Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 3, 2023 ~Malden Musings~ 1965 Malden By Peter Levine H ere I present some random thoughts on 1965 Malden. A coherent thread it may not be at times. Insert smiley face. My recent article on the 1965 Malden Catholic State Champion Football team brought back nostalgic memories for many readers. People had wonderful, vivid memories of their childhood growing up here. Malden was somewhat of a sleepy little burg back in the mid-sixties: two years away from All-American City status, 10 or so years away from the Orange Line bringing the world to our doorstep, a city with the same growing pains as many back in those turbuNeed a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? Call Dennis at (857) 249-7882 for details. Law Offices of Terrence W. Kennedy 512 Broadway, Everett • Criminal Defense • Personal Injury • Medical Malpractice Tel: (617) 387-9809 Cell: (617) 308-8178 twkennedylaw@gmail.com lent ’60s. Those in Boston proper (notably my mom, who grew up in the North End) called Malden “the countryside.” The only thing “diverse” in 1965 Malden was the choice of bar rooms, taverns, pubs, social clubs, and waterholes. Places we gathered and socialized were plentiful – each distinctive from the other. Our demographics or ethnic population varied little. Although the vast majority did have one common denominator that held us all together, we were a proud working-class city – and still are. The Irish and Italians of Ward 2, the remnants of the Jewish population in the Suff olk Square area, a small but vibrant African American population, and a smattering of this and a smattering of that, which was as good as we could get at that point in time (I will fl esh that out later). But each neighborhood had its own distinct fl avor and character. From the far-fl ung reaches of Linden on the Saugus Branch to the West End and Edgeworth, you could fi nd active, tight-knit enclaves full of people with roots proudly dug down deep in Malden’s (sometimes contaminated) soil. Families were large and it was not uncommon to fi nd generations living together or just blocks away. The parks and recreational spaces overfl owed with children. Day and night. Civic pride was high and if you wore the “Blue & Gold” you were truly a big man/ woman on campus. Students at Malden High School/Malden Catholic in 1965 were becoming increasingly aware, socially and poCarpenito Real Estate is proud to congratulate Lori Johnson As a Multi Million Dollar producer once again. Lori’s dedication to her profession has earned her this outstanding designation. Lori’s hard work is a testament to the commitment she gives every one of her clients. Her personality shines through and is a pleasure to work with! Call Lori today and see for yourself! She will not disappoint you! Lori can be reached at 781-718-7409 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 Malden Evening News, March 9, 1965 litically. Finally. Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement shared the headlines each night along with that nightmare of a war in Southeast Asia. Students and Maldonians in general were becoming acutely aware of their responsibility as global citizens and were voicing their opinions in ways unheard of just years before. Here is a small glimpse of Malden 1965 through the pages/eyes of esteemed local daily – David Brickman’s baby – the Malden Evening News: February 23, 1965: • At the traditional Washington’s birthday handshaking marathon held at the State House’s Hall of Flags in Boston (Malden boy) Governor John Volpe (and his wife Jennie) shook hands with 6,791 people. • The A.O.H Division 12 on View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com Charles Street will hold their 93rd anniversary banquet on March 17. The anniversary committee consists of A.O.H. President J.J. Lucey, J. Rock, Mike Conway, Jimmy Lucey, Neal Sullivan, Billy Flanagan, Marcus Kelley, Patrick Kelliher, John Haggerty, John Galvin, Chris Maher, Joey Ryan, Eddie Sheedy and Billy Callahan. • Councillor-at-Large Paul Callahan, a Major in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, leaves on Feb 24 for California and Hawaii on a three-week tour of Marine duty, taking part in Pacifi c operations. Major Callahan is also assistant principal at the Forestdale School. • The Granada Theatre is showing “Sex and the Single Girl” starring Tony Curtis and Lana Wood. The Strand is showing “The Outlaws Is Coming” with The Three Stooges and Adam West and the Hank Williams biopic “Your Cheatin’ Heart” with George Hamilton. My comment: I saw The Three Stooges movie with my older cousin “Big Joe” (Bates) and my little brother, Frank, that year. • My next-door neighbor at the time, Marty Long’s mom Mary, passed away that week. Mary was only 69 at the time. She was a native of Ireland. The Longs were some of the best people ever and welcomed the Levines into the neighborhood in 1963 like we were long lost “landsmen” from the Emerald Isle. • The Malden High School boys hoop team beat rival Medford at the Gene Mack Gymnasium in Medford for the 12th straight time, 64-61. Medford’s captain, Stan Fiumara, had a game-high 32 MUSINGS| SEE PAGE 7
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