Comments for Beachwood Historical Alliance

Comment on New York Tribune, May 16th, 1916 by Geoff Brown

Geoff Brown — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:36:14 +0000

Erik – Thanks for this post! The house in lower left may be my grandparent’s (Roy & Carol Fitzsimmons) on the 300 block of Capstan Ave.

Comment on Membership by Heather Killeen

Heather Killeen — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:23:16 +0000

I recently bought a home in town which was built in 1900, and I’d like to find out more information about the property! Also, what are your current meeting dates for 2011? Thanks!
Sincerely,
Heather Killeen

Comment on Linked History: Toms River Community Theatre Built by Beachwood Man by Edmund R. Jerue, Jr.

Edmund R. Jerue, Jr. — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 19:20:00 +0000

Joseph Jerue was my Uncle, the man mentioned as killed in battle, John P. Jerue, was his Brother, My Uncle Jack.
Uncle Joe had a construction company, which built ship to shore stations for AT&T, in California and the station at Ocean Gate. He also built a store in downtown Toms River (Harris’s Department Store?) During exvacations for the foundation, they found a cannon ball from the British attack, which I believe he donated to the Ocean County Historical Society. During World War Two, Uncle Joe was in the Naval Civil Engineering Corps, he led the construction of Naval Air Bases in the Carribean Theater of Operations. His house was on Ship Abenue and his study had pictures of the air bases under construction. Joe had served in the Army during the Expeditions to Mexico during the Pancho Villa episode of ca. 1916, he was also gassed while in the service during World War One in France.
Joe was recalled to active duty during the Korean War, and I believe was either base commander or assistant base commander at Lakehurst Naval Air Station. Joe is buried at Saint Joseph’s Cemetery in Toms River.
His Nephew, Ed Jerue, Jr.

Comment on Endangered History: The Ocean County Rail Trail by michele a fabiano

michele a fabiano — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 22:50:13 +0000

My husband and I rode from Forked river to Barnagat and stopped for breakfast at a local resturant in Barnagat. We would have biked further but do not feel safe riding on Rt 9. What a great way to spend a Sunday morning.

On Saturday we spent part of our day looking for where the Barnagat Branch trail started in Forked River and wound up in Wells Mills Park, where the bike trail consisted of sand and was too difficult to ride. We finally found the entrance and rode part of the trail.

Both days we contributed to local eating establishments as a result of our proximity to them.

Just finish the rest of the trail, pave it, use crushed stone who cares. Take sections of the remaining architecture and incorporate into the design, or remove it and put off to the side of the trail for people to enjoy with a plaque detailing some of the history of the trail. Just complete the trail. It offers a safe way to ride bikes and will also contribute to the respective town economies as you pass through.

Comment on Membership by Robert C Cumming

Robert C Cumming — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 23:56:41 +0000

I am looking for information about an individual named Frank Turner who may have been a police officer or constable in Beachwood in the 1920′s or 30′s. I saw in one of your histories that an individual of that name was appointed fire warden in 1916. This gentleman was the brother of my grandfather, John C. Turner. I also believe there was a daughter named Winifred. I would greatly appreciate any information available on this branch of my family.

Thank you,

Bob Cumming

Comment on Rail Trails Provide Local Economic Engine by Rail Trail Celebration on Tap for Saturday « Beachwood Historical Alliance

Rail Trail Celebration on Tap for Saturday « Beachwood Historical Alliance — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:23:14 +0000

[...] http://beachwoodhistoricalalliance.wordpress.com/2009/04/22/rail-trails-provide-local-economic-engin… [...]

Comment on Rail Trails Provide Local Economic Engine by Rail Trail Celebration on Tap for Saturday | The Riverside Signal

Rail Trail Celebration on Tap for Saturday | The Riverside Signal — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:54:14 +0000

[...] http://beachwoodhistoricalalliance.wordpress.com/2009/04/22/rail-trails-provide-local-economic-engin… [...]

Comment on Master Plan by Borough to Request Proposals to Re-examine the Master Plan | The Riverside Signal

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:50:37 +0000

[...] in learning more about the current master plan may see an illustrated version of much of it on the Beachwood Historical Alliance’s website. A.D. Nickerson's original home, as seen through trees from Beachwood Beach, current [...]

Comment on The Eagle Has Landed! Man Arrives on the Moon, Beachwood Tunes In by Fred Schiller

Fred Schiller — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:30:53 +0000

was looking at the website (trying to recapture my lost youth) Saw names of two of my cousins whome I have not seen for almost fifty years. Lynn Paro, and Rich Schiller. Many thoughts came back of happy days and the excitement of the landing on the moon. Thank you for maintaining this great place to visit.

Comment on Winter Storm – Beachwood, December 19th & 20th, 2009 – Part I by L. S.

L. S. — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:17:21 +0000

I just discovered your site. Interesting, I am a native born resident and I have been documenting the many moods of the river with my digital camera for the last few years. Nice to see a kindred spirit. Your photographs are excellent. I have some nice photos of a red tail hawk bathing at the beach. I was very surprised to see a bald eagle flying over head at the swimming dock just the other week. No pictures yet but I am working on it. You are welcome to any of my shots if you like them. I am happy just to share. I can burn a disk if you are interested.