Est. March 31, 2000 21,102 Previous Hits March 4, 2002 Editor:Tommy Towery http://www.leealumni.com Class of 1964 Page Hits This Issue e-mail ttowery@memphis.edu Staff Writers : Barbara Wilkerson Donnelly , Joy Rubins Morris ,Terry "Moses" Preston Collins Wynn Staff Photographers: Fred & Lynn Sanders Contributers: The Members of Lee High School Classes of 64-65-66 |
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"Our Westerns" Trivia Contest By Tommy Towery Perhaps the most self-conscious moralist of television's first western stars was Gene Autry, who in the early 1950s authored the Cowboy Code: 1. A cowboy never takes unfair advantage, even of an enemy. 2. A cowboy never betrays a trust. 3. A cowboy always tells the truth. 4. A cowboy is kind to small children, to old folks, and to animals. 5. A cowboy is free from racial and religious prejudice. 6. A cowboy is always helpful, and when anyone's in trouble, he lends a hand. 7. A cowboy is a good worker. 8. A cowboy is clean about his person, and in thoughts, word, and deed. 9. A cowboy respects womanhood, his parents, and the laws of his country. 10. A cowboy is a patriot. A perfect score (more or less) goes out to the team of Jennifer and Craig Bannecke, who collectively identified all the shows. So the Classes of '65 and '66 each get 1/2 point. Of course Maverick had several stars, and we all know that "Have Gun Will Travel" was the real name of Paladin's show. Speaking of Paladin, there were three lines of text on his business card, and one image on it. Do you remember them? ________________________________________________________ Subject: Fwd: Answers Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2002 08:08:18 -0800 (PST) From: Jennifer Bannecke <jbannecke@yahoo.com> Trivia Answers 1.Paladin - Richard Boone 2.Maverick - James Garner 3.Masterson - Bat Masterson - Gene Barry 4.Wyatt Earp - Hugh O'Brian 5.Johnny Yuma - Nick Adams 6.Texas John Slaughter - Tom Tryon 7.Colt 45 - Wayde Preston 8.Cheynne - Cheynne - Clint Walker Craig Bannecke Class of '65 Jennifer White Bannecke Class of '66 ________________________________________________________ Other Trivia Participants and/or Comments These clasmates scored less than perfect but at least participated! Cherri Polly Massey (with the help of my husband) Class of 1966 ________________________________________________________ I think I remember seven out of eight on the TV Westerns Trivia Contest: All this thinking made my head hurt; I think I'll go to bed now! Bye for now and thanks for the memories, Johnny J. Sharp Class of 1964 ________________________________________________________ Boy, you really know how to tax an old brain. It has been a long time since I even thought about these shows. Mike Boggs Class of ' 64 ________________________________________________________ 2. Maverick James Garner - Bret Maverick Jack Kelly - Bart Maverick Roger Moore - Beau Maverick Jimmy Bannister Class of 66 (Editor's Note: Best answer of all for the Maverick area. BUT - Jimmy still missed one - Robert Colbert as Brent Maverick) ________________________________________________________ T. Tommy.......My guess on the Western Trivia. Keep up the good work. Enjoy the web site. Steve Cook Class of '66 ________________________________________________________ These were programs most of us boys always looked forward to seeing after school or during prime time hours right after the 6:00 news. We had some hero figures worth looking up to that kids today don't have - they sure are deprived. We did not have to rely on cartoon characters like Pokemon for our heroes. Chip Smoak (Editor's Note: Some comments and additional information Chip included in his answers was saved for future Trivia Questions.) ________________________________________________________ Eddie Paulette Class of '64 ________________________________________________________ Hey, Tommy! I cannot believe you even SAID that the westerns might be geared more for the guys!!!! Even if I had not been a hopeless devotee of westerns, I would've watched them for all the hunks who totally dominated the t.v. in those days. Those really were the days, weren't they, girls? So, below are my answers. I'm stumped on one and not quite certain of another, but I know most of the actors' names and the characters' names. So there! I watched ALL of these: This one I'm not sure of 6. ? I can sing the song, but cannot find it!!!! Seems like it ought to be Zorro or Swamp Fox. The only other Disney westerns that come to mind are Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett, but the theme songs don't work for me. TELL ME WHAT THIS ONE IS before Ed kills me for singing it over and over!!!! 7. Colt 45 (actor: Wade Preston, I think or maybe Presley -- or is it Terry Preston or Elvis Presley? HA!HA!) This was fun. Let's do it again!!! Love ya, Barbara Wilkerson Donnelly Class of '64 (Editor's Note: I found a little more trivia when researching "The Rebel". Nick Adams and Elvis were friends, and they almost had Elvis sing the "Johnny Yuma" song before they finally decided to give it to Johnny Cash.) ________________________________________________________ From Our Mailbag... Subject: Trivia Date: Sat, 2 Mar 2002 15:13:15 -0600 From: Gail W Rogers <gailandronnierogers@juno.com> Talk about feeling dumb! After reading the answers to the numbers quiz I realized that I knew all the answers..........just did not have my mind in the correct mode........I was failing to relate the questions to HSV in the 60's. Gail Woodard Rogers Class of '65 ________________________________________________________ Subject: Some Thoughts Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 15:08:04 -0600 From: "Judy-Collins" <jcwynn@gulftel.com> The logo matter is really disappointing although I do understand the circumstances. It just seems to me to be revisionist history. Will the same thought processes hold true for the Colin Powell High School Generals (if there is not already one somewhere, I am sure that there will be). And rightfully so because he is truly a great American who is worthy of emulation by us all - as was General Robert E. Lee. Some months ago I had reason to visit a friend of mine's wife who was in Huntsville Hospital battling cancer. I drove up from Gulf Shores alone and got into town around 3p - I was supposed to be at the Hospital at 6p so I used the time I had just driving the streets for a while visiting my parents and grandparents in the cemeteries plus wandering through the old neighborhoods. I even stopped in Mullins, sat at the counter eating a hamburger with pickles and mayo, and listening to the general conservation. I noticed with some pride that a few of my old football pictures were hanging on the wall but I was really, really proud to see my Dad's picture as a Huntsville Police Officer hanging on the left hand side of the door as I was leaving (circa 1957 or 1958). He's the big guy in the middle; the next time you're in there I'd appreciate it if you'd tip your hat to him and the other officers. I still had a few minutes when I left Mullins so, in the dusk and on a whim, I turned north on Andrew Jackson and pulled into the parking lot of the Fifth Avenue Style Shop. I walked in the door and asked if Floyd Hardin was here - the only guy in the room was standing with his back to the door. He immediately turned around, walked straight up me, hugged my neck, and said "Dad gum, Mabel, where you been so long?" He knew exactly who I was even though I now have a beard, a pony tail, and bald on top not to mention being 56 years old and that I had not seen him in 34 years. It was a delight to sit and talk with him for a half hour or so. I left a message with him for all my old friends that he still sees. Mike Smith and Walt Thomas know the story of how I came to be called "Mabel" in the neighborhood so we can leave that for another time. I left the hospital that night and drove directly back to Gulf Shores. What a wonderful feeling to come home if only for a few minutes. More later. Warmest regards to all. Collins (CE) Wynn Class of '64 ________________________________________________________ Subject: LHS Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2002 12:03:52 -0600 From: "Cheryl Massey" <cherylmassey@attbi.com> I have been amazed at how many of us married other Lee alumni. It would be interesting to try to compile a list to see just how many we can come up with. I wonder if this phenomenon happened a lot with our generation. Neither of my daughters married high school boyfriends (thank goodness!) and they don't think that many of their classmates did either. Some of the couples that I can think of at the moment are: me/Dennis Faber Linda Collinsworth/Tom Provost Barbara Wilkerson/Eddie Donnelly Paula Spencer/Dwight Kephart Becky Fricke/Max Garrison I know there are many more. Cherri Polly Massey Class of 66 ________________________________________________________ Subject: From Eddie Burton Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2002 23:07:21 EST From: CEB1947@aol.com Tommy, Mike Griffith knows the details of Dickie Cobb's death. He told me all about it. I'm sure he wouldn't mind sharing it with the rest of the classmates. I love the trivia contests. Eddie Burton ________________________________________________________ Subject: RE: Dickie Cobb? Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2002 17:08:20 -0800 From: "GRIFFITH,MIKE (HP-USA,ex1)" <m_griffith@hp.com> My mother was friends with Dickie's mother, so she had many stories about Dickie. As per the accident which resulted in his death, he was killed when struck by an automobile while riding a bicycle on Memorial Parkway (I'm almost positive that it was at night). Best ... Mike Griffith ________________________________________________________ Subject: Dickie Cobb Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2002 17:01:12 -0600 From: Arnold Poole <APoole@acincorp.com> J. Whitt Singleton had asked about Dickie's death. Dickie was struck by a car while riding his bike on South Parkway. Thanks again for a great job with this site. Arnold "EARPY" Poole Class of 64 ________________________________________________________ Subject: Just a note Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2002 21:32:18 EST From: Barbdonn13@aol.com Note to Chip: Thanks so much for your kind comments regarding the loss of our son, Chris. It is because of our faith in God that we do know all of these things. But I really do appreciate, more than I can tell you, your thoughts of concern for us! Barbara Wilkerson Donnelly Class of '64 ________________________________________________________ Responses To Linda's E-Mail Subject: Response to Linda Johnson's Email Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2002 00:33:50 -0600 From: "Jim Bannister" <jbann@hotmail.com> I have been struggling most of the evening with how to repond to Linda's email. Right after reading it for the first time I had the opportunity to discuss it with a fellow classmate on instant messaging, I was pretty wound-up about the whole situation. I have gone back and read it again and realized that Linda's proposal though sound and with much merit would be an exercise in futility. Lee High School was desegregated in 1966 the year I graduated. As Linda noted Lee along with most of the other schools in Huntsville had already been geo-desegregated years before. Thirty-five years after Miss Reddick entered the halls of Lee High the school is more segregated than it ever was. In many school across the south, years of traditions and history have been put aside as " Symbols of a Racist Past". In many instances alumni returning for Homecoming have not been very cordially received because they just happened to attend the school during a troubled time. Students today do not have the same sense of school pride that we did. I experienced this with my own children. The overriding question that I have is " Why have we put so much emphasis on diversity instead of melding?" After thirty-five years we have pushed people further apart rather than bringing them together. High school is not only a place to get an educational foundation for your future but to also learn the social skills that help you to live and work with others. This has been lost in the quest for diversity. Public schools struggle to educate and do very little to socialize students. It is discouraging to see that many of our school systems, once proud and steeped with history and tradition, are now just warehouses for our young people. I am thankful for the public school education that I received and opportunities that it provided but the interpersonal skills that I developed in school have been most valuable. I will always have a bond with my classmates and pride in being a LEE HiGH SCHOOL graduate, even if the school as we knew it does not exist. Jim Bannister Class of '66 ________________________________________________________ I was impressed with Linda Johnson's letter and her suggestions about "giving back" to Lee High School with our time and experience. If the kids are interested in the history of their school, it would be good if we could help to enlighten them. We, "baby boomers", had a lot of "first's" in our lives. We were the first generation to grow up with TV. We watched the space race and saw the first man set foot on the moon. Paulette Reddick, class of 66, was the first black student in our school. Maybe they would be surprised that we got through the early years of our lives without microwave ovens, automatic dishwashers, air conditioning at home or in school, home computers, or VCRs (now DVD players). But maybe I'm more impressed with us than they would be. I hope as a group we might do something along the lines that Linda talked about. Cherri Polly Massey Class of 66 ________________________________________________________ Subject: Re: LHS 64-65-66 Trivia Answers and Another conest Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2002 09:14:48 -0600 From: "JOY MORRIS" <MORRIJA@ATHENS.EDU> I think going back to Lee High to meet with students is a wonderful idea. Although I was not what you would call "active" in activities at Lee during my four years there (9th through 12th grade), I have wonderful memories of Homecomings, dances, basketball games, football games, elections, etc. I would be willing to take a day to travel to Lee High and meet with students if there is an interest. I very well remember the pride in sitting in the gym and seeing The General and his horse on that wall. I also bought the and wore the Lee High colors to the football games proud to let others know what school I was representing. It is sad that we have to change historical items to meet the so-called political correctness we seem so overwhelmed with today. It seems we are so into being political correct that we have lost the very things that brought us to where we are today. Joy Rubins Morris Class of 1964 ________________________________________________________ |
All Our Heros Were Not Cowboys! But some were! We had this week's edition just about ready for the press when we kept getting strong support for the trivia contests. So, we quickly opened our bag of tricks and came out with a few more Theme songs from our TV heros. Some are Westerns, others not. Again we're looking for the Show, the Character, and the Actor(s). 1. Out of the night, when the full moon is bright, comes a horseman known as ________ 2. _______tail on his hat, nobody knows where the _______ at; ______, _______riding through the glen, he'll run away to fight again. 3. Born on a mountaintop in Tennessee, greenest state in the land of the free... 4. Feared by the bad, loved by the good, ___________ 5. He roamed the wilderness unafraid from Natchez to Rio Grande, with all the might of his gleaming blade; he fought for the rights of man________ 6. Happy trails to you, until we meet again 7. led the fight for law and order in the early West. Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear... 8. Ridin' the range once more; Tottin' my old forty-four; Where you sleep out every night; Where the only law is right.. ______________________ Collins' Collection of Trivial Thoughts (Editor's Note: Along with our Trivia Contest this week, we have elected to share with you some "trivial" thoughts that we received from Collins to see if they bring back any memories. Due to the strong support he has given to the site, Collins' name has been added to those of the other staff writers. Feel free to comment on anything!) I gather we have some childhood experiences in common beyond Lee High School. Sooooo, a few more trivial thoughts and questions. 1) Do any of you recall where the "shanty town" was located in West Huntsville? 2) Do you recall it's common usage name? A very impolite "Booger Town". 3) Did you ever visit the YMCA in West Huntsville which was on the opposite side of the street and one block north of the Center Theater? They had a pool at one time and I remember my Mother taking me to swimming lessons there when I was 5, 6, or 7. 4) Do you remember one of the Directors whose name was "Erk" Payne. 5) Do you remember the Huntsville Boys Club in an old house on Meridian Street just across from Lincoln School whose Director was Charlie Hopper. I understand Charlie passed away several years ago. 6) How about the Downtown YMCA and its basement, indoor pool? 7) Whose Dad was the police escort for the Lee High Band during a trip to the Orange Bowl in 1962 or 1963? Mine, of course. 8) Do you remember when there was nothing but cotton fields between Madison Pike(?) and Drake Avenue east of Jordon Lane? I remember vividly because we lived on the north site of Madison Pike around 1951 or 1952 and my brothers and I played there in the fields. 9) Speaking of cotton, does anyone remember getting a two week break from elementary school in October each year for "cotton picking"? 10) Do you think any of our classmates might remember the sesquicentennial in 1955? I remember people in costume, with stovepipe hats, beards, antebellum gowns, etc. It seems the celebration was a really big deal. In the same file folder in the back of my brain I find a vague recollection of the original farmer's market directly behind Regions Bank downtown immediately adjacent to Big Spring (and I do mean adjacent). Does anyone know if plans are in the works for a celebration in 2005? 11) Oh my, the thoughts are coming back like rocks falling out of a bucket. How about wrestling matches at the old Dallas Street Armory where the villains were fresh from WWII (Tojo Yamamoto, some German charactor whose name I don't recall, and others). My memories are from say 1957 or 58 when I was 10 or 12 or maybe earlier. I recall a huge old barn looking arena full of cigarette smoke and screaming fans. __________________________ 1966 Lee High School Yearbook Sale Begins Okay, after a long delay, we are happy to finally announce the pre-sale of the 1966 Lee High School Yearbook on CD-ROM. We are still in the final production mode, but should have the CD available in the next few weeks. Like the other yearbook CD's, this one will have the complete 1966 LHS Yearbook in three formats: Microsoft Word, Adobe PDF, and jpg images which can be viewed by almost any browser or paint program. Thanks again to Cherri Polly Massey for the loan of her own personal yearbook for this CD. This will complete the 1964-65-66 set of yearbooks, which will be available either individually or as a set in the near future. The other years are already offered in the Souvenir Shop which can be accessed by clicking on the button at the top-left of this page. The cost will be $10 which includes shipping. For the pre-sale, just send a note with your check. As soon as they are completed, the CD's will be added to the souvenir shop. Mail your order to: Tommy Towery 2803 West Hickory Bluff Memphis, TN 38128 ____________________________ |
3. Back when the west was very young, there lived a man named ___________ . He wore a cane and derby hat, They called him ____, ______________ |
1. A knight without armor in a savage land...his fast gun for hire meets the calling wind, a soldier of fortune is a man called ___________ |
2. Luck is the lady that he knows the best...from Natchez to New Orleans, living off Jacks and Queens ____________ is the legend of the west. |
4. __________, __________ brave, courageous, and bold. Long live his fame, and long live his glory and long may his story be told. |
5. He's lightning quick and leather tough, and figures that he's been pushed enough ____________ |
6. ___________ made 'em do what they oughter, 'cause if they didn't they died. (Hint - a Disney story) |
7. There was a gun that won the west. There was a man among the best. Peace was made when they arrived, lighting broke when he drew his _________________. |
8. _______ where will you be camping tonight? Lonley man, _______, will your heart stay free and light? |
Rest your mouse pointer over the pictures to reveal the names of the shows, characters, and actors! Click on a pictures to go to a web site with more info. |
Trivia Contest Points by Class Year 1964 - 1 1965 - 1/2 1966 - 1/2 Beginning 1/1/02 _______________________________ |
You Know It Is A Cheap HMO If 10. Your annual breast exam is conducted at Hooters. 9. Directions to your doctors office include, "Take a left when you enter the trailer park." 8. The tounge depressors taste faintly of Fudgesicles. 7. The only proctologist in the plan is "Gus" from Roto-Rooter. 6. The only item listed under Preventive Care coverage is "An apple a day" 5. Your "primary" care physician" is wearing the pants you gave to Goodwill last month. 4. "The patient is responsible for 200% of out-of-network charges" is not a typo. 3. The only expense covered 100% is embalming. 2. With your last HMO, your Prozac didn't come in different colors with little "M"s on them. And the Number 1 sign you've joined a cheap HMO---- 1. You ask for Viagra; you get a Popsicle stick and duct tape. __________________________ Name: Linda Isbell Creek E-mail: nana646@msn.com Comments: Tommy, You're doing a great job! I'm enjoying reading the past issues of the Web Traveller! Linda __________________________ |
