Name:
sahara morrison
E-Mail Address:
sxysahara23@yahoo.com
Home Town:
amarillo
Subject:
prisoners
Date:
Thursday, December 26, 2002
Time:
10:08 AM

Comments

how would you find about prisoners


Name:
l. d. holcomb
E-Mail Address:
wd0fsk1@juno.com
Home Town:
olathe ks.  parma
Subject:
just hello.
Date:
Thursday, December 12, 2002
Time:
07:12 PM

Comments

i went to parma 49- 51. my brother m.c. mac graduated class 47. my sister atsie lee 48. if any one rembers me hello and would like to hear from you. best wishes and sure do like the web page GOD BLESS l. d. holcomb


Name:
CLOYCE D. GRUBBS
E-Mail Address:
CLOYCEGRUB@AOL.COM
Home Town:
LEESBURG  FL.
Subject:
PARMA
Date:
Tuesday, December 10, 2002
Time:
10:47 PM

Comments

i was born in parma nov.17 1939

my parents were alvie and dessie grubbs my grand parents were adam and rose grubbs. ira and mabel grubbs were my aunt and uncle. my aunt mabel was a school teacher at parma and the county schools in the area. any body remember them?????


Name:
Barbara Jewett Lillard
E-Mail Address:
RVGITANO@aol.com
Home Town:
Suffolk, VA (Parma)
Subject:
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Date:
Sunday, December 08, 2002
Time:
09:28 PM

Comments

Wishing Parma and all who cherish memories of Parma the best, warmest holiday greetings ever! Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year. May we all celebrate many more Julys together. Hope to see you in the summer. Barbara


Name:
E-Mail Address:
Home Town:
Geneva, NY
Subject:
funeral home
Date:
Tuesday, December 03, 2002
Time:
01:09 AM

Comments


Name:
earl and arva(brown) kerr
E-Mail Address:
earl tunney AOL. com
Home Town:
jacksonville Florida
Subject:
holidays
Date:
Thursday, November 28, 2002
Time:
05:52 PM

Comments

may we wish you a happy thankgivens and a merry Christmas and let us keep Christ in Christmas of course we should keep Christ in our lives 24 hours a day may God bless all from two ex parma folks


Name:
Camilla Kinsey
E-Mail Address:
brianna@semo.net
Home Town:
Wappapello, Missouri
Subject:
found you on the internet  Cool!!!!!!!
Date:
Tuesday, November 19, 2002
Time:
09:32 PM

Comments

Hi everyone This is a very neat site. It feels good to have my home town at my fingertips. It brings back a lot of good memories.

Thank You for Having It Here for me and all the others, who don't get to visit as often as we wish we could.

Your Friend Camilla Kinsey


Name:
mugu
E-Mail Address:
mugu@guyman.com
Home Town:
togo
Subject:
mugu
Date:
Friday, November 15, 2002
Time:
07:17 PM

Comments

muguoooooo


Name:
Shannon Brown
E-Mail Address:
redismyname@hotmail.com
Home Town:
Subject:
My Grandmother was born in Parma.
Date:
Wednesday, November 13, 2002
Time:
09:02 AM

Comments

My grandmother, Gladys Pearl McKinney, was born in Parma in 1918. She'll be 85, May 24, 2003. They didn't stay very long in Parma. I'm doing a family cookbook for her birthday with a history page in honor of Grandma. I'm trying to find out what the weather was like the day she was born. If there is any record of her or her parents. Simon Peter William Stonewall Jackson McKinney (He went by S.P.)and Annie Dell Pointer (she was native american). Is there anyone who could help me with questions about Parma in 1918? I love this website. You all seem so nice and community oriented. It's really refreshing and heart-warming. I live in DeWitt, Arkansas a town of around 4000. God Bless You!


Name:
Juanita Holcombe Davis      
E-Mail Address:
DavJuanita@aol.com
Home Town:
Florence Al
Subject:
Class of 1951
Date:
Monday, November 11, 2002
Time:
03:48 PM

Comments

Just found your website. Have enjoyed reading all the comments. Would love to hear from any of the class of 1951. I left Parma immediately after graduation and went to Washington, D.C. for several years. Am now retired from teaching and live in Florence, Ål.


Name:
Vicki Cox Dinning
E-Mail Address:
vickidinning@hotmail.com
Home Town:
Parma
Subject:
passing of a loved one
Date:
Thursday, November 07, 2002
Time:
11:02 AM

Comments

Sorry to hear of the death of Grace Shaw, she will be sorely missed by all. Love & prayers to all from the W. C. Cox family.


Name:
Madonna Brown Clayton
E-Mail Address:
dclayton@mchsi.com
Home Town:
Parma now Toney, AL
Subject:
Class of 1965
Date:
Wednesday, November 06, 2002
Time:
02:46 PM

Comments

Just wanted everyone to know that I will be attending the next reunion.


Name:
Sarah Hopkins
E-Mail Address:
Home Town:
Parma
Subject:
The town
Date:
Friday, October 04, 2002
Time:
12:38 PM

Comments

i have lived in Parma for 8 years and there is nothing there for teenagers you wonder why all te kids are getting in trouble or hurting other people we really need something in Parma because if not this town in 20 or 30 years will not be here.


Name:
KATHRYN PIERCE MCKENZIE
E-Mail Address:
BIGMAK1@CS.COM
Home Town:
QUINCY FLORIDA
Subject:
SOME VERY HAPPY MEMORIES OF THIS GREAT TOWN
Date:
Saturday, September 28, 2002
Time:
10:27 AM

Comments

I LIVED IN PARMA WITH MY PARENTS,HARRY AND TRESSIE PIERCE, AND TWO SISTERS, LATE THIRTIES AND EARLY FORTIES. MANY OF THE SCENES ARE VERY FAMILIAR TO ME. THANKS FOR SHARING.


Name:
L. Dean Medlin
E-Mail Address:
ldmedllin@sheltonbbs.com
Home Town:
Parma
Subject:
Class of "1958"
Date:
Friday, September 27, 2002
Time:
12:02 AM

Comments

A number of our classmates/families had the privilege of getting together this past Saturday at Perry and Shirley Woolsey's lovely home. The day was perfect and enjoyed by all. Our "Class Reunion" is planned at 5 PM on July 5th at Fiddlers in Dexter, Mo. Those remembered and saddly missed were: J. C. Mitchell, Larry Felker, and Roberta (nee) Simmons....all deceased! All other classmates; let's make a special effort to be at the GREAT PARMA DOWNHOME DAYS this coming year.....again, as I understand, there will be a special "get together" on the evening of the 4th!!! Classmates....please contact Betty Lowery, Don Cameron, or Dean Medlin God Bless and thank you for coming to the web site.


Name:
LAGOS
E-Mail Address:
LAGOS@MUGU.GUY
Home Town:
ABA
Subject:
WWW.GHT.COM
Date:
Wednesday, September 25, 2002
Time:
03:00 AM

Comments

KEEP IT UP I LOV THIS SITE GUYS AM HAPPY TO SEE NEW GUYS HERE.


Name:
patty c.
E-Mail Address:
missmolly@network2010.net
Home Town:
wautoma,wi
Subject:
Date:
Monday, September 23, 2002
Time:
11:05 PM

Comments

looking forward to visiting your fine city again in october 2002. i really enjoy coming there every year in october and visiting the Medlin family.


Name:
kevin cagle
E-Mail Address:
kdcagle@hotmail.com
Home Town:
parma  now nesbit, ms
Subject:
restoration of the high school
Date:
Friday, September 20, 2002
Time:
10:20 PM

Comments

i would like to pledge $100.00 to the restoration of the high school if this becomes reality


Name:
kevin cagle
E-Mail Address:
kdcagle@hotmail.com
Home Town:
parma
Subject:
restoration of the high school
Date:
Friday, September 20, 2002
Time:
10:14 PM

Comments

i would like to pledge $100.00 to the restoration of the high school if this becomes reality


Name:
EZE ONYIKA 1
E-Mail Address:
GUY@MUGU.COM
Home Town:
ENUGU NIGERIA
Subject:
DON'T ENTER
Date:
Thursday, September 19, 2002
Time:
09:57 PM

Comments

GUYMAN STOP HERE WE DON REACH HERE COAL CITY CONNECTION


Name:
David Upchurch
E-Mail Address:
Daupch54@hotmail.com
Home Town:
St. Louis
Subject:
My Dad
Date:
Thursday, September 19, 2002
Time:
10:21 AM

Comments

My father David Upchurch SR. was raised and buried in Parma I don't have a lot of info on him but I know that he is buried there and was a veteran if there are any old newspaper clippings or records of him being there plese tel me how I can go about securing them. My children and I are curious. Thank you


Name:
Ed Leithold
E-Mail Address:
eleithol@columbus.rr.com
Home Town:
Parma, OH
Subject:
Date:
Wednesday, September 11, 2002
Time:
10:44 AM

Comments

Parma Schaaf Graduate - 1952


Name:
Kuete
E-Mail Address:
nkceline75@yahoo.fr 
Home Town:
Douala    Cameroon
Subject:
  INquiry as Candidate
Date:
Monday, September 09, 2002
Time:
10:16 AM

Comments

PS: What other program can you suggest to me?

Hi, I entered your website thanks to altavista.com.Having gone though it I think I like it. I wish to know if I can receive more information on the conditions of admission. Where in Parma is your shool located. I'm holder of a BA in English French and Italian; I'll soon have a Master degree of Arts in translation. Do you think my profile is suitable to the program you offer? Hope to hear from you soon. Kuete Celine PO Box 8804 Douala Cameroon


Name:
Kuete
E-Mail Address:
nkceline75@yahoo.fr 
Home Town:
Douala    Cameroon
Subject:
  INquiry as Candidate
Date:
Monday, September 09, 2002
Time:
10:14 AM

Comments

Hi, I entered your website thanks to altavista.com.Having gone though it I think I like it. I wish to know if I can receive more information on the conditions of admission. Where in Parma is your shool located. I'm holder of a BA in English French and Italian; I'll soon have a Master degree of Arts in translation. Do you think my profile is suitable to the program you offer? Hope to hear from you soon. Kuete Celine PO Box 8804 Douala Cameroon


Name:
Melissa Smith
E-Mail Address:
smitty3318@earthlink.net
Home Town:
Hazel Park, MI
Subject:
Past Resident
Date:
Saturday, September 07, 2002
Time:
09:25 PM

Comments

For those of you who may remember Mabel Irene Smith, you will be saddened to learn that she has passed on. She was a former Cottonbowl Queen at the Parma High School and told me many stories of her childhood in Parma. I'm posting part of her obituary for additional information on her family. Just thought some of you would want to know.

Mabel I. Pedigo Kontos, 72, a 12-year resident of Port St. Lucie, Fla., formerly of Ferndale for 45 years, died Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002, at the Port St. Lucie Medical Center. She was born July 11, 1930, in Parma, Mo.

Surviving are daughter, Renee Geibig of Royal Oak; sons, Jeffrey D. Pedigo of Brown City, and D. Christopher (Sherry) Pedigo of Stuart, Fla.; brother, Donald E. (Billie) Smith of Port St. Lucie; and grandchildren, Kylie, Jasmine, Michael, Nicholas and Joseph Pedigo, and Dustin and Eric Geibig.

Visitation, 4-6 p.m. Sunday at Spaulding & Curtin Funeral Home, 500 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale; service, 10 a.m. Monday graveside, Acacia Park Cemetery, Birmingham, officiated by the the Rev. Donnis J. Reese of First Baptist Church, Ferndale; memorials, Shriners' Crippled Children's Hospital, Tampa, Fla.


Name:
Dianne M. Zavida
E-Mail Address:
Chlebisch@aol.com
Home Town:
Texas
Subject:
Remove my comments from your website listed in April
Date:
Saturday, September 07, 2002
Time:
10:35 AM

Comments

Pleae remove me from this website, immediately


Name:
Milton E. Woodham
E-Mail Address:
mewoodham@earthlink.net
Home Town:
Peach Orchard MO
Subject:
High School
Date:
Wednesday, August 28, 2002
Time:
04:29 PM

Comments

I attended high school at Parma High School, graduating in 1953. I've only been back through town a couple of times in the ensuing 49 years. I didn't know about the Parma web site until today.

Regards,

Milt Woodham Colorado Springs CO


Name:
Tom & Sue Parkman
E-Mail Address:
Stparkman@aol.com
Home Town:
Loves Park,IL.
Subject:
SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL THE HOMETOWN WORKERS.
Date:
Wednesday, August 21, 2002
Time:
08:56 AM

Comments

Friends, forgive us for being so late in extending our appreciation for all the hard work in behalf of all the rest of us former residents. It was very evident Parma is working together like a well oiled machine to have done the job you folks did this year and all the years we have been coming to HOME TOWN DAYS. I think you really outdid yourselves this year but I better save that judgement until I see what you come up with in the future. You have a great bunch of loving people and I hope those younger ones coming along will follow your example and keep this spirit working together in all the years ahead. Thanks also for recognizing the JETS. We have since lost another one in the recent passing of Gerald"Birdie" Stafford. He was a big asset to the Jets and will never be forgotten by those that knew him so well. We are looking forward to coming each year. We will continue to spread the message as we have contacts through out the year. Till then God Bless ALL and GOD BLESS AMERICAN.


Name:
Tom & Sue Parkman
E-Mail Address:
Stparkman@aol.com
Home Town:
Loves Park,IL.
Subject:
SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL THE HOMETOWN WORKERS.
Date:
Wednesday, August 21, 2002
Time:
08:56 AM

Comments

Friends, forgive us for being so late in extending our appreciation for all the hard work in behalf of all the rest of us former residents. It was very evident Parma is working together like a well oiled machine to have done the job you folks did this year and all the years we have been coming to HOME TOWN DAYS. I think you really outdid yourselves this year but I better save that judgement until I see what you come up with in the future. You have a great bunch of loving people and I hope those younger ones coming along will follow your example and keep this spirit working together in all the years ahead. Thanks also for recognizing the JETS. We have since lost another one in the recent passing of Gerald"Birdie" Stafford. He was a big asset to the Jets and will never be forgotten by those that knew him so well. We are looking forward to coming each year. We will continue to spread the message as we have contacts through out the year. Till then God Bless ALL and GOD BLESS AMERICAN.


Name:
Tom & Sue Parkman
E-Mail Address:
Stparkman@aol.com
Home Town:
Loves Park,IL.
Subject:
SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL THE HOMETOWN WORKERS.
Date:
Wednesday, August 21, 2002
Time:
08:54 AM

Comments

Friends, forgive us for being so late in extending our appreciation for all the hard work in behalf of all the rest of us former residents. It was very evident Parma is working together like a well oiled machine to have done the job you folks did this year and all the years we have been coming to HOME TOWN DAYS. I think you really outdid yourselves this year but I better save that judgement until I see what you come up with in the future. You have a great bunch of loving people and I hope those younger ones coming along will follow your example and keep this spirit working together in all the years ahead. Thanks also for recognizing the JETS. We have since lost another one in the recent passing of Gerald"Birdie" Stafford. He was a big asset to the Jets and will never be forgotten by those that knew him so well. We are looking forward to coming each year. We will continue to spread the message as we have contacts through out the year. Till then God Bless ALL and GOD BLESS AMERICAN.


Name:
Maria-Gloria Coccia
E-Mail Address:
mcoccia@mail.sestantetn.com
Home Town:
Parma, ITALY
Subject:
Date:
Monday, August 19, 2002
Time:
03:13 AM

Comments

Hi there! I was happy to find your site on Internet : I am writing from Parma, Italy , where I attended the schools, graduated and where I am presently living . It is a nice town of over 180,000 inhabitants situated in the region of Emilia-Romagna, North Italy . Parma is located in the so called "Food Valley" , a district particularly rich in food industries from the well known Parma Ham to the Parmesan Cheese , to tomato sauces, Barilla Pasta producer, milk production , etc.. So, for the moment we do not die for starvation! Whenever you decide to fly to Italy , you are invited to visit us ! All the best from Parma, Italy

Gloria


Name:
Tonny Trisnawan Bali Hilton
E-Mail Address:
toni@balihilton.com
Home Town:
Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia
Subject:
Comments
Date:
Sunday, August 18, 2002
Time:
09:08 PM

Comments

Cool backround. Keep updating! Please visit also our website http://www.balihilton.com and send us your comments. Thank you. toni. http://www.balihilton.com/picgallery/


Name:
George Husted
E-Mail Address:
gghusted@bpsnetworks.com
Home Town:
Parma, Missouri
Subject:
Down Home Days Committee
Date:
Friday, August 09, 2002
Time:
06:30 AM

Comments

I made an error on my last entry. Click the "News" tab for the brief update on the "Down Home Days" Committee meeting. This one is correct: The "Down Home Days" Committee met this evening. Check the "News" tab for details of the meeting. The whole weekend was a great hit! Over 200 Friday evening and 600-800 Saturday! We expect more next year because it will be Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5, 2003!


Name:
George G. Husted
E-Mail Address:
gghusted@bpsnetworks.com
Home Town:
Parma, Missouri
Subject:
Down Home Days Committee
Date:
Thursday, August 08, 2002
Time:
09:35 PM

Comments

The "Down Home Days" Committee met this evening. Check the "Down Home Days" tab for details of the meeting. The whole weekend was a great hit! Over 200 Friday evening and 600-800 Saturday! We expect more next year because it will be Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5, 2003!


Name:
Kenneth Davis
E-Mail Address:
shiloh06@insightbb.com
Home Town:
Peoria, Il
Subject:
Information on James (Jimmy ) Hunter
Date:
Monday, August 05, 2002
Time:
11:58 AM

Comments


Name:
Dick Ramsey
E-Mail Address:
rich_ramsey@lhh.com
Home Town:
New York, NY
Subject:
A Parma Birthday
Date:
Saturday, August 03, 2002
Time:
01:02 PM

Comments

Today, my Grandfather, mentor and Parma lover W.L. Ramsey would have been 100. Happy Birthday Grandad!


Name:
Nelda Lou (Mills) Whitaker
E-Mail Address:
shalonian@hotmail.com
Home Town:
Parma, MO
Subject:
Date:
Friday, August 02, 2002
Time:
07:46 PM

Comments

Class of 1952. I can be reached at shalonian@hotmail.com ... would love to hear from old friends ... visit most summers with my sister Barb Denson in Wappapello. Love the Web page, Thank you. Please keep it up for those of us away from home.


Name:
Ryan Parma
E-Mail Address:
Home Town:
Not Parma
Subject:
Date:
Wednesday, July 31, 2002
Time:
06:55 PM

Comments

I just want to say that I'm very flattered to have a high school named after me. Keep the Parma Pride!


Name:
Veronica Victory
E-Mail Address:
veronicavictory@hotmail.com
Home Town:
Grubbs, Arkansas
Subject:
G,W, Ruby, Jewell  Byrd
Date:
Thursday, July 25, 2002
Time:
04:42 PM

Comments

They are some of my relatives I'm searching for. I am the granddaughter of Ruby Roden Lewis of the Stegall community near Newport. Other surnames are Cammeron, Flemming, Miller, Watson, McGee, Smelser, Seay, and Samples. If anyone recognizes these names or are related please feel free to email me. I enjoyed your town site. I'd like to visit there soon. Veronica Victory veronicavictory@hotmaail.com


Name:
E Black
E-Mail Address:
snow81559@yahoo.com
Home Town:
Ruston, LA
Subject:
Visiting
Date:
Monday, July 22, 2002
Time:
09:08 PM

Comments

I have family that lives in Parma and I have visited several times. I will be visiting in two weeks also. I am anxious to see any changes to this little town.


Name:
Not The Scarecrow
E-Mail Address:
OZ.COM
Home Town:
OZ
Subject:
An Open Letter To The Wicked Witch Who called OZ a Dump
Date:
Thursday, July 18, 2002
Time:
05:25 PM

Comments

Greetings Citizens of OZ, past and Present, and to my dear friend the Tin Man,

Thank you so much dear citizens of OZ, that you paid tribute to our fallen Wizard. He meant so much to so many of us young Ozians, as we were growing up. Like most of us, I left OZ after High School to seek fame and fortune. I always came back to OZ to visit though and I always dropped in to visit with the Wizard, and always he would greet me and was glad to see me. We would talk about the past and he would catch me up on what had happened in OZ sence my last visit. I am sure each generation tucked the Wizard back into a special place in their heart. And so, the memories live on.

You see Witch, OZ and the Wizard, it's citizens and it's boundaries are not about NOW. Time and space are not relevant here in OZ and only a true Ozian would know that. But then, as the Witch, you were always self serving and did not recognize OZ for what it was. Why, look at the Tin Man, it gave him a heart and what a heart it is. I should know, I have known him since the Yellow Brick Road was under construction. As for myself, the OZ School System developed my brain. Why, even the Lion received his courage, as so many of OZ'S young lions received theirs under the tutelage of Mr. Merick. Of course, The Good Witch (Mrs. Barney) also played a role in developing brains, heart and courage.

Witch, it isn't even about the Wizard, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, the Lion, not any of that. However, these are real people who have devoted their heart and spirit into making OZ a real place. A place where places and events are as real now, as they were in our minds 5,10,20,50,70 or as many years back as we choose to go. Not a day goes by, but what OZ manifest's itself in someones heart and mind. You will NEVER be successful in your attacks on OZ Witch. NEVER!!!

So, OZ lives on. OZ will always be there for it's Sons and Daughters who click their heels together and say "There's no place like OZ" I wonder, how many Ozians will assemble at the flashing light downtown in 2003 at midnight, along with the Tin Man and watch OZ fade for yet another year.

You see Witch, you just don't get it. RIGHT ON OZ!!! RIGHT ON TIN MAN!!!


Name:
A K Love
E-Mail Address:
alknlove@netscape.net
Home Town:
Pasadena TX
Subject:
Dwn Hme Dys
Date:
Wednesday, July 17, 2002
Time:
04:28 PM

Comments

Good pictures, more names. Keep this site going. Best way to keep up with frinds.Class of 51, talk to me @ A.K.Love, 1904 S. Memorial Ct. Pasadena TX 77502-5547 713-946-4203


Name:
A K Love
E-Mail Address:
alknlove@netscape.net
Home Town:
Pasadena TX
Subject:
Dwn Hme Dys
Date:
Wednesday, July 17, 2002
Time:
04:27 PM

Comments

Good pictures, more names. Keep this site going. Best way to keep up with frinds.Class of 51, talk to me @ A.K.Love, 1904 S. Memorial Ct. Pasadena TX 77502-5547 713-946-4203


Name:
Rob Williamson
E-Mail Address:
williar7@apci.com
Home Town:
San Diego, Ca
Subject:
Larry P Hawkins (Pudge)
Date:
Friday, July 12, 2002
Time:
10:54 AM

Comments

I found a very beautiful piece of hand made pottery next to a dumpster yesterday and thought I could see if the name on the bottom could be found. Well the name on the bottom was Larry Pudge signed 4/78.

Does anyone know this man he had a brother and they went into business as the Pudge Brothers.

I can't believe someone was going to throw this piece away, it's sitting on my dinner table and it's obviously been used as a planter piece.

Help and thanks if you can, Rob.


Name:
Rob Williamson
E-Mail Address:
williar7@apci.com
Home Town:
San Diego, Ca
Subject:
Larry P Hawkins (Pudge)
Date:
Friday, July 12, 2002
Time:
10:53 AM

Comments

I found a very beautiful piece of hand made pottery next to a dumpster yesterday and thought I could see if the name on the bottom could be found. Well the name on the bottom was Larry Pudge signed 4/78.

Does anyone know this man he had a brother and they went into business as the Pudge Brothers.

I can't believe someone was going to throw this piece away, it's sitting on my dinner table and it's obviously been used as a planter piece.

Help and thanks if you can, Rob.


Name:
Not The Tin Man
E-Mail Address:
OZ.Com
Home Town:
OZ
Subject:
Report To The Wizard - Final Chapter
Date:
Friday, July 12, 2002
Time:
09:50 AM

Comments

Hello Focus,

Well.. What did you think? Roght on cue, huh? On Friday afternoon OZ awakened from a year long nap.. arose and shook out the kinks... then graciously and lovingly held out her arms to receive her many sons and daughters who made the pilgrimage to bathe in memories. A lot of "first timers" returned - a lot of them, I suspect, just because of you. They will be back. All of us are now from places that defy OZ! They will be back because of that - in OZ we still stand and say the Pledge of Allegiance with chests swelled and hands over our hearts - and we still pray openly and mention GOD in spite of "Church & State", AND, "Old Glory" flies proudly from one end of OZ to the other!! Yep, they will be back.. time and time again.

So.. "Bill Morgan Day", huh? Pretty cheesy stuff for a small town boy, wasn't it? Sure did make me proud of you. Not nearly, though, as proud as it made Lance and Marva!! In the more than one-hundred years of OZ, there has never been a day set aside to honor one of our own - until BILL MORGAN DAY!! You were the first one!! What an honor... The Pied Piper of Parma!! Wish we could have seen the smile on your face as you looked down at the replica of your old "hangout"!!! A lot of those there Saturday night were also there way-back-when, too! And, many of them had their children, grandchildren - and even great grandchildren with them. Lot of your original furnishings... free ice cream and sodas... and lots of old pictures. Music of the 50s was provided by your old Werlitzer... lots of folks commented that the first time they ever heard Elvis was in your place!! Me too! Anyway, lots of Bill Morgan stories were traded... lots of old memories of "Focus & Blankey" were traded. Still finding our about you helping out those in need and then keeping quiet about it. Folks all seemed to have a really great time - Thanks!!

Our good friend, Mayor Ramsey, confided in me that the many city meetings over this past year included debates and discussions on just who the Tin Man might be!! They came up with a list of seven names of "most likely"!!

Terry Blankenship wrote and recorded an absolutely beautiful song specially for "Down Home Days". The Parma Jets Championship Team was honored - many are with you... the time capsule from 1936 was opened!!

Was asked why I had not mentioned "Wooden-Head" Walker.. his really mean monkey.. his parrot that could out cuss even Frank Catron... and his bear that could drink more beer than anyone. "Hardnot" Myrick... "Mule" Brown... "Donk" Gee... "Perk" Ledbetter... the really big tree right smack in the middle of Hunterville road (wonder how many wrecks that one caused???)... and, do you recall walking the streets of OZ on a summer night and hearing radios all over town broadcasting the St. Louis Cardinal ball games?? Harry Carey & Gabby Street raving about "The Man", "Country", "Red", "Harry The Hat"... And, Louis Earl Mayo tending the train depot... welcoming home WWII vets, some were POWs - and then, some did not return.

Was great that Max Widner, his Mother Marie, brothers Glen and Jerry and their families chose to join us after 50 years. They really looked good and they know we did miss them. Lots of Cunningham's - one is a 7-handicapper... Lots of Lindley's - always great to see Barbara. Jo Ann Denson's Mother passed away shortly before Down Home Days - she was 106 years old and maybe our senior alumni ever. Wallace and Ione Knight visited - she was Ione Brorene the music teacher when the 1944 school year began and ended the year as Ione Knight... Carolyn Henson was there - haven't seen her in almost 50 years... "Quack" was supposed to be there but did not see him... Bruce Keith after nearly a lifetime... the Norman boys - Harold & Rod... Kermit Blair - but did not see J.C. & Bob... Larry Grace attended for the first time... always great to see Tom Parkman.. Delano.. Betty Young. "Shine" Matthews was there and so was Sara Ruth Parker's granddaughter. Always knew that Tommy Love and Dale Aycock were mischievous - but are they ever funny!! Norma Lape is a piece of work - sneaked sleeping pills into the chaperones hot chocolate on one of their Gym "lock-in" pajama parties!!! One of the chaperones was her Mother!

So many to see.. so much to say and hear.. and, so little time. Then, all too soon the Saturday bewitching hour of midnight approached signaling the conclusion of yet another chapter of OZ. And, as I once again stood under the sometime working traffic light with the midnight hour approaching, I saw things as they were and not as they are. I saw the sons and daughters of OZ past being kept in our memories through our children, our grandchildren and our great grandchildren of the present. Then I thought how wonderful it is that we all take out memories from behind the boarded up windows and doors, caress them for a short while with our hearts and our minds, and then with knowing smiles and moist eyes, put them back for safe keeping when we leave. They will be there for generations to come.


Name:
Margaret Rodgers Melton
E-Mail Address:
Margaretmel@msn.com
Home Town:
Baton Rouge LA
Subject:
Down Home Days (That I Missed)
Date:
Thursday, July 11, 2002
Time:
09:36 PM

Comments

Well jsut wanted to tell everyone I really missed getting to be at Bill Morgan tribute on Fri. and the Sat. get together. I got as far as Memphis and then my back decided I could not go any further so I had to return to Baton Rouge. I truly missed seeing all of you and appreciate Raymond Dickerson and Shelby Delashment calling me to say they missed me. My sister Sue Rodgers Parkman and my niece Ruthie Pratt have filled me in on a lot and I am looking forward to the pictures. God Bless My Little Town called "Parma" and all the great products from those hours in the cotton fields and great times we all had but did not realize it when we were out there.ha It sure taught me how to work. May God continue to bless each one and especially those who put so much time, effort and love into the happening. No Place Like Home is so true!


Name:
E-Mail Address:
Date July 11, 2002 at 2:00 PM
Home Town:
OZ
Subject:
BUFFET IN THE PARK FOR - NOT THE "TIN MAN"
Date:
Thursday, July 11, 2002
Time:
03:17 PM

Comments

Message: In my Oz I see a Buffet in the Park for 14 people, waiting for Not The "Tin Man" before he leaves for the Land of his Oz at midnight, and I am a true BELIEVER of "His OZ". The 13 of us waited until 8:00 PM for our REMARKABLE OZ, but he did not show!!!! BUFFET IN THE PARK Strawberry's BBQue Pork Steak - 4x5 - 1 inch thick - 1/2 BBQ Chicken, Ella's Norwegian Slaw, Pasta Salad, Scalloped Potates, Baked Beans, HOMEMADE Bread, STRAWBERRY & HONEY Butter,Glazed Angel Food Cake, w/ Strawberry Fruit Salad. Cost + Late Fee $28 - I know I will feel the magic of OZ again next year and our unselfish friendship will be again. I forgive!!! #43


Name:
E-Mail Address:
Thursday, July 11, 2001 at 2:00 PM
Home Town:
OZ
Subject:
Buffet in the Park for - Not The "Tin Man"
Date:
Thursday, July 11, 2002
Time:
02:35 PM

Comments

Message: In my OZ, I see a Buffet in the Park for 14 people, waiting for Not The "Tin Man" before he leaves for the Land of his OZ at midnight, and I am a true Believer of "His Oz". The 13 of us waited until 8:00 PM for our Remarkable OZ, but he did not show!!!!! BUFFET IN THE PARKl


Name:
E-Mail Address:
Thursday, July 11, 2001 at 2:00 PM
Home Town:
OZ
Subject:
Buffet in the Park for - Not The "Tin Man"
Date:
Thursday, July 11, 2002
Time:
02:35 PM

Comments

Message: In my OZ, I see a Buffet in the Park for 14 people, waiting for Not The "Tin Man" before he leaves for the Land of his OZ at midnight, and I am a true Believer of "His Oz". The 13 of us waited until 8:00 PM for our Remarkable OZ, but he did not show!!!!! BUFFET IN THE PARKl


Name:
E-Mail Address:
Thursday, July 11, 2001 at 2:00 PM
Home Town:
OZ
Subject:
Buffet in the Park for - Not The "Tin Man"
Date:
Thursday, July 11, 2002
Time:
02:35 PM

Comments

Message: In my OZ, I see a Buffet in the Park for 14 people, waiting for Not The "Tin Man" before he leaves for the Land of his OZ at midnight, and I am a true Believer of "His Oz". The 13 of us waited until 8:00 PM for our Remarkable OZ, but he did not show!!!!! BUFFET IN THE PARKl


Name:
Art and Sharon Buttrey
E-Mail Address:
buttrey@clas.net
Home Town:
broseley
Subject:
Date:
Thursday, July 11, 2002
Time:
01:14 PM

Comments

loved the pictures


Name:
Faith Davis
E-Mail Address:
faithangel_1981@hotmail.com
Home Town:
Sparks, Georgia
Subject:
Hello from Georgia...
Date:
Wednesday, July 10, 2002
Time:
03:43 PM

Comments

I was a little girl when I lived in Parma. My dad was the pastor of the Church of God. His name is Michael Davis. I can't remember alot when I was a little girl. But for some reason I remember Parma. It's a great little town. Hope I can come visit ya'll soon. Still feels like home.


Name:
Katie Rodgers
E-Mail Address:
katie_beth01@hotmail.com
Home Town:
Parma,Mo
Subject:
Date:
Wednesday, July 10, 2002
Time:
01:03 PM

Comments

I really enjoyed this page...I hope i get to see al of the same people next yr at the Down Home Days Celebration..As well as people ive never met befor

Katie


Name:
George G. Husted
E-Mail Address:
gghusted@bpsnetworks.com
Home Town:
Parma, Missouri
Subject:
Photos at Down Home Days of "Parma Jets"
Date:
Wednesday, July 10, 2002
Time:
06:02 AM

Comments

I missed the presentation of the "Parma Jets". I would appreciate receiving a photograph of the group at the "Down Home Days 2002". I did have a great time visiting with so many friends of yesteryears, classmates, great friends, special friends and new friends. The committee did a great job. Wasn't the cafeteria superbly decorated!!! Thanks to everyone who had a part in putting it all on: Decoration people, setting up people (chairs, tables, tents, etc.), serving line people, committee for everything (special music, sound system, etc.), undecorating and unsettingup people, and many others. GREAT JOB, WONDERFUL TIME!!!!!


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Name:
E-Mail Address:
Home Town:
OZ
Subject:
BUFFET IN THE PARK - NOT THE "TIN MAN"
Date:
Tuesday, July 09, 2002
Time:
02:38 PM

Comments

MESSAGE: In my Oz, I see a Buffet in the Park for 14 people, waiting for Not the "TIN MAN" BEFORE he leaves for the Land of his Oz at midnight. I am a true believer of "HIS OZ" and the 13 of us waited until 8:00 P.M. for our remarkable OZ, but he did not show up.!!!!

MENU IN THE PARK Strawberry's Spicy Bar B Que Pork Steak - 4x5 - 1 inch thick Strawberry's 1/2 Bar B Que Chicken Ella's Norwegian Slaw Rotini Pasta Salad Scalloped Potatoes with Chives Baked Beans (A Speciality)

STRAWBERRY'S SPICY BAR B QUE PORK STEAK - 4X5 - 1 INCH THICK


Name:
Clare Robertson
E-Mail Address:
caterpillar@vtown.com.au
Home Town:
Melbourne
Subject:
searching
Date:
Monday, July 08, 2002
Time:
01:55 AM

Comments

Looking for Steven Schumer


Name:
Retta Cravens-Murphy
E-Mail Address:
leggscravens@yahoo.com
Home Town:
Parma
Subject:
Just checking out the site
Date:
Sunday, July 07, 2002
Time:
01:13 AM

Comments

I really enjoyed it.


Name:
Lilliette Harris
E-Mail Address:
ebby37@yahoo.com
Home Town:
Texas
Subject:
Looking for information about Edward Harris
Date:
Sunday, July 07, 2002
Time:
12:09 AM

Comments

My dad was a cook in the Navy during WWII. He sailed on many ships. In June of 1942, my dad entered the service in Texas. He left the service in July of 1946. My dad was born in 1920. He was a dark skinned black man, small in stature. He arrived in New York after departing from the Navy with an honorable discharge. My dad died at home when I was only four years old. I need to find out any information I can about him. A picture, a memory, etc., please help.


Name:
Lilliette Harris
E-Mail Address:
ebby37
Home Town:
Subject:
Date:
Sunday, July 07, 2002
Time:
12:05 AM

Comments


Name:
Lilliette Harris
E-Mail Address:
ebby37
Home Town:
Subject:
Date:
Sunday, July 07, 2002
Time:
12:05 AM

Comments


Name:
M.H.MAHBOOB
E-Mail Address:
fmahboob0hotmail.com
Home Town:
Akkaraipattu
Subject:
ENGLISH LANGUAGE & COMPUTER STUDIES
Date:
Friday, July 05, 2002
Time:
06:11 AM

Comments

I would like to teach abroad, I have 05 years experience in teaching English Language


Name:
Carla (Sapp) Kutyba                               
E-Mail Address:
CRene816@AOL.Com
Home Town:
Houston, TX
Subject:
My family.
Date:
Tuesday, July 02, 2002
Time:
08:53 PM

Comments

I'm married to Joe Kutyba, he's a houstonian. I'm a mother of five children, four living. Joseph II past away shortly after birth. Jamie is my only girl she is 14 years old and she was a twin to Joe II. (J.C.) John Carl he's 12 and Kevin and Kalvin their 8 and they are my second set of twins. My Husband is a computer operator and I'm a charter bus driver for Cypress Fairbanks I.S.D. here in Houston, TX.I would also like to let you know it's been fun reading the storys and hearing from people I've haven't see or hear from in years, except the news that comes my way from my family who still live in and around the area. so long for now.


Name:
Carla (Sapp)Kutyba
E-Mail Address:
CRene816@AOL.COM
Home Town:
Houston, Texas
Subject:
Fourth of July picnic
Date:
Monday, July 01, 2002
Time:
11:26 PM

Comments

Would love to come and see everyone I haven't see for years,but right now isn,t a good time for me and my family. Hope to be there next year. HAVE A WONDERFUL FOURTH OF JULY GET TOGETHER! My heart is alway there from the memorys of past and present. Hello to all my former class mates of class 1981.


Name:
E-Mail Address:
Home Town:
Parma
Subject:
Parma 4th Of July Celebrations
Date:
Monday, July 01, 2002
Time:
08:29 PM

Comments

Be sure and check out, "Down Home Days" for the details of the upcoming weekend. Mon. night, July 1st -The cafteria is starting to look like the 50's with the decorations going up. If you have " 45" records of the 50's, bring them along to add to the sounds of the good ole days.


Name:
Jeff & Kelli Parkman
E-Mail Address:
MadWasp@hotmail.com
Home Town:
Loves Park, Il.
Subject:
Home Coming
Date:
Saturday, June 29, 2002
Time:
10:17 AM

Comments

Coming along with my wife Kelli and our daughters Lauren & Mandy. Looking forward to seeing family & old friends.


Name:
Margaret Rodgers Melton
E-Mail Address:
margaretmel@msn.com
Home Town:
Baton Rouge LA
Subject:
Parma Picnic 2002
Date:
Saturday, June 29, 2002
Time:
10:14 AM

Comments

Spoke with Shelby Nordin Delashment this morning and she wanted me to let you know she and Jerry will be there for the Fri. and Sat. Parma 4th Celebration and was looking forward to it. Same for me.


Name:
Darrell  ( 60)  Phillips
E-Mail Address:
lp60@msn.com
Home Town:
Flippin, Ark  72634
Subject:
contact   w/past classmated and friends
Date:
Tuesday, June 25, 2002
Time:
09:45 PM

Comments

any one in the area of Bull Shoals Lake Mtn Home Ark area should look me up and visit. All former classmates and friends are always welcome any time. I live in the small town of Flippin, Ark. I am listed in the phone book, but my tele. # 1-870-453-1108 stop and visit or call anytime. I play golf 3 days a week, so bring your golf clubs. your former classmate and still your friend Darrell 60 Phillips


Name:
Max Widner
E-Mail Address:
lwidner@earthlink/net
Home Town:
Temecula, Ca
Subject:
Homecoming 2002
Date:
Tuesday, June 25, 2002
Time:
02:58 PM

Comments

I plan on attending the festivities this year and look forward to the visit.

For those that do not know me...I am the son of Sam Widner former Editor/Publisher of Parma Home Tribune 1941-1952.

Presumably, I would have graduated with class of 1956.

Regards Max Widner


Name:
James Brown
E-Mail Address:
jbrown4665@aol.com
Home Town:
Hunsville, AL
Subject:
Jul 2002/Class of 56
Date:
Tuesday, June 25, 2002
Time:
12:48 PM

Comments

I plan on attending again this year. Looking forward to seeing everyone again, and maybe some that have not shown up before. Might bring some oil for the tin man, although he did not sound to rusty in his article. But if the humidity is as high in MS as it is here in AL, he might need oiling. Excellent article! Brought back a lot of memories.


Name:
James Brown
E-Mail Address:
jbrown4665@aol.com
Home Town:
Hunsville, AL
Subject:
Jul 2002/Class of 56
Date:
Tuesday, June 25, 2002
Time:
12:48 PM

Comments

I plan on attending again this year. Looking forward to seeing everyone again, and maybe some that have not shown up before. Might bring some oil for the tin man, although he did not sound to rusty in his article. But if the humidity is as high in MS as it is here in AL, he might need oiling. Excellent article! Brought back a lot of memories.


Name:
Wayne Brannon
E-Mail Address:
NavarreBeachNews@aol.com
Home Town:
Navarre Beach, Florida
Subject:
See you at the Reunion 2002 !
Date:
Wednesday, June 19, 2002
Time:
08:41 AM

Comments

What a great website!!! Who would ever have thought that this annual parma picnic would have lasted this long! I remember well the first Jets reunion and picnic in 1981. . .when I contacted somebody in Parma telling them we were going to have a Jets reunion, they said "Well, let's have a big old BBQ to celebrate, too." and there it went. How exciting! Of course, in 1981 we actually played BALL. Looking forward to seeing the Class of 1952 for our 50th reunion, and seeing as many of the Jets as can make it. We will be there.


Name:
E-Mail Address:
Home Town:
Subject:
Date:
Tuesday, June 18, 2002
Time:
09:25 PM

Comments


Name:
Dennie Meier
E-Mail Address:
dmeier@igateway.net
Home Town:
Kelso, MO
Subject:
class of 1960
Date:
Friday, June 14, 2002
Time:
03:00 PM

Comments

Brenda and I will see you at the picnic on July 6th. Brenda's brother Lee Peck and his wife Phyllis will also be joining us there. I believe Lee played with the Parma Jets for awhile.


Name:
Alicia (Davis) Amerson
E-Mail Address:
aliciaamerson@hotmail.com
Home Town:
Pearson Georgia
Subject:
thanks for the memories......
Date:
Friday, June 14, 2002
Time:
02:54 PM

Comments

My father pastor the Church of God in Parma. His name is Michael Davis. I always loved Parma. It is a beautiful place. I one day hope to be able to visit again. I have talked about Parma to my kids and husband all these years. But thanks to your web site I can show them pictures of the place I love. Thanks. Keep putting pictures out. I love to see more pictures of the town itself also. Thanks again! Alicia Davis Amerson


Name:
Donald Nelson
E-Mail Address:
lordon6970@yahoo.com
Home Town:
Doe Run, Mo
Subject:
Down Home Days
Date:
Monday, June 10, 2002
Time:
06:48 PM

Comments

Looking forward to seeing all my friends and my class mates of 1956. Not The Tinman, I just may join you this year at the flashing light down town. As always, it will be good to see you again after a year, as well as all the past and present residence of Parma.


Name:
Patsy Pfeffer Carlstrom
E-Mail Address:
carlstrompp@aol.com
Home Town:
Springfield, MO
Subject:
Class of 57
Date:
Sunday, June 09, 2002
Time:
06:18 PM

Comments

I have contacted everyone in the Class of 57 and have only heard from Charles Henry, Oneda Atkins, Dale Aycock, Laura Johnson, Ron Winstead & Tom Love. We are going to have a great time at our 45th Class Reunion, catching up on the past years and hope the others could have joined us. See you on July 6, 2002. Dotsey Wiseman - HI !


Name:
Evelyn Parker
E-Mail Address:
evelyn_parker@msn.com
Home Town:
Parma, Mo.
Subject:
2002 Down Home Days
Date:
Saturday, June 08, 2002
Time:
08:34 AM

Comments

I'm looking forward to seeing you all at the 4th of July celebration. Evelyn


Name:
Evelyn Parker
E-Mail Address:
evelyn_parker@msn.com
Home Town:
Parma, Mo.
Subject:
2002 Down Home Days
Date:
Saturday, June 08, 2002
Time:
08:32 AM

Comments

I'm looking forward to coming to Parma for the 4th of July celebration. See you there. Evelyn Parker


Name:
Anne (Jones) Alford
E-Mail Address:
donalford@donalford.com
Home Town:
Garland, TX
Subject:
Ancil Jones & Tracy Eaton
Date:
Friday, June 07, 2002
Time:
12:14 AM

Comments

My dad was Ancil Jones, who passed away in Feb 2001. My grandparents, Nettie and Scott Jones lived two doors down from the high school. I remember my dad talking about his high school days in Parma (class of 41' or 42'?) and what a great place it was to be raised in.


Name:
Lisa - Bali Hotel
E-Mail Address:
bali_info_4u@yahoo.com
Home Town:
Adelaide
Subject:
Comments
Date:
Thursday, June 06, 2002
Time:
11:35 PM

Comments

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Name:
  WILBURN ELLIS PARKER
E-Mail Address:
willeparker@aol.com
Home Town:
Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Subject:
4th of July
Date:
Thursday, June 06, 2002
Time:
05:39 PM

Comments

Looking forward to seeing all my relatives and friends 4th of July week. Parma class of 1953


Name:
Rot Hon
E-Mail Address:
Home Town:
Blytheville, Ar.
Subject:
July Homecoming
Date:
Thursday, June 06, 2002
Time:
02:31 PM

Comments

I plan to attend.


Name:
Monica Coffer
E-Mail Address:
Cofferdelgado@netscape.net
Home Town:
popular buf
Subject:
it's a nice town
Date:
Wednesday, June 05, 2002
Time:
06:50 PM

Comments

Like the way the town looked. My grandmother lived their. My mother grew up their. Everyone is so nice. My family tree roots back their.

Monica Coffer

(bettey sapp)


Name:
Charles & Doris(Myrick)Bagby
E-Mail Address:
2ceb@sbmu.net
Home Town:
Sikeston,Mo.
Subject:
Home Town Days
Date:
Tuesday, June 04, 2002
Time:
05:54 PM

Comments

We plan to attend the Parma Picnic.


Name:
Margaret Rodgers Melton
E-Mail Address:
Margaretmel@msn.com
Home Town:
Baton Rouge, LA
Subject:
Down Home Days
Date:
Tuesday, June 04, 2002
Time:
05:34 PM

Comments

Hope to see everyone again this year.


Name:
Ruthie Parkman Pratt
E-Mail Address:
k5tchr@msn.com
Home Town:
Loves Park, IL
Subject:
Down Home Days
Date:
Monday, June 03, 2002
Time:
02:35 PM

Comments

I am looking forward to the Jets Reunion. I will be listening to see if Dad's (Tom's) tall tales match up with yours. :)

The granddaughters are counting the days. Baseball runs in their blood too.

Note to Judy Morgan...bring on the peaches!


Name:
Sami
E-Mail Address:
hooter888@hotmail.com
Home Town:
Middle East
Subject:
Thanks
Date:
Sunday, June 02, 2002
Time:
06:35 PM

Comments

I will be very happy If you add me at your messanger. hooter888@hotmail.com


Name:
kevin cagle
E-Mail Address:
kevincagle99@myfamily.com
Home Town:
parma,mo
Subject:
Date:
Sunday, June 02, 2002
Time:
10:10 AM

Comments

class of 74 looking forward to seeing everyone at this years picnic


Name:
Melvyn Javillo
E-Mail Address:
mjavillo@yahoo.com
Home Town:
Manila, Philippines
Subject:
HTML
Date:
Sunday, June 02, 2002
Time:
06:03 AM

Comments

How can attached an image/picture to somebody's GUEST BOOK using html

thanx


Name:
Delano Brown
E-Mail Address:
SBrown2244@aol.com
Home Town:
White House, Tn.
Subject:
Down home Days
Date:
Saturday, June 01, 2002
Time:
09:38 PM

Comments

Hoping to see everyone on July 6th.


Name:
Delano Brown
E-Mail Address:
SBrown2244@aol.com
Home Town:
White House. Tn.
Subject:
Down Home Days
Date:
Saturday, June 01, 2002
Time:
09:34 PM

Comments

Hoping to be there on July the 6th.


Name:
Brittany
E-Mail Address:
buggletts138@hotmail.com
Home Town:
Santa Rosa California
Subject:
Date:
Thursday, May 30, 2002
Time:
11:59 PM

Comments

This was a interesting site! I was just wondering about the current high school... you've got the old one but never said anything about the current school, or elementry schools. What's life like in Parma? you would never believe how i found this place, closed my eyes and pointed to a stop in the Atlas. So small! everyone must know everyone there. Well just thought i'd say hey! and tell everyone in Parma one day i'm gonna go there and see what it's like!


Name:
Bill Taft
E-Mail Address:
wgtaft@yahoo.com
Home Town:
Virginia Beach, VA
Subject:
Date:
Wednesday, May 29, 2002
Time:
11:13 PM

Comments

I am a friend of George Husted's amd he asked me to take a "look see". Great website!!!


Name:
diana sapp coffer
E-Mail Address:
bdcoffer@netscape.net
Home Town:
parma mo
Subject:
my home town
Date:
Tuesday, May 28, 2002
Time:
10:22 PM

Comments

I AM GLAD I CAME ACROSS THIS. I LIVE MONTGOMERY TX. I MISS ALL OF MY FRIENDS. I HAD ALOT OF GOOD TIMES. I HOPE THE HIGH SCHOOL CAN BE RESTORED.

DIANA SAPP COFFER


Name:
Royce Bates
E-Mail Address:
rbates@qualicosteel.com
Home Town:
Parma, Mo.
Subject:
4 of July
Date:
Tuesday, May 28, 2002
Time:
02:01 PM

Comments

Was wondering who all from Class of 1974 will be at the July 6 get together?

Royce


Name:
A.K.[Kenneth] Love
E-Mail Address:
aklove@ev1.net
Home Town:
Pasadena TX  77502
Subject:
Web Site
Date:
Tuesday, May 28, 2002
Time:
01:00 AM

Comments

Grad 1951.Recognized many names.Miss Old friends.Do not think the 70 year old JETS can play 9 innings.Enjoyed YR 2001 reunion.Glad to have seen James Teel last year. Continue the memories.


Name:
Jim Smith
E-Mail Address:
JLSMITH@SPRINKOOL-SYSTEMS.COM
Home Town:
Parma
Subject:
Old Gym
Date:
Thursday, May 23, 2002
Time:
09:57 AM

Comments

I am not positive butI believe the fire occurred when I was in the 6th grade. That was 1943. I do remember that the 1942 Christmas program was held in the old gym and in 1945 the graduation exercises were held in the local theater so the new gym was not yet in existence. Hope this helps. Someone else may remember more precisely.


Name:
E-Mail Address:
notiz_1999@yahoo.com
Home Town:
Subject:
1940`s.in.Parma.
Date:
Tuesday, May 21, 2002
Time:
02:07 AM

Comments

Can.someone.tell.me.when.the.school.gym.burned.{1940`s}.?.I.have.a.picture.of.it.on. fire.and.would.like.to.date.it...... I.could.hardly.believe.it... when.I.found.this.site..... so.many.former.class.mates.... Lance.Morgan... Bill.Tom....Larry...Jimmy.....Dotsy...we.moved.away.at.the.beginning.of.the.`50`s....N.


Name:
jim (skeets)oliver
E-Mail Address:
olivers@elmores.com
Home Town:
malden /St.Louis
Subject:
I was born in Parma
Date:
Sunday, May 19, 2002
Time:
08:12 PM

Comments


Name:
Ramona L. Caudill
E-Mail Address:
sissyinva@hotmail.com
Home Town:
Meadowview, Va
Subject:
Administrative Support Technology
Date:
Saturday, May 11, 2002
Time:
12:07 PM

Comments


Name:
Sue Parkman
E-Mail Address:
STParkman@aol.com
Home Town:
Parma Mo.
Subject:
Good feed back on upcoming reunion.
Date:
Saturday, May 11, 2002
Time:
09:22 AM

Comments

As I hear from my contacts it sounds like there will be a very good turn out this year. I have found excellent accommidations at Best Western in Sikeston if anyone needs a great place to stay. Suites at the rate of a room & having taken a tour recently I thought they were the best value around. If you want more info contact me at address above and if we get 10 or more an even better rate. I have reserved a suite : 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room, much more for only $89.10 . They have full menu for meals & outside pool and exercise room. Hope to see you there. No I dont own the place or get a commission just trying to help with a good tip.


Name:
Claude Mize
E-Mail Address:
cmze@fayelectric.com
Home Town:
Fayetteville, Tn 37334
Subject:
Randall Schroyer
Date:
Thursday, May 09, 2002
Time:
11:43 AM

Comments

I was shocked at hearing of Randall's death, of course accidents do happen all the time. Randall graduated in 1952 along with Harlin Love, William Lane, Wayne Brannon, myself and others. I have spent nights with Randall and his folks as he had spent night at our house. We all ran around together creating problems ha. I am very sorry to hear of his death. I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the picnic this year.


Name:
steven r collier
E-Mail Address:
peanut@accessus.net
Home Town:
dexter
Subject:
hey every boby
Date:
Saturday, May 04, 2002
Time:
07:27 PM

Comments

I went to school at parma from the 1grade to 12 class of 1977.


Name:
Susan Stewart-Humphrey
E-Mail Address:
angelkslv@aol.com
Home Town:
Anderson, Indiana
Subject:
Trying to locate Dennis W. Schumer
Date:
Saturday, May 04, 2002
Time:
06:33 PM

Comments

Hello, my name is Susan Stewart-Humphrey and I am trying to locate an old friend by the name of Dennis W. Schumer. I believe he is living in the Parma, MO area. Dennis is retired from the U.S. Army and was stationed at Wharton Barracks, Heilbronn, W. Germany with my ex-husband & I. Dennis & I spoke several years ago but have lost touch. If anyone can contact him or give me information as to his whereabouts, please contact me at angelkslv@aol.com Thank you very much.


Name:
James M.[MIKE] YOCUM
E-Mail Address:
MIKE@CSW.NET
Home Town:
RUSSELLVILLE,AR.
Subject:
NEED INFO. ON 4TH OF JULY GATHERING
Date:
Friday, May 03, 2002
Time:
06:11 PM

Comments

~~~~I WENT TO SCHOOL FROM 1952-1957.I DID NOT GRUADATE FROM THERE THOUGH. I WAS THERE LAST YEAR, BUT I SAW NO ONE I COULD REMEMBER.[MAYBE IT IS THAT OLD TIMERS.HA HA.] I PLAN ON COMING BACK AGAIN THIS YEAR.[MY GRANDFATHER'S WHERE PHILLIP YOCUM AND R.F. ALLEN.]MY MOTHER'S MAIDEN NAME WAS RUBY ALLEN AND MY DAD'S NAME WAS WARREN YOCUM.MY UNCLE IS CLAUDE YOCUM.MY AUNT AND UNCLE STILL LIVE IN PARMA.THEY ARE BUD AND MYRTLE PERRY.[[[MY MOTHER WILL ALSO ATTENDING.]]]


Name:
Marva Morgan Womack
E-Mail Address:
jmacd@sheltonbbs.com
Home Town:
Parma, MO
Subject:
Former Parma Graduate
Date:
Friday, May 03, 2002
Time:
12:10 AM

Comments

Randall Schroyer, cousin of Lance Morgan and Marva Womack, was killed on 5/2/02 by a falling tree while working on his farm located outside of Springfield, MO. He had lived and attended school in Parma. Two years ago he attended the Parma Picinic and visited with some of his former classmates. One brother, David, is still living in Cuba, MO.


Name:
Donna Davenport
E-Mail Address:
djd_41@yahoo.com
Home Town:
St. Clair, Mo.
Subject:
Family Tree
Date:
Monday, April 29, 2002
Time:
03:09 PM

Comments

I found that a family member was born in Parma, and I was just looking for information. Thanks, Donna


Name:
gerald hickman
E-Mail Address:
jayoo1230@aol.com
Home Town:
Akron, Ohio
Subject:
Graduating ring of 1941
Date:
Sunday, April 28, 2002
Time:
05:20 PM

Comments

Hello, I have a graduating ring from the year 1941--with theintials VHP engraved inside and the Hi School logo has JHS on the ring. Can you tell me what school this is from--probably near Akron, Ohio. Thanx a lot--Ohhh-the school was built in 1862 or 82(I can't really see it clearly. Thank you very much and also it is a girls ring.--Jayoo1230@aol.com


Name:
Sue Parkman                                    
E-Mail Address:
STParkman @aol.com
Home Town:
Parma
Subject:
Reunion  2002
Date:
Sunday, April 28, 2002
Time:
05:11 PM

Comments

Tom and I are looking forward to seeing everyone but especially all the Jets that he spent so much time with in the 50s. It seems the Jets were the excitement that fired up summer months and kept them from being the bore that might have been otherwise. Baseball is still a part of our life but as a spectator in Milwaukee or Stl. now. Our granddaughters know more baseball stats than any Cub fan in this Cub town but isn't that the norm for a Cardinal fan? Any former friend or player that wants to contact us we would love to hear from you and plan for a get togather at or after the picnic. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Enjoy the Parma guestbook and web page. Keep hanging in there.


Name:
Harry Truman Davidson
E-Mail Address:
hcdavidson@missvalley.com
Home Town:
Macon, Missouri
Subject:
To Say Hi
Date:
Wednesday, April 24, 2002
Time:
12:13 PM

Comments

I left Parma in 1965 and have not been back since and have lost contact with all those I knew around Parma. I would like to thank all those teachers that put up with me all those years I went to school there. When I left Parma I had not thought that life would go as it has. It has not been easy with meany battles I have had to face. Right now I have a 19 year old son that is fighting for his life he has had collon cancer. He is due to graduate from high school this year. My E-Mail address is hcdavidson@missvalley.com so anyone wanting to E-Mail me please do so. Harry T. Davidson


Name:
robert davidson
E-Mail Address:
hunter@dfn.com
Home Town:
parma
Subject:
passed away
Date:
Sunday, April 21, 2002
Time:
10:20 AM

Comments

On april 21 2002 0shel Davidson a former resident of Parma Mo passed away in San Antonio Tx. He was 85 years old and was survived by his bride Mamie Davidson and his children Dorothy, Paul, Brenda, Harry,James,Robert, Alicia and to many grand and great grand to list. He will be missed.


Name:
James G. Allen
E-Mail Address:
JGAllen@comcast.net
Home Town:
Flint, MI
Subject:
relatives
Date:
Thursday, April 18, 2002
Time:
11:51 AM

Comments

My wife (Roxann) and I wanted to let the community know of the death of two of our loved ones this week. Bonnie Smith (Bonnie Ray) is Roxann's grandmother, and Pudge Allen is my Aunt.

Thank You.

James Allen


Name:
Dotsey Wiseman Welliver
Home Town:
Wheaton, IL
Subject:
Date:
Monday, April 15, 2002
Time:
10:12 PM

Comments

Attended Parma 1947-50 and again in 1952-55. Would have graduated with the class of 57 if we had not moved my junior year, but I wound up graduating from Lilbourn. My brother, Harold Fleming, still lives in Parma so I get back every few months, but almost never over the 4th of July weekend. Anyway, my greetings to any who remember me from those days.


Name:
Kay Wiseman (Gilliland)
Home Town:
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Subject:
Date:
Monday, April 15, 2002
Time:
09:33 PM

Comments

Attended School during 1953 - 1956 Sixth grade thru first half of ninth grade. Remember a lot of the friends that I made in those years and want to come to the Down Home days and see if I can renew some old friendships.


Name:
Kevin Sitlick
Home Town:
Albany, NY
Subject:
Hello!
Date:
Monday, April 15, 2002
Time:
06:38 PM

Comments

Hello!


Name:
Dianne M. Zavida
Home Town:
Crosby, Texas
Subject:
PSH class of 1958
Date:
Tuesday, April 09, 2002
Time:
06:10 PM

Comments

Just happened across this website and thought it is excellent. I am a graduate of PSH, class of 1958, my name was Bilby then. I grew up on Redfern Rd. and am delighted to see pictures of the Schaaf High School pictures, is this the same school. I attended junior high at the old high school.


Name:
Dianne M. Zavida
Home Town:
Crosby, Texas
Subject:
PSH class of 1958
Date:
Tuesday, April 09, 2002
Time:
06:09 PM

Comments

Just happened across this website and thought it is excellent. I am a graduate of PSH, class of 1958, my name was Bilby then. I grew up on Redfern Rd. and am delighted to see pictures of the Schaaf High School pictures, is this the same school. I attended junior high at the old high school.


Name:
Ronald House
Home Town:
Nampa, Idaho
Subject:
genealogy
Date:
Sunday, April 07, 2002
Time:
04:03 PM

Comments

This is a very good web site. I came accross it while doing some genealogy research. I am looking for any info I can find about Robert Jame Dailey who died at Parma, Missouri in December, 1918. I have found a lot of info about an influenza epidemic in that area in 1918. He married Velvia Edith Bryant on 22 mar 1914 in Stuttgart, Arkansas and had two daughters at the time of his death. they were Dorathea Eloise Dailey and Zella Gertrude Dailey. I don't have any info on what became of the wife or daughters. He worked as a telegraph operator while in Idaho. any info would be appreciated.


Name:
Kathryn Brown
Home Town:
Lake Isabella, Ca
Subject:
Grandparents
Date:
Sunday, April 07, 2002
Time:
01:49 PM

Comments

My Mothers family was from Parma.My Mom was Billie B. Bolton. Parents were William Henry and Flora Ann. Mom graduated in 1938 from Parma High. I am trying to locate anyone who new any of the Boltons. Trying to do a family history. Thank you.


Name:
Servilli Roberto
E-Mail Address:
roberto.servilli.tin.it
Home Town:
Parma, Italy
Subject:
Salutations
Date:
Saturday, April 06, 2002
Time:
08:49 AM

Comments

I'm just browsing to search others cities with the name of my hometown, Yours is very warmy and you have really many flags around there.


Name:
Tina Jolly
Home Town:
parma
Subject:
John Nunn
Date:
Sunday, March 31, 2002
Time:
07:04 AM

Comments

I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Mr.John Nunn..


Name:
Leonie Hayne
Home Town:
Bundaberg. Queensland. Australia.
Subject:
Seeking information on Floyd Byron Keith
Date:
Sunday, March 31, 2002
Time:
06:47 AM

Comments

I am writing on behalf of a dear friend, Nigel John Keith, known as John. John was born in April, 1942, in Sydney Australia. His mother died when he was two years old and he was reared by an Aunt. Among his mothers personal effects were certain items that belonged to a Floyd Byron Keith and other information that points to the fact this man came from Parma, and this man was John's father. It was told to John that Floyd died during the war, but, John has been unable to obtain any real facts to verify this either way. The information he has points to Floyd Keith being in the Navy and being in Sydney in 1941.

My friend John seeks nothing from obtaining any verify information, just the satisfaction of being able to answer some long asked, personal questions.

It would be appreciated if anyone knows or, or knew a Floyd Byron Keith, from this time frame, could contact myself. I will gladly pass on any information and more details.

Thank you.

Leonie Hayne, Australia.


Name:
Bill and Jean Cravens
Home Town:
Parma
Subject:
pictures
Date:
Thursday, March 28, 2002
Time:
08:09 PM

Comments

Enjoyed looking at the pictures of Parma's early days.


Name:
tosco
Home Town:
parma
Subject:
saluti
Date:
Monday, March 25, 2002
Time:
04:46 AM

Comments

buona pasqua e ottimo il vs sito ........ buona serata e buona trombata da www.tosco.it


Name:
tosco
Home Town:
parma
Subject:
saluti
Date:
Monday, March 25, 2002
Time:
04:45 AM

Comments

buona pasqua e ottimo il vs sito ........ buona serata e buona trombata da www.tosco.it


Name:
David Stanford
Home Town:
Haleyville, Ala 35565
Subject:
Old Address Where We Lived In 1955
Date:
Wednesday, March 20, 2002
Time:
07:37 PM

Comments

I know that you will probably think I am crazy to ask such a question as I am about to ask but I had to start somewhere so here goes. In 1955 I attended Parma Elementary School, with my brother Leon Stanford, & My name is David Stanford. We lived with our mother and father not to far out of town if the information I have gathered is correct. My fathers name would have been either V.W Stanford or Virgle Stanford, and my mothers name was Mary Jane Stanford or Mary Stanford. What I am looking for is a old address if the school still has one or maybe the post office.or maybe the court house where ever the county seat is. I know that this is asking a lot, but I was out there last July and the location I found according to the direction I had didn't look at all like what I remember which is not a great deal. I would appreciate any information you might be able to give me or any help. Thanks David Stanford 2416 Hwy 243 Haleyville, Ala 35565


Name:
Dorothy Williamson Ige
Home Town:
Schererville, IN
Subject:
Registering Greetings
Date:
Wednesday, March 20, 2002
Time:
12:06 AM

Comments

Dorothy Kay Williamson Ige, is the daughter of Rufus Sr. (deceased) and Florida Belle Williamson of Parma, MO. She is now Dean of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University Northwest in Gary, Indiana (just outside Chicago). Her husband is Adewole Ige and her honor roll son is named Jimi Ige.

Dorothy is a graduate of Parma High School (1967), of Southeast MO St. Univ. (1971),and Ph.D. graduate of The Ohio State Univ. (1980).

Her other siblings are: David Williamson, Ray Williamson, Minnie Williamson (Phillips), Oteria Williamson (McCullough), Robert James Williamson, Jackie Williamson (Jones), Lewis Williamson, Robbie Williamson, Lee Williamson, and Rufus Jr. Williamson.

She is proud of her Parma heritage and her family and friends that yet live in the area.

Love to All!


Name:
Alicia Glenn
Home Town:
Kokomo, IN
Subject:
Information concerning Parma and my grandparents
Date:
Tuesday, March 19, 2002
Time:
09:36 PM

Comments

My mother was born in Parma, MO on November 14, 1949 to Willie and Mary Washington. I am trying to find out some information about her parents as they did die when she was young, within 6 months of each other. At that time there were no street names and they resided at 6 Ditch. My mothers' name is Emma Lee (Washington) Glenn. Any information received from my search will be apprecicated. I am also requesting the county's name and information on where my grandparents are buried.

Thank you, in advance and May God Bless You,

Alicia Glenn


Name:
Donna Wren
Home Town:
Subject:
Date:
Monday, March 18, 2002
Time:
04:59 PM

Comments


Name:
Melissa E. Smith
Home Town:
Hazel Park, Michigan (near Detroit)
Subject:
Down Home Days
Date:
Monday, March 18, 2002
Time:
11:25 AM

Comments

Just wanted to say I'm going to visit Parma for the first time in my life to attend Down Home Days this summer and have my Dad show me and my brothers where he was born, went to school, etc. We'll also be doing some family history research and I'm looking forward to it all. 8>)


Name:
Barbara Jewett Lillard
Home Town:
Parma and now Suffolk, VA
Subject:
Down Home 2002
Date:
Sunday, March 17, 2002
Time:
09:30 PM

Comments

First, I'd like to express sympathies to the Julian, Howell, and Medlin family members on the loss of a precious loved one. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Second, I hope to attend the Down Home 2002 celebration and am looking forward to seeing many friends and relatives there again. Could it possibly be any better than it was last year? I'd like to hear from the class of '58 -- who's going to be there? See you soon!


Name:
Jim & Carolyn Lovett
Home Town:
Lilbourn, MO
Subject:
Memories!
Date:
Friday, March 15, 2002
Time:
07:22 PM

Comments

Jim and I were with Parma schools from 1963-74 and have so many fond memories of those of you who were students and fellow teachers during that time. We often dig out an old PHS to refresh our memories (or settle an argument!) The beauty of a town is not the elegance of its buildings but the heart of its people, and Parma did not have to take a backseat to any place in the arena of friendliness and neighborliness. We would love to hear from anyone who remembers us.


Name:
Connie Howell
Home Town:
Parma    Now  Mount Dora, Fl.
Subject:
Thank You
Date:
Monday, March 11, 2002
Time:
04:20 PM

Comments

I want to thank whoever posted the notice of Lindel's passing. However, they made the same error Pastor Dave Strem made in typing his notes. Lindel served in the Air Force not the Navy. Lindel would say "we will forgive them for that, it was a long time ago." We were married 41 years in August, so I am having a hard time dealing with his passing. I do have a lot of support from family and friends to help me but it is going to take time for me to adjust. I want to thank every one for their prayers and kind words. I hope to hear from some of Lindel's old friends and mine.It has been a long time. Thakk you again. Connie


Name:
Massimo Manghi
Home Town:
Parma,Italy
Subject:
greetings....
Date:
Monday, March 11, 2002
Time:
03:45 PM

Comments

I was at first attracted by your website by the name of the town that happens to be the same name of my home town located in northern Italy. I browsed through the pages and discovered a lively account of the life in a nice american town.

My partner has been visiting the University of Missouri-Columbia many times during the last 10 years. We have very good american friends there and when I came in Missouri for the first time in 1997 it was easy to me to enjoy the warm mid-western hospitality.

She is coming again in May and will stay through June. I will join her sometime in June and would like to visit your community for your annual celebration but by July 6th we'll be already on the way back home.

I will check out on the webthe contents of the time capsule after it has been disclosed. I'm really curious.


Name:
J. Kinsey
Home Town:
Subject:
TR's DONE
Date:
Thursday, March 07, 2002
Time:
09:52 AM

Comments

After setting the record at 159 days underway w/o pulling into a port, the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) pulled into the Arabian Gulf country of Bahrain. 159 days w/o stepping on land. These kids here have done a DAMN fine job. 159 days and they still smile and joke. Now all of their work is almost done. They'll be home soon.


Name:
Lindel R. Howell
Home Town:
1st  Parma, then Fla, now Eterenty
Subject:
In Memory Of Lindel Howell
Date:
Wednesday, March 06, 2002
Time:
04:13 PM

Comments

Many of you will remember Lindel Ray Howell, Lindel passed away on February 25, 2002 in Eustis, Florida, where he had lived for the past 30 + years. Lindel was born in Parma on June 3, 1931, graduated PHS in 1949. The son of a beloved Parma preacher, he served in the US Navy in the Korean "Conflict". Younger residents may remember his sister and brother, Yvonne and Shannon Howell. Lindel married a Parma girl, Connie Julian. He adopted & raised Connie's 2 sons Eddie and Steve, and they were later blesssed with their own son David. He was a skilled mechanic who worked in Parma for many years, first at "Ramsey's Farm Equipment" and later for "Curtis Davis Auto Repair". They moved to Florida in the early 70's. In Florida ,Lindel tried his skills at various projects, and ultimately found his destiny in "pottery". Lindel and Connie built a business literally from "dirt and his hands." Today that pottery factor business does sales in excess of 7 figures per year. Linlel had simple needs and simple tastes. Until the time of his passing, he decicated his life to his family, and his work. He never asked for more than he gave. He will be remembered and missed by all who knew and loved him.


Name:
Barbara (Thatch) Robinson
Home Town:
Parma
Subject:
Class of 1973, the last class to graduate from Parma
Date:
Wednesday, March 06, 2002
Time:
11:50 AM

Comments

I will always have fond memories of growing up in Parma and graduating from the local high school. Although I cannot say that I have ever attended a city celebration due to family reunions being at the same time. I would like to know more about the planning of the reunion and agenda events. I don't remember anyone ever saying that all of the small city of Parma was included in the celebration.


Name:
PATTY  E. CLARK & MISS MOLLY
Home Town:
WAUTOMA
Subject:
PASTOR & MRS DEAN MEDLIN
Date:
Friday, March 01, 2002
Time:
10:03 AM

Comments

I HAVE REALLY ENJOYED THE LAST 2 VISITY TO YOUR FINE CITY AND I AM REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO COMING BACK AGAIN THIS YEAR IN OCTOBER. IT IS REALLY NEAT SEEIN THE COTTON FIELDS IN SEASON. HERE IN WISCONSIN YOU DO NOT SEE COTTON. IT IS SNOW, GREAN BAY PACKER FOOT BALL AND CORN, WHEAT AND PRODUCE. LIKE PICKELS, PEPPERS, ADN POTATOS. BADGERS ARE ALSO A BIG THING HERE IN WISCONSIN AS WELL AS THE CHEESE. I AM REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO MY TRIP TO PARMA. TAKE CAN AND SEE YOU ALL IN OCTOBER. FROM WISCONSIN WIN LOVE.PATTY


Name:
PATTY E. CLARK
Home Town:
WAUTOMA, WISCONSIN
Subject:
MEDLIN FAMILY
Date:
Friday, March 01, 2002
Time:
09:48 AM

Comments

SENDING PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS FOR STRENGTH IN THE RECENT LOSS OF MOTHER REBA MEDLIN. DEAN ADN BARBARA ARE GREAT PEOPLE. REBA (MAMA WAS A GREAT LADY TOO. WILL SEE YOU IN OCTOBER. LOVE PATTY.


Name:
PATTY E. CLARK
Home Town:
Subject:
Date:
Friday, March 01, 2002
Time:
09:36 AM

Comments


Name:
Pauline
Home Town:
Gideon
Subject:
Date:
Wednesday, February 27, 2002
Time:
02:18 PM

Comments

I have kin folk that live in your town.


Name:
Dorothy Mason
Home Town:
Springfield,Il.
Subject:
Trying to locate family mbrs, continued
Date:
Wednesday, February 27, 2002
Time:
11:11 AM

Comments

Annabell, my mother, was a teenager.My DOB 5/17/25.A young man named William Mitchell can probably shed family history insight. When released from prison,they relocated to the St.Louis area,and I was told she had other offsprings thereafter.Orphanages didn't give much information and it seems it will take a judge's ok to go into closed records. That orphanage no longer exists.Delivered by a midwife.Oh yes, weapon used was an axe.Please help. For more info email me Binrilla@aol.com. Thanks BB for your help.Didn't know how to get more space. sorry...smiles. I'm new at using this computer. Plan to attend the Homecoming this July, and by then, hope to have been in touch with whoever writes to me.And write just to be writing, even if you can shed no info. I WILL write back. Peace & Love to all Parma. This will be my first time being there since the tragedy.


Name:
Dorothy Mason
Home Town:
Springfield,Il
Subject:
Trying to locate family members
Date:
Wednesday, February 27, 2002
Time:
10:52 AM

Comments

Any/all information will be appreciated. About 1927 on the Black side of town a manslaughter occured,leaving two children to be sent to orphans'home in Duquoin,Illinois. The two women involved in that family tragedy went to jail in Parma. One's name was Annabell,don't know the grandmothers name.Chilren's names:Willie Lutishie Mitchell and Alva Lee Robinson.The women were later released when an eye witness verified their statements in the early 1930's.


Name:
Jerome Kinsey
Home Town:
Va Beach, VA
Subject:
A long way from home
Date:
Tuesday, February 26, 2002
Time:
07:12 PM

Comments

I'm currently stationed onboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The North Arabian Sea is quite a long ways from home.


Name:
mike crain
Home Town:
naples, florida
Subject:
Date:
Monday, February 25, 2002
Time:
06:39 PM

Comments

a special hello to all the other members of the class of 59.also would like to extend a congrats to raymond dickerson on his retirement from the navy. things are fine down here in naples, having to fish a lot though. hope to be up through there this spring and am going to make every effort to be there in july. i hope to be able to see a whole lot of my old friends and classmates there. take care everyone.


Name:
Silas Crain
Home Town:
Parma
Subject:
Doing as I please
Date:
Sunday, February 24, 2002
Time:
01:53 PM

Comments

Graduated from PHS in 64, joined the USMC, lived in Ca and Il for a little while, moved to Naples Fl. 30 yrs ago, got sand in my shoes and stayed. Recently retired from the City of Naples and couldn't stand it, went to work for the Sandals resorts in the West Indies and having a ball and just doing as I please


Name:
Timothy Simmons
Home Town:
Houston, TX
Subject:
Hello from Houston, TX
Date:
Friday, February 22, 2002
Time:
03:05 PM

Comments

Hello to everyone in Parma. I graduated from NMCC in 1984 and joined the U.S. Marines. I am currently stationed in Houston, TX and rapidly approaching my 20 years of service. I don't know if I will retire then or continue to serve longer. I plan to visit my grandparents (Tom and Lavern Simmons) this summer with my family. I have a new 9 month daughter that they haven't seen yet. (Tori Yvonne Simmons) I have so many GREAT memories growing up in Parma. I'm looking forward to seeing you all. Take care!

Tim


Name:
Dorothy      Mason
Home Town:
Springfield
Subject:
Trying to locate family members/information about them
Date:
Friday, February 22, 2002
Time:
10:08 AM

Comments

I was born in Parma in 1925.Tragic events caused me to be placed in Childrens'Home in Illinois.I think my mother's surname was Dunlap.Anabell Dunlap -Mitchell-Robinson. Information in re William Mitchell will be appreciated.Any information and help will be greatly appreciated.


Name:
Linda S. (Collier) Snider
Home Town:
Ballwin, MO
Subject:
Parma reunion
Date:
Monday, February 18, 2002
Time:
09:19 AM

Comments

Looking forward to 2002!!


Name:
virginia carpenter
Home Town:
three rivers, michigan
Subject:
trying to find someone
Date:
Sunday, February 17, 2002
Time:
12:49 PM

Comments

Faye carpenter was in www 11 in 408 q-m-company am trying to find Bly hutchison e.tecletde malden, mo.


Name:
Garth Leigh
Home Town:
Parma, MO
Subject:
Down Home Days; Parma Jets; Parma, Italy; James Teel
Date:
Tuesday, February 12, 2002
Time:
11:25 AM

Comments

I am still hoping my wife Cheri can join me for Down Home Days 2002. There were many very dear friends I hadn't seen in more than 45 years till Down Home Days 2002. What savory memories! Not only am I curious about the time capsule; I remember rooting for the victorious 1952 Parma Jets! Great to see them again! Emiliano, my wife and I--at my insistance--got to visit Parma, Italy, birthplace of Arturo Toscanini, where all sorts of street names are operas, and where parmasan cheese was invented. I translated an Italian song into English and enjoy email contacts with the Italian songstress who wrote the original lyrics. Brenda Hoffman, my wife's sister lives in Pago Pago, so we have visited her twice. Jim Teel, my across-the-street dear neighbor and friend, heaven is richer and earth poorer for your passing. I trust you have already visited my parents and grandparents, and some other mutual buddies. My thanks to those who maintain this web site for all these connections!


Name:
Vicki Cox Dinning
Home Town:
Parma
Subject:
PHS Class of 72 -- 30 Year Reunion
Date:
Tuesday, February 12, 2002
Time:
10:30 AM

Comments

PHS Class of 72 will be having their 30 year reunion this year to coincide with the annual Down Home Days celebration in Parma. Looking forward to seeing everyone.


Name:
Nathaniel Rainey Jr. (Bill)
Home Town:
Parma Missouri
Subject:
Date:
Monday, February 11, 2002
Time:
09:20 PM

Comments

Great to see my home town on the net. Hello to all my relatives who still live there.


Name:
Gene Gibbs
Home Town:
Terrell, Tx  75160
Subject:
Just changing my e-address
Date:
Thursday, February 07, 2002
Time:
04:43 PM

Comments

My new e-address is posted above. You are still doing a great job with the web-site. Hope to see some you at the 2002 reunion. Class of 52. Keep up the great work!!!!


Name:
Brenda Hoffman
Home Town:
Pago Pago, American Samoa
Subject:
Date:
Thursday, February 07, 2002
Time:
03:58 PM

Comments

I used to live in Missouri but for the last 22 years I have lived in the South Pacific on the small island of American Samoa. Right now it is very very hot. I miss winter. I love your sight as it made me homesick for good old MO.


Name:
Paula [Pendergrass] Schoenberger
Home Town:
Risco or Parma
Subject:
Pendergrass geneology
Date:
Wednesday, January 30, 2002
Time:
03:51 PM

Comments

My grandparents were Ira and Ruby Pendergrass. My father, John Paul Pendergrass and my mother, Ruth [Cummins] Pendergrass. I am looking for information on this family. I live in Denver, Colorado now and don't get back to s.e. Missouri often. Any information on this family is so much appreciated.


Name:
Paula [Pendergrass] Schoenberger
Home Town:
Risco or Parma
Subject:
Pendergrass geneology
Date:
Wednesday, January 30, 2002
Time:
03:43 PM

Comments

My grandparents were Ira and Ruby Pendergrass, my father, John Paul Pendergrass, my mother, Ruth [Cummins] Pendergrass.


Name:
Brenda Cooper
Home Town:
Jefferson City
Subject:
Hello Parma
Date:
Monday, January 28, 2002
Time:
04:12 PM

Comments

Hello Parma. I graduated high school in 1976 from Lilbourn HS. I attended Howardville MS. I worked at Parma Elementary from 1990 (classroom and in the office) until Parma school closed. I hope everything is well. The pictures are nice!


Name:
Brenda Cooper
Home Town:
Jefferson City
Subject:
Hello Parma
Date:
Monday, January 28, 2002
Time:
04:12 PM

Comments

Hello Parma. I graduated high school in 1976 from Lilbourn HS. I attended Howardville MS. I worked at Parma Elementary from 1990 (classroom and in the office) until Parma school closed. I hope everything is well. The pictures are nice!


Name:
Brenda Cooper
Home Town:
Jefferson City
Subject:
Hello Parma
Date:
Monday, January 28, 2002
Time:
04:11 PM

Comments

Hello Parma. I graduated high school in 1976 from Lilbourn HS. I attended Howardville MS. I worked at Parma Elementary from 1990 (classroom and in the office) until Parma school closed. I hope everything is well. The pictures are nice!


Name:
Brenda Cooper
Home Town:
Jefferson City
Subject:
Hello Parma
Date:
Monday, January 28, 2002
Time:
04:11 PM

Comments

Hello Parma. I graduated high school in 1976 from Lilbourn HS. I attended Howardville MS. I worked at Parma Elementary from 1990 (classroom and in the office) until Parma school closed. I hope everything is well. The pictures are nice!


Name:
Home Town:
Parma
Subject:
Date:
Tuesday, January 22, 2002
Time:
11:05 PM

Comments


Name:
James "Bud" McMullin
Home Town:
Kansas City, Missouri
Subject:
Hello to everyone in Parma
Date:
Sunday, January 20, 2002
Time:
05:15 PM

Comments

I was born in Parma in 1927, and lived there until 1942. Went to school there from the first grade and part of my freshmen year. My parents were James and Annis McMullin. We moved from Parma when WW2 began. It will always be my home town. I would love to hear from anyone who knew me, my parents or my sister Louise McMullin. Jim (Bud) McMullin.


Name:
George G. Husted
Home Town:
Parma, Missouri
Subject:
Time Capsule
Date:
Friday, January 18, 2002
Time:
05:14 PM

Comments

The Mayor found a time capsule in the Parma High School building. To see pictures, click on "News".


Name:
Patsy (Jones)  Sisk
Home Town:
Bel Air, MD
Subject:
Date:
Friday, January 18, 2002
Time:
12:59 PM

Comments

I graduated from Parma High School in 1962, and moved away from there soon afterward. I would love to hear from anyone who graduated around that time. I haven't had contact with anyone from there in a very long time except my cousin Linda Collier Snider. Then recently I connected with Laddie Julian and Jeanette Rowland Ludwig. What a treat!


Name:
Gary Collier and Family
Home Town:
Sikeston,Missouri
Subject:
Date:
Tuesday, January 08, 2002
Time:
11:10 PM

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Name:
Tami (Brannon) Reeves
Home Town:
Parma MO (now Memphis TN)
Subject:
Hi to all of Parma
Date:
Monday, January 07, 2002
Time:
10:32 PM

Comments

I am the daughter of Sonny and Sheila Cravens Brannon and the granddaughter of Bea Cravens and of Aaron Brannon, Sr. I graduated from New Madrid County Central in 1985. I just wanted to say hi to everyone in Parma and to say I have enjoyed seeing the pictures in this site and reading the comments in the guestbook. I especially enjoyed reading "Not the 'Tin Man,' and, though, I don't remember everything mentioned in it (I was born in 1967), I am reminded of how much "busier" Parma was when I was younger. I have fond memories of my childhood in Parma MO.


Name:
Tina Jolly
Home Town:
Parma
Subject:
Hello
Date:
Sunday, January 06, 2002
Time:
09:28 AM

Comments

just wanted to say HI to all Parma people


Name:
T.W. Hendrix
Home Town:
Parma--of course
Subject:
Happy New Year
Date:
Saturday, January 05, 2002
Time:
06:41 PM

Comments

Just wanted to say Happy New Year to all in Parma.


Name:
Jeff & Marva Womack
Home Town:
Parma
Subject:
Class of  "70"
Date:
Wednesday, January 02, 2002
Time:
06:47 AM

Comments

January 01, 2002 started another year and for our class, loss of a friend. Jeff and Marva along with Stanley Pulling attended a funeral in Malden for our classmate, Randy Belt. Randy had been blessed with three beautiful children and four grandchildren and lived his life through the Lord. He will be remembered well by his friends.