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02/25/14 - NNHS Newsletter - Book of Love “A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a fool can learn from a wise answer.”
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
BONUS - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIfuNPbBaaA - The Book of Love - The Monotones, 1957 - The video quality on this fades out from time to time. I like that; my memories of that time do the same thing.
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Book_of_Love_%28song%29:
"The Book of Love" (also titled "(Who Wrote) The Book of
Love") is a
rock and roll song, originally by
The Monotones. It was written by three members of the group, Warren
Davis, George Malone and Charles Patrick, and it peaked at #5 on the
Billboard Hot 100. Lead singer Charles Patrick heard a Pepsodent toothpaste commercial with the line "wonder where the yellow went". From there he got the idea for the line, "I wonder, wonder, wonder who, who wrote the book of love", working it up into a song with Davis and Malone. The "boom" part of the song was a result of a kid kicking a ball against the garage while they were rehearsing. It sounded good, so they added it to the song. In September 1957, the Monotones recorded "The Book of Love", which was released on the Mascot label in December that year. The small record company could not cope with its popularity, and it was reissued on Chess Records' subsidiary Argo label in February 1958. It attained a Billboard ranking of #5 for pop songs and #3 for R&B in 1958. It also reached #5 in Australia... |
THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:
Happy
Birthday today to Peggy Wellington Craft ('57) AND
The President of the Class of 1965,
Joe Wingo of NC!
Happy Birthday this week to:
27 -
29 -
What WOULD Be a Happy Leap Year
Day Birthday to:
01 - Alan Cohen ('57);
03 -
04 -
Many Happy Returns to You All!
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THIS DAY IN WWII:
February 25, 1932
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Adolf Hitler obtained German citizenship by
naturalization, which allowed him to run in the 1932
election for
Reichspräsident.
February 25, 1933 - The USS Ranger was launched. It was the first US Navy ship to be built solely as an aircraft carrier. February 25, 1941 - February Strike: In occupied Amsterdam, a general strike was declared in response to increasing anti-Jewish measures instituted by the Nazis. |
TODAY IN 1964:
Tuesday, February 25, 1964 -
North Korean Prime Minister
Kim Il-sung called for the removal of
feudalistic land ownership aimed at turning all
cooperative farms into state-run ones. Tuesday, February 25, 1964 - The U.S. Air Force launched a satellite employing a US Air Force Atlas/Agena combination from Point Arguello (LC-2-3) in California and from Cape Kennedy in Florida. Tuesday, February 25, 1964 - Comedian and actor Lee Evans was born in Avonmouth, Bristol, England. Tuesday, February 25, 1964 - Football player Don Majkowski was born Donald Francis Vincent Majkowski in Buffalo, New York. Tuesday, February 25, 1964 - Rugby player Luigi Troiani was born Luigi Rosario Troiani in Afragola, Province of Naples, Italy. Tuesday, February 25, 1964 - Sculptor and illustrator Alexander Archipenko (b. Alexander Porfyrovych Archipenko [Олександр Порфирович Архипенко] on 30 May 1887 in Kiev, in present-day Ukraine - at the time a part of the Russian Empire) died in New York City, New York at the age of 76. Tuesday, February 25, 1964 - Songwriter Johnny Burke (b. John Francis Burke on 03 Sept 1908 in Antioch, California) died of a heart attack in New York City, New York at the age of 55. Tuesday, February 25, 1964 - Politician Mariano Jesús Cuenco (b. 16 Jan 1888 in Carmen, Cebu) died at the age of 76. Tuesday, February 25, 1964 - Race car driver and
pilot
Maurice Farman (b. 21 Mar 1877 in
Paris, France) died in
Paris, France at the age of 86. Tuesday, February 25, 1964 - Nazi German politician Hinrich Lohse (b. 02 Sept 1896 in Mühlenbarbek, Schleswig-Holstein) died in Mühlenbarbek, Schleswig-Holstein at the age of 67. Tuesday, February 25, 1964 - Author Grace Metalious (b. Marie Grace DeRepentigny on 08 Sept 1924 in Manchester, New Hampshire) died in Boston, Massachusetts at the age of 39 from cirrhosis of the liver from years of heavy drinking. Tuesday, February 25, 1964 - Opera singer and actor Kenneth Lee Spencer (b. 25 Apr 1913 in Los Angeles, California) died in the crash of Eastern Air Lines Flight 304 (which crashed into Lake Pontchartrain after leaving the New Orleans International Airport) at the age of 50. |
From Domi O'Brien ('64) of NH -
02/24/14 - "Broken Link on Announcement":
The link on
the 5th newsletter, Tears, is not
working. Domi |
ARGHHH!
It's those odious announcements again!
![]() http://www.nnhs65.com/02-24-14-NNHS-Tears.html You can also grab it from the Newsletter link: http://www.nnhs65.com/NNHS- Newsletters-2014.html
Thanks for telling me, Domi!
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From
Bill Hobbs ('66) of Northern VA -
02/24/14 - "Lexophile":
Lexophile "Lexophile" is a word used to describe those that have a love for words, such as, "you can tune a piano, but you can't tuna fish," or "to write with a broken pencil is pointless." A competition to see who can come up with the best lexophillies is held every year. This year's winning submission is posted at the very end. .. When fish are in schools, they sometimes take debate. .. A thief who stole a calendar got twelve months. .. When the smog lifts in Los Angeles U.C.L.A. .. The batteries were given out free of charge. .. A dentist and a manicurist married. They fought tooth and nail. .. A will is a dead giveaway. .. With her marriage, she got a new name and a dress. .. A boiled egg is hard to beat. .. When you've seen one shopping center you've seen a mall. .. Police were called to a day care center where a three-year-old was resisting a rest. .. Did you hear about the fellow whose whole left side was cut off? He's all right now. .. A bicycle can't stand alone; it is two tired. .. When a clock is hungry it goes back four seconds. .. The guy who fell onto an upholstery machine is now fully recovered. .. He had a photographic memory which was never developed. .. When she saw her first strands of grey hair she thought she'd dye. .. Acupuncture is a jab well done. That's the point of it. And the cream of the wretched crop: .. Those who get too big for their pants will be exposed in the end.
GROAN!
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From Jimmy Smith ('62 / '63) of VA -
02/24/14
- "Final Inspection":
We always have time to read jokes. Do we have the
same time to read "why" we have time to read them? Please take a little
time, please. If it weren't for the United States military,
There'd be NO United
States of America.
THE FINAL INSPECTION - Author Unknown~
It's the
Soldier, not the reporter
Who has given us the
freedom of the press.
It's the
Soldier, not the poet,
Who has given us the
freedom of speech.
It's the
Soldier, not the politicians that ensures
Our right to Life, Liberty
and the Pursuit of Happiness.
It's the
Soldier who salutes the flag,
Who serves beneath the flag,
And whose coffin is draped
by the flag.
If you care
to offer the smallest token of recognition and appreciation for the
Military, please pass this on.
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From My Friend, Adrienne, of UT - 02/24/14 - "I am no cook, but...":
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WILD GIGGLES!
Thank you, Adrienne!
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From My Friend, Mariel, of NC - 02/24/14 - "Creamy Lemon Crumb Squares":
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Creamy Lemon Crumb Squares
What a great treat! Um, we have to try these!! Absolutely perfect for any occasion, make these as soon as you can you won't regret it! http://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/2010/08/creamy-lemon-crumb-squares.html
OOOH!
Thanks, Mariel!
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Happy New Year to dog lovers everywhere! |
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From Jimmy Smith ('62 / '63) of VA -
02/06/14 - "OLD
CANS .... (#14 in a Series of
15)":
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Hope these come through. In light of recent weather.... Snow in Russia Now THIS is winter! ~BRRRRRRRRR~
YIKESARONI!
Thanks again, Joan!
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...These should be some fun.
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GIGGLES!
Thanks, Joan!
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BONUS (FLOWER) BOOK (OF LOVE) CROCHET PATTERN:
http://paperfectionsartandcraft.blogspot.com/2009/03/one-of-good-things-about-art-school-was.html - Crochet Flower Books - Okay, it's a stretch! |
BONUS BOOK OF LOVE RECIPES:
http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/cookbooks.asp?cookbook=335375 - Tara's Book of Love - Five recipes |
FINALLY:
From
www.ajokeaday.com
- 02/24/13:
The driving instructor
was giving lessons to an extremely nervous student who panicked whenever
another car approached on a particular two-lane road. One day, however,
they got to the same stretch of road; and the student remained
completely calm. |
DATES TO REMEMBER:
1.
Thursday,
March 6, 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, March 12, 2014 - 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. 3. Friday and Saturday, July 25 and 26, 2014 - The NNHS Class of 1954 will hold a 60-YEAR REUNION in Newport News. Further info from Dr. Harry Simpson at 804 694 0346 or hdsdds@aol.com, or Mickey Marcella at 757 249 3800 or mcmiceli@verizon.net, or Betty H. Neher at 757 898 5099 or bjneher@cox.net. |
PRAYER ROLL: http://www.nnhs65.com/requests-prayers.html - updated 02/20/14 |
BLOG: http://nnhs.wordpress.com/ - updated 03/13/11 |
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Recorded by
The Monotones, 1957/8
[ I wonder, wonder who, bi du du, who
Who wrote the book of love ]
Tell me, tell me, tell me
Oh, who wrote the book of love
I've got to know the answer
Was it someone from above
[ repeat ]
I love you, darling
Baby, you know I do
But I've got to see this book of love
And find out why it's true
[ repeat ]
{ Chapter One says to love her
You love her with all your heart
Chapter Two, you tell her
You're never never never never ever gonna part
In Chapter Three remember
The meaning of romance
In Chapter Four you break up
But you give her just one more chance }
Oh,
[ repeat ]
Baby, baby, baby
I love you, yes I do
Well, it says so in this book of love
Ours is the one that's true
Oh,
[ repeat ]
{ repeat }
Oh,
[ repeat ]
Baby, baby, baby
I love you, yes I do
Well, it says so in this book of love
Ours is the one that's true
[ repeat ]
I wonder who (yeah)
Who wrote the book of love
"The Book of Love" midi courtesy of
http://members.tripod.com/~MountainJack/booklove.mid,
at the suggestion of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 07/26/03
Thanks, Dave!
"The Book of Love" lyrics courtesy of lyrics courtesy of
http://ynucc.yeungnam.ac.kr/~bwlee/lyrics/bkoflv.htm,
also at the suggestion of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 07/26/03
Thanks again, Dave!
Big Books and Line of Books Divider Line clip art courtesy of
http://www.wtv-zone.com/nevr2l82/bars15.html - 02/01/05
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.Navy Seal clip art courtesy of http://www.onemileup.com/miniSeals.asp - 05/29/06
Animated Tantrum Smiley clip art courtesy of http://www.clipartof.com/details/emoticon/1923.html - 03/05/09
Animated Laughing Smiley
courtesy of
Janice
McCain Rose ('65) of VA - 02/07/05
Thanks, Janice!
Crying Baby clip art courtesy of http://www.barbspics.com/baby/babypage06index.html - 09/28/05 (resaved 02/27/09)
Animated Wildly Laughing Dog courtesy of Eva Ellis Madagan ('61) of FL -
11/24/07
Thanks, Eva!