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What Happens Between The Cobblestones... IS ON EVERYONE’S LIPS Tidbits Overheard...Didjano’s...All The Buzzz! Look for ➨ to websites Vol.3 No.27 Cobblestones Library September 2, 2012 9/2 Nat’l Beheading George Eastman received a patent for Day Peter roll film and trademarked the name Ueberroth-75, Terry “Kodak”. 1888, The first American Bradshaw-64, Christa dirigible, the “Shenandoah,” began its New turn for Delaware’s McAuliffe*64 (1986), maiden voyage in Lakehurst, NJ. Mark Harmon-61, 1923, “Gilligan's Island” aired for the National Park? Jimmy Connors-60, last time on CBS-TV. It ran for 98 shows. 1967, Tuesday night, 32 New Castilians attended Linda Purl-57, Keanu Reeves-48, Jim Abbott (NY Yankees) pitched a no-hitter. Abbott a standing room only forum on a proposed Salma Hayek-44 A hurricane (first of had been born without a right hand. 1993 national park for Delaware. Held at A. I. three category 5 of the 20th century) hit the 9/5 Be Late for Something Day Cheese Florida Keys killing 423 people. Dupont High School, Senator Tom Carper Pizza Day Jesse James*165 (1882), Arthur chaired the meeting and began by giving an 1935, The Great Fire of London is C. Neilsen*115 (1980), Bob Newhart-83, started 1666, V-J Day 1945, “The Carol Lawrence-78, William Devane-75, overview of a 12 year effort to establish a CBS Evening News” was Raquel Welch-72, Cathy Guisewite-52, national park in the First State. Although lengthened from 15 to 30 minutes. Dweezil Zappa-43 Russian Czar Peter the Delaware has many historic sites and scenic 1963, NBC-TV canceled “Star Trek.” Great imposes a tax on beards. 1698, The First shores, none of the 397 national park units is 1969 Continental Congress assembled in Philadelphia located in Delaware. Indeed, Delaware is the only state in the 9/3 Labor Day Skyscraper Day 1774, Bat Masterson, Wyatt Earp, Bill Tilghman nation with no national park. Alan Ladd*99 (1964), Kitty and Clay Allison, four of the West's most famous Carlisle Hart*97 (2007), Mort gunmen, meet in Dodge City. 1878, The first Senator Chris Coons and Congressman John Carney gave Walker-89, Charlie Labor Day parade was held in New York City. updates on the status of a bill to designate 7 Delaware sites, Sheen-47 The image of “Uncle 1883, The first color videotaped program was including the Old Courthouse and theSheriff's House in New Sam”, was first used. 1813, aired. It was “The Betty Freezor Show” on Castle, as a national park. However, these historic and cultural Frederick Douglass WBTV-TV in Charlotte, NC 1958, Eddie Hill set a sites were barely mentioned in the meeting. Instead, most of escapes slavery disguised propeller-driven boat water speed record when he the discussion centered around the 1,100 acre Woodlawn as a sailor. 1838, The first reached 229 mph. 1982, The space shuttle property, recently acquired by the Conservation Trust with the professional football game Discovery landed after its maiden voyage.1984 September goal of preserving the land in perpetuity. The Trust was played in Latrobe, PA. 9/6 Fight Procrastination Day Read a Latrobe YMCA defeated the has suggested that this beautiful parcel which borders the Book Day Marquis de Lafayette*237 Brandywine River become part of the proposed national park. Jeannette Athletic Club 12–0. 1895, (1834), John Dalton*246 (1844), formulated TV soap opera Search for Tomorrow atomic theory, (1969), Many individuals, representing various non-profits, spoke in It s It Joseph P. Kennedy*124 premieres on CBS. 1951, “The Lone Jo Anne Worley-75, Jane Curtin-65, favor of including the Woodlawn property in the park. Some Ranger” was heard on radio for the final time Jennifer Tilly-51 President William McKinley individuals expressed concern that certain favorite activities after 2,956 episodes over a period of 21 years. was shot and mortally. 1901, Queen Juliana of currently allowed on the parcel such as mountain biking and 1954, David Brinkley left NBC News after 38 the Netherlands was crowned. 1948, The first equestrian sports might not be allowed if the land becomes a years to join with ABC. 1981. Barbie Doll was sold by Mattel Toy Corporation. national park. 9/4 Newspaper Carrier Day Paul 1959, Cal Ripken Jr. broke Lou Gehrig's baseball Harvey*94 (2009), Craig Claiborne*92 record by playing in his 2,131st game.1995 NP Service Director Jon Jarvis said those issues would be (2000), Mitzi Gaynor-82, Tom Watson-63, 9/7 Neither Rain nor Snow Day Grandma addressed and evaluated at a later date. Judith Ivey-61, Damon Wayans-52, Ione Moses*152 (1961), Michael DeBakey*108 Going forward, Senator Carper said the park could become a Syke-42, actress, “Donovan” daughter, Beyonce (2008), Peter Lawford*89 (1984), Al Knowles-31 Ten year old Barney Flaherty reality if the bill is passed. If the bill stalls in Congress, McGuire*81 (2001), Buddy Holly*76 (1959), another way forward would be to have President Obama becomes the first Newspaper Carrier. 1833, Ann Beattie-65, Gloria Gaynor-63, Corbin Bernsen-58 The first Miss invoke the Antiquities Act of 1906 which allows the President BRANDYWINE America beauty Pageant is held in to proclaim national monuments on land containing historic FESTIVAL of the Arts Atlantic City N.J. 1921, The cartoon landmarks, historic and pre-historic structures, or other “Blondie” made its first appearance. objects of historic and scientific interest. 1930, National Professional Football One significant change from the original proposal to turn these Hall of Fame was dedicated in Canton, OH. 1963, Dan Marino of the Miami Dolphins threw his sites into a national park is who will own of these properties. 100th career touchdown pass. 1986 These sites can be sold or donated to the National Park 9/8 InterNat’l Literacy Day Nat’l Date Nut Service. Or, the parties can enter into a cooperative agreement Bread Day Pardon Day Antonin where a site owner still retains ownership, but must come to Dvorak*171 (1904), Sid Caesar-90, Peter resolution with the Park Service about historical upkeep, Sellers*87 (1980), Patsy Cline*80 (1963), management, and public access. Heather Thomas-57, Jonathan Taylor Follow the progress on Senator Carper's website: www.carper.senate.gov Thomas-31 The first recorded birth of The Senate bill number is S.323. The House bill number is H.R. 624. Sept. 8th & 9th sextuplets took place in Chicago. 1866, The Sat. 9 am - 6 pm Sun. 9 am - 4 pm Ernest Hemingway novel “The Old Man and the Sea” was published. 1952, NASA's Marshall The history of the Woodlawn property is a Where: Brandywine Park’s Josephine Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL, was very interesting period of Delaware’s past. Gardens, Wilm. dedicated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Founded by William Bancroft in 1901. Admission: $5 1960, Star Trek premiered on television 1966, Children under 12 are free Hank Aaron hit his 709th home run. 1973, Natives and Newcomers, take a moment to Includes admission to the Brandywine Zoo President Ford gives unconditional pardon to learn more at ➔ Woodlawn Trustees Learn more: Richard Nixon for any crimes related to ➔ http://www.brandywinearts.com/ Watergate. 1974 Comcast FiOS CSN 35 200 76 576 & Restaurant • River Plaza, New Castle • 302-322-3330 FOX 4 234 13 513 PHL 7 235 15 517 MLB 191 86 586 5 big Date Opponent Time Broadcast Sun, 9/2 at Braves 5:05pPHL 17, MLB.TV Buy football season Hi Def Mon, 9/3 at Reds 1:10p CSN, MLB.TV Buy TVs Tue, 9/4 at Reds 7:10p CSN, MLB.TV Buy Don’t fumble, Wed, 9/5 at Reds 12:35p CSN, MLB.TV Buy Fri, 9/7 Rockies 7:05p CSN, MLB.TV Buy catch Sat, 9/8 Rockies 7:05p CSN, MLB.TV Buy every Sun, 9/9 Rockies 1:35p PHL 17, MLB.TV Buy play at COBBLESTONES Your favorite watering hole! 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Requested: 302-655-7161 or [email protected] grasses and shrubbery along the river banks, blocking the view In April 1962 a brand-new magazine, of the residents. DelawareToday, rolled off the press. This year The Trustees plan to address the subject of the riverfront land marks its 50th anniversary. We’re joining the at their Tues., Sept. 11th 7pm celebration by collaborating with the magazine on rd an exhibit in the Delaware History Museum Board Meeting, Old Town Hall 3 floor Delaware Yesterday, DelawareToday, 1962-2012 will examine the past 50 years through DelawareToday’s coverage of life in Delaware and the Delaware Historical Society’s you read it here 2nd collections.