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1918 - 1957
Memories of Joe Amour from Jack White
One day before a home football game there in Hope, I was in front of the band building
when Mr. Amour came walking down the street there behind the main part of the
school. He saw me with my trumpet and began to talk with me about how he played
the trumpet in the band when he was in high school. Then he asked me if he could play
a "few notes" on my trumpet, and, of course, I said, "Of course!" I was very
impressed that he could still play the trumpet, and play it well! I will never forget this
experience in my life with a gentleman I most admired! Jack White 10/06/08
One day before a home football game there in Hope, I was in front of the band building
when Mr. Amour came walking down the street there behind the main part of the
school. He saw me with my trumpet and began to talk with me about how he played
the trumpet in the band when he was in high school. Then he asked me if he could play
a "few notes" on my trumpet, and, of course, I said, "Of course!" I was very
impressed that he could still play the trumpet, and play it well! I will never forget this
experience in my life with a gentleman I most admired! Jack White 10/06/08
Memories of Joe Amour from Perry Easterling:
The first time I remember Joe Amour was when he was coaching a physical education
class in junior high and the first day of touch football. Before the game he stressed
that it was to be "two-hand touch only--no tackling!" Then he asked if everyone
understood. After a "Yes!" acknowledgement from everyone, the game started.
On one of the first plays, Tom Beck made a beautiful flying tackle and brought the ball
carrier down. Mr. Amour ran over to the players and asked Tom his name. After
Tom gave his name, Mr. Amour told him to bend over and grab his ankles. He then
pulled out his belt and gave Tom 4-5 very hard hits with the belt. After this I believe
that everyone was very careful to listen to his instructions and make sure that they
were followed. You can bet I (for one) heard everything Coach said from then on. I
probably speak for the rest of you who were there that first day of Mr. Amour's phys
ed class at HHS!
October 6,2008
The first time I remember Joe Amour was when he was coaching a physical education
class in junior high and the first day of touch football. Before the game he stressed
that it was to be "two-hand touch only--no tackling!" Then he asked if everyone
understood. After a "Yes!" acknowledgement from everyone, the game started.
On one of the first plays, Tom Beck made a beautiful flying tackle and brought the ball
carrier down. Mr. Amour ran over to the players and asked Tom his name. After
Tom gave his name, Mr. Amour told him to bend over and grab his ankles. He then
pulled out his belt and gave Tom 4-5 very hard hits with the belt. After this I believe
that everyone was very careful to listen to his instructions and make sure that they
were followed. You can bet I (for one) heard everything Coach said from then on. I
probably speak for the rest of you who were there that first day of Mr. Amour's phys
ed class at HHS!
October 6,2008
Joe Amour
teacher principal and friend of our 1953 class
teacher principal and friend of our 1953 class
Memories of Joe Amour from Terriel Sparks:
I can't remember everyone that went to the Oaks Cafe for coffee during first period, as
we usually did everyday. I can remember Perry Easterling, Johnny Cox and myself. If
anyone else remembers this day I hope you will come forth and confess. We were
driving back to school and met Mr. Armour on Highway 67. We all ducked even
Johnny who was driving. Mr. Amour turned around to follow us but Johnny was
quicker and we lost Mr. Amour. The next morning we brought our excuses to the
office and Mr. Amour did not mention anything about the previous day.
Terriel Sparks
10/06/08
Memories of Joe Amour by Clyde Arnold
All my memories of Mr. Amour are good. I do remember that he had a great
relationship with my father, had an interest in horses, drank a little, and had a "chaw"
of tobacco when he was not in the presence of Joella.<s>
Mr. Amour taught me how to pitch horseshoes and, as a result, I won the college
championship at East Texas State University while I attended there. Mr. Amour was
responsible for getting Sylvia (my younger sister) to attend Texarkana College and
East Texas State and as a result I followed her there after my tour in the Army in
Korea.
Mr. Amour died the same year I returned from military service in 1957. He was a
Mason and Bobby Bruce's father conducted the Masonic Funeral which I attended at
Washington, AR. As a result I later became a Mason during my stay in Waco, TX and
while working for the U. S. Postal
Service there. This was prior to my appointment as a Postal Inspector on July 6, 1969.
Mr. Joe Amour was like a father figure to both Sylvia and me and, as a result, affected
both of our lives. The Amours were great neighbors as well as great teachers and are
sorely missed.
Clyde 10-06-08
I can't remember everyone that went to the Oaks Cafe for coffee during first period, as
we usually did everyday. I can remember Perry Easterling, Johnny Cox and myself. If
anyone else remembers this day I hope you will come forth and confess. We were
driving back to school and met Mr. Armour on Highway 67. We all ducked even
Johnny who was driving. Mr. Amour turned around to follow us but Johnny was
quicker and we lost Mr. Amour. The next morning we brought our excuses to the
office and Mr. Amour did not mention anything about the previous day.
Terriel Sparks
10/06/08
Memories of Joe Amour by Clyde Arnold
All my memories of Mr. Amour are good. I do remember that he had a great
relationship with my father, had an interest in horses, drank a little, and had a "chaw"
of tobacco when he was not in the presence of Joella.<s>
Mr. Amour taught me how to pitch horseshoes and, as a result, I won the college
championship at East Texas State University while I attended there. Mr. Amour was
responsible for getting Sylvia (my younger sister) to attend Texarkana College and
East Texas State and as a result I followed her there after my tour in the Army in
Korea.
Mr. Amour died the same year I returned from military service in 1957. He was a
Mason and Bobby Bruce's father conducted the Masonic Funeral which I attended at
Washington, AR. As a result I later became a Mason during my stay in Waco, TX and
while working for the U. S. Postal
Service there. This was prior to my appointment as a Postal Inspector on July 6, 1969.
Mr. Joe Amour was like a father figure to both Sylvia and me and, as a result, affected
both of our lives. The Amours were great neighbors as well as great teachers and are
sorely missed.
Clyde 10-06-08