Most of Down Neck streets were paved with
cobble stones, red brick or creosoted wooden blocks. With the exception
of Lentz Avenue, I believe. Thanks to the W. P. A. it was Black
Topped. We now had our own Down Neck roller Rink, and really enjoyed
it.
One of those who enjoyed it very much was the Reverend George
Donovan , Pastor of the Trinity Reformed Church. One of his avocations
was roller skating and he joined us on many an evening. We were
thrilled to see him waltzing pirouetting and doing many other skating
maneuvers.
Unbeknownst to many Down Neckers, the Good Pastor, out of his
meager salary, purchased many pairs of roller skates for under privileged
youngsters. Helping them have the pleasure of using the Down Neck
roller rink. The Pastor and my father although of different faiths
were very good friends. He was a true man of God.
|
