Wordless Wednesday: More Lane Cousins

(l to r)  Philip Lane, Richard Lane, Betty Jo Williamson
August 1954

Family Recipe Friday: Phil and Judy's Tomato Basil Chicken Noodle Soup

Phillip David Lane

Today's recipe was sent to me by my cousin, Phillip Lane, and his wife, Judy.  Phil is the youngest son of Roy B. Lane and Mildred Wagner Lane.  This soup, Phil says, is a favorite of his and Judy's, and I think it's the perfect time of year to enjoy it.  Thanks, Phil and Judy!










Tomato Basil Chicken Noodle Soup

1 pkg. (12 oz) Reames Frozen Noodles, cooked per directions on package
1 lb. chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 large onion, chopped
3 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. minced garlic
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
2 (14 1/2 oz) cans diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, & oregano
2 (14 1/2 oz) cans chicken stock
1 Tbsp. basil leaves
1 C. grated Parmesan cheese

Cook noodles per package instructions and set aside.  In soup pot, saute chicken pieces and onion in olive oil until onions are transparent and chicken is done.  Add the garlic, salt, and pepper.  Saute for 1 minute.  Add the diced tomatoes and the chicken stock, and heat until the mixture is boiling.  Add the noodles and the basil, and bring back to a boil.  Serve immediately.  Garnish each serving with Parmesan cheese and your favorite crackers.

Roy B. Lane (Uncle B)

When I began this blog, I really didn't know where or how to start.  I knew, however, that if I didn't just jump right in and do it, I would worry myself to death trying to plan and make everything perfect--and the blog would never have come to life.  So I began with one of my favorite photos of my mom and that led to some recollections and details about her life.  Thus, my first blog post.  Since then, the blog has just evolved, and I guess it will continue to do so.  That's what's working for me, and I hope it will work for my readers, too.

Roy B. Lane

So, it seems I'm working my way back, youngest to oldest, through the eight children of William B. Lane and Martha Ann Pierce.

8.  Betty Jewel Lane--check

7. Myrtle Ruth Lane--check

Today, let me introduce you to #6. Roy B. Lane, my Uncle B.

Betty and Ruth's older brother, Roy, or "B" as he was always called, was born on October 20, 1914, in Anthras, Tennessee.  Yes, Anthras was yet another coal mining community my grandparents settled in so my papaw could find work.

Roy B. Lane
c. 1915

Growing up, B moved with the family from Anthras to Eagan to Pruden, and then finally into "town" in Lafollette, Claiborne County, Tennessee.

Roy B. Lane with baby sister, Betty Jewel
Pruden, Tennessee, c. 1926

As a young man, B went to work in a steel mill, and he married the beautiful Mildred L. Wagner (1921-2000).  B and "Millie" had their first son, Richard M. Lane on August 27, 1939, in Middlesboro, Kentucky.  By 1940, according to the U. S. Federal Census, B, Millie, and baby Richard were living with B's parents in Middlesboro.  Uncle B had developed tuberculosis, and he and Millie were expecting their second child.  Phillip David Lane was born in Middlesboro on October 1, 1941.  Sadly, B died only a few weeks later on November 26.  He was buried in the Lafollete (TN) Cemetery.

Roy B. Lane and son Richard
c. 1940

Mildred Wagner Lane
c. 1935