Do you remember?

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Topic author: Chris Dawson 51
Subject: Do you remember?
Posted on: 02/12/2006 22:28:21
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Looking at Gerry's pictures and how much things have changed at Rainelle over the years, my thoughts wondered back to my childhood years growing up there and the things I remeber. Maybe others can relive some memories and post them.

Alpine and Trail theather. (Looks like Alpine is vacant land.)
Roller rink.
The A&P was near 1st St & Main.
The bus stop was at the cornor of Main and Greenbrier.
Kroger was near Maryland and Main.
The candy store just east of Boley Chevy. (for a penny I got some Rock candy)
The State Police was on Rt 20 near the golf course.
The high school football field was in the middle of the current golf course.
Fred Pack use to dress as the lone ranger and ride his horse down the side lines at home football games.
The city bus that ran between Rainelle and Rupert.
Townley 5 and 10 store (Later GC Murphy)
The swimming hole on Meadow River just east of Sewell Creek.
Sleigh riding from the knoll east of East Rainelle Grade School down the hill out onto and down Greenbrier Ave.
The coal miners coming from Snake Island with black faces.
The CCC coming to town on Saturday evening by the truck loads and going to Grecco Tavern at 7th and Main.
The WPA. Had a storage shed just west of the King Coal Hotel.
The carnivals that came to town and set up maybe 10th or 11th street.
The motor car that use to run from somewhere east of town to Rainelle and then down to Gally River main C&O line.
The old C&O train station. (Does it still exist and is there any coal railroaded thru Rainelle?)
The clifts north of town I use to hike to.
The all volunteer fire dept.

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Reply author: Connard Estep 53
Replied on: 02/13/2006 09:56:12
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Yes, Chris I recall all of those plus a few more.
Webbs grocery
Davis grocery
Nunleys tavern
Hogsets hardwear
Flints hardwear
Alders hardwear
Lamberts Buick
The lamp Post resturant
Nellies inn
Dodge Garage
The taxi cab co.
The Meadow River Post
The Day and Night Cafe
Eagles Pawn shop
Sadies Cafe
Rexall Drug Store
Avis Furniture
K M Walker Furniture
The Hospital over the Bus Depot
Dr. Jackson
Dr. Davis
The Ball games on Sundays between coal co. leauges.

The list goes on and on. All good memories
A wonderful place to grow up.

Reply author: Pudge Miller Vandall 58
Replied on: 02/13/2006 16:12:07
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Chris,
I also remember some.
Dr. Fleshman
Dr. Lewis.
When they played baseball on George Aide's lot up next to the Skating rink.
Blind Mitch's Popcorn Stand.
Young Stuido.
Edd's Shoe shop
Tincher's Jewelers
Rosalee's Lunch
Aides

Reply author: Connard Estep 53
Replied on: 02/13/2006 20:30:06
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Cris, More of the same.
Rainelle dry cleaners
Decks cleaners
Forrens feed store
Crookshanks Garage
Hugarts Clothing
Bishers Appliances
Issy Fairs Clothing
Carr Diner
Mcossies (sic) Diner
A and J food store
Wick Livleys Bar
Arnold Livleys Bar
Oak Jones town cop
Crit Hall town cop
Lou Burdett town cop
Stup ??? town cop
Mr. Perkins Rainelle Elem Principle
Carper Parts
The teen Center At the old firehall On 7th st.
Ed showalter Town cop
Nevil Sanford Sanitation & Mayor


Im sure there is more.... someone Help

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 02/13/2006 21:05:39
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Garner dry cleaners 7th and Main. I once caught some turtles for Mr. Garner that I located in the low land ponds east of Sewell Creek and south of the railroad.
Purity Maid was at 9th & Main (?) before moving east of town.
Fred Bush had a small store across from Dominic Greco store. I remember getting a finger pinched in the screen door.
And as Connard reminded us, the taxi service. George Casto owned the Dodge garage and taxi service.
Once during a winter storm, after dark, after sleigh riding down Greenbrier Ave. and on my way home
One of the taxis hit me. Remember seeing stars. Don’t remember how I told the driver where I lived.
He was scared, my parents were scared, and I wanted to know about my sled. (I was totally unharmed.)
Any one remember a drive-in just east of town. They had the best hot dogs.
As Pudge reminded us, Blind Man Mitchell had the popcorn stand next to the Alpine. His wife was also blind.
Bond shoe repair. Mr. Bond was a double amputee.
Next door to the popcorn stand was Young’s, as I remember. Comic books etc. Kind of a hobby shop.
Was there a Tincher”s Jewelers?
Meadow River Lumber mill pond. We use to catch gold fish there. Fish by the hundreds in there.
How about all the Smith Transfer trucks going thru town from Stanton, Va to Charleston.
Anyone besides me push their bike up Sewell Mt and ride down?
Nunleys tavern at about 8th and Main. Spent hours and hours playing pin ball there.(Did you know you
could file down a 78 record to a nickel size and it would work. But I never did that.)
Now here is a real “war story”. ’44 or ’45 time period, anyone remember the 2 fighter planes that buzzed
the town and vally for 15 or 20 minutes? Do you remember the name Paul Miller?

Come on people, let me hear what you remember.
Don't you young 60's people have anything to remember.
The old 50's crowd are making you look........ well to young to remember



Chris_Dawson 51

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 02/13/2006 21:35:56
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Here is a sensitive question.
Does anyone remember the price of gas?

I seem to remember 17¢ and/or 19¢.

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 02/13/2006 22:13:43
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This is a wonderful topic. I am enjoying it very much.

As one of the slightly younger old-timers, I'll throw in a few comments. I lived in Craig until the 11th grade when we moved to the city (Rainelle - Lilly Park) so I don't have the familiarity of Rainelle that many of you do. I remember vividly the C&H Drive-In restaurant, a favorite hang-out of those in the 60's and probably 50's. We would hang out there, cruise downtown, then circle the C&H to see if anyone new (girls, of course) had arrived.

I remember well when we won the state football Single A championship in '62 and were paraded through town on firetrucks. The entire town seemed to turn out and cheer. It was great fun. I didn't play much as a junior at 132 pounds. I was primarily football practice scrimmage bait for fullback Tim Hanley to run over while I closed my eyes and prayed not to suffer too badly. However, I did get in on the last couple of plays of the State Championship when Coach Zopp cleared the bench. We had a proud football tradition.

There was, indeed, a Tincher's Jewelers to the right if you were facing G.C. Murphy's. Kerry Tincher (one of Simon Tincher's sons) ran it for several years. Kerry was formerly a school teacher among other jobs.

Those from Craig will remember Orph Puckett's general store and hang-out where people shopped and the men often gathered out front to talk. Orph Puckett type stores and the churches were often the social centers of small communities. Cokes were 10 cents and candy bars were 5 cents at Orph's store. Folks would get groceries and other supplies and would often tell Orph to "put it on my bill". Orph would keep a running tab of their purchases and they would come by periodically and pay their bill. I sometimes stop at a store near Roanoke that reminds me somewhat of the old stores. It has the old Coca-Cola signs, a front porch, etc., http://www.consultwebs.com/ncphotos/roanoke/1005/2/red_birch_4510.jpg and sometimes has an attendant who dresses like the men who would pump your gas for you when you drove up and said, "fill 'er up" http://www.consultwebs.com/ncphotos/roanoke/1005/2/attendant_4513.jpg then gave him a dollar or two for the fill-up. I also remember the boys washing their or their parents' cars at the creek (crick), then promptly getting them dusty as they drove on the dirt road to their girl friends' houses or to Rainelle.

I also remember Dr. Clausman (I don't recall his exact name) driving all the way from Rupert to Craig to make house calls when we were sick. If I tell a young person that today, they look closely at my eyes to see if I am losing it or if it is possible I could be telling the truth.

Ed Smith told me recently that he tells people he grew up in Mayberry - that it was a wonderful place. I agree. People rarely locked their doors. Neighbors were indeed neighbors and people pitched in when someone had problems. Whew - I'm starting to sound the way my dad and other old-timers used to sound.

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: Norma Walker Zopp 45
Replied on: 02/14/2006 00:08:07
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Add Moshrie's Lady's Wear and Hundley Drug Store -- across from Wallace and Wallace. Also, Dr. Wall practiced with Dr. Jackson at the hospital in East Rainelle. I had a tonsillectomy in 1936 and was hospitalized 10 days! Today it's out-patient! Thankfully, we have progressed.

In Rainelle ...do you remember the Pioneer Hotel, Hefner's Barber Shop, the small cafe [can't recall the name] next door? Swede's
Pool Hall [downstairs beneath the building which housed the doctor's office,and dentist office [Dr. Fleshman]. There was also a beauty shop on first floor. George Easley was the town's favorite hairdresser. The upstairs of that building was the Lodge Hall. "Eastern Star" met there as did the "Pythian Sisters" [don't laugh!].

Now you've heard from a really, really old-timer!

Reply author: Connard Estep 53
Replied on: 02/14/2006 09:21:04
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Yes I remember Paul Miller, He coached Rainelle High from (circa) 1951- 1960 or so. the 52 team also won the state 'a' championship by beating White Sulpher Springs, but had to forfit because one player was a few days to old.
Does anyone remember the world war two Army Bomber crashing in Duo- Anjean Area ? I recall lots of Ammo being kept for souvenirs. My golly how dangerous. (But I had some)
Back to Paul Miller, I seem to recall the Town( or Bloey Chevrolet)gave him a new Chevrolet for his accomplishments with the team. Am I correct ?

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 02/14/2006 13:57:35
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Gilkerson International truck garage on Rt 20
Nehi Bottling McRoss
Shockley IGA
Gilmer Harrah barber shop

I remember 5¢ sodas. (RC and pack of Toms peanuts 10¢)

C&H Drive in. Thats where the hot dogs were so good.

Chris_Dawson 51

Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 02/14/2006 14:05:37
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Dr. Cecil
Hundley's Drug Store
John Davis Train Shack
Dances at the K of P Hall
Swede's

And here is some trivia: Who played the piano for the silent movies in what is now the feed store on the left east of the bridge of Meadow Creek going into Slab?

Class of 1957

Reply author: Patty Cox Osborne 67
Replied on: 02/15/2006 16:52:27
Message:

What a great topic!!! I have really enjoyed reading and remembering. Since I graduated in 1967, I am too young (WOW-that's nice to say!!) to remember all of the things that have been mentioned but I can recall hearing my Mother (Gloria Flint Cox '43) mention a lot of the older hang-outs. I am also proud to say that Flint's Hardware is the only business still going strong after all these years...we're in our 84th year as a family owned business! I'm sure some of you remember the 'old country store' Thanks for taking me back in time if only for a little while!
Patty Cox Osborne '67



Patty

Reply author: Connard Estep 53
Replied on: 02/15/2006 19:02:23
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I agree Patty it is a good topic. Thanks Chris for getting us started. I am suprised to hear that Flints is still open, 84 years WOW. They are to be applauded.



Here are a few more that I recall
American Cafe
Jones Ice Co.
Idle Hour Pool Hall.
A tire recaping Co. that was located between 6th and 7th just north of main st.
The Old US Post Office located I believe between 4th and 5th Sts.
Frank Rogers, Town Cop.
Haynes Appliances. (may still be there).
Western Auto. (may still be there)


Patty are you related to Dorthy Osborne that used to live up Craig Rd.

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 02/15/2006 21:10:37
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My memory is getting weak.
Alpine. Seen to remember 10¢ under 12 and 15¢ over 12.
Later it was 15¢ and 25¢.
African American set in the balcony on one side and couples on the other side balcony.
Remember some stage shows. Mostly Nashville WSM Radio stars or new talent.
Bill Monroe is the only name I really remember.
Once there was a magician. The only trick I remember was a deck of cards that one by one
with the flick of his wrist they sailed to the back of the theater some hitting the curtain.
There was a movie called “The Thing”. So Alpine had there “Thing”. During the movie
the lights came on, and on stage there was a large maybe 6’x 6’ bulls eye. From the ticket
stubs they called numbers. Don’t remember what the prizes was but I won a 6 week pass.
There was one African American family that lived in East Rainelle in the upper part of town.
I seem to remember they had a restaurant. I remember the school bus that came from Lewisburg
each day to take them to school in Lewisburg.
Any one besides me go “snipe” hunting. Once was enough for me. Couldn’t catch those critters.
They were to fast or I was to slow.
From Gerry’s pictures I noticed the gas station at US 60 & Rt 20 was a Chevron.
When built in the early 50’s it was an Esso.
At Sewell Creek bridge Fred Grey had an Esso and wrecker service.
At the old bus stop was an Amoco station. They advertised “white gas”.
Never knew what “white gas” was.
Wes Roy had a small Gulf station new 8th st.
There was another Esso east of King Coal hotel.
Little farther east was a Gulf station.
Remember “Halloween”. Well I probably soaped Flints windows. (Sorry about that) (Not really)
With 2 bars or Ivory soap you tried to catch all the windows up and down Main. There was always
several groups of guys out doing their duty.
Holler. Go up the holler till the stream stops. Now there is a West Virginia word. If I spelled it correct pure luck on my part.
Just before you got to C&H Drive in, there was a trail up the holler. Head up that way for ½ - ¾ or some, turn right up a rather
steep hill and by and by you came to a small orchard. Apples and pears. No home, houses, barns or out houses there. Don’t know
who owned it and it was pretty much grown over. Pears were to hard to eat but the apples were pretty good.
Wasn’t Flints Hardware up near the old A&P?
Didn’t Walkers have a store in mid town. Remember getting bicycle parts at Walkers.
We purchased our school books at Rainelle Dept. store.
Do I remember parking meters in E Rainelle. If so, surely they are gone now.
How many stop lights today?

JL: I don't have a clue to your trivia question.
(Thats a hint......give us some clues. Or in a moment of weakness share with us the rest of the story.)



Chris_Dawson 51

Reply author: Patty Cox Osborne 67
Replied on: 02/15/2006 21:23:56
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Although we still live in Rainelle on Craig Road, we can't recall a Dorothy Osborne. Does anyone else remember that name? Was that a married or maiden name? About what age?

Also, I am wondering if anyone knows if Paul Miller is still living?
What years did he coach at Rainelle? I will be interested to hear if he really did get a car!!!

Patty

Reply author: Evelyn Utterback Drake 56
Replied on: 02/15/2006 21:45:06
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Yes, Paul Miller was given a car.

Bob Houchins was the boy who was overage and caused Rainelle to forfeit those football games when we had an undefeated season. As I recall he had a strange childhood and lived with an aunt and uncle and supposedly didn't really know his true age. He attended either the '92 or '97 all school reunion.

Neff was the family that had the orchard which was above where the Catholic church is now.

I wish I could remember yesterday as well as I remember 50 years ago!!!!

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 02/15/2006 22:40:30
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RE: Connard Estep post. Hi Connard. "Stoop" town cop was my father, Arnold "Big Stoop" Lewis. He was a town policeman when Rainelle was a busy busy rowdy (ha) town. I can remember him coming home in his uniform and putting his pistol up in the closet where we four children could not get to it. He passed away in 1986 at the age of 66. I remember: Annie Sanford (Nevill's mother) working at the Bus Terminal in Rainelle and her husband "Pop" and
delicious hot dogs at Mary Lively's restaurant
coke floats at the Rexall with a paper straw
the christmas lights strung zig zag through East Rainelle from Flints Hardware to the other end of town
the blue christmas lights at the funeral homes
Mrs. Yearego at the post office in East Rainelle
Peggy Bragg's mom and dad sitting on their front porch across from the school, waving at the students
the delicious aroma emanating from Carolyn Pauley's lunch box as
she opened it
Donnie Puckett's laughter
the soda machine at the Alpine that never dropped the paper cup correctly and it was a race with time to straighten the cup to get it full
Mrs. Maynard, Mrs. McCall, Mrs. Gentry, Mrs. Kessler
the 45 rpm record section of GC Murphys
Fred Gray and his service station and wrecker service
Gene Nutter (April's grandfather) and his business
the sound of the Meadow River whistle as it blew in the morning (that was our alarm clock for school)
so many memories...marilyn lewis bennett 65

Reply author: Connard Estep 53
Replied on: 02/16/2006 10:18:28
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The Black family's name was Mosley. I think they at one time lived down Snake Island road. their busness was more of a joint then a eatery.
Osborne was Dorthy's maiden name. I think her fathers name was Samual. She graudated in 53. My mother was an Osborne and a first cousin to Dorthy. My grandfather was Thomas I Osborne.
I also was on one of those stage shows. A lighted candle was put on top of my head, theater lights went out and then the candle flame was shot out with a gun from across the stage, believe me it was not blown out it was shot out..... Scared the he... out of me.

Marilyn, I do remember your Father as a very upstanding person. am sorry to hear of his demise. Please forgive me for the mispelling of his name.

Dale, put a spell check on this program. some need it bad. thanks

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 02/16/2006 12:21:58
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Do you recognize these names? Not directly related to Rainelle but fitting I think.
Bill Denoff, Taffy Nivert, and Henry Deutschendorf..

Hey Connard, how did you get snookered into the candle thing?

Sorry for my spelling thing. I try. Honest I do.
I try to write most of my post in Word and then copy and paste.
But still my fingers refuse sometimes to follow the message my brain has sent.

I can recall 3 shanties near the C&O railroad that are gone. One near the “Y” facing west near to Snake Island road, another across from and slightly east of the ol, C&H Drive In, and the last further down US 60 just past the RR crossing.
How about the cinder piles up and down US 60. They were used on the winter snow cover iced roads when the C&O had steam engines, Guess they use salt sand solution these days.
Remember the Burma Shave road side signs?
Remember the coalmine just down the road from C&H Drive in. I never saw it working but I remember mine car track up the hill to the shaft entrance. Seem to remember the story pony’s were used to pull the cars. I walked into the shaft a few yards on occasion. It was dark and the timbers didn’t look all that safe. There was the rather long covered shut that feed coal into the rail car. There was also strip mining around town that used a dump truck ramp to fill coal cars on that siding.
Was the owner of the Alpine and Trail movies name Lawson? Been trying for a couple of days to remember.
Saturday afternoon as a young lad what did I do at 2 pm. Spent the afternoon at the Alpine with Tex and Rex and Gene and Roy, and Lash, and Johnny Mack and Red Rider and Hop-A-Long Cassidy and Charles Starrett (Durango Kid) and Cisco Kid and Ken Mannard and Gabby Hayes and Smiley Burnett all the gang. Set thru those westerns 2 times at least.
And oh yes. Don’t forget the serials. How could you miss the next week chapter when the hero was in a serious situation after 10 minutes this week? Back next week to see your hero escape and more Tex and Rex and Gene and Roy, and Lash, and Johnny Mack and Red Rider and Hop-A-Long Cassidy and Charles Starrett (Durango Kid) and Cisco Kid and Ken Mannard and Gabby Hayes and Smiley Burnett all the gang.

I'm still looking and hoping and waiten:
Do you recognize these names? Not directly related to Rainelle but fitting I think.
Bill Denoff, Taffy Nivert, and Henry Deutschendorf..

Reply author: Norma Walker Zopp 45
Replied on: 02/16/2006 19:11:12
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It's ironic that African Americans could only sit in the balcony at the Alpine Theatre ... those were the best seats in the house! At least African Americans could sit in any seat on the Greyhound in West Virginia. However, when the bus crossed the Virginia line going East, which was on top of a mountain with nothing but forest, the bus stopped and African Americans had to go to the back of the bus.

The African American family of Tom Mosley [light skinned] lived in a house between Rainelle and East Rainelle. He worked at the Pioneer Hotel and the whole family was well respected. Sadly, there was only one school in the county for African American children ... they travelled daily to Lewisburg. I would love to know what those children are doing today ... they were so intelligent.

West Virginia was a "dry" state [well, legally!] during the 40's and liquor could only be purchased at the State Liquor Store in East Rainelle. Restaurants couldn't serve wine or liquor, I can't remember if beer was "allowed." Does anyone know the date when this may have changed?

Reply author: Andy Aide Pendleton 64
Replied on: 02/16/2006 20:34:33
Message:

Classmates,

I have read all of your topics and enjoyed listening to each of you sharing your info very much....
I am George and Helen Aide's Daughter ..I graduated from Rainelle in 1964.... a lot of memories for me as well...with my dad having his first store where part of the Wallace and Wallace building is located today...

I remember when the streets would flood,and school was out. We would put our hip waders on and wade through the streets...main street had a row boat going up and down,I do believe.....I also remembering when my Parents moved their store up the street the name still being The Bargain Center....

The Bargain Center and GC Murphy were rivals ....Dad would have Rex and Eleanor come and sing standing on the tables...when Murphys would have the majorettes dancing on the tables....Dad would have me to work on Saturaday,, I would sneak out the side door and run up to Murphys to watch the majorettes.....I even remember the time Dad would give away live Turkey for Thanksgiving as a promotional ad.....lots of memories for me as well......these stories could go on...

Do you Remember the Bargain Center and the Red Goose Baby Shop?

Andy Aide Pendleton

Andy

Reply author: Patty Cox Osborne 67
Replied on: 02/16/2006 21:43:20
Message:

To all who have mentioned the Mosleys:
Doris Mosley still maintains a home on 9th Street here in Rainelle.
She is a lovely lady and, I believe, is a retired school teacher.

(And, Chris, we still just have ONE stoplight!

Patty

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 02/16/2006 22:25:07
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Andy: I clearly remember your mom and dad. Your mother's beautiful gray hair stands out in my mind and her calm demeanor in the store. After our weekly Saturday visit to G C Murpy's, my grandmother would take us to your mom and dad's store. You had a well respected family and such likeable people (yep, you too!) Rex and Eleanor! Yes, I remember watching them on channel 4 but I knew I had seen them in person somewhere - just could not remember where - it was at your dad's store. Isn't this fun? Sincerely, Marilyn

Reply author: Connard Estep 53
Replied on: 02/16/2006 22:51:18
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That mine was called the Lincoln mine to the best of my knowlege, and i was in it once but soon realised that was not the place to be. Back to the candle thing, the flame was shot out the first time... and then the shooter announced that to prove it was not a fluke he would do it again, after the lights went out i was told to drop to the floor after the shot was fired, well i did and you should have heard the crowd scream, i was not worried about them i was worried about that lit condle on my head... all ended well.
Don't keep us in suspense who are the people. J L who played the piano?

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 02/16/2006 23:29:49
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Somebody finally came forward.
Should I give a clue or id the trio. Decisions, decisions, decisions.
A one word clue and less than 1 minute the entire mystery solved, (I just tried it)
The devil in me says I should let this ride for a couple days.
However since its late, I may as well fess up cause tomorrow is……..well…….Friday.
The clue by the way is GOOGLE.

As Paul Harvey would say, “And now for the rest of the story”.
Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr., was born in Roswell, New Mexico, but grew up all over the country. His father, an air force pilot, was constantly on the move, shifting from one military base to another. The elder Deutshendorf managed to set three world records in aviation, inspiring his son to have similar career ambitions. However, such was not to be; the air force rejected Henry Jr. as too nearsighted.
The young man then turned to music, and was given a 1910 Gibson guitar by his grandmother. He spent hours in his room, picking and singing, and imitating Elvis Presley. Later, at Texas Tech, he abandoned plans to become an architect, and moved instead toward a showbiz career.
Henry changed his name to John Denver (after his favorite city) and started playing folk clubs around the Southwest. One night, while appearing in Phoenix, he was "discovered" by a member of the Brothers Four. John was told to head to L.A., where auditions were being held to fill a spot in the Chad Mitchell Trio. On July 4, 1965, he got the job over 250 other applicants. Denver stayed with the group for more than three years, until they broke up in November 1968.
He tried making it on his own, and signed with RCA Victor. His first solo album, Rhymes and Reasons, featured his own composition, "Leaving on a Jet Plane." Peter Paul and Mary covered it, and had a number-one hit with the song in 1969. Two albums followed -- Take Me to Tomorrow and Whose Garden Was This? -- before John Denver found the tune that was to make him a star.
It happened in Washington, D.C., during an engagement at a folk club called the Cellar Door. John was sharing the bill with Bill Denoff and Taffy Nivert, who worked under the name of Fat City. After opening night, the three piled into Bill's car and headed back to his place for an impromptu jam. On the way, though, there was a crash, and John's thumb was broken. He had to be taken to the hospital, where a splint was applied to his hand. By the time they got back to the house, John was, in his words, "wired, you know."

Bill and Taffy then told him about a song they'd been working on for about a month. The inspiration had come while they'd been driving to a family reunion of Taffy's relatives in Maryland. To pass the time en route, Bill had made up a ballad about the little winding roads they were taking. Later, he changed the story to fit that of an artist friend, who used to write to Bill about the splendors of the West Virginia countryside. The second verse of the tune was a bit risque -- making reference to naked ladies and such -- so Bill and Taffy figured their song would never ever get played on the radio.

They sang it for John, and, as he recalled, "I flipped." The three of them stayed up until 6 a.m., changing words and moving lines around. When they finished, John announced that the song had to go on his next album -- and it did.

"Take Me Home, Country Roads" appeared on the LP “Poems, Prayers, and Promises” and was released as a 45 in the spring of 1971. It broke nationally in mid-April, but moved up the charts, very slowly. After several weeks, RCA called John and told him that they were giving up on the single. "No!" he screamed. "Keep working on it!" They did, and on August 18 it was certified a million-seller.
Take Me Home, Country Roads" spend nearly six months on the hit parade, establishing John Denver as a force to be reckoned with in the pop, country, and easy listening fields. Fat City later evolved into the Starland Vocal Band, winner of two 1976 Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist of the Year.
And Bill and Taffy? "Someday," they said, "we'll have to visit West Virginia."
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Imagine now how close “Take Me Home Country Roads” came to not referencing WV or not being recorded. During an interview for the “Wild Life TV show, John Denver stated the song wasn’t just about WV but going home and country roads. So many has the vision of going home and country roads. Denver said that during an Asian Tour he was surprised by the number that could sing this song and even for them, they could relate to going home and country roads.

I felt that all of us feel something special when we hear John Denver sing Country Roads. I suspect all of us have or currently own a version. John Denver has always been a favorite of mine and I have had the good fortune to see him in concert.



Chris

Reply author: Janet Ballengee Estep 68
Replied on: 02/17/2006 14:26:34
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In 2002 my family took a vacation in Germany. The Germans apparently are fascinated with American "oldies". Our German friends listened to the radio constantly in the car, and many times the song playing on the radio was "Country Roads". Also "Nikita". Even though "Nikita" was about the Berlin wall, they didn't really understand the words to the song. When "Country Roads" came on, all of the Esteps in the backseat sang along! Everyone else just smiled

Reply author: Donnie Puckett 67
Replied on: 02/17/2006 21:55:27
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This is great!
I feel like I have walked the sidewalks, looked into stores and seen old friends who helped to shape my life.
Patty, thank you for being such a dear friend since grade school.
I am truly touched that Marilyn Lewis Bennett remembers my laughter.
Marilyn you know how much your Dad meant to me. He treated me like a son and gave me opportunities to learn things about people I still value today.
I would have never gotten my driver's license if "Stoop" hadn't let me take you and Karen for weekend van rides. You were very trusting and supportive.
Who would let a tiny little boy of a mere 5' and 100lbs. run a service station by himself from 11:00p.m until 7:00a.m.? "Big Stoop" did and easily convinced me that I could handle it. Of course he would come in from time to time and check on me and occaisonally have to kick the chair to wake me up!
I am in my 35th year as a teacher and I get compliments all the time for being cheerful and for smiling all the time.
How can I not smile with such a rich background that includes my great years in Rainelle.
For now thank you to everyone who has made this format possible.
Love ya Rainelle - mean it!

Reply author: jessica osborne 67
Replied on: 02/18/2006 11:56:45
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I had forgotten about the whistle! I remember the train whistles too and, of course, the snow and the Christmas lights. I remember the wooden floors in G.C. Murphy's, the roses ( think maybe wild roses?) that grew on both sides of the steps on the East Rainelle Grade school's Greenbriar street entrance. Does anyone remember Mrs. Wiseman, she taught first grade, and Mr. Scott who was principal?
The Neff property was one of my favorites. I used to "sneak" up to the lower edge of his property and pick violets and find strawberries
Whatever happened to Mr. Johnson who taught band at Rainelle High?
He was a very good teacher because I can still read music to this day!

Reply author: Patty Cox Osborne 67
Replied on: 02/18/2006 16:37:06
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I also attended East Rainelle Grade School and remember Mr. Scott and Mrs. Wiseman. Also Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Ruby Martin, Mrs. Hines, Mrs. Watts, Miss Utterback. I know there's more---help!
Jessica, Harold Johnson was a great influence on all of us who were fortunate to have had classes to him and participate in his band. Those were wonderful days! Mr. Johnson died several years ago of Lou Gehrig's disease. I'm sorry I do not remember what year.


Patty

Reply author: Connard Estep 53
Replied on: 02/18/2006 18:38:23
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I recall Mrs.Collison 1st grade, Mrs Amick 6th Grade, Mr. Perkins,Principal.
I bet Shirley Blankenship can recall more, How about it Shirley ?

Reply author: Pudge Miller Vandall 58
Replied on: 02/18/2006 18:47:33
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There was Mrs. Harman 4th grade and also Mrs Buster.

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 02/18/2006 18:56:17
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Couple things came to mind.
Andy & Jean Aldridge – A&J Motel
Neff Produce
What was that restaurant just west of the Buick garage?
Updyke Funeral Home
In old Rainelle, on Fayette St I think, there was a large building and was it refered to as a “boarding house”. If so, were that apts or rooms or ?
Are there any hotels, motels, or over night facilities in town?

How come I am the only one who can remember the play ground.
Bars, slide, swings see-saw, merry-go-round, and the bull pen where we played soft ball or dodge ball.

Reply author: jessica osborne 67
Replied on: 02/18/2006 19:05:29
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Didn't Mrs. Crawford teach 6th grade?

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 02/18/2006 22:32:17
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The playground at our Rainelle School was the best! Those were the slickest "slicky-slides" I've ever been on. The swings had long chains and one could swing so so high. I remember getting my nickel each morning at home so I could buy a "hot-rod" or a "Sugar-Daddy" at noon. Do you remember the old lunch room and those big, fluffy, homemade hot rolls? In the minds eye I can see it and smell the homemade scalloped potatoes, spaghetti and cole slaw - the metal trays piled high with food...I remember "sock-hops" at noon in the winter and can still see Richard Curd dancing...oh my...this is not good - someone is getting older!

Reply author: Pudge Miller Vandall 58
Replied on: 02/19/2006 08:20:35
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The rooming house was called Brown's Hotel,if I remember correct. There also the 24 Hour Lunch, my Mother worked there for years. She workrd for Nellie Fleshman. It was open 24 hours a day. Does anyone remember the island in Meadow River down Snake Island Road?
Does anyone remember Betty Cafe, she made the best hot dogs. She was on 11 th beside King Cole Hotel and behind Leroy Martin's Service Station. You could get a hot dog and coke for .25 cents.
I remember the play ground. The old building where home ed was is where the new gym is now.

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 02/19/2006 10:17:39
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Betty café, I remember the café but not the name. Third grade, Mrs. Hines, winter day with
snow on the ground, lunch period, I went there for an ice cream cone for her. I think I was being punished.
Speaking of “being punished”. There was a teacher at Rainelle Hi. Mr Kane. He use to hand out some
serious punishment with that special paddle he had. I never “got it” from him but several did.

Reply author: Connard Estep 53
Replied on: 02/19/2006 12:44:40
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Yes I remember Mr. Kane and his small end of a cue stick, If that happend today he would end up in jail as he should have then, My how attitudes have changed from then to nowdays.

Reply author: Joan Rosewell M 55
Replied on: 02/20/2006 01:05:55
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Geeze gang, doesn't anyone remember the Fiesta Club out at McRoss?! That was THE hang out in the 50's. I think it's still there, but has changed ownership several times. In the late 40's the hot spot was the Ranger Club up on the mountain.

Pete Tucci owned the Alpine and Trail theaters in the 50's, although the name Lawson sounds familiar. Remember when the Alpine used to give away dishes?! That was probably in the mid to late 40's.

I remember Betty's hot dogs. That was our lunch place in grade school until they opened a hot lunch room during our last year. Those were the best hot dogs, even without slaw.

The teachers at East Rainelle grade school when I attended ('43-49 give or take a year!) were: 1st grade - Miss M. Collison and Miss Herndon; 2nd grade - Miss Shaffer (who later married Mr. Buster); 3rd grade - Mrs. Hines; 4th grade - Mrs. Buster; 5th grade - Mrs. Watts; and 6th grade - Mrs. Amick. All great teachers.

The Western Union office used to be in the lobby of the Pioneer Hotel. I heard a couple weeks ago that they were finally doing away with that service.

There was a teen center on main street in the early 50's, across from Hugart's, Crowder's Drug Store and Mosrie's Fashion Shop. It didn't stay open too long, but we had some good times there. It probably closed down when we got old enough to go to the Fiesta Club!

Nick's Diner (a.k.a. Dog Wagon) was operated by Nick and Lydia Micozzi.

Leo Holsberry was Postmaster in Rainelle for years and years.

J & J store was previously Lambert's Feed Store.

Seems to me that Les Landrum had a shoe repair shop also.

Our swimming pool was the muddy Osborn Hole, somewhere over in the woods just before you crossed the bridge to the skating rink (which wasn't there then).

Remember the grill downstairs in the Rainelle Department Store?

How about Lolita's, Mazie's and Walker's beauty shops?

When we lived in East Rainelle, the ABC store was on 3rd Street, if I have my streets right (we never worried about "streets" when I lived there).

I guess one of the most exciting things that happened there in the 50's was when Bowman Distributors gas tanks caught on fire up in C & O town.

Cassel and Otto were state troopers and gave us our driving test.

Coach Paul Miller left in '53 and Jim Brown took over as coach.

Remember Dr. Rupert, the dentist. His office was over Mossrie's drug across from Boley Chevrolet. Seems like fillings were $1.00.

Several of us worked at the original Bargain Center on week ends and we could start work at 15, with a work permit. Ann Waugh trained all of us! I always felt rich on payday!!

I don't remember the other comments about the planes, but I do remember when Turk Robinson, who was a military pilot, buzzed the grade school and scared all of us to death. It kinda seems like his sister, Frankie Johnson, might have been teaching at the time.

I have to agree with what others have said - this sure does make you feel old to reminesce!

It might sound like Mayberry to city slickers, but it sure was fun!!! It's too bad our children and grandchildren missed the "good old days" when you could go to town and feel safe and who ever locked their doors? I haven't seen anyone mention remembering a locksmith business! IF we had needed keys or locks, bet we'd have gotten them at Flint's or Alder's hardware store though!

Reply author: Pudge Miller Vandall 58
Replied on: 02/20/2006 15:46:25
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I remember the Fiesta Club only when I was in high school it was called Geno's . Run by our now town mayor. Does anyone remember when it was called that?

Reply author: Connard Estep 53
Replied on: 02/20/2006 16:43:51
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How about the Ranger Club upon Big Sewell mt. Or lee's tree tavern ?

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 02/20/2006 19:59:20
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I have a vague reconciliation of Jim Brown. His dad was the Rev. Brown, minister at the First Baptist Church on 7th street.
Rev. Brown lived just east of J&J right in the curve-leaving town at one time.
Aften (?) Martin headed up the Boy Scouts. Someone was told to memorize this pledge,
“On my honor I’ll do best to keep what I’ve got and steal the rest”. I remember he didn’t
get accepted that first night. And no, it was not me.
First phone I remember stood upright with a mouth piece and the ear piece had a cord and
hung on the side. Phone numbers were 3 digits.
Hey……….for you folks living in Rainelle, are cell phones much in use there? Especially for the teenagers.

Reply author: Norma Walker Zopp 45
Replied on: 02/20/2006 21:21:13
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A gentle question re Lee's Tree Tavern. I may be in error, but I recall there was a tree with a historical marker at the tree where General Robert E. Lee [Civil War] slept/tied his horse. This site was just before you reached Lee's Tree Tavern [best T-bone steaks you'll ever eat!] at the top of the hill. Too, wasn't there a one-room school nearby the tree ... the school wasn't used in the late forties ... I don't know its history.

Reply author: Pudge Miller Vandall 58
Replied on: 02/21/2006 05:31:10
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Chris. most teenagers in Rainelle if they are like my grandaughter has one glued to their ear. Also there was a school close to Lee's Tree, it was used in the 60's I remember my couin went there, I think it was a grade school. The kids there went to Nuttal High School. Even that is a thing of the past now.

Reply author: Janet Ballengee Estep 68
Replied on: 02/21/2006 10:37:13
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This makes me feel young! Just like 1968! Mrs. Cassell, wife of the state trooper taught second grade at East Rainelle. In the spring, the school planned a trip for the elementary students to go to Rainelle High School to see the talent show. For some reason, my mom didn't want me to go, so she didn't give me a quarter to pay admission. Of course, when everyone started getting ready to go, i cried because I was being left behind. Mrs. Cassell paid my quarter so I could go to the show!

Does anyone else remember in the spring when the East Rainelle students walked to the Dairy Queen and got a cone of ice cream?

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 02/21/2006 14:14:46
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This is so enjoyable!! These great posts have been triggering memories. Marilyn, I remember the swings well. In grade school, Jerry Osborne, my cousin Hilton and I and others would swing as high as we could (observing the comparative height of our friends beside us), then jump out yelling "Geronimo". We imagined that we were paratroopers. Fortunately, we escaped with only minor injuries. We also tried parachuting off my granddad's chickenhouse with umbrellas. We only tried that once.

I tell my children (when they will listen) about the toys we had. Corncobs with a feather (or feathers) in one end and a piece of metal fence wire in the other end, made wonderful darts. Hollowed out elderberry reeds made good blow darts that would shoot elder berries nicely. Metal signs made great sleds, though it was impossible to control them. Hickory limbs made great bows.

4th of July

A fond memory is the annual Rainelle 4th of July celebrations. I believe the fire department had a lot to do with them. There were games, food, a big crowd and lots going on. One of the boys' favorites was the greased pole. Someone would put a five dollar bill (as I recall) at the top and the first person to climb to the top got the money. My dad (Clyde) clued me in to wait until others had absorbed the grease into their trousers, then try. I did, but still only got a few feet up the pole. I would always resolve to do better next year.

Serenades

I was in grade school when most of the ones I recall happened so I made a phone call to my uncle Junior (81 years young & going strong) to make sure I had my facts right. A Craig tradition (maybe Rainelle too) was to "serenade" those about to get married. The "serenadin'" would take place before the wedding. The word would spread and people would come from as far away as Bellwood to take part in the good time. Actually, it was a good time for everyone but the groom, especially if he was from out of town and wasn't sure what these Appalachian-Americans dressed in cover-alls had in mind for him. I remember seeing some very wide-eyed future grooms. The future father-in-law would pass around cigars. We would run into the woods with the cigars and try to smoke them and not get too sick - or at least act like we didn't. People would bring band saws, cow bells, firecrackers and any other noisemakers they could find. Lots of snacks, Kool-aid, etc., were available. The highlight of the evening was when the group of men would put the trembling groom (and sometimes the bride) on a rail and ride him around while everyone made as much noise as possible.

I am going from my slipping memory here, but I think I have my facts right. One I remember was Dale Callison and Judy Sisler's serenadin'. I remember Dale's wide eyes as the crowd approached him with a rail. Dale made a dash for his car. Unfortunately, the group had thought ahead and had put his car up on blocks. He didn't notice the blocks and tried to speed off and broke an axle. He got his ride on the rail and we resumed making all the noise we could (what fun for small and big kids), then we slipped into the woods to try to smoke the cigars.

If the bride and groom survived all this, they had a good shot at making the marriage work.

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 02/22/2006 00:02:44
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Donnie, thank you for the kind words about my dad. He was the best friend we ever had. He continued giving of himself until he passed away. He taught several more to drive, loaning them his car to learn and take their tests. I have a picture of you standing in the service station with Charlie Johnson and the conservation officer (whose name escapes me). I'll try to figure out how to get it on this website. We were all so fortunate to grow up in our little town where doors weren't locked and neighbors really knew each other. Children could play in the yards at night with no fear. And Dale...I do not remember any seranadin' in Rainelle haha, we were the "Big City".

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 02/22/2006 11:18:28
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Do I remember that Meadow River Lumber Co and Snake Island Coal paid in “script”?
Here are a couple web locations that has some history and pics.

http://www.cr.nps.gov/history/online_books/steamtown/shs2l.htm

http://blueridgecountry.com/FavoriteArticles/MeadowRiver_JF05/index.html

Yeah Dale, we were “city slickers” We didn’t make our dart out of corn cobs.
We walked down the railroads to find the butt end of a flare. Nail and paper wrapper
Included so we needed a couple feathers.
We used to take old Sears catalogues down to the rail bridge at Sewell and Meadow river
to make boats and planes. And with our home made sling shooters we would look for smooth
gravel down the rail line. No telling how many pounds of grave we added to Sewell Creek and
Meadow River. I even remember the glass insulation on the power poles were especially good targets.
Crab Apples. We use to do battle with those and out slingshots.
We gathered “milk pods” during WWII. Used for parachutes as I recall.
Cattails dipped in kerosene made good torches.
And there was the kerosene lamps. Every home had at lease one so when the electricity went out.
Was Turk Robinson a coach at Rainelle? I remember it was the high school coach that told of buzzing Rainelle.
Remember the carbide lamps the coal miners used on their hard hats. You had to have on of those to play with.
Aften (?) Martin taught us how to make a canoe out of corrugated tin. We had to scrounge for the sheet of tin and the road tar to make it watertight.
Carry that canoe on our back to the river. Lazy, crazy days up and down Meadow River.
Many times I think back and wonder how I survived alive and uninjured.

Good grief Charley Brown.
You didn’t tell me Rainelle was on eBay.

http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&satitle=rainelle

Reply author: Connard Estep 53
Replied on: 02/22/2006 18:41:57
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How about a little trivia...
I attended a Country music show a few years ago to see Vince Gill and Patty Loveless, when Patty loveless introduced her band members i was suprised to hear her Fiddle player/backup singers home town was announced as being...... Rainelle WV Can anyone identify this young Lady ? Don't Google

Reply author: Andy Aide Pendleton 64
Replied on: 02/22/2006 19:01:52
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Yes, The young lady you are speaking of is the very talented Carmella Ramsey of Rainelle. She performed and played for Patty lovelace for several years plus other artists.....It was a thrill for Rainelle when Patty Lovelace came to perform at the West Virginia State Fair........Carmella was great..and continues to be....




She is the daughter of Harrietta Erskine and Don Ramsey.

Harrietta graduated from Rainelle High School in 1964

Andy

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 02/22/2006 23:47:10
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Thank you Chris, Marilyn, Connard, Pudge and everyone for more great memories. Chris, your toys were, indeed, more sophisticated than ours.

We had a lot of fun, but on the other hand, we often felt there should be more fun things to do in the Rainelle area. About 15 years ago, I wanted to take my son white water rafting. I did some research, asking several people the best places to go. I figured I would need to coordinate a hotel room, etc., etc. Most experts recommended the Gauley River in Southern West Virginia. I was quite surprised. I stayed at my mom's house, drove to the Gauley River and had a wonderful time. It occurred to me that we could have been doing that for many years, at no charge, if we been aware of it. Chris, it sounds like you were partially onto it since you were canoeing, etc. Now, WV promotes white water rafting, skiing, lots of tourism, etc. My daughters love the beautiful, peaceful WV mountains, especially in the fall. I no longer take it for granted and love visiting.

One interesting change is that when I was growing up, we never saw deer and saw few squirrels. I am always surprised now when I drive through Crawley, Craig, etc., and see large deer herds grazing in the fields.

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 02/23/2006 11:04:27
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Do you remember telephone party (shared by several homes) lines and e.g., when you said something humorous to your girlfriend or boyfriend, you could hear several muffled laughs? For many, listening in was more fun than the soap operas that arrived later. Or, when you called the operator and asked to be patched though to so and so. We talked about Dick Tracy type technology where someday, you might be able to make phone calls through your wristwatch. We are about there.

Mary Carr sent a fun item - the 1934 Rainelle Telephone Directory: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvgreenb/history/1934phonebook.htm The number for Rainelle Motor Company was "47".

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: Tom Bobbitt 62
Replied on: 02/24/2006 17:07:05
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When I read the post about Rev. Brown (actually we called him preacher Brown), it reminded me of the little white Baptist Church right beside our house. We used to clean the church (no pay back then), just the right thing to do because we were close. We had a ball jumping into the sand from the 2nd floor of the construction of the new brick Church. I spent so much time in that Church during the construction, I had to show Preacher Brown and my father the light swithes so they could get through the first Saturday night it was to open for services the following Sunday morning. By the way, many of us kids did the jump into the sand. Don't remember anyone getting hurt.
The other memory that was triggered was the canoes made brom corrugated roofing. Carl Rogers tried our first one and used a 10 foot section. We discovered this was too short so the rest of us bought 14 foot pieces and had successful canoes. We actually took it a step further and built canoe trailers so we could pull them to the lauch point behind our bikes.
Just wanted to jump in with those two memories. I am sure when Shirley Blankenship finally figures out how to maneuver on this discussion board, she will supply lots of information. At least what she can publically tell. Just don't ask her about "Gone with the Wind".

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 02/24/2006 21:56:55
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How very interesting.
“Do You Remember” has 51 post from 15 different people.
1160 have viewed the topic.
There are more than 150 signed up in the forum.
34 people have posted one or more times.

No one is more shy, a greater introvert, worse speller,
better procrastinator, than I or me (which ever is more correct).
I was the one in class first so I could get the seat in the back of
the room and then slouch down so I wouldn’t be seen and wouldn’t be called on.


So why you ask am I pointing this our?

Well this is a CHALLENGE to all of you that have not posted.

Get logged on, signed in, and do at least one post to any topic.
A “thank you” to those who have set the web site up and maintain it is a good thought.

Besides I want to read your post.
What you have to say IS IMPORTANT
and I assure you I’ll read it.
I would only ask that you don’t use any big words so that I don’t get a headache.

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 02/25/2006 00:36:02
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Chris: In response to your 2/24 post requesting people to get on here and post...haha you are so funny! It's great fun to click on here and read what you write, keep it up, now that we are all a little war worn in the battle of life, we need a good haha! Sure enjoy what you write. marilyn 65

Reply author: Pudge Miller Vandall 58
Replied on: 02/25/2006 05:50:59
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Chris, I have really enjoyed "REMEMBER When" its take me back to yesteryears. When everything was so simple and carefree. It is nice to go back for a little while. Thanks to everyone for their posts. I enjoy going here each morning about 4:00 or 5:00 AM with just me and my computer. Thanks again

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 02/25/2006 22:31:27
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Well Snoopy. How are you today?
What do you think of the world in general?
What do you think about Life?
What do you think about taxes, theology, tadpoles, tamales,
time-tables, tea and those West Virginia Hills.
Well Snoopys got the right idea. . . . . . . .
If you’re not sure, just don’t say anything.


Oh, the West Virginia hills! How majestic and how grand,
With their summits bathed in glory, Like our Prince Immanuel's Land!
Is it any wonder then, That my heart with rapture thrills,
As I stand once more with loved ones On those West Virginia hills?

Oh, the hills, beautiful hills, How I love those West Virginia hills!
If o'er sea o'er land I roam, Still I'll think of happy home,
And my friends among the West Virginia hills.

Oh, the West Virginia hills! Where my childhood hours were passed,
Where I often wandered lonely, And the future tried to cast;
Many are our visions bright, Which the future ne'er fulfills;
But how sunny were my daydreams On those West Virginia hills!
Oh, the West Virginia hills! How unchang'd they seem to stand,
With their summits pointed skyward To the Great Almighty's Land!
Many changes I can see, Which my heart with sadness fills;
But no changes can be noticed In those West Virginia hills.

Oh, the West Virginia hills! I must bid you now adieu.
In my home beyond the mountains I shall ever dream of you;
In the evening time of life, If my Father only wills,
I shall still behold the vision Of those West Virginia hills.

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 02/25/2006 22:49:03
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Chris, you are so great! I love your posts! You have brought smiles and revived fond memories for so many readers on the board. It was great fun to read the “West Virginia Hills” again and I'm smiling as I hum it.

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 02/26/2006 18:53:41
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I remember the coalmines would shut down during the weeks around July 4th.
Watermelon and ice cream were special at that time.

I remember pales of lard and 50# sacks of flour in cloth bags.
Mothers would make dresses, skirts and other items from the cloth.
There was a product called Malt. I never knew what it was used for until I ask. Home brew.


Which brings me to the stage shows at the Alpine and “Grand Pa Jones”.
He sure could play the banjo and sing:
“They call it that old mountain dew and them that refuse it are few
I’ll hush up my mug if you give me a jug of that good ol’ mountain dew”.

Which brings me to another entertaining character that was live at the Alpine.
“Stringbean”. He also played a banjo. Don’t remember what he sang but
I remember that he was tall, well over 6’ I believe. He had that costume of
2 ft long pants and 4 ft long shirt and little round hat that he would flip at the end of his song.

Which brings me to “hillbilly” music.
http://www.lib.unc.edu/mss/sfc1/hillbilly/HTML/Home/Home.htm

And live (sort of (intro)) from the Grand Ole Opry (Click the “play” button on the old fashion radio).
(There was a radio very much life this in our home.)
http://www.radiohof.org/music/grandoleopry.html

And since we are traveling around, remember the Burma Shave roadside signs?
Do you remember any of the jingles?
The one I never forgot east of Rupert was:
Around the curve
Lickety-split
It's a beautiful new car
Wasn't it?

http://www.buildingbrands.com/lightrelief/15_burma_shave.shtml

Other road side signs:
WV Mail Pouch barns and signs
http://www.steveshaluta.com/mailpouch/

Ink-A Dink-Doo, A dink-a dee, A Dink-a-doo
Stop da music, stop da music! Iv’e gotta say dis

“GOOD NIGHT, Mrs. Calabash—wherever you are!”

Reply author: Andy Aide Pendleton 64
Replied on: 02/27/2006 13:18:55
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Chris it is certainly been great reading your topic ...DO YOU REMEMBER?.....

Come around reunion time we are going to have a special meeting DO YOU REMEMBER CLUB......featuring Chris Dawson as special speaker with a sign on the door reading
BEWARE CONTAGIOUS LAUGHTER IN THE AIR

Thank you Chris for starting this topic...it is unbeliveable...
as our parents would say "The good old days". Now its our turn to share "The good old days.....".

before I close I am listening to the radio station you just posted...the sound of "BEEP BEEP"
DOES ANYONE KNOW THE KIND OF CARS FEATURED IN THIS SONG?

Andy

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 02/27/2006 20:18:59
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Andy: Thank you for the kind words and thought.

"BEEP BEEP". Plymouth Road Runner comes to mind but that is just my best guess.
There was a song “maybelline” Cadillac and a Ford racing. Don’t recall a “BEEP BEEP”
Need some help from the audience.

http://faultgame.com/images/rrunner2.wav
http://faultgame.com/images/meepmeep.wav


Betcha didn’t know that I had some contacts with Mr. Aide, George.
But that would be a pretty easy guess, since most everyone in Rainelle knew George.
He came in the store where I worked part-time on Saturdays. I was on the late shift and for a few months
George came in just before closing and I would wait on him. George was friendly and polite to me a high school kid.
It got to where I looked forward to him coming in late each Sat evening. For the recognition I guess.

Betcha didn’t know that I knew George played golf.
That also might be a pretty easy guess. Some where I remember that a group would drive to the Greenbrier on occasion before Rainelle had a course.

Betcha by golly that you didn’t know that one Sunday afternoon my parents stopped at the Rainelle golf course just as George and his group were about to start. George “aced” the first hole.
He ask my dad if he played golf, which he didn’t.

As for attending the ‘07 Reunion, it isn’t likely. I live all the way from there to here.
Much to far to hitchhike and far to far to ride my mountain bike.

Besides I work part-time, self-employed. I have a prime location that is heavily traveled. I have been there for almost 2 yrs now. I work from 6am – 9am and 3pm –6pm Mon thru Fri. If I loose my location, which is close to where I live, I probably would never get it back. It’s an Interstate off ramp. I dress in my golf shirt, slacks, (shorts in summer) sneakers, golf hat, take my golf bag, clubs and my sign which reads – “WILL WORK FOR GREEN FEES”.
I have been offered work often but refused. Just looking for the “hand out”.
To date I haven’t received nothing, zero, zilch, notta.
But still this corner has great potential and I wouldn’t want to loose it.

Betcha by golly that just before now you didn’t know I played golf.
Well it use to be golf but these days “Do you remember” – yes indeed I do. But I can still walk and carry my bag on a 6700 yd 18 hole course. Something most of the healthy men half my age can’t do.

One golf joke and then I’m gonna do my Lone Ranger thing.

Young guy got paired with an old guy for a round of golf.
Lots of conversation, small talk, etc.
Older guys tells of past glories playing golf.
Late in the round the younger guy has a tall tree on his
line to the green. Old guys walks over looks over the shot
and tells the younger guy “when I was your age I hit it over
that tree". The young guy quietly accepted the challenge
and with the very best shot he had, launched it.
Well needless to say, the ball hit the tree and fell harmlessly down
in the fairway. Old guy with consideration for what had just happened offered an after though to the young guy “When I was your age, that tree was only half as tall”.

http://members.tripod.com/~ClaytonMoore/

Reply author: Andy Aide Pendleton 64
Replied on: 02/27/2006 22:06:45
Message:

Chris I enjoy listening to the stories about Rainelle and my Dad...
My Mom and Dad loved Rainelle....they loved the people...
thank you for sharing..I do believe everyone at one time may have worked for Dad...The stories they share are wonderful to hear,, they always end by saying something wonderful regarding my parents as you just did..

Yes, you are correct about my Dad and golf....We are a golfing family....I am proud to announce I had my second hole in one this past fall.......It is fun to watch that ball roll in the hole..

Yes,, I did have one under the other day on the golf course....
I had one under a tree... one under a rock....one under the bridge..
that makes about three under ....Am I correct Chris?

Now Chris you must come to the reunion.....talk about a hand out...I will start a campaign asking classmates for a dollar from each person to get our Chris "On a jet plane...." be sure and bring your clubs.. I plan on beating you at your own game...lol..


Ok ,, You were wrong on one of the cars in the song "Beep Beep".

I will anxiously await your reply on the car.......











Andy

Reply author: Bill Bishir 64
Replied on: 02/28/2006 17:31:54
Message:

Howdy Andy ....
Your talking about your golfing ... hitting one under the bridge and the Beep Beep song brought to mind a mid-1990's tv show about a San Francisco Special Investigative Unit Detective named '_____ Bridges'. Nope I don't think it was Lloyd, Beau or Jeff. Well I guess I've rambled on long enough ... maybe I can remember the name of show's character one day (lol)

Gee, I love this forum.

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 02/28/2006 19:35:22
Message:

Nash Bridges - Don Johnson

Still working on the "beep - beep"

I NEED HELP FOLKS. LOTS & LOTS OF HELP

Reply author: Patty Cox Osborne 67
Replied on: 02/28/2006 19:35:39
Message:

Hi Bill,
Ditto---I love this forum too!!!
Was it NASH???

Patty

Reply author: Patty Cox Osborne 67
Replied on: 02/28/2006 19:58:29
Message:

Chris, You and I hit the send button about Nash Bridges at almost the same time!!!
I've been wanting to tell you how much I have enjoyed your posts and will take your challenge to post a message, even though I have done so before! I would also like to hear from those 100+ people who are reading these. "HI" to everyone that has posted messages and to those of you who haven't!!!

An update to everyone:
The reunion committee recently sent out over 1300 postcards to alumni addresses supplied by the class contact persons. To date, we have received 144 cards back with incorrect addresses and have been notified of 2 deaths. If you have not received your card, it means that we do not have your correct address or simply do not know where you are. We know that this forum really helps because we have already heard from several people that had not heard from us!
We look forward to filling the town with Rangers again in 2007 and you can all be of help by helping us spread the word!




Patty

Reply author: Bill Bishir 64
Replied on: 02/28/2006 19:59:28
Message:

Yep, I do believe it was NASH Bridges ... thanks for your help. Now we just have to remember the car from the Beep Beep song.

Reply author: Andy Aide Pendleton 64
Replied on: 02/28/2006 20:00:46
Message:

Great to hear from you Bill ........Thank you for sharing your memories....I guess Chris answered your question...

As far as the song "Beep Beep"..the names of the car..was won by Chris and Patty.....they each named one...

Ok ...Gang put one and one together...

To Chris,,,, "Leaving on a jet Plane".....Have you booked your fight yet?

Andy

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 02/28/2006 21:02:00
Message:

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To Chris,,,, "Leaving on a jet Plane".....Have you booked your fight yet?

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Reply author: Andy Aide Pendleton 64
Replied on: 02/28/2006 21:10:42
Message:

Beep Beep

A Cadillac and A Nash Rambler

Andy

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 02/28/2006 21:17:31
Message:

SURELY YOU CAN'T BE SERIOUS!

NOW IF THERE WAS EVER AN OPENING

1 Hr later edit:
My headache is gone. I found my college Trig book.
I promice an answer by tomorrow on the "put one and one togeather" quiz.

Reply author: Connard Estep 53
Replied on: 03/01/2006 09:26:32
Message:

Try this site, It fits right in. Hope this works right...
http://oldfortyfives.com/TakeMeBackToTheSixties.htm

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 03/01/2006 15:09:58
Message:

Connard: You have been noticeably absent. Is everything OK?
Good station. Thanks

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I promice an answer by tomorrow on the "put one and one togeather" quiz.

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Reply author: Andy Aide Pendleton 64
Replied on: 03/01/2006 19:22:29
Message:

Chris,

When i mentioned put one and one together...lol

I was speaking of the answer to "Beep Beep.

You had said Cadillac at the begining of the quiz....Patty had mentioned the name Nash......therefore Cadillac and Nash Rambler came to be......

Chris I do hope your Head is better...

Your Math is excellent A+

quiz question ????? Chris, Patty, Bill and I are ready

Andy

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 03/01/2006 20:46:27
Message:

Yes indeed we will answer all quiz questions. Some make take longer than others.
And if you don’t like our answers then you must have been incorrectly informed, period.

Beep – Beep update: I did find a 30 sec music clip.
And I located the words. I absolutely do not remember that song.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000008S8/103-4694356-8676661?v=glance (About half way down the page)
However, someone did indeed write and record a song about a Nash Rambler. I also don’t remember the “Playmates”.
http://www.webfitz.com/lyrics/Lyrics/1959/471959.html
Rule #3. When you make a mistake, admit it.

Kinda feel like I stepped on Patty’s toes when we both posted at the same time last evening. Sorry Patty.
I can be like a bull in a china shop much to often.

Last evening I was thinking ahead and seeing Connards post of the 60’s music reinforced my thoughts for the following.
DO YOU REMEMBER the songs that were played at your senior prom?
DO YOU REMEMBER the #1 songs when you were a senior?
Senior prom I came up with a big zero.
#1 songs when I was a senior. I guessed 5 and thought I had 3 sure winners.
Some research proved me to be 100% wrong. I was close if 1 yr short or 1 yr long is close.
Any one care to share?

Today is the first day of baseball spring training even in Rainelle.
And I have this to say about that
“Who is on first”

Well...... Say goodnight Chris
Goodnight Chris

Reply author: Donnie Puckett 67
Replied on: 03/01/2006 21:10:34
Message:

Hey Chris - "I don't know" - third base! What a classic skit!
I want to meet you at the next reunion. I like your enthusiasm and willingness to share.

Reply author: Mary Jane Ingram Carr 61
Replied on: 03/01/2006 22:48:02
Message:

Beep Beep,,,,What a HOOT!!!! Everyone, please go into the site that Chris posted to hear this song about the Ramble(Nash) and Cadillac. Also, read the lyrics. Chris you are a true blue Rainelle Ranger!!!!

MJ Carr

Reply author: Patty Cox Osborne 67
Replied on: 03/02/2006 15:44:27
Message:

Oh no, Chris---Just thought it was such a coincidence that we both responded so quickly....and we both had the right answer!!!
Have a Great Day!!!

Patty

Reply author: Connard Estep 53
Replied on: 03/02/2006 16:11:37
Message:

Connard: You have been noticeably absent. Is everything OK?
Good station. Thanks

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Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 03/02/2006 20:30:07
Message:

Donnie ……. You are right on.
Here is a home run pitch to you. Lets see how you do.
What was the only position NOT covered in the skit?
Tick……tick……. tick……tick……. tick……tick……. tick……tick…….
The clock is ticking.

Speaking of clocks ticking…….Is your computer clock accurate? Are you sure?
http://www.worldtimeserver.com/atomic-clock/
This is a free download utility that you can use to set and/or adjust your computer time.
Atomic Clock Sync, ver. 2.7

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Chris you are a true blue Rainelle Ranger!!!!

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audi alteram partem

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Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 03/02/2006 21:35:26
Message:

Has anyone mentioned the "custard" stand that was on Greenbrier Avenue beside the river? I think it may have been K. C. Farren's mom and dad's. We were very small, I don't remember the years. Marilyn.

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 03/03/2006 11:19:35
Message:

I’m so happy to be
In good company
I don’t want to go home………..or any where else.

Reply author: Connard Estep 53
Replied on: 03/03/2006 11:25:41
Message:

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Originally posted by Marilyn Lewis Bennett 65

Has anyone mentioned the "custard" stand that was on Greenbrier Avenue beside the river? I think it may have been K. C. Farren's mom and dad's. We were very small, I don't remember the years. Marilyn.

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Reply author: Bill Bishir 64
Replied on: 03/03/2006 14:29:03
Message:

Audi alteram partem
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Audi alteram partem (or audiatur et altera pars) is a Latin phrase that means, literally, hear the other side, and is generally interpreted in English as hear both sides.

It stands for the principle that no one should be condemned without a hearing in which they are given the opportunity to respond to the accusations against them. It is considered a principle of fundamental justice or fairness in most legal systems that the accused should be afforded the right to confront the witnesses against the accused and to examine the evidence presented by the state or prosecution in the process of determining guilt or culpability.

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Reply author: Connard Estep 53
Replied on: 03/03/2006 15:09:31
Message:

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Originally posted by Bill Bishir 64

Audi alteram partem
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Audi alteram partem (or audiatur et altera pars) is a Latin phrase that means, literally, hear the other side, and is generally interpreted in English as hear both sides.

It stands for the principle that no one should be condemned without a hearing in which they are given the opportunity to respond to the accusations against them. It is considered a principle of fundamental justice or fairness in most legal systems that the accused should be afforded the right to confront the witnesses against the accused and to examine the evidence presented by the state or prosecution in the process of determining guilt or culpability.

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Mrs. Townley would be proud of me (I hope).
Good Bill, I like to just listen some time, Some one said that a person cannot learn while speaking...

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Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 03/03/2006 17:51:35
Message:

The talk on the board about the wonderful C&H, Mary Lively and Betty Cafe hot dogs has had me craving hot dogs for days. I remember the C&H hot dogs well.

I went to a local restaurant which is supposed to be pretty good and ordered a hot dog with chili, slaw and onions, then sat back to relive the memories. It was such a disappointment. It must be a lost art, at least in my area of North Carolina. I hope someone can point me to a good hot dog place in North Carolina and then when I go back to Rainelle - which I hope to do in the near future.

Another memory is when my family would visit my grandmother and grandfather (Homer and Enna Ford) in St. Albans, we would stop at a restaurant on the Rainelle side of Charleston and order 20 hot dogs for a dollar. Ummm, they were good. Course, when you added the drinks, it got up to a total bill approaching $1.75 (tax included) so we didn't always get to do that, especially after spending thirty cents per gallon for gas to get there.

Dale

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 03/04/2006 00:06:00
Message:

Dale: Just plan to get your hot dogs in WV - Tom Wiseman has spent 20 years doing a "fine - tuned" search for a good hot dog in NC and has yet to find it. He goes to WV for his too...as do we...

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 03/04/2006 00:20:17
Message:

Connard: You and Chris must ask permission to be absent from this board. I, for one, look forward to the fun you guys post on here. Laughter keep us young, keep posting...posting...posting... haha

Reply author: Connard Estep 53
Replied on: 03/04/2006 13:16:01
Message:

If that is true then i must figure why i am getting so Dang old so quick.

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 03/04/2006 13:57:36
Message:

haha, I don't know but that horrid malady is quickly overcoming me too.

Reply author: Skipper
Replied on: 03/04/2006 16:13:29
Message:

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Originally posted by Marilyn Lewis Bennett 65

Has anyone mentioned the "custard" stand that was on Greenbrier Avenue beside the river? I think it may have been K. C. Farren's mom and dad's. We were very small, I don't remember the years. Marilyn.

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Reply author: Skipper
Replied on: 03/04/2006 16:14:40
Message:

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Originally posted by Marilyn Lewis Bennett 65

Has anyone mentioned the "custard" stand that was on Greenbrier Avenue beside the river? I think it may have been K. C. Farren's mom and dad's. We were very small, I don't remember the years. Marilyn.

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Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 03/05/2006 18:45:48
Message:

What a pleasant surprise to see all the activity here during the past couple of days.
This ol’ Ranger was out in the mountains and wilderness meditating for a couple of days.
“Do you remember” at 90 post and 1,959 read. Wow. Who would have thunk it.
Lets kick this thing over the top gang. 10 more post and 41 more reads.
And before someone, anyone tries to bust my chops I can conjugate verbs.
Think, thank, and thunk. Dizzy Dean told me he thunk about things often.
We get this over the top and Andy (aka BEEP BEEP)is gonna have the responsibility to acquire the Chessie caboose for archives.

Reply author: Donnie Puckett 67
Replied on: 03/05/2006 19:09:59
Message:

Hey Chris,

I am terrible at trivia but I think Right Field is the only position not mentioned in the "Baseball" skit. Does anyone remember the name of the female singer mentioned?

Reply author: Donnie Puckett 67
Replied on: 03/05/2006 19:12:44
Message:

Hey Dale,

Where in NC do you live. I am in Winston-Salem.
Good hot dogs are hard to come by.
We have found some of the French cut buns like Thelma used and my wife has been able to come as close as anyone to that "special" taste. We would love to have you for a visit and a treat to this Rainelle style hot dog.

Reply author: Andy Aide Pendleton 64
Replied on: 03/05/2006 21:25:04
Message:

Chris,

I was about to retire for the evening when I read your reply concerning the Chessie Caboose.

Acquire

Does ANYONE have any idea how much the Chessie would cost?

I have thrown the question into your ball park, please reply....Give me some idea.....with more QUESTIONS to follow.

Now I will definetly retire for the evening due to the fact it is pumpkin time....I have work to do in my dreams tonight...I can hear the sound of "TOOT TOOT"

Help me make it through the night!!!!



Andy

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 03/05/2006 22:41:42
Message:

Donnie: Correct guess “TODAY” and we will see how you do “TOMORROW”.

Andy: I see I didn’t put any or enough smiley’s on the post. I wasn’t suggesting that you personally acquire the caboose. Wasn’t even thinking of a purchase. I’ll post something on the Chessie Caboose tab tomorrow. Trust your blood pressure is down enough that you sleep soundly.

Speakers on, please
http://www.nonstick.com/sounds/Yosemite_Sam/ltys_064.wav

http://www.nonstick.com/sounds/Bugs_Bunny/ltbb_011.wav

C&H. Clarence and Hazel. The hot dogs were boiled and the buns were steamed. That is the start of a good hot dog, but then that is just my opinion. And for all you “DIY’ers”, I still boil my hot dogs, place a rack over the pot and cover the buns with a paper towel. Two birds and one what ever. I will recommend Wolf Brand hot dog chili. Don’t forget some yellow mustard and I use scallions cut into small pieces. It’s not C&H but close.
Also I recommend a chili burger. Use onion buns, one or two beef patties, Hormel chucky chili, (with or without beans) little graded cheese, and sprinkled with (what else) scallions.
Chili size. Chile spread over Doritos or Fritos. Quick and easy and great on cold days for lunch, if you like chili. (Hormel chunky with or without beans)
Liver & onions, eggplant, fried green tomatoes, and buttermilk. Never understood how people could eat and drink these.

Remember the drug store beside the Alpine. Dr. Smith owned it early on. He set, in my minds eye, how a pharmacist was supposed to look. I remember that full head of white hair. The Smiths lived in the white house just before the C&H. I cut their grass one summer. I remember the rotary push mowers. No gas job or riding mowers in those days. The Smiths had a St Bernard that was friendly but when he came trotting toward you, I always wondered.

Speaking of scallions remember the “ramps” that someone always managed to bring to hi school and get behind the radiators?

Dale mentioned about being disappointed in a restaurant and the hot dog he got last week. I was in Amarillo several years ago and was told the “Tall Texan” was good. When you arrived this guy out front welcoming patrons was dress in western pants, shirt, western boots with a least 1 ½” heels, and a hat that was at least 6” tall and he looked 7’. Anyway, the food was outstanding. Year and a half later I was back in Amarillo and went to the same restaurant. It was still called the “Tall Texan” but it was at best an average hamburger joint.

Kites. I remember kits but don’t remember flying them. Now that its March and kite weather.

Marbles. We all had a bag of marbles. Two kinds of cheaters, one was the little steely. If you owned one and could use it you had an advantage and it was like cheating. The other cheater was the ones who crossed the line. Remember cows, moon eggs, and ups?

Don’t remember the custard stores but I do remember pop cycles.

1¢ deposit on soft drink bottles.

Men working along side the highway during the summer swinging the Scythes. Those long handle tools with a couple of grips attached. They earned their 5 bucks a day. Never did that and also never picked cotton. Picked strawberries though but that’s another story.

Remember looking for the family Christmas tree? And I don’t mean down at the vacant lot down town.

Remember finding a hickory nut tree and then waiting, hoping no one else would locate it. Don’t know which was less rewarding, shelling the darn thing or the tiny morsels after you cracked the nut.

http://www.nonstick.com/sounds/Bugs_Bunny/ltbb_019.wav

Mary Jane Ingram Carr, “Miss Name That Tune Extraordinar”, another one for you.

There's a sad sort of clanging from the clock in the hall
An absurd little bird is popping out to say "cuckoo"
Regretfully it tell us Cuckoo, cuckoo
But firmly it compel us Cuckoo, cuckoo
To say goodnight
So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, good night
I hate to go and leave this pretty sight
So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, adieu
Adieu, adieu, to yieu and yieu and yieu

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 03/05/2006 23:39:39
Message:

Hello Chris. It is great to hear from you. I was having withdrawal symptoms. As usual, I read your post with a smile and enjoyed it so much. You, Marilyn, Donnie, Connard and others have touched us and made us smile with your sentiments and memories.

Your hot dogs sound wonderful, as do your hamburgers. By the way, in addition to hot dogs, I can't find tasty pinto beans, cornbread and onions in North Carolina like I used to get in Rainelle. Nobody here has heard of mixing buttermilk, cornbread, pepper and beans. They kept talking, instead, about grits. I finally tried them and aren't too bad, but they don't come close to real food. Speaking of odd food, when I travel, I like to sample the local favorites and I have run across some strange stuff. I was in Beaumont, Texas a while back and decided to take advantage of a billboard special for a bucket of crawfish for $7.99. I stopped at a crowded restaurant. I had just visited a client and was wearing a suit. Everyone else was wearing blue jeans, cowboy hats (the girls too) and boots. They treated me fine and patiently taught me how to open and eat the tiny crawfish. They crawfish looked like the crawdads we used to see in the Craig creeks (cricks). They weren't bad, but I have never worked so hard for so little. It was a bit like Chris' hickory nut item. When I put my shells back in the bucket, it was full again. But, I digress.

Chris, if we cook out at the reunion, you may be asked to leave the comfort of your Chessie caboose a few minutes early to come and supervise the preparation of the hot dogs and hamburgers.

The marbles brought back great memories. In grade school, having a big bag of marbles was a real status symbol. I could never master getting my thumb right and had a hard time keeping possession of my stash.

I also remember picking berries (blackberries in our case) and selling them in Rainelle for 50 cents a gallon. We also sold ginseng and mayapple roots at the hardware store. The deposit on "pop" bottles did add up.

I remember ramps. I didn't eat them, but I recall that anyone who did could make their presence known across several classrooms.

Lots more great memories from Chris' amazing reservoir.

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 03/06/2006 00:13:15
Message:

I was going to give my computer a few days rest but then scanned across the memories board and noted the Lamppost Restaurant. I had forgotten about the Lamppost. Tedda Smith's mom made the biggest, lightest, tastiest home-made hot rolls I've ever eaten. I've tried to replicate them but can't. Dale, the one thing you folks in NC have that none of us do, is that delicious vinegar barbecue. Oh, and the Bus Terminal in Rainelle had the best vegetable soup in town, and coffee...are we all hungry now??? It's your turn Connard...take the stage please

Reply author: Andy Aide Pendleton 64
Replied on: 03/06/2006 08:22:56
Message:

No Chris,

I was not at all worrying who was going to purchase the Chessie Caboose. I was going to start a campaign from our wonderful classmates to raise money for the Chessie......

WE can first use the Chessie for that perfect hot dog diner ...of course we will have to do a star search finding the perfect hot dog maker.

Polly lively Clevenger, we will have to bring your mother out from retirement....a great hot dog maker for sure , if not the maker a perfect judge....Mary's Restaurant...

We will leave a bunk open for you Chris in the Chessie

Yes, Mary Jane will know the name of the song.
Would one of the singers be the great Julie Andrews....?


Andy

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 03/06/2006 10:05:01
Message:

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Reply author: Donnie Puckett 67
Replied on: 03/06/2006 15:41:11
Message:

I have been letting my elementary p.e. students play marbles the last two weeks. It has been great because the vast majority of them have never had that in their lives.
I remember Norman Gillespie being the STATE CHAMP! (Norman is one our deceased classmates but his smiles and laughter as we played on the playground will always be special thoughts for us)
This is like James Earl Ray's speech in "Field of Dreams" where he talks about memories being so plentiful in our minds that we will try to brush them away so we can see.
I'm loving this!

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 03/06/2006 16:04:48
Message:

Marilyn, you are correct about the NC vinegar Barbecue. Tar Heels are BBQ masters. One Web page describes Lexington, NC BBQ this way, "Lexington barbecue is pork shoulder basted with "dip," a mixture of water, vinegar, salt, and pepper. It is cooked slowly over hickory wood until it is "fall apart tender." Other Rangers who live now in NC and live near some excellent BBQ include Tom Wiseman, Tom Bennett, Tom Rider, John Tincher and Sue Tincher Dupor. I know I am missing some.

My doctor doesn't think I should eat hot dogs and BBQ, etc. I'm considering doctor shopping to find a doctor who tells me what I want to hear. Actually, I have never met a food I didn't like & also love seafood so I can manage.

Chris, your ideas on ways to approach the acquisition of the Chessie caboose are superb!!! Brilliant.

Marilyn, if your other half's memory continues to fail, we can direct him to some pages that list football scores in the 50's and 60's. It sounds like he has that virus that is hitting some of us - the C-Nile virus (for the Crimson Tide students, I'll spell it out - Senile Virus.) Just teasing again.

I considered challenging the Crimson Tide to a football game during the reunion so we could refresh their memories. Our weight sure sounds more impressive than it did in high school. Through a strict regimen of eating some of the foods listed above and avoiding injury by keeping exercise to a minimum, I personally have added 85 pounds to my high school weight and am ready! However, after looking over the reunion photos, I decided we couldn't afford the oxygen tanks, emergency vehicles, Bengay, etc. As I recall, our uniforms weren't spandex, so we would need new uniforms. Plus shortening the football field to 20 yards (so we could make it all the way down the field) and having people out there to tell us which way to run (or hobble) wouldn't make it very interesting, etc.

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: Patty Cox Osborne 67
Replied on: 03/06/2006 19:28:26
Message:

Although I obviously never played football, I never missed a game. Those were wonderful days! I think a football game is a terrific idea...just don't allow tackles! Coach Zopp recently attended the Class of '65's reunion. Maybe he would agree to be your coach! (Please check out Ann Womack's pictures on the website.) Marilyn, tell Clarence that the Rangers might even agree to let him play with them on the 'winning side'! I also think a half-court basketball game could be fit into the schedule. What do you think?
I have tried to get an alumni band together for the last 3 reunions but everyone seems to think we would sound terrrible. Well, who would really care? The band director at the Jr. High, Mr. Jay Frye, has even volunteered his services---Golly, what a job that would be!

Patty

Reply author: Andy Aide Pendleton 64
Replied on: 03/06/2006 19:32:42
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Go Rangers !!!!

I will be your cheerleader I never got to be...lol

I would suggest at this stage of your lives...change the ball from football to golf ball. The red golf balls against the gold golf balls... The only injury that may occur if you would happen to stand in front of Dale while he is hitting the golf ball. lol

Chris, I am very disappointed I did not know the name of the singer, in fact I am calling Mary Jane right now.....she will have an answer before the day is done....MJ not home.....

Marilyn, I will take a picture of the old state police office...then I will take a picture of the new one...OK.OK...

Donnie we must encourage Eddie McCall to register,,,as you know he is a man of many words..I will call tonight ..you email him...



Andy

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 03/06/2006 20:53:51
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I remember the C&O cop when he would ride on the little motor car. The story was he would arrest you. When we saw the motor car we would head for the tall weeds. Sometimes we got fooled because there was a small line crew that also used a motor car.

Maybe at 4 or 5, we would step on cans so the outside edges would lock around shoe sole. Walking on cans.

What did I just see.8:12pm Rainelle light snow, temp 34 feels like 30, light snow shower in the am turning to partly cloudy in the pm. Tuesday. Back in the old days we would be gathered around the stove in the living room or the kitchen stove. Stoke those things up so there was a fire all night. Remember coal buckets? And don’t forget to take out the ashes. Do people still wear the rubber over boots with the buckle up front or over shoes? Where was the coal stored? Did you ever burn scrap hardwood from the mill. I can just remember that. Mostly it was 4” or 5” pieces of flooring but sometimes there would be a woman’s shoe heel.

How about Monopoly and checkers? One time we had a Monopoly game that lasted several evening. No one could get an advantage. I was an average checker play. Pretty good at horse shoe.

And the name Julie Andrews came up. Few months ago I saw a movie on TV. You know sex, violence, adult language, nudity, well surprise, surprise. Julie Andrews and James Garner in a 1999 movie “One Special Night”. What a good movie and probably GA. .James Garner had another movie few yrs back with Sally Fields “Murphy’s Law”. Also good movie, and it probably was a GA.

Reply author: Donnie Puckett 67
Replied on: 03/06/2006 21:01:28
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Hey Andy,
I will send Eddie a note. He is finished with basketball but very busy being assistant principal.
He would enjoy reading and adding to the topics - you're right - he is a man of MANY words and a great deal of insight.

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 03/06/2006 21:41:27
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Patty: I love that band reunion idea! The majorettes could twirl their canes!! Yeah! The cheerleaders could cheer from their rocking chairs and the ball players could suit up with ben gay patches instead of pads! haha Really, it is a good idea and would be fun to hear. Let me see, now...Andy, thank you about the pictures you'll take. Dale and Donnie, it would be good if the Rainelle and Rupert all school reunions could be coordinated to be the same year and dates. Rupert has theirs this summer (06) Many "Rupertites" have said they would love to come to the Rainelle reunion and "crash" the dances Yes, Donnie, this board is fun. As I read the posts and memories suddenly out of the cobwebs, a glimmer of light shines through and alas! a memory pops up.

Reply author: Andy Aide Pendleton 64
Replied on: 03/06/2006 22:27:16
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Donnie and Classmates,

A must read....a magazine from West Virginia called "West Virginia South".


In this Magazine Eddie McCall has written a wonderful feature article named "GYM-DANDIES" talking about old gymnaisums .A beautiful layout with a great picture of an old gym.....Eddie's writing is excellent, he takes you back to our days at the gyms with not only sports as the main function he mentions other activites such as sox hops, the proms,, etc...

This is Eddie's second time writing for the "West Virginia South".
His other article was a story about golf. A great story as well...

Again, a must read....Thank You Eddie for remembering our good ole days... Great Memories.....Do You Remember?


Eddie your mother, Mrs. McCall our fourth grade teacher, would be very proud of you.

As I am also,

Andy

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 03/06/2006 22:37:41
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What fun! Andy, I have to admit that you have it right about my golf game. I will injure someone. I've played about 15 times in my life and didn't improve so I gave it up. I figure you must have to play 20 or 30 times to get good at it, right? Patty, you have some great ideas. Tackling is definitely out even though I doubt we would hurt anyone unless we fell on them wrong. Letting Clarence play the last couple of plays with us would give him a whole new perspective on sports. Winning is fun. Marilyn, ask Clarence if the name "Crimson Tide" came from the color their faces were after looking at the scoreboard at the end of a game against the Rangers.

Marilyn, you had me laughing with the twirling canes and cheering from rockers. That was great. Don't be concerned about Rupertites crashing our dance. First, they would have to find the dance. Second, they would have to find the door. Third, even if they accomplished number and 1 and 2, they would be easy to identify. Have you ever seen a Rupertite dance? Their dancing makes even their football playing look good. Again, just teasing. We've got to keep the rivalry going. We'll start picking on Crichton next.

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 03/06/2006 23:35:52
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hahahaha Dale, you know, maybe that is where they got the name "Crimson Tide". oops, gonna be in trouble again...

Reply author: Janet Ballengee Estep 68
Replied on: 03/07/2006 09:01:40
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Speaking of Crichton......my husband played football for Crichton. He has spoken "fondly" of playing Rainelle. He remembers how the band played "When the Saints go Marching In" after EACH touchdown..... Guess he heard it so many times, it is burned in his memory!

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 03/07/2006 10:33:49
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Soft homemade fruitcake kept tender wrapped in a wine soaked cloth.
Over the lips and past the tongue lookout tummy here I come.

Where is Squat & Dodge

Reply author: Janet Ballengee Estep 68
Replied on: 03/07/2006 11:45:55
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Squat & Dodge? Go to Crichton and make a left???

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 03/07/2006 22:46:06
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quote:

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Originally posted by Janet Ballengee Estep 68

Speaking of Crichton......my husband played football for Crichton. He has spoken "fondly" of playing Rainelle. He remembers how the band played "When the Saints go Marching In" after EACH touchdown..... Guess he heard it so many times, it is burned in his memory!

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Reply author: Janet Ballengee Estep 68
Replied on: 03/08/2006 10:51:10
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Oh, no, don't get me wrong! HE'S the one who says he'll never forget the song! We've been married for 33 years,and he's learned to adjust to my sense of humor. If only he'd gone to RHS, he'd be perfect!

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 03/08/2006 17:30:39
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Band. Did I hear Band
People…..We could have Trouble, Trouble with a capital “T”.
Oh we could have trouble, right there in no rain Rainelle City.
With a capital “T”. That rhymes with “P” and that stands for Parade
We surely could have trouble, right there in Rainelle City. Right there.
Gotta figger out a way to keep the old folks moral at the school.

Yes I say we could have “T”…..rouble right there in Rainelle City
And that rhymes with “B” and that stands for band, band with a capital “B”
I mean a huge, large, and extra long band with instruments of all shapes and sizes.
Professor Harold Hill conducting seventy-six trombones
And a hundred and ten cornets that will be followed by rows and rows
of the finest virtuo- Sos, the cream of ev'ry famous band.

Right there…… right there on Main Street in Rainelle City and that rhymes with Reunion
And that means 2007.

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 03/08/2006 20:52:21
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hahahaha! ahh Chris, this laughter even makes my headache feel better haha keep up the good work.

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 03/09/2006 10:09:48
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Folks I don’t know where to post this but this is just to interesting to not share with ya’’ll

Do you remember Walter Winchell?

Wish I could repeat the Walter Winchell telegraph sound but just imagine you heard it and

"Good evening Mr. and Mrs. North and South America and all the ships at sea....." "LETS GO TO PRESS"!

North Charleston, South Carolina

Woman charged in fight over toilet paper

An argument over toilet paper overflowed into a fight, sending one motel maid to the hospital and another to jail.
The maids at the Siesta Motor Lodge in North Charleston armed themselves with a plunger and mop after accusing each other of taking toilet paper from each other's cleaning carts, North Charleston police said.
Deloris Smith, 47, is charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature. A magistrate set her bail Friday at $5,000.
The argument began about 9:40 a.m. Thursday in the motel's laundry room. The 52-year-old maid wounded in the scuffle said Smith grabbed a mop and hit her on the arms. She was taken to a hospital with minor injuries, police said.
Smith said she was defending herself from her co-worker's plunger.

==================================================================

Do we need to post an Orange Alert for Mary Jane

Andy: right church wrong pew

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 03/09/2006 21:07:00
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Chris: plunger and a mop, that is so funny! I don't remember Walter Winchell but do remember hearing the name. Do you know of Bob Dylan??

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 03/09/2006 21:12:38
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Oh yes, and Chris, please forward me some of that fruit cake at your earliest con - ven - yance ... I will have my coffee waiting...thank you to all who have provided photographs to this website, I am sure that everyone who views them appreciates them very much even if they don't post on this board to say that. This is a big undertaking for Dale, Gerry, Andy, Patty and all those involved in it's birth and life. Thank you.

Reply author: Mary Jane Ingram Carr 61
Replied on: 03/09/2006 22:05:10
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HI: BEEN OUT OF TOWN AND MISSED YOUR POST. CHRIS, THE SONG YOU ARE SPEAKING OF IS FROM "THE SOUND OF MUSIC" THE NAME IS "SO LONG, FAREWELL" IT WAS SANG BY THE CHILDREN-- MARTA, GRETL, AND BRIGITTA. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF I AM CORRECT.. AM ENJOYING READING ALL THE POST.

MJ Carr

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 03/10/2006 12:50:40
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Marilyn: I recollect “Bob Dylan” somewhat. A little research reminded me of “Blowin’ In The Wind” and “Mr. Tambourine Man”. Couple other songs were less familiar. Why?

Mary Jane: You are correct on all parts. Marta, Gretl, Brigitta, Friedrich, Liesl , Kurt, and Louisa the Von Trapp children from “The Sound Of Music”. I have cancelled the “Orange Alert”.

“Do You Remember” in school they always took attendance? Well for the next seven days we are taking attendance. Drop in and say "here, present, hi, hello, you can’t do this, this is unconstitutional, whatever, I never signed up for this, surely you can’t be serious" (another great opening). Raising you hand won’t work cause I’m not looking up.


ps: I’m using a pc w/windows xp and Microsoft Internet Explorer. Recommend that at least once a week you click on TOOLS, Internet Options, Delete Files, and then Delete Cookies.
That will get rid of those Temporary internet files and cookies. It will help your system run much smoother. If you have not done this for a while it may take a couple or few minutes.

Reply author: Mary Jane Ingram Carr 61
Replied on: 03/10/2006 15:49:44
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GREAT ADVICE CHRIS ABOUT CLEANING COOKIES, HISTORY , AND FILES. ASK ANDY? I CALL HER AND WE CLEAN OUT HER COMPUTER WHILE I AM CLEANING MINE. ON XP GOING TO MAINTEANCE AND PERFORMANCE IN CONTROL PANEL IS EASY AND CAN DEFRAG THERE TOO. I HAVENT HEARD FROM ANY BRIDGE PLAYERS WHO WOULD LIKE TO PLAY WITH ANDY AND ME ON YAHOO. I PLAYED A YAHOO MARATHON TOURNAMENT LAST SATURDAY FROM 6:30 AM TILL 2:30 AM SUNDAY MORNING, NON STOP. I AM PROUD TO SAY THAT I WON THE NUMBUTTS AWARD FOR THE INDIVIDUAL WHO PLAYED THE LONGEST AND I WON THE RYDER MARATHON SHOOTIST AWARD FOR THE MOST WINS AND HIGHEST SCORES. NOT BAD FOR A RAINELLE, WV GIRL. MRS MORTON (RAINELLE MATH TEACHER..DECEASED) & CAROLINE MAYNARD (1ST GRADE TEACHER) TAUGHT ME TO PLAY ABOUT 5 YEARS AGO. SO , IF ANYONE INTRESTED, CONTACT ANDY OR ME,,,,WILL BE BUNCHES OF FUN!!! EVERYONE HAVE A GREAT SUNNY WEEK END

MJ Carr

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 03/10/2006 16:27:23
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WOW! A celebrity and winner among us. How good is that? Well done young lady.
Should we contact Guinness?
I used to play rook and old maid, don’t laugh, at least till I log off.

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 03/10/2006 20:47:37
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Chris: I just had to ask you about Bob Dylan (my hero) haha. Just wondering if you were only a 50's fellow...(teasing here). Mary Jane, I am into marathon game playing: Dora the Explorer board game, Go Fish, Candyland, Chutes and Ladders, Clifford the Dog, Phonics Flash Cards, Pin the Tale on the Donkey, Madagascar, coloring books, Duck Duck Goose Goose, Don't Wake Up Daddy, that I just cannot take on Bridge (haha). It's a hard life playing like this but someone must do it...love ya! MB

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 03/10/2006 20:55:49
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It would be so enjoyable to see other members post their memories of Rainelle on here. I'm sure only a handful of businesses and memories have been listed. It's interesting to read the views and memories of everyone - each person has something to add. Come on Rangers, jump right in...i keep expecting to see a few of Mary's recipes from Polly or Hazel's recipes from Skipper... Where is Connard, Chris send out the search team...

Reply author: Andy Aide Pendleton 64
Replied on: 03/10/2006 23:41:36
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Present .......here........and counted for.. Chris be sure and mark be present in your book...

Dale and I thought maybe the classmates and teachers topic would really start some activity with other classmates.....

Hurray for Mary Jane......on her bridge tourney....she is the Ace of spades when it comes to bridge....just one problem I bid four spades.

Marilyn you are going to come up with an exciting game plan to promote the discussion board... I am depending on you....

Andy

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 03/11/2006 00:33:49
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Andy, I'm working on that, I think our classmates don't know how fond we are of them and are very interested in what they have to say...I would like to hear a story about the Drive Inn theatre and how much fun it was to go there and eat popcorn, toot the car horns at Norm if the movie stopped for a second (said with love and affection for Ryta and Norm)... let me see here, surely someone remembers seeing Sandy, Ginge, Genie Walker riding around town in the convertible with the top down - laughing of course...always smiling and laughing...does anyone remember Russ Jarrett and the delicious, fresh meats he sold in his store, the A & P and Mr. Shoemaker, George Brooks and Donald Pritt working there making the environmnent in the store so friendly and inviting to shop in...umm, thinking here ... Preacher Loving and his great sermons at First Baptist - his dedication to the young people and our BYF...Sylvia Sanford and her dedication to the young people of the church...Mr. Don Smith and his unerring wit and kind encouragement to his students (he tolerated me as the only girl in Science Class when I could not learn to sew in Home Ec)...the parking lot filled with cars at the old Meadow River Lumber Company...the boys all talking about fishing at the fishing ponds at the saw mill...mothers in dresses and pumps when we returned home from school in the evenings to perhaps homemade pudding for a snack...ok, andy, this is sounding old and mushy now...my last ditch effort hahaha. night.

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 03/11/2006 10:03:48
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Chris Clause here, working the family business, and
I’m making a list, checking it more than twice
Better make sure you’re in or roll the dice
Cause Dad will becoming to town

He will know if you have been here
If not you may feel a boot at your rear
A couple of minutes is all it takes
So get on the list for goodness sakes
Cause Dad will becoming to town

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But he grew old -
This knight so bold -
And o'er his heart a shadow
Fell, as he found
No spot of ground
That looked like Crichton Rupert Rainelle _____________

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 03/11/2006 19:06:16
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Marilyn, I'll tell a story about the drive-in that is embarrassingly true. Have you ever seen one of those people who, instead of admitting that a story is about them, say, "I had this friend." Well, at times, I am one of those people.

I had this friend whose parents were staunch Baptists and did not believe in movies. My friend thought they were old-fashioned, but later found out that they were far wiser than he will ever be. My friend was a junior in high school. He met a girl from out of town and shyly asked her on a date. To his surprise, she said yes. He asked her what she would like to do. She said she would like to go to a drive-in movie. My friend, was concerned, but didn't want to show how green he was in many areas. So, he calmly said, "sure".

My friend got his parent's car, picked up his date and worried all the way to the drive-in about whether he could pull it off without admitting that he had never been to the drive-in. Fortunately, when I, I mean he, pulled in, there was a car in front of him. He watched as the boy in the car in front of him paid the lady at the ticket building, then drove forward. My friend quickly paid and followed the other car. The car pulled up and removed the speaker and put it in car window. My friend did the same. So far, so good.

The boy in the car in front was obviously experienced and soon had his arm around his girfriend. My friend followed suit. My friend was able to watch others and get popcorn and cokes. His date was quite friendly and the movie was enjoyable, although my friend has no idea what movie played. After about an hour and a half, my friend's date suggested that they leave early, "to avoid the rush." My friend said something like, "yeah, I always like to do that." He was nervous and a bit excited, but was trying to sppear calm and savvy. He quickly turned the motor on and started to drive off. Two things happened at exactly the same time. There was a loud pop and the movie screen suddenly had graffiti all over it. The loud pop was the movie speaker cord stretching to its limit, then breaking with a loud snap. The graffiti, of course, was the movie ending. My friend panicked. He thought he had destroyed the entire theatre system and was going to be in big trouble. His date was rolling with laughter. His cover was blown. It is funny now, but I, I mean my friend, was very embarrassed in 1963. Dale

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 03/11/2006 20:09:35
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Oh, how funny Dale. I can just picture that. Norm lost many speakers that way. My Dad and Norm were pals for years so we grew up going to the drive in. That is so funny. Hey, Dale, did you ever go back to the movies again??

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 03/11/2006 20:15:59
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Does anyone remember the words to "In the Hills of West Virginia, there's a school I love..." would you post them on here??

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 03/11/2006 20:22:59
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Marilyn, I returned a few times and did not rip out any more speakers. However, I didn't park in the spot where I had the misfortune. I must not have been tbe first one to do it. They fixed it quickly. I did not tell anyone that story for a long time.

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: Donnie Puckett 67
Replied on: 03/11/2006 20:25:45
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The Drive In was a great place. The Nutters gave me a part time job helping in the concession stand. I got free hot dogs, paid and got to see most of the movie.
That job and working for "Big Stoop" at the service station provided some super times in Rainelle.
One warm summer night at the service station a group of guys were hanging out. It was about 2:00 a.m. and we heard something that sounded like loud fire crackers going off just across the bridge near the Kroger store.
A few minutes later Keith Cook, the town policeman, came speeding into the lot. He had been chasing someone, tripped and as he was falling his gun went off and he shot himself in the foot.
The sound we heard was indeed his gun going off.
It wasn't funny and we got him medical attention. Later, however, there were those comparisons between he and "Barney of Mayberry". Of course I never engaged in any of the laughter......quite frankly it scared me quite a bit when it happened.
I respected what Mr. Cook did for our town and his son Lloyd is one of my dear friends I truly miss.

Reply author: ShirleyBobbittBlanken53
Replied on: 03/12/2006 00:45:16
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Marilyn, The song you are speaking about is this:
"In The Hills of WV"
In the hills of WV theres a school I love
May it always burn in memory.
Blessed by God above.

Heres a toast to Rainelle High School,
From the young and old
Hail to thee our Alma Matar.
Hail Maroon and Gold.

Hope you enjoy going over this song. The best I remember a band director by the name of Mr. Taylor wrote the song in about 1952 or 53. Our class of '53 really did that song justice and we still remembered it at our 50th Class Reunion in 2003.

Please excuse the spelling of this old gal.

Shirley Bobbitt Blankenship '53

shirley

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 03/12/2006 01:11:44
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Shirley: thanks for posting the words. I'm sure everyone who reads them will enjoy them. Most probably remembered them but I couldn't get past the first couple lines.

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 03/12/2006 09:40:55
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Shirley:
So happy to see you. Thanks for the update.
Just pull off your coat, throw it in the corner, want you to stay a little longer.
The coffee is hot and fresh.
German pancakes made with wheat honey flour covered with maple honey syrup is on the menu.

Reply author: Mary Jane Ingram Carr 61
Replied on: 03/12/2006 18:43:30
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CHRIS THE LYRICS TO THIS SONG IS ON LYRICSDOWNLOAD.COM

Ya oughta see my blue eyed Sally, She live way down on shinbone
Alley The number on t he gate, the number on the door The next house is the grocery store--Stay all night, stay a little longer Dance all night dance a little longer pull off your coat, throw it in the corner Dont see why ya don't stay a little longer

Can't go home if you're goin by the mill Cause the bridge washed out at the bottom of the hill The big creek's up and the little creek's level I plow my corn with a doubled shovel! stay all night etc...

NOW FOR THE OTHER VERSES, GO TO LYRICSDOWNLOAD.COM WORTH IT, FUNNY SONG FOR THOSE WHO CANT GET INTO WEB SITE, E MAIL ME AND I WILL E MAIL YOU THE OTHER VERSES. GOOOOOOOOOO RANGERS

MJ Carr

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 03/12/2006 19:22:44
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Woe is me
“The weather is terrible. I can’t get into the fields. All the crops are drowning. Everything is against me. I can’t do anything right. I’m doomed. Even my dog thinks I’m ugly.”
I’ve got two chances getting one past MJ, slim and none.

Reply author: Mary Jane Ingram Carr 61
Replied on: 03/13/2006 17:31:27
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Got couple request for rest of lyrics:

Sittin', in the window singin' to my love Slop bucket fell from the window up above Mule and grasshopper eatin' ice cream The mule got sick so they laid him on the green Stay all night, stay a little longer, Dance all night, dance a little longer Pull off you r coat, throw it in the corner Don't see why ya don't tay a little longer

Grab your gal and pat her on the head If she don't like biscuits feed her corn bread If the girls dont they jump on a man like a dog on a bone. Stay all night, stay a little longer etc....

Was thinking, this may have been the first Rap Song!! If you are in Rainelle stop by...stay all night, stay a little longer----we love good company!!!!

MJ Carr

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 03/13/2006 18:30:09
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Do you remember:
Dr. Jackson making house calls
Perry Como, Chesterfield cigarette poster in store windows
Wings cigarettes packs with WWII aircraft cards
And some mentioned Dixie cups with famous faces under the lid
Fountain pens and ink bottles
WWII ration stamps for gas and sugar
Trading comic books
Pegged pants
Blue jeans with pant leg rolled up one turn
Penny loafers with a dime in the flap
"With a subway token and a dollar tucked inside my shoe"
I was never broke

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 03/13/2006 22:18:05
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Chris. Dr. Jackson was the BEST. I suppose he delivered most of Rainelle.
Remember when: G C Murphy got the real baby chicks in at Easter - they were dyed easter egg colors.
Rumors of the drag racing in Lilly Park.
4 big paper bags of groceries for $25.00. Bread 25 cents per loaf.
The candy counter at GC Murphy.
Eggs that tasted like eggs and beef that was pure...

Reply author: ShirleyBobbittBlanken53
Replied on: 03/14/2006 00:45:26
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Chris, I remember Dr. Davis making house calls. He made many calls at our house. Dr. Jackson and Dr. Lewis also made them. Those were the good old days. I remember the jeans with the rolled up cuff. I wore them. I loved wearing them like that. Guess I thought I was cool. I also had the penny loafer with a penny. I couldn't afford a dime. Do you remember Bill Walkers Barber Shop, Don Array Shop, Mick and Mack 5 and 10, Hugharts Men Shop, Mr. Billy Shockleys IGA store. ( Gene Nelson and Claude Morton worked there). Also, Price and McKnight Grocery, Webbs Market, Veon Cox Grocery Store, Greenbrier Dispatch Office, Nunleys Taveren, Collins Electric, ( Brothers, BT and Raymond were the owners). Dickenson Brothers Furniture, Alvis Furniture, Paul McIntire Plumbing, and Mrs. L.T. Cole had a soft custard stand out next to C and H Curb Service, Mrs. Hazel Forren had a soft custard stand plus she sold hot dogs and hamburgers. This was located on Gbr. Ave. next to the Church of God. Do you remember when the First Baptist Church had Bible School at the East Rainelle Grade School. Notice the word Grade. That was what it was called. We had a big turn out of kids for the Bible Schools. I went to East Rainelle Grade School. Mrs. Lucy Lee was my first grade teacher. I loved her then and still do. I remember Mr. Kane at Rainelle High. You guys must have been bad because I sure did well with him. I could read 13 books and make a report on each one and I would be exempt from those Semester Tests. The book reports were so easy for me because I loved to read. Still do. Enough for now.

shirley

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 03/15/2006 10:25:04
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Just a note to say my plate is pretty full the rest of this week and next week so lets move along.

Sears Roebuck catalogue
Alden catalogue
Engineer boots, black with the buckel
Army field jackets
Kilroy Was Here! Graffiti
Grit Newspsper
Milk bottles
Steve Allen - My wife and I had words, but I never got to use mine! Or "How are the acoustics here?" "Great, I can hardly hear you!"
In 1957 you use Form 1040, Long Form if your income was more than $5,000. Less than $5,000 and you could use Form 1040A, Short Form.
Singin' in the Rain 1952 Gene Kelly
AaBbCc across the top of the chalk board in elementary school
Penmanship class
Geography class. I could never spell it but I remembered George Elder’s Oldest Girl Rode A Pony Home Yesterday
Conspiracy. Now there is a word I like. Probably listened to many detective radio shows
Spit balls. Best reason not to set in the back of the class. That is where the teacher always looked first.
Marilyn reminded me of a loaf of bread. I was known far and wide as just like Rainbow bread – an 8 hour loaf
Marilyn also mentioned colored Easter baby chicks. I do indeed remember them but can’t associate them with Murphy’s.
I also remember coloring, hiding, and hunting Easter eggs.
I have been hiding song lyrics in my post but certain unnamed people seem to have lost interest. I guess it was way to easy.
I was thinking ahead to next week and I’m suggesting “Do You Remember Jingles”.
Don’t name the product that will be for the audience to guess.
Sample……”Good to the last drop”. I know that is way to easy but you get the idea.

Reply author: Andy Aide Pendleton 64
Replied on: 03/15/2006 20:27:08
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quote:

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Originally posted by Chris Dawson 51
“Do You Remember Jingles”.

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Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 03/15/2006 22:14:15
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Visual flashback: I can see Arnold Lively sitting there in the booth with my Dad and see Mrs. Lively working at the counter...Wimpy and Betty Snedegar in the front booth...Mr. and Mrs. Childress operating and managing the Alpine - he was so good to the young people...hear the church bell at the Methodist Church (we could hear it from our house in "12-A")...remember when the new steeple was put on First Baptist and the sound of the bells. Church bells and Rainelle...Going to the Greenbrier County singing conventions and hearing Sach Howard and his group sing, they were so young...the snow drifts in the golf course with the little cemetary hill behind it looked like a scene from another planet...watching all that traffic coming down from Sewell Mountain and wondering where they were going...the large plumes of smoke rising from the Rainelle school as the coal was shoveled into the furnace to heat those water pipe room heaters...sitting on the heaters near the window looking outside the science room watching the seniors out front in their school sweaters...bobby sox, peg-legged pants, slick shiny hair, poodle skirts, fluffy petticoats - what were those petticoats called??

Reply author: Mary Jane Ingram Carr 61
Replied on: 03/15/2006 23:04:54
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HEY CHRIS!!!! I'M BACK!!!! SURE,,,,HOW ABOUT " RINESTONE COWBOY " BY GLEN CAMPBELL? ALSO, WAS A GREAT MOVIE!!! I DON'T KEEP A SUBWAY TOKEN BUT I DO KEEP A FEW BUCKS TUCKED IN THE BACK OF MY PURSE JUST IN CASE I GET LOST OR HAVE A CHILI DOG ATTACK!!!! ALSO, MAY NEED A CUP OF MAXWELL HOUSE COFFEE---GOOD TO THE LAST DROP.
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CHRIS, ALMOST FORGOT, YOUR QUOTE FROM EDGAR ALLEN POE'S POEM--"ELDORADO" AM I CORRECT? YOUR OTHER QUOTE ABOUT YOUR DOG THINKING YOU WERE UGLY, (HAHA) SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING FROM THE GRAPES OF WRATH.

MJ Carr

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 03/16/2006 02:29:07
Message:

Shirley gave me quite a few items to test my memory. Guess what I Failed with a capital “F” and that rhymes with ……. well nothing except “Failed with a capital F”.
Gilmer Harrah(?) was where I got my hair cut. I remember Shockley IGA. Was Mick & Mack, Mr. Mrs. Townley? Nunley Tavern was where we played pin ball if that was the place maybe 6th & Main. Paul McIntire sounds familiar. Don’t remember any custard places and don’t remember any business on Greenbrier. Don’t remember the Church Of God. E Rainelle grade I attended. Only remember Mrs. Hines and Mrs. Amick. Two people I think were happy when I go promoted. My mother and Mrs. Amick. Only furniture store I remember was at maybe 8th St. Don’t remember being exempt from test. Probably because I never got exempt. School was never the place I preferred to be. That changed my 2nd year in college. Guess I started accepting responsibility by then. Something comes to mind. Don’t know the name of the street / road but going down Kanawha you can turn up the hill and over look the town. Hammond live up there. I was up and down that road many many times. Also Kanawha continues on and the name changed to don't remember. A few miles up that road and then on the west side and up the hill there was a strip mining operation.

Galvanized washing tubs
Rain barrels
Old fashion washing machine with the wringer
Singer foot pedal sewing machines
Clothes iron heating on top of the stove

MJ: “You did it. You did it. You said that you could do it and indeed you did. You did it.”
See I said it was way to easy. You guys are just outstanding.
If only I was cunning enough (which no one has ever accused me of and I'm not) I would probably hide some lyrics somewhere else.
Perhaps while you are having the chilidog at the Drive In reading the News, I would also suggest “you better count your money” cause “You need to think, think about what your doing” and pay the bill and leave a little tip.
Now let me see 1 + 2 + 3 = 6. Pardon me, I was counting out loud. “Sorry about that, MJ”, actually I make it 7. Darn, and to think "I was that close". Now Andy will cancel my A+ and give me a F-

Say Good night, Mrs. Calabash
Well, its about time.

Reply author: jessica osborne 67
Replied on: 03/16/2006 18:23:43
Message:

Weren't the big petticoats were called 'can-cans'?

Reply author: Bunny Coker Mercer 64
Replied on: 03/16/2006 20:57:28
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Weren't the petticoats also known as "Crinolins"?

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 03/17/2006 00:33:28
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Marilyn having flashbacks. . Jessica and Bunny sharing their thoughts to answer Marilyn’s question.
Now wasn’t that easy? “Just walk right in, set right down and let your hair hang down”.
Marilyn, I do remember the Rainelle cemetery. I even remember Petticoat Junction.

Speaking of another planet you might enjoy going over to http://www.nasa.gov/missions/timeline/index.html From there you can read and see all the latest space info.
I understand the meaning of infinite. I cannot relate to space being infinite. Imagine the Hubble telescope looking millions of light years out into space.
Try to imagine going any direction from earth, up from the North Pole, down from the South Pole, straight out from USA or the other side of earth and there is no end that we can identify.
I would remind you to get back to reality before to long. Still have to get groceries for the weekend.
http://hubblesite.org/newscenter/ more great stuff from the Hubble site.

Reply author: ShirleyBobbittBlanken53
Replied on: 03/17/2006 00:47:04
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Chris, I had Lucy Lee, 1st grade, Ms. Shaffer,2nd, Mrs. Hines 3rd, Mrs. Frankie Johnson, 4th, Mrs. Watts,5th and Mrs. Amick, 6th. I remember Mrs. Amick calling herself, "Badboy Amick." I have never quite figured out what she meant. I was glad to get out of her class though. You know you mentioned Gilmer Harrahs' barber shop. He was my Uncle. My Mother and him was sister and brother. He lived on 6th st.. We lived on 7th. I forgot to mention Hammeds 5 and 10. You were right. They lived on Sims Mountain Road after a short trip on Kanawha Turnpike. Mick and Mack 5 and 10 was run by Maxine Crane and Alverta McMann. They were the daughter of K M Walker. Mrs. Irene Hutsenpiller had a flower shop here. Nunleys Tavern was on main and near 6th. The Bank of Quinwood was across the street from Nunleys Tavern. I spent many days taking a piece of cardboard and riding down the hill just below the Hammed house. It was dirt and you could fly on that cardboard. The whole neighborhood played in the alleys ( they are now called Avenues ) at night. Hide and Go Seek, Kick the Can, Jumping Rope, some of the guys played marbles. My oldest brother was very good at that. Pudge Vandall asked if anyone remembered when the Fiesta was Genos. Yes, I do. I would go out there when I came home for a visit and get pizza. He did make good pizza Does anyone remember the Rondevos later called the Couples Club. You know I sure had a great time growing up here. I remember the german prisoners who were brought in to work for Meadow River up in the woods above Shawvers Crossing. My Dad was there boss. We would ride the motor car up on Sunday and the prisoners would have a cake or so made for us. They loved my baby brother as he was just a tiny little baby. I was a part of history and didn't realize it untill I was old. We rode the motor car out of the camp before the log train went up at 6 or 7 o'clockl. That is how the men got to camp to work. How hard they worked. Just a few memories that some may remember. They are dear to me.

shirley

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 03/17/2006 01:38:19
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Shirley, Chris, Mary Jane, Pudge, Norma, Connard, Joan, Evelyn, Marilyn, Donnie, Andy, Patty, J.L., Tom, Bill, Jessica, Harold, Skipper, Harold, George -- and eveyone contributing -- this is so fascinating! I am thoroughly enjoying hearing the stories about the lumber company, German prisoners, the stores, people, the personalities, etc., etc. Rainelle had (and still has) so much color.

Many warm, loving people, that I have not had the opportunity to meet, grew up in Rainelle. I am enjoying meeting you now and can't wait to talk to you at the reunion. It is also heart-warming to hear the warm sentiments that Donnie, Marilyn, Dena and many others have shared about their teachers and early years.

My grandfather, Doc Tincher, raised several sons and a daughter on an 800-acre farm. I now realize that he was an amazing manager who ran an impressive operation. They bought very little and wasted virtually nothing. I was reminded of this by an older man at church Wednesday night who told me that preachers used to be paid partially with chickens, eggs, a ham, etc. I would enjoy hearing bartering stories and how businesses and/or farms were run differently in past years and how people helped each other, etc.

Thank you again. This is so enjoyable. Dale

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 03/17/2006 23:13:46
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Shirley – I thoroughly enjoyed your post. Dale noted some family history that I enjoyed.
I often wondered what motivated our parents and what was their thinking for moving to Rainelle or how they got there.
This has been very satisfying to me, reading and remembering so much about Rainelle. So many have shared memories.
Who would have ever thought that today in 2006 that many of us would come back together via something call the internet to communicate with each other.
I remember once in grade school the conversation was how many years it was to the year 2000. Who ever the teacher was told us how old we would be.
Imagine an 8 year old trying to relate to another 55 years or so.

Family business is going to take me out of town for several days but I will be thinking of the forum.

Besides someone, and I won’t mention any names MJ, owes me some answers.

Reply author: Evelyn Utterback Drake 56
Replied on: 03/18/2006 11:18:16
Message:

It seems that the group that grew up in "Rainelle" not East Rainelle is sadly missing from most of these conversations. Where are you folks?
We moved to the C&O houses in 1946 from Alderson. Our father had been there for some time living in the Brown Hotel, as rental houses were scare during the war years. There were three Utterback girls, Elda, Alva and Evelyn We lived between the Drapers and Postens on Rt 20. The alley/road between the two rows of houses was where we all played. We were a booming little community in those days. Among the folks that lived in there were Johnsons, Vance, Jones, Corron, McCombs, Postens, Lively, Smith, Mann, Waugh, McQuain, Buchannon, Ross, Handley, Whisman, Scott etc. We walked from there to school and often home for lunch.

In the mid 50's, the Gulf storage plant burned. It was located at the end of C&O town toward Lilly Land. It was in the fall of the year. We had gone to bed and were awakened to be told that we had to evacuate. They were afraid the large tanks would catch fire. My understanding was that Pete Tucci (Alpine Theatre) climbed on top of that tank and hosed it down to keep it from exploding. We grabbed valuable papers, a few clothes, and my very important picture of Lake Lambert and left. We went to the Esso station at the intersection of Rt 60 and after a few hours were allowed to return. A scary time.

I also remember something about Pat Cruse (father of Bob, Peggy etc) falling in the water storage tank in Rainelle while he was working on it. Do any of you remember that?

George Sims and Wade Hunter owned a little gas station/garage just past the Gulf storage facility. We were allowed to go there once a day and charge a nickel each. For a nickel we could get most anything...candy, ice cream cone, pop. This was quite impressive for three little girls who had come off the farm.

We need to hear from some other Rainelle folks. Prior to the consolidation of the towns, it was important to stress if you were from Rainelle or East Rainelle.

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 03/18/2006 17:18:57
Message:

Hi Evelyn: I remember Mr. Sims. David Sims was in our class at Rainelle and passed away at a young age, I think of leukemia. Frankie was our neighbor for many years in Rupert and passed away in 1998. Clifford just passed away a few weeks ago. We lived in Lilly Land until 1954-55 and started school at Rainelle. We moved to East Rainelle with my dad and grandparents and were allowed to continue going to Rainelle. Someone reported us for living on the very property line of Rainelle/East Rainelle when I was in 6th. grade and we had to go to East Rainelle for a portion of that year. So I am a Lilly Land/East Rainelle girl. do you still have your antique shop?

Reply author: Donnie Puckett 67
Replied on: 03/18/2006 20:07:16
Message:

Hey folks,

I always heard "Lily Land" called Lily Park.
My first true encounters with Rainelle and Lily Park residents were through little league baseball.
In the beginning the friendships were shallow.
We showed up in the 7th grade, became teammates and lifelong memories were born.
It seemed like a great cultural line had been crossed.
Those railroad tracks at "Middle Town" were a magical passageway, especially the night "Pee Wee" crossed them going about 75mph with me in the floor board yelling "slow down!" I never knew a Chrysler could go airborne. We landed safely only to have Mr. Cook (Town Cop)see the whole thing. He gave us one of the best talks about being responsible that I had ever heard.
I don't remember the oil plant catching on fire but it has a special memory for me.
One summer my job was to paint the tanks! Hayden Wall really didn't need any help but was nice enough to offer me a job during the summer between my Jr. and Sr. year in college. I cleaned and painted two tanks armed only with a wire brush and a 6" paint brush. I think today there would be some spray equipment involved in that job.
Walking home for lunch was mentioned.
I miss that hour we had at RHS, especially when we took time to walk to "Sweed's" for those hotdogs and ham salad sandwiches.
Many times we ran back to school trying not to be late.
Please don't be too late with sharing your thoughts with us!

Reply author: Connard Estep 53
Replied on: 03/18/2006 20:25:34
Message:

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Originally posted by Evelyn Utterback Drake 56

It seems that the group that grew up in "Rainelle" not East Rainelle is sadly missing from most of these conversations. Where are you folks?
We moved to the C&O houses in 1946 from Alderson. Our father had been there for some time living in the Brown Hotel, as rental houses were scare during the war years. There were three Utterback girls, Elda, Alva and Evelyn We lived between the Drapers and Postens on Rt 20. The alley/road between the two rows of houses was where we all played. We were a booming little community in those days. Among the folks that lived in there were Johnsons, Vance, Jones, Corron, McCombs, Postens, Lively, Smith, Mann, Waugh, McQuain, Buchannon, Ross, Handley, Whisman, Scott etc. We walked from there to school and often home for lunch.

In the mid 50's, the Gulf storage plant burned. It was located at the end of C&O town toward Lilly Land. It was in the fall of the year. We had gone to bed and were awakened to be told that we had to evacuate. They were afraid the large tanks would catch fire. My understanding was that Pete Tucci (Alpine Theatre) climbed on top of that tank and hosed it down to keep it from exploding. We grabbed valuable papers, a few clothes, and my very important picture of Lake Lambert and left. We went to the Esso station at the intersection of Rt 60 and after a few hours were allowed to return. A scary time.

I also remember something about Pat Cruse (father of Bob, Peggy etc) falling in the water storage tank in Rainelle while he was working on it. Do any of you remember that?

George Sims and Wade Hunter owned a little gas station/garage just past the Gulf storage facility. We were allowed to go there once a day and charge a nickel each. For a nickel we could get most anything...candy, ice cream cone, pop. This was quite impressive for three little girls who had come off the farm.

We need to hear from some other Rainelle folks. Prior to the consolidation of the towns, it was important to stress if you were from Rainelle or East Rainelle.

Evelyn; I have a very good friend living in Delaware very close to me, his name is Elby Rogers , he also lived in C & O Town, do you recall him ?

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Reply author: Patty Cox Osborne 67
Replied on: 03/18/2006 22:01:20
Message:

I am an East Rainelle gal and vividly remember how terrified we were to go to the big school at Rainelle and hoping the Rainelle kids would accept us. Evelyn is so correct that it did make a diffence which side of the tracks you were from! It all turned out great, but that 'tummy ache' was a doozie for a few days!

Donnie mentioned lunch time at RHS. There is another topic that was just started by Jerry Arbaugh titled 'Memories'---there are some great lunch memories there! (And don't forget that wonderful rock wall out front!!!)


This is soooooooo great!!! Thanks for the memories!!!

Patty

Reply author: Shirley Bottomly Wickline
Replied on: 03/19/2006 16:44:41
Message:

Evelyn, I was born and lived in C&O town untill 1954 when we moved to Lily Park. I really have some great memories of growing up in Rainelle, the nights all the kids from all over would gather under the street light in front of Lively's house and we would run all over the place and play all the old games, we spent many a night up in the cementary telling ghost stories. We swam in the Callison Hole, the older boys made a real niceplace to swim. Marilyn,the kids from Rainelle were just as worried about the kids from East Rainelle coming to school with us,but it seemed like everyone fit right in, and it was a good feeling meeting everyone. Marilyn I also want to tell you your Dad was one of my favorite people when I was growing up, He was at our house alot. He carried me around when i was very young and had surgery on my foot. He also watched out after us when we were in High School. I have really enjoyed reading all the posts from everyone, and look forward to meeting everyone at the next Reuion 07
Shirley Bottomly Wickline. 53

Shirley Bottomly Wickline

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 03/19/2006 17:37:06
Message:

Shirley: Thank you for the kind comments about my Dad. I think he touched many lives and he was our hero and the hero of his grandsons.

Reply author: Evelyn Utterback Drake 56
Replied on: 03/19/2006 19:25:56
Message:

Shirley, as I remember you got the worst of most situations. We were all out, each one swearing they didn't catch poison ivy and rubbing it on us. Well....as I recall, you did get poison ivy...a big, bad episode. Also didn't you get polio and all our folks thought it was from swimming in the Callison hole? Do you remember my Mother telling ghost stories and frightening the fool out of all the kids? Jimmy Johnson lived across from you and he would be afraid to walk home. So we would walk him home, but he had to give us comic (funny) books in return. We were pretty rotten. That neighborhood had a lot of kids and we did have a great time.

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 03/19/2006 22:14:50
Message:

Congratulations, WVU Mountaineers, on making the NCAA Sweet 16 Basketball tournament! It is the first time since the Jerry West days - which I remember well. I tell people in NC that regardless of what WV high school or college you went to (other than possibly Marshall) , people cheered for the Mountaineers basketball and football teams. They were our pro team. As Don Nehlen used to say, on Saturday afternoon during footbal season, you could down the street of many towns and not miss a play. You could hear each house's radio carrying the game. WVU also had a great football season. As Ed Smith told me recently, it is a great year to be a Mountaineer.

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: Mary Jane Ingram Carr 61
Replied on: 03/19/2006 23:00:04
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by Chris Dawson 51

Shirley gave me quite a few items to test my memory. Guess what I Failed with a capital “F” and that rhymes with ……. well nothing except “Failed with a capital F”.
Gilmer Harrah(?) was where I got my hair cut. I remember Shockley IGA. Was Mick & Mack, Mr. Mrs. Townley? Nunley Tavern was where we played pin ball if that was the place maybe 6th & Main. Paul McIntire sounds familiar. Don’t remember any custard places and don’t remember any business on Greenbrier. Don’t remember the Church Of God. E Rainelle grade I attended. Only remember Mrs. Hines and Mrs. Amick. Two people I think were happy when I go promoted. My mother and Mrs. Amick. Only furniture store I remember was at maybe 8th St. Don’t remember being exempt from test. Probably because I never got exempt. School was never the place I preferred to be. That changed my 2nd year in college. Guess I started accepting responsibility by then. Something comes to mind. Don’t know the name of the street / road but going down Kanawha you can turn up the hill and over look the town. Hammond live up there. I was up and down that road many many times. Also Kanawha continues on and the name changed to don't remember. A few miles up that road and then on the west side and up the hill there was a strip mining operation.

Galvanized washing tubs
Rain barrels
Old fashion washing machine with the wringer
Singer foot pedal sewing machines
Clothes iron heating on top of the stove

MJ: “You did it. You did it. You said that you could do it and indeed you did. You did it.”
See I said it was way to easy. You guys are just outstanding.
If only I was cunning enough (which no one has ever accused me of and I'm not) I would probably hide some lyrics somewhere else.
Perhaps while you are having the chilidog at the Drive In reading the News, I would also suggest “you better count your money” cause “You need to think, think about what your doing” and pay the bill and leave a little tip.
Now let me see 1 + 2 + 3 = 6. Pardon me, I was counting out loud. “Sorry about that, MJ”, actually I make it 7. Darn, and to think "I was that close". Now Andy will cancel my A+ and give me a F-

Say Good night, Mrs. Calabash
Well, its about time.

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Reply author: Mary Jane Ingram Carr 61
Replied on: 03/19/2006 23:06:34
Message:

[quote]Originally posted by Chris Dawson 51

Shirley gave me quite a few items to test my memory. Guess what I Failed with a capital “F” and that rhymes with ……. well nothing except “Failed with a capital F”.
Gilmer Harrah(?) was where I got my hair cut. I remember Shockley IGA. Was Mick & Mack, Mr. Mrs. Townley? Nunley Tavern was where we played pin ball if that was the place maybe 6th & Main. Paul McIntire sounds familiar. Don’t remember any custard places and don’t remember any business on Greenbrier. Don’t remember the Church Of God. E Rainelle grade I attended. Only remember Mrs. Hines and Mrs. Amick. Two people I think were happy when I go promoted. My mother and Mrs. Amick. Only furniture store I remember was at maybe 8th St. Don’t remember being exempt from test. Probably because I never got exempt. School was never the place I preferred to be. That changed my 2nd year in college. Guess I started accepting responsibility by then. Something comes to mind. Don’t know the name of the street / road but going down Kanawha you can turn up the hill and over look the town. Hammond live up there. I was up and down that road many many times. Also Kanawha continues on and the name changed to don't remember. A few miles up that road and then on the west side and up the hill there was a strip mining operation.

Galvanized washing tubs
Rain barrels
Old fashion washing machine with the wringer
Singer foot pedal sewing machines
Clothes iron heating on top of the stove

MJ: “You did it. You did it. You said that you could do it and indeed you did. You did it.”
See I said it was way to easy. You guys are just outstanding.
If only I was cunning enough (which no one has ever accused me of and I'm not) I would probably hide some lyrics somewhere else.
Perhaps while you are having the chilidog at the Drive In reading the News, I would also suggest “you better count your money” cause “You need to think, think about what your doing” and pay the bill and leave a little tip.
Now let me see 1 + 2 + 3 = 6. Pardon me, I was counting out loud. “Sorry about that, MJ”, actually I make it 7. Darn, and to think "I was that close". Now Andy will cancel my A+ and give me a F-

Say Good night, Mrs. Calabash
Well, its about time.

Well Chris, as for the quote about counting my money,,,I think that is from the Ghetto Cowboy Lyrics....Speaking of Good Night Mrs. Calabash..In 1940 Jimmy Durante and his group of performers stopped at a little diner in Calabash, NC, near the South Carolina border. The owner was a 28 year old lady named Lucy Coleman. Jimmy told her that he would make her famous. As he was leaving the diner, he said "Good Night Mrs. Calabash". After that he ended all his radio and television shows by saying good night to Lucy Coleman. Lucy died 49 years later in 1989. As for; ...Well, It's about time....In most parts of the country, that means that it is about time for the Girl Scouts to start selling their cookies!!!! yummy Good night Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are.

MJ Carr

Reply author: Shirley Bottomly Wickline
Replied on: 03/21/2006 14:19:13
Message:

Evelyn, I remember very well that episode with poison ivy, I learned a very good lesson that day. I never had polio but did have Rumatic Feaver when I was in the fifth grade, and Eleanor McCall was my teacher, she was one of my favorite people of all time. I remember your Mother telling us stories, that was a very special time when we were growing up, we never had a care in the world. I haven't seen Jimmy since we graduated he has never been back to any of our reunions.

Shirley Bottomly Wickline

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 03/25/2006 09:27:08
Message:

I recently remembered the Sears & Roebuck catalog and the Montgomery Ward catalog. It was great fun to go through the new catalog. It was probably more meaningful to those of us who lived on farms. In early years, the old catalogs were used in various ways that I won't detail. The catalog was impressive to us as kids. You could pick out your product, send in the form and payment and in a few days or weeks, it was delivered to you. Sears has an interesting archive site - http://www.searsarchives.com You can see many old catalogs on ebay - http://search.ebay.com/vintage-catalog-sears_W0QQfnuZ1

I see on their archive site http://www.searsarchives.com/homes/1933-1940.htm that you could order a very nice house through Sears in 1933 to 1940 for prices ranging from $869 to $1,400. For rich folks, they offered The Torrington (Model No. 3355) for $3,189. A photo of a home catalog can be found at http://www.150.si.edu/chap2/2sear.htm It advertises HonorBilt homes - 15 years to pay. I'm thinking about buying the Brentwood - 4 rooms and a bath for $869. Over 15 years, I could swing that fairly well. Even with their interest plan, I'll spend less than $9 per month.

The Smithsonian site has a lot of history - http://www.si.edu/history_and_culture/ A good overviews of our wars can be found at http://americanhistory.si.edu/militaryhistory/exhibition/flash.html

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 03/25/2006 18:26:44
Message:

I ain't dirty! I washed my face and hands before I come, I did.

I posted this because I was tired and hot. So I washed my face and hands, therefore I wasn't dirty before I set down at the computer.
And yes, I washed behind my ears, thanks for not asking.

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 03/25/2006 21:56:03
Message:

Tom Sawyer??
Penrod Scofield in Miss Minerva's baby???

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 03/25/2006 22:22:11
Message:

Think English my lady

Reply author: Bill Bishir 64
Replied on: 03/26/2006 11:14:31
Message:

Eliza has the making of one Fair Lady. Only wonder if it were Alfred's or Henry's teaching that made the difference.

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 03/26/2006 20:16:32
Message:

During some of my recent post I have embedded song lyrics, quotes, or one-liners. As I was reading backwards catching up I noticed some or all had not been answered in the way I was thinking so I thought I would re-post and make this open to all. I was going to give my Scottie Cameron, white, Titleist Red X putter hat as a prize. This golf hat had been worn once and is 1 of 500 that was made. Well it seems that one day I tipped my hat to someone and it was assumed I was giving it away. Which is what happened. Sorry I don’t have a prize other that a big “ATTA BOY” OR “ATTA GIRL”.

Here is what I posted on 3/16 in “Do You Remember”:
MJ: “You did it. You did it. You said that you could do it and indeed you did. You did it.”See I said it was way to easy. You guys are just outstanding.
If only I was cunning enough (which no one has ever accused me of and I'm not) I would probably hide some lyrics somewhere else.
Perhaps while you are having the chilidog at the Drive In reading the News, I would also suggest “you better count your money” cause “You need to think, think about what your doing” and pay the bill and leave a little tip.
Now let me see 1 + 2 + 3 = 6. Pardon me, I was counting out loud. “Sorry about that, MJ”, actually I make it 7. Darn, and to think "I was that close". Now Andy will cancel my A+ and give me a F-

The clues here are in bold. Looking for 4 answers.
You need to go to the Rainelle News Update folder for 2 more items.
The Drive In folder will have the final item.
Good Luck and the clock is ticking.

Reply author: Mary Jane Ingram Carr 61
Replied on: 03/26/2006 23:24:20
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by Chris Dawson 51

I ain't dirty! I washed my face and hands before I come, I did.

I posted this because I was tired and hot. So I washed my face and hands, therefore I wasn't dirty before I set down at the computer.
And yes, I washed behind my ears, thanks for not asking.

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Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 03/27/2006 17:30:49
Message:

Do You Remember
Daylight saving time changes this Sat/Sun night. So consider yourself for warned.
Which direction you ask.
Well spring ahead.

As Dennis Hopper said in a movie or tv show, “Where’s the love”.

Three to go:
“Sorry about that, Chief” Quote from TV series. Lead actor died last Sept. 2005

“beneath this snowy mantle cold and clean the unborn grass lies waiting for its coat to turn to green”. Song, recorded by many artist. Most famous was Canadian born.

This one I’m betting no one will guess. I seem to remember there are 3 versus. In the first two the last word was “none”. The last verse was “one”.
Each day I’ll add a clue. I’m still betting this song will not be answered correctly by Friday 3/31/06.

“But I want you to know
Wherever I go
I tip my hat to.........ONE”.

Reply author: Donnie Puckett 67
Replied on: 03/27/2006 20:03:23
Message:

Chris,

Let's try "Get Smart" - "Snowbird" and not a clue on the last song.

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 03/27/2006 22:17:03
Message:

We have a big ATTA GIRL for Mary Jane and a big ATTA BOY for Donnie .

Is there another golfer over there in the shadows, Donnie

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 03/28/2006 09:44:57
Message:

Yellow Alert. – Saturday is April Fools Day

Tuesday clue: Guy Mitchell
“But I want you to know
Wherever I go
I tip my hat to.........ONE”.[/size=1]

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 03/28/2006 20:33:15
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by Chris Dawson 51

Yellow Alert. – Saturday is April Fools Day

Tuesday clue: Guy Mitchell
“But I want you to know
Wherever I go
I tip my hat to.........ONE”.[/size=1]

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Reply author: Donnie Puckett 67
Replied on: 03/28/2006 21:30:48
Message:

Chris,

"Goodnight Mrs. Calabash wherever you are."

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 03/29/2006 10:19:08
Message:

Red Garters (1954)
A dime and a dollar
With a whoop and a holler and “A Dime And A Dollar” I’m a lucky son-of-a-gun, but wherever I go I want you to know I tip my hat to one.
This is just something that on one special moment in time I recalled.
After hours and hours of searching this is all I could locate.
At the following web site you can listen to as 30 second clip using Windows Media or Real Player.
http://www.oldies.com/product-view/66852.html

I think someone had already mentioned the comics inside the wrapper of Bazooka bubble gum.
Do you remember “punchboards”?
Weren’t there little strips of papers with a quote or a line before “fortune cookies”?
Hennnnrrrryyyy. Henry Aldridge! Coming mother.

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 03/30/2006 01:04:40
Message:

Chris: I remember punchboards. My association with punchboards began when the troopers planned a big gambling raids and arrested all the business owners who had them...we sure had fun with that. But with all that knowledge of punchboards, I've never seen one. haha

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 03/30/2006 11:56:18
Message:

Dan: It’s Spring Break
Dick: I didn’t know that
Dan: Of course, just look, everyone’s gone
Dick: Huuummmm………I’ll drink to that

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 03/31/2006 10:18:35
Message:

Do you remember Lorena Ochoa. I have a slight recollection but can’t quite place it at the moment, anyways, and now for the rest of the story:

Lorena Ochoa, a three-time tournament winner looking for her first major championship victory, carded a 10-under-par 62 today during the first round of the Kraft Nabisco Championship, the first major championship of the LPGA Tour season.

Michelle Wie shot a 6-under-par 66 and is in second place after the first round.

Great rounds. I recall that from all tours it isn’t easy to follow-up a great round. Personally I hope they can hang in there.

Reply author: Randy Clower 66
Replied on: 03/31/2006 15:41:49
Message:

Hi all, Randy Clower here; I live and work in San Diego; class of 66. Hope to hear from anyone who remembers me. My family lived in what was then known as East Rainelle.

Reply author: Andy Aide Pendleton 64
Replied on: 03/31/2006 18:50:16
Message:

Welcome aboard Randy,

Yes we remember you ......beware your mind will be challenged by our very own Riddle King Chris Dawson !!!!LOL

Randy we do look forward to seeing more of you on the discussion board.....HAVE FUN !!!

Andy

Reply author: Randy Clower 66
Replied on: 03/31/2006 22:26:08
Message:

ah, sweet; i am looking forward as well to connecting to pals from my younger days; thanks so much; im coming back in early june to visit my bros and their families and hope to run into some of you; jes; i sure do miss WV sometimes

Reply author: Andy Aide Pendleton 64
Replied on: 04/01/2006 06:56:50
Message:

quote:

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Dan: It’s Spring Break
Dick: I didn’t know that
Dan: Of course, just look, everyone’s gone
Dick: Huuummmm………I’ll drink to that

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Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 04/02/2006 19:01:08
Message:

Randy: Yes!! I remember you and your great great personality, do you remember me? So good to see your name on here. I had no idea you were in California...

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 04/03/2006 13:25:53
Message:

And now for the news that wouldn’t be the news without the news, heeerrrrrrrreeeee’s Dickie

Andy, I haven’t a clue. nya ello I don’t recognize the initials and can’t place it. Sorry.
I did a little research. Ello may have something to do with hello.
Nya ….. can’t stop trying to use new york which is probably a problem.

Lorane and Michelle couldn’t quite hold it together I see.
Phil made me tell a lie. He not only followed up with a great 2nd round but also a 3rd and 4th.
Guess he has started something new. He carried and used 2 drivers.
One with a fade bias and the other with a draw bias.

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 04/04/2006 18:25:28
Message:

Do you remember that in the morning (Wednesday) we are going to experience The Real Thing?
01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06.
At 1hr, 2min, and 3second its April 5th 2006, hence 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06.
You can play the same game at 1pm but its more like a “make over”.
If you blink you will miss it.
This won’t happen again in months and months and months.

Ignoring my best advise of, “If at first you don’t succeed, give up”, I located the following:
"'Ello, 'ello! NBC, beautiful downtown Burbank" (the response to the calls received by a switchboard operator played by Judy Carne). When it went to syndication in 1983 both the NBC logo that was featured in the segment and the network's name in the catch phrase was edited out.

quote:

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Judy Carne was the swinging,bikini-clad,graffiti-covered British cutie who made the catch-phrase "sock it to me" a household word during the first two seasons of the popular Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In.

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Reply author: Andy Aide Pendleton 64
Replied on: 04/04/2006 18:58:58
Message:

http://www.tvacres.com/comm_ernestine.htm

OK Chris here is the link to the operator...nya ello

FUNNY FUNNY

Andy

Reply author: Mary Jane Ingram Carr 61
Replied on: 04/04/2006 23:44:46
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by Chris Dawson 51

Do you remember that in the morning (Wednesday) we are going to experience The Real Thing?
01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06.
At 1hr, 2min, and 3second its April 5th 2006, hence 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06.
You can play the same game at 1pm but its more like a “make over”.
If you blink you will miss it.
This won’t happen again in months and months and months.

Ignoring my best advise of, “If at first you don’t succeed, give up”, I located the following:
"'Ello, 'ello! NBC, beautiful downtown Burbank" (the response to the calls received by a switchboard operator played by Judy Carne). When it went to syndication in 1983 both the NBC logo that was featured in the segment and the network's name in the catch phrase was edited out.

You folks in Rainelle, do you have mail delivered to your home or do you still use the post office?

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Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 04/05/2006 21:58:39
Message:

I was pretty sure you had mail delivery but noticed mail boxes was still in use by some.
If I walked into the old post office I think I could find the old box and use the combination in no more than 3 attempts. But we'll never know, will we?

"A little dab'll do ya"
"We love having you here." — Hampton Inn
"Your Next Car" — Chrysler, 1950's
"It takes a licking and keeps on ticking."
"Does she ... or doesn't she?"

I'm not finding quotes, jokes, or routines by Foster Brooks.
You do remember Foster Brooks, don't you?

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 04/05/2006 23:04:31
Message:

Little dab will do ya, Brill (sp) cream for hair
takes a licking keeps on ticking: Timex watches
Does she or doesn't she: only her hairdresser knows - Clairol

someone else will have go do the other two...

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 04/06/2006 10:58:10
Message:

"You can trust your car to the man who wears the star"
"Zoom Zoom Zoom" Mazda
"Don't just travel. Travel right." Expedia
"Look sharp, feel sharp"
"It Floats!"
"Keeps going and going and going."

Still cannot locate any Foster Brooks jokes or routines.

Reply author: Janet Ballengee Estep 68
Replied on: 04/07/2006 08:40:11
Message:

"You can trust your car to the man who wears the star"
"Zoom Zoom Zoom"
"Don't just travel. Travel right."
"Look sharp, feel sharp"
"It Floats!"
"Keeps going and going and going."

Texaco: You can trust your car to the man who wears the star.

Gillette razor blades: Look sharp, feel sharp

Ivory soap: It floats!

Ever ready batteries: Keeps going and going and going.

Don't know the other ones; hope I was right on these!!!!

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 04/07/2006 10:55:05
Message:

Very Good. See how easy it is to remember stuff.
Lets try something a little different I’ll list popular initials and you give me the name.
Examples: GE - General Electric GM - General Motors

Sunoco
Amoco
RCA
ABC
AA
CBS
NBC
GTE
TNT
AT&T
A&P
IBM

And the capital of Vermont is: Montpelier

Reply author: Mary Jane Ingram Carr 61
Replied on: 04/08/2006 15:22:48
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by Chris Dawson 51

Very Good. See how easy it is to remember stuff.
Lets try something a little different I’ll list popular initials and you give me the name.
Examples: GE - General Electric GM - General Motors

Sunoco SUN OIL COMPANY
Amoco AMERICAN OIL CO
RCA RADIO CORP OF AMERICA
ABC AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO
AA AMERICAN AIRLINES
CBS COLUMBIA BROADCASTING SYSTEM
NBC NATIONAL BROADCASTING CO
GTE GLOBETEL COMM. CORP
TNT TURNER BROADCASTING SYSTEM
AT&T AMERICAN TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH
A&P GREAT ATLANTIC & PACIFIC TEA CO
IBM INTEL BUSINESS MACHINE

And the capital of Vermont is: MONTPELIER

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Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 04/08/2006 20:23:16
Message:

Friday I was in the store getting a few groceries and I noticed something that brought back some memories and was wondering whom else remembers Mason jars.
I recall my mom canning, green beans, corn, tomatoes, peaches, pears, and I’m not sure what else. Maybe there was vegetable soup.
I can recall some moms setting and stringing green beans. And as I was writing this I recalled she used paraffin wax. Does any one else remember your moms canning?
I can remember sharing canned items with other families. That was a big deal.

Reply author: Randy Clower 66
Replied on: 04/09/2006 18:14:00
Message:

oh yes, Chris

brings back fond memories; we had to pick and clean the fruits and vegetables for canning. I also remember as a kid picking wild strawberries for $.25 cents per gallon - talk about child labor. We also picked cherries for canning. I still make my own dill pickles from scratch.

Thank for bringing that up. Ah, I miss the freshness of what we grew in owr gardens and giving away what we could not use. I go to the farmers market here every sunday morning to get fresh organic fruits and vegetables, but it still don't take a WV tomatoe -- hehehehe.

Randy

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 04/09/2006 22:39:18
Message:

Chris and Randy, I remember the mason jars well. They aren't a thing of the past for many people. For example, my cousin, Virginia Meadows (the one you know) and her husband Al still do a lot of canning as do many people, probably including some of the members of the discussion board.

I visited my grandfather's former farm in 2004 and learned that his 100-year-old cellar is still in use http://www.consultwebs.com/ncphotos/images/lewisburg/2/cellar_9903.jpg The cellar and and ice boxes were very useful. It was amazing how cold the cellar would be in the middle of summer. I remember seeing a lot of cured hams hanging from the ceiling of the second floor of the building.

My dad once told me about their process for burying ice to dig up and use later. That was quite interesting. Dale

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: Randy Clower 66
Replied on: 04/10/2006 03:20:24
Message:

nothin like a good WV man or woman

Reply author: Randy Clower 66
Replied on: 04/10/2006 20:31:32
Message:

very nice pic Dale, needs to be framed

Reply author: jessica osborne 67
Replied on: 04/11/2006 19:44:50
Message:

Dale,
That is a gorgeous picture! What camera was it taken with?
The colors are great.

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 04/12/2006 01:43:06
Message:

Do you remember tomatoes?
I’m not talking about cherry salad tomatoes.
I’m not talking about those odd looking Roma tomatoes.
I’m not talking about those less than full-grown hothouse vine tomatoes.
I don’t even mean those homegrown full size tomatoes.
I’m talking about those big yellow beefsteak tomatoes. Grapefruit size yellow beefsteak tomatoes
sliced ½ in thick placed on top of ¼ lb beef patty with A1 sauce and a super size colossal wheat bun
with mayonnaise, lettuce, and mustard. A burger so thick that you have to mash it down so hard that
the juice drips from it and still its so tall you can’t take a full size bite.
That’s what kind of tomato I’m talking about.

Reply author: Randy Clower 66
Replied on: 04/12/2006 03:30:25
Message:

you are makin my mouth drip with rememberance of those fine big burgers with the yellow tomatoes; the big red ones were not that bad either

pure freshness

slap a some cheese on it with some dills and frys; and im ready to go

randy

Reply author: Janet Ballengee Estep 68
Replied on: 04/12/2006 08:46:41
Message:

Remember in the early summer when we had fresh lettuce and green onions from the garden wilted with bacon drippings and a little vinegar? My mom cooked fresh peas in a cream sauce.......Now we get those kinds of things all year long, but they're not any good. And fresh corn on the cob........the very young ears where the kernels are small and sweet and juicy.......

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 04/12/2006 13:08:26
Message:

Here is a little dish I recommend, for what ever it’s worth and for $2.50 you can get a gallon of gas maybe.
Vegetables and Pasta Salad
INGREDIENTS:
1 pkg. (16 oz.) Pictsweet Mixed Vegetables
1 pkg. (12 oz.) large sea shell pasta, uncooked
1 cup ranch salad dressing
COOKING DIRECTIONS:
Place vegetables in a container and cover with water. Place on stove top and bring to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes; drain. Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl, combine cooked vegetables, pasta and salad dressing; mix well. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
http://www.pictsweet.com/recipes/vegpastasalad.shtml
Actually I use about ¾’s cup of mixed vegetables and shell pasta with a couple table spoons of Ranch dressing and done In the microwave. Quick meal for one.
And while we are here I always wondered if “baby corn” was real corn. Did some quick research and sure enough it is, or at least so they say.
http://www.straightdope.com/mailbag/mbabycor.html
And if you are really looking for something to do and want to become a “Master Band-Slinger” try
http://members.aol.com/morganbolt/

Reply author: Andy Aide Pendleton 64
Replied on: 04/12/2006 22:10:48
Message:

Chris,

A master of riddles, chef, and a rubber band man.....

Gee Whiz Chris,,,What other talents are we going to come up with..

I not only have my golf club ready, I will have my rubber bands in fine tune...stretched out to sling a long way......Can't wait..

Andy

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 04/12/2006 23:33:01
Message:

Well, let me see, said the blind man: Nothing come to my feeble mind just now.
Here are a couple items to ponder. The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. Anyone care to challenge that statement?
As I was going to St. Ives I met a man with seven wives, Each wife had seven sacks, each sack had seven cats, Each cat had seven kits: kits, cats, sacks and wives, How many were going to St. Ives? Care to try this one.

I was doing some research today and thought someone might be interested in this.
Some pictures of coal fields in Greenbrier Co. Even noticed Crichton listed.
http://www.coalcampusa.com/sowv/green/misc/miscgren.htm

Reply author: Janet Ballengee Estep 68
Replied on: 04/13/2006 09:20:25
Message:

Chris, ONE person going to St. Ives, because he met the people who were coming back!

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 04/13/2006 17:17:55
Message:

Evelyn

quote:

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Chris, ONE person going to St. Ives, because he met the people who were coming back!

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Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 04/14/2006 11:10:53
Message:

Did you remember it’s “Good Friday”?
Sunday is Easter.

Remember when life seemed simpler, easier, and more relaxed. Is it just me getting older or is it true?

For all the “procrastinators” Monday is deadline for filing. If you don’t know what to do, 1040Easy. How much did you make, send it in.

“If you're happy and you don’t know what to do, wag your tail”

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 04/14/2006 23:42:29
Message:

Ah, Chris, we can count on your to bring a smile to our faces...we've become accustomed to your smile... Where is Connard??

Reply author: Andy Aide Pendleton 64
Replied on: 04/15/2006 07:37:29
Message:

HAPPY EASTER

MAY GOD'S BLESSING BE WITH US ALL


LOVE

Andy

Reply author: Connard Estep 53
Replied on: 04/15/2006 21:29:51
Message:

[quote]Originally posted by Marilyn Lewis Bennett 65

Ah, Chris, we can count on your to bring a smile to our faces...we've become accustomed to your smile... Where is Connard??

Thanks for asking Marilyn, Still here. have not posted much lately but I read just about every day. I was reading an artical in the Elkins WV. newspaper The Inner Mountain A day or so ago that brought up something that used to happen in the RHS gym. Donkey Basketball. I never did play in one but enjoyed watching. (to Rough) there must be someone that did play that went to RHS at that time. Anyone care to comment on this?

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 04/16/2006 00:52:46
Message:

As I walked thru the parking lot one day
I spied a pretty young lady so I approached her and did say
“Buonas díaz senorita” “From the looks of your outfit I can tell you are a golfer”
And she replied, “buonas dias senor” “Do you play golf too”.
Shaking my head I held out my hand and said “Good Luck and good fortune”.
“Thank You” she said as we shook hands, she smiled and we went on our way.

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 04/16/2006 01:09:17
Message:

"He was crucified for us, that we might Live for Him...Redeemed" Happy Easter.



"I'll keep ya posted..." Linedancer1414

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 04/16/2006 14:02:07
Message:

And now for a “news flash” that wouldn’t be a news flash without flashing you the news, here’s a news flash, take it awaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyy “SHABBY”
It has been reported that an individual, that will remain un-name (unless I’m bribed), was taken into “protective custody”
charged with licking a bowl and spoon that had been used to make brownies. The detainee was heard claiming defect mental
capacity, invasion of privacy, he didn’t know anybody was watching, and he was reliving his youth. YEAH, RIGHT. THAT’S WHAT THE
GUILTY ALWAYS SAY. And now returning you back to the anchor hheerrees “Stinky”.

Thanks Shabby and now for the rest of the news.
Reliable sources have reported that Governors from at least West Va. and Florida are in Iraq. While its unconfirmed, the report is
they are negotiating lower gasoline prices for their constituency. Also unconfirmed, these elected officials are paying for this trip out of their own pockets and not at tax payer expense.

Stinky, what does this have to do with “Do You Remember”. Well Shabby, my best guess is “absolutely nothing”. We’re just filling our air time and we are out of time so
Say Goodnight Stinky. “Goodnight Stinky”

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 04/16/2006 21:14:32
Message:

I just noticed the number that has opened and read “Do You Remember”.
Very likely we are going to hit the 5,000 number this Sunday evening.
I would like for that person to do a post and tell us who rang the bell.
This is really amazing that so many have viewed the Rainelle Reunion web site and stopped by this folder.
Personally I feel honored and humble that so many have contributed and viewed this folder as well as the participation
to all activity on this site that Dale, Gerry, Patty, Mary, Andy, and other have put together.
Thank you all for making this a fun place to visit. I “Do Want To Remember” who number 5,000 is (was).

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 04/16/2006 22:15:09
Message:

Chris: It's possible that I was number 5000. I think I was but it was an accident as I clicked back on their a couple times trying to find a particular post.

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 04/17/2006 00:18:36
Message:

Look at this 5,013 as I logged in. Wow. And Marilyn feels she was # 5,000. That’s just great. We’ll just have to give you the honor.
And as is normal for me getting is such a hurry I mess-up. So anxious to see the 5,000 number I totally neglected to thank the other 4,999.
Thanks to all the 4,999 and Marilyn for the 5,000 and now another 13.

Do You Remember “West Wing”? Did you watch this evening? As it is wrapping up many who have had bit parts are coming back as a reunion. Paula Prentice had a small spot tonight.
I remember well when she did her 6 or 8 parts. Really great and funny. Does anyone remember the episode where she went into Leo’s closet thinking it was the restroom? By the previews for next week, Rob Lowe will be a guest. Good series. Will miss it as I do JAG. You do remember JAG don’t you?

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 04/17/2006 00:23:22
Message:

Chris: It seems we may be the only 2 awake right now so I will respond. I have never watched West Wing and I think I saw Jag twice.
Although we have 3 tv's in this house, my husband adamantly states that our tv's receive nothing except Discovery Channel, ESPN, Golf, and any station with NASCAR racing. I will have to investigate this and find out...

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 04/17/2006 21:17:17
Message:

Do you remember a movie from the early 60’s staring Sidney Poitier If I remember it was in black and white. Do you remember black and white movies and TV
He is heading out west and his car over heats and he stops for some water and his trip is delayed. I remember the story theme and even part of a song. I think Poitier won an award.
But I can’t remember the movie title. Somebody help me, please. (No, my car didn’t over heat, that wasn’t the reason, thanks for no asking that.)

And, any West Wing fans here

Reply author: Janet Ballengee Estep 68
Replied on: 04/18/2006 09:03:35
Message:

Yes, Sidney Poitier help some German nuns build a chapel. And the movie was "Lilies of the Field". One of my most favorite movies of all time. I could watch it over and over.

Reply author: Patty Cox Osborne 67
Replied on: 04/18/2006 13:48:09
Message:

Does anyone remember what year the hospital closed???
I have learned that it was after 1946 but was wondering when it actually closed. I can remember when the bus terminal was there because that is most like where part of my obsession to milk shakes comes from!!!

Patty

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 04/18/2006 22:19:43
Message:

Hello Patty, I can take you as far as December 1946 with the Rainelle Hospital because I was born there at that time. Hopefully, that didn't close it down. Dale

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 04/18/2006 23:11:22
Message:

Do any of you remember taking your driver's test in Rainelle and who gave you that test? Where you drove? How old were you?

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 04/18/2006 23:13:31
Message:

Does anyone remember Jerri Lynn Gregg and/or Lois Maynard who was in our class in grade school? Any idea what became of them? Jerri had the greatest personality and Lois was so sweet and beautiful.

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 04/19/2006 00:29:47
Message:

Do you remember white lipstick, white nailpolish, powdered rouge, big black shoulder bag pocketbook so big they hung down to your hips?
Everything except a car could fit inside them... duck tail haircuts, Bryl (?) Creme for hair, Prell in a tube, Buster Brown shoes? Do you remember a time when you dressed up on Sunday whether you were going to church or not?...Wearing curlers all day as if they could not be seen, then combing out your hair and going back out in the evening? oh my..."I was so much older then...I'm younger than that now..." name that tune...

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 04/19/2006 14:56:34
Message:

From CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, ABC, NBC, CBS (excluding Dan Rather) Washington Post, AP, UP, CRR, AARP, WV, DOD, IRS, UPS, USP, TNT, FOX, 60 Minutes, 20 20, Extra, Ophra, Ellen DeGenris, and Judge Judy here is the latest news from the infamous “Rose Garden” in beautiful downtown Washington DC. The Governors from Florida and West Virginia and two other states were accompanying #43. Looking proud, tall, and well tanned no one would have ever guess they had been in Iraq doing what politicians do when they go to Iraq.
And now for the weather. It will be sunny in those areas where the sun is shinning and cloudy else where. Unless of course its dark then it won’t be sunny. It will be moonie. If it’s dark and cloudy, who cares. The temperature will be somewhere between the high and low that has previously been recorded. Unless that is, there is a new high or new low which means the temperature will be some where between the new high and the new low and we don’t know what that is unless we have a new high or new low. As for the possibility of showers. We’ll just wait and see.
And now we will return to the regular scheduled program.
Say good night Donald Rumsfeld.

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 04/19/2006 22:04:36
Message:

Chris: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

Reply author: Tom Bobbitt 62
Replied on: 04/20/2006 16:16:56
Message:

I believe that Nancy Bobbit (Willard) was born in the hospital on 10th street(I think that is correct street). She was born in Sept of 1947. Guess it closed sometime after that.
Tom Bobbitt

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 04/21/2006 13:53:02
Message:

Dale mentioned some time back about bartering and was remembering.
Well Dale and other interested folks, where is the some serious bartering.
This young man has been on national tv during the past week and I tracked down the web site.
He started in July 2005 with a “red paper clip” and today he has "one year free rent".
http://oneredpaperclip.blogspot.com/2006/04/one-year-in-phoenix.html
"very interesting" and he is still going.

Reply author: Andy Aide Pendleton 64
Replied on: 04/21/2006 16:22:33
Message:

Chris I found a blue paper clip.......Now what?

the red paper clip a great story..

Andy

Reply author: Patty Cox Osborne 67
Replied on: 04/21/2006 18:37:36
Message:

Hi All,
Back to this hospital question for a minute. Thanks for the info Tom! (Hi Nancy!) To be honest, I had forgotten about the hospital on the other end town so that would be an interesting topic too! Dale, were you also born at the one on 11th street? Now the question is when did that one close and when did the one close that was above the old Flint's Hardware and bus terminal??? I can remember the old elevator shaft in the back of my grandfather's store that went up to the hospital. It was used to transport patients and equipment upstairs. I'm pretty sure it was open during World War II.

Patty

Reply author: Andy Aide Pendleton 64
Replied on: 04/21/2006 22:00:18
Message:

What do you think anyone driving through Rainelle seen a sign on one of the buildings that read TERMINAL DRUG.......
Do you remember?

Andy

Reply author: Randy Clower 66
Replied on: 04/24/2006 03:53:32
Message:

Oh, i remember going to see Dr. Davis as a kid - and his nurse - can not recall her name!

Hated going there but loved reading the New Yorker magizine; Speaking of Hospitals, I was born in my mom and dad's bedroom with the help of Dr. Davis.

WOW! long time ago.

Randy

Reply author: June Wilson Johnson 55
Replied on: 04/24/2006 10:18:08
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by Randy Clower 66

Oh, i remember going to see Dr. Davis as a kid - and his nurse - can not recall her name!

Hated going there but loved reading the New Yorker magizine; Speaking of Hospitals, I was born in my mom and dad's bedroom with the help of Dr. Davis.

WOW! long time ago.

Randy

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Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 04/24/2006 15:56:58
Message:

Randy: Wasn't Marilyn McGuire Dr. Davis's nurse? (in our age group years).

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 04/24/2006 15:58:18
Message:

Chris: When was the last time you were in Rainelle? Also, June, are you related to Julie Wilson?

Reply author: Evelyn Utterback Drake 56
Replied on: 04/24/2006 18:05:20
Message:

The nurse that worked for Dr. Davis in the 40's - 50's was Mrs. Keaton.

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 04/24/2006 19:17:31
Message:

I remember Nurses and the white dresses, shoes, and nurses cap. I miss seeing them.
Remember church, weddings, and funerals? Women wore nice dresses, hats, and many times gloves. Men wore shirt, ties, and suites. Things change for the better
When was I last in Rainelle? Don’t know for sure. 30 years at least perhaps a little longer. (MJ sees “little long” she will go bananas again)
I’ve never been a “Blue Grass” fan. Always related it to how Bill Monroe sang. I located this web site and if you like banjo, guitar, with some other instruments on occasion this is a great site.
I liked their selection of music. ALL FREE. Songs are from just over 1 min to over 4 min. Probably well over 100 selections.
Yellow Rose of Texas. Dueling Banjos (which I like). Down Yonder. Orange Blossom Special. Old Time Religion. There Goes My Everything. Walbash Cannonball. I guess it’s the sound that makes it Blue Grass, but I just enjoyed listening to some of the music. Remember the Mills Bros great song “Yellow Bird”
http://www.bluemax.com/info/Multimedia_test_Files/BlueMaxLovesBluegrass/bluemaxlovesbluegrass.htm

Reply author: Randy Clower 66
Replied on: 04/24/2006 20:05:27
Message:

have you listened to the 'brokeback mountain' soundtrack; great cowboy music

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 04/24/2006 20:29:11
Message:

quote:

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have you listened to the 'brokeback mountain' soundtrack; great cowboy music

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Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 04/24/2006 23:10:42
Message:

Chris: William Tell Overture...is that Lone Ranger and Tonto?
Yes, Chris, we are older but it happened suddenly. I took a nap under a tree one day and woke up and looked in the mirror and [:(... it goes so quickly doesn't it? It's very nice to meet you Chris. I have no doubt that God planned this website to bring hearts home to Rainelle for a visit through this remarkable device called the computer. Thanks to those who planned and made possible this site where one can click on and feel like they have been "home".

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 04/24/2006 23:19:09
Message:

Sandy Walker Manspile would have enjoyed this so much and she would have been the top poster while the rest of us read it and laughed. In the minds eye I can see she, Gingy and Genie riding through Rainelle with the top down on that convertible - laughing, laughing, oh how those girls smiled and laughed. Until her final day, Sandy was laughing and reaching out to help others. Yes, she would have made us laugh until we cried if she could post on this site. She was a great line dancer too. She laughed and danced. She loved her family so much. Where did she get all that energy? Linedancer.

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 04/26/2006 01:28:08
Message:

Can you hear me now? GOOD!

Can you hear me now? GOOD!

Can you hear me now? GOOD!

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 04/26/2006 14:43:42
Message:

I know its only April 26, but it is getting warmer and the days are longer. Before long it will be summer. Have you thought about it?

What’s your choice:
1. Those Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/2321/summer2003/lyrics/l_0013.html

2. In the Good Old Summertime http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/lyrics/goodoldsummer.htm

You can listen to some music while you imagine summer and perhaps think of vacation.
Any vacations plans yet?
Want to share plans? You go first.

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 04/27/2006 21:49:33
Message:

The sun comes up and the sun goes down,
The hands on the clock keep going round,
I just get up and it’s time to lay down,
Life gets tedious, don’t it?

My shoes untied but I don’t care,
I was’nt figuring on going nowhere,
I’d have to wash and comb my hair,
And that’s just wasted effort.

Water in the well gettin’ lower end lower,
Can’t take a bath for a month or more,
But I’ve heard it told and it’s true I’m sure,
That too much bathing weakens yer.

Open the door and the flies come in,
Shut the door and yer sweating again,
And in the process, I cracked my shin,
Just one darn thing after another.

Ole brown mule, he must be sick,
I jabbed him in the rump with a pin on a stick,
He humped his back but he did’nt kick,
There’s something cockeyed somewhere.

Ole mouse chawing on the pantry door,
Been chawing there for a month or more,
When he gets through he’s gonna be sore,
There aint a darn thing in there.

Hound dog howling so forlorn,
Laziest dog that ever was born,
He’s howling cause he’s sittin’ on a thorn,
And he’s just too tired to move over.

Tin roof leaks and the chimney leans,
There’s a hole in the seat of my old blue jeans,
I ’ate the last of my pork and beans,
Just can’t depend on nothin’.

Cows gone dry and the hens won’t iay,
Fish stopped biting last Saturday,
Troubles piling up day by day,
And now I’m gettin’ dandruff.

Grief and misery pain and woes,
Bills and taxes and so it goes,
And now I’m gettin’ a cold in the nose,
Life gets tasteless — Don’t it?!

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 04/27/2006 22:48:27
Message:

Chris: HaHaHa that's a great one! I've thought of posting a poem or two on here before but never took the time. Did you write that one yourself? I'll find and post this one: "My Get Up and Go Has Got Up and Went". I daresay there are others who can identify with that

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 04/27/2006 22:58:20
Message:

Mary, Mary, Bo, Bary, Banana, Fanna, Foe, Fary, Fee, Fie, Moe, Mary, Mary....Donnie, Donnie, Bo, Bonnie, Banana, Fanna, Foe, Fonnie, Fee, Fie, Moe, Monnie, Donnie....Pennie, Pennie, Bo, Benny, Banana, Fanna, Foe, Fennie, Fee, Fie, Moe, Mennie, Pennie....People, people, bo beople, Banana, Fanna, Foe, Feople, Fee, Fie, Moe, Meople, People....????

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 04/27/2006 23:11:20
Message:

quote:

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Did you write that one yourself?

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Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 04/28/2006 02:05:01
Message:

might have been a copy cat but it was a cute one! more more more

Reply author: Connard Estep 53
Replied on: 04/28/2006 08:12:45
Message:

Dowop lyrics,

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 04/29/2006 18:32:33
Message:

Recently we have mentioned floods, train wrecks, and those who lost their life in wars. That some how, I guess, brought to mind a tragedy in Rainelle I remembered. It was during a flood and if I recall correctly, the young lads name was Jerry Slaven (unsure of the spelling). Don’t know if he was in a boat alone or playing along the bank during the heavy runoff of a storm. I think he was somewhere along Little Sewell when last seen. His body was found somewhere down in the area of the C&O water tower as I recall. This was the only tragedy that I can remember from Rainelle. Perhaps Connard can fill in some details.

And now on the lighter side:
Reporter):
Hello, everyone, this is your action news reporter with all the news
that is news across the nation, on the scene at the supermarket. There
seems to have been some disturbance here. Pardon me, sir, did you see
what happened?

(Witness):
Yeah, I did. I's standin' overe there by the tomaters, and here he
come, running through the pole beans, through the fruits and vegetables,
nekkid as a jay bird. And I hollered over t' Ethel, I said, "Don't
look, Ethel!" But it's too late, she'd already been incensed.

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 04/29/2006 18:36:01
Message:

I’m looking for “Funny Girl”. I have my challenge stats to tell you. Just waiting till you appear.

Reply author: Mary Jane Ingram Carr 61
Replied on: 04/29/2006 21:50:09
Message:

quote:

---

Originally posted by Chris Dawson 51

Recently we have mentioned floods, train wrecks, and those who lost their life in wars. That some how, I guess, brought to mind a tragedy in Rainelle I remembered. It was during a flood and if I recall correctly, the young lads name was Jerry Slaven (unsure of the spelling). Don’t know if he was in a boat alone or playing along the bank during the heavy runoff of a storm. I think he was somewhere along Little Sewell when last seen. His body was found somewhere down in the area of the C&O water tower as I recall. This was the only tragedy that I can remember from Rainelle. Perhaps Connard can fill in some details.
And now on the lighter side:
Reporter):
Hello, everyone, this is your action news reporter with all the news
that is news across the nation, on the scene at the supermarket. There
seems to have been some disturbance here. Pardon me, sir, did you see
what happened?

(Witness):
Yeah, I did. I's standin' overe there by the tomaters, and here he
come, running through the pole beans, through the fruits and vegetables,
nekkid as a jay bird. And I hollered over t' Ethel, I said, "Don't
look, Ethel!" But it's too late, she'd already been incensed.

---

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 04/29/2006 22:19:34
Message:

(Reporter):
This is your action news reporter once again, and we're here at the gas
station. Pardon me, sir, did you see what happened?

(Witness):
Yeah, I did. I's just in here gettin my car checked, he just appeared
out of the traffic. Come streakin' around the grease rack there, didn't
have nothin' on but a smile. I looked in there, and Ethel was gettin'
her a cold drink. I hollered, "Don't look, Ethel!" But it was too
late. She'd already been mooned. Flashed her right there in front of
the shock absorbers.
Here he comes, look at that, look at that
There he goes, look at that, look at that
And he ain't wearin' no clothes

Oh, yes, they call him the Streak


Hey MJ you ladies still play bridge on Saturday night? I thought I might look over your shoulder sometime. If it wouldn't make you nervous.

Reply author: Connard Estep 53
Replied on: 04/30/2006 19:25:32
Message:

Hello Mary Jane, I know some about Jerry Slaven, I went to school with him From the 1st or 2nd grade in E. Rainelle and then in RHS until the time of his death I believe was in 1948 or 1949. He would have Graduated with the class of 1953 . He and I were good friends ,Played together quite a bit. I still have his autograph in a small autograph book. In it he wrote “ when we are old enough we will join the Navy together “ Neither of us made it. He was canoeing in the swollen Meadow River with others I believe when his canoe capsized and was Drowned. If I remember correctly he was found a day or two later by his Brother In the area that you spoke of. It’s been a long time since that tragic event so I hope my memory is some what correct.If any one knows more accurate details please jump in.

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 05/01/2006 11:42:58
Message:

Doo-wop lyrics. 1950's. Ames Brothers.

Rag mop
Doo-doo-doo-dah-dee-ah-dah
R-a-g-g m-o-p-p
Rag mop

A
I say a-b
A-b-c
A-b-c-d
A-b-c-d-e
A-b-c-d-e-f-g-h

I
I say m-o
M-o-p
M-o-p-p
Mop
M-o-P-P
Mop, mop, mop, mop

R
I say r-a
R-a-g
R-a-g-g
Rag
R-a-g-g m-o-p-p
Rag mop

Doo-doo-doo-dah-dee-ah-dah
Rag mop
Doo-doo-doo-dah-dee-ah-dah
Rag mop
Doo-doo-doo-dah-dee-ah-dah
Rag mop
Doo-doo-doo-dah-dee-ah-dah
Rag mop
Doo-doo-doo-dah-dee-ah-dah
R-a-g-g m-o-p-p
Rag mop

M
I say m-o
M-o-p
M-o-p-p
Mop
M-o-p-p
Mop, mop, mop, mop

R
I say r-a
R-a-g
R-a-g-g
Rag
R-a-g-g m-o-p-p
Rag mop

Doo-doo-doo-dah-dee-ah-dah
Rag mop
Doo-doo-doo-dah-dee-ah-dah
Rag mop
Doo-doo-doo-dah-dee-ah-dah
Rag mop
Doo-doo-doo-dah-dee-ah-dah

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 05/01/2006 11:43:56
Message:

I thought you might enjoy a space slide show. Just click on the dates and the slide show will open.
What class was it in school that we studied the planets? I don’t remember.
I know we didn’t have pictures like these.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6955261/?GT1=7938

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 05/01/2006 11:45:09
Message:

another one: Phil Harris

While I was walkin' down the beach
One bright and sunny day
I saw a great big wooden box
A-floatin' in the bay
I pulled it in and opened it up
And much to my surprise
Oh, I discovered a...
Right before my eyes
Oh, I discovered a...
Right before my eyes

I picked it up and ran to town
As happy as a king
I took it to a guy I knew
Who'd buy most anything
But this is what he hollered at me
As I walked in his shop
"Oh, get out of here with that...
Before I call a cop"
"Oh, get out of here with that...
Before I call a cop"

I turned around and got right out
A-runnin' for my life
And then I took it home with me
To give it to my wife
But this is what she hollered at me
As I walked in the door
"Oh, get out of here with that...
And don't come back no more"
"Oh, get out of here with that...
And don't come back no more"

--- Instrumental Interlude ----

I wandered all around the town
Until I chanced to meet
A hobo who was lookin' for
A handout on the street
He said he'd take most any old thing
He was a desperate man
But when I showed him the...
He turned around and ran
Oh, when I showed him the...
He turned around and ran

I wandered on for many years
A victim of my fate
Until one day I came upon
St Peter at the gate
And when I tried to take it inside
He told me where to go
Get out of here with that...
And take it down below
Oh, get out of here with that...
And take it down below

The moral of this story is
If you're out on the beach
And you should see a great big box
And it's within your reach
Don't ever stop and open it up
That's my advice to you
'Cause you'll never get rid of the...
No matter what you do
Oh, you'll never get rid of the...
No matter what you do

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 05/01/2006 12:32:40
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by ML2006

Doo-wop lyrics. 1950's. Ames Brothers.

Rag mop
Doo-doo-doo-dah-dee-ah-dah
R-a-g-g m-o-p-p
Rag mop

A
I say a-b
A-b-c
A-b-c-d
A-b-c-d-e
A-b-c-d-e-f-g-h

I
I say m-o
M-o-p
M-o-p-p
Mop
M-o-P-P
Mop, mop, mop, mop

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Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 05/01/2006 20:19:13
Message:

While ago there was a golf challenge or sorts made, wedges from 50 yds., closest to the pin. I’m not sure if it was accepted.
Well during a round from this past Saturday playing a 6,743 yd par 72 course I was part of a 2 some playing behind a 4 some
and we had lots of time to mess around and stay ahead of the following group. I had time to measure my wedge shots, many times
using a fairway marker and other times walking it off. Pin distance was walked off. I could be a yard or two off on the yardage
and a few inches off on the distance to the pin. I had an 87 with 1 penalty, 29 putts. My shot of the day was a knock down 6 iron that
from the light rough, 145 yds that was a little draw around two trees and onto the green about 25 feet.

Now a reply or acknowledgement isn’t necessary but someone will sleep better if you do.


Yds Ft
55---7
77--22
54--23
42---8
62---9
77--32
44--14
32---4

My name is “Has Been”
And I approved this message

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 05/04/2006 01:02:20
Message:

Remembering those far away place with strange sounding names.

Anjean, Apple Jack, Bellbum, Bellwood, Bingham, Charmco, Cobb, Clifftop, Clearco, Clintonville, Corliss, Craig, Crawley, Danese, Dennis, Duo, Farmdale, Grassy Meadows, Hilton Village, Hines, Hominy Falls, Kessler, Kieffer, Layland, Leslie, Lile, Lilly Park, Lookout, Maplewood, Marfrance, Maywood, McRoss, Orient Hill, Ravenseye, Rock Cliff, Shavers Crossing, Sims, Smoot, Spring Dale, Surbaugh, Winona.

Have a nice trip.
You too.

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 05/04/2006 15:28:21
Message:

Beelick Knob, Loops Road, Babcock Park, Cold Knob, Crickmer, Backus...

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 05/04/2006 15:29:59
Message:

Bellburn...

Reply author: Pudge Miller Vandall 58
Replied on: 05/04/2006 16:07:23
Message:

Meadow Bridge, Middle Town.

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 05/05/2006 09:42:01
Message:

"Mrs. Landingham! What's next?"

Reply author: Patty Cox Osborne 67
Replied on: 05/05/2006 09:54:29
Message:

'Possom Holler'

Patty

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 05/05/2006 11:11:54
Message:

Good one Patty!

Fishing on Big and Little Clear Creek. Muskie's in Meadow River have taken all the fish there. Those aren't towns but I had to throw those out here because Mr. B said so...

Reply author: Patty Cox Osborne 67
Replied on: 05/05/2006 14:23:10
Message:

I'm trying to figure out how to spell......
'Squat 'n Dodge' ( I think that's close!)
For those of you that do remember where it is, Be careful...Someone may ask what you were doing up there?

Reply author: Tom Bobbitt 62
Replied on: 05/05/2006 15:37:10
Message:

Snake Island, Quinwood, Nallen

Reply author: Tom Bobbitt 62
Replied on: 05/05/2006 15:38:39
Message:

Forgot Levisy

Reply author: jessica osborne 67
Replied on: 05/05/2006 21:42:31
Message:

How 'bout Clifftop? I've heard they have a major music festival there now.

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 05/05/2006 23:11:25
Message:

Clifftop: yes, Jessica, they have the "Doo-Wop Music Festival" there every year and have had it for many years. It has grown yearly. There is also a major bluegrass festival near Summersville every year. Our own Harrieta Erskine Ramsey's daughter, Carmella, was "discovered" there by Patty Loveless and is now a major musician, back-up singer in Nashville.

Reply author: Patty Cox Osborne 67
Replied on: 05/05/2006 23:14:27
Message:

Hi Jessica,
Would you be thinking about the outdoor festivals they have at Camp Washington Carver?
I believe they still have a huge Blue Grass Festival there during the summer, but unfortunatly, they haven't had Doo-Wop for several years---that was terrific! A whole evening of oldies music done by the original artists in a large open field. They would have a Classic Car show in the afternoon and then the concert at night. Most everyone would take lawn chairs, blankets and picnic lunches and spend the entire day over there. They also had concessions, horse shoe pitching, games for the children and lunch and dinner available in the Lodge. That huge field was packed with people, mostly baby boomers...I just don't think our age group will ever grow up---and that's a good thing! I think the Blue Grass Festival drew as many people but I never attended those.
They were also having dinner shows in the lodge.
Does anyone know if they are still having any events over there this year???

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 05/06/2006 00:20:00
Message:

Patty: I googled the Doo-Wop festival and the WV Culture website states that Doo-Wop was discontinued, apparently quite recently (years). I did find that the Appalachian Stringband Festival takes place at Camp Carver every summer. That festival attracts musicians from many states.

Reply author: Randy Clower 66
Replied on: 05/06/2006 14:28:15
Message:

Hi

Randy here - are there any festivals going on in WV or VA the last week of May, first part of June? I'll be coming back there to visit then?

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 05/06/2006 18:37:01
Message:

Hello Randy, if you don't find any festivals -- or even if you do, make sure to drop by the Moving Memorial in the second paragraph of http://www.rainellereunion.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=63 It will be the weekend you are in. Dale

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: Randy Clower 66
Replied on: 05/06/2006 19:16:21
Message:

hey there Dale, is that the Vietnam Vet Moving Memorial? It is here in San Diego now

could not access that web site tho

Reply author: Andy Aide Pendleton 64
Replied on: 05/06/2006 21:48:59
Message:

Randy,

The Ramp dinners are all around us....they are at every town....The Moose club in Rainelle has one every year...

Do you guys from out of state remember the ramps...?

I myself have never ate a ramp....just smelled them.........I could always tell while working in the store when the ramps were up...




Andy

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 05/06/2006 22:02:44
Message:

It isn't a festival but isn't the annual "Ride to the Wall" gathering of motorcycles going to the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, DC the end of May? - the weekend stopover in Rainelle

Reply author: Randy Clower 66
Replied on: 05/06/2006 23:45:49
Message:

I loves me some ramps, its been a long time tho; remember them when a kid going out in the spring and pulling those 'spring' onions; my sisterinlaw and nephew have been picking them around their property for a ramp feed when I come back. Whew! don't know if they will ever let me back in CA!!!!

hehehehehehe

Reply author: Randy Clower 66
Replied on: 05/06/2006 23:48:37
Message:

thanks ML - going to WA DC to see that memorial for the first time gave me shivers. I, thank Jesus, got out of Vietnam ok. but, when 20 years old, one can take almost any thing!!

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 05/06/2006 23:55:53
Message:

50's era lyrics: Here's one Connard. I'll do more later.

Earth Angel
Earth Angel
Will you be mine?
My darling, dear, love you all the time
I'm just a fool, a fool in love with you.

Earth Angel
Earth Angel
The one I adore
Love you forever and ever more
I'm just a fool,
A fool in love with you

I fell for you and I knew
The vision of your lov-loveliness
I hoped and I prayed that someday
That I'd be the vision of your hap-happiness

Oh,Oh, Earth Angel, Earth Angel
Please be mine
My darling dear, love you all the time
I'm just a fool, a fool in love with you-u-u-u.

Platters.

I don't remember this song but it was one of my mother's favorites.

Reply author: Randy Clower 66
Replied on: 05/07/2006 00:00:05
Message:

Earth Angel, release in 1954 by the Penguins

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 05/07/2006 14:07:11
Message:

A great discussion. Randy, visiting the Vietnam Memorial was also sobering for me. I took a few photos while there http://www.consultwebs.com/ncphotos/washington_dc_pg2.htm (If anyone wants any non-watermarked copies, just say the word.)

Marilyn, "Earth Angel" is still one of my favorites. You can hear it here (also linked from our Memories and Flashbacks page) page): http://www.doowopfix.co.uk/feat6.htm

I remember ramps well. I'm probably the only person who lived in Craig who hasn't tasted them. People drive long distances to enjoy them. Dale

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: Randy Clower 66
Replied on: 05/07/2006 15:45:21
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Dale, yes i'd like some copies of those pics. were you in vietnam? i was there 1969-1970

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 05/07/2006 23:08:14
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quote:

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Originally posted by Randy Clower 66

Dale, yes i'd like some copies of those pics. were you in vietnam? i was there 1969-1970

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Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 05/08/2006 17:33:23
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Do you remember 10-cent coffee? 15-cents? 25-cents? How about 3-cent stamp? Postage going up next year to 42 cents.

Ever ask yourself why? It cost more than a penny to make a penny so why do me still make pennies?

Had a conversation Saturday with a man unhappily discussing $3. a gallon gas as he was drinking $3. a cup of Starbucks. Interesting.

Do you think the oil companies and medical companies have an agreement? Oil companies charging down the center of the field taking the heat and the medical companies charging down the side lines un-noticed.

And finally my question of the day: Was everyone working all day or did anyone sneak out and take pictures of old hotels biting the dust?

Reply author: Randy Clower 66
Replied on: 05/09/2006 21:35:53
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hi Chris

lucky i don't drink coffee; just ice tea from starbucks 1.85 and gas here in san diego is 3.50; i remember those days when a penny meant a
'pretty penny'

by the way, does anyone remember the Traveling Willburys - they only did two albums, but i can't find them anymore

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 05/09/2006 23:01:26
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Randy: Yes, I remember the Traveling Wilburys. Mr. King of Folk, Bob Dylan, along with Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne and George Harrison.
Go to Amazon.com and type Traveling Wilburys in the search box. They sounded amazing together, didn't they?

Reply author: Randy Clower 66
Replied on: 05/10/2006 01:32:00
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yep, thanks; i will try amazon

Reply author: Randy Clower 66
Replied on: 05/10/2006 01:33:15
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yes, some of the best

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 05/10/2006 17:43:51
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While searching for something to post for Dale’s trip on the 25th, I happened onto the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) site and the kids page.
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/music.htm#index
There are 5 categories of music: children, patriotic, favorites, movies/musicals, & holiday/sounds. Music will play when you clip a title. Not the greatest sound for adults but good to listen to and most often the words to the song. Green Beret, Marine Hymn, Navy Hymn, Army Song, Off We Go Into The Wild Blue Yonder, Stars & Stripes For Ever, and other good stuff. Check it out.

On this page was “The Caissons Go Rolling Along”. That brought to mind a WWII movie “Battleground” with James Whitmore & Van Johnson. The platoon is walking dog-tired from the front lines down this dirt road. Fresh troops riding in trucks are coming down the road and James Whitmore whips his platoon in shape and there are marching tall and proud past the replacements and the song “The Caissons Go Rolling Along” ends the movie. Great scenic, great b/w movie, great song.

Might even be able to use a couple of lines from the song while playing golf
Was if high, was it low, Where the heck did that one go, As my Nike is no where in sight.
Was it left, was it right, Now we won’t get home tonight, As my Nike is no where in sight.

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 05/11/2006 09:02:16
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sure happy it's Thursday

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 05/11/2006 11:36:51
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Chris: Is Thursday golfing day? My "Rupertdite" husband was an overly avid golfer. I was a golf widow. When our little grandson came along, the golf clubs suddenly lost their luster and this little fellow has become the number one passion around here. haha

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 05/12/2006 17:20:19
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Friends, neighbors, brothers, and sisters
I’m just an ordinary regular human but I gave into temptation, yes it’s true
Satin has haunted me and in a moment of weakness, I faltered
I said I wouldn’t and I have tried hard but it happened

Friends, neighbors, brothers, and sister
Idle hands and minds are the devils tools and I tried to resist
The soliciting mail, the email in my inbox, I discarded them refusing to look
But then that terrible moment today when I gave in to the lure

I’m not a bad person really I’m not
That four-letter word that spells doom
I see other enjoying and talking about personal pleasures
It has been almost a year I have fought off the evil tyrant

You thought I was admitting to something bad, now didn’t you?

Four letter word – GOLF. Pleasures – new clubs.
It has been a year since I built a set of golf clubs
I refused to look at the several catalogues that I get and the emails from the component companies

But on ebay this morning, I just couldn’t refuse the attraction to get a set of iron heads
3 – 9 + Pitching Wedge, Gap Wedge, and Sand wich. (10 pieces)
I promise this will be the last set of clubs I build, assemble.

And then is a couple of weeks, to my golf buddies, Buttercup, Cup Cake, & Junior,
I can sing: yatta, yatta, yatta, yatta, I got new clubs and you don’t.

And I really need someone to blame
So it isn’t my fault, it’s ebays fault

What is a sand wich? Why that’s two pieces of bread with peanut butter and grape jam.

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 05/15/2006 21:08:50
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Once again, your action news reporter in the booth at the gym
Covering the disturbance at the basketball playoffs
Pardon me sir, did you see what happened?
Yeh, I did...half-time, I was just going down there
To get Ethel a snow cone
Here he come right our of the cheap seats
Dribblin'...right down the middle of the court
Didn't have on nothin' but his PF's
Made a hook shot and got out thru the concession stand
I hollered up at Ethel, I said don't look Ethel
It was too late...She'd already got a free shot
Grandstanded...Right there in front of the home team

He ain't rude, he ain't lewd,
He's just in the mood to run in the nude
Oh yes, they call him the streak
He likes to turn the other cheek
He's always making the news
Wearin' just his tennis shoes
Guess you could call him unique...

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 05/15/2006 21:52:18
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hahaha, you . now I want to see the words to that song about the squirrel in the church...

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 05/16/2006 16:35:03
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West bound and down, UPS and FedEx a rollin' They gonna do what I say can't be done. They’ve got a long way to go and a short time to get here they’re west bound and now just watch UPS & FedEx run. Keep your foot hard on the pedal, never mind them brakes let it all hang out 'cause we got a run to make. UPS from Indiana P A and FedEx from Rockford I .L. You got to dodge 'im and you got to duck 'im and you got to keep those diesels truckin'. You promised you’d be here on the 18th, so come round to the back 40 and I’ll be await’en at the gate. Just slow down to 45, toss that package and then hammer it till you reach 1 0 5 and you did what I said couldn’t be done.

UPS and FedEx did not approve this message

Ps: I have borrowed a catchers face mask and chest protector. Now if I could borrow a pair hockey gloves for tomorrow.

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 05/17/2006 17:44:13
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Happened on to these web sites that might be of interest ……………. or not.
Wish You Were Here – Greenbrier County http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvgreenb/postcard.htm
Midland Trail http://www.as.wvu.edu/ihtia/Midland Trail CRM Survey.pdf
And speaking of Midland Trail, I couldn’t locate exactly where it began and ends. It seems that WV claims much history for it’s portion.
Couple of covered bridges in Greenbrier Co
http://www.ohiobarns.com/covbri/wv/48-13-01.html
http://www.ohiobarns.com/covbri/wv/48-13-02.html
Greenbrier Co schools http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Aegean/8003/grsbl.html
WV schools http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Aegean/8003/schools.html
Pretty good stuff old WV history, photos, etc. http://www.geocities.com/okeyii/history.html (music included)
WV railroads that were never built http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Aegean/8003/railroad.html
Meadow River Lumber WV archives http://www.wvculture.org/History/wvmemory/photointro.html

And least we forget Dennis, Farmdale, Meadow Bluff, Grassy Meadows, Clintonville, Shawver, Maywood. Nutterville, Russelville, Medo, and Cornstalk.

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 05/17/2006 23:23:53
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Duo, Clearco, Crickmer, Lawn, and now to hills and mountains:
Cold Knob, Keeney's Knob, Little Sewell, Big Sewell, Backus Mountain, Buster's Knob, Beelick Knob, Big Mountain...more?

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 05/17/2006 23:33:55
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Chris: Remember when we were approaching 5000? Now we are at 6864 - soon to be 7000.

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 05/17/2006 23:49:00
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I remember that.

I'm thinking 7500.

That would be a good number to retire on.

Reply author: Pudge Miller Vandall 58
Replied on: 05/18/2006 07:17:47
Message:

Middle Town and Meadow Bridge.

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 05/18/2006 23:33:22
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Chris: You cannot retire on 7500. The people who read this forum at night while winding down from a hectic day at work, or golf or catching up on their loafing would be lost without your posts and humor. No, you cannot retire on 7500. You cannot retire at all and that's all I've got to say about that...

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 05/19/2006 09:11:02
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This thread, this folder has gotten so bulky, I think it’s on steroids. But then that is just my opinion.

I’m shocked …………. shocked I say.

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 05/21/2006 20:07:13
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A cowboy rode into town and stopped at a saloon for a drink. Unfortunately, the locals always had a habit of picking on strangers, which he was. When he finished his drink, he found his horse had been stolen.
He goes back into the bar, handily flips his gun into the air, catches it above his head without even looking and fires a shot into the ceiling.
"WHICH ONE OF YOU SIDEWINDERS STOLE MY HOSS?" he yelled with surprising forcefulness.
No one answered.
"ALRIGHT, I'M GONNA HAVE ANOTHA BEER, AND IF MY HOSS AIN'T BACK OUTSIDE BY THE TIME I FINNISH, I'M GONNA DO WHAT I DUN IN TEXAS! AND I DON'T LIKE TO HAVE TO DO WHAT I DUN IN TEXAS!"
Some of the locals shifted restlessly.
He had another beer, walked outside, and his horse is back! He saddles-up and starts to ride out of town.
The bartender wanders out of the bar and asks, "Say partner, before you go... what happened in Texas?"
The cowboy turned back and said, "I had to walk home."

Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources Person asked a young Engineer fresh out of MIT, "And what starting salary were you looking for?"
The Engineer said, "In the neighborhood of $125,000 a year, depending on the benefits package."
The interviewer said, "Well, what would you say to a package of 5-weeks vacation, 14 paid holidays, full medical and dental, company matching retirement fund to 50% of salary, and a company car leased every 2 years - say, a red Corvette?"
The Engineer sat up straight and said, "Wow! Are you kidding?"
And the interviewer replied, "Yeah, but you started it."

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 05/21/2006 23:48:20
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Yes, Chris, this thread has gotten too bulky. It's very heavy and is causing my computer to overwork therefore, you should be
thinking of a new topic to put with the new thread

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 05/22/2006 18:37:00
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Lorena Ochoa a 24-year-old young lady on the LPGA who seems to have a personality of humility when being interviewed, with a politeness and graciousness, that I believe is genuine, and is so refreshing these days. Most of you probably are not aware of her accomplishments this year, which are truly remarkable. Yes I am a fan and it’s not easy these days to find an athlete I can appreciate.

Official Money List #1
ADT Points 1st half #1
Rolex Womens World Ranking #2
Rolex Player of the Yr Points #1
State Farm Points #1
Scoring Average #1
Greens In Regulation T2
Putts per Green In Regulation T3
Top 10 Finishes #1
Birdies #1
Eagles #1
Avg. Driving Distance #7 (273.2 yds.)
Driving Accuracy #76 (Needs Improvement)
Sand Saves T37 (Needs Improvement)
Rounds in the 60’s #2
Rounds Under Par T3
Top Ten Finishes #1
Victories 2006 T1
Last 6 Events – Won 2 & 2nd or tied for 2nd 4 Times

Tomorrow I will get back to my normal foolishness but today, in a small way, I wanted to acknowledge Lorena Ochoa and her accomplishments.

Reply author: Andy Aide Pendleton 64
Replied on: 05/22/2006 20:11:39
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Chris, Lorena Ochoa does deserve it....

Hurray for you for writing your admiration for Miss Ochoa.

Lorend Ochoa has set a fine example for others to follow...

Thank you Chris for making others aware or her fine qualities and talents.



Andy

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 05/23/2006 17:32:37
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While roaming thru the junkyard of my mind one day, in the merry month of May, what to my surprise but some ol’ cars and trucks appeared.
Well, what did you think you were going to find in a junkyard?
Kaiser, Frazer, Henry J, DeSoto, Studebaker, Packard, Hudson, Ford Woody, Jeepster.
International pickup, Studebaker pickup, Willies Overland pickup, Hudson pickup, Plymouth pickup.
Big trucks – Reo, Diamond T, International, White, Mack.

I remember J&J had a delivery panel truck with canvas roll down on the sides and back. Anyone remember that?
Mr. Fred Pack had a two-door cope with a rumble seat. I road in the rumble seat one time from the storage yard into town.
East of McRoss and before the park, there was a bridge across Meadow River. Several homes over there. Did that location have a name?
Always wanted to go to the field up near the top after crossing the bridge. Never made. Well maybe in my next life.

Pudge, is it true that Middle Town is going to become Mid Town?

And finally, “Hang on sloopy, sloopy hang on”.

Reply author: Pudge Miller Vandall 58
Replied on: 05/24/2006 07:09:51
Message:

Chris, you never know now days . Do you?????

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 05/24/2006 18:37:29
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Twenty-six miles across the sea
Santa Catalina is a-waiting for me

http://www.smickandsmodoo.com/lyrics/26miles.htm

Remembering some vacations from the past.
#5. I did make it to Santa Catalina but not in a leaky old boat but a twin engine sea plane that landed in the bay. Spent the day and took off from the bay back to Orange County airport. That was exciting.

#4. Hawaii. Two islands, 8 days, rental car, drove 700 miles. That’s all I did. (Liar, liar, pants on fire.)

#3. Pebble Beach. First time. A private home on the 17-mile drive and not sure what I did for a week. (Liar, liar, pants on fire.)

#2. Bermuda. Remember riding those motorbikes and rum swizzles. That’s all, honest. (Liar, liar, pants on fire.)

#1. Acapulco. Remember the beautiful beaches and tourist sites. Don’t remember anything else. (Liar, liar, pants on fire.)

There are other memorable vacations but I think my pants caught fire and I must excuse myself.

Reply author: Evelyn Utterback Drake 56
Replied on: 05/24/2006 20:40:01
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Do you remember pork tenderloin canned in jars? One of the delicious food memories of my WV days.

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 05/24/2006 22:57:51
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I have eaten canned pork tenderloin and canned pork sausage. It was so good. We did not have canned meat at home, however, everything else that would grow including fruits was canned by my grandmother. Do you know how long it takes to water bath can pork?

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 05/24/2006 22:59:21
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Chris, Chris, lol, now tell us about the Hawaii vacation. Describe Hawaii to those of us who have never been there...

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 05/25/2006 01:54:08
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My first day and 2nd night was the most enjoyable. I stayed at Makaha Resort on the west side of Oahu. I played golf with a Continental pilot that flew the Micro Asia route. His wife rode and walked in one cart and I in another cart. She was going off the fairway down in ravines barefoot and I ask if he wasn’t concerned about snakes. No was the reply. Only creatures there are the ones people have brought. The head pro was of Japanese origin and he came with us to the 10th tee and ask 2 groups if Japanese golfers to allow us to play thru. This resort had recently been acquired buy Japanese interest and he did not like them playing there. He said they could not pickup their feet when they walked and were tearing up the greens with spiked shoes. The pilot lived in a condo there on the property. Here is this, I don’t remember, 10 or 12 story condo in the middle on nowhere, and he invited me to stop by that evening. There were 10 or 12 people there and lots of friendly conversation. They had a piano and the golf pro was there and after a couple drinks he started singing and for 30 minutes or so it was as good or better than I’ve heard in Vegas lounges. It was suggested that we go for something to eat. A phone call is made and down to the resort we go. Am I surprised when we move off to the side, everyone takes their shoes off and we set on the floor around this very large table. Food like I’ve never seen is brought to the table. That was an amazing day and evening with warm friendly folks. Played golf there the next morning and then when on my way to another golf resort.
Sugar cane fields, water falls, fair skies, trade winds, blue pacific ocean, pineapple fields, lava rock, black sand, and basically two rounds or golf per day on different courses. Understand this was not a sight seeing trip but a golf vacation. I spend some time on the big island of Hawaii on the west side at a golf resort. Travel up and down that area playing golf.
General speaking its all commercial and if you are going to Honolulu and Waikiki beaches, save the time and money and go to Florida. Or find a resort out of the way and it’s like any other resort in a vacation region. One my last day waiting at the Honolulu airport I see a Japanese business man with his brief case walking rather swift down the isle and a Japanese lady in a geisha dress with those funny shoes was chasing after him trying to remain four paces behind. Her little feet were moving so fast taking no more than 6 or 8 inches per step.

Actually, Acapulco staying at a Princess Resort south of town on the beach was so much nicer. And my golf was limited to 2 courses.

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 05/25/2006 15:54:55
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Wasted away again in Margaritaville,
Searchin' for my lost shaker of salt.
Some people claim that there's a woman to blame,
But I know it's nobody's fault.

Don't know the reason,
Stayed here all season
With nothing to show but this brand new tattoo.
But it's a real beauty,
A Mexican cutie, how it got here
I haven't a clue.

Can’t help but think someone is going to say its Lorena Ochoa? Guess you’ll never know.

http://resources.bravenet.com/audio_clips/pop_music/jimmy_buffet_-_margaritaville/listen/

Reply author: Chris Dawson 51
Replied on: 05/26/2006 08:25:10
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http://neverforgetflag.us/index.html

http://www.werismyki.com/index.html

http://www.cwdsolutions.net/pow/index.html

Have an outstanding weekend and Memorial holiday. Be happy and safe.

Reply author: JD Fleshman 63
Replied on: 06/11/2006 21:08:40
Message:

I agree, reading this discussion is interesting and fun. It does bring back some thoughts. LeRoy Martin ran the Esso at the King Coal Hotel and I remember he had an Indian motorcycle. We could go there to get nickel cokes out of the machine. Seems like there was a Neff's grocery on the corner of 7th and Main. I remember playing little league baseball for a couple of years, but more growing up playing on the old grandstand (underneath it). The old post office was mentioned, but do you remember being able to get underneath it because the creek ran under it before the flood control project in the 60's. Before that project, it used to be common for the town to flood and I can remember going to my grandmother's, Lottie Fleshman, and helping put stuff up so that it would not get wet. I still have the roll top desk that was things were stacked on to keep them from getting wet. Afterwards going back to help get rid of the mud.

Remember the 4th of July parades and the carnaval or circus that came to town. The kids would sell poppies for a penny on the street. I remember decorating bicycles to ride in the parade.

I have not heard anyone mention 12A hollow. I understand it was a favorite place to park. For kids my age it was a place to sneak up on cars to try to scare people. Just a few thoughts to add to the string! JD

Reply author: Connard Estep 53
Replied on: 06/11/2006 22:22:20
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Welcome J D Fleshman good to see someone new post something. Did Lottie live behind the Funeral home ? 12A hollow rings a bell ,where was it ? yes I recall that dark and damp hole. was there a few times. Don't want to go back anymore. I knew of the store you speak of but did not know who ran it. My Grandmother and step Grandfather Minnie and Lawerence Rader ran a small Grocery store on the ohher side of main for a while. My mother in law Nellie Plum Had a Restraunt next to it, Where i met my wife. I eat a lot of hot dogs just to get her to talk to me. ( it worked )

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 06/14/2006 22:53:19
Message:

Where is Chris??

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 06/25/2006 02:35:40
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JD, I remember the flooding before the flood control came through Rainelle. I also remember the mobile home park on Ohio Avenue being filled with new families as the workers moved here to clean out and enlarge Meadow River and the creeks in the area. I remember a Floyd Lippencott and Johnny King who lived across the street from us. They probably went to East Rainelle school. For those who haven't been to Rainelle in many years, the 12-A hollow area is:
1. A very nice nursing home facility.
2. Elderly assisted living housing.
3. A nice housing development.

It has all changed yet is identifiable. Andy, perhaps you could take a few photos of that area. I remember the Army Reserve Unit marching up Ohio Avenue on maneuvers and camping out up in 12-A for training. Where have the years gone? Did any of you readers march up Ohio Avenue with the reserve unit? How proud we kids were of that unit as we stood and watched and saluted.

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 06/29/2006 22:15:43
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These were sent to us by David Berry, Class of 65, Rupert. They are having their all school reunion this weekend in Rupert.

"I came across this phrase in a book yesterday "FENDER SKIRTS". These are
obviously from a '57 Chevy.

A term I haven't heard in a long time and thinking about "fender skirts".
My '54 Ford and my '61 were so equipped. It started me thinking about other
words that quietly disappear from our language with hardly a notice.

Like "curb feelers". I've been thinking about getting a pair of these
but couldn't find them in the Auto Parts store.

And "steering knobs." (AKA) suicide knob. I put one of these on the '54 and
it quickly 'ate' through the steering wheel.




I stopped at a car wash being held by the cheerleaders of the local high
school to raise money. I specifically asked the young lady to make sure
they did a good job on the 'White Walls'. When they were done I noticed
that they had not cleaned the sides of the tires at all. I went back to the
gal and told her that I had intended giving them a nice tip but was very
disappointed that they hadn't done the 'White Walls'. She looked at me
puzzled and said... what are "White Walls"?


Since I'd been thinking of cars, my mind naturally went that direction
first. Any kids will probably have to find some elderly person over 50 to
explain some of these terms to you.

Remember "Continental kits?" They were rear bumper extenders and spare tire
covers that were supposed to make any car as cool as a Lincoln Continental.
I really wanted one but they were like $150 dollars and that was too much
to put on a $300 car.

When did we quit calling them "emergency brakes?" At some point "parking
brake" became the proper term. But I miss the hint of drama that went with
"emergency brake."

I'm sad, too, that almost all the old folks are gone who would call the
accelerator the "foot feed." I love to use this word in the classes that I
teach that are filled with teens.

Didn't you ever wait at the street for your daddy to come home, so you
could ride the "running board" up to the house? We had a couple of cars
that sat in the back yard that had 'running boards' but not 'running
engines'.

Here's a phrase I heard all the time in my youth but never anymore -
"store-bought." Of course, just about everything is store-bought these days.
But once it was bragging material to have a store-bought dress or a
store-bought bag of candy.

"Coast to coast" is a phrase that once held all sorts of excitement and
now means almost nothing. Now we take the term "world wide" for granted.
This floors me.

On a smaller scale, "wall-to-wall" was once a magical term in our homes. In
the '50's, everyone covered his or her hardwood floors with, wow,
wall-to-wall carpeting! Today, everyone replaces their wall-to-wall
carpeting with hardwood floors. Go figure.

When's the last time you heard the quaint phrase "in a family way?" It's
hard to imagine that the word "pregnant" was once considered a little too
graphic, a little too clinical for use in polite company. So we had all that
talk about stork visits and "being in a family way" or simply "expecting."

Apparently "brassiere" is a word no longer in usage. I said it the other
day and my daughter cracked up. I guess it's just "bra" now.
"Unmentionables" probably wouldn't be understood at all.

I always loved going to the "picture show," but I considered "movie" an
affectation.

Most of these words go back to the '50's, but here's a pure-'60's word I
came across the other day - "rat fink." Ooh, what a nasty put-down!

Here's a word I miss - "percolator." That was just a fun word to say. And
what was it replaced with? "Coffee maker." How dull. Mr. Coffee, I blame you
for this.

I miss those made-up marketing words that were meant to sound so modern
and now sound so retro. Words like "DynaFlow" and "Electrolux." Introducing
the 1963 Admiral TV, now with "SpectraVision!"

Food for thought - Was there a telethon that wiped out lumbago? Nobody
complains of that anymore. Maybe that's what castor oil cured, because I
never hear mothers threatening kids with castor oil anymore.

Some words aren't gone, but are definitely on the endangered list. The one
that grieves me most "supper." Now everybody says "dinner." Save a great
word. Invite someone to supper. Discuss fender skirts.

Someone forwarded this to me. I thought some of us of a "certain age" would
remember most of these. Just for fun, Pass it along to others of "a certain
age"!!
"

Reply author: Andy Aide Pendleton 64
Replied on: 06/29/2006 22:35:33
Message:

Thank you ML...

I will soon try to take a picture of 12-A.....I did not know that area was called that..I am glad you told me...silly me...

Andy

Reply author: Samara
Replied on: 07/25/2006 22:20:15
Message:

Ok, I am just a youngin, but, I seem to recall Jarvis' store....they must have had candy there or I would have forgotten it....I was maybe three or four. Anyone else remember?

Reply author: Samara
Replied on: 07/25/2006 22:21:32
Message:

Does anyone remember Jarvis' store?

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 07/28/2006 20:23:52
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Hi Samara, Welcome. You are a youngun aren't you! I remember Jarvis's store. He sold candy, souvenir type items, I don't remember what else. Later, he turned the store into a "mini-factory" making leather patchwork handbags. I do remember him selling gold fish in there when he had the factory. Mr. Jarvis (John Jarvis) moved to Memphis, Tn. after leaving Rainelle and got into the house building business. I don't know if he is still alive but the last I heard some years ago he was still in Memphis. I think the store was located in the vicinity of the old Aide's store but don't remember exactly which building.

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 07/28/2006 20:25:46
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I've been rereading Chris's posts. Sure miss Chris on here and haven't seen Mary Jane in a long time on here. Hi.

Reply author: Samara
Replied on: 08/23/2006 19:20:25
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Ah yes, begging for gold fish, I remember now that you mention it. We drove our Mother (Mary Tincher) crazy over those fish.

Reply author: jdavis
Replied on: 09/24/2006 08:59:58
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My name is john davis I started school in rainelle in '65 Miss maynards class went to 6th grade there. These were very happy times in my life.But I never see any names from that time on here
Except Dale Tincher but the one on here is the wrong age. Hey Dale are you the uncle of dale that attended school at the time I did?
Here are some names I remember Dean Jones Carl smith Renee Mcquire
Dreama Smith Don Clevengr Tammy Brackman Phillip Sims Carol Reed
I remember trips walking to dairy queen with the whole class once a year I remember playing in the creek behind the base ball fence I remember play under the bleachers in the gym on rainy days I can still smell the oil they used to clean the floors I remember my bus driver Mr Crookshanks I lived on Smith mt above lilly park The bus
let me and my brother off at neffs place and we walked about a mile more to the top of the mt. didn't think anything about it its just what you did. I remember having a crush on Susan Smith and scraced
to talk to her. I remember playing red rover on the football field at lunch time I remember eating tomato soup and those terrible peanut butter sandwiches. I remember how much the teachers really cared for the students

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 09/25/2006 21:45:09
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Originally posted by jdavis

My name is john davis I started school in rainelle in '65 Miss maynards class went to 6th grade there. These were very happy times in my life.But I never see any names from that time on here
Except Dale Tincher but the one on here is the wrong age. Hey Dale are you the uncle of dale that attended school at the time I did?
Here are some names I remember Dean Jones Carl smith Renee Mcquire
Dreama Smith Don Clevengr Tammy Brackman Phillip Sims Carol Reed
I remember trips walking to dairy queen with the whole class once a year I remember playing in the creek behind the base ball fence I remember play under the bleachers in the gym on rainy days I can still smell the oil they used to clean the floors I remember my bus driver Mr Crookshanks I lived on Smith mt above lilly park The bus
let me and my brother off at neffs place and we walked about a mile more to the top of the mt. didn't think anything about it its just what you did. I remember having a crush on Susan Smith and scraced
to talk to her. I remember playing red rover on the football field at lunch time I remember eating tomato soup and those terrible peanut butter sandwiches. I remember how much the teachers really cared for the students

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Reply author: jdavis
Replied on: 09/26/2006 08:06:38
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Hello Dale
The name denny rings a bell. Did you live at the bottom of sims mt.
in the last house before the road turned to dirt. I lived on Browns farm up on the top. Jess Brown was the mayor then. My dad Bill Davis worked for him. The old farm house is gone now but someone built a new house out there.
Something else I remembered, We use to have bomb drills like fire drills but we all went to the basement. seems so long ago when you think of that. Another very fond memory Mr Brown use to give out candy and fruit each year at Christmas and my dad would pull santa
thru town on a wagon pulled by a tractor. I remember my mom and some ladies cooking ramps at the moose lodge and kids being sent home from school because they smelt so bad of ramps. I remember watching
paint your wagon at the theater the very first movie I ever seen.

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 10/28/2006 22:19:40
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Tom Gilkerson sent some an interesting piece about West Virginia and West Virginians. Thank you, Tom. This is excellent and accurate.

Lesson on West Virginia and West Virginians

Because of our mountains, we have rivers. The oldest river in the Western Hemisphere, the New River (quite appropriately named, don't you think) ends in West Virginia . We have the Gauley River , which confluences with the New River in a magnificent cascade to form the Kanawha River and which in turn flows through the center of the state and directly through the capital city of Charleston, the largest city in West Virginia . These rivers in addition to the Cheat, Blackwater, Tygart, Monongahela, Ohio and countless others offer tremendousrecreational opportunities.

The tallest building in Charleston is barely 25 floors tall! Which, if you think about it, is a plus. How could you possibly build a skyscraper more beautiful than a mountain?

The capital city stretches throughout the long river valley encompassing both hill and dale. The Charleston airport, the largest in
the state, sits atop a mountain. The crime rate in Charleston, including the entire population of the Kanawha Valley (around 200,000), reflects that of the entire state....the lowest in America. No more than a handful of murders are committed each year.

Charleston has no subway systems; but truth be known, you can get from one end of town to the other, even in rush-hour traffic, in less than ten minutes.

There are three major interstate systems going through Charleston, the smallest city in America to make such a claim.

The entire state has six different interstate systems, meaning from Charleston you can reach Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Louisville or Charlotte in four hours or less Ah, but once you leave the interstates, the drive becomes a thing of wonder. Two-lane roads, winding up and down the mountains, offer amazing views, historic places and small towns....poor in wealth but rich in history and beauty.

West Virginia is the birthplace of Mother's Day in Grafton, and Father's Day in Fairmont . We have the oldest covered bridge still in use.

We have walnut festivals, strawberry festivals, apple festivals, pumpkin festivals, buckwheat festivals, arts and crafts fairs, stern wheel regattas and ramp dinners.

We have Bridge Day, on the New River Gorge Bridge over 800 feet above the New River; the only standing structure in the United States that, one day a year, allows parachuting and bungee jumping.

Don't forget, we also have the "New River Train" that operates each October during the height of the colorful fall season. I know of no other way to show off the beauty of our state to the folks who travel here from all over the country

We have college basketball, minor league baseball, hockey and, just like all of America, Friday night high school football.

We have white water rafting, skiing, hiking, caves, waterfalls and camping in every direction. We have Sundays where a leisurely drive in the car can take eight hours, and only cover 100 miles.

We have bed and breakfasts, resorts, golf courses, museums and the Greenbrier Hotel. West Virginia has more natural beauty and wonder
than any person could ever imagine.

We have all of this, and yet..... our greatest asset is our people. West Virginians are good people. We care about each other. We talk to our neighbors over the backyard fence. We grow tomatoes for the entire neighborhood. We turn around in each others' driveways, and yell "howdy" when we do.

We sit on the porch on warm summer evenings, listening to crickets and watching kids catch fireflies

We loan a hammer or a cup of sugar. We don't take two-hour lunches, but we do spend a few minutes each day with a cup of coffee, and our feet up on our desk, shooting the breeze.

We rarely get in a hurry. We have relatives just down the street. We don't just loan someone a socket wrench, we help them fix their car. We share recipes, gardening tips and our last cup of coffee. We baby-sit each others' kids, we housesit each others' dogs while one is on vacation, and we loan each other our car if one has to get to the drugstore. We ask each other if anything is needed as we're going to the market.

We celebrate each others' accomplishments, and we cry over each others' disappointments.

We are a friendly folk. We are West Virginians. Mountaineers are always free! Free to take the time to enjoy life, and hold each
moment in our hearts forever.

If you are proud to be a West Virginian, then pass this on.

If you are not a Mountaineer but are privileged to have friends who are, then please pass it on to them. If you are ashamed to be a native West Virginian, then shame on you.


Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: wilda gaye martin 51
Replied on: 11/06/2006 03:42:28
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I thought of some places no one has mentioned in E. Rainelle. Jennis Studio was near the Alpine and popcorn stand, and in the next block was Judys Garage. beside that was a building that held the post office for years. Across the street was Hameds 5 & 10. Beside that was a vacant lot and some buildings that my father owned. The Micozzi family moved their restaurant onto the vacant lot next to another 5 & 10 run by a Mrs Brown. Next door was Les Landrum's shoe repair and my father's jewelry repair. next to that was another space that Daddy rented to lots of people. The best was a Mrs Rice that opened a donut shop. We had two different apts over these buildings. One we lived in, that had several bedrooms and gave us the chance to take in people visiting someone in the hospital or when it flooded. The other apt was used by my Uncle Doc Martin until he moved to his house on I believe 8th street. Sometimes we rented it out to different people. My brother Afton build several bridges across the creek behind our house so that the Micozzi's could cross there and not have to walk all the way around to their house that I don't think even had a name then. The floods washed several of his bridges away, but he never gave up. He just built again.
You know what guys, memories are so much fun. Now if could just remember yesterday and little things like that.

WILDA GAYE MARTIN

Reply author: Evelyn Utterback Drake 56
Replied on: 11/08/2006 11:24:09
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Andy, I remember when your Dad had a children's store across from Murphy's, on the corner. Nina Scott and Bea McQuain were two of the ladies who worked there.

On the other corner was Rexall Drug Store that was owned and run by Andy and Pat Shelton. I worked there during high school. The other day I found my W-2 for 1955 and I had made $800. A lot of money for a kid in those days. The Western Union office was there and I learned to send and receive messages. They would come through on a ticker tape that we would paste to a Western Union form. Quite different from the internet today.

Wilda Gay mentioned Roy Hughart. He was always so good to me. He allowed me to have a charge acount but would monitor what I could spend. He also ran a suit club, where men could pay X dollars a week/month and then a drawing was held to receive a tailor made suit. Quite a deal.

That town produced a lot of good, successful people who never knew we were disadvantaged as the media would describe us today.

Reply author: Andy Aide Pendleton 64
Replied on: 11/08/2006 18:33:47
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Evelyn, I do remember The Baby Shop....I remember mostly that Dad had a large Mother Goose in the store for children to get on....Of course that was the name of the shoes that were sold in the store.
Antique dealers would love to have that goose about now..lol..

I understand my grandmother Ada Kincaid managed the shop for my parents. Sadly I do not remember my grandmother. I do remember Nina and Bea.....My parents had such wonderful people that worked for them in the store throughout the years. I am reminded throughout the years by the different ones in Rainelle that they had worked in the store at one time......I do remember several of them....great people.....

Thank you for remembering




Andy

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 12/05/2006 13:22:29
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For a treat, see the videos of the Tempatations singing, "White Christmas", Elvis singing, "Blue Christmas" and The Platters singing, "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes". When music was music. "Rama Lama Ding Dong", by Rocky Sharpe & Replays is also fun.

http://www.doowopfix.co.uk/video3.htm

Christmas oldie audios are here: http://www.doowopfix.co.uk/xmas.htm

This is a great site that is linked from our Memories page:
http://www.rainellereunion.com/memory-lane.html along with several other fun sites. Dale

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 01/07/2007 23:18:00
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Do you remember the christmas lights that were strung through East Rainelle? They were large bulbs criss-crossed across the street all the way through town. I can remember the snowy nights, the snow packed road and the beauty of those lights.

Reply author: Andy Aide Pendleton 64
Replied on: 01/08/2007 08:17:58
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I remember the Christmas lights very well. The lights made a statement with its boldness and beauty. A long time ago when I was President of Woman's Club we had a guest speaker at one of our meetings. This guest speaker had just moved to Rainelle, he said his first view of Rainelle was from Sewell mountain where he looked down into the valley and seen the beautiful lights. He was sold on Rainelle. I believe the fire deptarment was the one that had the lights. Ole time Christmas!!!
I suppose the criss cross of the poles are not there to string lights like that now....along with the large trucks not being able to go under the strings of lights. The lights were the old fashion large bulbs.....

Yes they were a beautiful sight...today the only thing that really makes a statement is the large star at the top of the hill... The star has been with us for years (??).

Andy

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 01/08/2007 12:38:01
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I'm so glad you thought of the view of the lights from up on the mountain, Andy. It brought back the memory of my Dad driving us up there to see the lights. I don't remember how long the star has been up there, many, many years, I'm sure someone on this board knows or would have a relative who perhaps worked for the town at one time who knows.

Reply author: Ron Estep 57
Replied on: 01/08/2007 20:27:17
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HI Andy+ML
Do either of you remember the christmas parties that Boley cheverolet used to hold every christmas in thier garage. WE looked forward to it every year. WE had a lot of fun in those years, especialy when we had a lot of snow on the ground. By the way i really enjoy reading all the posts and i hope to meet all of you at the next reunion. Bless all of you on a fine job putting this togather.
Ron

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 01/08/2007 22:11:30
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Ron: No, I don't remember the Christmas parties but I do remember the decorations they hung down in the windows each year and I remember seeing activity in the garage. Thinking of that garage reminds me of Dr. Cales. I will never forget Dr. Cales and his tall presence in Rainelle. I can picture him standing out front of the garage after he and Jim Bryant bought it - he was waiting for the dentist office to open to go over there. He was a friend to all. When I think of Rainelle in the later years, I think of K.C. Farren, Dr. Cales, Randy Pendleton, Arnold Spitzer, Ralph Williams, Scotty Rhodes, Mr. Bowman, Pat Vaughn, Sonny Walker, so many more that kept the wheels of Rainelle going and love/d our town.

Reply author: Andy Aide Pendleton 64
Replied on: 01/09/2007 06:54:50
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Ron and Ml,
I do not remember the Christmas Party at Boley Cheverolet. The Boley's were also at the top of Mariyn's list. The Boley Brothers are now just memories. KO had died several years ago. His brother Elzie just recently died, he was still ninety+ years young. Elzie was still mowing his lawn this past summer. Their wives were community and church leaders of Rainelle.

Ron we are looking forward to meeting you and other internet classmates at the reunion . We are planning on "a special time" where the internet classmates can meet and see the faces of the personality they have corresponded with through the past year.



Andy

Reply author: Ron Estep 57
Replied on: 01/09/2007 15:24:59
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Originally posted by Andy Aide Pendleton 64

Ron and Ml,
I do not remember the Christmas Party at Boley Cheverolet. The Boley's were also at the top of Mariyn's list. The Boley Brothers are now just memories. KO had died several years ago. His brother Elzie just recently died, he was still ninety+ years young. Elzie was still mowing his lawn this past summer. Their wives were community and church leaders of Rainelle.

Ron we are looking forward to meeting you and other internet classmates at the reunion . We are planning on "a special time" where the internet classmates can meet and see the faces of the personality they have corresponded with through the past year.



Andy

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Reply author: Ron Estep 57
Replied on: 01/09/2007 15:32:07
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WEll, ladies I guess I'm older than i thought i was .Sorry to hear the Boley's passing on. LIke you said they did a lot for the town. My wife and i are loking forward to the reunion. Could you post some phone numbers of places where we can get a room, sure would appreciate it. I've been out of rainelle for quite a while. Thanks again "Ron"

Reply author: Ron Estep 57
Replied on: 01/09/2007 20:43:24
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I would like to know if anyone else can recall some of those christmas parties or not. seems to me that they were in the middle and late 40s. I hope i'm not just imagining them. might be a little to early for Andy and ML. They are just young girls !!!!!!!!!!
just kidding ladies !
Ron

Reply author: Pudge Miller Vandall 58
Replied on: 01/11/2007 06:11:11
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Yes, Ron I remember the Christmas Parties, they were always held about two weeks before Christmas. Like Chris would say "That was the good old days"
Pudge

Reply author: Ron Estep 57
Replied on: 01/11/2007 13:23:41
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Originally posted by Pudge Miller Vandall 58

Yes, Ron I remember the Christmas Parties, they were always held about two weeks before Christmas. Like Chris would say "That was the good old days"
Pudge

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Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 01/26/2007 00:33:35
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Does anyone remember Jeri Lynn Gregg who was with us in grade school. She had the prettiest long hair that whe wore in a pony tail. Also, does anyone remember Lois Maynard? I would like to know what became of them, where they moved to, etc.

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 01/27/2007 22:37:39
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For some great memories, go to www.youtube.com and type johnny carson into the search box. He was the best! Jack Benny always made me laugh. I did a search and saw some of his videos - great stuff! Dale

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: Andy Aide Pendleton 64
Replied on: 01/28/2007 07:27:41
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Dale,

I have been hearing about the website youtube. I did not really want to go to this site knowing that I probably would enjoy seeing the videos. I know the website is really habit forming.

I really think this site should have a big red label titled:

Warming this can be harmful to your time, when you enter expect to do little work for the rest of the day.

Thank you Dale I will most likely be in rehab for a few days. lol.

Andy

Reply author: Fred Young
Replied on: 01/28/2007 15:13:10
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I have a question about Fleshman Hollow, if that is what it was called. Last week, I was in Springfield Massachusetts for depositions of an engineer and an architect in a civil lawsuit. The architect was Steve Fleshamn, who tetified he was from the Beckley area. During a break, we talked to the extent we could and I learned he has or had famnily in Rainelle and that there was a Fleshamn Hollow there. Steve, you might even be reading this sometime. I think you said you found the Rainelle Reunion website.

Where is that area around Rainelle? I was just curious.

Fred Young

Reply author: Patty Cox Osborne 67
Replied on: 01/29/2007 01:31:49
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It's a small world, isn't it???
There sure is a Fleshman Hollow! I live on Craig Road about 1/2 mile from there---the road connects Craig Road and James River and Kanawha Turnpike. We travel that way frequently using it as a short cut to the interstate, especially traveling east on I64. After a few correct twists and turns, you will come out at Sam Black Church. Of course, lilke all country roads, you can end up lots of places if you don't know the area!!! It is about 9 miles shorter than going back down through Rainelle and then on to the interstate.

Reply author: Fred Young
Replied on: 01/30/2007 06:37:02
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Thanks. I'll have to check that out sometime.

AndI have to add, Springfield, MA, does not hold a candle to Rainelle, WV. Anywhere else, either. LOL

Reply author: Janet Ballengee Estep 68
Replied on: 02/02/2007 09:22:57
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Can someone help me with the quote that was used either by Ms.West or Ms. Meadows? "The difficult we do immediately; the impossible takes a little longer." Is that the correct quote and which lady used it? Thanks. Janet Estep

Reply author: aebag4
Replied on: 02/02/2007 10:58:24
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Patty Cox - I recently found this website. I was born in East Rainelle and when I saw some of the posted pix I had to send them to my sister who lives in Florida. She recognized several names and yours was one of them! Her name is Beth Thrash (now Kinney). She only has her work computer for now so cannot become a part of this discussion. She would love to be able to contact you. She says you lived on our street and she traded comic books with you!! Anyway, is there some way the two of you can get in touch? I'm not sure how this forum works and if you can put personal info on here. Will look forward to hearing from you. Pam Thrash Bagwell

Pam Bagwell

Reply author: Patty Cox Osborne 67
Replied on: 02/02/2007 11:29:07
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Hi Pam!
This is so Great---of course, I remember Beth! Your family lived in the white house on the corner of 10th Street and Hughart Ave. We had such great times in that neighborhood!!! Don't we wish we still had those stacks of comic books???
I am going to send you a message at your e-mail address--please let me know through this site if you don't receive it!
I can't wait to 'catch up' with Beth!
This website has been so wonderful - we have heard several similiar stories about reconnecting with old friends.
Hope to hear from you again soon!



"What your eyes can't see, lives in your heart"

Reply author: Jennifer Wise 68
Replied on: 02/02/2007 16:28:34
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Patty, was just catching up on the reunion website and saw your e-mail with Beth Thrasher. I lived in the last house on 10th street..You should remember me well as I was always across the street twirling batons with jean dolinger...I remember your mom and you. It is amazing how this web site jolts back old memories...I remember Gary Thrasher but not beth real well. I think they moved to Cocoa Beach while we were still in school...Any way just wanted to say hi and look forward to seeing you at the reunion. Thanks for all the work you guys do for this website....From the posts I think you all enjoy it very much and I really enjoy the pictures tha Andy Pendleton puts on... Sincerely, Jennifer Keister Wise

Reply author: Patty Cox Osborne 67
Replied on: 02/02/2007 17:40:40
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Hi Jennifer,
Of course I remember you---Are you kidding?---you're another neighborhood 'kid'! I have asked Eric about you several times since I see him often. Are you still in the Roanoke area???
I don't know if you keep up with people or not, but Jean is in Maryville, TN and Jane lives in Lewisburg.
I'm sure you also agree that we surely did have a great neighborhood to grow up in!!! (Thanks for reminding me of Gary Thrash.)
I'm glad to see you are planning on attending the reunion---Have you been to any of the others??? We really do have a great time and the smiles and hugs are abundant!!!
Hope to hear from you again soon.

Patty

Reply author: Jennifer Wise 68
Replied on: 02/03/2007 10:32:39
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patty, great to hear from you too. Yes we did have a wonderful neighborhood..In this world today it really helps to take a moment or two and just think about the good ole days. I am retired and my husband and I travel alot in the summer...Life is good.....I am coming to the renion, my cousin Steve Carr owns the Cornerston Inn and I will be there staying and attend the reunion...I do look forward to seeing all the former Rangers....
I can just see us at the school practicing for a band concert or getting ready on Friday night to march from the King Coal hotel to the football field...What memories, but one thing is for sure, I surly couldn't march that far now....Sincerely, Jennifer

Reply author: Frank E. Manspile 58
Replied on: 02/08/2007 23:02:27
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Originally posted by Janet Ballengee Estep 68

Can someone help me with the quote that was used either by Ms.West or Ms. Meadows? "The difficult we do immediately; the impossible takes a little longer." Is that the correct quote and which lady used it? Thanks. Janet Estep

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Reply author: Ron Fleshman66
Replied on: 02/16/2007 02:46:30
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It was Virginia West who coined that phrase. I can remember Jim Hamerick telling us this back in the 8th grade. It's a pretty good motto.

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 03/09/2007 09:45:37
Message:

Carolyn Johnson Hunter forwarded a link that is too cute not to pass on. Watch 50 years of memories flash by in a couple of minutes accompanied by the Statler Brothers "Do you remember these?" - http://oldfortyfives.com/DYRT.htm

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 03/15/2007 09:58:17
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Maxine Tennant sent the following interesting & enjoyable e-mail.
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From Maxine)
This is unusual. I am going to send an issue written by someone else. It details some of the wonderful things about my home state, West Virginia. I would add that it has one of the lowest crime rates in our country and has had for several year.

ENJOY AND BE PROUD!

This is the best email I have ever received about WV!!!!

Because of our mountains, we have rivers. The oldest river in the
Western Hemisphere, the New River (quite appropriately named, don't you think) ends in West Virginia. We have the Gauley River, which confluence's with the New River in a magnificent cascade to form the Kanawha River, whichin turn flows through the center of the State, and directly through the capital city of Charleston, the largest city in West Virginia. These rivers in addition to the Cheat, Blackwater, Tygart, Monongahela, Ohio and countless others offer tremendous recreational opportunities.

The tallest building in Charleston is barely 25 floors tall! ,which, if you think about it, is a plus; how could you possibly build a
skyscraper more beautiful than a mountain?

The capital city stretches throughout the long river valley
encompassing oth hill and dale.

The Charleston airport, the largest in the State, sits on top
of a mountain. The crime rate in Charleston, including the entire
population of the Kanawha Valley (around 200,000), reflects that of the entire State, the lowest in America. No more than a handful of murders are committed each year.

Charleston has no subway systems, but, truth be known, you can
get from one end of town to the other, even in rush hour traffic, in less than ten minutes.

There are three major interstate systems going through Charleston,
the smallest city in America to make such a claim.

The entire State has six different interstate systems, meaning,
from Charleston, you can reach Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati,
Pittsburgh, Louisville or Charlotte in four hours or less....Ah, but once you leave the interstates, the drive becomes a thing of wonder. Two lane roads, winding up and down the mountains, offer amazing views and historic places, small towns, poor in wealth but rich in history.

West Virginia is the birthplace of Mother's Day, in Grafton; and Father's Day, in Fairmont.

We have the oldest covered bridge still in use. We have walnut
festivals. strawberry festivals, apple festivals and pumpkin festivals and buckwheat festivals , and arts and crafts fairs and stern wheel regattas and ramp dinners.

We have Bridge Day, on the New River Gorge Bridge over 800 feet
above the New River; the only standing structure in the United States that, one day a year, allows parachuting and bungee jumping.

We have college basketball, and minor league baseball and
hockey, and, just like all of America, Friday night high school football.

We have white water rafting, and skiing, and hiking, and caves,
and waterfalls, and camping in every direction. We have Sundays
where a leisurely drive in the car can take eight hours, and only cover 100 miles.

We have bed and breakfasts, and resorts, and golf courses, and
museums, and the Greenbrier Hotel. West Virginia has more natural
beauty and wonder than any person could ever imagine.

We have all of this, and yet .... our greatest asset is our people.
West Virginians are good people. We care about each other. We talk
to our neighbors over the backyard fence.

We grow tomatoes for the entire neighborhood. We turn around in
each other's driveways, and yell "howdy" when we do.
We sit on the porch on warm summer evenings, listening to
crickets, and watching kids catch fireflies.

We loan a hammer, or a cup of sugar. We don't take two-hour
lunches, but we do spend a few minutes each day with a cup of coffee, and our feet upon our desk, shooting the breeze.

We rarely get in a hurry. We have relatives just down the
street. We don't just loan someone a socket wrench, we help them fix their car. We share recipes, and gardening tips, and our last cup of coffee. We baby-sit each other's kids, we housesit each other's dogs while we're on vacation, and we loan each other our cars if we have to get to the drugstore.

We ask each other if we need anything as we're going to the
market.

We celebrate each others accomplishments, and we cry over each
other's disappointments.

We are a friendly folk. We are West Virginians. Mountaineers are always free! Free to take the time to enjoy life,and hold each moment in our hearts, forever.

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 04/15/2007 21:40:38
Message:

Those who grew up in small towns will laugh when they read this.

Those who didn't will be in disbelief and won't understand how true it is.

1) You can name everyone you graduated with.

2) You know what 4-H means.

3) You went to parties at a pasture, barn, gravel pit, or in the middle of a
dirt road. On Monday you could always tell who was at the party because of
the scratches on their legs from running through the woods when the party
was busted. (See #6.)

4) You used to 'drag' Main.

5) You whispered the 'F' word and your parents knew within the hour.

6) You scheduled parties around the schedules of different police officers,
because you knew which ones would bust you and which ones wouldn't.

7) You could never buy cigarettes because all the store clerks knew how old
you were (and if you were old enough, they'd tell your parents anyhow.)

Besides, where would you get the money?

8) When you did find somebody old enough and brave enough to buy cigarettes,
you still had to go out into the country and drive on back roads to smoke
them.

9) You knew which section of the ditch you would find the beer your buyer
dropped off.

10) It was cool to date somebody from the neighboring town.

11) The whole school went to the same party after graduation.

12) You didn't give directions by street names but rather by references.
Turn by Nelson's house, go 2 blocks to Anderson's, and it's four houses left
of the track field.

13) The golf course had only 9 holes. (uh--golf what?)

14) You couldn't help but date a friend's ex-boyfriend/girlfriend.

15) Your car stayed filthy because of the dirt roads, and you will never own
a dark vehicle for this reason.

16) The town next to you was considered 'trashy' or 'snooty,' but was
actually just like your town.

17) You referred to anyone with a house newer then 1955 as the "rich"
people.

18) The people in the 'big city' dressed funny, and then you picked up the
trend 2 years later.

19) Anyone you wanted could be found at the local gas station or the dairy
bar.

20) You saw at least one friend a week driving a tractor through town or one
of your friends driving a grain truck to school occasionally.

21) The gym teacher suggested you haul hay for the summer to get stronger.

22) Directions were given using THE stop light as a reference.

23) When you decided to walk somewhere for exercise, 5 people would pull
over and ask if you wanted a ride.

24) Your teachers called you by your older siblings' names.

25) Your teachers remembered when they taught your parents.

26) You could charge at any local store or write checks without any ID.

27) There was no McDonalds.

28) The closest mall was over an hour away.

29) It was normal to see an old man riding through town on a riding lawn
mower.

30) You've pee'd in a cornfield.

31) Most people went by a nickname.

32) You laughed your butt off reading this because you know it is true, and
you forward it to everyone who may have lived in a small town.



I would not have wanted to have been raised any other way!!!! Tough times
don't last... Tough people do...

Reply author: Janet Ballengee Estep 68
Replied on: 04/16/2007 10:51:51
Message:

HAHAHAHA!! Very true, and as a matter of fact, it sounds a lot like Chilhowie, where I live now. With the exception that we DO have a McDonald's, and I haven't peed in a cornfield or picked up beer out of a ditch! Very funny!

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 04/28/2007 23:01:55
Message:

**Burma-Shave**



DON'T LOSE YOUR HEAD
TO GAIN A MINUTE
YOU NEED YOUR HEAD
YOUR BRAINS ARE IN IT
**Burma-Shave**

DROVE TOO LONG
DRIVER SNOOZING
WHAT HAPPENED NEXT
IS NOT AMUSING
**Burma-Shave**

BROTHER SPEEDERS
LET'S REHEARSE
ALL TOGETHER
GOOD MORNING NURSE
**Burma-Shave**


CAUTIOUS RIDER
TO HER RECKLESS DEAR
LET'S HAVE LESS BULL
AND LOTS MORE STEER
**Burma-Shave**

THE MIDNIGHT RIDE
OF PAUL FOR BEER
LED TO A
WARMER HEMISPHERE
**Burma-Shave**

SPEED WAS HIGH
WEATHER WAS NOT
TIRES WERE THIN
X MARKS THE SPOT
**Burma-Shave**

AROUND THE CURVE
LICKETY--SPLIT
IT'S A BEAUTIFUL CAR
WASN'T IT?
**Burma-Shave**

PASSING CARS
WHEN YOU CAN'T SEE
MAY GET YOU A GLIMPSE
OF ETERNITY
**Burma-Shave**

NO MATTER THE PRICE
NO MATTER HOW NEW
THE BEST SAFETY DEVICE
IN THE CAR IS YOU
**Burma-Shave**

A GUY WHO DRIVES
A CAR WIDE OPEN
IS NOT THINKIN'
HE'S JUST HOPIN'
**Burma-Shave**

AT INTERSECTIONS
LOOK EACH WAY
A HARP SOUNDS NICE
BUT ITS HARD TO PLAY
**Burma-Shave**

BOTH HANDS ON THE WHEEL
EYES ON THE ROAD
THAT'S THE SKILLFUL
DRIVER'S CODE
**Burma-Shave**

THE ONE WHO DRIVES WHEN
HE'S BEEN DRINKING
DEPENDS ON YOU

TO DO HIS THINKING

**Burma-Shave**

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 05/01/2007 19:10:52
Message:

Did those who saw it enjoy the Elvis and Celine duet on the American Idol last week? If you didn't see it, go to www.youtube.com and search on Elvis Celine. I loved it! It was a thrill to see The King perform again. I thought they were great together. Dale

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 02/28/2008 00:14:54
Message:

I remember when it was such fun to click in this section and read all the posts! Hi to anyone who still stops by.

Reply author: Evelyn Utterback Drake 56
Replied on: 02/28/2008 09:33:55
Message:

I, too, miss all of you.

Reply author: jdavis
Replied on: 03/02/2008 18:19:26
Message:

Heres something to remember from childhood, making valitine boxes
decorated with hearts and crate paper and bringing them to school to
get cards from all your classmates, decorating paper bags for holoween mask,putting playing cards and cloths pins on bicycle spooks
for that motocycle sound, playing kick the can

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 03/09/2008 14:37:26
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by jdavis

Heres something to remember from childhood, making valitine boxes
decorated with hearts and crate paper and bringing them to school to
get cards from all your classmates, decorating paper bags for holoween mask,putting playing cards and cloths pins on bicycle spooks
for that motocycle sound, playing kick the can

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Reply author: jdavis
Replied on: 03/13/2008 18:35:13
Message:

tieing strings on june bugs and letting them fly around like a small remote control planes,painting your face with lighting bug goo to look scarey in the dark. how come could we swim in the creek and it was great but now if my pool isn't 80degrees I ain't getting in it.
Riding to school on Mr Crookshanks bus with snow chains on it. Hearing stories of the eletric paddle in the princables office. When the worst thing I ever done at school was eat a bunch of ramps, Then how bad I felt when I saw how disappointed Ms. Haynes was in me.
Great memories indeed.

Reply author: Evelyn Utterback Drake 56
Replied on: 05/08/2009 10:59:23
Message:

How many of you remember the youth center that we briefly had in East Rainelle? This was during the time of 1953-1956. It was in a building in the area between Wallace and Wallace and what was then Rosalie's restaurant. It had a snack bar in the front and then in the next room was a jukebox so we could dance. The forum that mentioned Tom Moseley brought back this memory as his son, David, would come there. Such a shame that we didn't really get to know that family well...they were an important part of our community.

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 05/12/2009 11:53:54
Message:

I was about to go to my car in the driveway the other day and stopped to find some shoes or sandals to put on. I recalled how, when we were small, we would (other than church) take our shoes off when school ended and not put them back on until school started again. The soles of our feet grew very tough. I don't know how good or bad that was for our feet and arches, but we could pretty much walk or run on any surface. Today, Nikes or New Balance, etc., shoes are required by the youth.

This was in Crag, mind you. I don't know if you citified Rainelle folks went barefoot, but we country folks did and we enjoyed it.

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 05/12/2009 13:03:08
Message:

In town before the streets were paved, it was just a little difficult to play and run on cinders and slag! LOL

J.L.

Class of 1957

Reply author: Janet Ballengee Estep 68
Replied on: 05/13/2009 08:55:07
Message:

Yes, Dale, I also remember taking the shoes off as soon as Mom said the ground was warm enough. I even rode my bicycle bare foot. But things are different now. Oh, well.

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 05/13/2009 23:43:42
Message:

Good, Janet. I'm glad we weren't the only ones who went barefoot.

I was thinking today, after eating some disappointing strawberries from Krogers, about how sweet the wild strawberries we used to pick were. They were small, but oh, so good! The blackberries were wonderful also. We had a favorite black cherry tree that we would climb and eat wonderfully sweet cherries until we couldn't hold any more. Store bought is more convenient, but pales in comparison to the foods we picked ourselves and enjoyed so much.

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 09/07/2009 01:45:19
Message:

It has been such a long time since I logged in here that I've had a time finding my password. But, I've got it now and glad to see classmates posting. Dale, going down this memory lane is mostly good and sometimes bad. I don't want to get homesick. When I do, we go downtown, kick up some George Jones in the car real loud, roll down the windows and holler yehaw. haha, really I do! I'm here and miss there and when up there I miss here...ahhh bittersweet. We had a very enjoyable visit to home WV last week. Mr. B had not been there during the summer in several years. One forgets how green the mountains are and how big. I think the upcoming reunion is going to "The Reunion of The Heart" and also bittersweet. What a great life it has been with it's bumps and lumps but we are a hearty strong bunch raised in our hills, barefoot and good home grown food. A place where doors were seldom locked. We'd make a great TV show wouldn't we?? Now, that's a thought..."Return to WV".

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 07/10/2010 20:45:05
Message:

One of my favorite parts of the discussion board is this section. Lots of great memories were discussed and refreshed during this topic. At the 2010 reunion, I talked with the Puckett girls, Uala, Yvonne and Orvetta, and told them again the fond memories I have of Orph Puckett's store in Craig. I also recalled that I picked blackberries to earn enough money to buy one of the Puckett girl's bikes after they outgrew it. For Craigites, Orph Puckett's store was our hangout. As kids, my brothers and I would walk about 1.5 miles across the meadows to get a cold "pop" (ten cents) and candy bar (five cents) and other treats. They tasted wonderful on a hot day. Men would congregate on the porch or beside the stove in winter or, during summer, they would be outside pitching horseshoes. Orph was a colorful guy who dressed very sharply when he went to church and similar events. He was also a great citizen. He helped numerous people during hard times by letting them put their purchases "on their bill" and he sometimes did not get paid. He didn't expect to; he was just helping people in need. I didn't have a picture of the store and have wanted one for a long time and got three at the reunion. Dave Parks and Yvonne Puckett Coleman sent me pictures.

Yvonne's picture - http://www.rainellereunion.com/images/puckett/orph_puckett_store_yvonne_L_s.jpg

Dave Parks' pictures - http://www.rainellereunion.com/images/puckett/orph_puckett_store_dave_parks.jpg

I would love to get some more if anyone has any of the exterior or interior.

My original post in 2006, in which I mentioned Orph Puckett's store, is below.

This is a wonderful topic. I am enjoying it very much.

As one of the slightly younger old-timers, I'll throw in a few comments. I lived in Craig until the 11th grade when we moved to the city (Rainelle - Lilly Park) so I don't have the familiarity of Rainelle that many of you do. I remember vividly the C&H Drive-In restaurant, a favorite hang-out of those in the 60's and probably 50's. We would hang out there, cruise downtown, then circle the C&H to see if anyone new (girls, of course) had arrived.

I remember well when we won the state football Single A championship in '62 and were paraded through town on firetrucks. The entire town seemed to turn out and cheer. It was great fun. I didn't play much as a junior at 132 pounds. I was primarily football practice scrimmage bait for fullback Tim Hanley to run over while I closed my eyes and prayed not to suffer too badly. However, I did get in on the last couple of plays of the State Championship when Coach Zopp cleared the bench. We had a proud football tradition.

There was, indeed, a Tincher's Jewelers to the right if you were facing G.C. Murphy's. Kerry Tincher (one of Simon Tincher's sons) ran it for several years. Kerry was formerly a school teacher among other jobs.

Those from Craig will remember Orph Puckett's general store and hang-out where people shopped and the men often gathered out front to talk. Orph Puckett type stores and the churches were often the social centers of small communities. Cokes were 10 cents and candy bars were 5 cents at Orph's store. Folks would get groceries and other supplies and would often tell Orph to "put it on my bill". Orph would keep a running tab of their purchases and they would come by periodically and pay their bill. I sometimes stop at a store near Roanoke that reminds me somewhat of the old stores. It has the old Coca-Cola signs, a front porch, etc., http://www.consultwebs.com/ncphotos/roanoke/1005/2/red_birch_4510.jpg and sometimes has an attendant who dresses like the men who would pump your gas for you when you drove up and said, "fill 'er up" http://www.consultwebs.com/ncphotos/roanoke/1005/2/attendant_4513.jpg then gave him a dollar or two for the fill-up. I also remember the boys washing their or their parents' cars at the creek (crick), then promptly getting them dusty as they drove on the dirt road to their girl friends' houses or to Rainelle.

I also remember Dr. Clausman (I don't recall his exact name) driving all the way from Rupert to Craig to make house calls when we were sick. If I tell a young person that today, they look closely at my eyes to see if I am losing it or if it is possible I could be telling the truth.

Ed Smith told me recently that he tells people he grew up in Mayberry - that it was a wonderful place. I agree. People rarely locked their doors. Neighbors were indeed neighbors and people pitched in when someone had problems. Whew - I'm starting to sound the way my dad and other old-timers used to sound.


Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: jwpuckett71
Replied on: 07/11/2010 17:16:13
Message:

When Mrs. Boggs (Don, Mike, Ann & Paul's mom) died a while back, I told some of her children at the funeral that she was, for me, one of the last of the "Osborne Addition" icons. I recalled to them that I could walk from our house on the hill above 13th Street through the Osborne Addition to my Aunt Marie Surbaugh's (Lillian, J.D., Jimmy & Charlie's mom) house and could have stoppped in at any house I passed by and felt as welcome as if I was at home. Now days you find people who don't even know who lives next door. What a treasure it's been to be able to live in this small town for 56 years! As our daughters have grown up and moved away, they understand more and more each day the value of "small town" America.

Thanks for reviving the memories of Orph's, too, Dale!!! He was a wonderful man and friend to so many!

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 07/23/2010 21:54:17
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by Dale Tincher 64

One of my favorite parts of the discussion board is this section. Lots of great memories were discussed and refreshed during this topic. At the 2010 reunion, I talked with the Puckett girls, Uala, Yvonne and Orvetta, and told them again the fond memories I have of Orph Puckett's store in Craig. I also recalled that I picked blackberries to earn enough money to buy one of the Puckett girl's bikes after they outgrew it. For Craigites, Orph Puckett's store was our hangout. As kids, my brothers and I would walk about 1.5 miles across the meadows to get a cold "pop" (ten cents) and candy bar (five cents) and other treats. They tasted wonderful on a hot day. Men would congregate on the porch or beside the stove in winter or, during summer, they would be outside pitching horseshoes. Orph was a colorful guy who dressed very sharply when he went to church and similar events. He was also a great citizen. He helped numerous people during hard times by letting them put their purchases "on their bill" and he sometimes did not get paid. He didn't expect to; he was just helping people in need. I didn't have a picture of the store and have wanted one for a long time and got three at the reunion. Dave Parks and Yvonne Puckett Coleman sent me pictures.

Yvonne's picture - http://www.rainellereunion.com/images/puckett/orph_puckett_store_yvonne_L_s.jpg

Dave Parks' pictures - http://www.rainellereunion.com/images/puckett/orph_puckett_store_dave_parks.jpg

I would love to get some more if anyone has any of the exterior or interior.

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Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 09/06/2010 21:53:38
Message:

Yvonne (Vonnie) sent me some more pictures from an article (some are easier to view than the prior ones), plus I found one of dapper Orph in one of my mom's old albums. I also learned more from my Uncle Junior Tincher about Orph. Orph was very involved in the Little Sewell Baptist church until he had to stop going because people were robbing the store while he was at church. The linked article also describes a robbery where he was tied up and thieves stole more than $3,000. Despite all that, he kept going and contributing to the community. I keep learning more good things about Orph that impress me. We had some great people in our community.

http://www.rainellereunion.com/images/puckett/orph_puckett_rev_parks.jpg - Orph, Pastor Ernest Park & others at Little Sewell Baptist Church. Orph is in the light blue coat and striped tie. Pastor Parks is on the right. Hmm, I think that is Jimmy Bennett in the middle.

http://www.rainellereunion.com/images/puckett/orph_article.jpg - Article & picture. If (in your browser) you click on View > Zoom In a couple times, you can read the article.

http://www.rainellereunion.com/images/puckett/orph_article_picture.jpg - Picture from article

http://www.rainellereunion.com/images/puckett/orph_newspaper_store.jpg - Picture from article

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

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