Joe and Willena
Sandy Justice
Harriett Hawkins
Pam Henry
Della Pemberton
Sharon Sparks
Ted Anderson
Jack Bingham
Mike Perry
Arnie Parkhurst
Ted and Ann
Pattie Wood
Jack Purdy
Jack Fentz
Michael Joseph Hughes
Sherry Keith
Linda Castner
Billy Ruth Fitzpatrick
JOE
WALES' GET-TOGETHER
APRIL 29, 2008
APRIL 29, 2008
It was a cold, windy day for the last part of April, but 20 classmates and Joe’s wife Willene were able to gather at the Willard and have a pleasant lunch in a back section reserved just for us. I couldn’t help being reminded of the old sock-hops, where the guys huddled up in one corner and the girls in another ----- Jack Purdy being the only guy sitting with the gals (you’re a sly fox, Purdy!). I don’t think shyness had anything to do with it this time though – the ladies just got there earlier than we did and had all the good seats. We all had a chance to settle in and say howdy before the guest of honor and his wife came trotting in, a fashionable 10 minutes late. They were met with a mingling of shouts and camera flashes as they trekked slowly through the crowd. After all, it had been a while for Joe and NEVER for Willene, but it eventually calmed down, with Willene at the head of the lady’s table, and Joe circling around with us guys.
The talk was fast and furious. Believe it or not, the girls slowed down first and put in their lunch orders (go figure –ha!). We guys were too busy shooting the bull (but we finally did get some chow ordered). Several of us took pictures. Please send them to Judy or me and we will get some of them on our website.
In calling folks about the Willard lunch, Sharon gave me a list of male classmates who weren’t contacted on email. I called them up, and it gave me a chance to talk to some folks who I haven’t talked to in ages. Jerry Broaddus, Jerry Van Fleet, Ted Houchin, Tom Peters, none of which could make it, plus Arnie and Jack Purdy who did. I got “not in service” messages for Eric Ericson, Gene Collier, and Steve Emminger. If any of you have up-dated information on any of the three, please give it to Sharon for our records.
Let’s do this again! Barbara Mosteller is coming later this summer. Sharon will let us know.
