1991 Christmas Photo -Dec.25

Don & Mary, John & Julie, Serena, and Grandma - Christmas 1991

 

1991 John & Julie's Wedding -Aug.11

 

1991 Jean & HH letter to John & Julie -July 17

 

 June 17, 1991

Dearest John -- and Julie too --

Just in case you feel inclined to write -- we have a list of our addresses while we're gone [to Alaska].  If you feel inclined to write it would be fine -- we know you are busy.

Roberta now plans to come in at 4:00 on Wednesday 8/7 & will leave the same day 8/13 approx. time as Joe 6 days later.

Please use the check for anything(s) that you don't receive otherwise -- book cases or whatever.  We'd rather you choose what you'd like.

The Sankers have already sent their acceptances & Ruth called to say she'd gotten the invitation & appreciated it but won't be able to come.  We put our invitation to the wedding at the church & you might send one to Wells for them.  Walkers are planning to be in Spain.  Didn't ask Wilma.

Much, much love,

Dad & Mother

1991 John's Wedding Announcement & Letter -Feb.24

 

1991 John & Julie's Wedding announcement -Feb.1991
Presumably from Wilmington News-Journal

Sun. Feb.24, 1991

Mom & Dad,

Welcome home!  When I called and left a message on Fri. Feb. 15th, I forgot you were going away.  Hope you had a good time in New York and in Texas.

Enclosed is a copy of our wedding announcement [not the one above] which appeared in the Newark Advocate Sunday Feb. 17.  Also enclosed is a black and white picture which I would like to have returned if not too much trouble.  Do you mind submitting to the News Journal?  Thought it might be good to mention I attended East Clinton Schools.

It looks like we will rent the house on Church St.  The address is 912 W. Church.  I'll probably move in after April 1st.  Julie is flying home next weekend (March 1-3) to see the house.

How is Grandma?

Love,

John

1990 John's Letter -Sep.27

 

Sept. 27, 1990

Dear Mom & Dad,

Welcome home!  I have missed you both.  Thanks for your postcard from Shanghai -- and thank you for birthday card and check.  I appreciate it very much.  I will probably use it to buy some much needed clothes.

If it works out with your schedule, I am still planning to meet you in Columbus Saturday afternoon Oct. 6th.  Just let me know where.  I am going to try to visit a Grace Brethren pastor and his wife, the Immels in London, OH that evening or the next day -- Sunday Oct. 7th.

Julie is planning to come to Newark Oct 12-14.  I really miss her.  We haven't made any commitments but I think we might get married next year.  I want to leave it in the Lord's hands -- especially the timing.  I love her and have great respect for her.  She has a heart that really seeks after God's best.  I'll keep you posted.

Julie and I plan to travel to Chicago the weekend of November 10-11 to visit International Teams in Prospect Heights.  I want Julie to see their home office and meet Glenn Schuman, who I would work for.

Guess what?  I have a contract to sell my house.  Closing is tentatively set for Nov. 30 and I must vacate by Dec 20.  I don't know where I'll move to, but I will probably rent a small apt or try to house sit for someone over the winter.

How do you like my stationary?  It didn't seem right to throw a good sheet of paper away.  Be sure to tell Grandma I am still following her example.  Give Grandma my love.

Look forward to seeing you Oct. 6th and hearing about your trip.

Love,

John

2000 - Kate's email -Sep.9

From: Kate

To: Jean & Harold

Sent:  Sunday, September 10, 2000 1:08 PM

Subject:  Thank you

Dear Grandma and Grandpa Uible,

Thank you for my early Christmas present.  Mom and I bought a scooter this morning at Toys-R-Us.  I love it and it rides reaaly nice.  Maybe Grandpa would like to borrow it for his Indiana ride.  It was fun to visit you last weekend.  We had a good time.

Dad has had a hard time getting through to Oglebay but he found out rates this summer were $130-140 PER night for rooms in Wilson Lodge.  Sounds a bit expensive don't you think?  We leave for Cleveland this evening for Andrew's INS appointment at 8:30am Friday.  He should become a true blue American U.S. citizen soon.  I have a slumber party at Kristen's house tomorrow night.  I still want to give Ginny a call.  

Love,

Kate Uivble

1990 John's Letter -Mar.1

March 1, 1990

Dear Mom, Dad, Grandma, Uncle Bill & Aunt Mary,

I am in Athens today to recruit at Ohio University for the bank.  I really enjoy interviewing these college students.  I came down this morning at 6:30 AM and will talk to 9 Seniors.  Janice, a young gal from Park will talk to 9 students as well.  On Monday, I am scheduled to recruit at Denison.

Cynthia Uible's phone number is . . . .  She seems very nice.  Her father is Robert Uible, a doctor.

I have been trying to figure out when I can come down to New Vienna for a visit.  It appears as though I have something scheduled every weekend in March & April.  I know I will see you May 12 and I hope even before then.

Sorry if this note seems disjointed as I'm trying to write in between interviews.

I have been completing applications for Campus Crusade and Grace Brethren Foreign Missions.  I received a call Monday night from the Director of a group called Frontiers [?].  He wants me to fly out to California in April for an interview.  They asked if I could come Friday April 13 and stay until Tuesday April 17th.  I don't want to miss Easter with you guys but I think I'll fly out.  Hope you understand.

Julie is coming to Newark the weekend of March 9-11.  I'm so anxious to see her.

Hope all of you are enjoying sunny Florida.

Love,

John

1996 Reunion at Izaak Walton Inn, Essex MT near Glacier National Park -July

1993 Julie's Thank You Card - April

Less than a month before the arrival of Kate. Transcription follows.

[April 1993] 
Dear Harold and Jean,

Thanks so much for the bibs, books, and wall hanging.  It was so thoughtful of you to send a gift with Serena.

We can't believe we're less than a month away from due date; it's quite exciting.

Hope to see you this Friday . . .

Love, Julie

2002 Georgia Reunion pictures

Harold, Kate & Jean Opryland en route to Georgia Reunion

Wendy, Ginny, Kate & Andrew 2002 Georgia Reunion

HH at Georgia Reunion 2002 

Christian & Sid enjoying dessert 2002 Georgia Reunion

Jean, Kate, Julie - 2002 Opryland en route to Georgia Reunion

Jean – still cheerful – in the hospital for hip replacement 2002 Georgia Reunion

2002 Pictures from Reunion

In July 2002 some of us flew into Nashville and visited Opryland, Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, and civil war sites on the way to Dahlonega, Georgia.  First are pictures of the recent birthday boy and his family.  This trip was also memorable because of Jean breaking her hip while in an ice cream shop in Chattanooga.

1992 John & Julie go to England

Shortly after the Horton Golden Wedding Anniversary celebration and GHU's 100th birthday, John and Julie departed for a much anticipated trip to England which included a visit with Sid's daughter, Cynthia, and her husband, Murray.

The Lizard - England's most southerly point, postcard sent by John to Morgans in June 1992

June 30, 1992
Dear Gerry, Catherine & Wendy,
Do the pictures remind you of the coast of Maine?  We made it to Cornwall – SW corner of England.  The scenery is spectacular.  We spent 4 days in London, 2 with Cynthia & Murray on the SE coast & the remaining 3-4 days on the Lizard – a peninsula almost to Land's End.

Hope you three enjoyed your week in Ohio.  We were glad to have Wendy visit.  Enjoy your summer.  Love, Julie & John

PS Thanks for dinner in Columbus @ Bob Evans Rest.

Housel Bay, The Lizard, England postcard sent by John to Uibles, June 30, 1992

Tues. June 30 [1992]
Mom & Dad,
After 4 days in London and 2 days in Bexhill w/ Cynthia & Murray, we finally made it to Corwall via Brighton, Salisbury and Exeter.  Your books & maps have come in handy.  Tonight we're staying in a B&B at Lizard – tomorrow we stay at the Hosel Bay Hotel with a spectacular view!

Julie and I truly enjoyed our weekend with you, the Hortons & Grandma, June 20-22.  Hope all of you are doing well.  We'll have to compare notes on England.  Murray & Cynthia send their regards.
Love, John and Julia

Cottage at Church Cove, The Lizard, England postcard sent by John to Side & Roberta, June 1992

June 30, 1992
Dear Sid & Bert,
This peninsula was Murray's recommendation and it was a great one.  We're even going to stay in the hotel at Housel Bay he suggested.  WE thoroughly enjoyed our visit with the Parks.  They spoiled us.  We've tried two B&B's (Bed & Breakfasts) - both good.

Everything is expensive; driving on the left has taken time to get used to.  But all in all, we'er having a marvelous time.

Hope you both enjoyed your time in Ohio.  It was good seeing you.  I liked our chat enroute to Cols. airport, Sid.  Love, Julie & John

Emails Feb. 12, 2002

From John

To All

Dated Tuesday 12 Feb 2002 6:51AM

Subject:  Re: BIG DAY

The Senior Uibles arrived safely Monday night right on schedule into Columbus about 8:40PM.  Andrew and John met them as Julie came down with the flu and Kate took care of Mom.  Because of our illness, Mom and Dad stayed at the Place off the Square, hotel downtown owned by Longaberger.  I plan to have breakfast with them about 8AM.

Sounds like the folks had a grand time in Phoenix, Glendale and Sun City.

*****

From Mom/Dad

To All

Sent Tuesday, February 12, 2002 9:03PM

Hi Everyone!

Yes we are back to the NV routine.  We do appreciate all the family hospitality, the update on the Georgia reunion (had a letter today from Joe Horton and he is planning on coming) and the definite plans for Hawaii from Julia (who we hope is feeling better and regret that we failed to get your books back to you) and John.  Hopefully the Morgans will get a positive response from Joe's Mother on the Georgia time.

Our SW plane had only about 25 people on board.  "Supper" was served about 3:30 (5:30 in Columbus time).  Yes, we had plan B ready for a more balanced diet.

Home seems so spacious after being at home for fourteen days in our small cabin on the boat. [They took the Panama Canal Cruise before visiting AZ.] The Spring flowers are about 4 inches up and the grass is showing signs of greening up.

Dad has written much of this which is very adequate.  Still reading the Wilmington News-Journals that we missed.  They are all there except the Saturday WNJs which is no great loss.

We did enjoy everything - glad to see that you are all such good cooks and chauffeurs and I too hope Julie is definitely on the mend and John's back is feeling better and not the beginning of the flu or something else.  With much love from Your Mama and your Papa

email from John 2-2-2

From John
To All
Sent Saturday, February 02, 2002
Subject: Uible update

It was nice to hear from everyone.  Julie's grandfather passed away Jan 26th and the funeral was Wednesday morning.  Very nice service with a lot of people attending.  All her family were if for calling hours and services.  The Methodist Church her grandparents attended hosted a lunch for the family after we returned from the cemetery.

Kate read an entire book yesterday.  Catherine, your nice note must have encouraged her.  It was one of the Cul de Sac Kids series.  Andrew and Kate are busy with swim lessons at the YMCA for three more weeks.  The bank is keeping me extremely busy right now.  Started our income tax return two days ago and want to finish it soon as we expect a refund for first time in years.

Tell Mom and Dad, plan to pick them up Monday Feb. 11th between 8:45 and 9:00PM.  Roberta and Sid, glad to hear the move went smoothly.  No more news about Serena since hearing she may be in Chicago.  Love, John

November 26, 1989-99

Nov. 26, 1989-99 MV & Don announce engagement

 HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Sunday 1989 - MV called us.  Don asked for our blessing about their getting married next Aug. 25, in Wilmore.  He seems to be a nice person.

Monday 1990 - In Wilmington for Bill Bowers (GG's brother-in-law) appraisal, supper at CMH, then grocery shopping.  Going through Gertrude Clark's things I found news clipping as follows: [Clipping attached: 142,700 PER CENT . . . Investing in Florida land has made many a people rich over the years and the big transaction this week in Hardee County where CF Industries Inc. acquired 19,555 acres for phosphate mining from the Stuart Bros. of Bartow is an example.  The Stuarts were paid $101.5 million for the land, most of it pasture and ranch.  That calculates to about $5,190 per acre.  Later, while searching land records in DeSoto County (the Stuart land area of Hardee at one time was DeSoto), Tribute Heartland staffer Arch Abernethy, discovered that the father of J.K. and W.H. Stuart (the sellers of the land this week), acquired the property in 1906, most of it for the price of $3.50 per acre.  That amounts to an estimated 142,700 per cent increase in investment, or, about 2,000 per cent per year for about 71 years.  [Which would mean this clipping is from ~1977. – Great return on investment for sure!]

Tuesday 1991 - [Phoenix]  Off to Green Valley at 5:45 with the Morgans, who would play golf while we visited with Milt and Kate Foster.   Kate's sister, Sally and her 2nd husband came over for lunch.  New factory mall at Casa Grande [now mostly empty stores].  Catherine got new pair of shoes there.  Late supper at the Chinese Restaurant on 35th Ave.

Thursday 1992 - [Thanksgiving] Thanksgiving, brought GHU over at noon and took her back about 7pm. She enjoyed seeing Ginny, who now weighs about 18#.  Cleaned the curb and cutter at GHU and the yard with the lawnmower.

Friday 1993 - [Newark to home, GHU funeral pending] Left Newark about 10:30.  Julie had fixed us ham sandwiches with veggies which we ate en route home.  Made some purchases at Big Bear in WCH plus a stop at the old fashioned bakery Jim Smith came over about 4:30 and went over the "details."  Roberta brought Catherine down and also the new edition of Particular Places in Ohio.  John and Julie brought Joe for he had had several changes of planes.  Mares had driven from Boston to Lancaster where Larry started from.  Cris and Angela picked up Bill and Mary.  Cris and Angela left their children at home.  Rob didn't get in gear early enough to come.  [My recollection is that Rob claims Aunt Mary didn't tell them that Grandma had died until the night before when she asked if he would take them to the airport.]

Saturday 1994 - Hauled two loads of wood chips over to the Church.  Went to Wilmington in the pick-up to get a book about Sol Wachtler – double life.  Stop at Foster Haines, got a white shirt, Van Heusen "Editions" + two pairs of socks and a necktie, Robert Stock, $6.50 originally $20.

Sunday 1995 - [Lake Worth Florida] Went to SS (about 50 there).  Bob Hornback spoke.  Rob and Cindy (17 and 14 years in teaching) took us to Lucille and Otley's for lunch.  I walked to Gulf Stream Hotel.

Tuesday 1996 - Cut our Christmas tree from across the street.   Roberta called, spoke with Joe.  He now has a gallery in Scottsdale.  Got my right eye examined.

Wednesday 1997 - [to Newark] Drove to Newark, to Pond studio for which John had made appointment.  This guy talks so much it is hard to know when he takes picture.  Went to Church that PM with John, Julie and Kate.  Went to Amish bakery near East Main. 

Thursday 1998 - [Thanksgiving, Phoenix] Ate at Fiesta Inn in Tempe (same ownership as Cherry Valley Lodge).  Very nice buffet.  At Kings Sid showed us how he gets on the internet to check on the "obits" in Iowa.

Friday 1999 - Crowsons went at 9AM to see the Hannahs, then we all went to Wilmington to see Ruth and I went to the Court House.  Had lunch at Young's Dairy.  Ginny liked to feed the animals.

November 17, 1989-99

Wells sold

 HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Saturday 1990 - [to Kentucky with Serena] We left at 7am with the van loaded with MV's things, met them at Wilmore and then on to Somerset, they had a U-Haul and a tow for Don's old car.  Plenty of Church members there to help and they brought chili, etc. for lunch.  In the PM we went to Waitsboro Inn.

Sunday 1991 - [Castroville to Humble TX] Drove to Humble, went to UMC and lunch at airport restaurant which is owned by Evelyn and her daughter.  Checked in at Mo-Ranch, [Presbyterian Retreat] beautiful setting, we were in first room right next to office, in Pheasant Run.  The courses most interesting.  Good background for our future trip.  
[Course synopsis attached:  Mo-Ranch -- Hugging the banks of the Guadalupe River in one of the most beautiful settings in the Texas Hill Country, Presbyterian Mo-Ranch is 90 miles northwest of San Antonio. Swim, fish, canoe the spring-fed waters; play tennis and hike the trails of the 434-acre conference center which offers animal and bird watchers a rare opportunity.  The ranch buildings are showplaces–a legacy from the original owner, an oil company president.  Program Charge $280.  
Courses:
Oddballs of the Bible: Introduce yourself to the ample accounts of unusual characters found in the Bible.  Look at a number of these oddballs, including Gideon, Esther, Hezekiah, Balaam, Samson, Elisha and Paul.
Birth of the Bible: From Manuscripts to Publishers:  Trace the formation and transmission of the biblical traditions from ancient manuscripts and translations to today's Bible.  Learn the complex process by which biblical documents reached their final form.
Geography of New Testament Israel: Learn the geography of Jesus' ministry.  Charts and maps based on recent research make the gospel account of the life of Jesus more understandable and meaningful.] 

Tuesday 1992 - [Roberta leaves] Took Roberta back to Columbus airport.  Supper at Ala Carte on 23, 33 N. High. [Does not appear to be a restaurant at that location now.]  Had hummus, with pita bread and Jean had odd [or cold?] soup.  $24 for the two of us.

Wednesday 1993 - More rain.  Mother lost 3oz. this past week.  Roberta plans to come on Thanksgiving.  We went out to see John Hughes, says he spits up blood.

Friday 1995 - [to Newark] Left about 9am for Newark, had lunch with John, Julie and Kate at the Chinese Restaurant near them (buffet was $5.50).  They have two M.D. appointments in the PM, they are leaning toward going full term, have the name Joseph picked out.  Betty had us down for supper.  Joan is expecting next April.  Mo-Ranch week is now $340.  PNB raised their dividend to 35¢ from 30¢.

Sunday 1996 - [Trip to Australia and New Zealand through 11/22]

Wednesday 1999 - What a day, the Wells closing was first scheduled for 1:30, then kept postponing it hour by hour, finally Grant and Glenn arrived at 5:30 and I got home about 9pm.  Luckily the Wells folks had fixed us fruit pizza, cheese ball, ham and cheese sandwiches.  Glenn is now working in Hickory NC.

November 12, 1969, 89-99

John & Julie's engagement announced

 HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Wednesday 1969 - Helen Morton passed away at age of 82.  [Her husband L.G. Morton 1884-1947, was the dentist in NV prior to Dr. Hause.  They had a son Joseph who graduated fron NVHS in 1930.  Joseph became an MD and was involved in cancer research.]

Sunday 1989 - [to Chicago] Left for Chicago at 2pm.  We met Serena at Lake and Harlem, the Restaurant had changed names.  The apartment #5206 [at the John Hancock building] is getting dog eared.

Monday 1990 - John called us about his and Julie's engagement, wedding is to be 5/18/91. [This date was later changed.]  He had met Julie in Chicago this past weekend.

Tuesday 1991 - UMW meeting at church.  John Hughes showed pictures from all over North America.  Jean and two others read a skit re the Lord's Prayer (actually from Martha Wallen).  Roberta called that Lois Bruce had passed away.  [Lois Brownlee Bruce 1906-1991, Thomas Hamilton "Tom" Bruce 1901-1983.]

Thursday 1992 - Jean took four women to Columbus UMW meeting where Esther Salisbury was honored in the Wilmington District.  Two men here from National Latex, ate at NV Restaurant, $3.95 for plate lunch.  Bank had program at Snow Hill, great refreshments.

Friday 1993 - [to Kentucky] Had dental appointments with Dr. McMullen, he took x-rays, no cavities.  Drove on to Lexington.  Ginny was glad to see her parents.  Ate at Red Lobster with Frank and Irene Rains.  They have the BP Station in Williamsburg KY and he had had quite a drinking problem.  Overnight at Red Roof Inn.

Saturday 1994 - [Cincinnati to home] Went to UMC Publishing House and got paper for Christmas letters.  Then to Talbot's where Jean got red suit with coat, slack and plaid jacket.  Had lunch at Pragells [?] real busy and a good value.  Then to Union Terminal where we had a tour through the building and a show on the Serengeti in Africa.

Sunday 1995 - Barnabas at our church, 152 present with collection of $1150, 10 members from Ray's former church (Concord on Rt. 665 near Grove City), with their new lady minister, she is a nursing home administrator at Utica and Kirksville plus starting driving school.  Jean went to both SS and church.  We ate at Ponderosa, $12 for the two of us.  Bought fuses at both Walmart and Kroger's, the latter about 25% cheaper.

Tuesday 1996 - [Trip to Australia and New Zealand through 11/22]

Wednesday 1997 - Went to SW Urology and he gave me these one-a-day pills.

Thursday 1998 - [Catherine visiting] Catherine had lunch with Nancy Henderson and friends at Samuel Walker's.  Saw Patty Walker and Linda Compton.  Went to Lynchburg P.L.  The two young trees in front, the leaves have all turned brown.  Article in WSJ about market swings, how in 1929 DJI fell from 381 on 9/23/29 to 198 on 11/13/29 then to 294 on 4/17/30 to 41 on 7/18/32.

Friday 1999 - [Maumee Bay State Park with John, Julie, Kate and Andrew] Kate loves the pool and Andrew loves the steps.  Went into Toledo and had lunch at Tony Packo's.  They dropped us off at P.L., the original 1940 building is having a large addition.  The Hillcrest Hotel at 16th St. is still vacant.  John and Julie and family went to COSI  in what used to be a shopping area.

November 10, 1989-99

Happy Birthday, Julie

 HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Friday 1989 - Final session "55-Alive" re safe driving.  Arby's had roast beef/cheddar sandwich for 99¢.  Last Sunday NYT had article on San Antonio.

Saturday 1990 - Church breakfast in Wilmington.  George Brown spoke, "Get back to basics."  Cleaned gutters and put up storm windows.

Sunday 1991 - Went with Bob and Pat Miles [?] to Murphin Ridge Restaurant, saw a # of Amish buggies out.  The Ohio State Patrol stopped the car in front of us.  Back to see GHU, she has gained 12# since Feb, now 102 pounds.  Then to Hillsboro UMC where the Bishop spoke.  Roberta called and said they got along fine on the Grand Canyon hike.  Dean Baker committed suicide, his poor mother Pauline.  Roger Rhonemus spoke at our church, Gideon Sunday.

Tuesday 1992 - Jean had UMW meeting here, Valetta [Dornwood] spoke.  Saw Edwin White at CMH.  CMH is building a BIG office addition.

Wednesday 1993 - [Ginny visiting] Went to Dayton to file Helen Drake's [1902-1993] will, problem with the bond.  Went to Bob Evans in Wilmington a 15-minute wait so we came on home for lunch as Jean had Womens Club at Jo Williams [1910-2007] at 2pm.

Thursday 1994 - Back to Dayton, filed accounts on [Helen] Drake and [Irma Mae] Smith.  Article in WNJ about tearing down the old New Martin Hotel in Wilmington.  Jean went to UMW meeting in Columbus.  Bob and Carls had ad in paper, turkey for 29¢/lb if you buy $50 of other merchandise.

Friday 1995 - JB called us about problems with their baby and this is Julie's birthday.  Cleaned out gutters.

Sunday 1996 - [Trip to Australia and New Zealand through 11/22]

Monday 1997 - [Kentucky to home] We all parted ways at the Lexington airport.  Took Toyota tour, well organized, complete with ear [head] phones.  Ate at old restaurant in Georgetown, opened in 1910.  [Probably Fava's, at 159 E. Main St.]  Several antique stores there.  Gas 103.9¢.  Stopped at day old bakery in Cincy.  Jean called Jeanne Sanker from Mariemont Inn.  Graeter's one dip for $1.50, one bagel, 50¢.  Supper at Midland Crossroads, new owner has yet to take over.

Tuesday 1998 - Talked with Roberta, she leaves for Germany tomorrow.  Has several signed up for Passion Play trip .  UMW served lunch at Church for family of Lyle Sheffield, only it was an extended family, about 50 instead of the 25 expected.  A very windy day.

Wednesday 1999 - Jean had Women's Club here, Virginia Walker had program, a very slow day at the office.  Had call from Walmart that someone had turned in Jean's billfold there.  We had been to Kroger's so wonder how it got there.  United Parcel Service went with a public stock sale today.

November 1, 1989-99

Expecting Kate

 HH's Diary 1988-1999 [lightly edited]

Wednesday 1989 - My PERS check is now $115.13 from $111.96.

Thursday 1990 - Jean had appt. at Main Medical.  Linn Woods had called us about getting some fish which he wanted to share with us, they were very small but we tried to accept them gratefully (he is windy).  Had lunch at Chinese place, lunch special is $2.75.  In September (while in China) we used 105 cu ft of water or $2.62.

Sunday 1992 - [Kentucky] Spent day in Somerset at UMC, MV got a 10% raise to $18,500.  John and Julie called about their BIG news for 5/93 [expecting Kate].

Monday 1993 -  Ed Johnson wants to retire next June.  Charlotte Hause is in the hospital.  My retirement [see PERS entry in 1989] raised from $161.24 to $164.41.  Jean's is $253.14/month.

Tuesday 1994 - What a cold damp day, water bill for 366 cu ft was total of $33.11.  In 1990 it was $22.45 for 105 cu ft.  Ending reading was 038147, now 59202.  Trash was $4.75 now $6.50.  Retirement is now $172.08 per month.  Article in WSJ about Men's Clothing – S&K Menswear [bankrupt and closed 2009], Today's Man [bankrupt 1996, out of business 2003] and Men's Warehouse [still operating, listed on NYSE under MW].

Wednesday 1995 - Roy Vance spoke on Children's Services at Lions Club.  Josephine Harner brought supper into Jean.  Halpin auction sale, house brought $56,500.  Jean went to Dr. Kim, had catheter taken out.

Friday 1996 -  [Trip to Australia and New Zealand through 11/22]

Saturday 1997 - County UMM (15th Annual) in Wilmington, 9 from our church.  Dan DiBiasio, President of Wilmington College since 1995 spoke on integrity.  [He left Wilmington College in 2011 to become president of Ohio Northern.]  I had the benediction.  NVUMW dinner in the evening, Marg Kirkpatrick headed up the kitchen.  Made reservations to fly to Phoenix next March to coincide with Mexican train ride.  Bob Carey went on at great length about his father-in-law's illness and the problem of taking the FFA to KC, MO.

Sunday 1998 - Helped with the bells at 1pm, then went to Wilmington.  Diabetes exhibit at the Y, then to see Ruth Shoemaker, trouble with blinds, while showing her the moon.  Bell Choir concert at 7.  Streber's gas is 95.9¢.

Monday 1999 - [Kentucky to home] Drove back from Somerset.  Lunch at First Watch at Harper Station (on 22, just north or rather east of I-275.  Jean went to Mother's Club at Ponderosa in Wilmington with Virginia Walker as hostess.  Problems with Tom Gibson and taking care of Elsie.

August 11, 1989-99

Wedding Bells for John & Julie

HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Friday 1989 - [home from Hawaii] Changed planes in Chicago.  John Hardin finished up our sewer hook up, $631.  The facing on our flower bed "fell off."  Parking charges at airport were $27.

Saturday 1990 - Bill Burns is "smoothing" off dirt across the street from us.  Went to Wilmington, exchanged camera, then to WCH, had supper at Terrace Lounge, buffet $8.95.  Jean is looking around for place for October Mother's Club guest night to meet.  Then to Ames (used to be G.C. Murphy) who is having a 50% off going out of business sale.  Bought a brownish Pierre Cardin silk necktie for $3.50, a Pauly and Forbes white shirt for $4.50 and a Botany 500 dress shirt for $6.50.

Sunday 1991 - John joined us in going to Church at 2nd Presbyterian.  Roberta checked on GHU.  We had ordered room service for our group which was better than we had expected.  Three kinds of juice, mixed fresh fruit, bagels and cheese and sweet rolls.  Roberta arrived in Newark at 1:00 with GHU, MV and Don (who had gotten out of the hospital at 10am).  A very beautiful wedding with reception at the Hotel, then a buffet supper at the Ashcrafts.  Their neighbor, The Bogs [?] are real talkers.  The Walkers drove Mother and Sadie back to Hillsboro.  The Goodings and Sankers both made it, plus the Williams from here and the Walkers.  Amazed at Steve Weiss's memory.  John kissed Mother as he came out for the wedding.

Tuesday 1992 - [San Francisco for ABA to home] Returned from SF via Salt Lake City and Cleveland.  We got home at midnight.  The Walker luggage ended up in Cleveland.

Wednesday 1993 - [McMinnville OR to home] Visit to George Fox University [which Roberta attended ~1970], then to Oregon City where we visited the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center.

Thursday 1994 - Serena took Joe to the airport in Cincinnati at 7:15 and then Cris took the Rob Horton family to Indianapolis airport.

Sunday 1996 - Jean going through family history.  This young man spoke at length at Church.

Monday 1997 -  [Cuzco Peru] Took taxi into town, 2 sols (2.6 sols = $1).  Form letter from NV City Council as to whether to keep Chief of Police or create a new position.

Wednesday 1999 - Ted telling me that National Latex credit is getting worse.