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Lynn & Rosemary Ballinger 50th Wedding Anniversary

Lynn Hall Ballinger and Rosemary Lowrance met at Memphis State University in 1958. They were married in Trenton, Tennessee on May 21, 1960. Their family includes three sons- Lynn Hall Jr. and his wife Tawni, William Christopher and his wife Elsabeth and Jonathan Adam; as well as five grandchildren- Whitney Carol, Haley Rosemary, Lynn Hall III, Bailey Elisabeth and Brandon Christopher. To celebrate, they took an extensive trip that culminated in Half Moon Bay, California.

This is the newest member of the Harper Family

Lucas Alexander Morris born to Jynger July 16 Friday 4:10 PM Weight 7 lb 2 oz 21 inchces in length

On Friday, July 23rd, Jim Aylor, Betty (Rush) Guy, Patty (Spaulding) Rook, Joan (Harris) Lloyd and Jimmy Harper are going to engage in an in- depth episode of “Memory Chasing” that will take us all over North Memphis and any other points that we deem necessary and interesting. Our body-guard for this adventure will be Jim Aylor and we will spend a considerable amount of time around Jackson Street, Chelsea, Thomas, Lauderdale, Poplar, Manassas, Parkway, Orleans, Ayers, Vollentine, Mosby, Alabama and all the other areas that supported the attendees of good old “Humes High School. Those of you that are still pretty mobile and still have some fond memories and would be interested to visit “Malone Swimming Pool” one more time along with other places like Porky’s at Chelsea and Thomas and other points of interest, let us know via the web page and we’ll see what we can arrange. I need your help on a little trivia that could possibly boost my intelligent quotient and maybe denigrate Jim Aylor’s, where exactly was Fortune’s Jungle Garden located. To be more specific, what street intersected with Union that housed this landmark? Jim Harper

The Lloyds have a new Great-Grand Baby Peyton Lloyd Bostick 8 lb 13 oz 22 inches long born July 14, 2010

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Mitzie Nan Norwood, 74, of Memphis, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2010. She was a member of East Side Baptist Church. She is survived by her niece Gloria Woodall McCoy, sister-in-law, Lyda Sickinger, cousins, Shirley and Larry Lufcy, faithful and loving companion, John Mills. Service will be Friday, May 14 at 11 a.m. at Family Funeral Care. Burial will be private in Duck Hill, MS. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Diabetes Association or The Breast Cancer Society. Family Funeral Care (901)761-8000 www.familyfuneralmemphis.com

Published in The Commercial Appeal on May 13, 2010

A Friend sent this email... It's really scary!!!     Everyone should know this!!     I didn"t!! This is disturbing to say the least. when you first open the U-tube video it will start with a non-related commercial (about 30 sec or so) just wait and view an amazing revelation about copiers! ! ! ! Before you think "yeah, well, I never use a copier, not even at the office supply/shipping store", think of all those who have your papers that do. Accountants, attorneys, health professionals...the list goes on. Watch it to the end for the scariest bit. Identity theft, anyone? www.youtube.com/watch?v=iC38D5am7go

Johnny Martion had an infected prostate and was running a high fever. After trips to the doctor, his problem was solved and he is doing ok now.
Mable Sanders Parks has an infected lung-Sarcoidosis- She is now at home and has been told the rare disease if treatable. They seem to think she is going to be ok. The medical dictionary states that 90% of people with this are completely cured within 2 years.

Betty Rush says"I hope this is the last of my "sick people" emails.

	Apr 29, 2010

A rumor is circulating that about nine to ten graduates on the 1954 Class gathered at one of their homes in central Mississippi for an extended weekend of festivities and during the process a law enforcement agent entered this home and proceeded to perform sobriety test on about seven or eight of them and had this wild partying taken place in a private residence, it is reported that several of them would have spent the rest of the weekend in jail and be facing a substantial fine. Your humble web-master will neither confirm or deny this incident, he only reports the information that is sent to him.

The web master WILL confirm tho,,, "That we had a great time!"

	Apr 18, 2010

	Feb 4, 2009

Email from Jim Harper       I got this today from Madge Glisson.       Can you remember any of them?

Click on this small photo!

	Dec 14, 2009

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Thomas B. “Tom” Williams of Germantown, was born on January 16, 1936 and passed away on December 11, 2009. He was predeceased by his father, Earl E. Williams (1896-1967) of Holly Springs, MS and his mother Clara Belle Pittman Williams (1898-1992) of the Village of Fairford, Washington County, AL, and also by his first wife of 38 years, Patricia (Patsy) Ann Mary O'Sullivan Williams (1938-1996). He leaves his wife, Barbara Ann Jones Childers Williams; three daughters, Angela P. Dreher of Bend, OR. , Tammy Wallace (Thomas) of Jacksonville, FL, and Sherry Ryan (Patrick) of Memphis; three sons Thomas B. Williams Jr. (Lori) of Portland, OR, John Patrick Williams (Missy) of Memphis and David Michael Williams of Memphis; and twelve grand children. He attended the old Merrill Elementary School and was a graduate of Humes High School, Class of 1954. After high school he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps serving in the 10th Marine Regiment and the Military Police Battalions at Parris Island, SC and Camp Lejeune, NC, where he attained the rank of Sergeant. He spent almost 50 years in Consumer Finance and Banking, retiring from Avco Financial Services and NBC Bank, and he was the founder of Commerce Finance, a subsidiary of NBC. After retirement he was the Vice President and CEO of National Loans of Holly Springs, MS, and he also served as the President and CEO of FB Financial Services. He served more than 25 years on the board of directors of Memphis Consumer Credit Association, where he served as Chairman of the Board in 1996. He was a life member and Commandant of the Sgt. Walter K. Singleton Detachment #476, Marine Corps League; he also served as the Marine Corps Reserve "TOYS FOR TOTS" Santa Clause each Christmas. He was a member of the Military Order of Devil Dogs, an elite order within the Marine Corps League. Tom often said his proudest achievement was that he was a United States Marine. He was named "Marine of the Year" for 2008/2009 and 2009/2010 by his brother Marines. In his retirement years he worked tirelessly through the Marine Corps League to provide Full Honors Funerals for fallen Marines; assisting more than 300 WWII, Korean, Viet Nam and Cold War Veterans, over several years. He was a Life Member of the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association, Life Member of the Memphis Sport Shooting Association, serving on their Board of Directors for more than 30 years and one term as Chairman of the Board, and currently serving as the Chief Safety Officer, a Benefactor Member of the National Rifle Association, Life Member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, NB Forrest Camp #215 and a Life Member of The Military Order of the Stars and Bars, an order whose members are descendants of the Confederate Officer Corps. He greatly enjoyed the Shooting Sports. He was the recipient of awards too numerous to mention. Visitation will be held at Memphis Funeral Home on Poplar Avenue from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, December 14, and the funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 15, also at the funeral home. Graveside services will follow at the West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, where he is to receive Full Military Honors and Marine Corps Rituals, provided by his fellow Marines of the Singleton Detachment. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either the Marine Corps League- Sgt. Walter K. Singleton Detachment or the National Prion Disease Pathology Surveillance Center (216) 368-0587. If you desire, send the donation to Barbara with the check made out to the respective group and she will see that it gets to the right people.

	Dec 13, 2009

Visitation for Tom Williams will be from 5:00 to 7:00pm on Monday the 14th at Memphis Funeral Home on Poplar, just across the street from Memorial Park. The funeral will be at 1:00pm on Tuesday the 15th at Memphis Funeral Home and burial will take place at 2:00pm at The West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery.

Tom passed away at approx. 6:45 this evening. Dec. 11.

	Dec 10,, 2009

It is with great sorrow, that we inform you of this. Tom Williams' health is failing fast. He has been diagnosed with 'Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD). It is terminal and now he has been placed on HOSPICE. This is generally done only with a very short time remaining. He has changed from a very active person, to barely able to recognize some of his closest friend. Tom was active in the US Marine Corp activities, a member of the burial team, was voted twice as "Marine of the Year". We ask that you remember Tom and Barbara in your prayers during this most overwhelming time.

Valuable yards are picked up by Humes' James Armstrong who goes for 13 before being stopped on the Tech 26 by Jackets Jere McAdams (80) and Randolph Hale in November 1952. Humes went on from here to score and win, 14-0.

Donald Fike class of 54 passed away, a few weeks ago. James Aylor has sent a memorial gift from the Class of 1954 to St Jude, from the new memorial fund

Visit Guest Book Published in The Commercial Appeal       October 1, 2009

Donald Ferris Fike Sr., born in Sheffield, Alabama on August 10, 1934, a retired Captain with the Memphis Fire Dept., passed away on Monday, September 28, 2009. Services will be held on October 2nd at Forest Hill East Funeral Home, with the visitation at 2 p.m. and service following at 3 p.m. He is survived by a son, Donald F. Fike, Jr. of Collierville TN; a daughter, Julie Meyer of Corinth, TX; a brother, James G. Fike of Memphis; two sisters, Marylyn Fike of Memphis, TN and Helen Patrick of Southaven, MS; and three grandchildren. Forest Hill East Funeral Home 901-382-1000

Jack Berressem is in the Baptist Hospt. In intensive care. He has a pancreas problem complicated by a heart problem. His wife has asked for out prayers

ROGERS E. McCAIG, 73, of Baton Rouge, LA, retired Construction Manager, native Memphian, died Friday, July 31, 2009. Visitation will be Monday, August 3 from 12 Noon until service at 2 p.m. at Greenoaks Funeral Home. He leaves his wife, Catherine C. McCaig; son, Mark McCaig of Baton Rouge, LA; daughters, Rhonda Magnolia of Baton Rouge, LA, Lisa Cross of Phoenix, AX, Melinda Rideout of Allenstown, NH; sisters, Lena Justus of Cordova, TN, Grace Smith of Memphis, TN; nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Ora McCaig. Visit Guest Book <-- click here

Melinda Enix Blancett, 50, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2009 at Methodist LeBonheur Germantown following a courageous fight against ovarian cancer. Melinda leaves behind her husband, Cary Blancett, her three sons, Jordan, Jonathan and Jackson. She also leaves her brother, Barry and his wife Kim Enix, her nephews, Les and Logan Graves and Corey Enix. Also surviving is her father and mother-in-law, George and Marcelle Blancett, and sisters-in-law, Teresa Ray and Jeanice Blancett, her uncles, Jack, Marvin and Zee Enix, an aunt, Faye McCoy, as well as cousins, Jackie Ventura, Elaine Lemieux, Melvin Enix, Lee Ann Gatton, Randy McCoy, Jerry McCoy, Bill Enix, Tammy Enix, and Mark Enix. Funeral Services will be Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. at Memorial Park Funeral Home in the Riverside Chapel. A visitation will begin at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family requests that memorials be directed to either the Wings Cancer Foundation 100 N. Humphreys Blvd. Memphis, TN 38120 wings@wingscancerfoundation.org or Methodist Alliance Hospice 6423 Shelby View Drive #103 Memphis, TN 38134 www.methodisthealth.org . Memorial Park Funeral Home (901)767-8930 www.memorialparkonline.com Visit Guest Book <--Click here Published in The Commercial Appeal on 7/31/2009

William McCray, husband of Joan Masserano McCray passed away on July 14, 2009. Please keep Joan in your prayers.

The news that Warren Gregory had died was greatly exaggerated, I have a sneaking feeling he is still alive, especially since he was at coffee this morning.

Robbie Sue Bishop Remembers the time she borrowed her uncle's yellow Convertible for her and Jimmy Hargett to go to the Senior Prom

At the April meeting at the Marine Reserve Center, Tom Williams was elected "Commandant", of the Sgt. Walter K. Singleton Detachment 476, Marine Corps League, for 2009-10. The Sgt. Walter K. Singleton Detachment 476, Marine Corps League, has a membership of 110, prior service Marines and FMF Naval Corpsman. He was also selected as the "Marine of the Year" for the second consecutive year.

Patricia and Walter Aeschliman 50th Wedding Anniversary Pat and Walt Aeschliman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 4, 2009. The couple were married at St. Marys Catholic Church in Memphis. Both are life-long Memphians. Pat graduated from Sacred Heart Academy and Walt graduated from Humes High School. Pat and Walt have 5 children, Walt Jr., Mike, Elaine, Pat, and Joe along with 8 grand-children. Congratulations! We are grateful for your love and dedication. You are truly blessed! Your loving family

Talked with Betty today, She's been to the doctor,, and set up her theapy session! She says she hasn't been out of the house in 6 weeks! Got a bad case of cabin fever, But she's got a "walking boot" now. So thing are looking up a little. She going to have to use a walker for while tho.

Email from Betty Guy I have had a miserable last 3 weeks wheelchair bound. My Smoky Bear daughter Tina accidentally started a grassfire. When I saw it I ran to try to help her put it out. We ended up calling the fire dept. When I got to a slight incline covered with pine needles, I slipped and fell. I did protect my knee replacement leg, but did tremendous damage to my right foot-broke both big bones on each ankle and fractured numerous bones in between. My doctor said I did a good job of setting a record for broken foot bones. I knew when I fell, I had broken something because I heard and felt the popping. I have to keep this foot elevated and absolutely no weight on it at least 6 weeks, 3 more to go. I go back to Dr. March 16. I will then find out what I can or cannot do.

A Kool Cat! This is Jim & Lynn Harper's Grand son Here’s Johnny’s clone little Jacob. Lynn

One of our classmates and his lovely bride are deep into a redecorating extravaganza that I understand now has a team from “Divine Design” and possibly Martha Stewart planning a visit to offer their assistance. In my humble opinion, this couple has hit the big time when they draw people of this stature. I do not want to name this couple and add to their stress at this time but our beloved classmate retired from the Memphis Police Department and has curly hair with grey spots in it.

Jeanette Owen Stocke, 72, of Memphis passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at Baptist East Hospital. She was a 1954 graduate of Humes High School. She was preceded in death by her husband Russell Stocke. She is survived by her daughter Terri Stocke Meetze and three grandsons Randall Stocke Meetze, Toby Lee Meetze and Ryan Hunter Meetze. A graveside service will be Tuesday February 10, 2009 at 10 A.M. in West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. Family Funeral Care (901)761-8000 View/Sign Guest Book

Jim & Lynn are inquiring if anyone objects to them bringing their PET BEAR as long as we keep it in our room at the Hilton? His name is Big Boy and he only weighs about 450 pounds and does not have bad body odor.

Our MAN of the YEAR The Commercial Appeal files Donation firepower Fire Department Lt. Bob Lyles (right foreground) received $100 in donations for the March of Dimes from sixth graders at Holy Rosary School on Dec. 18, 1978. The money was raised by baking and selling cakes, cupcakes and other goodies

Just had a new addition to the family Ezekiel Clyde Bostick was born 3:45PM 11/26/2008 9 lbs 13 oz and 23 1/4 inches long! That makes Joan and I Great Grand Parents! Our Grand-daugther is doing fine.

It's a Boy!

Prep Player of the week George Blancett of Humes High School was picked by the Quarterback Club as player of the week for the first week of November 1952. The backfield star is joined by his coach, Rube Boyce (left), and Tom Swayze, an Ole Miss assistant coach and speaker at the Quarterback Club luncheon.

Quick conference with Humes coach,    A TD talk is held between Humes coach Rube Boyce and halfback George Blancett, who had just scored Humes' first touchdown on a 33-yard run. Humes went on to whip East High, 50-0, at Hodges Field on Oct. 23, 1951. Photo by Bob Williams/The Commercial Appeal files

It has been a while since anyone posted anything new on our page to hopefully create interest and excitement and there are several of you that have not posted anything, WHY? I heard a rumor that Jim and Brenda Aylor are expecting another baby and while I personally find this hard to believe it should never the less be checked out. I know that Brenda is young enough but I am of the opinion that Jim is just too d--- old to cut the mustard anymore. Of course it could also refer to another grandchild but I like the first part better. Or it could just be exactly what I said and only a rumor but wouldn’t it be funny if it were true.

Betty (Rush) Guy and Jerry (Hound Dog) Wilson are beginning to assimilate information on the interest level for a 55th Class Reunion in June of 2009. They will welcome any assistance in locating any of our classmates, so if you know the address, phone number or e-mail address of some of the “54” group, please get in touch with Betty or Jerry. In conversation with Betty, I do know that she has located Lawrence McRay who missed our 50th so progress is being made. It may seem early to start talking about June of 2009 but the time and energy it will take to locate and organize this event will be enormous. I am of the opinion that several classmates that missed our 50th now regret it and will look forward to a 55th.You may reach Betty at (731) 435-1135 or e-mail her at bettyguy01@charter.net. You can reach Jerry at (901) 475-0063 or e-mail him at Wilson_jerry@bellsouth.net. Please join us in making this a reality for 2009. We have lost many of our classmates that I’m sure many wish they could have seen again so let’s don’t let this opportunity slip by us. Thanks Jim Harper     Email

HYDE PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Unsung Hero 2008 Jery Wilson has been a faithful servant to God and his Church. He participates in the church choir. He has been the cook for all our special events. Jerry gives rides for for many of the people that have no other way to get to Church. On many occasions, he and his wife have not only, open their home but open their hearts to the people of Hyde Park. If we need help, call Jerry, he is always ready and willing. We thank God, for his special talents and willingness to service in such a special way. We Thank you, Jerry from all the people at Hyde Park.

E mail from Henry K Martin Attention all golfers and lovers of the game. This year in Louisville, Ky, my company will be producing the fanfest event for the Ryder Cup. We will be spending some time in Ky as that is also the site of the AAA-All-Star game and fanfest which we are designing. Hope to see some of you there!

Thought I would let all of you know that Barbara Williams’s son Rick passed
away this morning.
He had been in ICU since last Friday.
Will let you know any plans for his services.
Take care,
Lynn

	April 20, 2008

At this month's meeting of the Sgt. Walter K. Singleton Detachment #476 - Tom Williams was selected by his fellow Marines as the "Marine of the Year". This is considered the highest honor He could ever receive from his fellow Marines. This makes him eligible to be selected as "Marine of the Year" for Tennessee ect. Semper Fi,

	April 7 2008

John F. Logan Sr.

We're planning a trip, along with about 10 other people to go eat Jim Harper 'out of house and home' this April 11 & 12! The Reunion Committee is going to start planning for our 55th reunion and this will be the kick off. So we'll be starting to contact everyone in the near future. It will REALLY be of great help if everyone will check the web page and make sure your info is correct! CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE WEB PAGE It will save us a lot of money,,, if we can use your email, instead of stamps!

Jim said to put something exciting on the web page.
At my age, I get excited about EATING! So try this

June 13, 2005      Congratations to Bobby (Class of 53) and Barbara Wray (Class of 54 on their 50th Wedding Anniversary!

Robert Lyles made headlines again in the Memphis NewsPaper

    HI YA CHARLES
    CHARLES BRAMLETT IS BACK IN THE HOSP. AND ITS NOT LOOKING GOOD.
    PLEASE LET EVERYONE KNOW. I'LL SEE YOU IN A FEW DAYS.
    SEE YA
    JERRY

     To:      Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2004 4:15 PM
     Subject: Robert Poore's mother
     I talked to Robert a little while ago - His mother passed away early
     yesterday. She had been in a nursing home for several years. Her funeral
     is schedule for tomorrow (May 28). Thought you might want to pass this
     info on.
     I'd also like to say that I really did enjoy the class reunion - it was
     good to see so many our the classmates - I wish there had been time to
     visit with everyone.
     The committee did a great job!

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April 6, 2004
Email from James Aylor
Jraylor7@cs.com wrote:
Owen Tucker has been found in Mountain View, Ark.
Please take him off the missing list.
Jim Aylor

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April 5, 2004
From: Kingoftheroad36@aol.com
To: crtalbert@comcast.net
Sent: Friday, April 02, 2004 1:57 PM
Subject: (no subject)
   HI CHARLES
BAD NEWS
ROBERT LYLES JUST CALL ME AND INFORM ME THAT HE HAS TALK TO VICKIE,
CHARLES BRAMLETT IS BACK IN THE HOSP. AND IT LOOKS REAL BAD FOR CHARLES THIS
TIME. PLEASE SEND OUT TO ALL CLASSMATES, AND HAVE THEM PUT
CHARLES ON THEIR PRAYER LIST.
   MAY GOD BLESS
   JERRY

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Mar 31 2004
A thought from Cherry
I just thought of a few things girls wore in the 50's besides that lovely
poodle skirt that I slipped past wearing several pounds and years ago. Maybe
given more options we'll have a better 50's turn out on The 14th.
Pencil or (as most of us called them) straight skirts, matching sweater sets,
small square scarves that we folded into a triangle and tied with a square
knot around our necks, pedal pushers, peasant blouses.....and didn't we wear
moccasins or was that just the guys. How about charm bracelets or was that
another decade?
I'm sure there are some Ladies out there with a better memory than mine and I
appeal to them to help. Otherwise our dress options are limited to mostly the
unthinkable.
Til soon,
Cherry

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Mar 29, 2004
Another thought from Jim harper!
It may be too late to make any of these ideas work even if you think it
would be fun, but here goes anyway.
(1) Recognize the classmate that travels the longest distance to attend.
(Rosalyn may have a lock on this)
(2) Who was the first classmate to embark on the sea of matrimony?
(3) Which classmate did the best job of replenishing the earth. (Maybe two categories: kids and grandkids)
See ya!

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Mar 29, 2004

Email from Jim Harper Would you be kind enough to put a message on the web page to see if there is any interest in scheduling a golf game for Thursday afternoon the 13th. Roy Bottenfield has agreed to arrange tee times and play if there are others interested. If anyone is interested in playing , ask them to contact Roy or me by April 17th. Thanks for your help. Jim Harper E-MAIL Roy Bottenfield E-MAIL

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March 24, 2004
Email from Charley Talbert
Bill Butler passed on on Monday. His wife Jane sent the following email to
let us know. He was a fighter to the end.
Thanks.
Charley
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: "Jane Butler"
   To: "Paul McClendon" ; "Rosalyn Duncan Davis" ; "Charlie Talbert"
   Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2004 11:15 AM
   Bill has tried hard to keep in touch with you three and with his typing skills that hasn't been easy so I
   know he'd want me to let you know that he died Monday. His sister Betty and her husband were here
   with us.
   Katy and her husband had just left Sunday afternoon. He'd talked on the phone with his son in Ohio and Betty's
   kids. He'd done everything he knew to do to get things ready for me to take over.On Sunday morning,
   Kate was feeding him and he kept dozing off. She asked if he was going to eat or nap. His reply was, "I'm either
   going to take a nap or go home." Finally he said, "Well, I'll just take a nap this time." Monday morning he
   decided to go on home.
   Please make sure that some notice is added to the Humes website. He's talked so much about you
   guys and really treasured his youth because of people like you. He just hated that he wasn't going to make
   the reunion.
   Thanks for the part you played in his life.
   Janie Butler

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Email Between Charlie Talbert and Jerry Joyner
From: Sneakylong@aol.com
To: CRTalbert@Comcast.net
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2004 9:15 AM
Subject: Jerry Joyner
Just wanted to let you know Jerry and I are still in Florida and do not know when we will return to Memphis,
but hope by the end of April. Jerry is getting stronger and we go to lunch and dinner with friends and he is able to
putt for 10 to 15 minutes . The doctor stopped one of the medications last week because of the change in his heart
which had not been there before, so we are hopeful that will be better when we go back on the 2nd of April. We will
see the trauma doctor middle of April and maybe then we can travel. He is still on the coumadin and some blood
pressure medicine.
We really appreciate all the prayers because he had a very slim chance of making it thru this and we know
the doctors had done all they could do. Again thank you it has meant so much for him to hear from all
of you.
See you at the reunion.
Harolyn & Jerry Joyner

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Hello everyone, June asked me to forward this to you along with the attachment which is a suggestion that everyone dress in 50's fashion for Friday nite....Levis, Tshirts, Blue Suede Shoes, white bucks, "Duck Tails" (if you still have hair,,,,etc. for the "guys" and poodle skirts etc for the "girls". Note there are 98 reservations so far, and they're listed by name on the website. CHECK IT OUT!!! Let June know if you have any other ideas, suggestions... Regards, Charles Talbert

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Feb 25, 2004
Email from Henry
   Hello 54 Classmates,
   I'm off to Toronto this weekend for a very special concert..then leaving
   for Tampa Bay to do baseball fanfest for the Tampa Bay Devil
   Rayes.(MARCH. 6&7) If anyone is in the area, come and see me.
   After the 7th,I'll be in Jupiter,FL at Roger Dean Stadium designing and
   producing the Fan Zone for the FL Marlins and the
   St Louis Cardinals.(They share the stadium) I'll be there the rest of
   March.
   Then in April, it's back to Detroit for Tigers
   opening day at Comerica Park.
   We all know where I'll be in May...
   AT THE REUNION!
   Attention all ladies of the class of 54...
   Bring your dancing shoes...we are going to party!!

      Henry

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      Sounds like a challenge,,, to all you ladies???

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Feb 21, 2004
email from Charlie Talbert about Jerry
  Talked to Jerry on the phone the other day. He was home from hospital. Voice was
  low and raspy, almost a whisper, but we talked for several minutes. He told me about
  the accident. Doctors were amazed as how quickly he is recovering from what could have
  been life theatening injuries in a person not in as good condition and health as Jerry.
  He was most appreciative for the cards, phone calls from many of you. He's got a way
  to go before he's back to normal, but he and Harolyn plan to attend the reunion in May.
  All the best.
  Charles

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Feb 16, 2004
Email froM Charles Talbert and Jeri Lou
Hello everyone.
Just wanted to let you know Jeri ( Jerry Lou)Nall-Whitbeck's email
address is jrsassy@webtv.net She and her partner Bob Dollar will be
coming to reunion. See her attached email.
Sure she'd love to hear from you all.
Regards.
Charley    ----- Original Message -----
   From: "BobJeri DollarWhitbeck"
   To:
   Sent: Monday, February 16, 2004 2:29 PM
   Subject: class reunion
   > charles feel free to give email address to anyone connected to reunion .
   > we will be staying with my step sister on pleasant ridge i n arlington.
   > will be bringing our little dog. she has email,but i don't have it, will
   > let you know if she is ok with it. we will probaly arrive sometime
   > thurs. afternoon. thanks for info. looking forward to seeing you
   > meeting your wife.
   > jeri
   >

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Feb 02, 2004
   Email from Charley Talbert
   Talked to Harolyn Joyner, Sunday morning. Jerry is much improved.
   Off the ventilator. Tubes out. Talking but hoarse. Sat up on
   side of bed. Still in ICU but probably move soon. Long way
   to go with recovery and weeks of rehab, but definitely    progressing well.
   They appreciate all the thoughts, prayers, messaages and cards.

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Jan 27, 2004
Bill, I just received this from Bill's wife, Jane. Would you post it on the web site? Thanks.
Charley Talbert

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> Dear Charlie,
> Bill had surgery for a malignant brain tumor in December. CT scans
> found spots in lungs, liver, and adrenal gland. He's having radiation for
> the brain tumor for 6 weeks and will do chemo shortly for all the other.
> He's in wonderful spirits except for being sleepy a lot. In fact we're
> driving to Little Rock tomorrow, and he's going to Shreveport with a friend
> on Wednesday to visit the casinos. He's a hard man to keep down. Please
> share with others our situation.
>    We appreciate prayers.
>     Janie Butler >

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> > Hi Bill and Jane,
> > just thought I'd check in and see how you all are doing.
> > Haven't heard from you in a while and was thinking about you.
> > Hope everything is going OK. We're fine. Finally had a blast of
> > winter blow thru here. Got about 6 inches of snow and temps in teens.
> > But, hopefully, it will be gone by the week-end. Supposed to be back
> > up in 40's. We'll be headed South next month anyhow for a couple of
> > weeks visiting son David in Destin, Florida.
> > Let us hear from you.
> >    Charley
> > P.S. Are you all planning on coming to the reunion in May??? Hope so!!
CRT
> >

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Jan 26, 2004
Email from Charley Talbert
I talked to Harolyn Joyner this morning.
Jerry is in "critical but stable" condition. Was broad-sided while stopped at a traffic light by woman coming off a ramp
and crossing six lanes of traffic before slamming into his car-he was driving. He was returning from a round of golf with
friends, one of whom was in car with him, but not seriously injured.
Jerry is still in surgical ICU and will be for another two weeks. He sustained cuts and abrasions, broken ribs, but most
serious Injuries were to internal organs.
Surgery performed to repair spleen. One lung collapsed, he's on ventilator.....Harolyn said he hasn't been able
to talk to her yet but acknowledges her presence with nods and pats on the hand.
I believe there is optimism that he will recover OK, but that he'll need several weeks/months of rehab.
He is in Lee Memorial Hospital, 2776 Cleveland Ave, Ft. Meyers, FL Hospital Phone Nr is 239-332-1111
He currently is on the Eighth Floor --Rm 8304 Surgical ICU--will be there for probably two more weeks.
He may receive cards, but no flowers in ICU. Cards may also be sent to home:
7964 Glenfinnan Circle, Ft. Meyers, FL 33912
Family members on both sides have gone down to Ft. Meyers to be with Jerry and Harolyn.
Will keep you posted if/when I get any more info.
Per Harolyn's request, I will also put this on the Humes1954 website.

I assured Harolyn our thoughts and prayers are with them.
Regards to all,
    Charles

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Email received 1/25/2004
From: Kingoftheroad36@aol.com
To: crtalbert@comcast.net
Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2004 10:18 PM
Subject: HUMES CLASSMATES
  HI CHARLES
   BAD NEWS
  JERRY JOYNER WAS IN A BAD CAR WRECK IN FT. MEYERS FL. HE IS STILL ON A
  RESPIRATOR, HE HAS NO BRAIN INJURY. BUT HE IS STILL ON CRITICAL LIST. THE
  NEAR AS I CAN TELL HE WAS HIT BY A CAR THAT RAN A STOP SIGN BROADSIDE.
  RIGHT NOW THEY ARE WATCHING FOR INFECTION AND COMPLICATIONS.
  PLEASE PUT JERRY ON YOUR PRAYER LIST. I WILL LET YOU KNOW IF I REC'D
  ANY OTHER INFO.
   TAKE CARE
   JERRY
  PS PLEASE SEND ALL OUR CLASSMATES EMAIL TO PUT JERRY ON THEIR PRAYER LIST 

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Jan 24, 2004
COMMENTS from Charlie Talbert
Norma and I are looking forward to seeing you all at the reunion.
We have reservations at Ridgeway Inn for 13 thru 16 May.
Who else is staying there?      CRTalbert@comcast.net

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Dec 13 2003
Email from Henry K. Martin 
Holiday Greetings to One and All.
I'm spending Christmas in Michigan with my family.
New Years Eve in Las Vegas atop the LV Hilton dancing the night away.
Rose Bowl=GO BLUE (U of Michigan).
January-Back to MI to produce Detroit Tiger Fanfest.
February-On to Florida to produce fanfest for the World Champion Florida Marlins.
Expecting fifth grandchild in 2004...my
life just keeps getting better and better.
Really lookng forward to Reunion 54
and spending time with you and sharing memories.
       Henry K. Martin

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Nov 24, 2003
Email from Henry K. Martin 
Hi Guys, Just wanted to wish you and yours a very happy Thanksgiving!
I'm spending the weekend in Chicago.
I do this every year...it's become a Martin
tradition.It's cold,windy and often times
there is snow.I find a nice hotel ,a good
restaurant.walk the miracle mile enjoying the store windows and
lights...then I go some where warm...like Las Vegas.
       All the best.
        Henry

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Nov 19, 2003
Email from George Blancett
Several of our classmates suffered loss of family this week.
Billy (52), Bobby (54), Peggy (56), Pauline (59) & Sonny Parks (57) mother died Monday.
Shirley Ruleman Palmer's, (53), brother, Jack, died last Tuesday:

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CORA ELIZABETH PARKS, 85, of Bartlett, retired from State Beauty Supplies, died Monday at her home.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Memorial Park Funeral Home with burial in Memorial Park. She was a
member of Decatur Trinity Christian Church for more than 50 years. Mrs. Parks, the widow of Paul Russell Parks,
leaves two daughters, Peggy Spore and Pauline Kinney, both of Bartlett; three sons, Bill Parks of Millington, Bob
Parks of Hot Springs, Ark., and Burnell 'Sonny' Parks of Memphis, 16 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and
two great-great-grandchildren. The family requests that any memorials be sent to Decatur Trinity Christian
Church.

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JACK ALTON RULEMAN, 73, of Memphis, retired CPA, died Tuesday at Saint Francis Hospital. Services will be at 9
a.m. Friday at Family Funeral Care with burial in West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. He was an Army veteran, a
member of Mullins United Methodist Church and Tennessee Society of CPAs, a graduate of Humes High School and
Oklahoma State University and a longtime statistician for University of Memphis sports announcer Jack Eaton. Mr.
Ruleman, the husband of Doris Bost Ruleman for 48 years, also leaves a daughter, Suzanne Ruleman Barnett, and
two sons, Jack A. Ruleman Jr. and Kurt E. Ruleman, all of Memphis; a sister, Shirley Ruleman Palmer of
Germantown, and four grandchildren. The family requests that any memorials be sent to Myasthenia Gravis
Foundation in St. Paul, Minn.

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Nov 3 2003
Email from Robert Barnes and Charlie Talbert
    Dear Charles,
      I have located Jerry. He is a missionary in Kenya. His US address is:
        4343 Indian Springs RD.
       Laurel, MS 39443
       email, jandspiercey @aol.com
Blessings, Bob

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Sept 27, 2003
Humes High School Class of 1953
will have its Reunion OCT 3-4.
Call Shirley Ruleman Palmer (901) 754-1732
or
Gloria Trout Sawyer (662) 890-0062 center>

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Sept 22, 2003
Email from the son of George Spore
George W. Spore III, 67 years old of Tampa, passed away on Saturday, 09/20/2003
following a very courageous, spiritual, & brief battle with pancreatic cancer.He is preceded in death by his parents,
Richard R & Virginia Dare Spore of Memphis, Tenn. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Alice,
son George IV, & wife Laura, grandson, George V, brother Richard R.Spore Jr. Aunts Ruby Jean Percer,
Margaret Percer Hukabee, Uncle Miller Huckabee, nephew Richard R Spore III & wife Trish, niece Stephanie
Spore Davis & husband Bob. Cousins, Martin Huckabee, Jean Huckabee Moore, Harry & Sonny Spore.
He has been a 40 year member of the Summer Avenue Masonic Lodge #729, Memphis, Tenn. George traveled the
globe as International Sales Manager for Lykes Pasco Packing Co. for 32 years selling, setting up,
maintaining foreign distributorships &acquiring many friends along the way. We will miss his love of
family, friends, his gentleness, his humor, and his happy whistle. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
Bayshore Baptist Church, 3301 Morrison Ave. 33629, Alpha House of Tampa, 201 S. Tampania Ave, 33609,
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network – (PANCAN), at # 877-272-6226 or to the charity of your choice.
Service will be held at Blount Curry Funeral Home, 605 S. Macdill Ave on Tuesday,
Septmber, 23 2003 at 11:00 AM.
Grave side service to be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetary. 09/25/2003 10:30 AM
Located at 5668 Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN 38119.
Sincerely,
George W. Spore IV

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Sept 15, 2003
FYI. Charley ----- Original Message -----
From: Kingoftheroad36@aol.com
To: crtalbert@comcast.net
Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2003 2:01 AM
Subject: Re: HUMES CLASSMATES
Hi Charles
Think I'm back in business.
Got your Email and others too. Went back to AOL was having too much trouble with Bellsouth.
Please advise all Humes Classmates I am back in business and ready to roll at he same old E mail address and name

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Sept 15, 2003
Email from Charles Talbert about Jerry Wilson, and the 50th Reunion!
Hello everyone.
Jerry asked me to send you all an email to let you know that he is having problems with his email.
Please don't send him anything until he or I let you know when he has problem fixed.
Re Reunion next May,
if you haven't already, please let June know if you're coming and if you're bringing a spouse or guest.
Also, Jerry, who is on June's committee, asked me to ask everyone to bring their Humes '54 Yearbook
with them to the reunion.
There is an activity planned that involves the Yearbook.
More later.
Hope all is well.
See you next May.       Charles(Charley)

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Sept 01, 2003
Email from Charlie Talbert, about Henry
> Greetings Charles,
> This is one of those, What is he doing now?,
> pieces...please share with our classmates '54.
>
> I am currently finishing up at the Michigan State Fair where I have been
> producing entertainment.
>
> Also working with Detroit Tigers through September...
> then off to South Carolina to produce some entertainment for
> the state fair.
>
> End of November,I will kiss my grandbabies
> and head home to Las Vegas for a little R and R.
>
> Would like to hear from classmates anytime.
> My e-mail address is on Bill Lloyd's Humes web site.
>
> All the best,
> Henry
>

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Subject: James Armstrong
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2003 09:32:05 -0400 (EDT)
From: Beebehp@aol.com
Mickey Weakley Cook called me last night and reported that James Armstrong died
Friday. Visitation is set for 4 p.m. today (7/13)
at Memphis Funeral Home on Poplar - the funeral is either 2 or 2:30 Monday at the
funeral home with burial at Memorial Park.
Click here for the News article in the Memphis paper

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July 3, 2003
email from Tom Williams Charles,
Many people do not know there is a weekly coffee/breakfast for "Humes High Class Mates" held here in Memphis.
I would like you to forward this e-mail to all of our 1954 Class Mates.This get together is held on alternate
Thursdays and Fridays. It was held today, Thursday 07-03-03 and is to be held next Friday 07-11-03 ect.
It is hosted by Neil Nicar Class of 1956 at the Melody Lane Cafe 1555 Madison Ave.
Inside of " STRINGS and THINGS" (the old Tastee Bakery) Time is 9:00 A:M.
Our host, Neil Nicar pnicar@yahoo.com is the proprietor and can be reached by telephone at 901-278-3000
or the e-mail address shown.
Some of those in attendance today were my self 1954, James Aylor 1954, George Blancett 1954, Bob Collins 1955,
Tom Matthews 1955, D Bradberry 1955, Neil Nicar and his brother, Ray Eastman, a fellow Marine
and 5 or 6 others who's names escape me. I would like to encourage any of our class mates to attend,
I had a great time and renewed several old friendships. Any of you who live out of Memphis and will be
passing thru contact Neil at the number above or myself at 901-212-3016.
Best Regards,
Tom Williams

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July 3, 2003
email gblancet@midsouth.rr.com
COMMENTS
Maurice Ingram, Class 50, died 7-2-2003.
His wife is Betty Lawrence Ingram Class 57, and sister of Jimmie Lawrence Pannell Class 54.
Arrangements are not complete but may be Saturday July 5, 2003 at
Decatur Trinty Church on Summer Ave.

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June 27, 2003
E-mail from June Butler,
Bill Butler had his right leg amputated above the knee in March.
Problem is poor circulation. He's doing well on crutches but hates his
prosthesis. He could really use some encouragement.
Thanks, Jane

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June 27, 2003
Email from George Blancett
Paul was shot earlier this week by an unidentified robber while attempting to make a deposit at NBC Bank on Union Ave.
I visited him at the Med Hospital this morning, 6-27-03, and spoke with his wife. Paul suffered a gun shot wound to the stomach requiring removal of his spleen and one of his kidneys. He is scheduled to have a tube inserted this
morning to aid with his breathing.
He is aware of what's happening and recognizes his visitors.
George Blancett

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June 26, 2003
Email from Charley Talbert,
Tom Williams asked me to forward this to all of you.
Paul Dougher, class of 55 or 56, was shot recently during robbery as he was making a bank deposit.
Attachment contains Commercial Appeal article.
Let's all pray that Paul makes it.
Charles

Attached is the scanned article from the Commercial Appeal 06-25-03.
click here for newspaper article

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May 5, 2003
Email from Henry K. Martin
Just returned from Arizona and Nevada to Michigan...I have four grandbabies in
the great lakes state and I can't be away from them too long.

My son, David, and I are producing the AAA All-Star Game Fanfest in Memphis this July.
I hope this will give my classmates an opportunity to contact me so we can share some
stories and say hello. We'll be at the Peabody... so give me a call.
Tell all your friends to come to the fanfest...It's a real party. One the whole family can enjoy.
YES, that means the grandkids too!

See web page (NPSports.COM) to see what David and I do.
May is important month for me. May 8 is my birthday . I'll be sixty-seven and I plan to go dancing!
Also, my son and I will be in Oklahoma City to produce the fanfest for the Big Twelve Baseball tournament May 21-25.
Well.enough about me.I want to hear from some ,if not all, my classmates from Humes. Bill, please share this message with our friends and keep up this good work.
In friendship,
Henry K. Martin

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April 9, 2003
Received this email to-day from Jerry Wilson and Charlie Talbert
TALKED TO DONALD FIKE THIS MORNING,
HE IS DOWN WITH A BUSTED KNEE AND WILL BE DOWN FOR A LONG TIME,
ANY ONE OUT THERE MIGHT WANT TO SEND HIM A GET WELL CARD.

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April 8, 2003 Official opening date
The first day of the Humes 1954 Class Web Site!
Be sure and check everything out...
Make sure your info is correct and let me know if you see any mistakes!

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April 7, 2003
Received this news from George Blancett
Two of our classmates died over the weekend,
04/06/2003 Bobby Lamberth '49 and George Hall'53'.
The arrangements have not been announced. GEB

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