Here is a collection of images of children having fun at playgrounds in and around the Scranton area in 1959 –
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- Scranton playground horseshoes champions pose for the camera after winning 1959 titles in the final round at the citywide tournament at Weston Field on July 29, 1959. Front row: Edward Daniels and Dorman Waters, junior playground champs. Second row: William Kinney and Jack Olenchak, senior playground junior division champs; and Nicholas Forsette and Robert Kropenski, senior division champs. Times-Tribune Archives
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- David Makowski, Dickson City, is crowned king by William Ramik, during the annual Activity Day program on July 31 at Dickson City playground. Ruth Mishko, of Dickson City, was crowned queen by Frank Marra. Watching the crowning ceremony was Shelia Gildersleeve, runnerup for queen. Times-Tribune Archives
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- William Feldcamp, left, supervisor of the Scranton Playground program, congratulates winners in the fould shooting finals held at Weston Field. From left: Feldcamp, James McTiernan, junior champ with 16 foul shots; Mike Kovatch, junior champ from a senior playground with 19 foul shots; and Nick Forsette, senior champ with 21 foul shots. Times-Tribune Archives
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- No.16 School junior volleyball queens of Scranton’s playgrounds in August 1959. First row, left, Theresa Carlucci, Marsha Gaggiole and Barbara Di Blasi. Second row: Beverly Parlopiano, Micki Macciocco and Ann De Riggi. Third row: Jo Ann Stivala, Joan Phillips, Ann Baden and Patsy Meyers. Times-Tribune Archives
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- Parade of Wheels winners line-up at Lowell School (43) Playground following the event the attracted a crowd of 75 people on July 16, 1959. The winners were Thomas Suchecki, most unique; Edward Gardula, smallest; Pam Magnott, most decorative; Kathy Egan and Mark Dennabaum, most unique; Leo McLane and Robert Howells, most unusual; and Candy Caputo, largest. Times-Tribune Archives
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- John Scott won the 100 yard dash at the annual Playground Track and Field meet at Memorial Stadium on July 28, 1959. Times-Tribune Archives
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- Ann Flowers won the 50 yard dash at the annual Playground Track and Field meet at Memorial Stadium on July 28, 1959. Times-Tribune Archives
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- Winners of the Scranton playground checkers championship in the senior and junior divisions at Weston Field on July 16, 1959. From left: Michael Anthony, senior champ; Carol Ragni, senior champ; Edward Gilmartin, junior champ; and Diane McAndrew, junior champ. Times-Tribune Archives
Brian Fulton has been the librarian at The Times-Tribune for the past 15 years. On his blog, Historically Hip, he writes about the great concerts, plays/musicals and celebrity happenings that have taken place throughout NEPA. He is also the co-host of the local history podcast, Historically Hip. He competed and was crowned grand champion on an episode of NPR quiz show “Ask Me Another.” Contact: bfulton@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9140; or @TTPagesPast
