C. T. Straley served during World War II in the Army. After the War, he and his father, Charley Dean Straley, operated "Straley and Straley" cattle ranch for many years. When Charley passed away, John became the second "Straley". They raised premium show cattle, market cattle and grains (wheat and oats). They also bailed hay for feed. Winters were spent feeding, deer hunting and working with show calves and hogs. Jim Durham, C. T.'s nephew, worked for many years during summers and school breaks. C. T.'s only son, John Dean, worked with Jim (alongside many Clyde students such as Charles Key and Larry King) on their farm and ranch from 1975 until 1984. John and Jim were more like brothers than cousins, and they have the scars to prove it.
C. T. and Peg were the most loyal partners in life, truly loving one another every day. Their warm home was always open to anyone stopping by. There are countless memories of hot summer days and hard manual labor. Then after washing up, John and Jim would partake in a delicious country lunch around their dining bar where all would laugh and talk up various topics. And could Peg COOK! She could feed two or 200. No soul ever walked away from their house feeling hungry.
C. T. and Peg were the most loyal partners in life, truly loving one another every day. Their warm home was always open to anyone stopping by. There are countless memories of hot summer days and hard manual labor. Then after washing up, John and Jim would partake in a delicious country lunch around their dining bar where all would laugh and talk up various topics. And could Peg COOK! She could feed two or 200. No soul ever walked away from their house feeling hungry.
C. T. Straley served during World War II in the Army. After the War, he and his father, Charley Dean Straley, operated "Straley and Straley" cattle ranch for many years. When Charley passed away, John became the second "Straley". They raised premium show cattle, market cattle and grains (wheat and oats). They also bailed hay for feed. Winters were spent feeding, deer hunting and working with show calves and hogs. Jim Durham, C. T.'s nephew, worked for many years during summers and school breaks. C. T.'s only son, John Dean, worked with Jim (alongside many Clyde students such as Charles Key and Larry King) on their farm and ranch from 1975 until 1984. John and Jim were more like brothers than cousins, and they have the scars to prove it.
C. T. and Peg were the most loyal partners in life, truly loving one another every day. Their warm home was always open to anyone stopping by. There are countless memories of hot summer days and hard manual labor. Then after washing up, John and Jim would partake in a delicious country lunch around their dining bar where all would laugh and talk up various topics. And could Peg COOK! She could feed two or 200. No soul ever walked away from their house feeling hungry.
C. T. and Peg were the most loyal partners in life, truly loving one another every day. Their warm home was always open to anyone stopping by. There are countless memories of hot summer days and hard manual labor. Then after washing up, John and Jim would partake in a delicious country lunch around their dining bar where all would laugh and talk up various topics. And could Peg COOK! She could feed two or 200. No soul ever walked away from their house feeling hungry.
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