Did you live in Wilson (1960 - 1970)

Stop living in the past all that stuff is gone.

Yes, it's gone but anything is better than people going on and on about the mill.

Sach;s was on the corner of Elm and Hershelroth's bakery was next to the cleaners run by Mrs. McAtee.

I am just Finishing Up wrote:

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We were on 4th street and Division. We bought the store in 1971. My Uncle bought Turek's (Triangle Dairy) around 1974 or so.

H&H brings back many fond memories. I still remember the smell of that place. I spent alot of time there in the late '80s / early '90s. I wish I had all the money I spent there on pinball, tobacco, & iced tea!

McFly chastises you for living in the past but chooses a name asssociated with "Back To The Future."

Former wilsonite2 wrote:

OMG! I can't believe that someone has started a thread on Wilson! And the memories that some of you are bringing back!
I grew up on 4th strret. My family had the "Korner Store" on fourth street & Division for 21 years.
I can't wait to read furture posts. Thanks for starting this Forum!

Lanny Paterson Clairton fireman owned the corner store on 4th and his brother Ricky owned the Triangle Dairy on the Y of Pa. ave. and North 6th. God those were th good old days

I grew up in Wilson in the late 60's and 70's. Spent many winter nights sled riding down the hill behind the pony field in the park. Hanging out on the steps at St. Paulinus school after setting pins at Wilson Lanes. Playing on the tank in the park. Remember Yocco's gas station on no. 7th. Rondonelli's (Spiders father) barber shop on State St. Joe's corner store on No. 6th. Whities meat market on State St.

Fun times in Wilson wrote:

I grew up in Wilson in the late 60's and 70's. Spent many winter nights sled riding down the hill behind the pony field in the park. Hanging out on the steps at St. Paulinus school after setting pins at Wilson Lanes. Playing on the tank in the park. Remember Yocco's gas station on no. 7th. Rondonelli's (Spiders father) barber shop on State St. Joe's corner store on No. 6th. Whities meat market on State St.

I didn't know that Rondonelli barber was Spiders father. I never got the connection. I remember him giving hair cuts at you home when he closed his shop. I got my very first hair cut there.

jimmy b my sister said hi must of been a good kiss for you to remember all those years gone by . wilson is just fine .iam fine my brother is to and so is the rossi's your relatives.

blu from wil bo wrote:

jimmy b my sister said hi must of been a good kiss for you to remember all those years gone by . wilson is just fine .iam fine my brother is to and so is the rossi's your relatives.

Is this John B? If so, I heard you became quite proficient with the martial arts. It is very good to hear a success story from a local Wilson boy. Does Debbie remember that incident at the lodge? That was my very first kiss (3rd grade I believe).
If this is John, how is Debbie? Would she mind posting so I can reminisce with her and possibly find out about some of our mutual acquaintances? Please ask her if she would post.
I enjoyed your post. I stay in touch with my cousins through my dad (Johnny talks to him quite frequently) and through the funerals that are becoming more frequent (unfortunately).

Congrates to Rich Lattanzi Clairtons new mayor. Another Wilson boy. Good Luck C-town is on the rise.

Fun times in Wilson wrote:

Congrates to Rich Lattanzi Clairtons new mayor. Another Wilson boy. Good Luck C-town is on the rise.

It rising. It is SOARING. Just like the Hindenberg.

Fun times in Wilson wrote:

Congrates to Rich Lattanzi Clairtons new mayor. Another Wilson boy. Good Luck C-town is on the rise.

How we he be any different than what we had? does he have plans?

Fun times in Wilson wrote:

Congrates to Rich Lattanzi Clairtons new mayor. Another Wilson boy. Good Luck C-town is on the rise.

I spoke to Rich Lattanzi before the primary and told him about the concerns I have about my area (the hill, the bad part) he said he does not spend much time in that area because he did not know how he would be received. I think if you are going to be the mayor you should campaign in the WHOLE city... So, my expectations for the new mayor are not very high.

It's time to seperate Wilson from Clairton and secure employment, funding, and other resources. Being tied to a dying Clairton hasn't helped Wilson since the 1970's.

C town gal wrote:

<quoted text>I spoke to Rich Lattanzi before the primary and told him about the concerns I have about my area (the hill, the bad part) he said he does not spend much time in that area because he did not know how he would be received. I think if you are going to be the mayor you should campaign in the WHOLE city... So, my expectations for the new mayor are not very high.

Why should a white man waste time campaigning in a black area when there is a black candidate on the ballot?

Sheila wrote:

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Why should a white man waste time campaigning in a black area when there is a black candidate on the ballot?

Because this is not a white/black issue. It's exactly that kind of thinking that will cause this city to remain in it's stagnant condition.

The sad fact is that it IS perceived as a White/ black issue. Or, more accurately, a voting issue of those with an education or years of employment and civic pride and support of the law versus poorly educated, crime ridden, welfare using or mostly unemployed persons............ I strongly suggest talking with your Wilson supporters and politicians about breaking the connection with Clairton and Clairton doing the same. Make county and other alliances and you may both do better as this long term Great Depression continues.

Ah, to have lived in Wilson back then. It's pretty crap now. I am jealous.

Did you live in Wilson,Oh Crumbs?

college prof: Born and raised. Moved back recently after a few years abroad.