George Gatenby
From the Class of '37 Photograph contributed by George Gatenby '37
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Have an emergency and I am asking that no E-M`s be sent for at least a week My Emily had a fall last night and is now in Abington Hospital in Abington, PA, USA, 19001, She fell directly on her face and has a Split Lip, A broken nose and a pair of black eyes.Also fell on left hand and has bad wound on one finger. Will keep you posted and Please Keep her in your prayers. George

Hi all; I was over in CH last week for a ride out. Seen JSJ and of course it is now empty. I know I used to pray for summer to come fast. CH was buzzing as usual and brought back thoughts of the late 20`s and 30`s when I was a JSJ student. Even took a ride back CH Avenue where I was raised on the old Ira Jewell Williams estate. Still as beautiful as ever. Hope to get back to CH again soon. Still lots to see that I have forgotten about. U awl have a gud day!!!!!!!!!!!!!! George Gatenby, Class January 1937.

As far as Teachers in my era, here are a few; Mrs. Kasinger(Spelling???? Was 1st grade teacher}, Mrs. Turney, Miss LaRue(Amy),Mrs.(?) Adams(Possibly McAdams), Miss McCoy(Lived W. Gravers Lane. Her sister was a teacher also but not at JSJ), Mrs. McDermott and Miss Kerper(One of my favorites).

Do you remember Ford Agency at Germantown & Hartwell Lane??????? In my era it was an elegant old house from 1800`s anyhow (Exact date ???????). It`s last livable tennant was Miss Kerper. Remember being in it back in 1930`s. Oh!! Just remembered name of JSJ Principle when I was there(;) Mrs Scott.

One little story about 1st grade. We used to get HE** for looking at the old Steam Engines on the Reading Chestnut Hill Line. YEP!!!!! CHOO-CHOO`s!!! Hope this is a little more help! Keep in touch. Better go and check on my better half. Our 55th Wedding Anniv. is today. Getting OLD, ain`t I????????????

C ya later George