Betty's Wedding Plans

The Regency on Laurie Lane

September 15, 1985

Dear "L" -

Just a brief note to let you know that we presently are holding space (tickets not in hand) on Alaska Airlines to make a jaunt up your way for Betty's wedding.

Present plans call for us arriving at Seatac on November 21, Flight #185, arriving at 4:20 PM.

Departure date is November 30. Flight 184 leaving Setac at 12:15 noon.

We want to know if these dates will be OK. Marie would like to arrive a few days (two) early to be of any assistance she can.

Marie's notes: I can function pretty well as "second girl" on last details. Also I'd like to be dunned for part of the expense of the foods, etc.

Any ideas on an apprropriate wedding gift for a couple who have everything?

Anything we should bring? Pic & Save, Price Club, Marshalls - here we come!

In the week following the wedding we should just relax, get things back in order, and take life as it comes. Should we be brave enough to start a tulip quilt? I copied the quilt pattern before it got away. Or maybe we should check out any old family pictures or records and see what we have?

We're trying to put together a week-long trip to Nebraska. The old "Durand Gang" is having a runion Sept 27 and 28 and with an invitation we've been trying to work around those dates to settle up the matters re Martin. Many phone calls and red tape have already been encumbrances.

Must quit now and get ready to take Bob to the airport. We've really enjoyed his stay. Hear the tape for more details.

Love,

Frank & Marie

1910 census: John Norby household

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Bancroft, Nebraska

Norby, John - head ... age 43 - married, 15 years - born Sweden - father born Sweden - mother born Sweden - arrived 1881 - farmer

Norby, Adelaide - wife ... age 37 - married, 15 years - no children - born Nebraska - father born Germany - mother born Germany

Hille, Ernestine - mother-in-law ... age 71 - widowed - 4 children - 3 living - born Germany - father born Germany - mother born Germany - arrived 1869

Storm, Anna M - boarder ... age 46 - single - born Sweden

Norby, Joseph - nephew ... age 15 - single - born Colorado - father born Sweden - mother born Sweden

And I like your husband too.

Bancroft, Nebr

Oct 21. 74

Dear Marie & Frank -

Just a few lines to let you know I rec'd your lovely letter. Thanks so much for the nice things you said.

It really made me very happy that you all had lunch at my house the day of the funeral. My boys were glad too.

And I also heard the plane when it went over my house. Of course I didn't know who it was. It was flying low. You should have dropped in for a cup of coffee.

I also rec'd a copy of the Oakland Independent this week. I need to write Betty and thank her. Also must drop Lottie a few lines. You girls are all so sweet. And I like your husband too.

Joe, Betty, Willard and Liz were over last Sunday and put up a new chimney for my house.

And my two sisters came last night and spent the Night at my house. They had to walk. And its about 6 blocks. So it was quite a walk for both of them.

I have so many leaves to rake. But I have a lot more yet to come down so I'm just going to wait. I hire some one to do it for me.

Did you hear from Elin or your brother?

I'm so shaky this AM. I spose you will have a hard time reading this.

Will close for now.

Love, Write again,

Auny Blanche

I called Marie the evening of the funeral. She felt had to hear the sad news. She had visited your Mother once or twice when she was back.

"Do you mind meeeting so many strange people?"

Oakland, Nebr.

June 10, 1945

Marie -

I received your letter and I was glad to hear from you. I also received the sweater. It fits me and I like it very much. Thank you many times for it. I think it is quite similiar to Betty's sweater that is I mean her black one. Don't you think Betty's sweather was beautiful as you remember it?

Wel how are you feeling now after moving? Did you move very far from Chicago? Do you mind meeeting so many strange people?

I haven't written to my cousins yet.

Did you see your friend Katherine before you left Chicago? What is she doing this summer? It is now about a year ago since she and Betty came to Chicago isn't it? Are you going to send Betty any reminder the last part of this month?

I am still here and now the lillies are in bloom. I am waiting to have the furniture sold. This house was sold on May 22nd to a real estate man.

The white cat is still here

I still go over to see Mrs. Anderson. But to-day she wasn't at home so I came back to write this letter to you.

Marie if you can spare any money will you please send me what you can? Thank you.

If you wish to send you father any present for father's day I could suggest a book for kodak pictures. Did you send Martin any-thing for his birthday? I sent him a gift box and I wish he would try and write a few lines to me.

I am going to write a few lines to Bancroft also. I am sending a birthday card to my brother Joe. It is his birthday June 14th and he will be 51 years old.

Do you ever hear from Charlie Clark?

You may send the page to Betty as it is about Camp Brewster.

I must now say good-by.

Please write soon.

I am,

As ever,

Your Mother.

Nebraska in the Summer

July 25, 1959 (from postmark)

Dear Family,

Still visiting around. It's awfully hot. I'll start home Thursday morning - and arrive home Sunday at 7:05 (I think) that's the exact time.    - Mother

Joe Norby

Omaha, Nebraska
April 16, 1972

Dear Marie –

I wish to thank you for the Easter greeting card and contents.

I feel I am in mourning since by brother Joseph passed away at a hospital in Pender, Nebr. My brother was born out at Colorado, June 14, 1894. When he was 6 ½ years of age he went to live with my uncle and aunt on a farm about 3 miles from Bancroft, Nebr., and he worked pretty hard there. There were no child-labor laws then and my aunt came for him. At the depot he cried and said he wanted to stay with my mother. He went to country school and later to high school in town where he graduated and there were only 4 in the class.

We seldom saw my brother after he left us. Bur he went a term to the agriculture college at Lincoln. And when the 1st world war, he was in the Navy. And when he returned that picture was given to my late mother. I don’t know how long after wards he was married to Blanche at West Point, Nebr. The farm and all my uncle and aunt’s belongings were sold at auction and divided among my aunt’s relatives and there were several.

Because Blanche did not know your address she sent the enclosed to be sent to you.

Please try and come as soon as possible,

As ever, I remain,
Mother

P.S. Excuse writing.