tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.comments2024-01-20T15:51:35.268-06:00And So it Goes in ShreveportPat Austin Beckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05767059128758168960noreply@blogger.comBlogger7413125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.post-24789936064912584752024-01-20T11:32:56.241-06:002024-01-20T11:32:56.241-06:00Please email if you have any info on Grady. I los...Please email if you have any info on Grady. I lost track of him about 6 years ago and fear the worst cause he would always check in when he passed through Shreveport. Timfisch@aol.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.post-46169680016426757722024-01-20T11:30:00.124-06:002024-01-20T11:30:00.124-06:00Mike and I go back over 60 years. His younger bro...Mike and I go back over 60 years. His younger brother, Steve was my bestie in 5th grade. I lost track a few years ago and dear he may have passed. Does anyone have any info? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.post-13190581753205026802023-10-08T07:39:44.627-05:002023-10-08T07:39:44.627-05:00I just found your blog.. it's awesome I've...I just found your blog.. it's awesome I've only gone thru a few of your trips around here but will read more. I really enjoyed the Scottsville story and history. Oktoberfest was kinda cool too. I think we share common interest. I wish I had found your blog long ago. I also agree with your thoughts on Shreveport, my home also although I reside in Lindale Tx now. Such a shame that city leaders for years have lacked vision for such a historic and interesting place. Nothing done to promote or protect. Anyhow..I hope to read more from you and good luck for your future endeavors!<br /><br />Cheers<br />Joey Warren Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.post-77794509156467448082023-06-10T18:26:45.778-05:002023-06-10T18:26:45.778-05:00Precious memories of slow dancing w/ Blaine to A S...Precious memories of slow dancing w/ Blaine to A Shade of Pale at Humphreys...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.post-20286600389428719772023-05-29T14:13:02.356-05:002023-05-29T14:13:02.356-05:00I was dedicated and grew up at Kelley Memorial BC ...I was dedicated and grew up at Kelley Memorial BC until it folded in about 1978. Great memories and blessed by the families we worshipped with. We joined the old Queensborough as it transitioned to Willow Point. Kelly Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.post-89810855843409775112023-03-31T08:27:38.240-05:002023-03-31T08:27:38.240-05:00Oh the memories Oh the memories Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.post-51709997856300915402023-03-31T08:27:14.188-05:002023-03-31T08:27:14.188-05:00I started going to Shreve Square in 1975. In 1975,...I started going to Shreve Square in 1975. In 1975, starting at Crocket and Commerce was The Circle In The Square starring Mikki And Jimmy Hunnicutt “The House Band”. Next door was Danbi’s, Danbi’s had great Sandwiches and Pizza, a Juke Box which seemed to play nothing but “Philadelphia Freedom”and ice cold Draft Beer. Moulon Rouge starring Bill Bush Orchestra. Continuing North on Commerce was Earnest’s Supper Club, <br />The awooden Nickel Arcade, turning up Texas was The Fun Shop, cross Texas was John’s Jeans before it was Humphries. Next door was the Sports Page. You could always see someone in there you knew. Next was The Warehouse at the end. Cross the Alley and walk back South was The Plaza on the corner. Turn East on Texas and there was The Spaghetti Store. <br />My favorites were The Spaghetti Store, Danbi’s and The Circle in the Square. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.post-30090915379909254892023-03-31T08:12:57.666-05:002023-03-31T08:12:57.666-05:00My first memories of Shreve Square was in 1974. Jo...My first memories of Shreve Square was in 1974. John’s Jeans was in the Humphreys building. The Sports Page, then the Warehouse at the end. Going towards Commerce was the Plaza, The Spagetti Store. Across Texas was The Fun Shop, The Wooden Nickel Arcade. Then walking South towards Crocket was Earnest Supper Club, Moulon Rouge staring Bill Bush. Danbis’s “Great Hot Sandwiches and Pizza Juke Box and ice cold Draft Beer”. Next to it and on the corner of Commerce and Crocket was The Circle in The Square. In 1974.? The House band was Mikki And Jimmy Hunnicutt. I literally spent every Friday and Saturday night there. God the memories. In 1978 Disco took over and the band was gone at The Circle and Denim And Diamonds opened in the Square. A really nice place. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.post-5077034455208288132023-01-27T14:25:30.466-06:002023-01-27T14:25:30.466-06:00My first time to serve a church was at Kelley Memo...My first time to serve a church was at Kelley Memorial. I was 20 years old and a student at LSUS and remember the members of KMBC telling some of the history of the Kelley brothers. However your research was impeccable and shed so much light I never knew. After serving KMBC I served at Summer Grove and Trinity Heights and then taught at New Orleans Seminary and served the Louisiana Baptist Convention as Associate Director of Evangelism. Today, 40 years later, I serve as pastor of a small rural church called Plainview Baptist in Krum, Texas. I and my family have been blessed these 40 years of ministry and it is an honor to have it all begin at KMBC. Thank you for posting this article. decisionforchrist.org biblemountains.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17829027105277809150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.post-29453483535298616532022-11-23T20:05:56.342-06:002022-11-23T20:05:56.342-06:00He Lives in Louisiana and is doing very well. Mes...He Lives in Louisiana and is doing very well. Message him on FBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.post-23794453960732043392022-11-23T18:08:25.328-06:002022-11-23T18:08:25.328-06:00No, the Royal Room was in downtown on Milam. We, (...No, the Royal Room was in downtown on Milam. We, (Cedar Fork) shared that venue almost every other week! We were the first to play such covers as Eagles, Pure Prairie League, Dirt Band, America, etc. We also shared time with Grady at the Lakecliff. Those were good times! Michael and I even had almost identical VW busses which made for some interesting incidences!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.post-64803697243797546742022-11-23T16:35:04.998-06:002022-11-23T16:35:04.998-06:00Wow, talk about a blast from the past.
I played wi...Wow, talk about a blast from the past.<br />I played with Michael back in the 70’s, and definitely have fond memories ( grass skirt and cowboy boots), and the infamous Whiskey River gig with Charlie Day, Sam and Dale Jacobs, and sometimes a harmonica player ( Michael Thomson ).<br /><br />I’m the Drummer, Walter Klocko.<br /><br />I would love to see or talk to Michael, any information would be most appreciated ❤️<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.post-27402726173736942582022-09-25T21:39:26.131-05:002022-09-25T21:39:26.131-05:00Sad to report, the building at 114 Texas Street in...Sad to report, the building at 114 Texas Street in Shreveport Louisiana has burnt down.<br /><br />Can anybody remember the last occupant and what year the building went vacant?dphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03353778682008456681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.post-71167921585862619092022-09-10T17:23:34.925-05:002022-09-10T17:23:34.925-05:00I’m curious about other Sicilian grocers in Shreve...I’m curious about other Sicilian grocers in Shreveport/Bossier. Either Cascio’s or Viviano’s? Thank you Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.post-3436367965403919992022-07-24T04:30:16.868-05:002022-07-24T04:30:16.868-05:00I’m thrilled that your words are flowing, again. I...I’m thrilled that your words are flowing, again. I’m looking forward to seeing South LouisianaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.post-72746210522624995942022-07-23T22:37:24.911-05:002022-07-23T22:37:24.911-05:00Imagine people like Michael Connelly or James Patt...Imagine people like Michael Connelly or James Patterson that put a book out every six months especially Connelly.Hutchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.post-76681012479417283252022-06-07T11:41:05.960-05:002022-06-07T11:41:05.960-05:00I am completing a book manuscript, Seasons at Lake...I am completing a book manuscript, Seasons at Lakeside Dairy, for the University Press of Mississippi. My grandfather, Angus Bates, opened Lakeside Dairy in the Allendale neighborhood of Shreveport on Talbot Street in 1907. He was Black (biracial) and his customers were Italians and Jews. According to my aunts and uncles, they specifically remember him delivering milk products to an Italian grocer(s). When he died in 1935, my grandmother rebranded the dairy Carrie D. Bates and Sons. It closed in 1943 as most of the 14 children migrated to California. I appreciate hearing from anyone who has information related to my grandfather and/or Lakeside Dairy. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.post-71885128491649161162022-01-12T11:49:50.867-06:002022-01-12T11:49:50.867-06:00We used to go to the original Greco's but neve...We used to go to the original Greco's but never went in. Always ate in the car. Pity. I was quite young and don't remember the food we had.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02393831160733659600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.post-87224021503752481142021-12-20T06:51:06.368-06:002021-12-20T06:51:06.368-06:00This is Tina Cush. I worked for Stuart for many ye...This is Tina Cush. I worked for Stuart for many years at T S Station. He kept us all together as a family. We had rotating managers for some shifts. I remember asking Stuat one night if he was managing and he said "barely!" That became one of our many running jokes. We had many a great road trips. I remember one in particular to a baseball gamein Houston and thats all I'm going to say Him Mitch Spielberg and Dave Vairain and I would go fishing after closing up sometimes. And then the legendary Haverty parties. And staying up all night drinking and talking because we had a staff meeting the next morning and didn't want to miss it. Love you Stuart and see ua on the other side ❤ Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08750784820957081320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.post-21835525677252151902021-11-22T13:48:19.013-06:002021-11-22T13:48:19.013-06:00Anyone remember Metal Toyz?Anyone remember Metal Toyz?Egypthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12359431277099201268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.post-16592680844438695232021-06-20T22:11:54.075-05:002021-06-20T22:11:54.075-05:00Crusty Old TV Tech here again.
You are right to a...Crusty Old TV Tech here again.<br /><br />You are right to ask "what is to be done?". First, identify the problem, then identify the root cause, and last, potential solutions. What is the problem? Out of control crime, and/or decline in civil society in Shreveport, it would seem. What is the root cause? Ah, this is where we get into supposition, theory, etc. I would start with the last era where civility was acknowledged to exist (say, roughly the mid-60's) and ask what has changed since then. Well, for one, activist groups forced a change in city government from the Commission form (developed after the 1900 Galveston hurricane for its responsiveness and efficiency) to the strong Mayor/Council form (hallmarked by Tammany in New York and ward healers in Chicago, amongst others). All the activist agitation changed the Shreveport we grew up in to the Shreveport of 2021 in the space of say 50 years. How did it happen? Slowly (1960's-1980's), and then all at once (2000's). The corruption eminating from City Hall has infected much of civil society, and while greasing palms downtown, the pols took their eyes off the ball of business, allowing United Gas to be taken over by Zapata in a highly leveraged sleazy buyout, and dismembered and dissipated. Same with Texas Eastern's gas pipeline division, GMAD Shreveport, and many others. Western Electric was inevitible with the changes in the phone business, nothing really to be done to keep the plant operating. But, the sleaze and graft from downtown surely did not help get someone else to replace them. What is to be done? I can't help with that one, city hall is too far gone to "fix", it will take concerted efforts to undo the damage the activists did in the 70's and return to a sane model of municipal government.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.post-24162619812660190172021-04-04T18:40:31.622-05:002021-04-04T18:40:31.622-05:00President Biden needs to enact gun control. Guns a...President Biden needs to enact gun control. Guns are the problem.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.post-39211364112446279992021-04-03T21:51:54.745-05:002021-04-03T21:51:54.745-05:00What does Shreveport need to do? It all starts wit...What does Shreveport need to do? It all starts with money ans this town Needs to attract business and employers. Then it can generate ya revenue to do the things it needs to do like stricter law enforcement, more police infrastructure repair etc. <br />That's what needs to be done<br />But it hasn't been done since the oil biz died in the 80s and Bill Hanna was mayor. It won't happen now because of big governments socialist direction and the mollineal generations willingness to do nothing and accept it.Hutchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04054131485012620675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.post-75870793339579878162021-01-13T01:08:21.119-06:002021-01-13T01:08:21.119-06:00I miss my family so much. I am Michael Priest. My ...I miss my family so much. I am Michael Priest. My grandmother is (was) Mary Maniscalco Priest, grandfather is (was) Joe Priest. I'm sure you've heard of them. They owned the bakery with my parents at the corner of Barksdale and McDade in Bossier City called Michael's Bakery in the mid 70s.Michael Priesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16931933550042385555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.post-45611020103312123572020-08-30T16:09:27.445-05:002020-08-30T16:09:27.445-05:00I’m Michael’s cousin. He’s currently living in NW ...I’m Michael’s cousin. He’s currently living in NW Louisiana and seems to be doing well despite health issues.kittenlady68https://www.blogger.com/profile/12327561099652044599noreply@blogger.com