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04/18/13 - NNHS Newsletter - Together
“He who has gone, so we but cherish his memory, abides with us, -
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry |
Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
This has always
been one of my favorite songs; I've probably never used it before because
apparently no midi file for it exists. It jumped into my head today and just won't
leave.
BONUS #1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78lsqVXGhHk - Together - Cliff Edwards, 1928
BONUS #2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFI1PO0KQqY - Together - Dick Haymes and Helen Forrest, 1944
BONUS #3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfMdAPRa6dU - Together - Connie Francis, 1961
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Together_%281928_song%29:
"Together" is a 1928
popular
song with music by
Ray Henderson and lyrics by
Buddy G. DeSylva and
Lew
Brown. The most popular 1928 recording of the song, by
Paul Whiteman, with
Bix Beiderbecke on cornet, was a #1 hit for two weeks.[1] The song was included in a 1944 movie, Since You Went Away. This gave rise to a revival of the song, and it was recorded by Dick Haymes and Helen Forrest in a duet. Their recording was released by Decca Records as catalog number 23349. It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on October 5, 1944 and lasted 10 weeks on the chart, peaking at #3.[2] This recording was paired on a single with "It Had to Be You," a #4 hit, producing a big two-sided hit. "Together" became a Top Ten hit in the summer of 1961 via a recording by Connie Francis cut in New York City on 3 June 1961 with Cliff Parman acting as arranger and conductor. After focusing on new material for her recent singles releases, Francis with "Together" reverted to the mode of remaking traditional pop songs which had provided her with her biggest hits in the '50s. "Together" reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was the first single release by Francis which could avail itself of the July 1961 inauguration of Billboard's Easy Listening chart where "Together" peaked at #1.[1][3] Francis' "Together" also reached #2 in Australia, #6 in the UK, #7 in Ireland and #6 in New Zealand and was a #1 hit in India... |
NEWS FLASH:
My darling daughter
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"...You're gone from me, |
ANNOUNCEMENT:
From Karen Weinstein Witte ('60) of FL - 04/18/13, 10:05 AM - "
Sock
Hop":
Hi
Carol, I hope it's not too late to put a blurb in your newsletter about this Sock Hop. Wish I had thought of it sooner. "Hey, any Typhooners in the Sarasota-Florida West Coast area, there will be a Sock Hop organized by Karen Weinstein, NNHS '60, with her brother ![]() ![]() ![]() Thanks so much, Carol. Take care. Karen Weinstein Witte |
OH, WOW!
That sounds like fun! Thanks, Karen!
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REMINDER - SPECIAL REQUEST:
From Malcolm Davis ('65) of VA - 04/09/13, 8:47 AM - "Special request concerning
Jamey (Douglas) Bacon ('66 - of VA)":
Dear Carol, Because of your Typhoon newsletter, that has previously alerted all of your readers to Jamey's medical and fiscal needs in the past, ![]() It is now my request to ask for financial assistance from our classmates and your readers as we try to provide Jamey with improvements for her driveway so that she can maneuver her motorized wheelchair outdoors without getting stuck in the ground or thrown from her chair. Jamey wishes to fill in the center of the driveway and because of her home being located in Hilton, she must use brick to accomplish the project or it will not be approved. I have measured the area and priced the brick paving stone. She will need 288 sq. feet of the brick and that will cost $655.44 retail at Lowe's. She will also need 3 yards of crushed stone and 1 yard of sand which I have not priced yet. I am seeking to have the Peninsula Baptist Summer Youth Work Camp take this on as a mission project in July. This could hold down the cost for labor if the city and the community will allow them to do the work. If not, we will need to purchase the labor from a contractor. I have permission to set up an account at my church, Parkview Baptist Church, to receive any contributions and also to afford us sales tax exempt status when purchasing the materials from this account. An additional 5% discount will be afforded by using the church credit card when making the purchase. You may also deduct the contribution that you make on your income tax returns. I am seeking contributions now to make this mission a reality. This is a real need. Jamey's quality of life would be enhanced by this improvement to her home and yard. She is an amputee and is completely dependent on her wheelchair for mobility. Anyone wishing to contribute to this project is asked to make a check out to Parkview Baptist Church and mail it to Malcolm and Polly Davis at 118 Cindy Circle, Newport News, Va. 23602. I will turn the checks over to the church and keep everyone informed, through your news letter, of the running balance of the contributions received and their ultimate disposition. The names of those who contribute will be kept private and I am hoping that enough individuals will be willing to contribute at least $10.00 so we can raise enough to complete the job even if we have to hire a contractor to install the bricks. Please note on the check that this is for the "Jamey Bacon Mission Project." Here are some pictures of the driveway in its present condition. |
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Thank you all for considering this request for assistance. Your participation will be a blessing for Jamey and she is grateful for your concern always. Sincerely, Malcolm and Polly Davis NNHS Class of 1965
Thank you so
very much, Sweetie-Pies!
C'mon,
Typhoon Nation - y'all know what to do!
UPDATES: |
THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:
Happy Birthday
today to
The late
Monty Phillips ('62)
(18 Apr 1943 -15 Apr 2011)
AND
Bill Wolfley ('70) of VA!
Happy Birthday this week to:
21 -
Betsy Turner Bateman ('70) of VA AND
My #2 Son,
Brent Harty
(Hillsboro HS,
IL - '90) of TX;
22 - Peggy Lovic
Hooper-McLain ('57) AND
Gene Shelton ('64) of VA;
23 -
Evelyn Casey Snead ('57)
of VA AND
Peggy Hartsel Sack ('57);
24 - Donald Smith ('57) of
VA;
25 - Lolly Wynne Burke ('57) AND
Bobbie Smith Horwitz of TX
Many Happy Returns to You All!
http://www.nnhs65.com/Happy-Birthday.html
YESTERDAY IN WWII:
April 17, 1941 - The
Kingdom of Yugoslavia surrendered to
Germany. April 17, 1942 - French prisoner of war General Henri Giraud escaped from his castle prison in Festung Königstein. April 17, 1944 - Forces of the Communist-controlled Greek People's Liberation Army attacked the smaller National and Social Liberation resistance group, which surrendered. Its leader Dimitrios Psarros was murdered. April 17, 1945 - Brazilian forces liberated the town of Montese, Italy, from German Nazi forces. |
THIS DAY IN WWII:
April 18, 1942 - The Doolittle Raid on Japan: Tokyo, Yokohama, Kobe and Nagoya were bombed. KEEP READING.....
April 18, 1942 - Pierre Laval became Prime Minister of Vichy France.
April 18, 1943 - Operation Vengeance, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto was killed when his aircraft was shot down by U.S. fighters over Bougainville Island.
April 18, 1945 - Over 1,000 bombers attacked the small island of Heligoland, Germany.
April 18, 1949 - The aircraft carrier USS United States (CVA-58) was laid down at Newport News Drydock and Shipbuilding. However, the United States was canceled five days later, resulting in the Revolt of the Admirals. KEEP READING.....
YESTERDAY IN 1963:
Wednesday, April 17, 1963 -
Actor
Joel Murray was born in
Wilmette, Illinois. Wednesday, April 17, 1963 - Synchronized Swimmer Penny Vilagos was born. Wednesday, April 17, 1963 - Synchronized Swimmer Vicky Vilagos was born. |
THIS DAY IN 1963:
Thursday, April 18, 1963 -
Actor
Eric McCormack was born Eric James McCormack in
Toronto,
Ontario,
Canada. Thursday, April 18, 1963 - Comedian Conan O'Brien was born in Brookline, Massachusetts. Thursday, April 18, 1963 - Politician Peter Van Loan was born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Thursday, April 18, 1963 - Drummer Mike Mangini (Dream Theater) was born in Newton, Massachusetts. Thursday, April 18, 1963 - Politician Meyer Jacobstein (b. 25 Jan 1880 in New York City, New York) died in Rochester, New York at the age of 83. |
From
Bill Lee (Warwick HS - '54) of NC -
04/14/10
- "WW II date":
Carol:
April 18th this year will mark the (71st) anniversary of the famous Doolittle Raid on Tokyo. I leave it up to you to report on the raid itself, but offer the following since I'm pretty sure your source for such abbreviated announcements won't include some NNS connections (below) which I am sure will be of interest to your readers....
WOWZERONI-RINI!!!
Thank you so very much - again - for this fascinating account, Bill!
From My #5 Son,
Nathaniel
Harty (Hillsboro HS,
IL - '97) of IL - 04/18/13, 12:48 PM - "Thought you might
like this":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzMsagY7oRs
Nathaniel OH,
WOW! Thanks so much,
Faniel - you know me well!
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From
Me
('65) of NC -
04/17/13 - "Decision":
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From
Ruth Reece Horace ('67) of FL - 04/08/13 - "Pets make you smile, ya gotta love
em' (#7 of 36)":
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To make you smile..... Happy Pet Day!!!
AWW!
Thanks, Ruthie!
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BONUS CROCHET TOGETHER TUTORIALS:
http://www.woolcrafting.com/crochet-seams.html - How
To Crochet Seams - "Have you tried to crochet seams? Do you hate to sew
and long to be able to join together your crochet pieces quickly and easily
without sewing? Don't worry there is an easy way - well, more than one really,
depending on the look that you want..."
http://www.stitchdiva.com/tutorials/crochet/working-stitches-together - How to Crochet Stitches Together - "Working stitches together is required for shaping work; the technique is also used for a decorative effect in the fabric. The concept is simple..." |
BONUS TOGETHER RECIPES:
http://www.grouprecipes.com/together - Together Recipes - "Our most trusted Together recipes. Reviewed by millions of home cooks." |
FINALLY:
From
www.ajokeaday.com
- 04/15/13: A man walked into a doctor's office and the receptionist asked him what he had.
He replied, "I got
shingles."
He said, "I got
shingles."
He said, "I got
shingles."
He said, "Shingles." The man replied, "They're outside in the truck. Where do you want them?" |
DATES TO REMEMBER:
1. Thursday, May 2, 2013 -
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, June 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. 3. Friday and Saturday, October 4 and 5, 2013 - The NNHS Class of 1963 will hold their 50-Year Reunion at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Hampton on the Water. SEE: The website which has been set up for their class at www.nnhs1963.com; CONTACT: Frank Gibson, frankgibson@cox.net, Joyce Williams Nettles, joywnet@cox.net, or Susie Overton Jones, tnsjones@charter.net |
PRAYER ROLL: http://www.nnhs65.com/requests-prayers.html - updated 04/05/13 |
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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![]() Music by Ray Henderson (01 Dec 1896 - 31 Dec 1970) Lyrics by Buddy G. DeSylva (27 Jan 1895 - 11 July 1950) and Lew Brown (10 Dec 1893 – 05 Feb 1958), 1928
"Together" lyrics courtesy of http://www.lyricsfreak.com/c/connie+francis/together_20314182.html - 04/22/13 (sic) "Always on My Mind" title clip art courtesy of http://kootation.com/you-are-gone-away-from-me.html - 04/22/13 (sic) Cupids Divider Line clip art courtesy of - well, I cannot locate that information at the moment...
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 American School Logo courtesy of http://www.americanschoolofcorr.com/grads.asp - 09/05/06
Animated Dancers clip art
courtesy of - well, I cannot locate that information at the moment, but it's
been in my files since 01/08/05
Animated Yehaa Typhoon clip art courtesy of Al
Farber ('64) of GA - 08/18/05
Army Seal clip art courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA - 05/24/06 (still
missing...) |