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Wednesday, February 06, 2019
1949 Jean's Letter -Feb.4
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Friday
February 4, 1949
Dearest Mother and Daddy,I will soon have been here a week – officially at 4:00 AM tomorrow morning but they keep you so busy it seems like only a couple of days.
We've received the card you addressed for Mr. & Mrs. Yount and many others – Cousin Maude, Janine [or Jeanne?], Mary & Bill, Miss Miller, Miss Grout (with notes added from 4 other librarians of East Cleve.), Mrs. McGonagle and others. Then we both have been getting phone calls – Louise Gilmore, Jean Keil Walker, Mrs. McGonagle, Jeanne Campbell and others ––
Laura Uible called and suggested several doctors – one woman doctor very near us. I told Dr. Weir and he called her this afternoon & she said she'd be out tomorrow morning to look at the baby. She's not a pediatrician but I know that she's the same one that Norma Anderson (who lives across the hall from us with the 6 mo. old baby) goes to.
It's now Saturday evening & almost time for visitors (6:30-8:00). I've felt so neglectful about not writing but the morning is spent with breakfast, feeding and then bathing – By that time, lunch is ready, then feeding time again, then rest period & we're supposed to spend two or three hours flat on our backs with the lamp reflector on our stitches. Then 4:30 dinner & 5 the babies come in. Tonight they were quite short-staffed so we were even later.
The doctor (pediatrician from West side ) didn't get in but no doubt will appear tomorrow.
My new roommate is awfully nice – she had a boy last Wednesday – already has a four year old girl so has given me many pointers on raising a child – good, practical advice. It so happens that she lives on Henderson Road – not far from Mr. McGonagle. She knows her by sight but not personally.
Some woman from the First Baptist Church called me this afternoon – Dr. Phillips had told her I had a new baby. Jeanne Campbell also called – I had asked her to buy me two nursing brassieres and . . .
Catherine is gaining it seems & right now I think I'll be able to nurse her entirely as we never use the bottle they bring in. The nurse says she's so sensitive – doesn't cry but whimpers unless she is handled just so-so.
Of course I'm anxious to get home to have a real family reunion. Hope you'll get over to see us as soon as you can.
Love,
Jean, Harold and
Catherine
Thursday, January 24, 2019
1949 Jean's Letter -Jan.24
Sunday 1/24/49
Dearest Mother & Daddy,We just got home from Church (Franklin Circle Christian) and Harold is studying so I thought I'd drop a line before filling that knowing feeling he gets so soon after church. We ate a whole recipe of waffles plus a half a large grapefruit and its still with me.
By the way, Thursday when I went to see Dr. Weir, he said that I hadn't gained any more so wouldn't have to stick to any diet Dr. Bill had suggested.
Tomorrow I'm to go the dentist and meet June Gilbert at 10:00 just an hour before her appointment with him (the same Dr. Davis).
We decided not to paint the bassinet as it looks ok with the lining on it – very nice the lining is – and so it has all been wrapped in a sheet and put away until needed.
The four kimonos and wrapping blankets came yesterday afternoon so I don't need anything at all now. They are all so pretty – nicer than any at the stores here in Cleveland.
I had thank-you notes from Mrs. Cochran and Harriette for the Christmas gifts. I thanked Bob over the phone but guess I should have written. Perhaps I'll write later this afternoon.
We'd love to have you over anytime you can come except just before the 7th (Monday) – which is Harold's hardest exam – that's two weeks from tomorrow. Any other time would suit us OK.
We have been thinking more about names again – especially as two doctors have thought it would be a boy. Do you like the name Timothy Wallace? Better than Wallace Ballantyne? We think we do – would appreciate your opinion in the matter. Haven't chosen Timothy for any special reason – just like the name – also nickname Tim or Timmy.
I finally finished the booties and nightgown (which I trimmed with blue ric-rac). I want to make a couple of bath aprons and still have material cut for another kimono.
Got 4 huge grapefruit at the market yesterday for 25¢. Also 5 pink ones for same price. Nice bananas 10¢ lb., lettuce, celery, pears 3# for 29¢, apples (Jonathan) 3# 29¢, carrots, onions, tangerines, milk – 2 qts of homogenized in carton – 35¢, diced beets (frozen) – 7¢. Bought 55 birth announcements – all they had in one kind – waiting to hear from you about any musts to send to.
Love,
Jean & Harold
Thursday, August 02, 2018
Sunday, July 09, 2017
Friday, June 09, 2017
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Thursday, July 17, 2014
1974 Stephens Carpet Store Statement -July
Would this have been the carpet for the Recreation Room? –– 27.33 square yards of Tiffany Gold at $6.30 per yard and a labor cost of $1.50/yard, purchased locally from Stephens Carpet Store on Main Street in New Vienna.
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1974 Stephens Carpet Store Statement -July
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Monday, April 07, 2014
1974 GHU Letter -Apr.8
Note from Roberta added at the bottom of the back page is also transcribed below. The date is inferred from the envelope which is postmarked 8 Apr 1974, and a look at the April 1974 calendar which indicates April 8, 1974 was a Monday. Roberta must have made a trip to the post office after the letter was written to have it be postmarked the same day. The envelope has an 8¢ Eisenhower stamp and a 2¢ Frank Lloyd Wright stamp attached for those of you interested in the philatelic information.
Received your letter to-day. I sure am sorry about the check & of course will wonder what happened to it & hope no one tries to cash in on it. I had hoped that some one might find it & return to me, but no luck so far. In the near future will send you a duplicate for the same amount.
Looks as if the church has a problem to raise that given amount but I guess if we all give "generously" it can be met. Will try to give my share when I get home. Right now I am getting papers ready to send out to my Dr. & hospital bills paid by medicare Ins. Total about $1700.00 It is a crime the way they charge, but what can a person do but go along. I know that my right foot is better but my left is not doing so well. At least I went to church service Sun. & was able to wear my shoes. Cris took me & we used the wheel chair. I want to go to Sun school & service next Sun. if all is well.
The Lions have their pancake day at theth Park but Mary & I don't plan to go as there will be salt in everything & Mary doesn't like pancakes anyway. Roberta will be home for the store closes for Easter.
I had Cris to order my plane ticket Sat. for the 27th so hope you can meet me in Cin. that evening Harold I am not sure of the time Harold but I believe it is 5:35 P.M. Will let you know later. I wrote to Mrs. Wilson to day hoping she will open up the house once more. So you two can make your plans hopefully for about the week of the 21st.
Jean if you are any place where a health store operates will you please get me some food that is salt free. That is going to be my problem. I may like to stay a couple of days with you until I get Marie started again. I plan to write a note to her soon. Since I don't walk as much as I did I may have a little trouble but I don't think so. With Mary V's help things will go along fine. We enjoyed your type written letter. (Hope the letter with church check) & Mary V money was sealed & reach N.V. all right.
Cris is getting ready to leave us Wed. He plans to spend a little time with his girl friend in Atlanta. He made a good Mulberry pie last week. I cut the stems off for him & then Fri. we tried bread. He made 3 loaves & it was very good. He enjoys baking.
Notice in the News J. that Mr. Ridgeway is trying to stir up something.
[part from Grandma ends here, and the following is the note from Roberta]
We read about Wilmington in the Wall Street Journal – Wow! Appreciate all the mail from College St. – Mary V. your typing is good! ––Berta
[4/8/74]
Mon. evening
Dear Family –Received your letter to-day. I sure am sorry about the check & of course will wonder what happened to it & hope no one tries to cash in on it. I had hoped that some one might find it & return to me, but no luck so far. In the near future will send you a duplicate for the same amount.
Looks as if the church has a problem to raise that given amount but I guess if we all give "generously" it can be met. Will try to give my share when I get home. Right now I am getting papers ready to send out to my Dr. & hospital bills paid by medicare Ins. Total about $1700.00 It is a crime the way they charge, but what can a person do but go along. I know that my right foot is better but my left is not doing so well. At least I went to church service Sun. & was able to wear my shoes. Cris took me & we used the wheel chair. I want to go to Sun school & service next Sun. if all is well.
The Lions have their pancake day at the
I had Cris to order my plane ticket Sat. for the 27th so hope you can meet me in Cin. that evening Harold I am not sure of the time Harold but I believe it is 5:35 P.M. Will let you know later. I wrote to Mrs. Wilson to day hoping she will open up the house once more. So you two can make your plans hopefully for about the week of the 21st.
Jean if you are any place where a health store operates will you please get me some food that is salt free. That is going to be my problem. I may like to stay a couple of days with you until I get Marie started again. I plan to write a note to her soon. Since I don't walk as much as I did I may have a little trouble but I don't think so. With Mary V's help things will go along fine. We enjoyed your type written letter. (Hope the letter with church check) & Mary V money was sealed & reach N.V. all right.
Cris is getting ready to leave us Wed. He plans to spend a little time with his girl friend in Atlanta. He made a good Mulberry pie last week. I cut the stems off for him & then Fri. we tried bread. He made 3 loaves & it was very good. He enjoys baking.
Notice in the News J. that Mr. Ridgeway is trying to stir up something.
[part from Grandma ends here, and the following is the note from Roberta]
We read about Wilmington in the Wall Street Journal – Wow! Appreciate all the mail from College St. – Mary V. your typing is good! ––Berta
Thursday, May 16, 2013
1963 John's T&A Surgery - May 16
Removal of tonsils was fairly standard in the 1950s and 60s and usually occurred prior to starting school. One could look out the Hale Hospital windows and watch the squirrels while eating ice cream during recuperation. Also attached to this paperwork was a check for $15 to Dr. Fullerton. My recollection is he may have served as the anesthesiologist. Pertinent details transcribed below.
1963 John's T&A Surgery - May 16
Dr. Kelley Hale Surgical Hospital
Lakewood Park, West Main Street
Wilmington, Ohio
Hospital Services – 1 day @ $16
Operating Room Fee – $7.50
Laboratory – $5
Medication – $5
Professional Services – $50
Saturday, May 21, 2011
May 22, 1989-99
Mt. Washington COG RR
HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]
1988 - DP&L, 26 KWH
Monday 1989 - DP&L, 21 KWH, $52.74 ($1.70/day)
Tuesday 1990 - We went with the Hortons and GHU to Leesburg. The Chicken Pot Pie is $5.95. Roger Littleton brought over the "hoists" to try out. Bev Gooding called wanting Serena's phone # as she had news on the Greenville Library job.
Friday 1992 - DP&L, 23.3 KWH, $58.94
Saturday 1993 - GHU sleepy again, the bright sun did not faze her, weight = 98#. Bought a rocking chair for $25 from David McGrath, the Fairview Friends minister, plus more books. They are moving to London, England, have been here 3 years. Cleaned street and sidewalk at Wells.
Sunday 1994 - Had lunch in Hillsboro, the old Parker House Hotel, Laura Hughes had raved about the place but really quite ordinary buffet. The Hortons got here about 2PM. Barnabas program at church tonight. Trying to do more extra walking, yesterday I walked the loop around Cemetery Rd and today around block twice, 7 minutes each time.
Monday 1995 - Trimmed shrubbery along the fence and also in front of the house. Our ElderHostel tickets came today via Fed Express. Jean went to dinner at CMH, program on dialysis machine.
Wednesday 1996 - Still working on the brief for the Z [Zurface] case. Had Bible Study at the Salisburys. 2 Samuel 12. Esther is sure having trouble getting up and down. Catherine called, think Best West will buy the lot. Funeral for Connie Smith.
Thursday 1997 - Henry Edwards passed on. Article in WNJ re Malcolm Bean planting 1260 walnut trees, mostly north of Port William, will mature in 25 years. Planted 2nd crop of beans and beets. Lots of kids are using the church parking lot. Sent out the Purtee checks, $33,000 to 8 different charities.
Saturday 1999 - [New Hampshire with Roberta] Went on the Mt. Washington COG RR trip. Pat's mother, Lydia, was in the dark as to this as she would have said no. It was a noisy ride up but beautiful weather on top, how lucky. Just there for 20 minutes, total trip 3 hours. $44 each, less 10% for seniors. We had picnic lunch on way down.
1988 - DP&L, 26 KWH
Monday 1989 - DP&L, 21 KWH, $52.74 ($1.70/day)
Tuesday 1990 - We went with the Hortons and GHU to Leesburg. The Chicken Pot Pie is $5.95. Roger Littleton brought over the "hoists" to try out. Bev Gooding called wanting Serena's phone # as she had news on the Greenville Library job.
Friday 1992 - DP&L, 23.3 KWH, $58.94
Saturday 1993 - GHU sleepy again, the bright sun did not faze her, weight = 98#. Bought a rocking chair for $25 from David McGrath, the Fairview Friends minister, plus more books. They are moving to London, England, have been here 3 years. Cleaned street and sidewalk at Wells.
Sunday 1994 - Had lunch in Hillsboro, the old Parker House Hotel, Laura Hughes had raved about the place but really quite ordinary buffet. The Hortons got here about 2PM. Barnabas program at church tonight. Trying to do more extra walking, yesterday I walked the loop around Cemetery Rd and today around block twice, 7 minutes each time.
Monday 1995 - Trimmed shrubbery along the fence and also in front of the house. Our ElderHostel tickets came today via Fed Express. Jean went to dinner at CMH, program on dialysis machine.
Wednesday 1996 - Still working on the brief for the Z [Zurface] case. Had Bible Study at the Salisburys. 2 Samuel 12. Esther is sure having trouble getting up and down. Catherine called, think Best West will buy the lot. Funeral for Connie Smith.
Thursday 1997 - Henry Edwards passed on. Article in WNJ re Malcolm Bean planting 1260 walnut trees, mostly north of Port William, will mature in 25 years. Planted 2nd crop of beans and beets. Lots of kids are using the church parking lot. Sent out the Purtee checks, $33,000 to 8 different charities.
Saturday 1999 - [New Hampshire with Roberta] Went on the Mt. Washington COG RR trip. Pat's mother, Lydia, was in the dark as to this as she would have said no. It was a noisy ride up but beautiful weather on top, how lucky. Just there for 20 minutes, total trip 3 hours. $44 each, less 10% for seniors. We had picnic lunch on way down.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
May 1, 1989-99
May 1, 1989-99 May Day
HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]
Monday 1989 - [Cross-country bike ride San Diego to Jacksonville continues through May 5]
Tuesday 1990 - April water = 425 cubic feet, $10.62 + $3.64
Wednesday 1991 - Adrian Roberts spoke at Lions Club on the history of Green Township, how we were once part of Rock. County, Virgina [possibly Rockingham, although I can't find any confirmation of this, see Virginia Historical Counties for historical maps or Ohio Historical Counties to zone in on Clinton/Highland County. Change the year in the upper right corner to see the changes through the years], then Hamilton County, etc. First house was near Snow Hill (named after Snow Hill, MD) and nearest place was was about 5 miles away, on what is now Rt. 72 and Carl's West's current home.
Friday 1992 - Water = 617 cubic feet, total $43.91, trash $6.50, sewage $18.32. Took Larry Lyons to 12th District Court of Appeals meeting in Middletown. Planted flowers at GHU's and at Wells. Put Christmas poinsettia out, wonder if they will do any good. Called Liggetts about going on the trip to the Far East on 10/6/92. (The Liggetts were connected with Wilmington College through whom we met Kim. They retired to WA and were killed crossing the street.)
Saturday 1993 - [Cleveland] Made a visit to the library at noon, they gave me gloves to look at the old pictures. We had lunch in the Arcade. After the day's [Family Life Conference] session we drove over to W. 25th, the flats (government housing where we lived in the spring of 1949), around the Western Reserve and East Cleveland. Had supper at That Place on Bellflower [closed], then went out Mayfield Road to I-271 to Marc's, they closed at 9PM. Came back through Shaker Heights and ended up on Woodland Ave., hardly the ideal place.
Sunday 1994 - Open Houses in Hillsboro, one was the Historical house where GHU was born. Had a board where Ira H. had written "This House is occupied by my wife and I and 3 children, Harry, Luna and Dorsa, 1886, age 13, 11, and 9. Cost $2500. The traction line [Electric Railway] in front of their house lasted 14 years. [GHU mentioned going to Cincinnati by traction in her postcard of September 2, 1910 -- see Grandma takes Traction for more information]
Monday 1995 - Water = $3.67 + $9.18, sewer $16.95 and trash $6.50, total = $34.30. DPL bill was $72.09, used 751 kwh. (Late pay was $73.17, on water late pay was $37.74.) Went to CMH for Power of Attorney execution of Lowell Cowman and he passed away 12 hours later.
Wednesday 1996 - Dale Hertlein of the Clinton County Farm Service Agency spoke at Lions Club program, he went on the Philmont trip in 1972. The prayer group met here, G. Hannah really excited about the Emmaus experience this past weekend. Still wet and cool. Catherine called (each Wednesday), Wendy had to go to the hospital -- gall stones.
Thursday 1997 - [Williamsburg to Washington VA] Up Route 3 to T[?] Inn, a nice place -- Catherine is in charge of the reservations. [What???] Oh yes we had breakfast buffet in main dining room, [still at Kingsmill Resort, I think] $11.95 each. Just had yogurt for lunch and got to Washington VA about 5:30, staying at Heritage Bed and Breakfast, $105/night. We are in Amish room, had reservation for a dinner at 6:30 at the Inn at Little Washington, what a 20 year rise they have had. 5 stars for both Inn and meals. We were there two hours, they "gave" us a little bowl of sweets in leaving. Meal was $88 each and the rooms start at $260.
Friday 1998 - [To Newark] To Newark for Kate's birthday. They had 4 large pizzas. [Julie's sister] Cathy has 3 children and an indifferent (?) husband.
Saturday 1999 - Hard to get to mowing [moving?] from Wells. Jean made granola, took 6 packages of rhubarb at 3# each to church market. Visited Ruth Shoemaker at CMH. Had sandwich at Burger King and then to Sabina for Bernard auction sale, house built in 1912, sold for $70,000.
Monday 1989 - [Cross-country bike ride San Diego to Jacksonville continues through May 5]
Tuesday 1990 - April water = 425 cubic feet, $10.62 + $3.64
Wednesday 1991 - Adrian Roberts spoke at Lions Club on the history of Green Township, how we were once part of Rock. County, Virgina [possibly Rockingham, although I can't find any confirmation of this, see Virginia Historical Counties for historical maps or Ohio Historical Counties to zone in on Clinton/Highland County. Change the year in the upper right corner to see the changes through the years], then Hamilton County, etc. First house was near Snow Hill (named after Snow Hill, MD) and nearest place was was about 5 miles away, on what is now Rt. 72 and Carl's West's current home.
Friday 1992 - Water = 617 cubic feet, total $43.91, trash $6.50, sewage $18.32. Took Larry Lyons to 12th District Court of Appeals meeting in Middletown. Planted flowers at GHU's and at Wells. Put Christmas poinsettia out, wonder if they will do any good. Called Liggetts about going on the trip to the Far East on 10/6/92. (The Liggetts were connected with Wilmington College through whom we met Kim. They retired to WA and were killed crossing the street.)
Saturday 1993 - [Cleveland] Made a visit to the library at noon, they gave me gloves to look at the old pictures. We had lunch in the Arcade. After the day's [Family Life Conference] session we drove over to W. 25th, the flats (government housing where we lived in the spring of 1949), around the Western Reserve and East Cleveland. Had supper at That Place on Bellflower [closed], then went out Mayfield Road to I-271 to Marc's, they closed at 9PM. Came back through Shaker Heights and ended up on Woodland Ave., hardly the ideal place.
Sunday 1994 - Open Houses in Hillsboro, one was the Historical house where GHU was born. Had a board where Ira H. had written "This House is occupied by my wife and I and 3 children, Harry, Luna and Dorsa, 1886, age 13, 11, and 9. Cost $2500. The traction line [Electric Railway] in front of their house lasted 14 years. [GHU mentioned going to Cincinnati by traction in her postcard of September 2, 1910 -- see Grandma takes Traction for more information]
Monday 1995 - Water = $3.67 + $9.18, sewer $16.95 and trash $6.50, total = $34.30. DPL bill was $72.09, used 751 kwh. (Late pay was $73.17, on water late pay was $37.74.) Went to CMH for Power of Attorney execution of Lowell Cowman and he passed away 12 hours later.
Wednesday 1996 - Dale Hertlein of the Clinton County Farm Service Agency spoke at Lions Club program, he went on the Philmont trip in 1972. The prayer group met here, G. Hannah really excited about the Emmaus experience this past weekend. Still wet and cool. Catherine called (each Wednesday), Wendy had to go to the hospital -- gall stones.
Thursday 1997 - [Williamsburg to Washington VA] Up Route 3 to T[?] Inn, a nice place -- Catherine is in charge of the reservations. [What???] Oh yes we had breakfast buffet in main dining room, [still at Kingsmill Resort, I think] $11.95 each. Just had yogurt for lunch and got to Washington VA about 5:30, staying at Heritage Bed and Breakfast, $105/night. We are in Amish room, had reservation for a dinner at 6:30 at the Inn at Little Washington, what a 20 year rise they have had. 5 stars for both Inn and meals. We were there two hours, they "gave" us a little bowl of sweets in leaving. Meal was $88 each and the rooms start at $260.
Friday 1998 - [To Newark] To Newark for Kate's birthday. They had 4 large pizzas. [Julie's sister] Cathy has 3 children and an indifferent (?) husband.
Saturday 1999 - Hard to get to mowing [moving?] from Wells. Jean made granola, took 6 packages of rhubarb at 3# each to church market. Visited Ruth Shoemaker at CMH. Had sandwich at Burger King and then to Sabina for Bernard auction sale, house built in 1912, sold for $70,000.
Sunday, March 06, 2011
March 7, 1989-99
HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]
Wednesday 1990 - Had lunch at Arby's, special 2nd large roast beef sandwich free with purchase of one at $2.69. At Lions Club Rita Carey spoke on Airborne -- now 2700 employees, 300 in 1980.
Saturday 1992 - Got haircut at Greg's, now $5. Beginning to feel better. Talked to Cris and Angela about "the schedule" for the Hortons 50th Anniversary on June 20th. Grandma is fine.
Sunday 1993 - After seeing Mother -- she drank 3 glasses of milk -- we ate at Ponderosa, $1 off if you bought a drink which was 99c. Then to movie at $1.50 each, "The Incredible Journey - Homeward Bound" about 2 dogs and a cat who had quite a wilderness [?] trip on their way back home. In the evening we went out to see John and Laura Hughes. He is having a slow recovery. Wendy called us, she was really excited about her NY trip this past week. [She went with a group of exchange students, this was the year we had Mette.]
Tuesday 1995 - Went out to see Louise Bloom. Jean spent the day at the office working on the files.
Thursday 1996 - We went to WCH, re Howland, then back to Wilmington. Dr. Kerr's office called again, Jean has infection so new medicine.
Friday 1997 - Physical at Main Medical $188.
Saturday 1998 - Had tickets at $12 each for Peer Gynt at the Murphy Theater. Put on by the deaf. I had trouble staying awake as did Jean, sat next to the Nathan Hales. Talked to James Terrell there, he is hard of hearing. Told me of difficulties that Hubert Peelle is having. Spent some time in bookstore, wonder how they stay in business. Had supper at White Castle, they are open 24 hours with breakfast fro 4AM to 10:30. Hamburgers are 41¢ each, small onion chips $1.29 so that was $3.75 for 6 hamburgers and one onion. Kroger's milk still $1.29/gallon. John here with a friend to get a twin bed.
Wednesday 1990 - Had lunch at Arby's, special 2nd large roast beef sandwich free with purchase of one at $2.69. At Lions Club Rita Carey spoke on Airborne -- now 2700 employees, 300 in 1980.
Saturday 1992 - Got haircut at Greg's, now $5. Beginning to feel better. Talked to Cris and Angela about "the schedule" for the Hortons 50th Anniversary on June 20th. Grandma is fine.
Sunday 1993 - After seeing Mother -- she drank 3 glasses of milk -- we ate at Ponderosa, $1 off if you bought a drink which was 99c. Then to movie at $1.50 each, "The Incredible Journey - Homeward Bound" about 2 dogs and a cat who had quite a wilderness [?] trip on their way back home. In the evening we went out to see John and Laura Hughes. He is having a slow recovery. Wendy called us, she was really excited about her NY trip this past week. [She went with a group of exchange students, this was the year we had Mette.]
Tuesday 1995 - Went out to see Louise Bloom. Jean spent the day at the office working on the files.
Thursday 1996 - We went to WCH, re Howland, then back to Wilmington. Dr. Kerr's office called again, Jean has infection so new medicine.
Friday 1997 - Physical at Main Medical $188.
Saturday 1998 - Had tickets at $12 each for Peer Gynt at the Murphy Theater. Put on by the deaf. I had trouble staying awake as did Jean, sat next to the Nathan Hales. Talked to James Terrell there, he is hard of hearing. Told me of difficulties that Hubert Peelle is having. Spent some time in bookstore, wonder how they stay in business. Had supper at White Castle, they are open 24 hours with breakfast fro 4AM to 10:30. Hamburgers are 41¢ each, small onion chips $1.29 so that was $3.75 for 6 hamburgers and one onion. Kroger's milk still $1.29/gallon. John here with a friend to get a twin bed.
Friday, March 04, 2011
March 5, 1989-99
HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]
Sunday 1989 - Took MV's roses to church. Have choir practice at 9AM. After church we went to WCH, had lunch at Burnett House [which has since been "destroyed"?], Jean had a nice piece of roast beef. Clark Walker is in Columbus hospital. Rain turned to ice. Sunday School = 41, church = 62. Finished up H.E. Montgomery account, I have trouble in dealing with large numbers and Jean worked on legal files 1,2,3.
Monday 1990 - [Florida] Joe arrived to visit parents.
Friday 1993 - Wore the white Paul Fredrick shirt for the first time, cost $28.50 [2011 catalog price is $44.50] each and got a free necktie with a jacquard geometric pin. Jean had World Day of Prayer at Fairview, about Guatemala. The Ben Pages had driven to Belize.
Saturday 1994 - Great day, washed the car, planted peas, lettuce and broccoli seed. Peas are to germinate 6-15 days and 69 days to harvest. We decided to cancel out on going to England on our Delta free mileage.
Sunday 1995 - [end of Marriage Encounter weekend] More dialogue. The 90/90 session was an experience. At each meal our name plates were scattered around and then one of the couples were the leaders for a discussion of the topics. It ended about 5PM with other people showing up including our prayer partners. A great experience which should make a good marriage even better. [Catherine and Gerry did the Marriage Encounter experience in 1979.] We ate at Cracker Barrel at Exit 60. Jean had chicken sandwich $3.39 and I had bowl of greens for $2.99. Got gas near Xenia for 99.9c
Wednesday 1997 - Lions Club, Clinton County Sheriff spoke. Saw Elsie and Greg in Hillsboro, they have some real conflicts. Article in NYT about Michelin restaurant ratings in France. Leon Salisbury had knee operation.
Thursday 1998 - [to Columbus] Took Mary Murphy's estate tax return to Columbus, then on to Easton Mall. They are still building. Visited Rona and Homer Thompson. Met John, Julie and Kate at 6:15 at Bexley Monk Restaurant [closed June 2010] -- a nice place. Ice cream at Graeter's, just a block away. Kate is collecting $ for a hopping contest. People looked at the Thompson house at 11AM and were back at 1PM with a contract to buy within 30 days.
Sunday 1989 - Took MV's roses to church. Have choir practice at 9AM. After church we went to WCH, had lunch at Burnett House [which has since been "destroyed"?], Jean had a nice piece of roast beef. Clark Walker is in Columbus hospital. Rain turned to ice. Sunday School = 41, church = 62. Finished up H.E. Montgomery account, I have trouble in dealing with large numbers and Jean worked on legal files 1,2,3.
Monday 1990 - [Florida] Joe arrived to visit parents.
Friday 1993 - Wore the white Paul Fredrick shirt for the first time, cost $28.50 [2011 catalog price is $44.50] each and got a free necktie with a jacquard geometric pin. Jean had World Day of Prayer at Fairview, about Guatemala. The Ben Pages had driven to Belize.
Saturday 1994 - Great day, washed the car, planted peas, lettuce and broccoli seed. Peas are to germinate 6-15 days and 69 days to harvest. We decided to cancel out on going to England on our Delta free mileage.
Sunday 1995 - [end of Marriage Encounter weekend] More dialogue. The 90/90 session was an experience. At each meal our name plates were scattered around and then one of the couples were the leaders for a discussion of the topics. It ended about 5PM with other people showing up including our prayer partners. A great experience which should make a good marriage even better. [Catherine and Gerry did the Marriage Encounter experience in 1979.] We ate at Cracker Barrel at Exit 60. Jean had chicken sandwich $3.39 and I had bowl of greens for $2.99. Got gas near Xenia for 99.9c
Wednesday 1997 - Lions Club, Clinton County Sheriff spoke. Saw Elsie and Greg in Hillsboro, they have some real conflicts. Article in NYT about Michelin restaurant ratings in France. Leon Salisbury had knee operation.
Thursday 1998 - [to Columbus] Took Mary Murphy's estate tax return to Columbus, then on to Easton Mall. They are still building. Visited Rona and Homer Thompson. Met John, Julie and Kate at 6:15 at Bexley Monk Restaurant [closed June 2010] -- a nice place. Ice cream at Graeter's, just a block away. Kate is collecting $ for a hopping contest. People looked at the Thompson house at 11AM and were back at 1PM with a contract to buy within 30 days.
Monday, February 28, 2011
March 1, 1989-99
Dad's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]
Wednesday 1989 - 19 degrees, 0 with wind chill but very sunny. G.G. Leaves for Florida. Michelle Harner and a fellow spoke on their annual trip to FFA meeting in KC. Read the book "You are what you say" -- very good, how true. Psalms 90:10-12. The PERS* [Public Employees Retirement System] check is $111.96 per month. Used 331 cubic feet of water $11.94, sewer $14.46, trash $3.30, total $29.70
Thursday 1990 - [Florida]
Friday 1991 - Jean had World Fellowship Day at church. I went to Cincy to OBA meeting on Probate Litigation at Guest Suites in Blue Ash. Their Friday evening fish buffet is $18.95. Bought gas for 96.9c.
Monday 1993 - Started on new bridge on US 62 on north edge of Hillsboro.
Tuesday 1994 - [Hawaii] Went from Hilo to Kona Village, what a low key swank place at $450/night, meals included, which were way too much -- appetizer, soup, salad, main course and sweets. We were in PT5, interesting to watch the ducks.
Wednesday 1995 - Dean Bernard had the Lions Club Program about science in toys. Rode bike out, sun just setting at 6:30 and setting just a little to the left of SR 28. Got literature about upcoming trip to Iceland on 6/13/95.
Friday 1996 - Kibler's [Lumber] opening a new store in Hillsboro.
Saturday 1997 -[to Kentucky] Drove to Somerset.
Sunday 1998 - Met Ann and Everett Bailey at [Samuel] Walkers in Wilmington, then to Voice Recital at Kelly Center, Janet Grover, wife of Asst. Minister in Wilmington. Pastor Mike spoke on temptation, Luke 4:1-13. Children's message about using sun glasses to avoid bright sun and temptations so the church can strengthen us. Saw the Ralph Rannells both today and last night [at College play]. Article in NYT about Hong Kong -- liked the Garden View [YWCA] Hotel.
Monday 1999 - [Kentucky to Ohio] We took Ginny to school by 8:25 -- Victory School on Oak Hill Road. Had lunch at 11:30 at the new Applebee's In Milford. Jean had Mother's Club at NV Elementary School. Got tickets from Lyon but have to send back as too soon. [low, long?]
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*HH added in 2010: the PERS reference today is Public Employees Retirement System and the amount was my monthly pension. The amount now is some $200. Even better is my insurance coverage. Peaches is covered under STRS - StateTeachers Retirement System. That Kona Village was one of the nicer places that we ever stayed as it should be at that price.
Wednesday 1989 - 19 degrees, 0 with wind chill but very sunny. G.G. Leaves for Florida. Michelle Harner and a fellow spoke on their annual trip to FFA meeting in KC. Read the book "You are what you say" -- very good, how true. Psalms 90:10-12. The PERS* [Public Employees Retirement System] check is $111.96 per month. Used 331 cubic feet of water $11.94, sewer $14.46, trash $3.30, total $29.70
Thursday 1990 - [Florida]
Friday 1991 - Jean had World Fellowship Day at church. I went to Cincy to OBA meeting on Probate Litigation at Guest Suites in Blue Ash. Their Friday evening fish buffet is $18.95. Bought gas for 96.9c.
Monday 1993 - Started on new bridge on US 62 on north edge of Hillsboro.
Tuesday 1994 - [Hawaii] Went from Hilo to Kona Village, what a low key swank place at $450/night, meals included, which were way too much -- appetizer, soup, salad, main course and sweets. We were in PT5, interesting to watch the ducks.
Wednesday 1995 - Dean Bernard had the Lions Club Program about science in toys. Rode bike out, sun just setting at 6:30 and setting just a little to the left of SR 28. Got literature about upcoming trip to Iceland on 6/13/95.
Friday 1996 - Kibler's [Lumber] opening a new store in Hillsboro.
Saturday 1997 -[to Kentucky] Drove to Somerset.
Sunday 1998 - Met Ann and Everett Bailey at [Samuel] Walkers in Wilmington, then to Voice Recital at Kelly Center, Janet Grover, wife of Asst. Minister in Wilmington. Pastor Mike spoke on temptation, Luke 4:1-13. Children's message about using sun glasses to avoid bright sun and temptations so the church can strengthen us. Saw the Ralph Rannells both today and last night [at College play]. Article in NYT about Hong Kong -- liked the Garden View [YWCA] Hotel.
Monday 1999 - [Kentucky to Ohio] We took Ginny to school by 8:25 -- Victory School on Oak Hill Road. Had lunch at 11:30 at the new Applebee's In Milford. Jean had Mother's Club at NV Elementary School. Got tickets from Lyon but have to send back as too soon. [low, long?]
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*HH added in 2010: the PERS reference today is Public Employees Retirement System and the amount was my monthly pension. The amount now is some $200. Even better is my insurance coverage. Peaches is covered under STRS - StateTeachers Retirement System. That Kona Village was one of the nicer places that we ever stayed as it should be at that price.
Saturday, February 05, 2011
Feb. 6, 1989-99
Notes from Dad's Diary 1989-1999
Monday 1989 - Jean went to Columbus to the Book Circle Store. Six month car insurance was $492, unleaded gas 85.9 cents/gallon.
Tuesday 1990 - Jean has program at Mothers Club, book review on Barbara Bush.
Wednesday 1991 - Gary Kersey had program at Lions Club on the paper in the print on the Emancipation Proclamation. Jean and Mary [MUH] went to Hillsboro to see Mother, she had been up in the wheel chair, they met Vivian. Bill's brother Cris passed away.
Thursday 1992 - Keith Rankin here "re-gluing" the ceramic tile in the guest bathroom.
Saturday 1993 - [Lexington to home] We went to the Target store (used to be Gold Circle), then to Darryl's for lunch. Went to Bookstore, got Mobil Tour '93 Big City Book $15, plus Spanish book and book on Guatemala. Then to Sam's Club, lots of people handing out food samples. Back to Cincy, stop at Micro Mall to get chair, then to see Ed Fite at Bethesda North. He came home sick from AZ.
Sunday 1994 - Boy Scout Sunday at church. We met Serena at Books and Co. in Dayton (big bookstore), Arthur Frommer spoke, he started in 1957 on those $5/day books, now I think it is $60/day. Had supper at Mark Pi's. Jean bought shoes at Roderer's.
Monday 1995 - Mothers Club canceled because of the snow.
Thursday 1997 - [to England] Left for London on Delta non-stop from CVG, at the Penn Club. Delta uses North Terminal at Gatwick.
Friday 1998 - Continuing Legal Ed at Wilmington 9-3, then appointment with Dr. Lawley, had a cystoscopy exam where they put tube up penis to look at bladder -- very quick, said I was fine, just an enlarged prostate. Jean had mammogram at CMH. Ate at Bob Evans. Saw Donna Cornelius there with Don ______. Winter Olympics starting in Nagano, Japan.
Saturday 1999 - [Somerset] Breakfast at Days Inn is kind of a joke, just 2 chairs there. Drove over to Liberty KY and ate at this restaurant run by a children's group. Christian got his first hair cut.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Jan. 18, 1987,89-99
Notes from Dad's Diary 1989-1999
1987 - Golden Corral opened in Wilmington
Wednesday 1989 - DPL bill, $65.40, 848 kwh. Went to the open house at East Clinton School Library, checked out several books, one on bikes.
Friday 1991 - [Roberta visiting]
Saturday 1992 - DPL $68.33, 861 kwh. Saw movie "Father of the Bride," at $250 a head who can we cancel out [about the movie]? Bob McM [McMillen? McMullen?] (the egg man) born in 1916 was the speaker at our church breakfast meeting.
Monday 1993 - Had expected our computer friend down from Columbus, the couple we met at White Oak B&B, but they canceled out so Jean invited the Harners in, Orville having trouble with his teeth. Mother asleep today.
Tuesday 1994 - Down to -15, wind chill at -30. We did go to Hillsboro on legal business. John Woodmansee in hospital with heart attack.
Wednesday 1995 - At square dance tonight Alonzo and Margaret Gibbs said they are moving in June (when she retires from teaching) to Aiken SC near where their son lives who works for Westinghouse.
Thursday 1996 - [Phoenix] Ate at the Dial for lunch
Monday 1999 - Mixed up coats with Janice McCoppen [?], she thought it was Jean's, actually mine, so I took hers, glad we didn't lose her keys.
Gas and power prices mentioned between January 1-18:
1987 - Golden Corral opened in Wilmington
Wednesday 1989 - DPL bill, $65.40, 848 kwh. Went to the open house at East Clinton School Library, checked out several books, one on bikes.
Friday 1991 - [Roberta visiting]
Saturday 1992 - DPL $68.33, 861 kwh. Saw movie "Father of the Bride," at $250 a head who can we cancel out [about the movie]? Bob McM [McMillen? McMullen?] (the egg man) born in 1916 was the speaker at our church breakfast meeting.
Monday 1993 - Had expected our computer friend down from Columbus, the couple we met at White Oak B&B, but they canceled out so Jean invited the Harners in, Orville having trouble with his teeth. Mother asleep today.
Tuesday 1994 - Down to -15, wind chill at -30. We did go to Hillsboro on legal business. John Woodmansee in hospital with heart attack.
Wednesday 1995 - At square dance tonight Alonzo and Margaret Gibbs said they are moving in June (when she retires from teaching) to Aiken SC near where their son lives who works for Westinghouse.
Thursday 1996 - [Phoenix] Ate at the Dial for lunch
Monday 1999 - Mixed up coats with Janice McCoppen [?], she thought it was Jean's, actually mine, so I took hers, glad we didn't lose her keys.
Gas and power prices mentioned between January 1-18:
Gas Prices
85.9¢ 1/6/89, 1/12/89
87.9¢ 1/12/92 WCH UDF
89.9¢ 1/8/94
93.9¢ 1/7/92 WCH
98.9¢ 1/17/93
99.9¢ 1/7/95 Wilmington
112.9¢ 1/2/90 Newark UDF
118.9¢ 1/17/91
DPL Bills
1/18/89 $65.40, 848 kwh
2/89 $53.91, 665 kwh, 21.5 kwh/day vs 26.0 in '88
3/89 $54.37, 674 kwh
1/18/92 $68.33, 861 kwh
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Diary Postage Rates, CPI and Misc.
First Class Postage Rates, Post card rates. [Note: HH entered 1954-2007 first class rates in diary on October Cash Account Page, I added the additional dates and the post card postage. I had been meaning to find the post card rates as some of the vintage cards which are undated can be given an approximate date depending on the postage attached. Additional info found at this website, The History of Postage Rates in the United States].
1863 - 3¢ (March per half ounce)
1863 - 2¢ (October per half ounce)
1885 - 2¢ (per ounce as are all later dates
1898 - Postcard rate added 1¢
1917 - 3¢ (Higher rate during the war)
1919 - 2¢
1932 - 3¢
1952 - Postcard rates up to 2¢ (from here on first class and post card rates will be separated by comma)
1958 - 4¢, 3¢
1963 - 5¢, 4¢ (Zip Code begins)
1968 - 6¢, 5¢
1971 - 8¢, 6¢
1974 - 10¢, 8¢
1975 - 10¢, 7¢ (September: post card rates dropped!)
1975 - 13¢, 9¢ (December: end of bargain post card rate)
1978 - 15¢, 10¢
1981 - 18¢, 12¢ (March)
1981 - 20¢, 13¢ (November)
1983 - Zip+4 is implemented
1985 - 22¢, 14¢
1988 - 25¢, 15¢
1991 - 29¢, 19¢
1995 - 32¢, 20¢
2001 - 34¢, 21¢
2002 - 37¢, 23¢
2006 - 39¢, 24¢
2007 - 41¢, 26¢
2008 - 42¢, 27¢
2009 - 44¢, 28¢
Consumer Price Index -- HH entered 1954, 1967, 1984 [I've added a few additional years which I found at this website.]
1800 - 51
1814 - 63
1849 - 25
1864 - 47
1895 - 25
1954 - 80.5
1967 - 100
1984 - 311.1
1993 - 432.7
2002 - 538.8
2010 - 657.8
9/17/87 Item in WSJ about "Leonard's" Norwalk CT, the world's largest dairy store.
Bob & Bev Gooding were married 7/26/1952
[Various phone numbers and addresses included which I won't repeat here.]
1863 - 3¢ (March per half ounce)
1863 - 2¢ (October per half ounce)
1885 - 2¢ (per ounce as are all later dates
1898 - Postcard rate added 1¢
1917 - 3¢ (Higher rate during the war)
1919 - 2¢
1932 - 3¢
1952 - Postcard rates up to 2¢ (from here on first class and post card rates will be separated by comma)
1958 - 4¢, 3¢
1963 - 5¢, 4¢ (Zip Code begins)
1968 - 6¢, 5¢
1971 - 8¢, 6¢
1974 - 10¢, 8¢
1975 - 10¢, 7¢ (September: post card rates dropped!)
1975 - 13¢, 9¢ (December: end of bargain post card rate)
1978 - 15¢, 10¢
1981 - 18¢, 12¢ (March)
1981 - 20¢, 13¢ (November)
1983 - Zip+4 is implemented
1985 - 22¢, 14¢
1988 - 25¢, 15¢
1991 - 29¢, 19¢
1995 - 32¢, 20¢
2001 - 34¢, 21¢
2002 - 37¢, 23¢
2006 - 39¢, 24¢
2007 - 41¢, 26¢
2008 - 42¢, 27¢
2009 - 44¢, 28¢
Consumer Price Index -- HH entered 1954, 1967, 1984 [I've added a few additional years which I found at this website.]
1800 - 51
1814 - 63
1849 - 25
1864 - 47
1895 - 25
1954 - 80.5
1967 - 100
1984 - 311.1
1993 - 432.7
2002 - 538.8
2010 - 657.8
9/17/87 Item in WSJ about "Leonard's" Norwalk CT, the world's largest dairy store.
Bob & Bev Gooding were married 7/26/1952
[Various phone numbers and addresses included which I won't repeat here.]
Saturday, January 01, 2011
January 2, 1989-1999 Granville Inn, ice, tomato
HH Diary January 2, 1989-1999
Monday 1989 -Took down Christmas tree, etc. Jean called the D...'s about the finishing of the Homer Thompson furniture. Ate the tomato that John Hughes had brought to the church bazaar. Rode 5 miles.
Tuesday 1990 - [Phoenix] John talked about having Julie come out. Got 5 WNJs. Joe arrived after midnight. 501 cu ft of water, $16.19, sewer $16.76 + trash $3.30 = $36.25
Wednesday 1991 - [to Newark] Left after lunch for Westerville to visit Thelma Holmes, she is unable to talk. Then to bookstore, Jean wanted Monkeys on the Interstate[: And Other Tales from Americas Favorite Zookeeper by Jack Hanna], also got book on China and Let's Go Europe. John had made reservations at the Buxton Inn, the Sapphire Room. We met Julie's parents and John and Julie at the Granville Inn for a leisurely dinner. Afterwards drove into Newark and got gas at UDF for $1.12
Thursday 1992 - Mother [that would be Grandma to us youngsters] non-communicative today.
Saturday 1993 - Went to Dayton mall area, Sam's Club, Phar-Mor, etc. then had supper at Antonio in Centerville [Antonios listed in West Chester, but not in Centerville]. Jean's friend Mrs. McMullen died. She was 100.
Sunday 1994 - John, Julie and Serena left. Ed Johnson [pastor] told story of fellow up to his ankles but since he went in head first we had better hurry. Took poinsettias and lentil soup out to the Everett Penn's. Roberta called about coming in April.
Tuesday 1996 - Icy snow fell. Brown Pub. celebrating 75 years.
Thursday 1997 - [Phoenix] Squaw Peak walk, took me two hours, Wendy does it in 1.25. Had lunch at 32nd St. and Lincoln [several different restaurants have been in that location, current occupied by L'Amore, upscale Italian], had portobello sandwich but oh the large amount of mashed potatoes. Jean got watch at Loehmanns then went to Last Chance and nearby library [Phoenix Century Branch]. Catherine showed me her computer set up for stocks
Friday 1998 - Christian was circumcised.
Saturday 1999 - [Fearrington House, NC] Drove into Raleigh, old fashioned looking Capitol building. Nice history museum nearby, opened in 1992. Jean slipped on ice just after getting out of the car upon return to the hotel.
Monday 1989 -Took down Christmas tree, etc. Jean called the D...'s about the finishing of the Homer Thompson furniture. Ate the tomato that John Hughes had brought to the church bazaar. Rode 5 miles.
Tuesday 1990 - [Phoenix] John talked about having Julie come out. Got 5 WNJs. Joe arrived after midnight. 501 cu ft of water, $16.19, sewer $16.76 + trash $3.30 = $36.25
Wednesday 1991 - [to Newark] Left after lunch for Westerville to visit Thelma Holmes, she is unable to talk. Then to bookstore, Jean wanted Monkeys on the Interstate[: And Other Tales from Americas Favorite Zookeeper by Jack Hanna], also got book on China and Let's Go Europe. John had made reservations at the Buxton Inn, the Sapphire Room. We met Julie's parents and John and Julie at the Granville Inn for a leisurely dinner. Afterwards drove into Newark and got gas at UDF for $1.12
Thursday 1992 - Mother [that would be Grandma to us youngsters] non-communicative today.
Saturday 1993 - Went to Dayton mall area, Sam's Club, Phar-Mor, etc. then had supper at Antonio in Centerville [Antonios listed in West Chester, but not in Centerville]. Jean's friend Mrs. McMullen died. She was 100.
Sunday 1994 - John, Julie and Serena left. Ed Johnson [pastor] told story of fellow up to his ankles but since he went in head first we had better hurry. Took poinsettias and lentil soup out to the Everett Penn's. Roberta called about coming in April.
Tuesday 1996 - Icy snow fell. Brown Pub. celebrating 75 years.
Thursday 1997 - [Phoenix] Squaw Peak walk, took me two hours, Wendy does it in 1.25. Had lunch at 32nd St. and Lincoln [several different restaurants have been in that location, current occupied by L'Amore, upscale Italian], had portobello sandwich but oh the large amount of mashed potatoes. Jean got watch at Loehmanns then went to Last Chance and nearby library [Phoenix Century Branch]. Catherine showed me her computer set up for stocks
Friday 1998 - Christian was circumcised.
Saturday 1999 - [Fearrington House, NC] Drove into Raleigh, old fashioned looking Capitol building. Nice history museum nearby, opened in 1992. Jean slipped on ice just after getting out of the car upon return to the hotel.
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