and Sunday, December 7 and 8

Mini-exhibit premieres on Holiday Weekend

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olding a special holiday exhibit the first weekend of December is a tradition as old as the Museum itself. This year our Holiday Weekend falls on December 7 and 8. For these two days, the Eden Woolley House is transformed. And this year, in addition to the holiday festivities, the weekend also features the premiere of a new miniexhibit, “Remembering Asbury High.”

The transformation For just this weekend, the permanent exhibit in the Our Town Gallery makes room for model trains and miniature houses. The displays in the Hearth and Home Gallery are tucked away to accommodate an expanded Museum Shop and Bakery, packed full of homemade treats and locally crafted items—from hand-knit hats and toys, to hand-quilted throws and table runners, to hand-sewn doll outfits.

the train layout celebrates Christmas shopping in Asbury Park. The trains will encircle a street scene featuring Steinbach’s Department Store, 1955.

The mini-exhibit on Asbury High

At the center of the model train layout on Holdiay Weekend will be a street scene of Christmas shopping in Asbury, circa 1955.

It’s our own Brigadoon, magically appearing 11 to 4, Saturday and Sunday, and disappearing Monday morning!

There is something for everyone. Children have fun finding hidden snowmen in a “Holiday Hunt.” Children and adults alike enjoy model trains and miniature houses. And this year,

Visitors to this year’s Holiday Weekend will be the first to see a new miniexhibit, “Remembering Asbury High,” premiering in the Our Town Gallery Saturday, December 7. The new display is an apt complement to the major exhibit currently in the Richmond Gallery, “Asbury Park: The History of a Jersey Gem.” Vintage photos, artifacts, yearbooks, and school newspapers help recall midcentury school days in Asbury’s iconic, neo-classical building. The clothes, variety shows, championship teams, rigorous curricula, and--oh yes--split sesssions!

Mark your calendars and start the holiday season with us. Recommended donations: adults, $3; children admitted free.

HOLIDAY WEEKEND 11 to 4, Saturday and Sunday December 7 and 8

The Eden Woolley House

Asbury Park High educated Ocean teens until the township opened its own high school in the mid-sixties. The mini-exhibit, opening December 7 in the Eden Woolley House as part of our Holiday Weekend, recalls the halycon days of championship teams, weekly school newspapers, variety shows, a diverse student body, and top-notch academics.

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Ira Haupt II (left) poses with one of the family photos he has shared with the Museum. Ira (center) stands before the boarded-up cow barn on the Museum grounds, remembering his family’s “Little House” that stood just to its south. The cow barn and Little House are shown in a family photo (right) as they appeared in 1939, nestled around the water tower.

Museum/Library complex was once a gentleman’s farm

Ira Haupt II shares his memories of the Museum grounds When Ira Haupt II drove into the Museum lot to meet with Curator Eileen McCormack October 3, he was coming home. The 40-plus acres on which the Library, Museum, and Human Services Building now stand were all part of the gentleman’s farm where he grew up.

Ira was there to pick up the family photos he had loaned the Museum to scan for its archives. Together, his photos, personal memories, and nostalgic walking tour of the grounds painted a colorful canvas of the land on which the Museum now sits.

Background Ira’s grandparents, Ira and Florence Haupt, purchased their gentleman’s farm in 1931. They bought it from a Harold Sexton, who operated a tea house on the property. The Haupts named their new estate “Stucile Farm” after their two children, Stuart (Ira II’s father) and Cecile.

Ira Haupt II’s earliest memories are of Stucile Farm. No wonder. He was just days old when he moved there with his parents in 1934. The young family stayed in the mansion (the Big House) with Ira and Florence for a year while their own home (the Little House) was built on the estate. Their Ira with his mother Adele and dog “Sailor”

daughter, Florence (named for her grandmother, as Ira was named for his grandfather), was born in 1937.

And to its west were a large horse barn, run for the dogs, and smaller barn for farm equipment. Formal English gardens lay west of the Big House. The area to its south--the spot now occupied by the Museum --was the family’s polo field!

“It’s sad coming back,” Ira explained, “because the Little House is gone. But it is a great joy to see the grounds and buildings saved and open for everyone to appreciate and enjoy.”

Young Ira Haupt II hitches a ride on the farm tractor, parked by the water tower.

Until the end of World War II, the Haupts ran Stucile as an operating farm, complete with turkeys, cows, horses, and 5,000 chickens! Until the death of his wife Florence in 1936, the elder Ira raised prize-winning English Setters --at one time as many as 70. (Ira later married Enid Annenberg Bensinger, editor-in-chief of Seventeen and benefactor of the NY Botanical Gardens, the Smithsonian, and more.)

The walking tour On his recent visit to the Museum, Ira Haupt II walked through the grounds, pointing out landmarks--lasting and lost.

Today’s Library (the two-story part) was the “Big House” where his grandparents lived. Behind it to the north were greenhouses filled with prize orchids.

The Little House where Ira grew up sat just east of the water tower. It has since burned, but its patio, enclosed by a brick wall,remains, as does the nearby cow barn.

An ice house stood beyond the tower.

Left to right: Chris and Rose Myer and Laurie Smith offer expert appraisals at the Museum’s “What’s It Worth?” event.

“What’s It Worth?” was worth it!

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ore than fifty people brought their treasures to the Library’s Terner Gallery September 20 to take advantage of the expertise of antiques appraisers Chris and Rose Myer and vintage clothing specialist Laurie Smith--all of the Shore Antique Center in Allenhurst. Over two hours, 84 items were appraised.

The experts generously donated their time. The Museum made more than $400--and participants gained new understanding of their heirlooms.

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Membership gift to mark our 30th

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o launch the celebration of our 30th anniversary as an incorporated Museum, we are offering a gift to members who pay their 2014 dues at a special anniversary level of $30 (or higher) before April 1. These members can pick up their handsome tote bag, printed with an original Bob Landis rendering of the Eden Woolley House, at the Museum.

The bag measures 14.5” W x 15” H x 6.5” D. It has a front and side pockets, business card holders, and a key ring. Its shoulder-length handles and reinforced hand-carry slot offer a choice of carrying options. Its boarded bottom adds strength and durability. Best of all, it is a stylish and practical way to spread the word about the Museum!

Bus Trip: A Christmas Carol

Membership Gift

This handsome tote can be picked up at the Museum by members paying their 2014 dues at $30 (or higher) before April 1.

The President’s Society ($500-$999) Dr. Thomas R. Rich

Sunday, December 15--United Methodist Churst, Burlington, NJ. A oneman show performed by Gerald Charles Dickens, great-great-grandson of author Charles Dickens and himself a British actor. Call the Museum to reserve your place (732-531-2136).

Heart of Gold Fundraiser

Thursday, February 6, 6 to 9 p.m..

Licensed jeweler pays top dollar for your old gold and silver--and donates a percentage of HIS profits to the Museum.

General Meeting and Speaker Event

Panel: Remembering the West Side Music Scene Photograph by Fred Pachman

Our reps picked up expert tips, made contacts, sold raffle tickets and crafts, and may even have recruited a new volunteer!

Thank you, Business Partners e are grateful to the professionals and enterprises who have joined our Business Partnership program. Their generosity helps us maintain the Woolley House and offer a full calendar of events and programs.

Join us in expressing our appreciation to our 2013 Business Partners:*

Coming Events Saturday and Sunday, December 7 and 8, 11 to 4. --Eden Woolley House.

Dollhouses, model trains, mini-exhibit premiere, crafts boutique, and homemade bakery.

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Mark your calendar

Holiday Exhibit Weekend

Museum participates in Archives Day

arbara Hudson, Heather MacDonald (as Mabel Fenton), Ginny Richmond, and Phyllis Fyfe (left to right in the photo) represented the Museum at Monmouth County Archives and History Day at the Library Headquarters, Manalapan, September 12.

The day’s agenda offers seminars, speakers, a tour of the County Archives, exhibitions and ample opportunity to network. Our Museum was given a centrally located, prime spot to exhibit our quilt, handicrafts, newsletters, and brochures.

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The Ocean Township Society ($250-$499) Ansell, Grimm & Aaron LLC Food Circus Supermarkets Inc. Community Leadership Society ($100-$249) Paduano, DiTommaso, & Golda LLC Community Member ($25-$99) Widman, Cooney & Wilson LLC Atlantic Security & Fire The Provident Bank

* There were no Business Partnerships at the “Eden Woolley Society” level ($1,00-$5,000) in 2013.

Tuesday, March 11, 7:15—Oakhurst School Auditorium. Musicians and Asbury Park native sons Dorian Parreott, Gladstone Trott, and Clifford Johnson share memories of the city and stories of their musical careers.

New in the Museum Shop

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hese charming “pocket” dolls, hand knit and custom made

by Museum crafters, get two-year-old Pippa Hlatky’s Seal of Approval. ($10 each.)

Shop local. Visit the Museum for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts!

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Above and beyond

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useum membership* is low (just $15) to be affordable and welcoming to all. Many members (listed below) go above and beyond, supplementing that basic membership with extra gifts. Their generosity boosts membership to nearly 50% of our income and helps fund our programs and exhibits.

Thank you for your support, at whatever level. We are an all-volunteer operation; every penny you give goes to running the Museum.

Platinum $1,000.00 (2) Patricia Cernigliaro Rosalie Harvey

Gold $500.00 (0)

Silver $250.00 (5)

Don & Diane Brockel Phyllis A. Fyfe John & Judy Huss Dr. & Mrs. L. Marx Renzulli Howard & Virginia Richmond

Benefactor $100.00 (37)

Charles & Angela Alcott William Barrett Mike & Joan Berzansky Sandy & Joan Brown Florence Danielson Ronald Danielson Ted & Peggy Dellinger Pat & Delores D’Esposito E. Jeanne Diamond Dr. John and Louise Durocher Paul & Marge Edelson Dolores & Fred Fraterrigo Carin & Sol Greenspan Ira Haupt II Steven Howland Fenton Hudson Bev & Steve Itell Bernard & Renee Karasic Marie & Thomas Kenney Thom & Tommie Lavin David Lipkin William & Helen Litts James Manning Eleanor Millar Clifford & Pam Miller Glenn & Peggy Morgan Dorothy O’Donnell Kathy & Phil Parrett William Prihel Jeff & Melody Ragle Paul & Carmel Smith Frank Steimie Richard R. Stout Dorothy Trumbower Frank Vozos, Ex. Dir. MMC Marianne Wilensky Woman’s Club of Asbury Park

Patron $50.00 (58)

Robert & Linda Armstrong Nancy & Carlton Bakley, Jr. Joyce Barrett Susan Borea Carolyn Brady

Jerry & Beth Brady Malcolm Brophy Martin Burke Steve Carton Mary Jane Celli Sergie Conklin J. Anthony Covino Barbara Davis Ed DeNoble D’ Esposito’s, Sunset Farm Market Bonnie Dietz Richard & Connie Dominquez Sue Edelson Mary J. Gerbino Mary Ellen & Edward C. Gibbon Dorothy V. & William F. Gray Millicent Herbert Janice & Dave Hiers Mary Hill Kay Jannarone Demitri Karagias Tobi & Dave Kochel Stanley & Dolores Kolodjeski Ira & Joan Kreizman Glenn & Evelyn Lachenauer Robert & Lois Landis Catherine & Harry Lawrence Mary Ann & Allen McKean Sally & Bill Madden Nancy & Charles Manfredi Paul & Kathy Manganelli Tony & Maura Marrucca Nicole Mauro Murray Marx Tom & Anita Means David Miller Bill & Donna Nurthen Joan Olson Frank & Denise Parlamas Karin Poorvin Susan Rosenberg Jano Segal James & Felicia Serano Mary Osborn Siver Daniel & Connie Skinner Patricia Harris Slaughter Robert Speck & Mary Ann King “Gypsy” Fe Martin Tilton Rita Weinstein Phil & Betty Wilderotter Brenda & Marko Wityk Joan Wobser Michael Woolley

Supporter $25.00 (115)

Carol A. Allen Joan & Thomas Appleby, Sr.

Carl & Gerri Applegate Florence Apy Shirley Bailey Bill & Judy Ball Rosemary Baram Gayle Billows Heidi Bisbee Maria Pontones Bonenfant Andrew & Dian Brannen Donald R. Bruno Ann Marie Cappadona Joseph Carey Annmarie Catuogno; &Eric Capponi Donna Cetrulo Gavin & Tara Christiansen Marie & Dave Dahrouge Julia Davidow Margaret Davis Ray Defaria M.M. Douglass Nancy Emmons Maryann Farry Frances Fluhr Peggy & Charlie Foster Sue and Joe Frankel Penelope Gabriel Dorothy Goodrich Abbie Gorsky Gerald Gregory Robert & Dallas Grove Ellen Gulick Sylvia Hadowanetz George & Frances Hansen Judith Hazelrigg Robert Hefter Pamela & Allen Hirsh Robert Hirshfield Kris, Dallas, & Pippa Hlatky Lois F. Holden Dorothy Hughes Nadine & Don Jeffrey Celeste Jones Johnson Family Ken & Mary Johnson Ellen Kale Jerome & Loretta Kessel Fran Lambertson Calvin W. Larkin Trudi & Bill Larkin Joal Leone Arlene Labanca Levenson, LLC Barbara Lomasson John Lord Kenneth & Arlene Lutz Lorraine McCarthy Eileen & John McCormack

Raymond McKernan Jean McMaster Mary Ellen McNamara Diane Maher Ric Martell Les & Suzi Mathis Charles Meehan Barbara Metcalfe Robert & Cheryl Miller Gene & Fran Minor Madeline Molloy Esther Nitto David H. Osborn Esther Paddock Anastasia & Arthur Pappaylion Gloria J. Parisi Elizabeth Pawlukanis Jean Perkins Phillip Petillo Michele Petito Charles & Gail Plumeri Bruce & Lois Pyle Mark Ratcliffe Tom & Cathy Reu Mark Rubenstein Sarah Salmon Janet & Hoody Sexton Norma Shafto Stevie Shutman Marie Siciliano Helyn R. Slovak George Sofield Susan P. Spengeman Robert Stewart Lois Stewart Chryssa Telonidis Julia Telonidis Alice J. Timms Frank J. Tomaino, Jr. Ruth M. Van Houten Tom Vignola Barbara Villapiano Thomas & Madeline Walsh Phyllis Walters Susan Weller Carol S. & Howard White Patricia Whitney Robin Whitney Donald Vineberg Ralph & Eleanor Williams

Frances Wolak Kenneth Wright Linda Wright William & Debbie Zieman Milton & Clara Gee Ziment

* Museum membership runs on the calendar year. If your gift is not listed, we apologize. It may be that it was made at late in 2012 and applied to 2012.

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Perfect weather. Talented players. Rave reviews.

The History Ghost Walk charms another sell-out crowd

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kay. I know we’ve said it before. But this really was the best Ghost Walk ever! On October 20, a perfect Sunday afternoon, more than 80 people gathered on the Museum grounds to see the spirits of our Asbury Park exhibit come to life.

Outside, guides Heather MacDonald and Don Stine (left) led guests along the path to the tower --stopping to meet the talented players channeling the spirits of Mrs. James Bradley (wife of Asbury’s founder), Barbara Samaha (founder of Dainty Apparel), Arthur Pryor (resident bandleader), Lorenzo Harris, Sr. (Asbury’s sand artist and civil rights leader), Mayfair usherettes, and Morro Castle sightseers.

Inside the Library’s Terner Gallery, Cheryl Miller (below, left), as 1924 Baby Parade Beauty Contestant Evelyne Kane, hosted a reunion of artists from Asbury’s music scene. The crowd sang along to “By the Beautiful Sea,” swung to jazz standards, and grooved to pop hits by our own Connie Francis. Asbury’s legendary “Pigeon Lady” served guests cider, donuts, and homemade cookies.

Kudos to Ghost Walk co-chairs Brenda Wityk, Cheryl Miller, and Peggy Dellinger.

Special thanks to Laurie Smith for outfitting our ghosts from her vintage clothing collection (avail-

Outside ghosts, clockwise from top left: Claudia Arias, Madison Spoonire, Sam Berenberg, Lorenzo Harris III, Lauren Pingatore, Claire Taylor, Cristina DeGilio, and Abbey Wilson.

Inside ghosts, from left: September McCarthy and Bill Madden, Dorian Parreott, Hannah Berenberg, and Joal Leone. able at the Shore Antique Center), to our actors and their families, and all the volunteers whose competence and commitment make this and all our events possible.

From our Visitors’ Log

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ot counting special events, the Museum is open 50 hours a month --and by request. During these hours, guests from close to home and around the country drop in. We thought you might be interested in a few recent visits of note.

Kathleen Volkmar Gray (left) was on a mission. She travelled from Ohio to see the site and salvage of the wreck of the New Era. She is a decendent of Adam Volkmar, who survived when the ship ran aground off Asbury Park in

1854. Here she inspects our New Era trunk.

The members of a Wayside book club (below) arranged to hold their October meeting at the Museum. For most, it was their first visit.

Brookdale film students (from left) Mike Mullane, Jared Sugar, Gabe Camacho, and Mike Venezia at work on their documentary, “The Making of the History Ghost Walk.”

T Clockwise from top left: Marybeth Nadler, Missy Peck, Lois Pess, Leona Zarin, and Lois Kiely.

he Museum will close for the holidays, December 19 to January 2--and Thursday nights for the winter (December 19 to March 13).

Always, we are available to open by appointment. Call 732-531-2136.

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I Remember . . .

School days at Asbury Park High (1940s-1970) Robert Landis ‘43. In my senior year, the New York Yankees held

spring training on the APHS baseball field. During WWII, a non-essential travel policy was in effect, so the Yankees were denied the train trip to their Florida facilities. It was an exciting event.

Howard (Doc) Richmond ‘48. I remember running cross country with my buddy George Stillman. My coach and my mentor was Gus Villapiano.

Lois Barr Barrett ‘49. Our class was composed of bright forwardthinking students who held others in respect. We voted John Williams president of our class. He was also captain of the varsity basketball, football, and track teams, on the student council, and voted “Junior Mr.” “Big John” was an African American classmate.

Donald Vineburg ‘51. Our Band

Director and music teacher was Frank Bryan. I played the trombone “so well” he offered me the position of Band Manager if I would return the trombone to its case and NOT PLAY ! In my senior year, he offered me a uniform and a pair of cymbals so I could participate in the marching band. He told me to watch his baton and, when he pointed in my direction, to clang the cymbals. Mr Bryan loved kids and he was patient, kind and generous.

Anthony (Snooky) D’Esposito ‘54. I met my wife Barbara Ann Vac-

chiano ‘55, had many good friends, and was on the 1953 State Championship football team.

Paul Edelson ‘54. The Senior play was “Best Foot Forward “ under the direction of Elsa Buch, my Spanish teacher. She was looking for a male to play a small part and appear on stage in boxer shorts. I was no actor but I was a good sport and it helped me pass Spanish.

Marjorie Douglas Edelson ‘54. APHS was like a regional high school in the 50’s, opening its doors to all the little grammar schools from Ocean Township to Spring Lake and even to military families at Fort Monmouth. It was an amazing blend of students. We came from different towns and backgrounds and mixed together in classes, sports, clubs and activities. We made new friends and stood shoulder to shoulder with school spirit, cheering our football State Champs. It was a fun place to be.

Marjorie Diggs Freeman ‘54. Being nominated and elected “Most Representative Girl” in my senior class, and participating in after school sports, committees, and clubs (particularly the Library Staff) were some of the most memorable times spent with my friends.

Anthony (Red) DeAngelis ‘54. Lorraine Cooper DeAngelis ‘56. We were fortunate

to attend such a wonderful high school and make so many lasting friendships. For Red, basis for lasting friendships that began being a member of the 1953 State Championship Asbury High classroom, 1959 more than six decades ago. Twenty-one forFootball team. For Lorraine, cheerleading, Student mer classmates from the class of 1952 meet every other month for lunch.

Varieties, and the Monmouth County Student Council. They were truly They are Gail Chaiet, June Damon, Vera DiLieto, Betty Haley, Jane Har“Happy Days”. ren, Marcia Keith, Evlyn Levine, Lois MacKenzie, Barbara Martell, Joan Thomas Steckbeck ‘56. Sandra Kadrey Steckbeck ‘57. Saturday Menzel, Vannette Michals, Marlyn Morris, Karen Moskowitz, Peggy afternoon football games with Thom playing on the field and Sandy in the Musto, Lois Perrella, Ann Proctor, Clara Roberts, Delores Sammarco, color guard. The biggest game that year was Asbury Park against Long Joanne West, Rose Vacchiano, and me.

Branch and the score was 0 -0. Unbelievable.

Ann Marie Gerking Apicelli ‘53. Mashed potatoes and gravy in the Frank J. Tomaino ‘58. Mr. Merli’s Italian classes. Mrs Morano, the cafeteria, Mr Carlton’s office staff, cheerleading, and great friends and art teacher, suggesting that I look into an architectural degree. All the ball good times. games, especially playing on the terrazzo floor in Convention Hall. Being a Salvatore (Sam) Apicelli ‘53. Playing football for Coach Bruno and founding member of the Ravens. baseball for Coach Atkins, Mrs. Van Campen my English teacher, the Marilyn Higgenbotham Tomaino ‘58. Bonfires and pep rallies on Book Committee and student teaching under Coach Bruno.

Friday nights before the football games, balloon parades on Main St. with the David Osborn Jr. ‘53. I did a lot of fishing, hunting and milking cows band, color guard, twirlers and cheerleaders, the senior play, and decorating on the Osborn farm in Wayside, but I found time for sports, playing the gym for the junior and senior proms. football, baseball and track. I had very good teachers, friends and coaches.

James R. Garrity ‘59. Making the varsity basketball team and traveling (Villapiano, Atkins, Rheinhart and Bruno) on a charter bus to away games. Most were at night with both the JV and Dorian Parreott ‘54. As a student I played in the band and was on Varsity competing. When we traveled to Trenton, Perth Amboy, New Brunsthe 1953 State Championship Football team. I returned as Band Director wick, etc., we stopped at a White Castle on Rte. 9 for a late dinner. from 1968 – 1991.

Barbara Metcalf ‘52. APHS was the

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Message from the Museum

Ira Kreizman ‘59.

What a wonderful place APHS was in the ‘50’s.

It was the largest high school at the Shore. We came from Spring Lake, South Belmar (Lake Como), Belmar, Avon, Bradley Beach, Neptune City, Asbury Park, Loch Arbour, Allenhurst, Deal, Wanamassa, Asbury Park High School, 1962 Oakhurst and Wayside.

No one cared where you lived or how big or small your house was. We were a melting pot and ….we all got along.

Sandy Spino Garrity ‘60. Working in Mr Romanis’ office, being a

varsity cheerleader for football and basketball, and traveling on the bus to the away games. I have great memories of the friends I made at APHS.

Glenn Morgan ‘61. Somehow in senior English I was placed in the 4.1

class. It had to be a mistake. All the students there were going to the Ivy League or “high tier” colleges. The teacher was Beatrice Van Campen known for her tough standards. We read books that were on reading lists in college English classes. We read the NY Times book and magazine sections and the Atlantic Monthly. I survived and thanks to Mrs. Van Campen, I became a life-long lover of books. I will never forget how she opened up a whole new world for me through reading.

Peter Tomaino ‘63. I always remember the word “Strive” engraved in large letters on the stone above the door on the east end of the building. It was the door I entered every morning and I always looked up and read it.

What an encouraging word it was.

Joal Leone ‘63. I remember taking the bus from Oakhurst and when passing Sunset Park I’d see the “Pigeon Lady,” dressed head to toe in the same color every day. She walked through Asbury Park feeding the pigeons.

Eileen Cornell McCormack ‘64. The chocolate chip cookies in the

cafeteria.

Mary Ziegler Hill ‘65. In freshman English class, Mr.Gust would wad up paper and bet the students 5 cents that he could throw it over his head into the trash can.

Joanne Furcillo Albano ‘ 66. I remember most my friendship with Leona Burke Worth and Janet Cottrell, the football games, and Italian class with Mr. Merli, who, if you egged him on, would take an entire class to tell a long joke.

Diane Serine Maher ‘70. In my sophomore year our basketball team

played for the State Championship. We went in a convoy of buses to Atlantic City for the big game. School spirit had never been so high. There was spontaneous cheering in the hallways. We lost the game but it was an unforgettable season.

President

Looking forward to 2014, exciting things are in store: • The 350th anniversary of the founding of New Jersey (1664).

• The 30th anniversary of our incorporation as The Township of Ocean Historical Museum.

• A full and exciting year of services and programs-hosting all the Township’s 3rd graders, new exhibits that capture the history and character of the Shore area, interesting and informative speakers, research library searches, continuing to honor our veterans (this year those of the Vietnam War), opening the Museum to host small groups at their convenience, and more.

• Outreach to the community-- recruiting help to restore the Tower behind the Library, enrolling new members and widening our audience, involving new volunteers with new interests, and expanding our genealogical research resources.

Our goal is to make the Museum a welcoming place for all with a deep interest in community. The future has never been brighter because of the work of the many volunteers who have brought us to this point over the past 30 years. Won’t YOU join our team in keeping the Museum a valuable Township resource?

Paul Edelson

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Heart of Gold Fundraiser

he Museum is again partnering with local jeweller Earth Treasures in a “Heart of Gold” fundraiser, 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday, February 6, at the Eden Woolley House.

Bring any gold and silver jewelry or items that you no longer wear or use to the Museum February 6. An appraiser from Earth Treasures--a licensed and bonded jeweller for 36 years --privately assesses your items and gives you cash if you choose to sell them. Even broken, mis-matched, and small items can add up to surprising value. White gold, silver, platinum, coins, dental scrap, antique jewelry, goldfilled and gold-plated items are welcome.

Best of all, you receive the full value for your items.

The Museum receives a donation from Earth Treasures which they take from their profit.