Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
This holiday song always takes me back to my early childhood.
BONUS #1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ze7dVSb0Jdk - Parade of the Wooden Soldiers - Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra, 1923
BONUS #2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rF7iScHRKLc - Parade of the Wooden Soldiers, 1933
BONUS #3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKogWfHOcls - Parade of the Wooden Soldiers - Crystals, 1963
BONUS #4 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WksXmExYJog - Parade of the Wooden Soldiers - Disney Version
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parade_of_the_Wooden_Soldiers:
Parade of the Wooden Soldiers is a 1933 Fleischer Studios animated short film starring Betty Boop. It is now public domain.
The instrumental title theme (also known as "Parade of the Tin Soldiers") was composed by Leon Jessel, and is popular as Christmas music.
A large factory complex struggles to produce a single package, which is rushed to a toy store. The box opens, and out steps a Betty Boop doll. The other toys come to life, parade around to the music of Parade of the Wooden Soldiers and crown her their queen. But a large stuffed toy of King Kong begins breaking things up. Eventually, the big ape is defeated, and the (somewhat damaged) toys resume their parade.
THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:
Happy Birthday tomorrow to
Roy
Tate ('57)
AND Ginny Goolsby James ('63) AND
Kenny Lipscomb
('63)
of VA AND
Michael Artman ('66) of VA!
Happy Birthday this week to: 30 - William Gwynn ('57)
AND
Ron Miller ('59) of NC
AND
Carole Althaus Tanenhaus ('65) of
MD
AND
Joyce Tedder Rossman ('68) of PA
AND
Sarah Stewart Vance ('69) of VA;
31 -
Pat Floyd Pride ('62) of VA
AND
Susie Overton Jones ('63) of VA
AND
David Rosenwasser
('64) of MO;
01 - Gloria Hand
Burns ('57) AND
Bill Fitzgerald
('58) of VA!
04 - Norma Howell Morgan ('57)
AND
Bill Bost ('61) of NC
AND
Randy Tosh ('63)
of VA
AND
My
#6 Son, Dale Harty,
(Hillsboro HS,
IL / American School, IL - '02) of NC!
Many Happy Returns to You All!
http://www.nnhs65.com/Happy-Birthday.html
THIS DAY IN WWII:
December 28, 1941 - U.S. Rear Admiral Ben Moreell requested authority from the Bureau of Navigation to create a contingent of construction units. The units, later known as the "Seabees," would be able to build everything from airfields to roads under battlefield conditions. December 28, 1943 - After eight days of brutal house-to-house fighting, the battle of Ortona concluded with the victory of the1st Canadian Infantry Division over the German 1st Parachute Division and the capture of the Italian town of Ortona. |
THIS DAY IN 1952: |
THIS DAY IN 1963:
Saturday, December 28, 1963 - Violinist, composer, and conductor Paul Hindemith (b. 16 Nov 1895 in Hanau, near Frankfurt am Main, Germany) died in Frankfurt, Germany from pancreatitis at the age of 68. |
From
Sandye Jordan Frost ('67) of NC
Carol,
Thanks for the
Birthday Wishing (12/24).
I appreciate all you do, especially this time of year when I know
you have much more on your plate. I just wanted to let you know I
got married in September to a wonderful man and I now live in
Elizabeth City, NC... last name is now Frost.
OH, CONGRATULATIONS,
Sandye! Best wishes to you!
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From Jimmy Smith ('62 / '63) of VA -
12/27/13 - "JAN. BIRTHDAYS FOR CLASS OF1963":
From George Helliesen
('61) of MI -
12/27/13 - "
Wild Bill (Roady - '60 - of VA)":
Carol, For Wild Bill, Thanks for the comment on the video and I agree with your remarks. I still remember our days playing football at NNHS and how you used to scare the "H" out of me when ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Good to hear from you, Wild Bill, and thanks for the comments, George Thank you
so much, George - and Billy!
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I had never heard of this.
Enjoy!
What a simple, lovely,
unforgettable story this is.
Thank you, Haul Party!
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An
astronaut's worst nightmare. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WoM2bHfr48
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Sadly true, Susan - thanks!
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BONUS HAPPY NEW YEAR CROSS STITCH PATTERNS:
BONUS HOLIDAY RECIPES:
http://www.recipe.com/holiday-potato-pancakes/ -
Holiday Potato Pancakeshttp://www.recipelion.com/Casserole-Recipes/Party-Potatoes/ml/1 - Party Potatoes - "When invited to a party, it is important that you only bring the best pot luck recipes; recipes that will have your guests talking about it all night. Party Potatoes are a versatile, creamy dish that is made with hash-browns, cheddar cheese and topped with corn flakes for an extra crunch. Bring them to your next party, and you might be considered the best chef there."
FINALLY:
From
http://www.guy-sports.com/humor/christmas/new_year.htm:
"A New Year Prayer for the Elderly"
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DATES TO REMEMBER:
1.
Thursday, January 2, 2014 -
The NNHS Class of 1955 holds Lunch Bunch gatherings on the
first Thursday of every month at Steve & John's Steak House
on Jefferson Avenue just above Denbigh Boulevard in Newport
News at 11:00 AM. The luncheon is not limited to just the
Class of '55; if you have friends in that year, go visit
with them.
2. Wednesday, February 12, 2013 - The NNHS Class of June 1942 meets at noon on the second Wednesday of every other month for a Dutch treat lunch at the James River Country Club, 1500 Country Club Road. PLEASE JOIN THEM. Give or take a few years makes no difference. Good conversation, food and atmosphere. For details, call Jennings Bryan at 803-7701 for reservations. |
PRAYER ROLL: http://www.nnhs65.com/requests-prayers.html - updated 12/16/13 |
BLOG: http://nnhs.wordpress.com/ - updated 03/13/11 |
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NNHS CLASS OF '65 WEB SITE: http://www.nnhs65.com
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Carol Buckley Harty 7020 Lure Court Fayetteville, NC 28311-9309 915-780-3048 |
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1. Visit the main page (http://www.nnhs65.com), scroll halfway down, and click on the Pay Pal Donate Button (nnhs65@gmail.com); 2. Go to www.PayPal.com, log in, select "Send Money (Services) to nnhs65@gmail.com; or
3.
Just mail it directly to my home. Thanks!
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Written by Leon Jessel (22 Jan 1871 – 04 Jan 1942), 1933
The toy shop
door is locked up tight
And ev'rything is quiet for the night.
When suddenly the clock strikes twelve
The fun's begun.
The dolls are in their best array,
There's going to be a wonderful parade.
" Hark to the drum, oh, here they come,"
Cries ev'ryone.
Hear them all cheering
Now they are nearing
There's the captain stiff as starch
Bayonets flashing
Music is crashing
As the wooden soldiers march
Sabers a-clinking
Soldiers a-winking
At each pretty little maid
Here they come!
Here they come!
Here they come!
Here they come!
Wooden soldiers on parade.
"Parade of the Wooden Soldiers" midi, lyrics, and animated Title clip
art - also used to form Divider Lines - courtesy
of
http://my.homewithgod.com/heavenlymidis/Christmas/
- 12/02/06
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 (still missing...)
Thanks, Al!
Replaced by Norm Covert ('61) of MD - 02/09/09
Thanks, Norm!
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.
Hillsboro High School's Topper (Band Version) clip art courtesy of
http://www.hillsboroschools.net/schools/hhs/activities/music2/Band/bio.html
- 06/07/08
Thanks, Mark!
American School Logo courtesy of http://www.americanschoolofcorr.com/grads.asp - 09/05/06
Animated USMC Flag clip art courtesy of http://www.angelfire.com/ny4/KevsGifsGalore/Patriotic.html - 06/18/03
Navy Seal clip art courtesy of http://www.onemileup.com/miniSeals.asp - 05/29/06
Animated Laughing Frog courtesy
of Joyce Lawrence Cahoon of VA - 05/31/08
Thanks, Joyce!