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Carolyn Niebruegge May Michael L. May 
Vol. 3, Is. 19 Nov.
22, 2013
From the
Editor
This editorial finds us down
in
I plan to do a little
catching up on some of my TV shows that I continually seem to fall behind on as
I watch way too much of Bill O’Reilly, Megyn Kelly, and Sean Hannity on Fox in
the evenings. I just can’t get over what
we’re seeing and learning as “Obamacare” continues to unravel. It’s hard to believe the “stories” we have
been told by the President in his attempt to “shove this down our
throats.” This so reminds me of the
story of the Boy Scout who attempted to walk the little old lady across the
street that didn’t want to go. It’s hard
to guess where this is going to end up, but I’d put money that where ever it
does, it’s going to take more money out of our pockets with little gain for
us. I just hope that whatever the
outcome it will result of a “change in landscape” following the 2014
elections. In the President’s words, I
think for things to change the Republicans must focus on not acting
“stupidly.” Time will tell. If I were in charge of the Republican Party,
I would subscribe to a philosophy of “run silent and run deep” and let the
Democrats implode. It most certainly
looks to me like they are on course to do that without the Republicans
assistance.
We will use the remaining
days of this week to continue to prepare for celebrating our little Raegan’s 3rd
Birthday on November 22. I probably
would have picked a different Birthday for her if given the opportunity. That day 50 years ago brings back many very
sad memories. That was also the day of
our Junior Class Play. We had both a matinee
and evening performance. Although I’m
sure that school administrators knew they didn’t tell the student body of the
events in
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Content
Contributors for the Week
Geary
McDowell
Gary
Wax
All
those who sent messages to the Email “Bag”
Thank
you all!
Remembering…
The following are memories
from our readers of that sad day, November 22, 1963.
From the Editor:
As usual, Mike again failed to follow my instruction and placed his
remembrance of this day at the end of his editorial rather than in this section. Go Figure! -- cnm
I was a student at OSU and
was on my way to my 1:00 class. As I was
walking I overheard a girl say to someone, “he was shot in the head.”
I had no idea what or who
she was talking about. But when I got to
my class, the professor told us what had happened. We were in shock. Nothing like this had ever happened
before. The class was dismissed and I
headed back to Willard Hall trying to hold back the tears. The television in the common lounge was on
and all of us girls huddled around it, crying and comforting one another,
saying that we just couldn’t believe it.
It was too horrible to even imagine.
It was a traumatic day for all.
Judi Wilder Sweat
Class of 1961
********
My husband and I had been
trying to have another baby and had been disappointed each month when I didn't
get pregnant. That day I had gone to the doctor to see if I were
pregnant. Yes! I was on cloud nine as I drove home. When I
arrived at my babysitter's home, I was greeted with "The President
has been shot!" My cloud just lost its bottom. What extremes
my emotions went through that day!
Roxie (Cooper) Collins,
Class of 1956
********
I was working for Kansas Gas
& Electric (KG&E), at their downtown engineering office, in
I recall watching the aftermath
of TV coverage, showing in graphic detail the tragic event. But the most memorable coverage of all was
when Lee Harvey Oswald was shot by Jack Ruby,
Derl Williams
********
We lived in
We had seen the route their motorcade was to take published in the
Fort Worth Star Telegram newspaper a few days before. I was a stay at home Mom to our son who was
almost 5 years old and was watching the noon news when I heard that shots had
been fired at the car the President was in, but did not hear right away whether
he or Gov. Connelly had been hit.
Like most everyone, we watched the TV for most of the next few
days, still finding the President's death difficult to comprehend. The Star Telegram put out several Special
Editions during those three days.
********
I was a senior at
Carolyn (Niebruegge) May
Editor’s Note: We received the following in response to our
question about Mr. Henderson and the Cold Springs Store. -- cnm
Found in my Mother’s papers some years back was a 1967
newspaper clipping entitled, Pioneer country store owner dies.
It read: “COLD SPRINGS – Arthur T. Henderson, 86-year-old pioneer
who for many years operated a general store here, died Saturday night in
“
“A native of
“Surviving are two sons, Dr. Ernest Henderson, in
Derl Williams
********
Note:
The Kiowa County Historical Society has issued 6 volumes of Pioneering
In
Thoughts from
the Squirrel Lair
Pennies
You always hear the usual stories of pennies on the
sidewalk being good luck, gifts from angels, etc. This is the first time I've ever heard this
twist on the story. Gives
you something to think about.
Several years ago, a friend of mine and her husband were invited to spend the
weekend at the husband's employer's home.
My friend, Arlene, was nervous about the weekend. The boss was very wealthy, with a fine home
on the waterway, and cars costing more than her house.
The first day and evening went well, and Arlene was delighted to have this rare
glimpse into how the very wealthy live.
The husband's employer was quite generous as a host, and took them to
the finest restaurants. Arlene knew she
would never have the opportunity to indulge in this kind of extravagance again,
so was enjoying herself immensely.
As the three of them were about to enter an exclusive restaurant that evening,
the boss was walking slightly ahead of Arlene and her husband.
He stopped suddenly, looking down on the pavement for a long, silent moment.
Arlene wondered if she was supposed to pass him. There was nothing on the ground except a
single darkened penny that someone had dropped, and a few cigarette butts.
Still silent, the man reached down and picked up the penny.
He held it up and smiled, then put it in his pocket as if he had found a great
treasure. How absurd! What need did this man have for a single
penny? Why would he even take the time
to stop and pick it up?
Throughout dinner, the entire scene nagged at her. Finally, she could stand it no longer. She casually mentioned that her daughter once
had a coin collection, and asked if the penny he had found had been of some
value.
A smile crept across the man's face as he reached into his pocket for the penny
and held it out for her to see. She had
seen many pennies before! What was the point of this?
'Look at it.' He said. 'Read what it says.' She read the words '
'No, not that; read further.'
'One cent?'
'No, keep reading.' 'In God we Trust?'
'Yes!'
'And?'
'And if I trust in God, the name of God is holy, even on a coin. Whenever I find a coin I see that
inscription. It is written on every
single
For a short time, at least, I cherish it as if it were gold. I think it is God's way of starting a
conversation with me. Lucky for me, God is patient and pennies are plentiful!
When I was out shopping today, I found a penny on the sidewalk. I stopped and picked it up, and realized that
I had been worrying and fretting in my mind about things I cannot change.
I read the words, 'In God We Trust,' and had to laugh. Yes, God, I get the message.
It seems that I have been finding an inordinate number of pennies in the last
few months, but then, pennies are plentiful!
And, God is patient...
The best mathematical equation I have ever seen:
1 cross + 3 nails = 4 given
That's the whole gospel message simply stated.
Thought for the Day:
If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it.
If He had a wallet, your photo would be in it.
He sends you flowers every spring.
He sends you a sunrise every morning.
Face it, friend - He is crazy about you!
Send this to every 'beautiful person' you wish to bless.
God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without
rain, but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light
for the way.
Read this line very slowly and let it sink in...
If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.
Alumni Website
We have renewed the account that
Cooperton Valley Picture Trail
The “
Interesting
Tidbits
God Bless Our
This
performance by 9 Mini Coopers is entertaining.
http://www.youtube.com/embed/ik9AtJQXaHQ?rel=0
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Fabulous Bits of History from West of the
Bet ya didn't know…
Early aircraft's throttles
had a ball on the end of it, in order to go full throttle the pilot had to push
the throttle all the way forward into the wall of the instrument panel. Hence "balls to the
wall" for going very fast.
And now you know, the rest of the story.
****
During
****
In George Washington's days, there were no cameras. One's image was either sculpted or
painted. Some paintings of George
Washington showed him standing behind a desk with one arm behind his back while
others showed both legs and both arms.
Prices charged by painters were not based on how many people were to be
painted, but by how many limbs were to be painted. Arms and legs are 'limbs,' therefore painting
them would cost the buyer more. Hence
the
expression, 'Okay, but it'll cost you an arm and a leg.' (Artists know hands and arms are more
difficult to paint.)
****
As incredible as it sounds, men and women took baths only twice a year (May and
October). Women kept their hair covered,
while men shaved their heads (because of lice and bugs) and wore wigs. Wealthy men could afford good wigs made from
wool. They couldn't wash the wigs, so to
clean them they would
carve out a loaf of bread, put the wig in the shell, and bake it for 30
minutes. The heat would make the wig big
and fluffy, hence the term 'big wig'.
Today we often use the term 'here comes the Big Wig' because someone
appears to be or is powerful and wealthy.
****
In the late 1700's, many houses consisted of a large room with only one
chair. Commonly, a long wide board folded
down from the wall, and was used for dining.
The 'head of the household' always sat in the chair while everyone else
ate sitting on the floor. Occasionally a
guest, who was usually a man, would be invited to sit in this chair during a
meal. To sit in the chair meant you were
important and in charge. They called the
one sitting in the chair the 'chair man.' Today in business, we use the
expression or title 'Chairman' or 'Chairman of the Board.'
****
Ladies wore corsets, which would lace up in the front. A proper and dignified woman, as in 'straight
laced' wore a tightly tied lace.
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Common entertainment included playing cards. However, there was a tax levied
when purchasing playing cards but only applicable to the 'Ace of Spades.' To
avoid paying the tax, people would purchase 51 cards instead. Yet, since
most games require 52 cards, these people were thought to be stupid or dumb
because they weren't 'playing with a full deck.'
****
Early politicians required feedback from the public to determine what the
people considered important. Since there
were no telephones, TV's or radios, the politicians sent their assistants to
local taverns, pubs, and bars. They were told to 'go sip some Ale and listen
to people's conversations and political concerns. Many assistants were
dispatched at different times. 'You go
sip here' and 'You go sip there.' The
two words 'go sip' were eventually combined when referring to the local opinion
and, thus we have the term 'gossip.'
****
At local taverns, pubs, and bars, people drank from pint and quart-sized
containers. A bar maid's job was to keep
an eye on the customers and keep the drinks coming. She had to pay close attention and remember
who was
drinking in 'pints' and who was drinking in 'quarts,' hence the phrase 'minding
your 'P's and Q's'.
****
One more: bet you didn't know this! In
the heyday of sailing ships, all war ships and many freighters carried iron
cannons. Those cannons fired round iron
cannon balls. It was necessary to keep a good supply near the cannon. However, how to prevent them from rolling
about the deck? The best storage method
devised was a square-based pyramid with one ball on top, resting on four
resting on nine, which rested on sixteen.
Thus, a supply of 30 cannon balls could be stacked in a small area right
next to the cannon. There was only one
problem....how to prevent the bottom layer from sliding or rolling from under
the others. The solution was a metal
plate called a 'Monkey' with 16 round indentations. However, if this plate were made of iron, the
iron balls would quickly rust to it. The
solution to the rusting problem was to make 'Brass Monkeys.' Few landlubbers realize that brass contracts
much more and much faster than iron when chilled. Consequently, when the temperature dropped too
far, the brass indentations would shrink so much that the iron cannonballs
would come right off the monkey. Thus,
it was quite literally, 'Cold enough to freeze the
balls off a brass monkey.' (All this
time, you thought that was an improper
expression, didn't you.)
News
The
Roosevelt Senior Citizens has reopened from the summer break. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00
p.m. Lunch for Seniors
is $4 and for the younger generation is $5.
The
menu for next week is as follows:
Tuesday,
Nov. 26: Beans w/Ham, Corn Bread, Salad Bar/Dessert
Thursday,
Nov. 28: Closed for Thanksgiving
********
The Kiowa
County Historical Society will have a bake sale on Thursday, November 21,
during Moonlight Madness. The sale will
be in the Hobart Chamber of Commerce Office at
The Museum
Christmas Open House is Friday, December 6 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Stop by the Museum to enjoy some wonderful
treats and fellowship.
If you are
not a member of the Society, you should consider joining. The Society does great work and the Museum is
one of the best anywhere. It certainly
does a great job of showcasing the history of
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Plans for Christmas Parade
The Southern Kiowa Chamber
continues plans for this year’s Christmas Parade in downtown Snyder. The parade is set for 6:30 p.m., December 19. There will be categories for Best Float, Any
Vehicle, and Kids Entry. Best Float prizes
will be $200, $100, and $50; Vehicle - $50, $25 and $10; and Kids - $25, $10
and $5.
The Chamber decided to try a
night parade for something different and the day was picked because it had the
least amount of conflict with all other organizations.
Mark your calendars and plan
to attend the Christmas Parade.
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:
November 22 – Bobbie (Alford)
Buckner, Class of 1947
November 23 – Kristen Rutledge
November 23 – Janet Williams
November 24 – Sheila
Muldowney Jones
November 25 – Kevin McCormick
November 25 – Levi Ervin, Class of 1987
November 25 – Kourtney Foster
November 25 – John Horne
November 25 – Erma Welch Krieger
November 26 – Betty Heskett
November 27 – Karen Beth Johnson
November 27 – Pearl Gibbs
November 27 – Jerry Melton, Class of 1964
November 28 – Chance
November 28 – Bill Mosley, Class of 1943
Happy Anniversary To:
November 26 – Renny
& Karla (
November 26 – Redd & Judy (Brown) Conrad, Class of 1961
Humor
Wishing You Had A Choice
One old guy says to his
buddy: "Ya know,
the world is getting all screwed up.
Every other day, you hear about someone else getting some debilitating
disease. It's too bad you don't get a
choice at which way you end up in life! What would you rather have, Parkinson's or Alzheimer's?"
His buddy quickly replies:
"Parkinson's, definitely, yep, Parkinson's. Better to spill half an ounce of good
whiskey, than to forget where you keep the bottle!!"
Food for
Thought
Where Are You
Politically?
So, you think you know where
you stand, politically. Think again. The result from this short test may surprise
you and give you some food for thought.
You'll be asked just 10
questions, and then it instantly tells you where you stand politically. It shows your position as a red dot on a
"political map" so you'll see exactly where you score.
The most interesting thing
about the Quiz is that it goes beyond the Democrat, Republican, and
Independent.
The Quiz has gotten a lot of
praise. The Washington Post said it has
"gained respect as a valid measure of a person's political leanings."
The Fraser Institute said it's "a
fast, fun, and accurate assessment of a person's overall political views."
Click on the link below...
http://theadvocates.org/quiz/quiz.php
Obituaries
Useful
Links:
Becker
Funeral Home of Snyder, OK
http://www.beckerfuneral.com/?page=snyder
Peoples
Cooperative Funeral
http://www.peoplescooperativefuneralhome.com/who-we-are/history
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=2176228
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