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Carolyn Niebruegge May Michael L.
May 
Vol. 4 Is. 11 June 1, 2015
From the
Editor
Another
month has passed and we wonder how we could already be in June. Our activities certainly haven’t slowed
down. I guess that is a good thing for
us since I am told that staying busy will keep you feeling young and going
longer. We have spent much of May
working in the yard and getting the swimming pool ready for Paige and her
friends to swim. Thankfully, we have a
neighbor who is willing to work some on the side to help us out as we have more
yard than Mike and I can take care of.
We have all the spring flowers planted (some twice as Mike thinks he
must have gotten some weed spray on some and they weren’t looking so good) and
mulch spread. Mike and the next door
neighbor put down two and half ton of rock on the “apron” between our drives
hoping to slow the runoff when we get heavy rain. We got the pool opened the week before
Memorial Day and neighbor Joe got the pool deck power washed. With lots of work from Papa and the help of
the heater to bring the 63 degree water up to 78 degrees, Paige and her friends
were able to swim over the Memorial Day weekend. It was hot here so they really enjoyed
that. That pool will be an every day job
for Mike all summer as the deck always needs to be blown off, the chemicals
checked, etc. Pools are a lot of work.
We
are so glad for all of the rain that
We
plan to be home in
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Content
Contributors for the Week
Charles
Curtis, Class of 1965
Bill
Hancock,
Kate
Stafford, Class of 1955
All
those who sent messages to the Email “Bag”
Thank
you all!
Remembering…
Tidbit of History
The following appeared in the May 2015 Newsletter of the
(Note: Bill Hancock, HHS class of 1968, provides
tidbits for each newsletter. You can read more about
HIGHWAY THROUGH MOUNTAINS
___________
Concrete Road 510 Feet Long
Constructed Near Lugert
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PASS THROUGH
________________
Enterprising People of
Have Made a Long Haul Short
and Opened
___________
According to lore, the
oldest paved road in
When we last visited the
place 30 years ago, the road was still there, south of the old group camp at
the eastern base of
I remember its concrete
surface as grooved and bumpy, and as a child I could not envision any
automobiles ever using it. But
apparently they did—at least for a while.
While it may be forgotten
today, many people knew about it 50 years ago.
In fact, its location was known by many as “Concrete Gap” because of the
old road.
Impetus for the road was
good ole American capitalism and commerce.
According to the 1911
newspaper, Dill township (basically Lone Wolf), aided by the town of Lugert
through public donations “has just completed quite an engineering feat, that
promises to make Lugert the principal trading point in the south west part of
Kiowa county, drawing trade even from portions of Greer County.”
Of course, there was no
The river was broad and had
many channels during flood season. Its
route narrowed through the current dam site, causing it to back up and spread
over several square miles at flood time.
The unpredictable river and
the mountains basically cut Lugert off from the fertile trading territory of
There were few automobiles
in
Anyway, back to the new
construction of that first paved road.
Let’s pick up the newspaper article from October, 1911:
“Lugert is located at the
foot of the
“It was first necessary to
take sledges and hew a path the desired width for a vehicle, after which this
was overlaid with a smooth surface of solid concrete. In the center of the work, the path is double
width permitting two or more vehicles to pass each other, should they be so
caught. By making this pass accessible,
it saves many a mile hard haul through the
And that’s the official
story of what is probably the oldest paved road in
Thoughts from
the Squirrel Lair
Shoes in Church
I showered and shaved................ I adjusted my tie.
I got there and
sat................ In a pew just in time.
Bowing my head in
prayer............ As I closed my eyes.
I saw the shoe of the man
next to me....... Touching my own. I sighed.
With plenty of room on
either side......... I thought, 'Why must our soles touch?'
It bothered me, his shoe
touching mine….. But it didn't bother him much.
A prayer began: 'Our
Father'............. I thought,
'This man with the shoes has no pride.
They’re dusty, worn, and scratched.
Even worse, there are holes on the side!'
'Thank You for blessings,'
the prayer went on.
The shoe man
said................. A quiet 'Amen.'
I tried to focus on the
prayer....... But my thoughts were on his shoes again.
Aren't we supposed to look
our best? When walking through that
door?
'Well, this certainly isn't
it,' I thought, glancing toward the floor.
Then the prayer was
ended............ And the songs of praise began.
The shoe man was certainly
loud..... Sounding proud as he sang.
His voice lifted the
rafters........ His hands were raised high.
The Lord could surely hear….
The shoe man's voice from the sky.
It was time for the
offering........ And what I threw in was steep.
I watched as the shoe man
reached.... Into his pockets so deep.
I saw what was pulled
out.......... What the shoe man put in.
Then I heard a soft 'clink'
as when silver hits tin.
The sermon really bored
me.......... To tears, and that's no lie.
It was the same for the shoe
man... For tears fell from his eyes.
At the end of the
service........ As is the custom here
We must greet new visitors,
and show them all good cheer.
But I felt moved
somehow........... And wanted to meet the shoe man.
So after the closing
prayer........ I reached over and shook his hand.
He was old and his skin was
dark..... And his hair was truly a mess.....
But I thanked him for
coming.......... For being our guest...
He said, 'My name’s
Charlie............ I'm glad to meet you, my friend.'
There were tears in his
eyes......... But he had a large, wide grin.
'Let me explain,' he
said............. Wiping tears from his eyes.
'I've been coming here for
months...... And you're the first to say 'Hi.''
'I know that my
appearance...........Is not like all the rest.
'But I really do
try....................To always look my best.'
'I always clean and polish
my shoes...Before my very long walk.'
'But by the time I get
here........They're dirty and dusty, like chalk.'
My heart filled with
pain............ And I swallowed to hide my tears.
As he continued to
apologize.......... For daring to sit so near
He said, 'When I get
here............ I know I must look a sight.'
'But I thought if I could
touch you....Then maybe our souls might unite.'
I was silent for a
moment............. Knowing whatever was said
Would pale in comparison....
I spoke from my heart, not my head.
'Oh, you've touched me,' I
said.......'And taught me, in part'
'That the best of any
man..............Is what is found in his heart.'
The rest, I
thought,...............This shoe man will never know.
Like just how thankful I really
am.... That his dirty old shoe touched my soul
Live each day as your last,
for we never know our time here on earth. Love and Peace My Friends and
remember that it is not how we look on the outside but how we look within.
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A Warm Feeling
One of the best feelings is
knowing that you’re wanted. Knowing that
someone wants to talk to you, wants to know how you’re doing, or wants to see
you. Whether they pick up the phone
to give you a quick call or stop by your house to catch up, someone or something
reminded them of you specifically. It
just feels really nice to know that you’ve been on someone’s mind and that they
care enough to let you know that.
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
A Pilot’s Story
Note: This is
a little long but very good.
What a great story and great
message from this pilot......what will God say to us???
https://www.youtube.com/embed/cLj4akmncsA
News
The
Roosevelt Senior Citizens serves lunch 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 the month of February is as follows:
Tuesday,
June 2: Ham Steak, Potatoes/Gravy, Corn
Rolls, Salad Bar, Dessert
Thursday,
June 4: BBQ Pork Loin, French Fries,
Cole Slaw, Rolls, Salad Bar, Dessert
Tuesday,
June 9: Lasagna, Green Beans, Garlic
Rolls, Salad Bar, Dessert
Thursday,
June 11: Nacho Supreme, Spanish Rice,
Mexican Corn, Salad Bar, Dessert
Tuesday,
June 16: Beef Tips and Noodles, Sweet
Peas, Rolls, Salad Bar, Dessert
Thursday,
June 18: Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed
Potatoes/Gravy, Green Beans, Rolls, Salad Bar, Dessert
Tuesday,
June 23: Hamburger Steak, Mashed
Potatoes w/Gravy, Broccoli, Rolls, Salad Bar, Dessert
Thursday,
June 25: Chicken Salad
Tuesday,
June 30: Enchiladas, Refried Beans,
Spanish Rice, Salad Bar, Dessert
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REPRINTING PIONEERING BOOKS
The Kiowa County Historical
Society has had so many inquiries and interest in Pioneering in
As most know, these first
two volumes have been out of print for many years. Are you interested in buying these volumes? If so, our pre-order cost estimate is $150
which would include Volumes 1 & 2. This
would be the discount amount. These volumes may cost a little more if you
purchase them after reprinting. Please call the
Pioneering in
Editor’s Note:
The Museum doesn’t accept credit cards but you can mail them a check or
money order to pay for the books if you are interested. We have the complete set of books and know
that our friends who grew up in
********
Hello Alumni:
With just four months to go
before our 2015 Roosevelt Alumni Reunion, you should have Friday, September
25th & Saturday, the 26th marked on your calendars as the weekend for
visiting with old friends and classmates.
As your elected presidents, Pam Jackson and I along with our committee
have been working hard planning a weekend that we hope those attending will
enjoy. Final plans and reservation forms
will be out the first week of July. Also,
I would like to ask everyone who receives this notice via email (Roosevelt News
East Coast Edition) to help get the word out to all our classmates and friends
who do not have an email address.
Look forward to seeing you
all at the 2015 reunion.
Dan Hayslip
********
Jerry’s Place
Jerry
Hayslip has opened his restaurant, Jerry’s Place, on Highway 183 just across
from the
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Memorials Made
to the
The
following memorials were made to the Museum from February through April, 2015.
Johnnie Ervin
Victor
and Vickie Woods
Brandon Hanlin
David
and Deanna Wattenbarger
Martha
Northrip
David
and Deanna Wattenbarger
David
and Galeen Chair
James Harris
Louis
and Gwen Sims
Carolyn
Montgomery
George
and
David
and
Betty
Jo Standerfer
Bob
and Becky Jennings
Della
and
Norine Parrish
George
and
John
Swihart, Jrl
Sharon Fisher
David
and
Warren
and Pam Pershall
Jerry Menz
David and
Joe
Hancock
David and
Ralph
Hines
David and
Warren and Pam Pershall
Doug and Lezlie Wright
Jr. and Donna Alderman
Dee
Moore
Warren and Pam Pershall
Bill and Eleanor Taylor
Orin and Karen Barnes
Maxine Barnes and family
Cindy Madaris
Mischelle Taylor
Doug and Lezlie Wright
Rayene Barnes and family
Harold
Straub
C. J. Reimer
Dwain
Zacharias
Betty Jo Standerfer
Haydon and Carol Battles
Shawn
Moore
Doug and Lezlie Wright
James
“Sonny” Rudd
Victor and Vickie Woods
Haydon and Carol Battles
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:
June 4 – Buck Cook, Class of
1956
June 5 – Tyler Mahoney
June 8 – Merron Smith McCormack,
Class of 1969
June 9 – Stormy Stucks
June 9 – Ronda Thompson
June 10 – Jerry Hayslip, Class of 1964
June 10 – Sylvia Files
June 11 – Anita Copeland
June 12 – Brad Henson
June 13 – Jessie Collins
June 14 – Lori (Lile) Bagley
June 14 – Susan Neyers
June 14 – Wendell O’Neal, Class of 1974
June 15 – Stephanie Cain
June 17 – Katie (Lanig) Moore
June 17 – Tommy Franks
June 17 – Sandra Hackney
Smith
June 19 – Marilyn Scott
June 22 – Pam (Stroud) Jackson, Class of 1979
June 22 – Scott Cox
June 23 – Ricky Simmons, Class of 1977
June 23 – Jason Morgan, Class of 1990
June 23 – Mickey May, Class of 1969
June 23 – Tim Neyers
June 24 – Melba Curtis Harken
June 24 – Alfred J. Miller
June 24 – Peggy (Hilliard)
Simons, Class of 1955
June 25 – Dillon Brown
June 25 – Bobby Paul Ford
June 26 – Kaisen Walker
June 26 – Edwin James Marx
June 26 –
June 26 – James Brooks
June 26 – Phyllis (Barnes) Krehbiel, Class of 1987
June 27 – Donna Ray
June 28 – Misty Jackson, Class of 1993
June 28 – Bill Pitts, Class of 1947
June 28 – Betty Hendry
June 29 – Clint Block
June 29 – Tasha Cortes
June 29 – Mason Zacharias
June 30 – Kaylee Carter
June 30 – Junior Curtis, Class of 1965
June 30 – Olivia Juarez
June 30 – Gayle (Thomas) Lyde, Class of 1959
June 30 – Breanna Webb
June 30 – Shirley Lucus
June 30 – Samantha Bellendir
June 30 – Sarah Bellendir
Happy Anniversary To:
June 2 – Bill & Jean Ann
(Schrader) Lyde, Class of 1962
June 9 – Mark &
LaDonna Turner
June 10 – Dick & Becky
Bynum Tannery
June 19 – Frank &
Gayle Lyde, Class of 1959
June 21 – Don & Marilyn Lester
June 28 – George &
Cindy Garrison
June 30 – J. D. & Pam Taylor
June 30 – Jerry & Christy Pina
Humor
GOD & LAWN CARE
You will chuckle as you read
this... Because as stupid as it may sound, this is exactly what we do!
GOD to ST.
FRANCIS:
Frank, You know all about gardens and nature.
What in the world is going on down there on the planet? What happened to the dandelions, violets,
milkweeds and stuff I started eons ago? I had a perfect
no-maintenance garden plan. Those plants
grow in any type of soil, withstand drought and multiply with abandon. The nectar from the long-lasting blossoms
attracts butterflies, honey bees and flocks of songbirds. I expected to see a vast garden of colors by
now. But, all I see are these green rectangles.
St. FRANCIS:
It's the tribes that settled there, Lord.
The Suburbanites. They started
calling your flowers 'weeds' and went to great lengths to kill them and replace
them with grass.
GOD:
Grass? But, it's so boring. It's not colorful. It doesn't attract butterflies, birds and
bees; only grubs and earth worms. It's
sensitive to temperatures. Do these
Suburbanites really want all that grass growing there?
ST. FRANCIS:
Apparently so, Lord. They go to great
pains to grow it and keep it green. They
begin each spring by fertilizing the grass and poisoning any other plant that
crops up in the lawn.
GOD:
The spring rains and warm weather probably make grass grow really fast. That must make the Suburbanites happy.
ST. FRANCIS:
Apparently not, Lord. As soon as it
grows a little, they cut it - sometimes twice a week.
GOD:
They cut it? Do they then bale it like
hay?
ST. FRANCIS:
Not exactly, Lord. Most of them rake it
up and put it in bags.
GOD:
They bag it? Why? Is it a cash crop? Do they sell it?
ST. FRANCIS:
No, Sir, just the opposite. They pay to
throw it away.
GOD:
Now, let me get this straight. They
fertilize grass so it will grow. And,
when it does grow, they cut it off and pay to throw it away?
ST. FRANCIS:
Yes, Sir.
GOD:
These Suburbanites must be relieved in the summer when we cut back on the rain
and turn up the heat. That surely slows
the growth and saves them a lot of work.
ST. FRANCIS:
You aren't going to believe this, Lord.
When the grass stops growing so fast, they drag out hoses and pay more
money to water it, so they can continue to mow it and pay to get rid of it.
GOD:
What nonsense. At least they kept some
of the trees. That was a sheer stroke of
genius, if I do say so myself. The trees
grow leaves in the spring to provide beauty and shade in the summer. In the autumn, they fall to the ground and
form a natural blanket to keep moisture in the soil and protect the trees and
bushes. It's a natural cycle of life.
ST. FRANCIS:
You better sit down, Lord. The
Suburbanites have drawn a new circle. As
soon as the leaves fall, they rake them into great piles and pay to have them
taken away.
GOD:
No!? What do they do to protect the
shrub and tree roots in the winter to keep the soil moist and loose?
ST. FRANCIS:
After throwing away the leaves, they go out and buy something which they call
mulch. They bring it home and spread it
around in place of the leaves.
GOD:
And where do they get this mulch?
ST. FRANCIS:
They cut down trees and grind them up to make the mulch.
GOD:
Enough! I don't want to think about this
anymore. St. Catherine, you're in charge of the arts. What film have you scheduled for us tonight?
ST. CATHERINE: 'Dumb and
Dumber', Lord. It's a story about . . . . .
GOD:
Never mind, I think I just heard the whole story from St. Francis.
In GOD we trust.
Food for
Thought
How A
This is an interesting read.
http://nypost.com/2015/05/30/how-the-us-created-the-camp-where-isis-was-born/
Obituaries
Olivia
B. Alonzo, 78,
http://rayandmarthas.com/CurrentObituary.aspx?did=244b554d-e35e-4456-84d4-d319af42131e
A.
B. “Dobber” Cook, 92,
http://rayandmarthas.com/CurrentObituary.aspx?did=ab8c85ab-55e1-407d-a039-b69f143b5e85
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
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?=cr&CRid=99577&CScn=Springhill+Cemetery&CScntry=4&CSst=38&
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=98525
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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=99397&CScn=roosevelt&CScntry=4&CSst=38
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=99439
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