Duchess Deer Domain

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! ... Welcome to our Evening eZine/Newspaper! Seems like NW Okie has left this Duchess Pug with a heavy load the past few weeks. I'm goin' take a long snooze afterwards with my wildlife creatures in my Deer Domain … AND … GO ON STRIKE!

By the way … Have you met my friend Mr. Buck pictured on the left while he was grazing on fallen wildbird seed mix?

Mr.Buck and other deer have been grazing in our backyard the past few weeks waiting for another cold front to come through here sometime after and around the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Mr. Buck says, "Hello!"

NW Okie is in the process of merging the Warwick McGill Paris Wagner families into one tree over at our ancestry.com family website. If you are already an ancestry.com member -- I have sent you a "Guest" invite to our family genealogy, come over and check it out -- leave a comment -- a family story -- help me refine the information that I have gathered so far.

NW Okie says, "If you don't mind the mess, drop over and see our 3980 family tree of our Paternal Maternal Wagner surnames.

NW Okie would also like to send you an invite to McGill-Paris-Wagner on ancestry.com, a place where we can learn more about our family history and share what we discover, together. You can view and print this family tree as well as historical records, images, stories, etc. that are attached to it.

If she has NOT already sent you a "Guest" invite and you are interested, let us know your email address so we can send you a "Guest" invite so you can view, comment on our family genealogy.

Ancestry.com allows you to participate by in our family genealogy by:
* Commenting on people, images, and stories
* Adding photos and stories
* Adding, editing, and deleting names

Did I mention this before … The family tree already has 3980 people, 8 photos, 0 stories and 563 historical records. More old photos will be added later.
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Oklahoma County Treasurers Online

Oklahoma County Treasurers Online -- Did you know that you can now pay your Ad valorem tax online in parts of Oklahoma? Here is the LINK to look, click u your county treasures site and look up your Oklahoma properties.
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1949 Sugar Bowl Tour Ticket

Let us go back to 1949 and the Sugarbowl in New Orleans! Who was playing! Who won! Who took the Sugarbowl Tour from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma! It was January 1, 1949 that the Sugar Bowl Tour ticket shown on the left was used by an OU fan, Robert McGill, took the Round trip via American Airlines, plane no. 2, chartered Flagship from Oklahoma City to New Orleans.

On arriving at the airport in New Orleans, Bob made the trek to Downtown New Orleans to the Roosevelt Hotel and on to the Tulane Stadium. All through the Rainbow Travel Service, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 1 January 1949.

According to Wikipedia this is a portion of what they say about the 1949 Sugar Bowl … "The 1949 edition to the Sugar Bowl featured the 3rd ranked North Carolina Tar Heels and the 5th ranked Oklahoma Sooners. In the first quarter, Oklahoma scored on a 1 yard Mitchell touchdown run as the Sooners jumped out to a 7-0 lead. North Carolina answered with a 2 yard touchdown run from Rodgers as the score became 7-6.

In the third quarter, Oklahoma scored on an 8 yard touchdown run from Pearson. Oklahoma won the game 14-6. Oklahoma's Jake Mitchell was named Sugar Bowl MVP."

The allstatessugarbowl.org says, "15th Annual Sugar Bowl Classic ~ January 1, 1949 -- Methodical and safe was the way to describe Oklahoma's 14-6 victory over North Carolina and renowned halfback Charley "Choo Choo" Justice.

Steady quarterback Jack Mitchell engineered a conservative Oklahoma offensive attack, rushing for a score on the way to being named the game's outstanding player, while coach Bud Wilkinson's defense kept Justice under wraps all day."

Bud Wilkinson was coach of OU Sooners back in 1949. Following World War II, new Oklahoma head coach Jim Tatum persuaded Wilkinson to join his staff in 1946.

In fact, the OU Board of Regents stipulated that Tatum make Wilkinson his top assistant, or else their offer was null and void. After one season in Norman, Tatum left the Sooners before the 1947 season for Maryland. The 31-year-old Wilkinson was named head coach of the Sooners (also athletic director) and would soon make history.

In his first season of 1947, Wilkinson led Oklahoma to a 7-2-1 record and a share of the conference championship, the first of 13 consecutive Big Six/Seven/Eight conference titles. Ultimately, Wilkinson would become one of the most celebrated college coaches of all time.

Wilkinson's teams captured national championships in 1950, 1955, and 1956, and amassed a 145-29-4 (82.6%) overall record. An ultra-organized innovator, Wilkinson would post practice schedules that were broken down to the minute.

The centerpiece of Wilkinson's time in Norman was a 47-game winning streak from 1953 to 1957, an NCAA Division I record that still stands today and has only been seriously threatened thrice: by Toledo (35 wins, 1969-71), Miami (Fl.) (34 wins, 2000-03) and USC (34 wins, 2003-05).

Earlier, the Sooners ran off 31 consecutive wins from 1948 to 1950. Except for two losses in 1951, the Wilkinson-coached Sooners did not lose more than one game per season for 11 years from 1948 to 1958, going 107-8-2 over that period. His teams also went 12 consecutive seasons totaling 74 games (1947-58) without a loss in conference play — a streak which has never been seriously threatened. Wilkinson did not suffer his first conference loss until Halloween 1959 against Nebraska — his 79th conference game at Oklahoma.

Wilkinson's 1955 Oklahoma team is widely considered to be one of the greatest teams in college football history, regardless of era. He was also the first collegiate football coach to host a television show, aptly named "The Bud Wilkinson Show."

Wilkinson was also remarkable for compiling this record while showing a genuine interest and concern for the performance of his players in the classroom. Following the 1963 season, his 17th at Oklahoma, Wilkinson retired from coaching at the young age of 47. His overall record was 145-29-4. Along with Bennie Owen, Barry Switzer and Bob Stoops, he is one of four coaches to win over 100 games at the University of Oklahoma. No other college football program has more than 3 coaches to accomplish such a feat.

While still at Oklahoma, Wilkinson served on the President's Council on Physical Fitness from 1961 to 1964, by which time he'd left the Sooners.
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Happy Thanksgiving To You All

The Honorable Retired State Senator from Southern Oklahoma, Ernest Martin, says, "I shall always remember your friendship and wish you and yours all the honor and glory that God will permit me to grant. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!"

Sincerely,
Ernest Martin
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Historical Maps At Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS)

Dale sent us this interesting link to OHS Historical Maps that have been scanned and you can also order and buy for Christmas gifts.

Found In Collections -- Historicc Maps, Chad Williams, Research Division Deputy Director says, "The collection is composed of thousands of maps from Indian Territory and Railroad maps to Town Plats and Oilfield maps. Because of the talent and dedication of our scanning guru, Ashley Hendricks, we have scanned and placed online over 800 map images. The coolest part of this project is that we decided to scan the maps at a high resolution. After you allow a minute or so for your computer to open the PDF file, you are free to zoom in and out and see the incredible detail preserved in these historic maps. I guarantee you will love it."

Chad goes on to say, "One of the maps we discovered while undertaking the project is the map we call "The Raymer Map." This hand drawn map was crafted by Oklahoman Lester Raymer of Alva. In 1939 the Daughters of the American Revolution, who commissioned the work, donated the map to the Oklahoma Historical Society. On the map Raymer estimated the location of many historic sites, battles, roadways, and exploration routes."

Chad also says, "It has been a challenge and a great honor to preserve, catalog and scan these wonderful maps, but that is what we do here at the History Center (the Mother Ship of Oklahoma History).

"Incidentally, we have reproduced the Raymer Historic Map. It is 24" X 36" and available for $10.00 plus $5.00 shipping and handling. Click here for order info. You can also come to the History Center and purchase the map and save the shipping charge. Just walk into the History Center off 23rd and Lincoln Blvd. and ask to see the Research Center.
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Memories of the Ensor House

Ann Marie Beagley Hughes says, "I remember my mother telling me about the Enser home (before I was old enough to remember much). That movie star John Agar, whom was engaged to Shirley Temple at that time, was stationed at Alva's prisoner of war camp. He invited Shirley to come and see him and asked the Enser's if she could stay with them. They felt that their home was unworthy of Shirley Temple, so she didn't come to Alva.

"I always thought it was such a beautiful place and had been to their house when my children were little. I loved going through the house and I am so glad that someone is going to restore it. It would be tragic if lost, like the railroad station and a few other things in Alva."

In reply to Ann Marie, NW Okie says, "Dr. Ensor also had another house that I know of on the NW corner of 13th and Church Street in Alva, Oklahoma. Did I get that correct? Does anyone know of this Ensor home? I think it was one of the first homes to have elevators in it in Alva. I hope I stated that correctly."
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Old Photos Needing A Home - Copick Girls Wedding Picture

This concerns the "Copick Girl's Wedding Picture" that we had in last weeks newsletter. One of our readers was wondering if the Copick Girl's Wedding Picture might have been a "Coppock" instead of "Copick."
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J. B. Okie Residence In Lost Cabin Wyoming

Back in Vol. 9, Iss. 31 we ran an article about the J. B. Okie Residence I Lost Cabin, Wyoming.

Ann Lowry wrote in the comments and says, "Hi, Ashley! Lost cabin was built by my grandmother's brother. I saw the home about twenty years ago and, like you, was intrigued by it. It was also known as 'The Big Teepee'." -- OkieLegacy Vol. 9, Iss. 31
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Watch Out For The Quiet Type

Durango, Colorado news finds its way to a Southern Oklahoma newspaper and appears in The Daily Ardmoreite, Ardmore, Oklahoma, 11/20/2009 -- "Durango … A person in a chicken costume ruffled the feathers of Durango's city council as its members discussed rules for backyard fowl.

"At a council meeting Tuesday, someone in a chicken costume quietly entered the council chambers just as the mayor was discussing a recently-passe backyard hen ordinance.

"The costumed chicken took a few turns, flapped its arms, then took a seat in the nearly empty gallery.

"Several minutes later, the big bird left -- without identifying itself -- after laying an egg on the floor.

"Council members told The Durango herald they were perplexed by the costumed chicken but found the visit humorous. The council voted 3-2 earlier this month to make it easier to keep backyard chickens."
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Memorial Album For Alva High

Did your parents graduate from Alva High School? If so, Contact Kathy, who is working on a "Memorial Album" and is trying to find as many names as possible to include in it. She has 168 so far and has not finished looking through all the obits at Marshall Funeral Home or Wharton's archived names, but would like, appreciate your help and input for her Memorial Alva High Album. Can You Help? Contact Kathy Walters Racette at her EMAIL: diamondfire1947@yahoo.com.
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Perry, OK Gas & Weather

Roy says, "Our gasoline prices are headed upward again. I noticed $2.53.9 at Conoco yesterday. We've also had about seven tenths of an inch more moisture this week and there's a mist in the air this morning............NO SNOW HERE IN PERRY YET.........we did have a slight frost earlier in the week though."
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Still Searching For Family In Dewey County, OK

Dr. Garold D. Barney of Iowa says, "Thanks to you all. I'm still searching for family in Dewey county and into the Lipscomb, Texas. Families: Edward Barney, Viola Walker, Valentine Walker, Milo Walker, Milo Randal Walker, Horace Durfey, Araminta McCaffre. Thanks."
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Avard-Waynoka Memories

Beulah says, "My mother grew up in the Avard-Waynoka area. Her name was Juanita Bails. She was born in 1920 and had a sitter Geneva and several brothers. If you knew her or her family, please email me, Beulah, at EMAIL: aphil57@earthlink.net.
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Goat Parade In Vallecito, Colorado

Besides a Big Bird Chicken laying eggs at Durango, Colorado city council meeting, one of our readers says, "We were treated this afternoon to a parade down our mountain road of a young couple and two dogs, followed by their two very sleek, black and white goats. Delightful. I'll remember to put that on my list of things that I'm thankful for on Thanksgiving Day."

It is never boring here in the San Juan mountains of SW Colorado! Wish we had a picture of the Goat parade at Vallecito, though., to share with you all.
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Brink, Oklahoma

Rod asks, "I was just now looking at the NOAA online weather forecast for Alva and noticed their map - which includes the names Alva, Capron, Noel, Avard, Hopeton, and Brink.

Of those names, I recognize all except Brink - and know that Noel is the location of a grain elevator along the BNSF just SW of Alva. Brink, on the Google map, is located two miles east of highway 281 at the junction where you turn west to go to the Alva Country Club. To my knowledge, there has never been any sort of 'town' there - or anything else, for that matter - at least not in my lifetime.

Two questions:
1. Was Noel ever anything more than the location of the grain elevator?

2. What is the history of Brink? I need to double-check, but I believe I remember seeing a sign along the BNSF siding that identifies it as Brink - and on Google maps, that location is precisely where the RR siding begins and then extends north.

I do recall seeing a town map for Ashley (east of Alva on an abandoned RR line) - but wonder if there was every such a plan for either Noel or Brink?Thanks." -- Here is another website showing the location of Brink, OKlahoma.
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