1981 Roberta's Birthday card to Jean -Dec.11

Dear Family,

It's hard to believe that it's the season of your Birthday, Mom & Christmas soon to follow!!

Been wondering how the Christmas Bazaar went Saturday.  Wish I were closer -- would have had lots of home-made goodies to bring over.  This year the new item is napkin holders -- I'll give you some in January & you can use them next year!!

We (4 Senior Village ladies & myself) went to the County Supervisors (Commissioners) meeting this AM -- what an experience -- we had a thank you card for them -- it got some news coverage & then the press came out here -- the ladies just love talking to the PRESS -- all are naturals!  The politicians really enjoyed their "off the cuff" remarks!  I told all the ladies that my Father was a County Supervisor -- needless to say -- they were MOST IMPRESSED!!  These men (Commissioners/ interchanged w/ Supervisors) -- sure had FANCY quarters -- and drank coffee throughout!!

I'm watching the movie "Child Bride of Short Creek!"  Takes place in 1950s here in AZ --

Charlie has been sick -- had him to the Vet both Friday & today.  He's losing weight & seems to have lost his appetite -- so today he got a B-12 shot & now he's on a total of 5 medications -- perhaps a parasite disease -- the Vet said today better I keep him & try to feed him & give water syringe -- but easier said than done!!  Amazing enough he still has lots of energy -- curiousity -- I'm constantly saying "No Bite" -- he does know what it means -- tho he doesn't care for it at all!!

Mother -- are you getting to use my Ex-Bike at all?  Wish you get to use it some -- so you could perhaps think of it as an early B'day present.  Perhaps by the time you are here in January I'll have my act together -- something hopefully homemade!

How will all of you be celebrating Mom's birthday -- I'm sure w/ all the good cooks in the house -- should be at least a day off for you!

A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY Wish to you Mother -- look forward to having you all out here to visit in January!

Lots of Love,

Roberta

1981 Catherine's Letter -Dec.8

 

December 8, 1981

Dear Mother, Dad, Mary & Mie Young,

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

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

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

Got to go.

Love,

Catherine, Gerry & Wendy

1981 Family Letter -Dec.13

 

Sunday, December 13, 1981

Dear Family:

The Winter Co. Commissioners meeting has gone and we are back in routine again.  We can see after a few years that going to these meetings is like going to a reunion with folks that you can recall faces but not names.

Wednesday evening was pretty with the first snow on the ground, the girls thought there would be no school, but they did survive another "normal" day.  Thursday evening we were guests at the Clinton County Fair Board Dinner which was quite nice.  One of the different things was that they passed out cards, such as "Candles" which had a message on that subject and was Christmas related.  Anyway, when they called out your title, you read what was on that page.  Gifts were handed out with matching numbers to your card.  It was a big joke as our gift was a "Hot Shot" and being from the "city" we found out that it is an item used to control cattle and stock as it is an electrical charged stick to use on cattle.  The chairman told us afterwards that they could use that gift next year and gave us a nice fruit package.  We have had lots of fruit lately as our basket of fruit came in that we had ordered thru the Future Farmers School Group.

Friday your Mother had an appointment in Wilmington with the Dentist then we went out for lunch (to the tune of something like $2.80 for both of us).  In the afternoon the Law Library had open house on which they go overboard on the goodies.

M.V. baked a cake for the birthday celebration on Friday and also put up our "reusable" Christmas tree.  We finally bought an artificial one which looks surprisingly real -- short pine needles which have everything but the good smell of real pine.  It should pay for itself in a few years.  Thanks to everyone for all the cards and telephone calls.  It is good to hear from you anytime but especially on this occasion.  The square dance newsletter listed my birthday as Dec. 13 and I got a surprise call this morning -- a special message -- Harriett TErrell sent greetings in song.

Yesterday we took the Explorers (7th & 8th graders) Sunday School Class plus a few parents to La Comedia to see a musical version of Dickens Christmas Carol.  It was a show only (no food) so afterwards we went to a Wendy's to get something to eat.  There were 20 of us altogether.  At the last minute (Yesterday morning) we had four cancellations so took Ruth Shoemaker, Eloise Simkins and Joanne Rankin.

We got home about 7:30 and changed clothes and went to the special Square Dance but didn't stay til the end.  It was especially for the beginners class so didn't make too many mistakes.  We will miss the special next Thursday for the more advanced group but are supposed to help with the New Years Eve Special.

We did enjoy our visit with John and Carol Tuesday evening.  John gave us a tour of the trust department and then had supper with them before heading back to Columbus.  Carol had real good chicken and vegetable soup, tossed salad, home-made rolls and delicious apple pie.  We hope to see them for a short time Thursday (Christmas eve) when we go to Columbus to meet Serena as she plans to ride the bus to there leaving late Wednesday so it will probably be at lunch.  If that is a bad time being the day of many Christmas parties, etc. we could just have a quick lunch at Wendy's so hope they will let us know if early or late might be more convenient.  It would be easy to arrange our schedule to fit in with their plans.

Today has been a beautiful day (better than last Sunday, Mother).  Did go down to the house and all the water has been turned off.  Someone from John Hughes Insurance had left a calendar at your door which is now on the kitchen table.

Yesterday morning was the auction of the Noble Drug Store building which brought $13,600.  In fact, the sale "stalled" at $13,000 and I overheard one of the salesman ask these people to put in a bid  for "another $100 might buy it."  They replied that they did not come to buy a building and had no money with them.  The salesman replied "we will follow you home to get the money."  Interesting these are the people that ended up buying the building.  Didn't know them myself, so will wait for developments.  It seemed like there were "zillions" of old bottles, etc. etc. which appealed to me even less than the building.  The upstairs architecture was interesting for the only light in the middle room came from 3rd floor dormer.  Hopefully a viable business will occupy the premises.

Glad to hear that Grandma arrived first class in Florida.  How did the pears arrive, Mother?  We hope that Mrs. Moore's return trip will go smoothly for her.  Everett Penn told me they are going to be staying in the Clewiston area this winter and would get over to see the Hortons.  Mother, Donna Sears went upstairs this morning for church services.  Teaching our Sunday School class the past two Sundays has "forced" me to do some homework, especially when the subject is "Genesis", but then who doesn't need a better foundation in Bible study.

[Love to all, etc.]

1961 Family Letter -Dec.11

December 11, 1961

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Love to all --

[The following is on the back]

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

Daddy

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

1981 Roberta to HH -Oct.26

 

10-26-81

Happy Birthday Dad!!  As always wish I could be there to join you all in celebrating your birthday!!

Wednesday was the day of Marilyn's Memorial Service -- held at the Sr. Center.  Sid King (the ex-husband) wanted me to speak.  It was a very hard thing to do.  But afterwards several people said they hoped I could say something at their service.  That left me speechless -- couldn't really say "I'd be happy to do it."  -- The family & others wanted a copy of what I'd said -- so typed it up & will include a copy.  It was my 1st time back to the Sr. Center -- There were about 125 people there -- a full house!!

We are busy working toward our Nov. 4th open date.  Getting all the necessary inspections -- etc. worked out.  A good experience for me.  I've gotten a book from the PHX library (1¼ mile from Metro branch) on "Home Repairs any woman can do".  It's hard reading for me!!

Again -- Happy Birthday & I sure appreciate you Dad -- even tho I don't always say it with words.

Thanks for the phone call -- if it works out -- DO COME at Christmas.

Much Love,

Roberta

1981 Catherine's Letter -Sep.28

 

Monday morning, September 28, 1981

Dear Mother, Dad, Mary & Mie Young,

Hi!  Hopefully things will be a little quieter for us this week.  Last week was too much on the busy side.  But everything seemed to go well.  Wendy had a good birthday.  The Paddington Bear is really cute and nice to have the book to go along with it.  The sweater with the WJM also arrived.  It is about a size too big but she will soon grow into it.  We got her a Western Barbie with a jeep and a horse to go with it.  She really likes the jeep.  We ordered them all from the Christmas catalog.  Her party at the Grizzly Bear was OK.  Altogether there were 8 kids and they did fine eating and playing.  But when they opened the presents everyone began arguing and fighting over them and Wendy wasn't happy with what she got.  She traded with another girl who was also unhappy so it worked out OK.

The Open House at the library went over real well.  There were about 90 people.  Standing around smiling and trying to make polite conversation is harder than working though.  I was glad when it was over.  The luncheon on Thursday was more personal and I enjoyed that.  It was at Kathie Olson's house.  She is the one who has completely renovated the inside of the library.  And her house reflected her artistic talents even more -- it looked like a picture right out of a magazine.  She served a casserole with chicken, zucchini, carrots & croutons, with aspic and fruit salad.  And peach ice cream for dessert.  

The meeting I went to Friday at Hood River was very interesting.  There was a guy from the State Library there as well as three librarians from Hood River, one from The Dalles, one from Maupin, one from Prineville, one from Bend and me.  One of the biggest problems with this region is that it is over 200 miles from one end to the other.  I guess eastern Oregon has an even bigger area.  One thing we are trying to work on is cooperation between public libraries and school libraries.  Right after I got back I ran into the lady who is in charge of all the school libraries in Madras and she invited me to the next school librarians meeting so we are off to a good start on that front  That will be on October 15th I think.

We got an estimate yesterday for a solar hot water system including solar panels and an 82 gallon holding tank.  In order to get the tax credits (40% federal and 25% state) we have to submit an application to the State Dept. of Energy and have it approved before the work is begun.  I think we are going to go ahead with it.  Would you be interested in helping us to finance this venture?

I better close.  I have some typing I need to do for the Elks before I leave for work.  Looking forward to seeing you real soon!

Love,

Catherine, Gerry & Wendy

1951 Roberta & Jean's hospital bill -May 14-20

 

1961 Roberta's Birthday Train Trip -May

 The 10th Birthday tradition of a train ride continued . . . .

Left to right: Roberta, Linda Shaffer, Mary Pat Clear, Serena, Nancy Walker, Jean & John

1981 GHU's letter to Roberta -May

 

Fri. evening [May 1981]

Dear Roberta --

"Happy Birthday" -- They do roll around each year.  So think what you might like to buy with the enclosed paper cashed.  There may be something you can think of that does not cost too much that you may like to buy.  

It is about time to get so I can find my clothes again for I am all unpacked & things put out of sight from my winter in Fla & my visit at Cris'.  He has a nice place there if you like being in a woods & by the water, which suits me fine.  He has carpet which made it hard for me to get myself around, but we had a nice time.  

Uncle B & Aunt M are still there & they may leave most any time to come here as Aunt M. is talking about attending the Alumni dinner-dance the 23rd.  Uncle B is not too anxious about going.  It seems as if your Dad & Mother plan to be with you about that time.  

The Sr. dinner at the church was nice held 2 weeks ago.  They are trying to get a Sr. Citizen Center started here.  Last week it was held in the Lions Club building.  I don't think I am not interested in going at the present time.  I would rather cook my own meals & there are things that I attend that break up my days enough for me.  Then I would have to bother some one to take me etc.  Your Dad has offered but to bother him for church affairs is enough.  

If you notice my writing is some what not written as good these days.  It happens that my 3 fingers have gone bad so that leaves me my thumb & 1 finger to help on my right hand & that is some what difficult most of the time but I manage to get along so far but slower.

Serena arrives in Dayton in the morning so Mie Y. told me a while ago when I called about getting Mary  V. to go to the shop in the morning to get the jack mail & go to the bank & mail this note.  I told her I would stick this note under jar on porch for the girls to get at 5:30.

Now have a Happy Birthday--

Love, Grandma

You should see Carol & John's BIG DOG

1971 MV's Birthday card to her parents -Feb.28

 

1991 Catherine's Postcard -Jan.21

 

January 21, 1991 / cont'd 1/25

Hi!  Wendy and I are both off today in honor of MLK.  I took the Buick in to Midas Muffler this am to get a new muffler and tail pipe.  Now Wendy and I are at Metro Center where she's trying on clothes.  Gerry and I got our reservations to go to Las Vegas for the RV show Feb. 8-10.  Later this week is the Phoenix Open Pro Golf Tournament.  We're planning to go on Friday.  Thursday night this week we're celebrating Sid's birthday and next Weds. we'll celebrate mine since I have to work on Tues. night.

Hope Grandma is home and doing better.  We'll look forward to an update from Roberta.

Yesterday we went to see Dances with Wolves.

Hello to everyone.  Thanks for the Birthday card and the $ -- I appreciate the note too.

1/25 Sorry this didn't get in the mail earlier.

Love, Catherine, Gerry & Wendy

1971 Catherine's Letter to Serena -Jan.15

 Friday morning

January 15, 1971

Dear Serena,

Hi!  Happy birthday to you!  I would sing happy birthday to the tape recorder and then send you the tape so you could be so lucky on your birthday as to hear me singing.  However, it might ruin your day so I hope you can bravely bear the loss!  Also, I hope you like the present I am sending you.  I had a hard time trying to decide what to send you since I only had 7¢.  Believe me, I spent hours walking all over town searching for something you might like.  I finally gave up and decided to send you one of my most prize possessions which I have been saving for at least two weeks since it was my last piece.

What have you been reading lately?  I spend most of my time translating but I keep a couple books around in English so I won't forget how to ready in my own language.  Right now I am reading Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship by Goethe (pronounced Gerta).  Even when I read books in English I try to read ones that have been translated from German because it will probably help me graduate as a German major.  Anyway this one is a rather long novel (542 pages in paper back and I've read 55) about this guy who starts out being really naive and I suppose at the end will be mature.  Right now he is fantastically in love with an actress who doesn't really care anything about him but likes having him around until her rich boyfriend comes back form his vacation.  There is one chapter in which he is telling her a long story about his childhood and she falls asleep.  The chapter ends with this sentence:  "It is to be wished, that in future, our hero, when recounting his favorite histories, may find more attentive hearers."

Another book I have been playing around with is A Vision by Yeats.  This one isn't German.  Both Dick and a friend of ours, Bruce, are also excited by this book.  Wednesday night Bruce came out and we sat up all night reading it to each other.  It is the kind of book that is read slowly and takes a lot of studying.

I hope your 16th birthday is a good one.  I don't remember a whole lot about mine but I know that 6 years minus nine days later I'm doing well!

Love,

Catherine

1968 CJU Letter - Jan.12

Not too many letters or anything much at all in CJU's handwriting, and this is the first of two that have recently been found in the date unknown file.  His writing is not the easiest to read and his grammar isn't what one would call perfect -- good thing he had clerical help at Wells! The year is unknown, but based on the Friday clue and the mention of Cris, the year is probably 1962 -- just found the envelope, and the date is Jan 12 1968.  This would have been a year before he died, so could be part of the explanation for the failing of his handwriting, etc.

Friday 1-12 [1968]

Dear Harold & All

Your [birthday] package arrived last Sat afternoon and thanks a lot.  We ate out for dinner at Port Lucie [Park Lane?] Rest. and for supper was over at Mary's for Ice Cream strawberries and cake.  Mr. Roy Garrett ate supper with us.  Had a nice day and wore the new jacket.  Its very pretty and a good fit.  Cris took a big liking to the jacket.  Will come in handy.  

Went shopping this morning at A & P bought 8.00 worth including 2 apple pies.  Gave 1 pie to the Hortons.  On our way home stopped at Food Fair and got 3 pints fresh picked strawberries for 89¢.  Have a very nice weather so far and still nice today.  60 low 75 high.   Begin to look like spring is just around the corner.  

Yesterday Mr. Decker and his housekeeper was out in the yard most of the day.  Cutting grass trimming the shrubbery and cleaning up their flower bed and etc.

Usual amount of people are here but no increase.

Regarding the old rubber will less try to have your Japanese [?] man try to sell it for us.  Price $4000 and allow him $500 commission if he can sell it.

Both of us is O.K.  

--Dad

1980 Catherine's Letter -Dec.15

 

Monday, December 15, 1980

Dear Mother, Dad & Mary,

Hi!  Here I am at work with a little extra time so thought I'd get a letter started to you.

Now we are thinking perhaps it would be better to make our stop in Ohio on our way back from Maine rather than on the way there.  Does it make any difference to you?  That would mean we would arrive on either March 17 or 18th and have to leave on the 20th.  Please think about whether that would be worse than the previous week for you as we are flexible.

We went shopping in Bend Saturday and got Wendy some new shoes.  She is now wearing a size 9 ½ -- same size as mine!  Ha!  We got a couple more little things for her -- a puzzle, a fork with Cookie Monster on it, and a jogging suit size 6 so it should fit for awhile.  We also got some things for DeeDee.  Now our shopping is about all done except for stocking stuffers and we should be able to get them here.  I finally got my Christmas cards off this morning so that is a relief.

Tuesday morning.  We have a busy week this week.  Tonight I have UMW -- my last meeting as secretary.  That will be a relief to be done with that.  Tomorrow is a Red Cross Blood Drive, and then the monthly Birthday dinner at the Elks.  Gerry will get a free dinner since his birthday is this month and it will really be a birthday dinner since it falls on his birthday.  Thursday night Gerry has Elks and my Bunco group meets.

I need to go to the store this morning so better close.  I will be calling soon!

Love, Catherine, Gerry & Wendy

1980 Roberta's birthday card & letter to Jean -Dec.

 [1980 - unknown date]

Hi!  The bazaar was a BIG success -- we had it at our center on Friday & the center in town yesterday -- (the center in town just had theirs yesterday) & we made a total of $683 -- w/some more orders & many yet to come in!!  So needless to say -- everyone is happy -- except for a select few -- who feel we charged too little or too much!

Cam Squires got out of the hospital on Thursday afternoon -- seems to be doing OK at home -- his wife was here just over 2 weeks.

Cam is learning to use a walker -- but he has to learn how to balance himself -- he lives in a small trailer -- really too small to use a wheelchair in & we managed to get both a walker & wheelchair through St. Vincent DePaul -- both free.

Mother -- Most of the key chain bracelets sold -- we charged $1 for them -- only 3 or 4 left & we made more of them.

Our own extravagance has come to a stop -- the cleaning lady who we had 3 hours a week -- had to have surgery on her hands -- both of them -- so she will be off for at least  2  months!!!

I'm afraid I'm coming down w/a COLD -- hoping to not have to turn on the heat till 1981 -- but may need it earlier.  Last month's bill was $32 -- sure beats those $99 summer ones!!

How was the Church Bazaar?  The walnut S'Bs [strawberries] here were a big hit.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM --

I love you -- all!

Roberta

1990 GHU Pictures

Elaine Burton & Grandma 1990

Grandma's 98th Birthday at her house - 6/22/90

Grandma on the beach - Waikiki - not dated

Grandma, Aunt Mary, HH, & Jean - not dated

1970 Roberta's Birthday -May 14

We can see Roberta and MV and the birthday cake on the table in the patio.  Not sure who the boy is by the screen door or what Roberta is holding -- a present we can assume.  Roberta, do you remember what you got for your birthday that year?

1980 Roberta's Letter -May 12-14

5/12-14/80

Dear Family,

Hi!  So what did the New Vienna Uibles do on Mother's Day?  Did Mary Virginia cook -- or did you all eat out??

We both worked -- Saturday & Sunday -- it was a busy weekend for the flower shop.  Both days the shop was so full of customers -- hard to get the orders out the door to be delivered!!

One time I heard the saying that there were 2 classes of bike (motor) riders -- those who have had accidents & those who will have an accident.  Friday AM -- on my way to work -- about 1 block away -- in fact turning into the driveway of the center -- I skidded & went over -- on my side.  Ruined my hose -- a pair of new shoes & the windshield that I had put on the Thursday of the week before.  (story later on that!)

As for me -- I just skinned up my knee/arm -- right side.  I'm sore all over -- but then that's the worst in the morning -- the soreness really started Friday pm -- Saturday.  I'm glad I was able to work over the weekend -- kept me active -- & that's good.

I went over Saturday late afternoon to the health clinic at ASU -- saw a Dr's Asst. -- he said it was expected that I would be sore -- that I shocked my body -- etc. by the fall.  Did take off Friday -- really looked a mess -- arm/leg both bleeding -- plus dirt all over.  Had someone from work haul me home.  Stubbs went out after my bike later that day.  

About 2 weeks ago I just got it in my head to get a windshield  -- as the bug hitting my face really hurt.  So I had it put on May 1st.  Marion told me Friday that you all had sent her $ to get a windshield with.  So I will go ahead and have another put on -- and hope that it lasts much longer.

It's now Tuesday P.M.  I'm much better -- but still sore -- black and blue places on legs and some on the arm.

Thanks so much for your birthday card -- it came this afternoon.  Also one from Grandma and Ruth.  Serena called and it was good to talk to her.  Don't think I mentioned that Catherine called on Sunday.  Wendy Jean got on the phone and can now say Roberta and Happy Birthday.  Needless to say I was very impressed.

Tonight was that board meeting at the Church.  It was very disorganized . . . .  Took almost two hours for us to figure out nothing -- except that there would be no meeting until August.  Monday night I went to a banquet at the senior center honoring the Mealtime Asst. Program.  It was really good.  Both the dinner and the program.

Tomorrow night is my last class at ASU for this semester.  Actually everything was to be handed in last week -- so I'm not sure what all we will be doing then.  Sure hope I'm ready to do aerobics on Thursday.  Next week it will be over.

Friday -- last Friday -- was the Mother's Day party at work -- I missed it but the men carried it off in fine order.  Had alot of comments about how nice it was.  An 86 year old man sang the song "Mother Machree"-- spelling -- solo -- without music.  Guess it was quite good.  Anne -- my boss went out -- and made the announcement that I had had an accident -- she said some of the people started crying -- that she was sorry she had even mentioned it.

I picked up my bike Monday night.  Rode it out yesterday -- no problem . . . .

Need to be going . . . thanks again for the birthday card . . . and the 2nd windshield . . . .

Love,

Roberta

1970 MV's Birthday Party Invitation -Feb.28

1990 Catherine's Postcard -Feb.1

Caption: Across the Valley of the Sun, over the years, the most popular restaurants are part of the Big 4 Family.

2-1-90
Hi!  Wendy got the info from World Vision.  Thanks to you she is sponsoring a four-year-old girl from Brazil.

We had a nice dinner at Oscar's.  Grandma and the Kings seemed to enjoy it also.  Thanks for the gift certificates.  I had a  nice birthday . . . and now on to the next year!

Love,

Wendy, Catherine & Gerry