They're Boone natives who, each year about this time, inhale "relays fever."
We're talking about Steve Shaler and Tim Croxen, both BHS-59, and Barry Wills, BHS-58, who gather together each year to watch the Drake relay activities and reminisce about growing up in Boonetown. Boy, do they reminisce.
Fortunately for me, the Kornerman, in recent years, they've allowed me to join the group for some of the talk and laughter. We got together at McDonald's Thursday morning for a two-hour gabfest.
One of them said their first relays experience occurred in the late 40's and the threesome have a long, consecutive record of participating ever since and with very few misses. Larry McAnnally, BHS-59, was an original member of the group but he passed away in 1993.
Despite the fact the threesome have traveled many miles away from their hometown since their high school days, their memories of BHS and of the city of Boone, in general, are positively ingrained in their minds. Sometime during the conversation, each one commented, "what a great community this was to grow up in."
Some longtime classmates/friends recognized the "somewhat" familiar faces and stopped by to share in and add to the stories of school and community.
Gary Irvine, BHS-55, and Dave Oppedahl, BHS-59, and Dave's wife Janice (I'm a Stanhope grad)
joined the reunion.
We're all a bit grayer and a bit wounded but we agreed the relays would draw us together again next year......God willing.
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Lester Ross, BHS-67, added another name to our list of previous KWBG employees.
He wrote, "how about Bette Hicks, BHS-56. She would get me records from sock hops or the station."
The Kornerman says, "oh yes, Bette was a sensation as a disk jockey who provided the audience with the latest song hits the "younger crowd" enjoyed. She lives in Colorado Springs, CO."
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The Kornerman received an update on the Boone County Historical Society situation which continues to a very slow resolution.........mainly due to the litigation involved. And yes, the lawsuit against the former administration is still pending. With that comes lots of attorney fees. January and February billings totaled over $12,000 so financial help is needed.
To contribute, make checks payable to Save Our Museums, P.O. Box 224, Boone, Iowa 50036.
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The old McDonald's comes down and building of the new McDonald's will get underway Monday, April 29.
On another business note. You can expect some action sometime on that lot just north of the former Kum and Go at the corner of Story and Mamie Eisehower. There's a report that some type of coffee shop/restaurant is "in the works" for that area.
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Larry Wailes, 76, Boone. Married Mariela Del Carmen King. Was educated at a school of watchmaking and Queens College. Larry operated Larry's Fine Jewelry in Boone from 1989 until retirement in 2018. Boone area survivors are his wife, Mariela, and a brother, Rick Wailes, both of Boone..........Neeta Louann Craven,65, Nevada. Formerly of Boone and Manning. Born in Boone and while living in Boone she was an active photographer for the Boone Area Humane Society. She moved to Manning but was disabled in 1990. Moved to Nevada in 2006. Survivors include a son and two daughters, a brother, three sisters and two brothers-in-law.
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Saturday, April 27, 2019
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Darrell Peterson, 69, Marshalltown, formerly of Boone. United HS-70. U.S. Navy vet. Married Marie Sundquist in 1979. Was a truck driver. Wife Marie of Marshalltown and a brother?, David, of Boone survive..........Terry Strowley, 55, Boone........James Attey, 74, West Des Moines. Born in Boone. His parents were Daniel and Sally Attey...........James Wangler, 87, Longville, MN. Born in Stratford. Attended DMACC. Lived in several Iowa communities including Stratford and Boone. Was a pilot, flight instructor and engineer..........Russell Simmons, 85, Boone. BHS-53. Worked for Fareway as a truck driver for over 30 years. Five adult daughters survive.........Don Riker, 72, Hampton. Formerly of Boone. BHS-65. Was an outstanding Toreador football and baseball player on state championship teams. Attended Iowa Lakes Community College. U.S. Navy vet. Worked in Iowa Falls at a hog processing plant, for the city police force and the railroad until he was disabled. He married Jennifer Graham and the couple had a son and daughter. Later, married Jayne Stalzer and the couple had two sons. Survivors include the three sons and a daughter. Boone survivors are brother John and Stephen Riker.........Craig Pottratz, 72, Boone. BHS-64. Married Donna Bennett and they had 37 years together before Donna passed away in 2003. Married Susan in 2004. Craig was devoted to and gave much time to the Boone Area Humane Society, the Boone Lions Club and his Trinity Lutheran Church. For 50 years, he worked for Boone Construction. For 30 of those years he was a co-president and owner.
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Saturday, April 20, 2019
CONDON STARS IN THEATRICAL DEBUT
Mark it down!! Next March, the name of a Boone celebrity will be prominently mentioned when the annual Academy Award presentations are made.
Yes, Vern Condon, BHS-49, made his motion picture debut last week, starring in "The Ledges" documentary before huge audiences at the Boone Theatre and via a duplicate DVD, which quickly "sold out."
The documentary, about an hour in length, features stories about and a history of, one of Iowa's first and most popular state parks, the Ledges State Park south of Boone.
The film traces the history of the park from even before its initial statewide recognition, in 1924, right up to current day progress. Featured in and helpful in explaining the park's transition are historians Charles Irwin, Linda Betsinger McCann, Mark Edwards and Bruce Ehresman.
Current Park Manager Andy Bartlett, of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, offers substantial information about the park, particularly regarding the modern era, and Kurt Phillips is the film's narrator.
However, it is Vernon Condon who "steals the show." Heavily featured, he's animated, he's humorous, he's happy, he's sad and generally nostalgic as he relates story after story about the Ledges in general and its first manager, Karl Fritz Henning.
Henning, Condon's grandfather, receives much credit for its development. He spent a majority of his life in that area and treated each and every one of its 1200 acres as if it was a very personal possession. It was claimed he knew and coveted each and every tree and bush and animal that made the park its home. He also had much to do with starting a popular wildlife exhibit that, unfortunately, no longer exists.
Condon spent much of his youth living/visiting in the Ledges area, "trailing" his granddad's daily adventures.
This reporter asked Condon for information about any future picture endeavors. "Are you thinking of a romantic comedy or, perhaps, a murder mystery as a followup?" Sporting a wide grin, he refused disclosure of any future theatrical plans.
This Ledges "project" was made possible by the Boone County Endowment Fund, the Pratt-Fenton Trust and many community partners, the Boone County Chamber of Commerce, Bill Gebhart projects, Forte Studios, the DNR the 2020 Iowa State Parks Centennial and Friends of the Ledges.
Gebhart produced the film, Peter Spero provided the musical background and a drone/s added to the production with wonderful and varied scenes of the park.
There was a ridiculous $5 admission fee for the Boone Theatre showings of the film. The DVD's sold for $10 at the theatre and, although the initial group was quickly purchased, more copies will be available for $15. For more information or to simply donate funds to help the Friends of the Ledges, they can be contacted on facebook or at Box 375, Boone, Iowa 50036.
The Friends of the Ledges function as an advocate for the park, it's programs and resources.
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FIRST WORD: Its been announced that the Battleship Iowa has invited Iowa By the Sea picnic attendees to have their 2019 gig on the main deck of the battleship, instead of on the pier where it was previously held.
All Iowans and individuals who love Iowa are invited to this family-oriented, alcohol-free picnic, featuring a catered barbeque, entertainment, door prizes, memorabilia, free Iowa/California stuff and adult/children's activities.
It is scheduled for Saturday, August 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and features a new low price under $30, which includes a free ship tour (an $18 value). The adult tickets will be discounted to $25 and the youth tickets (6-12) from $12 to $10 if purchased by August 8. There is no fee for children five and under.
For more info....www.IowabytheSeaPicnic.com.....phone or text Don Swenson, 678-896-6327 or email iowabythesea@gmail.com.
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Craig Pottratz, 72, Boone, BHS-64........Russell Simmons, 85, Boone. BHS-53........Coleen Jones McGlynn, 67, Boone. Born in Ames. Ames HS-69. Married Lyle McGlynn in 1973. Was a homemaker and worked at a holiday gift and party store in Boone. In 1995, joined Johnson Sons Real Estate team. Retired in 2018. Survivors include her husband, three sons including Brian and Tim, both of Boone, two brothers including Roger Jones of Boone and two sisters........Kaye Standley Anderson, 64, Ames. A Boone native, she earned an RN degree. In 1976, married John Robert Anderson Jr.. Her husband, two sons, a daughter and a brother survive........Everett Lee Cook, 80, Colorado Springs, CO. BHS-57. A military vet, he worked for a time at Collins Radio in Cedar Rapids. Survivors include two brothers, Gary of Madrid and Larry of Boone, two sisters, two sons, a daughter and two step-sons.........Robert Howell, 88, Wall Lake. Was an Air Force and Navy vet. Married Dixie Smith and the family moved to Boone in 1973. He worked as a home improvement contractor and owned rental homes. He also operated Bud's Pawn Shop. The couple moved to Black Hawk Lake in Lake View in 2000. Survivors include a sister and two sons.
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Yes, Vern Condon, BHS-49, made his motion picture debut last week, starring in "The Ledges" documentary before huge audiences at the Boone Theatre and via a duplicate DVD, which quickly "sold out."
The documentary, about an hour in length, features stories about and a history of, one of Iowa's first and most popular state parks, the Ledges State Park south of Boone.
The film traces the history of the park from even before its initial statewide recognition, in 1924, right up to current day progress. Featured in and helpful in explaining the park's transition are historians Charles Irwin, Linda Betsinger McCann, Mark Edwards and Bruce Ehresman.
Current Park Manager Andy Bartlett, of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, offers substantial information about the park, particularly regarding the modern era, and Kurt Phillips is the film's narrator.
However, it is Vernon Condon who "steals the show." Heavily featured, he's animated, he's humorous, he's happy, he's sad and generally nostalgic as he relates story after story about the Ledges in general and its first manager, Karl Fritz Henning.
Henning, Condon's grandfather, receives much credit for its development. He spent a majority of his life in that area and treated each and every one of its 1200 acres as if it was a very personal possession. It was claimed he knew and coveted each and every tree and bush and animal that made the park its home. He also had much to do with starting a popular wildlife exhibit that, unfortunately, no longer exists.
Condon spent much of his youth living/visiting in the Ledges area, "trailing" his granddad's daily adventures.
This reporter asked Condon for information about any future picture endeavors. "Are you thinking of a romantic comedy or, perhaps, a murder mystery as a followup?" Sporting a wide grin, he refused disclosure of any future theatrical plans.
This Ledges "project" was made possible by the Boone County Endowment Fund, the Pratt-Fenton Trust and many community partners, the Boone County Chamber of Commerce, Bill Gebhart projects, Forte Studios, the DNR the 2020 Iowa State Parks Centennial and Friends of the Ledges.
Gebhart produced the film, Peter Spero provided the musical background and a drone/s added to the production with wonderful and varied scenes of the park.
There was a ridiculous $5 admission fee for the Boone Theatre showings of the film. The DVD's sold for $10 at the theatre and, although the initial group was quickly purchased, more copies will be available for $15. For more information or to simply donate funds to help the Friends of the Ledges, they can be contacted on facebook or at Box 375, Boone, Iowa 50036.
The Friends of the Ledges function as an advocate for the park, it's programs and resources.
K-----K
FIRST WORD: Its been announced that the Battleship Iowa has invited Iowa By the Sea picnic attendees to have their 2019 gig on the main deck of the battleship, instead of on the pier where it was previously held.
All Iowans and individuals who love Iowa are invited to this family-oriented, alcohol-free picnic, featuring a catered barbeque, entertainment, door prizes, memorabilia, free Iowa/California stuff and adult/children's activities.
It is scheduled for Saturday, August 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and features a new low price under $30, which includes a free ship tour (an $18 value). The adult tickets will be discounted to $25 and the youth tickets (6-12) from $12 to $10 if purchased by August 8. There is no fee for children five and under.
For more info....www.IowabytheSeaPicnic.com.....phone or text Don Swenson, 678-896-6327 or email iowabythesea@gmail.com.
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Craig Pottratz, 72, Boone, BHS-64........Russell Simmons, 85, Boone. BHS-53........Coleen Jones McGlynn, 67, Boone. Born in Ames. Ames HS-69. Married Lyle McGlynn in 1973. Was a homemaker and worked at a holiday gift and party store in Boone. In 1995, joined Johnson Sons Real Estate team. Retired in 2018. Survivors include her husband, three sons including Brian and Tim, both of Boone, two brothers including Roger Jones of Boone and two sisters........Kaye Standley Anderson, 64, Ames. A Boone native, she earned an RN degree. In 1976, married John Robert Anderson Jr.. Her husband, two sons, a daughter and a brother survive........Everett Lee Cook, 80, Colorado Springs, CO. BHS-57. A military vet, he worked for a time at Collins Radio in Cedar Rapids. Survivors include two brothers, Gary of Madrid and Larry of Boone, two sisters, two sons, a daughter and two step-sons.........Robert Howell, 88, Wall Lake. Was an Air Force and Navy vet. Married Dixie Smith and the family moved to Boone in 1973. He worked as a home improvement contractor and owned rental homes. He also operated Bud's Pawn Shop. The couple moved to Black Hawk Lake in Lake View in 2000. Survivors include a sister and two sons.
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Wednesday, April 17, 2019
ADDING TO THE LIST
You may recall that Larry Kelley, BHS-64, has been attempting to list all the folks that worked with him at KWBG in the 60's and 70's.
Tony Crandell, BHS-59, another K-Dub alum, has added to the list, Larry Adams says he's "working on that" and I, the Kornerman, have some ideas.
Tony wrote, "here are the names I remember when I worked there from 1960 until I was drafted in 1963. I was there when we moved our station from Ledges Road to downtown on Keeler Street (the first time)." Now, of course, its in a second location on Keeler.
Tony listed Harold Garvey as Station Manager, Dick Canier as Sales Manager, John Stribling as Chief Engineer and Bernadine Staley, Pauline Bowman and Betty Callery as office staff.
On air, he mentioned Tom Quinlan, the Kornerman, Roger Weber, Bob Gunderson, John Erickson, Leapin' Lee Irwin and Wayne King.
He said Gunderson eventually went to a station in Alaska and is now deceased, Erickson had an evening music show and was a night engineer, Irwin went to brand new KWKY in Des Moines which was formerly KWDM, and King went to KIOA in Des Moines.
Tony recalled that he had an evening music show and was a night engineer. "I took over the 4 p.m. "Tops in Pops" and the evening news slot when Gunderson left."
It seems like we've mentioned some of these names before but here's some of what the Kornerman can offer. How about Bob Corcoran, Mike Jacobson, Milt White, Ken Kilmer, Bob Johnson, Vic Sayer, Mark Campbell, Dennis Borwick, Mike Pace, Clarence "Pete" Peterson, Ken Carpenter, Lowell Ellis, Bob Hite, Dale Burge, Bob Erickson, Bernie Lewiston and Dennis Ryerson.
Then, adding to the list of lady employees........Signe Shaler, Evelyn McGrane, Christie Munson Winters, Bonnie Howe, Carla Menough Alban and Delores Coffee.
Lots of memories there.
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I guess I'm about the "close the book" on the family mystery that had been mentioned in the last edition. Many thanks to Karen for the information she provided which has allowed me to make this conclusion.
Seventy years or so ago, the Kornerman and a cousin, Nancy Rae Morris, were playmates. I remember we were into westerns. We'd put a blanket on a saw horse and add a rope and that was our horse and we chased down all kinds of "bad guys."
Her parents were my aunt and uncle, Harold "Hap" Morris and Pat Morris. He was a state champion wrestler as a Toreador in the 20's and worked at Peoples Clothing store until his, unexpected, early death at I believe age 41. Karen mentioned that Pat was also listed as Lorraine Morris and I do recall that. She was a pianist who worked for Betty Mae Harris and Nancy was a star dance pupil of Betty Mae. Pat/Lorraine eventually moved to Tulsa, OK and I remember visiting her in Tulsa when my parents and I were returning to Boone after my military discharge. I also believe I attended her burial in Ames several years ago.
What got this inquiry started was when I noticed Nancy's name as a BHS-54 graduate on Jerry Manriquez website. Checking further, I noticed her picture did not appear in the Scroll annual or in any particular 1954 school activities.
It was hard for me to believe that she was just a year younger and we were both at BHS but had no connection then that I could recall. Karen indicated that its possible Nancy married early and left Boone but had enough credits to graduate from BHS.
Unfortunately, Karen provided the news that she found Nancy Rae's obituary. She passed away at age 75 in Barrington, IL on Nov. 14, 2011. Two daughters survive........Cindy Whitehair and husband Perry were living in Magna, UT at the time where Perry was involved in the Empress Theatre and Julie Graham and husband, Todd.
The obit stated that Nancy was born in Boone and lived the majority of her adult life in the Chicago area and was a volunteer at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. Memorials were urged for a local animal shelter.
Nancy married a Steve Martines and in the obit it stated that she was a "cherished friend" of her former husband.
The Kornerman feels bad about this. Many times, it seems, we look back and wish we had "done more." Why didn't we, as BHS students, have more of a connection? I was mainly interested in athletics and was probably a typical "hot shot" or thought I was and she was dedicated to her dancing so we just never meshed.......which was so unfortunate.
So, my advice......don't "put off"......don't "wait." Don't feel bad later because you didn't speak to that person or show an interest in their life. You may regret your hesitancy later.
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Doryne Rae Price Berglund, 89, Des Moines. Formerly of Boone. Born in Boone. BHS grad. Two adult children survive..........Merlyn Demien.........Dan Boone, 70, Madrid. Lifelong Madrid resident. Madrid HS-67..........Alice Spitler, 94, Stratford. Stratford HS. Married Berwin Tompson who passed away in 1987. Alice worked as a grocery clerk, bank teller and owned a restaurant. She married Howard Culver in 1992 and he passed away in 1998. She married Jim Spitler and he passed away in 2004. Survivors include four daughters, a daughter-in-law, a brother and sister..........Norva Charter, 83, Ames. Married Larry Charter in 1963. While in Des Moines, she worked at Great Plains Bag Company. She lost a leg in a tragic accident. Spent lots of time at the Boone YMCA. Survivors include two sons, Bryan of Ames and David of Woodward, and a sister. Scott Toms of Boone is a grandson.........Orville Carlson, 85, Story City. Grew up in the Stanhope area. Stanhope HS. Military vet. Married Alma Stolee in 1956. They farmed the family farm and he was a State of Iowa meat inspector until retirement in 1996. The couple lived in Ogden for a time before moving to Story City in 2003. A son and two daughters survive.
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Tony Crandell, BHS-59, another K-Dub alum, has added to the list, Larry Adams says he's "working on that" and I, the Kornerman, have some ideas.
Tony wrote, "here are the names I remember when I worked there from 1960 until I was drafted in 1963. I was there when we moved our station from Ledges Road to downtown on Keeler Street (the first time)." Now, of course, its in a second location on Keeler.
Tony listed Harold Garvey as Station Manager, Dick Canier as Sales Manager, John Stribling as Chief Engineer and Bernadine Staley, Pauline Bowman and Betty Callery as office staff.
On air, he mentioned Tom Quinlan, the Kornerman, Roger Weber, Bob Gunderson, John Erickson, Leapin' Lee Irwin and Wayne King.
He said Gunderson eventually went to a station in Alaska and is now deceased, Erickson had an evening music show and was a night engineer, Irwin went to brand new KWKY in Des Moines which was formerly KWDM, and King went to KIOA in Des Moines.
Tony recalled that he had an evening music show and was a night engineer. "I took over the 4 p.m. "Tops in Pops" and the evening news slot when Gunderson left."
It seems like we've mentioned some of these names before but here's some of what the Kornerman can offer. How about Bob Corcoran, Mike Jacobson, Milt White, Ken Kilmer, Bob Johnson, Vic Sayer, Mark Campbell, Dennis Borwick, Mike Pace, Clarence "Pete" Peterson, Ken Carpenter, Lowell Ellis, Bob Hite, Dale Burge, Bob Erickson, Bernie Lewiston and Dennis Ryerson.
Then, adding to the list of lady employees........Signe Shaler, Evelyn McGrane, Christie Munson Winters, Bonnie Howe, Carla Menough Alban and Delores Coffee.
Lots of memories there.
K-----K
I guess I'm about the "close the book" on the family mystery that had been mentioned in the last edition. Many thanks to Karen for the information she provided which has allowed me to make this conclusion.
Seventy years or so ago, the Kornerman and a cousin, Nancy Rae Morris, were playmates. I remember we were into westerns. We'd put a blanket on a saw horse and add a rope and that was our horse and we chased down all kinds of "bad guys."
Her parents were my aunt and uncle, Harold "Hap" Morris and Pat Morris. He was a state champion wrestler as a Toreador in the 20's and worked at Peoples Clothing store until his, unexpected, early death at I believe age 41. Karen mentioned that Pat was also listed as Lorraine Morris and I do recall that. She was a pianist who worked for Betty Mae Harris and Nancy was a star dance pupil of Betty Mae. Pat/Lorraine eventually moved to Tulsa, OK and I remember visiting her in Tulsa when my parents and I were returning to Boone after my military discharge. I also believe I attended her burial in Ames several years ago.
What got this inquiry started was when I noticed Nancy's name as a BHS-54 graduate on Jerry Manriquez website. Checking further, I noticed her picture did not appear in the Scroll annual or in any particular 1954 school activities.
It was hard for me to believe that she was just a year younger and we were both at BHS but had no connection then that I could recall. Karen indicated that its possible Nancy married early and left Boone but had enough credits to graduate from BHS.
Unfortunately, Karen provided the news that she found Nancy Rae's obituary. She passed away at age 75 in Barrington, IL on Nov. 14, 2011. Two daughters survive........Cindy Whitehair and husband Perry were living in Magna, UT at the time where Perry was involved in the Empress Theatre and Julie Graham and husband, Todd.
The obit stated that Nancy was born in Boone and lived the majority of her adult life in the Chicago area and was a volunteer at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. Memorials were urged for a local animal shelter.
Nancy married a Steve Martines and in the obit it stated that she was a "cherished friend" of her former husband.
The Kornerman feels bad about this. Many times, it seems, we look back and wish we had "done more." Why didn't we, as BHS students, have more of a connection? I was mainly interested in athletics and was probably a typical "hot shot" or thought I was and she was dedicated to her dancing so we just never meshed.......which was so unfortunate.
So, my advice......don't "put off"......don't "wait." Don't feel bad later because you didn't speak to that person or show an interest in their life. You may regret your hesitancy later.
K-----K
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Doryne Rae Price Berglund, 89, Des Moines. Formerly of Boone. Born in Boone. BHS grad. Two adult children survive..........Merlyn Demien.........Dan Boone, 70, Madrid. Lifelong Madrid resident. Madrid HS-67..........Alice Spitler, 94, Stratford. Stratford HS. Married Berwin Tompson who passed away in 1987. Alice worked as a grocery clerk, bank teller and owned a restaurant. She married Howard Culver in 1992 and he passed away in 1998. She married Jim Spitler and he passed away in 2004. Survivors include four daughters, a daughter-in-law, a brother and sister..........Norva Charter, 83, Ames. Married Larry Charter in 1963. While in Des Moines, she worked at Great Plains Bag Company. She lost a leg in a tragic accident. Spent lots of time at the Boone YMCA. Survivors include two sons, Bryan of Ames and David of Woodward, and a sister. Scott Toms of Boone is a grandson.........Orville Carlson, 85, Story City. Grew up in the Stanhope area. Stanhope HS. Military vet. Married Alma Stolee in 1956. They farmed the family farm and he was a State of Iowa meat inspector until retirement in 1996. The couple lived in Ogden for a time before moving to Story City in 2003. A son and two daughters survive.
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Saturday, April 13, 2019
A FAMILY MYSTERY
Seventy plus years ago, I, the Kornerman, and a cousin, Nancy Rae Morris, at a similar age, were playmates.
Nancy's parents were Harold "Hap" and Pat Morris. Hap, one of my uncles, was a state champion wrestler for BHS in the 20's and worked at Peoples Clothing store. He died of a heart attack while a 40-year old. Pat was well known as a pianist, primarily for the dance students of Betty Mae Harris. Nancy was an exceptional dance student of Betty Mae.
I admit that I and Nancy never had a close relationship during our school days and, actually, my thinking about this, during that period of time, is very cloudy.
Adding to my confusion is the fact that I noticed that a listing of BHS grads on Jerry Manriquez website includes the name of Nancy Rae as a BHS graduate in 1954, a year later than my graduation year. Yet, when I look at the school annual for 1954, there's no picture of Nancy as a graduate.
I can't get in my head that we were in school together at that time, a year apart, and never had any "connection" that I can recall.
I know that her mother, Pat, settled in Tulsa, OK. in the late 50's because, on my way home from service discharge, my parents and I stopped to visit her. She is now deceased.
I am also aware that Nancy, eventually, married a Steve Martines and lived in Illinois.
That's it! Its one of those cases where you wish you would have had a better relationship "back then" and are full of wonderment about a cousin's later path.
Can anyone out there in Kornerland add to the story?
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It was so good, they've decided to "double down."
According to Sandy Crandell, BHS-61, her class and the Sacred Heart class of 1961 are going to have another reunion this year.
You may recall that just last year, that group had a 75th birthday party with 60 in attendance.
Sandy wrote, "we had such a good time, we decided not to wait until the 60th reunion in 2021, but to have another reunion this year and perhaps each year, hoping even more could attend. We are calling it the Class of '61 Shindig."
A year ago, the group met at the Boone Senior Citizen Center, which was decorated with birthday balloons, had food catered from Ames Hickory Park followed by a birthday cake and ice cream.......the cake decorated by Carol Elsberry.
This time, Friday night, April 26, the group will meet at Colorado Grill, 6 to 10 p.m., followed by a gathering Saturday morning, the 27th, at the Senior Center from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.. and a Sunday morning meeting at 9 a.m. at Saints Avenue Cafe for a brunch. Dress is casual.
Those planning to attend Saturday should contact Sandy Crandell at scrandel@grm.net to register by Monday, April 15 or for additional information.
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Some cynical thoughts: (1) I read that 4,153,237 people got married last year. Not to cause any trouble, but shouldn't that be an even number? (2) America is a country which produces citizens who will cross the ocean to fight for democracy but won't cross the street to vote. (3) If you think nobody cares whether you're alive, miss a payment or two. (4) Money can't buy happiness but it keeps the kids in touch.
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Larry Winstead, 72, Ames. Married Debbie Creel. Graduated from and eventually worked for the Pascagau, Mississippi school system for 17 years prior to retirement, via illness, in 1977. Boone area survivors include his wife, Pat, of Ames, step-daughter Angie Carswell and step-son Troy Strother both of Boone. Also surviving are three other daughters, a son and three brothers.........LaVerne Johnson, Clive/Pilot Mound. PMHS-56. Earned a degree from ISU in 1960. He taught in Somers, became a farm real estate lender and then a real estate broker/appraiser. Survivors include his wife, Sandi Thompson of Clive, who he married in 2008, two daughters, two sons and a sister..........Bertha Lukawski, 76, Olathe, KS. Formerly of Boone .........Warren Scott, 88, Webster City. Born in Stratford. Stratford HS. Married Peggy Stolte in 1950. He and his brother, Loren, owned and operated Scott Plumbing and Heating in Stratford. Survivors include his wife, Peggy, two daughters, a son, a sister and sister-in-law, Lila Scott of Boone.
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Nancy's parents were Harold "Hap" and Pat Morris. Hap, one of my uncles, was a state champion wrestler for BHS in the 20's and worked at Peoples Clothing store. He died of a heart attack while a 40-year old. Pat was well known as a pianist, primarily for the dance students of Betty Mae Harris. Nancy was an exceptional dance student of Betty Mae.
I admit that I and Nancy never had a close relationship during our school days and, actually, my thinking about this, during that period of time, is very cloudy.
Adding to my confusion is the fact that I noticed that a listing of BHS grads on Jerry Manriquez website includes the name of Nancy Rae as a BHS graduate in 1954, a year later than my graduation year. Yet, when I look at the school annual for 1954, there's no picture of Nancy as a graduate.
I can't get in my head that we were in school together at that time, a year apart, and never had any "connection" that I can recall.
I know that her mother, Pat, settled in Tulsa, OK. in the late 50's because, on my way home from service discharge, my parents and I stopped to visit her. She is now deceased.
I am also aware that Nancy, eventually, married a Steve Martines and lived in Illinois.
That's it! Its one of those cases where you wish you would have had a better relationship "back then" and are full of wonderment about a cousin's later path.
Can anyone out there in Kornerland add to the story?
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It was so good, they've decided to "double down."
According to Sandy Crandell, BHS-61, her class and the Sacred Heart class of 1961 are going to have another reunion this year.
You may recall that just last year, that group had a 75th birthday party with 60 in attendance.
Sandy wrote, "we had such a good time, we decided not to wait until the 60th reunion in 2021, but to have another reunion this year and perhaps each year, hoping even more could attend. We are calling it the Class of '61 Shindig."
A year ago, the group met at the Boone Senior Citizen Center, which was decorated with birthday balloons, had food catered from Ames Hickory Park followed by a birthday cake and ice cream.......the cake decorated by Carol Elsberry.
This time, Friday night, April 26, the group will meet at Colorado Grill, 6 to 10 p.m., followed by a gathering Saturday morning, the 27th, at the Senior Center from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.. and a Sunday morning meeting at 9 a.m. at Saints Avenue Cafe for a brunch. Dress is casual.
Those planning to attend Saturday should contact Sandy Crandell at scrandel@grm.net to register by Monday, April 15 or for additional information.
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Some cynical thoughts: (1) I read that 4,153,237 people got married last year. Not to cause any trouble, but shouldn't that be an even number? (2) America is a country which produces citizens who will cross the ocean to fight for democracy but won't cross the street to vote. (3) If you think nobody cares whether you're alive, miss a payment or two. (4) Money can't buy happiness but it keeps the kids in touch.
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Larry Winstead, 72, Ames. Married Debbie Creel. Graduated from and eventually worked for the Pascagau, Mississippi school system for 17 years prior to retirement, via illness, in 1977. Boone area survivors include his wife, Pat, of Ames, step-daughter Angie Carswell and step-son Troy Strother both of Boone. Also surviving are three other daughters, a son and three brothers.........LaVerne Johnson, Clive/Pilot Mound. PMHS-56. Earned a degree from ISU in 1960. He taught in Somers, became a farm real estate lender and then a real estate broker/appraiser. Survivors include his wife, Sandi Thompson of Clive, who he married in 2008, two daughters, two sons and a sister..........Bertha Lukawski, 76, Olathe, KS. Formerly of Boone .........Warren Scott, 88, Webster City. Born in Stratford. Stratford HS. Married Peggy Stolte in 1950. He and his brother, Loren, owned and operated Scott Plumbing and Heating in Stratford. Survivors include his wife, Peggy, two daughters, a son, a sister and sister-in-law, Lila Scott of Boone.
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Worldwide Korner headquarters are located at 928 South Jackson, Boone, Iowa 50036-4932. Phone number is 515-432-1530. To email your stories/memories/comments......
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Wednesday, April 10, 2019
THIS AND THAT
The Kornerman is not a real fan of "space" but for those of you who are, Barb Buechler Fosdick, BHS-67, provides this info for "your Omaha area friends." She wrote, "there will be a favorable passage of the International Space Station directly over Omaha tonight! Start looking for it in the north west about 8:40 p.m. CDT. It will pass from the northwest to the southeast. It should be directly overhead at about 8:47 to 8:48 p.m.. Don't be late, as it moves quite fast across the sky. The weather is supposed to be clear too!
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Whenever Drake Relays stories evolve, the Kornerman immediately thinks of the three mouse..er...musketeers, Steve Shaler, BHS-59, Tim Croxen, BHS-59 and the "older guy," Barry Wills, BHS-58.
That's because, for many years, those three have been fans of the relays AND have made it a point of getting together, during that time, with the old Kornerman to share Boone talk. As Tim related, "talking about Boone never gets old."
Anyway, its almost that time and Barry wants to schedule our annual meeting for April 25, 9:30 a.m. at McDonald's (they're here until April 28 when the demolition will begin). Sounds great and as usual, we'll look forward to the get-together.
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KWBG alum Larry Kelley, BHS-64, has always remembered his days at K-Dub and his current thought is attempting to recall the names of people who worked there in the 60's and 70's. He wrote, "Mo was a staple (thank you) of BG with Dial Your Neighbor and more but compiling all the other names and seeing where they are now is quite a task. Mike Pace worked with me and the former Iowa Lottery Powerball host is in Des Moines doing real estate on TV and producing commercials but other names are needed to put together a list. Some have passed on like Ken Kilmer and his wife. Lowell "Ellis" Heffelfinger lives in Ames, Mark Campbell in Nashville and Dennis Borwick had a cable company in Alabama just to name a few. Anyone knowing of folks who worked, during that time, with KWBG, please email Larry Kelley at management@kingofthehillentertainment.com."
A name just popped in the Kornerman's head...…...Floyd Killian. Married a Boone girl (Swain?) and I believe worked for the State of Iowa stationed in Des Moines. Also, who was the guy who, eventually, operated the Colorado Grain restaurant in Des Moines. He also married a Boone girl (Schafer?). I believe he may be deceased. I got it......Wes Nielsen was his name. How about Eldon Schlenker, Bob Hite, Dale Burge, Milt White, Roger Weber......some of those were pre-60's.
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Elaine Lundquist, 79, Stratford. Born in Boone. Stratford HS-58. Earned an RN degree and served the Boone County Hospital for many years prior to retirement in 1999. A brother survives...…….LaVerne Johnson, 80, Clive and Pilot Mound...…...Wilbur Streight, 85, Madrid. Worked as a service specialist for Ford Motor Company for 40 years...…….Kirk Manning, 55, Des Moines. Boone area survivor is a son, Paul Manning, of Madrid...….Donald Carlson, 83, Madrid. Married Dualla McClelland in 1954 and the couple made their home in Madrid. Worked for Ford Implement in Des Moines and later, the city of Madrid. Retired in 1991. His wife, two sons, a daughter, a sister and brother all survive...…..Charles Helms, 62, Madrid. Army vet. In 2005, he took up residence at his family's Century Farm and began to restore the house and barn. Very active in the community. A sister survives.
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Worldwide Korner headquarters are located at 928 South Jackson, Boone, Iowa 50036-4932. Phone number is 515-432-1530. To email your stories/memories/comments...…
kelleyskorner1@gmail.com.
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Whenever Drake Relays stories evolve, the Kornerman immediately thinks of the three mouse..er...musketeers, Steve Shaler, BHS-59, Tim Croxen, BHS-59 and the "older guy," Barry Wills, BHS-58.
That's because, for many years, those three have been fans of the relays AND have made it a point of getting together, during that time, with the old Kornerman to share Boone talk. As Tim related, "talking about Boone never gets old."
Anyway, its almost that time and Barry wants to schedule our annual meeting for April 25, 9:30 a.m. at McDonald's (they're here until April 28 when the demolition will begin). Sounds great and as usual, we'll look forward to the get-together.
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KWBG alum Larry Kelley, BHS-64, has always remembered his days at K-Dub and his current thought is attempting to recall the names of people who worked there in the 60's and 70's. He wrote, "Mo was a staple (thank you) of BG with Dial Your Neighbor and more but compiling all the other names and seeing where they are now is quite a task. Mike Pace worked with me and the former Iowa Lottery Powerball host is in Des Moines doing real estate on TV and producing commercials but other names are needed to put together a list. Some have passed on like Ken Kilmer and his wife. Lowell "Ellis" Heffelfinger lives in Ames, Mark Campbell in Nashville and Dennis Borwick had a cable company in Alabama just to name a few. Anyone knowing of folks who worked, during that time, with KWBG, please email Larry Kelley at management@kingofthehillentertainment.com."
A name just popped in the Kornerman's head...…...Floyd Killian. Married a Boone girl (Swain?) and I believe worked for the State of Iowa stationed in Des Moines. Also, who was the guy who, eventually, operated the Colorado Grain restaurant in Des Moines. He also married a Boone girl (Schafer?). I believe he may be deceased. I got it......Wes Nielsen was his name. How about Eldon Schlenker, Bob Hite, Dale Burge, Milt White, Roger Weber......some of those were pre-60's.
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Elaine Lundquist, 79, Stratford. Born in Boone. Stratford HS-58. Earned an RN degree and served the Boone County Hospital for many years prior to retirement in 1999. A brother survives...…….LaVerne Johnson, 80, Clive and Pilot Mound...…...Wilbur Streight, 85, Madrid. Worked as a service specialist for Ford Motor Company for 40 years...…….Kirk Manning, 55, Des Moines. Boone area survivor is a son, Paul Manning, of Madrid...….Donald Carlson, 83, Madrid. Married Dualla McClelland in 1954 and the couple made their home in Madrid. Worked for Ford Implement in Des Moines and later, the city of Madrid. Retired in 1991. His wife, two sons, a daughter, a sister and brother all survive...…..Charles Helms, 62, Madrid. Army vet. In 2005, he took up residence at his family's Century Farm and began to restore the house and barn. Very active in the community. A sister survives.
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Worldwide Korner headquarters are located at 928 South Jackson, Boone, Iowa 50036-4932. Phone number is 515-432-1530. To email your stories/memories/comments...…
kelleyskorner1@gmail.com.
Saturday, April 6, 2019
WHY THE LOW SCORES?
The Kornerman mentioned a Korner or two ago about the low scores in championship high school basketball games those many years ago......the 20's, 30's. 16-10, 24-7 etc.
We've had some theories sent in earlier and now, we have some more.
Peter Wirth, BSH-66, wrote from Rockville, MD., "it may have to do with the introduction of the "jump shot." According to the NCAA archives, John Miller Cooper, who played at the University of Missouri in the 1930's, is recognized as the person to hoist the first jump shot. In the Origins of the Jump Shot, John Christgau makes a strong case that Ken Sailors did so in May, 1934. The jump shot versus the much slower "set shots" allowed the players to get up and down the court much faster, as well as starting fast breaks after missed shots."
The Kornerman says, "that sounds like it makes good sense."
Mike Loehrer, BHS-64, added, "Prior to 1938, I believe, time was called after every "made" basket and a center "jump" followed. Running plays was a premium. There was a tremendous emphasis on passing. When I was coaching at Rock Island, Alleman, our head coach was Don Morris from Streator High School and he was credited with being the first person in high school to shoot the "jump shot". Before that was the "set" shot which could be easily blocked."
The Kornerman says, "that mention of the "first" reminds me that it was a Boone Iowa native who is often credited with starting the use of a forward pass in football. Very interesting story that we've related before in the Korner...….and will repeat again some day."
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Nadine McCoy, 83, Liberty, MO. Luther HS grad. Earned a degree in education at Iowa Wesleyan College and was a teacher for 35 years. Married Lawrence McCoy and they had a 65 year marriage before his passing. Two sons and a daughter survive.
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Worldwide Korner headquarters are located at 928 South Jackson, Boone, Iowa 50036-4932. Phone number is 515-432-1530. To email your stories/memories/comments.....
kelleyskorner1@gmail.com.
We've had some theories sent in earlier and now, we have some more.
Peter Wirth, BSH-66, wrote from Rockville, MD., "it may have to do with the introduction of the "jump shot." According to the NCAA archives, John Miller Cooper, who played at the University of Missouri in the 1930's, is recognized as the person to hoist the first jump shot. In the Origins of the Jump Shot, John Christgau makes a strong case that Ken Sailors did so in May, 1934. The jump shot versus the much slower "set shots" allowed the players to get up and down the court much faster, as well as starting fast breaks after missed shots."
The Kornerman says, "that sounds like it makes good sense."
Mike Loehrer, BHS-64, added, "Prior to 1938, I believe, time was called after every "made" basket and a center "jump" followed. Running plays was a premium. There was a tremendous emphasis on passing. When I was coaching at Rock Island, Alleman, our head coach was Don Morris from Streator High School and he was credited with being the first person in high school to shoot the "jump shot". Before that was the "set" shot which could be easily blocked."
The Kornerman says, "that mention of the "first" reminds me that it was a Boone Iowa native who is often credited with starting the use of a forward pass in football. Very interesting story that we've related before in the Korner...….and will repeat again some day."
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Nadine McCoy, 83, Liberty, MO. Luther HS grad. Earned a degree in education at Iowa Wesleyan College and was a teacher for 35 years. Married Lawrence McCoy and they had a 65 year marriage before his passing. Two sons and a daughter survive.
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Worldwide Korner headquarters are located at 928 South Jackson, Boone, Iowa 50036-4932. Phone number is 515-432-1530. To email your stories/memories/comments.....
kelleyskorner1@gmail.com.
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
LARRY KELLEY SEEKS BAND FLASHBACK
In the last edition, we mentioned hearing from Larry Kelley, BHS-64, about the '64 September class reunion.....their 55th.
We layed out some bare details.....September 20-21, Friday night at Puntenney's home and Saturday at Cedar Pointe with Belluci's pizza as a special attraction.
Now, let's lift some more details from Larry's email. He's decided to "one more time" put a band together for that weekend as a special memory for the class of '64.
He wrote, "am trying to get the old Tel-Stars back together for that weekend. I might try to find a location in Boone where my band can play late Saturday night and was hoping the Tel-Stars, that Steve Stock and I started up in high school, could sit in and do a couple of numbers. Unfortunately, Steve doesn't play drums anymore. Bob Carlson is still deciding as of this writing and Paul Clark, who is still involved with music and receiving awards for his work, hasn't decided. We've lost contact with Paul Jackson. I still have the red sport coat the Tel Stars wore...."can't button it, but it still fits...sort of." My current band still plays the golden oldies from the 50's and 60's along with some country and newer hits. It's a three-piece band and plays mainly in Central Iowa."
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We recently wrote about Bucky O'Connor's coaching achievements at BHS and the University of Iowa and the tragic auto mishap that took his life.
Vern Modeland, BHS-50, has reacted. He wrote, "I hope those who recall Bucky's death put the time in place regarding driving and death. There were a lot more fatal accidents those days than now. Vehicles have come a long way in design and safety features. The streering columns in cars of that time were a solid shaft that became a spear when it was pushed back at the driver. No safety bags then. Or safety belts. The streering column came straight back at your chest and did awful damage as my mother, who was a nurse at Boone's hospital then, related many times. Plus, the higher center of gravity in our cars at the time, lack of power steering or non-skid brakes made a difference. Those narrow highways, where paved, had curbings that contributed to where a skidding car might go. Lots of things we take for granted these days, or weren't even aware of if your driving began in later years. As son of a hospital nurse and too long a newsman who was at too many accident scenes, I wish for mandatory driver training before licenses are granted or renewed. Attention to reaction, vision, physical condition and physical review in our older years should be required too. That's my take."
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The Kornerman's memories of former Toreador state basketball championships brought this query from John Kueck, BHS-61. He asked, "why such low scores? Do you have any insight?"
John then related some of his own thoughts, "my speculation is that grade schools lacked basketball hoops. There were no junior high sports. Therefore, shooting skills were only developed in the gym in the high school. During my high school days, I had a basketball hoop at home as did my neighbors and we shot baskets hours upon hours. My five-year old grandson has a hoop and plays hours at a time even at his young age. He can make 50-percent of his shots from close range."
The Kornerman says, "I think you nailed the answer......many more opportunities to participate in and improve in. I would assume in the 20's, even the younger set was required to work hard in helping provide a family income.....whether it was on the farm or and basketball was not the number one priority that it and other sports command these days. Then, I must add too......for whatever reason, athletes these days are just much more superior......like it or not. In their day, there were some standout individuals just as their are today BUT comparing skills of those in the 20's to those today...……...there's a monumental difference."
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Alma Johnson, 95, Boone. Earned a nursing degree and was an RN at the Boone County Hospital and for Dr. Gerald Sutton. Married Joe Johnson in 1945. Boone area survivor is a daughter, Peggy Mahoney, of Boone...…..Lori Newcomb, 57, Boone. BHS-79. Enlisted in the U.S. Army and was discharged in 1983. Was a homemaker. Boone area survivors include her mother, Helen Newcomb, sons, Jeremy and Brandon Kline, and brothers, Monty and Andy Newcomb, all of Boone.
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Worldwide Korner headquarters are located at 928 South Jackson, Boone, Iowa 50036-4932. Phone number is 515-432-1530. To email your stories/memories/comments...…
kelleyskorner1@gmail.com.
We layed out some bare details.....September 20-21, Friday night at Puntenney's home and Saturday at Cedar Pointe with Belluci's pizza as a special attraction.
Now, let's lift some more details from Larry's email. He's decided to "one more time" put a band together for that weekend as a special memory for the class of '64.
He wrote, "am trying to get the old Tel-Stars back together for that weekend. I might try to find a location in Boone where my band can play late Saturday night and was hoping the Tel-Stars, that Steve Stock and I started up in high school, could sit in and do a couple of numbers. Unfortunately, Steve doesn't play drums anymore. Bob Carlson is still deciding as of this writing and Paul Clark, who is still involved with music and receiving awards for his work, hasn't decided. We've lost contact with Paul Jackson. I still have the red sport coat the Tel Stars wore...."can't button it, but it still fits...sort of." My current band still plays the golden oldies from the 50's and 60's along with some country and newer hits. It's a three-piece band and plays mainly in Central Iowa."
K-----K
We recently wrote about Bucky O'Connor's coaching achievements at BHS and the University of Iowa and the tragic auto mishap that took his life.
Vern Modeland, BHS-50, has reacted. He wrote, "I hope those who recall Bucky's death put the time in place regarding driving and death. There were a lot more fatal accidents those days than now. Vehicles have come a long way in design and safety features. The streering columns in cars of that time were a solid shaft that became a spear when it was pushed back at the driver. No safety bags then. Or safety belts. The streering column came straight back at your chest and did awful damage as my mother, who was a nurse at Boone's hospital then, related many times. Plus, the higher center of gravity in our cars at the time, lack of power steering or non-skid brakes made a difference. Those narrow highways, where paved, had curbings that contributed to where a skidding car might go. Lots of things we take for granted these days, or weren't even aware of if your driving began in later years. As son of a hospital nurse and too long a newsman who was at too many accident scenes, I wish for mandatory driver training before licenses are granted or renewed. Attention to reaction, vision, physical condition and physical review in our older years should be required too. That's my take."
K-----K
The Kornerman's memories of former Toreador state basketball championships brought this query from John Kueck, BHS-61. He asked, "why such low scores? Do you have any insight?"
John then related some of his own thoughts, "my speculation is that grade schools lacked basketball hoops. There were no junior high sports. Therefore, shooting skills were only developed in the gym in the high school. During my high school days, I had a basketball hoop at home as did my neighbors and we shot baskets hours upon hours. My five-year old grandson has a hoop and plays hours at a time even at his young age. He can make 50-percent of his shots from close range."
The Kornerman says, "I think you nailed the answer......many more opportunities to participate in and improve in. I would assume in the 20's, even the younger set was required to work hard in helping provide a family income.....whether it was on the farm or and basketball was not the number one priority that it and other sports command these days. Then, I must add too......for whatever reason, athletes these days are just much more superior......like it or not. In their day, there were some standout individuals just as their are today BUT comparing skills of those in the 20's to those today...……...there's a monumental difference."
K-----K
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Alma Johnson, 95, Boone. Earned a nursing degree and was an RN at the Boone County Hospital and for Dr. Gerald Sutton. Married Joe Johnson in 1945. Boone area survivor is a daughter, Peggy Mahoney, of Boone...…..Lori Newcomb, 57, Boone. BHS-79. Enlisted in the U.S. Army and was discharged in 1983. Was a homemaker. Boone area survivors include her mother, Helen Newcomb, sons, Jeremy and Brandon Kline, and brothers, Monty and Andy Newcomb, all of Boone.
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Worldwide Korner headquarters are located at 928 South Jackson, Boone, Iowa 50036-4932. Phone number is 515-432-1530. To email your stories/memories/comments...…
kelleyskorner1@gmail.com.
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