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206th Class 55th Reunion
Marriott Courtyard

Philadelphia Downtown
21 N. Juniper Street

Saturday, October 29, 2011

3 to 8 PM
Dinner at 5:30 PM

Boat Ride (almost)-  Mel Miller hosted a pre-reunion event aboard his yacht docked at Penn's Landing Pier.  A delightful pre-winter snow kept the cruise in dock, but all enjoyed the festivities and view of the Delaware River from the luxurious surroundings. Thank you for the treat, Captain Mel.

Main Event-  The evening was launched with hor's d'oeuvres followed by a splendid DVD of Nostalgia - music and slides - from the 50's prepared and produced by Dr. Bob Solomon. (You ought to be in pictures, Dr. Bob.)   Dinner followed and the evening was capped with Senator Ted Kaufman recounting the "Civility of the Senate" followed by Dan Davis speaking on  his service as Liaison Officer in the Israeli Army and Barry Sax speaking on his work on the Memorial to the Four Chaplains and what Central meant to him.  (Central 206 alumni do get around.)  The evening wrapped with the singing of the School Song (original version).  

Attendees- Morris and Lynn Ballen,  Harv and Joan Becker,  Dan Davis,  Mel Driban,  Tom Dulin and Grandson Jordan,  Richard Gayer,  Ed and Barbara Glickman,  Steve Goldstein,  Paul and Trudy Gutterman,  Steve and Julia Harmelin,  Arthur and Bobbi Karafin,  Ted and Lynne Kaufman,  Aaron Libson,  Mel and Carolyn Miller,  Paul Miller,  Paul Nutkowitz,  Malcom Orloff,  Bruce and Lydia Rubin,  Herman Sander,  Barry and Carolyn Sax,  Mort & Geri Schulman,  Bruce and Marilyn Schwartz,  Ron Segal and Beverly Dickerson,  Alan Silberstein,  Len Smiley,  Gerry and Joan Spivack,  Bob and Elsa Stern,  Joel Stoloff,  Joe and Debbie and son Joey Tordella, Bob Wallner.

 

55th Reunion Pictures
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Mort & Gerri Schulman

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Bruce & Marilyn Schwartz

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Bob Wallner

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Beverly Dickerson & Ron Segal

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Carolyn & Mel Miller

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Joni & Gerry Spivak

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Harv & Joan Becker

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Bruce Schwarts, Mel Driban,
Alan Silberstein, Bob Walner

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Carolyn Miller,
Carolyn & Barry Sax

 

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Carolyn & Mel MIller

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Dan Davis,
Beverly Dickeson & Ron Segal

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Herman Sander, Alan Silberstein,
Mel Driban

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Senator Ted Kaufman,
Steve Harmelin

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Bruce Rubin, Paul Miller

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Lydia Rubin, Bobbi Karafin,
Barbara Glickman, Arthur Karafin

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Standing- Bob Stern, Julia Harmelin
Seated- Joni & Gerry Spivak

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Elsa Stern,
Debbie & Son Joey Tordella

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Grandson Jordan Greces & Tom Dulin

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Check this out.   No charge for the good time.  We all enjoy a good chuckle.
(Some links may no longer be working)

1 JAMES DEAN: HIS FINAL TV APPEARANCE (1954)
Rebellious trait obvious, James Dean talks about car racing and safety on Gig Young's show;
Walks off set a mention of speeding; eerily, Dean was killed days later in a tragic car collisiom. ( Du Mont )

2 ELVIS SINGS BLUE SUEDE SHOES (1956)
The King lives here! Elvis Presley debuts on "The Tommy & Jimmy Dorsey Show." (CBS)
In the house: Elvis sings many more of his hits on our Classic Oldies Video Juke Box below!

3 The Inventor Of TV Sketch Comedy ERNIE KOVACS (1954)
Long before SNL, imitated by his contemporaries (Berle, Gleason, Skelton), he was the true inventor of TV sketch satire.
Ernie's Kovacs; vignettes could have been taped yesterday~still look contemporary, he was a TV comedy visionary

4 OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST BOB MATTHIAS (1956)
1952 Olympic Triathalon Champ Discusses The games & movie debut with mild mannered Herb Sheldon.
Sheldon hosted several shows ranging from talk, to teen dance, to Ricky Tick Piano. ( Du Mont )

EDDIE FISHER SINGS A MEDLEY OF HIS BIGGEST HITS 1953
Eddie croons I'm Walking Behind You, Anytime, With These Hands, Oh My Papa on his TV show.
Like the era crooners, Fisher got 15 minutes a week to enthrall fans..and also Liz Taylor & Debbie Reynolds.. (NBC)

Full Episode THE LONE RANGER 1955
Hi Ho, Silver! It's the grandaddy of weekly TV western series starring oft masked Clayton Moore.
The Lone Ranger was the top rated #1 of the many Saturday afternoon "thataway" exciting oaters
Here is the full version of the debut episode, Enter The Lone Ranger Hi, Ho Silver! (syndicated).

THE ENDEARING GRIMACES OF EDDIE CANTOR 1952
Hosting The Colegate Comedy Hour, Eddie pantomines a sketch as the hapless victim of a vixen.
A forgotten legend, Cantor's expressive face and singing style warmed the cockles of viewer's hearts. (NBC)

THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN 1954
After the animation came TV's live Superman series starring George Reeves and Noel Neill as Lois Lane
Lois gets is abducted by a gangster, Superman sans Clark Kent saves the damsel in distress. (CBS)

9. THE LIBERACE SHOW 1952
Walter Liberace brought style to candlelight piano music, with, of course, brother George on violin.
This rare clip captures the musical heart and soul of the flamboyant pianist. (Du Mont)

10  HOPALONG CASSIDY 1952
The Saturday afternoon TV Western staple starring William Boyd as frontier vigilante Hoppy.
Of the many Saturday TV matinee oaters, this ranked #2 in ratings. Giddyap! (syndicated)

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Senator Ted Kaufman makes the news.  Click here.

The Accidental Senator

 Senator Ted moving-in Day

 

 

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Paul Swerdlow - Three Special Awards. 
Click Here

Steve Harmelin - Specter Campaign Treasurer  in the News.  Click Here

Gerry Silver is no longer among the missing.  Check the Mailing List for his address
and phone number.

Eddie Glickman-  now at Cozen O'Connor after 45 years with WolfBlock.

Special Treat-  A trip back to the prices of the 50's. Click Here

Second Special Treat-StrollDownMemoryLane

Woolworth Menu   (circa 1950)

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The Longest PTC Route 

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Courtesy of Dr. Bob Solomon

  
Beauties from the 50's

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If you have questions or news, please contact Bob Stern.

(This page updated: 11/10/2011)