1985 Family Letter -Apr. 7

Easter Sunday

April 7, 1985

Dearest Family,

We would have really liked having you all with us today but that is not always possible.  Grandma was here as was Mie Young and Mary Virginia and a friend of hers, the choir director at Port William church.  Mie Young had asked to bring a girlfriend who was going to be staying at the college as she had to work but she got cold feet about coming as she didn't know us so we sent her dinner back with Mie Young.

It was really nasty weather raining before sunrise services but Grandma still went.  This turned to snow and sleet and eventually the sun came out.  The church was well filled for the worship service at 10:30 – some people there we hadn't seen for years – the whole Rupp family and all the Jim Curtis family – Jonda McGraw's baby boy was baptized.  There has been alot of sickness in both families (Mrs. Rupp and the whole Curtis tribe)

All the services were well attended from Maundy Thursday communion on.  I did go to Wilmington's Good Friday services instead of New Vienna as Mary Va. and Mie Young were singing with the Wilmington College Chamber Singers there.  Our church's new Sunday School class put on a program Friday night and it was very well done – Young Adults which was sorely needed.

Glad to hear that Wendy is enjoying her visit with the Kings.  We were amazed to hear of homesickness last Monday until she said "April Fool" – she sounded like she really meant it so put on a good act.  Sounds like the pool is making quite a hit with her as well as her new little friends "Catherine and Roberta" – quite a coincidence.  Guess that the Easter bunny found her in Phoenix.

Dad has quite a few things planted in the garden already and the wet weather is helping the peas, etc.  Wish that we could share some of the moisture with the Floridians as they need it so badly.

Sorry to hear about the break-in at the Hortons just the evening after Grandma's departure.  It was within a few days to the year of the break-in while we a.  Got Aunt Mary [her typewriter? don't think this was the break-in in which she was tied up and Uncle Bill was injured as that was a different year and according to the following sentence they weren't home], typewriter, their camera, bedroom TV, money and more things.  But they (Hortons) took off last week for Cris and Angela's for the Easter weekend and family gathering plus the Augusta golf tournament.

Yes, we did have a great trip to Mexico -- another happy experience with Elderhostel . . . . and the weather was great.  We would not go out of our way to go to Cancun again, for too touristy.  Our two week stay in Oaxaca was in a hotel right on the square . . . with the state capitol across the street from us.

[Love, etc.]

1984 Family Letter -Oct.21

Sunday -       

Oct. 21, 1974

Dearest Family,

There are plenty of things to do today but none very enticing especially the way the weather is outside.  It is rainy and cool!  Saw on the news where Spokane had a record low of 18º - the low in the country for two straight days !  Hope the Morgans are keeping warm and not upset by the weather for the plans for their weekend.  As I recall they were going to Madras to visit so may not have even been in the area for the cold spell.

Cris and Angela are to come to visit Grandma this coming weekend arriving on Friday and leaving Monday so hope they see some pretty leaves or rather color on the hills on their way.

Roberta has called us twice and left a message on the recorder saying nothing especially new - we called her and she wasn't there but did get to talk to Sid - Roberta had taken a group of the Senior Villagers to see "Jesus Christ Superstar" with free tickets which she had been given.  They are busy getting newsletters out for the two groups - Sid's retired federal employees of AZ and the Senior Village.  They do his production jobs on both can't let up on the precedence.

Thurs or rather Friday I went to Columbus with a group and attended the combined meeting of OLA and OELMA - Ohio Library Assoc. and Ohio Educational Media Library Assoc. which had a number of authors and roundtables.  I did enjoy hearing Marjorie Sharmat, Robert Cormier, Bette Green and Jim Trelease speak.  The latter has a book - Read Aloud Handbook and was extremely interesting.  The others were authors promoting their books but giving a little background and answering questions, etc.  Charles Kuralt spoke at the banquet.  Dad came up Friday night and we staying at the new Capitol Hyatt - think we stopped there with Roberta, Serena and Wendy the day Wendy arrived.  We checked it our for R. Reagen who is to arrive there and stay tomorrow night during his stay in Columbus.

Another highlight of the trip was a long chat on the phone with son John thanks to the Park Nat. Bank hotline from Col. to Newark.  Luckily he was working Sat. am when I called.  We are planning on going to John and X's for Thanksgiving.  Grandma may leave that same weekend for Florida so we may combine trips if it works out ok.  It will seem strange not having the family here so hope X will let us do something toward the dinner or turkey or something.  The last time we weren't home was when we went to Dayton to have dinner with the Bruces - Roberta came home unexpectedly that weekend from Barnesville - Catherine was a freshman at Kalamazoo & not with us for the first time, as I recall.  So it must have been 1967.

Dad and I had a nice lunch at a mall in Upper Arlington, a beautiful suburb of Columbus - stopped to see the UA library (impressed) and drove past Dad's old girlfriend's home - she lives in UA.  VERY nice neighborhood - I couldn't convince him to stop though their front door was open but didn't see Plummy or hubby in the yard.

Got home in time to take G'ma to the annual Halloween Carnival at the school.  Had supper there and saw the parades of various ages of masked contestants.  Only one adult in that age group was willing to parade though some others wore or had been masked - one I hadn't recognized was the minister of the NV Church of Christ.

I know the mail is slow but anxious to hear about the Horton's trip to Mexico -their first Elderhostel experience.  Hope it goes well for G'ma will then decide whether she wants to aixe [??] south of the border on her next trip.

The picture that Mary Virginia had taken in Newark turned out real well and she gave us a 5x7 and a couple of wallet sized ones.  In case you had forgotten that is our request for the year & she is running ahead of schedule.  She also gave us the tests [s]he has taken in her LOGIC course and know that I'd fail it but sounds fascinating.

[Love to all, etc.]

1984 Scotland postcard from HH, Jean -Oct.2

First thought was that this postcard was mailed from Glasgow on 20th or 21st of October 1984.  But history tells us that the ElderHostel trip in the British Isles ended in early October as a trip to Michigan and Canada with the Goodings took place before mid-October 1984.  

Scotland postcard mailed 1984. Captioned: Scotland contains a variety of scenery and interest unsurpassed anywhere in the British Isles.  It is a land famous for its rolling hills and beautiful fishing rivers, colourful little towns and villages, long sea lochs and picturesque harbours.  Between the Firths of Clyde and Forth lie Scotland's splendid capital, Edinburgh, and its commercial capital, Glasgow.  Many towns such as Linlithgow and Stirling are reminders of Scotland's stormy history for centuries.

1984 Scotland postcard from HH, Jean to Morgans -Oct.2

[10/2/84 postmarked]
[Written by HH]  Dear Morgans - Thanks for your 2nd letter to us in Europe.  We know your library job hunt will have a happy ending.  The libraries here are very nice.  Met two women who went to Pullman to college but said they don't have any "pull" there now.  Will be interested in seeing the books recommended in "A Lifetime Reading."
[Written by Jean]  At least 3 men in our group are going up Sunday to St. Andrews to see the British National.  Am sure Uncle Bill would have if he had the chance.  Really appreciate your letter – you've been most faithful.  Did get letter from G'ma here.  Anxious to hear about interview.  Much love, Dad & Mother.

1984 HH & Jean on first Elderhostel trip

1984 Jean & HH in London - July, on first Elderhostel trip to United Kingdom

Written on the back in HH's handwriting: 7/84 Rosebery Hall, London.  In someone else's (MV's?) handwriting is written: Ireland.

In looking at these online photos of Rosebery Hall the pictures and the window look much the same as in this photo.  

1984 MV Letter -July 20

Around the Nation – Around the World

World Communications Year 1983

Evidently this aerogramme was commemorating the World Communications Year which was proclaimed by the United Nations to "stimulate accelerated worldwide development of communications infrastructures" and the international postage had remained unchanged in 1984. MV sends a letter to her parents while they are on an ElderHostel program in the United Kingdom, in Wales at the time of the receipt of this letter.  Transcription follows.

Dearest Mom & Dad –
 Thanks for the postcard this week.  Grandma got one today, which makes a total of 4, I think.  Also got an aerogram from MYK saying that she was stay 2 weeks longer and Greg (from Middletown) will pick her up.

I discovered last Sunday that the dodge has been leaking oil, so I called Barthy & asked them to pick it up & fix it.  Yesterday they still hadn't come, so I called again.  If they do not pick it up on Monday, I will call elsewhere.  Driving the van eats holes in my pockets.

I have been gone every night since you left, and it looks like only 1 nite at home next week.  I have been going to VBS at Villars Chapel plus my regular activities at Port William.  This afternoon I am going to clean the house & then go to a carry-in dinner at Villars Chapel.

I can't remember if I told you that the microwave was broken – anyway, he came (from Bellows Appliance Service - Wilm) on Monday.  The high voltage transformer has burned out.  It will take 2-3 weeks to get on in.  So hopefully it will be fixed by your return.

Several people have gotten apples.  I have gotten for Grandma twice.  She is doing fairly well.  Some days are better than others.  They are just about done painting her house,  Tomorrow we are going to Leesburg for lunch.

I have been fine staying alone, so don't worry.  I stayed with a girl I worked with from Clarksville this past week (1 night).  She's real nice, plays softball all the time and is Mormon.  But I think I'm a good witness & influence.

You got an invitation to a cookout (steaks, etc.) at cooper's (Snyder).  G.G. sent your regrets (it's to be 8/4).  No family mail.  Will pick up at 5:00 in 3 weeks – Everything's fine, so enjoy yourselves.

Love & miss you –

Mary Virginia

1984 HH & Jean Westminster Abbey postcard -July 11

HH visited London in 1954, 1984, and 2014 and several other times in between. Here are Westminster Abbey postcards from the 1954 and 1984 visits.

 Westminster Abbey, London postcard mailed 1984.  Captioned: The Twin Towers at the west end of Westminster Abbey were designed by Hawksmoor, a pupil of Sir Christopher Wren, and built 1738-39. The Abbey was founded by Edward the Confessor in 1050.  Our Kings and Queens have been crowned here since 1066.

1984 HH & Jean Westminster Abbey postcard -July 11 mailed to Uibles & Wells

7/11-84
Got here safely.  There's a Woolworth's nearby.  Meeting many nice people with similar interests – actually two groups of about 30 each.

The 6¾ hrs on the plan went quickly, but not too much sleep.  We liked our special order meals.  Meals here are good – buffet bkfst & lunch & sit down supper.  Hope to go to Church here on Sunday.  –– Jean & Harold

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As a special blogpost bonus a 1954 postcard of Westminster Abbey is also included –

Westminster Abbey, St. Margaret's Church & Big Ben, London Postcard sent to Catherine & Roberta - May 12, 1954

1984 Family Letter -May 20

Sunday, May 20, 1984

Dear Family:

Rain again today . . as they say if it rains on Easter there will be rain for seven consecutive Sundays . . . . yes it is running true.  Anyway, it comes late in the afternoon so no problem in getting Grandma to and from S.S. and Church.  Both your Mother and Grandmother appreciated the Mother's Day Cards and notes. .

We have had plenty of newspaper reading today after being in the Cleveland area for three days this past week for the annual meeting of the Ohio State Bar Association.  Going to these meetings drives home the point that there is so much more yet to learn and how overcrowded the legal field is, with half of the attorneys having graduated in the past ten years.

The beavers have been busy on a small stream behind the Auburn Methodist Church and have built quite a dam with an area as big as our back yard now under water.  The "construction" is quite a tourist attraction in the area – also on TV.

The Morgans gave us BIG news just before leaving for Cleveland.  They are moving to Colfax, Washington . . . a county seat town of some 2500, 60 miles so. of Spokane.  Wendy still plans to come to NV for two weeks starting June 23rd and part of the trip may coincide with Serena's return to Chicago.  Roberta also plans to be here for 1 wk.

Haven't heard a thing from Elderhostel about schedules except the trip departs from NYC on July 11th for three weeks.  The Hortons never got a reservation thru Elderhostel so have signed up for a trip in Austria.  They are leaving L.W. this next Wednesday and will be Thursday and Friday, before going on to Bill's home area for a 50th wedding anniversary for his brother on Saturday.  (Their trip to Austria is in August.)

Last Tuesday night was the retirement dinner for Virginia Walker at the Golden Lamb - real nice.  Patty & Jim Ryan were there as well as Betty Ann and their aunt (Va.'s sister - Betty).  She wanted Jack invited but he was not there.  Jack and Patty and her little boy are leaving the 29th for a visit with Nancy - The latter two for two weeks but Jack for perhaps the whole summer.  Guess Virginia will go after Jack gets back.  I had first heard it was Jacalyn [spelling corrected] but heard it is definitely Jack, her father.

Shirley Bernard and her husband Jim now have a daughter Elizabeth Bernardette who weighed 9# 10 oz.  Clever name I thought.  They live in Dayton.  The baby was born May 1.  Sorry I forgot to tell you earlier, Catherine

Hope that John and X have a nice vacation in Florida at Sanibel.  They were flying down last Thursday, the 17th, I believe.

As Dad mentioned I sure did appreciate the Mothers Day cards and notes.  MV and Mie Young joined us for dinner at the Buckeye Lodge.  MY is going to Korea this summer - possibly her last chance while her parents still live there.  MV is planning to work at the college 7:30-4:30 this summer.  M.V. and Grandma have reservation for a cruise trip to Bermuda for a week, leaving NYC on August 25th.

Roberta is to be here for a week . . June 19 to 26th.  Also Sid & Bert will be here later this summer.  Glad to hear that John is getting some experience at the Bank outside the Trust Dept.  Personnel work sounds more to his liking and abilities.  Plan to see them (John & X) on the day we pick up Wendy in Columbus, if all goes well.

1993 Oregon - Aug. 3

Southern Oregon State College Postcard mailed 1993.  Captioned: Southern Oregon State College, Ashland, Oregon.  Schneider Museum of Art (1986) reflects shimmering dawn light from its mirrored glass facade.  The Theater Arts Building (1982) stands between forested hills and a landscaped cascade of golden flowers and lush foliage. 

1993 Postcard to Wendy - Aug. 3

8/3/93
Hope you enjoyed rest of your trip & got home safely.  Very interesting campus here near Oregon Shakespeare Festival where we attend 3 plays - about 60 of us here for the Elderhostel - 1 from Sun City.  Much love, G'dad & Gma U.

1993 Oregon - Aug. 1

Ten years after the first Uible Elderhostel tour – to Scandinavia – HH and Jean are visiting Ashland Oregon for an Elderhostel Shakespeare experience, following meeting the Morgans in Portland and traveling to Olympia, Washington with them.  Transcription follows.

Portland Oregon postcard mailed 1993.  Captioned: PORTLAND, OREGON.  Mount Hood and the heart of downtown Portland, Oregon are famed [framed?] by the beauty of Washington Park's International Rose Test Gardens.

1993 Portland Oregon postcard sent to the Kings - Aug. 1

8/1/93
Now in Ashland - for the E week.  Had a nice visit w/the Morgans, then spent last night in Jacksonville - 1 of 3 places in the U.S. where the whole town has been declared a national monument.

Went to the Brett Summer Music Festival last night - open air amphitheater - you could go early & take a picnic & eat on the grounds - one restaurant had a "special" picnic for "only" $20 a person.

2 groups of EH here studying same things.  Have talked to one form Sun City - about 60 altogether.

Much love, Dad & Mother

1983 Denmark Postcard - July 20

The last (known) postcard sent from the 1983 Scandinavian Elderhostel trip was sent from Copenhagen and written by both HH and Jean to Morgans including Wendy.  Transcription follows.

Kobenhavn (Copenhagen) postcard mailed 1983

7-20-83 [HH]
Hi - thanks for your letter which we got today.  Yes, we will need a vacation when we get home.  Have been in several libraries - inc. Copenhagen.  Lots of bookstores, some in the same bldg.

We are now in Tivoli - main entrance is lower left on the canal.  Did you make it here Catherine? Their yogurt is all the drinkable kind, always had it for breakfast in Sweden

7-21 [Jean]
They keep us so busy yet leave much we'd like to see.  People studying w/us are very friendly & helpful – 29 Danes.  Sitting in on lecture on education now by state school board member.

Surprised they put cold milk on uncooked oats here – not too bad.  Much cold fish on lunch smorgasbord which should be eaten 1st before rest of meal.

With much love & thanks for letter.  Mother & Dad

1983 Sweden Postcard - July 13

A postcard to Roberta from Sweden during HH and Jean's Scandinavian Elderhostel trip.  The message is somewhat similar to one posted yesterday which was sent to Uibles - Kim - Wells.  I like the part about Roberta being a good tour group leader.  Transcription follows.

Rönnäng Sweden postcard mailed 1983

Wed July 13, 1983
Sweden
Really enjoying trip - Norway & Sweden were both beautiful.  Seeing so much of the countryside, staying in gorgeous folk schools.  There are several other groups at this one on Sweden's 4th largest island, Tjorn.  Spent one night in Oslo (hotel) so have seen city life too.  They keep us busy - some lectures on what we are to see, nature walks and much sightseeing.  Have met many interesting people (48 in our group) from many walks of life - most have attended other Elderhostel.  Think Dad is youngest & only attorney but many professions represented.

This is very little fishing village we saw yesterday - helped their economy somewhat.

You'd be a good leader of 1 of these groups!  (Please save for us.)  Love, Mother & Dad

1983 Sweden Postcards

Postcards sent from Sweden during the ElderHostel Scandinavia tour.  Transcription follows.

Sweden Church postcard mailed 1983. Captioned: Kladesholmens kyrka, byggd 1794

Tjorn, Sweden / 7-13-83

Really enjoying trip - Norway & Sweden are both beautiful and seeing much of the countryside, staying in gorgeous folk schools.  This one is on 4th largest Swedish island.  The fjords are just as lovely as they say they are.  Spent one night in Oslo hotel between school so got to see city life too.  They keep us very busy - some lectures, on what we are to see, nature walks & much sightseeing!

48 interesting people form many place & walks of life (3 librarians)  Dad is only attorney & youngest we think but all youthful.

Sure appreciated your letters Mother Uible & MV - both rec'd yesterday.  Thanks so much!
Love from the Elder Hostelers.

Sweden postcard mailed 1983. Captioned: Marstrand, Caristens Fastning med farjan i forgrunden (Carlsten fortress in Marstrand with ferry in the foreground).

Sweden 7/1983

We were out to this island - a summer resort.  The fort here was started in 1600.  Lots of dairy products, cheese with every meal, + yogurt for breakfast & milk every meal.

Have been in Gothenberg these last 2 days - have a nice Public Library 2/ the NYT.  European Edition of WSJ is 75¢.  Rode the street car today to get around, hope to rent bikes in Denmark & there are many bikes here - even separate bike lanes.  Have seen J. Ropes & balls here, mostly H. Kong imports.  The strawberries are ripe here now.  – J&H

1983 Norway postcards

Norway Kjofoss waterfall postcard mailed to Wendy 1983. 

Captioned: Norway: Kjofoss waterfall, by the Flåm railway.  Foto: Normann N-8-13 

Bergen, Norway
7-9-83
We've seen lots of waterfalls, big lakes (fjords), interesting places here in Norway.  One day we were on three trains, four busses and a boat seeing the beautiful scenery.

There is lots of daylight - we are so near the north pole that there is little darkness.  The sun doesn't go down 'til about 10:30 PM.  We are with a real nice group for three weeks – people from all over U.S.  Do say "Hello" to your Mother & Dad.  Hope to see you in CALIFORNIA.  Love, Grandma & G'Dad

Norway Viking Ship postcard mailed 1983. 

Captioned: Oslo, Norway.  The Viking Ships Museum, The Oseberg Ship.

7-11-83
Great Weather

Hi - This ship goes back to 900 A.D. - 32 oarmen.  Had whale & reindeer meat for supper here.  sure can't write on the bus.  Long drive here from Bergen.  NARROW road & 1 ferry ride, on to Sweden today - near Gothenberg - then Denmark on Saturday.  Bought yogurt & fruit for lunch today.  They always have cucumber, tomatoes, nuts & boiled potatoes at each meal.  Town full of people at 11:30 P.M. and still light.  J&HH

1983 Norway Postcards

HH and Jean on their first Elder Hostel trip doing fine as we would expect.  Transcription follows.

Bergen postcard mailed 1983.  

Captioned: Bergen: Det hanseatiske (Hanseatic) museum, Finnegården Bryggen.

7-6-83
Getting along fine & really like the program.  The food is great - even have buttermilk in 2 strengths - several kinds of fish at each meal & cheese galore.

Plane was full of all ages.  One lady in our group is 85.

One can read by daylight even @ 11P.M. - now we would like to go further North.  Had forgotten all about the Vikings & 10th century history until we got back in the classroom here. Love, J&H – to Oslo on Saturday.

Bergen Fantoft Stave Church postcard mailed 1983. 

Captioned: Norway Bergen: Fantoft Stave Church from 1150.  Foto: Giovanni Trimboli

7-8-83
Here for a visit - then to Edward Grieg's home.  Had a 14 hr. trip yesterday into fjord country was on a train, boat & bus.  Great scenery & many waterfalls.  Saw a Nazi (German) bunker from World War II.  The country reminds us so much of New Z.  So many flowers, small gardens & Big rocks everywhere - yet the hills are well tree covered & lots of wild flowers in the city too.

Heard a piano concert in Ed Grieg's home.  Piano built in 1892.  Went for a short swim - COLD.  J&H

1983 Scandinavian Elderhostel July 5-23

First Elderhostel trip – to Bergen Norway, Sweden & Denmark, plane fare was $967.44

1983 Scandinavian Elderhostel Itinerary July 5-23

 

December 20, 1989-99

Christmas Parties

 HH's Diary 1988-1999 [lightly edited]

Tuesday 1988 - Got our ElderHostel acceptance for the China trip next September.

Wednesday 1989 - [Phoenix] Went to Food Bank with Roberta.  Got FAX letter from Roberta.  Got take home food from Chinese Restaurant.

Thursday 1990 - Christmas lunch at Wells.  NV Senior Citizens going to Clifton to see the lights.  Really had the rain the last few days.  Ceiling around our chimney is leaking again.  The Kincaids are going to Iceland for 6 months as a visiting college professor.  He also did that in the far east.

Friday 1991 - Mother loved the cantaloupe.

Sunday 1992 - Mother "out" today.  The Hortons arriving from Indiana.  Went to Wilmington UMC, Christmas music program.

Monday 1993 - [Kentucky to Knoxville TN] Back tracked 25 miles when we realized we had MV's billfold in the car.  Ate at Applebee's in Oak Ridge and visited the [American Museum of Science and Energy] museum, which was over our head.  Jean took part in the "atom machine," makes our hair stand up.  Stayed at Knoxville Hilton, right across the street from the Public Library.  Had supper at Regas Restaurant, [in 2011 this is listed as closed, with the property for sale] where Dave Thomas started (he started Wendy's).  Very nice, had early-bird special before 6:30pm.  [Something about] business card with our name on it.  [In late breaking news, The Knoxville New Sentinel announced on 12/12/10 that the Regas will be closing on 12/31/10 after nine decades.  They opened in 1919.  They cite multiple road construction and increased competition as the primary reasons.]

Tuesday 1994 - Wells Christmas party at NV Senior Citizens, got everyone a ham and door prizes.  Jean I went to Otterbein Home re getting Finch estate started.  Had supper at Wendy's in Wilmington.  Jean got a permanent at Mary McMillans.  Two calls this am about estates.  McKibbin and Rockford.

Wednesday 1995 - UMC Choir pot luck at Marty Gillespie's house, then a 1½ hour practice at the church.  Tax rate schedule in the WNJ.  NV has the highest in the County at $60.05 per thousand.  Margaret Drake fell and broke her hip.

Friday 1996 - Christmas at Wells, got plaid pull over sweater and yellow and green turtleneck shirts.  About 10°.

Saturday 1997 - [Kentucky]

Sunday 1998 - 77 at Sunday School.  Roger Bahr was Santa.  110 at church.  Minister had to borrow our car, wife had keys, so ended up taking him and Susie (Mary's sister) to Samuel Walkers, where they have ala carte rather than buffet for brunch.  Marys works at Mental Health so she came up and joined us, had pancakes and home fries.  [Receipt, attached to 12/18, info transcribed below.]

Monday 1999 - [Kentucky to Huntsville AL with Ginny] We headed south with Wendy Ginny, toured the Saturn auto plant at Spring Hill TN.  Stayed at Research Park Holiday Inn in Huntsville AL.

Samuel Walker Receipt from 12/20/98:
2 Honey Pecan $13.90
Baked Potato $1.75
3 Cafe Salad $5.85
Soft Drink $1.50
Smothered Prime $6.95
Vegetable $1.50
Grill Chick Salad $7.25
2 Fried Potatoes $1.98
Pancakes $2.95
Snickers Cheese $2.95
Promo/Coupons -$6.95
Promo/Coupons -$1.75
Promo/Coupons -$1.95
Tax $2.16
Total $38.09

June 18, 1989-99

Crowsons move to Burnside KY

 HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Sunday 1989 - [HH-Elderhostel in Athens OH, Jean & Wendy at Elderhostel in Townsend TN]

Monday 1990 - [Turkey]

Tuesday 1991 - Jim Smith, roofer, started on Mother's house and then this evening it rained.  Jean working on July 4th Chicken BBQ schedule, it's the 18th one.  Dr. called and said Jean's cholesterol is down to 214.

Thursday 1992 - The Morgans and Kings arrived in Columbus, had supper with John and Julie at Bob Evans and then got here around 8PM.  With Joe and Wendy and the luggage they had a tight fit.  Morgans are staying in Hillsboro at the Paragon Motel, $35/night.

Saturday 1994 - MV called, they are all moved in at Burnside.

Sunday 1995 - [Elderhostel Marine Expeditions program through 6/27]

Tuesday 1996 - [Elderhostel program to Czech Republic, Austria and Hungary, returning 6/22]

Thursday 1998 - Government files anti-trust suit vs Microsoft, which started in 1975.  Windows was introduced in 1986.

Friday 1999 - Got short haircut in Wilmington at Dale's, $9.  Went to 10th Anniversary of ?..isty in Wilmington, they had a mold that weighed 25,000 pounds and cost $375,000, several robot installations.  Stacy's has a new front porch and too many people in line, then a 20 minute wait at Jay's Landing, so ended up at Wendy's.  Jean Ames and Wilma came in and joined us.  Called Mie Young and the Blair's in regard to our visit this next Friday and Saturday.  George W. Bush is on the campaign trail.  Final day of VBS.

June 17, 1989-99

Ginny walks with help

 HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Saturday 1989 - [HH at Elderhostel in Athens OH, Jean & Wendy to Elderhostel in Townsend TN]

Sunday 1990 - [Turkey]

Monday 1991 - Had our "annual" physical (Ha - last one was 10/88) at Main Medical. Lunch at Ponderosa $4.99.

Wednesday 1992 - Spoke with Serena at the library, she has no phone at home.  [Re: call from hospital]  She had had a lump removed from her breast as an outpatient.  Ross Perot still in the polls lead [in the Presidential election which Bill Clinton won].

Thursday 1993 - [MV and Ginnie arrive]  Went to WCH to a seminar on tax savings, back through Sabina, saw Evelyn Bernard at Autumn Years, she is 89.  MV and Ginny came.  She walks well when you hold her hands, but can really crawl around. 

Friday 1994 - Met John, Julie & Kate at the Lenox Inn Restaurant at I-70 and Rt. 256, a nice meal, great bread assortment.  The buffet was $14.95.  A stop at the Jeffersonville Mall on the way up, at Sara Lee the muffins are 2 for $1.09.  McDonald's has them 89¢ each. Big news about O.J. Simpson accused of murder of his ex-wife and a friend.  His car was on TV on the LA freeway system.

Saturday 1995 - [Elderhostel Marine Expeditions program through 6/27]

Monday 1996 - [Elderhostel program to Czech Republic, Austria and Hungary, returning 6/22]

Tuesday 1997 - UMW guest night at Lou and Marjorie Kirkpatrick's, 20 present.  The group voted to put down new carpet in the Sunday School classroom building, $790.  Dr. Hause volunteered to paint the hallway.

June 16, 1989-99

Gerry to retire

HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Friday 1989 - [HH to Athens OH] Leave today for Elderhostel in Athens OH.  Jean leaves Saturday with Wendy for overnight with MV in Lexington before going on to Townsend TN for Grandparent/grandchild ElderHostel in Townsend TN.

Saturday 1990 -  [Turkey]

Sunday 1991 - Father's Day at church, our youngest Dad was 53 – David Henderson and Keith Rankin, we sure have lost a generation.  Oldest was Ernie Cochran at 80.  Filled out ElderHostel application for MoRanch.  Went for a bike ride via Phillips Rd. before breakfast.  Light rain.

Tuesday 1992 - Hospital in Hamilton called us "How is Serena?"  First we had heard.

Wednesday 1993 - We took the Roby's to Murphin Ridge for supper.  Stopped at shoe store en route and the bakery on Rt. 32 coming home, both at closing time (5pm and 8pm).  Back via Mad River Rd. from New Market Rd.  The Hottles and the Petries at the Restaurant, they are gong to the Athens UMC.

Friday 1995 - [ElderHostel Marine Expeditions program through 6/27]

Sunday 1996 - [ElderHostel program to Czech Republic, Austria and Hungary, returning 6/22]

Monday 1997 - [Newark to home] Left Newark about 8:30, walked around Dawes Arboretum, nice sun dial where you stand on different squares for each month to find the time.  Came down through Somerset [OH], then had lunch at Shaw's in Lancaster, Mobil Tour 3 stars, which seemed overrated.  Then to Chillicothe for Finch title work, then up Rt. 35 – they are working on last stretch of 4-lane between there and WCH.  The Ashcrafts 40th anniversary is coming up and the children are getting them 2 bikes. 

Tuesday 1998 - Bob Terrell's dog case in Wilmington, pre-trial but wound it up.  UMW meting at Kilpatrick's, she had clipping that house was built in 1918.  Esther Salisbury gave us cherries.

Wednesday 1999 - When the Morgans called on their regular Wed. AM call, Gerry told us he was going to "retire" from Best West and do things around the house.  Think he had been there 9 years.  Went to Mt. Olive church for their annual church dinner.  We were there at 5:30 and that was the height of the crowd.  Walked around the cemetery, noticed that Lettie Kibler was buried in 1973.

March 18, 1989-99

HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Saturday 1989 - Worked on our income tax, turned Mother's water on, took the Johnsons to Hillsboro to UMC to hear Emerson Colaw, retired bishop who started at Rainsboro.

Sunday 1990 - [Florida] We all ate at Perkins Steak House in WPB.

Monday 1991 - John called us. He and Julie have called things off. Heard from Tok-A-Toy (been in business since 1955), they are unable to pay their bills (they owe us $30,000) and have sold out to Laramer. Mother has a new roommate.

Tuesday 1992 - Spoke to the Clinton County Retired Teachers Association along with 3 other couples -- Bob Warner, Jim Rany [?], John Hughes and Virginia Smith on Elderhostel. Went to Marshall Flippo special square dance in Hillsboro. Mother doesn't want to eat or drink. Difficult to get her to say more than one word answer to a question.

Friday 1994 - A terrific wind.

Saturday 1995 - Breakfast at church, Mark from Adams County spoke at 10am. We were at Rod's for a trash pick up with Leadership Clinton, but no one showed up. A stop at Roberts Home place, lots of activity. Bought some bulk garden seed at Rhoades Garden Center and planted peas, spinach, beets, lettuce and onions. At 6:30 we were in Dayton (Huber Heights) at Aldersgate Church for Marriage Encounter follow-up. A great turnout. The dialog question was: What am I doing to make our marriage more fun?

Sunday 1996 - Saw Elsie in Hillsboro, she is 88. Got folder from Greenbrier, 4 nights at $1075 per person, extra night $208. Roberta called from San Antonio where she was getting a real buy on SAS shoes.

Tuesday 1997 - Elsie in New Vienna, looked at two places for her to stay. John, Julie and Kate to fly to Phoenix for 5 days. Kate has been exposed to chicken pox. Wilmington Library open again, but will be June when they get the new furniture.

Thursday 1999 - [Portugal Spain trip through April 8]