1980 Harold Uible appointed commissioner -Dec.11

 

WILMINGTON NEWS-JOURNAL
December 11, 1980

Harold Uible appointed commissioner

The Clinton County Central Republican Committee appointed Harold Uible, 55, of 66 College St., New Vienna, as Clinton County Commissioner Thursday evening at the county courthouse.

Uible was named on the second ballot from a field of seven potential candidates who each gave a brief presentation to the committee prior to the voting.  He was named commissioner following a 45-minute discussion by the committee.

Uible will complete this year's term of long-time commissioner Oscar Hackney who died on Thanksgiving Day following a long illness.  Hackney had won a strong victory in the November 4 election.  Beginning January 1, Uible will fill two years of Hackney's term before coming up for election to the office at the next general election.

In his presentation, Uible emphasized his professional and business experience, community projects, and strong desire to be a county commissioner.

A Clinton County native, Uible graduated from Case Western Reserve Law School in 1949.  He is a member of the Clinton County and American Bar Associations.

Uible has 30 years of business experience with Wells Manufacturing, a Uible family-operated toy company in New Vienna.

Uible has been a member of the New Vienna School Board, the Clinton County School Board, Clinton Memorial Hospital Board, and the Clinton County National Bank, New Vienna Branch Advisory Board.

He described himself as a conservative optimist, and added that he was anxious to work with current commissioners DM Fife and David Bailey.  "I've had a strong desire to be a commissioner and I'm confident I can work well as a team with the present commissioners," he said to the committee.  "I want to hear from all of you."

Six other candidates seeking the post were Eugene Cramer, Sabina Road, Max Hewitt, Lewis Road, Wilson Penquite, Blanchester, Don Stewart of US 22, Harry Perkins of SR 73, and J.R. Williams of Williams Road.

In other business, Mrs. William Hampton was appointed to a Blanchester seat on the Central Committee.  Rev. Larry Harris was appointed to fill a Wilmington seat.

1980 Family Letter -Dec.13

 

[More about HH becoming a County Commissioner in a few days.]

Saturday, Dec. 13, 1980

Dear Family:

We will get a head start on this week's letter as there is really something new this week to write about.

Thursday was a quick observance of your Mother's birthday, with M.V. making a cake (chocolate, of course) and then M.V. rushed off to Sabina for the school Christmas program and Dad to Wilmington for the called meeting of the Clinton Co. Republican Executive meeting to fill the vacancy of County Commissioner,  Three of the hopeful were on the Republican committee.  To me the job is a challenge with lots of potential for learning and hopefully help the taxpayers get more for their money.  Yesterday afternoon we went to the law library Christmas open house, then a brief business stop in Washington C.H. and the next step was at the Election Board to get the required papers before being sworn in on this Monday.  Your Mother went on to Lazarus and I went to the Ethics Commission as all county, etc. officials must file a form listing your interests in anything that amounts to over $500.00 . . . . guess the theory is to try to prevent people from being too crooked.  Its the old story that no matter what one does, someone naturally has different thoughts.

In contacting the committee members did have interesting experiences -- like the one who said "yes, I sold you folks that car at Blanchester."  (That was at least 10 years ago.)  Or another "I'm going to vote for you, even tho I'm going to nominate so and so because he ask me and I'm his cousin. " Dayton TV station man was down and the interview on the screen did run for about a minute -- it was good publicity for Wells as [there was] a picture of our display and also of my coming out of the door and going across the street to the other bldg.  

Now Sunday:  Last night we went to Sabina as MV was in a musical with 6 other high school students for the Sabina Sr. Citizen Benefit.  It was a Christmas theme and the hour went quickly.  Bert you will have to go up and visit them as MV was telling the Sabina group how active you are.  Someone mentioned that in Highland Co. they are so well organized that they don't require gov't help.  They serve meals for 50¢ to the regulars and $1.00 for guests.  Mrs. Morgan (MV's friend Cathy's mother) and I think we may go over and visit some time.  Haven't heard how much money they made but it was primarily senior citizens who get in free and parents and friends of the participants.

Marvin Beam has called Dad a number of times -- once in regard to congratulating him about being selected a commissioner.  Bruce Beam also called.  Marvin teased him about wanting to get his Stone Road fixed (repaired) and then decided it might be better to have pot holes to slow down the speedsters.  I am sure this is just the beginning of requests -- even the law librarian hinted to me she'd like a buzzer to know when people were coming in the law library.

[Love, etc]

1979 Family Letter -Apr.15

[The typing on the back side make parts of the first few paragraphs on the front page difficult to read.  Will do the best possible transcription but feel free to interpret it yourself!]

Sunday evening –

April 15, 1979

Easter

Dearest Family,

Wish that you all could have been here with us today for we did miss you but perhaps another year we will all celebrate together, who knows?  Elizabeth Johnson, Mrs. Matthews, Grandma as well as John and Carol were here.  We hadn't know that Carol was coming but glad to have her here.  We had rather expected Masa . . . as he mentioned about coming and said that . . . but we never heard from him.  It is so hard to reach him at Wilmington College.  Sometimes he gets the messages and sometimes not.

Almost had another raw turkey but caught it in time just before we left for Sunday School and found that the oven timer was not working and oven had gotten cold so it finished just in time.  John and Carol picked up Mrs. M. and Elizabeth came . . . church . . . her own power.  She visited her father at Extended Care . . . we took Mrs. M. back and then had a bite . . . and then went home.  We had a real good turkey.  . . . pounds which seemed to have alot of meat left on it to make turkey soup, freeze 2 big containers and then some.  Also had some asparagus that I had frozen last year and almost forgotten, plus made mashed potatoes that I hadn't fixed for ? long but Mrs. M. said one time she quit eating the ones at Extended Care for they were always instant kind.

Appreciated talking to you, Catherine and Roberta – Wed. and today respectively.  Tho we always think of something afterwards but that is the human touch.

It is now Monday evening and we just came home from the annual Republican county meeting and among others were talking with the Frank Cunningham's who have a daughter in Denver and they said they would give Serena a call when there this week.  Naturally the states's newest State Senator, Cooper Snyder, was there, who Serena remembers particularly well.  Cooper told us that the fellow who resigned as S.S. told him that he wouldn't wish the job on his worst enemy.  Seriously, the Snyders seem to be enjoying it.

Last week bought five fruit trees, but the weather has been uncooperative as far as putting them out.  Picked Grandma some rhubarb Saturday and MV mowed the grass so spring is coming.

Yesterday was a busy day at Church with Sunrise Services followed by breakfast, then Sunday School and Church and so many there that there were some in the balcony.  MV sang a solo and got a lot of compliments.  We think she does enjoy her music now.  Saturday night there was a musical program at the Church, so no lack of things to go.

It has been a joke ever since Christmas about the TV service man as he has been telling us that he would be over from Sabina "tomorrow", which has yet to arrive.  Then this morning Grandma saw the TV truck of another fellow at a neighbors house and gave them a call and he was over there in a few minutes – we couldn't believe it.  

For the record, Serena, we got to know Mrs. Cunningham quite well when she was on the trip to Ireland with us.  She and the same friend she was with then (Mary Schnapp, former Clerk of Court) plan to go to Switzerland this summer.  Mr. Cunningham prefers to go to Denver to visit at those times.

Ruth was rather depressed after seeing the doctor last Saturday as he still won't let her go back to work and didn't think she ought to go to church as it had been hard on her the Sunday before.  The Colliers had the family down – don't think that Carolyn made it though.  Ruth was so sorry to miss seeing John and Carol when they tried to see her Sunday.

Mary Virginia surprised everyone with her voice – she sang better than I have ever heard her and didn't seem to be the least bit frightened.  Carol harmonized with her on parts and their voice blended well but she really belted it out with felling – "Rise Again".  The Messengers had done it the night before and so had Ed Perry's group earlier but liked her rendition the best – course I'm not prejudiced.  Wish the rest of you could have heard her too.  

Masa never called as he said that he would be he more or less invited himself over the last time when he met John and the latter said that he hoped to see more of him.  Anyway, he didn't make it for Easter.

Dad said we had a letter from the Morgans this morning and looking forward to hearing more.  Don't know why the mail is slow in getting to Madras.  Roberta's new typewriter and brown ribbon are classy and never hear too often from any of you.  Serena?  I got a permanent but MV decided to get hers cut and wait as she still has some left even yet.  She went with me to Dayton to attend a book review meeting of children's librarians which we both found interesting.  On the way back we stopped in Centerville at a shop that had been recommended to her.  MV also got a curling iron and has been using it.

I know that Dad will want this ready to put into the mail but thought I might think of some other things I wanted to say as I usually do after the letters are on their way.  Glad to have mail from all of you and it was nice having John and Carol here for Easter.  We love you very much and don't tell you often enough but looking forward to seeing you this summer – wish we could have one big get together!!

With all our love,

Dad & Mother

P.S.  Know you know much of this but want you to know we're thinking of you.  The concert is in Dayton Sat. night – not Columbus as M.V. thought.  Hope you can make it!

1929 Dwight Morrow

The following clippings are both from the Hancock County Independent, January 10, 1929

John Marshall, Dwight Morrow Get

Warm Welcome in U.S. Senate          

The last official visit paid to the Senate by John Marshall, retiring assistant attorney-general, was in company with his friend and patron, Dwight M. Morrow, ambassador to Mexico, whose latest acquired title is "father-in-law of Lindbergh."  Both men are former residents of Hancock County.

Mr. Marshall was paid many a fine compliment and extended best wishes by senator of both parties, with whom he got along famously while dispensing patronage of the department of justice.  That was his duty; he was the assistant attorney-general in charge of personnel, otherwise administrative officer of the big department.  He represented his branch of the service frequently before Senate committees.  He had many friends among the senators, several of them intimate.  Senator Pat Harrison and Marshall favored each other as golf partners at the Chevy Chase Club.

Mr. Marshall's last visit to the White House in an official capacity was to go before President Hoover to sign the commission of his (Marshall's) successor, Charles PP. Sisson of Rhode Island.  The following day the Senate confirmed Sisson's nomination.  When Mr. Sisson appears and is sworn in, Mr. Marshall will turn over the office to him.  Mr. Marshall will practice law in Washington D.C. as a member of the firm of Covington, Burling & Rublee.

 * * * * *

Morrow is Still Cabinet Favorite

Hancock County Son Leaves Washing-

ton Without Seeing Hoover.

 Dwight M. Morrow, ambassador to Mexico, a former Hancock county boy having resided for a number of years at Pughtown, and mentioned prominently as the next secretary of state, last [sic] Washington Monday night without seeing President-elect Herbert Hoover, according to press dispatches from the Capitol.

Mr. Morrow left for the Bahama Islands within a few hours after Mr. Hoover reached Washington.  He is to remain there about ten days, returning to Washington for final instructions before departing for Mexico to resume his duties as the official representative of the United States.

Although the fact that Mr. Morrow did not get a conference with Mr. Hoover, caused some speculation, those close to the political situation it meant little, that Mr. Hoover is seeing nobody at this time regarding his cabinet selection.

Throughout the political world it is earnestly believed Hancock County's son is to be the next secretary of state.

* * * * *

Morrow did not become Secretary of State.  Henry L. Stimson of New York served as US Secretary of State, March 28, 1929 - March 4, 1933.  Morrow served as US Ambassador to Mexico from 1927-1930, then was elected as Senator from New Jersey 1930 until his death on October 5, 1931 at the age of 58.

Other posts about the Morrow family include:

• 1935 Elizabeth C. Morrow note to Lucie Brown Ballantyne - Sept. 12, 1935
• James E. Morrow 1837-1904 – father of Dwight and brother of Lucie's mother, Mary Virginia Morrow Brown
• The Painted Pig by Elizabeth Morrow – Children's book, subtitled A Mexican Picture Book, was published in 1930.
• Agnes Morrow Scandrett Book – Agnes 1869-1953, a sister of Dwight, was also 1st cousin to Lucie, book is about cruising the coast of Africa in the 1930s

1968 Roberta's Letter -April 19

April 19 [1968]
Friday
Dear Family,

Hi!  I got your (Mom & Dad's) post-cards yesterday.  The mail around here is all goofed up I'm not sure why.  I guess about half of it was stolen or something.  So – if you should send me money send it in check, OK.  (HINT) NO – seriously I need to $5 to pay for my portrait.   It really looks like me.

Thanks alot for the grapefruit and oranges.  They were really good.  It's the Horton & Grandma & Grand-daddy that should be thanked I guess.  So – if you could for me.

The Republican thing is really getting rolling.  Convention is what it is.  There is Reagan, Nixon, Rockerfeller [sic], and Romney.  Each has about 15 people working for them.  The group for Rockerfeller will do your dishcrew.  So & So is having a coffee-house.  Real Politics!   It's really neat (& interesting)  The actual convention is next Wednesday.  Tuesday nite (of next week) a sate senator is coming to speak.

We got out of classes Wednesday afternoon for a work privilege.  A work privilege.  Man!  We all did jobs outside.  It was a very nice day so I enjoyed it pretty much – but a work privilege!  I helped wash windows.

Yesterday I started reading This stranger my son.  It's written by Louise Wilson.  It's about her son who is a schizophrenic.  Needless to say I read it almost all afternoon & then on into evening study hall.  I finished it this morning about 6:00!!  (I got up to study but I read the end of it which was only about 12 pages.  You should read it.  It's good reading.

This week-end I hope to get Vanished from the library in town.  The new one is open!  It's about the time near a presidential election & all of a sudden this Washington D.C. attorney & close friend to the president vanishes.  Then an F.B.I. agent and a newspaperman also vanish.  Have you ever read it?  I think Fletcher Knebel wrote it.

Romeo & Juliet is as bad as ever.

Write!

Love, 

Roberta

PS  Another boy left school this last Monday.  He was a senior – I'm not sure what he's going to do at home.  Go to school or what.

Only 43 More Days!

1978 John's Letter (YAF) -Feb.6

Feb. 6, 1978

Dad,

Hope all is quiet at home now after our initial shock.  I received this check in today's mail; otherwise I would have deposited it myself.  It is a reimbursement for our January expenses.

Nothing in our mailbox for Franklin wholesale today.  Hopefully, we'll receive something from your friends later in the week.

Tell Duffy hello.  I'll plan to see you Feb. 14th or 15th.

Love,

John

2007 Jean, Harold, Mary & John at Honoring Harold Republican Event -Sept.

2007 HH honored by Republicans -WNJ Sep.18

1977 John -State YAF Treasurer -May 25

Uible appointed state treasurer for YAF

GRANVILLE – The Ohio Chairman of Young Americans for Freedom, Dennis Bechtel, announced today the appointment of John Uible of New Vienna as state treasurer for the Ohio organization.  Bechtel announced the appointment at the state board meeting on Sunday.

Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) is the nation's largest conservative youth organization.  Ohio YAF has chapters on eight college campuses advocating individual freedom, free enterprise, and limited government.

Last year, Uible worked for President Ford in the New Hampshire Primary Election and campaigned for Congressman John Ashbrook (R-Oh).  During January, he served as an intern for Congressman William H. Harsha in Washington.  As chairman of Denison University YAF, Uible organized a campus rally for State Senator Donald E. (Buz) Lukens and moderated a faculty debate on gun control.

Uible is currently a sophomore majoring in Economics at Denison University in Granville.  He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold H. Uible.

1976 John's Letter –Jan.22

Thurs. Jan. 22, 1976

Dear Family,

As you may notice my enclosure, you probably realize the reason for this letter.  I was taken by surprise to receive application forms from Cong. Harsha for a page (summer) appointment.  It just came today so I am very anxious to complete it as soon as possible.  If you will please fill it out and send it to him (Harsha) directly, I would appreciate it.  I, myself, have forms, essays and transcripts to prepare.  But if I have any chance whatsoever, it's well worth my time.

All is going much better this week for me.  I was able to make changes in my schedule so that all four of my classes are from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., the perfect schedule.  I still have only three classes each day and work in library an hour each morning.  In addition, I can stay in my squash section.

Political activity is picking up.  Several Presidential candidates are coming to speak at the Academy, including Shriver, Reagan & Carter.  The others are sending representatives.  I met Shriver's son last night, as he stayed with Father Morrissey.

I have a very busy weekend coming up.  Catherine called last night to say she was coming down Sunday evening for a few hours.

The weather is really cold.  The wind today, about 20 m.p.h., reminded me of Chicago as I was practically swept off my feet.  Down to -5º tonight.

Well, sorry to make this so short.  However, I have alot of paperwork to dive into and afternoon mail is picked up shortly.  Hope all is well.

Love, 

John

P.S. I could sure use some 13¢ stamps.

1965 Roberta "Young Republican" Clipping -Sept.17

During the Presidential Election of 1964, a sign similar to the above decorated the lawn at 66 E. College St., causing much discussion in New Vienna regarding the exchange of real estate and other implications of the interpretation of the sign.

At a meeting of the New Vienna Women's Republican Club held at Polly's Restaurant [now the location of Stephanie's Restaurant] in September 1965 and attended by over 100 people, Miss Roberta Uible was invited to speak and "told of interesting experiences she had when displaying her unusual sign, "This House Is Sold on Goldwater."

1994 Roberta's Letter -Nov.9

11/9/94

Hi –

We are soon off to the "Putting on the Ritz" – Aunt M got here fine – she had 2 lunches on the plane so wasn't hungry!  She did finish her supper about 11pm w/ Breyers ice cream (Made by KRAFT!)

Gotta go – Love to you both – will enclose some good reading . . . .

Love, Roberta

The JACKET is really good looking!

Republicans – A Good Year!

1982 Letter to family - August 22

Sunday evening – August 22, 1982

Dearest Family –

Happy Birthday Virginia [born 1914, so would be celebrating birthday #68] today - hope that the card arrived on time – we were glad to talk to you on the phone Friday morning and hope we get to chat again soon – thanks for mailing me.  I'll check with you soon.

Glad to talk to John, Serena and Roberta this week.  Hope that John and X enjoy their trip to New England including a visit to Hudson Guild Farm.  As the Morgans will tell you – I am so forgetful about anniversaries so didn't get a card to you in time but want you to know that w heave been thinking about that eventful day just three years ago – and wish you many joyous and happy-filled years together.  It was a surprise getting calls from Roberta and Serena - and a postcard from Serena besides!  Talked to Catherine just last week so feel like we've been in direct contact with all the family recently.  Wendy sounded so grown-up on the phone – hard to believe that she will be going to kindergarten this fall and really looking forward to it.

Had a letter from Mie Young this past week and she plans to come to Ohio Sept. 10th so will be running closes as college begins the 12th but hopefully she'll have enough time - it may be that someone will have to pick her up either in Columbus or Cincinnati or Dayton (and that is the same day that X and John are to come down here).  She is to call us from Los Angeles soon after she arrives (about Aug. 25th).

Mary Virginia offered to cat-sit for her friend Diane Roberts while her parents take her to college (School of the Ozarks this weekend).  So far MV's cats and "Butterscotch" have done nothing but hiss at each other.  So we have kept them separated.  Diana's cat isn't to be put outside for "she runs to the street" but luckily the couple of times I've had her out for some fresh air she come back intact.  Thought we might have to call the fire department last night when she ran up high in the tree but finally came down on her own.

Saw a little more of the Ohio State Fair Wednesday than we did last year – really enjoyed seeing and hearing the OSF Band and Youth Choir. – Vicky Butler is in the latter this year –  over 220 in it and would have like to see MV take part but perhaps it was best as it was her choice.  (That was two years ago – not this year so water long over the dam.)

Yesterday while dining at the Blue Drummer in Washington Court House - we were surprised to have Debbie Walvoord come up and introduce herself - brought back a lot of memories of Lakeside, etc.  She looked not much older than MV but has a lot of responsibilities - has been working at Republic Steel in Canton (now going to school studying mechanical engineering, was married (again) last February and has three stepsons 16, 11 and 5.  Said she retained her maiden name but her husband's name is Wood.  Her parents now live on Route 72 east of State Route 3 near Dehan Road.

Today was the Sunday School picnic at Gene Williams farm - it is really beautiful there and they are very willing that people make use of the facilities there – Kevin and a number did go fishing, even Mrs. Nellie Thornburg went for a canoe ride.

By the way, Catherine, we got the purses yesterday and she [Mrs. Thornburg] said she's be glad to fix the one more to your liking.  Said she'd really forgotten how the other(s) had been made.

Dad had Ernie McDaniel work on the "Bubble" last week and got some of those little things taken care of.  Ernie does seem reasonable and he should be with him being the only worker in his garage.  [Which garage would this be??]  We have 21,000 [miles] on the Chevette and had the tires switched.  We are keeping the Bubble in Grandma's garage.

Did do some gardening work yesterday and gathered at least five bushels of our apples.  It seems to be a record year.  Had a card from Dr. Hause that he is going to limit his practice to making dentures and extractions.

[Love, etc.]

*****
This copy of the letter is on the back of a gently used page of letterhead of the Clinton County Republic Committees.  The following names are listed:

Central Committee
David Bailey, Chairman
James Martin, Vice Chairman
Roger Bennett, Secretary

Executive Committee
Frank K. Cunningham, Chairman
D.M. Fife, Vice Chairman
Harold H. Uible, Secretary-Treasurer
Eloise Waring, County Chairwoman

Committee Members
Ralph Cornelius
William McCarthy
Rita Carey
Joseph K. Abell
Bruce Buckley
Charles W. Lewis
Charlotte Nichols
Eleanor D. West
Frank K. Cunningham
Vernon Fox
Harold Carder
Charles Wilkinson
Max E. Hewitt
Thomas C. McMillan
Virgil Hodson
Hubert W. Peelle
Marvin Chamberlin
Eddie Ellis
Harold H. Uible
D. M. Fife
Harold Thornburg
Clarence Vallandingham
Carl K. Williams
Paul J. Andrew
Eugene W. Williams
Carlton Binkley
David B. Hannah
Garland N. Crawfold
Lou Radcliffe
Dorothy M. Clifton
Carrie Dun
Harold Carnahan
James Martin
Homer C. Wilson
Donald Stewart
Roger Bennett
David Bailey
Coral Bland
Burton Werner
Edwin Pyle
Harold Moore
Donald Lynch
Jean C. Riley
Victor S. Compton
Richard Snyder

1982 - Reagan sends GHU a birthday card

Ronald Reagan, or more likely a member of his staff, took the time, belatedly, to send Grandma a 90th birthday card. Transcription follows.

Gladys Hiestand Uible's Happy 90th Birthday Greetings from President Ronald Reagan 1982

[Postmarked June 28, 1982 Washington DC]

Nancy and I are happy to send our congratulations for your birthday.  We hope your special day is filled with warmth and celebration and that you enjoy much happiness in the year to come.

[Signed] Ronald Reagan

March 16, 1989-99

HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Thursday 1989 - GG brought a huge bag of fruit, sliced ham, pineapples, dried bananas and strawberries. Planted peas and spinach in garden.

Saturday 1991 - Planted 59 peas also cost 59¢ for the packet.

Tuesday 1993 - 17-year-old boy, charged with murder in Farmers Station of 38-year-old Mother*, whose daughter, 16, he had earlier kidnapped. Father also shot, but survived. Happened at 5AM.  Bob McEwen came in 2nd in Hamilton County Congressional race. Mother groggy but sure eats the grapes, she weighs 103 pounds.

Wednesday 1994 - Marshall Flippo special in Hillsboro, he is head of the square dance program at Kirkwood Lodge in Osage Beach, MO. Getting Bonnie Waters wrongful death action squared up.

Thursday 1995 - Legal seminar in Wilmington. Mary McElwee (43) [daughter-in-law of Glenn &  Betty] and a fellow from Zanesville put it on. Only 8 of us there. 3 hours credit and cost $60. Got new passports. Another great day.

Friday 1996 [this entry actually dated 3/16/95 also] - Mike Huff spoke, Mary Ella Pinkerton's grandson, quite windy. Planted grass seed at UMC. Left at 3:30 for Murphin Ridge with Bob and Audrey Terrell. She just celebrated her 75th birthday and wants to go to Boston and to Flathead Lake Montana where her brother has a summer home.

Sunday 1997 - Went to CM Hospital for the monthly dinner. Dr. Sachs, a urologist, spoke on incontinence problems. Then to Blanchester where the Blanchester UMC sponsored Becky Tirabassi who went about face 20 years ago to be a Christian, 399 present.

Tuesday 1999 - [Spain Portugal trip through April 8]

*Serena adds in 2011: The 1993 entry about the mother who was shot was actually someone that the Uible family knew at least to some extent - she was an elementary school friend of mine - Mary Lou Dean. She had a married name, but I don't recall that. It was all over the news - even in Cincy area, where I was living at the time, but I didn't realize until later that I actually knew her. She and I went to school together all 12 years. She worked at the CVS (Walgreens? some drugstore in Wilmington in the shopping center) for a number of years.

Feb. 15, 1989-99

HH's Diary 1989-1999

Wednesday 1989 - Weekly church meeting on the Key Event we are having in March.

Thursday 1990 - [to NYC] We leave for NYC from Cincy via Delta.  Took cab ($18 + 2.50 toll) to Penington Friends House at 215 E. 15th St. It is a large room with 1/2 bath.  We went with the group to the play To Kill A Mockingbird, between 6th and 7th on 23rd.  The fellow at our house was the lawyer in the play.  Went to safety seminar in PM at Javits.

Friday 1991 - [NYC] Bruce came for breakfast, then I went to toy show.

Monday 1993 - Movie passes in NYC are $7.50.  Met John and Julie for lunch in Hillsboro at Magees.

Tuesday 1994 - Went to Wilmington.  Jean is bordering on being diabetic, going on 1800 calorie diet.

Wednesday 1995 - [to NYC]  Flying to NYC, will use up our 8 Delta tickets since October.  This is 1st day above 32 degrees in 12 days we have been home [since returning from Colorado Elderhostel.]  Rode Q33 bus from LaGuardia airport to end of line where we got F train to 14th Street and an easy transfer there.  Walked over to the [toy] building and got book ($10).  Jean went down to the World Trade Center, but even the twofers [to see show] were $30+.

Saturday 1997 - [South Africa]

Sunday 1998 - Great church speaker from Lima, Rev. Joseph Bishman speaking on "Where is your Treasury?" Full of life.  Went to CMH for hospital meeting.  Dr. Alexander spoke on the eyes.  Honda turns 46,000 miles and yellow light came on.  Had potluck before evening service on Zacchaeus.  "Come down" and reach out to the non-churchful. 

Monday 1999 - [Georgia to Ohio]  Had lunch at Regas Restaurant in Knoxville.  Got gas for 67.9c in Georgia.  Got to Cincinnati about 5pm.  Went to Joseph Beth bookstore at exit 6 then had supper in Mariemont.  Tonight was Lincoln Day Dinner, Senator DeWine spoke.

Feb. 14, 1989-99

HH's Diary 1989-1999

Tuesday 1989 - Jean got me a small heart box of candy, took it to Wells.  Jean had UMW at the parsonage.  I can struggle through playing "Happy Birthday" on the piano.

Wednesday 1990 - Jean had Dr. appt at 8:15, then on to Dayton to get wheel chair lift in new van.  Hard rain.  Dropped the van off at the Body Shop then had lunch at Ponderosa.

Thursday 1991 - [to NYC]  Took Hortons to airport, they got on standby on next flight to WPB and we flew to NYC, staying at Penington Friends House @$90/night

Sunday 1993 - [NYC back to Ohio] Went to John St. UMC, oldest congregation in U.S., then to South Street Seaport where Jean got some marked down Christmas earrings.  Left on Delta from LaGuardia.

Monday 1994 - The [GG and Bob] Walkers went with us to Wilmington, Mystery Night, $25 each, which Judy Gano spearheaded.  They had a buffet dinner at the municipal building, then part of a trial in the C.P. Court Room, then about 20 stores where clues were buried.  Finished with dessert back at the M building.  Nice day for a change. 

Tuesday 1995 - We went for our physicals.  My weight is 152 pounds, down 7# in 10 years.  Went to CMH for x-rays, net cost was $24 for each of us.  Had lunch at Ponderosa.  Jean took Joanne Gruber to Emmaus meeting. 

Wednesday 1996 - Lincoln Day Dinner at Roberts Arena.  Ohio Treasurer Ken Blackwell* spoke, mostly on the flat tax idea.  NV had a table, $15 each.  In Newark it's $30 each. [*Blackwell served as Mayor of Cincinnati 1979-80, Ohio Treasurer 1984-1988, Ohio Secretary of State 1999-07 and ran for Governor in 2006 but was defeated by Ted Strickland.]

Friday 1997 - [South Africa]

Saturday 1998 - Sankers had us and five other couples down for an evening (travel things like picture of Leaning Tower of Pisa, etc. all around).  After dinner a quartet called the Dixie Kings showed up.  One couple from Vandalia 45377, Robert and Barbara Walker have had a house at Chautauqua for 23 years.  Others included the Bradshaws, a German couple, and the Fryes who had taken the Palace on Wheels in India.  Looks like Meyers [?] is about to open.  Gas = 91.9¢/gallon.

Sunday 1999 - [Georgia]  Visited Carter Center in Atlanta.  Had supper at Cafe Tu Tu Tango [now closed].

Feb. 13, 1989-99

HH's Diary 1989-1999

Monday 1989 - Let Jean out at Dayton Library meeting, a wet day, then met her in Wilmington for supper at Frisch's. Senior citizen liver and onions is $3.25.

Tuesday 1990 - Took Orville Harner to Lincoln Day Dinner at Roberts Arena, 2 for $25. Bob Taft spoke. Sat with Hagemeyers and the Hubert Peeles [?].

Saturday 1993 - [NYC] Went to Javits Center then to _______ for lunch, $28 each, very nice, pretty pictures of the Basque countryside. Too much dessert so they wrapped it up like a basket (chocolate cake mousse) and it did taste much better that night. Went to Strand bookstore and then had supper in the room.

Sunday 1994 - [home from Newark]

Tuesday 1996 - Dow Jones hits 5600. Virginia Hildebrant in extensive care.

Thursday 1997 - [South Africa]

Friday 1998 - Dow Jones hits 8300.

Saturday 1999 - [Lake Worth FL to Valdosta GA] Had lunch at Atlantis Country Club with Roberta and Sid. Left at 1:30 and had supper at Lake City at a Mexican Restaurant, quite a crowd there. Drove on to Valdosta, stayed at Hampton Inn near a mall with a cafeteria.

Feb. 12, 1989-99

HH's Diary 1989-1999

Sunday 1989 - [Peoria IL to Dayton] Went to Arcadia Avenue Presbyterian Church, then had lunch at the Raintree (Regency Hotel) [neither Raintree or Regency currently listed in Peoria], they were not busy.  Drove out to Serena's library.  Left for home, supper on 16th St in Indianapolis, stayed at Knights Inn on York Rd (Dayton North) for $26.  NVUMC attendance = 82.

Monday 1990 - Jean takes van to Dayton to get wheel chair lift put in and go to library meeting.  Roberta called, GHU in great pain, got new medicine @$117 which she thought was terrible [both the medicine and the price probably]. 

Tuesday 1991 - Clinton County Lincoln Day Dinner at Roberts Arena, $15 each or 2 for $25.  Bob McEwen spoke.  HQT, AW Hause, Ed Johnson, Stan Hannah and I went.

Friday 1993 - [NYC]  Busy day at the Toy Building.  Bruce came over for breakfast and saw most of the salesmen.  We went to the theater just off 3rd Ave on 13th to see Scapin by Moliere.  Quite enjoyable, about a belligerant father and his son getting married, a lot of audience participation. 

Saturday 1994 - [Newark] Had brunch in Granville with John and Julie and Julie's parents.  Then we stopped at the so-called Bargain Barn of Huntington Clothes, did buy a necktie for $5.  Newark was a sea of ice, much wose than NV and Shaw Drive was really bad.  John took our car in and out of the driveway.  First time in 42 years than Denison canceled classes.

Sunday 1995 - Met the Goodings in Waynesville for lunch.  $6.95.  Bob has been busy helping Jim on his "new" house.  We then went to Xenia Library.  Returned John's call, he is going to Mexico City with their minister on Thursday and returning Saturday in regard to Mission.  More zero weather though great sunshine.

Wednesday 1997 - [South Africa]

Thursday 1998 - Taking pictures at church for the new directory. 

Friday 1999 - [Florida]  Eight of us had lunch at the Breakers -- an experience.  Tip was 19% and entrees @24.95.  An interesting dessert was the 1/2 coconut filled with ice cream, etc.  Then they took the coconut back and sliced it for us.

Feb. 10, 1989-99

Notes from Dad's Diary 1989-1999

Friday 1989 - [Peoria IL]  Lions Club Pancake Supper at ECHS @$2.50/each.  Serena didn't feel like doing much, very little appetite.  We ate at Ponderosa.

Saturday 1990 - Lions Club Pork Chop Dinner, $4 and $2.50.  I was in charge of publicity and ticket committee.  Mary, Bill and I went to see GHU.  While we were there Vivian (79) and Mugs (85) came to visit also.  We ate at the Hickory House [near Hillsboro?  only ones I found were near Columbus], liver and onions $5.15.

Monday 1992 - Clinton County Lincoln Day Dinner @$15.  We took the Jacque Laymons and HQ Thornburg, about 400 present.  Mike DeWine spoke, they are expecting their 8th child, oldest is 23.  [Website says he has eight children although one died in a  car accident in 1993, and his son, R. Patrick DeWine is Ohio (Hamilton County) Common Pleas Judge.]no

Wednesday 1993 - Kroger had strawberries @99¢/pint.  Bible study wind up on Book of Acts.  Another McKay Hearing. 

Thursday 1994 - Dinner and dance for square dance group, catered by McCoys, $10/each.  Still very icy out.

Friday 1995 - Article in NYT about Berkshire Hathaway, whose stock is now selling for $24,500 a share (30 years ago it was selling at less than $20/share.  As of 2/10/2011 - one share selling at $125,830.00 according to  Google Finance.) Closing comment was that Buffett's book @$24.95 was a better buy than the stock. (Buffet's book Of Permanent Value  - publication date 1994 - is selling used for $95.00 on Amazon.)

Saturday 1996 - [Bermuda] Walked the old RR right-of-way in St. George area.  In PM went to Perfumery, nothing too exciting.  Then to ______ where we saw a lot of interesting animals and a BIG eel.

Monday 1997 - [South Africa]

Tuesday 1998 - Wayne Hagemeyer turns 77.  Finally had closing on GHU house @$70,500.

Wednesday 1999 - [Florida] Went to Lake Worth beach and had breakfast at John G's, no line at 7am.  [Roberta reported on 1/28/10 that "John G." had recently passed away.]  Out to Rob and Cindy's future home site and BIG house, near west end of Hypoluxo Rd.  Had nice visit with the Barbers who now live at 1025 North. B St.  Surprised to see North grade school leveled.  Lunch at Toojay's in Lake Worth, 419 Lake Ave.