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January 18, 2003, Vol. V, Iss. 3

Oakie's NW Corner...

The 1941 era brings us to a time when young couples were scurrying to the altar before young servicemen were sent off overseas to fight in WWII. Some other young men were working on their Master degrees at Oklahoma Agricultural & Mechanical College in Stillwater. One such young man was Wm. Hankins Hughes that wrote his thesis on Old Fort Supply.

It was a bitter, chilly second-half of this week that found this writer doing some transcribing of this 1941 Thesis concerning the history of Old Fort Supply written by Wm. H. Hughes for his Masters in History at Oklahoma Agricultural & Mechanical College. Mr. Hughes wrote in his preface, "... the history of life on the Great Plains furnishes some of the most interesting reading in American History. The colorful lives of the plains Indians, the ruggedness of the scouts and soldiers, and the dogged determination of the frontiersmen combine to present an unending source of adventure, bravery and endurance....."

I have been transcribing more NW OK Marriages that occurred around 1941 amongst the young in the northwestern community in Woods County, Oklahoma.

In case you haven't stopped by Oakie's Webshots to view the Old Alva Studio Pictures, we have some Unknowns that we could sure use your help identifying. You can Click on the View Guestbook under the Old Photos Albums and leave a message concerning any of the Old Alva Photos.

Before I head out of here and leave you to explore -- one of my new readers family grew up in a northwestern community called Abbie, Oklahoma. I am NOT quite sure where it is, but believe it to be in the vicinity of the Moundridge School District and near Lookout somewhere. If you have any information on Abbie, Oklahoma or old photos to share, we would love to hear/see them. Also, does anyone out there know where the Hobart Oil Mill was located? Thanks!

No matter what you hear in the coffee (gossip) shops -- There is always another side to the story. Keep an open-mind! The Eagle still soars above it all! See you next weekend with more Okie Legacies!

~~ Linda "oaKie" ~~

NW OK Marriages 1941...

Price-Langley - 1941, Abilene, Texas - Engagement Is Announced - Rev. and Mrs. John Price, Coahoma, Texas, wish to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Patty Jeane, to Fred Langley, son of Dr. and Mrs. M. F. Langley, Alva. The wedding will take place in the First Methodist church of Abilene with Rev. Price reading the ceremony.

Nida-Hall - Sunday, 1941, Alva, Okla. - Miss Betty Jean Nida and Eldon Hall are Married In Impressive Ceremony - In an impressive ceremony solemnized Sunday, afternoon at four o'clock in the home of the bride's parents, Miss Betty Jean Nida, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Nida, became the bride of Eldon Hall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hall of Alva. The Rev. M. F. Langley of the First Baptist church read the single ring ceremony before an improvised altar banked with gladioli.

Graves-Arganbright - Saturday, 1941 - Vows Are Read For Miss Graves and Mr. Arganbright - Before an altar banked with yellow and white mums and fern, Miss Madeline Graves, daughter of J. R. Graves, Sentinel, Oklahoma, became the bride of Billy M. Arganbright, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Arganbright, Alva, Saturday evening at the First Methodist church, Sentinel.

Miner-Lockhart -- Thursday, January 1, 1941 - Miss Doris Miner Is the Bride of Walter Lockhart Thursday - In an impressive candlelight ceremony, Thursday, January 1, at the home of the bride's parents, Miss Doris Miner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Miner of Alva, became the bride of Walter Lockhart, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Lockhart, Dacoma, Oklahoma.

Bourne-Richey - February, ca. 1941, Alva, Okla. - Miss Florine Bourne Is the Bride of Billy Lee Richey - A marriage of interest to their friends in Alva is that of Miss Florine Bourne, of Ames, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Bourne to Billy Lee Richey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Richey, Alva. The marriage vows were read February 1, in the Wesleyan Methodist church with Rev. Charles Wilson, officiating.

Barta-May -February 12, 1941, Salt Lake City, Utah - Miss Anna Rose Barta - Edward S. May Are Married In Pretty Ceremony - In a pretty ceremony February 21, Miss Anna Rose Barta, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Barta, Salt Lake city, Utah, became the bride of Edward S. May, Salt Lake city, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley W. May, Alva. The wedding was solemnized in the Edgehill Tea Garden at Salt Lake City, with Fred W. Schwendlman officiating.

McConaha-Andrew - February 14, 1941 - McConaha-Andrew vows Are Taken February 14 - A marriage of interest to their many friends is that of Miss Marjorie McConaha, Alva, and Milton Andrew, Alva, son of Mrs. Ella Andrew of Amorita. The marriage took place February 14 in the First Christian church, Cherokee, with Rev. W. A. Keller, pastor, reading the ceremony.

Estle-Carl - Saturday, April 4, 1941, Buffalo, Okla. - Marriage of April 4 Announced Here - Announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss Opal Estle to Virgil Carl which took place Saturday, April 4, in the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Carl of Buffalo. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Carrie Estle and Mr. C. E. Estle of Alva.

Richards-Welsch - Easter Sunday, April 5, 1941, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey - Irma Richards, Glenn Welsch Are Married - Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Richards of Arnett, Okla., announce the marriage of their daughter, Irma Richards, to Lt. Glenn A. Welsch of Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, on Easter Sunday, April 5. The ceremony was performed at the Post Chapel at 4:00 p.m. by Chaplain W. H. Teed of Fort Monmouth, New Jersey.

Harth-Rollinn - June 13, 1941, Tucson, AZ - Rosalie Harth, Grant Rollin Married At Tucson, Arizona - Announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss Rosalie Harth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harth, 102 Flynn, to Pvt. Grant Rollinn Davis, Mathon Field, Tucson, Arizona, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Rollinn, Caney, Kansas, June 13, at Tucson, in the Methodist church parsonage. The couple is at home at Tucson.

Brunsteter-Heap - Saturday, July 28, 1941, Ashland, Kans. - Marriage of Miss Billie Lou Brunsteter and Paul Heap - announced at Pretty Party Here Saturday - Vows Solemnized At Ashland, Kan., Last July 28 - The announcement of the marriage of Miss Billie Lou Brunsteter, Alva, and Mr. Paul Heap, Tulsa, which was solemnized July 28, 1941, at Ashland, Kansas, came as a pleasant surprise to the guests who were entertained at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Del Brunsteter, 1320 Locust, Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Heap is now attending the University of Oklahoma, where she is a senior in the school of business administration and a member of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority. Mr. Heap is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Heap, 1220 S. Victor, Tulsa, and is a junior in the school of architectural engineering at the University of Oklahoma.

Hoyer-Weller - Tuesday, July 29, 1941, McAlester, Okla. - Miss Clara Hoyer and Rev. Robert Weller are Married in Pretty Ceremony Tuesday - In a pretty ceremony Tuesday evening, July 29, at eight o'clock, Miss Clara Hoyer, of Alva, became the bride of Rev. Robert Weller, of McAlester, Oklahoma. The bride was given in marriage by her father, Rev. Otto Hoyer, who also performed the single-ring ceremony.

Peters-Savere - August 16, 1941, Pasadena, Calif. - Miss Elsie Fae Peters Became the Bride of Max Savere in Seven O'clock Ceremony - Married August 16 in a seven o'clock ceremony in Pasadena, California, were Miss Elsie Fae Peters, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Peters, Lambert, Okla., and Max Savere, son of Mr. and Mrs. Forest Savere, Mutual, Oklahoma. Rev. Warmer, pastor of the Methodist church performed the ceremony in the home of Mrs. Rene Engel.

Wright-Blue - Thursday, November 27, ca. 1941, Weatherford, Okla. - Miss Doris Wright and Emil Blue Are Married November 27 - In an impressive ceremony, Thursday morning, November 27, Miss Doris Wright, daughter of C. E. Wright, Waynoka, became the bride of Emil Blue, son of Mrs. E. M. Blue, Alva. The wedding vows were read by Rev. A. G. Burgett at Weatherford, Okla.

1956 AHS Honors

Valedictorian - Martha Newby, who leads the 1956 Alva high school graduating class in scholarship, will give the valedictory address at the senior day program here.

Salutatorian - Carol Carlson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Carlson, has the second high scholastic rating of the Alva Senior class this year.

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Standard 1906 M (Woods) County Atlas... "Waynoka Historical Society has The 1906 Atlas of Woods County has a nice plat map of Dacoma and almost all the towns in Woods, Alfalfa and Major Counties that made up M County before Oklahoma Statehood in 1907. The Waynoka Historical Society has reprints of the Atlas for Sale at the Museum Gift Shop at the Harvey House located in the Old Santa Fe railroad station. Anyone with roots in those counties would enjoy and appreciate the Atlas. We also have a 2'x3' poster of 12 townships in the Waynoka area. Anyone interested could email Sandie at sandieo@pldi.net. Thank you!" -- Sandie at sandieo@pldi.net
  • Old Fort Supply - Chapter I ... The Establishment of Camp Supply - The Geographical Location of the posts -- Sources of the Difficulties with the Plains Indians -- Indian Depredations -- Efforts of the Military to Punish Them -- General Sheridan's Plan of Campaign -- Establishment of the Post - submitted by Wm. Hankins Hughes, to Oklahoma A &M College in 1941 for a Master of Arts degree in History.
  • Old Fort Supply - Chapter II... The Washita Campaign - Generals Sully and Custer put the post in readiness .. Custer ordered to pursue the Indians ... The Battle of the of the Washita ... Custer returns to Camp Supply ... The Nineteenth Kansas volunteer Cavalry rescued .. Generals Sheridan and Custer renew the pursuit of the Indians ... General Sheridan called to Washington ... General Custer completes the campaign. - submitted by Wm. Hankins Hughes, to Oklahoma A &M College in 1941 for a Master of Arts degree in History.
  • Old Fort Supply - Chapter III... A Permanent Post - Thoughts of abandonment ... Decision to continue and improve the post ... Difficulties with the new reservation system .. Further depredations ... The campaign of Colonel Nelson A. Miles in 1874. - submitted by Wm. Hankins Hughes, to Oklahoma A &M College in 1941 for a Master of Arts degree in History.
  • Old Fort Supply - Chapter IV... The Later Years - New Sources of friction ... Abandonment of military posts in Kansas .. Intrusion of white settlers in Oklahoma territory ... The establishment of the reservation for the post and its enlargement ... Complaints of the Cheyenne Indians relative to the leasing of lands. - submitted by Wm. Hankins Hughes, to Oklahoma A &M College in 1941 for a Master of Arts degree in History.
  • Old Fort Supply - Chapter V...- Life At A Frontier Fort - New Sources of friction ... Abandonment of military posts in Kansas .. Intrusion of white settlers in Oklahoma territory ... The establishment of the reservation for the post and its enlargement ... Complaints of the Cheyenne Indians relative to the leasing of lands.- submitted by Wm. Hankins Hughes, to Oklahoma A &M College in 1941 for a Master of Arts degree in History.
    • Ties to History & Community... "I'm sorry to hear about Moon. He'll never be forgotten for he shall always be in your heart. I've noticed that you 'opened' the Mailbag, or did I just miss something before? Anyway, I think you are doing a great service to your community leaders, and I'm sure you must be thrilled to be able to discover yet another little piece of history that ties you and your history/community together. I bet this must keep you really busy! Good for you! At times the pictures feel so real to me. Just wanted to pass on my sympathies about Moon, and to let you know that I still read and enjoy." -- Kat (aka Kathy)
    1890's Photo... "I think I just fell in love with Olive Brown. Check out this 1890's photo, which I know you will love. There is another fine one, same folks, a different horse, if you want to see it.' -- ~eric~
    Old Alva Photos... "To those of you who inquired about the spelling on the back of the pictures. Our aunt wrote on the back of them 30 years ago as our Grandma told who they were. We have no idea if the spelling is right. Its just what we could see and the only tip we have as to who they might be. You ask if I have a first name for Mr. Wright in the Alva Photos. Sorry, it doesn't have a first name. As for if Clyd is right on the Woode or Wadde photo, it looks like its either C-L-Y-D or O-L-Y-D . There is one other caption. Its says its "Ollie's girlfriend". Ollie was our grandmother, Olive Modesta Cunningham Cummings. She was the daughter of William Franklin Cunningham. They came to Alva at the opening of the Cherokee Strip and remained there until the 1920's when they left and came to Kansas." -- Eileen
    MORE Old Alva Photos... "Here's an Unknown Couple from early day Alva -- Unknown Gentlemen... Anyone know who this is? We have no name to go with it -- Another UnknownYoung man -- A rather unusual name written on the back, but maybe some of you recognize the name... Beegle Baby -- Who might be this handsome young Gentleman of Alva? -- Does anyone have heritage from this George Davis? The Davis Studio was called West Side Davis Studio. -- Don't know what year this was taken, but it says it was the Hobart Oil Mill. -- Henry Newton Cummings Homestead 1905... The photographer, Charles Cummings of Alva, was a son of Henry Newton Cummings who homesteaded North of Alva. The photo is taken of some of the family in front of the Henry Newton Cummings homestead. Many were very musical and you can see the musical instruments in their hands. Notice the framed house appears to be two sections--a dog trot style with the kitchen to the back. There is an orchard to the left of the home. -- This gentlemen has a last name of Ledgerwood and was a friend of Charles Cummings. -- The Lady, Leora Denio, a friend of Olive Cummings." -- If you recognize any of these photos and need more information, CONTACT - Joe & Eileen Cummings at ecummins@hit.net
    Hezekiah Niles Cummings... "Does anyone out there have any connection to Hezekiah Niles Cummings who came From Jersey County, Illinois to Alva in 1901 to home stead a claim? He was married to a Nettie Anderson. I would very much like to talk to descendants of this family. Our great grandfather, Henry Newton Cummings, had a brother and a nephew to Hezekiah Cummings'. Jacob Cummings was the father and grandfather. Henry Newton Cummings homesteaded in Alva as well. Would love to exchange with anyone related.' -- Joe & Eileen Cummings at ecummins@hit.net
    Whitter's in Edinburg, Scotland... "Hi, Here I am in the US (CA) visiting my Daughter and Grandchildren. I still live in Edinburgh, Scotland and have traced my Grandfather William Whittet (Dec 17th 1879) on this site. Your site amused us, as back home I am noted for the quality of my 'chilli' (not excactly a Scottish delicacy) that will be known as Billy's Chilli from now on." -- Bill Whittet at ConandT2@aol.com
    HURT Family... "I am just staring my search for granpa Virgil Hurt born 1884. He ended up in Metcalfe County in Kentucky and later to Illinois he married China Robinson. This is all I know." -- Karon Robinson Lebron at klebron2@aol.com
    Beegle Baby Photo... "The baby is definitely a child of either my grandfather (Bert Beegle) or his brother (Andy Beegle). I think the child in the photo is my father. I have a picture of my father when he was about 5 years old and in a comparison of the two photos, I would say that it is quite possible the subject matter of both photos are one and the same person. One thing I did notice -- this baby has a set of ears designed to pick up a pin drop in the next county. The pic I have of my father indicates a pair of well enhanced ears. I will share it with other family members who may be able to give a positive identification. If the pic was made in Alva and in the early 1900s and the child is a male it could only be my father or his brother Horace. If the child is a female then it is definitely the daughter of my grandfather's brother, Andy. Again, thanks so much for the photo." -- John at baldbeegle@aol.com
    Abbie, Oklahoma (Sec. 2-T28N-16W)... "My brother was born in or near Abbie and I think my parents ran a store there about 1916. Brother: Dwight Link - Father: William Pearl Link - Mother: Willa Vinca Link. Thanks. My family lived in the near area from about 1900 till the 1940's. I am researching the Hartshorns, McKinneys, Links, and several others in the area. I also have some pictures of schools in the areas but don't have names to go with most of them. My mother and her sisters were teachers in the area and went to school at Northwestern in Alva. If you look on the Woods County, Oklahoma Township Map on Edward Black's site Abbie is at R16W and T28 N.' -- Bonnie Link Donald at hhollow@brightok.net
    Old Fort Supply Cemetery... "Old Fort Supply Cemetery on US 270 at East side of Fort Supply, Woodward County, Oklahoma. Bodies of old soldiers formerly buried here were moved to Leavenworth, Kansas. The fort was officially closed in 1895 and was placed in the custody of the Department of the Interior. It was later ceded to the state of Oklahoma for use as a mental hospital. The first patients, several hundred, arrived in Tangier by train in 1908 and were transported by car to the hospital."
    Camp Supply, Woodward Co., OK... "Camp Supply, Indian Territory, 1868 - 1894 - Historic Fort Supply was established on November 18, 1868, as Camp Supply for a winter campaign against the Southern Plains tribes in what is now western Oklahoma.
    Great Western Cattle Trail... "Soldiers from Fort Supply, Fort Sill and Fort Elliott began patrolling Cheyenne - Arapaho lands to remove all intruders, unauthorized cattle and men. However the most important and dreaded duty of these troops was to safely escort cattle herds traveling north on the Trail ... Going on from the Washita River, Fort Elliott and Fort Supply troops continued with the escort. Fort Elliott abandoned it's participation in 1890 and Fort Supply became responsible for all the Cheyenne-Arapaho Reservation. After the Run in 1892, Fort Sill guarded the Trail as far north as the Cherokee Outlet."

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