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Class of 1959
Thursday, March 05, 2015
ST. Aloysius/SFXA Alumni Banquet
Sunday, February 15, 2015
Best Ever Erected Building In This City
This building is one of the best ever erected in this city, consisting of an exhibition hall, vestibule, stage and tier of dressing rooms on the lower floor, which measures over all 120 x 60 feet clear to the ceiling. The auditorium measures 80 x 60 feet and has a rake of three feet from rear to footlights, and will seat one thousand persons...on either side of the main stage are orchestral balconies which accommodate each of two grand pianos...the drop curtain is a richly painted...scene of the pier in the Bay of Naples...untitled newspaper...1885.
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Mardi Gras Parade & Gumbo Cook-Off
Last Saturday was a perfect day for the Mardi Gras Parade and cook-off but unfortunately I had to miss both because I had already made plans to go out-of-town. Here are a few photos that was taken by my Facebook friend, Brandi Bryant Hoxie, of the events. My classmates who live in town that did not go and for those that live out-of-town, I wanted to show you what you missed. Maybe next year you can come and enjoy the fun. I sure hope to be there and that the weather will be just as nice.
Southern Cultural Heritage Center formally our Alma Mater, SFXA.
Under the tree-shaded south side of Crawford Street and across the street from the site of the political rally from the movie "Oh, Brother Where Art Thou," cauldrons boiled and bubbled, sending the aroma of sausage, chicken, duck, seafood and other delicious scents over and through the throng of people waiting in line for their taste of the cooks' art.
The Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation's fourth annual Carnaval de Mardi Gras and Gumbo Cook-off at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center drew an estimated 1,500 people who queued up at tents and booths bearing the names, 'Quack Attack," "Em Cluckers," "Mud Bugs," "Redwood Rednecks," "Nobie's" and "Gumbones Hedz" for a taste of the dish that is part of the Gulf south's culture as Cajun, New Orleans brass band and zydeco music floated out through several speaker systems.
Warmer weather with the high temperature in the mid-60's and clear skies cooling to 60 helped the mood of the event. Three booths, Riverwalk Casino's Rocky's Roux Dawgs and May & Company, serving the more traditional seafood gumbo. Roux Crew's offering included shrimp, crab and oysters.
One booth, Quack Attack, operated by Jeff Richardson and Ty Wamsley, offered duck andouille sausage gumbo to the sounds of zydeco music. "These are ducks shot right here in the MS Delta," Wamsley said.
Mud Bugs offered another variation on the chicken and sausage recipe with a turducken gumbo featuring chicken, duck and turkey meat and gumbo.
Roux Dawgs took first place in the seafood gumbo category, winning $200 and a free entry for next year's competition. May & Company finished second, with Riverwalk Casino placing third. In the non-seafood gumbo category, Novie's took first place and the $200 prize and free entry for the 2016 competition, Redwood Rednecks finished second, while J. Daddy Parms was third. Nobie's also had the best booth display. The Creek Krewe received the people's choice award.
Mike and Jan Cronin Jackson enjoying the cook-off!
Monday, February 02, 2015
Classmate's Husband Dies
February 13, 1941 ~ January 30, 2015
Obituary for William E. Yowan
William E. Yowan, Age 73 ~ January 30, 2015
Resident of Shelby Township. Beloved husband for 54 years of Marie Braun (Class of 1959). Dear father of Gary Yowan, Sandy (Ed) Gulick and the late Glenn (twin brother of Gary). Dear grandfather of Eddie, Tommy, and Kaitlyn. Brother of Diane Cassatly and the late Myrna Gatlin. Retired from Ford Motor Company after 37 years. Graduate of Mississippi State University. Avid boater and member of the North Channel Yacht Club. Funeral Service Thursday 11:00 a.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home, 49150 Schoenherr Rd. (North of 22 Mile Rd.) Shelby Twp, MI. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m.
Marie Braun Yowan - It is with incredible sadness that I share the passing of my husband, Bill on January 30, 2015. Bill passed away after 6 weeks of being diagnosed with cancer. Funeral arrangements and tributes can be found at Wasik Funeral Home - Shelby Twp, MI
Friday, January 02, 2015
50th Wedding Anniversary Pictures
Mr. & Mrs. George E. Brown, Jr.
George and Vera Agnes Marshall Brown (Class of 1959)
Congratulations to the happy couple!
A beautiful 50th Wedding Anniversary cake.
Golden centerpieces.
Over 200 people showed up for the wedding reception at Glenn Hall.
Cookies decorated with letter B and 50 on them.
Lovely decorated table with congratulatory cards.
Guest taking pictures during the reception.
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
50th Wedding Anniversary Vows Renew Today
Mr. and Mrs. George Brown
Vera (Class of 1959) and George Brown were married at St. Paul Catholic Church on Saturday January 9, 1965. Vera and George are lifelong Vicksburg residents.
Their children, Andrea and Owen Francis of Mandeville, Louisiana, July and Bill Walker of Clinton, and George and Lara Brown of Hattiesburg are very proud of them for demonstrating how to succeed in marriage, relationships, parenting and life. They will be renewing their wedding vows at the 4 p.m. Vigil mass at St. Paul today, Wednesday, December 31, 2014.
Their children will be honoring them by hosting a reception today from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the third floor of the Farrell Building.
All friends and relatives are invited to help them celebrate this happy occasion. No gifts please.
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Happy New Year Classmates!
May your New Year be a New Year that brings luck and
prosperity, a New Year that brings happiness and joy.
Happy New Year!
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