CLUB News

WILLING WORKERS

Willing Workers of Foss met July 7, at 11:30 at Oma June Pitzer's. We had lunch before the meeting.

Amber Hall called the meeting to order at 12:15. We welcomed a new guest, Lindsey Riley. We then recited the County Creed. Lois Johnson gave the thought of the day, "When you are dissatisfied, go back and remember algebra!"

Minutes were read by Lora Horton. Lois Johnson made motion to approve and Glenna Rose seconded. Oma June gave the financial report. Roll call: "Do you cook much or fast and easy cooking?"

'Mad Dash' was subject for July. Something easy on purse and efficient and fast. We shared recipes and ideas.

We discussed plans for the fair on August 24-27. Amber explained the different classes, displaying, etc.

Next meeting will be August 4, with Belinda Shobert as host.

DAR

“The nomination of the Pioneer Woman of Oklahoma was made in 1955 for the first time in the history of the State. This honor went to Ollie Magdalene Butler who at the age of eighty-three years has lived for sixty-three years in Dewey County, Oklahoma. She came here as a young woman with her husband, Frank Butler, and their two small sons, making their home near Taloga where Mr. Butler had staked a land claim at the opening of the Cheyenne and Arapaho country in the run on April 19,1892. Mrs. Butler today counts nine children of her own, twenty-five grandchildren and twenty-five great grandchildren. “

The selection of the Pioneer Woman of Oklahoma in 1955 was made through a statewide contest in charge of a Central Committee headed by Mrs. Martha Meis Aaron, of Oklahoma City.

Three broad qualifications of the candidate were that she could not have been born in the state of Oklahoma, and must have accomplished something in pioneering that present day women are not called upon to do; she should be a married woman, preferable a mother whose children are an honor and credit to her; she should be a woman of deep religious conviction, who had given outstanding service to her community. Thirty-eight counties nominated candidates who qualified and whose records were reviewed by a committee. (Chronicles of Oklahoma)

The following are remarks made at the “Woman in American History” Award by Connie Coonrad Tate, OSDAR State American History Committee Chair . “Women for this recognition are chosen by taking into consideration whether or not they have made a contribution or a difference in their communities.. She could be a historical entity or currently alive and worthy of recognition. ………they can inspire us and give us courage to realize our own potential. It took courage to come from Kansas in a wagon with her husband, two small sons and their every earthly possession to settle in the newly opened Cheyenne-Arapaho country in November of 1892.

In a time and place where neighbors and friends were there for each other in times of need…Mrs. Butler made many visits day and night to care for the sick, help bring new babies into the world, as well as assist with the burying of the dead. She had stayed busy at home helping in the growing of crops, herding cattle, cooking for family and harvest crews , prairie fires and always tending to her family but being thankful for her blessings that God had given her. With this courage….she moved forward with strength throughout her life and left a legacy not to be forgotten.

As the DAR State American History Committee Chair, it is my absolute pleasure to add Ollie Magdalene Butler who so wonderfully demonstrated the spirit and fortitude of Pioneer Women everywhere, to the DAR Outstanding Women in American History Honor Roll and database at DAR Headquarters in Washington D.C.”

Thursday July 28, 2022 at the Dewey County Courthouse the Washita Chapter NSDAR presented the family of Ollie Jackson Butler the Daughters of the American Revolution Award -- “Women in American History” Award . Those that were presenting the program were: State Regent OSDAR and Honorary Washita Chapter Regent, Nancy Lisle

Washita Chapter Regent OSDAR, Kay Hagerman

Washita Chapter Vice Regent OSDAR Doris Minor

Washita Chapter Chaplain OSDAR, Judy Tracy

Mayor of Taloga, Larry Gore: Issued a Butler Day in Taloga Proclamation that henceforth this day would be observed as Ollie Butler Day

Dewey County Commissioner Melvin Salisbury

Dewey County Commissioner Dillion Berry

Oklahoma History Center, Jeff Briley

Honorable Judge Cleo Harrel

OSDAR State Historian, Debra Cook

OSDAR Great Plains District Director Jo Ann Banse

OSDAR American History Chair, Connie Tate

Accepting the “Woman in American History” Award on behalf of Ollie

Magdalene Butler was Honorary Washita Chapter Regent OSDAR, Mareen Hallmark.

THE DILL WORK & PLAY OHCE

The Dill Work and Play OHCE met on July 13 at 1:30 in the Dill City Community center in Dill City. Jane Shull opened the meeting with a welcome. Holly Denny led the group saying the Flag Salute. Anna Prickett led the group singing "She'll Be Coming Around The Mountain."

Lowayne Piercey gave the thought of the day 'Be Kind'. The thought made Vickie Werner think of when Lynn, her son, was a little boy. He got into trouble and was about to get into bigger trouble. He said to her, "Mom, remember be yea kind." Although after that it was very hard for Vickie. He still got paddled. Lowayne called roll with six members and one guest answering roll with, "Do you cook much at home?" Lowayne read the minutes from the June meeting. Lowayne gave a report on the OHCE State Meeting from July 10-12. Her and Emma Bingham attended Monday workshops, voting delegates' session, business meeting, three workshops, bought silent auction items, friendship banquet and vespers. During Tuesday's awards program, Lowayne was recognized as West South District Heart of OHCE. They attended two more workshops and new business. Great visitation and food were part of the program both days. Phyllis Booth and Kristy Spalding also attended. Lowayne gave a 4-H report. 4-H was very busy in June and first part of July with workshops and camp. BFDC senior 4-H members helped with workshops and camp. Holly Denny gave a 4-H report that Kristen Sirmon from BFDC senior 4-H was selected for 4-H talent contest at State Round-Up in July. She also reported that her children were able to attend the 4-H workshops. Jane gave report on the June and July county Newsletter. She gave facts about nuts, watermelon, beat the heat, water, don't get out in the heat of day, walk in stores, or cool places, wear sun screen, and clean your home vents. Holly gave a tip of liquid IV to put into water. Drip drops come in six packets. County Council was on July 21, at 2:00 at the OSU Extension Office in Cordell. County Fair will be August 24-27 at the Washita County Fair Grounds. Wilma Gathright gave a Parliamentarian Point. Anna gave the Treasures Report and collected money for club projects. Jane, Anna, and Lowayne gave a report on the trip to Okarche with Willing Workers, where they toured the town, ate at Eischens, the oldest in Oklahoma and famous for their chicken. After Okarche, they traveled on to OKC and had a good time shopping.

Cultural arts were shown by Holly, a bead art, which she made to give to her exchange guest from Japan. Anna is making t-shirt quilt squares to make a quilt for Mark Kilhoffer's family.

Anna gave the program Mad Dash Dining. She showed several small electric appliances and served small ham and cheese sandwiches, cherry and pecan waffles and cherry pies; all made on small appliances. These allow for cool, quick cooking and easy clean up. Anna sang "She'll Be Coming Around The Mountain" using several different versions to help with the presentation of the program and she made and served treats. Holly won the door prize given by Anna and Jane led the group saying the Lord's Prayer to dismiss.

Present were Jane, Vickie, Anna, Wilma, Holly, Lowayne, and guest Sue Huddleson.

DAR CONTINUED...

Mr. and Mrs. Frank (Ollie Magdalene Jackson) Butler were the proud parents of 9 Children:

John Franklin Butler

Harry James Butler

Hiram Arthur Butler

Iva Evylen Butler Stoddard

Floyd Eldon Butler

Stella Mae Butler Kolander

LeeAnna Butler Brown

Orville Jackson Butler

Oval Olliean Butler Krider—twins

Ollie Magdalene Butler’s descendants attending the award presentation were:

(Harry James Butler) Granddaughter Mareen Butler Hallmark, great granddaughters Deanne Hallmark Elliott, Debra Hallmark and great grandson Joe Jones.

(Orville Jackson Butler) Granddaughter Martha Ann Butler Symons, and great granddaughter Annette and great granddaughter-in-law, Mrs. B.J. Symons.

(Oval Olliean Butler Krider) Great grandchildren Cheryl Chanslor and David Chanslor.

OSDAR members and guests were as follows: Washita Chapter member Nancy Lisle, Kay Hagerman, Doris Minor Judy Tracy, Robetha Fariss, Marilyn Wilson, Carol Ann Batterton, Ellena Womack, Marreen Hallmark, Deanne Elliott and Debra Hallmark, Phillys Stevenson, Kathryn Harrison, and Marci Grant.

Jo Ann Banse, Ramona Klopfenstein Yvonne Klopfenstein from Chisholm Fork Chapter, Debbie Cook from Bartelsville Chapter and Connie Tate from Oklahoma City Chapter, as well as Glenda Cravens Bob Bore, Dusty Fox, Raylynn Smith, Bobby Lisle, Ed Womack, and Breanne Marshal.

A reception was held at the Taloga Senior Citizens .