The Swisher County News (Tulia, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 40, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 10, 2013 Page: 3 of 8
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Thursday, October 10, 2013
BY WALDO WESLEY
from the creek, and Ines in a log cabin in 1877
stove. She might make occasional cakes or jelhes
to help pass the time.
cabin
center, operated for thirty years.
The ladies then had the club
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Thus far, this is my impression of Molly Good-
night. An intelligent, self-educated, and strong
willed woman, she, at various times and to vary-
Signed,
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TALK TULIA
mg to order
led the club in prayer 1
Malone then led the club in the
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from out of town, some things etc ) This means the best laid
plans can and will change
Carry with you all medica-
tions, change of clothes, water,
you start walking and getting in
shape as soon as possible There
is lots of walking to be done.
Steps, uneven ground, and other your luggage for 10-16 hours
ter had allowed Molly to hve a more comfortable establishment of Goodnight College, students were Molly’s outgoing personality, genuine interest in
■ women often invited to visit the ranch for games, candy people and events, and her independence made her
wounds, fevers, and maladies with home remedies.
This woman became a surrogate mother to the
cow hands, reminding them of the one they left be-
hind. She taught a
them her boys
A woman left alone for many lonesome days
with no neighbors or friends nearby When a cow-
as she writes in 1
the experience she had from
the workouts, to name changes
of the trainer she gave him each
day, to where she hurt and how
it felt after each workout. Then
on Sunday she had to call 'he
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and the quadrants need to be tn f
good shape to give the Vets the BLACK There
best time possible I suggest that on the buses and at every stop
Take extra everything Bat-
teries. oxygen, medication etc
The first day you will not see
so
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The Adairs left the JA after a few weeks in the ually adjust as we team more. In reading, we form
first year In 1878, the Goodnight’s established opinions from the first source and adjust or change
1 them as we read other publications and get addi-
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take time to prepare for
The first thing I would like to
stress is this is not a vacation.
This is for the Vets. We have the and label everything. Dnnk more
honor of being the only 3 day water than you think you need, ery monument you might visit
trip This is a very intense trip If you must wear tennis shoes, may have a 5 minute or two hour
the only acceptable kind is plain limit, it changes. Washington is a
------ -----_• are bathrooms big place with lots of blind spots
so have a system in place where
you can find each other instantly
If they have to look for you, the
Vet might not get to see his or
her monument Whatever is im-
portant to you, might not be im-
portant to the next guy. Making
enemies can make for a long and
miserable tnp So do not do it.
You and your Vet might have
special dietary needs Take that
with jou There is food provided
but it might not be what you like
or need. As far as I’m concerned,
all debts by our Vets have been
paid. Now they are tipping the
wait staff or helping future Vets
pay their bills The price of
America is high but their part is
DONE.
Diary” about a lady who goes led a <’
for one week to a gym to work tnct meeting in Lubbock that was
out I ach day was very exciting held on Oct 5th I "
her diarv about then talked about the upcoming States.
I ederation Day 65th Anmver-
has been busy with their club gift shop, and m.
meetings the end of September The manager and his family and
and the first of October the Harvey girls roomed on the landmark building
OnSepteml- the 17th a group second floor The Slaton Harvey bed and breakfast
ol the ladies traveled to Slaton to House, a commercial and social had a great time and had lunch tne question ot, “Wiiat exercise en
tour the Slaton Harvey House center, operated for thirty years, in Lubbock and did a little shop- do you enjoy?” There were an- view and Tulia YMCA
I-velyn Aldridge was their tour briefly reopening to serve troops ping also swers from just getting out of shared a I ' '
On October I. the ladies met in bed, lots of walkers, (and not how she had been with the Y for
mg remained a passenger depot the home of Penny Slurgess for the kind with wheels) some that 9 years. She talked about how YMCA’s. They came to Tulia
in 2012 and have several weight
or over 2 5oz of liquid
the schedule. Just because you on the plane. Check it' Even if
have a schedule does not mean it you can walk or stand for a long
1 on
freight depot and club president called the meet- taking care of grandchildren.
Juliana Howard Then Jan read the minutes from
Sherry the Sept 1 Oth meeting and they prayer center for young
... .:..• were approved, and the October Years later, retired Boston
pledges to the United and Texas 17th club meeting and they were
1-lags. Juliana then shared a real- approved. Jan read a thank you ed the first YMCA at the South started,
ly cute inspiration entitled “Dear from Rea Rogers. Jeanne then Church in Boston in 1851. Af-
discussion about the Dis- ter World War II it opened up to collect. Penny served some won-
j women and there are now over derful refreshments and good
Ka Wilfong 2,600 clubs around the United time of visiting was shared. The
next meeting will be held on Oc-
The YMCA is a non profit tober 15th at Marilyn Foster’s.
Letter to the Editor
3 days of go, take everything you might need
tn a backpack that you can car-
ry on the plane Airport security
, so
guide and showed them around during World Wall II Thebuild-
the hotel She shared that 42 i
passengers at a time were served until 1%9 the railroad later con-
meals around a horseshoe-shaped verted it to a 1 ' '
counter on the first floor, which operations center before vacating
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Tulia Progressive Study Club also housed the kitchen, bakery, the property in the 198()’s Sla-
lanagcr’s office ton citizens coordinated the pres- dies had a big laugh throughout 5th. She gave out assignments to
ervation and restoration ot their the reading.
It is now a Then Jan Irlbeck read the roll
I he ladies call and the ladies answered to duced
i the question of, “What exercise
were an-
The Real Molly
esenreh about the life of Mary Ann “Mol- picture of Molly Goodnight. the new JA ranch. She visited her cousin, Mrs.
The other Molly rode into the Palo Duro can- Mary Chapman, who lived on a i
yon on a spirited pacing pony named Paddy, seated with orange trees, in the San Gabriel Valley. She
on a 1 ’
lor her Mrs C omeha Adair, the wife of Charles
accom-
The women took turns driving a re-
conditioned hospital ambulance on the trip from
portrayed in some stories and Colorado The easy riding ambulance contained a
1 comfortable bed
No calico for this Molly, she preferred alpaca raised were with her at the ranch. And, there
■ .... , i, ,, - , , , ■ - -■ -------------------- wwiii, You’ve glimpsed a brief picture of two women.
fK ly Goodnight quickly revealed she is The other Molly rode into the Palo Duro can- Mary Chapman, who lived on a ranch, covered Which one is the “real” Molly9
. ,~cmc,nbercd “s the “Mother of the Pan- yon on a spirited pacing pony named Paddy, seated with orange trees, in the San Gabriel Valley. She I think reading about historical figures is much
hand c by some and The Dari mg ol the Plains’ on a two-homed side saddle designed especially repeated the visit many times to avoid the winters like meeting someone, we form opinions quickly
a/ ?i T. T hin CS Seem.d a c‘)nt7dlcti10"10 me ll,r ber Mrs C ornella Ada,r- lhe vvlft‘ °r charles on the plains based on first impressions of the person and grad-
As do the recollections and articles 1 read about her Goodnight s wealthv partner John Adair. -------- ’’’’ ‘ ’ ' " •
life Some describe one woman's lifestyle Others pamed her
describe a woman and lifestyle quite different
The first woman is | ‘
articles as hke many other women who settled on
lhe plains. You see her as the childless rancher’s
wife, dressed m <
part to survive the harsh conditions
few of them to read and called outdoors, walking about the place or i ’
the Colonel Molly helped with the accounts and the grounds enjoying an atmosphere of gaiety and
ev en owned her own herd and brand fun. Molly kept herself fresh with rest periods as
Molly loved the outdoors and shuddered at the needed. The ranch facilities were made available
boy gave her three chickens, Molly made them pets thought of spending a cold winter inside the small for guests to enjoy at will The Goodnight’s hos-
• • cabin She went to California before the cold pitality always impressed the many visitors who
It s easy to see the Mother of the Plains” in that winds blew, or the first norther of the year reached received it.
Tulia Progressive Study Club holds meetings
cause she couldn t drive. The la- sary meeting to be held on Nov organization whose mission is
> to put Christian principles into
all the ladies for that celebration, practice through programs that
Sheran Childress then intro- build healthy spirit, mind and
..J our program speaker Kar- body for all They have helped
Crim representing the Plain- many other organizations get
Karen started like the Campfire and
little about herself and Boy Scouts. A lot of little league
- - ™ sports have been started by the
sunbonnets The hat might have one side pmned
• . • ---------or other fulfill her role as a gracious hostess to her guests. Although pampered and protected, she was devot-
;------------------- “ ‘'’6 ,u" ■■■““-■'“L UvlunG Gimuiiigiii s success in Pueblo Events ranged from parties for cowboys and em- ed to education and her faith She exhibited com-
She is the consummate helpmate, tending the home and her childhood as a successful attorney’s daugh- ployees to galas for visiting dignitaries After the passion for people and animals
, , and cooking for her husband and his cow- ter had allowed Molly to hve a more comfortable establishment of Goodnight College, students were Molly’s outgoing personality, genuine interest in
hands She mended their clothes and nursed their life than most pioneer-------- " • ° &
Molly did not spend her time over a hot cook making in the kitchen, and popped com by the fire, t^e perfect foil and partner for Charles Goodnight.
when it suited her But, she much preferred to be trees illuminated the grounds for evening
riding with in the spring and summer. Guests strolled around weekdays
first year 1
a comfortable home, two miles from the original f
cabin There was too much going on for Molly to tional information
feel lonely. Some of the younger brothers Molly
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calico and sunbonnet, doing her wool and Imen And, she always wore hats, never guests practically all the time after the first year.
TI .... . ; 3 sunbonnets The hat might have one side pmned A housekeeper and a cook allowed Molly to ing degrees, became each of the women described.
1 nis Molly drives a covered wagon, draws water up, or adorned with decorations, chiffon, <
materials Colonel Goodnight's success in Pueblo Events ranged from parties for cowboys and
Some things to keep in mind obstacles This is ’
church van to come pick her up fi’r ,i1e upcoming honor flight in go, go At any given time there
Washington DC may be traffic jams, secret po-
My thoughts on preparedness lice, hot, cold, ram, lack of sleep may or may not be relaxed,
tor this event... etc. It’s your job to take pictures, don’t take pocket knives, nail
I personally think that every- take care of your Vet, and follow clippers
body should go to see the sacri-
fices that were and in most cas-
es still being made by our Vets, will not change instantly. At the time, take something to sit
Almost all of this information is monuments there could be other and some shade There is almost
given before the flight but being groups (Vets, children, tourists, always some place to sit, but it
may not be in the shade or close
to where you are at
If there is something you want
to see. do it after the ceremony
or you may not get to see it. Ev-
their meeting Jeanne Johnson, just stroll, swimming, and just the YMCA got started in London
in 1844 by George Williams It and workout machines for peo-
started out as a Bible Study and pie to come try out They also
men. managed the swimming pool this
sea past summer m Tuha. They have
captain Thomas Sullivan start- a trainer that will help you get
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