Oakie's NW Corner...
Where has the weekend gone? Time as flown so fast around these
parts since we last wrote. Homecoming at NWOSU, in Alva, Oklahoma
has come and gone. A hard freeze is on it's way this weekend...
they say! AND.... Thanksgiving is just around the NW Corner. Besides
all that, this is the 40th anniversary of the assassination of President
John F. Kennedy, November 22, 1963, Dallas, Texas.
Have you ever wondered "What If?" What would life be
like if President Kennedy had NOT been shot that day in Dallas,
Texas, November 22nd, 1963? Other questions we have been hearing
on the news lately is... How did the 1963 assassination affect your
life? What impact did it have on you and your families life afterwards?
Why are we so fascinated with the death of President Kennedy? Did
the Mafia Mobs have a part in the assassination of President Kennedy?
We do NOT know or have the answers to everything.
While we are speaking of President J. F. Kennedy, we had an interesting
email from the daughter of the late Stan Ramsey, owner of Stan Ramsey
Co. who was commissioned back in 1961 to reproduce the oil painting
of President Kennedy by the famous Oklahoma artist Dick Goetz. There
were a limited number of prints produced back in 1961. We would
really like to know more about this famous Oklahoma artist, Dick
Goetz that created the Kennedy portrait. Has anyone else run onto
any information concerning this famous Oklahoma Artist? We would
love to hear from you.
 As
to Northwestern's Homecoming festivities last weekend... You will
notice the pic of our Duchess in her Ranger outfit seated calmly
at the curb in downtown Alva. The only thing she howled at was the
sirens motioning the beginning of the parade. This Precious Pug
does draw a crowd, though. One lady stopped us to ask our permission
to take Duchess' photograph. Duchess being the friendly type was
so excited with all the attention, but it did not go to her head.
She was an extremely "Good Dog" the whole weekend. You
can catch the NWOSU parade photos over at our NW
OkieLegacy Webshots. Who knows... Maybe you will see someone
you recognize and get a glimpse of what the downtown area of Alva
become. Amongst the local dignitaries that graced the antique autos
was Alva's own homegrown Mayor - Arden Chaffee and his wife.
That brings us to the end of this week and other horse matters.
We have been busy compiling horse data with photos into a database
program... plus spending some quality time in the corral with our
Paint filly, Doquoti (a.k.a. "Blue Eyes" or "Dorthy").
Doquoti was weaned last weekend from her mother. The mare is home
now somewhere in Missouri. "Blue Eyes" is in the process
of learning the halter and lead rope. She has been known to drag
around the lead rope in the corral for the last few days. It has
paid off, though... calmly walking up to us -- leading nicely --
stopping shortly behind us when we stop -- backing, turning left
& right. We have been laying lots of rubbing, loving hands on
her, also.
With Thanksgiving coming next Thursday, we have not decided exactly
what are plans are. What if we took off that week for parts unknown
to gather our thoughts? AND.... there could be some surprises for
some of you out there in the western regions. Maybe you should save
us some white meat from the turkey with gravy, dressing and all
the fixings on the side.
We are thankful for all the memories you all have shared with us
this year and look forward to sharing more OkieLegacy memories in
the Issues yet to come. Keep those memories, legacies coming this
way as we sign-off here wishing you all a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
~~ Linda "oaKie" &
Duchess ~~
Duchess Taking in NWOSU's Homecoming Parade
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Autumn on the Square
Woods County, Oklahoma
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Alva's Mayor & 1st Lady
Arden Chaffee & Wife
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BACON & McLaughlin Inquiry... "I have relatives who
live in Alva, Oklahoma. I also have relatives who to my best recollection
came from Beaver County, Woodward, and Mooreland,Oklahoma. I would
like to get mail from anyone who might have records of these people.
Our Last name was BACON and LAUGHLIN. If you have stories of any of
those people, please send me copies of what you have. Thanks in Advance."
-- Mary Jo Ferril - E-mail address: mj_ferril@hotmail.com
Memorial Rock in Rural Iowa... On
A Rock In Rual Iowa. this is in honor of our troops and thanking
our veterans... All Gave Some... Some Gave All. This rock was painted
by Roy "Bubba" Sorensen II. "Let every Nation know,
whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price; bear
any burden; meet any hardship; support any friend; oppose any foe
to assure the survival and success of Freedom." John F. Kennedy,
1961 --- "We confide in our strength without boasting of it;
we respect that of others, without fearing it." Thomas Jefferson,
1793.
Looking for Mincemeat Recipe... "I an looking for a mincemeat
recipe made from deer venison. I think I found it in Momma's
Mincemeat. Thanks for the help." -- Carole-Ann - E-mail address:
HUNT2931@aol.com
Woods County Genealogy... "The Alva Review-Courier has
a web site at the following link: Alva
Review Courier Archives. It has archived some obituaries, births,
etc... Also, the Alva
Library has a web site. It has a link to Alva
Cemetery Records. These two sites should be able to help everyone
find information regarding Woods County, Oklahoma genealogy."
Serigraphed Kennedy Print... "I was taken by the photo
of the seragraphed Kennedy print because my father, the late Stan
Ramsey, and owner of Stan Ramsey Co. was commissioned to reproduce
this oil painting by famous Oklahoma artist Dick Goetz. There were
a limited number of prints produced. I, too, would appreciate information
on how to restore any damages to these prints, or about Dick Goetz.
Stan Ramsey was fine artist in additon to his screen process printing
business. This was a complicated and creative process, quite new at
the time. My father, Stan Ramsey sold his company in the late 70's,
and passed away in 1980." -- Vivian Ramsey Stewart - vivirustew@aol.com
History
of Thanksgiving... This is a very interesting and for
fun history of the Indian, Pilgrims, Plymouth Rock and the Mayflower.
Keep Smiling!
One Room School in Cheyenne... "Loved your presentation
- I teach in a one room school in Cheyenne which was built in 1903
- we restored and have a hands-on history lesson for area fourth grade
students at the school in spring and fall. It is a field day trip
for them. We don't have NEAR the history that you have - yours is
most interesting ... may come to visit.' -- Judy - E-mail address:
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