Category Archives: Childhood

The Springer Times, May 13, 1921

Posted on March 9, 2011 by cunningba

On Friday, May 13, 1921, The Springer Times published their Springer High School Edition. It reads much like school newspapers everywhere, featuring articles on school sports, activities, and writings by the students. At the time, Joseph Cunningham was 16 years … Continue reading →

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A Trip to New Mexico in 1955

Posted on February 27, 2011 by cunningba

Joe was a teacher, so he had the whole summer off from school too when I was a kid. Before he retired in 1960, we would travel around the Western United States for three to four weeks every year. He … Continue reading →

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Football at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Posted on January 23, 2011 by cunningba

While watching the Steelers and Jets in the AFC Championship Game today, one of the announcers said that the first Pro-Bowl took place 40 years ago today. I thought, “That can’t be right!” I remember attending a Pro-Bowl sometime in … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Childhood

The Springer Times, May 13, 1921

A Trip to New Mexico in 1955

Football at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

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