Dec. 19, 1971

Dear Grandma,

Hi!  We're here on the plains Illinois prairie having a good time.  Eureka has about 2500 people so it's slightly larger than N.V.  There is also Eureka College and I guess Ronald Reagen went to college here.

We really appreciated the Christmas money.  We put it right to work by buying two records and going out to dinner at a place called Mr. Steak.  There's still some money left -- maybe we'll buy some dogfood.  Ha!

Tell Marianne and Larry, Cris and Rob "Hi" for us.  We'll be thinking about you all on Christmas.

Love,
Catherine & Dick

1981 GHU Postcard -Dec.81

 [End of December, 1981]

The last card from '81.  We are having a shower for a change.  Weather extra nice the past week.  We are invited to Len & Mildred's for dinner this evening & will be eating on the porch so hope it continues warm.  Tues. we all went to Disney World except Bill & had quite a day among all the people.  The gate closed at noon.  We arr. at 10:30 & back home at 1 Wed.  The boys took turns pushing me.  We drove to Lantana to see the trees, etc. Mon. evening & of course moved through another crowd.  Red'd the Christmas News J. yesterday evening & it will take a while to look through al of the pages.  Cris & Angela will be leaving Sat.  Cris has books with him to read for school but hard to settle down to them.  The Cat is also along & he is doing nicely loves to watch a Squirrel which plays in the side trees.  It is time to take the Christmas ornaments down again but Mary is in no hurry so may be next week.  Had a note from Roberta along with a picture of Charlie on a mail box.  He is not small, so I wonder how big he will grow to be.  I think we have enough dogs in the family.  Thanks again for all the Christmas Greetings.  Wishing you all a "Good & Happy New Year."  -- Grandma

1961 Elizabeth Johnson postcards -Dec.

CLINTON COUNTY COURT HOUSE  -  WILMINGTON, OHIO

CLINTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL  -  WILMINGTON, OHIO

Dec. 2, 1961

Dear Catherine,

Are you all settled in school?  It has been rather warm here.

We have been sawing wood for the Furnace.  We got 4 loads this week.  I went to Wilmington shopping Thursday and to W.S.C.S. Friday and to a shower Friday night.

I have talked to your Mother about 3 times this week.  We hope you are having a nice time

Love, Elizabeth

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Dec. 9, 1961

Dear Catherine,

Well its soon Mothers birthday again.  Remember last year you were out here for dinner & it snowed & sleeted all day.  Well its the same thing this year.  The radio says every-body stay home.

I am cleaning house & putting up a few Xmas decorations.  I have a new green table cloth.  And I made a white & gold wreath with a big white & gold candle for a center piece.

Love to all, Oscar & Eliz.

1961 Catherine's postcards -Nov.24,25

 

[postmarked Nov. 24, 1961]

Dear Everybody,  (Reply or Ripley?)

It is now 8:15 and we just ordered our food.  I ordered wheaties, orange juice, and milk.  We listened to Bob Hodson.  We are now in Berea at 11:45.  The car heater doesn't work so it was slightly cool in the car.  This is the pen Roberta gave me.  This is Serena's pencil. 

Love,

Catherine

Note from GHU: Harold do you remember whether the sink faucets were opened?

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[postmarked Nov. 25, 1961]

Dear Everybody,

We have now gone 753 miles.  This morning for breakfast I had pancakes.  We crossed the Tennessee River and it was so foggy I didn't see any water.  We listened to WLW and Cadle Tabernacle this morning.  We ate lunch in Griffen at Dennis the Manis [Menace?].  We went through Roberta this afternoon.

Love,
Catherine

1981 GHU postcard -Sep.11

 

Caption: GLACIER BAY NATIONAL MONUMENT offers some of Alaska's most spectacular Glacier scenery.  A cruise in Glacier Bay affords one view of whales, eagles and other species of wildlife.

Sept.11 - Yesterday was quite a day.  Rainy & OH the going became very rough.  After lunch the waves we were told were 20 ft with them splashing all around.  So we took a pill & went to bed & I stayed there & felt fine.  Roberta thought she was having a bad time for a while but was able to go to the late show for by 8 o'clock the waves became normal.  It seems as if we were on the ocean part for awhile.  Only a few came down for dinner.  We had instructions for suitcases to be outside of door by 12 tonight.  We leave the ship by noon to-morrow.

We are in the 4th bunch to leave so that is fine.  We will dock at 9 A.M.  It has been a nice trip.  Went to see the picture "Going in Style" this afternoon.

Love, Mother

1981 GHU postcard -Sep.10

 

Caption: SITKA, ALASKA, Main Street, St. Michael's Cathedral, a Russian church in the center of Stika, is undoubtedly the most interesting relic of the Russian period in Alaska history.

Sept. 10

Just finished breakfast 9:30 A.M. Roberta left early for Sitka to see a daughter of someone in Sr. Citz. group & is to return later for the boat is anchored near Sitka until noon.  I didn't go for it is not worth the effort for we are still having misty weather.  Last night we sure did have a taste of rough sea going.  There were 4 Dram. tablets left on our dresser while we were attending a program given by the Boys from Polinicia [Polynesia?] 10:30 PM.  We had been viewing the picture show 5 Seasons from 8-10 PM so that worked out fine.  But hard upon getting sleep.  I do hope the sailing will be better from now on.  The sun is trying to peep now.  At Juneau a group left & another group joined us.  The glaciers are quite a sight.  The waves are rolling along with white caps & I know that they mean rough riding.  They are nice to watch.  You may get cards all at once.  Love, Mother

1981 GHU's postcard to Mie Youg -Sep.8

Caption:  ESKIMO TWINS in the Arctic region of Alaska.

 

Sept. 8
We are sitting by a window viewing Glaciers as we travel along.  Sure makes you feel cool.  I have on my wool dress.  Roberta just left to get her stockings on & get a sweater to wear.  A Ranger is making a talk which is interesting.  Now & then the going is just a little rough.  We are getting along fine.

--Love to All
Grandma U.

1981 GHU postcard to MV -Sep.7

Caption: Ketchikan, Alaska  -  an important fishing and lumbering center, is shown in top view with Mission Street below.  On right, the Raven Flood totem, one of Alaska's most colorful, stands at the entrance to Ketchikan's City Park.

 

Sep. 7 -- We are moving right along with our first stop at this town to-day but with the rainy weather we didn't venture off.  Plan to go into Juneau to-morrow.  We go on a boat which carries 80 people.  Last night attended the Captain's party & then a concert which was good with acting by 6 young people.  Oh -- the food.  I am slowing down on that before I have to.  Roberta is swimming in the pool this afternoon.

Love, Grandma

1981 GHU's postcard to John -Sep.6

Caption:  Holland American Cruises - The luxurious s.s. STATENDAM fully air-conditioned and stabilizer-equipped.  24,500 gross tons

 [Addressed to John and the Hortons, 1025 North B.Street, Lake Worth.]

Sun. [Sep.6, 1981]

Missed my church but we did attend a Cath. service 8am before we ate breakfast.  We are enjoying our trip & the sun is giving us a nice day.  The ship living is interesting with more food than I can handle.  Plenty things to do & many people around 850 we have been told.   Plan to take a couple of side trips by stopping at a couple of towns.  Roberta plans to go swimming tomorrow forenoon.  Hop you made the Florida trip safely.

Love to all - Grandma

1971 Catherine's Postcards -Aug.16 & 23

 

August 16 [1971]

Hi!  Hope all of you and all the cars made it home in good shape.  Dick and I are thriving up here on Lake Huron and so is the puppy who we've named "Kumon" (I.e. Come-on) for obvious reasons.  Thanks to all of you for your share in the weekend's festivities.  I think everything went beautifully.  After we got up here we wondered if maybe it hadn't all been a dream.  Most of the "JUST MARRIED" is still on the car so I guess it wasn't.  I better get back and hit the books some more.

Love,
Catherine & Dick

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Oscoda, Mich.

August 23, '71

Hi!  I was certainly surprised when you called the other night.  Thanks for the good luck wishes -- I think I did OK on that test but it will be at least a month before the results come back.  I'm studying now for the next two and I really un-enjoy it.  Ugh!  Hopefully it will soon all be over.

Yesterday we stopped at Dick's Aunt's house in Clio and I met all the relatives plus some other people.  I'm sure I made a stunning impression!  Ha!

There was a terrible rain storm yesterday late afternoon and as a result the lake is really high (I guess higher than it's been in 18 years) so Dick has spent almost all day fixing logs and sand against a sea wall that is between the lake and the house.  Until yesterday there was about 3-4 ft. from the top of the wall to the sand that was the beach but now all the sand has been washed away and there's an 8-10 ft. drop.  The water had begun to get under the wall but I think he will be able to save it if the water doesn't come any higher.  Some people 3 houses down wall gave in and now their yard is beginning to fall in too.

Love, Catherine

1971 Catherine's Postcard & Clipping -July 22-23

 

Caption: SOUTH BRANCH PONDS.  

In Baxter State Park, Maine, shelters are available.  Beyond these ponds the Pogy Notch Trail leads to Russell Pond.  The Russell Pond Trail continues south between Russell Mtn. and Turner Mtn., center, to Roaring Brook Campground.

1971 Catherine's Postcard -July 19

Caption: BULL MOOSE may be seen thru the summer in many of Maine's ponds.  Bulbs of the Cow Lily is their favorite dish.

 7/19/71

We've been sticking in pretty wilderness type areas so hope that explains scarcity of mail.  Stayed at Long Pond (near Jackman) four days, then over to 1st Roach Pond for 5 days where a moose walked within 10 ft. of me.  I got off the road so he could go by.  We just came from Ripogenus Dam.  We've caught some fish -- about 5-6 meals worth total.  Hope everything is O.K.

Love,

Catherine

1971 Roberta's postcards - July 17

 

Caption: Quilchena, B.C., Canada
Riders from the Quilchena Hotel enjoying the magnificent scenery near Nicola Lake.

Caption: Quilchena Hotel
Quilchena, B.C., Canada
A landmark in B.C. since 1908.  Riding -- Golf -- Water Skiing

July 17, 1971

Hi!  Had a Good day today -- fixed & ate ground-hog -- not bad, but didn't get all the hair burned off before roasting it.  UGH!  

Went to Dr. -- I'm (rash) is so much better -- getting all dried up! YEAH!

Tomorrow plan to go swimming -- oh -- big forest fire about 20-30 miles from here.  Quilchena filled with smoke because of it.  Only about a month left on the Reserve --so little time!!

Love, in Christ, Bert

July 17, 1971

(please keep picture (Postcard)

Grandma, Hi! & thanks for the card.  Since I last wrote it has really gotten HOT here -- 102º today but doesn't feel that hot at all.

Had ground-hog today -- TO EAT!  I helped fix it -- new experience!!  Was really a lot like pork -- hi to family.  Hope you all are fine.

Love in Christ,

Bert

1991 MV's postcard -July 15

Caption: BOE Memorial Chapel
Boe Memorial Chapel at the center of the St. Olaf College campus in Northfield, Minnesota, glistens in the hoarfrost which decorates the campus several times each winter.  The chapel, built in 1953, houses the department of religion and is a focal point of worship for the St. Olaf Student Congregation, organized in 1951.

[postmarked St. Paul, MN -- 15 Jul 1991] 

Arrived fine on Saturday night.  Called Methodist Church Sunday AM and they had a lady pick me up who gave me a tour of the town after church.  I walked back downtown for lunch and to look around.  It's a beautiful town -- and I  think St. Olaf is prettier than Carlton!  Conference starts at 2PM today.  Enjoy your trip and I'll see you 8/9/91.  

Love -- MUC -- 7/15/91

1971 Catherine's Postcard -July 6

 

Tues.            

July 6, 1971

Hi!  Greetings from the road!  We've been doing alot of walking but we do get rides occasionally.  My pack is 35# and Dick's is 45.  The first night we stayed at London, Ontario, 2nd night St. Gabriel, Quebec then Garthley, Quebec and last night a campground at Chain of Ponds, Maine.

We're headed now for Baxter State Park and hope to find a place to settle down for a week or so.  How is Serena's bike trip plans progressing?  Mary, you can sing your "Rain Drops" song at our wedding if you want to  Well, we've got to get moving on.

Love,

Catherine

1971 Catherine's Postcard -July 2

 

Caption: Famous Restaurant & Lounge - Lake Worth, Florida

[Postmarked Kalamazoo MI, 1971]

7/2

Hi!  We're all set to leave.  We have a ride with some friends of friends to Montreal and then we're on our own -- may go on to Quebec.  Write to us at Ellsworth, Maine.  Mailed 34 invitations today and put Mrs. Hall on bus to flint.  Dick and I picked out our rings today -- gold bands.  Well, will try to keep in touch!

Love, Catherine

1971 Clipping & postcard to MV -Apr.7

4/7/71 [written by HH to MV]

This is life in Africa.  Hot & dry -- but all seem happy.  All the babies are carried like this.  We can't believe the things we have seen.  It hasn't rained here since last fall -- big creek beds but no water -- which we buy by the bottle.

Love to all.  The Uibles

 Wilmington News-Journal 

[unknown date, but there is an ad for Mother's Day on the reverse side]

1971 Catherine's Postcard -Apr.7

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS
Illinois state capitol.  construction began October 5, 1868, and was completed in 1889

4/7/71

Hi!  It is hard to conceive that you all are so far away. [Senegal]  I'm trying to spend most of my time studying for comps.  I get so tired of studying, it seems like it will never end, but I suppose I'll feel differently when it's over.  At the library I work on Sundays from 2-11 and it's usually busy so the time goes fast.  Dick doesn't have comps but he studies for his classes more.  My friend Flo is expecting her second baby in October and Sarah (roommate from freshman yr) is getting a divorce.  Most seniors are worried about next yr.

Love, Catherine

1971 HH & Jean postcards fron Senegal -Apr.2

HH & Jean go to Senegal and send postcards home to MV with the Thornburgs, John with GHU and Serena with Oscar & Elizabeth Johnson.

 

To MV ℅ Thornburgs -- written by Jean

4/2/71

Does this look like what you do when you help me in the kitchen?  Waiting for Joe after trying to get a night's sleep in about two hours.  See women and men carrying large baskets on their heads and sometimes a baby on their back.  Love, Daddy and Mother

To John & GHU -- written by HH

4/2/71 

Hi! We made it -- right on time.  Joe & a friend were at the airport with a car.  Still sleepy after the "short" night.  Hard to believe that we are so far from N.V. in such a quick time.  Their "4th of July" is this Sun. -- so all the flags are up.  Joe is to meet us for lunch & then we leave Mon. for Mali.  About 68º now so hope for the best on the sunburn.  --The Vagabond Uibles

To Serena ℅ Oscar Johnsons --written by Jean & HH

4/2/71

Had lapse of memory so please forgive -- on our way again after a few minutes sleep with market and band going strong under our window.  Joe met us & he looks fine -- sure appreciated the homemade cookies you sent.  Have walked down the "Main St." everything closes up from 12 to 3.  Had 3 movies on phone -- with earphones.  Weather is like Fla.  Love, Uibles

1971 HH postcard from Senegal -Mar.5

Dakar, Senegal

[Addressed to Rev. & Mrs. Lynd]

Hi -- Hard to believe that we are here.  Went to church yesterday in the Cathedral all in French.  A number of people had palm leaves.

Weather is very pleasant -- very cool nights.  Going into the interior today where it is HOT.  Hope Wiggles is behaving -- lots of cats & dogs loose here.

Jean & Harold