05/19/08 - NNHS Newsletter - “If you want instant
gratification, go suck a lollipop.” |
Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
I personally had forgotten this little detail concerning this song:
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_the_Good_Ship_Lollipop :
On the Good Ship Lollipop" was the trademark song of child actress Shirley Temple. Temple first sang it in the 1934 movie Bright Eyes. Contrary to popular belief, the ship in the song is an aircraft. In the song, the "Good Ship Lollipop" travels to a candy land. There is a direct reference to an airplane in the song: "Someday I'm going to fly/I'll be a pilot, too...".
I'm so
embarrassed!!!
BONUS #1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_RZTusUzM8 - On the Good Ship Lollipop - Shirley Temple - From the movie Bright Eyes (1934)
BONUS #2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pD-r12qQEY - On the Good Ship Lollipop (with more complete introduction) - Shirley Temple - From the movie Bright Eyes (1934 - colorized version)
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BIRTHDAYS
- TODAY AND UPCOMING:
Happy Birthday
today to
David Whitley ('67) of VA!
My
own mama,
the late Maxine Frix Buckley (John
Marshall HS - '25) would have turned 100 years old today. My, my, my -
how time flies! Happy Birthday, Baba!
Happy Birthday this week to:
20 -
Chuck Ragland ('66) of VA;
21 -
Faye Merritt Houk ('66) of VA;
22 - Judy Blechman Morenoff ('57);
24 - Zoe Pappas Marcopoulds ('57) AND
Betsy Wilson Ellis ('57);
25 - Edna Martin Clemence ('57);
26 -
Stacy Dorn Davis ('64) of VA!
Many Happy Returns,
One and All!http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/Happy-Birthday.html
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From
Me
('65) of NC - 05/18/08 - "More Updates":
There is an 18-year old boy in my Sunday School class who seems to be able to read my mind. He can give the exact answer to questions I ask, quotes passages of scripture I'm seeking, even finish my sentences. Those of you who best understand the strange workings of my mind can readily see what a scary situation this is. "Be afraid. Be very afraid."
This phenomenon appears to be spreading.
For the third time this week, one of y'all has sent me something site-related when I was either in the midst of working on it, or thinking about working on it. Here are the latest two:
I spent Saturday morning working on this:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/SITE-MAP.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/memoriam-all.html - With the new resource available of the Daily Press articles after 1989, I 'm trying to make the In Memoriam pages more complete by adding full obituaries wherever possible. I didn't want to reinvent the wheel, so if a Memorial Newsletter already exists, it will be linked in the third column. Generally speaking, deaths which occurred between mid 2000 and early 2005 will have the person's name written in blue and underlined, indicating the obituary is already linked there.
I still have not yet begun the Classes of 1954 to 1959, 1968 and 1969, and I'm not finished 1967, but I have completed 1960 through 1966, and 1970. Just as I had begun 1971, the following note arrived:
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From Terri Larsen ('72) of Northern VA - 05/18/08 - "Pictures for 1971 Memoriam Page":
Thanks so very much, Terri!
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/memoriam-all.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/memoriam71.html
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Then later Saturday evening I began feeling guilty (not to mention a sense of urgency to complete them while yet I can) for the many other sections on the site which have been long-promised but never brought to fruition. The first one one which popped into my mind was the Stage Crew Homerooms. And sure enough, the following note arrived, right on cue:
From Ed Nichols ('62) of Northern VA - 05/17/08 - "Stuff":
Even though it has been months since I last corresponded I
want you to know again just how much I appreciate what you do on the
website and what you do for all NNHS's and
others. You have literally become a part of us!
GIGGLES - thanks for being the first to solve that mystery,
Ed!
Thank
you, Ed!I've posted you memory in two places:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/SITE-MAP.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/faculty.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/teachers.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/teach-Holladay.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/NNHS-Newsletters-2008.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/04-08-08-NNHS-Emilie-Crenshaw-Holladay.html
AHA!
Eddie, by now you know of course that when I say that I'm "working on"
something, it could mean practically anything -
it could
be moments away from completion, or I could be assembling images and memories,
or I could have begun a file, or I could just be waiting to catch the vision
of what I want to create. I really thought this one probably had a file
with a few images inside, really I did. But then I checked. Nada.
There was absolutely nothing in my files, and even less in my head. But
surely it's moment had come, so I simply began. I changed the concept
several times throughout the process, but when it really was almost complete,
I asked our Wizard of Wonderment,
Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA,
for some accompanying music. As I knew he would, he
had just the perfect song, so at long, long last, here's that page:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/SITE-MAP.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/stage-crew.html
- brand new page - several years late, but basically completed!
Thank you so much, Sweetie! I deeply appreciate those prayers, and can feel their power.
My own
(completely unbiased) opinion of our children is that they're simply the
greatest. They've always brought us joy,
delight, and laughter, and filled our lives with love and wonder.
I miss them when they're far away, but distance is a relative thing, and they're
never far from my heart.
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"When I think of happiness or joy in this life, I begin with some experiences that are simple and basic. I see the expression on the face of a one-year-old taking those first steps. I think of a child loving a puppy or a kitten. If the more mature have not dulled their physical or spiritual sensitivities by excess or disuse, they can also experience joy in what is simple and basic."
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From Richard Dawes (NNHS / HHS - '62) of VA - 05/11/08 - "Snopes";
Wouldn’t it be nice if all of us would run these home fixes and other strange, “I said she said” emails through snopes before sending them on to you. They are tying up a lot of your time trying to find out if it is true or not. You should not need to be the TRUTH detector.
It would be so easy for us to check out the TRUTH and send the link along with the “WOW have you heard this” email.
I cannot understand why we believe every email that someone sends us, and just pass it on as factual. BUT then again, we do think our own Congressman is great and it is all of the rest that are crooks.
Dicky
Thanks so much, Dicky!
What disheartens me is that after I do make this effort, in another day or two, the very same faulty emails will come to me from some of our regular readers, and I realize that my efforts have been totally in vain. Nothing whatsoever has been accomplished, and I wonder why I took the time, and what I'm doing here in the first place.
Thanks again, Sweetie!
I do appreciate your catching the ones which I invariably miss!
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"I believe many of us are overnourished on entertainment junk food and undernourished on the bread of life."
- Dallin H. Oaks (Ensign, May 2001, p. 84)
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From Sydney Dearing ('56) of TN - 05/16/08 - "Wilson School Area":
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/10-30-07-NNHS-Beverly-Avant-Russell.html
Directly across Pine Avenue from Buddy's was the Wythe Tire Co.
where some years later I crumpled the front fender of my car in their parking
lot. Directly across Maple Avenue from my Great-Aunt Lizzie Sims' house
lived Faye Allred (NNHS '58). Of no interest to anyone but me but down
Maple Avenue two houses past Hampton Avenue on the left lived my piano teacher
Mrs. Wycke. This memory's a little fuzzy but I think that on Pine
Avenue directly across from the Wilson School building on the corner lived
Gene Wolfley (NNHS '55). His name is spelled wrong on his Senior
picture. Also fuzzy, I think next to the Wolfleys lived the Fowlers, brother
and sister Bobby Fowler (NNHS '56) and Yeardley Fowler (NNHS '56). On
Hickory Avenue about midway between my house and the
DQ (I can't
remember exactly which house) lived Lawanna Crocket (NNHS '55). On the
same side of the street across 25th Street on Hickory Avenue lived
Dimples Dinwiddie ('58). I think it was the 2nd or 3rd house
from the corner. Almost directly behind Dimples on Pear Avenue lived one of
the three best friends I had in High School, Billy Ford. Billy didn't attend
NNHS. He might have gone to Hampton High even though he lived on the Newport
News side of Pear Avenue but thinking on it now, I believe he went to a private
school. Gaye Hogge (NNHS '56) and Jerry Hogge (NNHS '54 or '55),
Donnie Satisky (NNHS '56) and Joel (J. D.) Webster (NNHS '56)
all lived within a few blocks west, off of 19th Street, off of this map
but within easy walking distance of the school. There are I'm sure some
others (people and businesses) that I can't recall right now.
WOWZERONI!!! Your recall of all this after so many years boggles my mind, Sydney! Thanks so very much!
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/SITE-MAP.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/old-stomping.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/OOSG-C-G.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/chesapeake-cleaners.html - brand new page!
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/evans-soda-shop.html - brand new page!
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/OOSG-S-Z.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/wythe-tire-co.html - brand new page!
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"If we choose the wrong road, we choose the wrong destination."
- Dallin H. Oaks, "Be Not Deceived," Ensign, November 2004, p. 44
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From Norm Covert ('61) of MD -
05/16/08 - "Emails":
Thanks, Normie!
We'll see if we have a better shot with that second one!
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“Well taught doctrines and principles
have a more powerful influence on behavior than rules.”
-Dallin H. Oaks
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From
Brenda Amos Williams
('62) of VA
- 05/16/08 - "Sad News":
Brenda Williams
Typhoon Forever
Life may not be the party we hoped for,
but while we are here we might as well dance
--------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Maggie Barnes, wife of
Michael Barnes ('62) of VA:
Michael's mother, Dorothy Moore, died late Thursday night (May 15). Dot had been
a resident of Riverside Regional Convalescent Center since last November and
suffered from diabetes, heart disease, dementia, and other health problems.
Funeral arrangements are not final as yet, but there will be a graveside service
(probably on Monday) at the cemetery adjacent to Tucker Swamp Baptist Church
near Zuni, VA where her twin sister is buried. If you are inclined to send
flowers or other expressions of sympathy, please consider making a donation to
your local Humane Society or animal rescue organization in Dot's memory.
I'm so sorry to hear this sad
news, Brenda, but thanks for letting us know.
Our hearts go out to Michael and Maggie at this difficult time. I've searched
the obituaries to find a posting of this so that I can create a Memorial
Newsletter, but to no avail.....
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"If we knew that we would meet the Lord tomorrow—through
our premature death or through His unexpected coming—what would we do today?
What confessions would we make? What practices would we discontinue? What
accounts would we settle? What forgivenesses would we extend? What testimonies
would we bear? If we would do those things then, why not now?"
- Dallin H. Oaks, "Preparation for the Second Coming", Ensign, May 2004, p. 7
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From the President of the Class of 1965,
Joe Wingo of NC - 05/16/08:
Dear Carol,
Please convey my deepest
appreciation to
Joyce Lawrence Cahoon ('65 - of VA)
for submitting her “age meter”.
It made my day to discover that I’m only 46! If I can now only convince my body of this I’ll be real happy!!
Cool site.
http://www.embedtube.com/uploads/33101407Realage.swf
Best to everyone.
Joe
GIGGLES - CONGRATULATIONS, Joe Sweetie - and thanks for your report!
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"When we give thanks in all things, we see hardships and
adversities in the context of the purpose of life... We are meant to learn and
grow through opposition, through meeting our challenges, and through teaching
others to do the same... the Lord will not only consecrate our afflictions for
our gain, but He will use them to bless the lives of countless others."
- Dallin H. Oaks, "Give Thanks in All Things," Ensign, May 2003, p. 95
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From
Wayne
Stokes ('65) of VA -
05/17/08:
Thanks, Wayne Honey!
I'm glad to see you and
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From My #1 Daughter-in-Law,
Mary Bennett Harty (Litchfield HS,
IL - '89) of IL - 05/18/08 - "
Rachel":
Hi,
Rachel broke her ankle/leg in 3 places yesterday. After sitting at
Anderson Hospital for 5 hours, they called and told us the radiologist and
the orthopedic surgeon disagreed about the reading of the x ray and they
asked us to take her to Children's Hospital where we sat for another 8
hours. It broke over the growth plate in her ankle. They are concerned
that it may not heal correctly. It looked ok last night. So they did not
do surgery. She has to stay on the couch with her foot elevated for a
week. Please pray that it heals correctly for her.
Thanks,
YOWZERONI-RINI-ROONI!!!
That does not sound like fun
at all, but we're so thankful no surgery will be required! Thanks, Miss
Mary - take good care of her!
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"In light of the ultimate purpose of the great plan of happiness, I believe that the ultimate treasures on earth and in heaven are our children and our posterity."
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PRAYER ROLL (arranged alphabetically, but not necessarily complete):
1.
2.
Connie Bloxom Thompson ('66) of MD - multiple heath and financial
issues; needing cataract surgery to prevent inevitable blindness ASAP;
update
of 03/11/08:
"SO FAR, 1/2 FUNDS FOR 1 EYE PROCEDURE";
update of 03/28/08: re-hospitalized; $1475.00 received so far; still
short of $2000.00 goal;
update of 04/28/08 - SEE ABOVE
Connie
Bloxom Thompson
2237 Hunter Chase
Bel Air, MD
21015
3. Clyde Bryant ('58) of PA - heart replacement surgery - 12/13/07
4.
Me
('65) of NC - recent (late
January) development
of congestive heart failure plus the usual
financial woes;
update
of 03/28/08: not as well as I'd hoped to be by now; more downs than ups..... ;
update of 04/18/08 - SEE:
04/18/08
5. Emily
(daughter of
My
Niece Shari) of VA - advancing scoliosis; surgery 03/11/08;
update
of 03/12/08: surgery went well, running slight fever;
update of 03/18/08: had some ups and
lows, but is home again;
update
of 04/14/08 - still in pain, running a fever;
update of 04/18/08 - SEE
6. My second granddaughter,
Rachel Harty of IL - broke her ankle/leg in 3 places on 05/17/08; clean
breaks, no surgery required, but located in a tricky place for a growing
girl, so proper healing is essential
7
. Frances Heath Scott ('62) of VA - inflammation of nerves; due to have been released from hospital on 02/27/08; update of 04/14/08 - "at home recuperating"8
. Bobby Hedrick ('58) of VA - recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer; update of 03/22/08: "doing very well, no pain, just some soreness"; update of 05/10/08: "continues to do well since the surgery for pancreatic cancer and will now begin the follow-up treatment to be decided upon following the consultation and evaluation at MD Anderson (Houston)."9.
10. Pam Pennington Cherry ('58) of VA - congestive heart failure; cardiac ablation procedure - 02/06/08; second surgery on 02/20/08 for aneurysm; update of 03/17/08 - still experiencing difficulty with heart racing, breathing and pressure in her chest; pray that cardiac ablation procedure will not have to be repeated, and that Pam can learn to REST!; update of 05/04/08 - "in about eight months she will indeed have to have the ablation process repeated. "
11. Tommy Scott ('61) of VA - update of 04/14/08 - "at home recuperating"
12. Jenny Willett Wilson (daughter of the late
Edie Hallett Willett - '63) of VA - 05/05/08 - "underwent a double mastectomy
in 2007, has just completed vigorous chemo and is now undergoing radiation
treatments every day for seven weeks"
13. All of Us
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DATES TO
REMEMBER:http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-class-of-1957.html
2. Saturday, June 7, 2008 - NNHS CLASS OF 1961:
Mini reunion at the home of
Buddy and
Libby Blechman David of VA
3. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 26 - 28, 2008 - NNHS CLASS OF 1968
:http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-class-of-1968.html - 03/31/08
4. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October 17 - 19, 2008
- NNHS CLASS OF 1963:http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-class-of-1963.html - 03/26/08
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Remember, there's so much more to come - soon - REALLY!
Y'all take care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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NNHS CLASS OF '65 WEB SITE:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com
PERSONAL WEB SITE:
http://www.angelfire.com/weird2/cluckmeat
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Carol Buckley
Harty 219 Four Ply Lane Fayetteville, NC 29311-9305 910-488-9408 |
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Words by
Sidney
Clare
(15 Aug 1892 - 29 Aug 1972)
Music by
Richard A. Whiting
(12 Nov 1891 - 10 Feb 1938)
(Shirley
Temple)
(b. 23 Apr 1928)
I've thrown away
my toys
Even my drum and train.
I wanna make some noise
With real live aeroplanes.
Some day I'm going to fly.
I'll be a pilot too.
And when I do, how would you
Like to be my crew...
On the good ship lollipop.
Its a sweet trip to a candy shop
Where bon-bons play
On the sunny beach of Peppermint Bay.
Lemonade stands everywhere.
Crackerjack bands fill the air.
And there you are
Happy landing on a chocolate bar.
See the sugar bowl do the tootsie roll
With the big bad devils food cake.
If you eat too much ooh ooh
You'll awake with a tummy ache.
On the good ship lollipop
Its a night trip into bed you hop
And dream away
On the good ship lollipop.
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"On the Good Ship Lollipop" midi courtesy of http://www.jadierose.com/midicollection.html - 05/18/08
"On the Good Ship Lollipop" lyrics courtesy of http://www.reelclassics.com/Actresses/Shirley/goodship-lyrics.htm - 05/18/08
Lollipops Image courtesy of http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=60019964 - 05/18/07
Airplane clip art used to form Divider Lines courtesy of http://classroomclipart.com/cgi-bin/kids/imageFolio.cgi?direct=Clipart/Aircraft&img=12 - 05/18/08
Animated Tiny
Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of
Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of
VA - 08/31/05
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!
Army Seal clip art courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA - 05/24/06
Thanks, Al!
Animated Red Flames courtesy of http://members.tripod.com/mrfire/animations.html - 05/19/08
Animated Flaming Divider Bar clip art courtesy of http://www.worldfiredepartments.com/animations/lines.htm - 07/06/04
John Marshall High School's Justice Scale clip art courtesy of
Cheryl White Wilson (JMHS - '64) of VA - 10/13/05
Thanks, Cheryl!
Navy Seal clip art courtesy of http://www.onemileup.com/miniSeals.asp - 05/29/06
Marine Corps Seal clip art
courtesy of the late
Herbert Hice of MI
- one of my
Famous Marines
who served in the South Pacific
during WWII.
Thanks again, Herbie!
Air Force Seal clip art courtesy of http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/celebrate/milsongs.htm - 07/07/06
Litchfield High School's Purple Panther Paw Print courtesy of http://www.litchfield.k12.il.us/ - 06/23/07