Interesting Memories from the Past

Coach Poorman sent this fine picture of the Pillsbury faculty from the late 50s. Can you name them all?

George Samaduroff sent two great photos that bring back many memories. Here is Conrad Jorgenson having some fun in the winter trying to push the old maintenance truck. Boy does that bring back memories that have been unvisited for many years. I remember the time when the temperature hung around the -20 mark for about two weeks.
George also sent this great picture of the Riley Society from the early to mid 60s. I can't name all of the guys, but many names came back as I looked at the faces. How about sending me some help in recognizing the crowd.

Ever since Coach Poorman sent me a recent email I couldn't get a certain need for confession off my mind. Actually, I told Brother Clarke the story when we took a trip together to Pontiac, Michigan for a FBF meeting in 1977. So my confession was done proper years ago, but I realized what good is it to have a "precious" memory when it can't be shared?

Back in my sophomore year in 1960-61, Dave Becklund, Roy Vasquez and I shared a room on 3rd floor Pillsbury Hall. Some guys below us acquired a TV that was quickly discovered by that pesky Dean of Men, but it gave us an idea. We purchased a used TV (very much like the one pictured below) and had a great time viewing it in our room for the last few months of the second semester. We even tapped into the Poorman's antenna for a better FM radio signal and TV reception too! Our strategy was to not share our TV with anyone else. That worked. Even Del Budke, who had arranged the purchase for us, could not find the TV in our room.

It was hidden in the bottom of a zippered clothes bag that hung on a extra coat bar in the room. Those were the days! Years later I told Brother Poorman that when we were freshmen at Pillsbury he was always hovering around the dorm, but didn't know what was going on -- until after it happened. By the time we were seniors, we hardly ever saw him on the floor -- but he knew everything going on, even before it happened.

Pictures from Sebring, Florida

Jerry Webber came through famously in providing wonderful pictures of the recent visit by Clarke and Roslynn Poorman to Maranatha Village in Sebring, Florida. Here is Gil Seddon, Dennis Whitehead, Coach Poorman and Jerry Webber getting very friendly with the camera. Looks like Florida living is agreeing with them all.

And "the Gals" (Jerry's title for the pic) also showed they were enjoying themselves too. Here are Sherry Whitehead, Pat Seddon, Lynn Poorman and Kathy Webber fellowshipping at the the Webber's home.

This final pic was entitled "Serious Business" by Jerry, and you can see why. They take their games seriously at M.V.; we know by experience -- believe me! After retiring 12 years ago from Woodcrest Baptist, and turning the church over to son Mark, Clarke has been pastoring at Grace Baptist in Waseca, MN, for the past three years. Jerry says, "He and Lynn look disgustingly good. Graduates from 50 years ago would pick him out quickly in a crowd -- her, too!"

Looking at these pictures reminded me that I have on my desk a daily reminder of the Poorman's. In 1976 I traveled with Coach to the northern Virginia area for a FBF meeting. We stayed with Lynn's parents at their home in Rosslyn, VA. Her dad gave me this beautiful pencil/pen holder that he handcrafted. It sits on my desk in our den at home.
I have taken the liberty to "swipe" a picture off of my sister's blog (http://gailsgarden.blogspot.com/) from their recent trip to the Raleigh area. Gail and Paul were able to fellowship with Larry and Linda Pettegrew, Tom and Jane Zempel, and Diane Bookman. Doug Bookman was in Israel at the time. All of these men taught at Pillsbury in the 70s and 80s, and are now at Shepherds Theological Seminary in Cary, NC.

More Pictures in 2011

Here is a picture of the first four presidents of Pillsbury that some of you may have seen before, but I decided to scan it and make it available in a digital fashion. I have a framed 8x10 of this photograph. This was taken in Dr. Rammel's residence at the time of an FBF meeting that was held on the Pillsbury campus. I think this was in 1985, but not sure. I would appreciate it if anybody can confirm or correct that date.

We had the privilege of spending a great evening with Paul & Gail Fosmark on Jan.6th at Sweet Tomatoes in Raleigh. They were spending some great time with their daughter and family who live in the Raleigh area. We don't get many opportunities to get together with family and so it was a blessing. It was also great to see their son Andy who flew in for a few days.
I received newsy emails from Ray Pratt and Duane Gilbert. They told me of a display of Pillsbury memorabilia that is on display at Central Seminary. Ray also sent along this wonderful picture of him and Marie. The Pratt's have retired and returned to Minnesota to be close to their family -- and enjoy the winter weather I am sure.
June Barlow Matthews connected again and expressed her appreciation at being able to see the pics of old friends. Here she is with her daughter, and grand-daughter -- I think she said. I inadvertently deleted her email, but had already saved the photo.
Here is June and her husband John. They have been serving as missionaries in Australia for a number of years.
June sent along this photo of some of the young people they are working with in Australia. It is interesting to see this example of the cross-cultural nature of ministry in all parts of the world today. June asked that we pray for a number of these young people who do not know the Lord.