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Carolyn Niebruegge May Michael L. May 
Vol. 1, Is. 40 April
20, 2012
From the
Editor
Guess everyone’s seen all
the hoopla over the Space Shuttle Discovery coming to
Not having any space travel
program active at NASA most certainly is of concern to me. I agree that it was time to stop the
shuttle—just not the time to stop all space activities. I so remember as child all the excitement
over NASA, astronauts, and space travel.
It was a feel good, look what we’re capable of kind of thing. As youngsters, it gave us some of our first
real heroes--beyond Roy Rogers and Gene Autry.
It was indeed a good thing.
Additionally, I do feel for
the hundreds, if not thousands across the country that have been put out of
work with the virtual “shutdown” of most active NASA programs. It would be hard to explain to a day laborer
that one of these highly technical space program types losing their job is more
important than them losing theirs--because it’s not. However, it does irk me to see that kind of
talent “put out to pasture” when we should still have a “horse in the space
race.” Hate to think that we can only
now retrieve our people from the International Space Station with the
assistance of the Russians. That’s just
“All Wrong!”
Well moving on, I have to
again comment on a “burr” that is constantly “rubbing on my backside”--the news
media. None are reputable any more--FOX
is too extreme to the right and we have no idea what truth there is in what the
other liberal networks are reporting. We
can just bet that, on the liberal side, if it is negative to the President,
they will “tread very lightly” and “spin” any “misdoings” of the administration
in the most positive manner possible.
You can also bet that if they (the administration) had it to do over,
they’d have used your tax dollars and mine to pay that Secret Service guy’s
“hooker bill” to keep that out of the news.
You can be assured that the other’s involved would sure “like a piece of
the guy” that didn’t pay up. Unfortunately,
hard to believe that there aren’t more similar situations that have already
been “swept under the rug.”
In closing, I want to again
point out that what I write here is my opinion.
My objective is not to change your opinion, but to give you something to
think about. Read it and think about
it. If it seems to make sense, do something
about it in November. If it doesn’t,
just consider it as more ramblings from a “misplaced Okie” that’s been east of
the
mlm
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As I worked to put the
finishing touches on this issue of the Roosevelt News—East Coast Edition, I
realized that today is April 19, the anniversary of the bombing of the Murrah
Building in Oklahoma City. I believe we
should all take a few minutes to remember those lost on that tragic day. I will never forget getting the news of this
sad event. I worked for the GAO (General
Accounting Office at that time now known as the Government Accountability
Office) and we had an office in the
Our thoughts and prayers go
out to those who survived and to the families of those who lost loved ones on
that tragic day.
cnm
Content
Contributors for the Week
Austilene
(Turner) Borum, Class of 1962
Frances
(Roberts) Herod, Class of 1945
Gary
Wax
Jack
Whitson, Class of 1953
All
those who sent messages to the Email “Bag”
Thank
you all!
Remembering…
One of our
readers asked this week if anyone could confirm that Theodore Roosevelt ever
went to
“President Theodore Roosevelt’s trip to
the town that was named after him was one of the highlights of the early days,”
L. C. Cheuvront said. He believes it was
in 1903.
The President had heard of United
States Marshal Abernathy, famous for his skill in catching coyotes alive. Roosevelt wanted to see him in action, so he
arranged the trip to
The President rode into town on
horseback, traveling from Snyder, where he had come by rail. Cheuvront remembers President Roosevelt the
way history books describe him, “just one of the fellows.”
Unlike the way Presidents travel today,
accompanied by a retinue of Secret Service men, secretaries, reporters, etc., President
Roosevelt traveled practically alone.
“He didn’t need guard,” Cheuvront said. “He could have whipped half dozen men by
himself. Besides, no one wanted to kill
Thoughts from
the Squirrel Lair
Twinkle in Your Winkle
This is a wonderful
piece. Please be sure to read the
caption on each picture and be sure to read all the way to the end. A great message.
http://sinatrafamily.com/forum/anything-goes-1/twinkle-your-wrinkle-43283/
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
Memorial to Those who
Served
Little known interesting Memorial to all who served....
Turn on the sound, run in
full screen (left click the little box at the lower right of the You Tube
screen)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgE2KiPd3xg&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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One Word Riddle
ONE WORD RIDDLE!!! Never in a million years would I have come up
with the answer.
What
if this was the only question on the exam paper to pass your English Exam.
Would you pass? What nine letter word in
the English language is still a word when eight letters are removed one by one? Take a few minutes to try and come up with a nine
letter word that fits the bill, then watch the attached video... Well, just
watch the video....because you're never going to figure it out.
Turn on the sound, run in
full screen (left click the little box at the lower right of the You Tube
screen)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx8LyeEzut4
News
Rough Weather
The
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:
April
21 – David Chain, Class of 1975
April 23 – Jed Funkhouser
April 24 – Larry Parrish
April 24 – Lloyd Hamman
April 24 – Crystal Greear
April 25 – Doug McNeill
Humor
Ride
to the Airport
Billy Graham had just finished a tour of the Florida East Coast
and was taking a limousine to the airport.
Having never driven a limo, he asked the chauffeur if he could
drive for a while. The chauffeur didn’t
really have much of a choice, so he got in the back of the limo and Rev. Graham
took the wheel.
He turned onto I-95 and accelerated to about 90 MPH.
Soon the blue lights of the State Highway Patrol flashed in his
rearview mirror.
When the trooper saw who it was, he said, “Just a moment, please,
I need to call in.”
The trooper radioed in and asked for the chief.
He said, “I have a REALLY important person pulled over and I need
to know what to do.”
The chief replied, “Who is it, I hope not Ted Kennedy?”
The trooper said, “No, even more important.”
“It isn’t the Governor, Jeb Bush, is it?” asked the chief.
“No, even more important,” replied the trooper.
“It isn’t the President, George Bush, is it?”
“No,” replied the trooper, “even more important.”
“Well, WHO in the WORLD is it?!” screamed the chief.
The trooper responded: “I
don’t really know for sure but I think it might be Jesus, because his chauffeur
is Billy Graham!”
From the Email
“Bag”
April
12, 2012
I'm with Becky on the
politics--I sure wish people in this country would learn to listen to each
other and work together. Why do some people have to be so
mean-spirited?
I do have two
Roosevelt-history questions: (1) where was the
Personally, I can't think of
any town in
Bill Hancock
********
April
12, 2012
I haven't really paid that
much attention to your political viewpoints, it's just a good story when you
write! I don't always agree with what's
written in the books I read, but I still read them because they're good books. Just sayin.
God Bless!
Sheri (Pound) Wann, Class of
1982
Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the
Father except through me."
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April
13, 2012
Hi Mike,
You do have strong opinions--that's good. My Dad was like that. Just to clarify.... I am not at this time
defending either party. If you remember I said that the main problem is
the division between, the constant bashing of the other and the total disregard
for what is right for
Becky (Bynum) Tannery, Class of 1965
********
April
13, 2012
Mike, Please keep ragging on the Democrats, you are every bit as
anticipated as Limbaugh, Hannity, Levin, and the rest! :-)
You know you must be aging when the TV Commercials go so long that
you forget what Show you were supposed to be watching.
Phil Liles, Class of 1973
********
April
14, 2012
We're praying for Randy Jackson! Also, we think people should know what is
going on in this world! It is getting
scary. Everyone should be praying for
our country!!
John and Bonnie (Pollard) Phillips, Class of 1964
********
April
14, 2012
Hi,
I wanted to add my two cents worth to the political
discussions. Do you know that we have 30 socialist in Congress?
They are in both Democratic and Republicans parties. My suggestion is
that people get off the party lines and figure out who they are actually voting
for. Check out the back ground of everyone they plan to cast a vote for,
if you don't know who they are or what they stand for, don't vote for
them. I don't know about you, but the future for my kids
and grandkids is far more important to me than any party affiliation. I use to be a registered Democrat and years
ago I change to the Republican party and that is how I am registered. But
I guess I am more independent than anything else, but that doesn't always allow
you to vote in the primary - depends which state you are in. I vote
for who I think will best represent my country, has the most integrity, and
will not make themselves wealthy at the taxpayers expense. Honesty almost
doesn't exist in the political arena these days. It's - I'll say or do whatever you want
to hear so I can get elected. Pay attention, our country depends on
it!
Glenda (Griffee) Mayfield, Class of 1961
********
April
15, 2012
Just wanted to say I agree with 99% of your political views.
I have actually voted for a Democrat in my lifetime of voting. I thought
he was a decent man with morals. But he was not tough enough for the job
of President.... that being Jimmy Carter. He just had too much against him.
YES, YES women should be allowed in
On another note. Don't know if it a good thing or old thing.
But I got all of the answers correct on
your little quiz (did not cheat and look at answers). Freddy the
Freeloader is the only one I actually had to think a few seconds
on!!! Am I old? or just "smart"!!! haha
So excited to see how wonderful Parker is doing. He is a cutie. He decided 'I was early
making my appearance in this world, I better get started now.. Gotta gain that
weight I lost, so Feed Me.' Your son and
his family are beautiful and blessed. Congratulations to all of you.
Trying to stay ahead of the tornados around here. Had 5 fatalities in Woodward early this
morning. Sad to know this. Over
130 tornadoes just last night from
Do enjoy all of your stories and jokes... You and Carolyn
devote a lot of time to this newsletter. I want you to know it is
appreciated.
I want to extend my sympathy to the Merle Wilks family. I
did not Merle had passed away until I saw it in the newsletter. I am saddened by the news. Spent time at
the Wilks home in Cold Springs when I was a kid. Would bicycle from
Grandpa Verns over to Cold Springs to visit Elaine and Gayla. Merle was
just a little tot. Some fond memories of
that.
You and Carolyn are going to have to get a new RV keep going back
and forth to
Ciao...
Jennifer Moore, Class of 1968
********
April
16, 2012
You know, Mike, I have done a lot of thinking about how you seemed
to blast the Democrats (I happen to be a registered one) last week, also. I admit I did not vote for Obama, not because
he was African-American, but because he wouldn't profess to Christianity. BUT, I think we didn't actually have a choice.
What I do think is that the
administration before Obama sunk us so deeply into debt (after
Thanks,
Brenda (Bagley) Phillips, Class of 1967
Political
Fodder
This is so eloquent in its brevity while painting a
perfect picture of the whole situation. EVERY
member of Congress should have this posted above the inside of their office
door.
"Witnessing the Republicans and the Democrats
bicker over the
********
Is This A Great Quote Or What?
Quote of The Day From Ben Stein:
“Fathom the hypocrisy of a Government that requires every citizen to prove
they are insured.... but not everyone must prove they are a citizen.”
********
You Could Hear A Pin Drop
At a time when our President
and other politicians tend to apologize for our country’s prior actions, here’s
a refresher on how some of our former patriots handled negative comments about
our country.
These are good!
JFK’s Secretary of State,
Dean Rusk, was in
de Gaulle did not
respond.
You could have heard a pin drop.
When in
He answered by saying, “Over
the years, the
You could have heard a pin drop.
There was a conference in
A Boeing engineer stood up
and replied quietly: “Our carriers have
three hospitals on board that can treat several hundred people; they are
nuclear powered and can supply emergency electrical power to shore facilities;
they have three cafeterias with the capacity to feed 3,000 people three meals a
day, they can produce several thousand gallons of fresh water from sea water
each day, and they carry half a dozen helicopters for use in transporting
victims and injured to and from their flight deck. We have eleven such ships; how many does
You could have heard a pin drop.
A U.S. Navy Admiral was
attending a naval conference that included admirals from the
Without hesitating, the
American Admiral replied, “Maybe it’s because the Brit’s, Canadians, Aussie’s,
and Americans arranged it so you wouldn’t have to speak German.”
You could have heard a pin drop.
And this story fits right in
with the above…
Robert Whiting, an elderly
gentleman of 83, arrived in
“You have been to
Mr.
Whiting admitted that he had been to
“Then
you should know enough to have your passport ready.”
The
American said, “The last time I was here, I didn’t have to show it.”
“Impossible. Americans always have to show their passports
on arrival in
The
American senior gave the Frenchman a long hard look. Then he quietly explained, “Well, when I came
ashore at
You could have heard a pin drop.
I am proud to be of this land,
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