1951 Catherine & Marianne - clipping

 A mini-clipping about mini-cousins -- somehow manages to spell both first names incorrectly.

1951 Catherine & Roberta - Christmas 1951

Roberta & Catherine with new table & chairs -- Christmas 1951

 

1951 & 1959 (or'60?) Christmas pictures of siblings

 

Catherine & Roberta, Christmas 1951

Serena & John, Christmas 1959 or 1960

 

Dec. 19, 1971

Dear Grandma,

Hi!  We're here on the plains Illinois prairie having a good time.  Eureka has about 2500 people so it's slightly larger than N.V.  There is also Eureka College and I guess Ronald Reagen went to college here.

We really appreciated the Christmas money.  We put it right to work by buying two records and going out to dinner at a place called Mr. Steak.  There's still some money left -- maybe we'll buy some dogfood.  Ha!

Tell Marianne and Larry, Cris and Rob "Hi" for us.  We'll be thinking about you all on Christmas.

Love,
Catherine & Dick

1961 Catherine's Letter -Dec.

 

Dear Everybody,

Sorry I haven't written but I haven't had much time.  Just as soon as I came home from school Friday Grandma took Robbie and I swimming.  Then right after supper Aunt Mary took Cris, Marianne, and I to the Christmas Program at North Grade.  Yesterday morning we went down town to see Santa Claus and went Christmas shopping.  Yesterday afternoon Grandma took Joe, Marianne,  Robbie, Roberta Dicks and I swimming.  Last night we decorated the Christmas Tree but I was too tired to do very much.

Cris, Marianne and I sang in the choir at early service this morning.  Aunt Mary and Uncle Bill are at church right now.

Friday morning at school we got out of first period to go see the Christmas program the 9th grade presented.  Joe played the piano for the mixed choir.

I have bought a present for Roberta and Serena but that's all.  I till have 6 presents to buy.

Of the $50.00 which you gave Granddaddy I have $30.00 left.  What happens to what is left?  I have not gotten any gym shoes yet.  But even if I do I will still be more than happy to keep the money for camp. (?)

Love,

Catherine

P.S. I hope you get this letter.

1981 Catherine's Letter -Dec.15

 

Tuesday, December 15, 1981

Dear Mother, Dad, Mary & Mie Young,

Hi!  What's new in Ohio?  We had lots of snow here on Saturday and Sunday and then yesterday it started to rain and is still raining today so the snow is almost gone.  Very messy weather.

I meant to tell you on the phone, Mother, Wendy loves the advent calendar.  It has really helped her count the days until Christmas or at last be more aware of what the date is.  I just opened one of them.  I gave her the Sunday School books and thought I would save the other coloring book for Christmas.  We didn't really decide on the phone which present you would like to give her.  Do you have any preference?  I should find out today how much of the order arrived (hopefully all of it).  It will be almost too late to order anything else.  The stores here don't have a very broad selection.

I signed Wendy up for dancing lessons.  Several of her friends have been taking them.  The teacher picks them up at the Day Care center and takes them to the Grange (across the street practically going toward the Elks) where the classes are held.  After the class I will pick her up and take her back to Day Care.  We told Wendy it was a Christmas present.  She has her first class tomorrow at 10:30 and then not again until the first Wednesday in January.  We are going to get her the required ballet shoes for Christmas.  And she will also need "ballet pink" tights.  It costs $18.00 per month which seems steep but . . . .

We are thinking of getting a water bed for Christmas.  Our bed is becoming increasingly unsatisfactory.  It was guaranteed for 10 years (prorated) and we have had it half of that.  It doesn't bother me much but Gerry's back is alot more sensitive and he wakes up all stiff.  One of his friends who had similar back surgery has a water bed and is very strong in favor of them.  We figured our bed would fit into DeeDee's room but with not much room to spare.  Then we would put the bunk beds in Wendy's room.

We are looking forward to a few days without meetings.  Gerry has Lodge on Thursday night the 17th and then no more meetings for either one of us until Tuesday, Jan. 5.  On Thursday of that week we will be leaving for convention.  We are both looking forward to that also.  I think Wendy will be staying with the Woll's.  Got to go . . . ...

Love, Catherine, Gerry, & Wendy

1961 Family Letter -Dec.9

 

Dearest Catherine, Mother & Daddy Uible, & all the Hortons,

This has been another busy week.  Tuesday night was School Board Meeting for Daddy and I had Enright Circle meeting at Mrs. Struppers [or Struffers?] Roberta stayed the short time (about ½ hour) that no one was here to look after them.  All went well.

Wednesday I did some shopping in Wilmington as well as did some errands -- John and Wilma Croghan went along.  Daddy went over to the auction Banyas [?] Buick was having.  That evening the Womans Club held their Guest Night program at Snow Hill and the Wilmington College [Indecipherable] Choir gave a most interesting recital.  Frances Terrell sings with the group and so does one of Mr. Robinson's son (of Buckeye Molding).  The Rudisills invited the Lockrau's [?] -- he is a nephew of Mr. Robinson.

When I was at school Thursday I heard Cheryl Cluxton calling her mother about some of the 7th graders wanting to buy a gift for Mr. Perry.  Some were willing & others didn't want to.  Sounded as if they had $8.50 to buy him a briefcase.

Friday night New Vienna played Woodrow Wilson (Soldier & Sailor's Home of Xenia) here and Roberta invited six to stay overnight -- Nancy, Jennifer, Linda Shaffer, Mary Pat Clear, Sue McKenzie, and Kathy Cornelius.  They had a treasure hunt gift exchange and talked most of the night.  The last of them went home after lunch yesterday -- then we all went to bed.

Serena was invited out to Betty Ann Walkers so had plenty of empty beds as we had seven sleeping bags across the living room floor.

I've got most of the Christmas cards out but thought I'd never get started.  We got one from Kim's father, one from the New Zealand Hiestands but will save them for you to see.

John had the 24 hour virus last night complaining of a terrible tummy ache and the heaves.  He's better today but didn't go to Sunday School for he seems to have some fever.  Serena thought she had a terrible sore throat so she stayed home too but is much better this afternoon.

There was a big fire out at the barn across from the Country Club where Williamses live -- Daddy said you could see it from downtown.  It burned down completely but they were able to save the other buildings.

There was a fire yesterday afternoon out at Marilyn & Carolyn Van Zants but hear they got it out before the fire truck arrived.

Tuesday night there is another band show between the basketball games.  Wednesday night is the Cantata at the church so doubt if we write again before we leave.  Looking forward to seeing all of you & hope Catherine will be ready to go home with us --

[From HH]
Got your letter this morning.  Have we asked you about how much piano practice that you are getting in?  B & O just called and 21 of the 25 baskets of fruit arrived.  Glad to hear that your MYF is going out next Saturday night.  We will see you before that

Watch the sun burn.  --Daddy

1953 Catherine & Roberta -Christmas time

 

While Catherine is busy coloring, Roberta appears to be stashing crayons in her socks.  Perhaps this was the beginning of the attraction of unique and colorful socks.

1971 Catherine's Letter -Dec.12

 

December 12, 1971

Dear Mom, Dad, Roberta, Serena, John, Mary and Grandma,

Hi!  Thanks from [for] the post card from Cleveland.  Hope you had a good time in Bahamas, and hope the rest of you managed to survive at home.

We only have a couple of more days of class and then we'll be finished with a whole semester at that great place of higher higher education, WMU, RAH! RAH!  I think I've learned alot so that makes it all worth while.

Roberta, we have taken your idea of making candles and are going at it on a large scale.  We have a bucket of sand and push the sand around to make a sort of a mold, and then pour the melted wax in.  Works really well.  We're going to give some of them away as Christmas presents.

Since K is closed for break, we've been working 8-5.  It certainly is different than working 5-11.  Especially money-wise, like the difference between $12.00 and $32.00.  Next weekend we're planning to take half of Friday and/or Monday off and go visit Bruce in Eureka, Illinois.  We'll plan on coming to New Vienna whichever weekend you get your Eagle think, John.  So keep us informed.

Mrs. Pinkham's husband (aged 49) had a brain hemorrhage two weeks ago.  She wasn't at work for about a week and a half.  I guess he's getting better now so she's there most of the time.

It seems than when I'm not writing to you I think of all sorts of things but when I start typing they all vanish from my mind.

I'm not sure yet whether we are going to mail Christmas presents to you or wait until we come.  The latter is more probable.  That way you could stretch Christmas out longer.  (You don't have to keep the Christmas tree up that long.)

John, there ae a bunch of Dick's old sweaters which I have put in a box to bring down to you.  They're probably too big now but might fit you eventually.

12/15
The latest news is that both Dick and I have applied for a job at the technical library at Upjohn Co.  We had an interview yesterday and the chances are good that one of us will get the job.  The title would be Reference Circulation Assistant and would be for 20 hours hours/week.  The pay is $3.50+ /hour.  Wow!  Will that ever help our budget!  We should know by the end of the week.

Grandma, we got your check & Christmas card today.  Thanks alot!  It was just what we needed, especially appropriate since we finished up our exams today and it is also our 4th month anniversary.

It looks like both Dick and I will get two A's and a B.  Although our B's are in different courses.

Love,

Catherine & Dick

1961 Catherine's Letter -Dec.12

 

December 12, 1961

Dear Everybody,

I read Friday's News Journal and saw both Daddy's picture and the article about Mother's meeting.

What time Saturday do you plan to get here?  Marianne, Joe & I have to go Christmas Caroling Saturday night with the MYF.

The 7th grade building doesn't have a library but the Junior High Building does.  One day in Science our class went over to the library.  We were only there long enough to find a book about Science and check it out.

I am taking advantage of the good food they have in the High School Cafeteria.  I take just want I want everyday.

We went swimming Sunday and there was an undertow again.  Other people were in swimming so Grandma said we could go in if we held on to the rope.  I hope the weather is nice all next week because Grandma said she might take us swimming.

The Hortons are trying to get rid of oranges.  At an average I'm eating about 5 oranges a day.

I washed my hair again today.  It seems to get dirtier down here than it does in Ohio.

I've got homework so I have to say good-bye now.

Love,

Catherine

1981 Catherine's Letter -Dec.8

 

December 8, 1981

Dear Mother, Dad, Mary & Mie Young,

Hi!  I am in hopes this will reach you by Friday so as to arrive on Mother's birthday but just in case it doesn't -- Happy Belated Birthday.  Speaking of birthdays, do I need to remind you that Gerry's is coming up?  It is the 17th.  Since it is on Thursday he will have a Lodge meeting so doubt if we will do too much at least on that day.The Elks birthday dinner is on Wednesday so at least he will get a Birthday dinner close to the day!  Also that Wednesday is the Red Cross Blood Drive.

The Charity Ball went off OK.  I wore my new long skirt and blouse that I had bought.  Gerry (and all the other officers) wore their matching suits.  They didn't have as big a crowd as at the 25th Anniversary but still a fairly large turn-out.

Wendy is getting all excited about Christmas.  We had thought of going shopping in Bend this weekend but decided we really didn't want to make the trip so I am getting ready to give Sears an order.   DeeDee won't be coming for Christmas this year.  She decided she would rather stay in California.

Got to go.

Love,

Catherine, Gerry & Wendy

1961 Family Letter -Dec.11

December 11, 1961

Dearest Catherine, Mother & Daddy Uible & all the Hortons,

Thanks so much for the nice cards, money and the earring holder -- all of which I appreciated very much and will put all to good use.

We just got back from the program at the school -- the Christmas operetta with all the grades and the High School Glee Club participating.  They had a huge crowd -- we sat on the bleachers so we could see as well as hear better.  They brought Bobby Curtis up in an ambulance and elevated a stretcher so he could see the program.

We visited the rooms afterwards and they are all decorated for Christmas and look real nice.  Roberta's room have new desks with laminated tops and they are so proud of them -- want a new one for Mrs. King, their teacher now.

Shirley & her mother were in Mrs. Laughlin's room with Barbara and Shirley says she plans to write to you tomorrow.

Last night was the Redeemer's meeting -- potluck supper with the families.  There were 23 adults there and about 30 children.  The Garrisons and the Williamses were there for the first time.  The Intermediate MYF Christmas party was at 7:00 at the parsonage so just as soon as we had eaten Helen & I left to be on hand for their meeting.  Laura Hughes was also there.

They read the story of many of the Christmas carols, showed a film concerning same, had some games and the gift exchange and refreshments (punch and Christmas cookies).  Peggy Fawley said she had received some stationery so now she could write to Catherine (I overheard this) so you might send her at least a card when you have a little free time.  (Maybe when it's not your turn to shuffle or deal).  Do keep up your studies and not be the cause of Joe or Marianne not getting on the honor roll.

This morning the Home Ec classes invited some to see a demonstration given on Christmas cooking and decorations by the Dayton Power and Light demonstrator from Washington Court House.  They had neglected to mention that refreshments would be served so at 9AM we were served punch, cookies, candy and caramel cake with very few of us with appetites for such at that hour.  John stayed with Serena's class til they had to go practice for the operetta.  

Wasn't that a good picture of someone you know in last Friday night's paper?  I was real surprised although Daddy had said that a photographer had been there -- he had said it in such a joking manner we thought he was just kidding.

We are to meet tomorrow morning to pick out gifts for the Kuntzmans and Wilsons from the church -- have an idea it will be a waffle iron - sandwich grill for the parsonage but no idea what will be chosen for the Wilsons.

We had quite a large snow Saturday morning but turned to sleet and rain toward afternoon and was all gone by Sunday except for a few patches that the sun finally melted today.  But a very cold spell is in the offing and is to arrive by tomorrow night.

I am now the proud owner of a real pretty watch -- a Gruen which I received today and had been wanting for ever so long.  Daddy had a time shortening the strap -- really needed jeweler's tools but its just right now.

Don't forget to send us the detailed route of the shortcut around Knoxville if you have not already sent it.  I'd like to go down by way of the West Virginia Turnpike to break the monotony of Maysville, etc., but will probably go the same way.  They are not having the luncheon like they had last year inviting the school board the last day so will probably take off as soon as the girls get home from their school Christmas parties.  Lets hope it isn't quite as cold as last year.

We've been reading with interest the temperature readings for Florida.  Our heavy snow that was expected has been diverted so we'll think of you enjoying your new suit.  Anxious to see it.  Have you bought any gym shoes yet?

Hope to do some Christmas shopping tomorrow and haven't written a Christmas card yet so have plenty to do in the next week.

Glad to hear you are being a help to the Hortons -- it is certainly wonderful of them to take you into their fold and look after you so well.

Thanks again for the cards with such pretty messages.  I'm anxious to put my earrings on the new holder -- the other one was such a nuisance.

Love to all --

[The following is on the back]

Received your Friday's letter this morning.  Wonder if you are getting in any piano practice yourself.  Brought John's bed down to the shop this morning for he has stretched out beyond it.  Sounds like you are having a busy time.  Are you ready to move to Lake Worth?

Daddy

P.S.  John is getting ready to go to see you, for let him out this morning and he got a haircut.

1961 Catherine's Letter -Dec.8

 

Dec. 8, 1961

Dear Everybody,

I am at Marianne's piano lesson right now.

To night from 7:30 to 10:00 we will be at Roberta Dicks party.

Tomorrow morning we are going to see Exodus at the theatre with Julia Norton.  She is the preacher's daughter.

Sunday in early church I sing in the choir.  Sunday for lunch we are eating at the S&S.  Sunday evening I go to MYF.

One more thing I forgot.  Saturday afternoon we wax some man's car for the MYF slave month.  (This is a typical weekend on my busy schedule.)

Dec. 9, 1961 5:30 P.M.

We just got back from seeing Exodus.  It wasn't exactly what I expected.  I thought it would be more like Ben Hur.  But Exodus happened in 1947.

Last Sunday we went to open house at the library.  I got a pamphlet that tells all about the Lake Worth Library.  Last Saturday I went to Farmer's Market with Grandma and Granddaddy.  It was the first time I had ever been there.

Love,

Catherine

1961 Jean's Letter -Dec.7-8

 

Thursday 12/7

& Friday 12/8

[1961]

Dearest Catherine, Mother & Daddy Uible and all the Hortons,

Glad to hear you have been writing to your friends -- Shirley and Weegie both reported hearing from you and Marianne.

The Mothers Club was here Tuesday night and Roberta played two songs -- "The Dancing Bear" and "The Lord Is My Shepherd".  The Girls Ensemble sang several numbers & played on their instruments (from Recreation room) -- Debby & Patty Bernard recited a poem.

Last night was the Ladies Night at the Lions Club out at the Snow Hill Country Club.  Gretchen Huffman & I decorated out there in the morning after her radio show.  The tables looked real nice -- made to look like a Christmas package with a strip of red crepe paper running length-wise and cross-wise and a big red bow in center on top.  Also red candles and evergreen around the bottom.  

Gretchen had the idea of making pixies out of pipe cleaners & crepe paper so she, Norma Allen & I each made about 22 of those for place favors.

There were 30 couples altogether & had a very good buffet style dinner -- chicken, ham, mashed potatoes, green beans cooked with pecans, many assorted relishes and pumpkin pie with honey on top. 

Afterwards there was a five piece orchestra for dancing from 8:30-11:30.  One of the players was the new papa Dick Swindler.

Mrs. Wilson was to be our baby sitter but she called yesterday morning to say she had intestinal flu.  So was able to get Linda Rudisill and she did very well.  The house straight & neat, the few dishes were  done & all had gone to bed without a lot of fuss.

I went to school today and we have so many new books -- don't have room for them all on the shelves.  Guess one of our better readers is away & we're not getting as many circulated.  Have you been to the library down there?  No doubt the school has a nice library of its own.  Please take note of everything so you can give me pointers for up here.  

Mr. Longsworth asked if you've been swimming yet.  All the teachers asked how you are getting along.

Serena says: Merry Christmas

Love to all . . . .

1961 Roberta's Letter -Dec.

 

[December 1961]

Dear Catherine,

How are you?  Mrs. Fisher said she thought the work would be easier down their.  Mrs. Nixon wanted to know how you were, and I said fine.  We had Linda R. [Rudisill] for a babysitter the other day.  I played the piano for Mother's Club Tuesday night.

Love,

Roberta

P.S.  Junior High won the game last night 36-30 -- yea!  Shirley stopped and called her mother.  Frances was with her.  How are the boys.  We hope you like band practice. ha! ha!

1961 Catherine's Letter -Dec.5

 

December 5, 1961

Dear Everybody,

I just got through washing my hair.  It's full of electricity as usual.  Uncle Bill said Granddaddy paid for the bicycle out of the $50.00.  If so I'll keep the check for myself.  Do you plan to celebrate Mother's birthday with anything special?

In the letter Marianne sent me before I came down she said that she took Phys. Ed. for six weeks, art six weeks and music six weeks.  Last six weeks Marianne took Phys. Ed.  You are required to wear a gym suit.  But since I was only going to be here a short time I didn't need one.   This six weeks Marianne  takes music and I stay in Phys. Ed.  So I am going to wear Marianne's gym suit.

I find I have more homework because I have no study halls where at New Vienna I have at least two study halls a day.

I have not read any books except those that are required.  Although we have been playing some cards.

 

All the Horton children, and Grandma and I went swimming on Sunday.  There was an undertow so Grandma wouldn't even let us get wet.  But a big wave came up when I wasn't prepared and got my beautiful new blue swimming suit wet.  I hope the next time we go swimming there won't be an undertow.

Love,

Catherine

P.S. Joe is driving me NUTS.

1961 Family Letter -Dec.3

 

 

December 3, 1961

Dearest Catherine & all the Hortons and Mother & Daddy Uible,

We have read with great interest all your cards and letters and hope you keep them coming for the time goes a little quicker that way and Christmas will soon be here.

I guess you have heard by this time that Mr. Donohoo came back Thursday morning for a few minutes but unable to do much yet for he's still weak from the grippe so told him to come back after the first of the year or I never would get things straightened up in time for Mother's Club meeting (this Tuesday nite) nor enjoy any other pre-Christmas festivities.

We put up our tree this afternoon and even have a wreath on the door but it was so warm out seemed more like a spring day.  We went out to Streber's farm to pick out a tree for they aren't at the store yet -- got a real pretty one -- not too tall but mounted it on a box so it hits the ceiling -- May put icicles on it but otherwise through decorating it.

The test you took in science was real good considering all the longer you had been down there -- I'm sure I couldn't answer near that many myself.  Was going to tell Mr. Hughes but none of them were in Sunday School except Karen.

John has moved on to Mrs. Rudisill's Sunday School class so he is much happier -- all the 3½ and 4 year olds seemed to move on this morning or I would have thought John's complaining made Mrs. Wilkinson suggest something.

Mrs. Strupper had so many last Sunday because those 5th grade girls finally were promoted.  They didn't have near enough books (quarterlies) and wondered if she might have yours.  We finally found it and she was pleased to have an extra one today.  She said she certainly missed you in her class these past two Sundays.

Thanks for sending on the names for the Christmas exchange.  Serena is having such a time trying to keep her secret.  If you hear of anything mentioned that would make a possible gift we'd appreciate any suggestions up this way.  Wilma Croghan's list in her kitchen always intrigued me and wish everyone would put out such helpful ideas.

Roberta went to Redeemer's meeting with us out at Gano's and had a wonderful time with Jennifer.  Peggy Fawley also was there but Jennifer especially invited Roberta and had a different game set up in every room upstairs -- Monopoly, etc.

How was the skating party?  Tell Aunt Mary and Uncle Bill to practice up and maybe we'll all go skating while we are down -- providing the weather good for other things especially.

We are also trying to get ready for the Lions Club Dinner Dance and the elves we are making for place favors are about to drive me crazy.  Harold says that they look more like members of the Klu Klux Klan.  Most everyone has accepted so hope it will be a real nice affair.

Wondered if you saw "Victoria Regina" on television Thursday night.  It was excellent but thought you might be studying for exams.  Some parts could have been a little closer to the truth and other elaborated on but considering the time it covered in one hour was very well done.

Today was Tommy Kuntzman's birthday and he celebrated in his Sunday school class (good day for John to be promoted).  He gave out little miniature manger scenes with characters that glow in the dark.

Forgot to tell you that we got out the set you made in Bible School last summer and everytime I look at it John has all the figures up in the box and Baby Jesus outside in front.  Also put the Swedish angel set out and Serena insisted we light the candles and listen to the bells with all the lights out.

Speaking of lights out -- it is time for bed so may add a little more in the morning.

Until then -- goodnight.

Here it is lunch time and will say "high"

Have you been to the Public Library yet, Catherine and how about the school library.  Roberta hopes to have a party in two weeks and she gets to invite one person for each 100 she gets in school this week.  Serena was real pleased to get an "E" in preparation of work and S in everything else on her first report card.

Enjoy your letters. 

1961 Elizabeth Johnson postcards -Dec.

CLINTON COUNTY COURT HOUSE  -  WILMINGTON, OHIO

CLINTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL  -  WILMINGTON, OHIO

Dec. 2, 1961

Dear Catherine,

Are you all settled in school?  It has been rather warm here.

We have been sawing wood for the Furnace.  We got 4 loads this week.  I went to Wilmington shopping Thursday and to W.S.C.S. Friday and to a shower Friday night.

I have talked to your Mother about 3 times this week.  We hope you are having a nice time

Love, Elizabeth

* * * * *

Dec. 9, 1961

Dear Catherine,

Well its soon Mothers birthday again.  Remember last year you were out here for dinner & it snowed & sleeted all day.  Well its the same thing this year.  The radio says every-body stay home.

I am cleaning house & putting up a few Xmas decorations.  I have a new green table cloth.  And I made a white & gold wreath with a big white & gold candle for a center piece.

Love to all, Oscar & Eliz.

1961 HH's Letter to Catherine -Nov.30

 

[A copy of the backside of the letter is included since it is a flashback to the early days of Wells Mfg.  For more details about the history of Wells, see the blogposts at this link:  Wells History]

Thursday night, November 30, 1961

Miss Catherine Uible

1025 North B Street

Lake Worth, Florida

Dear Miss Uible:

Catherine, that is the way an important letter would start.  Since what I have to say or rather write is not too important I would at least give you the "important start".

As the News-Journal would read, John had a luncheon guest yesterday, Tommy Kuntzman, who spent part of the afternoon visiting with his host.

Serena is reading all the letters in sight on the table -- such as "corn", "flakes", "rice" and everything else in like vein.

Roberta is going strong on the music practice, especially at clean up time after mals.  She and Serena are both looking (?) forward to their report cards tomorrow.  Serena wants to get "S" and not "U" marks for her name.

Sounds like the Hortons are really taking care of our 7th grader.  Wonder what our excuse was in not getting you a pocket dictionary like Marianne wrote you?

How does school seem in LW?  How about the meals at school?  Think that Nancy Henderson called last night (she didn't identify herself to me) and wanted to know your address, gave her the B Street address.  Then she wanted to know if the K Street address was still OK.

Do you still get up early in the morning and how is the funny page in the Florida papers?  Don't forget to send us the diagram on the Knoxville "shortcut" for three weeks from today we will be down that way.

Am mailing to you an important letter -- you might endorse it to Uncle Bill on your bike rental charge.  Do the Hortons need any jacks or ropes?

Happy December,

Daddy

1971 Catherine's Letter -Nov.29

 

November 29, 1971

Dear Mom, Dad, Roberta, Serena, John, Mary and Grandma,

Hi!  We've been home about 20 hours now so I thought I'd send you a thank you message.  So, thank you to Mary for the bedroom and the advice, thank you to John for all the exciting monopoly games, to Serena for her old clothes, to Grandma for sewing them up, to Roberta for all the plastic containers, and to Mom and Dad for apples, potatoes, sandwiches, etc.  We had a really good time so thanks to you all.

We got back in pretty good time.  We took Rt. 30 over towards Ft. Wayne but turned north on Indiana Rt 101 and took that up to Angola (?).  We didn't run into heavy traffic until I-94.

Mike did get in last night.  We had given up on him as the last bus from Chicago came in about 9:30.  He couldn't find our phone number though when he first got in -- so he finally came up with it at 11:00 and we went in and got him then.

It's been snowing some today.  It's not too cold though so it's all wet and slushy outside.  Could get bad tonight when it gets colder.

Classes all seem to be aimed at the end of the semester now so it'll soon be over.

Mike will be leaving tomorrow afternoon so then Dick and I will have to get some studying done that has to be wrapped up in the next couple weeks.

On the last part of our trip home our gas mileage came out 28.7 which is phenomenal since our previous "high" had been 21.0

Mom, everybody liked your cookies so well that I had to make more this morning to keep up with the demand after yours were all gone.

Well, we go to work in about an hour and I have some other things to wrap up.

Love,

Catherine & Dick