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-- Printed in Loving Memory of Wanda J. Jackson 1934 - 2011 –

 

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 Carolyn Niebruegge May                      Michael L. May

Vol. 1, Is. 32                                                                                      Feb. 24, 2012

 

 

From the Editor

 

Boy, am I PUMPED!  All of you know that many of my thoughts which are sometimes a little “right of center” or not popular with the liberal media have been censored by Carolyn as she has insisted that we shouldn’t interject politics into this publication.  Well, there’s new news on the horizon.  Last Saturday as we were shuttling vans to and from the dealer for service she announced to me, “I have something I’ve been thinking about.”  That most certainly got my attention as I noticed that little twinkle in her eye.  She went on to say, “You know as this Presidential Election starts to move from a slow simmer to a rolling boil, I think we need to consider adding a section that includes some of the many political articles/videos we’ve received from so many of our friends and “Senior” readers that would at best be considered conservative or at worst extreme right.”  Wow, I explained to her that interesting enough, I have been having similar thoughts for several weeks.  We went on to discuss that, to make this more palatable to all readers, we could make it clear that these items were not necessarily the opinion of the editors, but have been offered by many of our readers (obviously for our consideration to publish).  We could also warn people what they were about to read and tell them if they felt that such “press” might offend them, we would just encourage them to pass over this material and move on to the next section of the paper.

 

You ask, “Why would you and, more interestingly Carolyn, all of a sudden decide that this was ok?”  Well, I think for both of us it’s all in the context of how it’s presented—not necessarily our thoughts, but the thoughts of many who in this day and time are frustrated that no one appears to be paying attention to their wishes and concerns and the fact that so much is going on within the current administration that the liberal media is unwilling to report.  We most certainly don’t want to be categorized as “Those not paying attention.”  I said to her, “Well knowing your thoughts, I wish we still had all the material we’ve had sent to us by readers.”  She responded, “Oh we do—I saved all of those emails!”  Hmm, she never ceases to amaze me at her forethought—even on topics that she never previously thought we should delve into.

 

All that said, let me make it clear that I don’t think it’s only the older group of our readers that share conservative views--but many of the younger ones as well.  Additionally, this section is open to ANY view you want to present—right or left.  We will most definitely be an “equal opportunity publisher.”  Even with our new open mindedness, we still reserve the right to print or not print the material we receive.  So send us your thoughts and articles—could be fun as long as we all understand the “ground rules.”

 

So, with this issue of the “Roosevelt News – East Coast Edition” we incorporate our first attempt at a new section titled, “Political Fodder.”  We hope you enjoy.

 

mlm

 

 

Content Contributors for the Week

 

Charles Curtis, Class of 1965

Ruby Fern Johnson, Former Teacher

Linda (Lawson) Mitchell, Class of 1965

Gary Wax

Judy (Nash) Williams, Class of 1961

All those who sent messages to the Email “Bag”

 

Thank you all!

 

 

Remembering…

 

Earlier articles I copied from The Bronc, the Roosevelt public school’s newspaper from the 1940’s and 1950’s were about high school events.  This week I chose an article about the first grade class at the beginning of the 1948-49 school year.  I am sure that for those of you who were in Mrs. Sears’ first grade class, this will bring back memories of how she conducted her class.  cnm

 

The Big Top

 

The Roosevelt First Grade circus opened this year with an audience of 30 little people.  New red and white and blue and white curtains adorn the windows which help to carry out the circus motif.  Clowns are gaily dancing around the room and a 4 ring circus is in full swing.

 

The attendance for the past two weeks has been very good.  Benny Reneau has been the only one absent because of illness.

 

Reading is the most important subject at the present.  Each child has been given 17 words.  Parents please check and see if your 1st grader has all of them.  Story telling and coloring has quite an important part in our days work.  This group of children seems to excel in both of these.

 

They enjoyed having Brother Everett Smalts make a recording of their first 2 weeks attempt at reading.  It was quite funny to hear their voices and everyone had a good laugh.  We hope to have a permanent record made of this and compare it with our reading at the end of school.

 

Everyone come and visit the circus—anytime.

 

 

Thoughts from the Squirrel Lair

 

The Wisdom of Hot Chocolate

 

We should all heed the Wisdom of Hot Chocolate.  We would be a better person for it. 

 

Turn up your sound and click on the link below:

 

http://worriersanonymous.org/Share/Hotchocolate.htm

 

 

 

Alumni Website

 

We have renewed the account that Wanda Jackson had set up at the photo sharing website, picturetrail.com for the Roosevelt Alumni:  http://www.picturetrail.com/rooseveltalumni.  She had posted many pictures from past reunions, class panels, and old schools buildings along with write ups about them.  We thought you might find these interesting if you haven’t visited this site in the past.

 

 

Interesting Tidbits

 

Historical Trivia

 

We don’t know if all of the trivia listed in the following link is true or not.  However, it is interesting and if true, certainly accounts for the origin of some of the many sayings we often use.

 

http://olbroad.com/2011/11/19/historical-trivia/

 

 

The Black Fawn

 

Black deer are more rare than albinos...They are called "melanistic" or “melanic” deer.  If you love animals....this is a rare and beautiful set of pictures.
Typically, deer give birth to a single fawn on their first pregnancy, and twins thereafter.

 

http://www.snopes.com/photos/animals/blackfawn.asp

 

 

 

Political Fodder

 

WARNING!  WARNING!  WARNING!  The articles/videos appearing in this section are not necessarily the opinion of the editors, but are items sent to us by many of our readers (and other friends), some of which might qualify to be called “Senior Statesmen” while others are from all age groups.  We only feel it appropriate that their feeling be presented for your review.  If you are a little squeamish about reading political positions, are easily offended to see opinions not willing to be addressed by our liberal media, or comments from the far right or left, please DO NOT partake of the information included in this section.  You’ll probably be much happier if you just move on to the next section and leave the information presented here for those who wish to peruse it.  mlm & cnm

 

The Vote Pump

 

Take a few moments and watch this video.  This really puts what is happening into an easy to understand perspective.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=u24nH03NccI

 

 

 

Birthdays and Anniversaries

 

We have compiled all of the birthday and anniversary information we could from Wanda’s files.  We are sure we are missing some.  Please send us the birthdays and anniversaries for your family and friends so that we can have as complete as list as possible.  We are going to start with what we have from Wanda’s files so if we miss you, please send us the information so we have it for the news next year.  In addition, should any of the birthdays we list be wrong, also please let us know.

 

Happy Birthday To:

 

February 24 – Mac Raasch, Class of 1992
February 24 – Faith Shockley
February 24 – Rod Raasch, Class of 1968
February 24 – Lindsey Drywater
February 24 – Cobe Ross Horton
February 25 – Renny Jackson, Class of 1969
February 25 – Byrd Curtis
February 25 – Brandy (Files) Saville, Class of 1993
February 25 – Ned Callen
February 27 – Joe Rutledge, Class of 1972
February 27 – Kyson Rayce Lile
February 28 – Redd Conrad
February 28 – Robert Wiser, Class of 1985
February 28 –  Manuela Alonzo

February 28 – Carolyn (Niebruegge) May

 

 

Where Have I Been?  What Have I Done? – Linda (Lawson) Mitchell

 

I am not a true Rooseveltian.  As a child my parents moved around a lot.  Sometimes my siblings and I would attend 2 to 3 schools during a school year.  In 1953 (I think) we found our way to Roosevelt.  I remember those giant halls.  Those were the widest halls I had ever seen and all of us girls loved the rainy days so we could play jacks in the hall.  (I am not sure when the hall got smaller but I noticed when I returned for the reunion it was a lot smaller).  I also remember the rhythm band directed by Mrs. Sears and Mrs. Edmondson.  I got to play the sticks (probably because I had no rhythm) and remember the "me, out, me, out" pattern.  Our third grade teacher was Mrs. Fleming.  I remember painting a picture of poppies with oil paints and getting an award for penmanship.  I also remember a recess that Mike May (I am pretty sure it was you) was running and yelling and swallowed a grasshopper.  During this time my older sister met and married Billy Perkins and the connection to Roosevelt was made.

 

I attended Roosevelt High School during 8th grade and the three years of high school.  I remember the junior/senior plays and the senior trip to Florida.  There are lots of other memories, too.  After graduation I came to Oklahoma City and started working for the Civil Service Commission at Tinker AFB.  The office eventually moved to the American General Building and later the Murrah Building.  During this time I met and married my husband, Allen.  We have two daughters born in 1969 and 1972.  When the older daughter started to kindergarten I started to college.  I graduated in 1980 from the University of Central Oklahoma with a degree in teaching.  For the next 23 years I taught first and second grade at Indian Meridian Elementary in the Choctaw School system.  I retired in 2003 with the plan of spending time with a very ill husband.  Allen died in July of 2003.  I returned to teaching for 3 more years and re-retired.  I am currently substituting for a teacher on 8 week maternity leave.

 

My daughters both live in Texas.  I have three grandchildren, ages 17, 14, and 7 and four grand "dogs". 

 

Linda (Lawson) Mitchell, Class of 1965

 

 

Humor

 

How is Norma?

 

A sweet grandmother telephoned St. Joseph’s hospital.  She timidly asked, “Is it possible to speak to someone who can tell me how a patient is doing?”

 

The operator said, “I’ll be glad to help, dear.  What’s the name and room number of the patient?”

 

The grandmother in her weak, tremulous voice said, “Norma Findlay, Room 302.”

 

The operator replied, “Let me put you on hold while I check with the nurses’ station for that room.”

 

After a few minutes, the operator returned to the phone and said, “I have good news.  Her nurse told me that Norma is doing well.  Her blood pressure is fine; her blood work just came back normal and her physician, Mr. Cohen, has scheduled her to be discharged tomorrow.”

 

The grandmother said, “Thank you.  That’s wonderful.  I was so worried.  God bless you for the good news.”

 

The operator replied, “You’re more than welcome.  Is Norma your daughter?”

 

The grandmother said, “No, I’m Norma Findlay in Room 302.  No one tells me shit.”

 

TRUE STORY supposedly.

 

 

From the Email “Bag”

 

February 16, 2012

 

Mike,

 

I appreciate Junior Curtis' contributions to the paper.  I remember when Junior scored 42 points in one basketball game at the county tournament.  If I remember correctly the 42 points was a county tournament record.  Heck that record may still stand. Junior's older brothers and sisters were also outstanding ball players.

 

Steve Sims, Class of 1968

 

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February 16, 2012

 

Now, that was a name from the past--Gary Wax.  I think Gary was in Karen Shelton Denton’s class.  Could be wrong.  But Gary’s brother Danny was the one I really knew.  They lived across the street from old man Perkins who was Cecil Perkins’ dad and after time Jim and Annie Armstrong and kids lived in that house.  This is on South Main.  But any way, Danny and I played almost daily.  I don't remember how long they lived in Roosevelt, seems the boys’ dad was in the Air Force.  So Gary, tell me how little brother Danny is doing, ok.

 

Thanks,

Jerry Hayslip, Class of 1964

 

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February 16, 2012

 

Hey Carolyn and Mike.  My sister Sandra Bardsher has a new email address. You are both doing a great job on the news letter.

 

Karen (Shelton) Denton, Class of 1963

 

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February 16, 2012

 

Okay, I thought about but did not send my thoughts, sounds about typical huh?

I wondered about a Roosevelt News when I first saw it, but I am so glad Mike and Carolyn carried this through and on.  I have learned so much about my hometown I never knew.  I am too young to remember most of it, and the Facebook page or Roosevelt memories have helped too.  It is good to read all the stories others share that are published in this e-newsletter.  I recognize a few of the names. 

Mike and Carolyn, a job well done, please keep up the great work, it is appreciated.

Now, on to the article about the custom harvesters.  It took me twice reading the article for it to hit me, okay four weeks in one location to harvest the crops?  We only spent more then a few days to a week in North Dakota or in the fall harvest in Arkansas or Louisiana.  Who in the world could this be?  I thought maybe it was far enough back they used the horse drawn harvesters or the more modern tractor operated.  Then in the second reading it hit me!  This was the Niebruegge crew from Mt. Park (Snyder).  :)  I am young enough we used the fully modern combines that are an all in one type.  Although, the combines of today have grain bins larger than the trucks we used to have!  I do remember a lot of the points Carolyn had; mom cooking full meals, the crews ate well, etc.  Great memories, even with the progression of the equipment.  Harvesters were all family.

Geary McDowell

 

I must comment on Geary’s concern about being in one location for four weeks while custom harvesting.  Yes, Geary, this was a long time.  Our usual stays would be 7 to 10 days depending on the number of acres he harvested at a location.  However, 1958 was a particularly wet summer.  It rained and rained and rained some more.  My Dad had farmers who he always harvested for.  Once he started a job, he wouldn’t leave it until it was finished.  We cut for a couple in southwest Kansas for many years and the job at Flagler, Colorado was for his brother.  We parked in the yard of both of them while we harvested.  This particular summer it took four weeks to finish each job—as I recall, Dad probably harvested for some of their neighbors as well as many of the custom crews moved on when the rain continued—that was just not in my Dad’s blood.  Once he committed to a job, he stayed with it.  His work ethic and philosophy paid off over the years as he always had good custom jobs to go to as long as he wanted to customer harvest.  His first year at harvesting was 1947—I was just past a year old and Mom was pregnant with my brother.  He stayed with the business until the late 1980’s.  It was a life he, Mom and my brother loved because of the friends they made.  cnm

 

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February 16, 2012

 

Hi Mike and Carolyn,

 

Just wanted you to know I enjoy getting the Roosevelt News each week!!  I really enjoyed the "clothesline" rules and poem!!  So true!  Thanks for all you do!

Galeen Chain

 

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February 16, 2012

 

Hi Mike & Carolyn. You do a great job with this newsletter and I enjoy reading it.  I especially like the jokes and stories.  In response to your request here is the story of my life in one easy paragraph.

 

Linda (Lawson) Mitchell, Class of 1965

 

See article above “Where have I been, What have I done.”

 

 

Obituaries

 

Useful Links:

 

Becker Funeral Home of Snyder, OK

http://www.beckerfuneral.com/?page=snyder

 

Ray and Martha’s Funeral Home of Hobart, Mt. View, and Carnegie, OK

http://rayandmarthas.com/

 

Roosevelt Cemetery Layout

http://www.234enterprises.com/Roosevelt%20Cemetery%20Layout.htm

 

Roosevelt Cemetery Markers (Picture Trail)

http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/listing/user/rooseveltcemetery

 

Roosevelt Cemetery on Find A Grave

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=99397&CScn=roosevelt&CScntry=4&CSst=38

 

Hobart Rose Cemetery on Find A Grave

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=99399&CScn=Hobart+Rose&CScntry=4&CSst=38

 

Hobart Resurrection (Catholic) Cemetery on Find A Grave

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=2246374&CScn=Resurrection&CScntry=4&CSst=38

 

Mountain Park Cemetery on Find A Grave

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=99042&CScn=Mountain+Park&CScntry=4&CSst=38

 

Snyder Fairlawn Cemetery on Find A Grave

 

 

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