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10/20/10 - NNHS Newsletter - Whispering Grass |
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“That we may mark with wonder and chaste
dread At hour of noon, when, with our limbs outspread Lazily in the whispering grass, we lie To gaze out fully upon the windy sky- Far, far away, and kindly, friend with friend To talk the old, old talk that has no end, Roaming-without a name-without a chart The unknown garden of another's heart.”
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C. S.
Lewis |
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
Today's Newsletter
is for
my sister, Eleanor Buckley Nowitzky
('59) of NC. This
old standard kept
running through her mind all last week. Maybe she has a Magic Shower, too.
BONUS #1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLm7B7_kSEg - Whispering Grass - The Ink Spots
BONUS #2 - http://www.shortstoryarchive.com/b/whispering_grass.html - The Whispering Grass by Margaret Bemister (b. 1877)
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whispering_Grass:
"Whispering Grass (Don't Tell The Trees)" is a popular song written by Fred Fisher and his daughter Doris Fisher. The song was first recorded by Erskine Hawkins & His Orchestra in 1940. The Ink Spots also recorded it the same year. Whispering Grass was a 1975 UK number-one single by Windsor Davies and Don Estelle. Davies and Estelle were actors in the successful sitcom It Ain't Half Hot Mum. It was number one in the British singles chart for three weeks from 7 June 1975.[1]
REUNION ALERT:
From Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 09/20/10
- "NNHS 64/64 Cruise Announcement":
http://nnhs65.com/64-BIRTHDAY-1964.html
- Saturday, October 23, 2010,
8:00 to 11:00 PM, Norfolk, VA
- updated 07/30/10 and 09/21/10!
NNHS-64-64-CRUISE-INVITATION.doc -
http://nnhs65.com/64-BIRTHDAY-1964-RESERVATION-FORM.html
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THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:
Happy Birthday today
to
Vera Lee Cutchins Hinnant ('57)
AND
John DiGiacomo ('69) of VA!
Happy Birthday tomorrow
to
The late
Mr.
Julius Conn
(deceased - Sept 1983)
AND
Marlin Eby ('57)
AND
Albert Dorner ('66) of
VA
AND
Belinda Fortner Langston ('70) of VA!
Happy Birthday this week to:
22 -
The
late
Herb Hice
(deceased 18 Apr 2008)
AND
The late
Sharron Wanderer Dawes
('61)
(deceased 22 Sept 2007)
AND
Annette
Funicello of CA AND
Craig Miller ('63) of FL
AND
Al Farber ('64) of GA;
23 -
Jimmy Hines ('64) of Northern VA;
24 - Agnes Dick Kump ('57)
AND
Mark Friedman ('65) of VA;
25 - Kitty Taylor Hanrahan ('57)
AND Carol Wornom
Sorenson ('57)
AND
Bobby
Turpin ('58) of VA;
26 -
Terry Hunsucker ('65) of KY
AND
Randy Tate ('66) of DE;
27 -
Carolyn Simpson Knight ('56) of VA
AND
Kermit Whiteside ('57) AND
Dimples Dinwiddie Prichard ('58) of
NC AND
Frances Heath Scott ('62) of VA!
Many Happy Returns, One and All!
http://www.nnhs65.com/Happy-Birthday.html
TODAY IN WWII:
October 20, 1941 -
Thousands of civilians in
Kragujevac in
German-occupied Serbia were killed in the
Kragujevac massacre. October 20, 1944 - The Soviet Army and Yugoslav Partisans liberated Belgrade, the capital of Yugoslavia. October 20, 1944 - General Douglas MacArthur fulfilled his promise to return to the Philippines when he commanded an Allied assault on the islands, reclaiming them from the Japanese. |
TODAY IN 1965:
Wednesday, October 20, 1965 - Musician Norman Blake was born in Bellshill, Glasgow, Scotland.
Wednesday, October 20, 1965 - Singer and songwriter Jil Caplan was born in France.
Wednesday, October 20, 1965 - Ice hockey player Mikhail Shtalenkov (Михаил Алексеевич Шталенков) was born in Moscow, USSR.
Wednesday, October 20, 1965 - Actor William Zabka was born in New York City, New York.
From Norris Perry (Warwick HS - '59) of
VA -
08/05/10 - "Vote for Grace (REPEATED)":
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This is my daughter Laura's dog in a contest to be on the cover of a bag
of dog food. Vote every day for Grace. Thanks.
Oh, Laura is your
daughter, Norris!
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Grace is #1 in pet of the month: http://www.adogslife.net/photo_gallery_contests.php?t=1 and #3 in pet of the year: http://www.adogslife.net/photo_gallery_contests.php?t=2
WOWZERONI!!!
That's fabulous, Norris!
Vote early, vote often (or at least cast your allotted daily vote) - and don't drop your guard now! ![]() |
ANSWERS TO RANDOM QUESTIONS HEARD AT THE REUNION:
2.
From Jimmy Parker ('62) of VA -
10/16/10 - Q.:
"How many classes attended the seventh grade at
Newport News High School?":
A.: There were three - the Classes of '61, '62 and '63 were all here for six years instead of five.
They earned no
credits toward graduation, and could not participate in many activities,
but they were here, as these images will attest: |
From Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 10/07/10
- "RE: Margaret Ransome":
Here is what I have found: Firstly, we can certify that Margaret S. Ransone was the wife of Dr. John Taylor Ransone and a teacher at Magruder.
From the 1956 Hill’s Directory: |
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I could take you through the steps of the research, but I will simply state the findings: · Dr. John Taylor Ransome died ca 8 Sep 1967. His obit was published in the D-P. · On 1 Oct 1967, his widow, Margaret S. Ransone sold the property at 4 Barron Drive and moved next door to an apartment building located at 501 East Pembroke Avenue. That building is no longer standing. 4 BARRON DR Sales History
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· Margaret S. Ransone died ca. 1 Aug 1986. Her obit was published in the D-P. If we are lucky, there will be a photo. · The 1989 Hill’s Directory lists J. Taylor Ransome at 501 East Pembroke Ave. I assume that this is a surviving son, most likely John Taylor Ransome, who would be a Junior or a “II”. · The current online phone directory has:
John T Ransone Jr There is strong circumstantial evidence that this is the surviving son.
WOWZERS!!! Thank
you so much, Cap'n! Nobody does it better!
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From Dave Arnold ('65)
of VA - 10/08/10 - "Mama's Bible":
What a good laugh. Y'all enjoy!
I am so glad that you'll
be going after all. Looking forward to seeing you after 45
years.
ME, TOO!
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From Brownie Shaffer Haracivet
('62) of VA - 10/10/10 - "Idea":
Hi Carol,
I'm going to
participate in a Holiday Open House and thought it may
be a good time for our classmates who have not seen the
refurbished Chamberlin
to come and have a look! It will take place on Sunday,
December 12th from noon to 4 in the lobby of the
Chamberlin.
Everyone who has
memories of the Chamberlin needs to take this
opportunity to visit. Of course I will enjoy seeing
classmates from any year.
Take care,
Brownie Shaffer
Haracivet - Typhoon Forever - NNHS Class of 1962
COOL
BEANS - DOUBLE FUN!
Thanks, Brownie!
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From Norris Perry (Warwick HS - '59) of VA - 10/10/10 - "Iwo Jima Today":
WHEN AMERICANS
WERE AMERICANS
(THEY KNEW WHAT THEY WERE FIGHTING FOR AND WHY)
http://www.soloshideawayfunpages.com/_tqxs/004/iwo_jima.htm
WOWZERONI!!!
Thanks so much, Norris Sweetie!
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Here is a pic of
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Wednesday, October 6, 2010 | ||
Thank you so much, Cheryl! ![]() |
From Joan
Lauterbach Krause ('60) of VA - 10/11/10 - "Favorite Hymns":
Good Morning. :) Have a happy week, my friend. Enjoy. Joan Favorite Hymns The Dentist's hymn: Crown Him with Many Crowns The Weatherman's hymn: There Shall Be Showers of Blessings The Contractor's hymn: The Church's One Foundation The Tailor's Hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy The Golfer's Hymn: There Is a Green Hill Far Away The Politician's Hymn: Standing on the Promises The Optometrist's Hymn: Open My Eyes that I May See The IRS Agent's Hymn: I Surrender All The Gossip's Hymn: Pass It On The Electrician's Hymn: Send the Light The Shopper's Hymn: Sweet By and By ============ For those who drive, if you must speed on the highway, please sing these..... 45mph: God Will Take Care of You 55mph: Guide Me, O thou Great Jehovah 65mph: Nearer My God to Thee 75mph: Nearer Still Nearer 85mph: This World Is Not My Home 95mph: Lord, I'm Coming Home Over 100 mph: Precious Memories - Received from Timothy Anger
GIGGLES!!!
These are great! Thanks,
Joan!
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From My Friend, Judy Bundy Bowermaster (Litchfield HS, IL - '59) of IL -
10/11/10 - "Mustard":
OM Gosh, I laughed out
loud.
THE DAY. |
ARGHH - NO, NO,
NO!!! Thanks, Judy (I
think)!
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ABBREVIATED ALERT:
From Jane
Chambers of VA - 07/01/09, 02/07/10, AND 07/31/10 - "CNC BOOK BROCHURE & AD"
AND 61-62 DECADERS ADDENDA AND DRAMATIC WORKSHOPS STUDENTS:
http://www.nnhs65.com/CNC-CNU/brochure(2).pdf
http://www.nnhs65.com/CNC-CNU/CNC-Memories-Book-219390602.pdf
http://www.nnhs65.com/CNC-CNU/61-63-DECADERS-ADDENDA.doc
http://www.nnhs65.com/CNC-CNU/61-63-DRAMATIC-WORKSHOP-STUDENTS.doc
Contact Dr. Chambers at cncmemories61_71@yahoo.com.
Thanks, Jane!
DATES TO REMEMBER: |
1.
Saturday, October 23, 2010, 8:00 to 11:00 PM, Norfolk - The NNHS Class
of 1964 will hold an evening cruise on the Spirit of Norfolk to
celebrate their 64th Birthdays. For details, contact Dave Spriggs at
NNHS64@cox.net and SEE:
http://nnhs65.com/64-BIRTHDAY-1964.html
-NNHS-64-64-CRUISE-INVITATION.doc
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http://nnhs65.com/64-BIRTHDAY-1964-RESERVATION-FORM.html -
http://nnhs65.com/64-BIRTHDAY-1964-ATTENDING.html
- CLASS OF
1964 2. Thursday, November 4, 2010 - 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 fiends in that year, go visit with them. 3. Wednesday, December 8, 2010 - 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. 4. Sunday, December 12, 2010 - Noon to 4:00 PM - Holiday Open House at the Chamberlin Lobby - Go see Brownie!5. Saturday, April 30, 2011 - The NNHS Class will have a Luncheon. Team Leaders are Mickey Marcella (mcmiceli@verizon.net - 757-249-3800), Betty Hamby Neher (bjneher@cox.net - 757-898-5099), and Dr. Harry Simpson (hdsdds@aol.com - 804-694-0346). - CLASS OF 1954 6. Saturday, July 9, 2011 (6:30 PM to 11:30 PM) - The Class of 1971 will hold its 40-Year Reunion at Newport News Marriott at City Center, 740 Town Center Drive, Newport News. For details, contact Richard Rawls at Richard@Rawls.com - CLASS OF 1971 |
PRAYER ROLL
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http://www.nnhs65.com/requests-prayers.html - updated 08/22/10 |
BLOG: http://nnhs.wordpress.com/ - updated 08/04/09 |
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NNHS CLASS OF '65 WEB SITE:
http://www.nnhs65.com
PERSONAL WEB SITE:
http://www.angelfire.com/weird2/cluckmeat
Carol Buckley Harty
915-780-3048
Whispering Grass
"Whispering Grass" midi
courtesy of
http://electrofresh.com/midi-890-download-the_ink_spots-whispering_grass.html,
extracted with the kind assistance of my son, Nathaniel Harty of IL - 10/21/10
(sic)
Thanks, Nathaniel!
"Whispering Grass" lyrics courtesy of http://www.elyrics.net/read/s/sandy-denny-lyrics/whispering-grass-lyrics.html - 10/21/10 (sic)
"Whispering Grass" Image courtesy of http://www.flickr.com/groups/worlandscapes/discuss/72157622371886184/ - 10/21/10 (sic)
Pulsing Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.bravenet.com - 08/12/04
Navy Seal clip art courtesy of http://www.onemileup.com/miniSeals.asp - 05/29/06
Animated Tiny
Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of
Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of
VA - 08/31/05
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!
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.
Thanks again, Herbie!!
Animated USMC Flag clip art courtesy of http://www.angelfire.com/ny4/KevsGifsGalore/Patriotic.html - 06/18/03
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!
Air Force Seal clip art courtesy of http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/celebrate/milsongs.htm - 07/07/06
Animated Cheering Smiley
clip art courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA - 08/18/05 (re-saved 02/27/09)
Thanks, Al!
Bad Surprise Smiley courtesy of http://picsdigger.com/image/a935ccd3/ - 10/21/10 (sic)
Litchfield High School's Purple Panther Paw Print courtesy of http://www.litchfield.k12.il.us/ - 06/23/07