My grandmother lived in rural Oklahoma, the apron stories brought back many good memories, but I also remember driving up to grandmother home and seeing her in the garden with a big bonnet on. It seemed to go with the apron, don

How old does one have to be to qualify as an "old person"? I'm certainly not young and one of my grandmothers was 79 1/2 yrs. old when I was born (my dad was born when she was in her 40's and I was born when my dad was in his 30's.) but she lived 1/4 mi. down the road from us so I saw her almost daily and remember her very well even though she died when I was 9 yrs. old. My other grandmother married when she was barely 18 and had her first child, my mother, before she was 19. She died when she was only 73, but I was fortunate enough to have her in my life until I was barely 27 and just a few days after my first child was born. How lucky I feel that both of these women were in my life long enough for me to have wonderful memories!! Cheers, Mary Ann Hendrix Thurmond ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ronald & Carla Womack" <carwom@ntws.net> To: <TXWISE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, August 30, 2004 9:53 AM Subject: [TXWISE-L] Grandma's Apron > Hey, am I the only old person on this list? I never knew one grandmother and the other died when I was all of seven years of age. It did bring back memories though as I can remember my mother wearing one. Another thing that mother wore which I guess one would say is outdated today, was a bonnet. Can't say that we still have one of her's but we do have five that belonged to my wife's mother and one of her grandmothers. >

I can remember my grandmother using her apron in this manner. I sure would like some of her buttermilk cornbread, fried okra, fresh corn and black-eye peas. When I try to cook these items they are never quite as good. Cooking oil just doesn't measure up to meat drippings. I often wonder what all I could accomplish if I filled my hours like she did. She did not have a computer to attract or distract her. I think of the crocheted and emboidered doilies, cup towells and pillow cases. She wasn't resting in the recliner watching tv. She did not have to go to the gym to work out and she was not overweight. She did not have to take a sleeping aid to go to sleep. She worked hard and sleep well. ----- Original Message ----- From: <LaDarlaK@aol.com> To: <TXWISE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, August 30, 2004 7:54 AM Subject: [TXWISE-L] FYI--Anyone remember Grandma's Apron? > USES OF GRANDMA"S APRON > The principle use of Grandma's apron was to protect the dress underneath, > but > along with that, it served as a holder for removing hot pans from the oven; > it was wonderful for drying children's tears, and on occasion was > even used for cleaning out dirty ears. > > > >From the chicken-coop the apron was used for carrying eggs, fussy chicks, > > >and sometimes half-hatched eggs to be finished in the warming oven. > > When company came those old aprons were ideal hiding places for shy kids; > and > when the weather was cold, grandma wrapped it around her arms. > > Those big old aprons wiped many a perspiring brow, bent over the hot wood > stove. Chips and kindling-wood were brought into the kitchen in that apron. > > >From the garden it carried all sorts of vegetables. After the > peas had been shelled it carried out the hulls. > > In the fall it was used to bring in apples that had fallen from > the trees. > When unexpected company drove up the road, it was surprising how much > furniture that old apron could dust in a matter of seconds. > > When dinner was ready, Grandma walked out on the porch and waved her apron, > and the men knew it was time to come in from the fields for dinner. > > It will be a long time before anyone invents something that will replace > that old-time apron that served so many purposes. > > > Our success is not known to us, but rather to those we leave behind! > > > >

What great memories these apron and bonnet stories bring back, as well as the embroidering and crocheting! By the time I can remember her, my maternal grandmother was living in town; however, she never went into the kitchen without putting her apron on. She made and emroidered all her aprons and kept a huge supply of them on hand (I have three of them). She also embroidered and put crochet edging on every pillow case she owned, as well as what she called "tea towels", tablecloths (even card table size!), and wash cloths. She rarely sat down without a crochet, embroidery, or quilting project in her hands. Those sunbonnets were, in my mind, a masterpiece of practicality. They protected the face, eyes, and neck from the sun and could be hung on a nail by the door for easy access; they could also be thrown into the washer and hung on the line to dry. How unnecessarily complicated we've made our lives! Cheers, Mary Ann Hendrix Thurmond ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carolyn Neal" <kcneal@charter.net> To: <TXWISE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, August 30, 2004 9:03 AM Subject: Re: [TXWISE-L] FYI--Anyone remember Grandma's Apron? > I can remember my grandmother using her apron in this manner. I sure would > like some of her buttermilk cornbread, fried okra, fresh corn and black-eye > peas. When I try to cook these items they are never quite as good. Cooking > oil just doesn't measure up to meat drippings. I often wonder what all I > could accomplish if I filled my hours like she did. She did not have a > computer to attract or distract her. I think of the crocheted and > emboidered doilies, cup towells and pillow cases. She wasn't resting in the > recliner watching tv. She did not have to go to the gym to work out and she > was not overweight. > She did not have to take a sleeping aid to go to sleep. She worked hard and > sleep well. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <LaDarlaK@aol.com> > To: <TXWISE-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, August 30, 2004 7:54 AM > Subject: [TXWISE-L] FYI--Anyone remember Grandma's Apron? > > > > USES OF GRANDMA"S APRON > > The principle use of Grandma's apron was to protect the dress underneath, > > but > > along with that, it served as a holder for removing hot pans from the > oven; > > it was wonderful for drying children's tears, and on occasion was > > even used for cleaning out dirty ears. > > > > > > >From the chicken-coop the apron was used for carrying eggs, fussy > chicks, > > > >and sometimes half-hatched eggs to be finished in the warming oven. > > > > When company came those old aprons were ideal hiding places for shy kids; > > and > > when the weather was cold, grandma wrapped it around her arms. > > > > Those big old aprons wiped many a perspiring brow, bent over the hot wood > > stove. Chips and kindling-wood were brought into the kitchen in that > apron. > > > > >From the garden it carried all sorts of vegetables. After the > > peas had been shelled it carried out the hulls. > > > > In the fall it was used to bring in apples that had fallen from > > the trees. > > When unexpected company drove up the road, it was surprising how much > > furniture that old apron could dust in a matter of seconds. > > > > When dinner was ready, Grandma walked out on the porch and waved her > apron, > > and the men knew it was time to come in from the fields for dinner. > > > > It will be a long time before anyone invents something that will replace > > that old-time apron that served so many purposes. > > > > > > Our success is not known to us, but rather to those we leave behind! > > > > > > > > > >

Hey, am I the only old person on this list? I never knew one grandmother and the other died when I was all of seven years of age. It did bring back memories though as I can remember my mother wearing one. Another thing that mother wore which I guess one would say is outdated today, was a bonnet. Can't say that we still have one of her's but we do have five that belonged to my wife's mother and one of her grandmothers.

In a message dated 8/30/2004 6:55:19 AM Mountain Daylight Time, LaDarlaK@aol.com writes: the trees. When unexpected company drove up the road, it was surprising how much furniture that old apron could dust in a matter of seconds. Oh boy...that brings back memories! Don't know how the Grannies could stand the heat of them, however. I also remember being forced to use one up till the 8th grade. Thanks for sharing with us. Jan Laird Shepard, Reno, NV

USES OF GRANDMA"S APRON The principle use of Grandma's apron was to protect the dress underneath, but along with that, it served as a holder for removing hot pans from the oven; it was wonderful for drying children's tears, and on occasion was even used for cleaning out dirty ears. From the chicken-coop the apron was used for carrying eggs, fussy chicks, > >and sometimes half-hatched eggs to be finished in the warming oven. When company came those old aprons were ideal hiding places for shy kids; and when the weather was cold, grandma wrapped it around her arms. Those big old aprons wiped many a perspiring brow, bent over the hot wood stove. Chips and kindling-wood were brought into the kitchen in that apron. From the garden it carried all sorts of vegetables. After the peas had been shelled it carried out the hulls. In the fall it was used to bring in apples that had fallen from the trees. When unexpected company drove up the road, it was surprising how much furniture that old apron could dust in a matter of seconds. When dinner was ready, Grandma walked out on the porch and waved her apron, and the men knew it was time to come in from the fields for dinner. It will be a long time before anyone invents something that will replace that old-time apron that served so many purposes. Our success is not known to us, but rather to those we leave behind!

Hello ladies, Again you have our gratitude for doing yoeman's work for the benefit of all of us with Wise County connections. So sorry about this, but pray that the perpetrators will be caught and items returned in excellent condition. Hang in there! And mega thanks again! Janet and Clyde McMurray

In a message dated 8/26/2004 5:26:48 PM Mountain Daylight Time, carwom@ntws.net writes: Talked to the Police Department this afternoon and they think there might be a possibility they may have a suspect. Here's hoping we will be able to retrieve what was stolen. God willing it will be returned. Again thank you. Wonderful news! Thanks for letting us, who are so far away know. Jan Laird Shepard

Lou, Thank you for your letter. I am going to place it in our Wallace file. If anyone is researching this line I know they would be proud to find out that John Henderson Wallace helped design the present Courthouse, was given the corner stone and he was also one of the early commissiners. If we can be of any service doing reseach for you anytime let us know. Again Thank You. Carla Womack ----- Original Message ----- From: "lou7435" <lou7435@sbcglobal.net> To: <TXWISE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2004 6:57 PM Subject: [TXWISE-L] Museum >I am so happy to hear things are getting better at the Museum. > I have a soft spot in my heart for Decatur my great grandparents Margaret > H and Robert H Wallace held town meetings in the early years in their > home, my father Fred Calvert was born 1894 and his 7 brothers grew up > there. John Henderson Wallace my grandmothers brother helped design the > present Courthouse and was given the corner stone he was also one of the > early commissiners I still have relatives living in the area. > My granddaughter was killed just north of Decatur July 24th she was only > 20yrs old so as you see my connection with Wise Co.continues. > I really don't understand how anyone could do such a thing , the museum is > such a treasure to so many of us. > > Thanks for all your hard work > Lou Delk >

I am so happy to hear things are getting better at the Museum. I have a soft spot in my heart for Decatur my great grandparents Margaret H and Robert H Wallace held town meetings in the early years in their home, my father Fred Calvert was born 1894 and his 7 brothers grew up there. John Henderson Wallace my grandmothers brother helped design the present Courthouse and was given the corner stone he was also one of the early commissiners I still have relatives living in the area. My granddaughter was killed just north of Decatur July 24th she was only 20yrs old so as you see my connection with Wise Co.continues. I really don't understand how anyone could do such a thing , the museum is such a treasure to so many of us. Thanks for all your hard work Lou Delk

Hi Everyone, Just wanted to let everyone know that we have almost gotten the Museum back to normal. The glass has all been replaced, last piece today. Rosalie and I have been working the last 4 days trying to get The Lost Battalion Room back to normal. Have been cleaning finger print dust off EVERYTHING. It's on the glass, wood, and floor. There was glass and dust in the showcases. The glass has been replaced in the cabinet where the guns were stolen, and the glass in the office door has been replaced. Now we just need to get the rest of the Museum cleaned and the auditorium back in place. The rock work on the outside of the building is progressing wonderfully. The building looks so much better and more inviting on the outside. We will need to do a little work on the yard and flower beds when everything is finished. We have stayed opened and keep the Museum and Archives where they could be seen. We want to say a BIG THANK YOU for all the kind words and support during this time. Talked to the Police Department this afternoon and they think there might be a possibility they may have a suspect. Here's hoping we will be able to retrieve what was stolen. God willing it will be returned. Again thank you. GOD BLESS AND KEEP EACH AND EVERYONE. Carla Womack, President Wise County Historical Society, Inc. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <LaDarlaK@aol.com> > To: <TXWISE-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 5:05 PM > Subject: [TXWISE-L] Museum break in > > >> Forwarded Message: >> Subj: Museum Break-in Date: 8/24/2004 4:36:52 PM Central Standard Time >> From: _mary9999@pacbell.net_ (mailto:mary9999@pacbell.net) To: >> _LaDarlaK@aol.com_ (mailto:LaDarlaK@aol.com) Sent from the Internet >> _(Details)_ >> (aolmsg://05d91298/inethdr/2) >> >> >> Carla, LaDarle, Sue, and all the wonderful volunteers at the Wise Co. >> Museum >> (whom I refer to as "my angels in Wise Co." because I have been able to >> get >> so much valuable information on family for which I had almost nothing): >> I am >> so appalled to hear of the atrocities committed at the museum! I hope >> that >> if the perpetrators are found, they will be strung up by their thumbs in >> the >> town square (so to speak). I can't even imagine the type of mind that >> would >> intentionally destroy the work and efforts of others who are not >> bothering >> the perpetrators in any way. I am sending out positive thoughts that >> the >> materials which were stolen will be found intact. >> >> Sincerely, >> Mary Ann Hendrix Thurmond >> Vacaville, California >> >> P.S. For some reason, this didn't go through when I sent it to Carla, >> so >> will try again! >> >> >> >

----- Original Message ----- From: <LaDarlaK@aol.com> To: <TXWISE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 5:05 PM Subject: [TXWISE-L] Museum break in > Forwarded Message: > Subj: Museum Break-in Date: 8/24/2004 4:36:52 PM Central Standard Time > From: _mary9999@pacbell.net_ (mailto:mary9999@pacbell.net) To: > _LaDarlaK@aol.com_ (mailto:LaDarlaK@aol.com) Sent from the Internet > _(Details)_ > (aolmsg://05d91298/inethdr/2) > > > Carla, LaDarle, Sue, and all the wonderful volunteers at the Wise Co. > Museum > (whom I refer to as "my angels in Wise Co." because I have been able to > get > so much valuable information on family for which I had almost nothing): > I am > so appalled to hear of the atrocities committed at the museum! I hope > that > if the perpetrators are found, they will be strung up by their thumbs in > the > town square (so to speak). I can't even imagine the type of mind that > would > intentionally destroy the work and efforts of others who are not > bothering > the perpetrators in any way. I am sending out positive thoughts that the > materials which were stolen will be found intact. > > Sincerely, > Mary Ann Hendrix Thurmond > Vacaville, California > > P.S. For some reason, this didn't go through when I sent it to Carla, so > will try again! > > >

Oh, ok.... Yes I get a lot of things...from TX Wise...It is fun just watching for names I might know... And now I kind of see what the subject is...from individual people...because some of them With names I don't know...but I look to see what information they have sent in Thanks a lot And forgive my brain, I might remember this tomorrow and I might not...Aunt Lois just told me to laugh a lot...ha ha ha God always gives His best to those who leave the choice with Him. -----Original Message----- From: JOYCETUL@cs.com [mailto:JOYCETUL@cs.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2004 6:24 PM To: TXWISE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [TXWISE-L] Note from Carla Yes, I did send you the web site. I enjoy reading about all the people who are looking for relatives there in Wise County. When you e-mail them they send the e-mail out to everyone on the e-mail list. Love, Joyce

Yes, I did send you the web site. I enjoy reading about all the people who are looking for relatives there in Wise County. When you e-mail them they send the e-mail out to everyone on the e-mail list. Love, Joyce

Thanks for the information. Carolyn Neal ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carolyn Neal" <kcneal@charter.net> To: <TXWISE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2004 12:15 AM Subject: Re: [TXWISE-L] Minor > Thank you so much. Carolyn > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <LAFON2RED@aol.com> > To: <TXWISE-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 1:20 PM > Subject: Re: [TXWISE-L] Minor > > > > Rock Hollow Cemetery is on private land south of Belton in Bell county. > It > > was difficult to find but a nice deputy sheriff took us to it last year. > It is > > East of I-35 and a little North of the Lampasses River. Beautiful area. > > There were quite a few deer out when we were down there. LaFon > > > > > >

Thank you so much. Carolyn ----- Original Message ----- From: <LAFON2RED@aol.com> To: <TXWISE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 1:20 PM Subject: Re: [TXWISE-L] Minor > Rock Hollow Cemetery is on private land south of Belton in Bell county. It > was difficult to find but a nice deputy sheriff took us to it last year. It is > East of I-35 and a little North of the Lampasses River. Beautiful area. > There were quite a few deer out when we were down there. LaFon > >

OH JOYCE I DIDN'T KNOW OUR HANNER WAS FROM WISE COUNTY......WELL, I DID AT FIRST WHEN I SUBSCRIBED TO THIS SITE.. I GUESS YOU SENT IT TO ME...I DON'T KNOW HOW I FOUND OUT ABOUT IT.... BUT IT IS FUN JUST WATCHING ALL THE NAMES COME THROUGH.... YES....I REMEMBER NOW, YOU DID SEND IT TO ME, BECAUSE YOU SHOWED ME HOW YOU GOT THAT INFORMATION ON THE FAMILY WHEN I ASKED YOU ONE TIME.... MY NUTTY BRAIN, IT HAS TO BE HIT WITH HAMMER SOMETIMES... I DON'T KNOW IF YOU WERE SENDING THIS TO THE WISE COUNTY OFFICE TOO...BUT I GOT IT...MAYBE A COPY TO ME.... HMMMM WELL, I LOVE YOU TALK TO YOU LATER CAROL God always gives His best to those who leave the choice with Him. -----Original Message----- From: JOYCETUL@cs.com [mailto:JOYCETUL@cs.com] Sent: Monday, August 23, 2004 8:13 PM To: TXWISE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [TXWISE-L] Note from Carla I was just at the museum this past June. It was so interesting to see what you all have done with the old building. My family, the Hanner family (all 10 of them) were all born and raised there in the Decatur area. My parents were married there in the court house in 1924. The court house and the museum buildings are so unique to Decatur. It's such a shame to have to replace the things that you all had there. Some of them of course can't be replaced. My personal home has been burglarized twice so I can sympathize with your feelings of loss. Joyce Crawford

Forwarded Message: Subj: Museum Break-in Date: 8/24/2004 4:36:52 PM Central Standard Time From: _mary9999@pacbell.net_ (mailto:mary9999@pacbell.net) To: _LaDarlaK@aol.com_ (mailto:LaDarlaK@aol.com) Sent from the Internet _(Details)_ (aolmsg://05d91298/inethdr/2) Carla, LaDarle, Sue, and all the wonderful volunteers at the Wise Co. Museum (whom I refer to as "my angels in Wise Co." because I have been able to get so much valuable information on family for which I had almost nothing): I am so appalled to hear of the atrocities committed at the museum! I hope that if the perpetrators are found, they will be strung up by their thumbs in the town square (so to speak). I can't even imagine the type of mind that would intentionally destroy the work and efforts of others who are not bothering the perpetrators in any way. I am sending out positive thoughts that the materials which were stolen will be found intact. Sincerely, Mary Ann Hendrix Thurmond Vacaville, California P.S. For some reason, this didn't go through when I sent it to Carla, so will try again!

Rock Hollow Cemetery is on private land south of Belton in Bell county. It was difficult to find but a nice deputy sheriff took us to it last year. It is East of I-35 and a little North of the Lampasses River. Beautiful area. There were quite a few deer out when we were down there. LaFon