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Kay Manning (Elrod)

David, what a great story!  Thanks for the history of the alley also.  Though I didn't enjoy moving so much as a child, I must say I lived in some great places and met some very special people.  I still communicate with two of my closest friends in Ann Arbor, one of which has moved to the Asheville area in NC. I left there 65 years ago.  It is really special when someone opens his heart and welcomes you as a friend like Troy did you.  It means so much to the new kid in the neighborhood.  Thanks for sharing!

Kay Manning (Elrod)

Central, first grade. Please someone help us identify these little people. There are two more classes  to be posted after this one. These are submitted by Max Youngblood.

Linda Greene (George)

Kaye, I don't remember them all, but these I do.I'm sure I've misspelled or left out some, but I enjoyed seeing this. Thanks, Max!

Bottom left:

?, Karen Torrence, Dora Hailly, Bill Ayer's, Marion ?, Diane Belk, Foster Garner

2nd row:

Max Youngblood, ?,?,?, Linda Greene, Brenda Davidson, Judy Beach

3rd row:?,,Andy Scott, ?,?,?,?, Ricky Folsom

4th row:

Steve Thomas, Robert White, Tomassina Bridges, ?, Ira Adams, Nancy Munn, Miles Elkins. 

GREAT JOB, LINDA AND HILDA! I'll get the other two posted for you!

Hilda Mangum (Hopper)

Hilda Mangum (Hopper)

Foster Garner

Kay,

I agree with Linda and Hilda

The boy on the far left of the front row is Kemp Ferguson? Marion beside Bill Ayers is Marion Taylor.

I don't remember the person to right of Andy Scott, but I think the next guy over is Sammy Siegel.

Foster

Linda Greene (George)

Thanks, Hilda and Foster.

I was pleased to see the photo and remember as many as I did!

Interesting that my ability to remember the names of my first grade classmates far exceeds my ability to remember why I walked into a room.

Enjoy the day! ❤️

Kay Manning (Elrod)

Mrs. Cole's First Grade at Central.  Thank you for naming all these little people. k

Foster Garner

Kay,

Back to the Miss Long first grade photo.

Earl Garner is the guy beside Max Youngblood on the second row.

I think the person between Andy Scott and Sammy Siegel, on the third row, is Johnny Hunter.

Foster

Kay Manning (Elrod)

For you Rock Hill residents, I was shocked to learn of the storm you had on Saturday.  I hope all of you are safe with minimal damage. Blessings to you all! 

David Sealy

Jimmy Mintz was a joy to be around. I think all total we had about 5 classes together. He will be missed by those that knew him. A great guy.

Paul Sprouse

Sorry to learn of Jimmy's passing!! Lost touch with him years ago but remember him fondly! We both served in Infantry Units in Vietnam around the same time! Upon returning home we shared a place on Lake Wiley while I was taking flying lessons and waiting to return to USC! He was Very intellectual and a very good pilot!

Bob Finley

Cotton Howell

In the late 70's Jimmy was in a crash that left him in a cast.  We were flying a patient to New Jersey and lost an engine somewhere over Virginia. (Classic TV situation with oil flowing from the engine and chance of fire)   Concerned the FAA would ground him for flying with the cast he would not declare an emergency.  We flew in the pattern to land at Norfolk, which is a very busy aviation area.
 He was one of the few natural pilots I had the pleasure of flying with.  He had a great understanding of aerodynamics.  It was like he could "feel the aircraft " and became part of it.  He was an amazing pilot and friend. 

Jake Smith

 I was sorry to hear about the loss of Jimmy.He was a good friend ,great pilot and patriot.I have to share this funny and embarassing event that happened years ago, I was picking up customers in Peoria of which my company had used Jimmy on many occasions.We landed and it did not seem to be the Peoria that I had seen  many times before.Jimmy looked at me and with a grinn and said this Peoria ILL,.Well someone  had really messed up, I needed to go to Peroria IND ,We refuelded and headed to Peoria?? My secretary had made a big mistake, Ha! no it was me.

Cheryl Pope (Bumgarner)

Thank you for the beautiful July 4th video. My heart was overwhelmed as I listened to it.

Kay Manning (Elrod)

Becky, thanks for the lovely video for the 4th. It's a winner!  My Dad loved Sandy Patti!  He is listening some place out there.

Cheryl Pope (Bumgarner)

Kay,

I love the picture. It goes right along with my Christmas in July Hallmark movies.

Cheryl

(Burkini St. Augustine) You know what I mean. lol

Jimmy Winchester

Prayers for President Trump for surviving an attempt on his life, prayers for the families of the three supporters , one who was killed ,two wounded.

Laurena Hutto (Taylor)

AMEN.   What has happened to this country of ours?  WOW.  Seems we never learn lessons from our past history.  Innocent deaths taken in the course of the cruelty exhibited, a young man who was someone's father, son, husband and a firefighter taken needlesly.  God forgive.

Kay Manning (Elrod)

Laurena and Jimmy: Thanks for your comments about the recent events. Once again, there is an obvious silence in response to your questions. As a country we have become so politically correct in avoiding conflict that we have lost track of how to communicate what is important and necessary in creating peace. We all need boundries. Freedom of speech does not mean insulting, threatening, blaming, lying, accusing, slanderizing, and terrorizing our citizens or leaders. Hate and violence have never been acceptable.  We have no values. We have no power higher than ourselves.  As we struggle against our sins of the past, we repeat them in the present by holding on to the concept that all who are different from ourselves are evil.  To some degree, it is human nature to be prejudice. Even among family and friends, there is always conflict as to whose way is the best way. So, there is no reason to keep on arguing that point, just concede that we all are guilty of that.  I could go on forever.

I believe a long time ago, God had to step back and take a long look at what is called "civilization".  We have spoiled His beautiful creation and now we ask "where is He?"  He is still inside each of us waiting to be rediscovered.  Remember the last time someone did you an unexpected kindness? That was Him!  Remember the birth of your last grandchild? That was Him.  Remember when he gave your sick loved one another six months to share with you? That was Him. Remember when your children last said "Mom/Dad, thanks for all you did! That was Him too!

Just some random thoughts as I try to take responsibility for my part in all this craziness.  Thanks to Jimmy and Laurena for raising the important questions.

Jimmy Winchester

Thank you Kay and Laurena for your comments. Hopfully others will come foward. 

                                                                               Jimmy

Wayne Haselden

Kay you hit the nail on the head! We as a country have lost our values! Things are going down hill fast. We as a nation need to turn to God! Just a few thoughts to ponder.  Thanks Wayne! It is a scary world!  It is no longer a political issue, it is now a moral issue.

Kay Manning (Elrod)

Just wondering if anyone checked on Freddie McClurkin and family after Hurricane Beryl swept thru Jamaica? I hope all of those vintage planes were spared any damage.

D. Anne Bagley (Elliott)

Kay, well said. I sometimes struggle with we all are children of God..with .no respect of creation , hatred, but commercials are my biggest irritation! I had no power for 8 days and no tv, got out with neighbors as we picked up storm debris, went to bed without disturbing news and peace. Anyway, I enjoy reading your posts on here.