Name: Bill Jensen () on Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 12:20:54
E-Mail: william.jensen
Class: 63
City and State: Hawthorne
Message: The Yeakel variety show was 'Rocket to Stardom'. The stage backdrop displayed the Oldsmobile Rocket Logo. Can anyone remember what happened in El Segundo during the early 60's involving one of the Yeakel Family members?
Rocket to Stardom, YES!!!

Name: Bill Jensen () on Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 11:38:45
E-Mail: william.jensen@trw.com
Class: 63
City and State: Hawthorne
Message: John, Just like Jerry Rigney, I can only remember one brothers' name. Bob Yeakel! However, I do remember a little more about the Yeakel Brothers. They sponsored a variety show on TV. Does anyone remember the name of the show and the logo that was used? Dimples
Bob, ???, and Larry Yeakel. I do remember the show and again it's only a guess, but was it Stairway to Stardom? I think the Collins kids were on that show.

Name: Jerry Rigney () on Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 11:23:23
Message: Right again John. Who was Leon Ames? Remember H.J. Caruso? What was one thing he and Ralph Williams had in common beside selling car's?
They did prison time?

Name: Carol Shih () on Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 10:45:45
E-Mail: Carol.Shih@juno.com
Maiden: McClintick
Class: 75
City and State: Saratoga,CA
Message: Chris, you are correct that the picture is of me, and Vickie Quinn (now Victoria Arellano). The other young lady only went to Hawthorne High for one year (73-74) and then transferred to a Torrance high school. Victoria and I had not seen each other in 25 years! And thanks to John we reconnected. We three met in Monterey, and those plans were laid before the 75 reunion that just occurred in Orange County. We were sorry to miss it.

Name: Denny () on Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 10:42:47
E-Mail: denunfried@msn.com
City and State: Del Aire
Message: John, I'm sure it was Les Bacon. He once had a beauty contest with the first prize being the keys to a new Thunderbird. He got into a big lawsuit because that is all he gave her was the keys.
Now THAT'S funny.......

Name: Denny () on Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 09:43:19
E-Mail: denunfried@msn.com
Class: double-nickels
City and State: Del Aire
Message: John... I think Ralph Williams spokesman was Chick Lambert and his dogs name was Storm.--- Bob Jensen... Mrs Beckwith's 1963 Tempest is keeping warm under some blankets and is original. I don't think it ever got farther east than Boy's Market. I changed her spark plugs a couple times a year because the choke never got a chance to open.
We HAVE a winner......

Name: Bob Jensen () on Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 09:25:11
E-Mail: robertjensen@satco-inc.com
Class: 71
City and State: LA,CA
Message: John, Patty Smith is also correct. Stanley Chevrolet later became Dial Chevrolet and they used the same jingle. WJ, Curly, Willie, Brother Bill, all these names you use. Why not use the name all the girls called you in highschool? Hey there DIMPLES.
I stand corrected, thanks Bob

Name: Sherry Ward () on Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 08:50:04
E-Mail: ecomroad@icx.net
Maiden: Rout
Class: 65
City and State: The Atomic City
Message: Ron, I think the animal was "Froggy", and did he say, "Hiya, hiya, hiya"? That's all I can remember.
Close enough......actually his full name was "Froggy The Gremlin"

Name: Jim Peppers () on Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 06:27:29
E-Mail: personnel@phoenix.gr
Class: 61
City and State: Athens, Greece
Message: John Baker,
Cause I don't get to check the feedback but about once a month, I don't know if anyone knew where Ms. Zalowski is now. Could you let me know via my sister Sherry? Thanks. Question. Who played Sheriff John? I don't know the answer, but would love to see if anyone can remember that one!
Jim Peppers
Hi Jim, Sheriff John was portrayed by John Rovick, who won a belated Emmy in 1998 for his local LA role as the good Sheriff who influenced the late Baby Boomers.
Ms. Zalowski is still missing.

Name: Jerry Rigney () on Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 02:53:18
Message: Ralph Williams was with Leon Ames Ford. His dog? Bob Yeakel is the only one I remember. What Ford dealer was at Aviation & Pch which also had brother's on tv selling cars?
I'm guessing here....Les Bacon Ford?
The voice of Ralph Williams, before Ralph started doing his own spots was Chick Lambert and his dog "Storm". Storm was a German Shepherd, and he would usually be asleep on the hood of a car. That's when Cal Worthington came up with "Here's Cal Worthington and his dog Spot" commercials. Thanks Jerry....

Name: Cyndi Hewitt () on Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 02:18:48
E-Mail: chewitts@aol.com
Maiden: Laird
Class: 75
City and State: HAWAII
Message: Hi Keith Jones. My sister Sandy let me know you are here in Hawaii. Sorry I haven't been checking in for over a year!!!! (Because I got a real job that makes me work way too much!) Anyway, call me. My number is in the book under John Hewitt. Or come to Kapiolani Park on Saturday afternoon across from the fountain. I'll be there for my nephew's birthday luau! You are welcome to join us. I'll be the only haole there! Just look for a TALL (5'3") blond among a lot of shorter people with black hair ;) Talk to you soon! By the way JOHN, I'm glad you are still doing this website. You do a great job!
Hi Cyndi, Thank you, and please check in once in a while.

Name: Delia Garza () on Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 01:09:08
E-Mail: delia.garza@usa.net
Maiden: Yawnick
Class: 86
City and State: Huntington Beach, CA
Message: ok... I had to post in response to Anita Kovacs c/o 83 saying that her class was probably the last class before the school went downhill... I was there '82-'86 and all four years I had a great time and never had problems... (except for a broken heart... but hey! it was high school!) I never felt myself slipping down hill... and I BET you would find students there now who are enjoying their time there and are proud of their school. Before I started at HHS I remember people making comments about it and how bad it was. I was scared before I went. Of course the school wasn't perfect (what IS perfect?!) but I think high school is what you make of it. If you wanted to learn, there was learning to be had...(is that even a sentence?? ) If you wanted to have fun, you could have fun. And there was always something we could do to have pride in our school and fellow classmates. I had friends from the class of '83 and there were some great people from that class... but no more or less than all the classes before and after... Just my 2 cents... Can't wait for the prom!!! Thanks Judy and Janet for getting the plans started!! Thanks John for this site!.....oh, and John, could you PLEASE post a better picture of me this time? I HATE that reunion picture!!
The little one is Delia......

Name: Patti Smith () on Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 00:47:38
E-Mail: GrnidL80@mediaone.net
Maiden: Smith
Class: 68
City and State: Cypress, CA
Message: "Dial, Dial, Dial Chevrolet; two blocks off the Santy Ana Freeway, 11580 East Firestone, Dial Chevrolet". Don't ask me where I came up with that one. Regarding Homecoming and S&S Friday night, I had a wonderful time!! Met people from classes from '55 to '92. Goddess, you're one great lady! Gary, glad you made it home OK - and Art Paton says Hi. Woody, Larry, Jerry, Mike, and so many others, it was great meeting you! I just wish there had been more besides me from '68. I understand Scott and Tina Ferguson were at the picnic on Saturday - sorry I missed it, but had obligations at home. Tilly Noodleman, you are the perfect Homecoming Queen! Let me know if you need any help on Prom Nite. And John, my stereo is available any time you need it. I know it sounded like I was going to flake out, but I didn't, did I? You were counting on the stereo, so I had to show. So glad I did. Hope to see all of you again soon.
Patti, Sorry, it was Stanley Chevrolet.
Yes we did appreciate the use of the stereo. Thank you. Now does anyone know where my tape and scissors got off to.

Name: Bill Jensen () on Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 00:35:37
E-Mail: william.jensen@trw.com
Class: 63
City and State: Hawthorne
Message: John, good question. 'Do we ask for WJ or Barnstorming Bill?' Some of the people at Bracket Field will know who Barnstorming Bill is. Last summer, I worked part time on the weekends doing banner towing. I did low and slow flying up and down the beaches from Santa Monica to Newport. Also flew banners over sports events as well as flying personals for parties, proposals, and weddings. I quit that job (last October) after about three months due to what I thought was rather poor maintenance of the company's aircraft. I was right. About two months ago one of that company's planes landed on the Harbor Freeway just south of Staples Center. Yes, I am a bit of a barnstormer. I have also had some crop dusting lessons, but never went to into that line. Since I don't have my Hop-A-Long Cassidy hat any longer, you won't be able to identify me that way. Your best bet is to ask for Bill Jensen or the driver of the red Stinson.
Curly

Name: Chris Beaird () on Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 00:26:10
E-Mail: bearhrt@pacbell.net
Maiden: Olson
Class: 75
City and State: Agoura Hills CA
Message: I just wanted to say THANKS to all those who made the '75 reunion possible. It was great to see everyone and we had so much fun. We're looking forward to the next one. Ron Reinholdson--are you related to Mike Reinholdson? Tell him hi from me.

Name: Bill Jensen () on Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 23:38:02
E-Mail: william.jensen@trw.com
Class: 63
City and State: Hawthorne
Message: Brother Bob, the last question almost stumped me. At first, all I could think of was the Chevy agency with the big black cat. You know! Everyone knows the name of that Cat. Except, it didn't fit. Ah! Then it came to me. STANLEY CHEVROLET. Ron, didn't Andy say "Froggie, plunk you magic twanger." Then, Froggie would say "hiya, hiya boys and girls." Willie
hiya kids, hiya hiya
Who was Ralph Williams spokesman for a lot of years and what was his dogs name? Who can name the Yeakel Brothers?

Name: Keith D. Jones () on Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 22:49:42
E-Mail: cmi50@yahoo.com
Maiden: always been jones
Class: 76
City and State: Las Vegas, NV
Message: Well I'm back in Hawaii. Haven't been able to check into cougartown till now. Kind of busy. My favorite restaurant (Thai) Mekong hasn't changed a bit and the same people work there and now I have to have my spring rolls rights away. I recommend the Evil Jungle Chicken. It is the best, in fact Mekong is the best Thai restaurant I have ever been to no matter where I have been. (No I do not own any of it) Roy's on Friday. Cindy Laird are you out there? I come to the North Shore and we can have lunch one day. Robert I do not have Kurt's number. I know he lives in Hawthorne. Well now that I know how to use this dang computer I'll be back. Aloha Keith

Name: Judy DeGrazia Blomsterberg () on Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 22:45:37
E-Mail: JUDYWUDY@att.net
Maiden: toobusytotalk.. (ya,right!!)
Class: 64
City and State: Torrance, CA
Message: Well.. regarding ONE SUMMER NIGHT "PROM NITE".. (this is for Debra Lee McGregor) The question was, "who will be our chaperones?" Well Deb, any teacher that has the guts to show up will automatically become a chaperone..and I've warned all of them that we are not as tame in our middle ages as they think we are.. because now we have VIAGRA!!! (this job is not for the faint of heart) So far, I have commitments from COACH & CATHY CHAUNCEY - MR. PLOTKIN - MISS BROOKS - & JULIANNE DICUS.. also, Mrs. Dicus will contact over 50 teachers to make them aware of our needs.. So, fellas, watch where you pin that corsage, no kissing in the broom closets.. no necking in the '57 Chevy parked outside.. no spiking the punch.. and no suckin' face while dancing..or smoking in the bathrooms.. this ain't gonna be easy) I've been doing my job and contacting hotels and should have some info for you within a couple of weeks, so keep your eyes on Cougartown feedback for more details. NIOLAPD.. Judy Wudy DeGrazia Blomsterberg

Name: Sheree (not on the 30th year reunion committee) Klingenhagen () on Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 20:39:35
E-Mail: sklingenha@aol.com
Maiden: happily still a Klingenhagen
Class: 1975
City and State: Torrance, CA
Message: Jodi, thank you for your kind words and on behalf of myself, Heather, Shannon, Dale and Mike I say we aren't doing this again guys! It was a wonderful night and I thank all for attending. If you didn't attend you missed a fun night, great friends and the bonding you can only do with people you share so many past memories with. I look forward to the next reunion and let me tell the next committee to start planning about 2 years in advance as we did with the 10 and 20 year reunions. This one kinda jumped up on us and we only had about 5 months to get it all together. So good luck to the next reunion committee, I have a box load of stuff to pass on to you! (of course if you really twisted my arm I might stay around for one more time)

Name: Barnstorming Bill () on Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 20:27:56
E-Mail: william.jensen@trw.com
Class: 63
City and State: Hawthorne
Message: For all you guys and gals out there who are into cars and planes, this Sunday (Oct. 15) is the third Sunday of the month. That means it's time for the monthly showing of old cars and planes at Bracket Field in La Verne. This is a small monthly showing of old cars and aircraft that takes place from about 10AM to 3PM. Anyone is welcome to attend or display their vehicle at no cost. The airport is located just west of the LA fairground and Pomona raceway. If you are driving out there, just go left before entering the fairground and you will end up at the airport. There is a picnic area next to parking lot and aircraft ramp just East of the restaurant. This is where the event will take place. I plan to fly out there Sunday in my red 1948 Stinson, weather permitting. So, if you are in the vicinity and have nothing better to do, drop by. It is a very casual event. If you do drop by, be sure and ask for me.
WJ
Do we ask for WJ or Barnstorming Bill?

Name: Ron Reinholdson () on Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 20:14:41
E-Mail: r-reinholdson@juno.com
Class: 65
City and State: Claremont, CA
Message: More Andy Devine trivia. He had another "animal" who would "plunk his magic twanger" and say something. What was his name and what did he say?
Hi ya Ron, I know it wasn't Kermit.......

Name: Annette Wiltse () on Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 19:08:05
E-Mail: awiltse@ppcla.com
Maiden: Wiltse
Class: 75
City and State: Long Beach, CA
Message: RE: Class of 1975 Reunion on October 7th - What a great time we had! Thanks to Heather, Sheree, Shannon, Dale & Mike for all your hard work. Next time, maybe they won't threaten to evict us from the after-party. I didn't think we were THAT loud !!! I'm glad I was talked into going, even if I did win the most embarrassing award.
See now.....when you say you won the "Most Embarrassing" award, you have to say WHY....

Name: Bob Jensen () on Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 19:06:21
E-Mail: robertjensen@satco-inc.com
Class: 71
City and State: LA,CA
Message: Hey Denny; What ever happened to Mrs. Beckwith’s Pontiac Tempest? I forgot to ask Donna the last time I spoke to her. To answer your question. We ran out of places in Hawthorne so we went north to Inglewood. Donald Scheliga you are correct. Scotty’s was a great store even in the late 60’s I also remember Manny Hassell’s (sp) and for the ladies there was The Polk-A-Dot. Brother Bill, you are so good at remembering auto agencies, how about this one. What was located at “Two blocks off the Santa Ana freeway, one one nine eight oh East Firestone”??? Now I will twang my magic twanger and go back to watching Andy Divine.
This also was an early Cougartown "Question of the Week". Molly Bee did the jingle.....that's all I'm saying.

Name: Bill Jensen () on Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 17:28:07
E-Mail: william.jensen@trw.com
Class: 63
City and State: Hawthorne
Message: John, the big Buick agency in Culver City was Bill Murphy Buick on the corner of Washington and National. What's the name of the Culver City dealer that sold Chevy's. I am still a kid and I refuse to grow old! But, does anyone remember the name of the Packard Agency on the corner of 6th and La Brea?
WJ
You got me there Bill. Does anyone else know?

Name: Debra Lee McGregor () on Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 17:26:25
E-Mail: mcgregord@la.lancaster.k12.ca.us
Maiden: Lee
Class: 72
City and State: Lancaster, CA
Message: Hey Judy - who will be our chaperones at the prom?

Name: Tom Burroughs () on Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 16:19:24
E-Mail: TB-Sande@webtv.net
Class: 1958
City and State: Prescott AZ
Message: Sounds like I missed a great homecoming weekend. I turned the big 60 on the 6th & decided I would spend it on the seat of my motorcycle heading for Baton Rouge LA to visit a great 58er, Ray Shelley. Left Thurs. made Roswell that night. On Fri. I turned 60 & the bike turned over 90,000 miles! Stayed in Fort Worth fri. night with my son & was in Baton Rouge Sat . afternoon. What a great CT mini reunion , seeing Ray again. We said have a great summer & that was 42 summers ago! Ray is the same great, straight forward guy I remember. Has not changed a bit! A real rarity in this day in age, when people you have not seen in years, feel they must tell you how rich & important, & successful they are. Wow, no BS just Ray as I remember him back when. Left Sun. morning & was back home last night. Short trip, but worth every mile! Again, would not have happened if it wasn't for this John Baker guy! We love you man! As soon as you have a date for the next Cruise Night posted I am going to try to get Ray to AZ, & we will drive over together. John we owe ya! TB from AZ
Hey TB well isn't that a coincidence. You spent the weekend with Ray Shelley in Louisiana, and his little brother Tom Shelley was at Homecoming with the rest of us. Hope you had a great 60th Tom. We were talking about you at the game, and I just knew you'd come waltzing through the gate at any time. We'll see you at the next cruise night in February.......bring Ray!!!

Name: Jodi Alexander () on Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 11:02:34
E-Mail: IBJodi@aol.com
Maiden: Torgerson
Class: 75
City and State: Bakersfield, Ca
Message: Hi John, I had a great time at Homecoming, and the party after. It was wonderful seeing all the familiar faces of my past. I think everyone had a great time. I have always said those years at HHS were the best years of my life. I had not been back to Hathorne in many years, and was sad to see how it has changed. There were so many buildings, and old haunts gone. I don't remember Ramona Ave being that narrow and I didn't remember the houses being so small. I remember riding my skateboard with Mitch Junkin down the big hill At Ramona and 132St. Hey Mitch, we were wimps, that's not a hill, it's a speed bump!
Finally, I would like to thank Heather, Sherree, Dale, Shannon and Mike for all the hard work not just for this years reunion, but for our 10 and 20 years also. You all are the best and again you pulled off another great night for all who attended. Everything was great, I could not of asked for a better night. Thanks again for all you have done for all of us in the Class of 75'.
And John, thanks for donating the Cougartown shirts for our raffle, I won one of them for " (Most Grandchildren)!
Hey classmates, may God bless you and and keep you and yours safe tell we meet again at our 30 year reunion.
Even after all these years, and after all the changes I will forever be true to my school.
Jodi
Hi Jodi, I'm glad it all went well on Saturday night. Reunions are very special events, and work magic when lots of classmates show up. Thanks for showing on Friday night too.

Name: Denny () on Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 14:22:41
E-Mail: denunfried@msn.com
Class: double-nickels
City and State: Del Aire
Message: Yes Bob, I am only one of about twenty Vette owners that used to hang. How did we end up in Inglewood? In the 50's there was a little drive in next door to Aftons. Also in that block was Buffington Pontiac/Cadillac and across the street was the original location of Sparling Buick. Lots of next stuff close by including a small speed shop on Regent street that had a lot of flathead stuff and eventually evolved into 'Donovan Engineering'. He shortened an Olds rear end to fit under Ed Lenarth's 41 Studebaker. I think the Chevy dealer down the street on LaBrea was Century. Happy to inform you that Mrs. Beckwith is 93 yrs. young this year.
Century Chevrolet is the one I was thinking of too. Thanks Denny

Name: Chris Beaird () on Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 14:34:55
E-Mail: bearhrt@pacbell.net
Maiden: Olson
Class: 75
City and State: Agoura Hills CA
Message: I recognized two of the three girls in the picture that was sent in. The one in the middle is Vicky Quinn and the one on the right is Carol McClintick--both are class of '75.
Thanks Chris, I can vouch for Carol, as she's the one who sent the picture. Carol, whattayasay.....is it Vicky?

Name: Charlie Fox () on Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 13:43:11
E-Mail: foxhaus@aol.com
Class: 69
City and State: RPV, CA
Message: I think Andy Divine's cat's name was Blackie, and I know the only word it said was "nice."
Hey Charlie, You get half credit.

Name: Bill Jensen () on Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 12:50:44
E-Mail: william.jensen@trw.com
Class: 63
City and State: Hawthorne
Message: The cats name was Midnight and all he ever said was "Nice" WJ
Yes again.....

Name: Bill Jensen () on Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 13:00:40
E-Mail: william.jensen@trw.com
Class: 63
City and State: Hawthorne
Message: The Chevy dealer in Inglewood was Century Chevrolet.
WJ
YES!! How about the big Buick dealership in Culver City.

Name: Dennis Campbell () on Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 15:33:41
E-Mail: Campbell901@cs.com
Class: 61
City and State: Mission Viejo Ca.
Message: The Andy Devine Question is cats name was Midnight & the only words coming out of that old cat mouth was “Nice: JB, I had a lot of time on my hands when I was a guest of “Officer Nelson’s” last month’s he had me in a room asking all kinds of trivia question damn those lights were hot.
Later Cougs
Hey Dennis, That is absolutely correct. I thought I was the only one that would remember that one. Thanks man......

Name: Donald Scheliga () on Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 15:26:56
E-Mail: des249@yahoo.com
Class: 62
City and State: Buena Park
Message: Bob Jensen, The men's store I believe to be, or anyway my favorite, was Scotty's. How close am I?