TONY: Don't really know. I guess it just happens. Perhaps there is nothing else of value rattling around in my gray matter. RON

You are about like me. I can remember something in detail that happened 40 years ago and cant remember something Barb told me 5 minutes ago and she is not very forgiving about that.

TJ

Downtown Wanamaker is a pleasant 49 degrees this A.M., reaching toward a warm 66 with clear skies.
November 7th.
 
1) Born in 1903. Actor, One of his first major film roles was his portrayal of Brigham Young in the 1940 movie, "Brigham Young". He also had the role of Major (later Lieutenant Colonel) Harvey Stovall in "Twelve O'Clock High" and General Waverly in the 1954 classic, "White Christmas". Probably best remembered as Principal Albert Vane in 1963 TV series "Mr. Novak". See him with Danny Kaye and Bing Crosby in this White Christmas trailer:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=AB1ZD6JKxes
 
2) Born in 1914. Comedian, writer, His regular characterizations on "Hee Haw" included the Barber, in which he performed his Spoonerism stories and his "That's Bad/That's Good" routines and the Doctor with Nurse Goodbody. See him & Betty Boop in this "Rindercella clip."
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=QaSMqttJSZQ
 
3) Born in 1922. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, he was known as "The King of the Trumpet". He was chosen to record the frenetic theme, "Flight of the Bumblebee" for the 1960s TV show "The Green Hornet".
 
4) Born in 1937. Singer, her name is Mary Travers. What folk group was she part of? Songs, "Puff the Magic Dragon", "If I Had a Hammer"
 
5) Born in 1964. Actress, she starred as Kimberly in the TV series "Diff'rent Strokes", arrested for robbing a video store after her career went south. She died of an overdose from Vanadom and Vicodin. Her death at the early age of 35 was eventually ruled a suicide.
 
6) Died in 1980 at 50. Actor, Some of his early jobs after stealing hubcaps and petty crime were as a towel boy in a brothel, on an oil rigger, as a trinket salesman in a carnival and as a lumberjack. At one point he was committed as an incorrigible to the California Junior Boys Republic. He had an unusual reputation for demanding free items in bulk from studios when agreeing to do a film, such as electric razors, jeans and several other products. It was later found out that he requested these things because he was donating them to the Boy's Republic. Best remembered for his roles as Capt. Hilts "The Cooler King" in "The Great Escape", and Josh Randall on TV's " Wanted: Dead or Alive". His body was cremated, and his ashes spread in the Pacific Ocean. See him in this famous car chase from, "Bullit":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8rPx3BXNqw
 
7) Died in 1992 at 65. Actor, He played Bret Maverick's brother, Bart, in the TV series "Maverick". in the 1970s and he went into real estate and local politics in Huntington Beach, California, with the unique slogan "Let Maverick Solve Your Problems." He actually appeared 20 more episodes of Maverick than did James Garner. His sister, Nancy was also a movie star, playing in 36 motion pictures. They bore a strong resemblance to each other.
 
8) Died in 2004 at 85. Actor/Singer. He had roles in several movie musicals, including Frank Butler in the 1950 film, "Annie Get Your Gun", Gaylord Ravenal in the 1951 hit, "Show Boat", and Adam Pontipee in the 1954 movie, "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" where he was known for his baritone voice, he played Clayton Farlow on the TV series "Dallas". He was cremated and his ashes scattered at various favorite places including Mere Golf Club. Enjoy him in this Oklahoma medley. (Oh what a beautiful voice):
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=1X-aRvHWU20
 
"After looking at the bill for my operation, I understand why the doctors wear masks in the operating room."
-Bill Collector-
 
HG

Nice morning here in the Burg too Howard.
2 Gordy Tapp
3 Al Hurt
4 Peter, Paul and Mary (Mary passed away this year)
7 Jack Kelly
8 Howard Keel
Am sure that I haven't spelled all the names right.
Have a great day
Juanita

4 Peter Paul and Mary

Thats all I know. We are visquening the porch today. Ought to be fun given the breezy day that is forcast.

TJ

Well Howard I got in a hurry to give you an answer or two
and missed #3
JM

1. Dean Jagger
5. Dana Plato
6. Steve McQueen

Boy my fingers and the od brain just are not working
right this morning It is #2 that I missed not 3
JM

Hey Tony,

I bet you remember more than you think. How about ol' Doc West's office in Ben Davis, Or the big airplane tire that set outside Bert Nees's tire store. Or maybe the roller rink they use to set up under the tent where the Parkeat was built later. Then there was that old Ford that set there on high school road pretty close to where the Linck's family lived, it was a Model A I think but it for sure had a hand crank.

Floyd,I begged my Dad to let me buy that Model A.He refused,of course,but I was upset about it for quite a while.I don't know why I wanted it so bad.I had the money,he just didn't want me to drive unless he was in the car.

Floyd
Well I lived next door to Doc West's office 6314 West Wash. He later moved over beside the Parkeat (he sewed up my finger when I cut it on the slicer at Parkeat) He then moved up to Rockville Road.

The roller rink pre-dated my arival (1946) in Indy. I dont remember it. Something burned down just before we arrived. Was it that?

The Model A I remember vaguely although I walked by it many times Im sure. I remember the building that it set by was covered in roll brick siding (I think). Long term memory is not a problem for me. Short term is a dissaster. Barb says I dont listen. I wonder how much of that is true.

TJ

November 7th.

1) -Dean Jagger-
2) -Archie Campbell-
3) -Al Hirt-
4) -Peter, Paul and Mary-
5) -Dana Plato-
6) -Steve McQueen-
7) -Jack Kelly-
8) -Howard Keel-
 
hg

Tony,

If you are like most of us you have developed a medical problem known as "Selective Hearing". It seems to stike a lot more men than women and it comes and goes! I have had the problem for years, just ask Sue!

You are correct about that tent roller rink, It burnt down about 1946. As I recall there were some games set up in the field behind it. Jimmy Sampson bought the land a few years later and started with a walk up to the window sort of drive in (gravel parking lot) which as you know developed into the Parkeat.

Jarmon first car was a model A he paid $50.00 for it he brought a Model A three years ago and paid $13,000.00 for it. A man and his toys. He likes the Model A and so do I.

I need your prayers again. I got a call at 5:30 this morning. My mom fell and has broken her hip. Surgery is scheduled for tomorrow morning. Duane is doing o.k., but us under the influence of pain meds. What would we do without family. Our girls are a blessing to us helping with Duane and my mom. Patsy

Your family has our prayers. Jarmon and Pat