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Carolyn Niebruegge May Michael L. May 
Vol. 3, Is. 38 Apr.
4, 2014
From the
Editor
We’ve finally seen a few
days that might make us think of Spring.
I so hope this winter is over.
I’m so tired of the bitter cold and the sporadic snow and ice. I’m one who always claims to enjoy all
seasons--and I usually do, but this winter has just about been too much of a
good thing. I admit that I usually,
especially enjoy winter as a time to “kick back” and let the world go by. However, the events of this winter, with all
the work in the house, have been far from that.
Oh, don’t get me wrong the mess we’ve been in for the last 3 months has
been well worth the effort, but we just missed a little down time that we
always look forward to. We are just a
matter of a few hours from having the rooms that have been used for storage as
we worked on the other ones recovered and “back in service.” This week we have made giant strides getting
that done. Probably more importantly is
that in the process we did a thorough cleaning and rearranging of the storage
area off of Paige’s bedroom. That has
been needed for a couple of years. When
you have items to store and no place to store them, it becomes obvious that
some things have to go to make room for others.
It’s so good to have that all behind us.
We had a big day at Karen
and Mark’s yesterday getting a security system installed in their home. It was a huge job and took all day. Fortunately, all is up and running with only
a few issues that aren’t as they should be, but should be fixed by day’s
end. I know Karen will enjoy the
security of having a system that will add to their safety while at home and
security while away. They elected to not
install any security cameras at this time, but the system was equipped with all
that is needed for that short of the cameras.
It will also allow them to monitor and control the system via their
smart phones. That is a really nice
feature.
I’m running a little behind
this morning. I need to get this wound
up and get cleaned up and ready for the water treatment guy to show up to
upgrade our water treatment system. It
seems that there is always something later, greater, and more expensive that is
available to improve the quality of one’s water. We have plenty of water, but without proper
treatment, it is not potable. Our well
has been contaminated since it was drilled in 1978 and has needed treatment to
make it safe to drink. Additionally, we
have a little iron, sulfur, and acid that must be controlled. I wish we had access to city water and sewer,
but we don’t. However, given the dire
water conditions in
I better now take a trek
upstairs and get ready to face the rest of the day.
mlm
Content
Contributors for the Week
Jerry
Alford, Class of 1959
Lloyd
Newton, Class of 1951
Carla
Rickerd
Kate
(Roberts)
All
those who sent messages to the Email “Bag”
Thank
you all!
Remembering…
Editor’s Note: We received the following from Kate (Roberts)
Phyllis Stockton sent me (Kate) the following about the fire:
I saw the documentary of the Babbs Switch Fire also. Thought you might be interested in the rest of
the story. I have some Daily Oklahoman newspapers in regard to this story
that were published December 23, 24, 25, 1999. I believe it was also published
simultaneously in the Hobart Democrat Chief. Of course, I remember when
the lady came back from
Now that he had what he thought was irrefutable proof that Grace
Reynolds was an imposter, Ranson Hancock (owner of the Democrat
Chief) felt honor bound to show the evidence to Louis Edens (the father). This was told by his son Joe Hancock who took
over the newspaper from his father. Mr. Eden asked Mr. Hancock to
withhold the story until after his wife (the mother) died. She really believed this woman was her
daughter. The information was not published in the
He is proud of his father's decision, which Joe says,
"reflects a humanity that's been lost in modern journalism." "What good would have come from
publishing the story?" He believes "that Mary Elizabeth Edens
was not taken from the fire site that night but was in all probability burned
with 35 other good Kiowa County Folks."
Thought you might be interested in later
developments. I took this all from the actual newspaper.
Thoughts from
the Squirrel Lair
Recall Notice
(This is totally
amazing. Talk about clever and to the
point! Never heard it put quite like
this before.)
The maker of all human beings (GOD) is recalling all units manufactured,
regardless of make or year, due to a serious defect in the primary and central
component of the heart. This is due to a
malfunction in the original prototype units code named Adam and Eve, resulting
in the reproduction of the same defect in all subsequent units. This defect has been identified as
"Sub-sequential Internal Non-morality," more commonly known as
S.I.N., as it is primarily expressed.
Some of the symptoms include:
1. Loss of direction
2. Foul vocal emissions
3. Amnesia of origin
4. Lack of peace and joy
5. Selfish or violent behavior
6. Depression or confusion
7. Fearfulness
8. Idolatry
9. Rebellion
The Manufacturer, who is neither liable nor at fault for this defect, is
providing factory-authorized repair and service free of charge to correct this
defect.
The Repair Technician, JESUS, has most generously offered to bear the entire
burden and has paid the price of the staggering cost for these repairs. There is no additional fee required. The number to call for repair in all areas
is: P-R-A-Y-E-R. Once connected, please
upload your burden of SIN through the REPENTANCE procedure. Next, download ATONEMENT & FORGIVENESS
from the Repair Technician, Jesus, into the heart component.
No matter how big or small the SIN defect is, Jesus will replace it with:
1. Love
2. Joy
3. Peace
4. Patience
5. Kindness
6. Goodness
7. Faithfulness
8. Gentleness
9. Self control
Please see the operating manual, the B.I.B.L.E. (BEST Instructions Before
Leaving Earth) for further details on the use of these fixes.
WARNING: Continuing to operate the human
being unit without correction voids any manufacturer warranties, exposing the
unit to dangers and problems too numerous to list, and will result in the human
unit being permanently impounded. For free emergency service, call on Jesus.
DANGER: The human being units not responding
to this recall action will have to be scrapped in the furnace. The SIN defect will not be permitted to enter
Heaven so as to prevent contamination of that facility.
Thank you for your attention!
GOD
P.S.: Please assist where possible by notifying others of this important recall
notice, and you may contact the Father any time by 'Knee mail'!
Because HE Lives! Working for God on earth doesn't pay much, but His retirement
plan is out of this world!
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.
Cooperton Valley Picture Trail
The “
Interesting
Tidbits
Starling Murmurations
This is absolutely amazing.
http://www.youtube.com/embed/88UVJpQGi88
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,
Apr. 8: Meat Loaf w/gravy, Mashed
Potatoes, Green Beans, Salad Bar, Dessert
Thursday,
Apr. 10: BBQ Pork, Spicy Potatoes, Corn,
Rolls, Salad Bar, Dessert
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The Kiowa County Genealogical Society will meet at 6:00
p.m., Tuesday, April 8, 2014 in the Jake Slaner
Room at the Jane Phelan Library in
********
The
The drawing will be held
Saturday, April 19 during the Museum's annual Easter Bake Sale in front of the
Museum.
You do not have to be
present to win. Your support of the Museum is greatly appreciated!
The
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It’s A Spring Thing
The Southern Kiowa Chamber
will hold its 2014 It’s A Spring Thing at the
Vendor Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The
following vendors have signed up and there are no inside spaces available at
this time. However, there are spaces
outside for you to sign up for. You can
set up tents if you wish. Since all
activities are outside, an outside vendor space is ideal. Contact Candace Thurmond at candace.thurmond@gmail.com if you
are interested.
“Jmminee,” the clown – face
painting and balloon artiste
All That Sass – baby/toddler
accessories – Lauren Thurmond Wilson
Jean Rasnec – ladies denim
shirts with appliqués
Thirty-One – Penny Ray
Scares, baby quilts, quilted
place mats, sale & pepper collectible sets, and t-shirt quilts – Carolyn
Gibson
Needle Work – Wilhelmina
Ensing
Mary Kay – Destiney Binghom
Scentsy –
Hair flowers, bling
blankets, scares, homemade items – Destinee Bryer
Accessories – Mallorie Tixico
& Patience
Jewelry in Candles – Sherry
McFarland
Fashion Accessories
Gormet Mixems Mixes - Johnna
Gray
Miss Plain Jane & Company Goat Milk Products and Fashion Accessories –
Kristin Marie Thompson
Decorated Bike Parade at 11 a.m. 1st,
2nd, and 3rd prizes will be awarded to those 12 and
younger.
Dog Parade at noon. Sponsored by Mars with 1st,
2nd, and 3rd prizes.
Easter Egg Hunt at 2:30 p.m. The Easter Bunny will be there for pictures. Bring your camera.
Concessions
are available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There will be picture opps
available with various cartoon characters, moon bounces, live entertainment,
and bingo. All day wristbands will be
for sale for $4 the day of the event for the moon bounces.
Mark your calendar and plan
to attend.
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 4 – Dewayne Stafford
April 4 – Barbara Jan
Pederson, Class of 1966
April 5 – Kevin McCannon
April 6 – Dick Jackson
April 7 – Janice Ward
April 7 – Charles Pollard, Class of 1956
April 8 – Brooke Franks
April 8 – Marge Salhus
April 8 – Austin Simmons
April 8 – Carlee Haynie
April 9 – Shirley (Rickerd) Munselle, Class of 55
April 10 – Brianna Taylor
Humor
Good’un
One morning 3 South Georgia
good old boys and 3 Yankees were in a ticket
line at the
The 3 Northerners each bought a ticket and watched as the 3 Southerners
bought just one ticket among them.
"How are the 3 of you going to travel on one ticket", asked one of
the
Yankees?
"Watch and learn", answered one of the boys from the South.
When the 6 travelers boarded the train, the 3 Yankees sat down, but the 3
Southerners crammed into a bathroom together and closed the door.
Shortly after the train departed, the conductor came around to collect
tickets.
He knocked on the bathroom door and said, "Tickets please." The door
opened just a crack, and a single arm emerged with a ticket in hand. The
conductor took it and moved on.
The Yankees saw this happen and agreed it was quite a clever idea. Indeed,
so clever that they decided to do the same thing on the return trip and
save
some money.
That evening after the game, when they got to the
they bought a single ticket for the return trip, while to their
astonishment
the 3 Southerners didn't even buy 1 ticket this time.
"How are you going to travel without a ticket", asked one of the
perplexed
Yankees?
"Watch and learn," answered one of the Southern boys.
When they boarded the train, the 3 Northerners crammed themselves into a
bathroom, and the 3 Southerners crammed themselves into the other bathroom
across from it.
Shortly after the train began to move, one of the Southerners left their
bathroom and walked quietly over to the Yankee's bathroom. He knocked on the door and said, "Ticket
please".
There's just no way on God's green earth to explain how the Yankees won the
war.
From the Email
“Bag”
March
27, 2014
Michael, you and Carolyn do
a great job publishing the Roosevelt News. I always look forward to it
and this time I especially enjoyed the
Later, I went to school
there. One of our neighbors lost a daughter that night and assumed she
was buried in the common grave. Later she surfaced, someone had taken
her, moved out of the area and raised her as their own. I noticed her
name was listed on the Memorial Marker.
Through the years many
articles have been published about the tragedy.
Thanks for all your efforts.
Frances Herod
Class of 1945
Editor’s Note:
As reported in the Remembering section above, the reason the girl’s name
is listed on the Memorial Marker is that it was determined that the girl who
surfaced was really an imposter. The
little girl did die in the fire.
********
March
28, 2014
The best I can
figure out from what little Kathy told me from a conversation with her dad on
the phone on Thursday night is:
1. The two test on Thursday of his heart and neck arteries were fine.
2. He was really aggravated the doctor did not make it into work until
like 0730 that morning, then it took the rest of the day to get new meds
amounts and times before being released to return to the house.
3. The aggravated wait wore him out and he was a bit grumpy but mostly
tired. ;
4. His back had been hurting him some so he had taken a pain pill or
two! Those things make him really loopy! No wonder he was trying to
drink his coffee out of the jelly jar!
So, with new meds, all is good for now. Thanks for the thoughts and
prayers. Onward to the next adventure! LOL
Geary McDowell
********
April
1, 2014
I received this from my father-in-law today. We have been
wondering how much longer he would be driving after the stroke like symptoms he
has recently had. He explains it all in his email. That old USAF Special
Forces dude finds a way to still get around! The "no longer
driving" is one of the two most difficult things the elderly fight to
keep, but must eventually give up. Geary McDowell
Now for Phil's email:
Some of you know that I had a stroke like symptom occur last
Wednesday morning when I got up which really took me out of the human race for
a while. I couldn’t even get my pants on
by myself. Finally went to the doctor
and they didn’t know for sure what had happened either. I don't how know long it is going to be before
I can drive again. The doctors want me
to go thru a battery of physiological tests before I can get behind the wheel
again. My girls couldn't let well enough
alone so they had to ask the doctor what he thought about me driving. Of course, he said "not until we know he
is safe (lol)." I don't really
begrudge them that but I've got to act like I do or it would blow my whole
image. I don't think I'm safe right now
either so there is no reason why they should think I am. I took my three wheel bicycle to the bike shop
yesterday to get it in running order. I
just live two blocks from where I learned to ride a bicycle when I was six. It is
a big step down after 73 years to be relegated to a bicycle as my main
transportation again (ha). Fortunately
So this saga of Phil B. Arnold just rocks on and seems to never
end, but I am still alive in B.A. and wondering what the next challenge will
be. I resigned the church a couple of
weeks ago, which was a big relief but I hated to do it. However, it proved to be pretty timely since
something health wise always seems to come up to keep me out of the pulpit on a
regular basis now days. We got lucky and
got a pastor we all really like so I get fed too.
If I was still numbering these I don’t know what number this would
be, but please keep me on you prayer list.
Love you all,
Phil
Food for
Thought
DIRT ROADS
What's mainly wrong with
society today is that too many Dirt Roads have been paved.
There's not a problem in
We wouldn't have near the
trouble with our educational system if our kids got their exercise walking a Dirt
Road with other kids, from whom they learn how to get along.
There was less crime in our
streets before they were paved.
Criminals didn't walk two dusty miles to rob or rape, if they knew
they'd be welcomed by 5 barking dogs and a double barrel shotgun. And there were no drive by shootings.
Our values were better when
our roads were worse! People did not
worship their cars more than their kids, and motorists were more courteous,
they didn't tailgate by riding the bumper or the guy in front would choke you
with dust and bust your windshield with rocks.
Dirt roads taught patience.
Dirt Roads were
environmentally friendly, you didn't hop in your car for a quart of milk --
you walked to the barn for your milk. For your mail, you walked to the
mail box.
What if it rained and the
Dirt Road got washed out? That was the best part, then you stayed home
and had some family time, roasted marshmallows and popped popcorn and pony rode
on Daddy's shoulders and learned how to make prettier quilts than anybody.
At the end of Dirt Roads,
you soon learned that bad words tasted like soap.
Most paved roads lead to
trouble - Dirt roads more likely lead to a fishing creek or a swimming hole.
At the end of a Dirt Road,
the only time we even locked our car was in August, because if we didn't, some
neighbor would fill it with too much zucchini.
At the end of a Dirt Road,
there was always extra springtime income, from when city dudes would get stuck,
you'd have to hitch up a team and pull them out. Usually you got a dollar...always
you got a new friend....at the end of a Dirt Road!!
"by Paul Harvey"
Obituaries
Mark Baden, 61,
http://www.peoplescooperativefuneralhome.com/obituaries/Mark-Baden/#!/Obituary
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Ray
and Martha’s Funeral Home of Hobart,
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