R.G. Hall
Lulu Springer, daughter of Matilda and James Springer, was born March
29, 1894, at Medicine Lodge, Kansas. She attended grade school in Medicine
Lodge and graduated from Barber County High School in 1915. She began a
teaching career which lasted twenty years.
Lulu served as assistant superintendent of schools under Glenola Wilkins
Hinshaw. She joined the First Christian Church around 1913, and was Sunday
School secretary for 26 years. She taught the Gleaners Sunday School class
many years.
R.G. Hall, son of Margaret Jane Jackson and George Andrew Hall, was born
August 31, 1891, at Shelbyville, Illinois. He had two brothers Charles A.
and William H., and two sisters Maude and Alta (Davis). When a child, the
family lived near Russell, Kansas, later moving to Nashville, Kansas. In
1922 he moved to Medicine Lodge. R.G. served his country in the Army during
World War I.
Lulu and R.G. were married October 25, 1925 in Wichita, Kansas. R.G. kept
active in many things. For nearly twenty-three years he operated "R.G. Tire
Shop," where he repaired and sold tires. Batteries were also sold. Lulu did
some tutoring. She helped and encouraged many children with early reading
problems.
R.G. and Lulu were caretakers at 99 Springs Resort for many years. It was
pleasant as fishing was one of their greatest hobbies. He did some carpenter-
ing and, for ten years was Medicine Lodge Fire Chief.
He was a lifetime game warden, was a member of American Legion Post #69
for 50 years. He was a member of the Medicine Lodge Golf Association and was
caretaker of the golf course and Barber County State Lake several years.
R.G. became a member of the First Christian Church December 23, 1951, and
was a faithful worker in the church.
Both Lulu and R.G. loved to travel, pulling their trailor house to
Minnesota to fish.
As far back as I can remember, the Springer side of the family was always
together for Christmas Day, and there were many of us. We washed dishes in a
couple of wash tubs - some of the family members washing - some drying - all
fun. We were together!
Aunt Lulu and Uncle R.G. had fishing rights at a pond near Hardtner. They'd
catch fish there, then drive to our ranch home near Deerhead. They'd bring
their camp stove, and we'd fry fish, potatoes, and hush puppies outside. Jim
and I (Carol Cline) and our four children looked forward to these times.
When our children were small, Aunt Lulu came often, reading stories to them
by the hour. A Christmas tradition ws Aunt Lulu taking all the small children
for a walk after dinnner.
I remember, before I started to school, Aunt Lulu took me to visit school
wherever she taught. I'm sure she did this for others. Aunt Lulu and Uncle
R.G. didn't have children of their own, but they dearly loved all and cherished
those of friends and loved ones. Aunt Lulu took pictures of many children
through the years.
Lulu departed this life September 4, 1970, and R.G. on May 13, 1972.
Source:Chosen Land - Barber County, Kansas, pg. 212
Submitted by: Carol Balding Cline