Marge (Cauble) Robbins-Black on February 17, 2008 12:46 AM
We'd received a few comments, but they've somehow been lost........I'm not too proficient on this new-fangled blog stuff so, if your message has been lost, please accept my apologies........And, try again
Marge - - Please thank the reunion committee for a great job - thoroughly
enjoyed everything! Am glad you are sending the webpage - loved looking at all the photos - tried to leave message on blog but was unsuccessful - Marianne James
This is good. I took think the reunion committee did very well and I sure enjoyed going back "home" to be with a lot of old friends and acquaintances. I travel a lot with my little kids and with work and always try to feel comfortable but have not felt that comfortable in a mass arena like I was in Oct 07. A big thanks to all.
I agree, it was a fun evening, good food, good time. BUT our group agreed the music was too loud. We come to these mainly to visit. And not to undermine those who like to dance, but does it have to be SO loud? Thanks to Jim for underwriting it and making ait more affordable. Good job, planning committee.
I remember watching this every day after school. On the playground Cathy Jung and I would practice who we would say hi to if we ever got on the show (of course we never did). She would always say hi to her mom and dad and Ricky Nelson.
KSDK-For kids growing up in the 1950's and '60's, he was must see tv.
"Every afternoon we used to come home from school and we could not wait for Texas Bruce to come on," said former Wrangler Bob Clark.
Born and raised in Wagon Mound, New Mexico, Harry Gibbs was St. Louis's "Texas Bruce". "Texas Bruce and the Wrangler Club aired on KSD-TV for 13 years.
"What we did was take western movies and make a serial out of them, you know, like used to be on Saturday," he recalled in 2007. "We'd start out with a chapter on Monday and finish it out on friday."
What started out as a vehicle to fill the new medium called television quickly became a hit with the kids.
"I was on the show when I was probably 6 or 7 and I was the birthday boy. As a kid youre so small, he seemed like he was 10 feet tall, " said Clark.
Gibbs, his horse "Trusty" and his sidekick "Dry Gultch" became favorites in the community There wasn't a parade or picnic they didn't attend.
"Without being out in the community and doing it what was going on in the studio just didn't make sense, "said Gibbs in 2007. When the show ended in 1963, Gibbs continued to work in radio, TV and films. In 1999, he was in the movie "Ride with the Devil" alongside the future "Spiderman", Toby Maguire.
Around here though, he'll always be remembered as the legendary "Texas Bruce" and the way he signed off every program.
"Hasta la vista vaqueros. I'll be seeing you wranglers!"
Gibbs died Friday morning as a result of complications due to a brain infection. He was 91-years-old.
I would like to get in touch with LeEtta Marmion if anyone knows how I can reach her. I see that she was listed as an Attendee at that last class reunion so perhaps you will have her contact information. Thanks Linda
This is a great website for all us 67ers from good ol' GCHS! Shoot, I've tried for ages doing a search on my browser for something like this with absolutely no luck...just gave up. Then, luck!... last Friday I went to see the band Bill Ogden is in, talked to him and he directed me to few of our classmates that were there. I gave Judy (Winfield) my email, just got a message from her directing me to this site (thanks mucho, Judy!). It was great to see these folks again, and I'm looking forward to attend whatever comes up next. Anyone that would like to get in touch with me...feel free, it would be great to hear from you. Marty Martinko
Marge Cauble Robbins-Black on September 2, 2009 6:37 AM
I recently sent out the announcement of the "60th Birthday Party" via e-mail. However, there were several addressees that were "undeliverable". If you haven't received an announcement, please update your information. Thanks!
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman">Looking forward to catching up with everybody at the party.  I have a lot of catching up to do.</span>
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I travel a lot with my little kids and with work and always try to feel comfortable but have not felt that comfortable in a mass arena like I was in Oct 07. A big thanks to all.
Betty
I remember watching this every day after school. On the playground Cathy Jung and I would practice who we would say hi to if we ever got on the show (of course we never did). She would always say hi to her mom and dad and Ricky Nelson.
Actor Known as 'Texas Bruce' Passes Away
By Mike Bush
KSDK-For kids growing up in the 1950's and '60's, he was must see tv.
"Every afternoon we used to come home from school and we could not wait for Texas Bruce to come on," said former Wrangler Bob Clark.
Born and raised in Wagon Mound, New Mexico, Harry Gibbs was St. Louis's "Texas Bruce". "Texas Bruce and the Wrangler Club aired on KSD-TV for 13 years.
"What we did was take western movies and make a serial out of them, you know, like used to be on Saturday," he recalled in 2007. "We'd start out with a chapter on Monday and finish it out on friday."
What started out as a vehicle to fill the new medium called television quickly became a hit with the kids.
"I was on the show when I was probably 6 or 7 and I was the birthday boy. As a kid youre so small, he seemed like he was 10 feet tall, " said Clark.
Gibbs, his horse "Trusty" and his sidekick "Dry Gultch" became favorites in the community There wasn't a parade or picnic they didn't attend.
"Without being out in the community and doing it what was going on in the studio just didn't make sense, "said Gibbs in 2007. When the show ended in 1963, Gibbs continued to work in radio, TV and films. In 1999, he was in the movie "Ride with the Devil" alongside the future "Spiderman", Toby Maguire.
Around here though, he'll always be remembered as the legendary "Texas Bruce" and the way he signed off every program.
"Hasta la vista vaqueros. I'll be seeing you wranglers!"
Gibbs died Friday morning as a result of complications due to a brain infection. He was 91-years-old.
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