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| Not this far back in the day though |
The
Henry C. DeMille School at Pompton Lake (note singular) was another
thing. It was an upscale institution with tennis courts and all the
amenities that implies. Mrs. De Mille was headmistress and manager,"
continued the article. "The Oak Ridge Manor Nursing Home on Terhune
Drive popularly linked to the De Mille - See more at:
http://www.northjersey.com/community/history/back_in_the_day/130098403_Sept__18__1991_De_Mille_s_Pompton_Lakes_roots_recalled.html#sthash.5GBSbrpU.dpufAfter drinking about 32 cups of coffee yesterday (not really that many, but she sat and drank coffee with Cris for 2 hours, so it seems like that much) Linda couldn't fall asleep until 1:15 a.m. That is so unusual for her since she likes her bedtime to be before 9:30 so she can get up early and be energetic all day. She spent some of the night researching Cecil B. De Mille, the man behind "The Ten Commandments" (who of course wasn't the actual man, that would be Moses receiving them from God... but the man who made the first movie.) Anyway, Mr. De Mille lived in Linda's little home town of Pompton Lakes. The very church that he went to and was a life-long supporter of was the same church where Linda went to her Brownie and Girl Scout meetings! While he was attending the church, he got the inspiration to make "The Ten Commandments" and the "King of Kings" movie.
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| Christ Church, Pompton Lakes |
In other interesting Pompton Lakes facts: Annie Oakley once lived in the small town and so did Joe Luis, the boxer. Linda's Daddy was actually a sparring partner for Joe Luis back in the day.
Back in the Day
The
Henry C. DeMille School at Pompton Lake (note singular) was another
thing. It was an upscale institution with tennis courts and all the
amenities that implies. Mrs. De Mille was headmistress and manager,"
continued the article. "The Oak Ridge
Manor Nursing Home on Terhune Drive popularly linked to the De Mille
estate may not be a part of it. The gatehouse and historical marker
across the street are correct."
"Cecil DeMille loved his home. His father had been a vestryman, a lay reader and supporter of Christ Church, Pompton Lakes. It was here that young Cecil was the sole member at a service one night and was impressed when a visiting preacher did the whole service anyway. C.B. credited his parents and attendance at Christ Church as inspirations for his making ‘King of Kings’ and the ‘Ten Commandments.’ H
- See more at: http://www.northjersey.com/community/history/back_in_the_day/130098403_Sept__18__1991_De_Mille_s_Pompton_Lakes_roots_recalled.html#sthash.5GBSbrpU.dpuf
"Cecil DeMille loved his home. His father had been a vestryman, a lay reader and supporter of Christ Church, Pompton Lakes. It was here that young Cecil was the sole member at a service one night and was impressed when a visiting preacher did the whole service anyway. C.B. credited his parents and attendance at Christ Church as inspirations for his making ‘King of Kings’ and the ‘Ten Commandments.’ H
- See more at: http://www.northjersey.com/community/history/back_in_the_day/130098403_Sept__18__1991_De_Mille_s_Pompton_Lakes_roots_recalled.html#sthash.5GBSbrpU.dpuf
The
Henry C. DeMille School at Pompton Lake (note singular) was another
thing. It was an upscale institution with tennis courts and all the
amenities that implies. Mrs. De Mille was headmistress and manager,"
continued the article. "The Oak Ridge
Manor Nursing Home on Terhune Drive popularly linked to the De Mille
estate may not be a part of it. The gatehouse and historical marker
across the street are correct."
"Cecil DeMille loved his home. His father had been a vestryman, a lay reader and supporter of Christ Church, Pompton Lakes. It was here that young Cecil was the sole member at a service one night and was impressed when a visiting preacher did the whole service anyway. C.B. credited his parents and attendance at Christ Church as inspirations for his making ‘King of Kings’ and the ‘Ten Commandments.’ H
- See more at: http://www.northjersey.com/community/history/back_in_the_day/130098403_Sept__18__1991_De_Mille_s_Pompton_Lakes_roots_recalled.html#sthash.5GBSbrpU.dpuf
"Cecil DeMille loved his home. His father had been a vestryman, a lay reader and supporter of Christ Church, Pompton Lakes. It was here that young Cecil was the sole member at a service one night and was impressed when a visiting preacher did the whole service anyway. C.B. credited his parents and attendance at Christ Church as inspirations for his making ‘King of Kings’ and the ‘Ten Commandments.’ H
- See more at: http://www.northjersey.com/community/history/back_in_the_day/130098403_Sept__18__1991_De_Mille_s_Pompton_Lakes_roots_recalled.html#sthash.5GBSbrpU.dpuf
The
Henry C. DeMille School at Pompton Lake (note singular) was another
thing. It was an upscale institution with tennis courts and all the
amenities that implies. Mrs. De Mille was headmistress and manager,"
continued the article. "The Oak Ridge Manor Nursing Home on Terhune
Drive popularly linked to the De Mille - See more at:
http://www.northjersey.com/community/history/back_in_the_day/130098403_Sept__18__1991_De_Mille_s_Pompton_Lakes_roots_recalled.html#sthash.5GBSbrpU.dpuf
The
Henry C. DeMille School at Pompton Lake (note singular) was another
thing. It was an upscale institution with tennis courts and all the
amenities that implies. Mrs. De Mille was headmistress and manager,"
continued the article. "The Oak Ridge Manor Nursing Home on Terhune
Drive popularly linked to the De Mille - See more at:
http://www.northjersey.com/community/history/back_in_the_day/130098403_Sept__18__1991_De_Mille_s_Pompton_Lakes_roots_recalled.html#sthash.5GBSbrpU.dpuf
The
Henry C. DeMille School at Pompton Lake (note singular) was another
thing. It was an upscale institution with tennis courts and all the
amenities that implies. Mrs. De Mille was headmistress and manager,"
continued the article. "The Oak Ridge Manor Nursing Home on Terhune
Drive popularly linked to the De Mille - See more at:
http://www.northjersey.com/community/history/back_in_the_day/130098403_Sept__18__1991_De_Mille_s_Pompton_Lakes_roots_recalled.html#sthash.5GBSbrpU.dpuf
The
Henry C. DeMille School at Pompton Lake (note singular) was another
thing. It was an upscale institution with tennis courts and all the
amenities that implies. Mrs. De Mille was headmistress and manager,"
continued the article. "The Oak Ridge Manor Nursing Home on Terhune
Drive popularly linked to the De Mille - See more at:
http://www.northjersey.com/community/history/back_in_the_day/130098403_Sept__18__1991_De_Mille_s_Pompton_Lakes_roots_recalled.html#sthash.5GBSbrpU.dpuf
