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Name: David Neuschafer () on Sunday, March 6, 2005 at 16:26:16
Email: Dendan2@aol.com
City and State: Vista, Calif.
Maiden: Leuzinger
Class: 1959
Message: John, I remember going to watch the Hollywood Stars play ball way back when...What was the other LA team, were they called The Angels??? And I remember Wrigley Field but can't recall the name of the other Field. Got the answers? My mind has started to turn to mush!...Also, I find it hard to believe that someone's mom would name her child, "Pinkie"! Maybe "Sue" but not "Pinkie"!
Yes, the Angels played in Wrigley Field and the Stars played at Gilmore Field.

Name: steve () on Sunday, March 6, 2005 at 14:43:11
Email: sfraser53@lworld.net
City and State: Laguna Woods, CA
Class: 1966
Message: RE Pinkie: Not according to two very reliable Hawthorne residents who have combined, lived in town for over 145 years and worked for the city for some 70 years.
So you're saying Pinkie was his REAL first name? I gotta keep looking.

Name: Danny Litton () on Sunday, March 6, 2005 at 08:09:59

Email: danny_litton@hotmail.com
City and State: Marietta GA
Class: 1968
Message: Before there were any little leagues in the area, there was the North American Baseball School on Imperial Highway just southeast of LAX, which offered organized baseball from ages 5-12. I remember my older brother was on the same team (prophetically named the "Dodgers" since they were still in Brooklyn) in 1957 as Gary Mykkanen. When it was Gary's turn to hit all the parents would anticipate another home run from him and would liken him to the greatest player of that time in LA. I can still hear them saying: "Here comes Steve Bilko!".
Hey Danny, My dad and I were Hollywood Stars fans, so Big Steve meant nothing to us.

Name: Keith D. Jones () on Sunday, March 6, 2005 at 01:11:18
Email: cmi50@yahoo.com
City and State: Kona, Hawaii
Class: 1976
Message: My two oldest friends that I have known since I was around 9 is Greg Staffon and Kurt Morlock. To this day all three of us wish each other a Happy Birthday. It is my longest running freindship that I still regualrly stay in touch with. Little League was deiniftely one of my favorite times of life. I remember dreaming that Marsha Brady would come to my game. She was my pre-teen heart throb. The funny thing is in 1989 or so I got to work with her at the LA Special Olympics. It was really neat. So I tell her how much she was my dream girl when I was younger. She laughed and we had some good talking time. Then she grabs my hand and says she wants to introduce me to someone. I thought it was going to be her mom and/or dad. Well she di that too. But it was her husband she wanted me to meet. She told them all my story about her. I was so embarrased. But oh well it was a fantasy. Another wass Ellie May Clampett. When I got to work with her I was busy doing something and she watched my daughter for me while I worked. She was about 4 or 5. I always tell her how Ellie May was her babysitter.

Name: Steve Fraser () on Saturday, March 5, 2005 at 21:16:58
Email: sfraser53@lworld.net
City and State: Laguna Woods, CA
Class: 1966
Message: Pinkie Update: Real name (believe it or don't) Pinkie Senior. Not to be confused with Pinkie Junior or Pinky Lee
You ARE kidding, right Steve.

Name: Paco () on Saturday, March 5, 2005 at 16:31:30

Email: doo4usc@cox.net
City and State: Lake Forest
Class: 1961
Message: I remember the 1st year very well..We won the title..Just a few names, Ty Goodman, Harold Lafferty, Roy Robinson, Johnny Green and Ron Petersen whose father and brother Dick were Manager and coach.
That year I played as a 12 year old, the next year there was nothing because the Hawthorne National Middle League hadn't started yet. I played the first 2 years when it started.

Name: Keith D. Jones () on Saturday, March 5, 2005 at 14:25:39

Email: cmi50@yahoo.com
City and State: Kona, Hawaii
Class: 1976
Message: I remember back when I was 8 or 10 helping my dad and others pour the concrete for the stands at the south field and building the snack shack at the Wiseburn baseball fields. My initials were there back then. They used to have a little trailer where they had food and snacks until they built the snack shack. The Stone family got to chalk the lines at the fields before the games and setup the fences. I liked helping them do that sometimes. Little League was so fun back then. You got free candy for getting foul balls and bringing them back to the scorers booth. Winner Suckers were always a favorite and Pixi Sticks. Mr. Leroy Frye would always be in his seat at the back of the snack shack so he could watch both fields at once. Alot of fun back then.
I thoroughly enjoyed Little League too. Made lots of friends that carried through high school and beyond. My grandson is 8 and this is his 3rd or 4th year. Finally moving up from T-ball. He loves baseball as much as I do.

Name: David Neuschafer () on Saturday, March 5, 2005 at 14:24:30
Email: Dendan2@aol.com
City and State: Vista, Calif
Maiden: Leuzinger
Class: 1959
Message: John, I too was glad to Finally see some feedback from Russ Yesterday. Your commment to him, however, was wrong! I know many from the LHS site were checking out C'Town yesterday...There is so much more to Cougartown than just "Feedback" Ya-know? I'm sure many were checking out, "Hangouts, Slang, Street Scene and such"...Hey, this place is the best, Man!
Yep, you are correct, Dave. Thanks...

Name: Sharon Stein () on Saturday, March 5, 2005 at 12:08:23

Email: SMSTEIN@hotmail.com
City and State: WISEBURN, CA
Maiden: Friddle
Class: 1968
Message: Hawthorne National Wiseburn Little League is starting its 50th year. They are looking for folks who were around that first year OR who may know the names of some of the Founding Fathers. If you have any information please e-mail (smstein@hotmail.com) me and please put WISEBURN 50th in the subject line. Thanks.
Thanks Sharon, I was playing in Hollypark 50 years ago, but lots of people on the website, (our own Paco for one) can help you. Thanks...

Name: Tom Burroughs () on Saturday, March 5, 2005 at 10:49:45

Email: ArizTom@cableone.net
City and State: Prescott AZ
Class: 1958
Message: Art Laboe, I think still alive! It was 1958, Jan?, left HHS at lunch in my 51 Merc with Craig Campbell & went to Scrivners in the hole as it was called, it was down a steep driveway, below street level. I believe it was across from where the Forum now stands. If you got there early & got a good parking spot you would be live, on the air with Art as he went car to car for dedications. Talk about long term memory, I chose You Are My Special Angel by Bobby Helms & dedicated it to Katy Luzinski Luz. class 58. WOW!! Now those were the days!!! TB from AZ
Yes, Art is still on the correct side of the grass, and still doing Oldies and taking dedications. Syndicated now, he's out there in a few markets. In Phoenix he's on 104.7 KZZP on Sunday from 6 to midnight with his Killer Oldies.

Name: Jean MacErnie () on Saturday, March 5, 2005 at 08:59:52

City and State: Hawthorne NM
Maiden: HAHLBECK
Class: 1968
Message: JUST WANTED TO WISH DALE SR A HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I AM PRETTY SURE YOU REMEMBER ME....I AM JUANITA HAHLBECK CALDWELLS DAUGHTER.....I THINK THE LAST TIME I SAW YOU WAS FOR A SECOND IN 1976. I ALSO REMEMBER MADELEINE ...A VERY BEAUTIFUL WOMAN. MOST OF ALL I REMEMBER YOUR MOM. MY AUNT LUCILLE...I REALLY LIKED HER A LOT. I REMEMBER GOING OVER THERE A LOT AS A KID WITH OR WITH OUT MY MOM....I PLAYED SCRABBLLE WITH HER A FEW TIMES. ROBERTA AND I USED TO BE FASCINATED WITH HER QUIJA BOARD. AND SHE GAVE ME A COUPLE OF HER PARAKEETS TOO. HOPE YOU HAD A GREAT BIRTHDAY....JEAN

Name: Dale Hahlbeck Jr. () on Friday, March 4, 2005 at 22:18:30

Email: Kewldaad47@aol.com
City and State: Corona CA
Class: 1975
Message: Just a quick Happy b-day to Dale Sr. my big poppa Have a great time at your 50th H H S reunion and be sure you drop that it is your b-day. Get a few free drinks that way. Hi Mom! Now about our reunion..?? Rock Steady ya'll H1 out!
Hey Dale Sr. Have a great day and reunion too. That 54-55-56 reunion is going to be a gas.

Name: Marilyn Ross () on Friday, March 4, 2005 at 21:55:06

Email: mlr922@hotmail.com
City and State: Garden Grove, Ca
Maiden: Wisham
Class: 1956
Message: I hope to see lots of "kids" at the reunion Saturday nite for classes of 54, 55 and 56. I'll be there. My first reunion. And yes, I am old enough to remember Scrivners!
That's great Marilyn, have a fun time. I KNOW you will.

Name: EL ROJO () on Friday, March 4, 2005 at 20:21:25

Email: jakejude@aol.com
City and State: Kuna, ID
Maiden: Lonely Boy
Class: 1960
Message: John, it still amaze's me that there are still more memories out there after being on feedback all these years. And if any of you wonder how long we've been on feedback it's from , like , PG 15 or 18 or something like that:-) Saw Jim Robertson's post from L.H.S. and couldn't believe there was someone out there that remembered Art "The Oldie But Goodie" La Boe! Scrivners Drive In's etc. Then Jim Peppers talked about the Loringers and I went "what"? I still have their 45 of Lonely Boy or or something of that nature. Don't remember how I got that tune ..heard it somewhere and had to have it. Still got it. Uh? Does anyone have a RECORD player out there? MAY THE COUGAR BE WITH YOU! You LHS people need not apply. LOL. Jake N Jude
Hey Russ, Glad you're still alive as this place is DOA. Thanks for the shout AND the yearly dues too. May the mighty Coug be with you and Jude.

Name: Mike () on Friday, March 4, 2005 at 10:16:29

Email: mikercarolynr@yahoo.com
City and State: Mountain Home AR.
Maiden: Riley
Class: 1965
Message: Was the cop in the 60's who gave all the tickets last name Moore maybe {Fred} ??
Uh-huh....

Name: Britt Stonebraker () on Friday, March 4, 2005 at 07:01:45
Email: thatbritts(at)yahooDotCom
City and State: San Marcos Ca
Class: 1978
Message: Bill Hogsten aka "Hoggie." as he was called @ the PD was the one who rode the three wheel harley. And Floyd "Red" Hayes I thought he was really nice Just really BIG. he would always reach out to shake your hand and squeeze it into some kinda mush. Not mean just being friendly
Hi Britt, I think you've got the wrong generation. "Pinky", who rode the three wheeler in the 50s and 60s is the one we need a name for.

Name: Keith D. Jones () on Thursday, March 3, 2005 at 21:31:34

Email: cmi50@yahoo.com
City and State: Kona, Hawaii
Class: 1976
Message: Yes that is Tom Hayes's dad name Floyd. I thought his nickname was Pickie. He was kind of mean.

Name: Mack () on Thursday, March 3, 2005 at 21:20:05
City and State: Charleston, SC
Message: Did you guys use the phrase "Bug Out" to talk about leaving someplace. Such as "This party is a drag. I'm going to bug out" OR When my dad sees these grades he is going to cut my tail.
Yep, I think we did use the bug out but the other one, no.

Name: doris () on Thursday, March 3, 2005 at 19:55:46

Email: dorisjeanatmindspring.com
City and State: Twin Falls, ID
Maiden: Donaldson
Class: 1957
Message: For those of you asking how to reach Harold and Don Hinzo, I have Harold's(who is now called Danny - his middle name) phone number. If you would email me, I would be happy to give it to you. Harold is more than happy to talk to old-time friends. He and I went to grade school together and now talk several times a year by phone. Also, we had lunch 3 years ago when I was in L.A. visiting. SO GREAT reconnecting with long-ago friends! He still has that wonderful sense of humor!
Hi Doris, Thanks for the help, but would probably be a good idea to let Harold know that you're doing this first, just to make sure it's OK to give his number out.

Name: Steve Fraser () on Thursday, March 3, 2005 at 18:10:33

Email: sfraser53@lworld.net
City and State: Laguna Woods, CA
Class: 1966
Message: "Pinkie" was a fixture on Hawthorne Blvd to many of us in the 50's and early 60's riding his three wheeled Harley chalking tires. He would always have time to talk with us kids. His name escapes me, but if anyone can dig it up it would be Mo. Floyd "Red" Hayes is the officer in question. Floyd's still around and sells real estate in Hawthorne. Surprised no one knew why "Mel's House of Raymond" was called such. It's owner was a man named Mel "Pappy" Raymond.
Hey Steve, you don't jump in often, but when you do it's always very informative. Thanks for the info...

Name: David Neuschafer () on Thursday, March 3, 2005 at 10:53:31
Email: Dendan2@aol.com
City and State: Vista, Calif.
Maiden: Leuzinger
Class: 1959
Message: Hey John, Who was the Hawthorne Cop we used to call "Pinkie" ? That nick-name might have been fine for back then, But I think today he should have a real name, don't you?
Pinky is all I knew him by. Someone has the answer, I'm sure.

Name: Gina () on Thursday, March 3, 2005 at 04:47:06
Email: Lyoness92545@yahoo.com
City and State: Hemet, CA
Maiden: Black
Class: 1980
Message: Jesse U.'s listed email doesn't work anymore...my note was retuned. It's so sad when that happens.
Yes, we're only connected until someone changes their email address and forgets to make the change on the Alumni List. Please check to make sure your email address is correct on the list.

Name: Dan Johnson () on Thursday, March 3, 2005 at 00:51:27

Email: wch1ispinkATaolDOTcom
City and State: Tribute Mania
Class: 1977
Message: The HOB tribute is being performed by "The Beach Toys" -- featuring Howie Pattow, self proclaimed "King of the Tributes" and a member of, among other bands, 4 Way Street along with our own Bob Melendrez!
Thanks Dan....

Name: Keith D. Jones () on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at 21:58:40
Email: cmi50@yahoo.com
City and State: Kona, Hawaii
Class: 1976
Message: Is this Dana Waters. Tom Hayes is a prison guard in Tehachapi I think. Do any of you older Cougars remember Tom Hayes's dad who was a cop in Hawthorne. He was very tough
I must've missed him....

Name: Dana () on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at 17:30:09
Email: dana501@msn.com
City and State: Simi Valley Ca
Maiden: Salley
Class: 1978
Message: Anyone know the whereabouts of Jesse Upegui, Tom Hayes, or Tom Vickery class of 78?
Jesse is on the Alumni List.

Name: Bob Melendrez () on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at 17:18:30

Email: Strongheart@pacificwest.com
City and State: Lawndale, CA
Class: 1971
Message: It occurs to me that Dan Johnson is in some way affiliated with a tribute band of some sort... Can?t fathom why he never mentions it here.
Thanks Bob

Name: Juan () on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at 14:23:31
Email: juanmagma@aol.com
City and State: South Bay
Maiden: Bustios
Class: 1980
Message: I just heard that the Beach Boys are giving a free concert at the house of blues on Sunset did not get a date when they're playing though. Was just wondering if the story was bs or not has anyone heard of it?
Hi Juan, The HOB Sunset Strip is presenting a Tribute to Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys on March 9th. I don't think the Boys or Brian will be there, however.

Name: Jerry Pat Simpson () on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at 13:58:25

Email: jerypat6244atyahoo.com
City and State: Santa Clarita CA.
Class: 1962
Message: Hey John, How you doing? Lets wish Linda (Jones) Reynolds, A Happy Birthday. One more 62er thats 61. Even though she was the toughest crossing guard safety that York Ave ever produced, and sent others and me, to the Principals office. We forgive her and send Her Birthday wishes.
A little early too as her birthday isn't until tomorrow. Happy Early Birthday, Linda....

Name: Cindy Colby () on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at 13:52:05
Email: cindycolby@adelphia.net
City and State: Seal Beach, CA
Maiden: Maxson
Class: 1963
Message: Dan Johnson, you are kidding, No Duh, No Doubt hasn't been around long enough to have a tribute band doing their stuff. I love that group, my son introduced me to their music.

Name: Joan () on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at 12:52:43
Email: don-joannie@91041.myrf.net
City and State: Twin Falls ID
Maiden: Cross
Class: 1964
Message: Hi to all
Hi Joan.....

Name: lester g moss () on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at 11:59:35

Email: lester.g.moss@boeing.com
City and State: long beach,ca
Class: 1960
Message: HELLO JOHN...I WAS READING DAVID NEUSCHAFER'S MESSAGE WHEN I SAW THE NAME HAROLD HINZO. I WAS A VERY GOOD FRIEND OF HIS BROTHER DON. DON AND I HUNG AROUND TOGETHER AT THE OLD TROPICANA BOWLING ALLEY. DON WAS AN EXCELLENT POOL AND SNOOKER PLAYER. WE USED TO TRAVEL AROUND LOOKING FOR POOL ACTION FOR SEVERAL YEARS FROM THE TIME WE WERE OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL UNTIL ABOUT 1968 OR 69. I MOVED OUT OF THE AREA AND LOST TRACK OF DON. I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE ANYONE OUT THERE WHO MIGHT HAVE AN E-MAIL FOR DON HINZO OR HIS BROTHER HAROLD. IT WOULD BE GREAT IF WE TOUCHED BASE AFTER ALL THESE YEARS. THIS IS JUST ONE MORE REASON WHY THE COUGAR WEB SITE IS THE GREATEST, THANKS AGAIN JOHN
Hi Les, Don Hinzo is still in Lawndale. I too am a good friend. Don and I played on several pool teams together over the last 25 years. He's still in the house painting business, and in fact, painted my house a few years ago. Don is not Internet connected, so no email address for him. It's a small world.

Name: Keith D. Jones () on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at 04:54:51
Email: cmi50@yahoo.com
City and State: Kona, Hawaii
Class: 1976
Message: Ha Ha John you made a funny. I mispelled the last name. My bad. And she does some money but I never got to see any of it. She lived on her own.

Name: Dan Johnson () on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at 02:03:33
Email: wch1ispinkATaolDOTcom
City and State: Hermosa Beach CA
Class: 1977
Message: Speaking of "The Lighthouse" -- EJ Curse (better known as Erine Curcio '77) and Mark Hawkins of Silent Rage have joined, I kid you not, a No Doubt tribute band called, I kid you not, No Duh. Well they've been playing every Wednesday at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach. On February 16, all of the members of No Doubt (except for Gwen Stefani) showed up at the Lighthouse and jammed with No Duh (photos are available at www.NoDuh.net ) No Duh plays the Lighthouse again March 2.

Name: Keith D. Jones () on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at 22:26:04

Email: cmi50@yahoo.com
City and State: Kona, Hawaii
Class: 1976
Message: I saw that post about someone's dad wrote the flip side to Heartbreak Hotel. It brought back a memory in my weakening memory bank. The last girlfriend I had before moving to Hawaii (1989) was a girl named Janice Orbinson. She was really pretty and if I remember right I thought she said she went to Leuzinger. For some reason that is what I remember. The reason Heartbreak Hotel jogged this memory is because Elvis sang that song and she knew Elvis really well. Elvis always siad her dad was one of his biggest inspirations. And Elvis had written a song to Janice for one of her birthdays. He wrote it one a piece of regualr lined paper that she still had and showed me. It was kind of neat. I was just wondering if anyone out there knew of her and if she went to Leuzinger. By the way her dad was Roy Orbinson.
Hi Keith, too bad her dad wasn't Roy Orbison. She would be rich now.

Name: bryce () on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at 19:00:25
Email: defugilty@yahoo.com
City and State: nashville, tenn.
Message: I lived in the Midwest and in the late 1950s an aunt from California would send a fruitcake every Christmas from a company in Canoga Park. The fruitcake came in a dark brown wooden box with the name the company and "Canoga Park, California" burned onto the box. Does anyone recall the company that made them?
The only fruit/fruitcake mail order company I can think of in that era was Mission Pack, although I'm not sure where they were based. Anyone else?

Name: jim robertson () on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at 17:08:55
Email: jimrobertson2003@yahoo.com
City and State: Quail valley, ca.
Message: Don Hinzo's brother George used to paint watercolor windows on the Wichstand. We also used to go to the Scrivners drive-in at Western Ave. & Imperial and Art LaBoe transmitting r&b. On week-ends we would go to Tiny Naylors in Hollywood.
Jim Robertson LHS '57
Good memories there, Jim. Thanks....

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