1971 Roberta's Letter -Feb.6

 

Feb. 6, 1971

Dear Family,

Hi!  Right now it is 11:30 -- almost lunch time.  I would type this but I have been typing Civilization since about 8:00 this morning.  Ugh!  I sure would like a "C" out of that class.  oh well -- (?)

It was nice talking to you all last night.  I hope it wasn't too much of a surprise.

The address of East Clinton -- plus the zip code needs filled out.  Also the colleges you all went to I didn't put down on the application since I wasn't sure.  It also needs $25.00

It was really nice of Nancy to send me the Bulletin that had the Police Science Program in it.  If you all would like to get it just write to U.C. and ask for the "University College" Bulletin.

I hope it is not too late to get admitted.  If it is I could go here another year.  I wonder how long it will take them before they let me know.  Um -- sure hope it is faster than their sending me an application!!

May have to drop the reading course I'm taking because it takes up so much time.  I wish I could do it but the way it is now it takes up  10  hours a week.  The thing is that all the probation students are taking it and they are only allowed to take 12 hours so they have alot more time.  I am taking 17 hours this term -- something is going to have to go next term.  Civilization is only  3  credits but I have to spend about double on it than anything else.  This morning I typed my January 25th notes out so I'm still more or less behind.

I had a nice letter from Mrs. Walker -- Nancy's mom.  Nancy told me that one of you had talked to her mom and then Mrs. Walker told Nancy about me being interested in Police Science.  I'll have to write Nancy a card today.

I didn't get my J&W W-2 form in the mail today.  Sure hope it comes soon.

As I said last night I will probably be going home with Cindie Mathewson for Spring Vacation.  It would be nice if we could find a ride down there but I don't know yet.  It costs $40 one way stand-by.  I'll let you know more when I find out more details.

We had a test in Criminal Investigation Thursday -- I think I did pretty good.  I really like that course.  I may start taping the lectures with Mary's cassette tape player.  Pam has one but Mary's is alot better & alot easier to operate.  There is quite a difference in the sound of them.

I haven't heard from the Bruces yet.  I wonder if they might be gone someplace or maybe just didn't get around to writing.  I have gotten a few letters from Betty Waits Chestnut.  She has lost 17 pounds in about a month.  Not bad, huh?  I have lost  8  pounds since Jan. 4th.

This next week-end is Homecoming.  I guess it is really a big deal.  There will be open house in all the dorms.  Alot of people will be here from what I understand.  We won't have any school a week from Monday!  Yeah!

Have you all gotten the school's newspaper?  One came out about a week or two ago.  I suppose you all will get it in a month or so.  We get one free and I sent a few articles from it to different people.

Well, I better be closing.  I want to get caught up with Civilization this weekend so Monday I can be behind again!!  Oh, well ---

Thanks for sending in the U.C. application.  Also the $25.00!!  That is when you do send it in.  I'm going to go Monday morning and get my transcript sent in & also my advisor to fill out a paper for me.  Then on the other side of it I have to get E.C.'s grades.  I'll just send it to them as soon as I get my advisor to do the one side.

Hope you all are fine!

Love,
Bert

P.S.  Hey -- By the Way -- did you all get a funny letter yesterday from G.F.C. using G.F.C. official looking envelopes & paper?  Cindie & I wrote it during History and then typed them out after class.  She sent one to her parents also.  It was a practical (???) joke.  I thought I better tell you since you might be wondering.

1980 Family Letter -Feb.5

Tuesday -

Feb. 5, 1980

Dearest Family -

The weeks pass by so quickly - seems like we just mailed a letter to you and we're overdue again.  Afraid the groundhog saw his shadow last Saturday so we are in for six more weeks of winter - but hasn't been all that bad yet.  There is snow on the ground and we've had cold weather but not near as bad as the winter before.  (So I hear.)  Had a full week with square dancing on three nights - one was our regular lesson and two dances where they encouraged us to use some of our hard-earned knowledge from the practice sessions.  All were fun but they sure do dress up with the extra full slips, matching outfits for husband and wife, etc.  We were definitely in the minority without all the frills but had a good time anyway.

Sunday morning we left here about 8 A.M. as the Sankers had invited us down for the day.  MV stayed home as her MYF were going to the nursing home in Sabina that afternoon.  We attended the 9:30 A.M. service at the Hyde Park Methodist Church, which is one of the larger churches in the West Ohio Conference with close to 3,000 members.  They had had this same minister for a good 20 years and he is still good (naturally).  There was time for refreshments at 10:30, then a class meeting and then the Prime Singles (those over 45, etc.) had a program at 12:30 on investments and they had a big turnout for that, so it was after two before we got back to the Sankers.  The Sankers are going out to Phoenix next week to see their son and hopefully Roberta also.  The Howard Uibles also live in this Hyde Park area.

Friday we had a little party for Fred Hughes, who is going to take time off at least until it warms up and he then is going to work on making the old mill building more usable.  Howard Wolfrum has taken over, who I think has a lot of potential as he has both ability and interest.  Fred had been there for 22 years and can't recall his taking off for more than a week in all those years.  He did tell me they plan to go to Florida eventually.

Mary Virginia started the classwork for her driver's license this week - two hours a night for four nights and then after her birthday comes the driving part.  I understand that the parallel parking is no longer required.  The East Clinton Band is having different projects to raise money for the Washington D.C. trip - such as a rockathon, auction and a 1% of sales at different business places.  The trip is at the end of March.

Saturday morning I went to the Republican meeting, or rather a brunch with the candidates and the Committee present . . . about 40 of us there, including our congressional aspirant, Bob McEwen and two incumbent state Senators.  We will be in NYC when they are having the Lincoln Day Dinner, but then the pancake supper the following weekend is more our speed.

It is now Wednesday - and I (Mama) had planned to go to Columbus with Mrs. Howard the librarian in Sabina today but a number of complications have come up and we aren't going until later.  We have had more snow and East Clinton is the only school again to be operating on regular schedule - the other county systems are on one hour delay and Wilmington is out for the day.  It is beautiful, the snow that is!!

Serena, I found another part of your sweeper which we somehow missed when we took the rest over to you - sorry about that.  If you can't use the rest without it we will send it to you - just let us know.  Also thought you might be interested that we got tickets for THE ELEPHANT MAN but for some reason I was under the impression it was a musical which it certainly isn't and wonder how appealing it may be after reading more about it.  Also got tickets to Oklahoma - Mary Virginia wanted to see ANNIE again but since she had seen it in Columbus decided against it.  There is a special matinee that Monday we are in NYC as it is a holiday.

(Dad is going to have the check this typewriter as it seems to be on stencil and no matter what I move I can't change the lightness.)

Va. Walker was to go back to school today for a half day - also is her birthday.  She is on insulin now and doing better.  Jacalyn finally got a job (teaching) and is most happy about that.

Sorry this is hard to read.

[Love, etc.]

1980 Family Letter -Jan.29

Tuesday - 

Jan. 29, 1980

Dearest Family --
Thinking about both the birthday girls - Catherine and Carol and though this won't reach them in time for their birthdays just want you both to know we have special wishes for you both not forgetting our other birthday daughter of the month - Serena.  And Mary Virginia isn't letting us forget the next month's big day when she will be eligible to apply for her driving permit.  They did call today and say that they are giving lessons next week through the driving school in Wilmington.  She has to be over there from 7-9 PM from Monday through Thursday and then after her birthday will take the actual driving part of it.

Thought you all might be interested in the clipping from the Blanchester paper about Dad.  More people have commented on it and Dad never had mentioned anything about it here at home that it was coming out.

Really appreciated the clipping about Wickenburg ranches you sent Roberta and in the same mail were the pictures that Rob took while in Arizona which were real good too.  I don't know how many may duplicate what Catherine and Gerry took but hope that you all see them eventually.  Maybe we can get a round-robin letter with them included.

Chicago is in the news about their teachers' troubles and no pay - no work - also the storm of two years ago is much discussed.  We have a wee bit of snow on the ground but nothing compared to the many inches then that paralyzed so much of this area.  The flu has been rough on many people - especially school attendance - way over 100 out in New Vienna alone a couple of weeks ago.  Mrs. Curtis said one day she had only 9 of her class there.  Chicken pox is also going around.  Carol Wise said after Lori had it, Mark developed a high fever, nothing more but Michael broke out (no fever at all and not sick.

Friday evening Mrs. Allemang and Mrs. Curtis (Roseanna Wills) had a shower for Eileen Fisher Cline but the guest of honor didn't make it as she went to the hospital that day and had a 6½ pound baby boy which they named after both grandfathers - William Earl and plan to call him Will.  Eileen called during the party and several of us got to talk to her.

Our square dancing lessons are continuing and the Harners (Orville and Melba) are attending our group as well as the ones in Washington Court House and they even plan to go to the state convention in May.  Several other couples are going and they asked us but it runs close to the time of the Ohio Bar meeting in Cleveland so renigged (Spelling? [actually should be reneged]) this time.  Enjoyed a letter from Grandma which included ones from Joe and Aunt Mary as well.  The Sr. Hortons are thinking of going to Saudi Arabia in April at Joe's invitation but nothing definite yet.  Sounds like a wonderful opportunity before things get too hectic in that part of the world.  Joe doesn't get any news to speak of concerning disturbances in his own area - NY Herald Tribute nor Time magazine were sold week there had been demonstrations in Eastern Saudi Arabia.  His letter was dated Dec. 30th and he stated "all is calm here . . . you know more what is happening in the Middle East than we do."  He is to move into temporary quarters on Feb. 20th until his new apartment is finished when he will be located on the 3rd floor and face outward.  "With all my art junk, it will be difficult moving twice but the extra effort will be worth it."

Serena, we have been using your placemats, which gives us the appearance of a new table.  Heard on the radio where Chicago was having its first below zero day of the year.  The Hauses are going to Fla. for two weeks this weekend.  Virginia Walker is in Clinton Memorial because of her "sugar problem".  With MV taking piano lessons in the area west of the hospital it makes a good combination of visiting the hospital at the same time.  Mrs. Armintrout and M.V. seem to be getting along fine in the practicing.

Virginia Walker had to go to insulin to control her sugar diabetes which they just discovered this fall.  She really looked bad before she went in the hospital.  Jack was there visiting last night when we stopped. . . .

[Love, etc.]

1979 Family Letter -May 27

[Note: This "p.2" had been connected with a letter from June 6, but in the process of transcribing realized that everything on p.2 had happened the week prior to the letter of June 6.  Evidently the first page of this letter is missing.]

. . . . Tomorrow Mary Virginia and I are going to Pittsburgh with seven others from New Vienna for the GREATER PITTSBURGH NCHARISMATIC CONVENTION I think it is called.  We are to be at Duquesne University for almost a week.  Then I hope to bring Aunt Virginia back home with us.  There are others going from Hillsboro and Wilmington so guess they come from all over - Georgialea Hannah, Doris Martin, Carol Wise, Joanne Rankin, Leanne Burke (MV's friend), and Fay Newsom are the ones from New Vienna.

Heard that Patty Walker was in the hospital to have a couple of lumps removed - her mother postponed her trip to Spain for a week or so as her sister's husband had another heart attack so Mrs. Stegman isn't going.  Jack's sister wanted to go in her place but was afraid she wouldn't get her passport in time.  So guess Va. is going by herself.  Nancy is to meet her in Madrid.

Saw Kenny Hughes while I was visiting at Clinton Memorial Hospital.  He told me that his wife had had a 2nd little girl - Laura told me yesterday that she had had her at home while Kenny went next door to get someone to stay with the first child.  No trouble at all but went to the hospital afterwards and was charged the same as if she had been born there.

Was surprised to see Danny Custis and his wife at our church this morning - they have moved into the Custis house on Rt. 28 where he and his parents used to live.  She sounded like they would be coming back regularly.

Got about a 32-page brochure about ELDERHOSTELS which offer college courses during the summer for older people - found you had to be 60+ but found it interesting reading.  It was advertised in the library with a postcard you could send for more information.  Very reasonable and worth looking into in a couple of years - one spouse has to be 60.  Catherine and Gerry and Wendy, do you know High Country School at Cove Palisades State Park?  Also see that Iowa Central Community College at Fort Dodge has some courses available.  Most of these range from $95 to $115.

Glad to see that United Airlines are back in business, as that is what your Mother's and M.V.'s tickets call for on the 21st of June.  We will be driving to Chicago a day or so before, then meeting back there on Saturday, June 30th.  Serena, can you meet us in Chicago or I could come back to Chicago via Rockford, Ill. if that would be better for you than Chicago.  The plane reservation back to Chicago from Portland gets in around 7 P.M. and have made reservations at the Marriott Motel for Sat. and Sun (the weekend special) which is near the airport.  Then depending on the gas situation we can drive out to Iowa with Serena on Monday or whatever works out best.

Thanks for the bus schedules in and out of Madras - we still may use them especially going back to Portland for think that is an imposition to have you going that far and we won't have as much luggage then.

Monday Morning:  Everybody up and at them at 5:30.  The folks [Jean, MV and others] will have an interesting trip to Pittsburgh.  On the home scene we [Wells people] go to the computer IBM school for two days.

Love,

All the Family

1978 Family Letter -July 9

Sunday evening –

July 9, 1978

Dearest Family –

I am sitting here typing in the patio as we moved the typewriter here to be a little cooler.  The weather was just too warm to try use the dining room this evening.  At least I can see a breeze blowing the leaves of the trees.  Mary Virginia has gone to Villars Chapel to hear some singing group with the Rankins.  Dad and I are talking about going for a bicycle ride.  We just finished supper – the last of some banana yogurt that we made when the Hortons were here (which was plenty soupy then for we waited too long for it to season but refreezing it seemed to help it).  Also had some honeydew melon – not as ripe and good as the previous one (it was a real buy for 39¢ and delicious).

We were glad to hear from all of you this past week – another record !!  It was good talking to Catherine and also getting the letter.  Before I forget I'd better say now that don't give up hope if you call and don't find anyone at home next Thursday evening as Dad is to work at the ball park and Mary Virginia and I usually end up over there and sometimes helping there too. We were happy to hear that Wendy had acquired her second tooth without too much difficulty and glad to hear that she adapts so well to camping life.

Really glad that you made the decision to stay in New Jersey and not rush back to Arizona, Roberta.  Mary Virginia really held her breath for if you had gone back that would have left her wondering what to do the middle of July.  She is happy to get to see Marion and I.T. since their visits coincide.  Too bad that you will have to make so many trips to the airports – MV is also wondering if you will have room for her in their old room since it is so small and you already have a roommate.

Glad that we were finally able to find you at home, Serena, and hope that things work out for you to get a fellowship or possibly a chance to go to Denver yet.  You must really have an IN with UMKC if you are staying at the home of the head of the program there.  We do hope that you will plan to come home between summer school and fall semester or quarter if you aren't doing else.

Your letters are spaced wide apart, John, but glad to hear of you thru Roberta's.  Sound like those new t-shirts are going well as well as other things in the canteen.  Too bad you weren't reached sooner by Bell's office or whoever it was that wanted a youth coordinator but wonder how you would find much time for all you do now.

We went down to Rocky Fork Restaurant for lunch today as Grandma had been wanting to go – had planned to go while the Hortons were here but it didn't work out.  They now have a buffet available on weekends which they called a smorgasbord but though the view is wonderful we didn't find the food nor the service too good not to elaborate but servings generous!!   Dr. Hull's Fun in the Sun was not open but the miniature golf available.  I don't know whether it is closed permanently or what for this is certainly the season and Sunday would be one of the best days to be open.

Had a little more difficulty with the Mercury Friday when Wilma, MV and I went to Washington Court House to do a little shopping.  We scraped the bottom of the gas tank and it began to leak profusely and so ended up with us having to get it replaced.  In the meantime the fire department had to hose the streets and the service station.  Guess I was lucky no one was around throwing matches or cigarettes or it would have followed me fast!!  As Dad keeps saying the next thing to go is the exhaust system but so far that is about the only original fixtures under the body and hood.

Monday was quite a day too for Duffie Doo Silver Streak unbeknownst to me rode to Wilmington and refused to come home.  I hated it especially for Roberta's sake for know how unhappy she will be on her next visit if that little furry thing isn't on hand to greet her.  Mary Virginia took it very well – it saved solving some questions of what to do about her while we are away but I am still having dreams of her and what may have happened to him (it).Patty Walker Ryan had a little girl just a little over a week after Jacalyn's wedding day so all came out okay.  Just noticed it in yesterday's paper so hope she got along okay.  They have named her Shellie Jo to accompany Shannon Dee.  If Jim was at the wedding we didn't know it for he is unknown to us but doubt if he made it.  Nancy sounded as if she has about given up going to Europe.

Tuesday didn't start off too sunny but we were on our way around 8AM and met Bob Gooding at the Canoe Livery (Morgan's) where we took their bus to the Caesar Creek area.  There Beverly was waiting with their canoe and we were soon on our way.  It was good that it was cloudy for it wasn't too hot.  The sun did come out while we were having a picnic lunch at the roadside park near the I-75 bridge.  We thought the tables would all be taken but they had closed the road dow to it because of a mud slide across the road.  Darlene Linkhart went with Mary Virginia.  Bob had to leave for Salt Lake City the next day for a couple of days so we separated after the canoeing.  Darlene had never been to Fort Ancient since she was real little so stopped to see the view there and the museum which really fascinated her.  There are several competitors for the Morgans now so had no trouble getting a canoe but had made reservations earlier.

Wednesday night was Lions Club and Dad was on the committee, had a basic menu of roast beef, baked potatoes, succotash, salads and pistachio pudding.  For the thirty people the cost for the four of us averaged about $7.00 each.  For the program we had a fellow from near Hillsboro who had been to Brazil and who was excited enough about it that he even wanted to buy land down there.  He is really sold on it as a place for the future.

Clyde Irwin brought a big mess of green beans last Saturday – ours will be ready in a few days.  We should be having tomatoes in a couple more weeks.  We should have an earlier garden next year for plan to get some more fertilizer before the next season.

The Wolfroms (all except little Jeannie) are leading a canoe trip in Canada.  The group is leaving tomorrow morning – Rev. Wise, Keith Rittenhouse and David Thornburg are among those going.  They are to be gone ten days.  If Dad didn't already have plans made to be gone he might have been influenced to have gone with them.

We have not told anyone around here about our upcoming trip but plan to leave Cincinnati Monday evening, July 17th.  Mary Virginia will be going that same afternoon to Hudson Guild to stay until we go over the first week of August.  We are due back I believe Tuesday, July 25th so hope to hear from all of you before we go and also have a letter when we get back ???  Grandma is planning on going to New Jersey with us about Aug. 3rd and if all goes well we will be at the farm that evening and then go to New York a couple of days later – more details later.  She (G'ma) will stay at the farm while we are at the Bar Meeting but hope that Roberta, and John may get to come into New York while we are there.  What are your chances of going with us, Serena, or are you interested?  Think Mary Virginia is coming to New York for some of the time.

Your trip into Oregon and possibly Washington sounds interesting, Catherine and Gerry and hope you get some possible prospects through the International Harvester dealers.  We would certainly love to see all of you and wish that we might all be together for a reunion.  I just finished reading a book written by Laura Hughes' sister about their family – their move to Ohio from Kentucky and the hardships they faced during the early 1920's and 30's.  Pictures of Mrs. Hughes as a little girl look so much like Weegie as I remember her growing up.

We do want to get this into the mail so that Catherine gets if before she leaves Oregon (Hillsboro) where she will be visiting her Kalamazoo classmate Sue . . . can't recall her name now and don't have the letter too handy.

We shall be thinking of all of you and always look forward to hearing from you.  Also glad to hear that Rob is enjoying Hudson Guild and vice versa.

With much love to you all and a special kiss for Wendy

1947,1997 Jack & Virginia Walker Wedding Anniversary -Aug.9

1984 Family Letter -May 20

Sunday, May 20, 1984

Dear Family:

Rain again today . . as they say if it rains on Easter there will be rain for seven consecutive Sundays . . . . yes it is running true.  Anyway, it comes late in the afternoon so no problem in getting Grandma to and from S.S. and Church.  Both your Mother and Grandmother appreciated the Mother's Day Cards and notes. .

We have had plenty of newspaper reading today after being in the Cleveland area for three days this past week for the annual meeting of the Ohio State Bar Association.  Going to these meetings drives home the point that there is so much more yet to learn and how overcrowded the legal field is, with half of the attorneys having graduated in the past ten years.

The beavers have been busy on a small stream behind the Auburn Methodist Church and have built quite a dam with an area as big as our back yard now under water.  The "construction" is quite a tourist attraction in the area – also on TV.

The Morgans gave us BIG news just before leaving for Cleveland.  They are moving to Colfax, Washington . . . a county seat town of some 2500, 60 miles so. of Spokane.  Wendy still plans to come to NV for two weeks starting June 23rd and part of the trip may coincide with Serena's return to Chicago.  Roberta also plans to be here for 1 wk.

Haven't heard a thing from Elderhostel about schedules except the trip departs from NYC on July 11th for three weeks.  The Hortons never got a reservation thru Elderhostel so have signed up for a trip in Austria.  They are leaving L.W. this next Wednesday and will be Thursday and Friday, before going on to Bill's home area for a 50th wedding anniversary for his brother on Saturday.  (Their trip to Austria is in August.)

Last Tuesday night was the retirement dinner for Virginia Walker at the Golden Lamb - real nice.  Patty & Jim Ryan were there as well as Betty Ann and their aunt (Va.'s sister - Betty).  She wanted Jack invited but he was not there.  Jack and Patty and her little boy are leaving the 29th for a visit with Nancy - The latter two for two weeks but Jack for perhaps the whole summer.  Guess Virginia will go after Jack gets back.  I had first heard it was Jacalyn [spelling corrected] but heard it is definitely Jack, her father.

Shirley Bernard and her husband Jim now have a daughter Elizabeth Bernardette who weighed 9# 10 oz.  Clever name I thought.  They live in Dayton.  The baby was born May 1.  Sorry I forgot to tell you earlier, Catherine

Hope that John and X have a nice vacation in Florida at Sanibel.  They were flying down last Thursday, the 17th, I believe.

As Dad mentioned I sure did appreciate the Mothers Day cards and notes.  MV and Mie Young joined us for dinner at the Buckeye Lodge.  MY is going to Korea this summer - possibly her last chance while her parents still live there.  MV is planning to work at the college 7:30-4:30 this summer.  M.V. and Grandma have reservation for a cruise trip to Bermuda for a week, leaving NYC on August 25th.

Roberta is to be here for a week . . June 19 to 26th.  Also Sid & Bert will be here later this summer.  Glad to hear that John is getting some experience at the Bank outside the Trust Dept.  Personnel work sounds more to his liking and abilities.  Plan to see them (John & X) on the day we pick up Wendy in Columbus, if all goes well.

1973 Walkers thank you - Aug.14

After having supper at the Uibles in August 1973, the Jack Walkers (most likely Virginia) wrote a thank you note. Transcription follows.

 

[August 1973]

Dear Uibles,

Thank you once again for a most enjoyable evening.  The dinner was delicious and our guest was very impressed with you all.  It was nice of you to entertain her (and us) in your home.

Sincerely,
The Walkers

April 1, 1989-99 April Fool's

Dad'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 - 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. 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] 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.

Walkers and Uibles

From All The back of the photo just says "Walkers & Uibles 1958-59". The adults, are easy to identify, obviously. Catherine almost has to be the dark haired one near Virginia Walker. So, the other dark-haired girl has to be either Jackie or me. I think it rather looks like I did, but doesn't really look like a 3-4 year old, so that would make her Jackie. Roberta would be either the one facing the camera, or the one we can only see the back of her head? Betty Anne and John are missing, MV, of course, wasn't born for several more years.