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03/03/08 - NNHS Newsletter - Alexander Graham Bell's 161st Birthday
“Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. |
Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
Today's birthday observance
(which shamefully, we have never recognized previously) kinda snuck up on
me.
As it didn't ring any bells
with me (GROAN - SORRY!!! -
I STILL can't help myself!),
I enlisted the help of Our
Wizard of Wonderment,
Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA,
who of course had The Perfect Song. Thanks, David!
Here's the live version:
BONUS - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D03nUBEE9FM - Jim Croce, June 15, 1973 l
HOMEWORK:
UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS:
Happy
Birthday this
week to:
04 -
Mr. William Etheridge
(NNHS Principal) - 1922
- (deceased - 04/19/05)
AND
Daniel Wallace (Northwest HS,
Clarksville, TN - '77) of
Northern VA;
05 - Hazel Pegram Southall ('57)
AND
Helen Pegram Ignace ('57)
AND
Jeanie Scruggs Anderson ('65) of VA;
07 -
Shirley Eanes Matthews ('66) of VA;
08 -
Mildred Mae
Linkous Spriggs ('38) of VA - 1921 - deceased 07/04/07) - also Mother of
Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA) AND
Doris Burns ('38) - also
Mother of
Steve Burns ('65) of MN.
Many Happy
Returns to you all!
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/Happy-Birthday.html
HEALTH UPDATES:
1. Patsy Lewis Hancock ('57) of VA:
From Pat Beck Letzinger ('57) of VA
- 03/02/08:
Thanks, Pat!
As the obvious is nearly always lost
on me, I'd never picked up on that relationship.....
Congratulations to Patsy and
Chuck of NC, and our continued prayers for Patsy of VA!
2.
Herb Hice
of MI:
From Sepi Dinwiddie Prichard ('58) of NC -
03/03/08 - "Weekly update on Herbie":
Carol and Typhoon Family,
Just finished my weekly call to
Heidi (Hice MacKay) about her dad,
Herbie's, condition. He was staying awake about thirty minutes a day, but
the weaning from the ventilator caused some anxiety, so his doctors sedated
him so the process would be smoother and Herbie would be more comfortable.
He is still progressing, but it is a very slow thing for Herbie...he wants
to make sure he does it right the first time !
Heidi sounded more relaxed and said the weather up that way was better, in the 40's, and that she had opened the window for some fresh air ! I told her that is when we Southerners close the windows, that's cold ! She sighed when I said we were expecting around 72 in these parts of North Carolina.
Herbie's doctors seem pleased with his slow
but continual progress. She will tell him tonight that I called on behalf
of the Typhoon Family. Keep the prayers coming !
Dimples aka Sepi
Thank you so much, Dimples!
From Paula Sturtevant Comstock
('62) of TX - 03/01/08 - "Hey from Paula":
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Hi Sweetie,
I hope you're feeling better - take care
of you!
I found the attached in a pile of
Newport News photos. Mother volunteered at the
VA Hospital in the late 1950's and I
still have a crèche set that she made with the men she helped. I
thought maybe the man in the tie might be your Dad ??? or maybe
you knew some of the nurses?
Love, Paula
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Hi,
Pretty Paula!
My
heart jumped when I read your message, but when I saw the photos, alas, I did
not recognize any of them, and no, that's not
my daddy (the late
Robert Buckley - John Marshall HS - '25).
Other than
Sandi (Bateman Chestnut - '65 - of
VA) and
Johnnie's (Bateman - '67 / '70 - of
VA) mother, the only nurse who worked with Daddy whose name I can recall
after 48 years is the late Peggy Crotty. There was also someone
named Audrey something or other; I assume she also was a nurse.
In the hope that someone else will be able to identify the people in your images, I have posted them on the page for the Kecoughtan Veteran's Hospital:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/SITE-MAP.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/old-stomping.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/OOSG-S-Z.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/veterans.html
Thanks so much!
AS PROMISED:
The Mystery of Taras Bulba - Solved! | ||
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.....And speaking of love stories, I have a question. The other day Taras Bulba (1962) **** came on television, and I suddenly had a returned memory - well, almost. I wondered if one of y'all might be able to help. Those of y'all with total recall (as I myself used to enjoy before my brain decided it would be more interesting to shuffle, scramble, fracture, and rearrange everything in my head), might not be able to comprehend my feelings of joy at this return of memory - even a partial memory. This Oscar nominated movie about the 16th century Cossack fight for independence
(but with a Romeo and Juliet sub-plot), starring
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Taras Bulba | ||
So what I'd like to know is - does anyone else remember seeing this
movie when it opened? Was it indeed the Palace Theater, or could it have
been some other? Could this in fact be the correct date, or were movies
delayed in reaching Newport News? Thanks!!! (I really am serious, ya know...)
- Carol Buckley Harty ('65) of NC
- 02/28/08 |
From
June Veneris Collie (Hampton HS - '62) of VA - 02/29/08 - "Feb
28 Newsletter":
June,
you are my hero!!!
Thank
you so very much for that information! It means a great deal to me!
From Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 03/01/08
- "TARAS BULBA":
The film had an advance preview showing at 2330, 31 December 1962 (New Year's Eve) at the Palace.
It did not appear again in the DP until Sunday, 27 Jan 63. It was scheduled to open at the Palace on Wednesday, 30 Jan 63.
And, sure enough, it DID open at the Palace on Wednesday, 30 Jan 63.
As for when you saw it ... well it could have been the
New Year's Eve sneak preview.
Hope this jogged your memory.
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Sunday, December 30, 1962 issue of the Daily Press |
Sunday, January 27, 1963 issue of the Daily Press |
Wednesday, January 30, 1963 issue of the Daily Press |
WOWZERONI-RINI-ROONI!!!
Thanks so very much, Dave!
At 15, I
definitely would not have been allowed to go to that New Year's Eve midnight
showing, but February 1, 1963 was a Friday night. I do believe that June and I
were standing in that very same line on that cold February night. Our small
world strikes again, and a memory I have been trying in earnest to recall for
over eight years has been returned to me!
I love you guys!
This account is now permanently recorded here (as it soon will be in my Creative Memories sophomore year album!):
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/SITE-MAP.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/old-movie-theaters.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/palace.html
For another
Love Story bit of trivia,
Tony
Curtis met Austrian actress
Christine Kaufmann
on the set of this film and later married her. The
marriage lasted from 02/08/63 to 1967, and produced two children. (His 06/04/51
marriage to
Janet Leigh
which ended in June 1962 also produced two children -
Jamie Lee
Curtis and
Kelly Curtis.)
From Joe Drewry ('58) of VA - 03/01/08 - "NNHS 1958 Reunion - only 3 rooms left
at the Marriott":
Do not delay. make your reservations now! The block of rooms we have reserved at an exceptional rate for this first class hotel are almost gone.
We have a very
good rate of $119/night for the block of rooms reserved at the
Williamsburg Marriott for the NNHS Class of 1958 "Noble Gathering".
There are only 3
rooms left blocked at this special rate.
When you call,
tell the reservation clerk you are with the NNHS Class of 1958 Reunion and
reserve a room for Friday, May 16 and/or Saturday May 17, 2008.
Williamsburg
Marriott
Phone:
1-757-220-2500
Do not
procrastinate. Time is of the essence. The response from our class has
been exceptional.
GO
TYPHOONS !!
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Thanks, Joe!
From Sepi Dinwiddie Prichard ('58) of NC -
03/02/08 - "A POLISH DIGITAL CLOCK":
What a neat clock !
Dimples
Polish Digital Clock
Every now and again there comes along a graphic so good that it just blows you
away.
The University of Poland science students have finally finished their digital
clock they have been working on for 4 years. Go to this site to see the
results:
http://www.yugop.com/ver3/stuff/03/fla.html
Wait for it to load. This is a real clock, and it's accurate. And check the time out too.
WOWZERONI!
This is so cool! Thanks, Dimples!
From Jerry Blanchard ('62) of VA -
03/02/08 - "Septic Truck Sign":
Carol,
I had a friend send this to me. How true!
Jerry Blanchard (Class of 62) of Va.
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Septic Truck Sign
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GIGGLES! Thanks, Jerry!
By
the way, y'all may have noticed a dearth of political comments in the
Newsletters, especially recently.
You may also be wondering why I'm
not printing those that you know good and well you've sent me. While I enjoy
reading them, I just don't feel up to dealing with any confrontation they may
initiate, so yes, I am avoiding any of a specific nature. Thanks for your
understanding!
From
Jerry ('65)
and
Judy Phillips ('66) Allen of VA - 03/02/08 - "Wishing You Happy Easter...
thescripturetree.com":
http://home.att.net/~sheryl4/ST/Christian-Scripture-Easter-2.htm
How
wonderful! I'd seen a variation of this before, but this new one is even nicer!
Thanks so much, Jerry and Judy!
From Betty Spain Uecker ('63) of
VA - 03/02/08 - "The One Flaw in Women":
The One Flaw In Women
By the time the Lord made woman,
He was into his sixth day of working overtime.
An angel appeared and said,
'Why are you spending so much time on this one?'
And the Lord answered, 'Have you seen my spec sheet on her?
She has to be completely washable, but not plastic,
have over 200 movable parts, all replaceable
and able to run on diet coke and leftovers,
have a lap that can hold four children at one time,
have a kiss that can cure anything from a scraped knee to a broken heart
-and she will do everything
with only two hands.'
The angel was astounded at the requirements.
'Only two hands!? No way!
And that's just on the standard model?
That's too much work for one day.
Wait until tomorrow to finish.'
'But I won't, ' the Lord protested.
'I am so close to finishing this creation that is so close to my own heart.
She already heals herself when she is sick
AND can work 18 hour days.'
The angel moved closer and touched the woman.
'But you have made her so soft, Lord.'
'She is soft,' the Lord agreed,
'but I have also made her tough.
You have no idea what she can endure or accomplish.'
'Will she be able to think?', asked the angel.
The Lord replied,
'Not only will she be able to think,
she will be able to reason and negotiate.'
The angel then noticed something,
and reaching out, touched the woman's cheek.
'Oops, it looks like you have a leak in this model.
I told you that you were trying to put too much into this one.'
'That's not a leak,'
the Lord corrected,
'that's a tear!'
'What's the tear for?' the angel asked.
The Lord said, 'The tear is her way of expressing her joy,
her sorrow, her pain, her disappointment, her love,
her loneliness, her grief and her pride.'
The angel was impressed.
'You are a genius, Lord.
You thought of everything!
Woman is truly amazing.'
And she is!
Women have strengths that amaze men.
They bear hardships and they carry burdens,
but they hold happiness,
love and joy.
They smile when they want to scream.
They sing when they want to cry.
They cry when they are happy
and laugh when they are nervous.
They fight for what they believe in.
They stand up to injustice.
They don't take 'no' for an answer
when they believe there is a better solution.
They go without so their family can have.
They go to the doctor with a frightened friend.
They love unconditionally.
They cry when their children excel
and cheer when their friends get awards.
They are happy when they hear about
a birth or a wedding.
Their hearts break when a friend dies.
They grieve at the loss of a family member,
yet they are strong when they think there is no strength left.
They know that a hug and a kiss
can heal a broken heart.
Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors.
They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you
to show how much they care about you.
The heart of a woman is what makes the world keep turning.
They bring joy, hope and love.
They have compassion and ideals.
They give moral support to their family and friends.
Women have vital things to say and everything to give
HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE TINY FLAW IN WOMEN,
IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH.
PLEASE pass this along to your women friends and relatives
to remind them just how amazing they are.
Thanks, Betty!
I think we all need to be
reminded of our true worth from time to time!
From Bill Hobbs ('66) of Northern VA - 03/02/08 - "MSNBC.com Article:
Scientists simulate out-of-body experiences":
As it has been said: Run towards
the light, not away from it!
Scientists simulate
out-of-body experiences
Virtual-reality experiments show the brain can
be tricked into believing it's outside the body, lending credence to the strange
claims of some patients and shedding light on how the brain might generate its
"self-image."
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20411858/from/ET/
So
cool!!! Thanks, Bill!
PRAYER ROLL (arranged alphabetically, but not necessarily complete):
1.
Jerry Allen ('65) of VA -
began radiation for cancer
2.
Connie Bloxom Thompson ('66) of MD - multiple heath and financial
issues; needing cataract surgery to prevent inevitable blindness ASAP
3.
My Friend Judy of IL - shoulder replacement surgery - 04/22/084. Clyde Bryant ('58) of PA - heart replacement surgery - 12/13/07
5.
Me
('65) of NC - recent escalation
of shortness of breath, heart and blood pressure problems plus the usual
.....
6. Emily (daughter of My Niece Shari) of VA - continuing problems with advancing scoliosis; surgery 03/11/08
7. Frances Heath Scott ('62) of VA - inflammation of nerves; due to be released from hospital on 02/27/08
8.
Heidi
Hice MacKay of MI and her Family - stressing over their beloved patriarch since
late January 2008
9.
Herb Hice
of MI
and the MacKay Family - triple bypass surgery plus carotid artery cleanup - @ 01/25/08
10. Patsy Lewis Hancock ('57) of VA - suffered second massive heart attack - 01/31/08
11.
John London
(Warwick HS - '57) of VA - lumbar surgery to
fix a spinal stenosis [ laminectomy]; will also involve fusion of vertebrae -
02/05/08
12. Pam Pennington Cherry ('58) of VA - congestive heart failure; cardiac ablation procedure - 02/06/08; second surgery on 02/20/08 for aneurysm
13.
Catherine Slusser Hudson ('64) of VA - recent surgery on right knee
14.
Jimmy Smith ('62) of VA -
suffered
heart attack 02/13/08
15. All of Us
DATES TO REMEMBER:
1. Friday and Saturday, May 16 - 17, 2008 - NNHS CLASS OF 1958
From Jerry Blanchard ('62) of VA - 01/12/08 - "Gas Stations Of
Yesteryear-------------------------this IS REAL Americana" (#28 in a Series of
37):
Carol, do not know if you would like to show these or not. Just brings back a lot memories from yesteryear. Hope you like them.
Jerry Blanchard (62) of Va.
Gas Stations Of Yesteryear
Back when life was much simpler and gas was 18-25 cents a gallon!!
(or there about) and as low as 17 cents during gas wars.
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Yeah . . . I remember!
And with a fill-up you got the gas pumped for you,
your windshield cleaned, oil and fluids checked, tires checked,
a free map, if you wanted it, and greeted in
ENGLISH !!!
Yeah! I remember!!!
Enjoy Your Days & Love Your Life.... Because...."Life is a journey to be savored."
Thanks, Jerry, I remember
them quite fondly, too!
Remember, there's much more to come - next time - REALLY!
Y'all take care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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Carol Buckley
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Operator (That's Not the Way It Feels)
Written by
Jim Croce, 1972
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Croce "Operator
(That's Not the Way It Feels)" midi
courtesy of
http://www.sunncity.com/music/searchmid.asp?findmidi=operator
"Operator
(That's Not the Way It Feels)" lyrics courtesy 1876 Image of Alexander Graham Bell courtesy of http://www.corp.att.com/history/milestone_1876.html - 03/03/08 Image of Alexander Graham Bell courtesy of http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Alexander_Graham_Bell.jpg - 03/03/08 Image of Alexander Graham Bell's 1876 Telephone used to form Divider Lines courtesy of http://www.corp.att.com/history/milestone_1876.html - 03/03/08 Navy Seal clip art courtesy of http://www.onemileup.com/miniSeals.asp - 05/29/06 Animated Tiny
Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of
Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of
VA - 08/31/05
Marine Corps Seal clip art
courtesy of
Herbert Hice of MI
- one of my
Famous Marines
who served in the South
Pacific during WWII.
John Marshall High School's Justice Scale clip art courtesy of
Cheryl White Wilson (JMHS - '64) of VA - 10/13/05
Army Seal clip art courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA - 05/24/06 Image of Taras Bulba Movie Poster courtesy of http://www.nst.com.my/blogs/fillips/162 - 03/02/08 Tony Curtis' and Janet Leigh's Movie Star Collector's Cards from Webmistress' Collection Hampton High School's Crab clip art courtesy of http://www.geocities.com/agent99bm/ - 10/02/05
Animated
Cheering Smiley clip art
also
courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA -
08/18/05 Air Force Seal clip art courtesy of http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/celebrate/milsongs.htm - 07/07/06 |