Blackwell-Frazier American Legion Post #142 Hominy, Oklahoma

“News from the Hut”
for American Legion Post #142; Hominy, Oklahoma.
>>> by Gary Lanham

As the Post Historian I am pleased to put that hat on today for this report. I have been watching a new show on the American Movie channel (AMC) called TURN.  It is the story of the beginnings of the Patriots struggle for freedom, from the Crown of England and the first use of spies. I found it interesting that the series began in this week.  Having been in Boston I gained a real sense of that history.  I had lunch in Paul Revere’s Tavern, and the Green Dragon Tavern.  The Green Dragon was the popular hangout for British officers to drink and discuss strategies while Patriot spies lay under the floor boards taking notes. Continue reading →

“News from the Hut”
for American Legion Post #142; Hominy, Oklahoma.
>>> by Gary Lanham

Spring has sprung though winter may feebly try a comeback.  Aside from a few cool days and mornings, I think we have the “all clear”.  Now if I just didn’t jinx it, we should be squared away.  I heard Eli Prater was on sick leave, but is rebounding and attended last Thursday’s evening scheduled meeting.  I was not AWOL (Absent With Out Leave) but was on covert operations.  I heard there was a good showing with the roll call including Charley O’Leary, Rex Mantooth, Babo Carter, Steve Swinford, The mighty Eli Prater, Dick Pope, Jerry “Sky Chef” Sebert, John “Giter Done” Doudna, Louis Hale, Jim Hale, Jack Cross, Jerry “Cool Hat” Jackson, Babe Long, and always John Fields. Continue reading →