Date:
Thu, 22 Jul 1999 15:39:13 EDT
From:
HFoster846@aol.com
Some of these letters are really something, bringing
back many good memories.
See if any of these things/people excite your memory:
Al's Burger Bar, A. R. Elliott's Malt Shop, The Grand
Theater, The Cactus
Theater, The pool hall and Stud Carter, drive in
theaters, blueberry hill,
going to school at the old air base while a new junior
high was being built,
when cotton was king, football games, snake dances and
pep rallies down town.
How about coach Howard Lumbley, L. R. Hudson, Creamy
McCree, Fred Sitton,
Buck Jackson, Mrs. McIlvain, Edna Withers, Toby and
Ollie Hannah, Rev. W. M.
Turner, Rev. Glen Edwards?
Good stuff, right?
Harry Foster, Jr.
Class of '51
Subject:
Reunions and old friends
Date:
Wed, 21 Jul 1999 18:30:28 EDT
From:
HFoster846@aol.com
I've recently discovered this web page and, after
scanning it, am amazed at
the response. I even read one from someone older than
I (Wayne Joplin). My
wife (the once Faye Hammett) and I (Harry Foster, Jr.)
were in the class of
1951 and have tried to keep reasonable contact with
Pecos. We still have some
dear friends there.
And speaking of reunions, Mickie Buchanan (class of
'50) is planning one for
next year, probably in June. Those of you in or near
that class should stay
in touch with this web page.
Then in 2001, our class will be having it's 50th. Both
of these reunions will
include classes preceding and following those years.
It really is nice to hear people recall the earlier
years in Pecos. I have
too many fond memories to try to list them here but,
they include Pecos High
School, Automotive Proving Grounds (where I worked for
25 years), Fosters
Restaurant (where I ate forever), the golf course, and
many, many, many
friends. Hello to all of you.
'Til later...............
Harry and Faye Foster
Subject:
Class of 1980 Mini Reunion
Date:
Thu, 22 Jul 1999 07:35:03 -0500
From:
"Steve Balog" balog@smtexas.org
Due to many time conflicts, I regret to inform our
classmates in the DFW area that we must postpone the
minireunion to later in August. If you would email me
your addresses, I'll send you a map to the location
and a list of other classmates in the area that we
know about. Sorry for the postponement.
Steve Balog
Stephen N. Balog, Ph. D.
St. Marks Planetarium & Observatory
St. Marks School of Texas
10600 Preston Rd.
Dallas, TX 75230-4000
(214)346-8166
Subject:
reunion class 69
Date:
Mon, 19 Jul 1999 20:12:19 -0700
From:
"CLAUDIA CONN" claudiaconn@usunwired.net
I enjoy myself so much and it was great to see all the classmates that made the
effort to show up for a great time. Looking forward to our meeting in San Antonio
to celebrate our next get together in the year 2000. Many thanks to Humberto, Gary,Mary Taylor, Cynthia,Thersa, Mary Becthel, and anybody else that made
this reunion such a success. Stay in touch classmates.
Subject:
Exes of 72
Date:
Sat, 17 Jul 1999 11:05:53 -0500
From:
"Danny Fleming" dfleming@mo.quik.com
Hello All,
I'm trying to update the address list for the
class of 1972. If you
haven't contacted me yet, I would appricate hearing
from you. I'm looking
for mailing addresses and phone numbers to update our
listings. I am not
going to publish this information on the Web, but will
have it in a
spreadsheet form that I can e-mail to any
requesting a copy.
Check out our Class of 72 web site at:
http://www.mo.quik.com/dfleming/phs .
I haven't updated the pages lately but the e-mail
addresses there should be
current. We currently have about 27 class members
listed and hope to add
more soon.
I look forward to hearing from you all soon,
and those that have
checked in, spread the word.
Thanks,
Danny Fleming
dfleming@mo.quik.com
Pecos, Texas
Subject:
PecosGab
Date:
Mon, 19 Jul 1999 00:14:26 EDT
From:
Pegzboots@aol.com
Hello from the Midwest (where we have the heat of
Pecos and the humidity of
San Antonio.... just like being back in Texas, except
I'd kill to see a pair
of boots more than 3 years old!! Lotsa wannabees up
here! )
Anyway, guess since "My Mama" is still part of the
team that created this
forum, I feel obligated to tell the Pecos Enterprise
what a great deal it
is. Everybody write in quick and say Peggy's great so
they'll give her a
raise.... she's not as young as she used to be (though
she's still gorgeous)
and I can't afford to keep her in fruit if she
retires. Ok, so nobody who
doesn't still live in town will understand that
one....
Anyway, here I am, stuck in St. Louis where my dear
mother has to express
mail me real tamales and they don't know that chicken
enchiladas are supposed
to be green.... and I'd love to hear from all the
people I've personally lost
track of.... but I'm enjoying reading everyone else's
posts, too.
It's a great idea, Ma, thanks.
Peggy McCracken Goddard
PHS Class of '75
Subject:
Message from Pyote Ex
Date:
Thu, 15 Jul 1999 18:52:15 -0500
From:
ann dowty texann@arn.net
This site is a great idea. I graduated from Pyote, Tx
in 1963 and then
we all thought Pecos was many many miles away from
us.(smile) We have
all school reunions every three years, but in this
computer age, Pecos
Gab is great for keeping in touch. Is there anyone
out there in Pecos
land who remembers the old days..playing basketball in
the Barstow gym,
and the air base at Pyote when it was up and running?
If there are any
of my old schoolmates around Pecos...email me a line.
Keep up the work
Pecos..
Ann (Wiley) Dowty
texann@arn.net
Subject:
Class 70
Date:
Thu, 15 Jul 1999 22:09:11 -0500
From:
melendez melendez@freewwweb.com
I grew up in Pecos, Texas and graduated from Pecos
High School in 1970.
I join the United States Air Force in Aug 71. After
leaving Pecos I went
to Lackland AFB Basic Training. After that I have had
the following
assignments.
Moody AFB, Georgia (2 yrs), Biloxi, Ms, Taiwan
Republic of China (18
mos), Austin, Texas (7 yrs), Madrid, Spain (5 yrs),
Incirlik, Turkey,
Wurtsmith AFB, Michigan (1 yr), Araxas, Greece (1 yr),
Ramstein,
Germany, USCENTCOM, Tampa Fl (3 yrs) Honolulu, Hi (5
yrs), McGuire AFB,
NJ (1 yr), Argentina, 2 mos
I retired from the USAF in Nov 1993 and tried to make
a living in
Abilene, Texas, move town was to small. I tried
Midland, Texas, move
not my style. I attended the Federal Law Enforcement
Training Center in
Georgia. I am now working as a Federal Officer in
San Antonio. The
times that I have being to Pecos in between
assignments I do not
recognized anybody anymore. Would like to hear from
the old gang.
During my travels I have learned that it is good to be
bilingual. But I
still remember the times that we used to get ruler
spank for speaking
Spanish in school. It's a crazy world we are living
in. To all the
young people, try to learn both languages it will help
you in life and
career. It does matter what color you are, language
have no barriers, if
you can communicate with other cultures.
The Melendez' family included: Elia Melendez Salcido
(Midland Texas),
Gilbert Melendez (Austin Texas), Oralia Melendez Wiser
(Los Angles Ca),
Frank Melendez (San Antonio Texas), Sally Melendez
Rodriguez (San
Antonio Texas), Yoland Melendez Zuniga (Abilene
Texas), Lupe Melendez
Rodriguez (Pecos Texas), Father: Antonio F. Melendez
(Midland Texas),
Mother: Socorro L. Melendez (decease), Brother: Tony
Melendez
(decease).
Subject:
Word of Thanks to the Class of '69
Date:
Fri, 16 Jul 1999 04:48:13 -0500
From:
"Cathy Moore" cdawn@wcc.net
Best reunion I've ever crashed or been to. Everyone was having so much fun NOBODY wanted to leave the party.
What a tremendous effort. The class of '70 really has its work cut out for them to compete with the trouble I know
you went to. Kathy Hannah......great stuff, and Cynthia Armbruster....and everyone else that helped....GREAT
JOB.
Jane Maney (Hamilton), Susan Driver (Browder) and myself had a great time and it was so good to see
everyone again.
Some people never change....Mary Bechtel....still crazy as ever and too much fun.
Dennis Worsham should win the entertainment prize...boy......can that man dance.
Even though I
am not in your class, you should really be proud of what you accomplished. Bridget Durkel took
the Al's replica...(remember Al's).
Just thought some applause should be expressed to
everyone that helped!!!!!
Special Note to Pat Hubbs....hope your trip to Colorado was wonderful.....you are loved, missed
and thought of often.
Only in Pecos, is the 4th of July really THE 4TH OF JULY.
I will be back in Pecos for the wedding of Gail and Hugh Box's daughter. Hope to see some
of you that I missed last time.
Would love to hear from any of you when you get a chance.
Cathy Moore (Cathy Davis)
cdmoore@wcc.net
Subject:
Class of '84!!
Date:
Wed, 14 Jul 1999 11:47:46 -0500
From:
"Matsinger, Jackie" JMatsinger@TransSolutions.com
I thought Pecos melted!
HEY YOU GUYS! How's it going? I may know where a few
people are, let's
see....! I was turned on to the gab from my brother,
some of you might
remember him, Jerry Hardwick (Class of '82). He is
living in Fort
Stockton (didn't get too far out of Pecos yet), and
has two children,
boy 4 and girl 14. My sister Jessie Hardwick (Class of
'83) is living in
Midland with her Fiance and two boys (ages 12 and 6).
I (Jackie) am
living in Fort Worth and work for a Transportation
Consultant Company
next to DFW Airport. I have a 9 year old daughter
(last name Matsinger,
of Mike Matsinger). And for you "older" Pecos
generation, my cousin Tom
is married to Lisa Walker (Vines), lives in Comstock
and Mike (Mouse)
Hardwick lives in Del Rio, is single and working
steadily. Bobby
Blanchard also lives in Fort Stockton and is doing
well.
Being the class of '84, some of you might remember
from Junior High
(Crockett) that another cousin of mine Jamie
Leffingwell used to live in
Pecos. She is married, has 4 kids and lives in
Stephenville, Tx.
I see Robert Sharp a lot, for the most part, and just
got word that
Jason McMahan moved here from Midland. Robert's
sister, Tammy Sharp,
lives in Midland with her husband and their son.
Shanna Lindemann
(Mooneyham) (sinced divorced) lives in Odessa with her
boyfriend and her
two kids (daughter and son) and is a nurse. Russell
Poer and Terry
Kilcrease live here too, but I'm sure you figured that
out from reading
Jason's mail. (Hey Jason, if you read this, give me a
call. I want to go
to the lake too!) I know many others from Pecos live
in the Metroplex,
although I am not sure the exact whereabouts, so if
some of you live in
the Dallas/ Ft. Worth area, write and say hello.
Hope all of you are doing well. Let's get some '84
greats back in the
swing of things. I didn't go to the 10 year reunion,
but hope to see you
at the next one. Take care, keep the spirit.
Jackie (Hardwick) Matsinger
Subject:
1984 Grads
Date:
Sat, 10 Jul 1999 18:13:17 -0700 (PDT)
From:
Jason McMahan jwmdallas_2000@yahoo.com
Hey everyone.
Glad to see that Pecos invested in a computer finally.
:) Looks like
all of the 84 graduates have dissappeared. I moved
back to Dallas
again from Midland (due to the #$%@ing oil market) and
do not plan on
going back. I will go back only to see my two
handsome young boys
Mitchell (7) and Dylan (5). They wore my out the last
few months with
baseball and soccer for both, no time for Dad to
play...just go, go,
go.
Staying with Terry Kilcrease and his lovely wife
Gina for a little
while till I purchase a couple of check cashing vans.
It will be a
great investment and should tie me up till I get tired
of working for a
living. I tried it in 88 and never followed through
with it. Awesome
potential here in big "D". Working for U.S. Sprint
right now running
computers (Robotics Dept.) till the other comes
through in about a
month or so.
I see Russell Poer all time now. We all
go to Lake
Texoma every weekend where Terry and Gina have bought
a trailer.
Already had the boat, why not a house to put it at.
Great times so
far. Miss all the old gang. E me @
jwmdallas_2000@yahoo.com if you
get a chance. See ya at the 20th reunion party.
Bye for now.
P.S. Probably thinking "he still loves to run his
mouth".
____________
Subject:
Hello to all our friends !
Date:
Sat, 10 Jul 1999 14:40:24 -0500
From:
"Leslie Smith" betles55@flash.net
Betty and I discovered the "Pecos Gab" a few months
ago and quickly told our
two daughters, Debra and Sharon (they were "Smiths"
when we lived in Pecos
1966-78). They have enjoyed meeting many former
classmates. We have
enjoyed the comments tremendously, and I wrote Peggy
to tell her so...isn't
she the GREATEST ?
During the twelve years I served as pastor of First
Baptist Church there, I
found the Pecos Enterprise to be very friendly,
helpful, informative, and
innovative ! This Internet Site is an excellent
illustration of just how
innovative they are.
We keep in touch thru several friends there,
especially Mike and Jo
Allison ; Nancy & Roger Russell; Fran and Ben Meek,
thru eMail. We also
talk regularly to Pat and Bill Hubbs by phone, and get
out to Paisano
Baptist Encampment whenever we can, just to renew
acquaintance with many who
still live in Pecos...people we still appreciate and
love thru the years.
We live presently in San Antonio (have for the past 22
years), but are
moving soon to Arlington, Tx. to be near our daughters
who both live there.
Our eMail address is: betles55@flash.net and we'd
love to hear from friends
there. We also have a Web site. Visit us there at:
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Garden/3533 and
sign our guestbook there,
so we'll know you "came by".
I am retired now, as is Betty...and, we are enjoying
it very much. Our love
goes out to you all and we thank you for helping shape
our lives !
Leslie Smith
Subject:
PecosGab - Class of 80 MiniReunion in Dallas
Date:
Fri, 09 Jul 1999 09:21:49 -0500
From:
"Steve Balog" balog@smtexas.org
Okay, I've got most of the details worked out. The
members of PHS Class of 1980 that live in the DFW area
are invited for a minireunion in east Plano on July
24th.
We're hoping to find some of our missing
classmates this way, so bring your address books, your
spouses, and your kids for a fun afternoon. All I ask
is that you bring your favorite bag of chips and a
couple of liters of your favorite drink. I'll be
grilling up some hotdogs and hamburgers. I need a
volunteer for condiments and veggies for the burgers
and a volunteer for paper plates, napkins, cups, and
ice.
Email me if you can help, can come, and want
directions. Hope to see you all there.
Steve Balog
balog@smtexas.org
Subject:
PecosGab Srs. of 1962
Date:
Wed, 07 Jul 1999 17:05:16 -0500
From:
Patty Squyres psquyres@pcctr.com
The PecosGab is the most thoughtful thing Pecos has ever had. Our
sincere appreciation to the Pecos Enterprise. It is very hard not
being
able to keep in touch with all of the outstanding people you grew up
with. PecosGab is just the right way to do that very thing!!!
I would love the hear from anyone who graduated in 1962 (that I haven't
contacted recently, that is) - you know how forgetful we are at this
age!!
Seriously, hope to contact especially those interested in getting
together for a reunion! I am in Houston - who else is here???
Let's talk about it.
Patty Glover Squyres
E-Mail psquyres@pcctr.com
Ph. Res: 281-355-9080 Ofc. 713-690-3464
Subject:
Class of 61
Date:
Thu, 8 Jul 1999 20:18:31 EDT
From:
gcowan@aol.com
Greetings to all Pecos exes from Gary and Dorothy
Armstrong Cowan. We
currently live in Corpus Christi, Texas and have been
in South Texas for
about 22 years. Havent gotten used to the heat and
humidity yet, but were
working on it.
We have 3 children, all grown and mostly away from
home. Although they do
tend to return on occasion. Two grandchildren and
they are spoiled rotten.
Grammie thinks they have to have at least one present
a day ( may be
stretching the truth just a little bit) but it is okay
with me. Keeps me
from having to do the shopping myself. Daughter is
school teacher, oldest
son works for manufacturing company and youngest son
is a chef. Proud of all
three of them.
If anyone knows the address of any of the Class of 61,
forward to me. Would
like to touch base with some of them and see how they
are getting along after
all these years.
Gary H Cowan
gcowan@aol.com
Subject:
GREETINGS FORM VISALIA,CA
Date:
Fri, 9 Jul 1999 02:53:31 EDT
From:
Chano3333@aol.com
HELLO, THIS IS ME MINNIE LARA MADRID JUST WRITING THIS
FEW LINES
DOWN YOUR WAY. MY HUSBAND JOHN AND I ENJOY READING
ABOUT
ALL YOU GUYS . IT SURE IS WONDERFUL TO HEAR FROM LONG
LOST FRIENDS. WE HAVE
LIVED HERE IN VISALIA FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS
TIME SURE FLYS. FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO DONT KNOW WHERE
THAT IS ITS BETWEEN
BAKERSFILED AND FRESNO ITS A VERY NICE CITY. WE HAVE 3
BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN TWO
GIRLS AND 1 HANDSOME BOY IF ANY OF OUR FRIENDS ARE
OUT THERE GIVES US SOME
LINES THIS WAY WE ARE PLANNING IN GOING TO PECOS IN
THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS
ARE WE CRAZY OR WHAT --- WAITING FOR THOSE HOT SUMMER
NIGHTS IN AUGUST. WELL
I WILL CLOSE WITH A GOOD NIGHT AND VERY EXCITED TO
HEAR FROM YOU GUYS. TILL
NEXT TIME.
GOD BLESS YOU GUYS
MINNIE LARA MADRID
Subject:
class of 1990 ish
Date:
Wed, 07 Jul 1999 23:26:36 -0500
From:
Stephen Fuller sfu770@airmail.net
Hi, this is Angela Drake Fuller. I was wondering if
anyone had
information on anyone from classes of 87-90. I am now
married with 2
children and am moving from Fort Worth to Austin. I
graduated from TCU
with a degree in Speech Pathology, but for now I'm a
stay at home mom.
I would love to hear from anyone!!!
Angela
Subject:
Where's the "Orla" crowd?
Date:
Wed, 07 Jul 1999 12:45:27 -0500
From:
bowlin bowlin@sat.net
Hi, this is Vicky (Robinson) Bowlin, aka: Tick.. I
would like to hear
from some,or all, of the "Orla" crowd. Just recently
returned from
attending Fred and Beverly Beckham's 50th wedding
anniversary. Had a
great visit with them and Mike, Patty and Connie. If
someone out there
knows any addresses, would love to have them. We are
thinking about
having a "reunion". Let me hear from you. Also,
thank you Peggy for
setting up this page. My husband responded to it a
couple of days ago
and is already getting feedback from someof his
classmates and friends.
Keep up the good work.
Vicky (Robinson) Bowlin
Rt.4 Box 263
Crockett, Texas 75835
Subject:
Going Home
Date:
Tue, 6 Jul 1999 21:41:11 EDT
From:
CTaylo2050@aol.com
Hello everyone - greetings from Southern Indiana. I
just got back from going
into Pecos. It was so great to go home, stay and
visit with my parents, Lupe
and Tino Acosta. The nice thing about going home is
that some things never
change. I took my husband to Cy's Big Burger - they
still taste the same!
Anyway - it was great seeing everyone at the Night in
Old Pecos - hopefully
I'll get to go home for a Friday Night Football Game
this year. I love
getting mail from all of you all - don't stop!
Celina Acosta-Taylor
Subject:
Amen to Ray's comments!
Date:
Tue, 06 Jul 1999 18:45:47 -0500
From:
c f ray cowmaker@express-news.net
Ray,
Thanks so much for your summary of the activities this
July 4th. Every
time I hear a marching band, I get goose bumps.
Thanks to the Pecos
Eagle Band! I still love the smell of the grass on a
football field.
However, now my baton just chases away dogs when I go
for my walks.
I agree that there is something special about jeans
but my generation
was the Hippie rebellious generation. I still love my
jeans and
T-shirts and tennis shoes. I hate dressing up every
morning when I get
dressed to go to work. I remember the summers spent
on Betty Jo and
Charlie Neff's ranch where we woke at 4:30 a.m. and
headed out for a
cattle drive. I love the smell of horses and the
national anthem
playing loud and clear.
So many good people came from Pecos and I am so proud
to be among them.
Thanks for your memories and stories! Keep it up! We
all miss Pecos,
the rodeo, even Mrs. Shepherd's homework!
Joy Brown Ray
Class of 1966
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