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	Saugus Photos Online Guest Book 309 entries (approx.) Saugus, Massachusetts Photography and Web page by James F. Harrington (SHS Class of 1977)

Search the guest book, try Ctrl+F (will not work with AOL's browser)	The Saugus Book " A Gathering of Memories" will make a great gift.	To send e-mail to people in this guest book, click on their name or e-mail address, whichever is underlined.

10/10/10
Just wanted to tell you thanks for all the information you have taken the time to post on your site regarding Photographer's rights and the legalities of copyright infringement. Sorry that you, too, have to deal with those who are ignorant of the law or just blatantly refuse to follow the rules. Unfortunately there are so many out there who are not ashamed to take everything they can without putting in any effort and don't even view it as wrong. Have a blessed day and thanks, again!

Sincerely,
Sharon Padilla

7/11/10 Dear Jim,

My name is Jenny Nagle (born & raised in Saugus). My grandfather, David R. Nagle Sr is a lifelong Saugus Resident and was in the political arena for most of his career. He is one of 13 (9 boys (7 of which served in the armed forces) and 4 girls) all raised in Saugus.

On Father's Day this year I made him a memoir gift - in windows media format - and would like to share it with others. I am a fan of the Saugus Guestbook and thought that some of my great-uncles (who are also fans) may enjoy this.

(click here for slide show with music)

I don't know if you can publish it, but hope you can.

The Nagle family grew up on Baker's Hill in Saugus. The brother's were known as the "Baker Hill Boys".

The David Nagle family lived for many years in the second to last house on left on Hull Dr. Actually my Great-Grandmother, Ruth Hull (for which the street was named) lived in the last house on the left.

My Grandfather was an avid aviator in his day. In fact, his brother (I believe it was Gig Nagle) built his own plane in their backyard when they were growing up - and it worked! In fact, the two oldest boys, Frank (Gig) and John were the owners and operators of Nagle Aircraft at Bedford Airport.

Next in line was Rita, then Leo who had a long career at G.E. and retired to become a fantastic and imaginative inventor, fifth was Lawrence who worked many years at the State Department of Natural Resources, then Tom and Jim who both retired from the Coast Guard after serving for 23 years each.

Next was Catherine and then my Grandpa, David, who served as a Selectman, Appointments Secretary to Gov. Sargeant, served on the ATB and headed the Mass Turnpike Authority for years as well as his own construction business of which were born Indian Rock Farms and Indian Valley, then came Charlie who had a lifelong career in the Air Force, Theresa was a executive secretary for a bank in Somerville and then was Bill who is fondly thought of as a teacher then vice principal of Melrose High School and the youngest was Dottie.

Sincerely,
Jenny Nagle kzfmom73 at yahoo dot com

3/11/10

Hi There! My name is Paul R. Curtis. I currently live in Vacaville, California.

I grew up in Cliftondale and attended the Sweetzer School from 1959.

I was trying to find the name of the old Victorian home that sat at the top of Central Street on Lincoln Ave., on the site that the Little Peach convenience store is now located. When I was a little boy it was all boarded up, but I could see it was once a grand home.

When I was recently back to visit, I saw that things sure have changed. What year did the Sweetzer School close down?

Thanks again! Paul R. Curtis (707) 452-8000 p_curtis"at"ix.netcom.com

5/2/10 Hi Jim, I am looking for class photos at Roby Elementary from 1956 to 1958 that I might be in. I attended Saugus Schools and graduated from SHS in 1968. If anyone can provide me copies of these class photos, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks for your website. Carol Knight carolfattibene"at"yahoo.com

02/06/10

I would like to thank Carol Nadeau of St. Margaret's Parish for contacting me and giving me a link to find a picture (and some other info) of my childhood home that has since been torn down. My brothers are also very greatful! I do have a few pictures of my grandfather in groups (Bowling team, a Lodge comedy play), that I will get scanned and and post to those sites as soon as I can. Someone out there may be looking for them...

Linda Ham

8/8/09

I am Linda (Howard) Ham... I found your site while looking for historical photos of Saugus... I lived in Saugus as a child. My parents moved us from 7 Bond Place, Cliftondale (right behind the P.O. loading docks) to Shapleigh, Maine - Just north of Sanford, Me. in November of 1967. I was 6 years old and had just started first grade with Miss Ulban at the Sweetser School. I have my first grade class picture, But, cannot remember any names of my classmates, except for the name "George" rings a bell - He gave me a porceline angel with the month of "August" on the banner for my birthday that year. There was a family named "McAdoo" on the corner and I think another named "Merry" on Bond Pl. at the time, (although time has faded my memory) ... My house was torn down around '69 or '70 to make way for a parking lot behind the P.O. If anyone knows of any pictures of our house, I would love to have a copy, as we were in Saugus yesterday to lay my mother to rest in Riverside Cemetary and we went to the old home site afterwards and we lamented that we have no pictures of it. My grandmother (who owned the house) was Velena Parsons, my mom was Elinor (Parsons) Howard, my brother is Steve Howard, and he went through Saugus schools and played baseball. He is 58 years old now. I graduated in 1979 and I am about to turn 48. I have been happily married for 32 years, and have 1 son. I have worked as a floral designer for 23 years, and still live in the Sanford, Maine area.
If anyone wishes to contact me regarding names of classmates or pictures of our old house, I can be reached a lham"at"metrocast.net . Saving pictures for the future generations to see is a wonderful thing!!! You never know when you really need to see a slice of history, and it is so wonderful when it is available to see... Thanks, Linda

5/4/09 Hi Jim,
I was looking at the pics of the house at 127 Winter St, sent in by Karl Dahlin, & it brought back memories for me. I grew up in Saugus & lived there from 1945 until 1970. I graduated S.H.S. in '64. During my elem. yrs. I was very friendly with the family that lived in that house, Adolf & Elenor Beauchene & their 2 adopted daughter's, Patricia & Joanne. Patricia was the youngest daughter & the one I was friendly with. We were always together in 7 & 8th grades, after school & on weekends. We fished in the river behind the house for minnows & played in the woods down over the hill from the big back yard. During the time we were friendly the house # was 128 Winter St. I'm guessing it was joined in with the location of their grandfather's store & took on one lot # after the store no longer was in operation. There was a very narrow stairway just inside the front door that led upstairs to where Patricia's room was. Downstairs, upon entering the front door, the living room was to the right & the dinning room to the left. Standing in the dinning room, facing the rear of the house, was the kitchen, with an enclosed back porch to the right that led out to the 2 bay garage across the grass. I've lost track of Patricia, (Tricia), & both her parents have since passed away. Acording to Saugus Alum., her last known address was in NY. I lived on Vermont Ave., off Central St., where my mother still lives today. I miss Saugus & wish I could still be there. I don't get to come back much but did go last Oct. '08 for 11 days. It was so nice to be "home" again, where I'm most comfortable. Saugus was one of the best places of my life. I'm hoping to get back again soon. Thanks for the pics. I've seen them posted for a long time but never thought to write. I tried going through the e-mail listed with the pics but it wasn't compatible with my e-mail. Hope someone reads this who's connected with the family that sent in the pics. I'd love to hear from them.
Sincerely, Linda Atwood-Harvey Montezuma, Indiana
lin55ah at hotmail

2/25/09 Hello, Do you have any recollection of a Masonic Lodge being located in Saugus in 1987? I recently acquired a family Bible that was presented to Brother Kenneth Irving Stoddard, Galilean Lodge, Saugus on June 3, 1987 and would like to get it back to it's rightful owner, or his descendants. I have contacted a lodge that is now located in Malden, in hopes that they have records going back that far.

Any advice you can offer will be appreciated.

Thank you, Sue Daigle Quincy, MA dustysusie"at" comcast dot net (convert e-mail address to standard format to reply)

Jim,

Just a line to let you know my new book, Brief Cases, Short Spans, was just released by Press 53 in Winston-Salem, NC. It has a cover from a painting of Burnside Bridge in Antietam by Saugus artist and SHS Hall of Famer Jeff Fioravanti.

The dedication of the book reads: “For Saugus’s John Burns, Bob Wentworth, Neil Howland, The ROMEOs, Retired Old Men Eating Out, extraordinary readers, gabbers, and dear companions and for our town which gave so much to us and for which we tried to make our small payback with the Saugus books, A Gathering of Memories and Of Time and the River. Some will know the joy we shared and the others can find out.”

Two of the stories have local flavor; “Improper Burial at the First Iron Works of America,” which deals in part with the return of Admiral John Paul Jones’s body in a cask of rum from a small cemetery in Paris, accompanied by a Navy officer as directed by President Theodore Roosevelt. Also, “The Cochran Resolve,” dealing with the unsolved pre-WW II murder of Frances Cochran, a young West Lynn girl, that has haunted me for years.

Regards,

Tom Sheehan, SHS ‘47

10/24/08 Jimbo I was reading all the entries wow, how many entries do you suppose you have gotten throughout the years, anyway I notice I had not made a entry since 2005 so it is time to do so. Jim thanks for your dedication and your hard work to make this possible for all the transplants out there, you can tell by all the feed back how much pleasure they get from this tremendous website. Also have you heard about a 30th year reunion yet for class of 1979? Thanks for all you do and give your beautiful wife a hug for me tell her I said hi. If there are anyone from class of 1979 give me a shout dam it. josephtroberts"at"comcast.net

8/19/08 I am looking for relatives of James and Lilian Lehane. Both died in the 1970's. Their only daughter Eleanor grew up in Saugus. kmackenz"at"optonline.net

6/22/08 I would like to say that you have done a fine job for many years with your photographs. I've been looking at your site for eight years now. I live in Somerville, have been in the area for nearly all my life (brief stays in Floirida, Oregon, and New York City). I visit the town once or twice a year. I see nearly all of the woods are gone, including my neighbor's 19 1/2 acres. I got to meet him October 2006. The residents of the new subdivision were wondering why this long-haired weirdo was walking around. Lucky me, my neighbor, almost my age, was there. I pointed out trees and other natural features that I remember from childhood to the new residents. I will miss the "baseball field" and the car ramp on his property. We had a fruitful discussion about why he sold and developed the land. I feel assured that both Pirate's Cave and Vinegar Hill will have a good future. My mom and dad are still alive, though dad is ailing.

I still look with horror at where Fill-'em-Fast was. That developer is long gone, but the land or the river will never look the same. I regret the loss of that magnificent maple tree that stood in front of 20 Woodbury Ave. (now Hamilton St.). The replacement died quickly. There is so much more information available on line now. I can do so much more research into the history of the town and its inhabitants. This is a blessing. I have some photos of my own, maybe some day I can post them somewhere. Jim, you have made a lot of good over the years. I am so impresssed! Keep it up.
JD Moore (SHS Class of 1971) paeanhera"at"verizon.net

4/29/08 Dear Jim,

I stumbled upon your website by accident while researching the Ballard School, & I found it fascinating. I have never been to Saugus, but my paternal grandmother was born there, & my father's elementary school
years were spent @ Ballard.

My grandmother was Marguerite Louise Chambellan, nee Monk. Her parents were Charles Syms, & Ella Louise Monk, nee Rhodes, & her grandparents were Charles F. & Hannah Rhodes. Her younger sister was Marie Rhodes Monk Cutts Hersom. From family records, it appears that, in the late 1800's through @ least 1925, most of Lincoln Ave. was inhabited by members of the Rhodes family. My grandmother lived @ 264 Lincoln Ave. from 1888 to1894, when the family moved into #80. In 1898 they moved again, this time into # 97. Around 1900, her immediate family moved to Maine so that she could attend the Deering Schools. She graduated from Deering HS in1907, & the family immediately moved back to Saugus, & back into #80 Lincoln Ave.

My grandmother attended the New England Conservatory of Music for four years, 1908 through 1911. She then married my grandfather, Marcel Claude Chambellan, & they lived in NJ from 1913 until 1920, when they returned to Saugus. They lived @ 99 Lincoln Ave. from late 1919 until Marguerite's death in 1925. My grandfather was a sculptor, classically trained in Paris. That is where he & my grandmother met, while she was there studying piano & voice.

My grandfather worked for General Electric in the now historic River Works Plant in Lynn. There is some mystery as to what his job was @ GE. He was a very frugal man, & so, to conserve marble, he developed a shiny, hard, white material suitable for carving, & used this material to make the templates for his sculptures. After WWI, GE was in the forefront of technology. From 1910 on, they worked on developing phenolic resins. Large quantities of liquid & solid resins were produced, & many of these were of specialized composition. In1930,the first plastics department was created @ River Works. I believe that GE recruited my grandfather because of that hard material he had developed for his templates, but I have not been able to find a way to prove that.

My father, Benjamin Charles Claude Chambellan, attended Ballard School from 1919 to 1925. (first through 5th grade). His brothers, Herbert Monk Chambellan, & Quentin Rhodes Chambellan also attended there. (Herbie from first to third grade, & Quent, first grade only). They had a nanny named Mrs. Devereau, & a dog named Bozo. After my grandmother's death, my grandfather moved the family back to NJ.

My grandmother is buried in a Rhodes family plot, in the old section of Riverside Cemetery. (61 & 62). The plot was originally purchased by Benjamin J. Rhodes, (1810-1895), & his wife, Louisa L. Allerton Rhodes, (1814-1897). First buried there were Frank Rhodes, (1821-1875), & Lizzie Rhodes, (1847-1874). Also buried there are Charles F. Rhodes, (1834-1907), & Hannah Rhodes,(1829-1913), Charles Syms Monk, (1857-1928), & Ella Louise Monk, ( 1859-1916), & Marie Rhodes Cutts Hersom, (1890-1960). There are two empty plots waiting for Marie's son, Warren Rhodes Cutts, (1919-1997), & his wife Ruthe L. Cutts, (1923----). Ownership of the plot has been transferred to Richard W. Cutts, (1952------), "son of Warren".

The family belonged to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Lynn. Marguerite had two funerals. One @ home, conducted by the Rev. A.C. Hardy of the Church of Our Saviors in Cliftondale, & one @ her burial, officiated @ by The Right Rev. W. Appleton Lawrence & Rev. R.C. Preston, of St. Stephen's. Her obit stated that she conducted the music @ the Episcopal Mission, held classes in piano in the Saugus area, had exceptional vocal talents, & was well known in musical circles.

I am hoping that someone might remember the family, or have some ideas as to where I might go to obtain more information about them. (Example: When did the Ballard School close, & are their records still available?) Also, if you have photos of any of the Rhodes family residences on Lincoln Ave., or of the old section of Riverside Cemetery, I would be interested in purchasing them from you. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Marji Chambellan Stehle
P.O. Box 132
Semora, NC 27343
336-234-8895
marji at mebtel.net

04/04/08

Jim,
Your photos bring back many happy memories. I moved from Saugus to Canada in 1975 it was devastating for me to leave all my friends.I finished 9th grade @ Belmonte Jr. High then moved. Your pictures reflect the Saugus I remember. The photo of you in the dune buggy (?) with Joey Hartigan pushing at your side brought me right back to the day we all used to run the streets together. I havent been through Saugus in years, your pictures have inspired me to take a drive through one of these days. I am now in Bow, NH, back to my New England roots. I lost touch many years ago with everyone. It's so nice to re connect!!! You are quite the photographer!
Leslie Bingham-Bennett
Lesliejbng"at"aol.com ( replace "at" with @ )

03/01/08

I just discovered your site. I am class of l955. Miss Saugus a lot but when we get old we have good old memories. I will be married 50 years in June and have 3 children, Steve a FEDEX pilot, Sharon a nurse, and Frank a university professor. My husband and I are retired and just enjoying life. Loved the picture of Hampton Beach--I can relate as that is where I met my husband. Thanks for letting me vent. Ellen Smith

09/08/07

Hi Jim,
I just looked at all your guestbook entries. I do miss Saugus. I graduated in 1977 and was surprised to see how many of my fellow classmates live near me. I would love to get together for a "mini" reunion.

I now live in Bucksport, Maine. I own my own sign shop. I have two kids, well, they aren't kids anymore. 25 and 27.

Have been married for 28 years. I would love to hear from anyone else that graduated in 77.

Eileen (Champoux) Ormsby
signlanguage"at"adelphia.net

7/20/07 Fort Myers, FL

Hi. Just came across your website. So much fun, reading other people's memories. I went to school in Lynn, until high school. I graduated in 1965...loved those half-day morning sessions!

I pretty much left Saugus, after graduation...Cambridge, Brookline,Arlington,Norwood, Wrentham. Married in 1972. Three "kids"...1974, 1976, 1979.

My husband and I owned an Infiniti Dealership in Norwood...sold it three years ago...and retired to Florida...Fort Myers.

We spend five months in NH...up the road from where my family summered. Ran into Dave Johnson and Gina (Boudreau) Johnson at the golf course, last summer...what a surprise. They're both as nice as ever!

I'd love to hear from anyone from the class of 1965!

Judy (Ladd) Wallace fiveat55"at"comcast.net (use @ in place of "at".)

7/1/07

I am Phil Morano, Class of '78. I went looking for some old school buds and stumbled head long into your site. Good work, nice pics. I spent some time going over many of your pictures, I especially liked the class reunion shots. I thought I would recognized Someone but nope; Y'all aged! Whew, glad I look the same. 8^}

Thank you for the trip down memory lane.
-Phil (Class '78) pmorano"at"gmail.com

7/1/07

You have some great photos of Acadia National Park! We love Sand Beach and Cadillac Mountain, there is so much to see & do there. My husband, Al, enjoyed these immensely as his mom lives in Bucksport, ME and we have not visited Acadia since 2001. Jonathan was a baby, and we hiked with him & older sister, Maya, on Cadillac Mountain and got splashed at Thunder Hole. Now we really want to go visit, hmm...too bad Wyoming is so far from Maine! Beautiful states to live in and enjoy!

Any photos of Mount Kathadin and Baxter State Park area?

Thanks for your site, such a talent you have. Keep it going. Take care!

Diane (Smith) Johnson
Class of 1977 dmjwyo"at"aol.com

5/10/07 Hi Jim,
I had logged on to the Saugus Town site for some information and came upon your site. I never knew it was there but found it so interesting. I spent a long time reading all the messages. My name is Dot (Hillis) Dow. I have lived in Saugus since I was 4 months old and would not want to live anywhere else. I graduated from Saugus High School in 1941 and married Eddie Dow from Adams Avenue in Nov. 1945. I went to the Emerson School and the Sweetser School (Both are apartments now) the Junior High that was attached to the Old High School which burned in 1963 I grew up on Oakwood Avenue and now live on Seaview Avenue where I have been since 1950. I was involved with the Saugus High School Alumni Association as Treasurer for 11 years. During my working years I worked at the Saugus Bank and Trust Co. for many years. Then Russo's Candy as bookkeeper for a couple of years and then the Lynnfield Office Park for 5 years. I remember all the places that were mentioned in the messages such as the State Theater, the Slop Shop, the Rat Hole where we used to go bowling, Sherman's Market, Butler Drug Store, Morrison's Drug Store, Heck Allen's Clams etc. On and on it goes with the old memories.

A good many of my classmates have either passed away or moved away. If any are still around and read this message, I would love to hear from them. My e-mail address is Dot13sea"at"AOL.com
Thanks for this wonderful web site. Now that I have found it I will check in often.

Dot Hillis Dow Class of 1941

04/11/07 Saugus High School Class of 1974

Dear Jim -
Thanks so very much for building and maintaining your guest book/website/photos. I graduated from Saugus High in 1974, moved away for college/grad school, etc, and never moved back. I've had the pleasure of living in Western Ma since 1997. Your photos help me (and I'm sure, others) feel connected to the past.

Thanks again, Janet E. Powers (E-mail available by request. Write to jim at saugus dot net )

Jim,
It's been a long while since I entered your Guest Book, but I am continually aware of the sparkling work you do with the lens and your promotion of Saugus. That is especially true of your efforts for our new Saugus book, "Of Time and the River, Saugus 1900-2005," recently issued for our Founders Day celebration. John Burns, Bob Wentworth and our whole Millennium Book Associates committee know how much work you have generated for this activity. Your work herein is outstanding.

Our new brochure is in the mail, hoping to reach as many Saugonians as we can, far and wide, with information about the book: how to get one and the stated reactions of people who have already bought a copy, who have read it, and who have sent us their positive replies. Gabe and his staff at Park Press have done an outstanding job for us on this brochure.

Again, your efforts are observed and remembered.

Tom Sheehan, Saugus Hight School Class of '47 tomfsheehan at comcast dot net

I grew up in Saugus and graduated from Saugus High, class of 78. I've been in Phoenix for most of my adult life but I still have family on the North Shore. I did a search on Google, just trying to find out how Saugus was doing after hearing on the news that there were some flooding issues there and came upon the site. My heart is with all of you. It looks really bad. Thanks for giving all of us transplants the opportunity to get a look at what is really happening.
It's ironic to see the kind of destruction water is doing there, considering we had spotty rain here this afternoon and people were running outside just to experience the rare feeling of a few sprinkles. I'll visit the site often now that I know of it's existence. Thanks again.

Lori Ferry (Lorene Holloran) ferrylktheboat at cox dot net
Saugus resident 1970 - 1983

Thank you for the photos, particularly of the river by the cemetery. I spent countless hours in and around that river with my dog. There was one kingfisher I could watch for hours.

My grandfather has been buried at Riverside for 25 years now and I still miss him dearly.

I left Saugus to go to college and never really looked back. I am still close with my family (parents are snowbirds and brothers live elsewhere) and two friends, but for the longest time I felt more connected to western Mass, where I went to school. I went to grad school in the Midwest and now teach at a university out here. My husband is also a professor and we have a beautiful boy, who loves these photos, especially the snowy ones. We don't get that kind of snow here.

Lately I've been achingly homesick for New England, especially Saugus. Perhaps it's incipient middle age? But I'm not nostalgic, per se. I just think N.E. is very special and beautiful. My exile has confirmed for me that people in New England are bright, warm and funny. And a golden autumn day on the river when the kingfisher is diving? Unsurpassable.

2/6/06
Hello Jim,
I am currently living in Newburyport, actually I have lived here for 35 years now. I just discovered your site on Saugus. I enjoyed reading the many letters from all the alumni. I lived in Saugus from 1954-1970 and went through the entire school system there starting from the Felton Elem., right on to Saugus High and graduating in 1966.

I lived on School street not far from Cliftondale Square and have so many memories. Some of them are playing sports at Anna Parker playground, playing baseball at Hurd Ave park. My baseball team won the minor-league championship in 1959! Buying my baseball cards and candy at Central Variety after Bomars moved down to a different Central street location...Going to dances at St.Margerets, the place across the street from Central Variety(the name escapes me)they had a pool room downstairs and dancing upstairs,also dances at the Sweetser school called 'Canteen"....

I remember Arcade Bazaar, Kiddie ranch, Donkey hill, Pranker Pond, (played hockey there)The State theater which cost only an admission of 25 cents!,,taking the bus from Cliftondale Square to Central Square in Lynn,or to malden Square for only 5 cents a ride!,Sheldons Drug store,Brennan's Paper Store where I would buy my car models,sports magazines,comic books and wiffle balls,the record store which was located right next to Charlie Chrisos cobbler shop, Sanborn's Variey in Saugus Center,and of course "The Weirdies" food place which was right across from the State Theatre, and the Rat hole....My very best friends were Ronnie Farren, Teddie Moriello, Jackie Sands,and Steve Chrisos. The fun that I had as a youth and later on will always be with me. As I said I live in Newburyport but Saugus is still a big part of me and will remain so. If anyone would like to email me I would like to hear from them. My email address is LGiant4091"at"aol.com.
Larry Giantonio

Class of 1966 Loved the photos. Yes I remember the Orange Squeeze on Appleton St. Keep up the great work.

6/15/05
Hey Jim, Haven't been to this site in a while but, I really enjoy checking it out. Just looked at the pics from our reunion "77". I know it took me sometime so call me slow. I did recognize some people like Scott Collins, Rose& Robin. Some people I don't know but, we all change. I'm looking forward to the next one. I live in NJ so I travel up there a lot to see my granddaughter. Well, hope to see you all at the next reunion.
Jamie (Reynolds) Conerty Gypsyfrlife"at"cs.com

Greetings from Warrenton, VA. I was doing some geneological research when came across your website and it brought back lots of memories of home. I grew up in Everett in the early 50's. One memory I have in particular is being taken to what was probably a small amusement park right on Rte. 1 when I was just a little guy, probably around 1957 or 58, and it was located on the northbound side of Rte. 1 just up from the rotary where Rte 1A from Malden intesects it. I don't remember the park as being fairly lage but what I do remember is that there was a "wild west" show with horse-drawn wagons and cowboys shooting 'em up. The reason I remember it so well is that I clearly remember the cowboys riding by with their guns blazing and scaring the pants off me. I can recall it like it happened yesterday. Can anyone remember the name of this park? I believe it disappeared sometime in the early '60s. I'd love to find out more about it and it would be wonderful if someone had some photos of it they could share.

Jim Keep up the good work Buddy, Tell Kim I said hi. Moving to Dover NH in
June from Italy/Sicily looking forward to it although winters will be tough.
Anyone from class of 1979 out there?
josephtroberts@yahoo.com feel free to drop me a line or drop by

Peabody, MA - SHS'77

To All Of My Old Classmates

March 31,2005 This message is from Donna Martel-Pingree. The summer of 2004 I inquired about getting the Alumni Newsletter and when Judy found out what class I was from she said We Needed HELP there are alot of us missing. So I told her I would work on it and I figured I had a couple of years to find all of you. My email address for this is Saugusclass1977"at"aol.com please even if you are not sure if you are on the mailing list please drop me an email I would love to hear from you. So far I have recieved quite a few and have found you all over the U.S. Please pass this on. I still have quite a few to find but the sooner the better. The ( SHS Class of 1977 ) 30th reunion is really not that far away.......Take Care and hope to hear from you soon.....And thanks to Jim for this wonderful web site ........Donna Martel-Pingree

P.S. I'm married have 3 boys 21,14,11. Keeping me busy

Thank you for the website. I found it a few days ago and e-mailed the latest entry in the guestbook, Ann (Baumann) Bielizna, whose parents were den leaders when I was in Cub Scouts back in the early 70's. I've exchanged e-mails with Bill Baumann who was in the Cub Scouts with me and their mother, Mary. I haven't seen them in over 25 years. It took me back and it was great!

I remember going to the White Hen Pantry for candy too. Candy cigarettes were popular back then, when cigarettes were still considered cool. On Hesper St., in the middle of summer, we had games of hide and go seek which went on until well after dark in the woods behind our houses. To my chagrin, I recently found out that these woods are now terraced backyards to expensive houses built on the ridge above. Trips to the old Saugus Cinema where the Square One Mall is now. Shooting basketballs with pals in the dusk at Lynnhurst School. Some wonderful memories! And I only got to live there three years. Those that got to spend their whole childhoods in Saugus were very fortunate.

I'd love to hear from anyone who remembers me. I lived in Saugus from 1971 through 1973 and attended the Lynnhurst School and Belmonte Junior High. I'd even like to hear from any folks that knew any Oljeys in Saugus. We're all related. And thanks again, Jim, for giving us this webpage.

Hi Jim -
I grew up in Saugus and have wonderful memories of that town. My family moved to Connecticut when I was in middle school so I never made it to saugus high. I wonder about the kids who went to Lynnhurst school with me in the 70's (70 - 76) or who grew up on and around magnolia street. I teach elementary school myself and tell my class and my own children about my childhood in Saugus...the 4th of July at Lynnhurst, alligator rock by Wally pond, walking to the White Hen pantry for candy or riding your bike anywhere in town. I would love to hear from anyone from the old neighborhood!!
Thank you. Ann (Baumann) Bielizna
annbielizna"at"aol

My family moved before I ever got to Saugus High School, but I'd like to
hear from anybody who went to grade school in Lynnhurst in the mid
1950s. I would've graduated in 1966.

It’s been quite a while since I've visited your site. I see the entries in the guest book have dropped off a bit…hope that doesn’t mean the visitors to the site have. It's really a great site full of great memories!

I realized this past weekend that the class of ’80 should be celebrating their 25th class reunion this year. I know it's early but if anyone has any news, please pass it along. I wouldn't want to miss it.

Wanted to wish you a Happy New Year Jim and let you know how much your work is appreciated. Keep it up!

Just wondering if you ( or anyone ) might have a current email address for Liz Amirault. We started e-mailing a couple of years ago (thanks to your website) but lost touch over the past year or so.

12/31/04
Hi Jim, Thanks for all the great images of Saugus, your site is outstanding and brings back many memories of growing up in Saugus. You have a great eye, and it is a fitting tribute to the town. I see from the "Guest Book" entries, that it keeps many Saugonians in touch with home, and attracts many who have never lived in the area, which is a fitting tribute to you and your site.

Thank you for your kind words regarding my own artwork. I am a pastel artist, and on occasion I have painted images of Saugus, one of which, depicting the late autumn in Breakheart Reservation, can be seen in the online gallery of my web site, which can be found at http://www.fioravanti-fineart.com.

I've added a link to your site on my own site, and thank you again for all the great images of town, and wish you continued success with the site.

I have missed my hometown for along time! I miss the old Victorian look and the sweet smell in the air in October and the Founders Day in Saugus Center. I loved performing with Charleena's School Of Dance and going threw school at Oaklandvale, Belmonte, and Saugus High! And I still believe they have that tree in the front of the Belmonte school Kids Come First room. Well I love returning to my old home town and the Golden Hills area which I grew up for 19 years in. My last longest living relative has just passed away, that lived in the hills and I love the fact that I know he would be proud of Saugus for keeping the tradition and spirit of the Sachems still alive. I used to be Miss Saugus 2001-02 and now I am in the running to be Miss Boston! But thanks saugus for the memories that well remain in my heart forever!! Hello Saugus High Class Of 2001 I made it and I am now in the Actors Guild and doing well in the television and model occupation. Bye Miss Vernessa Aronson soon to be Mrs. Vernessa Pinabella

Burlington, Iowa 9/26/04
Love your site. I graduated class of 1979. I really miss Saugus, but have no
family left (and that's saying something, since the all the Blueridge Ave
DeSistos were my cousins). I left in 1983 to join the Air Force and wound up
here at the rear-end of nowhere. I miss Donkey Hill, Kowloon, the old
library -- I visited the new a few years ago and don't like it much. My high
school reputation was a witch and a wierdo. I converted to Buddhism. I
didn't marry until 1996, but to make up for the late start, we married 4
times in 6 months. The last time was a Wiccan handfasting in New Hampshire.
In spite of all those weddings, he kept his maiden name and refused to take
Howard. So our names are different. Hubby is from Maine. We met in New
Mexico when we were stationed at Holloman AFB.
Diane Howard - Class of 1979

I also grew up in the same era and went to the Emerson School (hard to believe it is now condos). I remember Bill Sullo, Cogliano's, Miss Fox and Ironfinger Cunningham. Also remember the fire works at the VFW. How come they don't seem as good now as they did then? However, I went to the Emerson School for the sixth grade.

Thank YOU for the memories. Coleen (Keller) DeMille

03/09/04
Nothing like a stroll down memory lane. I was new to Saugus in my early years. I got on the wrong bus and ended up on a Chickland bus. The bus driver drove the bus to my house all the way down to Seagert Ave. Emerson Elementry School. BIlly Soulo, Coglianos. See the kids from Emerson were better than the Ballard Kids. Our class was the first to the Oakland Vale , First 6 grade class. Remember Ms Fox directing the hallway traffic and Iron Finger Cunningham at the Veterans after the fires?? They turned the gym into classrooms. Do you 1970 Graduates remember??? We had a walk out, we all met at the flag pole, I cannot remember the student who organized the rally, but the Saugus police tried to put him in a police crusier , making the students pissed and almost trying to turn over the cruiser?? That was our year of 1970. Oh yea and one more memory. The fourth of July at the VFW. Before there was KMart. Where KMart is now is where the fireworks were set off. Saugus.
Thanks for the Memory. Bob Goodwin Class 1970

Pennsylvania 02/26/2004
I really enjoyed looking at the great photos of Saugus. I have never
been to Saugus and though I live in Pennsylvania I would love to one day
visit Saugus and all of Boston MA. I always check out the photos and
really enjoy the site. Great work!!!!! Sincerely, J.M.

Chicago 2/01/04
Hello Jim, Great site and wonderful photos!
I grew up right on Main Street and your pictures are a true reflection of Saugus.
I moved away in '79 but visit my family often.
Saugus Center has not changed which is always a nice welcome home.
I do keep in touch with Nancy Ross and Christine DeAngelis.
Nancy keeps me informed on occasion...and still makes me laugh!
Thank you for all your hard work...I do appreciate the memories!
Class of '78 Sharon Bruckelmeyer (DiFrancisco) web site...sharonmicheal.com

I was born & raised in Saugus (SHS '78, Cornell BSEE '84), living now in Austin, Texas with my wife, two boys, and various dogs & cats. We were
sorting old family snapshots recently & I came across a pile of slides from the Blizzard of January 1978. Since a friend from high school pointed me to your site, I thought you might be interested in seeing them.

Back then (my senior year in High School) I owned a Pentax K-1000, which I used to shoot those slides. My current Microtek scanner did a pretty good job scanning my favorite ones, although I had to tweak them quite a bit in Photoshop. I still have more to scan, but these are the best so far:

9/3/03 Henderson, Nevada

Congratulations to the Saugus American Little Leaguers!!!

What memories you boys will have for the rest of your lives. Cherish them and always be proud of the fact that you were able to represent your Town and your State, and to do so well.
What an exciting year for all of Saugus and for those of us that grew up in Saugus and live elsewhere. I grew up in Saugus, attended Ballard school (very unhappy they closed Ballard), Sweetser Jr. High, and graduated SHS in 1958. I have followed the LL World Series for years, needless to say I was quite happy and proud to hear Saugus was in the LLWS. Happen to be traveling to Ontario, Canada when our daughter called to tell us not only was Saugus in the WS and had just won their first game, but my husbands' home town of Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, was also in it.

Thanks again Boys for making us so proud of you and the town of Saugus!!!

8/26/03
To Saugus Little Leaguers,
I have never been so proud to brag of my hometown as when I watched you guys kick ass in the world series on ESPN with my friends in Maine. Go Team...next year the world!
nancy ross

8/26/03
Jim,
I've looked at those Class of 77 reunion pictures and I still don't recognize a single person.
However some of the chinese food looked frighteningly familiar.

I know I graduated in 1977...I have a piece of paper somewhere that says so.
( of course I also have one that says I'm allowed to perform marriages
during a full moon at Stonehenge)
But I digress...I think you went to the wrong reunion. Over and out..

08/20/03 Saugus, MA
Haven't seen anyone mention the National Guard in Saugus. I was a member of Troop C, 1st Squadron, 26th Cavalry, which was headquartered in the Town Hall in the mid-60's. We used all corners of the building: locker room in the basement, supply room upstairs at the rear left corner of the building, communications storage room at the rear right corner on the highest level, we drilled on the auditorium floor, and the company commander and first sergeant would come out onto the balcony overlooking the auditorium floor to observe us, from their offices in the front left and right corners of the building on that level. Due to the limited space, much of our equipment was stored at the Wakefield armory, so when we went to Fort Devens, we'd stop there on the way and pick up our gear, then drop it off on the way back. As we drove along Main Street towards Wakefield, Norman Gates, who was also involved in Civil Defense in Saugus, would toot the horn of the deuce-and-a-half he was driving as we passed the CD garage (now the site of the DPW yard). Other names I recall, some of whom were from Saugus, and some from Lynn, were Frank Lynn, Dick Johnson, Ralph Tordiglione, Tom Pawlyk, Jimmy Stevens, Don Atwood, Wayne Small, Donnell Howard, Jim Howard, Eric Nyberg, to name a few. We were the only National Guard unit in the state without an armory, and in 1967, as part of a reorganization, we were disbanded and sent off to other units. Troop C became an Air Cavalry unit in Connecticut, and most of us went to Troop A, Troop B, or Headquarters Troop in Lowell. Harry Jensen was the Troop C First Sergeant, the CO was John Pivacek, then Waldo Bakke. Would love to see a Troop C reunion some day. I grew up in Malden, and lived there when I was in the Guard. Moved to Saugus in 1980, with my wife and son. Another son was born in 1984, and they both attended school in Saugus and graduated from Saugus High. We live across from the old Armitage School. I've been a Cub Scout leader in Saugus since 1991.
Don Wall

8/19/03 Plymouth, MA
Go you little leagers. I am 69 years old and I am so proud of you guys. I am so happy Nomar called you and gave you some advice.
You have given you town and your state something to be proud of. But most of all be proud of yourselfs. You deserve. Win or lose you are champions for sure. Bob Jannoni, Plymouth, Mass.

8/17/03 NJ
Hey to the class of 77. Just viewed the pictures of the reunion they looked great sorry I missed it. I was looking forward to going but my oldest daughter was due to have my first grandchild and well, I just couldn't miss that. I got to help deliver her (baby girl Mckenzi Dawn) with my son-in-law what an experience. Hope there will be a 30th to go to. It was great seeing everyone at the 20th. I'm in NJ and I come up to MA a lot to visit both my older kids who live up there now.So if there's anything going on email me and let me know. Jamie (Reynolds) Conerty

8/16/03 Nashua, NH
Class of 1965, but I would also like to point out that I was a member of the Saugus "American" Little League All Star teams from the years 1958 and 1959. It makes me so proud to see this year's team traveling to PA. as a participant in the "Little League World Series". Anybody that has ever participated in the Little League All Stars has had that same dream that these young people are actually living. Thank you for bringing back these memories. We were eliminated in the first game each year but it was a blast anyway. Some of my teammates included; Don January, Ronnie Barresi, Don Decereau, Mario Scere, Steve Durgin, Glenn Harrington, Billy Seceta (not sure of the spelling of most of these names), and the others that I can't remember . Your 2003 team is representing so many earlier teams that were eliminated before they could make that elusive trip to Williamsport. Best of luck to you guys and just remember there are many old Saugus Little Leaguers scattered all over the world that will be watching.
William Desmond

8/13/03 Weare, NH
Hi great pictures. My mom was born on 17 Davis ST in the Pleasant Hill section of Saugus in 1924. I was wondering if anyone has any pictures of Davis ST or the house. I would love to get it for my mom. Thanks Gail Trabucco Weare NH.

8/10/03 Tallahassee, Florida
Wow, I can't believe I have just found this site.I was trying to locate a former teacher of mine, Bonnie McHale (she taught home ec in the late 70's) when I came upon your site. I now live in Tallahassee, FL and would love to hear from anyone that remembers me!
Michele (Richard) Moore, SHS class of 77. mmoorerd"at"comcast.net

7/15/03 Vermont
Jill Confalone, living in Vermont. I graduated in 1971. Lived on Howard Street in Saugus. I remember the drive in and Adventure Car hop. Hello Saugus!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Jim:
Just a quick note to let you know how much I enjoy perusing the pictures of the old hometown. I grew up on Hurd Avenue and was supposed to graduate in 61 but transferred to another school due to,"irreconciliable differences" with the powers that be. Still enjoy coming back to Saugus every September with my bride.Get to see some old friends(sadly fewer and fewer each year)and travel around the streets and remember. The spirit is willing (I still think like a 16 year old) but the body doesn't want to co-operate anymore.

I live in a small town in Southeast Michigan now that reminds me a great deal of what Saugus was like 40 or 50 years ago(at least my perception of what it was like).I married my first love 10 years ago(about 35 years late)and we are both semi-retired(I still have a pretty thriving business doing custom paint work on antique autos and motorcycles)and enjoying life for as long as we have it. If I could change one thing,it would be to move the ocean in close by so we could enjoy watching the sun come up over the ocean(one of God's true wonders).

Well Jim I guess I've ranted long enough. Keep on with this wonderful site and maybe we'll run into one another in September. Just look for the turquoise and ivory station wagon with a matching surfboard on top (and Michigan plates) running around Saugus after Labor Day.

Ray and Kyd Smith (the expatriate Saugonian)

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