THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 3, 2023 Page 7 MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 6 points. Malden was led by Tommy Mercer’s 19 and Tommy Fallano’s 16 points. Future MHS football coach (and Hall of Famer) Paul Finn had 6. My comment: I had the pleasure (misfortune?) of playing against Stan the Man in the Malden Men’s Recreation Hoop League some 20 years after this game. Mr. Fiumara still had serious game. Those Medford teams that played in Malden were stacked with talent: guys like Stan, Tommy Ryser, Jay Sweeney, Mike Hodnett, Bobby Maloney, Freddy Pizzi and Mike McCormack. Forgetaboutit!! • “Coaches against Players” will take place Feb 27th at the Medford MDC Rink. A few of the Bantam Hockey League managers and coaches participating in the exhibition game will be Paul Surette, Tommy Mayne, Jake Crowley, John Blake, Al McGee, Joe Tomasi, Joey Mayne and Charlie Pini. A few of the players: Phil Shea, Bobby Boland, future Malden Police Chief Kenny Coye, Paul McCarthy, Steve Harris, Ruffino (Ruffy) Mugica (future fireballer), Mike Moriarty, Pete Hanifan, Frank Knox and Arthur Murray. March 9, 1965: • The Malden Evening News headline screamed, “8 Youths Face Charges in Court Stemming from Burglary Wave.” Echoing the same sentiments that are heard this very day, Police Chief (John) Buckley told the City Council, “unless the people take an interest and call the department when they see someone acting suspiciously, then things will get worse.” The police broke the case with the help of a call from a citizen. My comment: The names of the juveniles I will not print because of some well-known Malden names involved. • “Malden Minister Answers Plea, Flies to Selma, Joins March.” Forty-five-year-old (Reverend) Earl Lawson of 120 Madison St. joined an army of civil rights supporters from throughout the nation for the scheduled “freedom march” from Selma (Alabama) to the state capital in Montgomery. My comment: Malden at it’s very best! • Nelson’s Bakery in Maplewood Square is offering “gaily decorated Shamrock Specials” in anticipation for Saint Patrick’s Day. Shamrock Cookies, Saint Patrick Cups and Saint Patrick Gingerbread Men can be purchased all week. • “Blue & Gold Alumnus Remembers Anniversary.” Edward J. Hoffman of 61 Acorn St. was business manager when the first edition of The Blue and Gold was published in October of 1915. He became one of the first student editors. His generous $100 cash gift along with a brandnew typewriter made many people at The Blue and Gold very happy. Eddie, a practicing attorney in Boston at the time, graduated in the 1916 class at Malden High. The gift coincided with the paper’s upcoming 50th anniversary. • John Forrest (communications – electronics specialist) of Bainbridge Street, Norm Cook (aircraft maintenance specialist) of Lincoln Street and David Atwater (technical training as an office equipment repairman) of Rockland Avenue recently completed U.S. Air Force training at Lackland AFB in Texas. • Malden High School Class of 1960 are planning their 5th reunion to be held at Valle’s Steak House in Saugus. • The Malden Business School at 6 Pleasant St. is offering IBM Career Training. Various programs offered are Key Punch Operator, Office Data Processing, Machine Operator, Computer Programming, and Data Processing Specialist. As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character Columbo would say, “Just one more thing, sir” – here in Malden 1965, we got up for work early each day (Converse Rubber, Faulkner Mfg., Volpe Construction, Lewis Candy), punched the clock, had a snort or two before we hightailed home for dinner, tuned into the 6 o’clock news religiously (we had trust in Walter) and got a good night’s sleep. Malden 2023 has had an awakening of sorts. Mayor Christenson made a campaign promise to tear down “The Beast That Devoured Pleasant Street,” reconnect Pleasant Street, then introduce us to the phrase “transit-oriented development.” Our fortunes changed. Business took notice. They lined up and came calling (Kevin Duffy has been a busy man!). Malden became a city on the go – no longer viewed as mired in the dismal past. Mayor Christenson and his administration had a strong game plan with a vision for the future – not afraid to make the big, bold decisions. Here in Malden 2023, we get up for work each day (some travel, some remotely), punch the clock (on occasion), have a snort or two before we head home for dinner, tune into the 24-hour news cycle that is available to us now (but not with as much confidence/trust as we had in Walter, unfortunately) and get a good night’s sleep. Sound familiar? Let’s have a toast for Malden 1965 & 2023! Upcoming Movie Night at Malden Public Library: ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ J oin us for Movie Night on Wednesday, February 15, from 6:00-8:45 p.m. at the Malden Public Library. We will be showing a 2022 movie based on the Marvel Comics character Black Panther. Angela Bassett was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. “The people of Wakanda fight to protect their home from intervening world powers as they mourn the death of King T’Challa” (imdb.com). Rated PG-13 – 161 minutes. This film is free and open to the public. Movie times are approximate. Free snacks will be provided. 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