04/03/06 - NNHS Newsletter - If I Fell

"Many a man has fallen in love with a girl in a light so dim
he would not have chosen a suit by it."

--   Maurice Chevalier

(12 Sep 1888 - 01 Jan 1972)

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   Thanks again, Hunter!

   The weather in Fayetteville yesterday was absolutely gorgeous.  We reached a high of 82, and the day was bright and sunny.  I emerged from a meeting at 6:00 PM so sleep deprived I was in actual physical pain, but I couldn't help but notice the beauty of the blooming wisteria, azaleas, and dogwood, and hear the singing of at least three different kinds of birds, and to inhale the delicious aroma of honeysuckle.  So Herbie, I didn't smell the roses yet, but I certainly slowed down enough to stop and notice all that - and thought of you.  Thanks, Sweetie!

Note the streetcar tracks which would survive until late 1946 when busses would take over.  These old photos were colorized and touched up.  The overhead wiring and poles for the trolley do not show.  The colors for the street surface imply brick, but this was not so.  Probably the touchup artist thought such enhancements looked good and would help sell postcards. 

I can remember mid-1930s excursions with my mother and suffering extreme torture while being dragged through all the dress shops on Washington Avenue.  My patience would be stretched beyond human endurance with promises that we would end our trip with a visit to Woolworth's.  Usually by then I would have successfully built her guilt to the point where she would pop for something at the lunch counter.  Woolworth's cherry pie was a dream come true and would quickly steer childhood emotions back to near normal.

In the block on the right was Barclay's Jewelry Store, Epes Stationery, and Monfalcone's (where the jocks hung out). 

To Kent Miller:  That tall modernistic-looking white building on the left is Kresge's.  It was on the NW corner of 30th Street.  In 1941, some kid just freshly arrived from Phoebus was mercifully taken to lunch there by three of his new classmates.

Be aware that things have changed.  Don't expect to relive your memories with a walk down The Avenue.  Stick to old postcards and cherry pie.

Nostalgic best wishes,

Fred

   Amen to that!  How delightful it is to hear your stories, Fred!  Thanks so much for this one!  I posted it on the Downtown page:

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Jerry (62 of Va.)

   WILD GIGGLES!!!  Yes, I'd say this would be a slight clue that you might want to lift your foot just a bit!

   Thanks, Jerry!

I try to make a party out of any event so here goes..... I'll be visiting in Newport News for my mom's 90th birthday and while there I will be helping    Michael Barnes (62) and his wife with their garage sale.

  George Fenigsohn ('65 - of VA)...... can you bring your mother by for a visit?!!!!

   Could it get any better than this?!?  A combined yard sale/mini-reunion!!!

   "Oh, to be in (Virginia), now that spring is here......"

   Have fun, Brownie!!!

  I LOVE to hear of y'all getting together!  If I can't be there on the sacred soil of Virginia, at least I can live vicariously......

   Thanks, Dave!  Y'all have a great time!

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   Thanks so much, David!

In the (newsletter) on April 1st, there was a name that rang a bell with me.  Is Gail Latta Pearce ('64 - of VA) a sister to Kay Latta? It seems to me that Kay and I were in the same class together. Can you enlighten me please?

Judy Lindstrom

   Well, truthfully, Judy, I don't know.  There were a lotta Lattas (sorry; I couldn't resist).  Kay was definitely a member of the Class of '63.  When your class had its reunion two-and-a-half years ago, Kay Latta Hutchinson was listed among the "Missing Classmates", although her last known address was in California.

   "Gail?  Anyone?  Anyone?"

   Thanks, Judy!

   That sounds highly likely to me, but we're all painfully aware of the messes I get myself into by making assumptions.    I forwarded your note to a couple of people to try to find the real answer for you.

   Thanks, Tom!

I don't know the answer, but I sure know how to find out. A quick check of the 1965 NN Hills Directory will tell us if a Warren S. Wood lived there.  However, I don't know when I can get to it.

Too bad we are not in contact with Ron; I ran with him wayyyy back then.

Dave

   Yes, I remembered that, which is one reason why I thought you were most likely to be able to find the answer!  Well, that and your legendary powers, O Wizard of Wonderment!

   Thanks, David!

Hi Carol - thank you for the compliment, you sweetheart! 

   I speak but the truth, but you're welcome!

  Joe (Madagan - '57 - of FL), my good friend, Tzina Zwerdling Richman ('58 - of VA), called me yesterday (I am in Naples visiting brother Jackie) - and she told me that she subscribed to the VIRGINIA Magazine.  She said that the magazine had been showing OLD postcards!!  and Guess What?  The Buckroe "Beauties" were in the latest addition.  (I was hiding behind the bushes in the photo.)

   OHHHH, COOL BEANS!!!  I wonder if it's possible to view that online?!?

   Thank you, Evelyn!

   Well, uh, whatever works, I suppose.....

   Thanks, David - and Tommy!