1949 Jean's Letter -Apr.18

All this odd stationery isn't a hint – we're just trying to use it up – ask Virginia if she remembers Hotel Raymond?  [Reminds me of Jean using different stationery for the same reason in 1989 as referenced in her letter to HH on his bike trip!]

Monday --

April 18, 1949

Dearest Mother & Daddy,

We arrived back in Cleveland about 9:00 last night after a very pleasant spring vacation with both you and the Uibles.  Catherine stood all the traveling fine – loved the lull of the motor for the only time we heard from her was our stops either for red lights or rest stops.  The Tuesday we drove to New Vienna was so warm – and yesterday so cold – it kept raining or sleeting the whole way back.  Harold finally had to stop once to scrape the ice from the windshield in order that the wipers would work. 

The girl who was to come to help the Uibles never showed up – she had also promised to help another woman but wasn't able to do either – she's pregnant and not feeling too well.  It so happened that the girl's mother works in the Wells Mfg. Co. (the business that Harold's father has) -- so she agreed to come instead.

Mary had gotten home Sunday so was fairly settled by Tuesday but not feeling too chipper yet.  [Assume Aunt Mary was in the hospital after Marianne was born on April 4.]  Marianne is so tiny -- but just in the short time we were there we could notice how she'd filled out.  Of course they are quite happy that it's a girl yet they had rather expected a boy.  They had planned to name him Christopher after Bill's father and brother.  Joseph takes quite alot of attention as he's at the age of getting into everything & has to be watched constantly.  Mary's going to be very busy when she's back on her own.  He's real cute though & Marianne & Catherine will soon keep him in tow.

Harold's father thinks that the Wells Mfg. Co. is really progressing now and will be quite a stable business so Harold will go in with him after the Bar is over.  He did seriously consider coming to New Cumberland but finally decided on New Vienna. 

Please inform Jeannie that we received our Independent today in tip-top shape with correct address and all so just hope she's not pestered any more by the Cleveland Post Office or us.

Harold's mother brought us some nice things from Florida -- a white seersucker sport shirt for Harold – a combination swirl bush & comb for me and two different kinds of rubber panties for Catherine (one pair like the one's you gave her) and a pair of Playtex rubber ones.  Also a dozen of those knitted diapers – called Pant-Ease – shaped to fit.  They're awfully nice at night cause they are extra warm.

They all seemed to think that Catherine looked like the Ballantynes with her full face and pug nose.  I don't think they expected her to be quite as chubby altho Mary found Joseph's Baby Book and he weighed the same as Catherine at birth and one ounce more than she at ten weeks – 12 lbs 9 oz in comparison  to her 12 lbs. 8 oz.).  He isn't very large now – has a small frame – similar to Bill and also seems to resemble his maternal grandfather.

Mary and Bill gave Catherine a toilet seat which will come in mighty handy in the near future – it's one of those natural wood ones with back and foot rest and guaranteed not to scar the toilet.  (Joseph made some marks on their new seat.)  Harold's Aunt Mary and Uncle Harry [Hiestand] came & brought both Marianne & Catherine two pretty little flannelette kimonos trimmed in pink.  I'm afraid C's are too small altho I haven't tried them on her.   I washed them tonight so Mary may have four instead of two.

Rev. O'Connor called on all of us with his wife an hour after our arrival Tuesday.  Then Wednesday he telephoned & asked if we might be interest in baptizing Catherine & Marianne.  We decided against it until she's a bit older.  Harold did go to Sunday School & I met him & stayed for Church.

Harold was busy cutting lawns & making a garden.  Saturday he cut the grass while it was half snowing.

We brought back four dozen eggs with us which consist all of our complete larder in the refrigerator with the exception of Catherine's formula & medicine.  Eggs there 38¢ a dozen.  Here Grade 3 are 55¢.  Milk has gone down again – 2 qts for 31¢.  Buttermilk is 13¢.  [Dad would have liked seeing the prices!]

Catherine stuck to her schedule quite well while in New Vienna but had to have a cry before she went to sleep each evening – after Mother & Daddy Uible had gone to bed – awakening them each time.  The last two nights she slept downstairs.

Today she has been quite awake and hungry but I think it's making up for yesterday (she slept all day & night and never had a bottle or evening cereal due to our traveling).  I gave her a bath at 6:30 & she was sound asleep by 7:15 – now we're to awaken her at 11:00.

Norma was over and Jane has been fussy today too.  She wanted me to see the new curtains her mother-in-law had made for their living room & bed room – short striped tailored drapes -- pretty but I like long ones better.  In their rush to get things packed into the car they forgot Norma's shoes which had set right by the car door.  The woman above us told her neighbors that Norma & Jim had a big fight & Norma threw her shoes at Jim & then they raced off together.

I was certainly shocked to read about Jesse [or Jane?]  Cunningham's death in the paper – that's too bad when they have such a young baby.

We did the wash tonight & didn't have too much so also did that pink & white machine-made quilt – was so quite dirty as we have been keeping it on top of bed – to pull up for naps, etc.

Will write again soon – hope to hear from you – need a postal card?

Love to all,

Jean, Harold and 

Catherine

P.S. Harold's mother also prefers the name of Catherine to Katie.

1979 Roberta's Letter -Apr.17

Tuesday Morning

4/17/99

Dear Family,

I'm sure enjoying my two days off – both yesterday and today -- also will be off all day on Friday.  Now I fought to have these days off . . . kept after them and never gave up.

Here the weather all of sudden has gotten so very hot.  Yesterday Julia and I went down to the nursing home got Angus -- walked down in the city park (across from the Mormon Temple) and had a picnic lunch from Arby's.  It was just too hot out to be walking in the middle of the day.

I suppose I should have waited till tonight to write -- as I am to go to A.S.U. this morning at 11:00 and meet with the head of the recreation dept -- the same guy that called to give me the good news that my test scores were not high enough -- I called up to check out registering and of all people I get him on the phone.  I want to have the option open me should I want to go in the fall.  It's true -- I'm really much more into opening or starting some sort of business -- but I want to have this also open to me should I decide to go this route.

I've been swimming for a short time for the last few days -- everyday, beginning to get a little tan -- but it takes time.  The pool is beginning to get crowded.

It was fun talking to all of you on Sunday.  Sunday here was a very crazy day -- Rachel and Marland did go to church with us -- but Karry wasn't ready -- as she had only been able to spend some 1 and a half hour in the bathroom.   That wasn't a real convenient thing with six people in the house.  We went down and took Angus -- as the bus that usually takes her is broken down -- She enjoyed the choirs very much -- also the sermon . . . rest of the service.  We continue to go each Wednesday to the $1 supper.  As Fred says it's cheaper than the expensive kind of T.V. dinners -- and taste better.

Mary Virginia I sat beside Charlene (sp?) at Sunrise service -- it was held outside -- I had just worn sandals -- so my feet got pretty cool . . . There must have been about 100 people there -- was held in the patio -- near all those state signs that they put up.

Now for the coming up GRE test -- I am learning roots -- also prefixes, suffixes -- so much to learn -- just overwhelming . . . .  The vocab is by far the hardest.  Just seems so endless.  I'm beginning to feel too that I am ready for the 28th of April to come around just to have this test behind me -- I look forward to the month of May -- without having the test in the back of my mind.  Well . . . also should have more time for some of the more enjoyable things in life too . . . sleep, needlepoint, wiring letters . . . .

Sorry for the hurried letter . . . mailman will soon be here, must be signing off . . . will write again soon!!!!

Love,

Berta

1969 Catherine Career-Service clipping -April

Mainly About People

Tina Richards . . . .
Milton Farquhar . . . .
Dr. James M. Read . . . .

Catherine Uible, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold H. Uible of New Vienna, is a student at Kalamazoo College and is enrolled in the College's Career-Services program.  She holds a sales position with Marshall Field & Co., Chicago, Ill.  The program is designed to give the students a chance to gain experience in their prospective careers through on-the-job training.

1989 Jean's Family Letter -Apr.15

Saturday

Apr. 15, 1989

Dearest Family –

Dad has been riding almost two weeks with the group and still going strong – "great opportunity of a lifetime."  Someone asked me if I thought he'd get riding on a trip out of his system but that's most doubtful – just put in the mood to try more.

Things are quiet in New Vienna – Grandma is still holding forth – we went to Sunday School and church last Sunday and here at home for lunch.  I wasn't brave enough to try getting her in the van or Honda to go out to eat though she suggesting going.

We did have the mother-daughter-guest banquet at the church last Tuesday evening and since the program was upstairs – Joanne Rankin & I got her in the chair to ride up and down but that isn't easy for her.  There were well over a hundred there with two young boys whose mother insisted it shouldn't be just for females.  We had a chalk artist for the program and just as she got to the climax of her drawing someone on a CB radio came blasting in & was quite disturbing off and on for the rest of her talk.  There was also a skit with a mother being taught how to do some of the modern dances which would have been better not in the sanctuary but the rest was fine.

I really enjoyed my trip to California and visit in Phoenix.  Morgans were so hospitable (for I stayed with them and they took me to Gila Bend to see the bicycle group) and of course the Kings too.  Catherine and I helped (?) Roberta at the Westside Food Bank which is always an interesting experience plus the many other things that we did – eating out, shopping, just generally running around.  Wendy is getting to be so grown up – I hope that she isn't too bored in New Vienna.  I'm sure she will miss Kristen Culbreath but there are other young people not too far.

I'll include addresses for Wandering Wheels, General Delivery (Not H.H. Uible on the front but in the right hand corner on the BACK OF THE ENVELOPE.  Write to Erwinville, LA 70729 by April 22 and then the last one to WANDERING WHEELS, GENERAL DELIVERY, MONICELLA  FL 32344 by April 29; that is allowing 5 days to get there but necessary for some of the mail stops are not places that they will be staying overnight, or necessarily even traveling through.

Last night I went to Hillsboro to hear a young man who had spent four years walking around the world – he's from Bethel, OH and has a book coming out in June which is a Literary Guild selection "WORLDWALK"  He had some interesting experiences many of which he didn't finish but said the whole story is in the book so hope to read it eventually.

Talked to Aunt Mary this morning and they are planning on coming to New Vienna after the 14th – planning to be in Statesville for Wil Andrew's baptism on Mother's Day.  Roberta and Serena also called so have talked to several of you in the last few hours.

[Love, etc.]

1969 Joe Horton Recital Clipping -Apr.22

Horton to Give Organ Recital

Joseph Uible Horton, a student at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, will give his Senior Organ Recital at Christ Church Tuesday, April 22, 7 P.M.  

Horton is a student of Gerre Hancock, F.A.G.O., organist and choirmaster at Christ Church, Cincinnati, and will graduate in June with Bachelor of Music degree.

He is the grandson of Mrs. C.J. Uible, New Vienna, and the son of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Horton Lake Worth, Fla., formerly of Hillsboro.

The public is invited.

1979 Family Letter -Apr.15

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

Sunday evening –

April 15, 1979

Easter

Dearest Family,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

With all our love,

Dad & Mother

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

1989 Jean's Letter to HH -Apr.13&14, 1989

[Stationery: p. 1 from Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, Georgia,  p.2 Chattanooga  Choo-Choo Vacation Complex]

Thursday and Friday –

Apr. 13 & 14, 1989

Dearest Harold,

Fearing the last letter may not have gotten there on time I decided to send this one a little earlier.  I may not finish it today or tomorrow but at least I will have a start.

Things are fairly quiet in New Vienna.  Jim Chaney [New Vienna barber, born 1902] passed away either Tuesday or Wednesday.  I have given the paper to Phyllis so can't check on it.  In the same paper is a write-up of the Mothers Club meeting in which it mentioned that Mrs. Orville Harner is on a bicycle trip cross country so wasn't able to preside.

After mailing the letter to you finally in Dayton (when we went up for the book meeting) I realized that it wouldn't go out til Monday afternoon but it was in the box and not much I could do about it then.

Roberta sent us a copy of your more detailed itinerary along with the people to contact, where you will be in that town and also the telephone numbers which I appreciated and will share with Wells.

Backtracking a little I don't know whether I mentioned that Ed had mowed our front yard and it looks real nice and green.  Farises hadn't fixed our lawn mower  – or rather gone over it but hopefully they have by now for GG had called to remind them.  Your mother had her first rhubarb yesterday and I took her more onions last Saturday but no doubt she is ready for more now.  No great visible signs of spinach yet but the warmer weather today should help.

I've RSVPed negatively to two invitations – one to hear more about the hospital and another to the Republican Century Club.  Dotty Clifton said "He'll still be gone then" so don't know whether she thinks its the same trip that kept you away from the Lincoln Day Dinner or what.  I didn't go into details.

The more detailed calendar really helps to pinpoint your itinerary as there were many blank spaces on the first one.  I couldn't find the Texas map in the file but did find a much better map in the Road Atlas that the Hyatt kindly sent me COD with my paperback I'd left there.  Hope we don't have to use the telephone numbers but it could be most useful.

We had a real good crowd at the Mother-Daughter banquet – 97 signed the guest register but know we missed alot as we had 108 places set and added another table in the hallway to accommodate the younger Rankin entourage.  Joyce Pinkerton brought Dorothy Pope who seemed to enjoy it.  Josephine Harris Drake came along with her daughter, Lynn Cooper and Granddaughter.  There was something for everyone in the program – some not too appropriate for the sanctuary (more on that later in person) and Mrs. Frye the chalk artist had laryngitis and the doctor didn't want her to come.  The payoff was someone on a CB radio interfering.  Gene Williams and the Boy Scouts helped put up the tables and Gene, Arnold Hill & Cub Scouts took them down.  I forgot that Ed Fite also helped Mrs. Grye [Frye?] set up her equipment and take it down with Gene which was quite a project.

Wednesday was Woman's Club meeting at Marie Cooper's with Bible Study that evening – Ray  Rayl [?] has left for California (with dog he insisted he could take in plane as carry-on luggage).  Georgialia Hannah flitted in & out whispering to several people while Ed tried to talk.  She also was scheduled to have the program that after noon for WC but had told them at the beginning of the year she wouldn't be able to attend because she is taking an art class.  Margaret Drake gave a program on flowers (She had been scheduled for March but it had been cancelled due to the ice storm.  (This paragraph really rambles !!!)

Doc and Charlotte are leaving for Santa Barbara Thursday (didn't ask if it was on Delta sr. citizen tickets) but only plan to be with her sister a few days as her sister isn't too well – no details.

Thursday I went out to Fites for the bazaar workshop – decided I wouldn't be able to go to many Thursday meetings and I would improve my attendance over last year's workshops (0)!

Serena called Monday evening after I had called her on Saturday and she had made reservations on American Airlines to fly to Phoenix something like Dec. 23 to Jan. 1st for $309 so I'm sending her a check for that.  Have tried to get in touch with John – but no luck.

They are having a soup supper instead of a dinner Apr. 21 with salads and desserts but not many of us had been contacted for contributions.  An announcement should have been made at the banquet Tuesday evening but we all slipped up there.  And we didn't take up a collection so they can't say we just had them for the money we could get from them.

Virginia Hildebrant and I are going to the cholesterol class at the hospital this coming Tuesday evening – at least I called to sign her up as she said she was interested – I thought later that it is the same night as Eastern Star so she may back out.  Janie is doing well which is a real good ting.

I guess I have rambled on long enough and want to get this in today's mail.  Always glad to accept your calls and anxious to hear more from you.  I shared your card from Casa Grande with your mother yesterday (when it came).  Things seem to be going well at Wells.  I'll be glad to have you back for didn't realize our house could be so quiet.  I am eating well and watching cholesterol.  Hope that you're getting your fruits and vegetables and the Harners are feeling better.

Much, much love,

Jean

1989 HH postcards from bicycle trip -Apr.13,14

4/13/89

Sierra Blana, TX

Yesterday was a dream day – only 50 miles & this private family took the Wheels group in again – gave us the run of the house & pool.  Fixed lunch (fresh shrimp, etc) took us all out for dinner & had bkfst @ 5:30.

Today was 95 miles of wind & UMC here served us supper – their 4th time.  We are also sleeping in their social room.  They told me that entertaining the Wheels group was one of their year's highlights.  The coach is back from China – said they almost revolted last year in not wanting to cycle more. 

– H. 

4/14/79

Hi, Everybody –

Another 100+ mile day (108 to be exact) at least we have a slow weekend to recuperate.

We are staying in a Texas Park tonight – we have 4 spaces – for some seem to prefer to sleep on the bus.

My "computer" turned a 1,000 today & next week will be our midpoint.  At least the BIG hills are in the past.

At the U.M.C. last night I asked if their UMW was serving the meal & she said the whole church was – as they have 31 members.  They really put on a feast for us – had name tags for everyone.  1 of the members is a judge, but who is not an attorney.  The whole county – 3rd largest in TX has 2300 people.  The 5&6 grade is combined & has a total of 17 students.  The town advertises "The World's Best Climate" & always a breeze – which usually seems to be blowing against us.

Had letter from C.M. & a brief note from W.J.M.

––Harold

1979 Catherine's Letter -Apr.12

Thursday
April 12, 1979

Dear Mom, Dad, and Mary Virginia,

Hi!  Got a letter from Roberta today and also another epic from Patty Walker Ryan – she must go through lots of pens.  She sent me Shirley Bernard's address in Dayton but not her married name.  Do you know what it is?

Glad to talk to Mother and M.V. on the phone yesterday morning.  We are going to try to have DeeDee fly into portland on June 21st also and then we could pick you all up at once and DeeDee would be here while you are.  Mary and DeeDee could keep each other company in the back of the truck.

Wendy got her DPT and Polio boosters today she is all set now shot wise until just before she goes to school.

Tomorrow night we are going to a 50's and 60's dance at the Elks along with a PotLuck supper, I am taking deviled eggs since we have so many eggs and we aren't coloring Easter eggs this year.

On Sunday they are having two services at church one at 8:30 and the regular one at 11:00.  Between services they are having a brunch.  I am going to take some apricot bread.  That seems to be a pretty good way to do it.  We are going to go to the early service.  Wendy doesn't seem to mind the nursery anymore although she still cries when I take her in.  One of the babysitters and Wendy have developed a rapport though so she has someone to comfort her.

Do you remember my mentioning Lisa, the nine-year-old daughter of Sally who works at the Co-op?  She was coming over after school once in awhile to learn to babysit.  She and her mother have now moved into one of our apartments and Wendy has really grown attached to Lisa.  She cries when Lisa leaves now.

Saturday – I waited to mail this thinking I would get your letter.  It will probably come today.

Love, Catherine, Gerry & Wendy

1989 Roberta's Letter -Apr.11

4-11-89

Hi!

Enjoyed talking w/you this pm – I had tried to call Serena (BAD fire that killed 9 people in Peoria, IL) but couldn't get her.

Our Birthday reminder went off today on our phone – do you know whose birthday?  We went through both 'sides' of the family & couldn't figure it out!  [Possibly Cris Horton whose birthday was mentioned in a letter from GHU.]  

Talked w/ Joe yesterday – he continues to do VERY WELL in selling pictures – & now has a customer thru the gallery that will be selling his work in PARIS, FRANCE!!  Big time – huh?

Wendy & Joanna enjoyed Tucson – of course Sid really does spoil them – but then I can't complain –– !

I'll be in touch –

Love,

Roberta

1989 HH Postcard to GHU - Apr.11

WHITE SANDS NATIONAL MONUMENT
Caption: Alamogordo, New Mexico.  One of the world's strangest and most spectacular deserts.  Over 224 square miles of what appears to be white sand but in reality is pure gypsum . . . Fifteen miles south of Alamogordo, on U.S. Highway 70.  "The Treasure Trail."  The sand dunes, sometimes as high as 50 feet, shift slowly and are ever increasing as to the area covered.  A fine paved road leads into the heart of the sands to a recreational area.

4/11/89
Got here @ 2:30 PM staying at Presbyterian Church & just across the street from NM State Univ. We all ate @ Rae's for supper – lots of curious ? from other people there – 1 couple said they do well to drive as far as we have come on our bikes.  Mother, how would you like to visit this area when you out next fall?

Love, Harold

1969 GHU postcard to Roberta -Apr.10

Cavalry United Methodist Church, Lake Worth, Florida

Thurs.  evening [April 10, 1969]

Dear Roberta – This is the interior to the new church.  I did hear the sermon last Sun. because I tried using the ear aids.  The church is simply too large but it does have a beautiful window.  Cris celebrated his birthday yesterday by having two dinners.  We had a little extra & Rainie was a guest.  Then it was announced at school that Cris was appointed the "Boy of the Year."  A trophy was given to him by the Exchange Club who sponsor the affair & a dinner was also given at a meeting & he was invited.  Enjoyed your letter & I hardly realize that the time is drawing near to return to Ohio.  The car license plates came yesterday.

Love to all, Grandma

1989 Jean to HH Letter -Apr.9

[HH on cross country bicycle trip, letter mailed to Llano, Texas]

Sunday –

Apr. 9, 1989

Dearest Harold –

It was so good of you to call yesterday and to hear that the wind was in the right direction for a change.  Roberta also called when she got home & they were playing the tape they'd made – said they'd gotten some real good pictures of you and the group which I'm sure you'll enjoy seeing too.  They enjoyed their visit with you and at the Embassy Suites though it was a half hour from your "suite."

I forgot to tell Roberta that I had shared the grapefruit, oranges & lemons she gave me with the office staff of Wells as well as your Mother and the Johnsons.  Mary Virginia was only interested in the grapefruit so gave her six to take back with her so you can see they (Sid & Roberta) gave us plenty.  Guess they were generous in their gifts of food to Wandering Wheels too.

The weather report just on the radio reports it will be in the 20's.  I know I can hear you asking if I don't want the storm windows back up.  I did call Evelyn Brown and she is to help wash windows for us a week from Monday (the 17th) unless the weather is uncooperative.

There was a small item in the paper about the break-in at the bank in New Vienna – nothing missing but only damage was the break-in itself so that was good.  I had asked Carolyn R. about it but said she only knew that GG had said the bank was locked when she tried to get in that particular morning.

Remember the Grande Bretagne in Athens a well as this one in Palm Springs?  [Hotel Grande stationery p.1-2. Westward Ho in Palm Spring, etc. p.3-4, Dromoland Castle, Ireland p.5-6 and Hyatt Regency Jerusalem p.7-8]  We have had a lot of wonderful trips, haven't we.  We have enough stationery to last a lifetime so thought now would be a good time to put it to use.

I forgot to tell you on the phone that GG said we had what looked to her like a wedding invitation from Bruce Gross with fancy writing (calligraphy?) on the front.  I knew you'd be most anxious about this and might want to go direct to New York from Jacksonville if it is that same weekend – or perhaps leave the group early?  Right?  Right!

Mary Virginia and I had no cavities – her bill was $28.  Both of us thought our mouths were exceedingly sore afterwards – more so than I can every remember after her cleaning them.  Both Dr. McM. & Melinda were interested in your trip & want to hear more about it.

Mary Virginia also got out the ramp and was half way round the house before I could catch up with her to help.  I'm sure it would be tempting to use it with the skateboards I've seen in the neighborhood.

Your Mother had gotten the card you sent her from just out of San Diego.  She didn't mention any before that but imagine she had those too.  I read her a thank-you she had received from Cris & Angela that came in Friday's mail as well as your card from near San Diego.

I'll add more to this after I've been to church.  Your Mother called to say she'd take me to lunch today but leave food here, ramp in place & not sure I could get her in & out of the car too easily.

Church & dinner are over.  So many asked about you especially Stan H., John Hughes & many others.  Dorothy Ellis was out for the first time in  ?  weeks.  Rita Johnson's sister Rosemary ª÷º won the pie which Georgialia brought.  They ran out of bulletins – even the xeroxed kind.   Didn't seem like that many there but I gave some to the ones that sat in the minister's study but even they had to share.

Charlene's thermometer looks real nice – It's up to about $4300 & is located between the 2nd & 3rd windows on the side toward the school.  I taped Schuller's program this AM as it wasn't on last night & your Mother wanted to call the Hortons this AM.  We tried several times yesterday but no answer.  Bill insisted I'd used the wrong zip code [probably should be "area" code] but called the same number each time.

They are fine – planning to go to Cris & Angela's to see the baby baptized on Mother's Day & will probably come on from there but nothing definite.

Joanne keeps asking your Mother as I guess she wants to find other work while the Hortons are here.  I don't know how she can fit someone else in but your Mother sees no problem.

She is bringing at least 8 guests to the Mother-Daughter Banquet.  That's nervy too when she herself comes so seldom but among them are Elaine Burton.  Evidently Bill Fawley has been in the hospital – Opal mentioned his getting out & his name is on the prayer list – also Heber Ellis but I didn't get to ask details.

Stan, Lynn & Andrew were in church this morning.  He gave a booming prayer at the close – didn't see him afterwards either.

I called Serena yesterday to put her on the back [?] for her ticket at Christmas.  I found out she can fly from Peoria to Phoenix via Chicago but I'm sure there are other ways to go besides American Airlines. I told her to check & call me tomorrow evening.

Never had any luck getting through to John & had planned to call this AM but time got away.  Just realized I'll be lucky to get this to you on time & if not I won't be able to tell you I'm sorry but will take a chance.

I did get to the yogurt shop with Ruth Shoemaker and it was very good.  They didn't have the lite or low calorie & the chocolate was delicious.

Saw Betty Arnold briefly & she asked about you.  We were both rushing & so didn't really have a chance to talk.

Wish that I could drop by and see you like the Gila Bend or on your way cycling but be assured there are many thinking about you & praying for you.  Looking forward to having you back home.

Much love,

Jean

1979 Roberta's Letter -Apr.9

April 9, 1979

Dear Family,

Thanks alot for calling, it's a shame then that I didn't feel better, but now I feel just fine . . . Saturday was really a good day -- we changed our plans as to what we went to . . . I went to the one on how to make up a business plan -- it was really good.  We taped the ones we went to, so if you all are interested let us know.  Marion went to one on tax-saving  angles -- it was quite good.

I am enclosing the GRE Scores -- also the deal that explains it all -- I am hoping to double my score on vocab, also raise the others -- I have bought a third book that I use now -- there are four practice tests in the book, I just got done with the second one -- and my scores on it are much better than the first practice test.

My job is getting to me, I'm attempted to quit, and just try to do temporary type work thru June -- or should I say till June.  I'd like to give it a try.  My boss has a bad ego problem -- which I can't figure out since there business is in such trouble.  All day long the phone rings for someone in Accounts Payable Dept. -- some business wanting $$$$ -- with alot of businesses (esp. Wallpaper -- etc) they are on a strictly COD policy. 

I've been trying to hit upon a good business out here -- want to get into something that would be pretty stable -- year round type deal -- I've got the idea of maybe one of these electronic type game rooms for kids -- of all ages.  You know the arcade type business -- I want something that is cash and carry.  I'm not interested in something where you have to be a collection agency too.  I think working -- or rather having a business that attracts kids would be the thing to get into . . . they always have money.

I did write Serena tonight -- mentioned the fact that maybe she would be interested in coming here -- spending a few days and then driving East.

Marion's sister Rachel is here -- got here on Sunday -- Marland and Karry will either be flying down (their plane)  or driving down on Thursday or Friday.

I sure have been using the juicer Serena gave me for Christmas -- oh I forgot to tell her.  We have been getting oranges form Mr. Williams tree and making juice.  Sure good . . . .

I am anxious to hear more details about John's possible jobs -- the job at the bank in particular. 

I need to study so better cut this short -- always good to hear from you all . . . Oh, Mary -- we got our girl scout cookies from Charlene the other day . . . but as usual we forgot to give her the letter.

Have a nice Easter --- will try to give you all a cal -- if I can get through . . . .

Love,

Berta

1979 Roberta's Letter to John -April 21

April 21, 1979

Sat. AM

Hi John!!

Always great to hear from you – yes, I got Mr. Ream's letter – it's true – he does need good help!!  There is alot about the farm I'll miss – but I'm glad not to be going back.  Esp. w/out an Ohio back-up team!!

This last week has been a fun one – Julia really has enjoyed herself – is talking about coming back next year!  We got together w/Stubbs – few times – she was quite taken in w/ the whole bunch – esp. Doreen – but you can understand that ––

I.T. has been on good behavior – thus a really pleasant week – she only has gotten over-excited a few times!!

Marion's birthday was Thursday – we celebrated w/ Stubbs – as Rich's b'day is the same day.

What's this about me going to Wells – whew it doesn't sound like you will be there only too soon?!?  Check out your thinking!

Is Nicky Wallen a Mormon?  That's what Mary Va told us – How was Dave Wilkerson?  What is Carol's address?  I wrote her – now I wonder what the address is ?

OK, John, gotta go – GRE test 28 April.  Soon!!

Love, Berta

1969 Catherine Letter -Apr.8

Room 425, Town House Hotel
1229 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois  60605

Tuesday, April 8, 1969

Dear Mother, Dad, Roberta, Serena, John, and Mary,

Hi!  I hope you all made it home OK.  It was nice you could spend your vacation here -- Gerti and I certainly appreciated everything.

Today I finished my second day in the paperback books section.  I like it there real well -- I just need a map to find my way around.  All the books are categorized according to publisher -- and there are so many . . . .  The ladies I work with are all older but they're helpful and I couldn't ask for nicer people to work with.  Mainly I help people find books, I take telephone orders -- people who want a certain book charged to their account and sent out to them or special orders.  Today I spent about all my "extra" time straightening out the cookbooks and health type books.  The cash register wasn't too hard to master and I'm fast learning what 5% of about anything is.

Tomorrow is my day off.  Pete is coming in to town and we'll probably think of something to do.  We could walk up through old town -- I'm not sure if he's been there or not.  It's supposed to rain tomorrow but maybe it'll blow over or something.

You all made a real impression on the hotel management.  One guy has been kidding me now on when my brother is going to come to live with us.  John, I should have your stamps in a couple days.

I got a letter from Bob today.  Did you remember to send him the cookies?  Thanks.  The letter I got was just mailed yesterday -- so that's pretty quick mail service.

Hope Roberta, Serena, and John hadn't been away from school so long they forgot how to study or anything.  It sounds like a really hard life!

Write soon!

Love, Catherine

1979 Family Letter -Apr.8

Sunday Evening, April 8, 1979

Dear Family:

Grandma arrived on schedule Thursday evening at the Cincinnati airport, tho she had to change planes in Atlanta.  She is fine and is as organized as ever.  Said the Hortons were in a whirl as they are getting ready to go to England next month for three weeks.  Yesterday they left for N.C. to see Cris and Marita and then back to Augusta for the Master's golf tournament.  With the stock market at a six month high Uncle Bill is in good spirits.

Friday morning Grandma called me at work about nine and said our phone was out of order as no one answered.  She did not know that your Mother and MV had left about 6:30 AM for the monthly prayer breakfast, so of course there was no one here to answer the phone.  Temperature that morning hit a new low for the day going down to 22º and a strong wind on top of that.

This afternoon we have been in Wilmington as M.V. signed up for the 8+ mile CROP walk there . . . you know you get sponsors who pay you so much a mile for walking.  The weather was not the greatest but it still came off.  M.V. fell asleep in the car enroute back to N.V.  We older folks visited folks in Americare, plus a trip to the Wilmington College Library for an exchange of books.  M.V. had about $40 pledged with some of it already paid.

We have gotten tickets for M.V. and her Mother to fly from Chicago to Portland on Thursday, June 21st and back to Chicago on June 30.  Dad is going to the ABA course at the Univ. of Wisconsin during that time.  Then if it coincides with Serena's schedule we will drive to Iowa to spend the July 4th weekend with her.  Backing up we had better ask first if the above schedule suits the Morgans?  Are there any bus connections between Madras and Portland?  Above all, we welcome your comments and ideas on the trip planning.  We have also considered renting a car like Dad did last Jan.

Serena, we are glad you got out of Denver during the spring break.  We wonder if all your classmates got a summer job?  Anyway, Serena, we hope the Holiday Inn is further along than the one we stayed in Ft. Madison, Iowa.

Roberta, we were interested in the "business show" on which you sent us literature.  Perhaps you should think about going into business rather than more education, but then none of us knows what is best, even in retrospect many times.

You Oregon folks might be glad to know that the U.S. Bank is one of the top ten in the U.S. as profit ratio.  How are you getting along with the other bank with the apartment rental monies?  John seems interested in getting a banking job, time will tell on that score.  He is to come this weekend.  We have also invited Masa and Mrs. Matthews and Elizabeth Johnson for Easter dinner – wish that more of you would be able to come.

I talked to Jeanne Sanker yesterday (her 57th birthday) and she told us that Lowell is studying at Arizona State at Tempe so perhaps Roberta will be able to look him up.  Lynne is studying at Harvard Business School and will be working in Boston this summer in between the two years of study required.  Bruce has been learning bricklaying at one of the Great  . . . . on cars so may do something along that line – doesn't know yet but does graduate this spring.

We are happy to hear that you plan to be at home this summer, Roberta, and also interested in doing something at Wells – just what it will be hasn't been decided yet.  Donna is thinking of working til November when her husband retires and Fred may not retire as planned in June but Ralph still is making plans to retire them.  How about the shipping department?

Hope that your poison ivy is better, Serena and that you are enjoying your classes this term.  The pages of terms that you enclosed are real legalistic sounding and about as Greek to me as Roberta's GRE sampling.

Anxious to hear more about Wendy's latest activities and hope that you enjoyed your evening at Kah-nee-ta and the mud-packed oven-baked hen or whatever their specialty is there.

The restaurant that is getting the most applause in Wilmington now is the Wine Shop which took over from the J & W in the shopping center – we used to call in the donut shop til Roberta began working there.  Anyway it is run by Mike Riley, Judge Paul Riley's son.  Mike used to work in the First National Bank in Wilmington and gave that up to go into this business which seems to be doing real well.  It is very attractive and they also have a gift shop and sell unusual candy where the donut area was.  Where the pool tables are tables arranged with displays of wine.  Mary Virginia wanted to go there the night we went to the Cincinnati Symphony Concert at Hermann Court.  Dad had Lions Club so Virginia Walker used his ticket.  She told us that Jacalyn and Keith are flying home for Easter and plan to drive truck back to Colorado.  She hasn't mentioned Nancy except that she said she would be too busy to write for awhile.  I think I told you that she has gone back to Spain and Kelly Walker says she plans to get married this time.

Mildred Penn has given up her beauty shop and is an Amway distributor with ?? working under her including Carol and Jim Wise, Pat White (I think) and others.  Mildred is also working at Joanne Gruber's beauty shop on Thursdays and Fridays.

Mary Virginia and I both have appointments to get permanents this week – I'm going to Joanne and MV is going to Shaw's.  Judy McCune is working at Irwin Auger bit but Mary has someone working with her and that is where MV preferred to go.

Dad got his first haircut at a barber shop the other day -- the first since ??? as Ruth, he didn't think felt up to it yet.  Her eyes are better but she isn't allowed to go back to work yet.

Hope that all went well this morning, Roberta, when you joined church – we meant to mention it on the phone but realized later that we hadn't.  Nice of you to do things for Agnes (not Angus as you often refer to her which gives us a laugh) and Fred.  Any more shopping spys?

This letter has gotten quite lengthy – but do want to wish you a happy Easter and will be looking forward to your future letters.

With much love,
[Mom & Dad]

1989 HH postcard to GHU -Apr.7

Arizona postcard mailed 1989.  Caption: DESERT DISPLAY.  This desert roadway wanders through Prickly Pear Cactus in bloom, Cholla Cactus and Saguaro Cactus.  A strikingly beautiful scene.

4/7 [1989] Tucson, AZ

Slept under the stars last night & was up @ 4:15 to miss the 102º temperatures.  O.D.H. [Orville?] delivered your ltr last night.  Thanks.

Jim [?] had made good use of the food that R sent down.  How are our peas, spinach & rhubarb?

Love, Harold

1979 Catherine's Letter -Apr.5

Thursday evening

April 5, 1979

Dear Mother, Dad and Mary,

Hi!  Well I hope all went well with Grandma's arrival in New Vienna.  Are you having spring weather?  The last two days here have been quite summer-like.  I have seen several people with a sun-burn today.

It has been a hectic week on the apartment manager scene.  We now have all of our apartments rented but one.  We also received our first 30-day notice that one of our first tenants will be moving out on May 1st.  We also have one tenant who hasn't paid their April rent yet.  We can't start any eviction proceedings until the 11th.  There is a $5 late charge after the 5th though.  A carpenter from Chambers has been here also this week.  He is putting the shelves in the linen closets in the two bedroom units, and enclosing the play area and putting a gate in.  Whenever he goes into an occupied apartment and the tenant is not at home I am supposed to stay in the apartment also to protect the tenant.  And theTV cable man and the telephone service man are here all the time wanting to install something.

Several times I have tried to get someone from the babysitting co-op to watch Wendy for a few hours so I would have some time to catch up on things but so far I haven't had any luck in finding people who are free or who even answer the telephone.  We are supposed to stay around 30 tickets and I have 54 right now so that means I could leave Wendy somewhere for 24 hours.  Oh well, I'm sure it will balance out.

Last night Gerry and I did go to the Elks for a few hours.  One of our new tenants has daughter in the 7th grade so we had her babysit.  Wendy really howled when we left but the babysitter said she calmed down fairly quickly after we were gone.

Did you do anything special for your 31st anniversary?  We were thinking about you.  We are anxious to hear more details on your proposed visit to Madras.  You won't recognize it as the same place.  DeeDee hopes that you will be here while she is here so she will have a chance to see you.

Love,

Catherine, Gerry & Wendy

1989 HH postcard to GHU -Apr.5

Caption: DESERT DISPLAY.  This desert roadway wanders through Prickly Pear Cactus in bloom, Cholla Cactus and Saguaro Cactus.  A strikingly beautiful scene.

4/5/89 [or 4/6?] – now in Casa Grande - 2P.M.   

It was real luxury riding in a car last night w/ the family to a restaurant – especially after a bike "ride" of 89 miles in 100º temperatures & a headwind.

One sign read "next services 30 miles head" & that was an understatement as there was nothing – makes Ohio look good.

Love, Harold 

1979 Roberta's Letter -Apr.5

[4/5/79]

Tuesday AM

Hi! 
This is some of the stationery – ordered a bunch of new ones from Current – just came last night!  Was good to talk to you this AM - Mom.  Too bad the rest of the family wasn't home – but you know I have to call when the rates are low!

I'm sending out a pkg for G'ma – there's a story behind the "knitted" enclosed – a lady at the church was making them – selling them & giving the $ to the youth – some project they have going.

How did you all celebrate today?  We're having chicken noodle soup tonight – I'll cook (Campbells) Marion really has a bad cold – the only time I cook is when Marion is really sick!

Dorothy Stubbs & husband are flying to just outside of Washington DC – where their daughter & her husband lives.  1st time for Dorothy to fly – also her 1st time that far East.  They leave tomorrow for 1 week.

We are going this weekend to another one of these seminars – this one cost $ – $35 for all day – or $15 for 1 seminar – there will be 4 of you pay the $35 – I'll try to send off a copy of the deal – I'm going to just one – "Inside Secrets to Mail Order" – Marion is going to 4 – that way I'll study GRE part of the day –

I definitely want to get into a business of my own – this working for others is for the birds.

Did get the paper copies off – hope you all can make heads & tails out of it ––

Love,

Berta

1989 HH postcard to GHU -Apr.2

4/2/89

Near El Centro, Calif.

10A.M. – & have now gone 40 miles this A.M.

Ocotillo is a crossroads place – no picture cards available here.

Tomorrow we will see the date trees – recall how they affected us all 52 years ago.

Our bike roads are the back roads, a great & (painful) experience – but will get "tuned up" in another week.

Plenty of snorers in the group – bkfst @ 6 A.M. of pancakes & meat & fresh oranges.

Love – Harold

1929 Nat Ballantyne & Dwight Morrow Letters -April

Dwight Morrow (1873-1931), first cousin of Lucie Brown Ballantyne, served as Ambassador to Mexico from 1927-1930.  In 1930 he was elected as a Republican to the US Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Walter Evans Edge.  He served as senator from Dec. 3, 1930 until his death on October 5, 1931.

1929 Nat's Letter to Dwight Morrow -April 5

1929 Dwight Morrow's letter to Nat -April 11

AMBASSADOR DWIGHT W. MORROW,
U. S. EMBASSY
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO

April 5, 1929

My dear Dwight:

We were all very much interested last evening in hearing you over the radio.  Your voice came in very distinct and could hear you just as well as if you were talking from K.D.K.A. Station at East Pittsburgh.

The children were all very much interested and especially Robert and Virginia, who have read and heard so much lately of Anne's engagement to Colonel Lindberg and almost every day there is something in the paper relative to them.

I am sending you a page from the "Sun Tele", which has your picture as you will note and a notice of your going to speak from Mexico.

Robert still talks of his visit with Alice in New York last summer and his only regret was that he missed seeing "Lindy", who arrived and was in Englewood the evening that he and Scott Brown, Bert's boy, were up at Richard's Camp over night.

Lucy joins in being remembered to you and your family and hoping to see you sometime when you are in the States, I am

Very truly yours,

NWB.B

* * * * *

Mexico, April 11, 1929 

My dear Nat:

Thank you heartily for your kind letter of April 5th, and for the enclosure which you were good enough to send.  It was good to hear from you.

With kindest regards, believe me,

Sincerely yours,

Dwight Morrow

To: Mr. N.W. Ballantyne,

Diamond Bank Building

Pittsburgh, Pa.

1979 Family Letter -Apr.2

Monday morning –

April 2, 1979

Dearest Family –

We had a busy weekend and guess you all heard directly or indirectly that Kim was here – wish that you could all have been here to see him.  He called out of the blue from New York City where he was there for business (Tuesday) and made tentative plans to come to Cincinnati Friday as Dad had made plans to attend a seminar.  I had planned to go too and spend the day with Jeanne Sanker but gave it up when she called to say she was not feeling well.

Too make a long story longer, John came home Thursday evening and said he had an appointment in Cincinnati so he and Dad met Kim and they got home about 10:30 Friday evening.  Kim looks just the same except a little older in the face and body (having put on a little weight but not unbecoming).  His hair is still coal black – he thought he had many gray hairs but none were visible.  He brought pictures of his family – Mie Young is just about a month older than Mary Va. and almost as tall.  He wants her to come to the US before she is 18 or she loses her citizenship.  He would like her to go to school here – says all schools even public have tuition in Korea – public is around $50 a month and have 100 in classes. 

He pays around $100 to send his younger children (girl 11 and son 10) and Mie Young goes to American school there with Embassy children and costs around $250 – hard to believe.  He also brought ginseng tea (100 packets put up like instant coffee – granulated).  And two stereo music cassettes of Korea music for MV.  And a Korean flag and literature which is very interesting.  He gave me a very pretty gold and black turtle pin which can also be used as a necklace as it also has a chain.  It is smoky topaz which is found in Korea and symbolic – "may you live for 100 years" – more appropriate for G'ma than me – not that I don't think its pretty but heaven forbid that I hope to live to be 100). 

John took Kim to Wilmington College Saturday morning and he visited the shop in the afternoon, also Hauses and Doc took him to visit more of his friends later.  We had the Hauses for dinner Saturday evening – also invited Jane Ann and her husband but they had plans to go to Toledo for the weekend.  Then Charlotte had us all down for breakfast Sunday morning (8:15).  Needless to say we were early for Sunday School and Ralph Nussbaum among others wondered what happened!  I have told Ralph not to ring the bell for SS until I get there but had had some close calls but we were there about 9:10 yesterday.  Elizabeth Johnson also came on her own which was quite a surprise.  (She came with us last week as she had stayed all night with us.)  After church we went to the Windmill for lunch – not our choice but handiest and only restaurant open on Sunday that could accommodate 8 of us as we had invited Masa, the Japanese boy who attends Wilmington College and also a couple that Kim had known when he attended Wilmington College, the Ernest Williams whose son had known Kim and who had visited his parents when he was stationed in Korea in the service.  (How's that for a short sentence?)  Then John took Kim to the Columbus airport on the way back to Granville.

The other big news of the weekend is that Serena called Friday morning to say that she has her assignment for the intern program – she is to go to Fort Dodge, Iowa and be there June 11 for ? weeks.  By the way, Roberta, you asked for her present address – if you don't already have it [Serena & Catherine's addresses]  We had hoped that Serena might get home between the end of school and beginning of the internship but she didn't think it too likely now so perhaps we'll get out to see her this summer.

It was also good talking to Catherine Wednesday morning and getting the latest news on the Morgan family – glad to hear that they are all feeling much better after their illnesses and gum surgery.  Gerry's father is now allowed to fly so may be able to visit them soon and got a good report of his first heart attack from the heart specialist as the scars have healed.  Wendy's ear infection is much better and their apartments passed inspections and just have a few vacancies now of the two bedroom variety.  (All the one bedroom ones are rented.)  Hope that Sandi doesn't keep you waiting so long the next time!!!!)  By the way, the new National Geographic has an article on the Warm Springs Reservation which is not far from Madras – in fact Madras is mentioned in it.  Anxious to hear if the dinner there came up to your expectations.  For the rest of you, we had planned to celebrate Catherine's birthday there but they didn't open the dining room or coffee shop until 5 PM but we sure did enjoy the outdoor pool.  (Sorry that Barry and John didn't have that unusual privilege while they were there – so much snow that the road was closed.)

We are also anxious to try the chicken kiev Mexican style (as mentioned in the March issue of Sunset) so don't wear it out before we get a chance to try it in Madras.  We had chicken baked over instant rice to finish up some rice that Serena had left here ? so many months ago.  Think it made about three or four meals so will try with a little less the next time.

Anxious to hear too about the chance of the position of Madras Public Librarian which could work out real well for you, Catherine.  I'm sure that you would get good recommendations from Sanford too.  Did we tell you that Mr. Kelton is now cataloging at the Xenia library?  Heard that he spent so much money at Wilmington that they have really had to curtail services – talking of giving up the bookmobile, etc.  They hired an assistant to groom to take his place before he would be dismissed but he didn't like it and so he resigned sooner than expected.

Roberta, it was good getting your letter Friday (written the Sat. before) and hearing about your telephone calls with Ruth – she has been so happy to have you call.  I had hoped to have Kim call each of you but it didn't work out plus it is so much easier to understand him in person than on the phone.

You really surprised us with the purchase of skates and hope you get alot of use out of them.  Also the new typewriter which I am sure will come in handy.  The program for "Arizona Women Mean Business" was most interesting and would have liked to sit in on some of the workshops myself.  Did you like the ones on Career change and Career Entry?  Sounds like Marion might like to go into business herself which would be good, especially in the craft and hobby field.  The CPR course thru the Red Cross sounds worthwhile too– in two sessions?

Hope that you enjoyed your visit with Mary Greene.  What is she doing now? or soon?

John has had more interviews and more to come which makes it harder to decide just what he wants but he was happy to hear that there is a possibility of working with the Clinton County National Bank and Trust and not as a teller – will let him fill you in on the details.  Think they would really like to have him but would prefer that he not have plans to eventually go on to law school and/or Wells Mfg..  We are anxious to see what he will decide to do.  He was also to hear today about another offer.  Don't think he is seriously considering working at Kmart which they have said he could begin as an assistant manager trainee May 31 in Wilmington.

[Love, etc.]

1979,1999 HH & Jean photos -April

Happy Anniversary to Mom & Dad – these pictures taken in the 

31st and 51st anniversary month of their wedding.

April 1, 1999 -

at Nancy Walker's near Salamanca Spain

April 1979 - Holy Land trip