Duchess' SW Corner

Oakie tells me that some of you missed last week's newsletter and were wondering if your email program or ISP had screwed up again. We are here to tell you that your ISP/Email program did NOT screw up.

We usually take off around Thanksgiving or Christmas. We know it is neither of those holidays yet, but with adjusting back to standard time, ghost & goblins and post election blues. We hope this hasn't inconvenienced anyone too much, but we are trying something new out here this weekend -- changing the day we send this newsletter to the wire. Hope Saturday evenings appeal to Y'all.

This week Oakie has been in NW Oklahoma helping count, tag, sort, move horses to greener pastures before the wet weather pours out here in NW Oklahoma. After this we hope things get settled back down and into any easier rhythm for us all. Thanks for you patience and understanding.

Daylight/Standard Time Adjustments -- We lost an hour in the Spring. By the time we got our body used to those new times, we found ourselves trying to get readjusted again in the Fall. Does that affect this Pug? Woof. I don't know! I do notice that the deer come down an hour earlier in the evening to graze in the yard.

Speaking of Deer Shots... this photo was taken in the early morning hours in SW Colorado in the pasture north and east of our house. While the deer were grazing in the pasture, the higher elevations of the mountains near our house were getting a slight dusting on the upper half of the mountain in the background of this photograph. Click on the smaller image to see the bigger picture.

Duchess' Deer Drive -- Whew! Was Oakie ever cross and pissed-off with me last week! It all began when I made my evening woof at the front door. That is Oakie's cue to open the door for me. Well! Oakie let me out one evening last week when I was doing the scratching, woofing thing at the door. You see, that evening I was already in third-gear while standing at the door. When the door was open, I made a mad dash, woofing towards the deer grazing a hundred yards or so in front of me. Boy howdy! How those deer did bounce and scamper off yonder to the trees in the lower pasture with this Scoutin' Woofin' Pug on their furry white tails. Can you just about imagine this small little pug (barely two-years-old) driving these huge wild, graceful creatures?

Can you guess who was scurrying and cussing behind me in her stocking feet? Yep! Oakie was talking "Bad Dog" to me all the way out and back. I ran as fast to the house as I ran out of the house after the deer. The next evening I tried the same thing, BUT got a stunned, jerked response after I had scouted about 6-feet out the door. Oakie had hooked this dang old, thin-line, 6-foot, wirey link of some sort onto my collar and off I went, at least until I was jerked back in a choking, woofing flip causing my frontside to halt abruptly and my backside to jump ahead. Whoa! What the heck!

The deer still come around at dawn and evening hours, but this Pug has to watch them from inside the house, on the stool, in front of the window. Oakie doesn't let me out that much anymore unless there is an all-clear of outside wildlife. Darn-it! I guess I blew that privilege, huh?!

Veterans Day, Nov. 11 -- "If you forget my death, then I have died in vain" -- Have you forgotten? Have they died in vain? We haven't forgotten and do NOT want you to forget either! So... this Veterans Day this last Thursday we are saluting -- remembering ALL Veterans/Soldiers that have given their lives in past and present Wars. Even the "Unknown Soldier."

We have started a list of Soldiers who have died in the Iraq War. May they always be remembered and rest in peace. May their memories be kept alive for the sacrifices that they have made. May their deaths be remembered, nor be in vain. The names keep growing every hour, every day, every week. YOU can help by clicking on the "Comments" link at - OkieLegacy Soapbox - In Memory of Veterans - to add the soldiers names that you know. Thanks for helping us all remember our Veterans/Soldiers of ALL the Wars on this past Veterans Day (11 Nov. 2004)! Do you have a Veteran's story, poem? We would love for you to leave your Veteran's stories and poems in the "Comments" section under the above posting... It can be for WWI, WWII, Korean War, Vietnam, or the present War in Iraq. Thanks for helping us keep the Veterans Memories alive. They ALL deserve our honor and respect for the sacrifices that they have made for us ALL! Don't let their deaths be forgotten, nor let their deaths be in vain! Thanks!

The Gleaners painting by Millet.

Oakie found this great print of a famous oil painting done by a French painter, Jean François Millet, born Oct. 4, 1814, died Jan. 20, 1875. Millet was a French painter noted for his depictions of peasant life. In 1857 he painted The Gleaners. This somewhat faded print that Oakie's Grandmother had is only about 8-inches by 6-inches or so. On the back of >The Gleaners print is written in pencil "The Gleaners - m2302." What do you suppose the m2302 means?

P.W. Camp 126 -- Where was it located? Tennessee? Nebraska? We received an email from a gentlemen looking for information concerning P.W. Camp 126. This person found an decoish aluminum ashtray at a flea-market in Tennessee. The ashtray has a camel and a palm tree (or something) on it. It also has "NORTH AFRICA" on it. On the underside it says P.W. Camp 126 and on the one side is engraved M/Sgt H.R.Smith, U.S.Army. Does this ring a bell with anyone out there? Maybe you might know of someone out there can help shed some light on P.W. Camp 126. Was it in Tennessee or neighboring State?

See Y'all next Saturday evening with more Okie Legacies! ~~ Linda "Okie" & Duchess ~~ View/Write Comments (count 0)   |   Receive updates (0 subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

Woodford, OK Flood of 1908

Woodford, Oklahoma - "In the later part of May, 1908, disastrous storms struck Oklahoma, Texas, and other states. Many bridges were washed out. There was much loss of life and property. Because of the high water, there was no travel by train or other means south of Pauls Valley. On May 25, 1908, The Daily Ardmoreite reported that the railroad tracks north of Ardmore in Washita Canyon were under six feet of water. Honey Creek in the Arbuckle Mountains had backed up all the way to the falls. On May 29, the Ardmoreite stated that newspapers in north Texas reported 50 lives lost and 15 million dollars in property damage. That same issue of the Ardmoreite also reported the death of Creek poet and writer, Alex Posey, who had drowned trying to ford the North Canadian River. The flooding was so prolonged and severe, it was four weeks before train service resumed between Ardmore and Davis. All this info is from the Autumn 1960 issue of The Chronicles of Oklahoma." -- Mark Coe View/Write Comments (count 0)   |   Receive updates (0 subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

Woodford, OK & Tannahill Family

Woodford, Oklahoma - "I am trying to track down information on Woodford, Oklahoma. My Grandmother, Gladys (Tannahill) Pierce grew up in those beautiful hills. I seem to remember her speaking of a great flood that eventually swept a lot of the area, and families had to relocate? Does anybody have any information? (Her mother and dad were James L. and Hattie (Leflett) Tannahill.) Gladys married George Pierce. Any shared information, memories would be greatly appreciated." -- Roberta Palmer - Email: palmerr@prodigy.net View/Write Comments (count 0)   |   Receive updates (0 subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

Southern Oklahoman

Sherman, Texas - "My home is Oklahoma (was at Davis, OK) and still is to a certain point. Although, I live in Sherman, TX.  Your Okie Legacy doesn't have a thing to do with Southern OK, but I want you to know that I certainly enjoy reading your newsletter." -- Scott B View/Write Comments (count 0)   |   Receive updates (0 subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

Thanks

California - "Thank you so much for including the news of our Grandma in the OkieLegacy. I thought I should call it to your attention that the date of her birthday celebration was June 6th, 2004. She was born June 4, 1904. Thank you again for providing such an informative newsletter each week." -- Terry Kent and family View/Write Comments (count 0)   |   Receive updates (0 subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

Alva HS Badger in the Punchbowl

"As normal, you are doing a great job.  Also, though I do remember who they were referring to with the 'barney bear' comment, I don't remember the badger in the punchbowl.  How could I forget that? Gotta run for now.  Keep up the great work." View/Write Comments (count 0)   |   Receive updates (0 subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

Texas In 1930s - Magill family

Texas - "I am looking for information on the following people if you know anything about them or where they might have lived please contact me. Thank You (1) James Earl or Carl Magill Sr. 1888-1978 (B Texas D Texas) ....Calla or Cally Lilly 1897-??? (B Colorado D probley Texas) (2) Jeanne Magill 1921- (2) James Earl or Carl Magill Jr. 1922-??? In 1930 this family lived in Brownsville Texas." -- tkennedy@our-town.com View/Write Comments (count 1)   |   Receive updates (2 subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

Missouri POW Camps

Missouri - "I e-mailed you that I had ordered two books from Amazon.com re: POW camps, with one in particular entitled, The Enemy Among Us -- POWs in Missouri during World WarII?  The other is Nazi Prisoners of War in America , by Arnold Krammer.  I read the brief part in the first book re: my hometown (Louisiana, MO). Apparently prisoners came there to work at the Stark Bros. Nurseries (which I had forgotten), and the camp wasn't operative very long.  I haven't had a chance to read anything further.  Shall look forward to learning more as time permits." --   Carolyn Allen - Email: bunglerye@charter.net View/Write Comments (count 0)   |   Receive updates (0 subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

Boedeker Family Inquiry

"If you could help me find out my family history, or know someone that could that would be great. My maiden name is Boedeker, the earliest Boedeker I know of, is James Boedeker Sr. None of my family know anything and I am very interested in everything my family has done. Family Surnames: Boedeker and King." -- Aimee - E-mail: greengrandam2002@yahoo.com View/Write Comments (count 0)   |   Receive updates (0 subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

Red Hat Teddy Bears

"Found this neat teddy bear site with red hats and thought your red hat readers might enjoy this - My Stuffed Teddy Bears, Celebrations by Kim - http://www.mystuffedbear.com " -- Nancy in Topeka, Kansas View/Write Comments (count 0)   |   Receive updates (0 subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

Alva Goldbug Class of '87

"Just can't believe it has been as many years as it has (class of '87). Time sure flies doesn't it? Just dropping a short line and a change of e-mail address. I would like to tell everyone 'HI!!' I am looking forward to the next big blow out since I missed this one." -- Michelle (Woolley) Littrell - Email: littrell@ucom.net View/Write Comments (count 0)   |   Receive updates (0 subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

Grandson of Joseph Stanley Bukowski

Canada - "Very very interesting. I am the grandson of Joseph Stanley Bukowski (SEE: Bukowski History). His daughter (Pauline Annette) was my mother. I am leaving Canada on 8 November for a holiday down to see my cousin Greg Finney (Violet's son) who lives in Corinth, Texas. Also on a fact-finding mission to such places as Momence, Illinois to see what other information I can find out about my grandfather.

I am 45 yrs. young, traveling single, and hoping to meet as many people I can to relay any story or myth. My Uncle Julian is very curious as well. Thanks. Great site." -- Ronald Knox - Email: ron_knox@hotmail.com View/Write Comments (count 0)   |   Receive updates (0 subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

P.W. Camp 126

Africa - "I am a militaria collector. I found at a flea market a deco-ish aluminum ashtray with a camel and a palm(?) tree, and it says NORTH AFRICA. On the underside it says P.W. Camp 126 and on the one side is engraved M/Sgt H.R.Smith, U.S.Army. Is there a listing of camps by number I just can't get at? I tend to think it was here in the states as I don't know if the German P.Ws could do sand castings in a temporary camp. I've been assuming the Sarge was watching the captured Axis guys, but if it was he who was being caged after Kasserine or later, that would be fascinating as well. I am unable to search this and would appreciate any feedback on Camp 126 (was it a tent camp in the desert) from anyone. I never saw any PW item like it before. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE. Chattanooga, TN." -- John - Email: jsbottomfeeder@juno.com View/Write Comments (count 0)   |   Receive updates (0 subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

Prisoner of War Camps

Nebraska - a href="http://www.nebraskahistory.org/sites/fortrob/pwcamp.htm">Prisoner of War Camps... "During World War II some 425,000 Axis prisoners of war (PWs) were held in internment camps in the United States. Prisoners were brought here to be safely confined and to supplement a depleted civilian work force. The PWs lived at 126 large camps, each housing several thousand men, some built in conjunction with military installations....." View/Write Comments (count 0)   |   Receive updates (0 subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

Court TV Photo usage request

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma - "I work for Courtroom Television LLC on the web. We will be adding an update shortly to our story on Terry Nichols, and I would like to use a smaller version of a photograph of the Pittsburg County Courthouse I found on your web site. I would be happy to add a hyperlink to a page of your web site (that you give to me), as well as the credit information for the photo (the web site, or the photographer's name). Thank you in advance for your assistance." -- Mike Wild View/Write Comments (count 0)   |   Receive updates (0 subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe