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Wasn't it on the corner of Penn?...Kirk's Pawn shop was where Al& Dub's used to be...There's another Pawn shop in there now though....

Ok I meant May avenue not Penn.

How about Al's Hideaway on (was it 44th & Robinson?) still around?

How about Al's Hideaway on (was it 44th & Robinson?) still around?

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After Alan Edwards passed away they tried to keep it going but to no avail....It's some kind of Mexican thing now.....

I don't know if its just me but, I always thought the food (at least at Thomas Jefferson jr. high and U.S. Grant sr. high) was pretty good. The dinner rolls and the cinnimon rolls were excellent. Also in grade school they had gooseberry pie. Where can you find that now?

I don't know if its just me but, I always thought the food (at least at Thomas
Jefferson jr. high and U.S. Grant sr. high) was pretty good. The dinner rolls
and the cinnimon rolls were excellent. Also in grade school they had
gooseberry pie. Where can you find that now?

I went to Jefferson and remember the cimmanon rolls. Every morning we'd
go to the cafeteria and get a roll and chocolate milk for 12 cents. The
dinner rolls were the best. It was an OKC school thing. Every school had'em.

Here are some photos from Ron Stone of the old US Grant HS:

http://mysite.verizon.net/res17zef/usg/1.jpg

http://mysite.verizon.net/res17zef/usg/2.jpg

http://mysite.verizon.net/res17zef/usg/3.jpg

http://mysite.verizon.net/res17zef/usg/4.jpg

http://mysite.verizon.net/res17zef/usg/5.jpg

http://mysite.verizon.net/res17zef/usg/6.jpg

http://mysite.verizon.net/res17zef/usg/7.jpg

http://mysite.verizon.net/res17zef/usg/8.jpg

http://mysite.verizon.net/res17zef/usg/9.jpg

Here are some photos from Ron Stone of the old US Grant HS.

http://mysite.verizon.net/res17zef/usg/2.jpg

http://mysite.verizon.net/res17zef/usg/3.jpg


There's paint on the base. That's 3 swats.

I'll bet that was the only science bench that wasn't scorched.

How many times did you set those Bunson burners a blaze when the
teacher was called out of the room?

How many times did it take before you caught on that the rubber hoses
would melt?

I don't know if its just me but, I always thought the food (at least at Thomas Jefferson jr. high and U.S. Grant sr. high) was pretty good. The dinner rolls and the cinnimon rolls were excellent. Also in grade school they had gooseberry pie. Where can you find that now?
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Man, you haven't been back in a while. If it's not yellow or greasy they don't serve it a Jefferson....Even smells bad.....

Here are some photos from Ron Stone of the old US Grant HS:

http://mysite.verizon.net/res17zef/usg/1.jpg

http://mysite.verizon.net/res17zef/usg/2.jpg

http://mysite.verizon.net/res17zef/usg/3.jpg

http://mysite.verizon.net/res17zef/usg/4.jpg

http://mysite.verizon.net/res17zef/usg/5.jpg

http://mysite.verizon.net/res17zef/usg/6.jpg

http://mysite.verizon.net/res17zef/usg/7.jpg

http://mysite.verizon.net/res17zef/usg/8.jpg

http://mysite.verizon.net/res17zef/usg/9.jpg

Many, many memories related to this set of pictures....

I want to see a photo of...

Semrad calling someone down.

the dim hallway to the principals office.

Coach Miliron putting a wrestler in his place.
some weenies would call that child abuse...

the Smokin' Hole. Gag, but the memories...

You know what I mean.

Glad those were taken before it started falling apart. It was just horrifying when I went to the big last gathering. I expected about 30 but I heard about 3000 of us show up. It was shoulder to shoulder throughout the school and I had to park 3 blocks away. I'm glad I went or I would have been angry they were tearing it down. I was necessary, though.

Here are some photos from Ron Stone of the old US Grant HS:

http://mysite.verizon.net/res17zef/usg/1.jpg

http://mysite.verizon.net/res17zef/usg/2.jpg

http://mysite.verizon.net/res17zef/usg/3.jpg

http://mysite.verizon.net/res17zef/usg/4.jpg

http://mysite.verizon.net/res17zef/usg/5.jpg

http://mysite.verizon.net/res17zef/usg/6.jpg

http://mysite.verizon.net/res17zef/usg/7.jpg

http://mysite.verizon.net/res17zef/usg/8.jpg

http://mysite.verizon.net/res17zef/usg/9.jpg

Wow Pete these bring back so many memories for me, if you have more please post them, I did not get to go back when they opened the doors for the last time. I am still kicking myself for that one Grrrr.:053:

Wow Pete these bring back so many memories for me, if you have more please post them, I did not get to go back when they opened the doors for the last time. I am still kicking myself for that one Grrrr.:053:

I may have missed it somewhere in an earlier post, but did they save cannon, and is it still at the school.

Does anyone know if/when you can tour the New School, I did not attend US Grant, but I like to see how our money's being spent.

I can't make it to Coit's this Saturday, but I'll definately be at the next meeting of the "Great Minds", maybe if we gather often enough, we can solve the Worlds problems.

I have some old pictures that I "inherited" when my grand father passed, (probably 1000-12000), some have the address written on the back, I think most are from the Downtown and S. side of OKC, most are from the late 30's through the late 60's.

One that really caught my attention is one of a golf course, all that's written on the back is S. Western--anyone know where this may have been!!

I may have missed it somewhere in an earlier post, but did they save cannon, and is it still at the school.

Does anyone know if/when you can tour the New School, I did not attend US Grant, but I like to see how our money's being spent.
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the cannon is right in front of the new school...you can go through the school almost any time if you just go and ask......The cannon was actually Donated to U.S> Grant by the class of 1965. The cannon was located by Danny Parker and delivered in 1966. Danny was killed in Viet Nam in June of 1969. He live across the street from me. Miss him a lot even after 40 years.....

I can't make it to Coit's this Saturday, but I'll definately be at the next meeting of the "Great Minds", maybe if we gather often enough, we can solve the Worlds problems.

I have some old pictures that I "inherited" when my grand father passed, (probably 1000-12000), some have the address written on the back, I think most are from the Downtown and S. side of OKC, most are from the late 30's through the late 60's.

One that really caught my attention is one of a golf course, all that's written on the back is S. Western--anyone know where this may have been!!

Possibly SW 44th. Where Sears is. Use to be a golf course many moons ago.

I can't make it to Coit's this Saturday, but I'll definately be at the next meeting of the "Great Minds", maybe if we gather often enough, we can solve the Worlds problems.

I have some old pictures that I "inherited" when my grand father passed, (probably 1000-12000), some have the address written on the back, I think most are from the Downtown and S. side of OKC, most are from the late 30's through the late 60's.

One that really caught my attention is one of a golf course, all that's written on the back is S. Western--anyone know where this may have been!!

Bring the pictures when you can make a meeting. I'm sure most of us would like to see them.:bright_id

... the cannon was actually Donated to U.S> Grant by the class of 1965.

The cannon was located by Danny Parker and delivered in 1966. Danny was
killed in Viet Nam in June of 1969. He live across the street from me. Miss him
a lot even after 40 years...

You are a venerable encyclopedia of southside antiquity!

SoonerGirl26,
Do you know anybody that painted the cannon?

Tell the truth!

You are a venerable encyclopedia of southside antiquity!

SoonerGirl26,
Do you know anybody that painted the cannon?

Tell the truth!

I'm quite sure no one from Capital Hill would ever do something like that. LOL!

I have some old pictures that I "inherited" when my grand father passed,
(probably 1000-12000), some have the address written on the back, I think
most are from the Downtown and S. side of OKC, most are from the late 30's
through the late 60's.

Yo' Danny Boy,
If the pitchers ain't of the southside or girls we ain't iners'ted.

Get it?

Got it?

Good...

Prune de la Picker.

I'm quite sure no one from Capital Hill would ever do something like that.
LOL!

Consider yourself guilty.

I have some very poor pictures of the names set in the concrete pads of the breeze-way/smoking area of U.S. Grant. I can post them if anyone is interested.

I have some very poor pictures of the names set in the concrete pads of the breeze-way/smoking area of U.S. Grant. I can post them if anyone is interested.

Yeah post them Frisky I would like to see them.

I can't make it to Coit's this Saturday, but I'll definately be at the next meeting of the "Great Minds", maybe if we gather often enough, we can solve the Worlds problems.

I have some old pictures that I "inherited" when my grand father passed, (probably 1000-12000), some have the address written on the back, I think most are from the Downtown and S. side of OKC, most are from the late 30's through the late 60's.

One that really caught my attention is one of a golf course, all that's written on the back is S. Western--anyone know where this may have been!!

Deff bring them daniel we would love to see some of those, might take us a while to look through 12,000 but coits will understand...:bedtime:

I have some very poor pictures of the names set in the concrete pads of the
breeze-way/smoking area of U.S. Grant. I can post them if anyone is
interested.

By all means, post away!

I remember playing baseball at South East high school. It was a big deal. I'd
like to say that the Dodgers recruited me...

Although I'm a General, playing at South East was a memory I won't forget.

Deff bring them daniel we would love to see some of those, might take us a
while to look through 12,000 but coits will
understand...:bedtime:

Who in the world is Deff? :ohno: :ohno: :ohno:

These are U.S. Grant student names scratched into wet concrete around 1972. Sorry for the poor quality, but it was almost dark when the pictures were taken and 36-years of wear has taken it's toll.

http://ok-speed.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=31&pictureid=196.jpg

http://ok-speed.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=31&pictureid=195.jpg

http://ok-speed.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=31&pictureid=194.jpg

http://ok-speed.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=31&pictureid=193.jpg

http://ok-speed.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=31&pictureid=192.jpg

http://ok-speed.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=31&pictureid=191.jpg

http://ok-speed.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=31&pictureid=190.jpg

http://ok-speed.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=31&pictureid=189.jpg

http://ok-speed.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=31&pictureid=188.jpg

These are U.S. Grant student names scratched into wet concrete around
1972. Sorry for the poor quality, but it was almost dark when the pictures
were taken and 36-years of wear has taken it's toll.http://ok-speed.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=31&pictureid=188

Frisky,
There isn't a photo. Try again!

Frisky,
There isn't a photo. Try again!Everything looks okay. Try reloading the page.

I don`t see any pics either Frisky.

Who in the world is Deff? :ohno: :ohno: :ohno:

Definition of Deff: Deff is a phrase youngn`s use to through there elders off track. Comonly known a Deffinetly
WARNING!
(the previous definition is to be used by anyone born after 1960)
penalty`s may apply.

:pat_head::laughing_

...

i have some old pictures that i "inherited"...
would love to see those pics... always want a better idea of what the southside looked like back in the day. downtown, too. any chance of scanning some of them?


one that really caught my attention is one of a golf course, all that's written on the back is s. western--anyone know where this may have been!!

i'm pretty sure that there was a golf course just south of capitol hill high on walker. it wouldn't surprise me if that course stretched west all the way to western. i'll see if i can dig up a map that confirms this.

-M

edit: here's a portion of a map dated 1953 which shows the golf course.

http://www.magnvs.de/pics/okcmap1953.jpg

Glad to hear the cannon is still on duty. My graduation class of 70 donated the clock on the W. side of auditorium bldg.. Wondered if it was saved or trashed?

hey, i'm here in OKC visiting my sis. I hear there is a meeting or get together this month, or did i miss it. I graduated from USG in 1960.

What was the name ofthe auot parts store just east of penn on 44th steet on the north side of the street?

O'Rays was off may. Endurance was on Penn where the pawn shop is now.

hey, i'm here in OKC visiting my sis. I hear there is a meeting or get together
this month, or did i miss it. I graduated from USG in 1960.

It's this Saturday. Coit's on 24th & S. Western. 12:30pm

It's this Saturday. Coit's on 24th & S. Western. 12:30pm
Hey, how did you like your hotdog (other than cold).....? counting on you.....what was in the building that Steve's wholesale is in now on S. Walker??

would love to see those pics... always want a better idea of what the southside looked like back in the day. downtown, too. any chance of scanning some of them?



i'm pretty sure that there was a golf course just south of capitol hill high on walker. it wouldn't surprise me if that course stretched west all the way to western. i'll see if i can dig up a map that confirms this.

-M

edit: here's a portion of a map dated 1953 which shows the golf course.

http://www.magnvs.de/pics/okcmap1953.jpg

Wow I never knew there was a golf course there....thanks M for posting that.

Wow I never knew there was a golf course there....thanks M for posting that.

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Hey Bubba, somewhere way back in this thread Soonergirl talked about the golf course. It was where the Sears store is located right now. Maybe when she reads this she will re-post it....Please.....S.E........

edit: here's a portion of a map dated 1953 which shows the golf course.


Is there a link to this map? Would you send it?

Hey, how did you like your hotdog (other than cold).....? counting on you.....what was in the building that Steve's wholesale is in now on S. Walker??
What ever happened to Chief Auto Part??????????

What ever happened to Chief Auto Parts?

They been gone for years. Didn't Penny Auto buy them in the 80's?

They been gone for years. Didn't Penny Auto buy them in the 80's?
I can't remember, just knew that they were always over priced!!

What ever happened to Chief Auto Part??????????

Chief Started folding in the early '80's...they had one in Moore and I think that was the last one they had and then they closed it....

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Hey Bubba, somewhere way back in this thread Soonergirl talked about the golf course. It was where the Sears store is located right now. Maybe when she reads this she will re-post it....Please.....S.E........

guess i missed it ..pretty fascinating:backtotop

hey, i'm here in OKC visiting my sis. I hear there is a meeting or get together this month, or did i miss it. I graduated from USG in 1960.

See I told ya`ll 1960 was a GREAT YEAR!!

:woowoo:

1960, I was in the 9th Grade, Kennedy was running for President and Roosevelt Jr. High was beginning to open. First $1,000,000.00 school built for OKC Public Schools. The Roosevelt was mainly beginners and we won EVERYTHING competitive that there was to win for a Jr. High School. We raised the money to pay for our Uniforms the first year...Had a great year....By the way was that when you were Born '78? Also, the name of the Drive-In next to Hoaglin's Auto Trim was The Dairy Mart...Thank you Red/Gen.....See ya later alligator..After while Crocodile....Don't get Tuff powder Puff.....(Getting Ready for Saturday....)

All right, let's see who can remember this one. There was a bar located west of May Avenue on S.W. 29th St. (McDonald's is there now) what was the name of that bar????North side of the street...

All right, let's see who can remember this one. There was a bar located west
of May Avenue on S.W. 29th St. (McDonald's is there now) what was the
name of that bar? North side of the street...

All I remember on that corner is Ollie's Root Beer.

All right, let's see who can remember this one. There was a bar located west of May Avenue on S.W. 29th St. (McDonald's is there now) what was the name of that bar????North side of the street...Elm Tree. The owner went by the name "Hog". I can't remember his real name. Some interesting things happened in that bar.

The Antique Lady on N. Western was a sister bar to the Elm Tree.

Elm Tree. The owner went by the name "Hog". I can't remember his real
name. Some interesting things happened in that bar.

Elm Tree? I don't remember that at all.

Elm tree was call "Blues" in the 50's and 60's. Do you remember Ivan Browning Phillips 66 on the corner?

Yes I remember the elm tree bar I have some story`s of that place that would embarass a sailor!

It got pretty rough there towards the end before they closed down.

I will try to post those pictures of the U.S. Grant student names in concrete one more time since apparently the pictures attached to the first two posts can't be seen.

http://www.okctalk.com/attachments/okc-metro-area-talk/231d1234877220-southside-okc-memories-anyone-mvc-010f.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/attachments/okc-metro-area-talk/232d1234877220-southside-okc-memories-anyone-mvc-011f.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/attachments/okc-metro-area-talk/233d1234877220-southside-okc-memories-anyone-mvc-012f.jpg

Next three...

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Last three...

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http://www.okctalk.com/attachments/okc-metro-area-talk/239d1234877254-southside-okc-memories-anyone-mvc-017f.jpg

I get them mixed up in my memory, but somehow I was thinking that either the Top Hat or the Brown Derby was just west of May on 29th prior to '59. And wasn't the other of the two on Lincoln?