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March 13, 2019: Obituaries

Virginia Hendren, 81

Virginia Kerley Hendren, age 81, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Wilkes Senior Village. Ms. Hendren was born December 22, 1937 in Lincoln County to George Baxter and Rosa Bell Carpenter Kerley. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Stella Woodard, Polly Carter, Sue Earnhardt, Coleen Kerley; and brothers, Vaughn Kerley, Willard Leatherman, George Edward Kerley, Andy Kerley.

Surviving are her daughter, Kimberly Anderson and husband Gary of Wilkesboro; sons, John Hendren and wife Nena, Michael Treadway, Rick Treadway all of Moravian Falls; and grandchildren, Heather, Taylor Anderson, Colin Hendren, Randi Dyer.

Graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at the Parker Cemetery with Rev. Jonah Parker officiating. The family has requested no food and no flowers. Miller Funeral Service is in charge in the arrangements.

Patsy Billings, 66

Patsy Lutricia Billings, age 66, of Wilkesboro, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional. She was born August 25, 1952 in Wilkes County to Burlie Preston and Bessie Combs Billings. Ms. Billings was a member of Rachel Baptist Church. She enjoyed games and T.V. with all her friends at Finley Village Apartments. Patsy was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Denny Preston Billings.

Surviving are her daughter, Monteen Billings Suarez and husband Pablo of China Grove; brother, Bill Billings and wife Debbie of Hamptonville; sister, Brenda Bryant and husband Larry of Roaring River; grandson, Cory Adkins and wife Brittany of North Wilkesboro; special friends, Margie Wells and Mable Minton; two nieces and one nephew.

Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Rachel Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Wiles and Rev. Michael Brinegar officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Rachel Baptist Church from 12:00 until 1:00 on Wednesday, prior to the service.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Rachel Baptist Church or to His Light Ministry. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. A special thanks to the staff at Westwood Hills.

Ralph Crews, 81

Ralph Clarence Crews, age 81, of Moravian Falls, passed away Saturday at Curis at Wilkesboro. Mr. Crews was born November 19, 1937 in Wilkes County to Clarence and Vada Cardwell Crews. Ralph was a member of the Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a baby sister, Margaret Crews.

Surviving are his wife, Louise Lowe Crews; his beloved dog, Cookie; sister, Christine Key of Kannapolis; brothers, Grady Crews and wife Ima Lee of Purlear, Robert "Lester" Crews of Wilkesboro, Levi Crews and wife Irene of Lenoir; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was March 11, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jim Storts officiating. Burial followed in the Laws Family Cemetery on Price Road. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Betty Messick, 83

Mrs. Betty Jean Ferguson Messick, age 83 of Boomer, widow of Hoit Messick, died Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health - Wilkes Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Sharon Walker Baptist Church. The body will be placed in the church at 1:00 PM. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Messick was born May 28, 1935 in Wilkes County to Howard and Runie Eller Ferguson. She was a member of Sharon Walker Baptist Church. She was a loving wife and mother. She enjoyed her old time country music and was an avid soap opera watcher since the late 1950s.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Hoit Messick; one sister, Marlene Michael; and three brothers, Reece Eller, Bill Ferguson, and Jack Ferguson.

She is survived by two daughters, Linda Messick of Boone and Catherine Messick of Boomer; three sisters, Wanda Michael and husband, Melvin, and Barbara Russell, all of Winston-Salem, and Violet Hartley of Boomer; one brother, Tom Ferguson and wife, Joyce; sisters-in-law, Iris Ferguson and Claudette Eller of Boomer; Jeanette Haynes of North Wilkesboro, Anne Mourie of Ashtabula, OH, and Kaye Welborn of Wilkesboro; along with many nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials made to Sharon Walker Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.

Arnold Bowlin, 86

Mr. Arnold "Arn" Ray Bowlin, age 86 of North Wilkesboro, died Saturday, March 9, 2019 at his home.

Funeral services were March 12, at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. David Wellborn and Pastor Arvil Perry officiating. Burial will be in Piney Ridge Cemetery in Millers Creek. Mr. Bowlin was born April 27, 1931 in Wilkes County to George Harrison and Mary Jane Bare Bowlin. He was a member of Piney Ridge Baptist Church and retired from Holly Farms.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Edith Jane Miller Bowlin; one daughter, Kathy Bowlin; two sisters, Lilly Call and Delva Miller; and ten brothers, Joe, Philmore, Earl, Robert, Alvin, Thurmond, Jessie, Norman, Harlie, and John Allen Bowlin.

He is survived by two daughters, Mickey Edmiston and husband, Tommy, and Jane Chambers and husband, "Frog", all of North Wilkesboro; one son, Allen Bowlin, and wife, Sue, of Millers Creek; two grandchildren, Amanda Goforth and husband, Keith, and Kenneth Chambers and wife, Amanda; five great - grandchildren, Melanie, Madison, Garland, McKinley, and Sadie; one sister, Georgie Sheets of Millers Creek; and his two fur babies, Sam and Skeeter.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials made to Piney Ridge Baptist Church, 14890 N. NC Hwy 16, Millers Creek NC 28651.

Christine Lineberry, 80

Christine Joyce Lineberry, age 80, of North Wilkesboro, passed away March 9, 2019 at SECU Hospice Center in Yadkin County. Ms. Lineberry was born July 23, 1938 in Wilkes County to Roby and Belvia Mae Dillard. Ms. Lineberry was a member of Zion Baptist Church on Yellow Banks Road. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Virgil Billy Lineberry. Ms. Lineberry is survived by a number of cousins.

Funeral services were March 11, at Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Roger Jennings and Rev. Sammy Taylor officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

The family has requested no food. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Odell Lane, 91

Mr. Odell Lane, 91 of Millers Creek, husband of Annie Osborne Lane, died Friday, March 8, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health - Wilkes Medical Center.

Funeral services were March 11, at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Roy Putnam officiating. Burial was in Mountlawn Memorial Park.

Mr. Lane was born November 26, 1927 in Wilkes County to Mun White and Dora Lane. He was a timber cutter and an avid hunter. He attended Cricket Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, June Wagoner.

Mr. Lane is survived by his wife, Annie Osborne Lane, of the home; one son, Jerry Lane and wife, Darline, of Millers Creek; four grandchildren, Ronnie, Jeffery, Melissa and Jessica; six great-grandchildren; and one brother, Gaither Lane of Millers Creek.

Tallmadge Anderson, 87

Mr. Tallmadge Killis "Tam" Anderson, age 87 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem.

Funeral services were March 10, at Flint Hill Baptist Church with Pastor Kevin Souther officiating. Entombment will be in Mountlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Mr. Anderson was born November 28, 1931 in Wilkes County to Dewey and Hessie Shew Anderson. He was retired from American Drew and attended Flint Hill Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Danny Talmadge Anderson; a grandchild, Amanda Cleary; and nine siblings, Reathie Bowers, Vecie Clonch, Lessie Richardson, Slyvia Blackburn, Dorothy Kilby, Joyce Stokes, Dwight Anderson, Dewey Junior Anderson and Wade Anderson.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth Davis Anderson of the home; a daughter, Frances Cleary and husband, Brent, of North Wilkesboro; four grandchildren, Martin Cleary, Matthew Cleary, Phillip Anderson and Mark Anderson; three great grandchildren, Caitin Keeran, MacKenzie Cleary and Patrick Cleary; three sisters, Gladys Nichols, Mary Alexander and husband, Edward, and Barbara Anderson of North Wilkesboro; and a sister in law, Helen Turner and husband, Benny, of Wilkesboro; and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Ruby Pardue Daycare Center PO Box 984 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 or Flint Hill Baptist Church 1425 Flint Hill Road, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Roger Hamby 74

Mr. Roger Luther Hamby age 74 of Ferguson, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Watauga Medical Center.

Funeral services were March 10, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Prayer Chapel with Rev. Louella Marley and Rev. Roy Smith officiating. Burial was in Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Hamby was born May 31, 1944 in Caldwell County to Luther and Elsie Hamby. He owned and operated a concrete finishing business.

Roger spent his working years in the concrete finishing business. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hamby was preceded in death by a brother; Tony Hamby.

He is survived by his wife; Sue Ayers Hamby of the home, a daughter; Pamela Sue Hamby (Chris) of North Wilkesboro, a son; Roger Kim Hamby and wife Jerri of Boomer, a grandson; Roger Briar Hamby (Kimmie), a sister; Violet Lea Hamby of North Wilkesboro, four brothers; Travis Roland Hamby (PY) and wife Patricia or North Wilkesboro, Ralph Hamby and wife Jodi of Traphill, Robert Hamby and wife Linda of Purlear and Michael Hamby and wife Nona of Jonesville.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society PO Box 9 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 or Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery Fund 239 Champion Road, Ferguson, NC 28624.

Mount Pleasant Fire Department served as Pallbearers. Grandson Roger Briar Hamby was Honorary Pallbearer.

Joseph Combs, 93

Joseph Carl Combs, age 93, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional. He was born December 12, 1925 in Wilkes County to Robert Woodley and Lura Gregory Combs. He attended Mtn. View Baptist Church when he was young. Mr. Combs was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Melba Chambers Combs; his son, Robert Allen Combs, Sr.; brothers, Gene Combs and Virgil C. "Buddy" Combs; and sisters, Irene Combs, Grace Combs Johnson and Mildred Combs Brooks.

Surviving are his daughter, Linda Roten and husband Fred of Wilkesboro; son, David Leon Combs and wife Betty of North Wilkesboro; daughter-in-law, Brenda Combs of North Wilkesboro; grandsons, Robert Allen Combs Jr., Timothy James Roten, David Leon Combs, Jr.; great granddaughter, Taylor Nicole Combs; brothers, Robert Fred Combs and Luther Dale Combs both of Hays, Lester Herman Combs of Summerfield, Earl Dean Combs of North Wilkesboro; sisters, Berchie Mae Atwood, Mary Combs Brown both of Lenoir, Carol Ann Brewer and husband Cecil of Hudson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was March 8, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Brady Hayworth officiating. Burial followed in Christian Home Baptist Church Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Wake Forest Baptist Health and Hospice, 126 Executive Drive, Wilkesboro, NC 28697. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Shelby Bentley, 80

Mrs. Shelby Jean Childress Royal Bentley, age 80 of Ronda, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Dunmore Plantation in Dobson.

Funeral services were March 7, at Reins Sturdivant Chapel with Bro. Kevin Blevins and Bro. Josh Blevins officiating. Burial was in Cranberry Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Bentley was born June 3, 1938 in Wilkes County to Fred Childress and Mary Novella Owens Childress. She was a beloved mother, homemaker, gardener and seamstress. Mrs. Bentley was a member of Flint Hill Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands; Robert Eugene Royal and Gaither (L.B.) Bentley.

She is survived by two daughters; Vickie Dianne Linville and husband Dumont of Roaring River and Nancy Joann Holbrook and husband Jarvis of Roaring River, four sons; Toney Eugene Royal of Ronda, Dalmus Earl Royal of Ronda, Donnie Rayvon Royal and wife Christine of Ronda and David Ronnie Royal and wife JoAnn of Ronda, ten grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren; three sisters; Betty Combs and husband Roby of Hays, Annie Mae Dula of Boomer and Ethel Church and husband Colin of North Wilkesboro and two brothers; Jim Childress and wife Nancy of North Wilkesboro and Johnny Childress and wife Diane of Millers Creek.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association 4600 Park Road Suite 250 Charlotte, NC 28209 or Mtn. Valley Hospice 688 North Bridge Street Elkin, NC 28621.

Talmadge Wood, 69

Rev. Talmadge Michael Wood, 69, of North Wilkesboro, passed away on Monday,

March 4, 2019.

Talmadge was born on July 31, 1949 in Wilkes County to Lester Lee Wood and Mary Blanche Holleman Wood.

Talmadge is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Barbara Pennington, Shirley Ann Lowery, Nancy Church; brother Edward "Ronald" Wood.

Talmadge is survived by his wife of 48 years, Judy Marlene Eller Wood; daughter, Cindy Sparwasser and husband, Carl of Hays; sons, Adam Wood and wife, Michelle of Wilkesboro, Andrew Wood of Purlear; sister, Evelyn Horton of Pine Level, NC; grandchildren, Jared Sparwasser and wife, Kimberli of Hays, Aj Sparwasser and Micala, also of Hays; great-grandchildren, Dylin, Joseph and Eva Sparwasser, all of Hays.

The funeral service was March 8, 2019 at 12p.m. at Mountain View Baptist Church in Hays with Rev. Brian Blankenship and Rev. Adam Wood officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes and cremation services has the honor of serving the Wood Family.

Pauline McLean, 81

Pauline Rhodes McLean, age 81, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019 at Wilkes Senior Village. She was born September 22, 1937 in Pageton, West Virginia to Ray Vance and Della Mae Rhoades Rhodes. Pauline graduated in 1955 from Mountain View High School and continued her educational pursuit enrolling in Wilkes Community College. She was a dedicated and valuable employee of Lowe's Home Improvement in Wilkesboro for 48 years retiring in 2014; Pauline was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Mitchell "Mitch" McLean; and brother, Jackie Rhodes.

Surviving are her brother, Eddie "EC' Rhodes and wife Barbara of North Wilkesboro; grandsons, Jackson McLean and Fin McLean both of Wilkesboro; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth "Beth" McLean of Wilkesboro; nieces, Adele Girling of Ipswich, England, Amanda Freeman of Toronto, Canada, Fiona Richardson of Charleston, South Carolina; Lisa Sergi of Charleston, South Carolina; nephew, Jonathan Rhodes of San Antonio, Texas; and several extended family members residing throughout Wilkes County.

Funeral service was March 9, with Rev. Claude "Bo" Rhodes officiating. Burial followed in Mountlawn Memorial Park. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

W. Clay Alexander, age 94

Mr. W. Clay Alexander, age 94 of Roaring River passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist-Wilkes Medical Center.

Funeral services were March 7, at White Plains Baptist Church with Pastor William Souther officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mr. Alexander was born May 9, 1924 in Wilkes County to Pegram Summerfield and Hessie Myers Alexander. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. Mr. Alexander was a 1941 graduate of Roaring River High School and he was a member of White Plains Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife; Agnes Shoemaker Alexander and a sister; Edna Wells.

He is survived by a daughter; "Jan" Jeanette Jacob and husband Danny of North Wilkesboro, two grandchildren; "Ben" Benjamin Jacob and wife Jamie of Portsmouth, VA, Peter Jacob and wife Jada of Fort Benning, GA, three great grandchildren; Peter "Beau", Tate, and Rhett Jacob and a sister; Mary Sue Foster of Roaring River.

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A Joyous Scene in Dumfries: How the Young & Old Celebrated Easter

Easter traditions flourish in April when children and adults take to the kitchens, gardens, and parks to celebrate the promise of renewal and warmer weather. Although the smell of vinegar and taste of chocolate may be more familiar in the 21st century, town of Dumfries residents happily visited each other homes to recreate traditions that embrace religion, folklore, community, and art.

Two popular traditions in Dumfries were the Easter egg rolls and Easter egg hunts. Easter eggs prominently feature in many activities, the colored eggs boasting a long history of lore and superstition. In Donahoe’s Magazine 01/1881–07/1881, which contained collected American & Irish history, poetry, and lore, the editors noted “The early Christians of Mesopotamia had the custom of dyeing and decorating eggs at Easter. They were stained red, in memory of the blood of Christ, shed at his crucifixion.” Other lore, points to two famous women. In the Mary Magdalene version, the eggs she carried when she visited the tomb of Jesus turned red upon finding said tomb empty, while in the Mary, Mother of Jesus version, blood from Jesus turns the eggs red during his crucifixion. Over the centuries, Catholics abstained from eating meat and products from said animals such as milk and eggs, although today only direct meat consumption is avoided, if practicing.

Decorating eggs for religious and non-religious purposes are common in our collective human history. Archaeologists discovered decorated ostrich eggs in South Africa dating 65,000-55,000 years ago, noting a change in markings over time along with potential intentional coloring on the shells. Several cultures embrace eggs as part of their religious celebrations and even inspire games, such as a competition of tapping hard-boiled eggs together to determine whose is sturdier. The Ukrainian egg decorating tradition, pysanky, possibly predates Christian practices featuring elaborate wax-resist designs with layers of colors and finely styled designs. Although modern artists use blown eggs, the traditional method embraced the raw egg, allowing the insides to dry out, eventually given as gifts in a nod towards good health at Easter.

(HDVI Family Photographs: Hilda Cline, no date given)

On 04/06/1923, the Dumfries community gathered at the “sloping grounds around the old historical Mundey Buck house” (Timmerman note: possibly the Tebbs-Mundy house?) for “the scene of a joyous Easter egg rolling Monday last, the old and young taking part in the hide-and-go-seek game.” In a traditional Easter egg roll, children usually decorated hard-boiled eggs down hills in a race. Although quite famous in America with the White House embracing the tradition annually, other countries participated in these events long before, perhaps symbolically recalling the rolling away of the stone covering the tomb. On, 04/04/1929, “Hilda Cline, Eleanor Brawner, Marjory Anderson, Slyvia and Lavinia Kincheloe and little Jeanette Cline, enjoyed Easter egg rolling on the Monument grounds,” indicating their popularity in the Dumfries area. The first official White House Easter egg roll took place in 1878 when President Rutherford B. Hayes dismissed an 1876 Congressional law forbidding children from playing on the Capitol grounds – a hotspot for children to roll eggs and themselves down the hill – declaring any children with Easter eggs could play.

The 1923 quote referenced the game of “hide-and-seek” possibly referring to a combined roll and hunt. Families enjoyed Easter egg hunts as well, such as on 04/09/1942 when, “Miss Ellen Waters entertained a number of her friends Monday afternoon with an Egg Hunt on her lawn.” This specific tradition appeared to have originated in Germany, perhaps even by the famous Martin Luther, in a nod, again, towards the empty tomb. The German Easter hare hid a basketful of colored eggs for good children inviting them to find the treasured treats. As with many of our current traditions, Queen Victoria helped boost the popularity of this game when they enjoyed them at Kensington Palace. Once people had more time for leisure and disposable income, the practice became more common across Britain and eventually America.

Although the White House Easter Egg Lottery for participation ended in March, they are still offering virtual activities with Bingo and coloring sheets designed to help children draw/decorate their commemorative egg. Locally in Prince William County, Rippon Lodge hosts an interactive Easter Egg Trail on Saturday, 04/09/2022, starting at 10:30AM. Make sure to bring your walking shoes, basket (for egg collecting), and sense of adventure when remembering just how historic and folkloric the simple egg can be.

Note: Do you live in the Potomac Shores community? If so, please join the Potomac Shores Trail Committee & Historic Dumfries Virginia on our Spring 2022 Cherry Hill Historical Trail Walks! Taking place on the Heritage Ridge Trailhead, we will take discuss everything from the general history of the area to the more specific interactions between the English and indigenous populations. Our next general history walk is this Sunday, 04/10/2022, at 1:00pm – tickets here!

(Sources: HDVI Collections: Cline Folder; The Manassas Journal, Volume XXVII, No. 47, 04/06/1923 & The Manassas Journal, Volume XXXIV, No. 46, 04/04/1929 & The Manassas Journal, Volume LXXII, No. 49, 04/09/1942 all available via Prince William County Libraries, Relic; Noonan, T.B. Donahoe's Magazine, Volume 5, 1881, page 558 accessed via Google Books; Hall, Stephanie. The Ancient Art of Decorating Eggs. The Library of Congress: Folklife Today American Folklife Center & Veterans History Project, accessed 04/05/2022, https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2017/04/decorating-eggs/; Boettcher, Kate. 5 Theories on Why We Dye Eggs for Easter. Mental Floss. Accessed 04/05/2022, https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/49566/5-theories-about-why-we-dye-eggs-easter; The White House Historical Association, When did the White House host its first Easter Egg Roll?, accessed 04/05/2022, https://www.whitehousehistory.org/questions/what-is-the-history-of-the-white-house-easter-egg-roll; Hann, Andrew. The History of the Hunt: How an Easter Tradition was Hatched. The English Heritage Blog, accessed 04/05/2022, https://blog.english-heritage.org.uk/the-history-of-the-egg-hunt/)

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“THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO!!!” Released in the U.S. in 1967 (in the U.K. in 1966) this movie brought every school-boy (and a great number of school-girl's) favourite International Rescue (IR) characters to the big screen. Gerry and Sylvia Anderson melded their sophisticated puppetry (known as 'Supermarionation') with more intricate sets and the voice talents of the TV regulars (including Slyvia as Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward) with Bob Monkhouse, Cliff Richard and The Shadows! Despite critical acclaim, the film did not produce a significant financial return, but is now fondly remembered as an important cultural marker of 1960’s entertainment. We were delighted to find this poster, especially in this linen-backed condition. One for every child of the ‘60s! #artofthemovies #thunderbirds #thunderbirdsarego #gerryanserson #syviaanderson #supermarionation #scifi #originalmovieposter #filmposter #filmposters #vintagemovieposters #movieposter #vintageposters #hollywood #cinema #collectibles #vintage #poster #posters #film #art #films #interiordesign #homedecor https://www.instagram.com/p/B3ErHYVnWUZ/?igshid=grc6xhgdgkzi

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Celine Women Winter 2023: Sylvia Anderson by Hedi Slimane

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Celine Women Winter 2023: Sylvia Anderson by Hedi Slimane

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Celine Women Winter 2023: Sylvia Anderson by Hedi Slimane

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Celine Women Winter 2023: Sylvia Anderson by Hedi Slimane

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Up from the Depths P.1 - Re-Review #32

Now, just to stick my personal opinion in here... we’re about to get to two of my all time favourite episodes. The amount of references to Jeff, and the purpose for IR - there’s just golden moments everywhere you look. So let’s have a look at some of them.

“What is it, John?”

“You’re gonna’ want to see this.”

“The TV-21! No, it can’t be...”

Well, it is (or we wouldn’t have an episode)!

“Is that what I think it is?”

“It’s the TV-21!”

“Is anyone gonna’ clue me in here?”

“It’s the TV-21!”

“That is not helping!”

Don’t worry, Alan, I’ll try and catch you up. But that just serves as another well-placed reminder of all the things Alan (and Kayo) is too young to remember about IR.

The fact Jeff etched his name onto the ship does not surprise me. It goes towards showing how proud he was of it, and completely fits in with everything we are told about him by Grandma (once again, wonderfully well placed comments).

Now, the TV-21, is given to us as “the first Thunderbird”, the fastest ship (at the moment), and Jeff’s pride and joy. There’s a nice little reference to Jeff’s previous careers as well, with the fact they’ve added the ‘Colonel’. Nice touch.

But of course, of all the places to crash land, it had to be in the Mariana’s Trench. I mean, there is a reason why it’s “the world’s last unmapped ocean”, according to the crew. It’s a pretty dangerous place. If you want to read about it, feel free, National Geographic have some incredibly interesting articles on what they theorise could be down there based on their limited exploration. But what we do know, is that it’s actually a very hostile seascape, and that the marine life which inhabits it seems to have evolved drastically to cope. I think that if we are ever able to understand it, we will know a lot more towards global warming and the mutations of animals. But I hate swimming. Water’s not my area. I prefer to research land mammals and leave my colleagues with the wet-weather adventures.

Anyhow, I think it’s totally awesome that Virgil was playing the piano and that Scott was sat at Jeff’s desk in the opening for this episode too. It’s always nice to see little throwbacks to this very human family.

So let’s discuss the origins of TV-21 for a moment. Before it was a Thunderbird, it was a comic series! And it’s original name was ‘TV Century 21′ which was eventually shortened to TV21. It had various mergers, which featured additions to the name, but TV21 stuck for the majority of issues. It was a weekly comic published by City Magazines, beginning around 1965. It’s content was... drum roll... the sci-fi TV series created by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson’s company: Century 21 Productions - thus where the comics name originated from, the TV being added to clarify where the material was coming from and hopefully encourage people to watch and read both in tandem.

The comic often had newspaper front pages, dedicated to the fictional news stories of the multiple Anderson worlds, e.g. Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet, Stingray.

Some really well known artists of the time worked on the comics, which only serves to increase their value. In our current day, the original ‘TV Century 21′ editions (Issues 1 - 154) are really hard to find, and so they sell/auction for incredibly high prices when one can be found - like much of the Anderson’s work which made it’s way into print. It does also mean that the first half of this great comic series is practically lost to the world.

Which is a big shame, because it was in many of these first issues (with their print time colliding with the original air slot of ‘Thunderbirds’) featured many episode-story related additions. For instance;

The supposed capture of ‘The Hood’ - which might have gone someway to explaining his disappearance during Series 2 of the show.

An addition to the US Army’s story line from ‘Pit of Peril’.

An addition to the events of ‘Sun Probe’, as well as an in-depth story on Thunderbird Three investigating the connection between the sun and natural disasters (better known now as global warming). My dad still has his copy of this edition, and I have no plans on selling it. It’s ironic that it features the only story line relevant to my current career. Hey, maybe there is such a thing as fate over coincidence (as ‘Doctor Who’ does suggest).

A special story for Thunderbirds Two and Four, upon which it is rumoured that the opening rescue of the ‘Thunderbirds’ (2004 film) was based upon. I personally think this was one of the best stories for the pair, and I’m disappointed it never appeared in an episode (as such). There were also rumours that this story was an expansion of the TOS episode ‘Atlantic Inferno’, but those were never confirmed and all suggestions ever made pointed towards it being a completely separate idea. There are interesting similarities in places though, so it’s worth consideration.

An expansion to Thunderbird Two’s ‘disappearance’, after the events of ‘Terror in New York City’, which covered the rumours spiraling during the time Thunderbird Two was out of operation, and some of the missions which were undertaken during said time.

And one of the few Fireflash related stories to feature outside of the TOS TV episodes. It was also one of the comic editions which fans come to know as ‘Thunderbirds meets Doctor Who’. At the time, both shows were scoring some of the highest viewings, and so I suppose these crossover editions only made sense. Many of the early editions featured such crossovers, including 2 other issues which I’ve posted above.

When we actually get to 2065, there’s going to be a bit of confusion over dates - the comics (set still in the futurist time - ever encroaching for us) were released on the corresponding dates, but with the year still set a hundred forward, e.g. 1965 was 2065, but the 13th March was the 13th March.

Right, enough of my geek-worthy knowledge on comics, and back to the episode. I mean, look at Scott’s face. He’s definitely had enough of my comic-based ramblings.

“Begging your forgiveness, Your Mongrel-ship.”

I think the fact that Parker serves Sherbet tea (with one sugar) it’s just classic.

“I believe ‘wild goose chase’ were the words they used.”

“Well, as it happens, Parker loves a good chase. Parker, bring the car around would you? That’s right Sherbet. ‘On the double’.”

“hOn the double, hit his. Taking horders from ha mut, never though hI’d see the day.”

He does it anyway though - dedication right there,

Well now, time to visit the ocean. Did anyone else think the Deep Ocean Surveyor looked a bit... wrong? I had bad feelings about that thing from the start.

“This ship sure is a weird looking thing.”

Yeah, thanks for the back up there Gordon. Should have kept a closer eye on that one, although I do completely understand why they got so distracted and don’t blame them for it.

I love how Scott - Mr in command and always right - turns straight towards the TV-21 as soon as he knows they’re no injuries to worry about and that the DOS is all okay. Wasn’t he the one saying there was a rescue to prioritise only minutes ago?

“Gordon, what about the TV-21? Have they found part of the wreck?”

“Stand by, Scott, I’ll take a closer look. Just gotta’ clear some debris. It’s not just part of the wreck, it’s the whole thing!”

That is actually quite surprising! You know, something surviving like that. Good craftsmanship is all I can say.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvltZMDOK5g

I can’t describe this scene any better than the scene itself, so I’m just gonna’ leave it there for you to re-watch at your own leisure. The faces are pictures!

“Why’s everyone making such a big deal about a wrecked plane? I don’t even remember it!”

“The TV-21 was Dad’s baby. The first ever super Mach-20 ship. It was the prototype to Thunderbird One. Dad invested everything into, but The Hood sabotaged it in flight. Dad had to abandon the plane somewhere over the Maraina Trench rather than let The Hood get his hands on it. I remember it broke Dad’s heart. I always thought it was smashed and lost in the deep.”

And there we have a link to that Hood-Jeff backstory (which the writer’s then conveniently shoved into a like ten-fifteen second explanation of ‘I am a bad guy because’, but hey, we’re not quite there yet!) that kinda gets forgotten.

“Cor!”

“I believe the word you’re looking for is Bingo. Well done Bertie.”

“Very smart of you to track that signal John.”

“We got lucky.”

You don’t have to be so modest you know John.

“It seems The Hood may be up to his old tricks.”

“I’ve seen engineering like this before. It’s the work of The Mechanic.”

“Oh no! That’s The Mechanic’s ship! Thunderbird Four, get out of there!”

“Too late.”

Yeah... it might have been good to notice that a little bit sooner.

Now, someone has some serious anger issues! I mean, I now he wants them out of the way (and later on that’s he’s being controlled), but that was seriously uncalled for!

“You better come up with something fast. Thunderbird Four’s hull integrity is failing. You’re getting crushed!”

Thanks Virgil, we can see that, unfortunately. This is another of those moments where - even though I know how it ends - I have a little panic.

“Hull integrity at 28%. Gordon what are you doing?”

“The airlock’s jammed. I can’t get the door open.”

“Then make a new door! But do it fast, you don’t have long. Hull at 7%. Gordon, get out now! Thunderbird Four is offline.”

“What happened?”

“Thunderbird Four's been rendered in operative.”

“Gordon!”

“I’m here. I’m okay. But Thunderbird Four’s a little... ur... beat up.”

This is a little like that moment in ‘EOS’, where I think our collective hearts stopped.

I know Gordon left the sub to try and free it, but it was actually a good thing that he did, else he probably would have been crushed, which wouldn't have been good. He was caught a little in the blast anyway, so I’m surprised he was a well-able to continue as he was.

But back to those serious anger issues - The Mechanic, you need to learn that once you have damaged someone’s ship past the piloting level, you don’t need to then snap it in two - that is just downright mean, not to mention unnecessary!

Poor Thunderbird Four. I seriously thought at the time that it wasn’t going to be recoverable. Look at Gordon’s poor little face.

The determination to get the TV-21 back as well was just wonderful.

“Not possible, only Thunderbird Four can survive the pressure. We need to come up with something extraordinary and fast.”

“We can use the TV-21!”

“It’s been sitting on the bottom of the ocean for years. Do you think it will still work?”

“Absolutely. I build things to last.”

“Gordon, we need you to get on board the TV-21.”

“I always wanted to fly Dad’s plane.”

Of course he did.

Now this was a sight to behold. Look at him!

“I can’t believe we used to wear these things.”

This was such a lovely little throw back moment.

“You could try the Jeff Tracy fix. After all, it is Dad’s plane.”

“FAB. This is TV-21. We have lift off.”

And hell did that work!

Rescue count: 35

I mean, let’s just momentarily forget that this part ends with The Mechanic making a grand come back and stealing it.

“To The Mechanic, let me tell you who you’re dealing with. We’re International Rescue; you can’t push us around, you cant tell us what to do, and you absolutely, positively can’t take our stuff!”

“No, let me tell you who you’re dealing with. I’m The Mechanic. I take what I want, from who I want, whenever I want it.”

Yeah... shivers.

Let’s just remember Gordon’s great moment getting to pilot it.

“So tell me, what is it like flying Dad’s plane?”

“It was awesome.”

See, that’s a nicer ending.

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