Haltom High School - Buffalo Yearbook (Haltom City, TX)

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CAHLh TV Pnvacy of home uncut unmterrupted moues cost at 54.50 a tic' bl convinced many to :meat in cable IV if ker, a moucgoer could sec only four or

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8 CIAHLIZ TV Checking the program schedule each month allowed xiew ers to decide just what night to watch a concert or . . YTIOW IC. Wi 'Bing' tw 1 of A If ,.,a,..,u-vs .t A uri 54' Haltom Cit gets pa TV A picture flickered on the screen. 'The movie started. The low ominous tones fore- told the appearance of the shark that terrified millions of beach-lovers, Thirty minutes later. severe thirst set in along with a tinge of hunger. The need for a large Cfoke and a box of M84M's became urgent. lnstead of long lines at a crowded snack bar, the kitchen awaited the movie-goer only a few steps away, This convenience was tnade possible with installation of cable TV. Cable TV became available in llaltom City four to six months before the sutniner vacation, depending on when the cables were laid in each area, at Maw W i Television sets of cable patrons soon sported small boxes with numbered dials for choosing the channel. Weather, community news. religious. national newsi and Ji hour sports channels, along with the three movie channels. llotne liox Office. Showtime. and Cinemax, offered entertainment to suit almost anyones inter- est. After initial installation fees. prices ranged from SH to san per month, depending on how many channels were put in use. Once the box had been installed, viewers could watch everything from live rock con- certs to field hockey to Smokey and the Bandit. Cable was even cheaper than midnight Shows if the subscriber considered the number of movies he could see in one month. 3. 2232 fl Lei! Gif

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FRIENDS By Lisa Atturio FRIEND Cfrendj n. 1. one that seeks the society or welfare of another whom he holds in affection, respect or esteem or whose companionship and personality are pleasurable. 2. One who comes to us when all others leave. 3. One that is attached to another by feelings of personal regard, one on fond terms with another. 4. One with whom one is allied in a struggle or cause. 5. One who supports, sympathizes with or patronizes a group, cause or movement. Synonyms: confidant, colleague, partner, companion, chum, pal Cslangj, buddy Ccolloqj, associate, side-kick Cslangj, well-wisher. Another definition of a friend may in- voLve merely someone to stand with in a cafeteria lunch line, a person to sit with in the assemblies, one to help conquer term papers Cor homework papersl, a companion to shop with, someone to lend a dollar for lunch or a sympathetic ear, someone to share a locker with, often a golden matchmaker, or someone who could create an alibi in a time of desperate need. All of these things compose minor qualities in a friend. e QQ . y X Seniors Kathy Gunnels and Lita Ezell model their clothes as well as their friendship. 'You're my best friend' 3.25, Juniors Leanne Ashley and Carl Douglas disclose their close friendship. F' 'fi 1, 5 - . yfij Captain Deborah Finstad and Lieutenant Cindy Sutherland still smile after a two hour Highstepper practice.