Name: Jan Peterson () on Thursday, June 30, 2005 at 00:06:13
Email: jpeterson50@aol.com
City and State: Carmichael, CA
Maiden: Freeman
Message: Cal, was it Jones Lumber? I am not sure if I remember where they were located, but I remember some funny Freeman family stories about Jones Lumber. If my brother Tom (c/o64) is reading this he will chuckle... Also across from HHS on Inglewood Ave was Rasberry lumber. We found Chet Rasberry through this site. Let me know where Jones Lumber was located if anyone remembers. Have a safe Fourth of July. And say a prayer for all that keep us safe every day of the year! Hugs, Jan
Jones Lumber (or Firewood) was, and IS, on Rosecrans about Inglewood Av. Thanks Jan
Name: Steve Fraser () on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 23:46:07
Email: sfraser53@lworld.net
City and State: Laguna Woods
Class: 1966
Message: Gameshow icons Bob Eubanks and Wink Martindale were early LA DJ's
Yes they were and G.O. Gary Owens is still going strong in the LA area, on the Fabulous 690 out of Mexico. How about the deceased, Real Don Steele, and Robert W. Morgan? Also, one of my alltime favorite DJ's had a skit called "Helen Trump" and it opened with, "He climbed her stoop and reached for her knocker" who was he?
Name: Carl Rilling () on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 22:14:56
Email: cycleist@bctonline.com
City and State: Matherville, Ore
Class: 1959
Message: Sam Riddle, Remember him signing on with It's the Sam Riddle Show No Joke Just A Riddle.. And his sign off was "Mama get out the peanutbutter and banana sandwiches cause here comes your baby boy.. And Bill Ballance was very funny. Spoke fluent spanish too. He often talked Spanish announcing records and doing commercials and general conversations.
And Hunter Hancock with his music opening, "Blues to Boogie and Bebop to Ballads" he would say. Went to sleep many nights listening to HH. Great memories again Always A Cougar HHS 59'
I remember Ted Quillens sign off, "Blue skies and green lights to you and yours, and momma come get your baby boy". Kinda' the same....
Name: Keith Jones () on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 21:45:46
Email: cmi50@yahoo.com
City and State: Kona, HI
Class: 1976
Message: Oh my the worlds worst nightmare. The Beaver has guns. I don't even want to go there. Now you goy me thing who it was that was in banking.
Name: Cal McDougal () on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 21:37:16
Email: themcdougals.centurytel.net
City and State: Enterprise, Alabama
Class: 1962
Message: There was a lumberyard just West of HHS up until 1959 or '60 when it closed and was later replaced by Thriftimart.
I remember they had one or two of those tall machines that could straddle a stack of lumber, pick it up and drive away with it. Fun things to watch. I guess todays container movers are just a bigger version of them.
Ok John, what was the name of that lumber yard? I sure don't remember, but I wouldn't be surprised if you do. Cal
I don't remember but I'm sure someone does. Thanks Cal....
Name: Gloria () on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 21:01:06
Email: foolhouse@aol.com
City and State: las vegas
Maiden: valencia
Class: 1976
Message: Enza~ could it be that "Boss City" was the dance show and "Karen" was the girl?
My brothers loved that show!
Name: Steve Fraser () on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 20:27:48
Email: sfraser53@lworld.net
City and State: Laguna Woods
Class: 1966
Message: Kim, the sidekick to Sam Riddle on 9th St. West, later danced her way into the heart of Olympian Bob Seagren and became Mrs. Seagren. Who among us danced on the Lloyd Thaxton show?
Seers lumber was on El Segundo across from the Memorial Center and Independent Lumber was on the blvd. at the RR tracks (Broadway).
When I said it was on the BL, It was Giles I was thinking of. Thanks Steve... Did you order some Tshirts?
Name: Paco () on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 19:48:25
Email: doo4usc@cox.net
City and State: LF
Class: 1961
Message: Enza, her name was Cam Nelson and was married to USC pole vaulter Bob Seagren.One of hid=s shows was "9th Street A Go-Go" Or "9th Sreet West".Where is Sandi Tully? She'd know for sure.
Name: Alan Nelson () on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 19:27:12
Email: See Alumni List
City and State: Parker, Az
Class: 1973
Message: Enza, I also don't remember the name of the show hosted by Sam Riddle, but the girl/co-host wasn't "Kim". Her name was "Kam" Nelson (no relation)
Name: george johnson () on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 19:13:36
Email: gjanaj@aol.com
City and State: long beach / ca
Class: 1962
Message: I think the lumber company you are referring to was "Giles Lumber Yard"
Hey John, I think you were in one of my classes at Hawthorne Intermediate and/or did you go to Ramona Elementary?.
I only went to HHS for two (2) weeks when I was expelled from Leuzinger and sent there, however, after only two weeks, I got kicked out of HHS & ended up at South High in Torrance. Funny how things work out, as I ended up with a career in law enforcement, spending 29 years with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept., retiring about 5 years ago.
I worked Lennox station for several years patrol and narco, before going to the SWAT team. I could tell you a lot of stories about Lennox, Hawthorne & Lawndale but, I don't really think your readers want to know, it would just spoil perceptions of yesteryear.
P.S. Great site keep it going.
Hey George, I remember you. So THAT'S where you went. Welcome back and feel free to jump in anytime.
Name: Baxter Dodd () on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 19:08:43
Email: baxterldo@aol,cim
City and State: Riverside, CA
Class: 1957
Message: I believe Jerry is right. Al Jarvis called his show ?Make Believe Ballroom? on KFWB.
As I remember it, that name ?Hunter Handjob? evolved from Hunter Hancock playing a Johnny Otis hit over and over called ?Willie and the Hand Jive.? Then Hunter Hancock was called ?Hunter Hand Jive? and so on.
I remember the DJ Bill Balance got fired from his radio show a couple of times for inappropriate but funny things he would say and do. Like when he would announce a song he was about to play he would not say the name of the song, he would say something like, ?Now here?s a great song dedicated to all you lonely boys at the drive-in theaters.? Then there would be a pause and ?Willy and the Hand Jive? would start playing. I had to pull off the road a few times from laughing at his jokes... Baxter
Name: Richard () on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 17:50:00
City and State: of Long Beach
Class: 1969
Message: Enza: If I remember right, her name was Kam Nelson (who married Rick Berry ?), and my heart still lusts for her!
Name: Enza Nicocia () on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 17:08:13
Email: enico72*aol.com
City and State: San Pedro Hill, CA
Class: 1972
Message: I remember a dance show hosted by Sam Riddle, and there was this blonde go-go type dancer named "Kim" who was also a personality on the show. I don't recall the name of the show, however I believe it was the mid to late 60's and came on after school/early evenings?
How about "9th Street West"? Sam Riddle was also a DJ in the 50s and 60s.
Name: Jerry Miles () on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 16:56:28
City and State: Fair Oaks, CA
Class: 1966
Message: Lizzy,
Well that certainly explains why Wally didn?t slap the snot out of him every time the Beav got obnoxious. They must have shared a closet. I always wondered about that.
Name: Elizabeth Aleccia () on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 15:05:43
Email: DzLizzy31@hotmail.com
City and State: Redondo Beach, CA
Class: 1969
Message: Hey Kieth, No, Jerry was not in the banking business. He does, however, have a couple of walk-in vaults where he keeps his gun collection. He owns hundreds of guns from the original Colt 45 to one or two Tommy guns of the 20's. He has muskets and some pearl handled dueling pistols used by somebody famous. He has guns I've never heard of from wars I never studied. But he can tell you exactly who made them and how and where they were used and by whom. He's a walking talking encyclopedia of weaponry and if I'm not mistaken, it was Alfred Hitchcock who gave him his first piece that started the life-long hobby.
You heard it here first, folks. The BEAV' is a gun nut!!!
Name: Jerry Miles () on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 14:43:46
City and State: Fair Oaks, CA
Class: 1966
Message: If the information I remember is right, American Graffiti?s story was based on the Modesto/Turlock area but it was filmed in Petaluma and Sonoma. I guess we just have to admit that some of our experiences were not unique and were shared with other places. But we all know which Boulevard was the best for cruising. And that was the one that ran straight through the center of our town.
On another note, I think Al Jarvis was the first person to play records on the radio back in the early 30?s. The others had live bands at the time.
Name: Tom () on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 14:17:17
Email: Shelley
City and State: Torrance, CA
Class: 1962
Message: Adding to "DJ's from the past", I used to drive through Palm Springs quite often and liked going through in the evening so I could catch Dave Hull (The "Hullabalooer") on KWXY FM 96.5(I think!?). KWXY is an oldies/easy listnening station that is available on the internet as well. Dave seems like such a nice guy and has lots of stories about the old days.
Name: Keith Jones () on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 13:22:54
Email: cmi50@yahoo.com
City and State: Kona, HI
Class: 1976
Message: Was it Seers Lumber
Seer's was on the BL.
Name: Cindy Colby () on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 13:16:25
Email: cindycolby@adelphia.net
City and State: Seal Beach, CA
Maiden: Maxson
Class: 1963
Message: Gees John, It is a wonder your head doesn't explode with all of that information. How do you do it? I couldn't remember the name of that show and you come up with two of them, I now remember them both. Thanks, Cindy
Hi Cindy, I was set straight by a couple of Cougs. It was Peter Potters Platter Parade that said "Will it be a Hit or a Miss". Later the show was Peter Potter's Juke Box Jury, not Al Jarvis. Sorry about that and thanks to the Cougars who corrected me.
Name: Lyman () on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 12:27:13
Email: lbmbullseye@yahoo.com
City and State: Lake stevens
Class: 1959
Message: Its great reading the feedback about the old days, if I remember correctly American Graffiti was filmed in Turlock Ca.
As I remember among a group of guys I hung with, we used to call Hunter Hancock, Hunter handjob for some reason I can't remember.
Name: Cindy Colby () on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 12:18:20
Email: cindycolby@adelphia.net
City and State: Seal Beach, CA
Maiden: Maxson
Class: 1963
Message: Does anyone remember Al Jarvis, some sort of music/dance show on TV (memory isn't what it used to be)? My Dad used to get so mad when I watched that show, he called him liver lips. He hated him. You guys are really taxing my brain with this stuff.
Yes, Al Jarvis had a show called "Make Believe Ballroom".
Name: Barney McArdle () on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 11:49:00
Email: barney.f.mcardle@boeing.com
City and State: San Antonio, Texas
Class: 1958
Message: Hey Baxter, I saw your 50's DJ's and they really bring back memories but don't forget Dick Hug, "Huggy Boy". Hope some out there remembers him.
Huggy Boy, another DJ from the early days. I just found out from Glenn Crist(HHS64) that Johnny Otis is alive and well, living in Sebastapol CA
Name: Baxter Dodd () on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 04:59:07
Email: baxterldo@aol,cim
City and State: Riverside, CA
Class: 1957
Message: Early ?50s local DJs: Johnny Otis and Hunter Hancock. Rhythm and blues, forerunners to rock and roll. My wife, Sherry?s (Piper ?62) favorite is still Bill Haley and his Comets ?Rock Around the Clock.? That changed it all. American Graffiti: John, I agree, even though a lot of towns had their cruisers, when I saw that powder blue T-Bird driven by the blonde I know that was no coincidence. The writers had to have spent time on H-blvd on Friday nights. Too real? Speaking of cruisers, here, in Riverside, on Magnolia Ave, there are still old signs that read, ?No U Turn, 10pm to 4am? at nearly every intersection? I guess every city had their way of keeping kids from having a good time while finding more ways to write tickets. Jerks! Baxter
Johnny Otis, YES!! Thanks Baxter...
Name: Dennis Rigdon () on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 00:39:34
Email: altarego@sbcglobal.net
City and State: Killer Dana
Maiden: One God, One Country, One Fin
Class: 1979
Message: I have a question for you older Haytowners. For a while when I was a kid I lived next to a large concrete block building on the corner of 119th street and Prairie, across from the lumberyard. I can?t remember the name of the lumberyard. The large building was empty from the time we moved there so I have always wondered what the business was and what became of it. Does anyone remember?
Someone will know this one....
Name: Jim Dally () on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 00:12:47
Email: jmd619atnetzero.com
City and State: Carson, CA
Class: 1963
Message: American Graffiti fans! I have heard from reliable sources that this movie was filmed in Madera, Calif or at least good portions of it. And yes, it's a classic!
P.S. When I saw that 'tagger' on the 101 it was then that I wished for a fire truck with a working water cannon!
Name: Andrea () on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at 23:45:02
Email: ValleyofMyDolls@aol.com,
City and State: hawthorne
Class: 1982
Message: Hey everyone...[ok John sorry about this post but I need HELP]Is there ANYONE out there who knows how to update, trouble shoot computers etc. that lives locally????? PLEASE email me back! Thanks John for letting for letting me post!
No problem, Andrea, and good luck...
Name: Keith Jones () on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at 22:37:43
Email: cmi50@yahoo.com
City and State: Kona, HI
Class: 1976
Message: Elizabeth, if I recall I think my mom told me that Jerry Mathers was in banking. She met him a few times during business. Is this right. My mond sometimes goes weird. It's surprising how George Foster wasn't a standout in baseball in high school then went to El Camino then signed and became one of the best homerun hitters and outfielders in baseball. he could hit it a mile
Name: joseph mailander () on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at 22:32:45
Email: joseph.mailander@gmail.com
City and State: los angeles, inner city, california
Class: 1975
Message: Hey John, I LOVE YOU MAAANNNN, and now it can be told! Surely you will indulge me a remembrance about the screening of "American Graffiti" that Michael Dragotto and a few others including your uncalibrated scribe pulled off in 1974, to which Mr. Johnson previously alluded. Even then, Dragotto the budding mogul had Hollywood connections, and scammed a print of American Graffiti, at that time not far out of theatrical release, out of a guy named "Tiny" who used to have a movie memorabilia shop in Venice. We were under contract to screen it one time in twenty-four hours--but, uh, demand was so great, you know--anyway, we ended up making $5000 for the Knights club and took a three day retreat in the mountains and sold our Knights sweaters back to the club for $50 a pop. I hope the statutes have run on all this--and I wish I were half as good a businessman now as Dragotto was even back then...a fabulous memory, I think I still have some of that $50 left...
Well now, I can see the initial Joe Mailander resume' now. 1.Member of the Knights, 2.Movie Pirate, 3.Used Sweater Dealer.
I'm sure George Lucas didn't miss the 5G's, so you're probably in the clear there, but the Knights haven't been the same since they took the 5000 on a weekend to Vegas and placed it on Crap/Eleven. Thanks joseph, for the story. I always wondered how those clubs made their cash as the dollar car wash idea wasn't going anywhere. Name: carole Ferruccio () on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at 21:31:33
City and State: Lake Isabella, CA
Maiden: anderson
Class: 1960
Message: John, ditto your comment on American Graffiti. It was true for 1958, 1959 and 60. Probably most of the 60's. The movie was so popular because everyone in every small town could relate to it. There was another radio dj that was real popular but I can't remember his name, Johnny something??
Senior moment I guess.
Johnny Magnus, the prince of darkness is the only "Johnny" I can think of, but how could I leave out old HH, Hunter Hancock. Thanks Carole
Name: Sharon () on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at 21:13:46
Email: sharonlleach@cs.com
City and State: Long Beach
Maiden: Moore
Class: 1966
Message: It's great to hear that two classes are having their reunions on the same day as the picnic. Last year the class of (OOPS GETTING OLD. CAN'T REMEMBER WHICH YEAR 1984?) had their reunion on the same day as the picnic. It was perfect for them. They came to the picnic and left between 1 and 2 p.m. then went and got ready to go to their reunion. I got lots of e-mails from them saying that they were glad that they all had a chance to spend the afternoon together. It was great for their classmates who had come from out of town, as they got double the time to see their friends. You guys should have a great reunion.
Great way to extend your reunions. Hope to see both the Classes of 75 and 80 at the picnic....
Name: Mike Effler () on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at 17:39:44
Email: effdog@aol.com
City and State: El Segundo,CA
Class: 1967
Message: Responding to Jim Gibson's story on George Foster. I played with George on the Inglewood Connie Mack team during the summer before our senior year. He was quite a player and a great guy. Most who saw him play could have predicted his future greatness. I'm glad it was you who was subjected to the tongue depressor and not me! Later, Eff
Thanks Mike....
Name: Elizabeth Aleccia () on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at 16:47:27
Email: beachcitychick.blogspot.com
City and State: Redondo Beach, CA
Class: 1969
Message: For Independence Day some of you might be wondering if there is something you can do to help the returning Vets who find themselves recovering from devastating wounds in the name of "Freedom and Democracy" You can help...go here and show them you care. Have a safe and happy holiday and God Bless America! And a special good luck to our fire fighters this weekend. http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/
Thank you Liz....
Name: Denean McKinney () on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at 13:46:40
Email: Deneank@aol.com
City and State: Redondo Beach
Maiden: McFarlane
Class: 1980
Message: The class of 1980 is also having their reunion on September 17th. Registration is slow but I know that a lot of people wait for the last minute to sign up. Unfortunately, it does make it extremely hard to plan anything until we get the cash and the number of people attending. We have not hired a reunion company to keep the cost down. The longer you wait to purchase tickets, the higher the ticket prices will go up. Please pass the word around that we are very much anticipating a great turn-out, just need people to register NOW. Please see the reunions page on Cougartown for more details.
Name: Keith Jones () on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at 13:29:30
Email: cmi50@yahoo.com
City and State: Kona, HI
Class: 1976
Message: Well my two best friends since I was in Little league are coming to visit me this year. Kurt Morlock in August and Greg Staffon in October. We have known each other since we were 9 or 10. We have been calling each on their birthdays since high school. i haven't seen them for a few years. It will be fun times. And about the Royalties or residuals that were mentioned with Lumpy, they were not given till the late 70's. So any show made prior to then the actors received no additional income unless written in contract.
Name: Sharon MacDonald () on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at 13:22:53
Email: smacd63@hotmail.com
City and State: Waco, Texas
Maiden: Badger
Class: 1963
Message: Just recently in NASCAR Illustrated (I think) there was a photo of about 6 Oscar Meyer Weinermobiles racing. Can the Big Brown Truck be far behind?
Name: Paco () on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at 13:21:24
Email: doo4usc@cox.net
City and State: LF
Class: 1961
Message: Dan, I agree with JB about American Graffiti, I think my friends and I could've added a few more scenes..This last weekend we sent Franz Russell to sea, and many stories were recalled. All the stories could make a American Graffiti II.
Welcome back and feel free to jump in anytime.
