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                                            PLEASE NOTE!!

SMOKE SIGNALS has begun a new series called “Spotlite On”. Each month we hope to
feature a couple of paragraphs of a ’63 Warrior’s biography along with a recent picture. The first
paragraph should succinctly bring readers up to date on what you’ve done since May ’63. The
second paragraph should detail what’s going on currently in your life, including, but not limited to:
kids, grandkids, current interests, jobs etc. We would prefer a RECENT PIC limited to just the
Warrior or the Warrior and a significant other. Scanned pics should be approximately 1 inch by 1

and a half inches and sent to BOZ . If scanning cannot be done, email BOZ for mailing instructions.
THE SUCCESS OF THIS SERIES DEPENDS ON YOU. PLEASE MAKE IT WORK!              

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      FROM THE LAUGH TRACK  This  tacky Holiday laugh from Bettye Jo Olive Johnson

      Three men died on Christmas eve and appeared before St. Peter who told them that, to pass through

      the pearly gates, each must display something in keeping with the spirit of Christmas. The first man     

      reached into his pocket and pulled out a lighter which he ignited saying, this represents a candle.

      The second man pulled out a ring of keys which he shook saying, these sound like bells. The third man

      fumbled through all his pockets and finally pulled out a pair of lady's panties. St. Peter scowled at 

      him and asked what those represented, to which the man replied "They're Carols" 

 

MEMORIES     Send your Central memory to Paula

 

As most of us will reach the age of 60 soon, send a couple of pics of your
celebration, if available, along with a short narrative to PHIL

 

                                                HOLIDAY LIGHTS

Again this holiday season, the Central Web site will post interior and/or exterior pictures of your
decorations. If you would rather not play Clark Griswold climbing on the roof, decorations at
wherever you celebrate may be submitted. This is not a contest, but just a way to invite the class to
share in your festivities. You can send digital pictures directly to Phil at holiday lights. Pictures
should be limited to 100 mb or so and in jpeg format. If you would rather, mail your snapshots to
Bob Pepper, 482 Brook Ridge Cir., Cordova, Tn. 38018 for scanning and forwarding. Ideally, pictures
should include you and your family, along with a narrative. When snapshots are mailed USPS, the
narrative should be e-mailed to Phil advising that the pictures are being sent under separate cover.
Pictures will be posted through January.

 

Say What?!!

The word “genius” isn’t applicable in football. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein.

                              Joe Theisman, former NFL quarterback.

 

      Dec. 31 – Does Anybody Really Know What Time It is?

      The Intl. Earth Rotation and Reference Sys. Ser. in Paris will insert an extra second into

      2005. On New Years Eve, the countdown will go: 23h 59m 60s…00h 00m 00s instead of

      of the seconds rolling directly from 59 to 00.   CLICK FOR MORE

  

IN THE NEWS NOW WITH VIEWS With Phil’s acquisition of more web space, we can
now include more pictures of your “NEWS”. Attach a few shots w/captions and send with your
narrative. Send news of new jobs, retirement, kids, grandkids, anything of interest going on in

your life to Bob Pepper. 

 

11-29 Bob Jolly, Bro. Timothy, returned from South Africa to be with Jim Cole, after the death of Jim's

wife, Sara, on Nov.27th.

 

       12-2 SupperClub  The impromptu Supperclub, hastily scheduled in light of the impending closing of

       Anderton's, was an unqualified success. Thirty-two Warriors and their guests gathered in the spacious

       Anderton's party room and enjoyed the fun, food and fellowship until 9:30. In addition to the regulars,

       who rarely miss, '63 Warriors attending their first SupperClub were: Robin Nall Smith and husband,

       Gene; and Stanley  Engelberg. First time attendees from the class of '65: Chuck Baker, Whitney

       Hammond McGuigan and Larry Diamond. Representing the class of '62 was Marian Tansey Smith

       with husband DeWayne and Sherry Brunner Tucker and Rob. CLICK FOR PICS                                                             

                 

Web Master – Phil Aquino’s hurting. He wants more BIOS, pics of PAST reunions, and narratives
of experiences revolving around our “Fallen Warriors” as he continues to revamp the WORLD BEST
WEB SITE. Email pics as an JPEG attachment to PHIL If you can’t scan pics, contact BOZ

 

NEWS FOR THE OUT-OF-TOWNER for more, visit Commercial Appeal

 

According to the Tenn Dept. of Tourist Development, Tennessee ranks 11th in national tourism with

Pigeon Forge's Dollywood ranking 1st in the state. The number one attraction in Memphis, according

to the study, Golf and Games Family Park, 'Putt-Putt', at Summer and Shelby Oaks Dr. which ranked

6th in the state. The Memphis Zoo ranked 7th state-wide. Beale Street and Graceland failed to make the

cut. Putt-Putt's high ranking was attributed to their counting each ticket to each attraction, I.E. go-

carts, laser-tag, batting range, etc, as a separate tourist for a 2004 total of 826,000.

 

The Worst Person in the World?!

So named by MSNBC's Countdown host, Keith Olberman.18-year old Jessica Booth, attempted  some

creative financing when she tried to hire a hit-man to kill four men living in a Memphis home, where cocaine

was often in open view. Turns out, the hit man was an undercover cop and the coke was Mexican queso

fresco cheese. Jess planned to use the money to finance a modeling career.

 

No Room at the Library, either.

Fox's Bill O'Rielly's The Factor aired a segment about a Bartlett library, operated under contract by the Mphs.

Public Library and Information Ctr., that, after inviting local organizations to set-up displays in the building, told a

Baptist Church that they must remove, Jesus, Mary and Joseph from their crèche. According to a spokesperson

at the church, "That left little more than a petting zoo" After being inundated with protests, the Mayor of Bartlett

convinced the library to rethink its position and the Holy family was returned to the manger.

 

Dec. 9, 1955

Half a century ago, Central and Messick fought to a 7 - 7 tie in the E.H.Crump Memorial Blind game netting

$53,000 for the sightless in Memphis and Shelby County.

 

WARRIORS WE LOST IN 2005

WHILE WE ARE MOURNING THE LOSS OF OUR FRIEND, OTHERS ARE REJOICING TO MEET HIM

BEHIND THE VEIL.   John Taylor

Warren McCall – April
John Hewitt – August
Dickie Cooper – November
Jean Curtis  Hosse - July '01

 

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