1955 those were the days!

Comments from 1955... People just didn't know what was in store.
-
56 Years Ago (1955) Remember when!

Comments made in the year 1955! I'll tell you one thing, if things keep going the way they are, it's going to be impossible to buy a week's groceries for $10.00.

Have you seen the new cars coming out next year? It won't be long before $2,000.00 will only buy a used one.

If cigarettes keep going up in price, I'm going to quit; 20 cents a pack is ridiculous.

Did you hear the post office is thinking about charging 7 cents just to mail a letter.

If they raise the minimum wage to $1.00, nobody will be able to hire outside help at the store.

When I first started driving, who would have thought gas would someday cost 25 cents a gallon. Guess we'd be better off leaving the car in the garage.

I'm afraid to send my kids to the movies any more. Ever since they let Clark Gable get by with saying DAMN in GONE WITH THE WIND, it seems every new movie has either HELL or DAMN in it.

I read the other day where some scientist thinks it's possible to put a man on the moon by the end of the century. They even have some fellows they call astronauts preparing for it down in Texas .

Did you see where some baseball player just signed a contract for $50,000 a year just to play ball? It wouldn't surprise me if someday they'll be making more than the President.

I never thought I'd see the day all our kitchen appliances would be electric. They're even making electric typewriters now.

It's too bad things are so tough nowadays. I see where a few married women are having to work to make ends meet.

It won't be long before young couples are going to have to hire someone to watch their kids so they can both work.

I'm afraid the Volkswagen car is going to open the door to a whole lot of foreign business.

Thank goodness I won't live to see the day when the Government takes half our income in taxes. I sometimes wonder if we are electing the best people to government.

The fast food restaurant is convenient for a quick meal, but I seriously doubt they will ever catch on.

There is no sense going on short trips anymore for a weekend. It costs nearly $2.00 a night to stay in a hotel.

No one can afford to be sick anymore. At $15.00 a day in the hospital, it's too rich for my blood.
If they think I'll pay 30 cents for a haircut, forget it.

class member sends in new e-mail address

Thanks to Judy Trinneer Andrews for sending in her new e-mail address. We have added it to the Class list for future contacts.

If you would like to have Judy's new e-mail, please contact the class at charbett@comcast.net
we will then forward you the change.

We do appreciate all updates...it makes it so much easier to have everything updated when we make a mass contact. Please send in yours if you have any...

Since this was posted on December 20th, we will go ahead and wish all you class members a Merry Christmas and a wonderful Holiday Season!!!!
Tis the Season!

Remember, if you have any updates, please send them in!

Grandparents: Sent in by Willa

GRANDPARENTS ANSWERING MACHINE:
Good morning . . . At present we are not at home, but please Leave your message after you hear the beep.
beeeeeppp ....
If you are one of our children, dial 1 and then select the option from 1 to 5 in order of "arrival" so we know who it is.
If you need us to stay with the children, press 2
If you want to borrow the car, press 3
If you want us to wash your clothes and ironing, press 4
If you want the grandchildren to sleep here tonight, press 5
If you want us to pick up the kids at school, press 6
If you want us to prepare a meal for Sunday or to have it delivered to your home,
press 7
If you want to come to eat here, press 8
If you need money, press 9
If you are going to invite us to dinner, or, taking us to the theater, start talking we're listening !!!!!!!!!!!"
WHAT IS A GRANDPARENT?
(Taken from papers written by a class of 8-year-olds)
Grandparents are a lady and a man who have no little children of their own. They like other people's.
A grandfather is a man, & a grandmother is a lady!
Grandparents don't have to do anything except be there when we come to see them… They are so old they shouldn't play hard or run. It is good if they drive us to the shops and give us money.
When they take us for walks, they slow down past things like pretty leaves and caterpillars.
They show us and talk to us about the colors of the flowers and also why we shouldn't step on 'cracks.'
They don't say, 'Hurry up.'
Usually grandmothers are fat but not too fat to tie your shoes.
They wear glasses and funny underwear.
They can take their teeth and gums out.
Grandparents don't have to be smart.
They have to answer questions like 'Why isn't God married?' and 'How come dogs chase cats?'
When they read to us, they don't skip. They don't mind if we ask for the same story over again.
Everybody should try to have a grandmother, especially if you don't have television because they are the only grownups who like to spend time with us.
They know we should have a snack time before bed time, and they say prayers with us and kiss us even when we've acted bad.
GRANDPA IS THE SMARTEST MAN ON EARTH! HE TEACHES ME GOOD THINGS, BUT I DON'T GET TO SEE HIM ENOUGH TO GET AS SMART AS HIM!
It's funny when they bend over; you hear gas leaks, and they blame their dog.
Send this to other grandparents, almost grandparents, or heck, send it to everyone. It will make their day.

John Mustard has sent in this interesting post...

WHAT'S AN INFIDEL ?
This is a true story and the author, Rick Mathes, is a well-known leader in prison ministry.
The man who walks with God always gets to his destination. If you have a pulse you have a purpose.The Muslim religion is the fastest growing religion per capita in the United States , especially in the minority races!Last month I attended my annual training session that's required for maintaining my state prison security clearance.
During the training session there was a presentation by three speakers representing the Roman Catholic, Protestant and Muslim faiths,who each explained their beliefs. I was particularly interested in what the Islamic had to say.
The Muslim gave a great presentation of the basics of Islam, complete with a video. After the presentations, time was provided for questions and answers.
When it was my turn, I directed my question to the Muslim and asked:'Please, correct me if I'm wrong, but I understand that most Imams and clerics of Islam have declared a holy jihad [Holy war] against the infidels of the world and, that by killing an infidel, (which is a command to all Muslims) they are assured of a place in heaven. If that's the case, can you give me the definition of an infidel?'There was no disagreement with my statements and, without hesitation, he replied, 'Non-believers!'I responded, 'So, let me make sure I have this straight. All followers of Allah have been commanded to kill everyone who is not of your faith so they can have a place in heaven. Is that correct?'
The expression on his face changed from one of authority and command to that of a little boy who had just been caught with his hand in the cookie jar.' He sheepishly replied, 'Yes.' I then stated, 'Well, sir, I have a real problem trying to imagine The Pope commanding all Catholics to kill those of your faith or Dr.Stanley ordering all Protestants to do the same in order to guarantee them a place in heaven!' The Muslim was speechless! I continued, 'I also have a problem with being your friend when you and your brother clerics are telling your followers to kill me! Let me ask you a question: Would you rather have your Allah, who tells you to kill me in order for you to go to heaven, or my Jesus who tells me to love you because I am going to heaven and He wants you to be there with me? 'You could have heard a pin drop as the Imam hung his head in shame. Needless to say, the organizers and/or promoters of diversification' training seminar were not happy with my way of dealing with the Islamic Imam, and exposing the truth about the Muslims' beliefs.In twenty years there will be enough Muslim voters in the U.S. to elect the President!
I think everyone in the U.S. should be required to read this, but with the ACLU, there is no way this will be widely publicized, unless each of us sends it on! This is your chance to make a difference.....(FOR CHRIST'S SAKE.....SEND THIS ON . . .)

Class of "55" member attends Class of "56" reunion

Since being the spouse of one of the members of the MHS class of "56" it was a privilege to be able to attend the Class of "56" Fifty-Fifth reunion Saturday evening, September 17th at the Grays Harbor Country Club.

Since the Class of 55 was only one year ahead of this class, everyone at the reunion was well known and well received. It was great to visit, attend the class program and enjoy a wonderful Prime-rib and Shrimp dinner with all the trimmings. Frank Byles was the master of ceremonies for the evening and did a bang-up job story telling, a few not-so-funny jokes, and giving the latest updates for the class.

A moment of silence was given for the 17 members of the class that have passed away since graduating.

One unique event of the evening was that everyone drew a number, matching the number of the many tables and upon the call from the MC, got up from the table they were at and moved on to the numbered table they had drawn and visited with as many guests as possible. It was a clever way to see and talk with everyone at the reunion...may be a good idea to try at the next Class of 55 event.

The Class of 56 made all present feel welcomed and really put fourth a great effort to make sure everyone had the chance to bring everyone up to date on everything that was happening in their lives.

It might well be a great idea to pass on an invitation to this class to attend our next Class of 55 event...

All in all, this class reunion was a great evening get-together!

Thanks for the opportunity of being a guest!!!!

Class of 55 members in Northwest this summer

It was great to run into two of the class of 55 members this summer while they were in the area to attend Family Picnic Reunions. It was great to see Jean Marie Taylor Studer and husband Ted on their way to the Taylor-Simons reunion picnic. We had a chance to visit, get all the up-to-date happenings in their lives and to see they were in good health and happiness

It was also good to see JoAnn Galloway York and husband Roy as they were on their way to the same reunion picnic with the Studers!

JoAnn and Roy are busy in retirement keeping up with all their children and grand kids...We had a good visit and even had the chance to attend their local Church service here in Montesano on Sunday morning.

It sure is good to see these classmates and even more fun just to run into them and make connections to take the time to sit and visit and to renew old acquaintances.

If any of you classmates are in the area, please take the time to get in touch and we'll get together for a cup of coffee and some good conversation...it's always good to see the Class of 55 members and see their terrific progress in life! Please keep in touch!

Submitted by Willa...

THE CLASS REUNION
Every five years, as summertime nears, An announcement arrives in the mail, A reunion is planned; it'll be really grand; Make plans to attend without fail.

I'll never forget the first time we met; we tried so hard to impress. We drove fancy cars, smoked big cigars, And wore our most elegant dress. It was quite an affair; the whole class was there. It was held at a fancy hotel.
We wined, and we dined, and we acted refined, and everyone thought it was swell. The men all conversed about who had been first to achieve great fortune and fame. Meanwhile, their spouses described their fine houses and how beautiful their children became. The homecoming queen, who once had been lean, now weighed in at one-ninety-six. The Jocks who were there had all lost their hair, and the cheerleaders could no longer do kicks.

No one had heard about the class nerd, who'd guided a spacecraft to the moon; or poor little Jane, who's always been plain; she married a shipping tycoon.

The boy we'd decreed 'most apt to succeed' was serving ten years in the pen, while the one voted 'least' now was a priest; Just shows you can be wrong now and then. They awarded a prize to one of the guys who seemed to have aged the least. Another was given to the grad who had driven the farthest to attend the feast.

They took a class picture, a curious mixture of beehives, crew cuts and wide ties. Tall, short, or skinny, the styles was a mini; you never saw so many thighs.

At our next get-together, no one cared whether they impressed their classmates or not. the mood was informal, a whole lot more normal; by this time we'd all gone to pot.

It was held out-of-doors, at the lake shores; we ate hamburgers, coleslaw, and beans. Then most of us lay around in the shade, in our comfortable T-shirts and jeans. By the fiftieth year, it was abundantly clear, we were definitely over the hill. Those who weren't dead had to crawl out of bed, and be home in time for their pill. And now I can't wait; they've set the date; Our sixtieth is coming, I'm told. It should be a ball, they've rented a hall at the Shady Rest Home for the old. Repairs have been made on my hearing aid; my pacemaker's been turned up on high. My wheelchair is oiled, and my teeth have been boiled; and I've bought a new wig and glass eye. I'm feeling quite hearty, and I'm to ready to party I'm gonna dance 'til dawn's early light. It'll be lots of fun; but I just hope that there's one Other person who can make it that night.

Author Unknown. Life is Wonderful. Don't forget it

MHS Class of 55 summer post

MHS Class of "55"

It has been a quiet Spring and now we are
finally starting our Summer. Thanks to no rain for the past few days. This Pacific Northwest weather has been a challenge this year and we are all ready for some warmer months.

Very few contacts have been coming in this year. We are always open for any news of class members. If you have any updates or news, please send it in to MHS Class of "55" charbett@comcast.net We will be sure to post your comments, photos, news or class updates.

Hopefully, everyone is in good health, able to see new places, and keeping in touch with family. If you have been traveling, let us know where you have been, and do send photos. For some class members, this class blog is the main channel in staying in touch, so send in the news.

This will be a quiet summer for any class events. We are looking forward to the summer of 2012 when we will have an informal get-together, meeting at a restaurant for lunch and catching up on old friendships. Look for news of this event in the spring of 2012.

Best wishes to all Class members. SEND IN YOUR NEWS ITEMS AND PHOTOS

Some have asked...

We have had several questions asking how to view older Posts...OK, here are two options: you can click on any date of the posts listed to the right of the Blog directly under the Bulldog photo and information. Or, you can scroll down the posts to the very bottom where "Older Posts" is listed. Click on that, and several Older posts will be added to your viewing window. Keep clicking on "Older Posts" until you have viewed all desired...then click back to the current window at the top.

Thanks for asking...and do enjoy you time catching up on the Class of 55 happenings!

Class up-dated...

A few class updates have come in...so this is the latest:

Judy Trineer Andrews has written that she has discontinued her land-line phone and is now only using her cell. If any of you would like to contact Judy, please send in a request for her cell phone number. We will pass on her info only by request. Judy also says that she is recovering day-by-day from her major back surgery back in August. We are glad to hear from Judy with her phone up-date and also to hear she is improving from her surgery.

Jean Marie Taylor Studer has written that she and husband Ted have sold their home in Santa Maria California and are down-sizing into a one-level home nearby. She said that they are overwhelmed with all the "STUFF" they have accumulated over the years! We will have Jean's up to date address and other up to date info when they get settled into their "new-digs". Best wishes to Jean and Ted on their downsizing! If you want to contact Jean, please send in a request for her updated address and phone numbers. We will pass them on only by request as they are received.

Several have asked this Question...

The class of 55 has received several questions regarding any up-coming Class get-together. In response, we will re-post a previous answer that was listed shortly after the 55th celebration last August.

QUESTION: When will the next Class of 55 get-together be held?

ANSWER: During the 55th two-day event in August, the Class committee mingled and asked class members what they thought should be the next class event. Following the reunion, the comments were compiled and this was the conclusion of the majority.

"The Class of 55 should hold an informal event on a two year basis. There should be no formal reunion with a banquet or program. The informal get-together should be held in Montesano, at noon time with Lunch at a restaurant with class members ordering individually from the menu. This should be a time of visiting, catching up on any class news, eating, and having a relaxed afternoon together."

The majority opinion was that with our ages advancing, we did not need a formal two-day reunion. Just getting together for lunch and seeing everyone again was enough. Having a light and informal lunch at a restaurant would be satisfactory.

With this in mind, the next class get-together will be held in August of 2012. Notifications will be sent out in enough time for all class members to make advanced plans to attend.

Thanks to all of you who sent in this Question...

Looking forward to seeing you all in 2012!

(If you have any comments, please post them in the Comment section at the bottom of this post)

Louise Fox Buchholz sends sad news

Word has been received from Louise Fox Buchholz of the loss of her husband Robert. You may view his obit by going to this site:

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/mercurynews/obituary.aspx?n=robert-buchholz&pid=148309937&fhid=2110

The Class of 55 extends our sympathy to Louise (Sam) and her family during this time of their loss.

Cards may be sent to: Louise Fox Buchholz
1477 Almaden Valley Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120

Welcome back to Washington State!

WELCOME BACK TO A CLASS OF 55 MEMBER!

Word has been received from FRED THAANUM that he and Noreen have moved back to the great state of Washington. After living in Search Light NV for many years, the Thaanum's have sold their home and moved back to Hoquiam. The sale took place in December of 2010 and Fred and Noreen are settled in their place close to their home town of Montesano. If you would like to contact Fred, please reply to the Class of 55.

Glad to hear from you Fred...welcome back! We hope to make contact soon.