Gray and Dianne Murray will celebrate their 40^th wedding anniversary on November 24^th.  Congratulations!

J. D. and Veva Naramore  celebrated their 56^th wedding anniversary last Sunday, November 17. That date was exactly one year after he was hired at SCS on November 17, 1956.  J. D. tells us that at that time the company had a very strict policy of “no vacation until completing your first year.”  So in order for them to go on a honeymoon, they set that date as their wedding date.  Several years later an exception was made; early vacation could be used for weddings.  November 17 is a special date in their lives!

Liz Winter

Our annual November Luncheon was held Wednesday November 20, 2013 at the Vestavia Hills Country Club. Entertainment was provided by the “Wilson Hill Bluegrass Band”. They have been playing together for around 20 years and most hail from the Montevallo, Al area. In fact this area was called the town of Wilson Hill before the name was changed to Montevallo around 1825.  The group consists of Doug Morris, Barney Perkins, Lee Wallace, Gary Jones and Ron Morko.  Barney (88 years old) is a retired fireman who is an excellent cook and also can “pick and grin” with the best.  He is proud of his guitars that were hand-picked at the factory.  Ron, the fiddle player, has a “stable” of old cars including a 1938 Rolls Royce, a 1949 Bentley and multiple Packard cars. Lee is 82 years old and plays base and guitar for the group.  Gary is retired from the telephone company and plays banjo.

We had a good turn out for the luncheon. Here are some pictures…

Our sympathy is extended to SCS/SNC retiree, Peggy Burdeshaw, in the death of her mother, Dorothy Jones. Mrs. Jones passed away the morning of 11/20/2013. She was laid to rest Thursday, November 21, 2013 in Phenix City, AL at Lakeview Memorial Gardens.

Carter Leonard’s wife, Juanita, recently had hip replacement surgery, and is now at home recuperating.

I spoke with Jean Shaw, wife of retiree Doyle Shaw this morning. Doyle has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Jean said that after some tests, the doctors determined he would not take chemo, but would take a pill instead. She said he is doing very well.

Rachel and Howard Hubbard are also dealing with health problems. Howard is using a walker and is on oxygen.

The Jim Rooker family is suffering with bronchitis.

I would also appreciate hearing about anniversaries, birthdays, etc.

Liz Winter

After a recent hospital stay, Joyce Steele is now at Kirkwood by the River, Room 132. The address is 3605 Ratliff Road, Birmingham, AL 35210. I’m sure she would appreciate cards.

Liz Winter

10/14/2013:

Our sympathy is extended to SCS/SNC retiree, Nell King Larson, in the death of her husband, Al.  Al passed away Saturday night, October 12.  Visitation and funeral service will be at South Highland Presbyterian Church, 2035 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, AL on Wednesday, October 16, 2013.  Visitation will be from 12:00-1:00 pm, and the funeral service will be at 1:00 pm.

In addition to Nell, our sympathy is also extended to Barbara Jones in the death of her daughter-in-law, Tracy Jones.  Visitation for Tracy Jones will be Thursday, October 17, 2013, from 10:00-11:00 a.m., and the funeral service be begin at 11:00 a.m. at Briarwood Presbyterian Church off I-459 at Acton Road.

Liz Winter