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03/03/14 - NNHS Newsletter - Just a Dream “It takes a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else.”
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Erma Bombeck |
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
BONUS #1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mw7nRRSJ7A - Just a Dream - Jimmy Clanton, 1958
BONUS #2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3ak_GMUJqI - Just a Dream - Jimmy Clanton, later
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Clanton:
Jimmy Clanton (born September 2, 1940,
Baton Rouge, Louisiana,
United States) is an
American
singer
who became known as the "swamp
pop
R&B
teenage idol".[1]
His band recorded a hit song "Just A Dream" which Clanton had written in
1958 for the
Ace Records label. It reached number four on the
Billboard
chart and sold a million copies.[2]
Clanton performed on
Dick Clark's
American Bandstand and toured with popular artists like
Fats Domino,
Jerry Lee Lewis and
The Platters.[3]... |
THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:
Happy
Birthday today to
Jerry Seay ('63) of VA AND
Robert Shapiro ('63) of VA!
Happy
Birthday tomorrow to
The late
Mr. William Etheridge
(NNHS Principal)
(deceased - 04/19/05)
AND
Roland McCoy (June '45) of VA!
Happy Birthday this week to:
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Patrick Burke ('57)
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10 -
Many Happy Returns to You All!
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THIS DAY IN WWII:
March 03, 1942 -
Ten
Japanese warplanes
raided the town of
Broome, Western Australia, killing more than 100 people. March 03, 1943 - In London, England, 173 people were killed in a crush while trying to enter an air-raid shelter at Bethnal Green tube station. March 03, 1944 - The Order of Nakhimov and Order of Ushakov were instituted in USSR as the highest naval awards. March 03, 1945 - American and Filipino troops recapture d Manila in the Philippines.March 03, 1945 - A former Armia Krajowa unit massacred at least 150 Ukrainian civilians in Pawłokoma, Poland. March 03, 1945 - The RAF accidentally bombed the Bezuidenhout neighbourhood in The Hague, Netherlands, killing 511 people. |
TODAY IN 1964:
Monday, March 03, 1964 - Cyclist
Raúl Alcalá was born Raúl Alcalá Gallegos in
Monterrey,
Mexico. Monday, March 03, 1964 - Actress Laura Harring, the first Latina woman crowned Miss USA (1985), was born Laura Elena Herring Martínez in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico.
Monday, March 03, 1964 -
Wrestler
Glenn Kulka was born in
Edmonton,
Alberta, Canada.
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From My Friend, Angela, of NC - 03/02/14 - "8 Surprising Historical Facts That Will Change Your Concept Of Time Forever":
8 Surprising Historical Facts That Will Change Your Concept Of Time
Forever
WOWZERS!
Thanks so much, Angela!
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From
Me
('65) of NC - 03/02/14 - "Fred
Rogers receives a Lifetime Achievement Award during the 1997 Daytime
Emmys.":
Mr. Rogers takes off the cardigan, puts on a tux, and makes people cry. Fred Rogers receives a Lifetime Achievement Award during the 1997 Daytime Emmys. |
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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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From Ruth Ann Reece Horace ('67) of FL - 02/24/14 - "Who says men can't
decorate? (#5 in a Series of 10)":
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Who says men can't decorate? They can decorate very well!
SO COOL!
Thanks, Ruthie!
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WILD GIGGLES!
Thanks, Dools!
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BONUS DREAMY CROCHET PATTERNS:
http://www.purplekittyyarns.com/afghan-patterns/dreamy-ripple-crochet-afghan-lt1528
- Nancy Nehring's Dreamy Ripple Afghan - "You
will have plenty of sweet dreams when you are lounging with this
Dreamy Ripple Crochet Afghan. It is a great ripple afghan
pattern that all your friends will be jealous of!"
http://www.crochettoday.com/crochet-patterns/sari-shawl - Cristina Mershon's Dreamy Sari Shawl - "Inspired by India’s decorative fabrics, this saffron shawl can be dressed up or down for any summer occasion."
http://www.crochettoday.com/crochet-patterns/xanadu-pullover -
Marly Bird's Dreamy Xanadu Pullover - "You may have
retired your roller skates, but this retro pullover, crocheted
in dreamy yarn, will make you want to get your hook moving!" |
BONUS DREAMY RECIPES:
http://www.food.com/recipe/flying-biscuits-creamy-dreamy-white-cheddar-grits-347323
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Flying Biscuit's Creamy Dreamy White
Cheddar Grits http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2006/11/dream-a-little-dream-of-scone/ - Dreamy Cream Scones - "...These scones are the height of scone perfection, a pastry dream-come-true, should you be as odd as I am and occasionally dream a little dream of scone. They are moist and structured, but still soft and light, ever-so-slightly crisped exterior. They have just the right level of sweet, and I didn’t need to sugar or glaze or really anything them to make them work...."
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/dreamy-creamy-hot-chocolate-recipe/index.html -
Paula Deen's Dreamy Creamy Hot Chocolate |
FINALLY:
From
www.ajokeaday.com
- 03/02/13:
A man took his place in the
theater, but his seat was too far from the stage. |
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. Thursday, April 3, 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. 4. 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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NNHS CLASS OF '65 WEB SITE:
http://www.nnhs65.com
PERSONAL WEB SITE:
http://www.angelfire.com/weird2/cluckmeat
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Just a Dream
Written and recorded by Jimmy Clanton, 1958
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"Just a Dream" midi courtesy of
http://www.just-oldies.com
at the suggestion of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 02/24/05
Thanks, Dave!
"Just a Dream" lyrics courtesy of lyrics courtesy of
http://www.just-oldies.com/1958/just_a_dream.htm
also at the suggestion of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 02/24/05
Thanks again, Dave!
Pink Rose clip art clip art courtesy of
http://members.tripod.com/~emelinda/index-12.html - 07/18/04
White Roses Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.wtv-zone.com/nevr2l82/bars25.html - 02/24/05
Animated Tiny
Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of
Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of
VA - 08/31/05
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!
Navy Seal clip art courtesy of http://www.onemileup.com/miniSeals.asp - 05/29/06
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.