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[quote][i]Originally posted by Dale Tincher 64[/i]
[br]Hello everyone. Someone suggested wars as a topic.  We agreed that it would be fascinating to learn more about how WW I, WW II, Vietnam (and any others) affected Rangers and their classes.  Some of our classmates have children, grandchildren and great grandchildren who served in the Gulf and Iraq wars.

We want to avoid political commentary.  We simply want to learn and share.

I found it very interesting to view the 40's yearbooks and see such a small number of junior and senior men due to the war and to try to read between the lines to see what was happening.  It would be wonderful to learn the mood and thoughts of Rangers at that time.  We would love to learn more about the war bonds, rationing, those who fought (we would love to have any names you can send of those who served), those who lost their lives (so we can honor them), what it was like when the boys came home, how the ladies adjusted and helped and anything else you want to share.

I'll start the topic by saying that my father, Clyde, was disabled in WW II while serving on the U.S.S. Nashville.  He left school as a junior to serve.  As I understand it, sailors would join and serve the four years together on their ship.  He served proudly and attended Nashville reunions as long as his health would permit.

I'll be brief on my part.  I remember the sadness and how quickly the word spread when Richard Curd lost his life in Vietnam.  He was so full of life and so well-liked.  Many of us served in Vietnam, including my brother, Donnie, and I.  I was in college and was fairly certain that I would have to go.  I decided I would rather go as an officer and went through ROTC.  Few really wanted to go, but most felt it was their duty to support their country.  I am now very proud that I served.  A few of my Vietnam photos are located at http://www.consultwebs.com/daletincher/vietnam.htm

I, personally, find World War II and WW I much more interesting than our other wars.  The patriotism, the sacrifices, the critical nature of the war, etc., made them more interesting in my opinion.  My dad would tell stories about how people would come up and thank them, want to buy them a drink, lunch, etc.

A wonderful link about our wars is located on the Smithsonian site http://americanhistory.si.edu/militaryhistory/exhibition/flash.html

We will call Mr. Anderson and see if he will contribute.  We welcome any other ideas.

Again, this is a general topic about wars, life and how people were affected.  I did a poor job introducing the topic, but I hope this will start it off.  I shall now sit back and watch for your posts.

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com
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Dale Tincher 64	Posted - 04/26/2006 : 23:31:45 Hello everyone. Someone suggested wars as a topic. We agreed that it would be fascinating to learn more about how WW I, WW II, Vietnam (and any others) affected Rangers and their classes. Some of our classmates have children, grandchildren and great grandchildren who served in the Gulf and Iraq wars. We want to avoid political commentary. We simply want to learn and share. I found it very interesting to view the 40's yearbooks and see such a small number of junior and senior men due to the war and to try to read between the lines to see what was happening. It would be wonderful to learn the mood and thoughts of Rangers at that time. We would love to learn more about the war bonds, rationing, those who fought (we would love to have any names you can send of those who served), those who lost their lives (so we can honor them), what it was like when the boys came home, how the ladies adjusted and helped and anything else you want to share. I'll start the topic by saying that my father, Clyde, was disabled in WW II while serving on the U.S.S. Nashville. He left school as a junior to serve. As I understand it, sailors would join and serve the four years together on their ship. He served proudly and attended Nashville reunions as long as his health would permit. I'll be brief on my part. I remember the sadness and how quickly the word spread when Richard Curd lost his life in Vietnam. He was so full of life and so well-liked. Many of us served in Vietnam, including my brother, Donnie, and I. I was in college and was fairly certain that I would have to go. I decided I would rather go as an officer and went through ROTC. Few really wanted to go, but most felt it was their duty to support their country. I am now very proud that I served. A few of my Vietnam photos are located at http://www.consultwebs.com/daletincher/vietnam.htm I, personally, find World War II and WW I much more interesting than our other wars. The patriotism, the sacrifices, the critical nature of the war, etc., made them more interesting in my opinion. My dad would tell stories about how people would come up and thank them, want to buy them a drink, lunch, etc. A wonderful link about our wars is located on the Smithsonian site http://americanhistory.si.edu/militaryhistory/exhibition/flash.html We will call Mr. Anderson and see if he will contribute. We welcome any other ideas. Again, this is a general topic about wars, life and how people were affected. I did a poor job introducing the topic, but I hope this will start it off. I shall now sit back and watch for your posts. Dale Tincher - Class of 64 919-272-8052 dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com
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Dale Tincher 64	Posted - 12/13/2006 : 12:54:12 As usual, I get ideas too late, but this is still be a good one even if you miss the Christmas date. My family is sending a package to a family friend in Iraq. His mother said he likes, "homemade cookies. He asks for powdered protein packages, protein bars, sphagetti o's in the self pop cans, funny thing to ask for but he says he is losing weight and wants to come home not skinny. I try to send him things like that and little fun stuff too. Gum, mints, a magazine now and then that he might read." When I was in Vietnam in 1970, I remember a lady from St. Louis sending us a nice package of homemade items for Christmas. It brightened our day. It lets our troops know that we are thinking about and appreciate them. I'm sure other ex-military will tell you the same. If you have a friend or relative in Iraq or Afghanistan, please feel free to post their name on the board and/or, since privacy is a concern these days, send me the address and I will make it available to anyone who writes for an address. First class and priority parcels can still make it by Christmas. I found a few links on the topic: http://www.usps.com/supportingourtroops/ http://www.kansas.com/mld/kansas/news/16113159.htm http://www.bootsonground.com/shipping-packages-overseas.htm http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061130/BIZ/611300325/1001 Dale Tincher - Class of 64 919-272-8052 dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com
Dale Tincher 64	Posted - 12/12/2006 : 14:10:08 Hello everyone. In light of the recent anniversary of the attack on Pearl Habor, a friend sent some photos of the attack - http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=u46feyk.7jcp7fe4&x=0&y=-a4bef8 I once asked my dad where he was when Pearl Harbor was attacked, how people reacted, how it changed lives, etc., and sat back for an interesting narration from him. We, younger folks, can get a small feel from 911, but only those who were there can know what it was like to realize that their worlds were about to change so abruptly and dramatically. Some links are: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attack_on_Pearl_Harbor http://pearlharborattacked.com/ http://si-pwebsrch02.si.edu/search?q=pearl+harbor&site=si_all&output=xml_no_dtd&sort=date%3AD%3AL%3Ad1&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&ref=t&client=default_frontend&proxystylesheet=default_frontend&SEARCH.x=32&SEARCH.y=13 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4206251 Dale Tincher - Class of 64 919-272-8052 dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com
wilda gaye martin 51	Posted - 11/13/2006 : 00:30:34 I remember selling poppies evey year in front of Murphys. A Mr neal used to call me and I would get some of my friends to help. One year they had a carnival come to town and he asked me to round up some friends and we sold tickets to all the rides. We would get a break every night and we could go on the rides free just for selling tickets. We really thought we were bigshots then. Can you believe our parents let us do that? Oh well that was in the '40s. WILDA GAYE MARTIN '51
Andy Aide Pendleton 64	Posted - 11/12/2006 : 13:45:04 As you know Pudge the VFW Post in Rainelle is a very activiy organization......such a wonderful organization they not only benefit the Veterans they also are a great influence in our community...They contribute money to a lot of things in and around the Rainelle area, which comes from the proceed from Bingo every Friday night...The house is packed...GREAT HOT DOGS!!!!!! Pudge Thank you for responding...if I would have only known I would have been glad to take pictures of the dinner....Therefore if you or anyone would like for me take pictures of any activity please let me know..More than happy.... Andy
Pudge Miller Vandall 58	Posted - 11/12/2006 : 08:09:05 Andy. The V F W John Page Post 4484 has a poppie sale every year. Sales poppies for are vets and families. I think it was held last month. You can always find them in front of Kroger, Magic Mart, and maybe The Dollar General. They used to be in front of Foodland but!!!!!!!!!!!! If you talk to one of the Post members maybe there will be amother one this year. They had a dinner for the Vets at the V F W Post yesterday. I didn't get to go so I don't know how many was there. Last year we had over to 200 to attend. The Post is always having something for them, so watch your newspaper.
Andy Aide Pendleton 64	Posted - 11/11/2006 : 21:01:53 Do the Veterans still give away little poppies to wear on your label if you gave a donation to VFW on Veterans Day.....I remember Larry Gentile keeping the tradition up for years.....Do you Remember? I do not see the poppies anymore......?????? Andy
Andy Aide Pendleton 64	Posted - 11/11/2006 : 08:42:06 Today is Vetereans Day and as always I am trying to search for the proper words to say how much we appreciate our Vetereans of yesterday, today, and those that are still fighting in the war today....Our servicemen have and are fighting to keep our borders free from attack to keep the bell of freedom ringing loud throughout the World......... We do appreciate You our Service men and women...God Bless our Troops...... http://encarta.msn.com/content_761567436/Veterans_Day.html http://www.kodakgallery.com/Slideshow.jsp?mode=fromshare&Uc=prxi0xw.axyzvh44&Uy=h2yj64&Ux=0 Let's all say a "THANK YOU WITH A HEART FILLED WITH LOVE" to the brave mem and women of yeterday and today........ Andy
Elda Utterback	Posted - 11/06/2006 : 23:34:25 Thank you for remembering Richard Curd. Richard was in my English class in 1961-62, if my memory is correct. I called him,"My Sunshine" for he was full of life. In fact, he usually sat in a front row near for he loved to talk. When the Vietnam Wall came to Livermore several years ago, I visited the wall and left some flowers near his name. Later I visited the Wall in Washington. It still is sad to think that one so young lost his life in a war.
Elda Utterback	Posted - 11/06/2006 : 23:24:33 quote: Originally posted by Dale Tincher 64 Hello everyone. Someone suggested wars as a topic. We agreed that it would be fascinating to learn more about how WW I, WW II, Vietnam (and any others) affected Rangers and their classes. Some of our classmates have children, grandchildren and great grandchildren who served in the Gulf and Iraq wars. We want to avoid political commentary. We simply want to learn and share. I found it very interesting to view the 40's yearbooks and see such a small number of junior and senior men due to the war and to try to read between the lines to see what was happening. It would be wonderful to learn the mood and thoughts of Rangers at that time. We would love to learn more about the war bonds, rationing, those who fought (we would love to have any names you can send of those who served), those who lost their lives (so we can honor them), what it was like when the boys came home, how the ladies adjusted and helped and anything else you want to share. I'll start the topic by saying that my father, Clyde, was disabled in WW II while serving on the U.S.S. Nashville. He left school as a junior to serve. As I understand it, sailors would join and serve the four years together on their ship. He served proudly and attended Nashville reunions as long as his health would permit. I'll be brief on my part. I remember the sadness and how quickly the word spread when Richard Curd lost his life in Vietnam. He was so full of life and so well-liked. Many of us served in Vietnam, including my brother, Donnie, and I. I was in college and was fairly certain that I would have to go. I decided I would rather go as an officer and went through ROTC. Few really wanted to go, but most felt it was their duty to support their country. I am now very proud that I served. A few of my Vietnam photos are located at http://www.consultwebs.com/daletincher/vietnam.htm I, personally, find World War II and WW I much more interesting than our other wars. The patriotism, the sacrifices, the critical nature of the war, etc., made them more interesting in my opinion. My dad would tell stories about how people would come up and thank them, want to buy them a drink, lunch, etc. A wonderful link about our wars is located on the Smithsonian site http://americanhistory.si.edu/militaryhistory/exhibition/flash.html We will call Mr. Anderson and see if he will contribute. We welcome any other ideas. Again, this is a general topic about wars, life and how people were affected. I did a poor job introducing the topic, but I hope this will start it off. I shall now sit back and watch for your posts. Dale Tincher - Class of 64 919-272-8052 dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com
Janet Ballengee Estep 68	Posted - 11/06/2006 : 08:39:53 Tridelphia is in the northern panhandle near Wheeling. My husband had an uncle who lived there for many years, but I don't think we are related to Chauncey Estep.
wilda gaye martin 51	Posted - 11/05/2006 : 21:33:31 Joan, you brought back some memories with your margarine story. Do you remember the big field we all played in every summer? We played dress-up during the day and we fought over who got to be Rita Hayworth, Lana Turner, Ginger Rogers etc. I tell my kids stories still about those good ole days. WILDA GAYE MARTIN
Evelyn Utterback Drake 56	Posted - 11/05/2006 : 10:34:45 Yes, that's the story regarding Chauncy Estep. Maybe Helen met him when she was in college and he wasn't from Rainelle. Where in the world is Tridelphia?
Janet Ballengee Estep 68	Posted - 11/02/2006 : 15:26:06 I found this site http://www.fortunecity.com/millenium/redwood/372/part9.htm which sounds like the same story and mentions Chauncy Estep of Tridelphia, WV which is near Wheeling. I also found an obit for Chauncey Estep http://www.kepnerfuneral.com/cgi-bin/viewobit.asp?ObitID=560. I can't guarantee this is the same guy, but the obit mentions that he was a WW II veteran.
Andy Aide Pendleton 64	Posted - 11/02/2006 : 15:10:01 Evenlyn, I just phoned Ray Estep in reference to your question. quote: Does anyone know Chauncey Estep? My sister, Elda Montgomery, has a letter she was given after the death of Helen Greene (teacher 40-50', written to Helen by Chauncey. He was a radioman that was shot down during WW II. Some natives on an island hid them until they were able to get back to the Americans. He recounts the details of this event. Elda would like to share this with you if you are from this family. Ray is planning on doing some research on this matter and will let you know. Hello to Elda Andy
Evelyn Utterback Drake 56	Posted - 11/02/2006 : 11:10:01 Does anyone know Chauncey Estep? My sister, Elda Montgomery, has a letter she was given after the death of Helen Greene (teacher 40-50', written to Helen by Chauncey. He was a radioman that was shot down during WW II. Some natives on an island hid them until they were able to get back to the Americans. He recounts the details of this event. Elda would like to share this with you if you are from this family. My husband and I just returned from visiting Elda in California. She is quite a tour guide and as a result we get to see a lot of the non-commercial areas that are really neat. One of our events was a trip to Sutter's Mill....unfortunately we didn't return with any gold.

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