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EDITOR's NOTE -- Betty Brooks (Yarbrough) sent this article of Class 50 Wedding and she mailed the pictures that follow.
The event of the year that everyone has been waiting for was as good as
the "Rich and Famous". When two people from LRHS, meet at a 1950 Class
Reunion in the year 2000, then really got together at the 2003 The Combo
Reunion, it is has to be the best news of the century.
On Saturday, November 22, 2003, 5:30 PM, Second Presbyterian Church,
Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas; a Christian Marriage of
Don Mark Wardlaw and Mabian Cooke Sloan was united as one.
The bride was dressed in the softest mauve pink dress, with flowing
handkerchief skirt, an envelope collar, and with a sash tied at the
waist, the bride was really beautiful. The groom quite handsomely, as
always. was dressed in his Preacher Dark Blue Suit. Both were a joy to
watch as they said their wedding vowels and placed the rings on each
others fingers..... The family of both sides were present. On Dons' left
side of the aisle was his family from Atlantic, Georgia; Coralville,
Iowa; Chicago, Illinois and Tyler, Texas. They came from far and wide.
The music in this wedding service was really special. Don wrote the
poetry and Dr. Northway, composed most of the music. Mabian side of the
Church was filled with out towners too, of family and friends
(Nashville, Tennessee and Dallas, Texas). All came to see the bride and
groom, to be joined as Mr and Mrs.
The wedding started at 5 PM and ended at 7:30 PM.. Our own 1950 Grad ,
James Hart (Clovis, New Mexico) served as a Communion Usher. The other
guest from LRHS was Phil Dixion, Edna Lou Brodnax (Green), Freda Palmer
(Graham), Phobe Darby (Norman), Mary Jane Fuller (Bracy) Bill Mayer, Lynn
Babcock (Craig), Mary "Brownie" Williams, Joe Bates, and Betty Brooks.
A grand reception was at the Womens Civic Center at 4th and Scott, Little
Rock. The ball room was filled with a beautiful center piece on each
table and the buffet was laden with delicious food. The Band played in
the background and the Dancers were whirling around as we arrived. As we
waited for Mr. and Mrs Wardlaw to appear, we of 1950 visited. We all
decided we must attend the next reunion which will be in 2005. Then Mr
and Mrs Wardlaw appeared and flashes of people taking pictures of the
"Young Couple", filled the room. You must attend in 2005--As Don said, to
give everyone this message, " tell everyone Class Reunions are the best
thing that has happen to me. You have to come to the next one!!!!!!!!
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l950 LRHS TIGERS are on another trip together: If you would like to go Cosmopolitan Tours, 1-800-779-4440---Remember any Tiger is welcome on our trips. Please call the Tours Agent, (in LR) Cosmoplitan-208-0444..Sign me up to the LRHS 1st trip, 2nd trip or both.
1st. Trip--May 19-22, 2004
New Orleans, Louisiana
$455.00 per person, double occupancy
$ 575.00; $395 triple/quad
Local guided tour
French Quarter & Jackson Square
Dinner Cruise on the Miss. River with Jazz entertainment
New Orleans Cooking School
Mardi Gras World
The National D-Day Museum
3 CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST,
1 LUNCH, 1 DINNER
2nd trip-- Nov.6-8, 2004
Lafayette/Abbeville, Louisiana
$245.00 person, double occupancy
$290.00 single; $221 triple/quad
Dinner & Cajun Entertaining at Prejean Restaurant
Lafayette, two nights at Hotel
Giant Omelette Festival-Abbeville
Extremely large. skillet, 5,000 eggs
arts, crafts, parade, antique car show
2 Continental breakfast, 1 Dinner
THIS WILL SELL OUT EARLY
Cosmopolitan Tours, Inc 1-800-779-4440, --pick up point--LR- --Comfort Inn 1-440 @Airport exit.....Car Parking at Hotel.....Deposits $20.00 --If cancel within 72 hours, money returned except deposit. Final Payment are due within 30 days of departure. No tobacco /pets/ children ; seating is rotated, tour director, advised to take insurance; one large bag and one carry on bag; all luggage handled by driver; All Tours will be cancelled if not enough passengers for the tours and if the bus fills up, you will be placed on stand by.
Ask for Laura Wheeler--Tell her to sign you for the LRHS Bus---
Name____________________________Address___________________________
City____________________State________Zip__________Telephone__________
1st Trip deposit_$__________________2nd Trip Deposit_$__________________
Insurance_$______________________Send confirmation____________________
Send to Cosmopolitan Tours
11601 Rodney Parham
Little Rock, Ar. 72212
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Editor's Note -- I got this from Betty Brooks Yarbrough Monday, May 14, 2007
Hi there,
(1)
Bill is due to come home from the hospital tomorrow (Monday). It will probabably
be late. He has really been sick. He has menigitius which they think is caused by the
shunt or the spinal fluid from his acoustic pneuroma in 1995. They have been giving him
antibotics and they seem happy with how much better he is now. He will have to have
the same thing for 2 weeks....at home. They will send a nurse by to do this. Then we
are to go back to the doctor. This could come back (please pray that it dosen't). I'll
write when I can. Love, Valine ValineTopDrawer@aol.com
This is a note from Bill Mayers wife
(2)
Ann Grey Carpenter, sent a message this morning to me concerning Geradine Hester Maddox.
Her Husband, Edsel, has been fighting cancer and has died this week end. They live at
6004 Cooper Mountain, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 719-548-1921
drmaddox@adelphia.net
(3)
Oley Rooker, wife Meredith, 7715 Wood Forest Lane, Little Rock, AR 72210, 501-455-2743,
has entered the Nursering Home in Benton,Arkansas, with Alzheimer. The address for the
home will be sent later. Oley does not have a Computer.
(4)
On June 8, 2007, 11 am we will all have Lunch at The Oyster Bar, Stiff Station, we can
go down memory Lane.They have all kinds of food.
We welcome all LRHS classmates and friends. In July we meet at Julies on Shackleford and
Markham. 11 am--
(5)
Harry Abbott, has not been discharge from the Doctor and is still taking more rounds and
rounds of antibodies. He was recently operated on for prostrate problems.
(6)
William Haynes and Glenna Moore Haynes need your prayers also. As you know William has
been fighting Cancer and is really loosing his fight of strength.
Please Pray for or loved ones--send a card, telephone or e-mail We can sign a Tiger Card at the luncheon
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Editor's note -- got this Prayer List from Betty Brooks (Yarborough) 8/22/05.
Prayer
I just spoke with Glenna Moore Haynes, William Haynes wife. He went Friday, August 19, 2005 to the hospital for 3 pints of blood. They kept him over night in the Hospital. He is home now but really weak to talk. So Please remember him in your prayers and send him a card. 80 Toad Suck Lane, Biglow, AR72016
Henry Moore's' wife, Pattie, has been told that there is nothing the Doctors can do for her. She is home to be with her family. Your prayers and cards for her and the family. 2200 Pleasure Drive, Benton, AR 72015
Marilyn Green Ryburn had a stroke was in the hospital but now home and rehab. Please keep her in your prayers. I know she would love your cards. 6921 Hawhorne Drive, LR 72207
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From: "Betty Yarbrough"
To: rhudson@netpluscom.com
Cc: AAB1930@aol.com
Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2005 9:55 AM
Subject: RE: Fw: Races LRHS
Ray put this on the 1950 Web Subject: Races--1950 LRHS
A little good news for a change and some sad, sad news:
Bill Mayer is in rehab from his operation. Should be a week. He is in 313 at the Big Baptist. He is doing good.--Send him a card and a telephone call---His e-mail is ValineTopDrawer@aol.com
Phil is the same. Send Cards
David Powell is still with pain in his back, his wife, Pat is doing good --Send him a card- 4506 Redstart, Houston, Tx 77035
G. W. "Jigs"McVay" 200 Beaconsfield Rd. Sherwood, AR 72120 needs your cards and prayers
Glenna Moore and William Haynes, #80 Toad Suck Lane, Bigalow, AR 72016--501-759-2460--His cancer has returned--Prayers and Cards would be appreciated.
Phoebe Darby (Norman), 29 St. John's Place, LR----Her Sister Sue Darby died of Cancer and the service was today. I found out about it late. I am sure she would appreciate your prayers and cards.
Please send cards to the following but most of all your prayers and Tell them we love them.
Larry Jones, 17727 British Lane, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70810-- Larry is in a deep depression and as you know all of us has had lots of stress and sometimes it takes a while to climb that mountain. I know he did not Graduate with the 1950 Group--he is LRHS
Eddie Bradford,1492 Sunset Place, Fayetteville, Akansas 72701-- Eddie has been passing out and they are having test to see Why. Eddie graduated the next year also.
William Haynes, #80 Toad Suck Road, Biglow, Arkansas 72016--The cancer is back and he is taking "Strong" chemo.
(FROM; David DeRossett on 9/17/04)
Dear Friends: --
Just a word to let you know that Fred Hanna (72), Fayetteville, AR passed away yesterday morning after a 5 month bout with cancer. Fred was the husband of the former Anne Dougan (LRHS '50.) They had celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in February. If anyone would like to send Anne a card, her address is 41 E 29 Circle, Fayetteville, AR 72701. The funeral will be at University Baptist Church, Fayetteville at 11:00 A.M., Friday.
As ever,
David DeRossett
(FROM: Betty Brooks on 8/13/04)
Yes I am home. Came in August 10th. I had a Breath taking vacations. I have not come down yet. If you ask about my out North West experience, I can talk for a hour. "I felt like a country girl came to town"
While I was gone, toodling around the Wide open spaces, William Westbrook came to town. Naturally I did not see him but several of the Classmates got a call from him. It seems William and Shirley, his wife, were looking at Hot Springs village for a home to buy. Now tell me that is not good news.
The sad news. We lost one more class mate. Carolyn Harney (Bransheau), 115 Seneca Place, Jacksonville, Ar. died Saturday, August 7, 2004. I really was sorry I was out of town. I remember her real well. She was best friends with Betty Nell Stevens, Pauline Melton, and Carolyn Rinkie. Each one has gone to a better place and they are now celebrating together. Just imagine that reunion. I bet your ears are burning. I know, mine are.
Billy Walthall's brother, Jimmy died while I was gone. Billy's address is 5312 Swisher, Cleaves, OH 45002
Charles Keck son died in California. Charles is Earl Keck's brother.
Do not for get August 27, a Friday at 11:00 am we will eating at the restaurant in the Art Galleries, McArthur Park..
(FROM: Betty Brooks on 3/27/04)
Subject: Preston Sanders
Preston Sanders died March 27, 2004 at his home in Jacksonville with his 4 children at his side. He will have visitation at Griffin Leggett in North Little Rock . The Children are preparing for the other arrangements today. I am sure the obit will be in Sunday Paper.
Subject: Wednesday
This is extremely hard for me to write to you this news. As you know Oley Rooker and his wife Meredith have been part of the backbone in ever planning of the reunions are any help we needed through money or just work. Just call Oley and he would come through. He visited the hospital, Nursing Homes, your home, when a LRHS Classmate was ill. He could cheer you up with his foolish sayings.--Monday the Doctor told him he has cancer of the prostrate and it has spread outside of the prostrates. Therefore he can not plant the seeds or operate. He starts chemo in two weeks. At the time he is in shock as we all are to hear this. Please keep them in your prayers and give him a call and cards. Update on Preston is he is weaker every day. He can hardly whisper on the phone.
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