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Name: Don D. ~~~~~~~~~~ Sun-Aug 13, 2006, 2:56 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1975
City & State: South Bay
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Message: Hawthorne question:In the late 1930s, how much did the VFW spend to purchase the old Hawthorne city water tank which was converted into their meeting quarters?

Name: Don D. ~~~~~~~~~~ Sun-Aug 13, 2006, 2:50 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1975
City & State: South Bay
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Message: Regarding the history of Hawthorne:
1. What was the previous name of 120th Street?Answer: Raymond Street 2. What was the name of the factory (early 1900's) that was known for making furniture located on 120th east of Hawthorne Blvd? Answer: The Hawthorne Woodenware Factory
Hey Don, you may be right, but this is the info I have.
The center of industry in 1908 was located on the Southeast corner of Hawthorne Bl. and Raymond (now 120th). The Hawthorne Furniture Mfg Co burned down and was not rebuilt. The company moved to Los Angeles but operated under the same name for many years.

Name: Tom Hoffarth ~~~~~~~~~~ Sun-Aug 13, 2006, 1:27 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1979
City & State: Redondo Beach CA
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Message: Just wanted to give everyone a heads up about a story I did in today's L.A. Daily News on fellow Class of '79er Marla O'Hara (Manriquez) and her career as a pro beach volleyball player over the last three decades. If you can get a copy of the newspaper today, the photos are great. She's also featured in a magazine called BVM (beach volleyball monthly), the July issue. For the online version of the daily news story, go to:
http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_4175353
Hey Tom, Thanks much....

Name: Dennis Kilroy ~~~~~~~~~~ Sun-Aug 13, 2006, 1:22 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1977
City & State: OC CA
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Message: Hi Miaaka, Glad to see you hooked up with my best Friends (in the world) from Lone Pine. It is good for us Hawthorne People to stick together. Dennis

Name: Kristen ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Aug 12, 2006, 5:43 pm - HHS Time
Maiden: RICE
Class: 1969
City & State: Sacramento, CA
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Message: I've read several comments on the early street flooding in Hawthorne. When I was attending Cabrillo in Kindergarten ('56)the city had to put up some kind of short bridges from the sidewalk to a few feet into the street so we could cross over to get to school. I believe they were bright yellow. Several years later at HHS, it rained so hard one day that the entire grassy area in front of the main (boys) gym was flooded. At the end of the day, but I think before school was officially over, Wayne Dickey and someone else, decided to go body surfing over a very long stretch of what had become a shallow lake. They were highly successful, put on a great show that literally grabbed everyone's attention that were passing by, and I don't think they got into any real trouble. Wayne, who was your compatriot? Oh, and one other thing...Wayne was one of the first guys in the class of '69 to wear bell bottom pants. It was then the equivalent to wearing a pink shirt. And, as I overheard someone remark from Senior Square, "You be the first one to try and tell him what you think!" Congratulations on your trend setting ways, Wayne.P.S. Please say hi to Donna for me.
Wayne also inspired many accordion players......to give up the instrument.

Name: Jim Sloey ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Aug 12, 2006, 5:03 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1966
City & State: Solvang, Ca
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Message: The Oregon trail is now 120th Street!
Nice try, but no.

Name: Neil Larson ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Aug 12, 2006, 4:09 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1971
City & State: Crestview FL
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Message: Brit class of 78-Deadmans Curve is near Doheny on SUNSET STRIP "WEST"

Name: Maria Fitzgerald ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Aug 12, 2006, 2:50 pm - HHS Time
Maiden: Juaneza
Class: 1980
City & State: Torrance, CA
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Message: How about wearing or bringing class rings (I found mine!!), or other school items (sweater, jackets, pom poms etc.) to Cruise night at Fosters Freeze? And those who've been meaning to mail in their Cougartown dues and haven't yet (that's me), can personally give it to John. Looking forward to seeing you guys there.
Hey Maria, Sounds like a fun idea, and thank you for the dues....

Name: Don D, ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Aug 12, 2006, 2:26 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1975
City & State: South Bay
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Message: Regarding the history of Hawthorne:1. What was the previous name of 120th Street?
2. What was the name of the factory (early 1900's) that was known for making furniture located on 120th east of Hawthorne Blvd? |Dun||DunDun|Dun|Dun|Dun|Dun|Dun
I'll answer the hard one. Hawthorne Furniture Manufacturing Co.

Name: Britt Stonebraker ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Aug 12, 2006, 1:44 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1978
City & State: san marcos ca
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Message: Ok how about where is deadmans curve? and what kinda car was racing the jag,? Seeing as Brian Wilson contributed to the song this should qualify as a Cougartown topic, here is a link to the lyrics
http://www.vex.net/~paulmac/carpenter/lyrics/deadmans_curve.html

Name: Britt Stonebraker ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Aug 12, 2006, 11:24 am - HHS Time
Class: 1978
City & State: san marcos ca
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Message: Don and Jim are right on the money! Sorry John B, I know it was off the sub, I couldn't resist.
No Problem, Britt....

Name: Sharon Stowe ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Aug 12, 2006, 10:26 am - HHS Time
Maiden: Ritch
Class: 1972
City & State: Lawndale, CA
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Message: Now, I know this is WAY off the Cougar track but I had to write in about Armand's question, "How many pairs of animals did Noah put on the ark? "Having gone to Trinity Lutheran School AND then actually a one year sentence...I mean 'stay' at California Lutheran Bible School, Los Angeles...(according to the Bible) When it came to the 'unclean animals' Noah took them in pairs but, if I remeber right, he took 7 each of the 'clean animals'. I think they had some nice 'pot lucks' on the ark once they got over sea sickness.ss
OK Armand, enough time. Moses wasn't on the Ark, Noah was....

Name: Beach Home Collectibles ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Aug 12, 2006, 9:56 am - HHS Time
Maiden: Simmons
Class: 1971
City & State: Ocean Park, Wa
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Message: OK John...I'll take a guess that you would like us to get back to all things Hawthorne...am I right? Sorry to have helped get us off course, but Disneyland is a big memory for many Cougars. Back to Hawthorne. How many of you have seen the change taking place at the ball fields in Holly Glen? Looks like Joni Mitchell's lyrics "paved paradise, put up a parking lot" is coming to play. I understand they are putting up a 10-story school building. Does anyone know more about this? Have to say I was shocked (in July) to see everything dug up...a sea of brown dirt where the the fields were. I remember getting Suicides (a mixture of all the sodas being poured at the snack stand), red licorice whips and hot cups of chili during baseball games. I was crowned Queen of the Wiseburn Little League there. Cheryl Goode was outgoing and Nancy Hart was one of my princesses. Recently it was great fun to watch all the soccer games there too. Hate to see the change, but hope it was done for good reason. Close proximity Cougar sighting. Traveled through Solvang late July. Kept eyes open for Jim & his pretzels, but didn't actually see him. Next time for sure.
Disneylands close enough, Bonnie, but Methusela might be getting off track just a little.

Name: Armand Vaquer ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Aug 12, 2006, 9:11 am - HHS Time
Class: 1972
City & State: Tarzana, CA
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Message: Maybe we should have a Cruise Night contest on how to spell the name of the late 1950s/early 1960s premier's name correctly? Either that, or bring in an old Disneyland ticket book for a free ice cream cone.
We could do that or something maybe more Hawthorne related.

Name: Don D. ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Aug 12, 2006, 8:46 am - HHS Time
Class: 1975
City & State: South Bay
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Message: What event occurred the year Methusela Died? (Stonebraker) Answer: One could no longer tend to fields. There was no land in sight. One either had to swim or use a boat to get around.
I remember that used to happen regularly in Hawthorne before storm drains.

Name: Jim Sloey ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Aug 12, 2006, 8:35 am - HHS Time
Class: 1966
City & State: Solvang, Ca
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Message: Britt that would have been the flood. See the following for more information http://www.inplainsite.org/html/methusela_lived_how_long_.html. And Armand your last question reminded me of the age old question of the plane crash that began from the Detroit airport and crashed in Toronto. Where did they bury the survivors?
In Hawthorne?

Name: Jerry Miles ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Aug 12, 2006, 8:27 am - HHS Time
Class: 1966
City & State: Fair Oaks, CA
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Message: Sherry, pretty close. In 1966 the Big 10 adult was $4 and the Deluxe 15 was $5. The value of the A-E tickets ranged from 10 cents to 60 cents. By 1972 they both had been increased by 95 cents and A-E range was 10 cents to 85 cents. I wasn?t aware of the Jiminy Cricket tickets but in 1966 Magic Kingdom Club members would receive a book of 10 tickets that could be used for any attraction for the same $4 price as a bonus.
How much were the tickets at the Ferris Wheel rides in Hawthorne?

Name: Sharon Branigan ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Aug 12, 2006, 8:26 am - HHS Time
Maiden: Bierman
Class: 1976
City & State: Thousand Oaks, CA
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Message: Good idea, Steve. Next weekend's Class of 76 30th Reunion Gala kicks off Friday night with an informal social/mixer at Kincaids on Redondo Pier, 6-9 pm. This is not an organized event, make your own reservations, and whomever shows up, shows up. The big event is Saturday night at 6 pm to midnight at the Ayres in Hawthorne, on Rosecrans at the 405. If you call me before Aug 14, full program tickets are $85. After Aug 14 and at the door, they are $105. All you last minute procrastinators, call me and mail your check today! If you plan on coming after dinner, expect a $30 cover fee per person, but you miss out on a great dinner and program. Sunday 11:00- informal beach party, bring your own everything. And Sunday night is the big Cougartown Cruise Night at Foster's Freeze at 118th and Hawthorne Blvd. Come out and see the stars of Cougartown! All are welcome at these events, you don't have to be a 76er or even a Cougar for that matter!
Do not miss this reunion, 76ers....Keith, are you listening? This is going to be a blowout event. Get your money in today.

Name: Britt Stonebraker ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Aug 12, 2006, 5:04 am - HHS Time
Class: 1978
City & State: san marcos ca
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Message: Answer for Armand, Noah built the Ark. Try this puzzler, What event occurred the year Methusela Died? you have to dig for the answer.
I know the Cubs won the Series that year....

Name: Chris Prewitt ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Aug 11, 2006, 10:56 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1967
City & State: Fullerton, CA
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Message: A few things you might not know about City Hall at Disneyland. You can get written information about things found throughout the park. Did you know there is a list of where the 50 Mickeys, installed for the 50th birthday, are located? Above many of the stores on Main Street there are windows with names of people who made major impact on Disneyland. There is a list of all of the names and what he/she did to deserve the recognition. Looking for a pressed penny machine? There is a list of where the machines are located and what is pressed onto the penny. So you like the Monte Cristo sandwich at the Blue Bayou. Did you know you could get the recipe at City Hall? Sometimes the lists are not real up to date but most of the information will be correct. If you have questions about Disneyland park feel free to stop in at City Hall and ask.

Name: Sharon Branigan ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Aug 11, 2006, 10:20 pm - HHS Time
Maiden: Bierman
Class: 1976
City & State: Thousand Oaks, CA
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Message: Accordion music- absolutely! Many of us will be nursing hangovers (not me of course) and you know how soothing that sweet accordion lullaby can be! (John, I awarded myself with a t-shirt to raffle off at the class of 76 reunion this coming Saturday!) Anyone who hasn't yet, can still buy a ticket for the reunion. Full social hour/dinner/program/raffle/social/dancing ticket is $85 if you call me by August 14, $105 after that. $30 if you are just coming after dinner, but you are missing out on so much! My phone# is on the reunions page.

Name: angel hernandez ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Aug 11, 2006, 9:38 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1992
City & State: southgate CA
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Message: Hello C/O 87 if anyone remembers me drop me a few lines i used to be in the band and played the t bone. does anyone know anything about a reunion

Name: Henry Cooper ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Aug 11, 2006, 7:42 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1966
City & State: Redway CA.
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Message: Long Board Contest Update: The Greg Noll Long Board Classic is being held Sept. 28th to Oct 1st in Crescent City, Ca. Greg Noll is still with us. His son is shaping and has a Surf & Skate Board Shop in Crescent City. 707-465-4400
As to the 66 Class Reunion I live in Humboldt County, I haven't been to the old turf since 1980. Ventura County is as far as my Visa will allow me to travel. Due to Homeland Security. But Rincon Beach is still legal to drink beer and smoke Winston cigerettes. I personally would chip in a bus ticket for Schroeder & Chauncey. We could all eat pretzels, if we booked Sloey early enough. I'm sure he would cut us a deal. In closing I would love to get together with you ladies & gentlemen of the Class of 66. Just a thought Cougarly Yours, Henry Cooper

Name: Armand Vaquer ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Aug 11, 2006, 7:24 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1972
City & State: Tarzana, CA
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Message: In answer to Anita's point: no, the presidents didn't have to be in Disneyland while in office. Looks like I finally came up with a question for those who thought the earlier ones were "too easy." However, Sharon Stowe got the right answer. It was a trick question as all of the presidents named had been to Disneyland one time or another. Reagan was the first as he was there on opening day. Truman was there as an ex-president. Kennedy was there as a U.S. Senator. Nixon was probably there the most of all of them. Eisenhower was also there as an ex-president. Too bad there's no "Bibleland" there, otherwise I would have asked, "How many pair of animals did Moses put on the ark?"

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