E. 98th Street – Lyin Eatin People

(Tab 1) Then & Now: The Bartletts

Beverly, Fluff & Michael and the Toyota

Weren’t they cute. The girls in their matching dresses and Bev in what looks like a sleeveless turtle neck. I wonder who is on the bicycle! I remember when she Bev first came home with the Toyota. I recall that when she left she said that she was going to buy a “toy” car… I din’t realize she meant a Toyota. Brand new! She gave the car that she replaced to Skip… That car was a blue convertible Pontiac 2+2.

I also remember that on South Blvd. next to where the Banners lived (Michael and Reggie, etc) that there had been a vehicle fire in a similar year/model as the 2+2… may have been a Bonneville. We pushed that car into our garage and skip parted it out for the 2+2. Skip had many cars. Follow this link to see a list (In work).

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(Tab 2) Then & Now: The alley

The alley facing north. Fred Parker, Fluff, Karen, Lee Scott, Michael.

This is likely an Easter… On our way to church. Fred Parker and Lee Scott (or Steven) giving us the business!
Here is an interesting tidbit! Who knew that the alley behind our house had a name!?? I certainly didn’t. I spoke to Ted and he didn’t know it either. In fact, he and I and probably any of us who gave it a thought, just assumed that the homes that faced the park had East Blvd addresses… Makes sense?

NOT!!! They all have alley addresses or more accurately they are “98th Place” addresses! How about that… Now you know! See the map.

(Tab 3) Then & Now: Derick I. Dawkins & Four Chaplains

4 Priest Monument, Cleveland Cultural Gardens.

This is a memorial to commemorate the commitment and sacrifice of military Four Chaplains on board a sinking ship to save the lives of others. Wikipedia link.

The picture of Derick I. Dawkins in front of the monument circa 1971. Note the bronze placard is removed. Many of the monuments were damaged or stolen. Park attendants removed remaining vulnerable artifacts for safekeeping.

It wouldn’t be until 30 or more years past that this monument and others were restored. We certainly did not revere and certainly did quite a bit of damage to the Cultural Gardens in our youthful ignorance. I know I am not proud of many aspects of my childhood… Wish I could fix it.

(Tab 4) Then & Now: Lana Yates

E. 98th at Westchester, looking east from our home address

Young women is Lana Yates. I had a crush on Lana, likely all of us young boys found her attractive… Breasty and bow-legged… “I digress”. I do also recall that she and William “Sunny Boy” Sawyer had an interest in each other. I did some checking and did not confirm a relationship between Lana and William, but dud learn that “Muscle Ron” (Smith) may have married her.

Lana is holding an unknown member of her family. The corner house was occupied by the Bell family in our early years and subsequently by the Popovich family.
See more pictures of Lana and the Road Runner truck in subsequent tabs.

(Tab 5) Then & Now: Heidi Watching Mom

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Mom-Heidi-Sawyer-House-98th-St. Looking north from our E. 98th street address. Our Heidi is sitting the front lawn of the Dials. Cars are a green deuce (mom’s or Skips). The owner of the second car is a mystery. Third car is mom’s Le Sabre, she is likely in the car, which is evident by Heidi siting focused on it.

There is someone in the passenger seat… unknown. Fourth car is Mr. Sawyers. Car 5 & 6 unidentified. People in street and on the porch are not identifiable, but this was a typical scene.

(Tab 6) Rear View of 1152 – Now (2000)

Rear view of 1152 E. 98th St.

This yard, the garage, along with back stair and storage room and yard were is the location at the rear of our home where it all began.

(Tab 7) Alley View September 1971 (Lamont, Fluff & Michael)

Alley facing south. Standing near Jimmy Thompson’s Garage. Michael, Lamont, and Fluff. Some Easter likely.

Alley facing south. Standing near Jimmy Thompson’s Garage. Michael, Lamont, and Fluff. Likely NOT Easter based Sep 1971 date stamp… Possibly the beginning of school?

(Tab 8) A Side View of Front Stairs 1152 (Karen and Ted)

Karen and Ted. Can you see whose on the porch? Likely another Easter.

(Tab 9) 1152 Living Room View of Staircase, “Fluff” (Jackie)

Jackie “Fluff” In the living room.

Jackie “Fluff” In the living room. No matter how hard mom worked to keep her living room clean… It always fell by our hands. I remember many attempts to keep us out of the this room. Gates, chains, locked doors, fixing up the basement, etc. We were persistent.

(Tab 10) Joseph F. Landis, Ms. King’s (Mrs. Frierson) Class

(Tab 11) Road Runner Van With Lana Yates

Road Runner Van, Ted and Lana Yates.

Road Runner Van, Lamont and Lana Yates.

Road Runner Van and Lana Yates.

(Tab 12) Uncle Paul Thompson on The Porch

Uncle Paul on the front porch. This one of the very few times that he ever came to our home, we saw him… maybe twice as many times.

I recall that he was in to tropical fish and that he kept several aquariums. In the early years… possibly the late 60’s, we received several aquariums and parts from Uncle Paul. With all of that came at 1 piranha. Dad kept would feed it hamburger and maintain the water temperature low to make the fish less dangerous through reduced metabolism.

I have never considered it but Uncle Pauls interest may have been the inifluence that has had influence on all of the Pickett kids (except Ted) to have a life-longe interest in the aquarium hobby.