Sunday, October 31, 2010

Over Radio

Sept. 6th, 1967.
One lady was interview over the radio and she had written a book. This lady had lived in Australia. She said she didn't like the way children were brought up in America. She said she would like to return to Australia and raise her children.

Over radio - They are going to try to pass a law that a girl has to be 20 years olf before she can marry in India.

Over radio
Hippy is derived
from the word
hypocrit
accosted - salute

The Good Shepard Home is no more. A new home has been build and will be known as Girl's town, for Omaha's troubled young women.

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In California
Venice
Ocean Park
Santa Monica

No listen! You gotta catch their interest right? And money is the biggest interest getter in the world - I thought it was a good ideas.
From story.
But I told him how I'd diverted anger into more constructive outlets.

Sept. 13, 1967.
Jim Reeves sang Oh Danny Boy over radio

The federal government is more educated than the states.

accosted.

Sept.14, 1967.
Listened to the radio and 1 man said he had interviewed people over the radio. They said they don't like those buildings where there are old people living and they feel as if they were en --- And they say there is a --- a day coming out of those buildings.

Sept. 15 - Joe Pyne said his car is blue and he is 41 years of age. Car is Rolls Royce.

Tell land lord
about heat about mattress
about top of stove
   "     hanging something
for wash cloths.

300000
died last year
caused from smoking

Orchards' sale -
1 block south of Ames.

35 million descendents living in America.
16    "       came through Ellis Island - closed in 1932.

song.)
When the Snow is on the Roses.
By - Ed Ames.

Oct. 29, 1967 - Sunday
As sung by the Late Jim Reeves
In a land where we will never grow old.

We had three soldiers in for Christmas dinner

December 29, 1942

Dear Marie, Frank, Martin, Betty, & Pop,

I just couldn't wait to thank you for all the nice things you sent us for Christmas. Every thing was much appreciated. I new sweater is just what Roxanne needed - she's outgrown all her baby ones. She wore it Sunday afternoon when we went out for dinner, and the first thing she did was to pick off two buttons.

The salad set is something I've always wanted - it's such a nice one too. Bob couldn't have gotten anything better than that mystery reader - he read it all day Saturday.

We had three soldiers in for Christmas dinner, and they seemed to enjoy themselves. Bob got a fifteen pound turkey from the office, and we'll be eating it for a week.

How do you like my new stationary? Bob gave me this for Christmas.

I finally finished my suit I have been making since shortly after Betty left. It is a light blue Shetland wool. Turned out all right, but nothing to brag about.

Roxy got the cutest pair of white hand-knitted mittens. They are simply darling. They just fit her, and she looks so cute when she claps her hands with them on. By the way - she can sit up alone now. Not very long at a time, and she's still wobbly, but she can sit alone.

I hope you received our package before Christmas. It was insured, so let me know if it hasn't arrive.

We haven't heard from the Durand branch of the family for months and months. Write a line when you can squeeze out the time.

Tell Betty we sent her a subscription to Reader's Digest, and to let us know if it doesn't start coming.

Love,
L.

Monday, October 4, 2010

Ruth Norby (1890 - 1974)

Oakland, Nebr.
Nov. 7 - 1974

Marie Durand
Dear Madam,

A while back I sent you an order blank for a marker to match the one in the cemetery for Ruth Norby Jensen. Mr. Bob Gakun said you wanted some one to match it up.

I have taken a rubbing of the marker so it will be the same.

Please let me know if you want me to match it or not. Best to get it now cause they will be higher after the 1st of the year.

Just send me the white copy I sent along signed and I will take care of the rest.

Yours Truly,
Melvin Swenson
Oakland, Nebraska




Oakland, Nebr.
Dec. 12, 1974

Marie Durand
Dear Madam,

Inclosed is copy of marker for Ruth. I had Bob Gakun check the spelling of name & dates and I sent the 1st copy back to the Company so they will start work on it.

This will not be set till spring. So I will let you know when it is set.

Melvin Swenson
$194.75