Dear Editor
If memory serves, this photograph brings back memories of the Summerland pool hall run by Shorty which was in full swing in at least the ’60s. There were six beautiful full-size Brunswick pool tables available for hire at ridiculously low rates and it was a safe teen age hangout.
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Shorty had a policy where girls played free and profanity was discouraged. We were allowed to crank up the jukebox really loud and Shorty would sometimes plug the machine with his own quarters. It’s where I first heard the tune, Shotgun, by Jr. Walker and the All Stars, really loud.
Those were good times. Exquisite and indelible memories. “Snick” went the cue ball. Oh no! “Scratch!” Like, shucks, oh dear! Darn it!
The fact that the pool hall was right across the street from the United Church I’m sure frustrated Dr. Wilcox in his position of finding young lads to take up the collection plate on Sunday morning.
Gordon Boothe
Summerland
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