Short and Sweet

     The Korner has been seen in Europe lately.........more, specifically, in Germany.
     Wendall (Spike) Condon, BHS-75, is back on board after "being on the road"  for a time. He wrote, "I've been gone for some time but I have you on my favorites again. We've been on the road since the last time I wrote you. We're stationed back in Germany again, maybe three to five years. It depends on how much longer the Army will be in the Ansbach area. Anyway, it will be nice to read old issues of the Korner. Hope you are doing well."
     The Kornerman says, "thanks Spike......stay safe."
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     And some others we hadn't heard from for awhile. The Harvey's, Margaret Atherton Harvey, BHS-50, and Bob Harvey, BHS-50, from their home in Missouri wrote, "we were very interested in the memories of the alumni from Boyd's ice cream. The comments of being able to eat all the ice cream he wanted and to this day is not tired of it. Same here, as it is still my favorite dessert and I have never had a bad dish of ice cream. I like any and all ice cream and have to pace myself to only eat it once a week. Otherwise, I would look like the doughboy. Also, I was interested in the class of 1958 going to Branson and that they celebrate their 75th birthdays in Branson. I remember when Karen Toot, BHS-58, was  brought home from the hospital and I held her at her grandma Enich's house. My first experience with a baby. Boy, that made me feel real old. But I am sure they will have a wonderful time in Branson.........one of our favorite places to go for a mini-vacation. Our 1950 class will be meeting September 19th and we are hoping we will be able to make the trip. As you can see, the print is very big because I, Margaret, have lost a chunk of my eyesight. I cannot read your Korner so Bob reads it to me. Glad that you are still plugging away at it Mo. Keep it up. Warm regards, Marge Harvey.
     The Kornerman says, "great to hear from you guys again. Hope you are able to come "home" in September."
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     The Kornerman had an opportunity for a nice visit with Nancy Hicks Ripley, BHS-61, this week. The Kornerman had often wondered where life had taken Nancy's sister, Betty Hicks, BHS-56. I knew former co-worker Betty from the old KWBG radio days. I remember Betty as having tremendous energy, a great knowledge of the music of the day and a gift of gab that served her well on KWBG. She had a great following. Nancy informed that Betty lives in the Colorado Springs area. Meantime, Nancy has a flare for flowers and she, along with her husband, Merwyn Ripley, displays them beautifully at her home in rural Nevada. The Kornerman knows that among others, the Boone Garden Club has visited the Ripley's home to witness their great display.
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     Received word this week that 1953 classmate Willy Mondt and Barbara, after working through some health issues, have moved from their longtime San Diego home to the Pasadena area. The Kornerman wishes them well of course.
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     We received a note from Barry Wills, BHS-58, this week that was sure to conjure up some great memories. Actually, Barry was sending a copy of "Words and phrases remind us of the way we word" by a Richard Lederer.
     This is much too long to send in it's entirety but here's a sample, "back in the olden days we had a lot of moxie. We'd but on our best bib and tucker and straighten up and fly right. Hubba hubba! We'd cut a rug in some juke joint and then go necking and petting and smooching and spooning and pitching woo in hot rods and jalopies in some passion pit. Heavens to Betsy! Gee whillikers! Holy moley! We were in like Flynn and living the life of Riley but even a regular guy couldn't accuse us of being a knucklehead, a nincompoop or a pill. Not for all the tea in China!"
     The Kornerman says, "well, you get the idea. It goes on and on but does rekindle some of that language of old........or does it?"
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     The Kornerman has no idea why......but we seem to have had a consistent surge of interest  in our offerings. Seems like yesterday we were hoping for up to a couple hundred "looks." Then, we noticed we were closing in on 300, then 400 and 500 and now, lately, it seems we're nearing the 600 mark. I noticed we had over 400 "looks' in one single day recently." Can't imagine. I know, it's small potatoes in comparison but.........
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     Boone Connected Deaths: Cleo Craven, Norwalk. Formerly of Boone. His parents were Gladys and Theodore Craven Sr.. Cleo drove a gas transport truck for 40 years.
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