Margaret and Dale wish each of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year.
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Prayers for Izetta Lingle (and me!)
I just wanted to let you all know that my mother, who is 90, fell last weekend and broke her hip. She had surgery on Saturday morning and is now in rehab at Abernethy Laurels, the facility where she has lived since 2000. She has been in independent living but had got to the point she could hardly get around and was falling a lot. I fear this is the beginning of the end. So far she shows no enthusiasm for working at building the upper body strength necessary to being able to pull herself up to a walker without putting weight on her hip. Therefore she's probably six weeks out before even being able to begin trying to walk.
My sister and brother and I are in agreement that it's her call to make; we don't plan to put undue pressure on her. So our plan is to gently encourage her to do what the physical therapists tell her to do, but to support her in whatever decision she makes. I think she is simply tired of fighting adversity. She has a very bad back, poor circulation which creates major problems with healing, cutaneous lupus (not systemic), plus melanoma which is in remission right now. She had a horrid time healing from surgery to remove her first melanoma. So, as I said, I think she's just tired of fighting.
So we would certainly appreciate your keeping us in your thoughts and prayers as she struggles to make decision she's comfortable with and we struggle to support her.
Thanks,
Beverly
Monday, October 27, 2014
Info on the husband of Brenda McCanless
My brother Nelson scans the newspapers for interesting stuff, and the article (link below) from the UNC Law School is something he discovered not long ago. It's from the Fall-Winter 2011 issue of Carolina Law. Well worth reading. We have more history in our midst than we realize.
Background on the husband of Brenda McCanless
-- Posted by Lavon
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
A Unique Mother
I wrote this article which appeared in the Salisbury Post on March 27, 2011. The article did have a couple of pictures included. Mrs. Banks died April 12, 2011.
Dale
[Here's a link to the article in the Salisbury Post archives. Unfortunately, the article in the archives doesn't include the photos.]
Margaret Banks and I started dating in August of 1969, her first year teaching at Knox Jr. High and my fourth. We enjoyed each other’s company and found that we had similar interests and beliefs. By October she had met my parents and now it was time to meet hers.
Margaret had told me that she grew up in an old house built in 1831 and that it had historical significance. I must not have been paying good attention, perhaps thinking about who should be starting in the defensive backfield for the Knox Trojans. Or maybe I was thinking about my next week’s lesson plans for my civics and world geography classes.
Traveling down to Huntersville in my ’66 GTO, I felt a bit uneasy at the prospect of meeting Margaret’s parents. What would I say? How to make it interesting? Would they approve of me? All of this apprehension went away immediately when I entered their home called “Cedar Grove” and saw them both dressed in short shorts and paint spattered shirts on top of tall ladders in their living room. They were in the process of painting this room with thirteen feet high ceilings and were not about to be interrupted to come down to greet me. Our first conversation was about what I could do to help them out by handing them tools they needed to paint. After being exasperated by their nonchalance I asked them why they were painting this room. Mrs. Banks replied, “We’re getting it ready for a wedding reception.” Little did I know that it would be mine.
Margaret Belle Pierce was born in Coatsville, Pennsylvania, on August 1, 1918. She was the oldest of six children, four girls and two boys. Ironically, Belle as she became known is the lone survivor of the Pierce family. A high school graduate, Belle never went to college because her family was too poor and college for women in those days was a rarity. She did travel extensively however and managed to survive her teenage years and early 20s as a waitress in several different states.
In 1943 she met a young serviceman on leave in Wilmington, Delaware. This young man was Richard Torrance Banks and they were married October 11, 1943 just before Dick, as he was called, had to ship out overseas. After World War II was over, Dick left the service and took his new bride to live in North Carolina which was his home.
Belle and Dick took up residence at Morris Field in Charlotte and had their first child, Margaret Donaldson in 1947. In 1949 they moved to what was then a rural part of Mecklenburg County near Huntersville. Dick had inherited the run-down old plantation home which was built in 1831 by his mother’s ancestor James Torrance. Although consisting of two floors of four rooms which reached a height of thirteen feet, the house was badly in need of repair because tenants had occupied it for a number of years and had not kept it in good repair. Belle and Dick would devote a lifetime to working and preserving this old house which had neither electricity nor a bathroom when they moved in. Today it is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Dick would work for The Charlotte Observer for forty years beginning on the state desk and ending up as the drama and music critic. A son, Torrance, was born in 1953 but Belle had neither car nor transportation in those days where their home on a dirt road was far from a neighbor. To announce the impending birth of her son, Belle tooted on the trombone belonging to her husband who was working in the field. Torrance would later become a Morehead Scholar at UNC-Chapel Hill was would her grandson, Robert Basinger.
Newspapermen did not make much money in those days and after getting her driver’s license and a car, Belle worked at several jobs including writing for The Mecklenburg Gazette. Never one to back down from a controversial issue, she was as outspoken about Davidson basketball as she was about school integration. Belle was so outraged about the condition of Mecklenburg County’s parks that she was placed on the Parks and Recreation Committee. Belle gained her love for basketball while working for the Gazette and took her family to see all the games in the Southern Conference Tournament for years. She said she had to be there in case Lefty Drisell, the Davidson coach, needed her advice.
Not only was Belle an avid basketball fan of the Davidson Wildcats and later the Carolina Tar Heels, but she became a great fan of the Carolina Panthers pro football team when they came to Charlotte. Every Sunday afternoon, she was glued to the television to see her beloved Panthers and if you tried to call her she would simply refuse to answer the phone.
In the fall of 2004 when Belle was 86 years old, I took a chance and wrote Jerry Richardson, the owner of the Panthers. I told him what a great fan Belle was and how she had never seen the Panthers play in person. Thinking nothing would come of it, I was greatly surprised when I received a letter from Mr. Richardson a couple of weeks later. Not only did he include two of his personal game tickets but the tickets were for a Luxury Suite of the 400 Club Level along with a parking pass near the stadium. Although the Panthers would lose to the Michael Vick led Atlanta Falcons, we both enjoyed the endless supply of food on the buffet line along with any drink that you might want. Belle will not hear of anyone criticizing Jerry Richardson and neither will I because of his kindness to us.
Dick Banks died in June of 1999. He and Belle had been married nearly 57 years. Although missing her husband, Belle wanted to enjoy life as much as possible. She continued playing Mrs. Santa Claus and telling stories for children as she had been doing for several years. In addition she began writing a new column, this time for The Lake Norman Times.
An avid reader, Belle had been giving book reviews at the Davidson Town Hall for a number of years. After caring for her husband during his illness, she resumed her reviews which were well received by her “groupies” in Davison. Not only did she review four books quarterly, she included raunchy jokes which she was not above telling. This made her even more endearing to her crowds which averaged over fifty people. She later came many times to the Rowan Public Library to give the same reviews and had her own following here in Rowan County.
Now 92 years old and still living in the same historic house that she and Dick moved to in 1949, Belle Banks has declined in health, both physically and mentally. She probably would not be able to tell you what she had for breakfast but just name any Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire movie and she’ll tell you the plot. She may not be able to concentrate enough to read any longer but just ask her about her favorite actor, Cary Grant, and she will give his complete biography. Just ask her about a young Elvis Presley and she will tell you that her husband turned down two interviews with him because he thought he had no talent. If you care to listen she will tell you of her experiences as a waitress in New York City, California, and Florida even though you have heard those stories many times over. And yes, do not call while the Panthers are playing. She will simply not answer the phone.
Posted by Dale
Dale
[Here's a link to the article in the Salisbury Post archives. Unfortunately, the article in the archives doesn't include the photos.]
A Unique Mother-in-Law
My first meeting with my future mother-in-law was less than spectacular. She did not impress me and I’m sure I did not impress her.Margaret Banks and I started dating in August of 1969, her first year teaching at Knox Jr. High and my fourth. We enjoyed each other’s company and found that we had similar interests and beliefs. By October she had met my parents and now it was time to meet hers.
Margaret had told me that she grew up in an old house built in 1831 and that it had historical significance. I must not have been paying good attention, perhaps thinking about who should be starting in the defensive backfield for the Knox Trojans. Or maybe I was thinking about my next week’s lesson plans for my civics and world geography classes.
Traveling down to Huntersville in my ’66 GTO, I felt a bit uneasy at the prospect of meeting Margaret’s parents. What would I say? How to make it interesting? Would they approve of me? All of this apprehension went away immediately when I entered their home called “Cedar Grove” and saw them both dressed in short shorts and paint spattered shirts on top of tall ladders in their living room. They were in the process of painting this room with thirteen feet high ceilings and were not about to be interrupted to come down to greet me. Our first conversation was about what I could do to help them out by handing them tools they needed to paint. After being exasperated by their nonchalance I asked them why they were painting this room. Mrs. Banks replied, “We’re getting it ready for a wedding reception.” Little did I know that it would be mine.
Margaret Belle Pierce was born in Coatsville, Pennsylvania, on August 1, 1918. She was the oldest of six children, four girls and two boys. Ironically, Belle as she became known is the lone survivor of the Pierce family. A high school graduate, Belle never went to college because her family was too poor and college for women in those days was a rarity. She did travel extensively however and managed to survive her teenage years and early 20s as a waitress in several different states.
In 1943 she met a young serviceman on leave in Wilmington, Delaware. This young man was Richard Torrance Banks and they were married October 11, 1943 just before Dick, as he was called, had to ship out overseas. After World War II was over, Dick left the service and took his new bride to live in North Carolina which was his home.
Belle and Dick took up residence at Morris Field in Charlotte and had their first child, Margaret Donaldson in 1947. In 1949 they moved to what was then a rural part of Mecklenburg County near Huntersville. Dick had inherited the run-down old plantation home which was built in 1831 by his mother’s ancestor James Torrance. Although consisting of two floors of four rooms which reached a height of thirteen feet, the house was badly in need of repair because tenants had occupied it for a number of years and had not kept it in good repair. Belle and Dick would devote a lifetime to working and preserving this old house which had neither electricity nor a bathroom when they moved in. Today it is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Dick would work for The Charlotte Observer for forty years beginning on the state desk and ending up as the drama and music critic. A son, Torrance, was born in 1953 but Belle had neither car nor transportation in those days where their home on a dirt road was far from a neighbor. To announce the impending birth of her son, Belle tooted on the trombone belonging to her husband who was working in the field. Torrance would later become a Morehead Scholar at UNC-Chapel Hill was would her grandson, Robert Basinger.
Newspapermen did not make much money in those days and after getting her driver’s license and a car, Belle worked at several jobs including writing for The Mecklenburg Gazette. Never one to back down from a controversial issue, she was as outspoken about Davidson basketball as she was about school integration. Belle was so outraged about the condition of Mecklenburg County’s parks that she was placed on the Parks and Recreation Committee. Belle gained her love for basketball while working for the Gazette and took her family to see all the games in the Southern Conference Tournament for years. She said she had to be there in case Lefty Drisell, the Davidson coach, needed her advice.
Not only was Belle an avid basketball fan of the Davidson Wildcats and later the Carolina Tar Heels, but she became a great fan of the Carolina Panthers pro football team when they came to Charlotte. Every Sunday afternoon, she was glued to the television to see her beloved Panthers and if you tried to call her she would simply refuse to answer the phone.
In the fall of 2004 when Belle was 86 years old, I took a chance and wrote Jerry Richardson, the owner of the Panthers. I told him what a great fan Belle was and how she had never seen the Panthers play in person. Thinking nothing would come of it, I was greatly surprised when I received a letter from Mr. Richardson a couple of weeks later. Not only did he include two of his personal game tickets but the tickets were for a Luxury Suite of the 400 Club Level along with a parking pass near the stadium. Although the Panthers would lose to the Michael Vick led Atlanta Falcons, we both enjoyed the endless supply of food on the buffet line along with any drink that you might want. Belle will not hear of anyone criticizing Jerry Richardson and neither will I because of his kindness to us.
Dick Banks died in June of 1999. He and Belle had been married nearly 57 years. Although missing her husband, Belle wanted to enjoy life as much as possible. She continued playing Mrs. Santa Claus and telling stories for children as she had been doing for several years. In addition she began writing a new column, this time for The Lake Norman Times.
An avid reader, Belle had been giving book reviews at the Davidson Town Hall for a number of years. After caring for her husband during his illness, she resumed her reviews which were well received by her “groupies” in Davison. Not only did she review four books quarterly, she included raunchy jokes which she was not above telling. This made her even more endearing to her crowds which averaged over fifty people. She later came many times to the Rowan Public Library to give the same reviews and had her own following here in Rowan County.
Now 92 years old and still living in the same historic house that she and Dick moved to in 1949, Belle Banks has declined in health, both physically and mentally. She probably would not be able to tell you what she had for breakfast but just name any Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire movie and she’ll tell you the plot. She may not be able to concentrate enough to read any longer but just ask her about her favorite actor, Cary Grant, and she will give his complete biography. Just ask her about a young Elvis Presley and she will tell you that her husband turned down two interviews with him because he thought he had no talent. If you care to listen she will tell you of her experiences as a waitress in New York City, California, and Florida even though you have heard those stories many times over. And yes, do not call while the Panthers are playing. She will simply not answer the phone.
Posted by Dale
Monday, September 29, 2014
From: Brantly
After reading the story on Razz Miller I wanted to tell you of an incident I had with him. Razz and my Daddy (George C. Park) were close friends. Razz loved to hunt and raised rabbit beagles, he loved those dogs. Daddy and Razz would go hunting quite often and one day when I was very young they took me with them to some place in Mt. Ulla to hunt.
So I had my first shotgun, a 410 gauge single barrel. Being young and not familiar with the "hunting talk" I was shocked when I would hear Razz say, "go gettum' bitch" or "did you see that bitch jump that rabbit", etc. I was not aware that a female dog was called a bitch and didn't understand why preacher Razz was talking like that.
Later in the day I asked Daddy about it and he straightened me out. Razz was a very likable man and fun to be around. And Hollis had many of his daddy's traits. Razz was pastor of St. Peters Lutheran Church at that time where he retired.
Brantly
So I had my first shotgun, a 410 gauge single barrel. Being young and not familiar with the "hunting talk" I was shocked when I would hear Razz say, "go gettum' bitch" or "did you see that bitch jump that rabbit", etc. I was not aware that a female dog was called a bitch and didn't understand why preacher Razz was talking like that.
Later in the day I asked Daddy about it and he straightened me out. Razz was a very likable man and fun to be around. And Hollis had many of his daddy's traits. Razz was pastor of St. Peters Lutheran Church at that time where he retired.
Brantly
visit with Talmadge
Hello Everyone,
I've just returned from a week at the beach where I had a very nice visit
with Talmadge in his lovely home just off Ocean Isle. We were with two
other couples and we all (except for Al who was fishing) met Talmadge
for lunch on the island and then the "ladies" were treated to a tour of
his beautiful home before heading to Calabash for shopping.
Thanks, Talmadge, for your hospitality.
Beverly
I've just returned from a week at the beach where I had a very nice visit
with Talmadge in his lovely home just off Ocean Isle. We were with two
other couples and we all (except for Al who was fishing) met Talmadge
for lunch on the island and then the "ladies" were treated to a tour of
his beautiful home before heading to Calabash for shopping.
Thanks, Talmadge, for your hospitality.
Beverly
Fw: Glenna Report: Spirit and Voice are back
I noticed that not all of the gang is on Dan's email list; therefore I'm posting this update he sent out today.
Beverly
Hey all: Glenna sounds like herself and her personality is back. This second week after surgery she’s had lots of home PT and nursing including a Wednesday trip back to the hospital to rule out a blood clot. Her leg is still swollen and bruised. The doctor said he repositioned the IT band, which makes exercise painful. Recovery for total knee replacement is a bear, but she’s keeping to her exercise routine and resting. Tomorrow her staples come out.
She had a “sitter” every day last week and friends have been bringing tasty meals. She enjoys e-mails but is not answering quickly or with any length. Please keep her in your prayers. You lift her spirits and we thank you.
Dan and Glenna
Hey all: Glenna sounds like herself and her personality is back. This second week after surgery she’s had lots of home PT and nursing including a Wednesday trip back to the hospital to rule out a blood clot. Her leg is still swollen and bruised. The doctor said he repositioned the IT band, which makes exercise painful. Recovery for total knee replacement is a bear, but she’s keeping to her exercise routine and resting. Tomorrow her staples come out.
She had a “sitter” every day last week and friends have been bringing tasty meals. She enjoys e-mails but is not answering quickly or with any length. Please keep her in your prayers. You lift her spirits and we thank you.
Dan and Glenna
Friday, September 19, 2014
Razz Miller
While taking a break from packing for the beach, I decided to read the
article Lavon had posted about Razz Miller. I have to say it brought
tears to my eyes. I remember so well the times he returned to Trinity,
Vale when Al was pastor there and they hunted together, bringing Al much
joy. He's enjoyed through the years sharing those hunting stories. That
was indeed a touching article about Razz. Thanks, Lavon.
Beverly
article Lavon had posted about Razz Miller. I have to say it brought
tears to my eyes. I remember so well the times he returned to Trinity,
Vale when Al was pastor there and they hunted together, bringing Al much
joy. He's enjoyed through the years sharing those hunting stories. That
was indeed a touching article about Razz. Thanks, Lavon.
Beverly
Latest from Glenna
(Distributed by e-mail this morning by Glenna ...)
Looking forward to getting home on my new knee.....will take it slowly and carefully mending, and looking forward to better quality of life...especially after Next knee repair. Thank you for your concern and kind wishes! Our love to all of you-- Glenna and Dan
Posted by Lavon
Looking forward to getting home on my new knee.....will take it slowly and carefully mending, and looking forward to better quality of life...especially after Next knee repair. Thank you for your concern and kind wishes! Our love to all of you-- Glenna and Dan
Posted by Lavon
Thursday, September 18, 2014
email from Margaret, posted by Beverly
Hello All,
I sent Margaret an email inquiring about her progress after surgery and received the following reply today. I thought you'd all like to hear her good news.
Beverly
Hi, Beverly,
Thank you for thinking about me once again. I think I am recovering nicely. The incision is nice and clean, and my pain is reduced. I have to keep reminding myself that this was a very major surgery and that it will take time to be back to myself again. Dale has been the perfect nurse as you can imagine he would be.
You and your classmates have been so kind in thanking us for hosting the mini reunion. We have so enjoyed reading the notes from everyone.
And, everyone has shown so much concern for me and my health. I feel very blessed to be a part of such a wonderful group of friends. I enjoy the get together as much as Dale does!
I get my staples out Monday and I will be able to drive again Wednesday. I look forward to a life with less pain. Looking forward to going shopping!
I send my love to you and Al and all of your classmates. You all are truly special!
Margaret
Thank you for thinking about me once again. I think I am recovering nicely. The incision is nice and clean, and my pain is reduced. I have to keep reminding myself that this was a very major surgery and that it will take time to be back to myself again. Dale has been the perfect nurse as you can imagine he would be.
You and your classmates have been so kind in thanking us for hosting the mini reunion. We have so enjoyed reading the notes from everyone.
And, everyone has shown so much concern for me and my health. I feel very blessed to be a part of such a wonderful group of friends. I enjoy the get together as much as Dale does!
I get my staples out Monday and I will be able to drive again Wednesday. I look forward to a life with less pain. Looking forward to going shopping!
I send my love to you and Al and all of your classmates. You all are truly special!
Margaret
report from Glenna
I'm so sorry to hear Glenna has had a set back in her recovery process.
I pray today is going better and I thank God for good friends who help us
out.
I pray for good health and strength for Glenna's caregivers - Joy, Dan,
her doctors, others.
Keep us informed.
Beverly
I pray today is going better and I thank God for good friends who help us
out.
I pray for good health and strength for Glenna's caregivers - Joy, Dan,
her doctors, others.
Keep us informed.
Beverly
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Update on Glenna
Update from Dan distributed via e-mail ...
Glenna’s day was rough! SHE IS SICK (NAUSIA and low fever) and with great pain. They changed meds late afternoon and she rested as new pain medicine kicked in. Jean, dear Jean Joyner is staying the nights and most all day with Glenna. Physical therapy was limited today, but she had her exercise machine on when I left them at 9:00 PM. Keep her in your prayers.
Thanks,
Dan
Posted by Lavon
Glenna’s day was rough! SHE IS SICK (NAUSIA and low fever) and with great pain. They changed meds late afternoon and she rested as new pain medicine kicked in. Jean, dear Jean Joyner is staying the nights and most all day with Glenna. Physical therapy was limited today, but she had her exercise machine on when I left them at 9:00 PM. Keep her in your prayers.
Thanks,
Dan
Posted by Lavon
Commenting on specific posts
Beverly pointed out to me that posting via e-mail is straightforward and easy, but that "commenting" on a post requires a step I forgot to tell you about (i.e. proving you're not a robot by identifying some text). To simplify the commenting procedure as much as possible I've revised it so that commenting happens in the same browser window as the original post rather than in a popup window, and I've rewritten the instructions on the "How to comment" page. Sorry for the confusion.
Posted by Lavon
Posted by Lavon
Good news from Dan
That's good news that Glenna is doing well after knee surgery.
Keeping you in my thoughts.
Beverly
Keeping you in my thoughts.
Beverly
Peter Joseph Caldwell Lentz
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| Peter Joseph Caldwell Lentz and wife Nancy Jane Bame Lentz (photo courtesy of Everette Frick) |
Everette Frick and Dixie Bonds are great grandchildren of Peter Joseph Caldwell Lentz, as is Ralph Walton from the class of 1960. I'm not a descendent of Peter Joseph Caldwell Lentz myself, but Everette is a 2nd cousin, Dixie is a distant cousin, and Ralph's wife is a distant cousin. Everette Frick's mother was a granddaughter of Peter Joseph Caldwell Lentz, and she married my grandfather's brother.
If any of the rest of you have a connection to Peter Joseph Caldwell Lentz, please let me know.
You can explore relationships starting with Peter and his wife Nancy by starting at the following link in the genealogy tree developed by my brother Nelson.
Peter Joseph Caldwell Lentz and wife Nancy Jane Bame Lentz
Posted by Lavon
Message from Dan about Glenna
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| Glenna and Dan on Sept. 6 at Dale and Margaret's house |
Friends: Glenna’s new knee is in place and she walked a few side steps and did machine and in-bed exercises within two hours of getting in her room from surgery! We thank God for this and for all of you. She’ll be in Rex till Friday and under Home Care for several weeks. She is smiling and sends her love to you all.
Posted by Lavon
Friday, September 12, 2014
FW: Ann and Dennie - 54 years later
From: Ann Bostian [mailto:annbostian@carolina.rr.com]
Sent: Friday, September 12, 2014 9:33 PM
To: Ann Bostian
Subject: Ann and Dennis 54 years later
To: Ann Bostian
Subject: Ann and Dennis 54 years later
Hollis Miller
Today I came across an article about the father of Hollis Miller, whom I previously knew nothing about. And much of the information was supplied by Hollis himself. Here's an enjoyable piece of reading that will remind you of our dear departed classmate Hollis and tell you some very interesting stories about the family he grew up in ...
http://www.baseballoutlaws.com/razz-miller.php
Posted by Lavon
http://www.baseballoutlaws.com/razz-miller.php
Posted by Lavon
Nicknames
At Rockwell HS, Dale and Brantley had nicknames. Who remembers what they were? Did these carry over to the 11ty and 12th grades at ERHS?
Posted by Bruce
Posted by Bruce
Names of Rockwell majorettes
Peggy Cozart, Nancy Shue, Kay Correll (sp?), Carolyn Morgan, Judy Fatata, Patsy Holshouser.
Brantly
Brantly
Granite Quarry Majorettes - 1959
The posts from Bruce regarding the funny little hats worn by the Rockwell majorettes caused me to dig up a picture of the Granite Quarry majorettes from the last GQHS yearbook. Looks like there were only three, along with our own Kent Earnhart as drum major. No hats for the girls, though that's quite a whopper that Kent is wearing. The girls are (front to back) Sondra Henderson, Barbara Lyerly, and Jane Piatt.
Posted by Lavon
Shriners Hats
The majorettes' little hat design may be traced to those worn by Shriners as well.
Posted by Bruce
Posted by Bruce
Snazzy Hats
Those majorette hats bear a striking resemblance to the Philip Morris guy's.
Posted by Bruce
Posted by Bruce
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Who can identify all these Rockwell majorettes?
Peggy Cozart, Nancy Shue, and Judy Fatata are the three I know. The others are familiar but I can't recall their names, and some of them may have graduated from Rockwell in 1959 or earlier. If you know the names of the others, please be the first to supply that info by clicking the orange "No comments" link below to open the comment box (if it's not already open). After someone has supplied the names, feel free to add other comments if you like (to this or any other post). If this is going to be your first comment, you might want to read the tab at the top that says "How to comment".
Thanks. -- Lavon
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
An example of posting by e-mail
This blog post was submitted by e-mail using the instructions I sent out. Notice that you can click on any picture in a blog post and get a large view of the picture.
-- Posted by Lavon
Friday, September 5, 2014
Welcome Dennie!
We are delighted that Dennie can join us on Sept. 6 at Dale's house. Here's proof that strong connections go way back ...
Two years ago ...
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| Wyatt at Dale's house in 2012 |
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Salisbury Post report on 2006 Reunion
This article is take from the Salisbury Post. It's part of the following link ...
http://www.salisburypost.com/article/20061208/SP0703/312089988/
East Rowan High School class of 1961 held its 45th year class reunion on Nov. 24 at the Holiday Inn in Salisbury. A social hour was held at 6 p.m., and a buffet meal was served at 7 p.m. Eighty-three people, including 44 class members, were present.
The Rev. Gene Bruce gave the invocation. Dale Basinger, chairman of the reunion committee, welcomed the classmates, spouses and other invited guests. Linda Hartley held the memorial service for the deceased class members. As each deceased classmate's name was called, a candle was lighted by a classmate in the group. Deceased classmates are Myrtle Trexler, Van Lane Brown, Edith Holshouser Ritchie, Martha Elaine Trexler, Julia Elizabeth Bell, Rev. Hollis Allen Miller, Gary Wilson Hall, Larry Haynes Rogers, Walter Aaron (Ronnie) Hopkins, Nancy Louvinia Roseman Morgan, William Junior Morgan, Donald Wayne Parks; and those since the last reunion in 2001: Barbara Wise Drew, Brenda Lyerly Davis, Bonnie Stilley Loflin, Douglas Ray Sifford and Wayne Nelson Cline.
Class members and guests attending from Salisbury were: Iris Barger Shipton, Tony R. Brown and Connie, Lillie Cauble Timberman, Brenda C. Earnhardt Anderson and Robert, Joan Elium Kerns and Tommy, Linda Fraley Fink and Alfred, Shirley Frye Trexler and Jim, Lonnie Goodman and Donna, Melvia Hall Hutchinson and Cecil, Linda M. Hartley, Claude B. Lingle Sr. and Dollie, Johnsie Stafford Taylor and Wayne, Marie Trexler Roseman and Jerry and John C. Wyatt and Fay.
Attending from Rockwell were: Dale B. Basinger and Margaret, Brenda Brooks Sellers, Linda Sue Linker Black and Bobby and Joyce Rummage Misenheimer.
Ann Stoner Carlan attended from Spencer with friend Clarence Bostian. Attending from China Grove were Kay Brown Ritchie and Ray, Peggy Cozart Whicker and Steve, Alice Goss Ross, and Jimmie L. Lentz.
From Kannapolis were Everette Frick and Phyllis. From Concord were Gayle Arey Furr and Richard.
Attending from Raleigh were Don Huffman and Betty, Glenna Safrit Sears and Dan, Kent Earnhardt, Bruce Jones and Glenda.
Also attending were Rev. Gene Bruce and Pat, Statesville; Nancy Shue Sebastian and Walt of Thomasville; Sue Fink Washam and Mack, Charlotte; Joyce Jones Faulkner and Ernie, and Lavon Page and Jo, all of Cary.
From Winston-Salem were Brenda McCanless Maready and Bill, Judy Stiller Shaw and Dick and their guest, Patsy Smith Davis.
Beverly Lingle Mullen and Al attended from Lincolnton, James (Jimmy) T. McCombs came from Ocean Isle, Floyd A. Ritchie Jr. and Pam from Rock Hill, S.C., Tina Rose Stoner and Robert from Roebuck, S.C., James N. Beaver and Debbie from Jackson, Ga., Judy Yates Basinger and Jim from Peachtree, Ga.
Phyllis Roseman Taylor and Ron attended from Littleton, Colo., Dixie Bonds ZumBrunnen and Thomas from Manassas, Va., and Ann Brown Deal and Edmond from Butte, Mont.
A DVD, made by Lavon Page, of memories from school years 1949-1961 was presented by Page, and each member received a copy. Class pictures were made for classmates who attended the following elementary schools: Faith, Granite Quarry, Morgan, and Rockwell. A Class picture was made of all attending the reunion from East Rowan High School class of 1961.
Door prizes were given at various times during the evening. Music was provided by deejay Cecil R. Hutchinson.
The reunion committee consists of Dale Basinger, chairman, Linda Hartley, treasurer, Melvia Hall Hutchinson, secretary, Brenda Brooks Sellers, the Rev. Gene Bruce, Joan Elium Kerns, Linda Fraley Fink, Sue Linker Black, Lavon Page and John Wyatt.
The next reunion will be in 2011, with the Rev. Gene Bruce and Linda Fraley Fink serving as co-chairmen.
http://www.salisburypost.com/article/20061208/SP0703/312089988/
East Rowan reunion (2006) (from Salisbury Post)
East Rowan High School class of 1961 held its 45th year class reunion on Nov. 24 at the Holiday Inn in Salisbury. A social hour was held at 6 p.m., and a buffet meal was served at 7 p.m. Eighty-three people, including 44 class members, were present.
The Rev. Gene Bruce gave the invocation. Dale Basinger, chairman of the reunion committee, welcomed the classmates, spouses and other invited guests. Linda Hartley held the memorial service for the deceased class members. As each deceased classmate's name was called, a candle was lighted by a classmate in the group. Deceased classmates are Myrtle Trexler, Van Lane Brown, Edith Holshouser Ritchie, Martha Elaine Trexler, Julia Elizabeth Bell, Rev. Hollis Allen Miller, Gary Wilson Hall, Larry Haynes Rogers, Walter Aaron (Ronnie) Hopkins, Nancy Louvinia Roseman Morgan, William Junior Morgan, Donald Wayne Parks; and those since the last reunion in 2001: Barbara Wise Drew, Brenda Lyerly Davis, Bonnie Stilley Loflin, Douglas Ray Sifford and Wayne Nelson Cline.
Class members and guests attending from Salisbury were: Iris Barger Shipton, Tony R. Brown and Connie, Lillie Cauble Timberman, Brenda C. Earnhardt Anderson and Robert, Joan Elium Kerns and Tommy, Linda Fraley Fink and Alfred, Shirley Frye Trexler and Jim, Lonnie Goodman and Donna, Melvia Hall Hutchinson and Cecil, Linda M. Hartley, Claude B. Lingle Sr. and Dollie, Johnsie Stafford Taylor and Wayne, Marie Trexler Roseman and Jerry and John C. Wyatt and Fay.
Attending from Rockwell were: Dale B. Basinger and Margaret, Brenda Brooks Sellers, Linda Sue Linker Black and Bobby and Joyce Rummage Misenheimer.
Ann Stoner Carlan attended from Spencer with friend Clarence Bostian. Attending from China Grove were Kay Brown Ritchie and Ray, Peggy Cozart Whicker and Steve, Alice Goss Ross, and Jimmie L. Lentz.
From Kannapolis were Everette Frick and Phyllis. From Concord were Gayle Arey Furr and Richard.
Attending from Raleigh were Don Huffman and Betty, Glenna Safrit Sears and Dan, Kent Earnhardt, Bruce Jones and Glenda.
Also attending were Rev. Gene Bruce and Pat, Statesville; Nancy Shue Sebastian and Walt of Thomasville; Sue Fink Washam and Mack, Charlotte; Joyce Jones Faulkner and Ernie, and Lavon Page and Jo, all of Cary.
From Winston-Salem were Brenda McCanless Maready and Bill, Judy Stiller Shaw and Dick and their guest, Patsy Smith Davis.
Beverly Lingle Mullen and Al attended from Lincolnton, James (Jimmy) T. McCombs came from Ocean Isle, Floyd A. Ritchie Jr. and Pam from Rock Hill, S.C., Tina Rose Stoner and Robert from Roebuck, S.C., James N. Beaver and Debbie from Jackson, Ga., Judy Yates Basinger and Jim from Peachtree, Ga.
Phyllis Roseman Taylor and Ron attended from Littleton, Colo., Dixie Bonds ZumBrunnen and Thomas from Manassas, Va., and Ann Brown Deal and Edmond from Butte, Mont.
A DVD, made by Lavon Page, of memories from school years 1949-1961 was presented by Page, and each member received a copy. Class pictures were made for classmates who attended the following elementary schools: Faith, Granite Quarry, Morgan, and Rockwell. A Class picture was made of all attending the reunion from East Rowan High School class of 1961.
Door prizes were given at various times during the evening. Music was provided by deejay Cecil R. Hutchinson.
The reunion committee consists of Dale Basinger, chairman, Linda Hartley, treasurer, Melvia Hall Hutchinson, secretary, Brenda Brooks Sellers, the Rev. Gene Bruce, Joan Elium Kerns, Linda Fraley Fink, Sue Linker Black, Lavon Page and John Wyatt.
The next reunion will be in 2011, with the Rev. Gene Bruce and Linda Fraley Fink serving as co-chairmen.
Sunday, August 31, 2014
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