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Carolyn Niebruegge May Michael L. May 
Vol. 1, Is. 4 August
12, 2011
From the
Editor
I
think it’s ironic that I have been writing several “Remembering” articles for
the paper over the last few weeks and have (including this week’s offering) 3
articles “in the can.” Contrary, to what
some may think, these were all written prior to Glenda Hyneman initiating the
Group “Remembering Roosevelt Back When…” on Facebook. I must admit that it has been tough not going
back and editing my work after all this good trivial information literally
exploded upon the scene--but I didn’t.
Mine are all original writings directly out of the depths of this old
man’s memory. I do want to give Glenda
the “Kudos” she deserves for turning what she called a “boring day which was
too hot to be outside” into a whirlwind (Carolyn will like that term) of
activity that went on non-stop throughout the night. I picked up 70 posts in my email from the
time I retired around 11:00 p.m. until I got up around 6:00 a.m. the next
morning (and this was after my Motorola Droid and Core 2 Quad Dell OptiPlex
both hiccupped trying to manage the steady stream of incoming information). This gave me my first, up front view of
something going “viral.” The Group is
good for
On
another note, based on a recommendation from Marilyn (
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Content
Contributors for Week
Jennifer
Moore
Linda
Jackson
Gayle
Lyde
Beth
Mahoney
Carolyn
Martin
All
those who sent messages to the Email “Bag”
Thank you all!
Coming Next
Week…
Just in time for the reunion -- “A
Guide to Roughrider Reunion Etiquette.”
Remembering
Nash’s Department Store
Well,
I’ve decided that my favorite time and place to write is early morning, on the
back deck, overlooking the Squirrel Lair.
The sun’s not up yet. It’s just
beyond the crack of dawn (makes it easy to see my computer screen) and the
temperature is perfect. Well, enough of
this, let’s get started.
My
history with the old Nash building started quite early in my life--at 4:09 p.m.
on January 30, 1947, when I was born, upstairs (on the third floor above the
store) at Nash’s in what was at that time a hospital. I’d bet that many of you never knew there was
ever a hospital up there. It was later
converted to apartments in which some of you may have lived. Yes, Carolyn Martin, I’m talking about you.
Not
sure what it says about you if you were in fact born in
Now
let’s move on to some of my earlier remembrances of the store. My wife says that my brain is crammed with way
too much useless trivia. For example,
let me ask, “Do you remember where the bathroom was at Nash’s?” The correct answer is up on the second floor
in the corner behind the furniture. Do
you remember anything about the commode?
The correct answer is it had a purple, plastic, marble design seat--very
unique--first one I’d ever seen and haven’t seen another since. Ok, I understand that maybe Carolyn does have
a point on the trivia. However, I have
to believe that somewhere along the way it will become relevant that,
throughout the years, I have retained the information about that commode seat.
Now
for the most important feature at Nash’s--the tractor tires on the north side
of the building. How many Saturday
afternoons did you play on those tires?
I always secretly thanked the entire Nash family for their
thoughtfulness in placing those tires there so all of us kids would have a
place to play. Maybe that was their plan
to keep us out of the store.
The
other exclusive outside features of the store were the sidewalk and street out
front. The street was used for patrons
parking while they shopped, but more importantly for people to park, sit in
their car on Saturday afternoon to watch those passing on the sidewalk, and
their children playing on those wonderful tractor tires. The sidewalk was multifunctional. In addition to being a transportation
corridor up and down the street, it served as a perfect place in the summer,
again in front of those wonderful tractor tires, for the Lion’s Club to park
their Snow-Cone machine (actually a converted milk delivery truck) so Walter
Farrar could sell Snow-Cones.
What
was inside you ask? Well in short, if
they didn’t have it, you didn’t need it--groceries, toys, hardware, dry goods,
furniture and those fantastic little wax coke bottles that you could chew the
end off of, suck out the juice and then chew the wax. Oh yes, and don’t forget the candy
cigarettes. How cool were they? Let me
touch on toys a little. They had a
little beanie with a propeller on top that you could blow in a tube and make
the propeller turn. Always wanted it,
but didn’t have the dollar it took to buy it.
It stayed around there forever.
Mr. Nash (Ira) used to wear it around the store during the fairs and
band festivals and make the propeller spin.
I was so envious.
In
all seriousness, Nash’s filled a true need in the community for years by
providing “one stop shopping.” They
really did a good job. Sadly, when
Nash’s closed, the doors to
To
all the Nash families and Nash’s store--thanks for the memories.
mlm
Thoughts from
the Squirrel Lair
Watch
this space for news on the upcoming Roosevelt High School Reunion which will be
September 30 and October 1. We will be
bringing you updates on the plans for the
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Reservations
for the 2011
Reservations for the 2011
Roosevelt High School Reunion have been received from the following: Those in red are new this week.
Class of 1947: Bobbi (Alford) Buckner
Class of 1948:
Cotton (Muse) Mathis and
James
Class of 1949:
Bob Sheets
Class of 1951:
Class of 1953:
Tom Alford; Shirley (Webb)
Cook and Dober; Evelyn Walters
Class of 1955:
Beverly Gray and Don Taylor
Class of 1956: Rose (Chance) Anderson; Dwight
Peterson; Buck Cook
Class of 1957:
Jim Law and Alice; Johnny
Block; Walter Farrar
Class of 1958:
Merle Jones and Kathy
Falconer; Ronald Hebensperger and Janet;
Class of 1959:
Jerry Alford;
Class of 1961:
Paula (Miller) Block
Class of 1962:
Joe Mac Ankney; Howard (Rex)
LaFever and Mary; Dan Hayslip and Susan
Class of 1963:
Johnny Alford; Karen Denton
and Tommy; Stana Hammons
Class of 1964:
Bonnie (Pollard) Phillips and
John
Class of 1965:
Michael May and Carolyn
Class of
1966: Malynda Adams and
Donald
Class of
1972: Jenny Loveless and Paul
Class of
1988: Mijo Chard and Linda
Melton
Guests: Brenda (Stroud) Wilhite;
Clitha (Stroud) Kilbourne
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.
Local News
Beth Mahoney sent this news about their
grandson, Tommy (Tomcat) Lancaster, son of their daughter and son-in-law,
Krystal and Bill Lancaster.
On Saturday
morning, August 6, Tomcat and Bill went to the college football mecca of this
land—the
My main man
visited with two of this year’s Butkus award nominees, Tom Wort and Travis “The
Hammer” Lewis. He also got to meet OU’s
possible sixth Heisman Trophy winner, Landry Jones. He thought it was a good idea to say hi to
the most important guys on the team, the o-line and heard that he was a smart
kid for knowing without them nobody goes anywhere. He first “bumped” with the coaching staff to
include Brent Venables, Josh Huepel, Willie Martinez, and others. Venables then asked Tommy if he played ball
yet and what position. He was told yes
and quarterback. Tommy was instructed
defense was more fun! He finished the
day off with a photo-op with Roy Finch, the next great OU running back.
All day long he
caught the eyes of the cheerleaders and spirit squad. He really enjoyed having his picture taken
with the ladies.
He took time to
collect the women’s soccer team’s autographs, as well, on their 2011
Poster. He managed to capture the
volleyball team and convinced them he needed a poster and autographs. He got Carlee Roethlisberger, a two sport
standout and sister of the Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger (not sure if that is
good or not yet) to ink the paper.
He then finished the day up with a shopping spree with his Ma and
Mom getting outfitted for the big second grade!!!
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:
August 14 – James Calvery
August 14 – Ralph Farrar
August 15 – Ronnie Hebensperger, Class of 1958
August 15 – Bryan Garrison
August 15 – Rachel Stutzman
August 16 – Linda Lawson
Mitchell
August 17 – Galeen Chain
August 17 – Betty Broadus
Happy
Anniversary To:
August
12 – Scott & Cheryl Neyers
August 14 – John & Judy Krehbiel
August 14 – Ken & Betty Heskett
Humor
A
man was sitting on the edge of the bed, observing his wife, looking at herself
in the mirror. Since her birthday was
not far off, he asked what she’d like to have for her birthday.
“I’d
like to be six again,” she replied, still looking in the mirror.
On
the morning of her birthday, he arose early, made her a nice big bowl of Lucky
Charms and then took her to Six Flags theme park. What a day!
He
put her on every ride in the park: the
Death Slide, the Wall of Fear, the Screaming Monster Roller Coaster, everything
there was.
Five
hours later they staggered out of the theme park. Her head was reeling and her stomach felt
upside down.
He
then took her to a McDonald’s where he ordered her a Happy Meal with extra
fries and a chocolate shake. Then it was
off to a movie, popcorn, a soda pop, and her favorite candy, M&M’s. What a fabulous adventure!
Finally
she wobbled home with her husband and collapsed into bed exhausted. He leaned over his wife with a big smile and
livingly asked, “Well Dear, what was it like being six again?”
Her
eyes slowly opened and her expression suddenly changed. “I meant my dress size, your retard!!!”
The moral of the story: Even when a man is listening, he is going to
get it wrong.
From the Email
“Bag”
I received a
message from Geary McDowell after he read his weather article in last week’s
paper. He wanted me to clarify that he
moved to Snyder between the 8th and 9th grade and
although he graduated a Cyclone, he’s really a Roughrider wannabe!” Carolyn wonders if graduating a “Cyclone” has
anything to do with his love of storm chasing.
Geary, thanks for the clarification and please remember that “Roughrider
wannabe’s” are welcome and expected to attend the reunion.
mlm
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08/05/2011
Hi, Mike,
Would you please put me on your e-mail list to receive the
Roosevelt News - East Coast Edition?? I would also like an update
regarding Wanda Jackson and info about any upcoming Roosevelt School Reunion.
I really don't remember too much about 2nd & 3rd grades except
for the teachers. I do remember that I didn't care much for art in 1st
grade as I never could get my artwork to look as good as yours did. I
remember you were a pretty good artist for a 1st grader -- at least I thought
so.
I also remember our reading circles with the Dick & Jane
books. I've seen reprints of them in the past when our oldest
granddaughter was starting to read -- and I think I bought copies, but I can't
confirm that I ever actually bought them. The older I get, I have more
trouble remembering the recent past than the days I was in first grade in the
new
Looking forward to hearing from you and being brought up to date.
Marilyn (
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I always hesitate including links that I can’t
guarantee as safe. However, I have run
this link. My Norton’s 360 did not flag
it and my computer’s still working. I
firmly believe it is safe. It is quite
good and I think you’ll really enjoy the video.
However, since I can’t positively guarantee it as safe, run at your own
risk.
mlm
08/07/2011
From: Austilene (Turner) Borum
I
am glad I grew up on a farm doing these things!!!!!
If you are a
farmer, grew up on a farm, have
friends on the farm or whatever....please watch this.
Hey . . . you have to watch this one .
. . especially those of us Farm Kids
This is so nice!! I'm proud to be from farming roots!!!! . . . .
Paul Harvey at his best......
http://www.farms.com/FarmsPages/ExpertsBio/tabid/293/Default.aspx?NewsId=39092&authorid=190
Obituaries
We received
word that Redd Conrad’s aunt in
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Roy
Earl Orr (
http://rayandmarthas.com/CurrentObituary.aspx?did=09ceed6a-44b1-46be-a38c-6fd3e08a6755
Reba
Mae Watkins (Jack Rutledge’s sister)
http://www.hayesfh.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1220482&fh_id=13748
f
Patsy
Lou (
http://www.timesrecordnews.com/news/2011/aug/08/patsy-lc-stutte/
The following
obituaries are for more
LaVerne
Ford (
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=ford&GSiman=1&GScid=99397&GRid=61553312&
Betty
Ruth Miller (
http://rayandmarthas.com/PastObituary.aspx?did=7d0c155a-209e-43a8-83f9-b5b0f700e3c5
Bessie
Maybelle Potter (Early
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=potter&GSiman=1&GScid=99397&GRid=70199551&
Marilee
Jean Morgan (Wife of Junior Morgan, former Roosevelt Residents)
http://www.news-star.com/obituaries/x2135337605/Marilee-Jean-Morgan
Bill
W. Pitts (
http://rayandmarthas.com/PastObituary.aspx?did=3d0a5c0c-2a62-4ef2-984a-ee72735a13de
Useful Links:
Becker
Funeral Home of Snyder, OK
http://www.beckerfuneral.com/?page=snyder
Ray
and Martha’s Funeral Home of Hobart,
http://www.234enterprises.com/Roosevelt%20Cemetery%20Layout.htm
http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/listing/user/rooseveltcemetery
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=99397&CScn=roosevelt&CScntry=4&CSst=38
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=99399&CScn=Hobart+Rose&CScntry=4&CSst=38
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=2246374&CScn=Resurrection&CScntry=4&CSst=38
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=99042&CScn=Mountain+Park&CScntry=4&CSst=38
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=98391&CScn=fairlawn&CScntry=4&CSst=38
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