September 2016

Salad Toss Wednesday

October 5, 2016 11:00 a.m.

Location: Home of Mary Ann Harris 7223 Valley View Pl., Dallas, TX 75240

See Map Below

The Board will provide the greens and dressings Please bring your favorite toppings and/or desserts

A Word from Our President, Jean Jordan

September is almost here and I am excited about our new year for the Bees. 2016-2017 brings the 70th anniversary of the Clipped B's, and we are still buzzing and having lots of fun. I hope you had a great summer and got to spend a lot of quality time with family and friends. We made a change over the summer for the location of our board meetings. We will now meet at Dunston's Steakhouse at 5423 West Lovers Lane, Dallas 75209. The time didn't change; we still meet at 11:00 am. Please review and put on your calendar the meetings and events below! ALL CLIPPED B’S ARE ENCOURAGED TO JOIN US AT OUR BOARD MEETINGS! We hold a short meeting, then have fun visiting and having lunch! Braniff History and Architecture conference will be held Saturday, Sept 10, 2016 at the old Braniff Place now Verizon Place. The event will take place from 0900-1600 and the cost is $45. This price includes lunch and non alcoholic beverages all day. Clipped B's will have at least 20 models wearing Pucci or Halston. There is seating for 400, the 2014 event was outstanding and this promises also to make you proud to have been a Braniff employee. Thank you again for allowing me to serve as your president. We have some new officers this year and we look forward to working together for another great year for the Clipped B's.

Event Calendar for the Years 2016 and 2017

Board Meeting: Wednesday, September 7, 2016, 11:00 a.m. NEW LOCATION: Dunston’s Steakhouse 5423 West Lovers Lane, D/T 75209 Salad Toss: Wednesday, October 5, 2016, 11:00 a.m. Mary Ann Harris’s Home 7223 Valley View Place, D/T 75240 Board Meeting: Wednesday, November 2, 2016, 11:00 a.m. Dunston’s Steakhouse Christmas Party: Friday, December 2, 2016, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Aggie Clark’s Home – Directions forthcoming Joint Christmas Party: Sunday, December 4. 2016, 11:00 a.m. BI Retirement Club, Flight Museum Board Meeting: Wednesday, February 1, 2017, 11:00 a.m. Dunston’s Steakhouse Business Meeting: Wednesday, March 1, 2017, 11:00 a.m. Liz Wahlquist’s Home – Directions forthcoming Board Meeting: Wednesday, April 5, 2017, 11:00 a.m. Dunston’s Steakhouse Spring Luncheon: Friday, May 6, 2017, 11:00 a.m. Bent Tree Country Club

2016 Annual Spring Luncheon

The Annual Spring Luncheon was held on Friday, May 6, at Bent Tree Country Club! This year we decided on a Western theme. There were over 100 Boot Scootin’ B’s in attendance! Everyone wore their western attire and enjoyed their complimentary Cowgirl Punch upon arrival. The food was fabulous, as usual! We were entertained with a dance program by Karen Aubry and her dance group followed by a teaching session where many of us learned a line dance. During the luncheon we had a silent auction which was a big success! Many thanks to Elizabeth Bentley for getting us organized in this endeavor!

Karen’s Dance Group: Shannon Morehouse, Karen Aubry, Richard Brown, Bev McGuire

Richard Ben Cass, President of Braniff Airways Foundation and owner of Braniff Flying Colors Collection, with Romlee Stoughton, Braniff Airways Foundation Volunteer

Many B’s met later at the Addison Courtyard in Addison.

Sylvia flew for Braniff from 1965 – 1992 and was President of the Houston Clipped B’s from 2006 – 2010. Hanna and Mark’s Antarctic Trip was their 7th continent and 131st country trip according to the Traveler’s Century Club. Their Italian cruise in September of this year will put their count at 138. They hope to reach 150 countries by late 2017 or early 2018. Hanna says, “Joining the Traveler’s Century Club has enriched our lives and encouraged us to visit countries and places we had never thought of. The club meets in Dallas in October.” Hanna is, no doubt, your “go-to” person if you are planning to travel to various continents. She and her husband just returned (July) from a brief trip to Bermuda.

Antarctic Trip and crossing the Antarctic Circle Houston based Clipped B, Sylvia Hanna-Russell

And Husband, Mark Russell

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Please welcome new members: Rene Gash (DEN), Shannon Donohue Shary, Sandy Novak Shomion (MSP), Vicki Lett Granros (MSP), Madalynn King Stringer, Linda Qynn Ross, Diane Harrington, Barbara Bialon Strilich (MSP), Dorcas Robinson Taylor, Normajean Peters Jonz (LAX), Debbie Kruse Cothan Lockhart (HOU), Patricia Grimsley Brister. Get Well to: Todie Stone had neck surgery recently and Maxine Stone had lung surgery. Sandra Glasscock is recuperating from colon surgery and we wish her well. Sue Golden spent 4 months in a boot, recovering from foot surgery. Barbara Pogue is taking chemo for pancreatic cancer and would appreciate prayers and cards. Sympathy to: Judy Giles whose son, Kent, passed away suddenly of a heart attack on May 14 . Marian Sumner, whose spouse passed away in January. Barbie Allen Conn whose spouse, Mickey, and former Braniff pilot, passed away May 20, 2016. Rene Whitworth Key whose spouse, Dr. Fred Key, passed away in May. Jill Parker Snow whose son passed away in May. In Memoriam: Mary Jo Mayfield Phillips (1945 – 1950) Peggy Willis (1950 – 1982) Brooksie Karnes Agnich (1950’s) B. J. Harder Fain (1945 – 1948) Susan Burwell Allen (1964 – 1970) Pat Hogan (1968 – 1989) Stevie Oliphant (1966 – 1982) Martha “Bunkie” Westbrook (1955 – 1956) Jody Russell Stucki (1950’s) Letha Lee Hughes Loving (1940’s) Deborah Kay Longino (1973 – 1986)

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Bottom Row: Barbie Conn, Sharyn Finnegan, Paula Townsend, Jean Jordan Row Two: Val Piburn, Suzanne Maddock, Kay Spence, Cynthia Farquhar, Mary Mark Welch Row Three: Terry Daniel, Barbara Walker, Dee Kirkpatrick, Adrian Ricks, Jane Schoknecht, Maxine Smith, Linda Thompson Not Pictured: Pat Barton and Phyllis Daly

Pictured below were those Clipped B’s who attended the annual Memorial Day fly-in at the Denton Enterprise Airport. There were over 300 in attendance.

News from Your Membership Forms

Ann Dockweiler Ballard's daughter, married in Tampa in January; her step-son married in April; and step-daughter wed in September. Ann says she and spouse are ready for 10 day coach trip to several National Parks. Kathy Beal donated her pink/plum Pucci uniform to aviation museum in Tyler (TX) and they are on display now. If anyone can donate matching shoes please contact Kathy. Jayne Rhinehart Freeland says she turned 90 and is still driving and has 26 grand-children and life is GOOD! Marcella and Tim Gleason's daughter is finishing her Masters degree at SMU. Merit Hellman-Funk and Donald live an active life in Evergreen, CO and enjoy both inside and outside activities. She is still buying and selling antiques. Mary Jane Sisson Kennedy lives on the Ohio River across from Cincinnati and would enjoy seeing anyone who might be in the area. Carole McClean is still flying for SWA and based in Orlando; says she hopes to make it to 30 years. New MSP member, Vicki Granros, wrote that she retired 3 years ago as a child support officer in her county. She stays busy now with Meals-on Wheels, singing in her church and gardening. She has 4 wonderful grandchildren. Her daughter is an actress in Los Angeles; son, Justin, is a computer tech and he has 4 children. New MSP member, Sandy Shomion, wrote they have 3 grown children, Sean (44), Todal (40) and Kelli (35). Joyce Maddox (MSP) sent a clipping about her 1886 Victorian home which was on a home tour in April. She says it took 25 years to refurbish the nightmare electrical and plumbing, but it is a lovely home now. Many thanks to Lin Steward for sweetening the Treasury pot with her donation. Elaine Oakander says they are enjoying a new home in MT as they are closer to family and grandkids. Cathy Rigby's daughter married in Arkansas in May and Sue Golden reported that both Cathy and her daughter looked radiant. Rejoiner Marty Conley Trbovich wrote that she stays busy with ballroom dancing, as well as tap dancing. (See U-candancesaintlouis). She still skis with local club and has skied at Red Mountain in British Columbia. New member, Diane Harrington, has had a busy life as #1 sales rep for Gucci in the Metroplex as well as #1 make-up artist for Fernand Aubry. She has been at David Weekly Homes as #1 sales-person and now is with Legal Shield, an investment firm. She enjoyed seeing old friends at May luncheon. Pam and Doug Adams are awaiting November to greet their first grand-child. “Cookie” Clayton Thelen wrote that she was on MAC flights at Travis AFB and met her husband there. She feels grateful to have had those days. She would love to hear from any PAC-MAC gals to have a visit. They live in Coral Gables Nov-Apr and in Hancock, ME, from May-Oct. Email is cookie.thelen@me.com. Sue Childs Collins and Jim have moved to a retirement home in Spanish Springs, NV, near Reno, and says it has a lovely rustic atmosphere. “Regards to all.” Jamie Weevers McNally has moved to gated community in El Paso where all the streets are Caribbean addresses. Marsha Dittmer has retired from her landscape business and spends time in Naples, FL; the rest in Chicago. John Frasca had both hips replaced last year and says he didn't snap back as soon as he had hoped. He did take a cruise from Rome to Greece, Mykonos, Turkey, Sicily and Barcelona. He says due to DL generous pass travel rules he got to sit in First Class both ways. He said he felt like he should have picked up glasses and trays!! The B's keep traveling all over. Mary Ann and Ashby Harris flew Emirates (First Class) to Dubai and on to Victoria Falls in September. Georgianna and Fritz Heinke toured France in May. Patsy and Larry Martin spent a week in Toronto and northern New York and will go to Loire Valley in September. Mary Jane Ligon went to Germany in the Summer then Toronto and on to Montana in August. Amber Laws and a friend went to see the tulips in Holland. Many thanks to all who sent such nice compliments about the Buzz Notes/Yearbook. It is nice to be appreciated. Karolee McWhorter is happy she can travel so much (“better to do it while I am vertical”). She took a Rhine River cruise from Amsterdam to Basel plus a 4 day coach trip. She made some trips to MS and CA to see family and drove to Iowa to help her 102 year old mom celebrate her birthday. In June she took an Alaskan cruise.

Membership Form Comments (Continued)

Sara Taylor Robinson took kids and grandkids to Maui and a grand time had by all. Pia Peterson still flies for DL/NW and hopes DL will get a union soon. Pia went home to Sweden to see family and friends and she plans an Alaskan cruise. She sends regards to all. New member, Shannon Donohue Shary, has 3 grown children; she taught Title 1 kindergarteners for 21 years and retired in April. Shannon's dad was Capt. Bob Donohue who passed away in 2014. Her eldest son flies for SWA and Navy Reserve. New member, Rene Gash, (DEN) has been retired for 5 years and now she volunteers with Colorado Symphony and several others. He says life is good. Sylvia Hanna-Russell sent greetings to all. They recently returned from last trip to Antarctica. The weather turned bad and they had 3 days on a boat near St. George Island and a Chilean airbase. See article in this edition on Buzz Notes. Dorothy Ruxton and spouse took a 30 day Trans-Atlantic cruise and one to Britain, Germany and France. Sandy Lowry is still flying for Express Jet (part of AA Eagle). She went to Paris in October 2015 and barely missed the tragedy in November. New member, Debbie Kruse Lockhart, moved to Salem, OR recently. She has been doing lots of traveling to China, England, Israel, Egypt, Africa and the Galapagos Islands. Rita Parks wrote info about 3 of her 15 grandkids. Kyle (20) will be a goalkeeper for the Harvard soccer team this year; Keaton (18) is playing soccer in Portugal and Scott, entered the Holy Trinity seminary in August. Rita and Ray have 14 grandkids with #15 due in August. Diana Deever Tolman planned a trip to Dallas in August with daughter and 2 grand-daughters. They hope to see the Braniff exhibit at the Flight Museum. Elaine Murillo Knight and Peter visited with Maureen Short for the San Francisco Giants Spring Training in March; she said it is so nice to reconnect with former F/A's when they travel. Joan Madigan's niece sent a clipping about the airline museum at the SFO Airport. It had a great photo of the girls lined up in Pucci uniforms in this article. The display is there thru January 8, 2017 if you are in the area. The curator is at muther@globe.com Rejoining member, Marilee Miller McGuire, had a short visit from Cathy Rigby recently. Marilee flew for Continental Express and Frontier but is a homebody now. Many thanks to all who helped with sending out “reminder” cards, proofed the yearbook, and did various other jobs. They are Nelleke Keller, Mary Jane Ligon, Barbara Burnett, Jeanette Sanders, Kay Powell, Gaye Leake, Dumpy Gilby, Jean Jordan and a big THANKS to Sue Golden for all of her help. When you get your yearbook, please check your name for errors and let us know. If your email is wrong, you will miss out on upcoming events, etc.

WORDS FROM A PILOT: During a commercial airline flight, an experienced Air Force Pilot was seated next to a young mother with a babe in arms. When the baby began crying during the descent for landing, the mother began nursing the infant as discreetly as possible. The pilot pretended not to notice; and, upon disembarking, he gallantly offered his assistance to help with the various baby-related items. When the young mother expressed her gratitude, the pilot responded, "that's a good looking baby, and he sure was hungry!" Somewhat embarrassed, the mother explained that her pediatrician said that the time spent on the breast would help alleviate the pressure in the baby's ears. The Air Force Pilot sadly shook his head, and in true pilot fashion exclaimed, "And all these years, I've been chewing gum."

WE NEED YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS!!! I know many of you prefer to receive your copy of the Buzz Notes via USPS; however, sometimes we need to get an important message to you another way! Also, postage to mail and cost of printing the Buzz Notes is on the rise. If you have not given us your email address and you have one and you would like to receive updates in addition to receiving the Buzz Notes, please be sure to send a quick email to Sue Golden at suegolden@hotmail.com with your email information. This will NOT change your delivery preference on receiving the Buzz Notes. Thanks!

Barbara Burnett (60-62), Betty Rosenberg (58-62), & Nancy Shaw (58-60) visit Connie Biggar (58-59, seated) in her new apartment.

This past May, three Clipped B's visited Connie Biggar in North Richland Hills to chat about old times. Connie, Betty, and Nancy were roommates beginning with their meeting in hostess-training class in 1958. Barbara became a good friend when they met as Clipped B's. Betty has resided in Charleston, SC, since 2003 after her husband passed in Dallas, and grandchild was born 2 months later in South Carolina. She visits Dallas often and always puts a visit to Connie at the top of her list of people to see. Connie fell in her home in 1995. After 2 surgeries and a stroke, she became wheelchair bound and has been so ever since. Connie has never lost her joy for living. She did lose her ability to speak, but communicates through her many scrapbooks, drawings, and writings. She especially appreciates reminiscing about her Braniff days as a hostess, and subsequent activities with the Clipped B's. Her husband, Richard, has been her devoted caretaker along with her daughter, Michele, who has been a major lifeline. Connie also has a son, Brad, and 3 grandchildren who keep her absolutely entertained and optimistic about life. It would be a certain uplifting gesture if any of the B's want to send her a card, a clipping or anything about Braniff from the past. Her address is in the Yearbook.

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THE NEW CLIPPED B BUSINESS PAGES

Insurance: Josh Jordan (Jean Jordan’s son). Jordan’s Insurance Group Farmers Insurance 214-364-8280 Jordan@farmersagent.com, http://www.farmersagent.com/jjordan

Real Estate: Gloria (Parrish) Van Zandt, Arlington Realtor Hill Group, 40+ years experience, gloriavz@aol.com, 817-939-8425, 2303 Roosevelt, #1, Arlington, TX 76016 Judy Giles, Realton, Serving DFW, United Real Estate, 214-676-7156, realtrjudy@gmail.com, http://judygiles.com, JUDY GILES SMILES WHILE GOING THE EXTRA MILES

Innovation in Aging: Caregiving and Techology Meet Up Group (iAct), Barbara Crowley, 972-333-5528, http://www.meetup.com/iActSummit/ We Help Seniors Move, Cheryl Maynard, 214-213-7481, http://www.seniorspaceshuttle.com Plan, Sort, Connect, Arrange for downsizing! THE CLIPPED B’S BUSINESS PAGE!! Many of our members and their families have a business! Why not use our fellow B’s families as OUR plumbers, Hvac, Insurance, vitamins, makeup, etc?! If you have a business you would like to promote, send that info for a two-line advertisement to kathylgn@yahoo.com . It will be in each BUZZ NOTES for a year at a cost of $5.00. Send check made out to Clipped B’s to Sue Golden, 12220 Marbrook, Dallas, TX 75230.

Visit our website often for upcoming events, pictures, memorials! www.clippedb.org

A Word from Your Editor, Kathy Logan Smith Hope you enjoyed this edition (my first attempt) of the Buzz Notes! I encourage you all to send me anything newsworthy that you would like to share with our group. Sylvia Hanna-Russell was gracious enough to share pictures and a short article of her trip to Antarctica (page 7). And if you see anything that needs a correction, I’ll be glad to include that in the next issue. You may email me at kathylgn@yahoo.com with news and updates! Thanks!