Would anyone know how a person would go about getting old yearbooks from Caruthersville High School? A member of the Class of 68, has had hers stolen. She would like to have from 64 -68. If anyone knows how to find these, please let us know.
A reminder about this week's planning meeting, Saturday at 10...
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Teachers coming
Mr. Sam Bishop sent in his acceptance to the invitation to our reunion. He will be attending with his wife. Two other teachers, Mr. & Mrs. Darrell Roberts will also be attending. Better have your homework done.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Don't really know those people
The title is really funny...I hear it alot. In my excitement about our upcoming reunion, I tell everyone. I am amazed at how many people tell me that they have never been to one of their reunions. The reason, " I don't know those people ". How can you not know "those" people. If you don't attend the reunion, you will never have a chance to get to know them.
I am thankful that I have attended everyone of our reunions. If I had not, I would have not seen Dewey at the 10th, I would have missed Kerry at the 20th, and I wouldn't have had the chance to talk to Debbie at the 35th. Don't miss your 40th! There will be someone there that you want to visit with. I guarantee it!!
I am thankful that I have attended everyone of our reunions. If I had not, I would have not seen Dewey at the 10th, I would have missed Kerry at the 20th, and I wouldn't have had the chance to talk to Debbie at the 35th. Don't miss your 40th! There will be someone there that you want to visit with. I guarantee it!!
Connie Norman
I think some of you will probably remember Connie, she was the sister of Jimmy Norman who was a graduate of the Class of 1967. I believe Connie was in the Class of 1965. I saw Paula Hardy Hill this morning and she told me that Connie had passed away. She had a form of MS.
I remember Connie because she was a friend of my sisters, she was always such a nice person. I also remember when Jimmy was killed in a tragic car accident. It was a shock to everyone. Please keep her family in your prayers.
I remember Connie because she was a friend of my sisters, she was always such a nice person. I also remember when Jimmy was killed in a tragic car accident. It was a shock to everyone. Please keep her family in your prayers.
The old neighborhood
I was watching old home movies last night. I became homesick for the old neighborhood. I lived at 311 East 18th St, in Caruthersville for 9 years. I have such great memories of the people that lived on my street.
Across the street lived a couple, the Spragues. Uncle Bub is what we called him. He was always coming over, when we first got our brand new Hula Hoop, he tried unsuccessfully to spin it around his waist. Their son was "Dusty" Sprague. He was several years older than me, but I always thought he was so nice looking. He would ride to school with my sister, wearing his cowboy shirt and hat.
On either side lived the Parkinsons, Parkie, Brancie, Joey, and the girls, and the Jones, Diane, Debbie & Vicky. We all played cowboys and indians. Behind us lived L.O. and Ann Goodman. I don't believe they had children, but they sure spent a lot of time with us.
There was a small little red house behind the Jones house, and a man name Shadrack lived in it. He lived quietly.
A little further down the street, Mary Joe Boyce, Larry & Terry Boyce, the Gurleys, the Patillos.
Mrs. Nelson, our teacher, and the Hardy girls, Frances, Melinda.
Mrs. Hollenseed had a little store a couple of blocks from us. We could walk to her store and buy "penny" candy. Maybe a Yoo Hoo, or a cold bottle of Coke.
The Kerseys, even my grandmother rented a small house on 18th for a few years. She attended the little church at the end of 18th close to the compress.
18th Street was a great neighborhood to grow up in...we could walk to Southside to school, we could ride our bikes down the sidewalk, and we had friends who could play out with us and catch fireflies, and our parents never worried about us being alone outside.
I was very sad to drive down 18th St after the tornado...it was probably the hardest hit area. But my house was still standing. My dad had built the house, and apparently had done a great job. It has been torn down, and another house has been built on the site. I will still drive down 18th Street when I visit Caruthersville. It will always be my home. The memories are too strong to ever forget. A little white siding house, with the best neighbors anyone could have.
Across the street lived a couple, the Spragues. Uncle Bub is what we called him. He was always coming over, when we first got our brand new Hula Hoop, he tried unsuccessfully to spin it around his waist. Their son was "Dusty" Sprague. He was several years older than me, but I always thought he was so nice looking. He would ride to school with my sister, wearing his cowboy shirt and hat.
On either side lived the Parkinsons, Parkie, Brancie, Joey, and the girls, and the Jones, Diane, Debbie & Vicky. We all played cowboys and indians. Behind us lived L.O. and Ann Goodman. I don't believe they had children, but they sure spent a lot of time with us.
There was a small little red house behind the Jones house, and a man name Shadrack lived in it. He lived quietly.
A little further down the street, Mary Joe Boyce, Larry & Terry Boyce, the Gurleys, the Patillos.
Mrs. Nelson, our teacher, and the Hardy girls, Frances, Melinda.
Mrs. Hollenseed had a little store a couple of blocks from us. We could walk to her store and buy "penny" candy. Maybe a Yoo Hoo, or a cold bottle of Coke.
The Kerseys, even my grandmother rented a small house on 18th for a few years. She attended the little church at the end of 18th close to the compress.
18th Street was a great neighborhood to grow up in...we could walk to Southside to school, we could ride our bikes down the sidewalk, and we had friends who could play out with us and catch fireflies, and our parents never worried about us being alone outside.
I was very sad to drive down 18th St after the tornado...it was probably the hardest hit area. But my house was still standing. My dad had built the house, and apparently had done a great job. It has been torn down, and another house has been built on the site. I will still drive down 18th Street when I visit Caruthersville. It will always be my home. The memories are too strong to ever forget. A little white siding house, with the best neighbors anyone could have.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Memorial Day
I want to wish everyone a very happy Memorial Day. Especially the members of our class and other CHS classes who so valiantly served our country.
Most of the veterans of our class served during the Viet Nam war. Not a popular war, as none of them should be, but one that would affect all of us. I have memories of being at Semo and watching the tv as they drew birthdates out of a container for the lottery...our friends who would first be drafted to go into service. Some would be called, others would be deferred, and still a few waited out their number keeping a 1A status.
We knew so many who went to Viet Nam, we knew some who didn't return.
I don't believe that we as a country did enough for our Viet Nam veterans when they returned. I wish I had done more, now that I am older I would have been more appreciative. They were heroes...they were young men, as most heroes are, sent to a war that most never understood. It affected their lives forever. Most don't want to talk about their experiences, but indeed they should. Others need to understand what happened over there, what soldiers sacrificed to keep communism at bay.
Veterans of the Class of 1969...thank you for everything !!!!
Disclaimer...these are only my views...not meant to imply that everyone agrees with me...if you have your own thoughts, please add them to the comment section.
Most of the veterans of our class served during the Viet Nam war. Not a popular war, as none of them should be, but one that would affect all of us. I have memories of being at Semo and watching the tv as they drew birthdates out of a container for the lottery...our friends who would first be drafted to go into service. Some would be called, others would be deferred, and still a few waited out their number keeping a 1A status.
We knew so many who went to Viet Nam, we knew some who didn't return.
I don't believe that we as a country did enough for our Viet Nam veterans when they returned. I wish I had done more, now that I am older I would have been more appreciative. They were heroes...they were young men, as most heroes are, sent to a war that most never understood. It affected their lives forever. Most don't want to talk about their experiences, but indeed they should. Others need to understand what happened over there, what soldiers sacrificed to keep communism at bay.
Veterans of the Class of 1969...thank you for everything !!!!
Disclaimer...these are only my views...not meant to imply that everyone agrees with me...if you have your own thoughts, please add them to the comment section.
Monday, May 11, 2009
News
We would like to extend our sympathy to Elizabeth Bishop Attaway...her mother Claudine Bishop passed away this weekend. Many of you will remember Liz from grade school, she did visit with a few of our classmates during the Caruthersville 150th. She now lives in Tennessee.
The CHS groundbreaking ceremony was held inside the middle school gymnasium due to rain, it will take 18 months from the time they start to completion. All very exciting for the citizens of Caruthersville, and the new students who will benefit from the new facility.
Would anyone know of anyone who may have pictures, or date information about the "Hive". This was our dance club above a building on Ward Ave, by Chuck Hardesty's car lot. Don't remember the year it was open, and how long it stayed open. I remember the bands, the fact that our parents were the chaperones, and I can see the whole upstairs with pool tables, and places to sit and chat. If anyone remembers the information, or has pictures, please let me know so that I can add this to our reunion book.
The next reunion planning meeting will be June 6, 2009 at 10:00 am at the Roundhouse. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Once again, if you know one of our classmates who served in the military, please let me know. We will be honoring the veterans of our class at our reunion.
Have a good week!
The CHS groundbreaking ceremony was held inside the middle school gymnasium due to rain, it will take 18 months from the time they start to completion. All very exciting for the citizens of Caruthersville, and the new students who will benefit from the new facility.
Would anyone know of anyone who may have pictures, or date information about the "Hive". This was our dance club above a building on Ward Ave, by Chuck Hardesty's car lot. Don't remember the year it was open, and how long it stayed open. I remember the bands, the fact that our parents were the chaperones, and I can see the whole upstairs with pool tables, and places to sit and chat. If anyone remembers the information, or has pictures, please let me know so that I can add this to our reunion book.
The next reunion planning meeting will be June 6, 2009 at 10:00 am at the Roundhouse. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Once again, if you know one of our classmates who served in the military, please let me know. We will be honoring the veterans of our class at our reunion.
Have a good week!
Friday, May 1, 2009
Tshirts
I wanted to give additional information on the purchase of the ground breaking t shirts...you can call Christina Weber at the Chamber office 573-333-1222, 200 West 3rd St, Caruthersville, MO 63830. She can help you. They are also available throught the school district.
I am not sure if they will mail them out or if someone would have to pick them up for you...but I am sure Christina can give you the information.
I am not sure if they will mail them out or if someone would have to pick them up for you...but I am sure Christina can give you the information.
Matt Palmer
Wow...Caruthersville has a big league player...Matt Palmer...CHS '97 graduate. He is a pitcher for the Angels...he is scheduled to start tomorrow against the Yankees. He attended Three Rivers Community College, and Missouri State University (Springfield). So proud of him...hope everyone gets to watch him.
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