The Class of '49 has lost another classmate. Joanne Riddick

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Soooo sorry to learn of your fall and painful ribs - ouch! Please take care of yourself. The website can wait!!! The Class of 1949 had a delightful gathering for the 60th reunion. About 150 folks were here - not all attending everything. This group definitely enjoys a good time and it was evident they were delighted to be here. The Thursday night gathering at Whole Hog Barbecue was a big success - people sat around and visited, ordered b-bcue when they were hungry, enjoyed the tea, wine and beer and in general had a roaring good time while picking up their name tags and perusing the 60th booklets. Friday night was the dinner dance at the CCLR - and there were folks dancing until the band shut down. Saturday morning was the brunch prepared by Jean Ann Rosenbaum Morris - too much food and all of it delicious. We had a six-seater golf cart cruising the neighborhood to drive folks to the door from their cars - a big hit. It sprinkled a bit, but did not dampen the enthusiasm of this group. Hopefully we got a group picture to share later. I know all the members of our class join me in saying "Get Well" and take care of yourself. Hugs, Joanne Hamilton Riddick '49

From: "RayandMary Flack"
To: "cmorh"
Sent: Monday, October 19, 2009 3:52 PM
Subject: Re: LRHS Website Changes!!!!

A speedy recovery to you old friend. You and others keep the past alive for thousands of us old folk. Thanks Ray Flack

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--- On Tue, 10/20/09, cmorh wrote:

From: Jack Holman
To: Ray Hudson
Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:26 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: Class of 1949 information

Do you have the address of George Laws (Class of 1949)? His address is 3844 Sagebrush Road, Benbrook, TX 76116

--- On Wed, 7/22/09, Ray Hudson wrote:

From: Paul D. Snodgrass
To: Joanne Hamilton Riddick
Cc: Bill & Mary Wright ; O. Raymond Hudson
Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 7:50 PM
Subject: LRHS Class of '49 - Postcard Invitees Returned

Hello Joanne -

I have begun to search for the 'returned postcard' folks and those 'been lost for sometime'.

One of the first items I found was the obituary for Edgar Rowe, who died August 18, 2008. A copy is attached. I will send a copy to Ray Hudson.

Paul

(THE OBIT)

Edgar McCall Rowe -MACON - Edgar McCall Rowe, 78, passed away Monday, August 18, 2008. He was a long time resident of Oklahoma City, OK and moved to Macon 3 years ago with his wife, Anabel. He was born April 3, 1930 to the late Marion and Nell Rowe. He was preceded in death by his son, Randy Rowe of Oklahoma City, and brother, Walter Rowe. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Anabel; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Fred Gonzalez; two loving grandchildren, Kaylee and Brady Gonzalez of Macon; sister, Amanda Mitchell of Oklahoma; and several nieces and relatives. He was a faithful friend of Bill W. for 47 wonderful years. -There will be a memorial service at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Friday, August 22, 2008 at 3P.M. -In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 753 College Street, Macon, GA 31201. -Hart's Mortuary and Crematory has charge of arrangements.

From: albertblacklaw
To: cmorh@windstream.net
Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 4:53 PM
Subject: RE: LRHS Website Changes!

Ray, My e-mail address has changed. The new one is aablacklaw@yahoo.com. Betty Pilcher '50 Blacklaw and Albert A. Blacklaw '49

From: Smiths
To: Ray Hudson

Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 12:02 AM
Subject: Re: LRHS Website Changes!

Hi Ray...the last few times I've gotten a letter from you, it's read: "Ray Hodson"

Have you changed your name ? LOL....see the 2 lines below. Blessings. Leslie

--- On Fri, 7/17/09, Ray Hudson wrote:

From: Riddick10@aol.com
To: cmorh@windstream.net
Cc: Riddick10@aol.com
Sent: Friday, July 17, 2009 10:36 PM
Subject: Class of 1949 information

Ray - Attached are three attachments - our 60th Reunion letter (2 pages) + registration sheet + updated list of our "lost" and additions to our In Memoriam list. I would appreciate your posting them on our '49 page. All of this information was mailed this week to our mailing list. Wish you could join us.

I think it would be appropriate to delete the 55th Plans and Reunion Letter, Announcement of the 55th, Mini-Reunion in October and possibly the pictures from past reunions. Hopefully we will have some new ones to post after this reunion. I am working on a complete list of the Obits section for '49 and will forward it soon to take the place of the one that is now posted.

You do an amazing job and such a wonderful service for all of us from LRHS. Let me know how I may be of help to YOU. Joanne Hamilton RIddick '49

This RETROLIFE email was really fun, and did anyone else notice that our classmate, Bernard Waller, who became a model in New York, is in one of the pictures? He's drinking a soda? Yes! That IS Bernard Waller. He was a good friend, and we used to dance together in the youth center at noon. It seems like only 60 years ago. Lydia Babcock Sharp

From: G.Baumgardner
To: Ray Hudson
Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2009 12:54 PM
Subject: 1949

I have lost the information on how to access 1949 class letters. Please send it to me. Thanks,Jeanne Baumgardner

From: Jane Templeton Cato
To: J. Cato
Sent: Sunday, May 24, 2009 4:39 PM
Subject: Obituary, Oley Rooker, LRHS, 1950

Oley Eldon Rooker

LITTLE ROCK — Oley Eldon Rooker, 78, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2009, at his home in Little Rock.

He was born on Nov. 2, 1931, at Des Arc.

He was preceded in death by his dear wife of 52 years, Meredith Lynn Ward Rooker.

Survivors include his mother, Tura Louise Leonard of Little Rock; daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Bob Sebourn of Little Rock and Susan and Kenneth Tonymon of Jonesboro; son and daughter-in-law, David and Lela Rooker of Little Rock; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

He grew up in East Side Little Rock and graduated from Little Rock Senior High School in 1950. During that time, he played football, participated in the marching band and had a leading role in the senior class play.

He graduated in 1953 from Little Rock Junior College with a degree in business administration. He was enlisted in the United States Army in 1953-55. Following his discharge, he and Meredith returned to Little Rock, where he was employed as a manufacturer’s representative for more than 40 years.

He was an active advocate of the southwest Little Rock community for many years, having participated in the Little Rock Junior Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club, Order of the Eagles and Lakeside Country Club. He served as president of the Crystal Valley Property Owner’s Association, Andy’s Coffee Club and was a member of Henderson United Methodist Church.

He was a founding organizer of the Little Rock High School Wilson’s Tigers Alumni Association and the alumni “Class of Fifty Reunion Organization,” which began in the fall of 1985. Its purpose is to commemorate Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame Honoree Coach Wilson Matthews, well-respected High School Tigers 1947-57, with 10 state championships in 11 seasons.

He was proud to be a recognized lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. Mr. Rooker lived a full and vibrant life to the extent he completed his “bucket list.”

Oley Rooker loved God, his family, friends and our country. God Bless America.

The family will receive friends from 9-10 a.m. Tuesday in Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501) 224-8300.

Funeral services will follow at 10 a.m. in the funeral home, with the Rev. Kevin Lyon, Judge Bill Wilson, Mrs. Betty Brooks and Charles Case officiating.

Pallbearers will be Donald Guess, Owen Guess, Bob Guess, Jackson Bell, James Ford, George Ford and Bob Darrington. Honorary pallbearers will be Wilson’s Tigers.

Interment will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park.

Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal

From the Jonesboro Evening Sun, Jonesboro, AR. 24 May 2009

From: "G.Baumgardner"
To: "Ray Hudson"
Sent: Sunday, May 17, 2009 6:23 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: Amazing, unbelievable

I thought it was amazing, and not cruel to the animals. Jeanne Baumgardner

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Ray Hudson wrote:

SENDING FOR LYDIA BABCOCK SHARP '49

From: Sara Stidham
To: ray hudson
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 1:20 PM
Subject: Class reunion of 1949

Hi Ray, would you have an email for Peggy Keele(Peggy thompson)? I was hoping she will be at the 60th reunion, as she and I went to the 30th. Thank you Sara Harrison (Stidham)

From: Leslie or Betty Smith
To: Ray Hudson
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 12:02 PM
Subject: Re: "The Class Reunion"

Ray, beginning now, we will ONLY have the one email address: betles@yahoo.com (this one, lesandbet@sbcglobal.net, is disconnected in the next few hours...thanks !

From: "Jim Blessing"
To: cmorh@alltel.net
Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2009 12:38 PM
Subject: Fw: You like taxes?

http://susie1114.com/10percentisgoodenough.html

From: Jane Templeton Cato
To: O. Ray Hudson
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2009 5:44 PM
Subject: Fw: Info on Lynn's funeral

this was sent to me by the 1950's group.
----- Original Message -----
From: Todonogpod@aol.com
To: DISTRIBUTION LIST
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2009 7:58 AM
Subject: Info on Lynn's funeral

This was in today's paper: Lynn Babcock Craig 4/16/09
Funeral today at 11:00 in the chapel of Reubel Funeral home on Markham across from Dillard's.
Memorial services to be conducted by Bishop Phillip Jones of St Andrew's Anglican Church.
Memorials may be made to:
Arkansas Rice depot, 3801 W. 65th Street, Little Rock, AR. 72209. or Central Arkansas Rescue Effort, (for animals) at P. O. Box 7604, Little Rock, AR 72217-7604

From: Clark, Richard B
To: 'Ray Hudson'
Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 9:55 AM
Subject: RE: Polak Joke

I thought that you sent it ! It is no longer in my computer. Send me your snail mail address, and I will send you a copy.

From: Clark, Richard B
To: 'Ray Hudson'
Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 12:36 PM
Subject: Polak Joke

Hi Ray,

Could you please send me “ Polish Divorce “ again ? It was hilarious !

Thanks

Richard Clark

From: Sara Stidham
To: Ray Hudson
Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 11:32 PM
Subject: Re: Reunion in Little Rock

Ray, I am in the 49' class. I had hope she was in your email or phone number. She went to the 30th reunion as did I and I was hoping she would be coming to the 60th. Thanks for you information, Sara

From: Sara Stidham
To: ray hudson
Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 1:02 PM
Subject: Reunion in Little Rock

Hi Ray,

I would like to know if you have the email or phone of Peggy Keele? I am planning to come to the reunion and would like to know if she is coming too. Sara Harrison Stidham, phone 928 566-4888 or cell 928 412-3798. Thank you, Sara

From: Jane Templeton Cato
To: Ray Hudson
Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 12:54 PM
Subject: Re: Songs of the Confederacy

I don't know how it goes in your part of the country, but the Civil War still is going on in Alabama. The Sons of Confederate Veterans still put out flags and signs along the interstates. The South shall rise again!! One sign said, 'Surrender, Hell!' When some damnyankee (that's all one word) stops in a restaurant, as soon as they hear his 'accent', the patrons really start teasing him. I'm glad I don't have an a-u-ksent. :-)

Sunny and 41 right now. We had 3 inches of rain Friday then an inch of snow Saturday night and Sunday. Was too warm, however, and the snow melted in 3 hours. But it was pretty while it lasted. Supposed to be 70 by Friday. I am ready for spring!

jane

From: Wally Davenport
To: Al Heiman ; Archie & Sue Senn ; Beryl Bland ; Bill Smith ; Robert and Betty Ewbank ; Stan & Jo Davenport ; Ray Hudson
Cc: Joanne H. Riddick
Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 10:25 PM
Subject: [Fwd: Thanks Be To God!!]

Here is the latest on John.

We visited with he and Barbara and son yesterday at Methodist Hospital - Medical Center. He had the surgery last Friday.

We talked for about an hour about the good old days in LR. We had not seen them since their anniversary party a couple of years ago. They live out north and we live in the southwest part of Houston. A lot of miles between us but we have the phone and email.

Regards,

Wally

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From: John O. & Barbara Bowden
To: Distribution List
Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 8:27 PM
Subject: Thanks Be To God!!
Dear Friends,
The pathology report has come back, and IT IS ALL CLEAR! NO CANCER!! John somehow had no problems, then developed chronic pancreatic and had to have the surgery. It was DEFINITELY pre-cancerous, but was caught in time.
One of his doctors said today that John is the healthiest patient he has ever had in his 30 years practice. I asked him what he was doing in the hospital if he was so healthy! The doctors are all flabbergasted. John is supposed to be coming home within the next couple of days - probably tomorrow, but no promises.
We will be forever in debt to all of you for your prayers, concerns, emails, calls, everything. Now you can pray for me to be able to take care of him. He has only walked approximately 4 times and still has a bunch of tubes, etc. They said most of this will be gone when they release him. He has not eaten a solid meal yet. He is still on broth. I wish they would wait until he has a regular meal or two to see how he will handle it, but I am not the doctor.
Thank you all again. You have been great.
Barbara

From: "Don Dhonau" dono6@att.neta
To: "Ray Hudson" cmorh@alltel.net
Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 3:40 PM
Subject: Re: Mail System Error - Returned Mail

email address for Henry Rector

kayrector@att.net

Don

From: Riddick10@aol.com
To: cmorh@alltel.net
Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 2:49 PM
Subject: Re: Mail System Error - Returned Mail

Ray - I sent something regarding our reunion to that e-mail last week and it did not come back. That is his wife's e-mail and she uses it for business too. I will let you know if I find a different one. Joanne

I am sending you in a separate e-mail the notice I sent out for our 60th reunion - Class of '49. Would appreciate your posting it on the website. Do you ever delete files from the class site? We still have info from our 55th and mini-reunion 2 1/2 year ago. You are welcome to delete those if that is not too much trouble. I will be posting more information concerning our 60th in the coming months. Thanks for all you do. Joanne R. '49

From: tobesharp@cox.net
To: "Ray Hudson" cmorh@alltel.net
Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 2:46 PM
Subject: Re: Little Rock, 1871

What a wonderful document. How can I purchase a copy of it? Lydia

From: James W (Jim) Bell
To: WillieGG56@aol.com ; gradymillerjr@mac.com
Cc: cmorh@alltel.net
Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 7:15 AM
Subject: Fw: Re: LRHS Website changes

Grady -

I'm forwarding this to you because of the mixup on the LRHS website at http://netpluscom.com/~rhudson/lrhsindex.htm

Jim

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--- On Thu, 2/26/09, WillieGG56@aol.com wrote:

From: WillieGG56@aol.com
Subject: LRHS Website changes
To: j22bell@sbcglobal.net
Cc: cmorh@alltel.net
Date: Thursday, February 26, 2009, 9:16 PM

Jim, item 8 on Rays changes gives me credit for Grady Millers message. As I read the 47 letters I realized that I had met Rose many years ago. I worked for Eddie Tabor Grocery at 23 rd and Arch for four or five years in Junior & Senior High days. Actually, I knew her mother and grandmother very well and peddled many- many bags of groceries up that steep driveway. The WW I German helment referred to would likely belong to Rose's Grandmother Shipman. I often cashed a military pension check for her and the address included "To the unmarried widow of" (do not recall the rank of Rose's grandfather--but it seems it was high).

Pass my regrets to Grady for steeling his lime light, I could not find his e-mail listing .

Wilbur Gaddy 49er

From: Riddick10@aol.com
To: Distribution List
Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 8:30 PM
Subject: LRHS '49 - 60TH Reunion

Finally - we have finalized the dates for the LRHS Class of 1949 Reunion - our 60th. I am e-mailing this to those for whom we have e-mail and "slow-mailing" to those who don't. Please let me know if your mailing address has changed. We plan to mail a packet of info in July and want to make sure we have everyone's correct information.

September 17, 18 & 19, 2009 - Little Rock

Thursday, 17th 3-8 pm - Registration at Whole Hog Barbecue in their party room
Friday, 18th 5 pm - until - Dinner & Music at the CC of Little Rock
Saturday, 19th 11-1:30 pm - Brunch

(We have left Friday during the day open for sightseeing, visiting with family, etc.)

A block of rooms have been reserved at Best Western/Governor's Suites, 1-800-422-8051 @ $89 & $99

(Identify LRHS Reunion to get these discounted rates)

For further info or change in your info/address, send to riddick10@aol.com, 501-666-7698 or 3304 Hill Road, Little Rock, AR 72205. Joanne Riddick
P.S. Bring your walkers, canes, hearing aids, eyeglasses, teeth - but come! We want to see you and we need to celebrate this one and rejoice that we are all still on the topside of the green grass!

From: dono6@juno.com
To: cmorh@alltel.net
Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2009 4:10 PM
Subject: Re: Petit Jean

Please change my email address to: dono6@att.net

From: Todonogpod@aol.com
To: cmorh@alltel.net
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 3:10 PM
Subject: Re: QUESTION?

Hi Ray,

Yes, Betty is out of the hospital and says she is going on our tour tomorrow. (Good Grief!) She will make a decision next week about whether to have surgery or not, but they say she can't live alone. Her email is: bettyyarbro@comcast.net Oley doesn't have email. We do still have a few who have to be phoned. - - Pat O'D.

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In a message dated 2/18/2009 11:43:33 A.M. Central Standard Time, cmorh@alltel.net writes:

Pat,

Look at the Class '50, Letters From Classmates. Is Betty Brooks Yarbrough OUT of the hospital ALREADY & is she home???

What is Oley's email address????

Regards,
Ray

From: Jack and Gail Perry
To: Distribution List
Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2009 3:06 PM
Subject: Moving...

Hello Everyone,

We have now moved our email address to jackandgailperry@gmail.com!
Courtesy of Granddaughter Kayla

- Jack and Gail

From: Wally Davenport
To: John O. & Barbara Bowden
Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 2:39 PM
Subject: Re: LRHS WEBSITE

John,

I think that this date you refer to.............. is for the home page only.

Ray updates the letters, obits, etc at least once a month so your "new" email address should be on the next one.

Hopefully this will answer your question.

Wally

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John O. & Barbara Bowden wrote:

I just looked at the LRHS website. It seems to be out of date as it says it was last updated on 5-1-06.

Is this correct.

Regards,
John O. Bowden
15315 Brock Creek Way
Cypress, TX 77429
Tel: 281-304-2751
Cell: 281-704-1848
jbowden7@comcast.net

From: Wally Davenport
To: Ray Hudson
Cc: John O. & Barbara Bowden
Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2009 1:00 AM
Subject: Re: LRHS WEBSITE

Ray,

I think the date that John is talking about is at the top of the LRHS home page. I will let you explain this to him. Leave it to an engineer to spot it!

Wally
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Wally,
I just looked at the LRHS website. It seems to be out of date as it says it was last updated on 5-1-06.
Is this correct.
Regards,
John.

From: John O. & Barbara Bowden
To: Ray Hudson
Cc: Wallace & Norma Edwin Davenport, '51
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 12:46 PM
Subject: JOHN O BOWDEN IS NOT DEAD YET!

Ray,

Wally Davenport has chastised me for not making sure people have my latest contact information. I apologize for not keeping you up to date.

My current contact information is given below.

Thank you for all your excellent work on the LRHS webpage over all the years.   You are a very dedicated person.

And a big thanks to Wally for prodding me.

Regards,
John.

John O. Bowden
15315 Brock Creek Way
Cypress, TX 77429
Tel: 281-304-2751
Cell: 281-704-1848
jbowden7@comcast.net

From: Wally Davenport
To: John O. & Barbara Bowden
Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 2:39 PM
Subject: Re: LRHS WEBSITE

John,

I think that this date you refer to.............. is for the home page only.

Ray updates the letters, obits, etc at least once a month so your "new" email address should be on the next one.

Hopefully this will answer your question.

Wally

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John O. & Barbara Bowden wrote:

I just looked at the LRHS website. It seems to be out of date as it says it was last updated on 5-1-06.

Is this correct.

Regards,
John O. Bowden
15315 Brock Creek Way
Cypress, TX 77429
Tel: 281-304-2751
Cell: 281-704-1848
jbowden7@comcast.net

From: Wally Davenport
To: Ray Hudson
Cc: John O. & Barbara Bowden
Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2009 1:00 AM
Subject: Re: LRHS WEBSITE

Ray,

I think the date that John is talking about is at the top of the LRHS home page. I will let you explain this to him. Leave it to an engineer to spot it!

Wally
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Wally,
I just looked at the LRHS website. It seems to be out of date as it says it was last updated on 5-1-06.
Is this correct.
Regards,
John.

From: tobesharp@cox.net
To: "Ray Hudson"
Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 7:27 PM
Subject: Re: LRHS Website Changes!

Is a 60th reunion being planned for the class of '49? If so, when? Thanks, Lydi

From: tobesharp@cox.net
To: cmorh@alltel.net
Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 6:42 PM
Subject: 60th Reunion???

Hi Lynn, Are plans being made for a Little Rock High School reunion this spring? I need to know the proposed date so we can plan to come for that momentous event. Thanks, Lydia

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