This is the last in a series of Blog entries from the September 4, 1960 "2nd Annual Power Boat Regetta Souvenir Program".
A few New Gretna businesses placed ads in the booklet. I thought some of you out in the Blog-O-Sphere might enjoy seeing the ads with an accompanying photo from my files. I added a few questions to test the memories of old New Gretna-ites who might be reading this blog.
A few New Gretna businesses placed ads in the booklet. I thought some of you out in the Blog-O-Sphere might enjoy seeing the ads with an accompanying photo from my files. I added a few questions to test the memories of old New Gretna-ites who might be reading this blog.
Eddie's Market in downtown New Gretna.
What present day business is located in the old Eddie's Market building?
Belk's Esso Station in background of the 1976 Bicentennial Parade
What business was and still is across the street from the old Esso Station?
Who can remember Helen and John's last name?
The New Gretna House in the 1960's
The Rustic Inn was built by Frank Cramer and had many owners over the years. Can anyone name some of these owners, other than Frank Cramer and Frieda Shedaker?
The Soroccos and Dot Cramer (left)
Does anyone know the Sorocco's first names and where they lived in New Gretna? Who was Dot Cramer?
What present day business is on the location of Sorocco's Luncheonette?
What present day business is on the location of Sorocco's Luncheonette?
Capt. LaRue Mazelle
What was the name of LaRue's party boat?
Well, that ends our little Power Boat Souvenir Program New Gretna business tour and quiz. I hope it brought back some pleasant memories. Check back for answers to the above questions.
Pete S
Soroccos lived on N. Maple Ave, might the house at the entrance to the cemetery or house next to that one. Her name was Mary Sorocco. Her husband ran a refrigeration business.
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Wow, History not known to many, that's why I love blogs as you get to know many things from it. Thank you for sharing this blog with us
ReplyDeleteDot Cramer was my grandmother,her Maiden name was Belk,she married my Grandfather George Cramer and they resided at the end of southmaple ave for the rest of there lives.The rd was still dirt and other was no dump or parkway yet!
ReplyDeleteIf anyone else wants info on my grandparents who were life long NewGretna residents or any other questions feel free to ask.I have a lot of history info and old stories. Edward C Mulligan
ReplyDeleteIf anyone else wants info on my grandparents who were life long NewGretna residents or any other questions feel free to ask.I have a lot of history info and old stories. Edward C Mulligan
ReplyDeleteMr. Mulligan do you have information or stories on anyone with the last name of Bowers. (George/John)
DeleteDot Cramer was my grandmother,her Maiden name was Belk,she married my Grandfather George Cramer and they resided at the end of southmaple ave for the rest of there lives.The rd was still dirt and other was no dump or parkway yet!
ReplyDeleteDoes anybody have information about the time capsule that was put at the school? I believe it was on the bicentennial??
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ReplyDeleteMy grandfather owned Eddie’s Market
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