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Post by nanc on May 18, 2005 9:08:55 GMT -5
Hi to all, and decided that perhaps we needed a spot to post memories along these lines. I know that I have posted some in other places, but........... Having, in the last couple of days, emailed with some Columbus people, thoughts came to mind-----and never in a million years can I be as organized as EC. EC, you are the greatest!!!! So starting this thread is my feeble attempt to organize. In a discussion with others, Walt and Ruth Baxter came up. They were the sponsors of the Jr. Trail Blazers. Never entered my head, until someone said that Walt worked at Cummins, that must have been why we held our monthly meetings in a small building over on 6th St. by Cummins. I rather think the building was a part of Cummins, and does anyone have a clue as to what it was used for? Besides Trail Blazer meetings!!! Might it have been "a union hall/office," I really don't know. Help! As I recall, the Saddle Club met upstairs over the police department building. There was a big meeting room upstairs----up some wide, wooden stairs. The meetings were always a family affair, and many times preceded by a pitch in dinner, with each family bringing a special food item. My mom always took a big picnic basket that carried our plates and silverware-----I recall NO paper products, like paper plates. Know there was always lots and lots of food! When the actual meeting started the kids would "adjourn" and sit, and/or play in an "ante room" at the head of the stairs that had couches. Seems there were a couple of glass fronted, closed offices up there, too. The other part that I remember was a pool hall next to the meeting room. Seems it was rather dimly lighted, and that kids were not very welcome in there, altho' I must have at least taken a peek. I really need someone to expand my memories of this building and the upstairs part. Seems to me that Kiawanis and Lions Clubs met up there as well, at least until the Donner Center was built. My memory of Kiawanis meetings-----My "Uncle Jack" O'Bryan always invited me to attend their Christmas party complete with a Santa. Of course, my mom always dressed me to the nines, and my folks instructed me to be on my best behavior. And I surely tried to comply. One of "Uncle Jack's" best friends was Doc Turner----the dentist, and let's face it, no dentist is a kid's favorite person. Doc Turner was seated across the table from me-----and he was really "into" instructing his patients to "swish" after eating. There he sat, after the meal, making "swishing signs" to me, that I was "forgetting something." There was no way, absolutely no way, that I could do that at the dinner table when I was supposed to be minding my manners!!!! Nuf for today. Nanc
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Post by nanc on May 18, 2005 9:55:38 GMT -5
Hi again, and not quite 'nuf, ;D as two other thoughts came to mind. Saddle Club members often would have a bingo game as part of their entertainment on a meeting evening. Seems the kids got to play, too, and that was fun. And come Christmas, they would do a "grab-bag white elephant" gift exchange. Leave it to my dad!!!! As he "prepared" his item for the exchange, he made his way out to the barn and caught a mouse, how he did that without killing it, I do not know. Prior, he had prepared a wire cage in which to put the mouse. He deposited his "catch" and soldered the "door" shut. Then wrapped his "gift exchange item" up real fancy!!!! Of course, this item, as wrapped, did appear to be a great item to pick! ;D A lady, who somehow I associate with a hardware store type place on Washington St., across from the jewelry store, acquired this "mouse gift." Of course, the shrieks and screams that Daddy had hoped for, were provided just as planned. ;D The rest of the story: For some long time afterwards that mouse, in its cage, sat on the counter of that store for all to enjoy and rather became the store pet. Anyone remember seeing this critter? ?? Nanc
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Post by nanc on May 20, 2005 16:52:11 GMT -5
Hi to all, and my thoughts for today. With regards to 4-H. Know that I was young for the grade I was in, and Mr. Keesling was kind enough to allow me to "join" a year before I was really old enough to be a member, so I could participate with my classmates. For the life of me, I cannot recall the name of our group. It seems that perhaps Mrs. Keesling was our leader. Know that the first year we all had to participate in "Clothing," or whatever it was called. We had to make an apron. Seems that I went to Penney's to purchase the material, or maybe Frank Myers, as I seem to think that they had fabric, too. For me, it was a huge chore to sew, as my mom only had a treadle sewing machine, and oh, how frustrated I would get. How in the world could you guide the material, work your feet, and get anything accomplished? Let alone the mystic maze to thread it correctly!!! I was all thumbs on that!! My poor apron had to be ripped out and resewn over and over. Come meeting day, and wearing a dress, as perhaps manners were included in the "learning," we would ride our bikes to the designated home, with our project in hand, and we would work on the hand sewing that the project needed. I probably never did the hemming right either, as I recall ripping it out a lot of times. Each meeting someone presented a "demonstration," such as the proper way to set a table. And refreshments were served and you learned to balance a plate on your lap and act like a proper lady. How many of you went to 4-H camp out at the Youth Camp? That first year, the rules simply could not be "altered" and I couldn't go, I was not old enough. But bless Mr. and Mrs. Keesling----I got to go for a day or two prior to the official opening of camp with their family. 4-H got a lot better once I got to do the "Food Prep" and "Baking" projects. Now that was fun! Anyone remember the "Floating Island" pudding recipe that was suggested as a first attempt at cooking? Don't know what the "base" part was, but the 'islands' were sweetened egg whites made into meringue (had to spell check that one ;-). Later on in "Baking ?" one had to prepare a certain number of angel food cakes-----from scratch----took a dozen eggs to make one. And in those days, a tad on the pricey side to prepare. To fulfill my requirements for the project, my mom had me bake angel food cakes and our family gave them as Christmas gifts to friends and family members. Got pretty good at that----until------it came time to exhibit a sample of same at the fair come summer. Seems I had made the dreaded dentist trip to old Doc Turner, and had way too many cavities. My dad hit the roof!!!!!!!! The dentist appointment day coincided with the day I should have been making my angel food cake for judging. I got the cake baked before the appointment---and talk about failure----the doggone thing might have been 2 inches high, if that!!!! Daddy, out and out, refused to allow me to cancel the dental appointment so I could redo my exhibit, so I had to put my "failure" in for judging!!!!!! Once I was old enough to go to camp-----well, it was a ton of fun, getting to sleep in the cabins with a counselor riding herd over the occupants. Swimming in the lake, hiking. And the song fest and programs in the evening!!! "Oh, there was a little chigger, and it wasn't any bigger,......." And yes, I got chiggers----itched so bad, I carried my hair brush with me to the program in the evening just to take care of the "itch!" The one project that I never could convince my folks to let me try was raising a Black Angus. And have no idea why they always vetoed that suggestion!!!! But am guessing that they didn't think I could sell the critter to become someone's dinner. In retrospect, I think that doing the food projects probably were the beginnings of me loving to cook as an adult. Know that 4-H was an important part of my "domestic" life learnings, couldn't spend all my time on horses in an old shirt, jeans and cowboy boots. ;D Anyone else have 4-H memories? Would love to hear them. Nanc ;-)
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Post by nanc on May 26, 2005 11:12:49 GMT -5
Thanks again, David, for the edit. With the able assistance of 'RockyFord,' we have been able to identify all but one member of the Columbus Saddle Club Drill Team, 1951. Thanks JK! From l -r: Charlie Stevens on Bonnie Allen, Don Cheek, Ralph Talkington, Clarence (Westy) Westermeir on Sue, Rex Beaver, Cy Fox, Bob Enochs, Bob Wagner, James K. Dickey on Betty, Leon Jenkins on Sharon's Scout, Burt McKain, and unknown. Enjoy, and if you recognize our "unknown" let us know. Thanks. Nanc
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Post by nanc on May 26, 2005 17:39:22 GMT -5
Altho' I know I posted some Jr. Trail Blazer and Saddle Club memories elsewhere, this photo really belongs in this thread. I know that I mentioned Walt Baxter (he and wife, Ruth, sponsored Trail Blazers and were active in Saddle Club) and how he rode a couple of horses Roman. Found this clipping/photo amongst the treasures that I brought home from my mom's house. Mom, you are a dear, as you saved so many things, thanks. A photo in the Evening Republican of Walt on his horses, advertising an upcoming horse show at the Fairgrounds. Enjoy! Nanc
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Post by nanc on May 27, 2005 9:40:43 GMT -5
Hi to all, once again----and a Jr. Trail Blazer guy asked me the other day if I remembered when we got to meet Roy Rogers, and I did relate that story, somewhere on the message board, back when I was a whole lot less organized. Okay, RockyFord, you asked!!! And what I found! ;D Pretty much confirms our recollections, huh? Nanc ;-)
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Post by nanc on May 28, 2005 7:42:45 GMT -5
Event: Lions Club Christmas Party, 1948 It seems to me that this party took place in that meeting room upstairs over the police department, as that looks to me like what I recall. As far as identifying people---on the back wall, the taller kids, I see----Nanc Stevens, Shirley Berenbrock (her dad, Harvey, managed the dime store), maybe Teddy Kiel, but don't see his younger brother or sister, and perhaps the Long boys. My biggest question, can anyone confirm the location of this meeting room? Thanks. Nanc ;-)
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Post by JamesK on May 29, 2005 19:45:45 GMT -5
THE SMALL BUILDING ON 7th STREET WAS PROBABLY THE CUMMINS DIESEL WORKERS UNION HALL AS WALT WAS A MEMBER. AS FOR THE PLACE THE SADDLE CLUB MET, IT WAS THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HALL. THEY HAD OFFICES IN THE FRONT AS YOU WOULD COME UP THE STAIRS. THE LARGE ROOM WAS DIVIDED BY GLASS DOORS. WE HAD MEETINGS AND ENTERTAINMENT ON ONE SIDE (BINGO, PITCH-IN & SQUARE DANCING) AND ON THE OTHER SIDE THE LITTLE-ONES WOULD PLAY. ALSO, I RECALL A POOL TABLE ON ONE SIDE OR THE OTHER!!! (?) THE OLDER KIDS WERE ALOUD TO PLAY ON IT. REMEMBER THE OLD LADY AND GENTLEMAN THE OVER SAW THE GOING-ONS? WE WERE ALWAYS DOING SOMETHING THAT SHE DID NOT LIKE. I HAVE A PICTURE OF A SKIT THAT WAS PUT ON BY THE MEMBERS. IF I CAN FIGURE OUT HOW THE POST A PICTURE I'LL TRY TO SHARE IT. ALL FOR NOW. JK
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Post by nanc on May 29, 2005 21:06:16 GMT -5
Okay, JK, we are on the same wave-length. I just recall not being very "welcome" in that pool hall part!!! ;-) Good luck on the posting of photos. It only took me about a week to figure it out, and David had to help me a lot, and then had to edit for me. Let me know if you need help. ;-) Nanc
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Post by nanc on May 31, 2005 8:32:24 GMT -5
Hi, and there has been some mention in the past about the Columbus Saddle Club "Bean Suppers." The photos that I include were taken in June 1952. Enjoy. The "beans" were cooked over an open fire all day, and usually tended by the non-riders in the group. But in this case, guess my dad thought it needed just a bit of extra stirring. ;D This was taken looking to the west and the arena. This photo was taken in the area with the picnic tables. It appears there was quite a crowd for this annual event. Horsey people, enjoy. And Happy Trails to All. Nanc
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Post by JamesK on May 31, 2005 17:43:22 GMT -5
HI NANC....THOSE PICTURES SURE BRING BACK SOME VERY GOOD MEMORIES!! JK
NANC...AFTER LOOKING AT THE PIX OF YOUR DAD WORKING ON THE BEANS, I THINK THAT IS "RED" JENKINS IN FRONT OF YOUR DAD, LOOKING AT THE CAMERA AND IN THE BACKGROUND LEFT I THAT MAY BE MY GRANDPA WARNER.
THE OTHER GROUP PIX, THE DETAIL IN A COPY LIKE THAT, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE THE TELL WHO ANYONE IS. CAN YOU IDENTIFY ANYONE IN YOUR PHOTO? JK
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Post by nanc on Jun 1, 2005 10:13:26 GMT -5
Hi JK, and I agree that one is Red Jenkins, and not sure about the other man, I sort of wondered if it was Burt McKain. As to the group picture, I really can't ID anyone, as the faces are so in the shadows. Even a full screen monitor picture doesn't help! Bear with me, I have only scratched the surface of the stuff my mom has saved, I may find better photos eventually. But will hazard a couple of guesses---would the man on the left, near the tree, with the hat, possibly be Red? Altho' in the first photo he didn't have on a hat. Another guess----lady sitting on the left end of the picnic table, and forgive me, Mom, the one with the "round rump," might be my mom. And directly next to her to the right and facing the camera, that might be Ruth Baxter. Basing that on hair style, and the way the lady holds her head, only. And the tall person, standing and holding a child, might be Florence Westermeir. Other than that, I can't tell. I'll see what else I find in these treasures. Nanc
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Post by nancs on Jun 15, 2005 8:53:41 GMT -5
Okay, JK, you asked about naming Trail Blazer members. Will openly admit, I am cheating!! But here goes: The Evening Republican, June 10, 1948 from left to right on horses: Leon Jenkins, Richard Owens, Maurice Schuder, Charles Franke, Alva Miller, Dale Cooksey, Sharon Talkington, Marjorie Enochs, Jane Young, David Burns, Jean Moss, Peggy Mizer, Dale Hull, David Shepard, Lou Ann Owens, Gene Hull, Richard Wetzel. Standing by banner: Ruth Baxter, Stevie Enochs, Walt Baxter, Richard Baxter The article states that the Junior Trail Blazers were believed to be the first junior saddle club in the state, organized on January 14, 1944, for boys and girls from 8-17 years of age. Apparently, at first there were no girl riders in the group, but as the boys decided to include them, Ruth Baxter became a co-counselor. According to the article, Walt Baxter took over as the adult sponsor in May 1944. In looking at the photo, am thinking that some of the younger kids were not present. To this list of members, I will add: Nancy Stevens, and JK it's up to you from there! ;D Hint: The article states a membership of 30----Hmmm-mm 17 + you and me = 19, so only 11 more to go! I think that I can add Harriet Tertil (sp) to round it out to 20 that we know. Sure do wish that word would spread to other Trail Blazers to join the message boards and add their memories, too. Happy Trails to you. Nanc ;-)
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Post by nancs on Jun 15, 2005 9:29:17 GMT -5
While I have everything right at my finger tips will add a couple of other photos that might help jar one's memory. Think this is a Trail Blazer show. Houses in the background are at the end of 8th St. Think this photo was taken the same day, on the creek side of Saddle Club Grounds arena. The only one that I can ID, for sure, is Lou Ann Owens on the horse in the foreground. There might be a couple of other photos lurking in my box of saved treasures. Another day. Nanc
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Post by JamesK on Jun 15, 2005 20:35:44 GMT -5
OK NANC, HERE ARE A FEW MORE.....DICK WINCHESTER, DONNA CALVIN, KAREN RINKING, ALBERTA BURNS AND DANNY O'NEAL. I'M NOT SURE ABOUT ANN BOESCHEN AND STEVE ENOCHS AS THEY MAY HAVE BEEN YOUNGER. I'LL SEE IF I CAN GO BACK IN MY MEMORY BANKS AND COME UP WITH A FEW MORE....JK
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Post by nancs on Jun 16, 2005 6:56:42 GMT -5
Hi, and think we can add Joy Cheek, and there was a little Hollenbeck boy, first name I can't remember. And probably, yes, to later on, the younger ones. Nanc
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Post by nancs on Jun 16, 2005 17:45:29 GMT -5
Another Trail Blazer----with the mention of Herb Bosechen, I think he had a daughter that also rode and was one of the group, would first name be Ann? Oops, missed your post, JK, you beat me to it. ;D Nanc
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Post by JamesK on Jun 16, 2005 19:06:25 GMT -5
HE HAD 2 DAUGHTERS, ANN AND A YOUNGER , SUE.
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Post by nancs on Jun 18, 2005 8:01:08 GMT -5
I take no credit, other than posting, for this additional name as a possible Trail Blazer-----Bobby Black. Thanks to a couple of Columbus people for making this suggestion. JK, or some of you other Trail Blazers, are we getting close to naming all the members??? Let us hear from you. Nanc
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Post by JamesK on Jun 23, 2005 20:38:17 GMT -5
www.web-a-photo.com:8080/ShowPic?type=1&id=1304803THIS IS MY FIRST ATTEMPT TO POST A PICTURE. HOPE THIS WORKS. THIS PICTURE WAS TAKEN IN 1948 OF MEMBERS OF THE COLUMBUS SADDLE CLUB. THIS WAS A WESTERN SKIT PERFORMED AT ONE OF THE MONTHLY MEETINGS HELD AT THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE OLD CITY HALL LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF 5th AND FRANKLIN STREETS. VARIOUS FORMS OF ENTERTAINMENT WAS OFFERED AT THESE MEETINGS. STANDING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: BOB ENOCHS, BILLIE CHEEK, LAWRENCE RAGER, CY FOX, LONNIE JENKINS, JAMES K DICKEY, REX BEAVERS, GENE HULL, RALPH TALKINGTON, LU ANN OWENS & FRED OWENS. SEATED: JAMES H DICKEY.
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