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i lived in parma from 1954 to 1961 or from the age of 3 to 10. i started first through forth grade in parma , move away then returned for seventh grade, eight and ninth grade.those were the best years of my life. i miss the warm fall days laying around under tony lapes grandfathers grape vinyard eating his grapes(WIYHOUT PERMISSION I MUST SAY)I've never tasted a grape since that tasted that good. i long for the days of being able to roam the country side without seeing a poasted no trespassing sign. hunting and fishing where and when we wanted. all the things that were right with parma only make the things that are wrong with the rest of the world more obvious.

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to One and All. Class of 1959 and many happy memories of days gone by. alice ward would love to hear from any and all that might remember me.

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To all my friends and loved ones, I wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Here in New York we look forward to saying good riddance to 2001. Hope to see you all at next year's picnic!

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To the Honorable Mayor Ramsey, his Staff, and to the citizens of Oz, past and present, MERRY CHRISTMAS & A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

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I WENT TO PARMA ELEM. BACK BEFORE IT CLOSED AND WAS IN MR. BACHELOR'S LAST CLASS BEFORE HE RETIRED. IS THERE ANYBODY OUT THERE WHO WAS IN THAT CLASS THAT REMEMBERS ME, I WOULD SURE LIKE TO SEE HOW SOME OF US TURNED OUT AFTER ALL THESE YEARS. WILL GO BACK ONLINE SOMETIME AND SEE IF ANYBODY ANSEWERS, ALSO ANY TEACHERS THAT I HAD SAY SOMETHING TO.

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I would like to get tony sullenger of Lilboun to send me his E-mail address. Thanks Roger

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I found your site when looking for info about Missouri. Very nice and informative. I have added a link on my site to it, so everybody can enjoy it. I hope adding this link isn't a problem.If so, just let me know, and i will remove it from my site. My site can be found at: http://jkersten.topcities.com

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I WENT TO SCHOOL I YEAR IN PARMA. 1956 THEN WE MOVED TO KISSIMMEE, FLA BUT I RETURN TO PARMA JUST ABOUT EVERY SUMMER UNTILL 1967. CHRISTMAS IN PARMA WAS A REALLY GREAT TIME WHEN I LIVED THERE WITH THE BIG PARADE. AND THE FALL CARNIVAL.WISHING YOUALL A MERRYCHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR.

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I WAS BORN IN PARMA IN 1950. I WENT TO SCHOOL MY FIRST GRADE IN 1956. CHRISTMAS TIMES WHEN I LIVED IN PARMA WERE REALLY GREAT THE PARADE THE STREET ALL LINED WITH PEOPLE THTA YOU COULD HARDLY GET AROUND. WELL WISHING YOUALL A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS. AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. WARM FUL THOUGHTS. LOYD A.KERR

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Just wanted to say hello and Merry Christmas to everyone in Parma. GREAT SITE!!! Would love to hear from my classmates of the 1970s or the classmates of my sister, Debbie. I'm currently the Director of Admissions, Records, and Financial Aid at a small college here in Virginia. I truly feel that I was blessed to grow up in a town like Parma!!!! Go Priates!! Merry Christmas.

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Just a little note to wish the City of Parma a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year from Colorado Springs, Colorado. You have a wonderful web site.

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I was born in Parma 1945. My Grandfather was Dave Hendrix a Methodist Minister and school bus driver there. My father was Tom Hendrix who was killed in WWII at age 19. I was only four months old when he died. My mother left Parma very soon after, but I returned and stayed with my Grandparents almost every summer for two weeks to a month in the early and mid fiftys. Downtown Parma was still populated with stores and even a movie theather then. I have made several trips back even though my Grandparents have passed. I have no remaining family there but it seems if I am anywhere close I can not resist passing through. I love to go by Grandpa's old house and always drive downtown, even took several pictures of the main street a few years back. Just wanted to say I have some great memories of my time there with my Grandpa. After all the years and all the miles I still feel a kindship to Parma and consider it to be my home town.

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I remember when Parma had a population of 1,719 of course the school was still teaching younger folks how to read and write. I found your site very interesting and would like to see more of Parma history from time to time, for me my best memory is the years from 1961 to 1973, for me it meant growing up in the country, that was down wind from Stewarts chicken farm. I reckon most folks around Parma ate eggs from George Stewarts,poultry houses,but those chickens laid some good tasting eggs but those Chicken houses shore did Stink!!on a hot summer day and when the wind would be lightly blowing from the S.E. direction and the smell would be awful!kids on the school bus would make rude remarks about us kids smelling bad) I think at one time in our lives growing up like that hurt are feelings a mite but as we got older we kinda took pleasure In seeing those that made those remarks and hurt are feelings make those funny faces, and try to hold there breath until we off the bus , until our Bus driver was moving on down the road. Hey thats just one of many stories I could talk about butI'd run out of space ha ha But I did enjoy just it sittin here thinking about the Good and Bad times growing up In Parma,Missouri: I didnt graduate then with my classmates after 12 years of schooling; ~ ButI was renamed "Sue" after singing A Boy named sue By the Great Jonny Cash in a talant show and got a standing Ovation. It scared me to death!!! I just knew I was going to be in trouble,Hey it turned out better than I thought~.

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we the kerr family would like to wish you all a merry Christmas and lets keep Crist In christmas earl and arva lee [brown] kerr

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Hi Emilino, Yes, we are familiar with the City of Parma, Italy and we know it is the namesake of our City of Parma, Missouri. I would very much like to see the City of Parma, Italy, and the province of Parma and the Parma River. How about attaching some photographs so we can see some of the sights. George G. Husted

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there is a city named Parma in Italy founded in 183 BC ... the original Parma ? Do they feel some italian heritage ?

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Just wanted you to know that I am quite impressed with your website. Well done! Also, I love the photo of Dorothy Reeves Pennington, she's quite an attractive lady if I do say so myself!!

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It's been a while since I visited this website and I'm shocked at how different it looks. It's something the town should be proud of - not all small towns have the resources to produce something so great. Hi to all the members of the Cravens family! Everything is going pretty well here - I would love to hear from any of you!! I'm a correctional officer at the correctional facility here, Janelle is in the credit dept. at a local publishing company and Natalie turned three on August 20. We will be celebrating our fifth anniversay in May. Barb has been married to Gary Zeitler for a year now and Shelby will be nine in April. Hard to believe how fast time goes by. We will be planning a trip to Parma sometime soon, if our jobs and time allow us. It would be nice to see everyone again. That's all for now - hope to hear from you soon!

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I am doing some genelogy work on the name Highfil. If anyone could furnish info on Frank Highfil or any other Highfil in the area please contact me.

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Is Parma still a cotton producing town? I was a mere lad of nine (9) when my family left there in November of 1952. I am now 58 years old, so you know that was a long time ago! Went to a small country school called Smith School. All of the classes were held in two rooms. I was related to Mr. Jesse Wilson, who owned some property. There was also a gentleman by the name of Johnny Rutledge(sic) who was a cotton farmer. Would be interesting to receive a message from soneone who knew those people. My daddy sharecropped for a person by the name of Dick Spitzer (sic).

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I really enjoyed reading the "Tin Mans" comments. It brought back menories of my childhood in Parma. I remember W.L. Ramsey's and Frank Bean and some of the others. My dad, Sam Ross, also worked at Ramsey's during this time. I remebered the spit and whittle bench. I would sometime stand around and listen to their stories. Thanks Tin man for bringing back some great menories.

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I lived in Parma, went to school there about 50 years ago!! Didn't live there very long. Lived at Canalou for about 9 years, also Lilbourn. Bye from Oklahoma

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Nurses from Parma stop by graduatenurse.com and search for great nursing opportunities. Register your resume. See your there.

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my father lived and was buried in parma missouri his name was David Upchurch. Iwas wonsering if anyone has ever heard of him or know if I have reletives who live there. his father's name was Sam Upchurch

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I don't know who the tin man is but we share a lot of the same memories. He/She could very well have been a class mate of mine in the class of "58. I remember all the businesses named and would like to add one, Hedrick's IGA. I bagged a lot of groceries out of that store. (the original) not the one built across the street. Joyce and I were at the 2001 picnic and had a great time. I don't know if we will make the 2002 get together or not, only time will tell.

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Hi folks, Just thought I'd drop you all a line to let you know it's really great up here. Sherrill and I just had a wonderful vacation and we really had the bull by the horns back there in the OK territory. However, The Lord called my name yesterday afternoon and, of course I jumped up and answered. You know it's, well I have to tell you that it's better than OK up here. Talk about a place with a view - this is it. I'll miss you all, especially that great woman Sherrill, but it shore is wonderful up here. The Lord said that He wanted me up here while I was still in good shape. He certainly has His act together. Well, I guess that's all for right now. I'll be seein' you. And you know that's the truth: I'll be seeing you again. Your old buddy, Jim

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If anyone in the class of 52 has not received a letter from Sarah Keith concerning the reunion next year, please contact Sarah Keith Jackson at 1353 Schafer Dr., Burton, MI. 48509 or Harlin Love at 12499 Chilton Hills Dr., DeSoto, MO. 63020 Thank You.

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Very impressive new look to the website. My compliments to the webmaster. I enjoy visiting here & seeing all the new features.

Monday, October 1, 2001 at 11:57 PM
From: Ryan Smith
Subject: hello
CITY: Parma
Message: Just taking time to visit the site and see what is new!!

Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 7:54 PM
From: bob mckinley
Subject: george jacob thurston
CITY: new waverly in.
Message: trying to find info on grandfather died about 1950-1952 and buried in the county that parma is in.the pictures of the town is nice next time im going to doniphan ill swing by and look around. any info will be welcom thank you . bob mckinley new waverly in.46961

Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 4:30 PM
From: Judy Morgan Kerperien
Subject: one of our own
CITY:
Message: Yes, one of own was in New York that awful day Sept.11. Dick Ramsey was in World Trade Center #2, after the first air attack Dick and his fellow workers of Lee-Hecht-Harrison evacuated as they were leaving the 2nd tower was hit, Thank God that our dear friend got out, have read two emails from Dick and as we all are he is very upset, may we all say prayers for Dick and all the others who have lost friends and family members. GOD BLESS AMERICA

Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 11:29 AM
From: earl kerr
Subject: pictures of parma with flags
CITY: jax fla
Message: would someone tell me the location looking at the picture and what bld. is what. thank tunney

Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at 5:11 PM
From: George Husted
Subject: Prayer for The Nation
CITY: Parma
Message: WOW, that "Prayer for The Nation" in the upper left corner of the front page is really terrific! My thanks to the Webmaster. Great work.

Monday, September 17, 2001 at 12:22 AM
From: Barbara Jewett
Subject: Parma MY HOME TOWN
CITY: Chesapeake, VA
Message: I also want to add that anyone who wouldn't sign their name is a COWARD!

Monday, September 17, 2001 at 12:15 AM
From: Barbara Jewett
Subject: Parma, MY HOME TOWN
CITY: Chesapeake, VA
Message: Just checking email tonight and usually check the Parma website looking forward to reading any new messages. I've been on vacation for several weeks and missed the letter about Parma being a dump. But no matter, those of us who grew up in Parma and still have fond memories of what used to be a bustling little town and the people who lived there will always hold Parma and its citizens in a special place in our hearts. As an ex-military wife, I have lived in cities all over the country and met a lot of interesting people, but I am still proud to claim Parma as my home town. To the writer of that letter I can only say, "You must be one unhappy person to take time to write such an ugly message. I'm glad it was deleted."

Saturday, September 15, 2001 at 3:45 PM
From: George Husted (Jerry)
Subject: City of Parma
CITY: Parma
Message: When I retired from the U.S. Navy in 1990 with almost 36 years of active duty military, my wife and I were Florida residents and had been for years since it is much easer to renew licenses there from out of state. We were living in Washington, D.C. and had been for six years. We could have just stayed there, gone back to Florida or moved anywhere we wanted to. We chose to come back to Parma. This is home. We try to do things to better the town and help others as neighbors. We go to church and help out there. We find it a very good place to live. Parma has taken quite a lot of hard hits but the people are still the same friendly people. George - by George!

Friday, September 14, 2001 at 9:50 AM
From: Vicki (Cox) Dinning
Subject: Parma
CITY: Rolling Fork
Message: How sad that someone would say such trash, especially in light of what is going on in our country. I am proud to be an American, proud to be from Parma & proud to sign my name......Vicki

Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at 9:23 PM
From: Earl Kerr
Subject: dumb head
CITY: Jax, FL
Message: I am from Parma and proud of it. My Mother was born in old Lottie my grand parents lived and died there my Mother, brothers, uncles, cousin and a lot of kin are buried there. Parma has seen the best of times so loud mouth lay off. You don't know what you are saying sonny. I am 73 years old and I am proud of my name, that is why I sign, as most of the older folks know me I was a rough guy and idiot mean tough I have lived or tried to live for many years a life that will put me in the pearly gates the time in my life that I would be mad at what you said about Parma but now I will say a prayer for you. Thanks Parma for the life you gave me also for letting me respond to the dumb here Earl Kerr.

Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at 9:00 PM
From: Nunya Bidness
Subject: What a Dump
CITY: Somewhere
Message: From the Webmaster: The content of this message has been deleted do to its offensive nature.

Monday, September 10, 2001 at 4:40 PM
From: derle paxton
Subject: genealogy
CITY: oklahoma city, okla.
Message: great old pictures of your town. i have been doing research in your area on my family. i have a post card mailed from my g-father to my g-mother,post marked at parma they lived at como, i been searhing where william paxton my g-father about 1911-1913 died. does parma have any records on deaths at como or parma.

Thursday, September 6, 2001 at 1:14 AM
From: Dean Medlin
Subject: Home Coming 2001
CITY: Parma
Message: I missed this year......off to TN and Va. Our oldest daughter's wedding was June 30th in Richmond, Va. Had a great trip but...I sure did miss seeing and visiting with everyone! Glad all had a great time and the ---- Tin Man (whoever) "OZ".....I remember it all. I also worked at Lucy Bro's and W. L. Ramsey's in the parts and hardware dept. prior to leaving for the Air Force on May 12th, 1959. oooohhhhh those cotton picking dazessss. sore back, knees and fingers....but it sure holds great memories. Class of "58". Hope to see you all next year if not before.

Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 2:36 PM
From: Bill Adams
Subject: Looking for GG Grandmother
CITY: Rogers, AR
Message: I am looking for my GG Grandmother who died near Parma. When she died she was married to John Jefferson Asa, but before she was married to John Adams. I am hoping to find an obit column or anything that could help me find more info on her and the Adams Family. She died at 37 years old in 1903. I am sure she is buried near Parma. Thank you if you can help me. Bill Adams

Sunday, July 22, 2001 at 8:45 PM
From: Alice Ward Bailey
Subject: Parma, Etc.
CITY: Annandale, Va
Message: I had a super time this year at the Picnic! As those who were there know, My daughter, Alycia was there and even she had a super time! Says she is jealous of MY childhood and days at Parma--this is a city girl's comments. The OZ msg was wonderful--so perfect yes, I think the bldgs are keeping our memories locked inside too! But this is really to say a big THANK YOU to the Web Master who is great, deligent, and patient!Thanks also to the planners of this year's Event! It "Made me feel so Young!" Let me hear!

Sunday, July 22, 2001 at 9:08 AM
From: CAROLYN PARKMAN GOLDEN
Subject:
CITY: SUMMERVILLE, SC
Message: Thanks for the message about our hometown, to was so nice to remember some good people and good times. My parents are Ray and Bea Parkman, and our family is scattered from one coast to the other. My brother Don Parkman lives in California ,Charlotte and I live in South Carolina, Susie is in the middle in Colorado. i would love to hear from some of our old buddies

Sunday, July 22, 2001 at 9:05 AM
From: CAROLYN PARKMAN GOLDNE
Subject:
CITY: SUMMERVILLE, SC
Message: Thanks for the message about our hometown, to was so nice to remember some good people and good times. My parents are Ray and Bea Parkman, and our family is scattered from one coast to the other. My brother Don Parkman lives in California ,Charlotte and I live in South Carolina, Susie is in the middle in Colorado. i would love to hear from some of our old buddies

Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 8:42 PM
From: George (Jerry) Husted
Subject: Pictures
CITY: Parma
Message: Hey, I just checked the "Down Home Days" page and wow are there a bunch of new photographs. That's great to see and remember the celebration. I'm going to send some more tomorrow. Thanks to the senders and a great thanks to the Webmaster! Also, I am really enjoying reading all of the comments and discussions!!!

Sunday, July 15, 2001 at 8:35 PM
From: Jim (James) Brown
Subject: Annual Celebration
CITY: Huntsville, AL 35805
Message: Thanks so much to all of the people responsible for the celebration again this year. I, as usual enjoyed this annual event. The class of 1956 did see one (1) new face; Nancy Buttrey, and according to her she had a fantastic time. Fantastic is the same description as all of the others that have been attending each year. For all those that don't/have never/not ever going to come back; they have no idea of the good time they are missing. My sincere thanks to the person writing the "Not The Tin Man" message. This is so very true for most of us. I suspect most of us remember, if not all, then most of the people mentioned in that message. May God bless all of us, and I hope to see all of you plus others next year.

Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 12:28 PM
From: Gene Gibbs
Subject: Annual Celebration
CITY: Terrell, Tx.
Message: Have been checking out the guest list again. Congratulations to all those who contributed and worked hard to make the 2001 annual celebration happen. You are to be highly commended for the work you do to make this happen. It looks like you were successful once again. Sounds like everyone had a great time. Have never attended but plan to attend next year and hope there will be a lot there from the class of 52. Once again Congratulations to everyone.

Friday, July 13, 2001 at 8:23 AM
From: Susie Parkman
Subject: Parma (friends and Family)
CITY: Broomfield, Co
Message: Thanks so much to the person who wrote (My Hometown). It really took me back. If anyone knows how to get in touch with Ruby Cravens, married name Lowman, please contact me. I haven't seen her in 20 years. I went to school in Parma, 1st to 10th. I didn't graduate from Parma. I am the daughter of Ray and Bea Parkman. My sister, Charlotte and Carolyn. My brothers name is Don.

Wednesday, July 11, 2001 at 5:22 PM
From: Ruthie Parkman Pratt
Subject: Not the Tin Man
CITY: Loves Park,IL
Message: Thanks for the Memories. Our sentiments exactly. -Tom Parkman Family

Monday, July 9, 2001 at 4:57 PM
From: Not The "Tin Man"
Subject: Discovering Oz!
CITY: Oz
Message: Every year at about the same time - as surely as fall gives way to winter - and then to spring - there is a metamorphosis which occurs and brings me back to "Oz". I do not arrive with the "tornado" of Oz... but rather with the invigoration of once again reliving my youthful days in one of God's favorite spots! To enter Oz, one needs to be a true believer.. and, it is helpful to have been there in the formative years of youth. I have returned many times since my youth but it was only during this visit that I fully understood the magic of Oz.... In MY Oz, I do not see the boarded up buildings which have been abandoned by the family farms gone from the past. In MY Oz, I do not see the closed schools and churches, and I do not see the quiet stillness of the town. What I do see is through the eyes of a believer - born and reared in that land of Oz - oh so many years ago. As the hours of this years celebration were drawing to a close and Oz was again ready to return to the quiet, peaceful pumpkin of Parma - I finally understood why I keep returning. As midnight approached and all was dark and quiet - I stood in the center of town - under the sometimes working traffic light - and looked all around me. Even on that hot and muggy night I felt a chill go over me and at that moment I discovered what I believe to be the truth. The boarded up doors and the boarded up windows of all those buildings were not boarded up to keep people and things OUT - they were boarded up to keep the MEMORIES IN!! Don't let them get away! With these aged eyes and with a fading memory - I can still see my youth and its characters along the way which helped create me - whatever that may be or however well that turned out. On one end of one street, Scholfield's had a car dealership & later so did George Overfield - Dodge & Plymouth. Focus Morgan had the hot spot hangout in his drugstore & Blanky made the best milkshakes and pineapple sundaes anywhere around. Pascal Gardner's Drug store & the daily papers; John Mack Leigh and his insurance office; Meddie Smith & his 5 & 10; John Young and Wallace Gerard cutting hair.. and "Shine" putting the glow to a pair of shoes; Leonard Braden and then Mr. Clements running the movie house - 10 cents until you turned 12 then it was 35 cents; Rosa Hall handling the Postmistress chores; Grocer stores alive and busy... Encil Knight, E.J. & Nellie Reynolds, Sherrills, Pop & Margie Grimsley, Wink Knight and 10 cent comic books, Greggs, General Store of Leo King, W.L. Ramsey Hardware and Implement with Buck Knight, Glendal Beard, Pete Parkman & in the shop Johnny Daniels, Lee Orman and Frank Bean; A.D. Brown & his bar, grill and pool hall; Lutes pool hall, and even Blanky had one. Frank Edge, Bill Leonberger, Gene Knight had cafes; Glenda Davis and Demetra Braden did the hairdos! Orville & Russell Coffee, Shaw Brothers, Perk Ledbetter, Ray & Annabelle Webb had the gas stations at 16 cents a gallon. Lucy Brothers and Alstuns did dry goods; Huey Kitchens and John Teeters guarded the peace; E.B. Gee & Mahan Gins running 24 hours a day; Doc Husted & Thelma caring for our ills & birthing our sons and daughters - along with Doc Gilbert; Frank Catron and his junk yard; Hallie Norman and the lumber yard; Gratz furniture store; Sam & Marie Widner did "The Home Tribune" every week; Mrs. Scott Barney kept turning out the best bookkeepers and typists in the state; Mr. Merrick maintained scholastic order - along with Virginia Parker his faithful secretary; Sarah Keith and "number please?" - ours was "4-9"; Mrs. Conatser ruling over the piano lessons; Mr. Salyer and the "tax man cometh"; Lorwood Plantation alive and well; The "spit and whittle bench:; Mr. Denson could squeeze walnuts with his good hand and put a permanent charie-horse on your knee; Pap Jones and his miracle of making warts go away; Ed Glapensky keeping the school working; the Mississippi River flood of the early 1940s and the Bootheel tornado that destroyed our school; Picking cotton from dayligh to dark - but only half day on Saturdays. All of this turned the streets of Parma into a hustle & bustle of activity on Saturdays - and the streets welled with "walkers" on Saturday night so thick you could not stir them with a stick. And, Frank Highfil won the drawing for the new car at the sesquicentennial! Ditch-8, bridge dances, Townley House, Swirley Top, Pop Warners, Riddle Hill. Then there was the Malden Drive-In movies - hide in the trunk and get in free!! Swimming trips to the New Madrid pool. Skating parties at the Malden skating rink. Summer Boy Scout trips to Camp Llewellan. "Sneak Days" at Wappapello Lake. And let us never forget the true value of the "Senior Trip"! Especially, if Cagle drove the bus!! So, while realizing that these memories of Oz are endless, and while Judy Garland never visited my Oz - I will again return to refill my mind with just enough of the fuzzy feel-goods to last another year - when I will again return for more. Each time I return, I will again, with the approach of midnight on Saturday night, stand under the sometimes working traffic light and look all around me. I know I will feel again the magic of Oz - see behind the boarded windows and doors - and watch excitedly as my youth will once again come to life.

Sunday, July 8, 2001 at 6:36 PM
From: Donald Nelson
Subject: 2001 Picnic
CITY: Doe Run, MO
Message: Thanks to all who are responsible for sponsoring the Parma picnic, and all the hard work and planning that must go into pulling this off year after year. As always, I had a great time. I enjoyed seeing everyone, my friends from the class of 56, and especially my classmates that attended this year for the first time. It is my wish that the picnic will be a tradition for many years to come. lordon6970@hotmail.com

Sunday, July 8, 2001 at 6:24 PM
From: Donald Nelson
Subject: 2001 Reunion
CITY: Doe Run, MO
Message: Thanks to all who are responsible for the Parma picnic you sponsor each year. As always, I enjoyed every minute of it, and appreciate the hard work it must take to pull this off year after year. It was great seeing everyone and especially my friends from the class of 56, especially the ones who have never attended this event. It is my wish this would become a tradition for many years to come.

Saturday, July 7, 2001 at 8:24 AM
From: Claude Mize
Subject: 2001 Reunion
CITY: Fayetteville, TN. 37334
Message: Thanks to Randall Ramsey and all of the people that give their time to make this yearly reunion a success. It's such a joy to see people that you haven't seen in many years and the Barbecue is also good ha.

Friday, July 6, 2001 at 8:38 PM
From: Alice Ward Bailey
Subject: picnic
CITY: Annandale
Message: What a fabulous weekend! Sorry about the ballgame but whatever, all else made up for that lose! All was made even greater by the appearance of our (class of '59) English teacher and sponsor One great -- Mr David Davis. Thanks to all the planners, workers and supporters for making it another super weekend. So great to see old friends, make some new ones and reunite with kindred spirits! Thanks for the memories! Alice Ward Bailey

Wednesday, July 4, 2001 at 11:08 AM
From: Barbara Jewett
Subject: Parma Reunion
CITY: Chesapeake, VA
Message: These Parma Reunions keep getting better and better - thanks to the hard work of a few people and thanks to everyone who attends. It wouldn't be a reunion without friends. Even though the ballgame got rained out, we still had a good time Friday night. To those of you who missed the picnic and dance on Saturday, well, you MISSED it! I can't remember when I have laughed so much, in fact, my boogie shoes are in the shop getting retreads for next year. (Just kidding!) And to those of you who know where the truly exclusive elite meet on Saturday night (you know who you are), super thanks, I am still wired!!!!! A special thanks for the few who work so hard every year to make it HAPPEN in Parma. God bless. Hope to see you again next year, and the year after that, ........

Sunday, July 1, 2001 at 11:07 AM
From: Linda S. (Collier) Snider
Subject: annual picnics
CITY: Ballwin, MO 63011
Message: Just attended the 1961 HS reunion and annual Parma Picnic. It was great to see so many old friends, and get reacquainted. I lived in Parma from the time I was 5 (1948), until I was 18 (1961), then moved to St. Louis area to work for U.S. Govt. I went on to get married, have two sons, and now have 3 grandsons, 3 granddaughters. Finally had opportunity to get my Masters Degree in Mental Health Nursing in 1988, and have actually been a registered nurse, both medical and mental health over the past 25 years. Retired last year, and am thoroughly enjoying it. I can now play lots of tennis, which I thoroughly love, guess I will take up golf when my legs give out. Thanks again to all of you who did such a great job with the picnic, especially my old friends, Tom Daniels & Raymond Dickerson. Hope to try to make it on regular basis from now on!!

Saturday, June 30, 2001 at 10:25 PM
From: Betty (Summers)Young
Subject: Parma
CITY: Maryland Heights, Mo.
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Saturday, June 30, 2001 at 5:24 PM
From: Bob Barney
Subject: July 4th, 2001
CITY:
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Saturday, June 30, 2001 at 6:02 AM
From: Garth Leigh
Subject: Enjoying being here in Parma
CITY: Kansas City, MO
Message: For a couple of years, I've been unable to attend the July 4 weekend. What a warm thrill to be here and rendezvous in time with very dear friends from the 1950s! Since this is the 50th birthday of my trumpet, it asked me to bring it back home. After the Friday night doings, it shared this deep feeling that a lot of the people it met are pieces of music.

Friday, June 29, 2001 at 1:14 PM
From: Shelby (Stinson) Gullick
Subject: caps and t shirts
CITY:
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Friday, June 29, 2001 at 1:09 PM
From: Shelby (Stinson) Gullick
Subject: caps and t shirts
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Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 3:11 PM
From: Margaret Rodgers
Subject: Parma Picnic
CITY: Baton Rouge LA
Message: Will see you all Fri. night I am in Memphis at Kenna Melton's (my daughter) Hope to see some new (old faces) this year. Enjoyed seeing all of you last year. I missed seeing some that I heard was there last year. Talked to Shelby Nordin Delashment and she will not be there this year.See you tomorrow.

Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at 11:47 PM
From: Gina Wagner Money
Subject: Parma Picnic
CITY: Arnold, MO
Message: I am looking forward to attending the Parma Picnic again this year. The 4th of July just wouldn't be the same. The people of Parma are truly one-of-a-kind. I have attended all but two picnics over the past 20-something years since I was a kid. My parents are Welton and Sharon (Brannon) Wagner. My hat is off to all the people who work so hard to make it so special for everyone else. They do a great job! My husband, Steve, and I think that "Parma BBQ" is the best. I hope to see my friends of all ages on Saturday and don't miss the softball game of Friday night. Come and help me root for my little sister, Kristi (Wagner) Armstrong. She's a real slugger!

Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at 1:50 PM
From: 209.135.143.184
Subject: Parriday. See you folks in Parma.....

Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at 8:45 AM
From: Terry Blankenship
Subject: ballgame
CITY: Parma Mo
Message: I just wanted to remind all you ball-players out there (men and women, young and old) that there is going to be a softball game Friday nite and I think we araol.com">Dick Ramsey
Subject: Stewart, Hart, Furlong, Brown, Borders. Are any of those still around. Sure glad I went searching for my little home town. Really did not think I would find it. Sure brings back a lot memories. You have really got something going with the annual get together. I think you've done a great job. If anybody recognized my name and remembers me or anybody in that class get in touch with me @ gibbs1@nuwavenet.com or 972 563-3092. Address is 260 FM RD 2578 Apt. 20. Terrell, Texas 7160. I have a card here dtd June 1997 from Bobbie Ballard Becorest. Well so long for now hope to hear from someone. Thanks for having this web. Gene Gibbs P.S. will scroll down some more,see if i can find anyone.

Tuesday, June 12, 2001 at 6:47 PM
From: Katie Rodgers
Subject: Hi
CITY: Parma
Message: Hi all I just wanted to say hi to all my people on the internet

Tuesday, June 12, 2001 at 1:24 PM
From: Bill Tom
Subject: 1956 & 45 Years
CITY: Brandon, Mississippi
Message: Had I known I would live this long... I would have taken better care of myself!! Hello James & Don... Good to see you guys on-line and in-line! Really looking forward to increasing the size of Parma again - even if just for a week-end. I too was surprised to hear from Nancy and I certainly hope she will join usune.

Friday, April 6, 2001 at 7:59 PM
From: S. N.
Subject: Parma
CITY: Parma, Ohio
Message: Hello from Parma, OHIO!

Wednesday, March 21, 2001 at 7:06 PM
From: Jack Greer
Subject: F in nearby Seneca, MO. We'll miss Johnny terribly. Johnny's wife, Dt 6:49 PM
From: Gregory Thatch
Subject: Hometown Parma
CITY: Slebration. Actually, I did not see any pictures of Hispanics, Orientals, etc. either. I did see black people at the celebration. Hoffman, you fit the mold of the people which love to continue the racial dissention pattern. I gratuated in the class of 1956, which class did you gratuate in Hoffman? Apparently you have your head in a dark place; the same dark place Jackson, Sharpton, Mfume, the Clinton gang and the other people in WA where you apparently reside. You stated you were there 4 months. Where were you on celebration day? You stated you did see any of the people in the pictures while you were there. You certainly did not see me, I was only there for the clebration and was most of the other people. You statement of "kind of sad" is so true. People such as you are real sad. You just cannot live without injecting racial overtones into all of your every day life. Try removing your head from that dark spot, and see the true light of day. If you want to take issue with me on this, please feel free to do so. Take issue on this web page, so everyone can see and read of your ignorance first hand.