Friday morning,
November 10, 1967
Dearest Catherine,We were really PLEASED to receive a LETTER from YOU this morning. We have appreciated hearing if only a post card but this was a real treat. A real RED, RED, RED letter DAY. Glad to hear that Evan is going to the girl-bid dance and we shall be thinking about you. Wish we had a picture of you that night to see you in your new dress not to mention getting to see Evan too. Just be careful of any Polaroid coater. Speaking of coaters do you have something appropriate to wear over your gown? And how did the shoes come out.
We are interested in other things beside your social life though I have dwelt on that so far. We had been wondering how you made out on your chemistry test but not real sure when you were taking it. Good luck with it, whenever it is or was or will be.
Glad to hear you had a little rest from art – that would be a pleasant surprise. Your comments on Dr. Bausch are amusing. Is there any connection between him and the Bausch and Lambe (?) company and your science medal? You might use it for a bookmark or paperweight in this class to get a little more use out of it.
The 1st Nat. Bank and Trust doesn't sound like the name of the one down over the hill from the college but it must offer some advantages. There haven't been any visible changes at the bank here but Daddy says they plan to move into other quarters this winter during their big remodeling program. Seems he said they are planning to use the mayor's office but not positive about this.
Mr. Hughes and Tim were here for dinner last night and they are real encouraged about Laura. She may still be on the critical list but they did let her sit up a bit yesterday. It will be a long time before she is well. Karen's baby's name is James Michael (don't know where I came up with Maynard). He was telling us what a time he had getting through to Weegie – tried for hours and always busy and then the switchboard closed and finally got thru by calling the housemothers room. She came home last weekend for the first time but since her mother is better will not be home this weekend or perhaps not til Thanksgiving.
Speaking of Thanksgiving we received an invitation from the Bruces this morning to come to their house for the day. We didn't receive too much encouragement else where but haven't answered their letter or really had time to discuss it yet. Let us know if you have changed your mind or if there is any possibility of your getting home. Mrs. Bruce thought she had heard us say that we were at loose ends and regretted that neither you or Roberta would be able to come.
Donnie Achor is really in bad shape. They were operating on his leg when he went into convulsions and started hemorrhaging so they rushed him to Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati and he has only a 50/50 chance to live. There is rumor that he and Larry Saunders were racing after Larry took Fay McVey home and it happened out by Burch Layman's. Donnie's father has had a stroke and not able to do anything which makes it all the worse on him.
Is Howe's book "The Story of a Country Town" required reading or are you finding some time for recreational reading? Sounds interesting & I'll see if Wilmington has it.
There were no contests in the New Vienna election but Wilmington had quite a few for mayor, council, and board of education. Many were surprised that a man from Martinsville (Barnes) was able to win a seat on the latter. His wife's recipe was in as well as her picture the same night as the results of the election – quite timely (the night the paper was so late) They have six children (three of them are adopted). The Hospital issue passed very favorably.
Sorry to hear you were without a pillow all this time. You had mentioned the mirror. How about an end for your towel rack? What is your usual rising time? Doesn't sound like you have much time to use a pillow for your head. How about your beauty sleep? Could you use another blanket?
We left tomatoes here to ripen before we went away and we are still waiting. We did have alot of broccoli and Brussel Sprouts which Daddy brought in last weekend.
We realized after we left you that we hadn't gone to the grocery to stock you up on the things that had been mentioned including ULTRABRIGHT. Could be you used some other brand when Evan was so indefinite?
Did I tell you that Elizabeth Johnson fell off the back of a chair and has most painful back. Garnet Fisher told me the doctor is quite worried about her – thinks she pulled a muscle or something. She was at the Open House at Blanchester Sunday but was carrying Bufferin with her.
We have had snow flurries but none of it has really stuck to the ground. It is in the 60s today and to stay that way with rain predicted for tomorrow.
Mrs. Wilson came today – the first time in three weeks so you can imagine how much she was needed. I may get a little housecleaning done as the only time she had any extra time is while Grandma is gone. They are still planning to leave Sunday about 1:00. Just dawned on me that I ought to offer to do your job in helping to turn off and close up the house.
This was just to be a short note – but see how your letters inspire me! We'll be most anxious to hear all about the dance, chemistry test, and anything else on your mind.
Love and kisses,
Mother
PS Charlotte Hause's sister and Eddie Hiestand & his wife & son were all on the Boeing 707 that crashed on take off from Cincinnati Monday night but none were hurt.
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