1961 Family Letter -Dec.11

December 11, 1961

Dearest Catherine, Mother & Daddy Uible & all the Hortons,

Thanks so much for the nice cards, money and the earring holder -- all of which I appreciated very much and will put all to good use.

We just got back from the program at the school -- the Christmas operetta with all the grades and the High School Glee Club participating.  They had a huge crowd -- we sat on the bleachers so we could see as well as hear better.  They brought Bobby Curtis up in an ambulance and elevated a stretcher so he could see the program.

We visited the rooms afterwards and they are all decorated for Christmas and look real nice.  Roberta's room have new desks with laminated tops and they are so proud of them -- want a new one for Mrs. King, their teacher now.

Shirley & her mother were in Mrs. Laughlin's room with Barbara and Shirley says she plans to write to you tomorrow.

Last night was the Redeemer's meeting -- potluck supper with the families.  There were 23 adults there and about 30 children.  The Garrisons and the Williamses were there for the first time.  The Intermediate MYF Christmas party was at 7:00 at the parsonage so just as soon as we had eaten Helen & I left to be on hand for their meeting.  Laura Hughes was also there.

They read the story of many of the Christmas carols, showed a film concerning same, had some games and the gift exchange and refreshments (punch and Christmas cookies).  Peggy Fawley said she had received some stationery so now she could write to Catherine (I overheard this) so you might send her at least a card when you have a little free time.  (Maybe when it's not your turn to shuffle or deal).  Do keep up your studies and not be the cause of Joe or Marianne not getting on the honor roll.

This morning the Home Ec classes invited some to see a demonstration given on Christmas cooking and decorations by the Dayton Power and Light demonstrator from Washington Court House.  They had neglected to mention that refreshments would be served so at 9AM we were served punch, cookies, candy and caramel cake with very few of us with appetites for such at that hour.  John stayed with Serena's class til they had to go practice for the operetta.  

Wasn't that a good picture of someone you know in last Friday night's paper?  I was real surprised although Daddy had said that a photographer had been there -- he had said it in such a joking manner we thought he was just kidding.

We are to meet tomorrow morning to pick out gifts for the Kuntzmans and Wilsons from the church -- have an idea it will be a waffle iron - sandwich grill for the parsonage but no idea what will be chosen for the Wilsons.

We had quite a large snow Saturday morning but turned to sleet and rain toward afternoon and was all gone by Sunday except for a few patches that the sun finally melted today.  But a very cold spell is in the offing and is to arrive by tomorrow night.

I am now the proud owner of a real pretty watch -- a Gruen which I received today and had been wanting for ever so long.  Daddy had a time shortening the strap -- really needed jeweler's tools but its just right now.

Don't forget to send us the detailed route of the shortcut around Knoxville if you have not already sent it.  I'd like to go down by way of the West Virginia Turnpike to break the monotony of Maysville, etc., but will probably go the same way.  They are not having the luncheon like they had last year inviting the school board the last day so will probably take off as soon as the girls get home from their school Christmas parties.  Lets hope it isn't quite as cold as last year.

We've been reading with interest the temperature readings for Florida.  Our heavy snow that was expected has been diverted so we'll think of you enjoying your new suit.  Anxious to see it.  Have you bought any gym shoes yet?

Hope to do some Christmas shopping tomorrow and haven't written a Christmas card yet so have plenty to do in the next week.

Glad to hear you are being a help to the Hortons -- it is certainly wonderful of them to take you into their fold and look after you so well.

Thanks again for the cards with such pretty messages.  I'm anxious to put my earrings on the new holder -- the other one was such a nuisance.

Love to all --

[The following is on the back]

Received your Friday's letter this morning.  Wonder if you are getting in any piano practice yourself.  Brought John's bed down to the shop this morning for he has stretched out beyond it.  Sounds like you are having a busy time.  Are you ready to move to Lake Worth?

Daddy

P.S.  John is getting ready to go to see you, for let him out this morning and he got a haircut.

1961 Catherine's Letter -Dec.8

 

Dec. 8, 1961

Dear Everybody,

I am at Marianne's piano lesson right now.

To night from 7:30 to 10:00 we will be at Roberta Dicks party.

Tomorrow morning we are going to see Exodus at the theatre with Julia Norton.  She is the preacher's daughter.

Sunday in early church I sing in the choir.  Sunday for lunch we are eating at the S&S.  Sunday evening I go to MYF.

One more thing I forgot.  Saturday afternoon we wax some man's car for the MYF slave month.  (This is a typical weekend on my busy schedule.)

Dec. 9, 1961 5:30 P.M.

We just got back from seeing Exodus.  It wasn't exactly what I expected.  I thought it would be more like Ben Hur.  But Exodus happened in 1947.

Last Sunday we went to open house at the library.  I got a pamphlet that tells all about the Lake Worth Library.  Last Saturday I went to Farmer's Market with Grandma and Granddaddy.  It was the first time I had ever been there.

Love,

Catherine

1961 Jean's Letter -Dec.7-8

 

Thursday 12/7

& Friday 12/8

[1961]

Dearest Catherine, Mother & Daddy Uible and all the Hortons,

Glad to hear you have been writing to your friends -- Shirley and Weegie both reported hearing from you and Marianne.

The Mothers Club was here Tuesday night and Roberta played two songs -- "The Dancing Bear" and "The Lord Is My Shepherd".  The Girls Ensemble sang several numbers & played on their instruments (from Recreation room) -- Debby & Patty Bernard recited a poem.

Last night was the Ladies Night at the Lions Club out at the Snow Hill Country Club.  Gretchen Huffman & I decorated out there in the morning after her radio show.  The tables looked real nice -- made to look like a Christmas package with a strip of red crepe paper running length-wise and cross-wise and a big red bow in center on top.  Also red candles and evergreen around the bottom.  

Gretchen had the idea of making pixies out of pipe cleaners & crepe paper so she, Norma Allen & I each made about 22 of those for place favors.

There were 30 couples altogether & had a very good buffet style dinner -- chicken, ham, mashed potatoes, green beans cooked with pecans, many assorted relishes and pumpkin pie with honey on top. 

Afterwards there was a five piece orchestra for dancing from 8:30-11:30.  One of the players was the new papa Dick Swindler.

Mrs. Wilson was to be our baby sitter but she called yesterday morning to say she had intestinal flu.  So was able to get Linda Rudisill and she did very well.  The house straight & neat, the few dishes were  done & all had gone to bed without a lot of fuss.

I went to school today and we have so many new books -- don't have room for them all on the shelves.  Guess one of our better readers is away & we're not getting as many circulated.  Have you been to the library down there?  No doubt the school has a nice library of its own.  Please take note of everything so you can give me pointers for up here.  

Mr. Longsworth asked if you've been swimming yet.  All the teachers asked how you are getting along.

Serena says: Merry Christmas

Love to all . . . .

1961 Roberta's Letter -Dec.

 

[December 1961]

Dear Catherine,

How are you?  Mrs. Fisher said she thought the work would be easier down their.  Mrs. Nixon wanted to know how you were, and I said fine.  We had Linda R. [Rudisill] for a babysitter the other day.  I played the piano for Mother's Club Tuesday night.

Love,

Roberta

P.S.  Junior High won the game last night 36-30 -- yea!  Shirley stopped and called her mother.  Frances was with her.  How are the boys.  We hope you like band practice. ha! ha!

1961 HH news clipping -Dec.8

 

Wilmington, Ohio News-Journal
Friday, December 8, 1961

FOR 10 YEARS -- Harold Uible (seated) has served 10 years as government appeal agent for the local Selective Service Board and in appreciation the board presented a certificate to him.  Here James Buckley, chairman of the board, hands the certificate to him.  Uible is a New Vienna attorney.  He functions for the board when a man appeals a classification given him by the board.  The appeals agent carried the request to a higher authority.  Uible was appointed by the President of the United Stated upon recommendation of the governor.

1961 Catherine's Letter -Dec.5

 

December 5, 1961

Dear Everybody,

I just got through washing my hair.  It's full of electricity as usual.  Uncle Bill said Granddaddy paid for the bicycle out of the $50.00.  If so I'll keep the check for myself.  Do you plan to celebrate Mother's birthday with anything special?

In the letter Marianne sent me before I came down she said that she took Phys. Ed. for six weeks, art six weeks and music six weeks.  Last six weeks Marianne took Phys. Ed.  You are required to wear a gym suit.  But since I was only going to be here a short time I didn't need one.   This six weeks Marianne  takes music and I stay in Phys. Ed.  So I am going to wear Marianne's gym suit.

I find I have more homework because I have no study halls where at New Vienna I have at least two study halls a day.

I have not read any books except those that are required.  Although we have been playing some cards.

 

All the Horton children, and Grandma and I went swimming on Sunday.  There was an undertow so Grandma wouldn't even let us get wet.  But a big wave came up when I wasn't prepared and got my beautiful new blue swimming suit wet.  I hope the next time we go swimming there won't be an undertow.

Love,

Catherine

P.S. Joe is driving me NUTS.

1961 Family Letter -Dec.3

 

 

December 3, 1961

Dearest Catherine & all the Hortons and Mother & Daddy Uible,

We have read with great interest all your cards and letters and hope you keep them coming for the time goes a little quicker that way and Christmas will soon be here.

I guess you have heard by this time that Mr. Donohoo came back Thursday morning for a few minutes but unable to do much yet for he's still weak from the grippe so told him to come back after the first of the year or I never would get things straightened up in time for Mother's Club meeting (this Tuesday nite) nor enjoy any other pre-Christmas festivities.

We put up our tree this afternoon and even have a wreath on the door but it was so warm out seemed more like a spring day.  We went out to Streber's farm to pick out a tree for they aren't at the store yet -- got a real pretty one -- not too tall but mounted it on a box so it hits the ceiling -- May put icicles on it but otherwise through decorating it.

The test you took in science was real good considering all the longer you had been down there -- I'm sure I couldn't answer near that many myself.  Was going to tell Mr. Hughes but none of them were in Sunday School except Karen.

John has moved on to Mrs. Rudisill's Sunday School class so he is much happier -- all the 3½ and 4 year olds seemed to move on this morning or I would have thought John's complaining made Mrs. Wilkinson suggest something.

Mrs. Strupper had so many last Sunday because those 5th grade girls finally were promoted.  They didn't have near enough books (quarterlies) and wondered if she might have yours.  We finally found it and she was pleased to have an extra one today.  She said she certainly missed you in her class these past two Sundays.

Thanks for sending on the names for the Christmas exchange.  Serena is having such a time trying to keep her secret.  If you hear of anything mentioned that would make a possible gift we'd appreciate any suggestions up this way.  Wilma Croghan's list in her kitchen always intrigued me and wish everyone would put out such helpful ideas.

Roberta went to Redeemer's meeting with us out at Gano's and had a wonderful time with Jennifer.  Peggy Fawley also was there but Jennifer especially invited Roberta and had a different game set up in every room upstairs -- Monopoly, etc.

How was the skating party?  Tell Aunt Mary and Uncle Bill to practice up and maybe we'll all go skating while we are down -- providing the weather good for other things especially.

We are also trying to get ready for the Lions Club Dinner Dance and the elves we are making for place favors are about to drive me crazy.  Harold says that they look more like members of the Klu Klux Klan.  Most everyone has accepted so hope it will be a real nice affair.

Wondered if you saw "Victoria Regina" on television Thursday night.  It was excellent but thought you might be studying for exams.  Some parts could have been a little closer to the truth and other elaborated on but considering the time it covered in one hour was very well done.

Today was Tommy Kuntzman's birthday and he celebrated in his Sunday school class (good day for John to be promoted).  He gave out little miniature manger scenes with characters that glow in the dark.

Forgot to tell you that we got out the set you made in Bible School last summer and everytime I look at it John has all the figures up in the box and Baby Jesus outside in front.  Also put the Swedish angel set out and Serena insisted we light the candles and listen to the bells with all the lights out.

Speaking of lights out -- it is time for bed so may add a little more in the morning.

Until then -- goodnight.

Here it is lunch time and will say "high"

Have you been to the Public Library yet, Catherine and how about the school library.  Roberta hopes to have a party in two weeks and she gets to invite one person for each 100 she gets in school this week.  Serena was real pleased to get an "E" in preparation of work and S in everything else on her first report card.

Enjoy your letters. 

1981 Roberta's Letter -Dec.2

 

Wednesday 9:45

12-2-81

Dear Family,

I'm sitting in a coffee shop -- just across from the Main Library -- waiting for it to open up at 10:00.  Took the bus down town this AM for a meeting at the County Hosp.-- but I missed it -- didn't get to leave Sr. Village till too late -- Donna, one of the aides, was suppose to be there at 7:00 -- didn't make it till about 7:20 -- just as well -- didn't want to go to the meeting anyway -- and doesn't concern Sr. Village.

We got a new lady yesterday -- has been in a Nursing Home since August -- 88 years old -- has lived in AZ for 70 years.  Very alert -- probably the most out of the whole group thus far.  She told me last nite it was a shame she has outlived her $$.  Must really be a terrible hard thing for her -- her age group not accustomed to all these Gov't programs!!

The other ladies really are all doing great -- except for the retired R.N. -- who is constantly trying to boss everyone around -- always knows what should be done.  She is also a "Recovered" alcoholic -- who has bombed out of the last 3 places she lived.  (Foster home -- Boarding home -- etc.)  They are getting out -- going to Church, shopping, etc. -- learning all the transportation systems -- Dial-a-Ride, etc. --

We are all moved in -- pictures up -- books & knick knacks in place -- We hired Allied Vans -- 2 men & 40 foot truck -- did it in 5 hours -- then have to pay 1 hour travelling time.  It cost less than our move from 1930 S. Westwood to Dreamland [?] last May.  That was because guys had to make 2 trips then -- only 20 foot truck.  Last year we paid small outfit $27 per hour -- this year $44 per hour.

There was just one BIG problem -- my sofa bed would not fit in the bedroom -- not at any angle -- or thru window -- so it ended up in Marion's room (huge master bedroom) & I've gotten a new twin bed -- really neat -- has drawer space underneath it.

I've got lots of Christmas stationery -- hope to use it this year --

Charlie sure keeps me busy hope I survive till he grows up -- the ladies today will make sure he is ok -

I have to hand feed him -- not a good eater --

Much Love,

Roberta

1961 Elizabeth Johnson postcards -Dec.

CLINTON COUNTY COURT HOUSE  -  WILMINGTON, OHIO

CLINTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL  -  WILMINGTON, OHIO

Dec. 2, 1961

Dear Catherine,

Are you all settled in school?  It has been rather warm here.

We have been sawing wood for the Furnace.  We got 4 loads this week.  I went to Wilmington shopping Thursday and to W.S.C.S. Friday and to a shower Friday night.

I have talked to your Mother about 3 times this week.  We hope you are having a nice time

Love, Elizabeth

* * * * *

Dec. 9, 1961

Dear Catherine,

Well its soon Mothers birthday again.  Remember last year you were out here for dinner & it snowed & sleeted all day.  Well its the same thing this year.  The radio says every-body stay home.

I am cleaning house & putting up a few Xmas decorations.  I have a new green table cloth.  And I made a white & gold wreath with a big white & gold candle for a center piece.

Love to all, Oscar & Eliz.

1952 CJU Letter -Feb.5

 2-5-52

Dear Harold & All:

Your letters received and noted.  Was sure glad to know that our Jan sales were so good.  That was the first month since March 1951 that our sales amounted to more than the amt I paid out.  If we can have 3 or 4 good months it will put us in pretty good shape and help us to go forward.  But I was beginning to feel like a whipped dog and made it look like our judgment was very bad.

Regarding giving the chains (who have a wholesale operation) the wholesale price I think we should do that as far as extra 5% bonus that should be left up to situations involved.  If necessary to get the business then I would do it, otherwise not.  As for the toy show will leave that up to Bill.  If he thinks it would be wise and profitable then we should go and see what we can do.  Nothing like trying.  You can see Bill's trip has been well worth while and gives light for the future.  Seems to me all it takes will be a little diligent hard work for 2 or 3 years to get established then it won't be near so hard to hold our trade positions and we can have a little business that any one would be proud to own and it would be profitable and a pleasure to operate.  We are looking forward to seeing you the last of this month.  Yes I do miss our T.V. as well as Catherine and all of you.  We won't have any trouble finding a place to stay.  You might bring the Feb Stock guide book.  It comes about the 10th or 12th of the month.  Jan was our second best mo.

Jan Sales     24928.60
Jan spent     4623.87

Gain            20304.73

Jan Operations

Pd for parts        1119.69
Shipping supp    134.29
Other expenses    1873.77
Wages                1496.23

Expenses            4623.87

Love to all

Dad

CJU Letter - Undated (Possibly 1951 or '52)

 

Monday Noon
[Probably March or April of unknown year]

Dear Harold & All

Your letter received this morning.  Regarding your Phila. customer you might sell him medium at 20 and the large at 26 less 2% - 10 days.  Would try to go along with them as long as we can make 3.00 or better per case.  If we don't sell them someone else will.  

As to Jack Pack would write them and tell them we would like to furnish them their Jack needs had we known sooner but just at this time we are sold up to capacity.  Probably we might be able to supply them in about 30 days.  You might not agree with me but I am sure it is a good policy providing we can collect.  Would like to sell everybody in the business if at a firm amount and we should make a way to meant to increase our production so we can supply every[one] and when we can do that we can control our competitors and the selling price.

The deed for the parsonage is in our lock box at the bank.  Don't know about car.  Have nothing to say regarding the lots at this time.  Maybe when I get home might have some suggestions.

Regarding the Lincoln [car] they will get Florida license and insurance here.  Regarding selling stocks moved wait until we get home.  Phuw [spelling? probably abbreviation for some stock] will probably bounce back to 35 or better in the next week or two.  Would definitely sell it at 35 or better for they will surely cut the dividend at their next meeting in May about the 26th so you have some time to act.  

Have paid ours and the Wells taxes for this year.  It might be well to order your brick for May delivery.  Now don't buy anything but good brick and well made.  Would use the regular size brick 2x4x8 and would order 19000.  17000 for the walls and 2000 for the chimneys.  i have been doing some drawing and have plans the way I would build it.  

[The letter ends here.  Possibly the brick is for Wells, or if the letter was actually written in 1955 could refer to the brick needed for the building of the house at 66 E. College.]

1961 Jean's postcard to Catherine -Nov.29

 

11/29/61

Hi!

Received two more cards Monday from Lenoir City & Valdosta -- Hope you are enjoying your stay.

Mr. Donohoo called yesterday to say he's had the grippe since Thanksgiving so don't know when he'll show up again.  Need you to help paint.

Visited Serena's class yesterday.  Roberta's had a substitute (Judy Powell) so just looked in door.

Washed living room drapes at laundromat (20# size) machine Monday & ironed & back up but don't want to iron that big a piece, for a long time, again.  Don't you wish you'd been home to do that?

Everyone asks about you.  Mr. Rudisill asked R if we'd gotten a card yet & she said "Three already."

Rec'd your MYF card this morning.  R.& L Shaffer enjoyed MYF Sunday.

1961 Photo of Roberta & CJU -Nov.

 

Roberta & CJU "Granddad" - Nov. 1961
CJ's car and the across the street neighbors house in the background

1961 HH's Letter to Catherine -Nov.30

 

[A copy of the backside of the letter is included since it is a flashback to the early days of Wells Mfg.  For more details about the history of Wells, see the blogposts at this link:  Wells History]

Thursday night, November 30, 1961

Miss Catherine Uible

1025 North B Street

Lake Worth, Florida

Dear Miss Uible:

Catherine, that is the way an important letter would start.  Since what I have to say or rather write is not too important I would at least give you the "important start".

As the News-Journal would read, John had a luncheon guest yesterday, Tommy Kuntzman, who spent part of the afternoon visiting with his host.

Serena is reading all the letters in sight on the table -- such as "corn", "flakes", "rice" and everything else in like vein.

Roberta is going strong on the music practice, especially at clean up time after mals.  She and Serena are both looking (?) forward to their report cards tomorrow.  Serena wants to get "S" and not "U" marks for her name.

Sounds like the Hortons are really taking care of our 7th grader.  Wonder what our excuse was in not getting you a pocket dictionary like Marianne wrote you?

How does school seem in LW?  How about the meals at school?  Think that Nancy Henderson called last night (she didn't identify herself to me) and wanted to know your address, gave her the B Street address.  Then she wanted to know if the K Street address was still OK.

Do you still get up early in the morning and how is the funny page in the Florida papers?  Don't forget to send us the diagram on the Knoxville "shortcut" for three weeks from today we will be down that way.

Am mailing to you an important letter -- you might endorse it to Uncle Bill on your bike rental charge.  Do the Hortons need any jacks or ropes?

Happy December,

Daddy

1971 Catherine's Letter -Nov.29

 

November 29, 1971

Dear Mom, Dad, Roberta, Serena, John, Mary and Grandma,

Hi!  We've been home about 20 hours now so I thought I'd send you a thank you message.  So, thank you to Mary for the bedroom and the advice, thank you to John for all the exciting monopoly games, to Serena for her old clothes, to Grandma for sewing them up, to Roberta for all the plastic containers, and to Mom and Dad for apples, potatoes, sandwiches, etc.  We had a really good time so thanks to you all.

We got back in pretty good time.  We took Rt. 30 over towards Ft. Wayne but turned north on Indiana Rt 101 and took that up to Angola (?).  We didn't run into heavy traffic until I-94.

Mike did get in last night.  We had given up on him as the last bus from Chicago came in about 9:30.  He couldn't find our phone number though when he first got in -- so he finally came up with it at 11:00 and we went in and got him then.

It's been snowing some today.  It's not too cold though so it's all wet and slushy outside.  Could get bad tonight when it gets colder.

Classes all seem to be aimed at the end of the semester now so it'll soon be over.

Mike will be leaving tomorrow afternoon so then Dick and I will have to get some studying done that has to be wrapped up in the next couple weeks.

On the last part of our trip home our gas mileage came out 28.7 which is phenomenal since our previous "high" had been 21.0

Mom, everybody liked your cookies so well that I had to make more this morning to keep up with the demand after yours were all gone.

Well, we go to work in about an hour and I have some other things to wrap up.

Love,

Catherine & Dick

1971 Roberta's Letter -Nov.30

 

Nov. 30, 1971

Dear Family,

Hi!  I'm now at work -- without this job I wouldn't be able to write half the letters I write.

I'm all signed up now for the 6 hour accelerated course in personnel admin. for next term.  It's in evening college & meets on Mondays & Thursdays 6:20-9:20 p.m.  There is a slight charge (of $5.00) which I can't pay till December 7th for some unknown reason.  I'll never understand how this school does things!!  I just hope the course isn't too accelerated for me!!

I'm also signed up for work -- two breakfasts -- Tuesdays & Thursdays & Tuesday lunches.  I'm to be a checker -- one couldn't ask for a better job!!

Nancy & I got back to school fine about 6:30 Sunday night.  The traffic was sure heavy -- that is after Blanchester or so.

Last night about 11:00 Judy & Debbie (two girls on my floor) told me to come to their room to see something.  Well -- they had this Christmas tree with presents everywhere.  Then they gave me a small white rug.

We got back our mid-terms yesterday in Crime Prevention.  I got a 75 -- a good old 'C'.  I'm anxious to see what WE get on the research paper.  The other two in the group didn't even go to class yesterday.  I'm sure glad I didn't count on them to do anything!!

Well -- I better be closing.  See you all --

Love in Christ,

Bert  

1961 Catherine's postcards -Nov.24,25

 

[postmarked Nov. 24, 1961]

Dear Everybody,  (Reply or Ripley?)

It is now 8:15 and we just ordered our food.  I ordered wheaties, orange juice, and milk.  We listened to Bob Hodson.  We are now in Berea at 11:45.  The car heater doesn't work so it was slightly cool in the car.  This is the pen Roberta gave me.  This is Serena's pencil. 

Love,

Catherine

Note from GHU: Harold do you remember whether the sink faucets were opened?

* * * * *

[postmarked Nov. 25, 1961]

Dear Everybody,

We have now gone 753 miles.  This morning for breakfast I had pancakes.  We crossed the Tennessee River and it was so foggy I didn't see any water.  We listened to WLW and Cadle Tabernacle this morning.  We ate lunch in Griffen at Dennis the Manis [Menace?].  We went through Roberta this afternoon.

Love,
Catherine

1961 Family Letter -Nov.

 [Undated but most likely end of November 1961]

Dearest Catherine, Grandma & Granddaddy,

There were nine 7th grade girls in the choir this morning and we missed seeing you there.  Nancy Henderson's cousin was visiting and she was there with eight of your pals.  The choir had a special number and sounded real good.  There were 192 in Sunday School with a collection a little less than $50.00.  It was erroneously reported that we had gone to Florida too.

Everyone asked if you got off alright.  Roberta said many asked her why she didn't go or if she missed Catherine.  (She does but will only admit it when I get her to help with the dishes).

Linda Shaffer just left.  She went to MYF with Roberta and Mr. Shaffer picked her up here after seeing her saxophone.

Mrs. Schamaun was here yesterday.  She had come down to get a permanent and the boys were at the Fawleys.  Their present home is quite small and at the opposite end of West Jefferson from Darby-Crest. [?]

Greg has been riding a horse belonging to a neighbor and is saving money to buy one of his own -- long slow process.

Queenie had four puppies -- they sold one -- the only male, plan to keep one and hope to sell the other two.  Of course their pedigree is registered with the American Kennel Club, etc.  I offered to take one if they would care to give any away but not interested in paying $75 for one.

Appreciated your card mailed at Berea and hope to hear from you if only a card every few days.

Hope you all arrived safely as well as the cabbage & the cello.  Anxious to hear how everything is with the Hortons and we're counting the days til Christmas.

Study hard, read some but enjoy the sunshine - we'd sure like to have some up here.

Glad to get your two cards this morning, Lenoir City & Valdosta.  Noticed the "X" marks on your hotel room.

Love to you and all,
Mother

 

November 29, 1961

Dear Everybody,

I took a Science test yesterday which I have enclosed.  Marianne made an 82.  I think the work here is much harder.  We have to make notebooks in every subject.  I was up to 10:00 last night studying for a Geography Test and I think I didn't make a very good grade.

I have learned several Latin words since I have been helping Joe study.  We go up to the High School for lunch.  We have our choice of a hot lunch or a cold lunch.  I take the cold lunch since we have a hot supper.  Monday and Tuesday I spent a quarter (milk, sandwich and a dessert.)  Today I spent 20¢ because I had to hurry.  The Hortons had rented me a bicycle to ride to school  It is a black english bike.  I will see you soon.

Love,

Catherine

P.S.  I can't find the test but I . . . . I just found it.

1981 Family Letter -Nov.29

 

Sunday evening --

November 29, 1981

Dearest Family -- 

It has been a while since we have written our carbonated letter.  We do hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving -- we did enjoy having John and Carol with us -- sorry that they couldn't be here longer but glad to get to see them -- it had been a long time since they had been here except briefly on their way back from Florida.

It was good talking to you, Roberta and Catherine and briefly to Wendy.  We did try to get in touch with you, Serena, but weren't able to reach you.  Wonder if you went to Kansas City or stayed in Chicago.  We had hopes that you might surprise us and come home possibly but definitely looking forward to seeing you at Christmas time.

New Vienna has had several deaths in the last two weeks.  JoEllen Streber passed away two weeks ago tomorrow and Charles Thompson died very unexpectedly Friday evening of a heart attack.  We just got back from the funeral home.  Betty told Dad that Charles had planned to retire this spring and do repair work on his own.  Too bad that he wasn't able to do that.  He was certainly the best one to fix anything at Daye Hardware and will really be missed.

They had calling hours for Jo Streber at the Church of Christ from 2-7 and then her funeral was the same evening.  She wasn't embalmed but was to be cremated afterwards.

Charlotte Hauses's mother, Mrs. Pugsley died last Monday and we went to Sabina where they had calling hours there.  We went from there to Extended Care where Dad had some papers to be signed.  We put on our full slips (Melba not Dad) and then with the Harners went to a square dance in Xenia.

I wasn't at all unhappy that the United Methodist Women voted not to have their annual Thanksgiving bake sale but the Senior Citizens had one in the Mayor's Office so was able to get some things for our dinner on Thursday.  I bought pumpkin pies and yeast rolls plus some other things.

Thursday we had just eight for dinner -- Grandma, Mrs. Matthews, John and Carol plus the regular four of us.  With a 22 pound turkey we had plenty left over which we froze after making soup.  We should have several meals much later on not to mention the soup we had Friday and leftovers yesterday.

Today the district superintendent spoke during the regular church services and Dr. Armintrout did a very good job.  Not too many stayed for salad and sandwiches and the quarterly conference which followed but it was all over by a little after 1:00 PM.  Mary Virginia takes piano lessons from Mrs. Armintrout but she didn't come -- she had to get her son ready to go back to West Virginia Wesleyan where he attends college.

There was an Open House for Helen Storer who is retiring as home economics extension agent.  Before that she taught at East Clinton and has devoted more than 30 years to the two professions.  They were also having open houses at a number of business places in Wilmington.  We did go to the two florists -- Swindlers and Brewers.  We did buy the makings for a deer wreath -- everything except the greenery which we plan to get in our front yard.

Grandma is all set (except the last minute packing) to go to Florida next Sunday afternoon.  Mrs. Fanny Moore is going to go down with her and plans to come back in about two weeks.  Her sister lives at West Palm Beach.

We did tell some of you but for the others -- Roberta called to tell us that Buffie passed away.  They buried his body on the grounds near the cabin at Payson and the next day got another dog -- an airedale (spelling?) Prince Charles ("Charlie") who is still just a puppy and into everything.   Poor Buffie had complications after eating a bird and getting into someone's medicine and swallowing about 18 pills.  Roberta also told us about some couple she had known at the Mesa Senior Center who had just gotten married and asked to spend their honeymoon in one of her apartments.  Both the husband and wife are confined to wheelchairs and so were accompanied by an aide.  They had to be back at the place where they lived by 7AM the next morning!

Mary Virginia has been planting trees in the . . . .  M.V. must have planted 25 trees -- all little ones that had come up in our garden this past year.  Thanksgiving was a beautiful day here -- mowed the front yard for the last time for 1961 and put the mower away till next April.

Last night we attended the annual singing program that the Messengers have at the Church.  They really go all out on putting on a professional program plus refreshments afterwards.  Guess peoples different interests make the world go around.  It is amazing to us how they seem to enjoy putting on programs in a 100 mile radius of here and yet really have full schedules during their daylight hours.

Friday was a slow day in the Commissioner's Office, so I had an extra opportunity of catching up on some of my legal work.  We are expecting a lot of traffic as the new rates are now available on the real estate reappraisal . . . which means higher taxes for everyone.  The local farmers are having a tough row this season as their grain yield is down and the price is also down.

Political activity seems to be in high gear already in Ohio for 1982.  Believe there have been five announced candidates for Governor on the Republican side, including Bud Brown, who used to live in Blanchester.  The most likely Democrat opponent is another Brown.  The other day a fellow was in the office inquiring as to how one becomes a county commissioner -- we told him how plus saying that we would vote for him.  Another party was in and said that "since he voted to put us fellow in office, we should take care of his problems" even tho we had no jurisdiction in the matter.  Being an office holder is a practical course in political science.  It is too bad that more us do not take an active interest in the office holder.

I have been been watching "Of Mice and Men" tonight but Dad has gone to bed so I'll be the one that is tired tomorrow.  With December coming Tuesday the round of Christmas celebrations begins and it seems that every group wants to have a dinner or some special celebration.  The commissioners (and usually wives) are invited to many things.  I should say too many things.

This has turned into a LONG letter.  We think of you all often and always look forward to hearing from you.  Don't get too harried during the next weeks.  I am guilty of putting too much emphasis on the wrong meaning of celebrating Christ's birth.  The church Christmas bazaar isn't helping my attitude either.  The sale day is this coming Saturday -- Dad is in charge of ticket sales for the lunch and me -- books.  Hope you people don't miss any that have been around the house for ?? years.

We do love you all and love to hear from you.

With much love,

1961 Catherine's poastcard & letter -Nov.25,28

Caption: Scenic Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, Florida, showing four of the fabulous Palm Beach Hotels in the background.  To the right can be seen the famous Paddle Queen River Ferry.

Postcard:

[postmarked Nov. 25]

Dear Everybody,

We are here.  I am staying with Marianne.  I've got everything unpacked.  I am going to MYF tonight with Marianne.

Love,
Catherine

Letter:

November 28, 1961

Dear Everybody,

Yesterday was the first day of school.  I went with Marianne and Aunt Mary to register.  We had to go to the new building.  Marianne had to go on to her school or she would be late.  After we had filled out 2 white cards and 4 yellow cards they told us we had filled out too many.  So they tore one up.  It took us one hour and ten minutes.  I am in all Marianne's classes.  They have bells in the band so I even tanke Band.  Aunt Mary bought me a pocket dictionary.

Their MYF here plans to go roller skating on December 1st, go Christmas caroling, & have a Christmas party.  Marianne's room is white, Joe's and Cris's room is blue & Aunt Mary's room is brown.  If I get any important mail, mail it to me.

Love,
Catherine

 

1961 HH's letter to the FL clan & Catherine -Nov. '61

 

Hi everybody:

Peach tells me that there has already been several rehashes of the same stuff in her letter, to which she is still adding.

Yesterday afternoon Roberta and I went to Wilmington, picked up Grandma's chair at Rice Furniture and then met Roberta at the library where she had picked out three books.  Also, she got for Serena a big black fish at the 5 & 10, which when put in the same bowl with the gold fish had a merry chase, so we separated them.

Charles put on Roberta's new light and she tried it out last night between here and Irwins.  So far it does not put out a too steady a light, but then an alternating light does attract more attention than the steady glow.

Wilson told me yesterday that he did not think all of you were leaving until today.  Said his toilet stool really got to leaking yesterday so did get Daye on the phone and they came down and replaced the defective one, which Wilson said they had promised earlier.

Had a big surprise yesterday when Plummer Seaman finally arrived after having spoken to him back in September.

If your weather is anything like ours you should be getting along fine.  Another bright sunny day today.

Harold

Saturday afternoon

Glad to get your card from Berea in the morning mail.  Serena and Roberta were glad to see their pencil and pen were working.  Will check on the faucet when I go down to mail this letter, tho I remember they were left open.

1981 Catherine's Letter -Nov.25

 

 

Wednesday, November 25, 1981

Dear Mother, Dad, Mary & Mie Young,

Hi!  Thanks for the pictures of Mary & Mie Young -- very flattering of both of them.  I am a little late in getting this letter off to you this week but better late than not at all.  Right?

How was your Thanksgiving?  We were going to eat out but when we called the place we wanted to go on Monday evening they were all booked up.  So we decided we didn't really want to drive to Bend anyway.  We made a trip to the grocery store instead.

It's now Monday, November 30.

Continued . . . . Nice talking to you on Saturday.  Sorry about the confusion, Mary.  I really did think you were Serena.  I just got to the library -- it's 8:00 a.m. and the temperature inside here is 52º.  The heaters are going full blast now though so the place should be up to 70º by 10:00 when we open.

Tomorrow I have library board meeting at 1:00.  I have been trying to get a book selection policy typed up -- the state library puts out a model one which I am adapting -- so they can approve it.  Also I can report on a few changes that have been made since the meeting in September.

Tomorrow night I have AAUW book group meeting here at the library and Gerry has House Committee meeting at the Elks so the babysitter is coming to stay with Wendy.  Today being the last day of the month I will be able to start on a new phase of bookkeeping tomorrow also.  Next will be the end of the year payroll reports and all of that.  At least the fiscal year doesn't end until March 31 so I won't have to be doing that at the same time.

Wendy wants to go to school now so I better close.  As far as Christmas goes for her you might look through the Sears Christmas catalog and then we could order it for you.  One thing which she has been wanting is a typewriter and I know Sears has several varieties of children's typewriters.  Another thing is a Barbie doll house or some other type dollhouse.  If I have any other ideas I will let you know.

Love,

Catherine, Gerry & Wendy

1961 Family Letter -Nov.

 

[Nov. 1961 -- Catherine spent the rest of November and December in Florida]

Dearest Catherine, Grandma & Granddaddy,

Seems like you've been gone a long time already and its just a little over 24 hours.  Hope you had a pleasant trip down and know you are glad to see the Hortons.  Wish we could have all gone too.

Serena was so disappointed that she didn't get to see you all off.  Her cold is much better and she had Barbara [Bernard]  in for the afternoon instead of all night which suited everyone better.

Roberta went to Wilmington with Daddy and walked out to the library and did a bit of shopping.  They did purchase one of those black tropical fish with the goggle eyes and it really made our long goldfish look tiny not to mention frightening it to death so finally separated them.  Guess we need a bigger bowl now and some protection for little Goldie.

We took Barbara home after supper last night.  Shirley was anxious to know if you got off alright.  She had gotten a permanent at the Snow Hill Beauty Shop -- her first professional one and it looked real nice. 

Don was sorting out the slides from their Western trip they took with the little trailer so we stayed to see those.  They were real good.  And also saw some they had taken the night of the dinner with the Eatons and Uibles when they showed the pictures they took in New York.

Serena wants to tell you:

I cried because I wanted to say goodbye to you when you left but I just woke up when Mother and Daddy got back home.  Barbara didn't want to stay overnight  (her mother says she is too much of a mother's girl).  I took a good nap before she came so was ready to play when she came.

We saw Barbara's kitchen set in Doug's room and Barbara's bed there too.  She has moved out of Shirley's room since Doug is now at Ohio State.  They painted Shirley's room and she has a room of her own now.

The day (yesterday morning) Barbara was to come I stayed on the couch to get over my cold quicker.  Barbara held the light while I rode my bicycle last night in the dark.  Father is going to put my light on today.

We haven't found Pongo [?] yet.

Barbara and I took turns when she was here -- reading "We work and Play".  Daddy and Roberta brought a first grade reading circle book from the library "I Know a Farm".  Roberta helped us with the words we didn't know. 

 Johnny wants to tell you:

Roberta slept with me last night and we just woke up.  We went out to the Bernards.  We got a black fish and we have to keep them in two separate dishes and still the big one tries to get at the little one.

Good luck in getting started in school and do the best you can, help Grandma and Granddaddy and we'll see you about a month from today.

 Love from all of us

 

 

1981 Roberta's Letter -Nov.20

 

11-20-81

Dear Family,

Five of us went down to the Salvation Army Senior Center -- it was some experience for all of us -- we took the city bus -- 30¢ 1-way for Seniors and 60¢ 1-way for me.  Lunch was a set price of 50¢.  There were lots of really poor people there -- plus lots of Winter Visitor types -- parking lot full of BIG out of state licensed cars!

Remember Sophie Koshka [?] from East Mesa -- lived in a small 2 bedroom motel room called Desert Sage -- She has been in the hospital -- got out last Saturday -- had no-one to help her so I went over & got her Monday.  She Is enjoying being here & getting stronger everyday!  She really is a Senior Village candidate -- & would really be good for her out here & vice versa!

Tuesday night Buffie knocked Sophie's medicine over -- 1 bottle had lid off & he knocked them everywhere.  I thought maybe he got 1 or 2 -- but last night Marian was here & we figured he got close to 18 -- at 400mg a piece -- Motrin -- for pain.  Yesterday & last nite he got progressively worse -- guess his gut was (is) RAW.  He was losing lots of blood -- so off he went this AM -- he's now in the hosp. for a few days -- IV's etc. very sick dog -- I think I told you last week he ATE one of the ladies pet bird!  The Dr. said that wasn't good for him!

Much Love,

Roberta

1971 Catherine's Letter -Nov.16

 Tuesday night, November 16, 1971

Harold Uible Family
Box 50
New Vienna, Ohio 45159

Hi, I'm having sort of a hard time with this typewriter.  It's probably because I just finished keypunching for the evening and that is a little different from a typewriter.

For the last three days I have put off writing to you all because I figured the next day I would get a letter from you.  So I'll probably get one tomorrow.  We're still planning on coming next week.  I don't think Mrs. Hall is real hep on it but she isn't real hep about anything.  So unless she comes up with a really good reason to stay home we'll bring her along.  We're definitely bringing Kuman.  You won't believe how big she's gotten.  She was in a little pain this afternoon because she ripped off one of her toenails.  I'm not sure how it happened but it really bled.

Serena, are you all recuperated?  Watch out for those occupational hazards.

Dad, I'm going to sign my name to the back of a bunch of stock certificates.  Will the bank be open Friday?  Can someone there or you serve as a witness or whatever it is I need?  Also, Dick and I would like some detailed professional advice on life insurance and health insurance.  Some guy who sold Dick's dad insurance came over and gave Dick a 10 minute high pressure talk.  I forget what company he was from.  Then a guy from Equitable who some friends of ours bought insurance from, came over and talked and did arithmetic for an hour and a half.  His approach certainly was far more appealing.  We haven't decided anything.

Thanksgiving has really sneaked up on me.  I thought it was two weeks away until I looked at the calendar last Sunday and discovered there wasn't any week between this week and Thanksgiving week.  Mrs. Hall's birthday is the day before Thanksgiving so we're going to take her out to dinner on Tuesday.  Now that I think about it maybe we will do it on the weekend as one of us will have to work at K Tuesday night.

We're taking both Wednesday and Friday nights off.  The plans are for the car to get its 3000 mile check up on Tuesday, then Wednesday we have a class from 8-9:30 and will leave shortly thereafter arriving in New Vienna at approximately dinner time.

I have been wearing my glasses occasionally lately as I decided that wearing my contacts 16-18 hours a day wasn't the best thing for my eyes.  The problem is that they are a different prescription and I can hardly see any better with them than without them.  So I'm going to make an appointment with an eye doctor I think to have the  prescription changed.  I really like my contacts but I have been thinking lately that there are several advantages to glasses.  There isn't quite the expense and care involved in glasses.  They don't require cleaning solution, wetting solution, soaking solution, etc.

There's a millage election here in K next Monday.  As I understand it if it doesn't pass (which it didn't the last time) they close the public library, cut out athletics, and have no money to pay 100 teachers.  The state board has already said though that they can't fire the teachers and they can't close the schools early.  Better hope it passes.  I guess there ae a couple of towns in Michigan where the library is under the jurisdiction of the school system.  That seems pretty stupid to me.  I suppose it does save some duplication of efforts as the public library does all the cataloging for the school libraries.  However, if the public library closes . . . .  I must say that I have a thing against the public library for making me pay $26 for a card but I sure would hate to see it closed.  The all American city without a public library?

The big new mall across from the mall where we went the last time you were here has been finished for a couple of months now.  It has a Jewel/Turn-Style where we've been several times.  I priced the groceries and they are al  about 1-3¢ higher than where I do our grocery shopping, Shifty Acres (Meijer's Thrifty Acres).  However the Jewel compares very favorably with all the other super markets.  There are always lots of of people.  Mrs. Pinkham (head librarian at K) raves about the meat.  Which is saying something as she used to buy her meat at a regular butcher shop to get the quality they wanted.  Personally I think hamburger is hamburger.  They are also building a new Jewel near the Sears and Holiday Inn where you stayed before.

Well, it's time for me to get my things gathered together as it is almost 11:00 and Dick will be finishing up at the library and zipping down to get me.

See you all next week!

Love,
Catherine & Dick

1981 Roberta's Letter -Nov.16

 [11-16-81]
Monday AM

Dear Family,

Hi!  Thanks for the phone call -- always happy to hear from you all -- whether on the phone or by letter!

I'm enclosing some pictures that were taken the day G'ma & I went to the Sr. Center -- that was the day before our trip -- my last day there -- working!  I was given some extras of Grandma (it is a good picture!) -- so please pass them around.

All seems to be fine this AM  -- the bird got loose -- but he is now back in the cage.  It's such a dirty animal -- bird seed all over --

We all went to the Presb. Church yesterday -- they have done quite a bit for us -- we all were introduced & I was caught COLD & suppose to say something --

Let me know when it would be best for you all to come -- Marian would also enjoy all of you --

We are putting together a slide presentation about Sr. Village -- wish you all were here to help put it together -- will try to call -- but my thinking bad times -- seems to be at our time -- is 8-10 pm.

Much Love,

Roberta

1981 Catherine's Letter -Nov.15

 

Monday, November 15, 1981

Dear Mother Dad, and Mary and Mie Young,

Hello.  Sorry I didn't get a letter off to you last week.  I have to keep my schedule very regimentalized or I don't get anything done.  When I didn't write on Monday morning there didn't seem any other time to do it.  So I'll keep trying to get it off on Mondays!

I went to the library meeting last Monday evening in Bend.  There were about 25 people -- combination school or should I say media librarians and public and three from COCC.  After dinner at the Inn of the 7th Mountain we went to the Deschutes Public library for a meeting and tour.  It was very interesting.  We talked about censorship as the Redmond school libraries are being challenged right now because of Judy Blume books -- someone wants all Judy Blume books removed from the shelves.  It made me rather paranoid as this library doesn't have any book selection policy whatsoever.  Although the board has said they will back me up (we did have a minor flap over the Rajneesh books) I think we would have a better case if we had a written book selection policy.  So I have been working on that.  This morning I am going over to the School District library office as they have a book that has the policies form many libraries and that should be helpful.  The next board meeting is Dec. 1st so if I have something by then maybe I can get the board to approve it.

Gerry had lots of meeting as last week with Investigating Committee on Tuesday, Trustees meeting Wednesday and regular lodge on Thursday.  Friday we went to Bingo and made out pretty good.  Gerry won $10 and a free dinner ticket (worth $7.50) and I won $9 and a free drink ticket.  We took Wendy out to dinner between work and Bingo so she could have her favorite -- clam chowder.  We went to the Meet Market.  Saturday we worked at the Elks and then had dinner there (steak) with Wendy to use Gerry's dinner ticket.  Then the babysitter stayed with Wendy while we stayed later at the dance.  Yesterday we did a little work around the house and then spent a few hours at the Elks working.  I am working on the Club books for October right now having finally finished the Lodge's second quarter.  Gerry is getting everything together for this month's issue (or rather December issue) of the Bulletin.

I have an AAUW meeting tonight but not sure yet if I am going to go.  The program is on technology and the speaker is coming from COCC so should be interesting.   Wendy has a birthday party at 2:00 this afternoon.  I am going to pick her up from Day Care at 12:00 which is after their lunch but before nap.  She has a ride to the party and then she will be dropped off at the library afterwards and I can take her back to Day Care.  She won't be going to school until later this morning as I am going to deliver a new batch of books to the Nursing Home this morning and she likes to go with me to the Nursing Home.  They always make a big thing out of the children.  She wanted to wear a dress this morning as the last time we went there several people thought she was a boy.  We compromised on a blouse so as to save her dress for the party.

Wednesday night this week is the Elks birthday dinner.  It is a week early this month becauses of Thanksgiving.  We were invited to a party on Friday night but don't know if we will go.  Both Gerry and I have to work on Saturday.  i had told Betty she could have this Saturday off and Debbie was going to work for her but then Debbie found out she couldn't work so I will be doing it.  No big deal since Gerry will be working and I will probably just bring Wendy with me.

Better close and finish getting the books ready to go to the Nursing Home.

Love,

Catherine, Gerry & Wendy

1981 Roberta's Letter -Nov.13

 

Friday, November 13, 1981

Dear Family,

Hi!  I finally got out last night & bought 30 stamps -- so now I have no excuse for not writing!

We -- the 4 women & Buffy & I have been here almost 10 days now & there sure has been lots of ACTION!  The 1st few days they were like little beavers -- from morning till night.  I'm thinking they all felt like they had to prove themselves out.  But now they are beginning to be more relaxed -- in fact, last night no-one wanted to cook -- so hope they haven't gone from one extreme to the other!!

Do you remember Daisy -- from the Sr. Center -- her son-in-law is putting (helping -- in fact doing most of it) up a shed for us in the back yard.  It's a 9 x 10  -- will sure be what we need -- for all of our collections -- We have both gotten spoiled w/ the garage & all, the storage space in the last 2 houses!

Marian is going up to the cabin for the weekend -- she has spent the last several weekends here working from morning to night.  Doing all sorts of stuff -- from repairing screen doors, making bulletin boards -- planting grass -- etc.

The "bubble" arrived yesterday -- it was all waxed up & looks so proud!!  Your letter & check arrived yesterday -- too -- so that was good timing.  Seems like I should have gotten the letter on Tuesday -- then the holiday slipped right in there.  Just one small pull -- I had remembered that they paid $1200 -- and it was $1500 -- but luckily enough I had the bucks to make the difference.  Sid did buy 2 new tires & got the squeak repaired -- it had a file folder of history on it -- when, what & all work he did on it -- as far as greasing it -- etc.  Marilyn only used it for about 6 weeks -- before she went into the hospital.  She was so proud of the car.  I know it would make her happy to see it used to people's enjoyment.

I didn't want a bunch of hippies to get -- to sleep in -- or haul loud music instruments around!   It is a good solid investment -- a wise choice!!  I will be thinking about how to get it to Grandma -- but in the meantime it allows Marian to have "wheels" -- the truck.  I'm wondering if we will ever get the Dodge Swinger -- from the Wensel Estate.  They don't want to sell the car till the house sells -- and I know how slow -- Real Estate is going now days!

We do have maybe a BITE on the house -- Dorothy Stubbs sister & brother-in-law -- they are coming out 2 days before Thanksgiving to look at it.  They are selling their house back in Kansas -- & from what Dorothy has told them they really like the sounds of the house -- i.e Rock Yard, lots of storage, etc.  They have always lived w/ 1 Bath -- so that's no problem w/ them.  There hasn't been a house sold in Dreamland [?] Villa for 2 months!  Lots of them up for sale!

I really have some news -- one of the ladies -- HELEN -- who lives next door -- in Sr. Village - had a BIRD when she moved in.  Buffy came over on Friday to live -- and guess what happened Monday AM -- Buffy got the cage knocked over & ATE THE BIRD!!  Helen was upset -- tho not mad at either me or the dear dog!  I got her a new BIRD & needless to say going to great pains to keep Buff & Petey separate!!  Buffy has been sick to his stomach since then -- so Marion says to get him to the Vet today!

Wonder if Mary Va & Mie Young would be interested in coming out for the holidays --

Must Go ---

Much Love,

Roberta

The bubble runs great -- I'm going to enjoy using it.