The Okie Legacy

Vol. II, Issue 79 -- 7 October 2000

Happenings In The Heartland

"As I step from plank to plank, slowly, cautiously -- I breathe and feel the sky, air about my head -- And the dry, heartlands prairie about my feet. -- I know not what the next road/path will bring our way -- Or when the final inch will be, -- But I wait with open mind, heart and anticipation -- With this precarious gait that some call experience. Hoping and praying that the rain will again come -- Plummeting down upon our fields of dreams once again." -- (LK Wagner, 6 Oct. 2000)

And... We do need the rain on our dry, heartland prairies to fill our dwindling farm ponds that water our livestock and give us a place to relax and catch a fish story or two. Our farmers here in Oklahoma have been dusting their seeds into their farm fields. We haven't had rain for over 60 days now. With this cold front that came through Thursday (October 6th), they say we have a chance this weekend across the northern areas of the state and reaching down towards the central part.

Our SW Oklahoma farmers have been hit the worst with the extreme summer-like drought temperatures peeking into September yet. It Is So Dry That... The farmers and ranchers are having to dig into their winter reserve of hay to supplement the feeding of their livestock during these dry spells. I wouldn't be too surprised if hay prices sky-rocket. Big Semi-trucks have been seen going back and forth between Texas and Oklahoma transporting tons of hay to the Texas ranchers, also.

Overworked, dedicated and very much appreciated firefighters have been squelching grass fires from west to east, north to south across the Heartland prairies. What we need now is a good soaking rain to refill the farm ponds; moisten the seeds put into the ground for the winter; and get back some control of the burn ban the whole state is under. Where are those rain dancers anyway?

Homecoming Happenings in NW Oklahoma... If you pick up a local newspaper you might read where small NW Oklahoma communities are celebrating their homecomings. Selecting homecoming queens to participate in NWOSU's Cinderella Coronation, October 26 thru 27, 2000. During the week of October 23rd to October 28th, in Alva, decorations, floats, etc. will be coming together for Northwestern Oklahoma State University (NWOSU) Annual Homecoming & Cinderella Coronation, Oct. 26th thru 28th.

They still line the sidewalks around the downtown square as crowds gather to view the bands, floats, homecoming queens, clowns & politicians. The Old Time BIG Show with big name stars has been replaced with the Cinderella Coronation on Thursday & Friday. Saturday morning, October 28th, 2000, the downtown streets of Alva will again be alive and overflowing with spectators from 10:00a.m to Noon as the hour-long parade of floats, bands, political dignitaries, children on bikes, clowns, homecoming queens, etc. march around the two-block square from the Old Armory building and end up with a Bar-b-cue and band concert on the downtown park square.

The Cinderella Coronation selects the "Miss Cinderella" from a list of high school homecoming queens from around the NW area. I still love and remember the big celebrations of past years as the beat of the school bands, hundreds of beautiful floats, old cars, the afternoon football rivalries, and getting together with dear friends. Maybe I'll see you there... Drinking a chocolate soda in at Holders! Remember... And mark your calendars for October 26 thru 28, 2000, in Alva, Oklahoma!

Late Breakin' Ghost Town News from another reader.... "You probably already know, but Teagarden, Oklahoma was right across the highway from Whitehorse, Oklahoma. Do you know anything about Pratt, Oklahoma, all I know is... it had a saloon, some stores and possibly a hotel, however I am not sure of any of this. It was about a mile and a half west of the old Farry school or 3 miles north of highway 64 on the Farry road and then about a half mile west, which is a wheat field now. Some other old ghost towns and some of them might be over the line in Kansas, but they are Winchester, Yellowstone and I think it was Rose Hill. This is all that I know about any of them."

All you OU & OSU football fans... This weekend (Oct. 8th) the infamous OU/Texas rivalry is being held down in Dallas this year. When we were brief Texans for the years '75 thru '80, our Texas friends would gather with us Okies and we'd brew up some "God Awful Hot Chili". That was back when OU always seemed to get beat by Texas and embarrassed us in front of our Texas friends something awful. BUT... This year looks GREAT for the Oklahoma Football Team! Don't forget about our other Oklahoma team at Stillwater... OSU travels to Columbia, Missouri this weekend to do battle.

Wherever you travel this Oct. 8th weekend, please be safe and buckle-up. If you drink, Do NOT drive! Thanks! See you all safely next weekend in my new "Specs" (glasses)!

o OAKIE'S MAILBAG/LINKS

"You probably already know, but Teagarden, Oklahoma was right across the highway from Whitehorse, Oklahoma, Do you know anything about Pratt, Oklahoma. all I know it had a saloon, some stores and possibly a hotel. However I am not sure of any of this. It was about a mile and a half west of the old Farry school or 3 miles north of highway 64 on the Farry road and then about a half mile west, which is a wheat field now. Some other old ghost towns and some of them might be over the line in Kansas, but they are Winchester, Yellowstone and I think it was Rose Hill. This is all that I know about any of them."
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"Hello there from state of Washington. I'm still searching for the Hurts. Namely Bessie Hurt, there are two. There are two Bessie Hurts listed as marrying in Howard County. One married Frank Budneck (spelled also Budnek) and the other married Jospeh Ruzicka. I have found this weekend a Frank Budnek who was on Los Angeles, Calif. death records thru internet and a Elizabeth Budnek. I think this is my Great Aunt as she was to have moved to LA after they married in Nebr. I believe the info did say they were both born in Nebr. It would be nice to get their death Certificates for more info as informant maybe could tell more if living yet. California takes forever to send out their death certificates though. My grandmother on dad's side died there it took over six months to get her certificate back. I'm not sure they will even send me a certificate as I would be Bessie and Franks Great niece. Other names I research is Huddleston some moved to Ada, Potontoc County, OK and died there, married into Bradford, Sherrill, Wheeler. Elder, Price McClellan, Fauntleroy lines to name a few. Rasmussen, Nielsen, Kirby, on dad's side from Nebr, Valley County. Hurt, Bonczynski, Cynova, Poskocil on mom's side all from Sherman & Howard Co, Neb. Many of course have moved away from Nebr." MK Huddleston
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"Hello, I am helping my friend start her ALLEN family research. She want to learn about the history of the Allen family. She says that her great-grandfather - Carl Allen came to Albuquerque, NM and died of TB shortly after he arrived. He died in June 1922. She said he was from Waynoka, Oklahoma, Woods County. Any help is appreciated. I will pass along the info to her. Thanks." Shannon Courtney Albu, NM
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Oakie's Photo Album
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OAKIE'S POLLS -- Have you VOTED in Oakie's Presidential Poll? If you have voted, you can leave your 'Comments' for others concerning the Presidential/Vice-presidential Debates. --
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Oakie's Ghost Towns Collections - Check out Oklahoma's ghost towns for more names added to the list.
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Internet Election 2000 -- This is just a fun election poll and NOT a political statement. Also follow the Link to register to VOTE. You can follow the Link to read the Declaration of Independence. Do NOT FORGET to REGISTER and VOTE! Do NOT let others make CHOICES for YOU! That is what you do when YOU DON'T bother to VOTE!
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Do you want to know what is going on in NW Oklahoma? Check out Alva Review Courier and read the "Obits", "Births", "Local" News. If you scroll down the frontpage and CLICK on "Local news archives" you can get a glimpse of what has been going on around the Alva area since they have been online. Check out the stories concerning the firefighters, October 3rd, 2000, NW of Alva.

o OAKIE'S QUOTES/POEMS

"We do but learn today what our better advanced judgements will unteach us tomorrow." -- Sir Thomas Browne, 'Religio Medici (1642), 2.'

Hope to see Y'all Next weekend!
Linda 'Oakie'

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