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by freddie hassler
Wed December 25, 2013, 10:41 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: John Brittingham - Bicycle
Replies: 7
Views: 8316

Re: John Brittingham - Bicycle

John, I remember the teen club, "Bobby's Canteen was the name, but I don't know who Bobby was rode in Vance Land's old Ford a few times after school, there was a Barber Shop on the corner of Main and Raleigh don't remember it's name
by freddie hassler
Sun December 1, 2013, 1:07 pm
Forum: Looking for Information
Topic: Grady Steen
Replies: 9
Views: 13454

Re: Grady Steen

I remember the S&S Gro[, Lynn, didn't your late brother Wayne(RIP) have Grady in his full name/b]
by freddie hassler
Fri November 22, 2013, 4:26 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Hamlet News Messenger - JFK 1963
Replies: 1
Views: 3165

Re: Hamlet News Messenger - JFK 1963

Today it has been 50years since his death
by freddie hassler
Fri October 18, 2013, 12:42 am
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Do you remember??? Coachman & Four Club
Replies: 4
Views: 7234

Re: Do you remember??? Coachman & Four Club

The first time I saw the ''Tams'' was there
by freddie hassler
Fri September 13, 2013, 3:16 pm
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: Train Scchedules
Replies: 4
Views: 8330

Re: Train Scchedules

Royall, I have a old timetable dated Sept. 28, 1947 which shows the schedule you're looking for. I also rode this train back and forth to Wilmington when I was about your age. I remember it stopping at every little cow path. I have the old timetable but no way of posting it. I'll just type in the s...
by freddie hassler
Thu August 22, 2013, 7:17 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Hamlet Ice Storm 1969
Replies: 22
Views: 26327

Re: Hamlet Ice Storm 1969

I remember this Storm, but only read about it from the newspaper and letters, I was in South Korean and my daughter Lisa was just day's old, her birthday 1-30-69[/and at her Grandmothers house with only a fireplace for heat and to warm her baby milk formula I got the RCDJ and or the Hamlet News whe...
by freddie hassler
Wed July 31, 2013, 12:39 am
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: Hamlet City Lake Walking Bridge
Replies: 3
Views: 6604

Re: Hamlet City Lake Walking Bridge

That's want is was used for Railroad men to get to work from E. Hamlet to the RR without having to walk all the way around. but I was thinking the Lake was there, anyway you could see what was left of it when they would drain City Lake, on the west side came out just north of the VFW Ed Hartgrove to...
by freddie hassler
Tue July 30, 2013, 5:49 pm
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: Hamlet City Lake Walking Bridge
Replies: 3
Views: 6604

Hamlet City Lake Walking Bridge

Where was this Bridge located and what was it used for and by who?
by freddie hassler
Sat July 27, 2013, 10:38 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Richmond Theater
Replies: 8
Views: 9522

Re: Richmond Theater

Last movie I saw there was McBeth summer of '65 8)
by freddie hassler
Mon June 10, 2013, 4:36 am
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: State Magazine 1953
Replies: 4
Views: 5300

I see on the map Hwy77 now 177, I can remember when it was77, back in the early '50's and when they built the bypass around the North Yard and Longwood Park :D
by freddie hassler
Thu May 2, 2013, 1:56 pm
Forum: Hamlet Pictures
Topic: Engine & Caboose Painting project
Replies: 23
Views: 25172

The signal, to the East of the Engine means what :?:
by freddie hassler
Mon April 29, 2013, 9:16 pm
Forum: Hamlet Pictures
Topic: Engine & Caboose Painting project
Replies: 23
Views: 25172

rode by City Lake today and the Cab has some fresh red paint, still have some lettering to do :D
by freddie hassler
Sun March 10, 2013, 2:58 pm
Forum: Hamlet Pictures
Topic: Class of 1966 Reunion - July 24, 2010
Replies: 3
Views: 9813

1st. row far right is my brother Robbie Hassler
by freddie hassler
Thu March 7, 2013, 9:08 pm
Forum: Hamlet Pictures
Topic: Engine & Caboose Painting project
Replies: 23
Views: 25172

[/b]the Caboose at City Lake need's a new coat of paint also :D
by freddie hassler
Tue January 29, 2013, 6:25 pm
Forum: Looking for Information
Topic: Just Curious:
Replies: 13
Views: 17262

After you cross into South Carolina and go by Jimmy's Store on the left and Quick's Bait Shop on the right, go on down (south) to the first paved road on the Right White Creek Rd. go .3 miles and the Church is on the Left. the Grave Yard is to the Left of the Church. Address = 5169 White Creek Rd. ...
by freddie hassler
Mon January 28, 2013, 11:33 pm
Forum: Looking for Information
Topic: Just Curious:
Replies: 13
Views: 17262

There is a White Creek Church on 177 south of Hamlet just before you get to the Railroad underpass on the right
by freddie hassler
Wed January 2, 2013, 8:31 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Poem about Dr. W. D. James
Replies: 4
Views: 5988

Dr. WD was the first one to spank my Fanny,5-31-45, I was telling Dr. Bill that one day, and he told me I was one of the last because he retired in June of '46
by freddie hassler
Wed December 26, 2012, 6:26 am
Forum: Railroad items
Topic: Train Pictures
Replies: 15
Views: 21506

Well said Tex,
by freddie hassler
Sat December 22, 2012, 12:35 am
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: Rev. Dick Brothers:
Replies: 5
Views: 8287

Bruce it was B.T's brother I remember it well
by freddie hassler
Sat December 22, 2012, 12:28 am
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: Rev. Dick Brothers:
Replies: 5
Views: 8287

Bruce, I've heard about Brothers, The story I heard he would toot O Happy Days as he went thur E. Rockingham about Safie Mill where he hit a youngman and killed him, did it for him
by freddie hassler
Wed December 19, 2012, 3:04 am
Forum: Railroad items
Topic: Train Pictures
Replies: 15
Views: 21506

Bruce Brown, tell them what happens to a passenger train when it goes thur a 10mph cross over at 79mph
by freddie hassler
Mon December 10, 2012, 12:35 am
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: Hamlet PD Phone Number
Replies: 3
Views: 6913

That's why Thelma Gene could make a free call for me from Boyd Lake, her Mom worked there, the girl must have saved me $100.00 over the years, 10cent at a time :D
by freddie hassler
Tue December 4, 2012, 11:23 pm
Forum: Railroad items
Topic: Whistle Blowing Engineer
Replies: 2
Views: 6300

that is Bruce Brown, a member of Our Hamlet, he would never have blown the horn excessive.Bruce went by the book _ _ - _ :D
by freddie hassler
Thu November 15, 2012, 3:20 am
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: Old Hamlet Building:
Replies: 20
Views: 26213

"Louie the Greek" also lived in The Terminal Hotel Rm4 as told to me by Donnie Covington,he also told me the name of the man who died in that little house, but can't I recall his name, CRS hit me again :D
by freddie hassler
Thu November 15, 2012, 2:28 am
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: Who was he?
Replies: 10
Views: 14091

Bruce also could be seen on the sidelines during Little League Football, he helped out our Jayhawk Coach Clyde Norton in my 7th and 8th grade years[/b]
by freddie hassler
Thu November 15, 2012, 2:09 am
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Robbie Clark 1964
Replies: 3
Views: 5717

Robbie, was my classmate HHS'64, "Moose "was his Football nickname, a Fullback and Middle Linebacker,would tear your shoulder off if you tried to tackle him above his kneecaps, I remember our first game against Rockingham, Nov.23th 'which was played on Sat,because JFK was shot on Friday N...
by freddie hassler
Sun November 11, 2012, 9:16 pm
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: Old Hamlet Building:
Replies: 20
Views: 26213

I remember, that a man had died in that little house, and they didn't find him for days after his death, but never knew his name
by freddie hassler
Sun November 11, 2012, 4:28 am
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: Old Hamlet Building:
Replies: 20
Views: 26213

Jim, I remember back in the 60's when the Hub closed for the night everyone would go to the Puirty Cafe
by freddie hassler
Tue October 30, 2012, 2:44 am
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Rex Howell 1949
Replies: 9
Views: 10996

Bruce, that was what was told to me, it may not be true cause the kid who told me was about 8 years old and may have made it up, but I did find out latter that Rex did get shot so I'm thinking he told me the truth since he knew who shot him, can't ask him now cause he is dead, Herbert Bruce may kno...
by freddie hassler
Mon October 29, 2012, 4:36 pm
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: Chewing tobacco for Allan Gaddy
Replies: 8
Views: 12144

I also remember Mr. Gaddy calling games at Hamlet, thinking he also did College games too maybe Jim knows for sure :D
by freddie hassler
Mon October 29, 2012, 4:21 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Rex Howell 1949
Replies: 9
Views: 10996

When I first moved to Hamlet in Longwood Park, in 1951 they were still talking about Rex getting shot. He lived in Longwood Park on Campell St, next to Mary Love and Diggs lived on Page St. across from a Dry Cleaners owned by a Black Family, and thats where Rex got shot on his front porch Chief Kin...
by freddie hassler
Sat October 13, 2012, 12:32 am
Forum: Hamlet Pictures
Topic: Hamlet Depot & City Lake
Replies: 6
Views: 9685

Jody is right with his post too :D
by freddie hassler
Sat October 13, 2012, 12:28 am
Forum: Hamlet Pictures
Topic: Hamlet Depot & City Lake
Replies: 6
Views: 9685

The Track with the Stop sign was called "The Officecar track" when I worked for the RR. When a Big Wheel came in on Amtrack in his Private Car a yard crew would switch it there, had water and power hook-ups
by freddie hassler
Sat May 5, 2012, 2:16 am
Forum: Looking for Information
Topic: Tell me the name of this cemetery
Replies: 17
Views: 23778

just read in the paper where Johnsie Freeman Belch passed away, mother of my classmate Robert Brown HHS64 and Robert is buried in Mary Love on the right just as you pass under the arch as someone said The Freeman's had plots,must be a connection Johnsie, was the daughter of Ira Legrand Freeman,and ...
by freddie hassler
Mon February 20, 2012, 9:10 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Main St 1962
Replies: 20
Views: 20694

Bennie ran the Western Auto on Main and then moved to 74Bus.
I also remember the Traffic Circle there on Main, now gone since the State took over Main St. paving
by freddie hassler
Sat January 7, 2012, 3:00 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Boyd's Lake
Replies: 18
Views: 24777

you are so right about the other stumps at that location, I would use landmarks on shore to find them, once I got lined up I would slowly go down till my foot hit them, so as to stand, put my hands in the air. :D Those who didn't known I was standing on a stump, often asked me was it that shallow t...
by freddie hassler
Wed January 4, 2012, 11:21 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Boyd's Lake
Replies: 18
Views: 24777

Swam at night many times when I worked as a Life Gaurd
Granny aka Mrs Boyd would let all the help and others have a blast. cut on the flood lights and off to the diving board we would go.doing a 1 1/2 at night was a thrill
anyone remember the stump that was under the platform? :roll:
by freddie hassler
Thu December 15, 2011, 1:44 am
Forum: Looking for Information
Topic: Where are they now? Gene & Cathy Breeze
Replies: 16
Views: 22515

After reading the post by Nancy Pollard, and finding out Mrs. Breeze's first name and where she now lives, I looked her up and gave her a call Just had to tell her how much I enjoyed her as a teacher,such a joy to talk with her once again and this Website"Our Hamlet" made that connection....
by freddie hassler
Thu December 8, 2011, 11:34 am
Forum: Looking for Information
Topic: Where are they now? Gene & Cathy Breeze
Replies: 16
Views: 22515

I remember when she taught at Hamlet had her as a Teacher real nice Lady :D :D
by freddie hassler
Mon November 21, 2011, 4:05 am
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Red & White 1963
Replies: 16
Views: 16980

@Jim, Dobber did drive a '55 Chevy, and I also saw him leave rubber as he left 'THE HUB' many times
by freddie hassler
Wed November 16, 2011, 3:39 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Red & White 1963
Replies: 16
Views: 16980

I do remember The Red & White and the Liles store, my Dad would go there from time to time and buy steak's @ Liles Store and after the Red& White closed A sewing Room opened there Mayor Liles also had a son named Dober(sp) who was married to Mildred the cook at Sarge's Grill @ Oldtimer no k...
by freddie hassler
Tue October 4, 2011, 3:52 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Do You Know Them? Hamlet Hospital School of Nursing Alumni
Replies: 16
Views: 18611

The Food was always good, I remember one stay, when I wa playing football, went in on Monday got out on Thutsday had steak every nite for supper had Blood Posining Dr. Bill got me all cured up and played that Friday nite :D
by freddie hassler
Fri September 16, 2011, 2:27 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Do you remember??? Sanitary Laundry
Replies: 7
Views: 8587

it's a shame that they don't have those now , they were so sharp :D
by freddie hassler
Thu September 15, 2011, 8:49 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Do you remember??? Sanitary Laundry
Replies: 7
Views: 8587

[Ed must have been the man who drove the van :?: he was so nice to everyone :D
by freddie hassler
Thu September 15, 2011, 12:08 am
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Do you remember??? Sanitary Laundry
Replies: 7
Views: 8587

I had all my shirts and pants done there after High School, until I joined the AirForce in Oct 1965
:D
by freddie hassler
Mon September 12, 2011, 8:52 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Do you remember??? Hamlet Coca-Cola
Replies: 14
Views: 16659

I spoke with Abbie Gibbons Covington daughter of Jack Gibbons who owned the Coke Plant today and she said it was at that location, @ Mike & Shirly Wood, that expains why we would spot Ballard Beer cars on the Loading Dock beside the track that ran beside that street that runs from Raleight St. ...
by freddie hassler
Sat September 10, 2011, 7:27 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Do you remember??? Hamlet Coca-Cola
Replies: 14
Views: 16659

That is were I'm thinking, I remember going by there on the way to the Movies from Longwood Park and thay's what was told 2 me, Maybe not the Coke Plant, but surly a botting Plant. :D
by freddie hassler
Sat September 10, 2011, 3:30 am
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Do you remember??? Hamlet Coca-Cola
Replies: 14
Views: 16659

Does anyone remember when it was on R aleigh St :?:
by freddie hassler
Thu August 25, 2011, 4:05 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Second Baptist Church
Replies: 3
Views: 6374

Good post Bandwagon, I also rmember going to thr Little Church back in the 60's with The Jimmie Stricklin Family, and the Jimmie Cox Family
by freddie hassler
Sun August 14, 2011, 2:36 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Do you remember??? Austin's Auto Repair
Replies: 8
Views: 10641

The Shop may be gone, but not forgotten by the Folk's of Hamlet :D