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08/30/06
- NNHS Newsletter
"For of all sad words |
Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
I really
thought I would have issued this Newsletter HOURS before I did, but I
suppose I've just had too much fun today!
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BIRTHDAYS:
We have two
birthdays today: ![]() ![]() http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/Happy-Birthday.html Have a great day, Chuck!
And lest I become
sidetracked tomorrow (not that I ever do....), we have another Twofer
then as well.
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/Happy-Birthday.html Many Happy Returns,
Ladies!
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From Cheryl Mays Howard ('66) of VA -
08/27/06 - "1956 to 1960 Jukebox":
This is a great jukebox from the late 50's. Just scroll
down to the first Jukebox, turn up your sound and click on a song. http://www.bobforrest.com/JukeBox.htm Cheryl
Thanks, Cheryl! This is so cool!
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From Joan Lauterbach Krause ('60) of VA - 08/28/06:
Hey.
I also got a perfect score of 20 on the
history test and I am also old as dirt. But I would like to talk about
#16. First of all, mimeograph produced a black ink copy. It was the
Spirit duplicator that produced the purple copy. Two different systems
and two different products. Mimeograph was created by setting the
typewriter on "stencil" meaning the ribbon did not engage when a key was
pressed. So the key "cut" the wax stencil with the letter (or number)
impression. To make corrections there was a little bottle of "green or
blue" stuff to paint over the hole. You used it very much like finger
nail polish. The mimeograph machine had a drum which ink was poured
inside. The stencil was then clamped over the drum. The ink would come
out of a "zillion" little holes onto the stencil. When the paper fed
through the machine the ink would come out of the stencil holes (left by
the typewriter) and print onto the paper. Fun things we dealt with were
cleaning up the drum, cleaning up the stencil (which we stored incase we
needed it again), cleaning up the table (counter) and finally getting the
ink off our hands and / or clothes. Those were fun days. :) :)
The spirit duplicator was developed later.
The typist left the ribbon engaged while typing the "ditto master". When
the key struck the master it left the print on the outside of the master
and the force of the strike caused a layer of the "carbon backing" to be
transferred to the back of the master. To correct any mistakes we would
use a single edge razor blade and scrape off the carbon. The carbon was
the "purple" stuff. We got pretty good at "mirror reading" the backs in
order to make the corrections. This machine had container with a felt
wick that the duplicator fluid was poured into. We used a funnel do
this. It was highly flammable and smelt like lighter fluid. The master
was clamped to the drum face down. The fluid moistened the paper first,
then as the paper pressed against the drum a little of the carbon would
come off and print the imagine on the paper. Some fun things we dealt
with were getting teachers to NOT smoke while using this equipment. I was
sure somebody was going to blow up the school. :) :) Then of course when
the fluid spilt onto our hands or clothes we smelt to high heaven the rest
of the day. But then again, we didn't have to have our clothes dry
cleaned, that fluid cleaned everything. It just smelt like Wellworth's
dry cleaners.
A stencil was good for about a 1000 copies,
while a spirit master was only good for 200 or so. Companies like A.B.
Dick, IBM, and 3M were the leaders in the field in those days. 3M did
come out with the Thermofax machine. The Thermofax did 3 different
operations. Transparencies, copy a document, and "burn" a Spirit Master.
In order to copy the document we took a piece of "pink" film like "stuff"
and laid it on top of the original. Then threaded the two pieces through
the machine. Viola a copy appeared. And if you were lucky so did your
original. This machine had a plastic belt inside and when it got too hot
it like to "have a snack" by eating up stuff.
When Xerox came out with the first copiers
everyone cheered. Of course the schools were the last to get anything
like that. In fact, this brings to memory, the time Dick told me about
the new fax machine in his office at the ship yard. I asked him how it
worked and he said he put the original on the small tray of the machine,
then using the telephone, he dialed the number and then pushed the send
button. I know it was at least 10 more years before my school got a fax.
:) :)
So eventho, I understand why everyone would
think A is the answer to number 16, in reality none of the answers are
correct. :) :) :) This is just my 2 cents worth. Have a good
week.
Joan Lauterbach Krause
WOWZERS!!!
Who knew?!? Thanks, Joan!
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From Pat Beck Letzinger ('57) of VA -
08/28/06 - "Class of '57":
Carol,
I've updated the last page to be put in our Class Memorial.
Thanks for all you've done for our Class. You've done a great job.
Let me know if I can ever be of help to you.
Patricia Beck Letzinger
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Class of 1957 - in MemoriamGail Morrison BrooksPhillip M. CollinsAdrienne Price CoxChristine W. EzzellFrank R. FergusonMargaret Stanfield FlynnJudith Beach GloverGerald Francis GroganWilliam HanrahanSandra Turner IngelsRobert F. JohnsonBobby Arthur JonesMoneda Key Class SponsorLucy Ann KinlockRichard H. KrauseDelores Ann MonfalconeSteven P. ParianousSarah Frances ReeseBeverley Powell RobertsThelma Spade RobertsCoach Pete Robinson Class SponsorMargo White ParkerG. Presley PowellC. Wesley SmithMichael SpanglerRobert L. StoopsFred B. ThomasMillard E. ThomasJohn H. WeidmanJulia Morris Wolf |
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Thanks so much, Pat! Rather than replacing Thelma's earlier list, I
will be adding this list to that page following hers. The fact that
her name appears on this second list lends a poignancy and a reminder of the
fragility of life that I don't want to lose. I hope to accomplish this
at least by tomorrow: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/memoriam-all.html http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/memoriam57.html Thanks again!
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From One of my
Famous Marines -
Herb Hice of MI, who
served in the Pacific Theater
during WWII - 08/29/06
- "Dear Carol, A tribute to my Mother, In Heaven since 1971":
From Jay Styles ('68) of VA - 08/30/06:
Good Morning, Saint Carol,
Don't know if its weird or scary. Last week
I sent you a birthday card, (hope you got it), not knowing that today is
your birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Hope you have many more. I myself,
don't have them anymore, I give them to my cousin, who used to be
younger, but now is much older, but she's also gorgeous, so everything
evens out. Anyway, just wanted to wish you a very good day.
Jay Styles, '68
Oh, Jay, Sweetie,
that IS weird! I thought you knew, and were just
sending it early! How delightful! Thanks! And
obviously, yes, I DID get it, thanks! Excerpts were "posta" be
appearing above, but I'm running seriously behind as usual, so I'll save
it for next time! Thanks again!
PS: Friday night it's predicted to go down
to 48 degrees here. I told Donna I'll be sleeping on the deck. Can't
wait.
Such fun!!
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From Chandler Nelms (Hampton HS - '63) of MD - 08/30/06 - "HBTU":
HAPPY BITRHTDAY, BABE!!!!! Chandler Nelms Thank
you, Chandler Darlin'!
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From David Whitley ('67) of VA - 08/30/06:
I am SO embarrassed that I missed your
birthday! Well, I mean I should have known it was a-comin', and I didn't....... But, Gorgeous, obviously, you DIDN'T miss it! Thanks, David Darlin'! ![]() |
From One of my
Famous Marines -
Herb Hice of MI, who
served in the Pacific Theater
during WWII - 08/30/06
- " Dear Carol Buckley Harty 2006 Happy Birthday":
Dear Carol,
Happy Birthday, August 30, 2006, Love, Your Friend, Herbie
OHHHH, your pretty
black-eyed Susans - right from your own garden!
Thanks so much, Herbie Darlin'!
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From
Colin Faison ('58) of VA - 08/30/06 - "Shame
Shame Shame":
Howdy Carol; Me again. Went to the page for the e-mail addresses for class of 58. One small problem there, it is labeled class of 59. Won't count the fact that about half of them were marked ' deceased "; that is a sad effect that bothers us all. Must have been late at night when you did that page. Actually, I made it in the pre-dawn hours when I was rushing to finish it before I had to leave home. Sorry for the blooper; these things happen because "haste makes waste", as we all know. I was just trying to get it done as quickly as possible. I'm sure in reality that the living outnumber the dead, but I can only report what I know. The year and the colors have been corrected now: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/contact-ALL.html http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/contact-1958.html I also changed the colors on the 1958 Graduation Page: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/GRADUATIONS.html http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/GRAD-1958.html But seriously, Colin, I can make much bigger bloopers than a mistyped numeral. Over the years I have declared at least three people dead, much to their great surprise. Perhaps it's just as well I don't live "on the sacred soil of Virginia". They still have to catch me first. My wife and I hope to make the get
together at RJ's anyway. Have to find someone to watch our two grandkids we
have custody of. Think daughter will take care of that. Didn't see any
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From Betty Brockwell McClure ('58) of VA - 08/30/06:
Hi, Carol,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! You're just a kid
at 59!
That's what I keep saying! "I'm still just a kid!"
WILDEST GIGGLES!!!
Thanks, Betty!
I looked through my 1958 Anchor and
found a few references to the senior color committee, but no colors were
mentioned. Then, printed above some of our seniors' pictures were the
words, "The prom was a fantasy of rose and white." I now see that the new
page you created for the class of '58 is in rose and white. Those must be
the colors!
I hope you are well and will enjoy a great
birthday.
Love,
Betty Brockwell McClure ('58)
I'm having a splendid
day, Betty! Thanks again!
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From Jo Ann Stewart ('64) of
Northern VA - 08/30/06 - "Happy Birthday, CAROL!":
![]() Regards, Jo Ann "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France
OOOOOH, my own cake! Thanks, Jo Ann!!!
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From Linda May Bond Crayton
('66) of VA - 08/30/06:
First off may I'd say it's
good to "hear" you back to "normal"!
Next I'd like to announce I have read my first book in over three years. It IS a Miracle, albeit small. The book in question was Angels and Demons by Dan Brown. 740 odd pages that kept my interest for 710 pages. Not to ruin it for those of us who have not read it but suffice it to say, it was written by a man after all. His ego must be beyond measure and I'm sure every dead Catholic in the world is rolling over in their grave. Yes, I am a Catholic, but I do not roll--rock on, maybe, but never roll. (It looks nasty on fat people) (So does jumping up and down--gross!) I tell fat people everywhere not to do it, they could put an eye out. You must read this book. Not for the subject matter but for the ending. I am gob-smacked. I may write this guy. Mr. Herbie, cutie, sweetie pie, I've not forgotten you. Of course you may write but I must warn you, I'm moody. I'm assimilating after a loss. If I knew who I used to be, I could more easily know who I am. I just know I love people and sometimes my humor gets lost over the computer airways, but I always mean to be nice. ( Hey, was that a oxymoron? 'mean to be nice' ? or just moronic? or is this a moratoria on NOT saying Good-bye?) KAY? Be brave, lovies. Linda May '66 THERE you are, Lady! I thought you'd gotten lost somewhere! Thanks for your note!
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From Cookie Phillips Tyndall
('64) of VA - 08/30/06:
Carol,
I was just reading your second favorite joke. |
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Q. What goes HA-HA-HA-HA-clunk? A. A man laughing his head off.
This joke courtesy of my
sister, |
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Ahh, yes. I have another one you may like. Few people do, but those who do, really do. I hadn't posted it, because I suspect the humor comes from the delivery, but here it is. Q. What's pink and fluffy? A. Pink fluff.
My sister, Thanks, Cookie!
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From Me ('65) of NC - 08/30/06 - "THANKS!":
Thank y'all
for the many cards, gifts, notes, ecards, and phone calls you sent for my
birthday today! What a fun day it's been! Y'all are the best!
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ALERTS:
From Dee Hodges Bartram ('66) of VA - 03/13/06:
Point Plaza Hotel is located just north of
the I-64 and Route 17 interchange, Exit #258. We have reserved a block of
rooms there for Friday and Saturday nights at a special rate of $84, plus
tax for an efficiency, and $99 plus tax for a suite. You must book your rooms no later than Thursday, August 31st. Please call (800) 841-1112 or (757) 599-4460 and identify yourself as an attendee of the NNHS Class of 1966 Reunion being held there on September 30th to receive this special rate.
Thanks, Dee!
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From Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 06/20/06 - "ATTENTION
ALL CLASS
OF 1964 TYPHOONS":
If you will require lodging, we have
reserved a block of 15 rooms at the Point Plaza, 950 J. Clyde Morris Blvd.,
Newport News VA, for Saturday night, October 14th, at a special NNHS rate of
$79 (Standard) or $99 (Suite) plus 12.5% tax. You must make your reservation
NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2006. Call
1-757-599-4460 or 1-800-841-1112. In order to receive the special rate, you
must clearly say "NNHS Class of 1964 Birthday Celebration" when making the
reservation. Because of this requirement, it is recommended that you DO NOT
make your reservation over the Internet.
Thank you, David!
Y'all have fun! |
From Carolyn Simpson Knight (56) of VA - 08/17/06
The absolute deadline
for reservations for the 50th - Year Reunion celebration of the
Class of 1956 is September 15, 2006!!
Checks
may be mailed to
Judy Leggette Elliott
Thanks, Carolyn!
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REUNION REMINDERS:
Reunion information is ALWAYS posted very near the top on the front page, and on the Reunion Page section:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-page.html
Henceforth, it will be repeated
here, lest you forget:
The Great Open Reunion sponsored by the NNHS Class of 1966 in honor of their graduation 40 years ago will be held on Friday, September 29, 2006 from 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM at RJs Restaurant, 12743 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA. On Saturday, September 30, 2006, meet at 11:00 AM at Newport News High School (now Huntington Hall) for a tour of the high school and gym. Parking is available next to the gym on Huntington Avenue. On Saturday, September 30, 2006 from 7:00 PM to midnight,,the grand affair will be held at Point Plaza Hotel, 950 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News, VA, 757-599-4460. CONTACT Dee Hodges Bartram at dhbartram@cox.net. AND CHECK THIS WEB PAGE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION - 08/11/06:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-class-of-1966.html
To Pre-order
Photographic Memories of the Event: |
ATTENTION:
NNHS CLASS OF 1964
The
60th Birthday Celebration
INFORMAL "SOCK HOP" (WEEJUNS AND BLEEDING MADRAS, IF YA GOT 'EM), CATERED FOOD, ADULT BEVERAGES, MUSIC, DANCING, BIRTHDAY CAKE We all agree that the Class of
1964 throws the best parties, and we really were flattered that so many
members of other classes attended our 40-year Reunion. However, the
Committee chose to invite only members of the Class of 1964 CONTACT Dave Spriggs at nnhs64@cox.netAND CHECK THIS WEB PAGE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION - 08/30/06: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/60-BIRTHDAY-1964-B.html
OUR
60th BIRTHDAY PARTY PLANS ARE NOW FINALIZED, AND THE INVITATIONS
HAVE BEEN MAILED TO YOU, BUT YOU CAN ALSO SIGN UP RIGHT HERE.
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS OPEN THIS WEB
PAGE:
THEN PRINT OUT AND COMPLETE
THE RESERVATION FORM
AND POP IT ... AND THE CHECK ... IN
THE MAIL TO US. IT IS JUST THAT SIMPLE.
AND, AT THE RIDICULOUSLY LOW FEE OF $25.00 PER PERSON, HOW COULD YOU EVEN CONSIDER MISSING THIS GALA EVENT?
(HECK!! I'D GIVE IT
AWAY, BUT COOKIE WON'T LET ME!!)
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The
Grand 50-year Reunion of the NNHS Class of 1956 will be held on Friday, October 20, 2006 at the James River Country Club, Newport News, VA from 6:00 PM 11:00 PM. Cost is $56.00 per person, reservations required by Aug. 1.
On
Saturday, October
21, 2006
at 7:00 PM, a casual get-together will be held in a Hospitality
Room, Country Inn & Suites on Route 17, Newport News, for all
classmates
CONTACT Judy Leggette Elliott at
jandcelliott@aol.com
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"Dinner" Planning Meetings for The Class of 1962! They would love to have as many of their classmates as possible to participate in the future as they plan the details of their upcoming 45-Year Reunion!! Please plan to join them at their next meeting. If you did not receive an announcement, they do not have your address. Please email Pat Floyd Pride at patnnhs@cox.net or Brenda Amos Williams at typhoonmom@juno.com for directions, and so that you can stay in touch.
Visit Brenda's 1962 Web Page: AND CHECK THIS WEB PAGE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION - 05/10/06:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-62-planning-mtgs.html
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From One of my
Famous Marines -
Herb Hice of MI, who
served in the Pacific Theater
during WWII - 08/21/06
- "Dear Carol, Too Cute to keep to myself, Getting along in life"(#2
in a series of 24):
Dear Carol,
The first picture has been around many times before, but ... enjoy the 23 other pictures. Some of the pictures may have been staged or touched up digitally, but they are still interesting to see. Your Friend, Herbie |
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What a hoot! Thanks,
Herbie Darlin'!
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Everybody wants to be a dog. | |||
From Judy Horton Lindstrom ('63) of FL - 08/27/06 - "YOU ARE GONNA LOVE THIS"
(#2 in a series of 10):
I thought you
might love these. |
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Awwww, isn't that sweet?!?
Thanks, Judy! That's precious!
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Y'all take care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol - the Richest Woman in Town
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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
But Not for Me
Words and Music by George and Ira
Gershwin
for Girl Crazy (1930)
Old Man Sunshine -- listen, you!
Never tell me Dreams Come True!
Just try it --
And I'll start a riot.
Beatrice Fairfax -- don't you dare
Ever tell me he will care;
I'm certain
It's the Final Curtain.
I never want to hear
From any cheer -
Full Pollyannas,
Who tell you Fate
Supplies a Mate --
It's all bananas!
They're writing songs of love,
But not for me;
A lucky star's above,
But not for me.
With Love to Lead the Way,
I've found more Clouds of Grey
Than any Russian play
Could guarantee.
I was a fool to fall
And Get That Way;
Heigh ho! Alas! and al-
So, Lackaday!
Although I can't dismiss
The mem'ry of his kiss --
I guess he's not for me.
He's knocking on a door,
But not for me;
He'll plan a two by four,
But not for me.
I know that Love's a Game;
I'm puzzled, just the same --
Was I the Moth or Flam...?
I'm all at sea.
It all began so well,
But what an end!
This is the time a Fell --
Er Needs a Friend;
When ev'ry happy plot
Ends with the marriage knot --
and there's no knot for me.
"But Not for Me" midi (sequenced by Mel Webb) courtesy of http://www.kmelmidimusic.com/sinatra/TRIBUTE.htm - 04/06/06
"But Not for Me" lyrics courtesy of http://people.deas.harvard.edu/users/students/Rebecca_Hwa/lyrics/gershwin.html - 04/06/06
The Rachels' "No Love Here" Image courtesy of http://www.rachelslive.com/ - 04/06/06
Japanese Kanji Symbol
for Sorrow
used to form Divider Line clip art courtesy
of
http://images.google.com/images?q=sorrow+bars&hl=en&btnG=Search+Images
- 04/06/06
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!
Marine Corps Seal clip art
courtesy of
Herbert Hice of MI
- one of my
Famous Marines who served in the South
Pacific during WWII.
Thanks, Herbie!
Crab clip art courtesy of http://www.geocities.com/agent99bm/ - 10/02/05
Navy Seal clip art courtesy of http://www.onemileup.com/miniSeals.asp - 05/29/06