Comments on: Life couldn’t be finer, say lovebirds who met at The Hut

By: Vince Patrucco

Vince Patrucco — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 21:32:26 +0000

The Hut! Wow! My mother started going there as a girl, back in the ’30s, when she worked downtown in the Comeau Bldg. We went there once in a while through my childhood. Later, when I had access to a car, then my own car, it became one of the places you HAD to go to see friends. From ’63 to ’71 it was a favorite hangout. When I visit WPB and drive by its former location, I still miss it. Loved those cheeseburgers! My WPB schools were St. Ann’s, PBHS and FHHS. The St. Ann’s Breakfast Club sounds like a hoot. I started there in ’53 in 1st grade at the age of five. Memories…

By: george fergusson

george fergusson — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 19:32:32 +0000

June Zent will not remember me, but she may recall my sister Barbara and her years in Junior High. I can not help but smile when I hear a certain song from Carousel. Needless to say, it’s all about June!
Best Wishes, George Fergusson

By: Karen

Karen — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 00:49:58 +0000

The Hut definitely brings back some wonderful memories. I lived right across the street from Palm Beach High School on Georgia Ave., attended First Methodist…just around the corner, ate at Russo’s…and the Hut…Thanks for the pic of the place too!

By: Eddie Jansen

Eddie Jansen — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:41:54 +0000

THANK YOU FOR PUTTING UP THE PHOTO OF THE HUT !!!! I stumbled upon The Hut in 1969, At the age of 16 I was out of control. My family sent me down to WPB to work for my cousin at PBCC. I found The Hut and Peoples Park Wow ! I had a great time I went back looking for the site;.but,wasn;t shure where it was. Does anybody know exactly where it was?

By: Reanna Lellig

Reanna Lellig — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:13:29 +0000

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By: Sylvia Raftery

Sylvia Raftery — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 04:27:49 +0000

This is hard to believe that this article about the HUT appeared in todays paper. I graduated from St. Ann’s High School in 1954. Peter Shahin and a group of alumni meet the first Tuesday of each month at the Duffy’s on Jog and Okeechobee Blvd. at noon. Just 8-4-09 we met for lunch and were talking about football games and the 1950′s when Will Ghito began talking about Jimmy Williams and described the 1950′s decor at his home. Will said he even has a mural of the HUT on the wall in his home. Marilyn Monroe and Burt Reynolds are there also. But the amazing surprise came when Will went to his car and brought the 4 ft X 3 ft enlarged PB Post laminated photo of the FABULOUS UNDEFEATED & UNSCORED UPON CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL TEAM FROM CONNISTON JR HI into the restaurant. We all recognized many coachs and players but Peter took the prize and could name every person in the photo for memory. What a marvelous luncheon we shared with laughs, conversations and wonderful memories. Come join the St. Ann’s Lunch Bunch the first Tuesday of each month at Duffy’s for fun, laughter, and happy memories. Thanks Palm Beach Post for the memories.

By: Richard Brooker

Richard Brooker — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:28:59 +0000

Igo back to1940 and all the years going to the Hut . It is a shame they destroyed such a land mark Igradedin 1947 and have wonderful memeries of those years ,the root beer the hamburgers, and the wonderful car hops. Thanks for those times especally after football games Dick Brooker

By: Peggy Prather

Peggy Prather — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:09:54 +0000

Me, again. Good Grief! No wonder I shouldn’t use the computer to even do emails. This is the first (and probably last response) I’ll ever do. Lordy. Lordy. The darn comment was meant for Jimmy Williams (and only Jimmy Williams) is now on this site for all to see. Cannot believe how stupid I am. Probably should have just picked up the phone and called Jimmy. Last time he and I talked on the phone was in July, some ten years ago or so. I was dog/house/plant sitting at my brother, Jim’s, house in Glen Ridge for the month. Jimmy and I must have talked for hours, but that’s how it always was. So many great, great memories. Now, I feel so guilty, I’ll just have to go and bury myself back under my rock.

By: Peggy Prather

Peggy Prather — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:04:32 +0000

I hope this message gets to intended target . . . Jimmy Williams. Always knew who he was (my sister Gail graduated in 1958) and we introduced ourselves at one of the Lake Worth Casino dances . . . summer of 1959. I remember it well. Jimmy will still tell people that he remembers exactly what I was wearing . . . all white with the usual nice summer tan. That is, if he still has some memory left at our age. I don’t have a clue what he was wearing and didn’t care. Never got past his face and those twinkling dark brown eyes; adorable grin with beautiful white teeth; and his smile and voice which would make any female melt.

If you’re really lucky, a few special people will cross your path in a lifetime and he was one of them. He tried to teach me some new dance steps and, literally, swept me off my feet.

Jimmy, I wish I was still living down the street from you on Alemeda Dr. in Palm Springs. However, I’m now stuck in Altamonte Springs, Fl. 32701, N.E. of Orlando. Wish I could attend the breakfasts I’ve heard so much about . . . Forest Hill Blvd. on Thurs. mornings, I believe.

I’ve pretty much dropped off the planet and no one really knows where I am. Maybe a little info. from prev. PBHS Class of ’61 reunions. Only attended two – one in 1976 and last one in 1986. Not certain if my email add. shows up w/this response/comment, but sure would love to hear from Jimmy – The one who got away (darn it!)

Fondly, Peggy –

I don’t do My Space nor Face Book as I’m trying to stay anonymous and am a recluse for the most part. Never thought in a million years that I would be divorced at the age of 32 (14 year marriage/beautiful daughter and son/adults/grandmother of three-year-old girl) – son/his wife live in Apopka. My daughter, Shannon, (Jimmy’s daughter is, also, a Shannon) has lived in Manhattan for well over fifteen years. I haven’t dated anyone in over ten years. Literally gave up on the opposite sex as I just can’t go through the motions anymore. “Smart women. Foolish choices” pretty much sums it up for me. I’ve been living alone since the 80′s – with my cat(s). Obviously, I’m outliving them, so go through the usual mourning period and adopt another one.

By: June Pauline Zent

June Pauline Zent — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:43:31 +0000

Hey Jimmy,
Never met you at the hut but I know you well! we were kids together.
The Hut was THE PLACE: the best subs and root beer in the world!
would love to hear from others!
June