May 14, 1989-99

May 14, 1989-99 Roberta's Birthday!

HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Sunday 1989 - Had lamb for dinner, Mother enjoys eating.  Went to Weastec (1600 N High St.) in Hillsboro, the new Japanese plant to see the play Beginning (or the Creation of the World and All That).  A beautiful plant and the play was excellent, just three characters.  The gal was Susan Kensinger Gingerich, her husband is Norman and they live at 12647 Martinsburg Road, Leesburg (near E.M.).  He teaches in Greenfield and had built a tandem recumbent bike this past week. 

Monday 1990 - [Roberta and Hortons visiting]  Had GHU and Hortons up for Roberta's birthday dinner.  Article in WSJ about how Knotts Berry Farm started serving chicken dinners in 1934 for 65¢. 

Tuesday 1991 - Peonies are out in bloom.  We have a lot of rabbits around the yard.  Trimmed shrubbery at the parsonage.

Thursday 1992 - We went to Cincinnati, had IRS program at Ramada Inn on Pfeffer Rd [now Crowne Plaza].  Ate at BP Petroleum, pint of milk and 2 oz. fig bars, $1.04.  Jean visited with Jeanne Sanker.  She got 3 loaves of bread at the Madison Ave. Bakery.  $10+ (2# each).  Met Serena and had supper at Shady Brook, north of Millville on Rt. 27.  My pasta was $9.  Picked up baby things at a friend of Serena's.  Got home about 10PM and Hortons arrived a couple minutes later.  They had driven from Columbia SC, had avoided Atlanta because of the "lady bugs." [?]  John called about Julie's miscarriage.

Friday 1993 - [in Dayton for OSBA]  Meetings began at 8:45, Jean met Serena at the Library and I met them at 5:15 and we went to eat at 4 River Place (2** in Mobil Tour Book).  Jean and I then went to Books and Co. – oh what a selection, then to White Mountain Creamery, listed as a good place for yogurt in the Dayton Magazine, $1.35 for small cone.  We came home via Wilmington Road, new Meyer Store at Wilmington Road and Stroop Rd.

Saturday 1994 - Went to Hillsboro, got 6 trays of flowers and 7 hanging baskets, $120, and to think our original shrubbery was $200.  Called Roberta on her birthday.  She had taken the Morgans to the airport for their to trip to South Dakota.  Sharon King and Roger Leslie married. 

Sunday 1995 - [Mother's Day]  After a snack here we left at 1:30 for Waynesville, where we had reservations for 9 at Der Dutchman, what a crowd.  Two meats and one vegetable with bread and dessert was $10.95, 3 meats and 2 vegetables for $12.25.  Mary went with Cris and Angela to Auburn, has an appointment there to see about her gums.  Nellie Thornburg was the oldest Mother [at church], she will be 95 in October.  Georgialia asked each Mother what they remembered about what their Mother always told them and awarded prize for most popular.

Wednesday 1997 - Women's Club guest luncheon at the Center, interesting talk on the First Ladies (wives of the Presidents), 1½ hours, though interesting.

Friday 1999 - [Cleveland] Jean had breakfast in pool area then to Science Center to see movie "Alaska".  Lunch there, then to Rock and Roll Museum and she was ready to leave when she got there.  Parking $11/day in Town Center.  Supper at place on Bellflower.

Roberta's Party May 1955

Invited guests at Roberta's 4th birthday party included Dianne and Cynthia Burton and Leone and Martha Petit. Serena posted this picture previously in 2006, so five years later let's look at it again:

Roberta's 4th birthday, May 14, 1955, Clockwise from Roberta at head of table, Dianne Burton, Leone Petit, Martha Petit, Catherine, Cynthia Burton.

Before the party came the preparation, and here is Roberta admiring Catherine's first attempt at baking.  Roberta was the assistant.  Note the fashionable aprons, especially the off-the-shoulder style modeled by Catherine.

Roberta & Catherine - C's first attempt at baking, May 1955.  Roberta looks happy but Catherine's thinking she could have done better, or maybe "'ugh' it's chocolate".

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On an unrelated note, while searching for information on Martha and Leone Petit [found nothing], I found a reference to [Aunt] Mary Uible at Ward-Belmont School in Nashville, Tennessee in 1932.  She is mentioned as a cellist in the Ward-Belmont Orchestra, a member of the Agora Club [a "tribal" club, like a sorority I presume], and as a Boarding Student in the Senior Class.  Ward-Belmont College, also known as a "ladies' seminary," suffered financial constraints in 1951 and was sold to the Tennessee Baptist Convention who established Belmont University on the property, which had originally been the antebellum estate of Adelicia Acklen.

May 13, 1989-99

May 13, 1989-99 Most Lipstick

HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Saturday 1989 - Went to Wilmington Library – had arranged to meet John at Deer Creek Park, Serena had driven over and was a complete surprise to Jean.  There at dinner about 2½ hours.  Liver and onions, $7.50, Haddock $9.95.  Kroger's had berries for $1.49/lb.  Visited Clark Walker in Court House Manor en route, didn't know him with new red cap, he had lost weight.

Sunday 1990 - [Mother's Day, day after Mary and Don's wedding]  We all went to Sunday School, even Grandma.  Stan Hannah's class had the Mother's Day program:  Who had the most lipstick – Jean had 3; the most pennies – Esther S. had 28.  Jean and I drove the Morgans back to Columbus, met John at the airport, ate in their cafeteria.  Visited Westerville Public Library, then Thelma Holmes.  Got Worthington paper for Roberta.  Rates at Worthington Inn are $90 for a couple.  Parking at Long Term at the airport is $1 for first hour, $1 for next 2 hours, $5/day or $30/week.  Mary Virginia called us this AM, they stayed in Lexington last night as well as tonight, then to Houston Woods for 3 nights.  Cris called the Hortons.  He starts 5/21 with Auburn Gear Co. in Auburn IN.  Linn Zook called, left my red jacket in their car, a Toyota Corolla, they didn't like their Honda Civic.

Thursday 1993 - After taking care of Wells insurance (a good savings with F. Rank Co. [?] over Kinker.)  we went to Dayton for Ohio Bar meeting.  Registration for whole meeting was $175.  Saw Walter Schott and Jeff Wright there.  The Gooding's came down to the hotel and we had supper there.

Friday 1994 - Kent Walker buys house from Marvella [?] Achor [or Scher?] estate.  Helen Hamilton auction sale in Wilmington, oh what a wet day.  Fruit trees nearest the house are in bloom.  Talked with Rachel [?] [related to Mike or Lowell?] Cowman, her Dad's estate is negative.  Cris called "they are running late" – Angela is coming from Auburn IN.

Monday 1996 -  We met Don at Dry Ridge KY at McDonald's, 88 miles.  Had the sandwich, $2.29.  Planted flowers at Wells.

Tuesday 1997 - Got plants at Moore Green House, including big tomatoes for $3.95.  Saw Henry Edwards.

Wednesday 1998 - Jean had Women's Club at Waynesville.  Went to Moore's again got $96 worth of plants, just got the garden plants in and what a down pour.

Thursday 1999 - [Cleveland]  We both went to CWRU [Case Western Reserve] breakfast, slow to sit down.  Jean took group to Beechwood Mall and Chagrin Falls for lunch.  Went to banquet – $42 each.  224 there.  New President had long introduction of his family.  Sat next to Lin etc. with Lexis and the gal who was to speak on speed reading.

HH, Catherine & Roberta 1951

 

This picture is dated Dec. 1951, but thought I'd throw this in here in honor of Roberta's birthday week. Dad looks very serious and Roberta is wondering if I have something good to eat since I appear to be licking my finger.

May 12, 1989-99

May 12, 1989-99 Happy Anniversary, Mary and Don

HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Friday 1989 - Took Mother to Dr. Moran – foot Dr. in Hillsboro ($25).  Kroger's had special on 2% milk for 99¢/gallon.  Sankers invited us down.  Howard and Margaret Mailly [?] of Belmont Ave. and College Hill were also there.  Didn't get home until 1AM.  Gas 105.9¢ in Martinsville.

Saturday 1990 - [Wilmore KY to home, Mary Virginia and Don's Wedding Day]  A catered breakfast ($80) from 7 to 9AM.  We were at the Church (Wilmore UMC) at 9AM.  Had a real worship service (a good hour, then the receiving line 45 minutes +) for the wedding ceremony — very impressive.  Parts where we parents were to respond.  Roberta had quite a time "keeping" a room for GHU to take a nap.  Left at 3PM.  Rained most of the way home.  The honeymooners left about 2:15.  Roberta stayed with GHU – said she was up at 5AM to be ready for the wedding, she really held up well.  She did have trouble with the communion.  Due to the rain we came straight home.  Got 3 pizzas from Ralph's, $7.50 each.  He has a drive-through now.

Sunday 1991 - John and Julie came down about 4:30, visited GHU, she was pretty talkative, drank well – glass of milk, the shake and always water.  Had supper at Frontier Restaurant.  Men in Redeemers SS Class had Mother's Day program.

Monday 1992 - Mother doing well today, planted beans, squash, beets and carrots in the garden.  Jean went to Emmaus meeting in Wilmington.

Wednesday 1993 - Got new dishwasher from Murphy-Benham Hardware [worst fire in Hillsboro's history in 1928].  Mother's in good spirits.  Spiraea is in bloom.

Sunday 1996 - [Roberta, Cris and MUH visiting]  Stan Hannah and I spoke about our Mothers.  The nine of us went to the Elks in Wilmington for the Mother's Day Buffet, $9.95.  Then took Roberta to Columbus with a stop at the mall.  Bought the 1993 book, "100 Best Small Cities in the USA," was $12, now $2.  Ginny slept all the way back.  New carpet at church.  HQT said that Tom Rudisill had something to do with the older carpet.

Monday 1997 - Harper [Aaron?] lock box opening.

Wednesday 1999 - [to Cleveland]  Left for Cleveland for OBA meeting, had room #849 at the Renaissance Hotel, $144 per night + 3 taxes.  Had evening reception at the Science Center.

May 11, 1989-99

May 11, 1989-99 MV and Don's wedding rehearsal

HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Friday 1990 - [New Vienna to Wilmore KY for Mary and Don's wedding]  Left at 10:15 in the two vans.  Had GHU in the wheel chair but she kept sliding down, much better in the regular van seat.  Lunch at Cracker Barrel near Georgetown, exit 126.  Got tux en route, rental was $57.50.  We had room 40 in the Rosa Beeson Manor [now Asbury Inn], brand new.  Had rehearsal at 6PM followed by a catered picnic at 7:30.  GHU holding up real well.  Nice visit with the Zooks.

Saturday 1991 - Hortons arrived, we all went over to see Mother at 6PM, she was wide awake.  For supper we went to Frontier Steak House.  Picked another hand full of asparagus.

Monday 1992 - We went to the Renfro Valley program at the Murphy Theatre, a little went a long way.

Wednesday 1994 - Finally made some garden, planted onions.

Thursday 1995 - Still wet, our peas and lettuce are dong great.  We went square dancing.  Herschel Arnold never shy for words.  He has had a recurrence of his cancer, goes to a Dr. Davidson in Fairfield, OH.  Called MUH and she was just getting up.  A late start for a drive to Ohio for her and Cris.  Called Der Dutchman in Wanyesville for a reservation for Mother's Day, best we could get was at 3PM.  Spiraea showing signs of whiteness.

Saturday 1996 - [Cris and MUH visiting] We were to meet John and Julie and the Ashcrafts at Youngs Dairy Bar (change from the Winds Cafe which was good) at 1:30.  Bob and Bev Gooding and Lisa were there.  Kate and Ginny enjoyed feeding the goats, etc.  The Ashcrafts left without the rhubarb we took, but did find each other in Yellow Springs.  Some wild haircuts there.  On way home we stopped at Aldi's – Cris DID NOT like the place – the 25¢ for the cart, bags 10¢ and you had to bag your own groceries, no wonder he has high blood pressure.

Sunday 1997 - [Mother's Day]  Had "lunch" in Wilmington at new place on East Sugartree, $1.50 each, food was OK but service pretty erratic.  Jean got two pairs of shoes at Walmart, plus bulb for new Howler [Hoover?], noticed it last week.  Looked over the Amerihost Motel in Wilmington, they have a room with a huge whirlpool in the room.

May 10, 1989-99

May 10, 1989-99 Cris runs out of gas

HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Wednesday 1989 - Bought gas for van – first time since 10/88.

Thursday 1990 - Morgans and Roberta arrive in Columbus on TWA.  John and Serena met them.  John and Julie went on to Cincinnati area to stay with Julie's sister.  Jeanette Laymon came up and took Wendy out to Ralph's for a coke.

Sunday 1992 - [Mother's Day]  After church we went to Hillsboro to feed GHU.  John and Julie met us and we drove down to Murphin Ridge for dinner – very nice.  Ordered a rocker and a straight chair, made in Adams County near Stout, Ohio.  Mother was in good spirits at supper time and ate well.  Bought 3 trays of flowers and vegetables at Bob and Carl's and put out part of them.  John and Julie told us their "BIG NEWS."  Mary Virginia called – Virginia Michele and Jonathan Tyler are the names they have in mind.

Monday 1993 - [Kentucky to New Vienna]  We left Williamsburg about 7:30, same time that MV and Ginny leave for Somerset.  They had a phone call at 7AM from Diane that her husband had taken an overdose of pills.  We made a stop at Big Bone Lick State Park, though no buffalo in sight, then came up US 42, 25 and 127.  Oh the traffic and the Town and Country Restaurant was closed.  Had lunch at Mariemont Inn.  Got flowers at Bob and Carl's, $8.95 a flat.  Mother doesn't complain of pain so much, now weighs 97 lbs.  Planted the dahlias and garden plants tonight.

Tuesday 1994 -  Went to seminar in Lancaster, $15.  Rode down with John Gard [an attorney who works next to John at PNB].  We had supper at Garfield's at the Heath Mall.  The Vegetable plate was $4.99, iced tea $1.29.

Wednesday 1995 - Went to Columbus to hear Roy Adams of Chicago speak [Estate Planning].  Met Judy Gano in Wilmington at 7AM and we were back in Wilmington at 1PM.

Friday 1996 - Cris and Mary [MUH] arrived at 9PM, ran out of gas en route.

Sunday 1998 - [Mother's Day] Article on internet about Williamsburg VA from NYT.  Met John, Julie, Kate and Ashcrafts at Red Brick Tavern at 1pm in Lafayette.  Nice lunch.  Two antique shops nearby.  We came home through Springfield and then Youngs Dairy Bar, what a busy place.  Two dips are $3.30 but big size.  Left rhubarb at Walter Schotts, who were gone, he called later and left message about how very appreciative they were for the rhubarb.

Harris Hotel Apartments and Feed Mill map

Some preliminary work on the history of feed mills in New Vienna has found a connection between the Elroyd Collier family, John and Marie Cooper family, and the Uibles who all lived in the same Harris Hotel/Apartments building on the Corner of SR-73 and SR-28.

Harris Hotel Apts. c1950 - one time home of Colliers, Uibles, John Cooper family, Mrs. Pierce family among others. Photo above and below courtesy of Carolyn Collier Taubenheim.

HH Uibles lived in downstairs apartment 1951-56 as did John Cooper family 1957-? in white part on right,, Colliers lived in upstairs closest to SR-73 c1945-50, corner of South and West Sts, New Vienna Ohio. Torn down for Jim Mitchell's Sohio Station, later Ralph's pizza, in 2010 Dollar Store. Originally Harris Hotel/Apartments.  This photo from Uible collection, taken just prior to demolition in 1967.

The white part where we lived had a porch around the front with the main entrance being on the east side next to the small yard area.  There was a separate entrance to an office closest to the brick part of the building where HH had his law practice.  CJU owned the apartment building during part of this time.

As for the feed mills, here is a rough map of where they were located.  [The map has been removed as it turned out to be easily altered and was being used as an advertisement for a Hillsboro business.]
A: Originally Boden Flour Mill, later New Vienna Milling Co. - now demolished
B: Farm Bureau (branch of Wilmington Farm Bureau)
C: Unknown name, was probably located further west but on south side of RR tracks, behind Smith Funeral
D: New Vienna Grain, run by Benson West and his son-in-law Glenn Southerland - demolished
E:  Near where cannery was, now near plastic factory, run by Mac Laughlin, possibly from Lynchburg


Corrections and additional information on mills in New Vienna still being collected. Thanks for any help you can provide!

1 comment:

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   CatherineTue May 10, 10:17:00 AM 2011

   HH reports that "E" the mill by the cannery is north rather than south of the RR tracks.

May 9, 1989-99

May 9, 1989-99 Chicken Coop

HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Wednesday 1990 - Took GHU to Joann Gruber for wash and wave set.  Mother does look better but hard to get her engaged in speech.  Serena left for Columbus.

Thursday 1991 - Demolition of buildings for Wilmington's new city hall is underway.

Saturday 1992 - GHU really sleepy, could not get her teeth in.  Jean cleaned out the freezer.  Planted two purple lilac bushes.  Ran across the old chicken coop in Mother's garage.  I do recall having the live chickens – she would put a broom handle across their necks and pull.  Good outlet for the garbage.

Sunday 1993 - [Kentucky, Mother's Day]  Went to Somerset for SS and Church, had Mother's Day lunch at Williamsburg Lodge.  At 5:00 there was the dedication of the new wing at Pleasant View (cost $25,000).  The Bishop (Morgan) quoted Wallace Hamilton of the Pasadena Church in St. Petersburg FL and the DS were both there.

Monday 1994 - [Sherrodsville OH to WV and back to OH]  Had a heavy breakfast before leaving, went through East Liverpool (Smith Furniture has been out of business for some 5 years), then Chester and New Cumberland, our first visit to the Library, then to the cemetery.  Visited Virginia Marshall briefly.  Got new wheel chair wheel in Steubenville.  The old Hub Department store building has been torn down.  They have some nice outside wall paintings [murals] on some buildings.

Tuesday 1995 - Jean and I went to Lancaster for 3rd annual meeting at Holiday Inn.  $20 a real bargain for credit.  We came back through I-270 and 71 (20 miles further than US 22) and ate at Cracker Barrel, which has new menus out in 4/95.  Jean had UMW meeting at Linda Croghan's. A really wet day today.

Thursday 1996 - Jean, Roberta, and Ginny took Ruth Shoemaker to Damon's.  Ruth is 79.  Ginny enjoyed going to the park near the tennis court, goes back to 1981 when Wells gave the land.

Saturday 1998 - Had Matt Terrell (Tom and Julia's son) in for our internet problems. though he didn't figure out what our problem is – no mail is leaving the outbox.

Sunday 1999 -  Mother's Day also Youth Sunday at Church.  Tony Wearington [?] told Jean he and his wife are splitting up.  Planted those 8,000 seeds (flower) at edge of garden.

May 8, 1989-99

May 8, 1989-99 GHU wants to go home

HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Tuesday 1990 - Picked first spinach.  Watson defeats McMillin for County Commissioner.

Friday 1992 - Tulip festival in Holland MI through 5/18.  First time Mother has talked about wanting to go home.  Made Delta reservations to fly to Alaska in July.  Mother in good spirits.

Saturday 1993 - [Newark to KY]  We had lunch at Exit 110 at Cracker Barrel.  Gas 99.9¢.  Ginny is really growing up – feeds herself with her fingers.  Cut down or rather pushed over a dead tree for them.  Mary Virginia has lost a big toe nail from the Grand Canyon trip (the nail had turned black).

Sunday 1994 - [Newark to Sherrodsville OH]  After church we had dinner at hotel in Roscoe Village and then on to Atwood Lodge.  [closed 10/1/10 after 45 years in business.]  Broke one of the small wheels on the wheel chair [Jean still suffering from broken ankle on 4/16/94 in England] on the way to the tennis courts.  Went into Dellroy for supper.

Wednesday 1996 - Jean and Roberta went to Women's Club meeting at Steak Place at Rocky Fork North Shore.  Prayer meeting at parsonage but no sign of Ray's [Ray King, pastor] wife.  Ginny can ride her trike pretty well.  Evie Johnson here at 5:30 and stayed for a snack.  Tom and Emily Salisbury have gone back to Peru.

Thursday 1997 - To Cincinnati for Jean's Dr. appointment.  Had lunch at La Bone [?] across from Public Library.  Went to Law Library, now $5 fee per day for non-county, though she didn't charge me since it was 3PM.  It is on the 6th floor.  Lots of interesting stuff at Public Library, parked in garage 3 hours for $1.  Ate at restaurant in Mariemont that the Spencers in Alabama suggested.  Theater there is now open and the [attached] Bistro Gigi is getting ready to open.

Friday 1998 - Took Walter Schott to OSBA meeting in Dayton, got in 6 hours credit.  More rain.  Walter is 80.  They are trying to sell their house for $180,000 and move into a smaller house.  More rain.  More problems with Dragon Internet.  Article in WNJ how they [the WNJ? or Dragon Internet?] are going to have a security person on duty since they have had two problems this past week.

Saturday 1999 - [Newark to New Vienna]  After breakfast in the room [Kate spent the night] we went for a swim, to the playground, and then to search for the ducks.  Article in last Sunday's NYT about Pittsburgh and about traveling in southern India.  Went to Touch of Love for sandwiches, run by Lori.  Kate's 6th Birthday Party started at 2PM.  They had worked hard to have the outside spruced up and then the dark clouds kept most of us inside.  Left about 4PM, a stop at Leggs where Jean got some hose, supper at Wendy's.  Got to the C.J. Moore's about 7PM, he is now the Sabina Village Administrator.  Had tickets at the Murphy 80th Anniversary for a Gershwin program.  Refreshments at Frisch's afterwards.  Bob Evans closes at 10PM, Frisch's at midnight.  ElderHostel US and Canada update issue arrived.  Got annual survey [or summary] from CMH and Otterbein Home.

May 7, 1989-99

May 7, 1989-99 Ginny upset, excited

HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Monday 1990 - Serena arrived home.  25 years ago item in WNJ "Lions Club house opened."

Friday 1993 - [Newark]

Saturday 1994 - [to Newark]  Drove to Newark for Kate's 1st birthday party.  She likes to push the little baby buggy.  For supper we went out and got some take out Chinese food.  She got a nice Little Tykes wagon.

Sunday 1995 - We ate at Bob Evans, then to Extended Care.  Pearl Halpin has been there about 3 months.  Then to Ruth Shoemaker's, she wondered if Roberta was coming.  Then to DQ where we used the Entertainment book to get 1 free shake.  Ran into the Donald Bernard's there.  Our little oak tree out front got bent over.

Tuesday 1996 - Park National seminar in Lancaster, their 4th annual, $20, a real deal.  Sat next to Harold Mansfield, Trust Dept. from Mansfield.  John Guard was also there.  More rain.  Ginny gets upset when she thinks about her Mother and Dad.  The TV gets her settled down.  Jean, Roberta and Wendy [probably should be Ginny] met Serena at Chili's for lunch and then took Serena to the airport for her flight to London.

Wednesday 1997 - John Johnson, Fire Dept. Chief had the program, 12 members present.  Think Orville and Josephine are worn out with John and his family living there.  Crowsons called us, Ginny was excited that she is going to have a brother or sister in December.

Friday 1999 - [to Newark] Left here about 3:00 after Jean got home from Sabina church meeting.  Had room 133 facing the inside at Cherry Valley Lodge, $99.  Went to Trout Farm for supper, then a swim at the hotel.  Kate stayed with us.

May 6, 1989-99

May 6, 1989-99 Welcome Katherine Elizabeth Uible

HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Saturday 1989 - [Jacksonville FL to home] Our bike group reached Jacksonville Beach – what a 5 week trip.  Flew home on Delta.

Sunday 1990 - First time Mother had been out in a month.  We walked down to see Nellie T.  I then drove around and visited Fannie Moore.  Saw postcard at Mothers from when we visited the Greenbrier in 1959.  Spiraea is in bloom.

Wednesday 1992 - Went to Columbus for Banc Ohio Annual Estate Planning meeting with Roy Adams from Chicago as the speaker.  Visited the Main Library, was going to have lunch at Ca....[?] but only open in the evening, so ate at Handke's, on Front Street, used to be a brewery.  [Handke's closed 6/20/09 after 18 years.]  Then ice cream in Washington CH, GHU was sleepy, would not hold her glass of milk.  Tim Smith of Sheriff's Department spoke at Lions Club on drugs, 13 present.

Thursday 1993 - John called us at 2:30AM that Julie's water had broken.  He called again at 12:30 as the baby (Katherine Elizabeth Uible, 6 pounds, 12 ounces) was born at 12:14.  We got there at 4PM after at stop at the bakery in WCH.  Baby very angelic and Julie had breast fed her.  Left about 6 after a snack in the Hospital Cafeteria.  New Hotel going up at the Cherry Valley Road exit.  Stopped at French Hardware to look at dishwashers.  Did buy some garden seed.

Saturday 1995 - We met the District Superintendent (Shirley Cadle and her husband Shorty) and the new couple – Ray King at the Wooden Spoon.  He is from Yorkshire and she [Sheila] from Scotland.  Had PPR meeting at 7PM, did have 7 members there and lasted about 2 hours.  The Crowsons are still house hunting.

Monday 1996 - Mary Virginia and Ginny arrive – she is a live wire – just arrived and then to the playground.  MUH called up, they plan to leave this Thursday.  Decided to go to Young's Dairy Bar instead of Winds [?] this Saturday as now Angela and two children want to meet with us.

Wednesday 1998 - Lions Club Meeting, 16 present.  No program, Tom Terrell and Bob Carey spoke on progress at new High School, to be a phone in the elevator.  Got new tennis shoes in the mail.  Bob McCoy going to Westtown for his 60th HS reunion.

Thursday 1999 - Item in WNJ that Crysteco is closing, laying off 200 people.  Nick Eveland works there.

May 5, 2011

May 5, 1989-99 Celebrating Kate

[Note:  Kate's actual birthday is May 6, stay tuned for additional details.]

HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Friday 1989 - [Cross-country bike ride San Diego to Jacksonville continues through May 6]

Saturday 1990 - Stayed overnight with GHU, she sleeps well but complains of pain and "wants to go home."  Hospital Guild had market at the Bank.  Got 2 pies from Hilda Williams, $3.50 each.  Tony McIntosh put up new Sears garage door opener at Mothers.

Sunday 1991 - Hillsboro first for GHU then to Golden Lamb to meet Serena, she had invited us for 2pm.  Lebanon Public Library open on Sundays, October through April.  We visited the antique shops and at 5:30 had ice cream at the Village Ice Cream Shop.  Went directly to Highland where Rev. Von Durant is having a revival service – lasted two hours.

Monday 1992 - GHU wide awake. 

Wednesday 1993 - GHU still complaining of pain in back, Heartland called, she has temperature of 103°.   Had program about ?? [looks like Qmt] at Lions Club.  Larry Blackburn to be the new President.

Friday 1995 - [to Newark and back]  We went to Wilmington about 11AM, got first dent in new car as turned corner too sharp at Georgia Campbell's place.  We got to Newark about 3PM (after a stop at J. Raymond Smith's in Sabina where we left them rhubarb.  John, Ginny and I went to Walmart for birthday supplies.  The new Target will open in July.  They cooked hamburgers and hot dogs outside.  Don Crowson likes to do that.  Julie's grandparents (Ashcraft), her parents, her sister Joan and husband Bill, her brother Jeff and wife Lori, plus us, Serena and the three Crowsons.  We were going to stay overnight but Jerry and Betty were to leave the next AM at 8 so we drove home at 8:45 – got stopped in New Albany for going 40 in a 25mph zone, lucky just a warning.  John and Julie got this large Hedstrom gym set for Kate's 2nd birthday.

Sunday 1996 - [to Newark] Left New Vienna at 6:30AM and went to Spring Hill Baptist Church with John and Julie at 8:30.  The Church's 7th year – they are now enlarging the church.  Had a snack at Wendy's then Kate had a nap before all the relatives arrived at 3PM.  More rain.  Kate got a trampoline, sand box, etc. etc. 

Monday 1997 - [Newark to New Vienna]  Left around 9AM and had breakfast at Cracker Barrel.  Chased around Wilmington getting new title and plates for white Honda, now 110,000 miles.  Jean had Mothers Club at New Vienna Senior Citizens.  Heard about our new minister coming.  Nugents Christmas letter came.  Picked first asparagus.

Tuesday 1998 - Went to Martinsville UMC for supper, the vegetable soup had plenty of meat.  Visited all 3 election precincts in Martinsville.  Wayne H. [Hagemeyer?] showed us pictures of old hotel in the center of Martinsville, built in 1835 and was torn down in the 1950s.   [Tried to find a picture of this on the Internet but no luck – somewhere there is probably a postcard of it, but not in my collection!]

Wednesday 1999 - People from Ashland here to look at Wells.  They knew Jim Thorpe.  Lions Club program, a detective from Wilmington Police Department spoke on gangs.  Talked with Ed Jones about 50th Law School Reunion.

May 4, 1989-99

May 4, 1989-99 Kate gets bike

HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Thursday 1989 - [Cross-country bike ride San Diego to Jacksonville continues through May 6]

Friday 1990 - What a wet day and week.

Saturday 1991 - Planted tomatoes in our garden, also rhubarb plants from Brockmanns.  Had supper at Frisch's.  Joe and Mary Hiestand were there with Vivian.  Also the Richard Carr's.  Took GHU strawberries, she ate them well with the ice cream.

Wednesday 1994 - On Lions Club Committee (potatoes, jello and succotash) with Dana Dunseith (ham loaf), and Bob McCoy (strawberry pie, rolls and beverage).  Had Sharon King speak on banking and she gave away some prizes.  Sharon has been with the Bank 16 years, at New Vienna, 10 years.

Thursday 1995 - A robin has built a nest on our bathroom window ledge, when we opened the window the nest fell on the ground in the corner.  Two of the four eggs have hatched.  The Crowsons are to arrive this evening, they got here about 10PM.  Don has changed medicine for his high blood pressure.  Still quite wet.

Saturday 1996 - Serena left for Columbus, cleaned out garage at GHU's.  We went to Wilmington in PM.  Miriam Schwatz [Schautz?] seems to be slipping -- physically and mentally.  Ate at Taco Bell.  Ralph and Eleanor Elliott were there along with Jean Eaton, he was in NVHS class of '39.  Six cars in front of our house.  Hospital Guild market at the Bank.

Sunday 1997 - [Newark] Had breakfast at Evergreen Restaurant and then to Spring Hill Baptist Church at 10 for Sunday School.  They planted their 8th [?] year tree.  Had a late (4PM) lunch at Wendy's.  Ralph Bell, a Billy Graham Association spoke at the ball park at 7pm, two hours long, good turn out, it got cold.  Kate can ride her new bike.

Monday 1998 - Article in Walmart report that 100 shares of stock purchased in 1970 (when they went public) was now equal to 102,000 shares with a value of 5.1 million and 27,000/year in dividends.  Berkshire Hathaway having annual meeting, stock is at 69,000+.  GG's Mothers' Club ate at Phoenix Restaurant in downtown Jamestown.

Tuesday 1999 - We were in Wilmington at 8AM as Jean had appointment for a physical.   Went to Waynesville -- Foley [?], was really expecting more help.  Had early lunch at Taco Bell.  Got another bulb at Walmart for the piano light that we got for the Sunday School.  Item in WSJ where $1200 in Home Depot in 1981 would now be worth 1.25 million.

May 3, 1989-99

May 3, 1989-99 Unique tea

HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Wednesday 1989 -  [Cross-country bike ride San Diego to Jacksonville continues through May 5]

Thursday 1990 - Got haircut at Greg's, $5, he is going to start work in Chillicothe and do barbering at night.

Friday 1991 - Planted flowers around house, GHU's and Wells.

Sunday 1992 - Ponderosa now open in Hillsboro.  We ate at Wooden Spoon, as BIG crowd at Ponderosa.  Mothers' Day Tea at Heartland.  UMW day at East Monroe and Leesburg, where Jean was the speaker.  Picked up pay stub on Vicki Denver, New Sabina Industries, $9.35/hour.

Monday 1993 - [Wooster to New Vienna] Drove over on part of old US 30 to Galion to visit Ed and June Jones.  Ed will be 77 this year.  Galion has a nice Public Library, new addition, etc.  Stopped in Delaware.  Jean got some unique tea there.  Then supper at the Refectory on Bethel Road [Columbus], $35 for the 2 of us, VERY uncrowded, great rolls and nice atmosphere.

Tuesday 1994 - Jean had Mothers' Club at New Vienna Senior Citizens.  Waldo Ferguson sang.  Spiraea getting white.

Wednesday 1995 - On Lions Club committee with Bob McCoy and Harold Cooper [and wife ran restaurant in NV] -- meat loaf, scalloped potatoes, green beans, peas, rhubarb pudding with ice cream.  Jean now has a cast she can take on and off.  [Wrist fracture on 4/8/95]

Friday 1996 - Bar meeting, talking with Flora Daniels, still working on her 1994 tax returns.  Serena arrived and helped us on the computer.  Picked rhubarb for Hospital Guild market tomorrow.

Saturday 1997 - [Parkersburg WV to Newark] Hotel [Blennerhassett] having convention so SLOW breakfast which went with the room.  Visited the Campus Martius Museum in Marietta -- new exhibit on people migrating from the farm to the village to the city.  Hard rain en route.  Kate had her #4 birthday party at 3pm.  Julie had made a pretty cake.  We ate supper at the Old Pub.  Have room #282 at Cherry Valley Lodge, had listed $128 but changed it to $99.  Kate did real well spending the night with us.

Sunday 1998 - Choir is adjourning for summer.

Monday 1999 - Howard Page, 90, passed away, write-up in paper mentioned his being on old New Vienna Bank Board.  Dow hits 11,000.

May 2, 1989-99

May 2, 1989-99 Deep discount

HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Tuesday 1989 - [Cross-country bike ride San Diego to Jacksonville continues through May 5]

Wednesday 1990 - Lions Club.  [I'm] on committee with Ernie Cochran (he is 80) and Dana Dunseith .

Thursday 1991 - Martha Brewer called from Cincinnati about changing her will.  Had supper at Ryan's on S.R. 125, entrees $4.79, then over Rt. 125 to 62 to Hillsboro.  Mother had her catheter removed, seems real good, now weight is up to 98#.

Saturday 1992 - Planted onions in the garden, also sowed grass seed.  Went to Barber Shop Quartet and group at the Murphy Theatre, we got home at 11:30.  Bob and Carl's have their plants in.  Spiraea is in bloom.

Sunday 1993 - [Cleveland to Wooster] Ate in the Grille (in the basement of the Sheraton), made a stop at Marc's, the deep discount store (so their ad says), they sell 3 of our 16oz bubbles at 98¢.  Had reservation at the Wooster Inn, Room 103 for $73, included a big breakfast.  We had a snack at TCBY and then stopped at the College Library.

Monday 1994 - UMC Administrative Board voted to modernize the Women's Restroom.  We were pleasantly surprised in the English places that had wheelchair rest room facilities.  Mary Virginia called about the Dr. at Somerset who committed suicide and she would need to be there for the services so they will not be up this week.

Tuesday 1995 - [Water and electric bill info was entered here, but I switched it to 5/1 to be with 1990 and 1992 info.]

Thursday 1996 - New mini [?] Public Library in NYC at 34th and Madison, used to be a Department Store.  GG's sister in Dayton to have open heart surgery.

Friday 1997 - [Washington VA to Parkersburg WV] Had nice breakfast at Bed and Breakfast at 9AM and bought Kate a birthday gift at one of the shops.  We made a mistake in coming back on Rt. 50, full of curves.  Got to Parkersburg about 5PM.  Staying at the Blennerhassett Hotel, open since 1889.  Ate at Mountaineer Restaurant on Rt. 50, just west of I-77.  Liver and onions $4.45.

Saturday 1998 - [Newark for Kate's birthday]  Had breakfast at Sparta Restaurant in downtown Newark, slow service, etc.  Once is enough there.  Back through Washington CH, replacing paint and bridge.

Sunday 1999 - Article in NYT about south India.

John added in 2010: 1998 - Sparta Restaurant in downtown [Newark] is now closed.  Dad could have predicted that with their slow service 10 years ago.

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.

April 30, 1989-99

April 30, 1989-99 Checking out Williamsburg

HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Sunday 1989 - [Cross-country bike ride San Diego to Jacksonville continues through May 5]

Monday 1990 - Evelyn Brown here to help Jean.  Mary Virginia here for "shower" in Wilmington.

Thursday 1992 - Riots in Los Angeles after jury found the four policemen innocent of excessive force in the Rodney King case.  [They were later found guilty on federal charges of violating his civil rights.]

Friday 1993 - [to Cleveland]  Another McKay hearing, the wind-up unless appealed.  Drove to Cleveland for Family Life Conference at Sheraton Hotel.  $69/night, tax was additional $10 plus $4 for parking.  It was a great experience, theme was on "oneness".

Sunday 1995 - We went to Milford for UMC Vision 2000 program, then to Micro Mall, got new monitor, then met Serena at Borders Book Store.  Went to White House for supper but too long a wait so went to Windjammer, where there was no crowd and used entertainment card for first time.  They had a $8.95 early bird special.  News is still focusing on the Oklahoma City explosions [April 19, 1995].

Tuesday 1996 - John, Julie and Kate left about 10.  Went to Hillsboro, title job for Roger Achor, then in afternoon to WCH for Howland.  Learned how to replace words on computer, i.e. change all "us" to "we" etc.  Picked a bunch of rhubarb for John and Julie. 

Wednesday 1997 - [Williamsburg VA]  Walked around Williamsburg and made reservations to eat at the Williamsburg Lodge for supper that night.  One of the gals at the Williamsburg Inn showed us their fancy restaurant.  Had breakfast in the Cascades, see why it is rated just 1 star.

Thursday 1998 - Got haircut at Greg's, $7.  Jean worked at Senior Citizens.  Marjory Kilpatrick is now head cook.  Got ABA entertainment form.  DuPont raised their dividend.  More rain.  Went for physical, got pneumonia and tetanus shots, boy, was my arm sore.

Friday 1999 -  Jean went to garden place between here and Hillsboro, couldn't get it all in the car, the big tomato plants are $2.99 or 3 for $7.  Put the flowers out in the flower bed, plus marigolds in the garden area.   Roberta said she has been accepted for Ragbrai this July.  Jean got a loaf of Ezekiel 4:9 break for $3.29/loaf.  Found out part of roof on 2-story part of Wells had blown off.  WSJ had interesting article on a $500 room at 10 different hotels in the US, really liked the Four Seasons in Chicago, but down on Opryland Hotel with a Murphy pull down bed.

April 29, 1954

April 29, 1989-99 Cherry trees and rhubarb

HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Saturday 1989 - [Cross-country bike ride San Diego to Jacksonville continues through May 5]

Sunday 1990 - Worked at Wilmington UMC , 14th Emmaus Women Walk.  We helped the Everett Baileys, he has been having cancer treatments, a busy man as a preacher and a Kroger's employee.  Just had Mother up once last night at 4AM.  Bob and Carl's have flowers and plants for sale.

Saturday 1995 - Jean had Day of Joy at Otterbein Home.  Trimmed the shrubbery at the parsonage.  Planted bing cherry tree at parsonage as well as GHU's.

Monday 1996 - Dental appointments in Wilmington, both of us have to go back for a filling.  John, Julie and Kate arrived.  Kate likes beads [beets? belts? balls?].  John and Julie liked the music on the computer.

Tuesday 1997 - [Asheville NC to Williamsburg VA]  Serena joined us for breakfast at the Hampton Inn and then she was off to work at Mission Hospital.  We had lunch at Duke University in Durham, interesting sandwiches.  Got to Kingsmill [resort in Williamsburg], place is spread out.  Ate at the Golf Club, 1/2 portions for 1/2 price which suited us fine.

Wednesday 1998 - Took rhubarb to Mary Smith and Eileen Cline [not related to Randy].  Walls on new Staples store in Wilmington are up.

Thursday 1999 - Serena called us, she is talking of going with Mares and the younger generations of Kintners to the Carolina coast.

April 28, 1989-99

Dad's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Friday 1989 - [Cross-country bike ride San Diego to Jacksonville continues through May 5]

Saturday 1990 - First sign of asparagus in the garden.

Sunday 1991 - Picked large handful of asparagus.  Took the bells to Otterbein Home for the annual affair.

Wednesday 1993 - Worked garden for first time.  Planted onions and peas.  Little pear tree in bloom.  Bible study on Romans.  Ron Gotherman [see 1996 below] got out of the hospital, gave him 3-4 months.

Thursday 1994 - Jean has appointment with Dr. M, "things look good"

Friday 1995 - Larry Lyons and I went to the 12th District Court of Appeals meeting  in Middletown.  That Sorg House was sure an old beauty.  Bought 2 rose buses and 2 cherry trees at Rhoads Garden Center, each $12.95.  Put out flowers in front of parsonage.  Jean and I inserted [?] four sheets for Day of Joy -- final count was 316.  Jean went with Jo Harner and Esther to Hillsboro for flowers for their Mothers' Club.

Sunday 1996 - Only 64 at church.  Had evening service, we all sat in the choir loft.  We ate at Midland.  Liver and Onions $4.50, less 10% for seniors.  Jean had chicken on a bed of rice (lots or rice).  Learned how to "cut" and "paste" on the computer.  More rain.  Roberta called.  Lisa Gooding got her something at Mug's sale.  *[1993]  Saw Ron G. the other day, he is doing real well, they plan to move to Florida this fall.

Monday 1997 - [to Asheville]  Left about 6AM and had breakfast at McDonalds.  Foggy.  Met the Zooks for lunch at Piccadilly Cafeteria.  He has been retired for 8 years.  Her back is better.  Daughter at  Columbus supposed to graduate this spring.  On to Asheville, had a very nice room at the Hampton Inn.  Serena seems fine.  Ate at the Greenery.

Tuesday 1998 - Spiraea is coming into bloom.

HH added in 2010: On Monday in 1997, the Zooks do have a daughter in Columbus, she had at last report had a medical practice. Guess that kind of work was to much for him, for recall that he soon bought a carmel corn franchise and moved to Johnson City TN. from Toledo Ohio.

April 27, 1989-99

April 27, 1989-99 Court of Appeals Day

HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Thursday 1989 - [Cross-country bike ride San Diego to Jacksonville continues through May 5]

Friday 1990 - Went to Middletown to Court of Appeals Day at Manchester Hotel -- nothing downtown there at all.  Went to see Creative Packaging re new Wells Catalog.   Visited Middletown Public Library, very nice.  Also library in Waynesville, then supper downtown, Chicken $7.95, onion soup $2.50.  Bought gas for 93.9¢.

Saturday 1991 - [Hershey PA to New Vienna]  Left Hershey at noon, a RUSH trip to the Emmaus meeting in Wilmington as Jean was sponsoring Carolyn Thornburg.  

Monday 1992 - More rain, [first name?] Meade appointment in Martinsville.  Mother in good spirits.  My hands are always cold to her.  It's interesting to watch her look at people as they come into the social room.

Wednesday 1994 - [Gatwick England to Ohio] Lots of red tape clearing customs, while in line got talking with Jim Ritchey of Newark who knew John.  Got gas at the airport 52.9p for a liter or about $3/gallon.  We were in row 37 F and G and had an extra seat so flight went well.  We landed in Cincy in the new terminal and had a LONG walk, train starts next month.

Thursday 1995 - Jean had dental appointment in Wilmington then we went on to Otterbein for Jean's meeting and I saw Mrs. [first name? husband's name?] Finch.  Took extra music books to Kate Sheppard and a couple of stops at the Court House (Norma [last name?] told me that 4/28 would be her last day, she wants to enjoy life now that she is 60.)  Then to Micro Mall, took the old computer back and got a new one with scanner.  Met the Sankers at Boston Chicken.

Saturday 1996 - John Z [Zurface?] auction sale -- $2700/acre.  Jean had UMW meeting in Hillsboro.  Felt a little dizzy this AM.  Planted grass seed over at church.  The Kings brought their bird over while they sprayed their house.  Into the language section of the Encarta.  Mary Horton called re plans to come up and perhaps move into a smaller place in the Lake Worth area.

Sunday 1997 - [Somerset KY] Don's class was studying Revelations.  We ate out at the Lake.  Don had the evening service.

Tuesday 1999 - Annual meeting of CSX at Greenbrier, 3 night rate of $919 per person, additional night $236 per person + service charge + tax.

John added in 2010: 1994 Jim Ritchey who they met in England still asks about Mom and Dad. He ran the social security office here in Newark and his mother is a trust customer of mine.  I had forgotten how they met.

April 26, 1989=99

April 26, 1989-99 Traveling Bookcases

HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Wednesday 1989 - [Cross-country bike ride San Diego to Jacksonville continues through May 5]

Thursday 1990 - Carol Wilbur, the County Public Health Nurse came.   Her best suggestions were to try and keep Mother active.  Had to make 3 stops before we found where Lou Peters [?] lived.  Got almonds for Emmaus Walk then square dancing.  They had 266 people at the All Nighter. 

Friday 1991 - [Hershey PA]  Went on tour of Hershey plant, library lecture started at 11:30 with box lunch continued until 3PM.  Very good.  Jean met me and we drove to Lebanon PA, no more Lebanon Ball Company.  Jean's friend Natalie [?] called and they have made dinner reservations for us at the Union Canal House in Hershey.  They are real sports (basketball) fans. 

Tuesday 1994 - [Salisbury to Gatwick England] Went to Longleat House, had wheel chair available and a lift so were able to see the whole house.  Also an electric cart for touring the grounds -- tight corners on some of the buildings, even took a boat ride.  Then drove through the extensive safari animal area.  Had reservations at the Gatwick Hilton and they had a wheel chair.  Room had 3 phones. 

Wednesday 1995 - Planted pansies in front of our house, at Wells, and at GHU's.  Esther and I looked over the parsonage as the Mitch and Jane Strattons' are moving to their new home near Rocky Fork Campground. 

Friday 1996 - 15th Annual 12th Court of Appeals day at Middletown.  Took Larry Lyons, he has lost about 15#. 

Saturday 1997 - [to Somerset KY] Leave for Somerset in Pick-up with bookcases.  It was a non-eventful trip.  We ate at Mexican Restaurant for supper.

Sunday 1998 - [Newark to New Vienna] We went to early service, lasted 1.5 hours, lots of singing, then to a provocative SS class -- if the Bible is so important why do we spend so little time reading it?  Julie had lasagna for lunch with salad and home made bread.  We went to Freedom Years Program, about 1.25 hours, lots of loud country music.  We were in the first row of tables.  Intermittent heavy rain coming home.

April 25, 1989-99

April 25, 1989-99 Onions, cabbages and broccoli

Dad's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Tuesday 1989 - [Cross-country bike ride San Diego to Jacksonville continues through May 5]

Wednesday 1990 - Mother seems to "shake" her arms and hands more.  Planted white onions (180 to #) for 79¢.  Also 6 cabbage (79¢) and 6 broccoli (79¢).  

Thursday 1991 - [Baltimore MD]  Had nice breakfast conversation with an English couple.  Visited Lovely Lane UMC and Museum, the Mother Church of Methodism.  Then to B&O Railroad Museum, quite a collection of engines in the roundhouse.  Had nice lunch at the Brass Elephant, 924 N. Charles [closed in August 2009], then drove to York PA, visited the McCrory headquarters and store [all McCrory stores out of business by 2002], China outlet and the York Galleria Mall which is one year old.  Got on the wrong road en route here but have very nice room at Days Inn.  Went to open house suite -- what a layout, then grocery store for breakfast provisions.

Saturday 1992 - Met the three Hughes' (Fred and Gwen's sons) boys at their late Mother's home and divided things up.  It went better than I expected.  Went to see GHU -- she was very sleepy but ate pretty well.  Then we drove to Hamilton to see Serena, looked around Oxford and then had supper at Jakes.  I had a heavy gumbo soup for $11.95, pretty hot.  We saw where Mary Ellen K. (Mrs. Hadley's daughter) lived, also Serena's apartment.  Serena looks good.  Florence and Paul Christy now at Heartland.

Sunday 1993 - Mother complaining of her back more.  She drinks her 2 glasses of milk but not much else.  She loves the strawberries though.  More rain.

Monday 1994 - [Cornwall to Salisbury England] Drizzle all day.  Drove to Salisbury, 213 miles, room #1 at the Milford Hall Hotel.  Got food and groceries including dry soup which we warmed up on the "tea service" in the room.

Thursday 1996 - Lilacs showing white blossoms.  Long Leadership Clinton meeting, everyone wants things done, but no one wants to do it.  Lock box opening on Richard Dailey.  Roberta called. 

Friday 1997 - Bar Meeting in Middletown, went with Gano and Bill McCracken.  Gano's getting a new van.  Sat next to Mike Dougherty, a new attorney with Legal Aid.  He wants to open an office of his own.  What a mix up on meeting Terrells in New Vienna rather than Wilmington.

Saturday 1998 - [to Newark]  Jean had UMW meeting in Hamilton then met her in Wilmington.  John and Julie went to dinner -- Park Bank Employees and Stockholders get together*.  We took Kate to Wendy's, so surprised to see Clark Morrow [?] there and the gal -- Roberta Richards (?) that had been on an Elderhostel to Iceland three years ago. 

Sunday 1999 - Took rhubarb to Eileen Glass, then to [for sale?] open house at Evelyn Bernard's, drove around Sabina cemetery, to Walmart and got lamp for over piano for Sunday School, then to Extended Care where Howard Page seems in bad shape.  Oh what a heavy meal they were having.  Then to CMH where Leon S. is getting along fine.

* John added in 2010: 1998 was the last time we had one of those Park employee/stockholder dinner meetings I believe.  Must have been too expensive to continue the tradition!

April 24, 1989-99

April 24, 1989-99 Strawberries

HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Monday 1989 - [Cross-country bike ride San Diego to Jacksonville continues through May 5]

Tuesday 1990 - D.M. Fife dies at 72 in Arizona.  Taking down storm windows, disked the garden.

Wednesday 1991 -  [Baltimore MD]  Breakfast here [Shirley Madison Inn] -- juice and muffins.  "Irene" quite talkative, a native of Poland.  Just a block to the MD History Museum, then to see "stacks" (five balconies) at thePeabody Institute, Walters Art Gallery, Goodwill Book Store, lunch at Woman's Industrial Exchange Lunchroom on North Charles, then walked on to the National Aquarium, $8.50 for Seniors, we were there 3 hours, saw the dolphin show -- five levels, rain forest, etc.  Enjoyed seeing the big turtle swim around.  Had supper at Louie's, combination book store and restaurant.  Visit to Enoch Pratt Library where a real loud voice announced, "We close at 9PM exactly."

Friday 1992 - We went to Wilmington and I got my new glasses, lunch at Ponderosa where we saw Lou Hale [sister-in-law to Nathan Hale, MD], she had been to Hawaii and was worn out from the long trip, no more overseas for her.  Kroger's had strawberries 99¢/quart.  Mother didn't want any food today but was ready for strawberries.  Jean Liggett called about their upcoming Far East trip.

Saturday 1993 - Went to Middletown for Court of Appeals meeting, made rounds in Wilmington, had supper at Chinese Restaurant then went to Farm and Home Show at fairgrounds.  Rails to Trails exhibit.  Denver House Restaurant and Bar to close and will become a Bed and Breakfast.  Went to Villars Chapel for spaghetti, really a 6PM deal for $3.50.   Alma Barnes Sword* and Leonard, New Vienna class of 1950, were there.  Then to Murphy Theatre, an old timer about [or with] Bogart.  Sat with Donald Bernards and Alan McKay.  Don commented that in Florida 7PM is a bad time for programs as people there need to go to the bathroom, go to bed or take their medications.

Sunday 1994 - [Cornwall England]  Drove to Lands End, etc., some of the roads are really one lane, but then on the motorways people would zoom by us when we were going 70.  On Sunday the hotel has a buffet, only thing hot was the soup.

Thursday 1997 - Went to the College, heard Tammie Schnitzer from Billings MT speak on "Not in Our Town".  Story of how she was harassed because she converted to Judaism because of her husband, a Doctor.  Talked about how to get rid of hate groups, community needs to stand united for tolerance and a hate free community.

Friday 1998 - Middletown Bar meeting again, took Jim Williams and Joe Dennis, 12 years today since his Dad (Max, my age) passed away.  13 there from Clinton County.  More looks at the Thompson house.  Still nothing definite with Shy [Sky?] Lady back from NY.  Always have to get answers from Terry [Firm Air?].  Upcoming Mothers' Day Buffet at Manchester Hotel [presumably in Middletown where the Bar meeting was held] is $16.95 and $14.95 for Seniors and $7.95 for 10 and under.

Saturday 1999 - Worked with Quicken.  Transplanted some rose bushes to our front flower bed which we had cleaned up.  Planted onions, beets, cabbage and broccoli seeds in the garden plus 3 hills of squash with six seeds in each hill.  Got Otterbein magazine "Come Grow With Us".  First time I had worked the garden, pleasantly surprised that the tiller started with old gas in it.

*MV added in 2010: 1993 name is Alma Barnes who married Leonard Sword after they were both widowed. Older (obviously) couple from Villars Chapel UMC I knew well at the time.

April 23, 1989-99

April 23, 1989-99 Arts and Culture in DC

HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Sunday 1989 - [Cross-country bike ride San Diego to Jacksonville continues through May 5]

Tuesday 1991 - [Silver Springs to Baltimore MD] Breakfast in our room [Econo Lodge] then we walked to Silver Springs Metro Stop.  Rush hour (until 9:30) $1.55, while non-rush hour is $1.10.  They have a $ changer with a +/- registering of amount of $ you have put in.  Simple after we learned how.  [Like many things in life.]  We met Louise [Robinson] at Woodward and Lothrop, then to National Portrait Gallery, National Building Museum, had lunch at National Art Gallery where we bought a couple of framed paintings.  Drove to Annapolis, early bird supper at Treaty of Paris, $16.95, four courses, very good.  Bought pair of Timberland "weather proof" shoes at Timberland ($145), then to Baltimore where we had reservations at Shirley Madison Inn [now Biltmore Suites -- not quite as historical sounding], room #26 with button for hotter water.

Thursday 1992 - Went to Milford with Marvin Chamberlain, Keith [Rankin?] and Gene Gibson [related to Polly or Tom?] to get deed signed by Dorothy Howell to Westboro UMC.

Saturday 1994 - [England] Got to Housel Bay Hotel on Lizard Peninsula [Cornwall], Room #4, a great view of the ocean, but oh the wind.  John* and Julie had stayed there two years earlier, also Murray had suggested this place.  We had so much breakfast, we saved the ham for lunch at G.... Park, what a lane/road to get to it, but very nice and Jean bought some cook books there.  Two nights at Housel Bay Hotel, total $166 [or#] The big room right over the Dining Room quite drafty.

Sunday 1995 - We called John, they decided not to come down, so called about going to the hospital dinner.  Dr. Von Stein spoke on orthopedic surgery, lots of illustrations and even a t-shirt.  We took Virginia Hildebrant with us.  Forecast of hail tonight so covered the tomatoes.

Tuesday 1996 - Jean worked at UMC District office.  Busy day at the office.  Ray King was over and got the screen saver on the computer.  John, Julie and Kate return from Florida.

Wednesday 1997 - Pauline Cameron came over and listed Elsie Satterfield's big house.  [and?] Preskells [Prickett's?] big house in Wilmington.  Loaded up book cases from GHU's to take to Crowsons.

Thursday 1998 - Looked at regular pick-up -- a '91 Chevy that they wanted $7200 with 38,000 miles.  Gloria Collins around on petition vs. Ed Brown.  Dow up to 10,700.  Put out notices about Wells shutting down in stages starting in two weeks.  Called salesmen, auction companies, etc.  Down to 33 degrees tonight.  Talked with the Zooks, he is having trouble with disintegration of the spine and her back problems have "moved to the other side".  Called Ed Jones and got recorded message.  Jean had long conversation with _______ in Bethesda, MD.

*John added in 2010: [Regarding 1994] Julie and I remember the Housel Bay Hotel in Cornwall with very fond memories. We did not have the ocean view, but enjoyed some of our best meals in England in their dining room.

Huffman Clothing, Bill Huffman and the NV Class of 1948

The recent discussion of Bill Holmes brought lots of comments and questions about the history of the store, most of which were answered by the following ad/article from a 1960 clipping from the Wilmington News-Journal.  [Transcription follows.  To read the full article on Bill Holmes, click here.  (Comments are at the bottom of the article.]

Huffman Clothing (History) New Vienna Ohio  - WNJ 1960

1960 [exact date unknown]
Shown above is one of Clinton County's most famous clothing stores.  For 62 years, this store was known as the Phillips Bros. Clothing Store.  Owned first by Harley Phillips.  Later Harley and his brother Cliff formed a partnership.  People from all over the county came to buy their clothes at this store.  In 1958, this store was purchased by William Huffman, former star athlete for New Vienna High School.  "Bill" as he is known by his many friends, is married to the former Gretchen Fullerton and they have two fine sons, Mark, age 3 [or 8?] and Scott, age 4.  A staunch figure since 1917 in the store has been Bill Holmes, who has been associated for 43 years, with both Phillips and Huffman.


From this article we learn that the Phillips Bros. store opened for business in 1896 and that Bill Holmes started working there in 1917 when he was 33 years old, prior to that Bill was a clerk at the M.R. Harris Grocery in the Iron Building [later Daye Hardware].  Bob Johnson later bought the store from Bill Huffman.  Not sure when it closed.

Moving on to Bill Huffman, he was a 1948 graduate of New Vienna High School and an athlete as mentioned above.  The following pictures are from the New Vienna High School Memory Book 1881-1963.

New Vienna Ohio High School - Class of 1948.
Top Row: Margaretha Baumann-Fac, R.W. Fenwick-Supt, Thomas Rudisill-Fac and Kathryn Tolle-Fac.
Fourth Row: Daryl Hunter-Fac, Sara Swartz-Fac, John Hughes-Fac, and Martha Tolleson-Fac.
Third Row: A.F. Roush-Fac, Richard Carey-Pres, Jean Rolfe-V.Pres, Mary Lou Berwanger-Sec'y, Robert Streber-Treas and Glenn Bernard.
Secord Row: Harold Burns, Donald Hite, Jack Hoopingarner, Bill Huffman, Jacque Laymon, June Pence and Kathryn Mobley.
First row: Jean Rachford Barrett, Joellen Rulon Streber, Carolyn Saunders Thornburg, Betty Smith (Hoffer?), Harold Thornburg and Della Turner.

Many of these names are familiar.  I know there were at least two weddings – Joellen Rulon married Bob Streber, and Carolyn Saunders married Harold Thornburg.  Please help me out with who else married who and what happened to them.  Here are links to obituaries: Jean Rachford Barrett (2010),  Glenn Bernard (of Parkinson's in 2010), Carolyn Saunders Thornburg (2011)

1946 Basketball Team - Homecoming Queen & Attendants - New Vienna Ohio High School.
Top Row: Bill Flint, Glenn Bernard, Carey Streber, Donald Hite, Carrie Custis, Carolyn Saunders Thornburg, Esther Roush, Raymond Walls, Oren Butcher, James Akers, Robert Minzler and Glenn McElwee-coach.
Middle Row: David Blackburn, Jack Preston, Herbert McKenzie, Harold Burns, Tom Carey, Dan Fox, Andy Cluxton, Roger McKenzie, Lowell Prickett and Bill Huffman.
First Row: Dale Cluxton, Donald McKamey, Hugh Heizer, Hoyt Penn, Jimmy Allen-manager, Leonard Sword, Howard Thompson and George Stevenson. [Picture from the NVHS Memory Book 1881-1963, page 76]

1947 Baseball Team - New Vienna Ohio High School.
Back row: Glenn McElwee-coach, Lowell Prickett, Dale Cluxton, Glenn Bernard, Roger McKenzie, Raymond Walls, Howard Thompson, David Blackburn and Hoyt Penn.
Kneeling: Tom Carey, Herbert McKenzie, Jim Mongold, Dan Fox, Jim Allen-manager, Bill Huffman, Bill Flint and Donald McKamey. [Picture from NVHS Memory Book 1881-1963, p.76]

1946-47 Track Team - New Vienna Ohio High School.
Standing: Lowell Prickett, Glenn Bernard, Bob Streber, Mr. McElwee-coach, Alfred Kendall, Melvin Rhoades and Danny Fox.
Kneeling: Andy Cluxton, Harry Allen, Don Hite, Bill Huffman, Harold Burns, Tom Carey and Roger McKenzie. [Picture from NVHS Memory Book 1881-1963, p. 75]