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12/15/21 - NNHS Newsletter Some Children See Him “Christ was born in the first
century, yet he belongs to all centuries.
- George
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
I needed some
gentleness today, and I think this 1951 Christmas song fits that bill.
BONUS #1 - Some Children See Him - Andy Williams
BONUS #2 - Some Children See Him - Tennessee Ernie Ford
BONUS #3 - Some Children See Him - Sixpence None The Richer
THIS WEEK'S
BIRTHDAYS:
Happy Birthday today to
Jewell Hamner Crowe
('57) AND
Buster Vest ('63) of VA!
Happy Birthday tomorrow to
The
late
Betty Brockwell McClure ('58)
(d. 05 Mar 2020)!
Happy Birthday this week to:
17 -
Norma Helmick Burks ('63) AND 
Tom Oxner
('65) of AR;
18 - James Strickland ('57);
19 - Durwood Adams ('57)
AND 
the late Suzie
Bauz ('63)
(d. 11/03/14);
20 -
Ellen Carney Manson ('63) of SC;
21 -
Ray Stinnette
('63) of VA
22 -
Kitty Norman Haskins ('57) of VA
AND
the late
Elliott Schlosser ('63)
(d. 05/27/20)
AND
Dottie Pegram Daniels (NNHS /
George
Washington HS - '64) of WV
AND
Harry Barritt ('64) of VA AND
Dale Mueller ('64) of VA
AND
Bill Rash ('67) of VA!
Many Happy Returns to You All!
THIS DAY IN
WWII:
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December 15, 1941 -
Holocaust:
German
troops executed over 15,000
Jews at
Drobitsky Yar, a ravine southeast of the city of
Kharkiv,
Ukraine. December 15, 1942 - The Battle of Mount Austen, the Galloping Horse, and the Sea Horse began during the Guadalcanal campaign. December 15, 1943 - The Battle of Arawe began during the New Britain campaign.
December 15, 1944 - A single-engine plane carrying U.S. Army Major Glenn
Miller disappeared in thick fog over the English Channel while en route to
Paris. The true fate of the plane and its passengers has never been determined. |
| THIS DAY IN 1971: |
| December 15, 1971 - Singer-songwriter and guitarist Matthieu Chedid was born in Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine, France. |
From My Friend, Daniel, of UT - 12/13/14:
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descended below all things that he might rise above all things and
comprehend all things. No man descended lower than the Savior of the
world. Born in a stable, cradled in a manger, he travelled from there to
the cross through suffering mingled with blood to a throne of grace; and
in all his life there was nothing of an earthly nature that seemed to be
worth possessing. His whole life was passed in poverty, suffering, pain,
affliction, labor, prayer, mourning and sorrow until he gave up the
ghost on the cross. Still he was God's firstborn son and the Redeemer of
the world.”
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Wilford Woodruff |
Thanks so
much, Daniel!
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Thank
you, Joan!
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From Jimmy Dick ('65) of FL -
12/15/21, 7:59 AM - "Good morning, Typhoons, on this Hump Day.":
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Good morning, everyone, and a special wish for a special Hump Day on this first
of the remaining two during the Christmas season. Even Clyde loves to play
Santa, so join in on the fun, but only after you've made it to the summit later
today. Be blessed, know that God is in charge of all things, and use your faith
and love for Him in a positive way and show the world what can be accomplished
when we follow His blessed ways. Smile and have fun along the way. God bless you
all. Thank you, Jimmy!
Merry
Christmas!
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BAH HUMBUG POLL:
From
Me
('65) of NC - 12/14/15 - "Top Five Most Annoying Christmas Songs":
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I love Christmas
carols and songs, probably much more so than most people..... There are, however, a few songs out there which simply drive me up the wall, and I think chances are excellent that there are some which affect you in the same way. I doubt they are really the same ones so, wondering which ones were your top five, I thought it would be fun to share. Remember, these are just opinions. One man's ecstasy is another's exasperation. I'll begin: 1. Taylor Swift - Last Christmas - Someone please restrain me; I have a very strong urge to wring her neck. No, on second thought, lemme at her. 2. Bruce Springsteen - Santa Claus Is Coming to Town - Bruce, how can I say this politely? Just. Shut. UP!!! 3. John Lennon - So This Is Christmas - My daughter assures me I am interpreting this exactly backward from its true intent, but it sounds condescending and highly disrespectful to me. Sorry, I can't seem to drop that thought. So shoot me, just don't inflict that song on me again. 4. Vince Guaraldi Trio - Christmas Time Is Here - I know my selection of this borders on heresy, and that this beloved theme song to the Charlie Brown Christmas Special is supposed to be soothing and gentle, but it makes me want to throw things. It reminds me of wimpy soft rock music, which I cannot abide. If you want to rock, put on some Metallica, crank up the volume, and quit being a jerk. If you want it to be beautiful, let's hear from Frank Sinatra and the rest of the crooners singing ballads. 5. Jose Feliciano - Feliz Navidad - This song has been on the top of my list for many, many years. The fact that it's been demoted to fifth place shows you just how annoying I find those other four songs. It could have been a good song, if it had, oh, I dunno, some more actual lyrics, and another singer whose voice didn't grate so hard on the nerves. I would have nominated Julio Iglesias, but no one asked me. |
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From
Bill Lee (Warwick HS - '54) of NC -
12/14/14
- "Giving
- assisted by gravity":
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In a world filled with cynicism and worse, I think
the attached worthy of a few minutes of your
time...especially during Christmas season. Not
because I crafted it, but just because. You'll
see...
Bill Lee
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http://www.nnhs65.com/BILL-LEE/The-Berlin-Candy-Bomber.pdf |
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WOWZERONI!!
Thank
you so very much, Bill!
The word has become grossly
overused, but that man is one amazing individual!
Merry Christmas
to you and yours!
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Thank you so much, Jerry!
I've always loved this painting!
Merry
Christmas!
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From Mark Hutcherson
('66) of VA - 12/14/16:
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 Thanks, Mark!
Merry Christmas!
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“Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's
better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.”
-
Marilyn Monroe |
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