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Ocean’s Heritage, Fall 2018

The Eden Woolley House

Saturday and Sunday, December 1 and 2

Holiday open house and mini-exhibit premiere

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top by the Museum the first weekend in December. It’s our annual holiday open house, this year December 1 and 2, when we open the doors for extended hours and transform the Museum into the best place around to start the season.

The halls are decked. Homemade goodies and handcrafted gifts fill the “Hearth and Home” Gallery. Living history interpreters entertain visitors with holiday songs and traditions. Young children hunt for hidden sleds. The Garden Club sells wreaths on the porch. We draw the winning 2018 handmade quilt raffle ticket at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon.

And, this year for the first time, we are staying open to welcome those arriving at the Museum grounds at 4:30 Sunday for the Township’s annual tree lighting festivities—complete with hot chocolate and a visit from Santa. It’s a chance to introduce a whole new audience to the Museum and its exhibits, including “Deal Test Site: 100 Years of History,” premiering that weekend.

Deal Test Site exhibit premieres The mini-exhibit opening December 1 features the story of the Township’s most historically significant site. Bounded by Deal Road, Whalepond Road, and Dow Ave., the 208 acres we know today as Joe Palaia Park were once the Deal Test Site, an internationally renowned research facility.

The same buildings that park visitors pass by today once held scientists from AT&T’s Western Electric research arm (later known as Bell Labs) working on telecommunication breakthroughs that made history. Later in those same buildings, the U.S. Army Signal Corps ran satellite tracking operations that attracted scientists from around the world.

Holiday Weekend 11 to 4, Saturday, December 1 11 to 5:30, Sunday, December 2 Eden Woolley House

The exhibit traces the site’s history from prehistoric times to today, focusing on the 100 years since AT&T chose rural Ocean Township as an ideal spot to conduct its experiments in wireless communications.

wave communication and radar followed.

In the early 1920s, Deal Test Site’s experimental radio station is believed to have broadcast music for entertainment for the first time anywhere. As part of the research, wicker push-chairs on the Asbury Park boardwalk were equipped with receivers to pick up signals.

In the winter of 1920-1921, Deal Test Site completed another first. A ship in the Atlantic connected by radio to Deal, and by wire from Deal to California, and by radio again to Catalina Island in the Pacific.

In the mid-1920s, the world’s first highpower short-wave amplifiers were built on the site. A transmitter at Deal was used in the first commercial short-wave radio tele—Continued on page 2

The AT&T years As World War I ended, AT&T looked to extend telephone service beyond the reach of its telephone wires, specifically to ships at sea. It searched for and found the perfect location for a research laboratory.

In 1919, it purchased the 63-acre Foxhurst Farm along Whalepond Road in Ocean. By the end of the year, three 165’ towers were in place and the experiments in wireless communications began.

Landmark work in radio, short-wave, and micro-

Deal Test Site, looking southwest from Whalepond Road.

Stucile Farm (site of today’s Museum and Library) and its tower are visible at the top of this aerial shot. Judging from the cars in the lot and the absence of satellite dishes, it was probably taken in the mid-1950s. Notice how dry and treeless the site was 60 years ago.

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From lost amusement parks to home-grown innovations . . .

Museum Speaker Series educated and entertained

Author Rick Gefken, June 13.

Brothers Gary (left) and Stephen Edelson, Aug. 22

Author Linda Barth, Oct. 10.

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hree or four times a year, as part of our Speakers Series, the Museum hosts a presentation at the old Oakhurst Schoolhouse on our regional history. In June, author Rick Gefken told stories of local amusements--from the Long Branch Pier to Storyland Village, Neptune--now gone (but judging from the audience reaction) fondly remembered. In August, Asbury Park Press sports writer Stephen Edelson shared iconic sports photos from the Press archive--and the stories behind the pictures. In October, author Linda Barth returned with New Jersey Originals, her second book about firsts and breakthroughs that happened here.

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In 1929, the site was expanded to its current 208 acres and three new 175’ towers were constructed to support short-wave antennae. (Four of the total six early towers remain. The fifth tower in the park today is a modern cell phone installation.)

In the 1930s and 1940s, the research that produced the microwave relay stations that became the backbone of the long distance telephone network was conducted at Deal.

During World War II, scientists at the site turned their attention to radar that could be carried aboard planes and ships.

After the War, Deal became increasingly overshadowed by other AT&T research centers. In 1953, AT&T closed operations and sold the property. There was talk of developing the land for housing, but in the end the U.S. Army Signal Corps leased the facility as an outpost of its Ft. Monmouth (Eatontown) operations.

Under the Signal Corps As the U.S. and U.S.S.R. raced to launch the first artificial satellite into space, the Signal Corps at Deal Test Site had a mission: Develop the capability to track the highly anticipated “manmade moons.”

On Oct. 4, 1957, the U.S.S.R. stunned the world with the successful launch of its Sputnik. The specialized antennae at Deal Test Site went into action. They had the unique capability to pinpoint the source of radio signals being broadcast from the Russian satellite. Around the clock, engineers (who called themselves the “Royal Order of Sputnik Chasers”) worked without overtime pay to detect Joe Palaia (center) with Township Mayor Terry and record Sputnik’s signals.

The Signal Corps continued 24/7 Weldon (left) and Councilman Bill Larkin at the rededication of Deal Test Site as Joe Palaia Park, satellite tracking from the site well into Nov. 28, 1997.

Courtesy of the Atlanticville the next decade. Remnants remain of the concrete pads where massive dish Purchased for parkland antennae monitored all launches from In 1973, with a matching state Green Cape Canaveral. In the early 1960s, Deal Aces grant, the Township purchased the participated in the Courier satellite ex- 208 acres for $1.9 million. And for the past periments in transatlantic communication. 45 years, the park has served the public as a From Deal, the Courier satellite relayed the natural and recreational resource. first-ever fax transmission of a photograph.

In 1997, Deal Test Site was renamed in honor of Joe Palaia, the Township’s mayor By the early 1970s, NASA had created at the time of the park’s acquisition and latits own satellite tracking facilities, and in er a state senator who helped secure fund1973, Deal Test Site was closed. Again, the ing for the park’s development. prospect of developing the land for housing (more than 300 homes) loomed. A dedicated group of volunteers led the campaign to turn the historic site, instead, into parkland.

Join us Dec. 1 and 2 to learn the full story. Bring the family—and your holiday shopping list. Admission is free.

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Genealogy search brings Woolley descendent from Washington state to Ocean Township

Cross-country trip to visit the Woolley House

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ntil recently, Keith Feather—a descendent of a survivor of the New Era, wrecked off Asbury Park in 1854—held the record for distance traveled specifically to visit the Museum. In 2012, Keith came from Durham, North Carolina, to see the sea trunk from the New Era in our collection.

But on September 19, Dan Woolley of Duvall, Washington, took the title. He had discovered the Eden Woolley House in his genealogy research and traveled across a continent to pay a visit.

Three years ago, Dan’s father died and his interest in his roots began. A Mormon friend helped him trace his line back to Emmanuel Woolley, born in England in 1625. Emmanuel came to the New World as an indentured servant, worked to earn his freedom, and bought the land that his sons settled in what is today Ocean Township.

Dan is a direct descendent of Emmanuel’s great-grandson, Thomas Woolley, the man who in 1747, built the oldest part of the Eden Woolley House (home to our Museum). Dan came across a photo of the house posted on ancestry.com and he made up his mind to visit.

“I was considering a pilgrimage to the Woolley House when a friend now living in New Jersey suggested a visit. That settled it,” Dan said.

Dan, a skilled craftsman himself, wanted to see his ancestor‘s handiwork.

“It was worth the trip to see the construction and touch the wood that Thomas shaped,” he explained. “I looked into the hearth where he warmed himself and walked along the brook and through the woods where my grandfathers walked. I got a real sense of

Thomas Woolley descendent Dan Woolley, September 2018. their hardship.”

Dan would like to hear from Woolley family members here in New Jersey. He is planning a return trip in September 2019 and is interested in organizing a Woolley family reunion at the Museum.

He invites Woolley family members in our area to contact him directly at danwoolley47@gmail.com.

Museum exhibit travels

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he Museum’s exhibit “New Jersey and the Great War,” which came down in June to make way for “Wet as the Atlantic Ocean,” saw life beyond our walls.

On May 5, items from the exhibit were set up in Trinity Church, Asbury Park, to enrich the New Jersey Gay Men’s Chorus spring program on World War I. On September 11, “WWI: Beyond Flanders Fields”—installed in the Dineen Hull Gallery of the Hudson County Community College through November 16— featured images, artifacts, and signage from our exhibit.

These collaborations expand our reach and and build valued partnerships.

Just for members Trinity Church, Asbury Park

Private Gallery Talk

Wet as the Atlantic Ocean: Prohibition in New Jersey

1 p.m., Friday, February 8 Eden Woolley House

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s a Museum member, you are invited to a private talk on the making of the Prohibition exhibit now on display in the Richmond Gallery by its designer. The free event, complete with homemade refreshments, is a “Thank You” for your support.

Call 732-531-2136 to reserve your seat.

Dineen Hull Gallery, Jersey City

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“Save the Tower” Flea Market

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fter two and a half years, thousands of dollars, and countless hours of sweat equity, the Eden Woolley House held its first public event in the new museum. It was December 2008.

The house had been moved in April 2005 from its original location at the corner of Deal Road and Route 35. The handsome structure was an architectural and historical gem. But it needed work. A lot of work. We got it done in record time.

Here’s what we’ve been up to since: - Grew to over 300 family memberships - Created a corps of junior and adult docents - Developed a research library - Built an artifact collection maintained to professional standards - Produced the “Hometown History” video interview program - Developed a first-class website that gets over 15,000 hits per year - Added to our physical plant: 2 storage buildings, an historic play house, the nearby water tower and cow barn - Received over 30 grants - Launched an award-winning newsletter - Installed more than 30 exhibits - Attracted nearly 2,000 visitors a year - Maintained free admission

he Museum’s “Save the Tower” Flea Market, Sun., Oct. 7, along the road beside the Woolley House, attracted many people from the area who had never visited the Museum. At least 130 of these first-timers took advantage of the opportunity to tour the Museum—and the Tower and Cow Barn, Mabel Fenton (aka Heather MacDonald)—proprietor of Ross Fenwhich were open to the ton Farm, the Township’s most famous speakeasy—does a bit of shopping and entices the public into the Museum. public for the day.

We gained new members and generous donations to the Tower Project and Museum. The shoppers left with treasures and the Museum added to its treasury.

Kudos to Brenda Wityk and her team for pulling it all together.

Prohibition exhibit opened in June

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early 70 Museum members attended a private wine-and-cheese premiere of “Wet as the Atlantic Ocean: Prohibition in New Jersey,” Friday, June 22. Two days later the exhibit opened to the public.

“It’s been a hit with visitors,” said Exhibit Director Peggy Dellinger. “On one level, it can be enjoyed for its colorful characters and law-defying life styles. But on another, it explores social and ethnic divisions and political

It’s a remarkable record, achieved by an all-volunteer team through the generosity of members and supporters. In the spirit of our newest exhibit, join me in raising a glass to the 10th anniversary of the Woolley House!

Museum Shop Open December 1 and 2 (Holiday Weekend)

Elegant and fun doll outfits Lap quilts and baby quilts Table runners and place mats

Companion Film Series

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The exhibit is in the Richmond Gallery through June 2019.

Handmade gifts

Paul Edelson

n conjunction with our new exhibit, the Ocean Township Library is running a yearlong film series on Prohibition and the Roaring Twenties. Check monmouthcountylib.org for details.

debates we’re still wrestling with today.”

Knitted hats and scarves Cheryl Miller and Lois Kiely dressed for the occasion at the members-only premiere of “Wet as the Atlantic Ocean,” June 22.

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Rosemary Calabretta is an Oakhurst resident, Museum member, and the author of four books (including Three Brown-Eyed Girls and Vinnie: Bartender to the Mob). A fifth is currently in progress. Here she remembers her colorful, courageous “nonny.”

I Remember . . .

My grandmother, the bootlegger

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ary Rinaldi was married off at age twelve to a man of twenty-nine. Her first child was born a year later and three more soon followed. In time, she discovered that her husband had brought a woman over from Italy who spoke no English and lived only a few blocks away. Mary was not interested in “sharing.” She took the children and moved from New York to Newark, NJ. Mary was my grandmother. I called her Nonny.

Nonny finds her niche Nonny didn’t make much sewing doll clothes at the factory, but her ‘bathtub gin’ and the wine she made from the grapes she grew were the finest around. Nonny had found her niche.

She bought a small house in Belleville.

The timing was perfect. Prohibition was in full bloom! Speakeasies popped up. Liquor was needed. Clients lined up, some questionable, but all ready to pay well for her wares.

Case dismissed

Nonny approached the bench. “Judge, I am a good Catholic woman. I need to tell you, I lied. I did push Antonio into the grave.” Holding her head high, she walked away. Nothing could be done. Nonny was back in business!

Richie the Boot One day while on her delivery route (uncharacteristically without her children), she came upon three men, one lying wounded on the ground. The two men standing drew guns as she got out of her car, but they didn’t interfere when she examined the wounded man.

“Put him in my car and follow me.” Nonny ordered.

She knew they would, for the man had been shot and didn’t dare go to a hospital. The bullet had exited cleanly and she nursed him back to health.

Nonny later learned that the man she had saved was the infamous Richie the Boot! Word of her bravery spread. Bootlegger Mary Rinaldi was proclaimed ‘okay’ by the underworld.

I grew up hearing the story of the time NonA different time ny stopped supplying a customer when she learned he was reselling her goods at a prof- Mary Rinaldi with one of four spe- Nonny stored her wine and alcohol on a remote it. He threatened to turn her into the police. cial-needs foster children she raised farm in Waldwick. A man the family called ‘UnShe arranged to meet him in a local cem- after her own children had grown. cle Frank’ had cows and goats on this land. Here Mary picked up the booze to deliver to Newetery—to settle the problem. They argued. ark. In the summer, she took the children in her She calmly pushed him into a nearby open grave and left. old Pontiac “down to the shore” where she distributed to He was livid and took Nonny to court. When the judge speakeasies from Long Branch (where they vacationed with heard the story, he looked down, raised his eyebrows, and relatives) to Atlantic City. smiled at my grandmother, who stood maybe five feet tall. He Today my Nonny would be in jail —bootlegging, child turned to her accuser. endangerment, aiding and abetting a known criminal, and “Do you expect me to believe that this woman was strong whatever pushing someone in a grave would be called! But enough to push you into an open grave?” she was a woman of her time—with courage, determina“Yes sir, Your Honor.” tion, and compassion that continue to inspire today.

“Well, I don’t!” He exclaimed, and with a slam of his gavel, he declared, “Case dismissed!”

Rosemary Calabretta

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Above and beyond

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useum membership* is low (just $15 for a household) to be affordable and welcoming to all. Many members (listed below) give above and beyond basic membership. Their generosity boosts membership income to 40% of our operating budget and helps fund our programs and exhibits. Thank you for your support, at whatever level. Every penny you give goes to running the Museum. Donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.

Friends of Museum $5,000+ (1) Phyllis A. Fyfe

Platinum $1,000+ (3) Patricia Cernigliaro Rosalie Harvey John Huss

Gold $500+ (3) Sergie and Bob Conklin Ted & Peggy Dellinger Ginny & Doc Richmond

Silver $250 + (5) Chuck & Angela Alcott Donald Brockel Jeffrey & Melody Ragle Patricia Harris Slaughter Jim, Laura, Carly & Jamie Watt

Benefactor $100+ (57) Linda & Bob Beauchamp Mike & Joan Berzansky Sandy & Joan Brown Susan Covino Buell Lois & Steve Carton Marie A. Curtis Ronald Danielson Randy Danielson & Aldo Suarez Barbara Davis Pat & Delores D’Esposito Edna Jeanne Diamond Walter & Bonnie Dietz John & Louise Durocher Paul & Marjorie Edelson Julia & Greg Edelson Dolores Fraterrigo Harry & Patty Grasso Ira Haupt, II Mary Z. Hill Steven D. Howland Fenton & Barbara Hudson Bev & Steve Itell Ellen W. Kale Shirley & Barry Kaplan Bernard D. & Renee Karasic Robert & Lois Landis Thom, Susie, Tommie & Colin Lavin Gail Levenson David Lipkin Kenneth & Arlene Lutz Kathleen Mazzacco & David Gallina Tom & Anita Means Eleanor Millar Cliff & Pam Miller

Glenn & Peggy Morgan Bill & Sandy Mullaney Enoch & Barbara Nappen Jess & D. Anita Nelson Dorothy O’Donnell Joan C. Olson Kathy & Phil Parratt Karin & David Poorvin William Prihel Dr. & Mrs. Libero Marx Renzulli Joseph S. Renzulli Dorothy Schofield Paul & Carmel Smith Frank & Claire Steimle Richard R. Stout Barbara & Guy Villapiano Donald R. Vineburg Howard & Carole White Marianne Wilensky Frances Wolak Woman’s Club of Asbury Park Wood Family Wilma N. Wright

Patron $50 + (70) Katie Achille Bob & Linda Armstrong Russ & Nancy Bakley Judy Benn Gayle Billows Sue & Joe Bove Andrew Brannen Donald Bruno Joseph Carey Dr. Mary Jane Celli Patti Delaney Virginia & Ed DeNoble Steve & Sue Edelson Carlene Tanner & Shari Effman Nancy Emmons Maryann Farry Lewis & Cindy Fisher MaryEllen & Ted Gibbon Dorothy & Jerry Goodrich Darren & Angela Goodwin Abbie Carthy & Ron Gorsky Robert & Dallas Grove Janice & Dave Hiers Barbara & Chris Hoppin Kay Jannarone Nadine Woolley Jeffrey Stan & Dolores Kolodjeski Ira & Joan Kreizman Trudi & Bill Larkin Sandy & Larry Loefflad Bill & Sally Madden

Diane Maher John Mamula Anthony & Maura Marrucca Ric & Carlene Martel Marty & Patricia Martino Murray D. Marx John & Eileen McCormack Jean McMaster Charles Meehan David Irwin Miller Elvira Michals Tom & Paula Milmoe Judy & Walter Mischler William & Donna Nurthen Arthur & Anastasia Pappaylion Frank & Denise Parlamas Bess C. Peterson Michele Petito Wilma & Robert Pfeffer Jim & Sheryl Powers Mark & Linda Ratcliffe Felicia Serano Bob & Holly Simmen Mary Osborn Siver Cornelia Skinner George & Jeannie Sofield Robert W. Speck Thomas & Sandra Steckbeck Robert W. Stewart Gypsy Fe Tilton Marion E. Vogler Robert D. Waitt & Mary E. Solecki Jason & Sharon Watt Sally Carr Welch Phil & Betty Wilderotter Brenda & Marko Wityk Joan M. Wobser Michael & Mary Woolley Linda Wright

Supporter $25+ (119) Rita Abrams & Donald Gehring Tom & Lora Acerra Carol A. Allen John Altobello Joan Appleby Carl & Gerri Applegate Shirley Bailey William Ball William L. Barrett Joyce A. Barrett Lois B. Barrett Paul F. Benoit Christian A. Bergrud Janet Beringer Heidi & Jack Bisbee

Rich & Kathy Bisbee Joan C. Brand Doris Woolley Rapp Brion Arline Broza Earl G. Brunner Ann Marie Cappadona Eric & Annmarie Capponi Stuart Chavis, DMD Barbara & John Coats Josy Conklin Harry & Lee Copperthwaite Dave & Marie Dahrouge Dolores DeMaria Susan & Melvin Douglass Anne Edelson Daniel Edelson Dave & Maureen Enderly John & Kathy Fedorocsko Mary Lou Feindt Frances D. Fluhr Stacey & Victor Forgash Peggy & Charlie Foster Anne Freedman Irwin & Nancy Gerechoff Carin & Sol Greenspan Rosemary & Gerald Gregory Charles & June Griffitts Mr. & Mrs. Martin Guberman Ellen Gulick Bill & Pat Haas Judy & Bob Hazelrigg & Joevaan Lopez Joan Heldreth Pamela & Allen Hirsh Lois F. Holden Gloria N. Hope The Johnson Family Celeste Jones & Jenna Horner Charlie Kachnoskie Jerome & Loretta Kessel Laurel King & Thomas Fee Fran Lambertson Mr. & Mrs. Calvin W. Larkin Joal Leone Arlene LaBanca Levenson Laurie Lieberman Lisa Loeb Barbara Lomasson Robert & Verna Louden Heather & Susan MacDonald Marilyn H. Major Les & Suzi Mathis Nicole Mauro Mary Ann McKean Mary Ellen McNamara Lawrence J. Menditto Barbara Metcalfe

* Museum membership runs on the calendar year. If your gift is not listed, we apologize. It may be that it was made late in 2018 and applied to 2019.

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Mark your calendar

Supporter $25+, continued Marlyn Morris Michaels Robert & Cheryl Miller Frances Falcone Minor Marjorie Mollenauer Madeline Molloy Joy More Esther M. Nitto David H. Osborn Frank Pallone, Jr. Gloria J. Parisi Betty Pawlukanis Lucille A. Petillo Charles & Gail Plumeri Frank & June Pomilla Maria Pontones Anne K. Pulos

Jeanne C. Ribsam Lorraine Roy Marc & Judy Rubenstein Peter Ryan Sarah Salmon Susan Sferas Norma J. Shafto Stanley & Carole Shapiro Elynn Shapiro Linda M. Shea Jon & Stevie Shutman Margaret Simpson Alan & Bonnie Skolnik Wendy J. Sloter Priscilla Smith Gale S. Soler

Sandra & Milan Sowis Catherine T. Spalding Carl N. & Risa Steinberg Julia Telonidis Chryssa Telonidis Alice J. Timms Towne Hardware Thomas J. Vignola Madeline Walsh Phyllis Walters Patricia Whitney Debra Wirth Dan M. Woolley Peter & Beth Woolley Virginia E. Woolley Robert Wynne

Coming Events Holiday Weekend and “Deal Test Site” Exhibit Opening Sat., Dec.1 and Sun., Dec. 2--Eden Woolley House. Handmade gifts, homemade goodies, the premiere of a new exhibit.

2019 Museum membership due January 1

Museum reopens after holidays

Special Gifts ($100 and more—for specific projects or general operations) Dr. Thomas Rich ($286)

Members-Only Gallery Tour and Tea

St. George Greek Orthodox Church ($500)

Grants and Foundations 2017 Monmouth County Regrant ($3,000) 1772 Foundation Grant ($14,171) William T. and Marie J. Henderson Foundation ($1000) 2018 IBM Corporation Grant ($2000) The Jeffries Family Foundation ($500) The Rita and Harry Greenberger Foundation Inc. ($500)

Wednesday, January 2, 1-4 Friday, February 8, 1 p.m.

Business Partners Ocean Township Society ($250) Ansell, Grimm & Aaron Fire and Safety Systems Co.

Community Leader ($100-$249)

A private talk for members only on the “Wet as the Atlantic Ocean: Prohibition in NJ” exhibit--with tea and cookies. Call the Museum (732-5312136) for reservations.

Golda & Golda, CPAs Super Foodtown

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Remembering . . .

Yvette Burke, 91, died Oct. 3. Yvette was an actress and singer. Her charming voice is heard narrating the opening of the Museum’s first episode of Hometown Histories, She lived with Mort, her husband of 68 years, in Oakhurst.

Sylvia Hadowanetz, 93, died August 24. She lived in Franklin, NJ, and was a longtime member and friend of the Museum.

Kenneth Johnson, 64, died August 4. He was born in Brooklyn and lived 40 years in Ocean Township. Ken was associated with the Museum from our earliest years.

Frank Tomaino 77, died July 14. He was an awardwinning architect whose work includes homes, schools, and public and corporate buildings throughout the country. Frank was named 2001 Architect of the Year by the NJ Society of Architects.

He was a speaker for the Museum and donated his time and professional talent to support our “Save the Tower” project. Frank was a Deal native who made his home in Oakhurst.

Kenneth Wright 95, died May 15. He was a World War II combat veteran who worked at Ft. Monmouth as a machinist before becoming a contractor. Ken lived in Ocean Township for 50 years. He donated a rare sea chest (from the New Era shipwreck) and family Civil War letters and memorabilia to the Museum.

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lease return your Quilt Raffle books/ stubs! Drop by or put them in the mail.

State law requires that we account for all books distributed.

Holiday and Winter Hours The Museum closes for the holidays after Thursday, December 20 and reopens Wednesday, January 2. We also close Thursday evenings for the winter after December 13, reopening Thursday evening March 14.

Ocean’s Heritage is published quarterly by the Township of Ocean Historical Museum Museum President, Paul Edelson Newsletter Editor, Peggy Dellinger

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Saturday and Sunday, December 1 and 2

Museum Holiday Weekend

“Deal Test Site: 100 Years of History” The Eden Woolley House

The Eden Woolley House

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