1941 HH clipping about New Vienna High School play - Nov.6

New Vienna High School
Junior Class Play - Nov. 1941
HH (second from left in back row) had the part of the dignified father

 

1971 MV's artwork -Oct.8

 

I Love You Mother --- Form Mary Virginia Uible

Note at bottom written by Jean:

October 8, 1971 2nd grade (Miss Purtee)
Day of Fisher Bros. Circus at East Clinton

1960 Catherine's Early Memories

 

The First Thing I Remember

Several years ago my mother and father spent two months in Europe.  While they were there my sister and I stayed on a farm with friends of my parents.

On the farm there were cows, chickens, and an old barn that we were told never to go near because it might cave in on top of us.  Of course, this was our favorite place to play.

Every morning and evening the cows were milked.  This was especially fun because we sometimes got to try the milking ourselves.  Although the first few times usually ended in disaster, by the time we went home we were professional milkers.  

Every cow had a name and we had a personal conversation with each every time they were milked.  

The part I enjoyed the most was the grinding of the feed.  I always had a desire to jump in with the corn, get ground up, put in a sack and then surprise my parents when they came home.

My favorite pastime was sitting on the tractor and pretending I could drive.  I did this for hours on end and made several interesting trips around the world.  I was devoured by cannibals, squashed in an elephant stampede, and murdered by a tribe of wild Indians.

Every morning it was my duty to gather the eggs which usually numbered between one and two dozen.  I had my own special basket which I always used.  One morning after I had reached the barn I realized I had forgotten my basket.  I should have known then I was headed for trouble, but I didn't bother to think twice.  I proceeded to gather the eggs and put them in my pockets.  At the time I considered myself lucky to have such big pockets.  When I got back to the house, got scolded, and saw what a mess I had made I wished I hadn't had any pockets at all.

--by Catherine Uible

1970 MV starts 1st Grade -Sep.1

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.]

1969-70 New Vienna Kindergarten Picture & List of Names

A.M. Class pictured above included Chrysty Burns, Tammy Lynn Cain, Chris Dodd, Sonny Eggen
Shari Flint, Judy Henderson, Ruby Huddleston, Linda Lacy, Timmy Larrick, Darlene Linkhart, Kirk McMillan, Matt Moore, Tim Morris, Ronnie Pinkerton, Dale Robinson, Tammy Shoemaker, David Snider, Lynnette Stodgel, Mary Virginia Uible, Kelly Walker, Jimmy Wolfe.

P.M. Class: Steve Cluxton, Jimmie Davidson, Dwayne Doyle, Pat Garrett, Marvin Huffman, Michelle Hutchins, Richard Jones, Matt Lerch, Net Mann, Kirk Michael, Mike Mitchell, Jim Morris, Susu Myers, Bobby Norman, Pam Phillips, Allen Pinkerton, Erick Prater, Roger Reeves, Rachel Smith, Leatha Waters.

1959-60 New Vienna School pictures

New Vienna School, New Vienna, Ohio 1959-60 Third Grade
Top Row: Dana Storer (d.2011), Jennifer Gano, Sharon Hurst, R.W. Fenwick (1901-1986),  Martha Woodmansee (1903-1984), Eddy Eaton, Butch Scott, Debbie Wolfe.  2nd Row: Lloyd Tolle, Rose Whitmer, Tommy South, Cynthia Burton, Carolyn Hildebrant, (Garry or Larry) Akers.  3rd Row: Pamela Thompson, Vickie Priest, Nancy Walker, Rickie Drake, Robert Fisher, Benny Achor, Logan Lawson, Carolyn Simbro.  4th Row: Billie Nischwitch, Sandra Bentley, Connie Conyers, Barbara Deck, (Larry or Garry) Akers, Fay McVey.  Bottom Row: Roberta Uible, Donnie Achor, Donna Lightner, Douglas Prickett

Mrs. West, Music Teacher
Harriett Hunter West 1916-2005

Miss Smart / Mrs. Wolfe, Elementary Teacher
Wanda Jean Smart Wolfe 1936-2002

Mr. Rudisill, Coach and Jr High - High School Teacher
Thomas Woodrow "Rudy" Rudisill 1916-1970

1979 Family Letter -Sep.25

Thursday -

September 25, 1979

Dearest Family -

This won't be a very long note but wanted you to know that we got your letters, Catherine and Roberta, yesterday.  The long delay in getting yours Catherine was due to the fact that it had been mis-sent to Youngstown - no fault of yours but someone who had misread the zip or something as perhaps it had gone to Vienna, Ohio.  Anyway we were glad to hear from you both and hope that the Morgans colds are better and Wendy has recovered now from her sewed chin and sprained wrist.  We are anxious to hear about your weekend. 

Roberta, you are doing well collecting to make enough to pay for gas for the three vehicles.  That was good news too about your report and hope that you continue to add much to the class discussion, etc.  Would be interesting to see the paper you turned in.  Sounds like it would be good personnel work matching volunteers with jobs.

I meant to tell Carol's grandmother that it was too bad neither paper seemed to get the article right about her paternal grandmother.  Ravenna paper didn't include her name at all and Wilmington left off the "s" so it was Mr. Jack Watt instead of Mrs.  Then they (Wilmington) didn't describe the bride's gown at all but better than not putting the article in at all.

Just before we left for the OPEN HOUSE at the school last night we got word that Mrs. Fenwick had passed away.  She had had a heart attack yesterday afternoon and had been taken by the emergency squad to the hospital.  Earlier in the day she had been to the doctor and he (or whoever) had told her she had a 5-day virus.  It was quite a shock to everyone as she went about as fast as Mildred Henderson had.

Seemed like there were more visitors than usual in the library last night - it is always good to see parents interested in coming.  Of course they didn't all stay for the meeting afterwards but still a lot of new families.  One couple are starting off right - Kevin and Connie Croghan were there and sat right up front.  Not many honeymooners attend a PTA (or rather Home and School Meeting) just 48 hours after their wedding.

Dr. Robert and Lana Sue Carey had their third son early this morning - an eight pound six ounce baby and guess they had no boy's name picked out as even the other boys had hopes of a girl.  Ruth said that they were going to have to do some switching with the Harry Careys since they have 3 girls.  The Robert Careys were at the open house last night.

Dad was in Wilmington this afternoon and bought some shrimp and rice at Coopers Drive In (as to the quantity of each, one is reminded of how much ham they put with the beans on a commercial scale).  Anyway, with Tom Cooper  & bride from the Orient it is billed as authentic Chinese food.

Went into Strebers on the way home tonight and saw some bananas there on the counter and asked them they price and said they were giving them away - so you can imagine the rest of the story . . . really nothing wrong with them.

We are looking forward to having Serena home this weekend but not sure just when she is coming.  Mary Virginia has to be in Xenia for the band is playing in the parade at 4PM and then all the bands play at the high school there in a program at 8PM.  With the Bikeathon here that morning she is going to have an extra full day.  Ours will be full enough trying to keep up with her if we go as planned earlier.  Hope that this works in with your plans, Serena.

The next weekend John and Carol are coming down - seems like such a long time since we have seen them and heard about their trip.  Hope they are both over their colds too.  Labor Day seems like years ago now.

It is now Wednesday morning and we survived the square dancing last night.  They take time to explain the steps slowly - if I just can remember all this by next Tuesday evening.  The classes run through next March 5th with the exception of Christmas and New Years Day.  It's $3 a couple each night and you are to pay whether you attend every session or not so imagine that helps in all phases.  Orville & Elaine & husband were there.

This turned out to be longer than I thought but may make up for the lateness of other letters.  Always so glad to hear from you all.

With much love from all of us,

1969 MV in Kindergarten

1959-60 Roberta's Writing - Beginning and end of 3rd grade

Mrs. Woodmansee performed miracles at New Vienna School:

 [What exactly was Roberta's middle name -- Roberta Sur B.A. Uible ??]

1968 Roberta's Classmates -2nd grade

A combined class of 2nd and 3rd graders with Mrs. Harner as a teacher.  Roberta's name appears to have been "redacted" but since it is in alphabetical order she can be found toward the bottom of the 2nd grade list. 

1988 Mr. Luck's letter to Jean -Jan.

January 1988

Dear Mrs. Uible,

I hope your weekend has been a very rewarding spiritual experience.  In writing this note I recall the many pleasant occasions we had at New Vienna School and the associations & friendships I developed.  Your friendship is one I cherish very much.  I have a deep respect for you as a person as well as your professional knowledge of books.  I always was impressed with your knowledge of the content of the books in our library.  I observed you helping young people with book selection  – be it for pleasure or to complete an assignment.  I placed complete faith in your ability to select materials for the library.  Your moral and value system was the same as mine so I didn't worry.  You have a very pleasant and pleasing personality as well as intellect that permits you to be comfortable with all people.

A memory that will always remain with me concerns John's illness.  I will never forget how serious his condition was nor how badly he looked when I saw him recovering.  I can still remember searching for the disease that afflicted him.  I was extremely happy that the condition was treated and he fully recovered.  I also remember when John, Sam Terrell and Kelly Grooms had the disagreement which resulted in Kelly's feelings being hurt.

John always (generally) was very serious.  Mary was very fun-loving.  Remember the Spanish Program Mary performed with [?] in the New Vienna Gym?  I certainly enjoyed her singing and acting that evening. 

I have never attended a spiritual retreat but am aware that this is an excellent opportunity to renew one's spiritual feeling.  I will always value your friendship.  I wish only the best for your family and you.

Sincerely,

James A. Luck

P.S. I have not edited this letter.  If I used incorrect grammar or misspelling – please overlook.

1936-37 HH Report Cards

Interesting that only one signature was recorded by CJ on the New Vienna report card, at the end of the first grading period.  This was the year of the family trip to California and other western points, so perhaps didn't come back to New Vienna after the 2nd period, until the last 6-week segment.  The Lake Worth report card for the same school year includes only the 4th period (or first period of the 2nd semester).  Meaning the 3rd and 5th periods were spent traveling, or were not sufficiently attended to justify ranking.

Best subjects include Citizenship, Reading, History, and Geography.  Lake Worth includes a lot more subcategories for each subject than New Vienna, and also a whole section on "Habits and attitudes desirable for good citizenship."  Weight at age 11 was 89 pounds.

1986 Jean & Harold at NVHS Alumni Dinner -May

1986 Jean & Harold at NVHS Alumni Dinner - May (Bill Horton in background)

Jean was probably not thrilled by this picture as written on the back are the following words:  N.V. Alumni 1986 by Don Trop.  Jean wore the same dress in 1987 – when we got the picture.

1976 MV Spring band concert -Mar.31

1965? Serena's School Work

More undated school work, this from Serena, accompanied by art work.  One clue is the mention of "little Mary V." which would imply MV is not a baby but probably a toddler.

1975? MV's School Work

Not sure of the date or year of this homework but found several items of interest:  "Happiness is being me;" and the kitchen improvements section.

1975-76 6th Grade Class Photo – MV

Here is a photo of Mrs. Wolfe's 6th grade class in 1975-76.  Only three of those pictured can be positively identified by me – all in the top row:  Mr. Luck, Mrs. Wolfe, and Mary Virginia Uible.

1955 1st Grade School Letter -Sep. 6

1955 1st Grade School Letter -Sep. 6

1955 Shirley Carey (McKamey) hired as First Grade Teacher at New Vienna School

Wilmington News-Journal July 8, 1955 p.3 Clipping 

1955 Catherine starts school – since there was no Kindergarten in New Vienna in the 1950s, school began with First Grade – for the first time in the school history there were two first grade classrooms, Mrs. Fenwick taught first grade in New Vienna from 1945-1966.  Miss Carey who became Mrs. McKamey during the 1955-56 school year, later became a kindergarten teacher.

The lunch hour was longer than it is today – possibly to accommodate in-town students who were allowed to go home for lunch though that rarely happened in the Uible family.  It also allowed time for students to eat all their food which some teachers insisted was necessary.`

1975 MV's "My Summer" Report - Sept. 4

My Summer

In June we went New York City and New Jersey to take my sister to her summer job.  In July I went to Church camp and I had a lot of fun there.  Then we went to Chicago and Minneapolis - St. Paul.  There I got to see St Anthony Falls, and the lock.  In August I got to New York City & Montreal.  We were in Montreal for the A.B.A. Convention.  In Montreal I got Billy Graham Autograph, I saw Kissinger, and I saw the Expos play the Giants.  We got box seats.  I also went to Kings Island.  I played softball and was in two 4H clubs.

By Mary Va Uible

[following added by Jean]
Read to Mr. Roger Murphy's History Class (6th Grade) Sept 4, 1975  This is the first year the 6th grade was included in change of classes with junior high – now called Middle School.