Dear JoJon 0

[toro]

 

Dear JoJon,

I want to kick your *bleep*!  Just how many books did you destroy?  I really hope you never got a T-shirt, or if you did it was too small.  I also hope they rejected you from the MMMS. 

[jsilverjanet]

Not to ruin this thread but 

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/triblive-tribune-review/name/jojon-hylva-obituary?id=17221257

[Nick Furious]

You lost your opportunity about 6 years ago:

Jojon "joe" Hylva ( 1953 - 2016 ).  

From Grapeville.  

[toro]

Wow, so sorry JoJon.  Well I feel like a big time heal.  I do hope you got into the MMMS (I myself never was a member)

[Nick Furious]

On 8/17/2022 at 8:56 PM, jsilverjanet said:

Not to ruin this thread but 

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/triblive-tribune-review/name/jojon-hylva-obituary?id=17221257

LGB Model Railroad Club probably means something different than I was thinking it meant. 

He was a member of the LGB Model Railroad Club and he enjoyed over decorating for any holiday. He is survived by his wife, Lois (Melenia) Hylva; a son, Jason,

 

[toro]

JoJon "Joe" Hylva, 62, of Grapeville, died Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, at home. He was born Sept. 20, 1953, in Greensburg, a son of the late Joseph and Virginia (Grundy) Hylva. Prior to retirement, he was employed by General Motors Fisher Body. He was a member of the LGB Model Railroad Club and he enjoyed over decorating for any holiday.

He never moved from his hometown, but he was a serious nerd like I am.

[Nick Furious]

On 8/17/2022 at 9:02 PM, toro said:

He never moved from his hometown, but he was a serious nerd like I am

It's just kind of an awesome thing that the arrival of internet allowed that name on the comic book coupon to become a permanent part of his life's legacy.  

[theCapraAegagrus]

His handwriting as an 11-year old in the 60's is more legible than most adults today.

[Black_Adam]

Grapeville must be pretty small if your address is just "Sixth Street." 

[Krismusic]

On 8/17/2022 at 11:56 PM, jsilverjanet said:

Not to ruin this thread but 

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/triblive-tribune-review/name/jojon-hylva-obituary?id=17221257

How do you find these things wow! It’s nice to be able to see a glimpse of the history of these books and to know about the people that owned them and enjoyed them before we did! 
 

may Jojon Rest In Peace

[shadroch]

This tragedy needs a gofundme account. 

[Courageous Cat]

when I was 12, I cut the Johnson catalog coupon out for the black leather spike bracelet and they were actually pretty neat  No one messed with me after 

 

however I was extremely disappointed when I ordered that damn mermaid sea family and it was a bunch crappie brine shrimp : (

Edited August 18, 2022 by Courageous Cat

[toro]

On 8/18/2022 at 1:29 PM, Courageous Cat said:

when I was 12, I cut the Johnson catalog coupon out for the black leather spike bracelet and they were actually pretty neat  No one messed with me after 

 

however I was extremely disappointed when I ordered that damn mermaid sea family and it was a bunch crappie brine shrimp : (

I never bought anything from the ads in the comics.  Not even these.

[Krismusic]

On 8/18/2022 at 3:19 PM, toro said:

I never bought anything from the ads in the comics.  Not even these.

Lol love the money back guarantee!! Lots of confidence in those x ray specs working  

[universal soldier]

 this was unexpected! 

[universal soldier]

I wonder if you should send Lois this? That would be pretty cool. 

[Comics4All]

On 8/17/2022 at 11:52 PM, toro said:

 

Dear JoJon,

I want to kick your *bleep*!  Just how many books did you destroy?  I really hope you never got a T-shirt, or if you did it was too small.  I also hope they rejected you from the MMMS. 

Wow. no zip code needed in those days!

I guess Newman from Seinfeld was right!

 

[toro]

On 8/18/2022 at 3:48 PM, universal soldier said:

I wonder if you should send Lois this? That would be pretty cool. 

I was thinking of doing that

[KirbyTown]

On 8/18/2022 at 3:16 PM, toro said:

I was thinking of doing that

If by that you mean sending the coupons / comics? He was obviously just writing his address, not sending these in? Or did I miss something 🤷‍♂️

Edited August 18, 2022 by KirbyTown

[jsilverjanet]

On 8/18/2022 at 3:16 PM, toro said:

I was thinking of doing that

I was going to suggest it, maybe her son would also appreciate it

I would love to see something my dad did in his youth, another piece of the puzzle