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01/24/16 - NNHS Newsletter - The Old Lamplighter |
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“Only
the lamplighter of the single street lamp at the North Pole
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Antoine de Saint-Exupéry,
The Little Prince, 1943 |
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
This song is one
of those that gets stuck in your mind. I hope you don't, you know... mind!
BONUS #1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip4HjJULL-s - The Old Lamplighter - Sammy Kaye and His Orchestra, Billy Williams on vocals, 1946
BONUS #2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAbMazCRNso - The Old Lamplighter - The Browns
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Old_Lamp-Lighter:
| "The Old Lamp-Lighter" is a
popular
song. The music was written by Nat Simon, the lyrics by Charles Tobias. The song was published in 1946. Several versions of the song made the best-seller charts in 1946-1947: The most popular recording, by Sammy Kaye, was released by RCA Victor Records as catalog number 20-1963. It first reached the Billboard Best Seller chart on November 8, 1946, and lasted 14 weeks on the chart, peaking at number one.[1] The recording by Kay Kyser was released by Columbia Records as catalog number 37095. It first reached the Billboard Best Seller chart on November 22, 1946, and lasted 11 weeks on the chart, peaking at number three.[1] The recording by Hal Derwin was released by Capitol Records as catalog number 288. It first reached the Billboard Best Seller chart on December 6, 1946, and lasted two weeks on the chart, peaking at number six.[1] This was Derwin's only charted hit. It was a major country-pop hit for The Browns in 1960, released as a single in March of that year. It went on to become a major top-ten hit on the US pop singles chart, peaking at number five, and country chart. The song was performed under the name Luktar-Gvendur, by the icelandic singer Björk on the album Gling-Gló, in 1990. On that album Björk teams up with the jazz trio of Guðmundur Ingólfsson: consisting of Guðmundur Ingólfsson on piano, Guðmundur Steingrímsson on drums and Þórður Högnason on bass. The album has become one of the classics of icelandic contemporary pop music albums. |
THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:
Happy Birthday tomorrow to
Jeannie Collier Fitzgerald ('65)
of VA!
Happy Birthday this week to:
26 -
Sharon Weaver Knowles ('63) of VA AND
Charis Bean Duke
(Governor Thomas Johnson HS, MD - '85) of PA;
28 - Courtney Russ ('57)
AND
Jennie Sheppard ('62) of NC
AND 
Rick Billings ('65) of NC AND
My Granddaughter,
Becca Harty (Collinsville HS, IL - '17) of IL;
29 -
Nancy Keesee (Tucker) Crawley
('57) of
TX AND
HP Lucas ('65) of VA;
30 -
Jackie Belote Ward ('63) of VA AND
Charlie Phillips
('65) of TN
AND
Brenda Shepard McCoy ('67) of
VA;
31 - Lynn Stewart Schroeder ('71) of NC!
Many Happy
Returns to you all!
http://www.nnhs65.com/Happy-Birthday.html
100 YEARS AGO TODAY:
THIS DAY IN WWII:
THIS DAY IN 1966: Monday, January 24, 1966 - Comedian, actor, producer, and screenwriter Jimeoin was born James Eoin Stephen Paul McKeown in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England[3. Monday, January 24, 1966 - Physicist and academic Homi J. Bhabha (b. Homi Jehangir Bhabha [होमी जहाँगीर भाभा] on 30 Oct 1909 in Bombay, British India) died at the age of 56 when Air India Flight 101 crashed near Mont Blanc, France. |
From My Friend, Susan, of NC - 01/23/15:
| “Heavenly
Father's love for all His children is unbounded, and there is no need to
resent that love when it is manifested in the lives of others. There is
plenty of love for us, and we share more fully in that love as we not
only celebrate the return of the prodigal but also assist as many as
possible to return to the fold 'safe and sound' (Luke
15:27).”
-
LeGrand R. Curtis. Jr. |
Thanks so
much, Susan!
| “Television
won't be able to hold on to any market it captures after the first six
months. People will soon get tired of staring at a plywood box every
night.”
-
Darryl F. Zanuck,
head of
Twentieth Century-Fox movie studio, 1946 (05 Dec 1902 - 22 Dec 1979) |
From My Husband, Paul Harty (Bardolph
HS, IL - '61) of NC - 01/05/16 - "TO MY FRIENDS WHO THINK THEY HAVE SEEN
EVERYTHING (#14 in a
series of 60)":
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I think you will enjoy this!
OOH! Thanks,
Dools!
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BONUS CROCHET LAMPSHADE PATTERNS:
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http://www.free-crochet.com/detail.html?code=FC00329&cat_id=315 -
Jo Ann Maxwell's Crocheted Lampshade
- "Add a touch of romance to your favorite stitching or reading
area by creating this elegant lampshade. Size: 9" across top x 12 1/2"
tall x 16" across bottom." http://www.favecrafts.com/Crochet/Fun-Crocheted-Hanging-Luminaries-from-Red-Heart-Yarn - Kathleen Sams' Hanging Luminaries - "Add something unique to your next outdoor party. Light up the sky with these hanging luminaries. It'll be a magical night if you use this free crochet pattern.": |
BONUS CAKE MIX RECIPES (Sorry; not theme-related):
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Southern Praline Cake with Butter Sauce - "Southern
Praline Cake with Butter Sauce is an easy cake mix recipe that will
"wow" your guests with every bite. This deliciously simple cake is one
that you're sure to turn to time and time again. Made by combining a
butter pecan cake mix and a coconut pecan frosting, this positively
sweet cake is a pecan lover's dream. This is the perfect recipe to make
for your next church potluck, bookclub get together, or birthday party.
It's simply heavenly!" Strawberry Pineapple Cake - "We think we hit the jackpot of recipes using cake mix with this fruity cake that combines two of our favorite flavors. In Strawberry Pineapple cake you get the sweet taste of strawberries and the tropical taste of pineapple all in one easy cake recipe. Plus, to make things even more delicious, the cake is then topped with a cream cheese frosting that is absolutely divine. Top with shredded coconut and you'll have yourself a cake that is just begging to be eaten. Light and fluffy, it's a cake the family will love." Lemon Coconut Cake Mix Bars - "These Lemon Coconut Cake Mix Bars could not be easier to make! Perfect for a party, potluck, bakesale, or just an afternoon treat, these easy cake mix bars are sure to be a hit. Made with simple ingredients you can easily pick up at the store like lemon cake mix, eggs, butter, powdered sugar and cream cheese, you won't have any trouble mixing everything together for one of the most delicious dessert recipes around. Try these tasty bars out when you're craving something sweet, light and fruity." |
| FINALLY: |
From
http://www.ajokeaday.com - 01/23/14:
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| 1. Wednesday, March 09, 2016 - 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. |
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PRAYER ROLL: http://www.nnhs65.com/requests-prayers.html - updated 01/20/16 |
BLOG: http://nnhs.wordpress.com/ - updated 03/13/11 |
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Carol Buckley Harty 7020 Lure Court Fayetteville, NC 28311-9309 910-584-8802 |
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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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Music by Nat Simon; Words by Charles Tobias (15 Aug 1898 – 07 July 1970), 1946
Recorded by Sammy Kaye (13 Mar 1910 – 02 June 1987), 1946
Recorded by Kay Kyser (18 June 1905 – 23 July 1985), 1946
Recorded by
The Browns,
1960
He made the night
a little brighter
Wherever he would go
The old lamplighter
Of long, long ago.
His snowy hair was so much whiter
Beneath the candle glow
The old lamplighter
Of long, long ago
You'd hear the patter of his feet
As he came toddling down the street
His smile would hide a lonely heart you see
If there were sweethearts in the park
He'd pass a lamp and leave it dark
Remembering the days that used to be.
For he recalls when dreams were new
he loves someone who loves him too
Who walks with him alone in memory
He made the night a little brighter
wherever he would go
The old lamplighter of long, long ago.
Now if you look up at the sky
You'll understand the reason why
The little stars at night are all aglow
He turns them on when night is here
He turns them off when dawn is near
The little man we loved of long ago.
He made the night a little brighter
wherever he would go
The old lamplighter
Of long, long ago...
"The Old Lamplighter" midi courtesy of
http://www.tc.umn.edu/~sorem002/misc_midi.html - 01/23/12
"The Old Lamplighter" lyrics courtesy of
http://www.tsrocks.com/j/jim_ed_brown_the_browns_texts/the_old_lamplighter.html -
01/23/12
Animated "The Old Lamplighter" Image courtesy of
http://weseniors.homestead.com/TheOldLamplighter.html -
01/23/12
Animated Greenery with Flashing Amber Lights Divider Line clip art courtesy of
http://www.christmas-graphics-plus.com/free/wreaths.html - 12/15/08
Animated Tiny Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of
VA - 08/31/05
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!
Governor Thomas Johnson High School's Logo courtesy of http://www.tjathletics.org/ - 06/16/08
Collinsville High School (IL) Logo courtesy of http://www.kahoks.org/chs/ - 09/22/07
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!
Navy Seal clip art courtesy of http://www.onemileup.com/miniSeals.asp - 05/29/06
