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The Richmond Natatorium www.PointRichmondHistory.org Vol. XXIX No. 1 June, July, August, 2010 $3.00 The Richmond Natatorium Spectacular! PRHA archive photo #0432- Stone, enhanced by Thomas Mercer-Hursh Celebrating Our New Plunge! Financed by a bond issue, the Richmond Natatorium (aka The Plunge) opened for business in 1926 with grand ceremonies as a “state of the art” swimming pool. For the next 70 years it was a destination for thousands of area residents to get together and have good, healthy fun together. Unfortunately it closed in 1997 when it was deemed to be unsafe in the event of on earthquake. Fortunately, there were enough good people around who were determined to Save The Plunge and started a trust to do just that. And they did. Thirteen years after it closed and eighty four years after it opened as 1926 “state of the art” swimming pool it opens again as today’s “state of the art” swimming pool. Thank you to all of you in the Save the Richmond Plunge Trust and all of those many people who made this beautiful swimming pool a reality. A special thank you to leaders Architect Todd Jersey, Rosemary Corbin, June Albonico and Sandi Genser-Maack. Point Richmond History Association Contents of this Issue From the From the President 1 President Members 2 Editor’s Notes 3 By Mid Dornan A-Mid Trivia 4 We thank Symphonie Restaurant in Church News 5 Point Richmond for making available space WWIC News 10 on Sunday, May 23, 2010, for our Point Richmond History Annual Meeting when Out and About Town 11 the Community Center wasn’t open. Mercer-Hursh Photo Gallery 14 Because of the then limited time, our Masquer’s Playhouse Review 16 meeting was brief to allow our speaker, Meeting Report 18 June Albonico, member of Save the Plunge Trust and longtime popular swim instructor, Mid Dornan’s Award 19 to discuss the recent Plunge renovation. Wm. Thompson “Little Memories…..” 22 Everyone was then invited to tour the still- Pat’s Plaque Report 24 under-construction and soon-to-open Birthdays 25 Plunge. Our apologies to those who were inconvenienced. 90’s Club 26 The Plunge is the jewel of the Point and Deaths 27 brings us great pride! Calendar 28 The Plunge on its way to greatness Photo by Thomas Mercer Hursh Volume XXIX-1, June/July/August, 2010 THIS POINT…..in time 1 Point Richmond History Association Thank you members for your renewal: * Gift Membership Evan and Lydia Jahromi Family **Special Member, Thank You! Doreen & Peter Minkwitz** Thank You! East Bay Brass Foundry** Toni Cannizzaro Santa Fe Market Lynne Erskine and Muriel C. Clausen Seth Fenton Family Point Richmond Market Laverne Rentfro Woolman Frank and Dean Smith Family For selling Jeff Lee and Janice Cook Family Thomas Kenny “THIS POINT…..in time” Jack Shoemaker and Jane Vandenburgh For us Family First Church of Christ, Scientist** Museum Hours: Billie Bonham Shaw Wednesday 4:30 pm-7:00 pm George L. Williams David and Elana Dolberg** Thursday 11:30-2:00 pm Michael Lambton Pat Houck Beverly Bartram Thanks to the Volunteers who open and Donald Amantite close our history museum two days each Helene Frosini week. Diane Diani Virginia W. Smith • Betty Dornan Stephen A Wyrick • Bruce and Ann Bartram Hazel D. Tawney • Pat Pearson Viola Kennedy • Mid Dornan Victor Morales Family • Bonnie Jo Cullison John Papadakis • Susan Brooks Jessie West • Anita Christiansen Gilda B. Markarian Michelle Healy** • Sonja Darling Patricia Pearson • Margaret Morkowski George and Janie Carroll Francis L. Smith IlaMay Dein Sonny Jackson The Cover: Richmond Natatorium photo by Thomas And a warm welcome to these new members Louis Stockdale Mercer-Hursh. Linda Hudock 2 THIS POINT…..in time, Volume XXIX-1, June/July/August, 2010 Point Richmond History Association Editor’s Thank You! Our Special Supporters! Notes Gary Shows (510-235-1336) History Makers I was so impressed by our tour of the Plunge Doug & Rosemary Corbin that I decided that it was appropriate to dedicate this Kathe Kiehn issue to celebrating our new renovated swimming Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. pool. Christopher Spencer This issue includes my last article from Dr. William Thompson. I have now reprinted all of his Corporate Sponsor work and plan now to put them together in one Timeworks Inc. Clock Company publication. My usual gratitude to our regular contributors Stephanie, Patti & Stephen Kowalski who are the heart and soul of this newsletter. First Church of Christ, Scientist I would like to include my thank you to Symphonie Restaurant for “taking us in” so that History Preservers: we could have our Annual General Meeting. Royce Ong John A. Thiella & Rosa T. Casazza Have a wonderful Summer! Edward J. McGarvey The next issue will be September/October and Gilda Markarian its deadline is August 20, 2010. Kevin, Renee & Griffin Knee Jean & John Knox Thank to the last issue newsletter assembly Sandi Genser-Maack & Lynn Maack crew: Thomas Mercer-Hursh & Theresa de Valencé Marcelina Smith John & Nancy Mengshol Ann Bartram Donna Wilson Bruce Bartram Pam Wilson Linda Andrew-Marshall Mid Dornan Margaret Morkowski Mary Crosby Patricia Dornan Bonnie Jo Cullison Bob & Ellie Strauss Sonja Darling Norm Hantzsche Pat Pearson Maurice A. Doherty Jerry Cerkanowicz Michelle Healy Gary Shows Volume XXIX-1, June/July/August, 2010 THIS POINT…..in time 3 Point Richmond History Association A-Mid Trivia Mid Dornan (510-234-5334) Q: Which sting is the most painful, that of a will is a dead giveaway. the hornet or that of the yellow jacket? *** ANSWER at end of Trivia Your sleep may get better this summer as BNFS is scheduled to begin improvements on the Listen and silent have the same letters. crossing at Cutting Blvd to be completed by the *** end of July, 2010. That is if the equipment needed The week of May 10, 2010, Kathy Forbes is shipped by the end of May. Upon completion, Sanchez of Crockett, Cynthia Forbes of Lakeport, the City can establish a quiet zone by September and Debbie Forbes Miller of Oklahoma met in 2010. Lake Tahoe to visit with their sister, Judy Forbes *** of Christchurch, New Zealand. Joining them was Opportunity may knock only once but their special friend Brenda McKinley from temptation leans on the doorbell. Richmond. -unknown *** *** Mechanics Bank has passed the torch of its Edna Hathaway has been honored as Resident family leadership of the regional bank to a new of the Month in Hanford for her piano and organ generation of executives. Dianne Daiss “D.D” playing for the residents. 91 -year -old Edna also Felton, 54, was elected chairman of the board and goes to her Bridge Club two times a month and E. Michael Downer, 45, was elected vice chairman. recently went to Fresno to see the play, New Both are fourth-generation descendants of E.M. Wrinkles, with a 65 year old cast. Downer, founder of the 105 -year-old Mechanics *** Bank What is the lure of a grandchild? Every *** grandparent knows which is why Karen Fenton Graduated from their ‘play groups’ and now flew to the East Coast to spend a few days with her ready to celebrate coming of-age 21 this summer son Seth’s 8 and 3 year old grandchildren. And, are Michael and Aaron Marshall, Madison then brought eight-year-old Andrew home with her Bradshaw, Sean Nakamura and Jamie Hirano. to spend more special time together. Congratulations! *** *** Sight: After a recent rain left a big water Our prayers are with Crest Avenue neighbors puddle at the bottom of Tewksbury Avenue, a Anita Christensen and Mary Highfill, wishing you small boy, about 4 years old, was wistfully both healing... standing beside the puddle with his fishing pole *** tossed into the middle of the water. (great Ad for a The storefront flower boxes are just another camera cell phone) reason to walk and enjoy the charm of walking in *** the Point business area. When you are making a presentation and *** someone yawns, take it as a compliment. It Lexophiles (lover of words) doesn’t mean that person is rude, tired or bored. With her marriage she got a new name and a According to Andrew Gallup, a researcher of dress. yawning at New York’s University at Birmhamton, A backward oet writes inversse. it indicates that we yawn in response to increased 4 THIS POINT…..in time, Volume XXIX-1, June/July/August, 2010 Point Richmond History Association brain or body temperature, yawning cools down our brains so they function better. Yawn! Yawn! Church News *** What is the worth of a first tooth? The Tooth Fairy rate seems to vary by region and circumstances. If you live on the East Coast or in New York the going rate the Tooth Fairy leaves is about $5. In most other parts of the country $1 seems to be the norm. Often there is a bonus if there is a lot of blood, or a trip to the dentist is required. Also, this is true for a first tooth. If the tooth fairy is late she has been known to leave a couple dollars for nights missed. *** ANSWER: The hornet’s the worst. Next is the wasp’s, then the honey bees after that the yellow jacket’s. WASHINGTON AVENUE By Dee Rosier AUTO TEST 510-232-1387 [email protected] At one time, Washington Avenue was an automobile testing street. From the bottom of Aside from the late rain, should you need Richmond and Washington Avenues, to the proof that it is indeed spring, walk in front of top of Washington was the test for Father’s residence and admire the diverse color of automobiles.
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