HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]
Saturday 1989 - [Cross-country bike ride San Diego to Jacksonville]
Sunday 1990 - John arrived about 1:30 AM, had met Julie in Indianapolis. After midnight it seemed that GHU wanted to go to bathroom (potty) every half hour. Complains of lower back pain. Went down to her house at 4AM and got pain pill, it causes drowsiness and she then slept through to 9AM. Turned clocks forward today.
Monday 1991 - [Crowsons visiting] Jean told me it was snowing out (April Fool's), then than Don and MV were up and cooking bacon, another April Fool.
Tuesday 1992 - Jeanne Sanker invited Jean down to meeting at Hyde Park UMC, I went to the Public Library to read about making hollow balls, then looked at some of the toy stores. Came home through Hillsboro. Mother in good spirits. Cantata practice at 7:30 with 18 present. Bought gas for 98.9¢, saw it later for 96.9¢, 104.9¢ in Hillsboro. Had a good report from my physical.
Wednesday 1993 - [Phoenix]
Saturday 1995 - We went square dancing in Hillsboro, $6. Caller was Mark Clausing from Cincinnati. He is promoting a 12/31/99 dance in New Zealand then fly to Hawaii the next day for another 12/31/99 dance. He has just returned from Australia on a square dance calling trip. Turned the clocks forward tonight. We picked up the loose sticks today.
Monday 1996 - It's really snowing this morning. Harold S. [Schautz?] came here with our new computer. Jean's Mothers' Club met at Ponderosa in Wilmington. Jean doesn't seem too peppy.
Tuesday 1997 - [Phoenix]
Wednesday 1998 - [to West Virginia] Left for Shepherdstown, WV, with lunch stop in Scenery Hill, PA. David Henderson suggested Andy K. for black top replacement, David does the coating.
Thursday 1999 - [Salamanca, Portugal trip through April 8] I've had enough of visiting these old (and cold) cathedrals. Lots of places have salads of white asparagus and artichokes. Visited with Nancy Walker and family. She has 3 children, David-17, Leslie-15 and Suzie-10.
[Edited from previous post by Catherine at 4/01/2010 12:01:00 AM]
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
March 31, 1989-99
HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]
Friday 1989 - [Cross-country bike ride San Diego to Jacksonville]
Saturday 1990 - Brought Mother up home.
Sunday 1991 - [Easter, Cris and family visiting] 146 at church, a record crowd that I recall. Mother seemed wide awake, Cris, Laura and I went over. Laura and Wil enjoyed picking up the eggs in our front yard. John (still thinking of possibility of running for Mayor in Newark), Serena, Mary Virginia and Don all came.
Wednesday 1993 - [Phoenix] Roberta got free tickets for the play "The Grand Hotel" in Sun City, had trouble staying awake - sure glad we didn't pay the $22 per ticket.
Thursday 1994 - Program at our church, 19 in the choir. Johnsons (Rev.) have new red pick-up.
Friday 1995 - [Ginny visiting, Crowsons arrive] Took Warren Moore's will to Probate Court. Serena came as a surprise, she brought Ginny the biggest book, must be 20" x 30". The Crowsons got here about midnight. Got card from Mary Horton from Hawaii.
Saturday 1996 - Tom Salisbury spoke at church. They have been in Peru for 2 years. Jean and I spent 2+ hours working (?) on putting the computer desk together. Bob Ballantyne called about a planned get together on Columbus Day weekend in 1997. We went to Hillsboro and got a few bargains at K-Mart and Bob and Carl's.
Monday 1997 - [to Phoenix] Flew to Phoenix on SW, $199 per ticket.
Tuesday 1998 - [Clipping attached: As of March 31, 1998, Lions Club International had 1,440,215 members in 43,897 clubs in 735 districts and 185 countries and geographic areas. Note: In 2010 Lions Club boast 45,000 clubs and more than 1.3 million members in 205 countries/geographic areas.]
Wednesday 1999 - [Portugal and Spain trip through April] At Rector Hotel in Salamanca. Even towel mats for our feet when we get out of bed.
Friday 1989 - [Cross-country bike ride San Diego to Jacksonville]
Saturday 1990 - Brought Mother up home.
Sunday 1991 - [Easter, Cris and family visiting] 146 at church, a record crowd that I recall. Mother seemed wide awake, Cris, Laura and I went over. Laura and Wil enjoyed picking up the eggs in our front yard. John (still thinking of possibility of running for Mayor in Newark), Serena, Mary Virginia and Don all came.
Wednesday 1993 - [Phoenix] Roberta got free tickets for the play "The Grand Hotel" in Sun City, had trouble staying awake - sure glad we didn't pay the $22 per ticket.
Thursday 1994 - Program at our church, 19 in the choir. Johnsons (Rev.) have new red pick-up.
Friday 1995 - [Ginny visiting, Crowsons arrive] Took Warren Moore's will to Probate Court. Serena came as a surprise, she brought Ginny the biggest book, must be 20" x 30". The Crowsons got here about midnight. Got card from Mary Horton from Hawaii.
Saturday 1996 - Tom Salisbury spoke at church. They have been in Peru for 2 years. Jean and I spent 2+ hours working (?) on putting the computer desk together. Bob Ballantyne called about a planned get together on Columbus Day weekend in 1997. We went to Hillsboro and got a few bargains at K-Mart and Bob and Carl's.
Monday 1997 - [to Phoenix] Flew to Phoenix on SW, $199 per ticket.
Tuesday 1998 - [Clipping attached: As of March 31, 1998, Lions Club International had 1,440,215 members in 43,897 clubs in 735 districts and 185 countries and geographic areas. Note: In 2010 Lions Club boast 45,000 clubs and more than 1.3 million members in 205 countries/geographic areas.]
Wednesday 1999 - [Portugal and Spain trip through April] At Rector Hotel in Salamanca. Even towel mats for our feet when we get out of bed.
March 30, 1954 Genoa Cathedral
Enjoying their hours in Genoa, HH and Jean still find time to write to their relatives at home. Next stop Sorrento.
Saw birthplace of Christopher Columbus and several cathedrals including this one (San Lorenzo) where the remains of John the Baptist are kept, having been brought by the early Crusaders.
The ancient part of the city with its narrow streets (about 8' wide) and tiny shops are fascinating. Found the equivalent to Woolworth's (Upim) but no jack sets at all – huge marbles.
Received your letter here – its good to hear always and enjoy clippings [too. --HH & Jean]
Here is a picture of Genoa including the place where the boats dock. Don't think the Saturnia is in the harbor in the picture.
We certainly enjoyed hearing about you in the letter to Barcelona and we are looking forward to another letter soon. Hope you are all better. We're forwarding them on to Dear & Grandma. Certainly miss you but know you are being well taken care of. Love, Daddy and Mommie
*Cathedral of San Lorenzo, or Genoa Cathedral, begun in 1155 with construction of walls and completed between 1307 and 1312. Construction ended in the 1600s although the dome and medieval parts were restored in 1894-1900. The city was shelled by the British on February 9, 1941 but the Cathedral suffered only minor damage, unlike the opera house which had major damage.
Genova [Genoa] San Lorenzo Cathedral* postcard sent March 30, 1954 to M/M CJ Uible
March 30, 1954 Genoa postcard to M/M CJU
Arrived here today (3/30/54) about 3:30 and will be docked here til noon tomorrow. Saw birthplace of Christopher Columbus and several cathedrals including this one (San Lorenzo) where the remains of John the Baptist are kept, having been brought by the early Crusaders.
The ancient part of the city with its narrow streets (about 8' wide) and tiny shops are fascinating. Found the equivalent to Woolworth's (Upim) but no jack sets at all – huge marbles.
Received your letter here – its good to hear always and enjoy clippings [too. --HH & Jean]
Genova [Genoa] Panorama postcard mailed March 30, 1954
Genoa postcard to Catherine & Roberta - March 30, 1954
Spent this afternoon & evening in Genoa and will be here til noon tomorrow. Here is a picture of Genoa including the place where the boats dock. Don't think the Saturnia is in the harbor in the picture.
We certainly enjoyed hearing about you in the letter to Barcelona and we are looking forward to another letter soon. Hope you are all better. We're forwarding them on to Dear & Grandma. Certainly miss you but know you are being well taken care of. Love, Daddy and Mommie
*Cathedral of San Lorenzo, or Genoa Cathedral, begun in 1155 with construction of walls and completed between 1307 and 1312. Construction ended in the 1600s although the dome and medieval parts were restored in 1894-1900. The city was shelled by the British on February 9, 1941 but the Cathedral suffered only minor damage, unlike the opera house which had major damage.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
March 30, 1989-99
HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]
Thursday 1989 - [to San Diego for Cross-country bike ride to Jacksonville] Flew to San Diego, CA, stayed in the Garden Room of the Heritage Park Inn Bed and Breakfast, 2470 Heritage Park Row, near Old Town. Cost $107 ($95 + tax). Had rental car from Payless Car Rental at $21.95 per day, unlimited mileage.
Friday 1990 - Took new van in for service, has 4900 miles. Lunch at McDonald's, $8.82 for the 2 of us. Kroger's giving off 2¢ if you bring your own bag. Calling hours at funeral home for Bradley Perkins.
Saturday 1991 - [Cris and family visiting] We all went over at 7:30 AM to see Mother. She was wide awake. This PM she ate her meat (pureed) and 1/2 of her super shake. We drove around Rocky Fork Lake, camp sites with electricity are now $8. Had supper at Rae's. Rob and Cindy move into new house off of Hypoluxo Road.
Monday 1992 - Don and Jean Liggett here for supper, talking of their upcoming trip to Thailand, etc. He will be 70 next year. They have been in Gig Harbor for 2 years. Mother seems fine.
Tuesday 1993 - [Arizona] Met the Fosters at Desert Museum near Tucson. Very nice. Earlier that AM we parked in library garage but library not open. Supper with Francis and Grace Rembit [?] in Tucson, they moved to a new place last spring.
Wednesday 1994 - Went out to Hughes' and got flowers which we planted around the house and the cemetery. [Road crew] started replacing the bridge on S.R. 73 just south of Cemetery Rd.
Thursday 1995 - [Ginny visiting?] 31° this AM. Jean is always in a rush to get the storm windows down. Ginny likes to be read to and when going for a walk she likes to count to 5 and then we swing her.
Friday 1996 - [Newark] Breakfast came with room, at 9:30 we went to the cemetery. Had sign directing us to "J. Uible" [Joseph Ashcraft Uible, born and died March 26, 1996]. Don participated in the service at 10AM. They had chairs for John and Julie and their Mothers. We then went to Big Bear and got shrimp plate -- ordered earlier -- and a new battery for Jean's watch. Back to Church (Spring Hill Baptist in Granville). Calling hours were from 12-1, service 1-2, then more "greeting" line. Jeff Pound (the pastor) was eloquent, his wife Cathy just turned 48. During the service they read two letters from John and Julie, one to their friends and one to Joseph. Several people gave testimony during the service. The church has a chapel area where the family greeted the many friends. Afterwards the Ashcrafts had a lot of us at their house for a big snack.
Sunday 1997 - [Easter, to Newark] After church went to Newark. Flora Daniels [?] passed away. Had room at Cherry Valley Lodge, $89, went with John to church service in PM. Kate enjoys the pool and the hotel.
Tuesday 1999 - [Portugal and Spain through April 8] What a curvy road to Pousada de Gorvecia [sp?, possibly Pousada de Manteigas - Sao Lourenco] in Manteigas, Portugal. Had hard time finding the road off the main road. They had a service charge of $9 for bread and olives.
Thursday 1989 - [to San Diego for Cross-country bike ride to Jacksonville] Flew to San Diego, CA, stayed in the Garden Room of the Heritage Park Inn Bed and Breakfast, 2470 Heritage Park Row, near Old Town. Cost $107 ($95 + tax). Had rental car from Payless Car Rental at $21.95 per day, unlimited mileage.
Friday 1990 - Took new van in for service, has 4900 miles. Lunch at McDonald's, $8.82 for the 2 of us. Kroger's giving off 2¢ if you bring your own bag. Calling hours at funeral home for Bradley Perkins.
Saturday 1991 - [Cris and family visiting] We all went over at 7:30 AM to see Mother. She was wide awake. This PM she ate her meat (pureed) and 1/2 of her super shake. We drove around Rocky Fork Lake, camp sites with electricity are now $8. Had supper at Rae's. Rob and Cindy move into new house off of Hypoluxo Road.
Monday 1992 - Don and Jean Liggett here for supper, talking of their upcoming trip to Thailand, etc. He will be 70 next year. They have been in Gig Harbor for 2 years. Mother seems fine.
Tuesday 1993 - [Arizona] Met the Fosters at Desert Museum near Tucson. Very nice. Earlier that AM we parked in library garage but library not open. Supper with Francis and Grace Rembit [?] in Tucson, they moved to a new place last spring.
Wednesday 1994 - Went out to Hughes' and got flowers which we planted around the house and the cemetery. [Road crew] started replacing the bridge on S.R. 73 just south of Cemetery Rd.
Thursday 1995 - [Ginny visiting?] 31° this AM. Jean is always in a rush to get the storm windows down. Ginny likes to be read to and when going for a walk she likes to count to 5 and then we swing her.
Friday 1996 - [Newark] Breakfast came with room, at 9:30 we went to the cemetery. Had sign directing us to "J. Uible" [Joseph Ashcraft Uible, born and died March 26, 1996]. Don participated in the service at 10AM. They had chairs for John and Julie and their Mothers. We then went to Big Bear and got shrimp plate -- ordered earlier -- and a new battery for Jean's watch. Back to Church (Spring Hill Baptist in Granville). Calling hours were from 12-1, service 1-2, then more "greeting" line. Jeff Pound (the pastor) was eloquent, his wife Cathy just turned 48. During the service they read two letters from John and Julie, one to their friends and one to Joseph. Several people gave testimony during the service. The church has a chapel area where the family greeted the many friends. Afterwards the Ashcrafts had a lot of us at their house for a big snack.
Sunday 1997 - [Easter, to Newark] After church went to Newark. Flora Daniels [?] passed away. Had room at Cherry Valley Lodge, $89, went with John to church service in PM. Kate enjoys the pool and the hotel.
Tuesday 1999 - [Portugal and Spain through April 8] What a curvy road to Pousada de Gorvecia [sp?, possibly Pousada de Manteigas - Sao Lourenco] in Manteigas, Portugal. Had hard time finding the road off the main road. They had a service charge of $9 for bread and olives.
Genoa Skyscraper March 30, 1954
Lots to see and do in Genoa, but always time for a few postcards to the folks back home as HH and Jean spend Tuesday afternoon, March 30, 1954 through Wednesday morning in this seaport in northwest Italy.
Never saw so many washings hung over balcony railings, etc. Took some pix which we hope will show them. This is 1st city we've seen any skyscrapers.
Ate in a delightful little Italian restaurant and became acquainted with man at next table. Born in Italy but now from New York and on visit here since Dec. – cousin of Julius de Rosa.*
Went to La Scala _______ and saw opera "Amahl" in war devastated building, partially restored. Love, Harold & Jean
*Julius La Rosa (b. 1930) was a singer who became famous as a regular on Arthur Godfrey's radio and television show in the early 1950s.
Genova [Genoa] Grattaciel
March 30, 1954 Postcard to Hortons from HH & JBU
Thanks so much for your letter to Barcelona. We are trying to soak it all in so we can remember as much as possible.Never saw so many washings hung over balcony railings, etc. Took some pix which we hope will show them. This is 1st city we've seen any skyscrapers.
Ate in a delightful little Italian restaurant and became acquainted with man at next table. Born in Italy but now from New York and on visit here since Dec. – cousin of Julius de Rosa.*
Went to La Scala _______ and saw opera "Amahl" in war devastated building, partially restored. Love, Harold & Jean
*Julius La Rosa (b. 1930) was a singer who became famous as a regular on Arthur Godfrey's radio and television show in the early 1950s.
Monday, March 28, 2011
March 29, 1989-99
HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]
Thursday 1990 - Cris and family leave today.
Friday 1991 - Cris and Angela arrive. Laura has been taking piano lessons for 6 weeks. Cris does pretty well on the piano himself. Mother very sleepy today. Getting new phone system in at Wells.
Sunday 1992 - Saw Mother at lunch, then had soup and sandwich at Frisch's for $2.65. Saw movie Fried Green Tomatoes in Hillsboro for $1.50 each
Monday 1993 - [Phoenix]
Tuesday 1994 - Had an appointment at Main Medical for annual physical - previous one was in November 1992. MY PSA is 5.6 and it should be between 0-4.0. Cost was $221. Kay Dick _________ was in office with her new baby and her 7-year-old son. It looks like the lodge [IOOF] made a real boo-boo as the Ultimate Church group may be a branch of the [Ku Klux] Klan. We called Cynthia in England, cheapest rates before 7AM and after 6PM.
Friday 1996 - [to Newark] We left for Newark about 4PM, ate at Wendy's at I-270 and 256, cost $5.20. Mary Virginia had made reservations for us at the Best Western in downtown Newark, $113 for the two rooms. We went to John and Julie's for a short visit then back to motel for a swim. Ginny seems to enjoy that. Lock box opening in Sabina for Helen Wilson Estate.
Saturday 1997 - Went to New Vienna Senior Citizens, John and Karen Hughes Bernard had the program on their pick up truck camper trip to Alaska over a 2 month period. Mowed grass, really didn't need it, but felt it would be too tall in 9 more days. Flowers on corner of house are in bud.
Sunday 1998 - [Phoenix to Columbus] Had breakfast at First Watch with Morgans and Kings. Went to church, contemporary service at 11AM, lots of heavy people, church having spaghetti dinner for $4. Over to Tempe to U.S. Egg, hours are 6AM-2:30PM, reasonable and nice. [One of Roberta's favorite places.] Left on Delta Flight to Columbus, had seats in last row with now window. Nice supper, we brought chicken home. Gas 99.9¢, parking $3/per day first week, then $2/day.
Thursday 1990 - Cris and family leave today.
Friday 1991 - Cris and Angela arrive. Laura has been taking piano lessons for 6 weeks. Cris does pretty well on the piano himself. Mother very sleepy today. Getting new phone system in at Wells.
Sunday 1992 - Saw Mother at lunch, then had soup and sandwich at Frisch's for $2.65. Saw movie Fried Green Tomatoes in Hillsboro for $1.50 each
Monday 1993 - [Phoenix]
Tuesday 1994 - Had an appointment at Main Medical for annual physical - previous one was in November 1992. MY PSA is 5.6 and it should be between 0-4.0. Cost was $221. Kay Dick _________ was in office with her new baby and her 7-year-old son. It looks like the lodge [IOOF] made a real boo-boo as the Ultimate Church group may be a branch of the [Ku Klux] Klan. We called Cynthia in England, cheapest rates before 7AM and after 6PM.
Friday 1996 - [to Newark] We left for Newark about 4PM, ate at Wendy's at I-270 and 256, cost $5.20. Mary Virginia had made reservations for us at the Best Western in downtown Newark, $113 for the two rooms. We went to John and Julie's for a short visit then back to motel for a swim. Ginny seems to enjoy that. Lock box opening in Sabina for Helen Wilson Estate.
Saturday 1997 - Went to New Vienna Senior Citizens, John and Karen Hughes Bernard had the program on their pick up truck camper trip to Alaska over a 2 month period. Mowed grass, really didn't need it, but felt it would be too tall in 9 more days. Flowers on corner of house are in bud.
Sunday 1998 - [Phoenix to Columbus] Had breakfast at First Watch with Morgans and Kings. Went to church, contemporary service at 11AM, lots of heavy people, church having spaghetti dinner for $4. Over to Tempe to U.S. Egg, hours are 6AM-2:30PM, reasonable and nice. [One of Roberta's favorite places.] Left on Delta Flight to Columbus, had seats in last row with now window. Nice supper, we brought chicken home. Gas 99.9¢, parking $3/per day first week, then $2/day.
Genova Piazza de Ferrari 3/30/1954
After an overnight on board the Saturnia from Barcelona, the Uibles arrive in Italy – first stop an overnight stay in Genova, 530 miles by car via Marseille and Nice, however a straighter line by ship across the Mediterranean Sea.
3/30/54
Thanks for letter to Barcelona and here. Arrived here about 3:30 today and will be in dock til noon tomorrow.
Fascinating city – nearly all the buildings in the modern part of the city are covered by buildings overhead and you walk behind the large arches (pictured here).
Saw the birthplace of Columbus – several cathedrals and one built in the 13th century and contains the remains of John the Baptist which the Crusaders brought back from the Holy Lands. Found a 5&10 [as variety stores such as Woolworth's selling things for a nickel or a dime used to be called] but my Italian is terrible and they couldn't understand what I wanted. All our love – Jean and Harold
*The Piazza de Ferrari is the main square of Genoa. Below is a different postcard [not in my collection] view of the Piazza taken from a different angle.
Genova [Genoa] Piazza De Ferrari* postcard
to Mrs. N.W. Ballantyne mailed March 30, 1954
Thanks for letter to Barcelona and here. Arrived here about 3:30 today and will be in dock til noon tomorrow.
Fascinating city – nearly all the buildings in the modern part of the city are covered by buildings overhead and you walk behind the large arches (pictured here).
Saw the birthplace of Columbus – several cathedrals and one built in the 13th century and contains the remains of John the Baptist which the Crusaders brought back from the Holy Lands. Found a 5&10 [as variety stores such as Woolworth's selling things for a nickel or a dime used to be called] but my Italian is terrible and they couldn't understand what I wanted. All our love – Jean and Harold
*The Piazza de Ferrari is the main square of Genoa. Below is a different postcard [not in my collection] view of the Piazza taken from a different angle.
Ferrari, in addition to being an Italian automobile manufacturer, is a common Italian surname that etymologically means "blacksmith."
Sunday, March 27, 2011
March 28, 1989-99 with original
Saturday 1992 - We went to the New Vienna Senior Citizens - Jo Harner had asked Jean to give a "career" biography, just like the Clinton County Retired Teachers. Esther talked for 20 minutes and just got to age 20. Then Betty Thompson, Jean, Orville and Jo Harner filled up the rest of the hour. For supper the New Vienna Boy Scouts had a spaghetti supper for $3.50. GHU ate well, especially the pie and the strawberries.
Sunday 1993 - [Grand Canyon to Phoenix] Back to Phoenix, lunch at Luby's. $3.98 for their special.
Tuesday 1995 - Article in today's WNJ about Bob Streber, as they closed their store in New Vienna after 63 years (he is 64) and will reopen the convenience store just north of town on Rt. 73. Jean went to the Dr. -- third time regarding her poison ivy.
Thursday 1996 - Article in April "Nation's Business" about the Library Book Stores in Clayton, MO. [Mid-County Branch of the St. Louis County Library District is located in Clayton, a suburb of St. Louis, does not now list anything about a Book Store.]
Saturday 1998 - [Phoenix] Catherine has good oatmeal. Kings picked us up about 10AM and we visited models at Pebble Creek. The furnishings all look great though perhaps not too practical. Had "lunch" the complimentary hot dog, pretzels and beverage. Then to Del Webb's Sun City Grand - more of the same with cold rain (warmer in Ohio in low 80's). Went to Adam and Wendy's place on Sierra Vista and Maryland, just east of 7th St. They have 2 dogs and 2 cats and do they have the tapes, etc. Went to this Italian Restaurant nearby with them, Morgans and Adams' parents, who bring their own fresh spinach [in unopened bag] to go with the salmon. [They knew the staff well.]
Sunday 1999 - [Portugal and Spain trip through April 8]
HH added in 2010: Re: 1998 – Now that you mention spinach, it comes back. Should have written more about Sun City Grand visit. We are happy w/ 20238 Alta Loma with walkable distance to the store and the library. The hospital would be a stretch, but then we do have 911.
Leaving Barcelona March 29, 1954
Time for one more card during the seven hour stop in Barcelona, before the Saturnia reboards and heads on to the next port – Genoa, as we follow HH and JBU on their European trip in the spring of 1954.
Monday – in Spain
Do you like the stamps, Catherine? How are lollipops? We went to church yesterday on the boat, the sea is real green now. Had turkey for dinner last night. We had taxi ride around town and saw this church, but they have just finished the front part of it. We are now in restaurant and Mommie had chocolate ice cream. We get to Italy tomorrow and maybe we will see Uncle Calvin. – Daddy & Mommie
Stamps? Yes they're nice -- sorry Dad, if I didn't tell you that before. It's the postcards I like more though! I'm beginning to understand where my interest in collecting postcards may have started. Also my love for correspondence.
I think the lollipops were a "treat" left by Mommie and Daddy for us to enjoy during their absence. Not surprised to read about Mother having chocolate.
Staying with the Johnsons was an experience in many ways, but the getting of the mail, was a highlight of the day. Playing post office with old envelopes and magazines was a way of passing the time when Roberta and I were required to stay inside and keep out of trouble. Keeping Roberta entertained in those days was more difficult as she didn't have her million other interests and connections to occupy every moment of her day.
Elizabeth's player piano was also a source of entertainment but required Elizabeth's supervision which made it a more limited and special event. In an upstairs bedroom there was also an old hand cranked Victrola an ancient record player c1920s.
We'll delve more into the farm work part of the stay in a later post.
*The church, started in 1882 by Catalonian Architect, Gaudi (1852-1926), who also designed La Pedrera, the apartment building, which we saw pictured in a postcard in this post, was less than 25% complete at the time of Gaudi's death and was interrupted by the Spanish Civil War, resumed intermittent progress in the 1950s and passed the half way construction point in 2010 with anticipated completion in 2026, the centennial of Gaudi's death. Although incomplete, the church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Barcelona "Holy Family" Temple* postcard mailed March 29, 1954
March 29, 1954 Barcelona Temple Postcard sent to Roberta & Catherine
Monday – in Spain
Do you like the stamps, Catherine? How are lollipops? We went to church yesterday on the boat, the sea is real green now. Had turkey for dinner last night. We had taxi ride around town and saw this church, but they have just finished the front part of it. We are now in restaurant and Mommie had chocolate ice cream. We get to Italy tomorrow and maybe we will see Uncle Calvin. – Daddy & Mommie
Stamps? Yes they're nice -- sorry Dad, if I didn't tell you that before. It's the postcards I like more though! I'm beginning to understand where my interest in collecting postcards may have started. Also my love for correspondence.
I think the lollipops were a "treat" left by Mommie and Daddy for us to enjoy during their absence. Not surprised to read about Mother having chocolate.
Staying with the Johnsons was an experience in many ways, but the getting of the mail, was a highlight of the day. Playing post office with old envelopes and magazines was a way of passing the time when Roberta and I were required to stay inside and keep out of trouble. Keeping Roberta entertained in those days was more difficult as she didn't have her million other interests and connections to occupy every moment of her day.
Elizabeth's player piano was also a source of entertainment but required Elizabeth's supervision which made it a more limited and special event. In an upstairs bedroom there was also an old hand cranked Victrola an ancient record player c1920s.
We'll delve more into the farm work part of the stay in a later post.
*The church, started in 1882 by Catalonian Architect, Gaudi (1852-1926), who also designed La Pedrera, the apartment building, which we saw pictured in a postcard in this post, was less than 25% complete at the time of Gaudi's death and was interrupted by the Spanish Civil War, resumed intermittent progress in the 1950s and passed the half way construction point in 2010 with anticipated completion in 2026, the centennial of Gaudi's death. Although incomplete, the church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
March 27, 1989-99
HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]
Monday 1989 - Jean took down the storm windows. Stayed last night with GHU, she does very well and is very alert.
Tuesday 1990 - [Cris Horton family visiting] We all went to Leesburg. Talked with Cris about coming to Wells. He wants to start his own machine shop.
Wednesday 1991 - [Roberta visiting] Went to Hillsboro for breakfast with Mother, very alert, held the cup and drank and ate well. Back this evening but she never woke up, hard for her to eat or drink anything. We took Harold and Carolyn Thornburg to Westboro UMC for their revival service.
Saturday 1993 - [Arizona, Grand Canyon] Up at 5AM and after big breakfast we left at 6:30 on the Bright Angel Trail with a sack lunch. Indian Garden very pretty, but the light rain made it very muddy. Catherine gave MV one of her pairs of shoes to wear and MV needed encouragement to think positive. Roberta and John were a big help. We were all stiff that evening, the rain had turned to snow.
Sunday 1994 - Met the Goodings at Houston Inn Restaurant in Mason on Rt. 42. Bev had a reaction to something she ate there. Good value.
Monday 1995 - [Holmes County] Had the complimentary breakfast buffet, then we went for a walk. Saw the sheep and the ducks, had a tape from the Inn with music for walking. Had lunch at the Dutch Restaurant in Wilmot. Stopped at Franklin County Probate Court, pay Fullerton Estate Tax.
Thursday 1997 - Jean went to M.D. in Cincinnati, made hospital call on Art Bernard's sister, then we had supper at Damon's. Jean got a couple items at GMC in Walmart Plaza. Had choir program tonight. New Vienna town Clerk -- Cheryl Cluxton Mongold.
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Mary Uible Crowson added in 2010...
re 1993: saying I needed encouragement was a severe understatement. More like I needed a tow truck or a swift kick in the hind quarters or both.
Monday 1989 - Jean took down the storm windows. Stayed last night with GHU, she does very well and is very alert.
Tuesday 1990 - [Cris Horton family visiting] We all went to Leesburg. Talked with Cris about coming to Wells. He wants to start his own machine shop.
Wednesday 1991 - [Roberta visiting] Went to Hillsboro for breakfast with Mother, very alert, held the cup and drank and ate well. Back this evening but she never woke up, hard for her to eat or drink anything. We took Harold and Carolyn Thornburg to Westboro UMC for their revival service.
Saturday 1993 - [Arizona, Grand Canyon] Up at 5AM and after big breakfast we left at 6:30 on the Bright Angel Trail with a sack lunch. Indian Garden very pretty, but the light rain made it very muddy. Catherine gave MV one of her pairs of shoes to wear and MV needed encouragement to think positive. Roberta and John were a big help. We were all stiff that evening, the rain had turned to snow.
Sunday 1994 - Met the Goodings at Houston Inn Restaurant in Mason on Rt. 42. Bev had a reaction to something she ate there. Good value.
Monday 1995 - [Holmes County] Had the complimentary breakfast buffet, then we went for a walk. Saw the sheep and the ducks, had a tape from the Inn with music for walking. Had lunch at the Dutch Restaurant in Wilmot. Stopped at Franklin County Probate Court, pay Fullerton Estate Tax.
Thursday 1997 - Jean went to M.D. in Cincinnati, made hospital call on Art Bernard's sister, then we had supper at Damon's. Jean got a couple items at GMC in Walmart Plaza. Had choir program tonight. New Vienna town Clerk -- Cheryl Cluxton Mongold.
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Mary Uible Crowson added in 2010...
re 1993: saying I needed encouragement was a severe understatement. More like I needed a tow truck or a swift kick in the hind quarters or both.
Barcelona Catalonia Plaza 3/29/1954
HH and Jean continue their whirlwind seven hour tour of Barcelona, Spain on Monday, March 29, 1954.
We have about seven hours here. Hired a taxi and really saw a lot that the ship excursion didn't take the tourists to see. Now eating in Barcelona restaurant and our first taste of Spanish food. Get around OK considering our lack of knowledge of foreign languages. Took subway (1.25¢) and street car (1.5¢) here and really see the people. Baby girls with pierced ears, saw two bull rings, orange and lemon trees in the heart of the city. Please save these cards for us. All our love, Jean and Harold
Barcelona Plaza de Cataluña [Catalonia Square]
Card sent to Mrs. N.W. Ballantyne - March 29, 1954
Dearest Mother – 29/3/54We have about seven hours here. Hired a taxi and really saw a lot that the ship excursion didn't take the tourists to see. Now eating in Barcelona restaurant and our first taste of Spanish food. Get around OK considering our lack of knowledge of foreign languages. Took subway (1.25¢) and street car (1.5¢) here and really see the people. Baby girls with pierced ears, saw two bull rings, orange and lemon trees in the heart of the city. Please save these cards for us. All our love, Jean and Harold
Friday, March 25, 2011
March 26, 1989-99
HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]
Sunday 1989 - Easter Sunday, Sunrise service at 6:30, breakfast and video on Unquenchable Fire. Big crowd at church. Bev Grover sang. John came down and we had turkey. Rode Jean's old bike 15 miles. Mary Virginia home with two girlfriends. Roberta called. Beautiful day.
Monday 1990 - Cris, Angela, Laura and Wil arrive. He was let go at Rockwell after 9 months, was making $54,000. They have a little food grinder they use at the table to puree regular food for Wil who is 1, Laura is 3. He was with Clark for 10 years.
Tuesday 1991 - Drove to Wayne Hospital in Greenville where Serena was an outpatient for Cystoscopy. She had lunch there in bed and then we went to her apartment. En route to Russia [Ohio] for supper at Sheps Golden Lantern -- liver and onions $8.95 -- 2111 Miller Rd. [no restaurant at that address in 2011] Made stop in Versailles, bought bulk garden seeds and small pliers. Public Library in old house with new addition.
Friday 1993 - [Arizona, Grand Canyon] We went down the Kaibab Trail, left about 9AM after big breakfast at the cafeteria, which just opened today for the season. Got to Phantom Ranch about 4PM, a basic but pretty spot. The mule trip is $250 per person with meals, etc. It was a steep 7.5 miles. We had the veggie stew for supper.
Sunday 1995 - [to Holmes County via Newark with Ginny] After church we drove to Newark, where we had lunch and got gas for 97.9¢. On to the Inn at Honey Run, Room 226. $75 + $15 for rollaway. Ron Eberhard was "speaking" between 5-6, we got there about 4:45. Had supper there -- "Raid the Kitchen" -- a self serve buffet for $9.50
Tuesday 1996 - [Newark] John called us at 6AM, Julie had a C-Section. We got to her room about 7:30. Joseph had one eye open and lasted about 40 minutes. The minister had been there all night and had a dedication prayer. They washed Joseph up in the room and he looked nice in his gown. So sad. We left about 11AM and had lunch at Cracker Barrel in Grove City. Pot of beans $2.99.
Sunday 1989 - Easter Sunday, Sunrise service at 6:30, breakfast and video on Unquenchable Fire. Big crowd at church. Bev Grover sang. John came down and we had turkey. Rode Jean's old bike 15 miles. Mary Virginia home with two girlfriends. Roberta called. Beautiful day.
Monday 1990 - Cris, Angela, Laura and Wil arrive. He was let go at Rockwell after 9 months, was making $54,000. They have a little food grinder they use at the table to puree regular food for Wil who is 1, Laura is 3. He was with Clark for 10 years.
Tuesday 1991 - Drove to Wayne Hospital in Greenville where Serena was an outpatient for Cystoscopy. She had lunch there in bed and then we went to her apartment. En route to Russia [Ohio] for supper at Sheps Golden Lantern -- liver and onions $8.95 -- 2111 Miller Rd. [no restaurant at that address in 2011] Made stop in Versailles, bought bulk garden seeds and small pliers. Public Library in old house with new addition.
Friday 1993 - [Arizona, Grand Canyon] We went down the Kaibab Trail, left about 9AM after big breakfast at the cafeteria, which just opened today for the season. Got to Phantom Ranch about 4PM, a basic but pretty spot. The mule trip is $250 per person with meals, etc. It was a steep 7.5 miles. We had the veggie stew for supper.
Sunday 1995 - [to Holmes County via Newark with Ginny] After church we drove to Newark, where we had lunch and got gas for 97.9¢. On to the Inn at Honey Run, Room 226. $75 + $15 for rollaway. Ron Eberhard was "speaking" between 5-6, we got there about 4:45. Had supper there -- "Raid the Kitchen" -- a self serve buffet for $9.50
Tuesday 1996 - [Newark] John called us at 6AM, Julie had a C-Section. We got to her room about 7:30. Joseph had one eye open and lasted about 40 minutes. The minister had been there all night and had a dedication prayer. They washed Joseph up in the room and he looked nice in his gown. So sad. We left about 11AM and had lunch at Cracker Barrel in Grove City. Pot of beans $2.99.
Mongold Oil Company - New Vienna Ohio
Two views about 20 years apart. Previously posted was a picture of the bulk oil tanks located behind the service station which shows a side view of the office building from the rear and one corner of the back of the service station. CJ Uible had a financial interest in this business which was run by Rollo Mongold during the mid-1900s.
A "modern" view c2010 of the east side of the office building can be seen on Google Street view from the corner of Main Street and West Street, although the roofline looks different.
According to Ancestry.com Rollo Earl Mongold (1907-1989) of Lynchburg, was the son of Frannie F. Mongold (1877-1948) and Ina Viola Sanderson (1881-1911). He was married to Louella Davis (1917-1990) and Mary Alice Whitford (1909-1963) and had four children with the latter, including Margaret Joanne Pfister of Lynchburg (1930-2006), Mary K. Workman of Milford, and Thomas Mongold of Wilmington.
Rollo also had three older brothers, Robert Willard "Shorty" (1898-1975), Roy David (1900-1986) who lived in Clark, Ohio, and James William (1905-1983). Shorty was the only brother who lived in New Vienna. He was a good friend of CJ's, and his Southern Ohio Tool & Die Co.'s manufacturing of farm gates, was instrumental in CJ's settling with his family in New Vienna.
HH adds that by the mid-1900s most farmers switched from livestock production to grain farming, and the need for farm gates greatly diminished. Southern Ohio Tool & Die eventually ceased operations and the original building, which had a dirt floor, was demolished during a Wells expansion.
Mongold Oil Co., New Vienna Ohio c1945
Mongold Office Building, New Vienna Ohio c1965
A "modern" view c2010 of the east side of the office building can be seen on Google Street view from the corner of Main Street and West Street, although the roofline looks different.
According to Ancestry.com Rollo Earl Mongold (1907-1989) of Lynchburg, was the son of Frannie F. Mongold (1877-1948) and Ina Viola Sanderson (1881-1911). He was married to Louella Davis (1917-1990) and Mary Alice Whitford (1909-1963) and had four children with the latter, including Margaret Joanne Pfister of Lynchburg (1930-2006), Mary K. Workman of Milford, and Thomas Mongold of Wilmington.
Rollo also had three older brothers, Robert Willard "Shorty" (1898-1975), Roy David (1900-1986) who lived in Clark, Ohio, and James William (1905-1983). Shorty was the only brother who lived in New Vienna. He was a good friend of CJ's, and his Southern Ohio Tool & Die Co.'s manufacturing of farm gates, was instrumental in CJ's settling with his family in New Vienna.
HH adds that by the mid-1900s most farmers switched from livestock production to grain farming, and the need for farm gates greatly diminished. Southern Ohio Tool & Die eventually ceased operations and the original building, which had a dirt floor, was demolished during a Wells expansion.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
March 25, 1989-99
HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]
Saturday 1989 - Got small lawn mower back from Tom Young. Planted onions in the garden.
Sunday 1990 - We ate at Leesburg.
Monday 1991 - Continental Airlines called about changing Roberta's plane so we left quickly, saw Thelma Holmes afterwards, she has been there two years, will be 87 on 3/30. (We recall when she put in 50¢ + 25¢ in Sunday School for her birthday.) Had "supper" at Skyline Chili in West Columbus at I-270 and US40., walked around Phar-Mor, then Colombo Yogurt [General Mills stopped producing Colombo Yogurt in March 2010]. Had reservations at Red Roof at Dayton North, $29.95, tax $3.75.
Wednesday 1992 - Had lunch at Wilmington UMC, $3 - each Wednesday through Lent. Mother seems good this week.
Thursday 1993 - [Arizona] Had breakfast with the Ashcrafts at Kiss the Cook. We left for Grand Canyon.
Saturday 1995 - [Ginny visiting since when?] Had McKibbens closing in Wilmington, then Young Auction here in NV in the PM. Later we went to Hillsboro, Jean saw Valetta then I saw Elsie, she is 88 -- "I enjoy giving people things now rather than wait till I'm gone." Then to Henry Edwards, Ginny took a nap on both auto trips.
Monday 1996 - Jean woke up dizzy this AM so Ann Bailey took her place at the UMC meeting in Hillsboro. Left about 2PM for St. Ann's Hospital in Westerville where John and Julie had gone for the baby delivery. The Ashcrafts came shortly after we got there, plus Mary Virginia and Jeff and Cathy Pound (the minister). She is quite a vivacious teacher in the Church school, grades 5-8. She had all these Ohio books. We stayed at the hospital until midnight, had Room 108 at nearby Signature Inn. $52 (hospital rate) + $8.19 in tax.
Thursday 1999 - [Spain Portugal trip through April 8]
Saturday 1989 - Got small lawn mower back from Tom Young. Planted onions in the garden.
Sunday 1990 - We ate at Leesburg.
Monday 1991 - Continental Airlines called about changing Roberta's plane so we left quickly, saw Thelma Holmes afterwards, she has been there two years, will be 87 on 3/30. (We recall when she put in 50¢ + 25¢ in Sunday School for her birthday.) Had "supper" at Skyline Chili in West Columbus at I-270 and US40., walked around Phar-Mor, then Colombo Yogurt [General Mills stopped producing Colombo Yogurt in March 2010]. Had reservations at Red Roof at Dayton North, $29.95, tax $3.75.
Wednesday 1992 - Had lunch at Wilmington UMC, $3 - each Wednesday through Lent. Mother seems good this week.
Thursday 1993 - [Arizona] Had breakfast with the Ashcrafts at Kiss the Cook. We left for Grand Canyon.
Saturday 1995 - [Ginny visiting since when?] Had McKibbens closing in Wilmington, then Young Auction here in NV in the PM. Later we went to Hillsboro, Jean saw Valetta then I saw Elsie, she is 88 -- "I enjoy giving people things now rather than wait till I'm gone." Then to Henry Edwards, Ginny took a nap on both auto trips.
Monday 1996 - Jean woke up dizzy this AM so Ann Bailey took her place at the UMC meeting in Hillsboro. Left about 2PM for St. Ann's Hospital in Westerville where John and Julie had gone for the baby delivery. The Ashcrafts came shortly after we got there, plus Mary Virginia and Jeff and Cathy Pound (the minister). She is quite a vivacious teacher in the Church school, grades 5-8. She had all these Ohio books. We stayed at the hospital until midnight, had Room 108 at nearby Signature Inn. $52 (hospital rate) + $8.19 in tax.
Thursday 1999 - [Spain Portugal trip through April 8]
Gist Settlement
In a recent post from the Clinton County Seat Calendar, Christopher Gist's (1706-1759) name was mentioned as leaving the first written record of Clinton County. Although he lived in roughly the same era as Samuel Gist (see below) he evidently was not a close relative, having been born in Baltimore Maryland as the son of Richard Gist who helped plot the city of Baltimore.
Christopher was a surveyor like his father and one of the first white explorers of the Ohio area. He accompanied George Washington during the French and Indian War and Washington later visited him in "Gist's new settlement," near Fort LeBoeuf in Pennsylvania according to the Chronicles of Border Warfare by Alexander Scott Withers, page. 74. This Gist Settlement at For LeBoeuf is now Waterford, PA, and has no connection with the Gist Settlements in Ohio who were founded as a result of Samuel Gist.
Samuel Gist, according to Ohio History Central, was born in England c1717-23 and was orphaned at a young age, spending most of his youth in a hospital. In order to improve his financial status he became an indentured servant to a tobacco farmer in Virginia. After the farmer died in 1747, Gist married the widow, and thereby gained immense wealth, including hundreds of slaves and large landholdings.
Upon Gist's death in 1815, his will freed his former slaves. About 150 of them stayed in Virginia while 350 moved to Ohio where they established several communities in Adams, Brown and Highland Counties. While all three counties' Gist settlements survived into the 1900s, only the one near New Vienna in Highland County survived into the twenty-first century, still in the hands of the descendants.
According to the History of the Gist Settlement, "The last of the original Gist Settlement lands in descendants' hands is located in Highland County. It happens to be the last established settlement and the smallest. The Highland County settlement was inhabited by 18 families totaling 105 persons in 1840. Between 1840 and 1930 an average of 16 families, or 75 persons occupied the Gist Settlement (based on US Census Data, 1840-1930). The settlement had established an active church and school."
Several families, Burns, Pearl, Robinson, Rollins, and Turner children attended New Vienna schools beginning in the early 1900s. It is unknown when the school at Gist Settlement closed.
In 2007-08 the Gist Settlement Archaeological Project took a first step in documenting the history of the settlement in the 1800s. This was a collaborative project between Ohio Valley Archaeology, Inc. and Paul LaRue and his Research History class students at Washington High School in Washington Court House with a grant from the History Channel.
As part of their historical research, the class studied the Gist Settlement cemetery, and did in-depth studies of eight civil war veterans buried there, mapping of the cemetery is included on their Archaeological Project website.
As mentioned by HH and in the Archaeological report "There are ongoing questions about the title to the land and the status of property taxes, lending some degree of uncertainty over the ownership and disposition of the land in the future." In other words, the property may now be owned by Highland County, because of tax forfeiture.
Sources accessed on 3/23/11:
Chronicles of Border Warfare by Alexander Scott Withers
Gist Settlement Archaeological Project
Gist Settlement Historical Marker
Gist Settlements - Ohio History Central
Samuel Gist - Ohio History Central
USCT Veterans and the Gist Settlent in Highland County Ohio
Christopher was a surveyor like his father and one of the first white explorers of the Ohio area. He accompanied George Washington during the French and Indian War and Washington later visited him in "Gist's new settlement," near Fort LeBoeuf in Pennsylvania according to the Chronicles of Border Warfare by Alexander Scott Withers, page. 74. This Gist Settlement at For LeBoeuf is now Waterford, PA, and has no connection with the Gist Settlements in Ohio who were founded as a result of Samuel Gist.
Samuel Gist, according to Ohio History Central, was born in England c1717-23 and was orphaned at a young age, spending most of his youth in a hospital. In order to improve his financial status he became an indentured servant to a tobacco farmer in Virginia. After the farmer died in 1747, Gist married the widow, and thereby gained immense wealth, including hundreds of slaves and large landholdings.
Upon Gist's death in 1815, his will freed his former slaves. About 150 of them stayed in Virginia while 350 moved to Ohio where they established several communities in Adams, Brown and Highland Counties. While all three counties' Gist settlements survived into the 1900s, only the one near New Vienna in Highland County survived into the twenty-first century, still in the hands of the descendants.
Historical Marker in Sardinia Ohio
Gist Settlement
Through the terms of his will, British absentee landowner Samuel Gist (c1723-1815) freed his 350 Virginia slaves and provided funds for their relocation, the purchase of land, and the establishment of schools and homes. The executors of Gist's will acquired over 2,000 acres of land in Ohio, including two large tracts in Scott and Eagle townships in Brown County in 1819. In 1831 and 1835, an agent of the Gist estate purchased 207 acres in Highland County and divided the acreage into thirty-one lots. This Gist settlement in Eagle Township was the first to be purchased and settled. It was recorded at Brown County on august 4, 1819 as 1197 acres of land divided among "150 Negroes who were emancipated by the will of Samuel Gist." in 2009, descendants of the freed Gist slaves still inhabited part of the original settlement.
According to the History of the Gist Settlement, "The last of the original Gist Settlement lands in descendants' hands is located in Highland County. It happens to be the last established settlement and the smallest. The Highland County settlement was inhabited by 18 families totaling 105 persons in 1840. Between 1840 and 1930 an average of 16 families, or 75 persons occupied the Gist Settlement (based on US Census Data, 1840-1930). The settlement had established an active church and school."
Several families, Burns, Pearl, Robinson, Rollins, and Turner children attended New Vienna schools beginning in the early 1900s. It is unknown when the school at Gist Settlement closed.
In 2007-08 the Gist Settlement Archaeological Project took a first step in documenting the history of the settlement in the 1800s. This was a collaborative project between Ohio Valley Archaeology, Inc. and Paul LaRue and his Research History class students at Washington High School in Washington Court House with a grant from the History Channel.
As part of their historical research, the class studied the Gist Settlement cemetery, and did in-depth studies of eight civil war veterans buried there, mapping of the cemetery is included on their Archaeological Project website.
As mentioned by HH and in the Archaeological report "There are ongoing questions about the title to the land and the status of property taxes, lending some degree of uncertainty over the ownership and disposition of the land in the future." In other words, the property may now be owned by Highland County, because of tax forfeiture.
Sources accessed on 3/23/11:
Chronicles of Border Warfare by Alexander Scott Withers
Gist Settlement Archaeological Project
Gist Settlement Historical Marker
Gist Settlements - Ohio History Central
Samuel Gist - Ohio History Central
USCT Veterans and the Gist Settlent in Highland County Ohio
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
March 24, 1989-99
HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]
Saturday 1990 - [KY to Cincinnati airport to pick-up GHU to home] Surprised to see snow on the ground this AM, traffic slow on I-75. Lunch in Florence KY at Red Lobster, Rainbow Trout $5.75. Got GHU a new telephone at Florence Mall. Jean stayed with the car while I met Mother and we got away 30 minutes after plane landed.
Sunday 1991 - Got out our "old" movies and slides, seems like eternity since our family went west for 5 weeks in 1962. Roberta met Vanessa at Rae's [same as Ray's pizza?] at 7:30. Arlene Curtis had been in to see GHU, also Judy Clay.
Monday 1992 - Sharon King's (mgr at bank) husband died of cancer (age 45), it was discovered last June.
Wednesday 1993 - [Phoenix] Had lunch with Catherine. Met Sue Sears Green in Tempe, ate at Health Food Restaurant and went to "juggling show" at Gammage Auditorium [same place we saw Annie 1/10].
Thursday 1994 - Went to Wilmington College to hear Terry Anderson speak - overflow crowd. He was a prisoner in Lebanon for 7+ years. Sat next to Lou Hale.
Saturday 1996 - 23 Psalms for Sunday School lesson, 77 at church. We walked out Cemetery Rd and picked up trash also swept walk near recycling container, then moved desk at Wells so we wouldn't have to close the blinds so often. John called, they are going to hospital tomorrow at 10AM so we are going up in the afternoon. Wendy called, she seems to be doing well in school.
Monday 1997 - Jean had appointment at CMH at 7:30 for stress test. Had Reynolds lock box opening. Betty Rulon called, Dick passed away yesterday. Had lunch at Taco Bell. New Vienna awarded contract for Cemetery job. Got the Quicken software program.
Wednesday 1999 - [Portugal Spain trip through 4/8]
Saturday 1990 - [KY to Cincinnati airport to pick-up GHU to home] Surprised to see snow on the ground this AM, traffic slow on I-75. Lunch in Florence KY at Red Lobster, Rainbow Trout $5.75. Got GHU a new telephone at Florence Mall. Jean stayed with the car while I met Mother and we got away 30 minutes after plane landed.
Sunday 1991 - Got out our "old" movies and slides, seems like eternity since our family went west for 5 weeks in 1962. Roberta met Vanessa at Rae's [same as Ray's pizza?] at 7:30. Arlene Curtis had been in to see GHU, also Judy Clay.
Monday 1992 - Sharon King's (mgr at bank) husband died of cancer (age 45), it was discovered last June.
Wednesday 1993 - [Phoenix] Had lunch with Catherine. Met Sue Sears Green in Tempe, ate at Health Food Restaurant and went to "juggling show" at Gammage Auditorium [same place we saw Annie 1/10].
Thursday 1994 - Went to Wilmington College to hear Terry Anderson speak - overflow crowd. He was a prisoner in Lebanon for 7+ years. Sat next to Lou Hale.
Saturday 1996 - 23 Psalms for Sunday School lesson, 77 at church. We walked out Cemetery Rd and picked up trash also swept walk near recycling container, then moved desk at Wells so we wouldn't have to close the blinds so often. John called, they are going to hospital tomorrow at 10AM so we are going up in the afternoon. Wendy called, she seems to be doing well in school.
Monday 1997 - Jean had appointment at CMH at 7:30 for stress test. Had Reynolds lock box opening. Betty Rulon called, Dick passed away yesterday. Had lunch at Taco Bell. New Vienna awarded contract for Cemetery job. Got the Quicken software program.
Wednesday 1999 - [Portugal Spain trip through 4/8]
Barcelona, La Pedrera 3/29/1954
The Saturnia docks in Barcelona and the Uibles have about seven hours to see the sights and mail postcards to those waiting to hear from them. Transcriptions follow each card.
Eating our lunch just down the street from here. The first actual meal we've ordered since New York. We've walked or taken a taxi to sightsee all morning so are mighty hungry. They park cars on top of this apartment building. Hope to hear you're being good girls. Please save postal cards for us. Love, Daddy & Mommie
Monday – had no rain since leaving NY. Dance every other night on boat. Here we are in Barcelona, took a 2 hour taxi tour of town for $3, now riding streetcar & subway. Lots of beautiful buildings and parks. We use map and sign language to get around. Save the cards for us. Received your letter in Lisbon. Had horse & buggy ride in Gibraltar. No rain yet. Streetcar costs 1.5¢. Had big time in restaurant with our lack of Spanish, about a block from here. –Harold
*Casa Milà , better known as La Pedrera (Catalan for 'The Quarry') was completed in 1912 and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Card sent to Catherine & Roberta from Daddy & Mommie
Monday 29/3/54Eating our lunch just down the street from here. The first actual meal we've ordered since New York. We've walked or taken a taxi to sightsee all morning so are mighty hungry. They park cars on top of this apartment building. Hope to hear you're being good girls. Please save postal cards for us. Love, Daddy & Mommie
La Pedrera* [architect: Gaudi] - same card sent to both recipients
Card sent to M/M CJ Uible from Harold
*Casa Milà , better known as La Pedrera (Catalan for 'The Quarry') was completed in 1912 and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
March 23, 1989-99
HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]
Thursday 1989 - Went to Cincy airport to pick up GHU, had supper en route at Echo Restaurant in Hyde Park, most meals $4.95 with meat and 2 vegetables. Bought book on China next door. Mother's ticket was $234.21. Parking at short term airport lot, $1 for first 30 minutes, then 75¢ per 30 minutes.
Friday 1990 - [Tennessee to Kentucky] Left Zooks about 2pm for bookstore in Kingsport TN, gas 92.9¢. Had supper at Cracker Barrel in Corbin, KY -- what a crowd, then met MV and Don at the Red Roof in Lexington. She has job with church publications and the D.S. has told them about an interview comping up.
Saturday 1991 - Roberta has been going over around 7:30 to see GHU, breakfast is one of her better meals. Jean and Serena went with Charlotte Hause to Easter Egg Hunt at CMH, sponsored by the New Vienna Twig, a close schedule as we had reservations at Murphin Ridge at 1pm, nice magazines in their lobby. Then to West Union where we visited the Public Library. Also stopped at the Amish Bakery, got some delicious bread and a small pie, of which GHU ate some. Also a visit to Peebles Public Library. Serena has a great memory -- bringing up our visit to 4 States Monument.
Tuesday 1993 - [to Phoenix] We (including Serena) left from Columbus for Phoenix. We are staying at Desert Shadows -- Union Hills and 29th Ave in Sid's 5th-Wheel, spot 597, the rent is $1600 a year.
Thursday 1995 - Met Steve Hamilton at lock box opening, also Leadership Clinton Meeting. Went square dancing, don't know when we laughed so much with the Ed Baileys, Herschel Arnolds and Earl Jenkins. Harold Stewart has prostrate cancer and bone cancer. Celebrated Jim Erbaugh's birthday.
Friday 1996 - Went to Wilmington, looked at computer tables and got light bulb for refrigerator. Met with Lacy's daughter and what a mess, he even sued his daughter and divorced his wife just before death.
Sunday 1997 - Took Dale _____ [Cahill?] to Murphin Ridge. His wife is from Sweden, age 60. He is on assignment at Airborne, joined our choir while here. Son -23- still looking for work as a pilot. Surprised to see Bob and Audrey Terrell at Murphin Ridge. The Crossets [?] are celebrating a reunion at the Cloister in 7/98.
Tuesday 1999 - [Portugal Spain trip through April 8]
Thursday 1989 - Went to Cincy airport to pick up GHU, had supper en route at Echo Restaurant in Hyde Park, most meals $4.95 with meat and 2 vegetables. Bought book on China next door. Mother's ticket was $234.21. Parking at short term airport lot, $1 for first 30 minutes, then 75¢ per 30 minutes.
Friday 1990 - [Tennessee to Kentucky] Left Zooks about 2pm for bookstore in Kingsport TN, gas 92.9¢. Had supper at Cracker Barrel in Corbin, KY -- what a crowd, then met MV and Don at the Red Roof in Lexington. She has job with church publications and the D.S. has told them about an interview comping up.
Saturday 1991 - Roberta has been going over around 7:30 to see GHU, breakfast is one of her better meals. Jean and Serena went with Charlotte Hause to Easter Egg Hunt at CMH, sponsored by the New Vienna Twig, a close schedule as we had reservations at Murphin Ridge at 1pm, nice magazines in their lobby. Then to West Union where we visited the Public Library. Also stopped at the Amish Bakery, got some delicious bread and a small pie, of which GHU ate some. Also a visit to Peebles Public Library. Serena has a great memory -- bringing up our visit to 4 States Monument.
Tuesday 1993 - [to Phoenix] We (including Serena) left from Columbus for Phoenix. We are staying at Desert Shadows -- Union Hills and 29th Ave in Sid's 5th-Wheel, spot 597, the rent is $1600 a year.
Thursday 1995 - Met Steve Hamilton at lock box opening, also Leadership Clinton Meeting. Went square dancing, don't know when we laughed so much with the Ed Baileys, Herschel Arnolds and Earl Jenkins. Harold Stewart has prostrate cancer and bone cancer. Celebrated Jim Erbaugh's birthday.
Friday 1996 - Went to Wilmington, looked at computer tables and got light bulb for refrigerator. Met with Lacy's daughter and what a mess, he even sued his daughter and divorced his wife just before death.
Sunday 1997 - Took Dale _____ [Cahill?] to Murphin Ridge. His wife is from Sweden, age 60. He is on assignment at Airborne, joined our choir while here. Son -23- still looking for work as a pilot. Surprised to see Bob and Audrey Terrell at Murphin Ridge. The Crossets [?] are celebrating a reunion at the Cloister in 7/98.
Tuesday 1999 - [Portugal Spain trip through April 8]
Clinton County Seat Calendar - March
From the 1985 [Clinton] County Seat Calendar
March 2, 1751 – Christopher Gist* [1706-1759] leaves the first written record of what will one day become Clinton County. Commissioned by the Ohio Company, an English real estate firm, Mr. Gist pronounces the prairie land splendid. "Very fertile land with beautiful meadows, streams full of fishes, wild turkey, and hardly a bush in sight," he wrote in his detailed diary. The forest grows up when the last buffalo leave at the end of the 18th century.
A book, Christopher Gist: Colonial Frontiersman, Explorer and Indian Agent by Kenneth Bailey is available at ASU. I'll check it out, but not right this minute.
March, 1984 – Damaine Vonada, an Ohio writer [author of Amazing Ohio among other titles, published by Wilmington's Orange Frazer Press] transplanted to Washington, DC, notices a 5x7 pothole in the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, then writes an essay suggesting that the nation's capital be moved somewhere more manageable, like Wilmington Ohio. She notes that both cities begin with a "W," both have ten letters, the architecture of the Wilmington courthouse is similar to that of the capital, and relocating to the cornfields of Clinton County would ensure that only the most dedicated individuals would seek office.
March 2, 1751 – Christopher Gist* [1706-1759] leaves the first written record of what will one day become Clinton County. Commissioned by the Ohio Company, an English real estate firm, Mr. Gist pronounces the prairie land splendid. "Very fertile land with beautiful meadows, streams full of fishes, wild turkey, and hardly a bush in sight," he wrote in his detailed diary. The forest grows up when the last buffalo leave at the end of the 18th century.
A book, Christopher Gist: Colonial Frontiersman, Explorer and Indian Agent by Kenneth Bailey is available at ASU. I'll check it out, but not right this minute.
March, 1984 – Damaine Vonada, an Ohio writer [author of Amazing Ohio among other titles, published by Wilmington's Orange Frazer Press] transplanted to Washington, DC, notices a 5x7 pothole in the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, then writes an essay suggesting that the nation's capital be moved somewhere more manageable, like Wilmington Ohio. She notes that both cities begin with a "W," both have ten letters, the architecture of the Wilmington courthouse is similar to that of the capital, and relocating to the cornfields of Clinton County would ensure that only the most dedicated individuals would seek office.
Monday, March 21, 2011
March 22, 1989-99
HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]
Wednesday 1989 - WNJ Business Edition - full page ad is $653, 1/2 page $350, 1/4 $200, 1/8 $135. Circulation is 7800 and read (?) by 23,400. Received picture of GHU from Joe Horton, gift of Roberta, arrived super wrapped. Got our Delta 8-pack of tickets for $640 each.
Thursday 1990 - [Georgia - South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee] Took tour of Savannah, $11 each with Preservation Society, good value, continental breakfast included, very tasty. More peanut butter sandwich en route to Johnson City TN to see the Zooks. Ate at cafeteria in Asheville, $8.04 for the 2 of us. Overnight at the Zooks. They quit the Carmel Corn business in September, 1988, and have plans to go to Havana next month.
Friday 1991 - Jean got out West Virginia yearbook.
Monday 1993 - [Kentucky to Ohio] Got haircut at $4 and gas for 93.9¢ in Williamsburg. Had lunch at James Tavern [Now called Parkers Blue Ash Tavern] in Blue Ash, real nice.
Tuesday 1994 - Met Serena for supper at the Best Cafe in Lebanon, one of the dishes was the Chez special and also an Urbanic. Got blurb in mail about voting for Gordon Rose for C.P. Judge.
Thursday 1995 - Jean fixed black bean soup for supper. Called Morgans, Catherine is getting stocks that you can buy direct. My poison ivy is much better. The pills are all arranged on a card, a line for each day and each day I take 1 less pill for the 6 days, starting with 6 pills the first day
Friday 1996 - John called us about the plans for Joseph and had earlier sent us a letter. Also a letter from Mrs. Sams about how nice and how helpful MV had been to their family at the time of the death of Mr. S. In WNJ about Pete Overstreet forging the Judge's signature.
Saturday 1997 - Jean went to CMH Easter Egg Hunt and got some garden seed at Ace Hardware, 79¢ a scoop and at Odd Lots for 50¢ a packet. Planted the seeds. Also transplanted 5 evergreen trees. Hauled 3 loads of leaves from Mother's yard. Helen Kuntzman called us - she plans to work until the end of this year. Karol has gotten a divorce, her husband was an alcoholic.
Monday 1999 - [Portugal and Spain trip through April 8]
MV adds:
1996 - Mrs. Sams (Kay) must have written on the death of her husband, Vic. Must have done okay...her husband was same size as Don and she gave Don many of his NICE tailored clothes. :)
Wednesday 1989 - WNJ Business Edition - full page ad is $653, 1/2 page $350, 1/4 $200, 1/8 $135. Circulation is 7800 and read (?) by 23,400. Received picture of GHU from Joe Horton, gift of Roberta, arrived super wrapped. Got our Delta 8-pack of tickets for $640 each.
Thursday 1990 - [Georgia - South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee] Took tour of Savannah, $11 each with Preservation Society, good value, continental breakfast included, very tasty. More peanut butter sandwich en route to Johnson City TN to see the Zooks. Ate at cafeteria in Asheville, $8.04 for the 2 of us. Overnight at the Zooks. They quit the Carmel Corn business in September, 1988, and have plans to go to Havana next month.
Friday 1991 - Jean got out West Virginia yearbook.
Monday 1993 - [Kentucky to Ohio] Got haircut at $4 and gas for 93.9¢ in Williamsburg. Had lunch at James Tavern [Now called Parkers Blue Ash Tavern] in Blue Ash, real nice.
Tuesday 1994 - Met Serena for supper at the Best Cafe in Lebanon, one of the dishes was the Chez special and also an Urbanic. Got blurb in mail about voting for Gordon Rose for C.P. Judge.
Thursday 1995 - Jean fixed black bean soup for supper. Called Morgans, Catherine is getting stocks that you can buy direct. My poison ivy is much better. The pills are all arranged on a card, a line for each day and each day I take 1 less pill for the 6 days, starting with 6 pills the first day
Friday 1996 - John called us about the plans for Joseph and had earlier sent us a letter. Also a letter from Mrs. Sams about how nice and how helpful MV had been to their family at the time of the death of Mr. S. In WNJ about Pete Overstreet forging the Judge's signature.
Saturday 1997 - Jean went to CMH Easter Egg Hunt and got some garden seed at Ace Hardware, 79¢ a scoop and at Odd Lots for 50¢ a packet. Planted the seeds. Also transplanted 5 evergreen trees. Hauled 3 loads of leaves from Mother's yard. Helen Kuntzman called us - she plans to work until the end of this year. Karol has gotten a divorce, her husband was an alcoholic.
Monday 1999 - [Portugal and Spain trip through April 8]
MV adds:
1996 - Mrs. Sams (Kay) must have written on the death of her husband, Vic. Must have done okay...her husband was same size as Don and she gave Don many of his NICE tailored clothes. :)
March 21, 1954 Europe Trip
Our travelers, Harold and Jean, are now enjoying a trip across the North Atlantic, having left NYC on Friday, March 19 for a two week trip to Naples. The fare to Italy was $200. The postcard below was written on March 21 but is postmarked March 27 in Lisbon. Transcription follows.
Saturnia and Vulcania were cruise ships of the Italian Line used as Hospital Ships during WW2 – here's a picture of them with their [red?] crosses from Shipspotting.com:
Vulcania in foreground and Saturnia in background
History from George Glazer Gallery which had paintings of the ships -- sorry, no longer available for purchase, but you can view them here:
The Saturnia and the Vulcania were built by Cantiere Navale Triestino in Monfalcone, Italy, and entered service in 1927 and 1928 respectively for the Cosulich Line. They sailed the North and South Atlantic. In 1932, Cosulich was merged with two other lines to form The Italian Line. Both ships survived World War II, and were returned to Italian service around 1946-47. They continued to sail into the mid 1960s, when two new ships replaced them. The Saturnia was scrapped and the Vulcania was renamed the Caribia and sailed for another line for several years, until it too was scrapped, in 1974.
We are rocking back & forth like we are in a huge cradle Y we can see the rough sea thru the portholes. Daddy loves to go up on deck & watch the big waves wash over the ship. The tables are anchored to the floor & some times you really have to hold on to keep from falling. All our love, Daddy & Mommie
Saturnia and Vulcania were cruise ships of the Italian Line used as Hospital Ships during WW2 – here's a picture of them with their [red?] crosses from Shipspotting.com:
Vulcania in foreground and Saturnia in background
History from George Glazer Gallery which had paintings of the ships -- sorry, no longer available for purchase, but you can view them here:
The Saturnia and the Vulcania were built by Cantiere Navale Triestino in Monfalcone, Italy, and entered service in 1927 and 1928 respectively for the Cosulich Line. They sailed the North and South Atlantic. In 1932, Cosulich was merged with two other lines to form The Italian Line. Both ships survived World War II, and were returned to Italian service around 1946-47. They continued to sail into the mid 1960s, when two new ships replaced them. The Saturnia was scrapped and the Vulcania was renamed the Caribia and sailed for another line for several years, until it too was scrapped, in 1974.
Saturnia/Vulcania Cruise Ship c1950
Postcard to Catherine & Roberta from Daddy & Mommie
Postmarked Lisboa [Lisbon] March 27, 1954
Sunday, March 21, 1954We are rocking back & forth like we are in a huge cradle Y we can see the rough sea thru the portholes. Daddy loves to go up on deck & watch the big waves wash over the ship. The tables are anchored to the floor & some times you really have to hold on to keep from falling. All our love, Daddy & Mommie
Sunday, March 20, 2011
March 21, 1989-99
HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]
Sunday 1954 - [En route to Europe on cruise ship, Saturnia]
Tuesday 1989 - Took bike out to Harners for it's trip west. Science Fair at New Vienna school. Had homemade soup for supper. John called.
Wednesday 1990 - [Georgia] Took tour of Jekyll Island, very interesting, had lunch at their bakery, soup on the veranda. Drove on to Savannah, had reservations at The Presidents' Quarters, corner of President and Lincoln Sts. In room 403, the Harry Truman Room. A lot of Presidential memorabilia. Afternoon tea with cherry jubilee cake. Ate dinner at the Shrimp Factory, $43 for the two of us. Had fruit bowl in our room.
Saturday 1992 - Marvin Chamberlain of Westboro spoke to our UMC Men's group. Westboro UMC is planning a big expansion program. David Martin is pastor. John and Julie move into their new home at 1030 Shaw Drive, Newark.
Sunday 1993 - [Kentucky] We went to Pleasant View UMC, Don spoke on John 9. Had lunch at Williamsburg [KY] Holiday Inn, buffet was $4.95.
Monday 1994 - Talked with Everett Penn about Ted Walmn. The Thompsons [which Thompsons?] in Portland, OR wrote us that they had seen our picture in pictures that their friends were showing them.
Tuesday 1995 - We went to Dr. about our poison ivy, which I got last Saturday in working on the grape vines. Went to Hillsboro in the PM, saw Elsie Satterfield* in her new home. Greg (her nephew) is quite a character with all his gold bracelets. Gals here -- Betty Adams and Linda [Pinkerton] to wash windows and put up screens.
Friday 1997 - Daffodils out in front of house. New code supplements came.
Sunday 1999 - [Portugal and Spain trip through April 8]
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*HH added in 2011: Elsie was a widow and had no close family and I was her POA [Power of Attorney]. She had a nephew who was not bashful about his needs for financial help. she was a soft touch for realtors and relatives. Her maiden name was Garrison and she married Archie Satterfield, who had a seven figure estate. Her aunt was Violet Thompson b. 1/5/1902
Sunday 1954 - [En route to Europe on cruise ship, Saturnia]
Tuesday 1989 - Took bike out to Harners for it's trip west. Science Fair at New Vienna school. Had homemade soup for supper. John called.
Wednesday 1990 - [Georgia] Took tour of Jekyll Island, very interesting, had lunch at their bakery, soup on the veranda. Drove on to Savannah, had reservations at The Presidents' Quarters, corner of President and Lincoln Sts. In room 403, the Harry Truman Room. A lot of Presidential memorabilia. Afternoon tea with cherry jubilee cake. Ate dinner at the Shrimp Factory, $43 for the two of us. Had fruit bowl in our room.
Saturday 1992 - Marvin Chamberlain of Westboro spoke to our UMC Men's group. Westboro UMC is planning a big expansion program. David Martin is pastor. John and Julie move into their new home at 1030 Shaw Drive, Newark.
Sunday 1993 - [Kentucky] We went to Pleasant View UMC, Don spoke on John 9. Had lunch at Williamsburg [KY] Holiday Inn, buffet was $4.95.
Monday 1994 - Talked with Everett Penn about Ted Walmn. The Thompsons [which Thompsons?] in Portland, OR wrote us that they had seen our picture in pictures that their friends were showing them.
Tuesday 1995 - We went to Dr. about our poison ivy, which I got last Saturday in working on the grape vines. Went to Hillsboro in the PM, saw Elsie Satterfield* in her new home. Greg (her nephew) is quite a character with all his gold bracelets. Gals here -- Betty Adams and Linda [Pinkerton] to wash windows and put up screens.
Friday 1997 - Daffodils out in front of house. New code supplements came.
Sunday 1999 - [Portugal and Spain trip through April 8]
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*HH added in 2011: Elsie was a widow and had no close family and I was her POA [Power of Attorney]. She had a nephew who was not bashful about his needs for financial help. she was a soft touch for realtors and relatives. Her maiden name was Garrison and she married Archie Satterfield, who had a seven figure estate. Her aunt was Violet Thompson b. 1/5/1902
March 17, 1954 Europe Trip
Spending a few days in New York City before crossing the ocean to Europe, Harold and Jean visit relatives but pass up the chance to be TV stars. Transcription follows.
Weds. Mar. 17
Mommy and Daddy almost got on "Double or Nothing" today if we had been staying over thru Friday would have. Went out to Cousin Luna and Bob Herron's for dinner tonite. Also with their 3 children. Real windy here and our winter coats feel extra good. Getting things in order to sail in the big ship on Friday. Love & Kisses, M&D
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Double or Nothing was a TV game show which aired 1952-1954, and was hosted by Bert Parks.
In 1956 an act of Congress changed the name of Bedloe's Island to Liberty Island.
Captioned: Close-Up view of Statue of Liberty, New York City
The Statue of Liberty, Hostess to the World, in a striking view. The Statue, designed by August Bartholdi, a gift of the French People to the USA, stands on Bedloe's Island* in New York Harbor.
Postmarked March 18, 1954, New York, NY
to Catherine & Roberta c/o Oscar Johnson
Weds. Mar. 17
Mommy and Daddy almost got on "Double or Nothing" today if we had been staying over thru Friday would have. Went out to Cousin Luna and Bob Herron's for dinner tonite. Also with their 3 children. Real windy here and our winter coats feel extra good. Getting things in order to sail in the big ship on Friday. Love & Kisses, M&D
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Double or Nothing was a TV game show which aired 1952-1954, and was hosted by Bert Parks.
In 1956 an act of Congress changed the name of Bedloe's Island to Liberty Island.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
March 20, 1989-99
HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]
Tuesday 1990 - [Florida to Georgia] Mother and Mary [MUH] went to luncheon at Lake Worth Towers, then we left at 2PM for Jekyll Island. Saw Veronica very briefly, the gal from Jamaica who is to help with Mother. Had peanut butter sandwich en route. Room 2204 for $69, very nice. Had lunch at Shangri-la Restaurant in Lake Worth, just so-so.
Wednesday 1991 - Went to Columbus to meet Roberta at the airport, then met John at McDonald's at the airport, they gave us a complimentary personal pizza -- first day for pizza. John is in better spirits. Back through Hillsboro to see GHU. Bought gas at WCH for 98.9c tonight.
Friday 1992 -Was going to meet Serena at Pine Club in Dayton but 2+ hour wait. We saw her on the street and ate at Hilton Hotel. She brought us all the Mobil Tour Books and 36 Life Instruction books.
Saturday 1993 - [to Tennessee from Kentucky with Ginny] Met the Zooks at East Tennessee Mall in Knoxville, ate at Morrison's Cafeteria. Later visited the Blount Mansion. Not hard to have conversations started with Ginny along. We got along fine. Ate at Cracker Barrel in Lake City.
Wednesday 1996 - A 4" wet snow, no school. Jean sorting through old pictures. DPL bill, 638 KWH for $61.54.
Thursday 1997 - Had legal seminar at Samuel Walkers Restaurant in Wilmington. Jean went to meeting at Otterbein.
Saturday 1999 - [Portugal and Spain trip through April 8]
Tuesday 1990 - [Florida to Georgia] Mother and Mary [MUH] went to luncheon at Lake Worth Towers, then we left at 2PM for Jekyll Island. Saw Veronica very briefly, the gal from Jamaica who is to help with Mother. Had peanut butter sandwich en route. Room 2204 for $69, very nice. Had lunch at Shangri-la Restaurant in Lake Worth, just so-so.
Wednesday 1991 - Went to Columbus to meet Roberta at the airport, then met John at McDonald's at the airport, they gave us a complimentary personal pizza -- first day for pizza. John is in better spirits. Back through Hillsboro to see GHU. Bought gas at WCH for 98.9c tonight.
Friday 1992 -Was going to meet Serena at Pine Club in Dayton but 2+ hour wait. We saw her on the street and ate at Hilton Hotel. She brought us all the Mobil Tour Books and 36 Life Instruction books.
Saturday 1993 - [to Tennessee from Kentucky with Ginny] Met the Zooks at East Tennessee Mall in Knoxville, ate at Morrison's Cafeteria. Later visited the Blount Mansion. Not hard to have conversations started with Ginny along. We got along fine. Ate at Cracker Barrel in Lake City.
Wednesday 1996 - A 4" wet snow, no school. Jean sorting through old pictures. DPL bill, 638 KWH for $61.54.
Thursday 1997 - Had legal seminar at Samuel Walkers Restaurant in Wilmington. Jean went to meeting at Otterbein.
Saturday 1999 - [Portugal and Spain trip through April 8]
Trip to Europe in 1954 begins
Harold and Jean left New Vienna on the first leg of their 1954 Europe trip - vacation - second honeymoon on Monday, March 15, 1954. Catherine, age 5, and Roberta, almost 3, were taken to enjoy farm life with Oscar and Elizabeth Johnson the day before.
During the next two months we will be retracing their steps through post cards and memory as they travel by plane to NYC, ocean liner to Portugal, Spain, and Italy and various means of transportation until they re-board an ocean liner in England for the trip back to the US in mid May.
On the first day they mailed [at least] two post cards with the same picture. One to Catherine and Roberta from Pittsburgh and the second mailed from NYC to Jean's mother, Mrs. N.W. Ballantyne. [They may have written more cards but can only report on the ones in my possession.]
Transcription follows.
We missed having our little girls with us this morning. Right now we're flying toward Pittsburgh and hope to see Dear at the airport. Be good girls for the Johnsons. We think of you always. Love, Daddy and Mommie
Bridgeville is a suburb of Pittsburgh, SE of the airport, SW of Pittsburgh, five miles from Mt. Lebanon. They either gave this card to someone to mail for them, or the airport mail was picked up by the Bridgeville Postal Service. The Pittsburgh Airport was expanded from a military airport beginning in 1946 and opened to passengers in May 1952 so would have been "new" in 1954. This same location has been modified and expanded in the years since and is now the Pittsburgh International Airport.
Dearest Mother, Flying toward New York now. Bob was at airport when we arrived in Pgh. The weather was miserable there, glad you weren't out in it but sorry not to see you. We have our winter coats and both have rain coats. I got very pretty one with hat at Thornes. Sort of faille* - navy & light blue. All our very best. Love, Harold & Jean
*faille is described in the dictionary as "a somewhat shiny closely woven silk, rayon, or cotton fabric characterized by slight ribs in the weft."
During the next two months we will be retracing their steps through post cards and memory as they travel by plane to NYC, ocean liner to Portugal, Spain, and Italy and various means of transportation until they re-board an ocean liner in England for the trip back to the US in mid May.
On the first day they mailed [at least] two post cards with the same picture. One to Catherine and Roberta from Pittsburgh and the second mailed from NYC to Jean's mother, Mrs. N.W. Ballantyne. [They may have written more cards but can only report on the ones in my possession.]
Transcription follows.
To Catherine & Roberta from Daddy & Mommie, postmarked March 15, 1954 Bridgeville PA
We missed having our little girls with us this morning. Right now we're flying toward Pittsburgh and hope to see Dear at the airport. Be good girls for the Johnsons. We think of you always. Love, Daddy and Mommie
Bridgeville is a suburb of Pittsburgh, SE of the airport, SW of Pittsburgh, five miles from Mt. Lebanon. They either gave this card to someone to mail for them, or the airport mail was picked up by the Bridgeville Postal Service. The Pittsburgh Airport was expanded from a military airport beginning in 1946 and opened to passengers in May 1952 so would have been "new" in 1954. This same location has been modified and expanded in the years since and is now the Pittsburgh International Airport.
"We aren't here yet but hope to be in Italy in about 3 weeks."
Postcard with same picture sent both to Catherine & Roberta as well as Mrs. N. W. Ballantyne
Captioned: The Parthenon is the most ornamental temple atop the Acropolis. At the foot of the Acropolis is modern Athens, a stop on the route of Trans World Airlines. Greece was not a place visited on this trip, however. Assume these cards were provided free by TWA.
To Mrs. N.W. Ballantyne from Harold & Jean, postmarked March 15, 1954 NYC
Dearest Mother, Flying toward New York now. Bob was at airport when we arrived in Pgh. The weather was miserable there, glad you weren't out in it but sorry not to see you. We have our winter coats and both have rain coats. I got very pretty one with hat at Thornes. Sort of faille* - navy & light blue. All our very best. Love, Harold & Jean
*faille is described in the dictionary as "a somewhat shiny closely woven silk, rayon, or cotton fabric characterized by slight ribs in the weft."
Friday, March 18, 2011
March 19, 1989-99
HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]
Sunday 1989 -We drove out to Harners, then rode bikes to Wilmington. Jean got her "G" test at Losey's for $5, it is 283. [Per MV in 2010 this would be the count on the glucometer -- "normal" being 70-120] Then back to Ponderosa for lunch. Windy and sunny though cool.
Monday 1990 - [Florida]
Tuesday 1991 - MV called us, Don may get pastorate at Bronston, KY, he has talked with the DS.
Friday 1993 - [Kentucky] MV on Emmaus Walk Team and Don has class, but had no problems.
Saturday 1994 - Dr. Paul Hayes [father of Dorothy, Jama and Ruth?] spoke to our Men's group about the trial that gave proof of Jesus' death and resurrection. Glass Estate sale.
Sunday 1995 - Ed Johnson spoke on "Procedure" or Else. The story of a fig tree. We had made reservations at CMH for lunch, $2.50 and includes the program by Dr. Compton on "Shoulders". Saw several people that we hadn't seen for awhile, Ralph Rannells, he sure has trouble getting around; Gene Whitaker, whose wife had just had an operation; Beverly Sanders and Inga Grove (the girl from Denmark) who are all enthused on taking an "E" trip. Bev just turned 60. Visited Extended Care, then Ruth Shoemaker. Had long conversation with Flora in Kroger's. Trouble with her sister.
Tuesday 1996 - Called Roberta, she just got back from San Antonio, she bought about $800 worth of shoes at SAS. A wet day. [Rick? or John?] Stanforth and [Philip?] Merritt won in primary. [James or Kenneth?] Stewart lost. Kevin Greer won in Highland County as Probate Judge.
Friday 1999 - [Portugal and Spain trip through April 8]
Sunday 1989 -We drove out to Harners, then rode bikes to Wilmington. Jean got her "G" test at Losey's for $5, it is 283. [Per MV in 2010 this would be the count on the glucometer -- "normal" being 70-120] Then back to Ponderosa for lunch. Windy and sunny though cool.
Monday 1990 - [Florida]
Tuesday 1991 - MV called us, Don may get pastorate at Bronston, KY, he has talked with the DS.
Friday 1993 - [Kentucky] MV on Emmaus Walk Team and Don has class, but had no problems.
Saturday 1994 - Dr. Paul Hayes [father of Dorothy, Jama and Ruth?] spoke to our Men's group about the trial that gave proof of Jesus' death and resurrection. Glass Estate sale.
Sunday 1995 - Ed Johnson spoke on "Procedure" or Else. The story of a fig tree. We had made reservations at CMH for lunch, $2.50 and includes the program by Dr. Compton on "Shoulders". Saw several people that we hadn't seen for awhile, Ralph Rannells, he sure has trouble getting around; Gene Whitaker, whose wife had just had an operation; Beverly Sanders and Inga Grove (the girl from Denmark) who are all enthused on taking an "E" trip. Bev just turned 60. Visited Extended Care, then Ruth Shoemaker. Had long conversation with Flora in Kroger's. Trouble with her sister.
Tuesday 1996 - Called Roberta, she just got back from San Antonio, she bought about $800 worth of shoes at SAS. A wet day. [Rick? or John?] Stanforth and [Philip?] Merritt won in primary. [James or Kenneth?] Stewart lost. Kevin Greer won in Highland County as Probate Judge.
Friday 1999 - [Portugal and Spain trip through April 8]
Pictures of Roberta in 1955
Here are two pictures of Roberta from March 1955. As usual, Roberta looks quite stylish. I think the one with the diaper bag was taken before the trip to Florida and the one in South Carolina on their way home from Florida -- this was the beginning of Roberta's talking life and she looks quite happy to be the "oldest."
Roberta - March 1955 - "Ready to go" with Serena's diaper bag
Roberta - March 31, 1955 - Magnolia Gardens, Charleston SC
Thursday, March 17, 2011
March 18, 1989-99
HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]
Saturday 1989 - Worked on our income tax, turned Mother's water on, took the Johnsons to Hillsboro to UMC to hear Emerson Colaw, retired bishop who started at Rainsboro.
Sunday 1990 - [Florida] We all ate at Perkins Steak House in WPB.
Monday 1991 - John called us. He and Julie have called things off. Heard from Tok-A-Toy (been in business since 1955), they are unable to pay their bills (they owe us $30,000) and have sold out to Laramer. Mother has a new roommate.
Tuesday 1992 - Spoke to the Clinton County Retired Teachers Association along with 3 other couples -- Bob Warner, Jim Rany [?], John Hughes and Virginia Smith on Elderhostel. Went to Marshall Flippo special square dance in Hillsboro. Mother doesn't want to eat or drink. Difficult to get her to say more than one word answer to a question.
Friday 1994 - A terrific wind.
Saturday 1995 - Breakfast at church, Mark from Adams County spoke at 10am. We were at Rod's for a trash pick up with Leadership Clinton, but no one showed up. A stop at Roberts Home place, lots of activity. Bought some bulk garden seed at Rhoades Garden Center and planted peas, spinach, beets, lettuce and onions. At 6:30 we were in Dayton (Huber Heights) at Aldersgate Church for Marriage Encounter follow-up. A great turnout. The dialog question was: What am I doing to make our marriage more fun?
Sunday 1996 - Saw Elsie in Hillsboro, she is 88. Got folder from Greenbrier, 4 nights at $1075 per person, extra night $208. Roberta called from San Antonio where she was getting a real buy on SAS shoes.
Tuesday 1997 - Elsie in New Vienna, looked at two places for her to stay. John, Julie and Kate to fly to Phoenix for 5 days. Kate has been exposed to chicken pox. Wilmington Library open again, but will be June when they get the new furniture.
Thursday 1999 - [Portugal Spain trip through April 8]
Saturday 1989 - Worked on our income tax, turned Mother's water on, took the Johnsons to Hillsboro to UMC to hear Emerson Colaw, retired bishop who started at Rainsboro.
Sunday 1990 - [Florida] We all ate at Perkins Steak House in WPB.
Monday 1991 - John called us. He and Julie have called things off. Heard from Tok-A-Toy (been in business since 1955), they are unable to pay their bills (they owe us $30,000) and have sold out to Laramer. Mother has a new roommate.
Tuesday 1992 - Spoke to the Clinton County Retired Teachers Association along with 3 other couples -- Bob Warner, Jim Rany [?], John Hughes and Virginia Smith on Elderhostel. Went to Marshall Flippo special square dance in Hillsboro. Mother doesn't want to eat or drink. Difficult to get her to say more than one word answer to a question.
Friday 1994 - A terrific wind.
Saturday 1995 - Breakfast at church, Mark from Adams County spoke at 10am. We were at Rod's for a trash pick up with Leadership Clinton, but no one showed up. A stop at Roberts Home place, lots of activity. Bought some bulk garden seed at Rhoades Garden Center and planted peas, spinach, beets, lettuce and onions. At 6:30 we were in Dayton (Huber Heights) at Aldersgate Church for Marriage Encounter follow-up. A great turnout. The dialog question was: What am I doing to make our marriage more fun?
Sunday 1996 - Saw Elsie in Hillsboro, she is 88. Got folder from Greenbrier, 4 nights at $1075 per person, extra night $208. Roberta called from San Antonio where she was getting a real buy on SAS shoes.
Tuesday 1997 - Elsie in New Vienna, looked at two places for her to stay. John, Julie and Kate to fly to Phoenix for 5 days. Kate has been exposed to chicken pox. Wilmington Library open again, but will be June when they get the new furniture.
Thursday 1999 - [Portugal Spain trip through April 8]
More Florida 1955, 1960, 1963-64
213 K Street Lake Worth Florida was the address of the garage apartment which C J and Gladys Uible rented for the winter circa 1945-1965. Marianne reports in driving by on March 15, 2011: It is painted "pink" with Aqua shutters and not in great condition. Ha. It was fun to see it again. Drove down the alley also.... memories of the black cadillac in the garage. Ha."
They rented this furnished apartment from the Linn Deckers, who were their friends as well as their landlord. For at least one season they rented an apartment on the 2nd floor of the main house before moving to the garage apartment.
After 1965 they stayed with the Hortons instead of renting the apartment. After CJ passed away in 1969, Gladys flew to Florida and in the 1980s flew on People Express, a no frills airline that operated from 1981-1987.
The paint was more subdued in the picture below taken by Roberta during the time she spent in Lake Worth during the late fall of 1963 when she attended seventh grade with Cris. Catherine also attended part of seventh grade in Florida in 1961 with Marianne and Serena went to sixth grade in the fall of 1966 at the school where Rob was a fifth grader. Note the pull string on the porch light bulb, reachable from below.
There was a plethora of foliage around the house in front of the apartment. Below are two pictures taken on the grounds. Note Grandma's Christmas corsage.
And one more picture of the Uibles and Hortons enjoying the beach in Lake Worth during the March 1955 trip to Florida.
Catherine is also indicated on the back of the photo – possibly her arm and legs on the far left.
They rented this furnished apartment from the Linn Deckers, who were their friends as well as their landlord. For at least one season they rented an apartment on the 2nd floor of the main house before moving to the garage apartment.
After 1965 they stayed with the Hortons instead of renting the apartment. After CJ passed away in 1969, Gladys flew to Florida and in the 1980s flew on People Express, a no frills airline that operated from 1981-1987.
The paint was more subdued in the picture below taken by Roberta during the time she spent in Lake Worth during the late fall of 1963 when she attended seventh grade with Cris. Catherine also attended part of seventh grade in Florida in 1961 with Marianne and Serena went to sixth grade in the fall of 1966 at the school where Rob was a fifth grader. Note the pull string on the porch light bulb, reachable from below.
213 K Street Lake Worth Florida - December 1963
C J & Gladys Uible's garage apartment
Photo taken by Roberta Uible
C J Uible sitting in his apt. in Lake Worth Florida
Photo taken by Roberta, January 1964
There was a plethora of foliage around the house in front of the apartment. Below are two pictures taken on the grounds. Note Grandma's Christmas corsage.
Gladys and C J Uible - Christmas 1960 - Lake Worth FL
C J Uible - Christmas 1960 - Lake Worth FL
And one more picture of the Uibles and Hortons enjoying the beach in Lake Worth during the March 1955 trip to Florida.
Lake Worth Beach Florida - March 1955
Bill Horton, HH Uible, Marianne, Cris, Roberta & Joe
Catherine is also indicated on the back of the photo – possibly her arm and legs on the far left.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
March 17, 1989-99
HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]
Friday 1989 - Another nice day. Article in WNJ about old Hale Hospital* [where Serena was born and Catherine had her tonsils removed, both in 1955] becoming the center of a retirement community. Went to a play at Wilmington College in the McCoy Room "Home of the Brave" -- what war scenes. Kroger having 12oz. OJ for 79c
Saturday 1990 - [Ohio to Florida] Carolyn R. takes us to the airport for Delta flight to WPB at 7:03PM, nonstop, last of our 8 tickets, they expire next week.
Sunday 1991 - Went to Dayton, exchanged telephone answering machine at Phar-Mor. Ate at 7 Ruffles [can't find any restaurant in that area with that name] at Alex Bell Rd and I-675. Then to Xenia Public Library, they are adding an addition.
Monday 1992 - Went to Roland Grice's** house, then to Chillicothe to Probate Court, etc. Jean bought stuff at Aluminum [?] Outlet and glasses at Odd Lots. Supper at Hunan House was $14 and brought enough home for another meal. Mother still sleepy and didn't want to eat.
Saturday 1996 - Went to Sankers then we drove to the Window Garden Restaurant [can't find any current info on Window Garden although one site mentions it "came and went" and at 3077 Harrison Ave is now Henke Winery] on the west side of Harrison Ave. Vegetable plate was $8.95 as was the buffet. Then to Krohn Conservatory, pretty orchids. We purchased 2 small pots for $2 each.
Monday 1997 - Jean had Jan Widman talk on her mission trip to Russia at the Twig [hospital auxiliary] meeting last night. Greg [nephew] has left Elsie [Satterfield] and gone back to Florida.
Wednesday 1999 - [Portugal Spain trip through April 8]
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*HH added in 2010: The old Hale Hospital bldg is still vacant, tho CMH (they are trying to find a buyer for the hospital itself as they are in debt some 40 Million from their building splurge) is going to spend some 200M to maintain the place. Wasn't Catherine a candy striper and did some volunteer work at CMH? The retirement area as such never got off the ground in that location, but was the start of what turned out to be Cape May (that is where Martha Ann Bernard lives and at one time we thought we would move there) at the edge of Wilmington.
Catherine said...Yes, I was a Candy Striper -- convinced me that a career in health care was not for me. I still have my Candy Striper uniform -- wore it a few years ago for Halloween. Probably wouldn't have saved it this long myself, but I think Mother gave it to me when you were cleaning some things out in New Vienna.
**Added by HH in 2010: I have forgotten how I got involved in an estate with people living in the country (Ross County) near Greenfield. It is always a new experience when one goes to a new county on a case, for each is sort of a law unto itself. It is so much easier when you know the staff by their first names and can talk about things other than the case.
Friday 1989 - Another nice day. Article in WNJ about old Hale Hospital* [where Serena was born and Catherine had her tonsils removed, both in 1955] becoming the center of a retirement community. Went to a play at Wilmington College in the McCoy Room "Home of the Brave" -- what war scenes. Kroger having 12oz. OJ for 79c
Saturday 1990 - [Ohio to Florida] Carolyn R. takes us to the airport for Delta flight to WPB at 7:03PM, nonstop, last of our 8 tickets, they expire next week.
Sunday 1991 - Went to Dayton, exchanged telephone answering machine at Phar-Mor. Ate at 7 Ruffles [can't find any restaurant in that area with that name] at Alex Bell Rd and I-675. Then to Xenia Public Library, they are adding an addition.
Monday 1992 - Went to Roland Grice's** house, then to Chillicothe to Probate Court, etc. Jean bought stuff at Aluminum [?] Outlet and glasses at Odd Lots. Supper at Hunan House was $14 and brought enough home for another meal. Mother still sleepy and didn't want to eat.
Saturday 1996 - Went to Sankers then we drove to the Window Garden Restaurant [can't find any current info on Window Garden although one site mentions it "came and went" and at 3077 Harrison Ave is now Henke Winery] on the west side of Harrison Ave. Vegetable plate was $8.95 as was the buffet. Then to Krohn Conservatory, pretty orchids. We purchased 2 small pots for $2 each.
Monday 1997 - Jean had Jan Widman talk on her mission trip to Russia at the Twig [hospital auxiliary] meeting last night. Greg [nephew] has left Elsie [Satterfield] and gone back to Florida.
Wednesday 1999 - [Portugal Spain trip through April 8]
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*HH added in 2010: The old Hale Hospital bldg is still vacant, tho CMH (they are trying to find a buyer for the hospital itself as they are in debt some 40 Million from their building splurge) is going to spend some 200M to maintain the place. Wasn't Catherine a candy striper and did some volunteer work at CMH? The retirement area as such never got off the ground in that location, but was the start of what turned out to be Cape May (that is where Martha Ann Bernard lives and at one time we thought we would move there) at the edge of Wilmington.
Catherine said...Yes, I was a Candy Striper -- convinced me that a career in health care was not for me. I still have my Candy Striper uniform -- wore it a few years ago for Halloween. Probably wouldn't have saved it this long myself, but I think Mother gave it to me when you were cleaning some things out in New Vienna.
**Added by HH in 2010: I have forgotten how I got involved in an estate with people living in the country (Ross County) near Greenfield. It is always a new experience when one goes to a new county on a case, for each is sort of a law unto itself. It is so much easier when you know the staff by their first names and can talk about things other than the case.
Elizabeth and Oscar March 22, 1957 (52-56 of 56)
"We saw much more than we ever dreamed of. We shall always be indebted to Harold and Jean Uible for one of the most enjoyable and educational vacations of our lives. It is one vacation we will live over and over again thru the years."
We slept fine and ate breakfast in Linders Kitchen and started out to view the town. We drove past other motels just to compare with ours, we liked our best, and we saw the big candy factory. We went to the Model Creamery where we ate free Ice Cream while we watched milk being bottled and ice cream being made. We also went thru the bakery but no samples there. At 10 AM we went on the guided tour through the candy factory. The speed they have to work in those places was terrible. I got tired just watching. I will always think of this town when ever I use chocolate in any form.
We drove to the PA turnpike after leaving Hershey and now we felt we were really on our way home. We each took turns driving and had a lot of fun because right after we hit the turnpike we passed one of Danbury's trucks. We thought it might be Earl Jr. but it wasn't. Each time we changed drivers he would pass us and then we pass him, we played tag all day.
I got to drive thru several tunnels, something I had never done before. We stopped at a Howard Johnson's place for lunch. We went through Washington PA and pickup Jean's purse [which she left there on March 9] with everything there except the money. We bought some food and ate our supper on the way home.
We got to New Vienna at 9PM and had quite a time getting all our packages and luggage divided and our car packed up again. The Uible girls and Mrs. Turner [babysitter] were glad to see us.
We got home about 9:45. Dick Woods was still here and had the house nice and warm. We gave him a check for his work. The pup still knew us and was glad to see us. We went straight to bed.
It was a fine trip, the weather was extra good. We saw much more than we ever dreamed of. We shall always be indebted to Harold and Jean Uible for one of the most enjoyable and educational vacations of our lives. It is one vacation we will live over and over again thru the years.
--Oscar and Elizabeth Johnson, March 1957.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Uible of New Vienna, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Johnson of Snow Hill, returned Friday from a week's business and pleasure trip in the East. They were in New York, Philadelphia and Boston and visited relatives and friends in the states of Connecticut, New Jersey and Rhode Island.
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For other posts in this series see:
March 9, 1957 (1-2 of 56) New Vienna to Philadelphia
March 9-10, 1957 (2-14 of 56) Philadelphia
March 10-11, 1957 (15-18 of 56) Philadelphia to NYC
March 11, 1957 (18-19 of 56) NYC
March 11-12, 1957 (20-27 of 56) NYC
March 12-13, 1957 (28-31 of 56) NYC
March 13-18, 1957 (31-34 of 56) NYC - CT - RI
March 18-19, 1957 (34-45 of 56) RI - MA
March 20, 1957 (46-49 of 56) MA - NYC
March 20-21, 1957 (49-51 of 56) NYC - Hershey
March 22, 1957 (52-56 of 56) Hershey PA to New Vienna
This is the concluding post of Elizabeth Johnson's Scrap Book of her and Oscar's trip, March 9-22, 1957, to Philadelphia, NYC, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and historic stops in Massachusetts continues. We left them spending Thursday night, March 21, in Hershey PA....
Friday, March 22, 1957
We slept fine and ate breakfast in Linders Kitchen and started out to view the town. We drove past other motels just to compare with ours, we liked our best, and we saw the big candy factory. We went to the Model Creamery where we ate free Ice Cream while we watched milk being bottled and ice cream being made. We also went thru the bakery but no samples there. At 10 AM we went on the guided tour through the candy factory. The speed they have to work in those places was terrible. I got tired just watching. I will always think of this town when ever I use chocolate in any form.
We drove to the PA turnpike after leaving Hershey and now we felt we were really on our way home. We each took turns driving and had a lot of fun because right after we hit the turnpike we passed one of Danbury's trucks. We thought it might be Earl Jr. but it wasn't. Each time we changed drivers he would pass us and then we pass him, we played tag all day.
I got to drive thru several tunnels, something I had never done before. We stopped at a Howard Johnson's place for lunch. We went through Washington PA and pickup Jean's purse [which she left there on March 9] with everything there except the money. We bought some food and ate our supper on the way home.
We got to New Vienna at 9PM and had quite a time getting all our packages and luggage divided and our car packed up again. The Uible girls and Mrs. Turner [babysitter] were glad to see us.
We got home about 9:45. Dick Woods was still here and had the house nice and warm. We gave him a check for his work. The pup still knew us and was glad to see us. We went straight to bed.
It was a fine trip, the weather was extra good. We saw much more than we ever dreamed of. We shall always be indebted to Harold and Jean Uible for one of the most enjoyable and educational vacations of our lives. It is one vacation we will live over and over again thru the years.
--Oscar and Elizabeth Johnson, March 1957.
Wilmington News-Journal Clipping from March, 1957. Transcription follows.
Personal MentionMr. and Mrs. Harold Uible of New Vienna, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Johnson of Snow Hill, returned Friday from a week's business and pleasure trip in the East. They were in New York, Philadelphia and Boston and visited relatives and friends in the states of Connecticut, New Jersey and Rhode Island.
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For other posts in this series see:
March 9, 1957 (1-2 of 56) New Vienna to Philadelphia
March 9-10, 1957 (2-14 of 56) Philadelphia
March 10-11, 1957 (15-18 of 56) Philadelphia to NYC
March 11, 1957 (18-19 of 56) NYC
March 11-12, 1957 (20-27 of 56) NYC
March 12-13, 1957 (28-31 of 56) NYC
March 13-18, 1957 (31-34 of 56) NYC - CT - RI
March 18-19, 1957 (34-45 of 56) RI - MA
March 20, 1957 (46-49 of 56) MA - NYC
March 20-21, 1957 (49-51 of 56) NYC - Hershey
March 22, 1957 (52-56 of 56) Hershey PA to New Vienna
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
March 16, 1989-99
HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]
Thursday 1989 - GG brought a huge bag of fruit, sliced ham, pineapples, dried bananas and strawberries. Planted peas and spinach in garden.
Saturday 1991 - Planted 59 peas also cost 59¢ for the packet.
Tuesday 1993 - 17-year-old boy, charged with murder in Farmers Station of 38-year-old Mother*, whose daughter, 16, he had earlier kidnapped. Father also shot, but survived. Happened at 5AM. Bob McEwen came in 2nd in Hamilton County Congressional race. Mother groggy but sure eats the grapes, she weighs 103 pounds.
Wednesday 1994 - Marshall Flippo special in Hillsboro, he is head of the square dance program at Kirkwood Lodge in Osage Beach, MO. Getting Bonnie Waters wrongful death action squared up.
Thursday 1995 - Legal seminar in Wilmington. Mary McElwee (43) [daughter-in-law of Glenn & Betty] and a fellow from Zanesville put it on. Only 8 of us there. 3 hours credit and cost $60. Got new passports. Another great day.
Friday 1996 [this entry actually dated 3/16/95 also] - Mike Huff spoke, Mary Ella Pinkerton's grandson, quite windy. Planted grass seed at UMC. Left at 3:30 for Murphin Ridge with Bob and Audrey Terrell. She just celebrated her 75th birthday and wants to go to Boston and to Flathead Lake Montana where her brother has a summer home.
Sunday 1997 - Went to CM Hospital for the monthly dinner. Dr. Sachs, a urologist, spoke on incontinence problems. Then to Blanchester where the Blanchester UMC sponsored Becky Tirabassi who went about face 20 years ago to be a Christian, 399 present.
Tuesday 1999 - [Spain Portugal trip through April 8]
*Serena adds in 2011: The 1993 entry about the mother who was shot was actually someone that the Uible family knew at least to some extent - she was an elementary school friend of mine - Mary Lou Dean. She had a married name, but I don't recall that. It was all over the news - even in Cincy area, where I was living at the time, but I didn't realize until later that I actually knew her. She and I went to school together all 12 years. She worked at the CVS (Walgreens? some drugstore in Wilmington in the shopping center) for a number of years.
Thursday 1989 - GG brought a huge bag of fruit, sliced ham, pineapples, dried bananas and strawberries. Planted peas and spinach in garden.
Saturday 1991 - Planted 59 peas also cost 59¢ for the packet.
Tuesday 1993 - 17-year-old boy, charged with murder in Farmers Station of 38-year-old Mother*, whose daughter, 16, he had earlier kidnapped. Father also shot, but survived. Happened at 5AM. Bob McEwen came in 2nd in Hamilton County Congressional race. Mother groggy but sure eats the grapes, she weighs 103 pounds.
Wednesday 1994 - Marshall Flippo special in Hillsboro, he is head of the square dance program at Kirkwood Lodge in Osage Beach, MO. Getting Bonnie Waters wrongful death action squared up.
Thursday 1995 - Legal seminar in Wilmington. Mary McElwee (43) [daughter-in-law of Glenn & Betty] and a fellow from Zanesville put it on. Only 8 of us there. 3 hours credit and cost $60. Got new passports. Another great day.
Friday 1996 [this entry actually dated 3/16/95 also] - Mike Huff spoke, Mary Ella Pinkerton's grandson, quite windy. Planted grass seed at UMC. Left at 3:30 for Murphin Ridge with Bob and Audrey Terrell. She just celebrated her 75th birthday and wants to go to Boston and to Flathead Lake Montana where her brother has a summer home.
Sunday 1997 - Went to CM Hospital for the monthly dinner. Dr. Sachs, a urologist, spoke on incontinence problems. Then to Blanchester where the Blanchester UMC sponsored Becky Tirabassi who went about face 20 years ago to be a Christian, 399 present.
Tuesday 1999 - [Spain Portugal trip through April 8]
*Serena adds in 2011: The 1993 entry about the mother who was shot was actually someone that the Uible family knew at least to some extent - she was an elementary school friend of mine - Mary Lou Dean. She had a married name, but I don't recall that. It was all over the news - even in Cincy area, where I was living at the time, but I didn't realize until later that I actually knew her. She and I went to school together all 12 years. She worked at the CVS (Walgreens? some drugstore in Wilmington in the shopping center) for a number of years.
Elizabeth and Oscar March 20-21, 1957 (49-51 of 56)
"I don't think there is any town that can equal it in any way. "
Elizabeth Johnson's Scrap Book of her and Oscar's trip, March 9-22, 1957, to Philadelphia, NYC, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and historic stops in Massachusetts continues. We left them checking in at the Hotel on a return stop in NYC....
Wednesday, March 20, 1957 [Cont'd]
We washed up and went out to eat. We talked of several places and finally decided to walk to Dr. Norman [Vincent] Peale's church and we ate at a Horn & Hardart counter service place on Fifth Ave. Harold showed us a letter they had received from Catherine so it's a good thing we went back to the Piccadilly after all. After we ate went on to Dr. Peale's church. Dr. Peale wasn't there but we enjoyed the sermon and getting to see the church.
Thursday
Jean and I went shopping and Oscar went down to the piers again. I got a Black Hat for spring also a Black Jumper* and some ear rings for Joan Flint since her husband was doing our chores while we were gone.
*[I wonder if she had a $10 budget for herself as these items total $9.98.]
Jean and I had lunch at a Chock Full o'Nuts place and went back to the Hotel where Oscar was waiting. Harold soon came and we were again on our way this time heading for Hershey, Penna. [sic]
We arrived about dusk and got rooms at the Hershey Motel. They were very nice, clean and ultra modern. We drove around the block to Lindens Kitchen for supper. We drove over to the Hotel Hershey and walked through the lobby and bought some cards. [See below] It was truly beautiful but very expensive. It sits on a high hill. I would love to see it in the summertime. The town was unique in every way. I don't think there is any town that can equal it in any way. I never saw so many country clubs and golf courses.
To be concluded....
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For other posts in this series see:
March 9, 1957 (1-2 of 56) New Vienna to Philadelphia
March 9-10, 1957 (2-14 of 56) Philadelphia
March 10-11, 1957 (15-18 of 56) Philadelphia to NYC
March 11, 1957 (18-19 of 56) NYC
March 11-12, 1957 (20-27 of 56) NYC
March 12-13, 1957 (28-31 of 56) NYC
March 13-18, 1957 (31-34 of 56) NYC - CT - RI
March 18-19, 1957 (34-45 of 56) RI - MA
March 20, 1957 (46-49 of 56) MA - NYC
March 20-21, 1957 (49-51 of 56) NYC - Hershey
March 22, 1957 (52-56 of 56) Hershey PA to New Vienna
Elizabeth Johnson's Scrap Book of her and Oscar's trip, March 9-22, 1957, to Philadelphia, NYC, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and historic stops in Massachusetts continues. We left them checking in at the Hotel on a return stop in NYC....
Wednesday, March 20, 1957 [Cont'd]
We washed up and went out to eat. We talked of several places and finally decided to walk to Dr. Norman [Vincent] Peale's church and we ate at a Horn & Hardart counter service place on Fifth Ave. Harold showed us a letter they had received from Catherine so it's a good thing we went back to the Piccadilly after all. After we ate went on to Dr. Peale's church. Dr. Peale wasn't there but we enjoyed the sermon and getting to see the church.
Thursday
Jean and I went shopping and Oscar went down to the piers again. I got a Black Hat for spring also a Black Jumper* and some ear rings for Joan Flint since her husband was doing our chores while we were gone.
Macy's Receipts dated March 21, 1957
Jean and I had lunch at a Chock Full o'Nuts place and went back to the Hotel where Oscar was waiting. Harold soon came and we were again on our way this time heading for Hershey, Penna. [sic]
We arrived about dusk and got rooms at the Hershey Motel. They were very nice, clean and ultra modern. We drove around the block to Lindens Kitchen for supper. We drove over to the Hotel Hershey and walked through the lobby and bought some cards. [See below] It was truly beautiful but very expensive. It sits on a high hill. I would love to see it in the summertime. The town was unique in every way. I don't think there is any town that can equal it in any way. I never saw so many country clubs and golf courses.
Hotel Hershey, Hershey PA c1955
To be concluded....
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For other posts in this series see:
March 9, 1957 (1-2 of 56) New Vienna to Philadelphia
March 9-10, 1957 (2-14 of 56) Philadelphia
March 10-11, 1957 (15-18 of 56) Philadelphia to NYC
March 11, 1957 (18-19 of 56) NYC
March 11-12, 1957 (20-27 of 56) NYC
March 12-13, 1957 (28-31 of 56) NYC
March 13-18, 1957 (31-34 of 56) NYC - CT - RI
March 18-19, 1957 (34-45 of 56) RI - MA
March 20, 1957 (46-49 of 56) MA - NYC
March 20-21, 1957 (49-51 of 56) NYC - Hershey
March 22, 1957 (52-56 of 56) Hershey PA to New Vienna
Monday, March 14, 2011
March 15, 1989-99
HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]
Wednesday 1989 - [Tennessee to Ohio] Had breakfast in room. At the restaurant the continental breakfast was $3.95, 1/2 grapefruit for $1.50. Jean drove to KY welcome station and next stop was Boone Tavern, four hours after leaving Choo Choo. Roast Pork lunch as $9, including soup (Pimento), salad, two vegetables and beverage. Saw this lady at a table next to ours, it was Frances Corrdire [?] who we had met on the "E" trip to Brazil. She will be going to Yugoslavia on Sage [travel program], also taking French.
Thursday 1990 - Planted cabbage, broccoli, beets and peppers. Went to Senior Citizens and heard Tom Salisbury speak.
Friday 1991 - John was down for the day. "Julie is getting cold feet." The Sankers came up, went to dinner theater at Parker House in Hillsboro. Dinner at $6 was very basic, play was "Pirates of Penzance." Jim Butler had a part. Talked with Donna Hardin's daughter who has been in South Africa for 6 years. She is 30. Mother seems to be improving.
Wednesday 1995 - Everett and Ann Bailey invited us to go to a Xenia church where their granddaughter was in this 7 person Mime Group. Lots of make-up, all white with a black border. They were all from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa -- OK. We met the Baileys at Bob Evans where Shirley Cadle the DS was having supper. Gerald Bernard was also at the program, his wife has Lyme's disease. PJW [Phyllis] helping at Wells as Ted was also off.
Friday 1996 - Baileys invited us to go to Dayton to Dayton Christian School where their grandson, Spencer Bailey, had the lead part of Harold Hill in the Music Man. We got back to Wilmington at midnight.
Saturday 1997 - Men's breakfast at church, a friend of Keith Rankin who works at Kibler's Lumber spoke. Wilmington City Council voted to tear down old (128 years) Main school house.
Sunday 1998 - Went to CMH luncheon, talk on nutrition, then to Home and Garden Show at Roberts Arena, $2/person. Interesting silent auction, we got a child's picnic table for $27, missed getting the push lawn mower by $1. Signed up for a year of Internet with DragonFly for $120.
Monday 1999 - [Spain Portugal trip through April 8]
Wednesday 1989 - [Tennessee to Ohio] Had breakfast in room. At the restaurant the continental breakfast was $3.95, 1/2 grapefruit for $1.50. Jean drove to KY welcome station and next stop was Boone Tavern, four hours after leaving Choo Choo. Roast Pork lunch as $9, including soup (Pimento), salad, two vegetables and beverage. Saw this lady at a table next to ours, it was Frances Corrdire [?] who we had met on the "E" trip to Brazil. She will be going to Yugoslavia on Sage [travel program], also taking French.
Thursday 1990 - Planted cabbage, broccoli, beets and peppers. Went to Senior Citizens and heard Tom Salisbury speak.
Friday 1991 - John was down for the day. "Julie is getting cold feet." The Sankers came up, went to dinner theater at Parker House in Hillsboro. Dinner at $6 was very basic, play was "Pirates of Penzance." Jim Butler had a part. Talked with Donna Hardin's daughter who has been in South Africa for 6 years. She is 30. Mother seems to be improving.
Wednesday 1995 - Everett and Ann Bailey invited us to go to a Xenia church where their granddaughter was in this 7 person Mime Group. Lots of make-up, all white with a black border. They were all from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa -- OK. We met the Baileys at Bob Evans where Shirley Cadle the DS was having supper. Gerald Bernard was also at the program, his wife has Lyme's disease. PJW [Phyllis] helping at Wells as Ted was also off.
Friday 1996 - Baileys invited us to go to Dayton to Dayton Christian School where their grandson, Spencer Bailey, had the lead part of Harold Hill in the Music Man. We got back to Wilmington at midnight.
Saturday 1997 - Men's breakfast at church, a friend of Keith Rankin who works at Kibler's Lumber spoke. Wilmington City Council voted to tear down old (128 years) Main school house.
Sunday 1998 - Went to CMH luncheon, talk on nutrition, then to Home and Garden Show at Roberts Arena, $2/person. Interesting silent auction, we got a child's picnic table for $27, missed getting the push lawn mower by $1. Signed up for a year of Internet with DragonFly for $120.
Monday 1999 - [Spain Portugal trip through April 8]
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