1977 Catherine's Letter to John -Oct.1

Oct. 1, 1967

Dear John,

Hi!  We were planning to send you a birthday present with Mother but she left last night before we were able to get anything.

Therefore, please use the enclosed to buy yourself something from us.  Our suggestion is you buy a reading pillow so you can return Mary Virginia's to her!

Well, we hope you have a good birthday.  We got your letter a couple of days ago.  Sounds like you are pretty busy – politicking (sp?) and studying.

We are taking good care of your niece – she is waiting to meet you at Christmas.  We sent some pictures back with Mother.  She (Wendy – not Mother) is a real good baby.

Write when you have a chance.

Love, 

Cathy, Gerry & Wendy

1967 HH, Les & Clint Reynolds

1967 Harold Uible, Leslie Reynolds Jr, Clint Reynolds at Reynolds home in Newport Beach CA

1977 Roberta letter to John -Sep.28

Sept. 28, 1977

Hi, John!

How are you doing?  As you can see – we are in Boise – will be in Mormon country – or should say Mormon headquarters tomorrow – Salt Lake City.  From there to Las Vegas, then San Diego so our trip is fast coming to an end!

Before we left Seattle I took the luxury car into J.C. Penny's garage, told them I wanted the regular stuff done – tune-up, oil change, etc. & also any thing else wrong, please find & fix.  They said it was in A-1 shape – the wax job is just lately beginning to show wear!

How is school – and of course how is YAF?  You should have heard I.T. talk about you in Denver – she was telling these people that someday – they will hear the name Uible coming out of Wash. D.C. – a young, honest politician from Ohio – and they can say they met his sister.

I use my tape player AM/FM radio alot – both in the car & hotels.  We tend to stay at low key operations.

I'm still not sure as to my plans.  Some how I feel its time to settle down – tho the idea itself depresses me – or should I say frustrates me!

As much as I like S.D. – can't seem to get excited about being there for the winter.  Wrote Marion about the availability of jobs & low key housing in Phoenix – as if she would be an expert!  Have been thinking too about going to Florida.  I could get a job easily & know people down there which is both good & bad.  [Glad you decided on Arizona, Roberta!]

Then there is the idea of going back to New Vienna – besides the cold weather, I'm totally turned off by New Vienna – Dad told me that if I start at the factory, it would be permanent – no vacation here & there.  I'm glad he said  that, because that discouraged me – already I know that I would be on again, off again.

G'ma is doing fine – says she feels as good as the day she left New Vienna.  She seems to take alot of quick naps in the car – as we travel, which is just fine.

John, could you please see about getting the scratch out of the car – guess go to the local Ford dealer.  Have you had any trouble w/ it?  I'm honored to let you use it!

Write! c/o Morgans – Did you hear that Auntie Ann Faherty died?  Day after I left NYC.  OH!  Please send me Carol's, Rick's & Betsy's address – please!  Do you hear from Carol?

Love,

Berta

1977 GHU letter to John -Sep.27

Sept. 27, 1977
Tues. evening - Portland, Ore.

Dear John –

Here we are Roberta & I in Motel 6.  She is playing cards & I will try to write a few lines so you may know that we are moving along with our driving schedule.  We just returned a few minutes ago from visiting the town Newburg where Roberta went to school in Oregon.  It seems to be a very nice looking town & the school buildings are nice looking.  She visited a friends parents.  It has been a very disagreeable day weather wise.  Rain & rain this afternoon & evening.

Yesterday we went from Seattle & returned by boat after visiting Victoria.  It was a nice trip.  We didn't eat in the dining room on boat as the price for breakfast was $4 & dinner in the evening $8.  I made the purchase of new dark blue hat.

From now on we will be working toward San D., leaving tomorrow for Salt L City which will take two days.  We talked to Catherine Sun. evening by phone.  She says they are fine & Wendy is a good baby.  Your Mother was swimming in the pool but came in she said dripping to talk.  She may be returning to N.V. the last of this week.

Hope school work is moving along nicely & do take time to have a "Happy Birthday" which I believe is coming up soon.  Use the enclosed check as you may wish, as that is my present to you.

Love,

Grandma

1977 GHU postcard to "Uncle" John -Sep.25

Caption: Col. William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody – painted from life by Rosa Bonheur, in Paris, France, 1889.  This famous painting is a gift of the W.R. Coe Foundation to the Whitney Gallery of Western Art.  Cody, Wyoming.

[postmarked 25 Sep 1977]

Hello Uncle John B –

Do you feel much older today?  Will write & tell you all about the new family member after we arrive in San D.  We are in Wenatchee Wash. tonight not far from Seattle.  We have had some cooler weather than expected even snow while at the Yellow S Park so we didn't tarry very long.  Did see Elks, a bear & herds of buffaloes.  Getting along nicely.  Hope school is interesting.

Love, Grandma

[PS]  We are in the apple section of Wash.  Bought plums, nectarines and apples this evening.

1977 Dee, Wendy, Catherine & Roberta -Sep.

1977 Dee and Wendy -Sep.24 

1977 Catherine, Roberta & Dee -Sep.

1977 Blessed Event - Wendy's Birth Announcement in WNJ Sep.24

The official announcement in the Wilmington News-Journal, the day after Wendy's birth.  Gerry's name is spelled incorrectly and the time possibly was forwarded three hours (and 6 minutes) to reflect Eastern Time instead of Pacific!

Draft birth announcement for the News Journal, had Wendy been a boy, "Bradley John."

1977 Our Baby Wendy -Sep.23

1967 John's Lakeside postcard to Catherine -Sep.29

Caption: Swimming Area, Dock and Pavilion. Lakeside-on-Lake Erie.  The pavilion houses four modern meeting rooms, snack counter, youth lounge and sun decks.  Arising high in the sky is The Bellow Tower and Carillon topped with thirty foot high stainless steel cross.

Thur. 29 [September 1967]

Dear Cathy,

Sorry I couldn't write sooner.  Tell Charley hi and good luck.  I want Charlie's address.  Hope everything is OK.  Love, John

P.S.  It rained Wed. on the P.R. [paper route] It was about 40 degrees Thurs.  It's getting cold.

1967 Chicago Postcard to Catherine -Sep.28

Caption: 826 South Wabash Avenue 60605.  For Men, Women, Families.  2,000 Fireproof Rooms in Downtown Chicago.  2 Cafeterias Serving 3,000 Meals Daily. Convenient to all Transportation.  Guest Program Activities include: Social, Educational and Religious Events.

Thurs. eve.

9/28/67

Dearest Catherine,

Arrived here about 6:30 in RAIN!  & guess where we are staying?  Are now at the Conrad Hilton.

Glad to see you did a good job at choosing such a friendly - stimulating college!  We are thinking about you.  Do write.

Love, Mother & Daddy

1967 Catherine goes to K College -Sept.28

9/28/67 Jean & Catherine in front of "K" new library.  Left home the day before at 8am via Detroit (Kresge) & got to K about 6PM & moved things into her dorm.  Rom 217 Mary Trowbridge Hall.  Stayed the night at the Downtowner Motel, after trying the "K" Inn & two hotels (which left much to be desired).  Drove on to Chicago to the "Y" and Conrad Hilton.  Stayed the night at ABC (AGC?) Motel, just east of Fort Wayne, Ind

9/28/67  Harold & Catherine at K Campus – Chapel in background after the Recognition for new students program at 3 in the Chapel.  Each student met their faculty advisor at a certain tree (where the name was placed).  C's advisor was Jefferson Smith.  They had tea or coffee and cookie.  It was cold.  Note Jean's heavy coat in other picture.

1987 Family Letter -Sept.29

Tuesday

Sept. 29, 1987

Dearest Family –

This afternoon has turned cold and damp with thoughts of upcoming fall in the air – last weekend continued to be so beautiful and a delightful time to be traveling.  We took off about 12:30 and drove to Wilmore where Mary Virginia gave us a tour of the Seminary.  We took Diane Allen and MV to dinner at the Beaumont Inn in Harrodsburg, KY.  We had tried to get in Pleasant Hill at Shakertown but they were filled but did have a nice dinner there.  When we got back at a little after 8PM found John Z had already arrived and was waiting for us.  Asbury was having a campfire about a mile off campus so we walked there.  After various people spoke they roasted marshmallows and we walked home again.  Mary Virginia had gotten us a really nice room on the bottom floor of one of the men's dorms so we got a nice taste of campus life and had breakfast in the student union building – delicious blueberry pancakes, etc.  And then we took off for Atlanta where there was a toyshow which we attended Sunday AM.  Atlanta is really doing alot of building still.

We had made plans to spend Sunday evening with the Zooks in Johnson City so enjoyed seeing them.  Mary Lynn and her husband were there too.  They live in one of the other tri-cities – Kingsport and so we had fun renewing old times.  Marge had blueberry pie for dessert remembering that John Uible liked it so well and was disappointed one time when we had a picnic together and Marge hadn't brought her usual dessert.  Mary L or jut Mary as they now call her said that she really had a crush on John when she was younger but she is very much married now to a tall Tim Smith, a mechanical engineer who works for Eastman Kodak and they are expecting their first child in January.  Pam has three boys and lives in Taos, N.M. and Sandy is married a second time and lives in Buffalo, N.Y.  Pam works for a nursery school where her boys get free tuition – she's an artist & divorced.  I think Sandy is a medical technician.

Yesterday morning they gave us a grand tour of Johnson City and Jonesborough nearby (Catherine, that's where the famous Storytelling Festival is & they were getting ready for it in two weeks)  We went in the library and the mall where the Karmelkorn shop is and they gave us samples of all their corn plus candy that they make there.  Lynn had hoped to sell the place a few years ago but he still has it.  We came home with one mammoth box of popcorn and small boxes of the other kinds – the cinnamon was real good – wasn't as fond of the sour cream and onion or the nacho.  They had many other flavors but don't go in for the weird flavors anymore as they weren't that popular.

We got home about 10PM last night and had letters from Catherine and Mary Virginia today, which we really appreciated.  We would have liked to stop in Wilmore on the way back too but it would really have been late as it is about 50 miles off course.  Since she plans to come home in two weeks it really won't be that long until we see her but glad to see where she is now, meet some of her friends and we REALLY thought it was a FRIENDLY PLACE – everyone spoke.  We hope to get over to Bloomington in a few weeks to see Serena as Dad hasn't been there since she moved and we haven't been there overnight.

The school representative for World Book Encyclopedia was in New Vienna for a special meeting.  They are promoting a Readathon in the school.  Each class that gets students to read 7 books a week for 7 weeks and gets sponsors will contribute toward getting a set of either World Book or Child Craft for their room – for $2 that the students collect, World Book will donate a $1 so I'm anxious to see how it turn out.  This is the 2nd year that they have had it – 1st time for New Vienna but she said that it has been going over real well.  The names of the children are put in front of the book and then it will be kept in the room (class).  I hope that the library may be able to get a new set from any extra money.

We bought some peaches Saturday and they are really good but going fast – I did freeze a couple of containers this morning but not sure how good they will be.

Joanne Rankin and G'ma seem to be getting along real well – she was staying at night over the weekend and also taking her to Sunday School and Church yesterday.  We wonder if Aunt Mary couldn't use help in Florida if G'ma goes down but neither Elaine or Joanne are footless since they both have one in school.

Aunt Mary and Uncle Bill had a nice visit with Joe but had difficulty getting out of NYC due to electrical storm so were late in getting back to West Palm Beach.  G'ma had a letter from both Aunt Mary and Joe.  The latter is looking forward to moving to Santa Fe about Nov. 3 – he did real well at the Washington Square Art Exhibit again this year over Labor Day plus the next weekend.  He said that he made over $2000 selling ten paintings, plus a gallery in Brooklyn is selling a good bit of his work.

Wendy had a nice birthday (#10) and had a small party and plans to celebrate another time when her Uncle Sid gets back in Phoenix and they will go to Bobby McGee's – her favorite spot for which she had gotten a gift certificate from her Dad.  She also got a nice 10 speed bike and computer spedometer.  There's another birthday coming up in the family this Sunday.  We had hoped that John might spend it in New Vienna since it is on a Sunday be he has to work on more political things for the Newark mayor.

The Wilmington News Journal announced their first price increase in seven years – going to $1.36 a week or 35¢ a single copy.  It was in the paper tonight that the Wilmington Library is going to make two floors from their present stack area and that the new elevator is now operational.  In addition they are going to pave the street and parking area behind the library.

This Thursday starts a new manager at Wells, as Mildred Cochrane (former M. Storer) retires after 24 years.  Gene Williams will be taking over and do believe that he will be a good replacement as he gets along well with people and also has good sense.

Hopefully John and Serena have gotten started on getting their passports for our January trip.  We are enclosing a sheet which needs completing regarding passport information.  Yes, January is right around the corner.  We were talking with the Sankers last evening about their trip to Egypt and they seemed quite happy with their experiences there.

[Love, etc.]

1967 Roberta's Letter #2 -Sep.29

[postmarked September 29, 1967]

Dear Family,

Well, J.N. Carey and his wife just left.  They had supper and then Helen and I showed them all the "historical" sights.  I got Don O. to take J.N. to the boys dorm and show him all around while I took her to the girls dorm.  I think they enjoyed it at least I hope they did.  They are going to New Vienna tomorrow night.  Oh – yes, Faith Morgan knew her (Mrs. Carey's dad) I guess her father works in the meat department of a grocery in Yellow Springs.

My new glasses (one pair of them) came in yesterday.  They fit good and are about the same color of my hair.  I will try to draw them for you. (by tracing).  They are unusual I must say so myself!  Wait till you see the other pair.  They are both very unique in their own sort of way.  The other pair will (or should) come in tomorrow.

We have a short story due Monday for English.  We had to make it up ourselves and all.  Mine is about a man that goes to Sea.  I made my final copying of it this afternoon so I won't have anything to worry about this week-end.  (at least on English)

We are now beginning our proving in Geometry.  All the deductive reasoning isn't too bad.  We had to learn a bunch of postulates and all.

How do you like my stationery?  I bought it at Hallmark the other day.  White paper sure is boring.  I got tired of looking at my name all the time on the other stationery.

Love,

Roberta

[written on envelope]  

P.S. Help!  I'm in dire need of name tags!  Have you ordered some:  If not, Let's get on the ball!  PLEASE

1967 Roberta's Envelope -Sept.29

An example of a homemade envelope  in common usage in the late 1960s – made from magazine pictures.  The writing on this envelope is above and beyond the ordinary.  Evidently, Joe got a car.  

1967 Roberta's Letter -Sep.29

[Roberta added her letter to this English test page.  The school work is dated Sept. 14, but the postmark on the envelope is Sept. 29, 1967.]

Dear Family,

Hi!  Well, here I am in study hall and for once I have all my lessons done!

This was our first English test!  As you can see I got a 92 on it!  G r e a t  d i s c o v e r y!

I had just got done writing you all a letter and in cam Mr. and Mrs. Carey!  Boy did that ever surprise me!  I gave them a big tour of this place and all.

The new dorm is suppose to be ready by April 1st.  It sure is going to be nice if they ever get it done.

Now for the BIG news.  I had to order a gym outfit which cost $5.00 about.  I also had to buy a hockey stick which also was around $5.00.  This stuff is put on my office bill.  They were both very essential as far as teacher Susan thought.  The gym-suit will be navy blue with a "regulation type blouse."  ICK!

Tell Grandma & Granddad I said "Hi!" and tell them to be sure to write and I'll try my best to answer back.

Thanks again for the suit & dress.  I really like it.  They both fit real good.  Dates, raisins and prunes sure went fast!

Love,

Roberta

P.S. The coat fits a lot better.  I really like it.

1967 Roberta's Postcard -Sep.28

[Postmarked 9/28/1967]

Hi!  Lots of things have been happening around here!

J.N. Carey and his wife are coming tonight for supper.

Got a 90% on last Geometry test.  Will send it soon.

Sure am busy with all my subjects.

Faith and I are making a dress (for me).  It will be pretty if we get it done.  Glasses came in yesterday.

Love, 

Roberta

1987 MV's Letter -Sept.27

9-27-87

Dear Mom, Dad and Grandma,

It was good to have you here and be treated to a Good meal Friday night.  I hope the trip to Atlanta went well.

John and I went into Lexington to Fayette Mall to walk around.  It was nice – a lot like Tri-County – a Lazarus, Sears and another anchor store I believe.  We had a late lunch in Nichlosville on the way back.  He left about 5pm, right before dinner.

This morning we went to Southland Christian Church.  It was okay, but just too big – about 1200 for the first service – we came out at 11:00 and there were people all over waiting to get in the second service.  I think I'll probably go to Wilmore UMC, which runs about 800 or 900.  I don't plan to get involved at all.  I'm ready for a break.  Diane is going to be the accompanist for their youth choir.

I started the take home test that's due Tuesday and it really wasn't as bad as I had anticipated.  Tomorrow I've got to practice for private lessons and I'm supposed to play racquetball with 2 different people (Diane then Donna) at 10AM then 3PM.  The exercise won't hurt me.

The seminar always has a really nice Sunday buffet that attracts town people.  They always have roast beef, 2 vegetables, potatoes, tossed salad, fresh fruit, and all kinds of desserts – then they don't serve an evening meal.

Thanks again for dinner and bringing my laundry down.  I think John Z is going to try to get John Uible to come down with him sometime.  Yes, I did remember JBU's birthday.  See you in 2 weeks.

Love,

Mary Va.

1967 Roberta's Letter -Sep.26

[postmarked 9/27/67]

Dear Family,

Hi!  got your letter today that you wrote Sept. 22, 196? – would you believe 1963.  Oh, well anyway I received a letter from you all today.

We are now getting into the "proving" part of geometry and it is interesting. (to my amazement!)

We (Debbie W., Vanessa B., and I) don't know what we will do about the Spanish part in Europe next summer.  Debbie says "just act rich" and they won't care where we are from.

My English teacher is teacher Elizabeth.  She is very nice and a good teacher too.  Her husband teaches Biology.  Teacher Marian is not here this year.

As for art class – I hate it!  Well, no I don't hate it, I just have strong feelings against it.  Art takes up a period on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday's and I'm sure I could make better use of my time than going there and trying to make a pinch pot or what-ever.  We have ceramics first semester and picture drawing second semester.

My room-mates are: Barbie Barras, a senior from North Carolina; Faith (Face) Morgan, a junior from Yellow Springs; and Gretchen Newman from Mainsville, Ohio, a freshman.  Then of course there is me a sophomore from big town New Vienna! (thrill)

No – I haven't heard much about the reading course except that it meets during free times and takes alot of time from your free time.  So far I have studied, wrote letters, read books, but not really just "goofed" off` during my free time.  I am now in free time and supper is in about 10 minutes.  I'll add on to this tomorrow because I got to run now and get over to the dorm, comb my hair and all.

Hi!  (again) study hall is almost over.  I have 3 whole minutes left and all my homework done for tomorrow.  Time for the "ding-dong" so I'll be closing for awhile.

Now Tuesday morning, I sure would have liked to have been able to stay in bed today.  BUT!

I now weigh 156!  total weight loss  22 pounds or 352 ounces.  I bought   3  dozen bouillon cubes and have eaten them lately as a steady diet.  I'm getting a little tired of them already.  Got to go.  Classes start in about 1 1/2 minutes.

PLEASE WRITE and that means you John, Serena, and everybody else.

Love,

Roberta

1987 Wells Letter -Sep.25

September 25, 1987

TO: Wells' Employee


As you may know, Mildred Cochrane will be retiring from Wells on September 30, 1987

We certainly extend to Mildred our "Best Wishes" in every way.  She deserves it!  Yes, we will miss Mildred - - - she has set a great example of dependability, work and conscientious dedication since she started at Wells in 1963.  It is with mixed emotions that we honor Mildred's request for not having a farewell party.

Gene Williams will assume her responsibilities as Plant Manager.  He is well qualified because of his years of experience in management and production positions.  Gene is looking forward to the opportunity of working with with each of us.

Yes, we are optimistic for 1988 -- incoming orders and sales are ahead of last year.  A new shrink-wrap machine will be here shortly.

Thanks to those of you who have offered suggestions.  We are looking at each of them as to possible application.  Once again, we need your continued help and welcome your comments.

Sincerely,

Harold

HHU/gg

1977 MV's Summer Vacation Report -8th Grade

 8th Grade [Fall 1977]

How I Spent My Summer Vacation

After school was out I went to a Reds game and got blue seats.  They played L.A. and lost.  Then on July 8 I went to New Jersey for 6 weeks, and worked with senior citizens.  They came from New York and spent about 2 weeks.  During the day they could do either pottery or macrame, which I and the lady I worked for helped them with.  Then in the evening I helped with the activities like Price is Right or Bingo.  Then on my days off Miss Fisher and I went into New York and [did] several things.  We saw 3 Broadway plays, "Chicago," "Bubbling Brown Sugar," and "The Wiz."  We also saw the Museum of Natural History, The Museum of Art, Lincoln Center (Metropolitan Opera House, Avery Fisher Hall, etc.), The Twin Towers, took a tour of NBC studios, went to Rockefeller Center, and walked through Central Park.  We also went to Macy's, Gimbels, and Tiffanies.  I met alot of really neat people this summer, who I will never forget.  I hope I can always stay in touch with them.

1987 Catherine's Letter -Sep.24

Thursday

Sept. 24, 1987

Dear Mother & Dad,

Hi!  We were glad to get your letter via Roberta and the present for Wendy.  She hasn't opened it yet as Roberta forgot to bring it when she joined us for cake & ice cream.  At any rate, Wendy will be glad to have one more present to open today.

Here comes the mailman down the street now . . . .

Love,

Catherine,

Gerry &

Wendy

P.S. Thanks for clippings

1967 Roberta's Letter -Sep.17

[Postmarked September 17, 1967]

Dear Family,

I got a post-card from daddy today.  He is in New York, isn't he?  The post-card had a picture of New York on it but could not read the post-mark.

To bad about Mr. Lytle.  Where was the funeral?  Was it in New Vienna?

I dropped Spanish.  I'm sorry I did but my schedule was too heavy.  I spoke to teacher Tom and he said I could either drop Spanish or Biology.  I really like Biology so I dropped Spanish.

Next year we are required to take only 3 subjects – English, History and Health.  I'm sure it will work out for me to take Spanish next year and my senior year.  Teacher Tom thought so too.

Included with this letter is our first Geometry test.  I got 9 out of 10.  In other words 90%.  I really like Geometry.  It's pretty exciting and I am getting along fine with it.

All my lessons take alot of time to do but I like them all and so far am getting along fine with them.

Love, 

Roberta

P.S.  I got a letter from Debbie Walvoord today.  WE ARE going to go to Europe next summer.  I'm saving my money!

1987 Catherine's Letter -Sep.19

Saturday

Sept. 19, 1987

Dear Mother & Dad,

Hi!  Thought you might like to see this item I enclosed.  They (the Marketing Dept.) "interviewed" me early in August.  

The big events coming up here include Wendy's birthday and Roberta's return which will occur on the same day.  I'm going to take part of the afternoon off as Wendy is going to have some friends over after school and we'll go out for pizza.  Following by Pioneer Girls for Wendy and "Meet the Teacher" for us.  Wendy has reluctantly agreed to postpone her official birthday dinner at Bobby McGee's until Sid's return, thus stretching out the celebration!

Wendy's other news of course is her selection of a band instrument – the trombone!

Gerry and I are playing golf this afternoon.  I'm sure Wendy wishes Roberta were here so they could do something.  Fall weather seems to be settling in – the temp. hasn't been over 100º all week.

We are getting busy at the library with lots of school groups requesting tours.  And we are also scheduling visits to the schools to do storytelling and booktalks, etc.

Do you have any books by Barbara Park in the school library?  She writes for 4-6th graders.  Her latest is The Kid in the Red Jacket about a boy who moves from Arizona to Massachusetts.  She lives in Phoenix!

Love,

Catherine, Gerry

& Wendy

1977 GHU postcard to John -Sep.19

Western Hills Motel - Denver Colorado postcard -mailed 1977. Caption: 5035 West Colfax, Denver Colorado 80204.  On Highway U.S. 40 West.  New Luxurious Units - Air-Conditioned . . . 3 Minutes from Down Town.

Postcard from Gladys Hiestand Uible "Grandma" to John at Denison

Mon. Sept. 19 – [1977]

Hi – Here we are this far on our way.  Having a good trip.  Arr. here Sat afternoon.  Have seen Pat & I.T.  Attended Meth. C yesterday had supper last eve – at I.T. house.  going to sight see around Denver today.  Tomorrow we are having breakfast with Pat & will visit her home & dogs as she leaves for school at noon & then we will leave for northern highways.  R doing laundry this morning – Love, Grandma

[Mom, Roberta, and Grandma started out on a trip west, but Mom flew to San Diego (from St. Louis?) after the Dr. said Wendy could be born within 24 hours on Sept. 16.  Maybe Roberta can enlighten us on Pat & I.T. and the trip through Denver.]

1987 Catherine's Letter -Sep.9

Wednesday, September 9, 1987

Dear Mother & Dad,

Hi!  It was good talking to you and John on the phone Saturday night.  We had a nice long weekend since all three of us had three days off.  Gerry and I played golf on Monday at Happy Trails RV resort in Surprise -- 22 miles from our house --17200 W. Bell Road.  Roberta and Wendy went to a movie and out to lunch while we were gone.

Wendy seems to enjoy her new bicycle.  Somehow she seems much more vulnerable on a ten-speed with the skinny tires than she did on her old bike.  She now locks her bike at school so that is a new challenge for her also.  She likes her teacher and hasn't had too much homework yet but time may change that!  Last night she did have some spelling homework and she thought it was real tough to have to use 8 spelling words in only 4 sentences.

My computer class [at Glendale Community College]  is interesting and close enough I can walk through the park when I have an hour off.  I have finished the word processing part and next comes spread sheet.  I haven't been down yet this week since Monday was a holiday we have been busier than usual at the library.

During the month of August the new Main Library circulated over 90,000 books, with 59,000 of those being children's books, 25,000 of those were picture books or easy readers!  Also registered 5100 new borrowers!

Programs started last week except for Time for Twos which will start next week.  I've been practicing fingerplays to do with that age group.  Should be interesting.  Also starting next week is a group for 10 to 12-year-olds called the B.R.A.T. (Books, Reading and Talking) Pack.  We've had 30 applicants and haven't really pushed it at all yet.

I'm trying to give you samples of all the different types of print.

Well my lunch hour is almost over so I better close.  Mother, we just got a complaint on a book by Katherine Paterson called Rebels of the Heavenly Kingdom.  Have you ever read it?  The complainer said it was anti-Christian and too morose for children.  I read it.  It's about the Taiping Rebellion in China in the 1850's.  From the blurb about the author I gather Paterson's father was a missionary in China.  I didn't think it was morose or anti-Christian, plus I think it would be difficult to get any child to read it but . . . .

We still didn't get your letter – must have taken a wrong turn somewhere!

Love,

Catherine, Gerry & Wendy

1987 MV's Postcard from Asbury -Sep.14

[postmarked Sep 14 1987]

Hi, folks!  Wanted to bring you up to date after the first week at Asbury.  Orientation (Tues-Thurs) was nice but about 2 days too long.  Wednesday we registered for classes and I'll be taking 14 hours this semester.  My classes ae Minister of Education as Servant, Church Music History, Hymnology, Singing Seminarians, Chapel Choir, Private Piano & Private Voice.  The first 3 are all 3 credit hours, the last 4 are 1 credit hour classes.  14 credit hours is considered a full load here – I can see how 14 hours would be a lot for M.Div. students, but music will never be as hard as Greek.

Shakertown didn't have any openings, but I did reserve a double guest room for you for 9/25.  My suggestion for dinner is to look in the Mobil Guide at Lexington, which would be not more than 30 minutes away.

Yesterday we went to a Pro-Life Rally held on the Capitol steps in Frankfort.  Melody Green & J.C. Wilke were the speakers.  Today we went to Wilmore UMC and I was amazed at how big it was.  There were gobs of College Students there.  The seminary has a big buffet every Sunday for lunch, so there were a lot of people from town there.  See you Thurs. night.

Love, MV

1967 Roberta's Barnesville Postcard -Sep.13

[postmarked 13 Sep 1967]

Dear Family,

Did you get my card all about my schedule?  On Saturday I have Spanish, Biology and Math!  Gee!

There are two rolls of film on the kitchen cabinet that need developed.

Helen got in about 11:00 Monday night.  Bobby is not here this year.

The new cook is a man and is the food ever good!

I bought a notebook, dividers, pen and a notebook pad!  $1.95 already on my bill!  HA!

Please send curtains –

Love,

Roberta

1967 Roberta's Barnesville Postcard -Sep.13

[postmarked Sep 13, 1967]

Here is my schedule:
Mon.-Fri.
8:15 English
8:55 Bible (Tues. & Thurs.)
9:55 Spanish
10:15 Recess
10:30 History
11:10 Bio
11:50 Math
12:35 Dinner (all week)
1:45 Mon. Art, Tues. Bio, Wed. Eng, Thurs. Study, Fri. Art
2:45-3:45 Study Hall

Well, there it is!  Wow what a schedule!  Will write soon.

Love, 

Roberta

1987 MV's Asbury Postcard -Sep.9

9-8-87

Good to talk with you last night – sorry you had so much trouble getting through. Our dorm is really nice and our room is on the ground floor, complete with air conditioner.

This morning we had Chapel and a short orientation in our degree program (MA, not just Music).  My advisor is Prof. Whitworth, who I'll try to catch up with this afternoon.

Registration is tomorrow & Thursday and we picked up a schedule of class offerings today.

Our room is also next to the kitchen & bathroom in addition to the pay phone . . . last night an Indian student's brother called (from India) at 1:30am.  Needless to say it wasn't very conducive to sleep but it's better than having a fire drill.

Thanks for sending my contacts.  I'll check on accommodations & Pleasant Hill this PM.

Love, M.V.