Saturday, September 13, 2008

High School

Follow the link below to read an article about our old High School and our graduating class.

http://www.chelseastandard.com/stories/091108/loc_20080911006.shtml

Monday, September 1, 2008

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Five of these were true in 1958. Which ones?

1. The use of credit cards gets a boost in the USA.

2. KFC opens in Kansas City, MO.

3. I Love Lucy is the television favorite on ABC.

4. Elvis Presley is inducted into the Army.

5. The United States launches its first satellite.

6. The Navy Academy reopens after major restoration.

7. Governor Faubus shuts down Little Rock schools.

8. Forty-one million people visit the World's Fair in London, England.

9. Gibson patents the Soaring W Guitar.

10. Nikita Khrushchev becomes Premier of the USSR.

Saturday, August 30, 2008

Another one helps Jan's VISA

Thanks for all of you who contributed to the booklet. I'm receiving the $8. from you to help me with my VISA bill. If you contributed and sent the $8. to me, you should see a "!" beside your name. I charged 33 copies to my VISA...

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

1958 newborn

Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone was born on August 16, 1958 in Bay City, Michigan. She became not only a successful singer, but an actress as well. Her hits include: Ray of Light, Express Yourself, Like a Virgin. She starred in movies such as: Desperately Seeking Susan, Evita, and A League of Their Own.

Monday, August 25, 2008

1958 Cost of Living

New house--$11,975.
Average income--$4,650.
New Car--$2,155.
Average Rent--$95.
Tuition to Harvard University--$1,000.
Movie Ticket (adult)--$1.
Gasoline--$0.24
US Postage Stamp $0.04