Week of 7/14/2013 Vol. 4 No. 17

What Happens Between The
ISTidbits ONOverheard...Didjanos...All EVERYONE’S
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The Buzzzzz!
Vol.4 No.18
Cobblestones Library
Neighbors urged to be aware.
Recently there have been random break-ins in town. Residents need to
be extra cautious. Keep your doors and windows locked. Be aware of
strangers, unfamiliar cars canvasing neighborhoods or parked for
extended periods of time that would be out of normal daily activity.
Thursday, July 11th., the New Castle Police released the
following:
The New Castle City Police are now investigating six burglaries that
occurred in the early morning hours between July 7th, 2013 and this date on
the blocks of E. 2nd Street, W. 4th Street, E5th Street and E. 3rd Streets.
The unknown suspect(s) were believed to have entered the residences
through unsecured doors and windows and took purses and other
miscellaneous items. Detectives are following leads and continuing to investigate. The New Castle
City Police are urging all residents to ensure that their doors and windows are locked at all
times, particularly during the evening/early morning hours and to set home security alarms.
Residents are also being asked any suspicious activity be reported to RECOM at 9-1-1. If anyone feels uncomfortable calling the emergency reporting numberthey can call 573-2800 the non-emergency number at RECOM. ▶ Action News Link
“I've Got a Secret”, Jimmy Johnson-70, Will Ferrell-46 NY
7«14 Bastille Day
Yacht Club hosted the first American boating regatta. 1845,
Pandemonium Day
Natl Nude Day William Bradley A. Fiske patented the airplane torpedo. 1912, The first
Hanna*103 (2001), the underwater color photographs appeared in “National
“Flintstones” and the “Jetsons”, Geographic”.1926, J.D. Salinger's novel “The Catcher in the
Rye” published. 1951, Apollo 11 blasted off from Cape
Woody
Kennedy and began the first manned mission to land on
Guthrie*101(1967),
the moon. 1969, After 23 years with the name Datsun,
Gerald Ford*100
executives of Nissan changed the name of their cars to
(2006), 38th U.S.President,
Nissan.
Douglas Edwards*96 (1990), Ingmar Bergman*95
(2007), John Chancellor*86 (1996), Polly Bergen-83,
7«17 Peach Ice Cream Day Yellow Pig
Matthew Fox-47 Alfred Nobel demonstrates dynamite.
Day John Jacob Astor*250 (1848), James
1867, Alvin J. Fellows patented the tape measure. 1868,
Cagney*114 (1986), Art Linkletter*101
Harry N. Atwood landed an airplane on the lawn of the White
(2010), Phyllis Diller*96 (2012), Donald
House to accept an award from President Taft. 1911, Liquid
Sutherland-79, Diahann Carroll-78, Camilla Parker
rocket fuel is patented. 1914, Jerry Springer officially filed
Bowles-66, Lucie Arnaz-62, David Hasselhoff-61
papers to run for the US Senate from Ohio.
Spain ceded Florida to the U.S. 1821, Harvard School of
7«15 Tapioca Pudding Day Cow Appreciation Day Dentistry becomes the first dental school in the U.S. 1867, The
air conditioner was invented. 1902, The British royal family
Gummi Worm Day St. Swithin's Day Rembrandt
Van Rijn*407 (1669), Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini*163 adopted the Windsor name. 1917, Disneyland opens in
Anaheim 1955
(1917) (Mother Cabrini), Jan-Michael Vincent-69, Linda
Ronstadt-67, Jesse Ventura-62, Kim Alexis-53, Forest 7«18 Natl Caviar Day Nelson
Whitaker-52, Brian Austin Green-40 Vulcanized rubber Mandela-95, John Glenn-92,
James Brolin-73, Calvin
is patented by Goodyear. 1844, Margarine is
Peete-70, Malcolm “Steve” Forbes
patented. 1869, “Printers’ Ink” was first sold.
Jr.-66, Nick Faldo-56, Elizabeth
1888, The duck-billed platypus arrived in
McGovern-52 Adolph Hitler
America. 1922, Mariner IV sent back the first
publishes Mein Kampf 1925, Ty Cobb set a major league
close-up pictures of the planet Mars. 1965
7«16 InterNatl Juggling Day Barbara Stanwyck*106 baseball record by getting his 4,000th career hit. 1927, The first
Oscar Meyer Wienermobile rolled out of General Body
(1990), Ginger Rogers*102 (1995), Bess Myerson-89,
Company’s factory in Chicago 1936
JULY
July 14, 2013
Look for ►
to websites
Stay Safe
Tips
✓ Keep your car keys next to your
bed and hit the panic button--the
noise may very well scare off the
robber since they don't want to
attract any attention to themselves
and the noise will also alert those
around you. ✓ Another good noise maker is a
fog horn. They can be had on
amazon.com for under $20.
Amazon.com/SUPER-BLAST
✓ A favorite: after calling 9/11 and
if the noise of the panic alarm or fog
horn doesn't scare them off and the
door handle on your bedroom door
is turning, you still have one more
option, especially if you lock your
bedroom door so they can't get in
immediately: Yell loudly: "Get the
hell out of here, you son of a bitch. I
have a gun and I'm not afraid to use
it!" Desperate times call for
desperate measures.
7«19 Natl Raspberry Cake Day Lizzie Borden*153
(1927), George McGovern*91 (2012), Pat Hingle*89
(2009), Vikki Carr-72, Ilie Nastase-67, tAnthony
Edwards-51 The Rosetta Stone, a tablet with hieroglyphic
translations into Greek, was found in Egypt. 1799, Samuel Colt,
invented the revolver 1814, Winston Churchill uses
the two finger “V” for victory sign. 1940, Marilyn
Monroe acted in her first screen test. 1946,
Christa McAuliffe was chosen to be the
first schoolteacher to ride aboard the space
shuttle. 1985
7«20 Moon Day Ugly Truck Day Natl
Ice Cream Day Natl Lollipop Day Sir
Edmund Hillary*94 (2008), Thomas Berger-89, Diana
Rigg-75, Natalie Wood*75 (1981), Carlos Santana-66
A 1,235 pound cheese ball was pressed at the farm of Elisha
Brown, Jr. The ball of cheese was later loaded on a horse-driven wagon and
presented to President Thomas Jefferson at the White House. 1801, In the
United States, the Sullivan Ordinance bars
women from smoking in public facilities.
1908, The first detachment of the Women's
Army Auxiliary Corps, (WACS) began basic
training at Fort Des Moines, Iowa. 1942, In
“one small step for man, one giant step
for mankind”, Astronaut Neil Armstrong
becomes the first person to walk on the
moon. 1969
THE MANY DECLARATIONS OF INDEPENDENCE
Interpretive historian, Bob Vander Decker, will discuss the development of the
Declaration of Independence and display the many copies and forms of that
historical document. The Court House 2pm - FREE
Comcast FiOS
CSN 35 847 76 576
TCN 8 846
FOX 9 805 13 513
PHL 7 807 17 517
MLB 859 86 586
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Tues. July 16
FOX 7:30 Pre Game
8 pm Game Time
▶ mlb
Date
Fri, 7/19
Sat, 7/20
Sun, 7/21
Opponent Time
at Mets
7:10p
at Mets
1:10p
at Mets
1:10p
All Star
Bryan’s birthday always
celebrated with Cindy a
few days early.
Deb prepared a great
party with old and new
friends and a bountiful
table.
Broadcast
PHL 17, MLB.TV
CSN, MLB.TV
PHL 17, MLB.TV
& Re stau rant • Ri ver P laza, New Castle • 302-322-3330
New Castle’s
Sports Center
Catch it all this season in
New Castle’s favorite dugout!
Our famous PIZZA  WINGS  SALADS  PASTA 5 big
Enjoy specials every day as you
Hi Def
catch every play at TVs
Your favorite watering hole!
►NASCAR Sprint C.
6/29
7/6
7/14
7/28
8/4
Kentucky MATT KENSETH
Daytona
JIMMIE JOHNSON
New Hampshire TNT
1PM
Indianapolis
ESPN
1PM
Pocono
ESPN
1PM
Happy Cobblestone Birthday
Belated Tues. 7/9 Priscilla Christopher
Sun. 7/14 Donna Sipple
Tues. 7/15 Cindy Snyder ~ Bryan Shelton Sun. 7/21 Ellie Green
I Need Your Help!
Birthday or Anniversary approaching?
Tell The Teditor [email protected]
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TGJ, Editor PREPARING ARK!
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My fundraising goal is $1,500 and any
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COBBLESTONES July 14, 2013
J
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at Our Senior Center
Mon 7/15 9:30 “No Sew” Bazaar Craft Day 10 Internat.Jigsaw Puzzle Contest 11:30 Bazaar Planning Meeting
Wed 7/17 8:30 Suicide Bridge 9:30 Beginner’s Computer Class 10 Blood work 12:30 Beginner’s Part II Computer Class 1 Caregiver
Support Group Thurs 7/18 11:45 Brain Boosters 12:30 Food Lion Fri 7/19 12:30 Entertainment by Carol Regan
MON
9-3 Billiards
9 Pool Exercise
9:30 Park Walk
Wii Bowling
“Where Friends 9:30
10 Crafty Seniors
Gather”
12 Lunch
► New Castle Senior Center 12:30 Mah Jongg
1 Chair Yoga
TUES
WED
THU
FRI
9-3 Billiards
9:30 Shanghai
10 Bingo
12 Lunch
12:45 Bingo
1 Strength Building/
Exercise
9-3 Billiards
9:30 Park Walk
11 Line Dancing
12 Lunch
1:30 Tai Chi
9-7 Billiards
9:30 Wii Bowling
9:30 Shanghai
9:30 Bridge
10 Games w/Tom
12 Lunch
12:30 Super Market
1 Zumba Gold
2 Qi Gong/Tai Chi
5:30 Yoga
5:30 Bible Study
9-3 Billiards
9:30 Park Walk
9:30 Knit/ Crochet
10 Wii Bowling
10 Bingo
10 Mah Jongg
10:30 Beginner’s/
Arthritis Exercise
12 Lunch
library
the New Castle
7/15 JOB CENTER/10A
Resume Writing
MOVIE:’GNOMEO & JULIET”/4:30PM
7/16 PAWS*/11AM
7/17 SIMPLE GIFTS:
2 Women + 12 Instruments/3PM
7/18 ADULTS: What I’m Reading Now
/3PM
GED Prep in Spanish 6PM
Knit 1/Crochet 2/7PM
7/19 Landscaping Legwork/11 AM
Winterthur Ages 5-10
7/20 TEENS: ANIME ILLUSTRATION
WORKSHOP* 3PM
Having a “Happening” but don’t
know where to have it? It’s right around
the corner at the Senior Center. Capacity up to 120, with all the
amenities. Rent the River Room! Call the Center at 302-326-4209
New Castle Senior Center Bus Trips
Payment is due at time of sign up for all trips
See Mike to sign up or for more info
.
July 17-­‐Suicide Bridge Tour and Restaurant Sightseeing Cruise plus a Crab Cake and Fried Chicken Buffet. Cost of $60 includes bus, driver’s tip, cruise, buffet luncheon, taxes and luncheon tips.
October 9-­‐Showboat Casino in Atlantic City • December 6-­‐Bethlehem, Pa
•prior registration required
Sunday Specials
$2 Cs Lg
424 Delaware St, New Castle, DE 19720
302-328-1995
► www.nccdelib.org/newcastle
Wed., July 17th 3PM
Simple Gifts
is a musical
duo presenting folk music and
songs from around the world,
featuring hammered dulcimers,
guitars, concertinas, recorders,
spoons, and more!
Your feet will be tapping and
your hands will be clapping!
$3 S’s S D
$5 M Ms
$5 B B M
$5 Bg $6 Wgs
Jimmy
Pritchard
Saturday,
July 20th 8pm
Mon 10-9 Tues 10-9 Wed 2:-9 Thurs 2-9 Fri 10-5 Sat 10-5 Sun Closed
Nora says...Call ahead for
pick up for the office!
Salads $4.99-$12.99, Soups $2.99-$5.99,
and PoBoys and Wraps are $7.99-$12.99.
Cobblestone Reminders
See the New Castle Weekly for Full Schedules
Mon. 7/15 SPECIAL City Council Mtg. 6:pm
Wed. 7/17 Planning Commission Mtg. 6:30pm
Thurs, 7/18 Historic Area Commission Mtg. 5pm
Tues. 7/30 Board of Health Mtg. 6pm
▶
July 14, 2013
COBBLESTONES
http://newcastlecity.delaware.gov/
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qGarden of the WeekB
Grilled
Basil
Turkey
Summer
solitude
blooms in
Michelle
and
Michael’s
garden.
Bites
Ground turkey with Asian spices wrapped in basil
leaves and grilled. Quick! Makes about 2 dozen bites. If you have a
pound of ground turkey, you can quadruple the recipe, make the
balls and then freeze until ready to use.
you’re gonna need
4 oz. ground turkey
1 clove garlic, minced
1 t grated fresh ginger
2 T bottled teriyaki sauce
1/2 t pepper
12-16 large basil leaves, washed and blotted dry
More teriyaki sauce for basting
metal skewers
house for rent
now making yummy
Mix the ground turkey with the garlic, ginger, teriyaki sauce and
pepper. Roll into very small (1/2 inch or so) balls and then flatten
slightly. The size of the balls will depend on the size of your basil
leaves. Wrap each ball in a basil leaf, starting with the tip of the
leaf, and then spear 5-6 balls onto skewers. Preheat grill to high,
then brush grill with oil. Brush skewers with extra teriyaki sauce
and grill 2-4 minutes, flip skewers and grill other side 2-4 minutes
until done. Serve with extra teriyaki sauce for dipping.
arizona
2 bedrooms
1 1/2 bath
Small yard
Small pets $1,250
302.599.4811
Move in date July 15th
[email protected]
1 shot Absolut® vodka
crushed ice
1 shot Malibu® coconut rum
1 shot gold tequila
1 splash orange juice
1 splash pineapple juice
1 splash cream of coconut
1 squirt grenadine syrup
1 pineapple wedge
Mix in the shots of rum, vodka,
and tequila.
Add splashes of the three juices, heavy on the pineapple.
Top off with grenadine. Crushed ice should already be in
glass. Top off the glass with a pineapple wedge.
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2013 Separation Day
Book Sale a Success!
The co-chairs of the Book Sale Committee
wish to acknowledge and thank not only
Julie Kirk, Library Director, for her patient
guidance throughout all the many phases
of the sale, and Lois Barth for coordinating
and contacting volunteers, but also the
Board of the Library Friends for their
assistance, especially with the preview
book sale. We also wish to extend extra
special thanks of appreciation to all the
wonderful, invaluable volunteers who
helped tirelessly and willingly to carry out the many tasks needed
to make the Book Sale a success by reaching its goal of bringing
in over $1,000!
--Roberta Smith and Carolyn Travers
2013 VA Medical Center
Welcome Home The Troops
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Let us all celebrate our brothers and sisters return from their dedicated missions.
In doing so, we invite all of you to participate in this unique "family friendly" event.
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COBBLESTONES July 14, 2013
A public meeting to review the

Sat., July 20th 9:45 am - 1:30 pm
Join the Delaware Historical Society and John Medkeff, beer
historian, for a special bus, walking, and Riverview
Cemetery tour exploring Wilmington’s rich brewing past!
► Reserve your spot online here or call (302) 295-3284
Space is limited - R.S.V.P. required.
$30/members $45/non-members - includes beer sampling Rain or shine event!

Archeological Surveys
of the City of New Castle dikes.
Wed., July 17th NC Library
Community Room - 5:30-6:30 pm
The purpose of this meeting will be to
provide a review the historical context
and findings to date for the City of
New Castle Dikes. Attendees are
invited to provide comments as part of
the Section 106 Review of the dikes. This will include information from the
recent archeological surveys conducted in these areas as part of the
dike reconstruction projects. Wade Catts of John Milner Associates will present information
regarding the historical findings resulting from recent archeological
surveys at the dikes located at Army Creek, Gambacorta Marsh,
Broad Marsh and Buttonwood Marsh. Cherie Clark Cultural and
Craig Lukezic will be available for Q&A following the presentation. For your review Archeological Reports
Taverns, Taprooms and Tippling Houses.
Ongoing at the Old Library Museum, explores the history of drinking
establishments – both legal and illegal – in New Castle since the 17th
century. At the Old Library Museum, Weekends (excluding holidays),
40 E. 3rd Street, 1pm to 4pm Free.
2008 Black and Silver Suzuki
GZ250; 5400 miles; factory
optional backrest and luggage
rack installed; asking price $900.
App't to view can be arranged by
calling (302) 740-7950.

July Concerts
in Battery Park
July 17 / 7 pm The Sin City Band; Texas Swing, Country,
Soft Rock and surprises / Returning this Year
July 24 / 7 pm The Alfie Moss/Dexter Koonce
Project; Jazz, Pop & Swing Standards NEW THIS YEAR
July 31 / 7 pm The Newark Community Band;
Traditional concert band / Returning this year

The Del. Accordion Club welcomes the
seasoned and the starter musician…young and
old. They meet every 3rd Sunday of the month.
36" McSpadden
Model M12S with
case $225
Seller tells Cobblestones “I
bought this dulcimer and
took lessons for 1
month and LIFE
happened. I kept
the instrument
because the heart design is elegant, but I do not
expect to ever play. Perhaps you or someone you know would be interested.”
If interested drop me a line and I’ll put you both together!
Next meeting is Sun., July 21st.
Open-mike from 2-5pm in the Banquet Room at the
River Club Apts 7807 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont
Info:, call “Accordion Joe” Oberly, 302-388-0471
► www.DelawareAccordionClub.com
The Police Athletic League of Delaware Presents

T H E 1ST A N N U A L
tournament
Tickets Still Available
!
Sat., August 3rd • 5-10 PM
Lecture/tours of the hull of the
Cash Prizde
DeBraak,
a shipwrecked 18th-century British warship,
to return to Lewes, Del.
The 215th anniversary of the sinking of
the vessel. Remaining lecture/tours will
take place at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on the
following Mondays during 2013: July 15,
22 and 29; Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26; Sept. 9,
16, 23 and 30; and Oct. 7 and 14.
Nonrefundable tickets for the lecture/tours are $10 per person.
Limited to 12 visitors per program and will begin with a special tour at 1 pm.—.
Regularly scheduled lecture/tours will then take place at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on the
following Mondays during 2013. Nonrefundable tickets for the lecture/tours are $10 per
person (restricted to persons aged 10 and above) and are available through the Shop
Delaware website (http://shop.delaware.gov/).
For additional information, call 302-645-1148.
July 14, 2013
for 1st, 2n
and 3rd
place teams!
$50 per team
Hockessin PAL
7259 Lancaster Pike
Interested? please contact
Dave Salter at 302-656-9501 or Chris Colby at 302-239-8857
COBBLESTONES
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Some are weatherwise,
some are otherwise.
Happenings at the
Court
Cobble Ellie would like
to introduce,
House
Anna Elva Eleanor.
Anna was born on
June 20, 2013, She
was premature - 32
weeks, almost 5 lbs.
Proud parents,
Tamara Grace Kraenslein & Jon F.
Kaczmarczyk brought her home July 9th.
The family is doing great!
➨ Reedy Point Tides
Presentations and Performances at The New
Castle Courthouse Museum - Free of Charge h
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DELAWARE’S DESTINY DETERMINED BY LEWES A
Thurs., July 25th
presentation and book signing by
author Justice Randy Holland on the
conflict for Delaware by the Calverts of
Maryland and the Penn propriety of
Pennsylvania. 6:30 pm.
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Full menu
Friendly, Delicious and serving what you want!
Cool off by stopping in for a relaxing breakfast or lunch !
always
Look to
Caroline’s for
Anniversary Celebrations ▲ Company Outings
Showers & Rehearsals ▲ Community Meetings
Don’t miss out on Friday’s Dinner Special, but call first!
am - 4 pm
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Here are a
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Chloe's first
baseball game. It
was at Cashmen field in Las
Vegas. Their name is the
51s...I guess for Area 51 since
their logo is an alien. They are
the Mets AAA affiliate. It was a
great game for her to see...two
homers, almost hit by a foul
ball, made it on the jumbo
screen, and lots of kids running
around. – Kevin
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"Fearless Improv Comedy Troupe"
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Fri., July 26th, August 23rd
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I promise...they will make you laugh until you cry!!! July 13 - Lori Citro & Alyssa Regan
July 20 - Jay Weinberg
July 27th - Chad Michael Jervis
206 Delaware Street New Castle, DE 19720
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July 14, 2013
Something for everyone
and every wall!
Wed thru Sunday 11 - 4
Located in the heart of town
204B Delaware Street
New Castle, DE 19720
➔ blueherongalleryde.com
302-276-0845
[email protected]
LUKE BRYAN
Thurs, July 18 - 7:30 PM
Delaware Greenways Planning at
Historic Penn Farm
At Delaware Greenways we are moving ahead in our
efforts to restore Historic Penn Farm as an economic,
educational, and community resource serving the
city of New Castle and surrounding region.
Earlier this month, we met with our many partners,
including DNREC, the University of Delaware, the
Trustees of
New Castle
Common,
William
Penn High
School, and
the City of
New Castle
Municipal
Services
Commission
to discuss
priorities for
restoring
the soil and
managing
water on the site. DelDOT was also on site that day
conducting much-needed repair work to improve
drainage along Frenchtown Road.
MERCYME
Fri., July 19 - 7:30 PM
VICTORIA JUSTICE
Sat., July 20 - 7 PM
Celebrate What’s Great!
BEGINS
THIS Thursday
July 18th
presented by M&T Bank
Sat., July 20 - 10 PM
TRACE ADKINS
Sun., July 21 - 7:30 PM
AUSTIN MAHONE
Mon., July 22 - 7 - 9:30 PM
Concert Series Lineup
At The Delaware State Fair
▶
TICKETS FOR ALL SHOWS ON
SALE NOW! M&T Bank Grandstand
JEFF DUNHAM
Tues., July 23 - 8 PM
DIERKS BENTLEY
Wed., July 24 - 7:30 PM
NIGHT RACING AT THE FAIR
Thurs., July 25 - 7 PM - 9:30 PM
FFA Awards Breakfast
Fri., July 26 - 9 - 10:30 AM
DEMOLITION DERBY
In the coming weeks, we will be working with our
partners to draft a farm plan addressing every
element of the farm from agricultural production to
community events. If you are interested in providing
input in this planning process, please contact the
Delaware Greenways office.
July 26 - 7:30 PM
3 DOORS DOWN
Sat., July 27 - 7:30 - 10:30 PM
Fireworks
The Historic Penn Farm is located at 807 Frenchtown
Road in New Castle.
July 14, 2013
Fireworks
presented by M&T Bank
Sat., July 27 - 10 PM
COBBLESTONES
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JulyisHotdogMonth
DOGS??
HotdogHistory
Many hot dog historians chafe at the
suggestion that today's hot dog on a bun
was introduced during the St. Louis
"Louisiana Purchase Exposition" in 1904
by Bavarian concessionaire, Anton
Feuchtwanger. As the story goes, he loaned
white gloves to his patrons to hold his piping hot
sausages and as most of the gloves were not returned, the
supply began running low. He reportedly asked his brother-inlaw, a baker, for help. The baker improvised long soft rolls that fit the
meat - thus inventing the hot dog bun. Kraig says everyone wants to
claim the hot dog bun as their own invention, but the most likely
scenario is the practice was handed down by German immigrants and
gradually became widespread in American culture.
Another story that riles serious hot dog historians is how term "hot
dog" came about. Some say the word was coined in 1901 at the New
York Polo Grounds on a cold April day. Vendors were hawking hot
dogs from portable hot water tanks shouting "They're red hot! Get
your dachshund sausages while they're red hot!" A New York
Journal sports cartoonist, Tad (Thomas Aloysius Dorgan) Dorgan,
observed the scene and hastily drew a cartoon of barking dachshund
sausages nestled warmly in rolls. Not sure how to
spell "dachshund" he simply wrote "hot dog!" The
cartoon is said to have been a sensation, thus
coining the term "hot dog." However, historians
have been unable to find this cartoon, despite
Dorgan's enormous body of work and his
popularity.
A Man Named
It was almost a century ago in 1916 when
an employee of Charles Feltman, Nathan
Handwerker, left his employ and, with his
wife Ida, started Nathan's Famous, Inc.,
which now calls itself the world's greatest
hot dog purveyor. He opened his stand in
Coney Island near the corner of Surf and
Stillwell Avenues and called it Nathan's.
Handwerker sold his hot dogs for five cents
each. He used two spice suppliers to keep his hot dog recipe secret. To
counteract the rumors of his cut-price hot dogs being less than palatable,
he offered free hot dogs to the doctors and nurses at Coney Island
Hospital. When questioned in later years about his love for his own food
(hot dogs), Nathan bragged, "I'll gladly wrassle anyone who's been living
on caviar and champagne for thirty-nine years."
It is said that a local
singing waiter, Eddie
Cantor, comic actor
and singer, and his
prominent piano
accompanist, Jimmy
Durante, comedian, piano player, and singer, resented the fact that the
prospering Charles Feltman had raised the price on his "franks" to a dime.
They suggested to Nathan Handwerker that instead of working for Feltman,
that he go into competition with him, selling franks for half the price. Some
historians suggest that Nathan Handwerker borrowed $320 from
entertainers Cantor and Durante to start the business.
To assist in serving his customers, Nathan hired a redheaded teenager,
Clara Bowtiinelli, who later was discovered while working there and
became the famous actress Clara Bow, the "It Girl" of the 1920's silent films
Didjano your
?
1. Name the only Major League Baseball ballpark that sells more sausages than
hot dogs per season?
a. Yankee Stadium in New York
b. Wrigley Field in Chicago
c. Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles
d. Miller Park in Milwaukee
2. Who, when transitioning from the silent screen, uttered “hot dogs” as his or
her first ever on- screen words?
a. Charlie Chaplin
b. Mickey Mouse
c. Greta Garbo
d. Groucho Marx
3. What is the average weight, fully loaded, of a baseball park hot dog vendor’s
bin?
a. 40 lbs
b. 100 lbs
c. 10 lbs
d. 25 lbs
4. Which of these four artists DOES NOT have a song titled “Hot Dog?”
a. Perry Como
b. Elvis Presley
c. Three Dog Night
d. Led Zeppelin
5. According to a NHDSC poll, which player (past or present) would win a virtual
hot dog eating contest?
a. John Kruk
b. Tommy Lasorda
c. David Ortiz
d. Babe Ruth
6. In a popular TV series, who offered Ms. Rhode Island a hot dog during a
Yankee game?
a. Homer Simpson
b. Jerry Seinfeld
c. Joey Tribiani
d. Norm Peterson
7. What famous movie character uttered the phrase, “Nobody, I mean nobody,
puts ketchup on a hot dog?”
a. James Bond
b. Dirty Harry
c. The Terminator
d. Jason Bourne
8. Who said that hot dogs and champagne were among their favorite foods?
a. George Bush
b. Marlene Dietrich
c. George Foreman
d. Jane Fonda
9. True or False: Hot Dogs are included as a menu item at the Vatican.
10. Which blonde bombshell was named Miss Hot Dog Month early in her career?
11. Which city’s hot dog has the most toppings?
a. New York
b. Philadelphia
c. San Francisco
d. Chicago
12. What kind of hot dog does Tatum O’Neal refuse to eat at the diner in 1973’s
“Paper Moon”?
a. Corn Dog
b. Chicago Dog
c. Coney Island Dog
d. Chili Dog
▶Hot
Dog Answers
Aaannd they’re off!
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