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Connie Redden (Hopper) (1969)

Judy Maxwell (1971)

Come join us for a fun time~~   

HISTORY BEHIND

GOOD OIL DAYS

The Good Oil Days Festival was created to celebrate Humble’s rich history in the oil industry, as well as to bring business into the ‘hub’ of the city. It’s one of the biggest events of the Northeast area of Houston where family and small businesses are joined together.

Whether this is your first time or you’re returning for another year, the Good Oil Days Festival has something for everyone. From food trucks and live entertainment to an exciting area just for kids, we promise you’ll get to experience a full day of fun!

APRIL 6, 2024 10AM--5PM

Eugene Knox (1972)

Lynton Ellisor (1968)  #5217

Interesting.  My father's name was John.  My parents had some friends that I believe their last name was Ellisor.  Probably would have met at some old northside bars, etc this would have been in the 50s/60s..  I always went by Gene, not Eugene.  I will add, there was a couple of guys named Knox at SHHS that people would ask me on occasion if I was related.  A few years older, never knew, or met them.  Our Knox family was all there was.  Pop was an only child. No uncles or cousins with the Knox name. 

Lynda L. Voswinkel (Boehm) (1962)

The class of 1962 is having its 62nd reunion on April 18, 2024.

For info email Lynda Voswinkel Boehm at lyn2009lyn@gmail.com

Lynton Ellisor (1968)

Gene, I wish I could figure out how to post a response to your reply. But I finally figured out that the Knox that I new was named Eddie (Edwin) and they lived on Candler. I think he went to Aldine High School. He had a brother named Buddy, and sadly he accidentally shot and killed himself. But yes, my father was a frequent patron of ALL of the beer joints on Airline. He was friends with Leonard Kowis, who owned a Barber Shop on Airline.

Eugene Knox (1972)

Hey Lynton, this SHHS page is strange to reply to a specific post, unless you are the very nest person to post something.   I did see your response, no worries.  I did know a Kowis, back in school days, rings a bell.  I think two years behind me.  He lived over there, prob between Airline and Fulton. In that area is all i can recall.  It wasn't until I went to Burbank and SHHS that I met people around that area.  I grew up off Irvington and the 610 loop. ... Your last name is very familar, I wouldn't be surprised at all if our fathers knew each other.   lol

Terry Bice (1968)

Hey there Lynton Ellisor....Terry Bice here.... hope this finds you doing well.    Just curious.. what ever became of I think he was your cousin Kenneth Ellisor?

David Searcy (1973)

Hey there Gene. We went to school with James Kowis. I don't recall seeing him at any of the reunions. But I do remember him. 

Terry Bice (1968)

Any of you folks remember "PlayLand Park"?

Len Wolff (1967)

Yep! Playland Park. I spent many a sweaty Summer night griping the steel safety bars on the rides! Bumper cars, too. As I recall, there were a pair of tall neon toothbrushes at the entrance. In 1960 I had a paper route with the Houston Press. During the Summer, the Press reserved the amusement park an entire day for their paper delivery boys and girls. It was hosted by Houston Wrestling promoter Paul Boesch. All rides were free, and you could ride as many times as you wished. By the end of the day, I felt like a lottery ball! That was the park's last year. It was soon demolished to make way for Colt Stadium.

Don Pollock (1967)

Yes, I remember Playland Park, vaguely. Wooden roller coaster. Went there with my older brother Gary.  I thought it was torn down for Astroworld. 

Kathy Culpepper (Gunderson) (1968)

Rivét Coy (1965)

My uncle used to car race the dirt track at Playland Park.  My neighbor, David Shirley, fell out of roller coaster there ..... and survived! 

Marilyn Maniscalco (Henley) (1965)

I am sad to report that my sister-in-law, Pam Henley Crockett, age 80, Sam Houston Class of 1961, passed away in her sleep Wednesday evening, March 27, 2024 at her home in Georgetown, TX. She and Jack Crockett (class of 1958) were married for 62 years and have two daughters Penny and Wendy, a son Cameron (deceased 1976) and three granddaughters. Pam’s siblings are Mike (deceased 2022) class of 1958, Arthur class of 1965, Arleigh Kay class of 1968 and Donna class of 1970.

 

Pam attended Franklin Elementary, Scarborough Elementary, Burbank Jr. High prior to Sam Houston and South Texas Junior College after graduation. While at Sam Houston Pam was Editor of the Aegis, NDCC Sponsor, played flute and piccolo in the Band, and was a member of Quill and Scroll (Treasurer), Disc and Diamond Club, and the National Honor Society. She also attended Girls State where she met Miss Frances Goff, for whom she later worked and who also became a lifelong friend.

 

Since graduation, Pam has worked on the Sam Houston 1961 Class Reunions. Her primary employment involved accounting, which she loved, opening doors throughout her life. Attending the Kentucky Derby was a highlight of those perks. She also started two businesses in Houston before retiring.

Pam was also a 40 year+ member of Beta Sigma Phi achieving the degree of Torchbearer Tau Laureate. She served as President of several chapters, Beta Sigma Phi Houston City Council and was crowned as Sweetheart.

 

For the past 25 years, she and Jack loved spending time at "the Ranch", a property near Luling, TX where she enjoyed the cattle and serenity of beautiful evenings. Many memories were made there with family and friends.

Pam, my sister-in-law, and her husband, Jack, with whom Arthur and I traveled with many, many times, Rest In Peace. We all miss you.

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A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 13 at Ramsey Funeral Home, Georgetown, Texas. www.ramseyfuneral.com  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Methodist Children's Home in Pam's honor.  1111 Herring Avenue Waco, TX 76708. Her obituary can be found at:

https://www.ramseyfuneral.com/obituary/pameula-crockett

 

Terry Bice (1968)

Paul Boesch.....there is another memory.  He announced many fights.   I think they aired the fights on Saturday and we would turn on the family tv.....adjust the rabbit ears antenna.....add a little aluminum foil to the antennas and watch the fights....ha

Lynda L. Voswinkel (Boehm) (1962)

Marilyn Maniscalo (Henley) so sorry to hear about your Sister-inlaw. I remember her face. She was in the class ahead of me.

Len Wolff (1967)

Yeah, Terry. Paul Boesch was the consummate wrestling promoter. No offense to Miss Nina (Alley Theatre founder Nina Vance) but, every Friday night, Paul Boesch provided some of the best live drama, and comedy, to Houston audiences for years.  The recorded matches were broadcast on TV Saturday nights and, again, on Sunday morning. The Sunday rebroadcast was scheduled right after the live Sunday Morning church services. Ha!

Debbie Vollert (Campbell) (1971)

I used to go to the wrestling matches every Friday night with my best friend’s family. We would walk around the arena a lot and then watch ourselves on TV Saturday night. I truly believed it was real. So much so that I once gave a current events presentation in class. (Wish I could have a do over on that one. 😂) One night a woman explained to us how it was all staged including how they concealed capsules with a blood-like substance. She also told us that the wrestlers could switch personas. In Houston, one wrestler might be a “good guy”, but be a “bad guy” in Dallas. It was never the same again, especially once we noticed that Paul Boesch was reading from something when we thought he was providing a “blow by blow” account of the action. My friend had an uncle with a plate in his head from getting so carried away at a match that he got into a fight with one of the “bad guy” wrestlers. So, I know they were capable in inflicting actual damage even though most of what they did was staged. 

Donald Allee (1968)

My cousins and I truly loved Coliseum Wrestling. You can still see some great clips on YouTube. Paul Boesch was very active in the Variety Boys Club on Airline and raised lots of money for the organization. He took a bunch of us from the club deep-sea fishing one Saturday along with some wrestlers. He also made it possible to meet Prince Phillip (1921-2021) at the club in March 1966. Great memories.

Buzz Fant (1969)

Judy Maxwell (1971)

Buzz, 

That was great he bought you a new glove. I remember my Dad watching him. There is still a Boy's CLub on Airline Dr. Still doing good for the kids

Judy Maxwell (1971)

Looking forwrd to our Multi year reunion October 26,this year.  SAVE the DATE.  

Mel Moy (1960)

Friday night wrestling from the Coliseum was the sporting event in Houston at that time.  We were one of the few families with a TV, so many neighbors use to invite themselves into our living room.  We had a TV but no air conditioning, so my dad sat there in his T-shirt and boxer shorts to be comfortable despite the company.  My mom was mortified.  My dad was only interested in wrestling because he had become friends with a wrestler named Cyclone Anaya.  Paul Boesch was a leading personality we all respected.  But the person we all got a kick out of was a little old woman who attended the matches and regularly showed her disdain for the villains by swinging at them with her cane.  It was all great theater.  How many of you remember that little old lady they called Mrs. Krackauer? 

Michael Miller (1970)

My Dad took me to the wrestling matches a lot. At one match one of the wrestlers swung to hit the other on the side of the head. They were sideways to our view and the wrestlers hand missed by a foot  The other wrestler turned his head swiftly and spat as if he was hit. I sat back down in my seat is disgust. Dad asked me what was wrong. I told him the guy didn't get hit and he fell down like he was. Dad said that he wished I hadn't seen it. That was like finding out that wrestling was as fake as Santa and the Easter Bunny! I believe I was 12 ... what a bummer!!

Henry Wishard (1964)

Remember some of the wrestlers from the past. Danny Mc clane, Bull Curry, Pepper Gomez, Tiger Conrad, Duke Emoke misspelled. Also remember the little old lady that screamed and waved her came at the wrestlers.