Drivers of restored vintage cars (1979 or older) will receive a Coney Meal (two coney dogs, bag of Better Made and a Faygo (or other fountain drink).
Stop by and join us!
UPDATE: PHOTOS from the Event. Hot outside but we had a great time!
Tuesday, August 06, 2013
Dream Cruise Saturday in Tempe AZ
Drivers of restored vintage cars (1979 or older) will receive a Coney Meal (two coney dogs, bag of Better Made and a Faygo (or other fountain drink).
Stop by and join us!
UPDATE: PHOTOS from the Event. Hot outside but we had a great time!
NEW from www.DetroitKidShow.com
JUNIOR JAMBOREE
AND THE DAWN OF CHILDREN'S TV IN DETROIT
and
FUNEWS
Cartoons for the kids, weather and news for Mom & Dad
VIDEO: Dearborn Now & Then: The Ford Rotunda
A terrific video about the history of our beloved Ford Rotunda.
http://vimeo.com/18567946
Thanks to Bud Lusk, Ken Ellegood and Larry Holland
for sending this link to me.
Thanks to Bud Lusk, Ken Ellegood and Larry Holland
for sending this link to me.
Great news about the Ste. Claire!
Photo from CardCow.com
Facebook / Captain Boblo
The Ste. Claire is on her way to a grand comeback. Tremendous work has been done on the ship changing the question from “If she comes back” to “When she comes back!”
The plan for the Ste. Claire is to bring her out to Wyandotte in either September or October of 2014 as a permanently moored dockside attraction for a couple of years. All money generated from the attraction will be put back into the ship until she is ready to sail once again.
Although there are many ideas being kicked around on how to power the old girl, the pistons will be made to work as we all remember.
Some of the attractions offered include:
1. A two deck haunted house (adult haunt at night and a children’s haunt and other family activities during the day).
2. Guided tours of the ship.
3. Souvenir and concession sales.
4. Large movie screen on 4th deck for free movies in the park
5. Special events for seniors and families
6. Booking for private parties
7. Possible year-round use
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EILEEN'S NOTE: Dr. Ron Katoo, the owner of the Ste. Claire, has now brought in professional crews to expedite the restoration. I have asked Kevin to email me when they need volunteers, knowing that lot of folks who read this Newsletter would be willing to help out.
CHECK IT OUT!
FILM: Boblo Boats have a role in the new Transformers movie!
Safety Patrol Boys 1950s and 60s
From Leon "Lee" Dixon
A bizarre Detroit thing happened recently while I was at a Packard Meet.
In
the days of yore, young boys (myself included) in Detroit were trained to
supervise kids crossing the street at each corner on the way to school. We wore a special white belt made of webbing similar to a seat
belt in today's cars. This belt went around the waist and at a diagonal
up and over one shoulder and across the chest and back. It was a real
thing of pride to wear back in the 1950s and early
60s. (The belts were later changed to dayglo orange.)
At the Meet, I got talking with a fellow by the name of John
Ambrogio. We discovered we'd both attended Hilger Elementary
School on the east side— although he was there a few years before me—and that we were both on the Safety Patrol. When I mentioned that I was a lieutenant, so was
he! We talked about the special white belt we
wore and the fact that officers on the Patrol had special badges attached to the belt. At Hilger, there was a captain and two
lieutenants. When I mentioned that I'd save my badges, he said... "Wait a minute, I think I saved a couple, too."
Sure enough, he reached into his case and pulled out a captain's and a lieutenant's badge!
I scanned the badges here along with my last original ID card. (I think I re-used the ID card after I left and penned older ages over what originally was "9-10" years old). I also believe that Hilger is misspelled on the card...think it had only one "L". The Safety Patrol was sponsored by AAA Automobile Club of Michigan, hence the "AAA" on the badges.
I scanned the badges here along with my last original ID card. (I think I re-used the ID card after I left and penned older ages over what originally was "9-10" years old). I also believe that Hilger is misspelled on the card...think it had only one "L". The Safety Patrol was sponsored by AAA Automobile Club of Michigan, hence the "AAA" on the badges.
You could show your Safety Patrol ID and get into various things for free or greatly reduced price. The cards were honored at Tiger games at Briggs Stadium (before it became Tiger Stadium) and the donut shop would give you one free donut. Once a year AAA hosted a special day in the spring where all Detroit Safety Patrol Boys were taken to Briggs Stadium for a free baseball game that included hot dogs from a Detroit area company and Vernor's Ginger Ale. DSR busses would line up at key schools and pick up the boys for a full day of baseball bacchanalia.
BOOK: The Motor City and Me: Our Story
The Motor City and Me: Our Story
by Mary Anne McMahon
I recently published a book called The Motor City and Me: Our Story. It highlights the rich history of Detroit and how the Motor City has left a lasting impact on me. Paralleling the rise and fall of Detroit with the ups and downs of my own life, I demonstrate how Detroit values strengthened and reassured me throughout difficult times. I was born and raised in Detroit. I experienced a happy 1950s Detroit childhood, attending east side Catholic schools and enjoying the once flourishing city. I graduated from the University of Detroit. I have 28 years of teaching experience, including time during the Detroit's period of racial unrest in the 1960s. I believe my book would interest those Detroiters who follow your website since I discuss the Detroit time period 1950s - 1970s.
The Motor City and Me is available on Amazon.
The Motor City and Me is available on Amazon.
"Dawgs" Michigan Coney Island Hot Dogs, Fairfield CA
Coneys, Better Made, Faygo and more!
(800) 592-9890
(707) 207-4172
Email: MiConeyDawg@yahoo.com
PBS series 'Genealogy Roadshow' filmed in Detroit
The taping of a new PBS series titled Genealogy Roadshow took place a few weeks ago in Indian Village. The show will premiere nationally this fall.
Described as part detective story, part emotional journey, Genealogy Roadshow combines history and science to uncover Americans' family stories. The show's first season is to feature participants from Detroit; Nashville, Tenn.; Austin, Texas; and San Francisco.
One of the genealogists featured in the show is from Detroit. Kenyatta Berry graduated from Cass Tech, Michigan State University and Thomas M. Cooley Law School. She is president of the Association of Professional Genealogists.
From the Genealogy Roadshow website:
DETROIT
While Detroit is known mainly for two things — cars and Motown — there is much more to the city, which boasts one of the most diverse populations in the country. After its settlement by French-Canadians, Detroit attracted a large number of Europeans and immigrants of Middle Eastern descent, making it now home to the largest Arab-American community in the country. As well, hundreds of thousands of African-Americans moved to Detroit from the rural southern U.S. as part of The Great Migration of the 20th century. Detroit was the first place in the country to have a stretch of concrete highway and a four-way, three-color traffic light. It supplied 75 percent of the liquor during the Prohibition era and was the birthplace of the ice cream soda.For more info, go to:
Friday, July 05, 2013
What happened to Detroit Memories on Facebook?
DETROIT MEMORIES
On Tuesday, July 2nd, the Detroit Memories Facebook page was transitioned from being a 3,400 member site to having only one member, me.
What were the reasons behind this change? Well, there were several:
In 2011, when the Detroit Memories Facebook page was created, it was the first of its kind to offer "memories of metro Detroit from the 50s, 60s and 70s." I was excited about having a venue where Detroiters could participate and share. For a very long time, it was everything I'd envisioned, and the group's membership grew steadily.
However, in the last few months, the numbers suddenly began a dramatic increase. Till then, I'd never considered how large this group could become, and it was already requiring a higher level of diligence by the volunteer admins: Gary, Lee, Pat, and Bobbie, and me.
We prided ourselves on keeping the site organized and on topic. Guidelines were published from the onset that clearly expressed our theme (mentioned above) and our expectations. Because Detroit Memories is my business (as well as my pleasure), I considered the Facebook page an extension of my efforts, so it was important to me that the page was well managed and maintained.
Along with the escalating membership, we found ourselves dealing with more and more criticism from those who felt that adhering to Guidelines had no place on Facebook. Rather than simply 'unsubscribe' and go elsewhere, they resorted to arguing, insults, name-calling and bashing our page in other Facebook groups, even going so far as to call us "copycats." I was then I knew we had lost our uniqueness...and I was losing what little was left of my civility.
I've dealt with many complainers in my 11 years as owner of Detroit Memories, but when the negatives begin to outweigh the positives, it's time to move away and move on. So that's what I'm doing.
Eventually Detroit Memories may reappear on Facebook, but if/when it does, it will be as a resource for Detroit-related news, photos, announcements and such. Don't look for this to happen any time soon. I need to research the alternatives available to accommodate the format I envision. Plus, I need a break from Facebook for awhile. When/if a new page is up and running, the announcement will be made in this Newsletter.
Meanwhile, it's business as usual for the Arizona-Detroiters, Florida Detroiters, Texas-Detroiters, California-Detroiters and Nevada-Detroiters Facebook groups, the Detroit Memories website, and this monthly Newsletter.
My sincere appreciation to my Admins and to those of you who contributed, supported and enjoyed the Detroit Memories Facebook page for the past two years.
Eileen Trombley Glick
Web: www.DetroitMemories.com
Email: detroitmemories@yahoo.com
PS: Your comments or questions are welcome, either below or via email.
Cinderella's Glass Slipper 1960
My mother, Annette Urban Sobczak, was a Detroit native. In 1960, not only did the glass slipper fit, she was chosen as Cinderella! Could we expand on the tradition in some way? We have some photos and I would love a chance to preserve a piece of her memory.
Sarah Sobszak Spoljarick
Taylor MI
The Detroit Times, August 17, 1960
AS THE STORY GOES -- Prince charming finds his Cinderella by means of a glass slipper. Here it's Mark Nardini, 10, Annette Urban, 9.
Blond, blue-eyed Annette won out over 6,347 other little Detroit girls in the Central Business District's annual Cinderella search and yesterday was crowned a princess.
The pretty 9-year-old was picked for the princess crown from among 87 finalists who each tried on Cinderella's glass slipper at the Bank of the Commonwealth.
Annette, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Urban, of 6897 Edward, was crowned by Prince Charming, Mark Nardini, of 456 Bayside.
The princess will receive a back-to-school wardrobe and will be guest of honor at a luncheon Monday at the Sheraton-Cadillac Hotel.
Afterward she and Prince Charming will share a carriage ride to the old city hall where Annette will reign over a fashion show opening Back-To-School Week."
CLICK HERE for more 16 more photos!
Detroit Ticket Stubs
Hi Eileen,
I was going through a few boxes and I found one envelope of old ticket stubs, all from the 1960s in Detroit.
I was going through a few boxes and I found one envelope of old ticket stubs, all from the 1960s in Detroit.
Leon "Lee" Dixon
St. Catherine's HS, 1966
St. Catherine's HS, 1966
DETROIT DRAGWAY
This was a championship even in the early 1960s
with Jack Chrisman setting a record in a 1964 Mercury Comet.
with Jack Chrisman setting a record in a 1964 Mercury Comet.
OLYMPIA STADIUM
I believe this was for Sly & The Family Stone.
BOB-LO ISLAND PARK
These were unused ride tickets from the Island...50 cents worth... which was a LOT to me at that time!
DSR BUS TRANSFERS
I used to ride the 2nd Blvd. bus every day to school.
It went along 6 Mile Road, down 2nd... and then I would transfer to Forest Avenue Crosstown line to take me to St. Catherine)
It went along 6 Mile Road, down 2nd... and then I would transfer to Forest Avenue Crosstown line to take me to St. Catherine)
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Have something you'd like to share?
Send it to me at detroitmemories@yahoo.com
HeartSoul Detroit Opening Night Celebration!
Detroit Historical Society
5401 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 833-1805
St. Gregory's Alumni say goodbye
Ted Mac, St. Gregory class of 1954 and his wife Louise Mac, St. Gregory class of 1955, Livonia residents, walk the halls of their old school.
Photo by James Fassinger/Special to Detroit Free Press
The day was bittersweet for hundreds of people with decades of memories from St. Gregory the Great parish in Detroit. Many alumni, who grew up attending both the church and the now-shuttered grade school and high school, returned Sunday to reconnect with former classmates and say good-bye to the church that they believe will close in coming weeks. “There’s a lot of tears,” said Ward Case, president of the St. Gregory Alumni Association. “Some people upset that they won’t be coming back — they know it.”
Read more: http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013306090153
By Elisha Anderson, Detroit Free Press Staff Writer
Sanders Vanilla Buttercream Bumpy Cake
Sanders Vanilla Buttercream Bumpy Cake flavor is now available at all Safeway, Vons, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Dominick’s, Food City, Genuardi's and Carrs grocery stores across the country. Also available at all Sanders locations in Michigan & select MI Kroger locations.
Enjoy this yellow cake with Sanders signature buttercream icing over traditional bumps. Decorate it with blueberries or strawberries.
Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Johnny Ginger to appear at Variety Show
Catch Johnny Ginger on
Wednesday, June 12th
at the
Riverhouse Banquet Center
5 Amvet Drive
Mt. Clemens MI 48043
$35 tickets include dinner, show and open bar.
Doors open at 6 pm, dinner at 7 pm, show at 8 pm
For tickets, call 586-463-0670 or 586-291-1864
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