661 10 6623 http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5f9c1844e8ec78d9da0da03119c7d645.jpg 50eaad568f3fcc4f8e6fbcb3b8d3cd8c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Patterns of My Life (1) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to front cover of Patterns of My Life by Hazel Buel Ryder http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5132ca95e27980b5fd437b59626c92c0.jpg dd3a169b692fa239909d0bbd49028a46 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Patterns of My Life (2) Description An account of the resource PATTERNS OF MY LIFE by Hazel Buel Ryder 1896-1979 http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/08fb432bc324f285f049b35ef902dde1.jpg 031f848743e051855a3019dd1180437b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Patterns of My Life (3) Description An account of the resource My little brick schoolhouse Childhood Home http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/8aa9ad5ed9d7c24e53ccc4269c9ea991.jpg e2c4b007f7d93757446302df289b6dcc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Patterns of My Life (4) Description An account of the resource My dear Descendents: Come look with me into the kaleidoscope of time and see the changing patterns of my life and perhaps you will gain some insight as to your beginnings and learn from what kind of stock your an- cestors were made! I was born May 5, 1896 to Virgil and Cora Lewis Buel in a log cabin on the Delaware-Licking County Line Road just 14 months after my brother Floyd. When I was 16 months old and Floyd but 2 1/2 years, our mother died at age 22 as the result of giving birth to premature, still-born twins. The date was September 20, 1897. Quite naturally our dad was bewildered at the prospect of coping alone with two babies. He, therefore, willingly delegated the task to his wife's grieving parents who graciously accepted the challenge of rearing the offspring of their only child. After the decision was made to take us, my grandparents made just one stipulation; that we would be theirs forever and that Dad would not come take us away after they had become attached to us, although he was welcome to visit us anytime. Dad gave his word on this and always kept it. My father, at 25 years of age, was a broken-hearted widower. Since his father had died the year I was born, Dad went to live with his mother in Croton and continued his business of livestock dealing. He resided there for five years until he married Gertrude Stalton, a milliner, also of Croton. My dad was the son of Ed and Sophonia Case Buck. Dad's brothers and sisters were James, Henry, Lora, and twin sisters Lou and Lucy. Charles, Friend, Curtis, George (Jode), Dora, and Alice were half brothers and sisters of Dad's from their father's first marriage. My paternal grandfather, Ed Buel (1826), was the son of Joshua Hamilton Buel and Lucy Gear Buel. Great-grandfather Joshua had a colorful background. He was born in Schenectady, N.Y. in 1799. His, father was Grover Buel, who had been a general for the British Army. Joshua's first suit of clothes was made from his father's redcoat. He was orphaned at the age of 6. At this time he was taken in by Deacon and Mrs. Trahoun where he remained until age 21. He was then given two suits of homespun clothing and a yoke of oxen. Soon thereafter he married Lucy Gear of Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Lucy's maternal grandparents had left England and come to America in search of religious freedom and had suffered many hardships in this new country. Joshua Buel had a military career and as he had a strong, deep voice and a very commanding personality, he was made a colonel in a regiment of the New York Militia. He migrated to the State of Ohio in 1834 and by 1860 was drilling the Ohio Volunteers. He did not enter the Civil War because he was 61 at the time. He helped organize the Hartford Fair Society in 1857 and was http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1d1f62f3b763ab69817b2e66bfae1996.jpg c6f5f63731e2f3a7f16c9867693ed65b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Patterns of My Life (5) Description An account of the resource -2- its first president. By 1859, he was instrumental in acquiring 25 acres of land in Hartford Township from Tabor Sharp for the fair- grounds. The sum of $500 was paid for the grounds -- $20 per acre -- with annual payments of $25 over a period of 20 years! Being interested in education, Joshua was a financier of the Haleyon Academy in an era before schools were publicly endowed. Joshua and Lucy's children were Kate Buel (Hunt), Edwin Arlten (my grandfather), Mudson P., Joshua Jr, (Jott), and Lucy Buel (Johnson). In his Later years, after Lucy's death, Joshua and his second wife, Calista, lived in Nebraska City, Nebraska where he managed a drygoods store. He died out there in 1883 at age 84. A sidelight on my father's family concerns Dad's older half- brother Charley, who on the Sunday of May 21, 1899, at the age of 36, made a name for himself. Charley, a cattle buyer, was employed by an uncle who was the president of the livestock buying firm of Evans, Snyder, and Buel at the Chicago Union Stockyards. Charley had become very frustrated and outraged at the poor service offered by the railroads in transporting livestock from Trevor, Wisconsin to Chicago. The distance of 60 miles often would take 18 hours by rail and many of the sheep would sicken and die enroute. One day while at the station awaiting a load of sheep, Charley in exasperation exclaimed, "That's slower than I can walk!" Another cattle buyer, Courtney C. Kleman, took up his remark and said, “Bet you $500 you can't outrun a train!" and so the bet was on. Other bets were quickly placed and Charley rose to the challenge. Not wishing to go into this undertaking haphazardly, he em- ployed a colored trainer by the name of Frank Hart to help get him into shape for the race. The race day soon rolled around and retinue, who - accompanied. on tandem or bicycle, included a Chicago Tribune reporter who acted as pacemaker; J. F. Hummel and Jake Milam, representatives of challenger Kleman; trainer Hart; and bag puncher Harry Brown. Charley adhered to a preplanned route on established roads and a schedule of walking 200 yards and running 500 yards. He ate a hearty breakfast and rested and ate meals according to the trainer's program. A cyclometer was used. Well, our hero Charley arrived in the record time of 12 hours 34 minutes. With great showmanship and final burst of energy, he demon- strated to the large crowd assembled at the finish Line of Chicago that he was still vigorous and could run like a jackrabbit. This, in spite of having sprained his right foot a few days earlier. He ran the last mile in 5 minutes and averaged 12 1/2 minutes per mile -- 4 4/5 mile per hour for the 60 miles. Several of the Ohio Buels had gone to Trevor to cheer him on and again were on hand in Chicago to greet him. They framed the full page report, complete with sketches, which appeared in the Chicago Tribune with the headlines, "Charley Buel Outruns a Sheep Train for 60 Miles and Wins $500." He was faster than the train by 5 1/2 hours. The report also stated that thousands of dollars worth of bets were col- lected that day! Dad was faithful to come visit us every week, usually staying overnight and we often visited him and our many Buel relatives in Croton. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/2ea60a0af59e74ec2875989545568ad8.jpg 2524efbf2194b2430a1c3f5238c19f5c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Patterns of My Life (6) Description An account of the resource -3- I still treasure a valentine he gave me in 1900. I can remember his coming to our house, sometimes late in the evening, Grandmother would say, "Have you had anything to eat, Virgie?” and he would reply, "No, I guess not, but don't go to any trouble, Addie, just fry me some eggs and that'll be plenty." With old-fashioned hospitality she would always set out a meal for him. After my father's remarriage, he and my stepmother both came to see us. When I was almost 11 years old, my father suffered a heart attack and died instantly on April 7, 1907, at the age of 35 years. We maintained a close relationship with Dad's people and with our childless stepmother even through her two sub- sequent marriages and her move to Columbus where she was employed at the Morehouse-Marten Department Store, until her demise long after my marriage. Floyd and I lived with our grandparents in the same house where our mother was born and grew up, about a mile from where we were born. The house was located on what is now the Green-Cook Road. Being too young to remember our mother, it came natural for us at first to call our grandparents Mother" and "Dad" even though they were in their mid- fifties at the time. My very earliest recollection is of my grandmother going into the parlor alone every day where she would weep. I couldn't understand my usually jolly grandmother being so sad at times. One day when I was a little older, she tried to explain to to me but being a child I still could not comprehend. When they felt we were old enough to realize, they revealed to us that they were actually our grandparents instead of our mother and father. , My brother and I had a normal childhood doing the things all other children of our time and area did. There was an old cabin situated on our farm which was sort of a half-way meeting place for us children to gather from the houses north and south and we would play in the orchard behind the cabin. I remember the fights -- just kid fights they were -- but we always went back next day to play some more! I liked to tease my brother and one day when he was up in a maple tree cutting off some dead branches, I would poke him every once in awhile with a fish pole. Finally he said he would "kill me for sure," but before he could get down I had run and hid! While quite small, I would go with Grandmother after the mail up on the corner of our road and the state road (Route 37}. The postoffice was contained inside the tavern-inn which was a huge three-story building with great big rooms. The mail was brought there by circuit riders. People from a radius of several miles would come to the postoffice for their mail about once a week. Jim and Sarah Sherdun ran this place and I was sure scared of him because he had told me that if I wasn't good he would carry me away! This inn had many different owners until it burned down in 1926. It has been replaced with a house where Benny and Geneva (Baughman) Nutt now reside. Rural free delivery began in out area about 1905. There were five routes coming out from Johnstown and we happened to be on Route 5. The Route 5 picnic was held for years in the Garlinghouse Woods on the Blamer Road. Andy Priest was our carrier and most of the year he had to carry the mail on horseback. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/8f411aa34937bc34800fae327fb95797.jpg 8cbbe89c5b7704464301aa090f4fde89 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Patterns of My Life (7) Description An account of the resource -4- One of my tasks while growing up was to carry water to fill the reservoir on the cook stove. How I hated the job, but I did it anyway and never said a word! There was no back-talk in those days. Another one of my tasks between playtimes was to carry water 3 or 4 times a day to pour on the ashes in the barrel to make the lye run so Grandmother could make her bar soap in the spring. The old lye leach was in the orchard behind the house. A notch was cut in the barrel; also in a flat stone. The water would run through the ashes and down the groove in the stone into a container which, as it became full, was emptied into barrels. When enough lye had been made, Grandmother boiled it down, added some grease and whatever and had a soap-making day. It was an all-purpose product but she did add some perfume of sorts to the con- coction for our bath soap bars. We took our baths in a wash tub. An incident that was sort of a nightmare for me stands out in my memory. One night a nephew of my grandfather came to our house drunk. He was one of those hard cider and moonshine whiskey drinkers. Grand- mother had gone to bed but she overheard this man tell Granddad to give him $70 on he would shoot him! She got up quickly to send me for help and I remember peeking in the room and thinking that was the biggest gun I'd ever seen! I was about 14 when hustled out on this mission to get neighbor Henry Johnston. Spurred on by the emergency at home, I dashed out into that pitch black, rainy night where the frogs were croaking and the hoot owls hooting. The water was across the road at the old abandoned cabin and the nail fence was hard to see. "Cooning" the fence, as they called it then, I somehow managed to cross the water and arrived at the Johnstons. Wouldn't you know that this fellow, a braggart who was always getting into fights and wanting to lick everyone, was too scared to come help us. However, he did carry me on his backs across the water and then he went after another neighbor, Dana Brush, who resolved the problem by putting the drunk into the manger at the Bush's barn. I guess this terrifying experience is one reason I've never been afraid of anything since! My grandfather was James Lewis, the son of Steven and Sarah Lewis, born in 1842. His first wife, Elizabeth Mayfield, had died after just one year of marriage. He married my grandmother, Adeline Trippier, in 1868. She was born in 1845 and her brothers and sisters were John, Joe, and Charlotte (Mrs. Tom Smith). Her parents, Soloman and Elizabeth Trippier, had come to this country from Wales and settled in Appleton, near Croton. When my grandmother was six weeks old they moved to a farm on State Route 37, three miles west of Johnstown. Her home still stands in good repair and is now occupied by Garnet (Edwards) and Leonard Kirkpatrick. My great-grandfather Steven Lewis owned 300 acres and was con- sidered rich in that day. His children were James, Alfred, Demus, Harriett (Aunt Dark}, Anna, and Clara; another son, Norman, died when he was a young man. I well remember when they would come to visit my grandparents . Aunt Dark (who was childless) was my favorite because she was so pretty and stylish. She was quite religious and often to Grandmother bemoaned the fact her husband owned a saloon. Finally Grandmother got tired hearing it and told her that since she seemed to http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/3fd8290496b7ad69d3c27a4b016ac2e7.jpg 3a7d5c5c7cec9c8515ee8153d5b13fb2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Patterns of My Life (8) Description An account of the resource -5- enjoy the fine clothes and elegant home he provided, she should not condemn his way of livelihood! That grandmother of mine usually said what she thought! Like many young men in Civil War days, my grandfather Lewis did not want to go to war. Back then, if a man could find a substi- tute to go in his place, he would not have to serve. For the paltry sum of $7.00 apiece, my grandad and Uncle Alfred hired men to take their places. Even though this was legal, they must have had a guilty conscience because they decided it would be best to "lay low" for awhile so they hid out in the woods up in Union County. They cut some trees and built some kind of shack and lived as backwoodsmen for a year. Although Union County was only two counties away from home, there was much wilderness in Ohio in that period and that fact coupled with the poor roads, poor transportation, and a lack of communication made this amount to a long distance. I have a picture which was taken of these bearded, long-haired men upon their return from exile. Speaking of the amount of wilderness in the country, Grandmother used to tell that at the time she and Granddad built their house (1868) they were surrounded with woods and could walk on fallen trees and logs all the way from their road (Green-Cook Road) to the Lewis Road behind their house! When I was-a little girl, Grandmother Lewis enjoyed telling me about her early married life. They had set up housekeeping on what is now known as the Blamer Road and lived there for a few months while their four-room house was being built on the 50 acres Granddad's father had given them. My grandfather purchased 20 acres across the road from the house and built a barn on it, which is still standing in good condition over 200 years later. A carpenter came and constructed the barn in sections with it lying on the ground. When it was finished, a large crew of men was gathered in to literally "raise" the barn one section at a time and then the sections were fastened together. Grand- mother told that she and the neighbor women cooked dinner for 22 men at their barnraising. Well, six years had passed since the "gift" of the 50 acres but still the deed was withheld from my grandparents. Finally the word was that they wouldn't get the deed until they had an heir. Grandmother laughingly told that they got busy and one year later my mother came along on July 21, 1875, after seven years of marriage. Sure enough the deed was duly handed over. My grandparents' farm was acquired by bits and pieces. To the first 50 acre donation upon which the house was built, they annexed the 20 acres across the road where the barn was erected, they added 20 acres and then 22 more which they secured from Norman and Many Duckworth on March 19, 1883 for the sum of $975, and lastly 50 acres was purchased from the Harm Miller estate which had previously been Uncle Alfred’s. They now had a total of 161 acres. This last plot cost $1,075 on May 20, 1908 and the transaction was the talk of the neighborhood because it was http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/2e8bdf154e74560e5a9d6cd44e7fab10.jpg 238ec2bc1bc0ed9e8c946689536d3232 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Patterns of My Life (9) Description An account of the resource -6- paid for in cold CASH! My brother's family and I still own this original 161 acreage. It was on this final parcel of land that the log cabin stood -- still on my property but now about ready to fall in -- where the neighboring children of long ago had gathered to play. Fond memories flood over me of the different families who had lived there: Uncle Alfred Lewis’, Millers, Baughmans, Sines, Feasels, and many others. Dozens of babies had been born there. On my grandparents’ farm were four orchards. The one behind their house had peaches, plums, pears, and cherry trees whereas the others were all apple orchards. I can remember the house being added onto. The upground cellar to the north came first and then the bedroom wing to the south end, making it an attractive house. Grandmother was a talkative, cheerful kind of person while Granddad was more stern and quiet. She was quite thrifty and a good manager. To illustrate some of her conniving during a period of hard times: they wanted a large Bible a door-to-door salesman was selling for $15. They had saved that amount to buy seed potatoes but she decided to buy the Bible instead and use the potatoes they already had by slicing off the "eyes" of the potato real deep for the seed and the remainder was used for food. She never wanted to owe anyone a nickel but on the other hand, if someone owed her a nickel, she wanted it! However, her thrift did not deprive her of whatever she felt she needed. Unlike many women of her day who had to "do without" simply because their men held a tight rein and insisted all the money be used for the farm because money spent in the house would not make money, my grandmother was privileged to buy furniture and household items as she pleased. And buy she did, but she - had the trait of buying new and keeping the old. Grandmother and Granddad had separate pocketbooks. Neither knew what the other one had. His income was derived mainly from the sale of his percheron horses and farm products whereas her revenue came from butter and egg sales. This attitude didn't seem right to me, so I told them that whenever I got married there would just be one purse and we would use it sensibly. Grandmother informed me that I didn't know what I might do! There was a great range in degree of prosperity within a community in those days. I can recall visiting when a child various neighbors who were really poverty-stricken. Some would have large families all -cooped up in a log cabin or shack with one or two rooms, some even had dirt floors which was so hard-packed it was like concrete, and perhaps their only heat would come from a smoky fireplace pioneer-style. These folks had a bleak existence and yet most of them achieved a semblance of happiness in spite of their circumstances. Others in the same vicinity . had regular type houses with furniture and all the refinements of the area, such as our family had. I appreciate now how fortunate we were although at the time it was taken for granted and no thought given to these inequities. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/9a8487ec728088e40dfecc4ebf1ada53.jpg b34c48bb726462559b17387e011f7c59 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Patterns of My Life (10) Description An account of the resource -7- Grandfather had a job for us once a year when we helped him drive the hogs to market in Johnstown seven miles away. There would be from 15 to 20 hogs in the drove and we would herd them night down the middle of the state road (Route 37) having very little trouble because all the fields and dooryards were fenced in. Granddad rode a horse while Floyd and I and sometimes some extra children walked along. When we arrived on this side of the cemetery hill, which was much steeper then (about 1/4 mile west of Johnstown), it would be noon so we'd stop to rest and throw water from the spring on the hogs to cool them down from the heat of the day. I don't recall how we got back home but possibly we climbed aboard Granddad's bit percheron horse to ride back with him. Grandmother's vice was smoking a pipe, which was not too un- common in that day. However, she chose to do it on the sly on the rare occasions when she did smoke. We of the family knew about it, but she did not want outsiders to find out. One day our neighbor, young Earl Boston, couldn't rouse anyone when he knocked on the front door, so he walked around to the back yard and caught her puffing away as she sat resting in the shade. He was so astonished he dashed home and told his mother he had seen Ad Lewis smoking a pipe! His mother thought surely he was mistaken because she had known Ad a good many years and would have known it if she smoked. Next time Mrs. Boston saw Grandmother she plain out asked her and Grandmother had to admit to the dastardly deed. My grandmother took great pride in her butter making as she did in all her cooking. Her butter molds were always sweet and pretty. She sold this product for 10¢ a pound. It irritated her that the grocer placed her molds right down in the vat along with all the other butter, good and bad, and sold them all at the same price. She sold eggs for 8¢ a dozen. Freem Hill of Harlem was our huckster and came once a week with all kinds of goodies. It was fun to go into his horse-drawn store on wheels and see the banana stocks and bags of onions hanging and the neatly arranged shelves and bins of groceries. We children usually had a nickel apiece to spend. Kady Budd also of Harlem was our calf buyer. Sometimes he would stay all day trying to "Jew" my grandfather. The Hartford Fair was a place everyone liked to go. We farmers would get up at daybreak to do chores and try to beat our neighbors to the Fair. Our family went in a two-seated surrey "with a fringe on top" which was pulled by two horses. All the roads were dirt, sometimes mud, and everyone drove horses. The Fair is still going strong but of course now it is filled with automobiles instead of horses. During my childhood we attended the Disciple Church at Center Village which was called the Camalite Church at that time. Happy memories of Sunday School picnics and Children’s Day programs are connected to my spiritual home. I was baptized in Duncan Run under some beautiful sycamore trees in the field back of the church when I was 17. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5d12f972b607c718da27abda1f44b93e.jpg 61545ec6aa7e57892e710e375ddbb7e3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Patterns of My Life (11) Description An account of the resource -8- An amusing incident comes to mind which took place when Floyd was a young boy on the farm. The men were making hay and in one of the large forkfuls of hay pitched onto the wagon was a bumblebee's nest. When that nest hit Harvey Edwards' baler it broke up and swarmed after Floyd. I can see him yet as he ran around and around the house, flailing his arms over his head yelling over and over, "Oh, Mommie, Mommie, they're gonna kill me!” Since he did not get stung, we could laugh later about how funny he looked. My mother had not attended the same school we did as ours was not built until after her schooldays. As near as I can find out she went to a little frame schoolhouse which was located in the triangular lot on Route 37 and Lewis Road, just west of where I live now. As a matter of fact, I believe it was this same building which was moved and attached to my present home and if so, it contains my dining, kitchen, and utility rooms. . Ours was the Miller School District and the little one-room, red brick schoolhouse which was built in 1859 is standing as erect today as in days of yore. It had all the symbols of its day including the water bucket with its community dipper, the pot-bellied stove, the privy, the chalk and individual slates, plus dedicated teachers. Floyd's schooling began when he was 5; his first teacher being Carrie Wilson. I started at age 6 and my teacher for the first two years was Tom Duckworth who passed away just this winter of '74 at the age of 96. Other teachers were Ona Linnabary, Vera Huff, Bertha Gill, Nannie Neilson, Grace Bennett, Alga Bennett, Clara Work and lastly Harry Parks. Granddad was on the school board and since we lived near the school house, the teachers stabled their horses in our barn and some of them roomed and boarded with us. These names of schoolmates and friends of my youth come to mind: Verna Sines, Addie and Grace Roby, Ella Shipp, Fred Myers, Ross McElwee, Howard Day, Les Curts, Clell Orndorff, and Anna Garee (Pratt). Time went on and I was ready to take the Boxwell Examination. I passed and wanted very much to go on to high school, but my grandparents had the old-fashioned idea that girls just got married anyway, so I was not privileged to attend. Floyd walked to Center Village everyday and graduated from that three-year high school. He then went to Hiram College for two years. By now I was becoming quite a young lady, or thought I was, and had, begun to think about the young men. My first date was at age 16 and my beau was Ross McELwee, Anna Garee and her feller, Fred Myers, went with us. Some of the social functions of that day included the ever popular Hartford Fair, State Fair, Rome Fair (since disbanded), ice cream socials, the Catholic Picnic at Johnstown, church affairs, reunions, and picnics. The dirt roads and horse and buggy mode of travel limited our distances. The box social was big then. Each girl and woman would pack a fancy lunch for two in a pretty box and the fellows would bid on it. The highest bidder got the lunch and the girl to eat it with. No one was supposed to know which box was whose but sometimes word got around and http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/847fa4eac3b638ff91b5632d8edfaeca.jpg 0fbe7e9981139081eaa18091dc15421c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Patterns of My Life (12) Description An account of the resource -9- the fellows would run up the bids to get the most popular girl, sometimes running the bid as high as $3.00. Once in awhile, though, they'd get fooled and have to eat with some old lady and likewise, some old man might get the bid. But everyone was a good sport and it was all great fun. When I was about 18, Floyd at age 20 married Stella James of New Albany who had been a school teacher in our old school (Milter). At this point Granddad retired and we moved to Johnstown and Floyd took over the management of the farm. It was during this time that my best friend, Mabel Wagner, wanted me to double-date with her and her regular beau, Reid Stockwell, and a friend of his by the name of Andrew Ryder. I was dubious about going on a blind date but finally agreed that I would peek out her window at him and if his looks suited me, I'd go. Well, I thought he was some handsome fellow and his bright, shiny rig suited me fine, too, so of course I went! Andrew and I had about four dates -- to the consternation of my previous beau, Homer Williams -- and then we didn't see each other for about a year. At the time, I considered Andrew to be aggravative. However, one momentous day I received a letter from him wishing to rekindle the courtship. Two and a half years later on September 2, 1916, the Reverend L. C. Sparks married us at his parsonage in Newark. Andrew was handsome, suave, and aggravative and he was my guy for 52 years! His parents were Thackery and Loretta Burton Ryder. He was born September 6, 1891, the second of five children, the others being Orville, Jenny, Marie, and Ray. Andrew's grandparents were Andrew LeRoy Ryder and Sara Parks Ryder. Their children were Thackery, Monroe, Sara Ryder Gailey, and Jennie Ryder Smith. Something that always rankled Andrew was the fact he had been cheated out of a remembrance his grandfather wanted him to have. The first Andrew had promised his namesake, my Andrew, -- and even recorded it in his will -- that at his death Andrew would receive a nice horse, new buggy, and harness. However, his grand- mother thought otherwise and so the bequest was never honored. Andrew's great-great-grandfather, Daniel Ryder, had come to America from England and Settled north of Berkshine because he thought it would be the county seat. Their farm had been acquired by a government Land grant. The Ryders lived in this homestead until his dad sold the farm. in the 1920's. Andrew and I went to housekeeping in Akron where Andrew was employed by the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. After a year there, we decided to move back and rented a house in the Benkshire community next door to his parents’ farm. Incidentally, now the Freeway {I1-71) goes right spank-dab through where we slept. I was always proud that my husband would stop in every morning to visit his mother who was ailing from | tuberculosis. At the end of that year (about 1916) she succumbed to the disease. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/12bea3e7c53b18a7970fe492ffcbbf6c.jpg adcc5291297bc06be91795bd3b25b771 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Patterns of My Life (13) Description An account of the resource -10- After Mom Ryder's decease, Dad Ryder decided to sell the farm. He wanted us to buy it, but at the time we felt we were in no position to purchase it and so it was with much regret that we saw the homestead pass from the Ryder name. Dad then went to live with his widower brother, Monroe Ryder. He had lived there only a year when he returned home after having been away on a weekend visit to discover his brother dead, apparently from a heart attack. Dad Ryder never recovered from this shock. It was at this time that his mother's sister, Letitia (Aunt Let) Parks of Port Clinton came down to look after him. They rented the little house where Andrew and I had first lived and she kept house for him until her health failed. Aunt Let was an intriguing personality. . She was wealthy and a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan. She had traveled all over the world and spoke seven different languages and often told us about her interesting exploits. She dared to do anything. One time while in Rome where excavation was being done following the eruption of a volcano which covered a part of Rome, she got down into the hole with the workmen despite their protests. The workers were all babbling among themselves in the Italian language about this foreigner when to their consternation she answered them back in their own language! During the gold rush of 1898, she even went to the Klondike and panned for gold! She gave Andrew and me a vial of gold dust for a souvenir. She and her husband (they never had any children) had been separated for years but never bothered to get a divorce. I recollect how she stormed the day she got the bill for his funeral expenses. She was kindhearted, though, and had sent two or three young people through college. After his mother's death, Andrew and I moved to the Monte Gaston farm on the Van Sickle Road where we lived for five years. It was here that both Gordon (July 25, 1919) and Beulah (August 3, 1921) put in their appearances. Andrew made a living at farming, carpentering, and erecting wooden silos. Having been raised conservatively, we both realized we would have to work for whatever we got in life. No welfare, government handouts, or easy payments were in vogue at that time; and so together we "sensibly managed our one pocketbook." My grandfather Lewis passed away in 1922 (age 80) and his 161 acre farm was divided between Floyd and me. Floyd's share included the old homesite where he and his family lived until it burned in 1932 and then they built a house at the same place. During the fire, Stella and I lost many valuable antiques and heirlooms which had been stoned in the attic. To the 80 acres which I had heired, Andrew and I added 40 acres which we had purchased from William and Octavia Stevenson August 31, 1922 for the sum of $5000. The Stevensons had bought the land from William and Catherine Brown, March 6, 1884. And so, early in 1923, our little family moved back to the land of my childhood. Grandmother then gave up her home in Johnstown and lived part of the time at Floyd's and parttime with us. Wendell was born in June, 1923, shortly after our transfer to here. He was always Grandmother's favorite because she was http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ca350151b8cf8390a03121c7b0eb0a97.jpg 009ea07fe8acc382d6a3110c75c08bca Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Patterns of My Life (14) Description An account of the resource -11- present at his beginning. Whenever he got into trouble, he had a habit of jumping astraddle her lap, facing her, and she would pet and soothe him, telling him how mean we were to him. One day he came running in from outdoors and jumped onto her lap in the usual way and popped a dirty lamb's nipple into her mouth! Then it was her turn to sputter and scold! By February 25, 1928, our "baby" Carlton had arrived to complete our family. When he was just four days old, Grandmother expired at age 84 as the result of a stroke. Due to my confinement, she was at Floyd and Stella's house at the time. Soon after, Floyd and I heired some land that had come to. Grandmother from the Trippiers. We both sold this land: 30 acres for $600. Andrew's father became ill about this time and for a year made his home with us. So with four little ones and the elderly folk, it seemed that my work was never done considering the many duties of the farmwife in the days of few conveniences. As I cleaned and laundered, gardened and preserved, cooked for my family as well as for extra hired men, thresher and silo crews, my lot was a busy one but a duty to be fulfilled with no time for self pity. I did laundry on the board until our youngest was one year old when the purchase of a power washer greatly eased the work load. However, part of that time it was necessary for me to send out a load or two of laundry a week. Sue Piper helped me out on this. Since "necessity is the mother of invention,” I did devise some shortcuts and a system of management so that I was not too weary or busy to enjoy my family. Fortunately I had been blessed with good health and abundant energy. One trick in the wintertime was to do the washing and then wait until everyone was in bed before stringing up the clotheslines and then the clothes would dry during the night. Next morning I would arise early and take down the lines of laundry so the house would be tidy when the family got up. Of course, house- wives made about all the household linens and the children's clothing _ and usually their own housedresses and aprons. When doing any quantity of sewing and mending, I'd spread out an old sheet to catch the ravelings and lint. Andrew and I practiced all the methods of economy we could think of. In 1925, Gordon started to school in Center Village. He was a - little fella and quiet like his dad. It was hard times and we parents bought the schoolbooks then. In his second grade, he needed a pair of overshoes which cost 75¢ but we only had $3.25 until the creamery check came. His dad said, "How are we going to get the overshoes; if we don't he'll get sick!" Andrew was always such a worrier, much more so than I, the incurable optimist. Well, someway we got the overshoes for him. By 1929 farmers were really feeling the pressure of the Great Depression. Harlem Township had built 3 new roads, 2 ditches, and a schoolhouse and we landowners were additionally oppressed with high taxes to pay for all of it. As I look back, I don't see how we did it http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/6d56ec4fa4a44014459cdf6d844122d5.jpg 68763bfda346c0f5dd62aae27b2eea1f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Patterns of My Life (15) Description An account of the resource -12- because we were still paying for our farm, trying to ditch the land, add now buildings as we needed them, and build up our livestock. We sold corn for 25¢ a bushel, hogs 3¢ a pound, and milk for 70¢ a hundred- weight. Men were working for $1.00 a day and furnishing their own lunches. To cap it all, as the economy was slipping, Andrew had been ailing with bad tonsils but kept putting off a tonsillectomy because of the expense involved until finally he was so filled with toxic poison he would fall asleep at the table! So at the age of 38 in 1926 he had his tonsils removed. Although money was practically non-existent, we got through somehow and even had some good times during the process. Of course about everyone was in the same boat. Our children had their pony, Beauty, which was a source of fun for them all. Andrew had built a large, four- wheeled, flat-bottomed cart on which not only our kids rode but also the children from all around the square. Reid and Mabel Stockwell and their family lived next door, Their four boys and a girl pretty well matched our three boys and a girl agewise and sometimes it was hard to tell which ones belonged where because they were together so much. Other children on the square were Wilma and Bob Cook; Muriel, Delman and Hugh Buel (Floyd's children); Mildred, John, and Ruth Cook; Dencil Clapham; and Kathryn Biggs. The cart would hold a dozen kids at a time. Sometimes the boys would all get together and go away back in the ~ woods and camp out, doing their own cooking and really roughing it for a few days. Another fun thing they liked to do was to play on the "doodle bug" which was our answer to the tractor until such time as we could afford one (1942). One day in 1934, when Wendell was 11, he and some boys were playing on the contraption when somehow it ran up on his leg and broke it. He was in The Sunbury Clinic where Dr, Swickard took. care of him for two weeks. But then he had to go to the old White Cross Hospital in Columbus and have it operated and be put in a body cast, He lay in bed in this cast for four months. So that he could be out in our living quarters and not get so lonely, we put him on a sanitary cot (a cot on wheels that has sides that fold up) and moved him into the dining room, He spent a lot of his time on the front porch that summer. It was quite cool early in the summer and I remember the big frost we had on June 20 (1934). In spite of the Recession, which the Depression later progressed to, these were happy times. For outside recreation we would take our family to the annual circus event, to the Fairs, Labor Day and July 4 celebrations. They usually attended the Ohio State Fair with the Stockwells. Every Saturday night we'd hustle around to get the milking and chores done so we could get into town to do our grocering. This was in the 1930s and for a quarter each the kids could attend the picture show at the Dorsey Theatre and even have money left over for an ice cream cone! It was the fad then for awhile for the young folks to be dressed all in white, so it was with great pride that I endeavored to have my children dressed in snowy white outfits, ironed to perfection, when we took them into town. Andrew and I always enjoyed these weekly http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/9872d00ea4af7ad82056c4d088f659be.jpg 0978dcf9f9652636b7bd11bde3b35116 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Patterns of My Life (16) Description An account of the resource -13- nights out on the town and we looked forward to visiting with our friends and neighbors. For other diversion, we would visit back and forth with our friends, Grace and Harry Jones, Ray and Elva VanSickle, Glen and Mame VanSickle, Walter and Ariel Jones. We also had family dinners with these folk. An episode that happened during these years really put Andrew in the doldrums for awhile. He had told the boys to clean out the garage one day. That evening our cows took sick and were staggering around, several of them dying. The veterinarian was really puzzled as to the diagnosis. Finally he said, “why these animals act like they've been poisoned!" "Dad" (as I now called Andrew) didn't say a word but immediately went to the garage, climbed to the farthest, highest rafter and looked for the bag of paris green (an insecticide) where he had so carefully tied it so as to be out of harm's way. It was gone! So then he knew what ailed the cows. The boys had done too thorough a job of cleaning and somehow the cows had got hold of this poison from the dump where the trash had been hauled. Andrew covered the trash heap with a load of dirt and we had no more problem. However, he couldn't see how we could ever pull out of this financial disaster; especially since Gordon was in his first year of college. It sometimes annoyed Dad because I tended to look on the bright side of things instead of worrying. I tried to cheer him by saying that a year from then we would handily remember the event. We didn't, because by that time something else had happened! I joined the Vans Valley Methodist Church in 1946 and we all attended there. The Aid and Berkshire Club -- which I had joined” early in my marriage -- gave me outside interest and I have kept up with these groups, Andrew and I, along with Floyd and Stella, were always active in the Harlem Grange. . The children were growing up and time flew by. Before we knew it they were in high school. Gordon was always the studious one. He graduated from Harlem High School in 1937, Beulah in '39, Wendel in '41 and Carlton in '46. Wendell happened to be in school at the time Harlem had a good basketball coach and he was on the team that won the county basketball championship two years in succession. Our family was among Harlem Township's most avid basketball fans. The Harlem Township Ladies went all out for the team and initiated the "400 Club” banquet to honor the team and boosters. It was a well-organized affair and food was solicited from women in the community and brought to the schoolhouse in large containers; of course some was prepared at the school. Food was served cafeteria style on the stage and the guests sat at tables down in the auditorium. The number of guests was limited to 400. By now, the shadow of World War II was building up; Pearl Harbor was bombed on December 7, 1941. By 1942, Gordon being in advanced ROTC, had left OSU and entered the Army as a 2nd Lt. in the Infantry. He was on the battlefields in the European theater of the war. By some code he http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/9b33584cfead1607c341479fe7568035.jpg f0f1d5e68788b70b254cb417537bc8d3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Patterns of My Life (17) Description An account of the resource -14- had managed to elude the censors and get word to us that he was in the 9th Division. Everyday, no matter what we were doing, Andrew and I would Listen to Cedrik Foster on radio at 2:00 p.m. and in that way were able to follow all the action of his division. Although our boys never liked to dwell on sordid matters of war, Gordon did tell us once that for 9 days, he and his company were pinned down at the Rhine River without food and water except for their C rations. Gordon took sick and was sent behind the lines to recover but nine days later he was back in the fighting. During this illness my nephew, Delman Buel, who was stationed just 40 miles away, went to visit Gordon and wrote home to his folks that it didn't look to him like Gordon was going to recover. I didn't know about this illness until after the war. Gordon was advanced to the rank of captain and was due for promotion to major when the war ended. Wendell enlisted in 1943 and was in the South Pacific operations as medic in the 42nd Division of the Army Medical Corps performing a vital service in helping care for the stricken soldiers. He and other workers would volunteer to crawl out onto the battlefield to bring in the wounded, ofttimes scrambling over bodies that had been dead for 2 on 3 days in that humid heat! The medics would give the injured soldiers a shot or whatever to try to ease their pain before moving them into the medical stations. These were days of great anxiety and stress for those of us at home. There was much per- sonal sadness in the country although there was economical prosperity. We were among the lucky ones: our boys came back unharmed. After the war, Wendell suffered a tragedy. He and his fiancee, Martha Burrell of Johnstown, were in a taxi in Columbus on their way to a movie when they were involved in an auto accident which took her life. In the winter of '49, I passed the time drawing up plans or re- modeling our house. Andrew and I decided to go ahead with the project then if ever we were going to do it since we had discussed it for so long. We agreed on one of the designs and by the following year, carpenters Charles Rhinehart and Leonard Utley, along with Carlton, were busily transforming our house into a modern, attractive dwelling . The work was pretty well along during this bitterly cold winter of '50- '51 when we had several bad snowstorms. One severe snowstorm started just before Thanksgiving -- adding more snow on top of snow -~ and this snow lasted through Christmas. It is easy to pinpoint this date because at the time, Wendell was working in Medina as a county agent and he had planned to bring his date, Many Newberry also of Medina, to a Thanksgiving dinner-dance at Ohio State University. That day they had gone to Columbus and purchased the tickets and corsage and then come back to our house to wait until time to go. Meanwhile all the elements turned loose and they were stormstaid in our topsy-turvy, being-remodeled house, where all the furniture was stored upstairs and the downstairs was bare with no curtains, blinds or carpet in readiness for the floor sander. We had gone to bed when about midnight Russ Guinther, the Harem Ag teacher, pounded on our door. Several cars were stuck in snow drifts in the dip between our house and Albert Garee's (where Hugh Buel now lives). The boys got up to help but before we knew what was happening, our bare rooms had come alive with 17 stranded strangers! We brought http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/8b2e83057e0c2af7b39585cc0789814d.jpg 4c073e25df89de623df5de8bcfddcae0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Patterns of My Life (18) Description An account of the resource -15- down chairs for them and fed them cocoa and cookies all night. One young woman had frosted feet, and over the protests of her mother, I soaked her feet in a bucket of ice water and then wrapped them in a warm blanket and managed to get her thawed out. One Kentucky family consisting of a man, his wife, three children, and his mother-in-law might be there yet if his mother-in-law hadn't prodded him constantly to get out and try to move the car. He liked it in the warm! By mid-winter the house was finished and we were all delighted with the results. Then we rushed to get straightened up to a semblance of normal living before Christmas so Carlton could enjoy it before he had to leave on Dee. 28, 1950. The United States once more was mixed up in a war; this time in Korea. Carlton was involved in this conflict for four years although not on the battlefield as he was a crypto- technician for the Air Force. He was in the air a great deal traveling from post to post as he maintained the crypto machines. This was secret governmental work. Due to the nature of his job, Carlton knew within 16 minutes about Senator Robert Taft's death, when the message came through on the cryptograph. To the able survivors, the wars were a blessing in disguise because they derived certain benefits as a reward for their sacrifices. On the G.I. Bill, the veterans were entitled to continue their educations. The two older boys were quick to take advantage of this opportunity and returned to OSU to earn their degrees. After receiving his bachelor's degree, Gordon taught agriculture at Bryan High School and in Washington, C.H.; meanwhile going to school nights to get his Master's degree. Later, when his youngest child Larry was two, Gordon moved his family to Columbus and then he worked full time on his Doctorate in Agronomy at OSU. He is now a Research Specialist in Agronomy for Ohio State University. Wendell, also at a later date -- after working 18 years -as. district salesman for Ralston Purina in Albion, Mich. -- earned his Master's degree in Dairy Husbandry at Michigan State University. He is employed at the Iowa State University as a Livestock Specialist. Beulah graduated as an accountant from office training school. She is assistant credit investigator at Sears Roebuck in Columbus. Carlton is doing what he loves most -- farming (the home place). Being versatile, he also enjoys selling real estate for Forman Realtors of Sunbury and working in the office of the Delaware County Engineer in the courthouse. Having settled in this area and it being along the Lines of his interests, it became Carlton's lot to follow in the tradition of his Buel ancestors; he is now vice-president of the Hartford Fair Board. Since my great- grandfather Joshua Buel helped organize the Fair in 1857 and was its first president, I believe there has always been a Buel connection on the Board, including Dad's nephew Frank Buel, my husband Andrew, brother Floyd Buel, and now my son, Carlton's boy, Mark, is a potential. He exhibits livestock at this Fair, just as my boys did and last year he designed the gateway-arch memorial to commemorate the Thomas Evans 47- acre addition to the Fairgrounds. The Board has great plans in mind for the near future as they develop this wooded area into a camping facility, picnic grounds with shelter houses, a pond, saw mill complete with a demonstrating sawyer, and various other interesting exhibits to keep this http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/b8b4f193719f90bc8658d89c71c1c976.jpg ebcaf39189ce5cf99da396e591e34d65 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Patterns of My Life (19) Description An account of the resource -16- county fair an up and coming attraction. Beulah was our first child to be married and she has the largest family. She and Vance Myers of Columbus wed in 1943 and they live in Columbus where he works for Borden's. Their first child, Cheryl (Mrs. Frank Swartz) finished earning her degree in education after marriage; Rodney (married to Mischlene Conreaux) is a barber by profession; Beverly (Mrs. Robert Lee) works at OSU as a secretary; Debbie, a high school graduate last year, is a Huntington Bank employee; and then there's Robert who is in the sixth grade. Gordon married Betty Randolph of Oklahoma City in 1946 and they also live in Columbus. They have two children: JoAnn (Mrs. Daniel Daugherty) who earned a degree in Home Economics; and Larry, who is married to Linda Ricker. Larry's major was Agriculture and he works as a field representative for Landmark. Wendell and Mary Newberry of Medina were married in 1952 and they have four offspring: Jordon Andrew, who is a senior at Iowa State majoring in Forestry; Jeffery, a sophomore at the University of Iowa; David, a sophomore in high school; and Many E. who is now a 7th grader. Carlton and Beverly Bauchert of Johnstown joined forces in 1955 and three children bless their home: Jon, who is in his 1st year at Ohio State; Mark, a freshman in high school; and Mike, a 4th grader. And so the grandchildren are getting pretty well grown up. On November 15, 1957, Andrew lost his left arm in a hunting accident. He suffered much from this trauma and was troubled terribly with phantom pain. This was his greatest trial and he was never quite the same afterward. About 20 years prior to this accident, Andrew had fallen off a hay wagon and injured his back so that he had to wear a brace and could not do heavy work or lifting after that. This also caused him much discomfort. (And so with these combined disabilities, Andrew sold the cows and went into semi-retirement.) This left us free to do some things we had wanted to do. I was determined that the rocking chair wouldn't get us! For two winters we flew down to Florida to Oneco where we rented a cottage from Pearly and Louise Stockwell. While in Florida we did some sightseeing. We went to see the Thomas A. Edison Birthplace Museum in Ft, Myers, the beautiful Cypress Gardens, drove along the east and west coasts, visited West Palm Beach, and watched the new cities of Cape Coral and the Golden City being developed and the lots being readied for real estate projects. The warm southern climate and the altered routine was a welcome change in pace. With our extra leisure time we enjoyed visiting our friends, participating in Grange activities and the Senior Citizen group in Harlem Township of which Floyd was president. Dad and I celebrated our golden wedding anniversary in September, 1966 by holding open house in our own home. Coming to greet us were 175 friends and relatives. It was exhilarating to us both to see old-time schoolmates, old friends as well as new, and relatives. We all had such http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/6669a30057e64f1b9a49050230f2bebe.jpg f0145408dfe7459506a0fa4e53e8cd6d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Patterns of My Life (20) Description An account of the resource -17- a good time reminiscing and catching up on current events. For our 45th anniversary, Andrew and I had hosted a family dinner at the Mar- Jon Inn in Berkshire. Mrs. Spangler prepared a delectable meal for us on that occasion. It was a great day, but, of course, the 50th anniversary climaxed it. Wendell was our photographer for these events. In March of that same year, I had a health crisis, I was operated for breast cancer and was one of the lucky ones who caught it in time. Previous to this by four years I had gotten surgery. I feel fine now and only mention it in the possibility it might encourage someone else faced with similar problem. The greatest sorrow in my life came when I lost my Andrew October 15, 1968. He had only been ill 2 two weeks and we had not realized the seriousness of his illness, so I was not prepared to give him up. He had gone in for prostate surgery and then he needed a second operation for bladder problems, Following the second surgery a blood clot settled on the brain paralyzing him. He lived three days in this unconscious condition. I endured two years of loneliness and grief while trying to adjust to this new pattern when I received a most welcome invitation. Word came from my granddaughter Cheryl Swartz, who was living in England with her husband (a pilot in the U.S. Air Force), that she would like me to come over to be with her when their first child was born. Since her mother Beulah was unable to go due to a heart condition, after a great deal of discussion and preparation I flew over. My first great-grandchild Melanie Delane arrived on April 17, 1970. While over in England, the Swartzs took me sightseeing there, and then on my own I took a tour. There were 48 people on the bus besides the driver and courier and we all got pretty well acquainted, I was the oldest in the group (74). We enjoyed seeing the people, scenes and customs of England, France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Austria, and Switzerland. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Lee of Alberta, Canada became very good chums of mine; also a Mrs. Jo Orgnek of Portland, Oregon. I later learned that Mr. Lee died just a week after our excursion while visiting his cousin in England. This safari greatly enriched my life and satisfied a secret yen I'd had for travel. Before Andrew's retirement, we had been pretty much tied down with the cows so our vacation times were Limited. However, he and I did visit the Randolphs in Oklahoma City with Gordon and Betty. While there, we saw the Will Rogers Museum and other points of interest and then we went to Hot Springs, Arkansas where we saw the Quartz Mines. We took a bus trip up into the mountains. This was in 1949. Shortly after Beulah and Vance were married, we went with them to Niagara Falls and then up into Canada traveling on the Queen's Highway. It was there I had my first introduction to English cooking. We were served Spinach and spaghetti which had been cooked together. Blah! Since then I've regarded the English as being poor cooks, generally speaking, and my stay in England in 1970 did not change my opinion. A couple of years after the Canada trip, we again traveled with the Myers’ and went to the Smoky http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/33fe033e626d379b449c5c88d6233602.jpg ac48c6c4ea99289b6810a56585543898 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Patterns of My Life (21) Description An account of the resource -18- Mountains. Also we visited Wendell's family in Michigan several times. Andrew seemed to enjoy these trips. Floyd liked adventure but Stella did not like to get too far from home. Their youngest child Kenny (who incidentally helped his mother make medical history as she was 48 when he was born) moved to the old home place after his marriage and Floyd and Stella moved down the road to a smaller farm. After Stella's death in 1964, it was therapy for Floyd to travel. He took several excursions. It was on a Mediterranean Cruise a few years later that he met his second wife, Mary Christenson of Cincinnati. They were married in June, 1967, and enjoyed several tours during their years together before he passed away because of a heart attack in December, 1973. My good friend Mary has since returned to her home in Cincinnati and resumed her way of life and friendships in the big city which was all she had known until she married Floyd and moved onto his farm, She fit in so beautifully with his life style, friends, and rural interests. In the spring of 1973, word again came from Cheryl that she needed me to care for Melanie when their second child came along. So once again I jetted out, this time to Phoenix, Arizona, and was on hand when Michelle DeOne came to the Swartz home April 18, just 3 years and 1 day after her sister. Again I was taken sightseeing around this area and met many of their interesting friends. The end of '73 found me out visiting Wendell and Mary and their family in Dubuque, Iowa. Usually I go out there once a year and they come here that often. Frequently I go spend a weekend or a few days with Gordon and Betty in Columbus. Of course I see Carlton every day since he farms this place and I drop in their house in Sunbury about once a week. Beulah and I chat on the phone every day. Two of her children, Rodney and Beverly, came and lived with me for a year or so after they graduated because they love the country. It was while living here that Beverly broke her pelvic bone riding a horse just six weeks before her wedding, but she never missed a step walking down the church aisle! Sometimes I spend a weekend with Rodney and Misch and she always gives me my permanents. JoAnn Daugherty, Gordon and Betty's daughter, presented me with my first great-grandson, Bryan Patrick, in January, 1971 and then with a great-granddaughter when dear little Theresa Rene was born two years later. Since being alone I have joined some more clubs: The Friendly Neighbors of Center Village and the Harlem Township Arts and Crafts Home Demonstration Group. In the spring of ‘71 I accompanied the Delaware County Demonstration Clubs on a three-day trip, Ken Feasel drove the bus load of 38 women to Washington, D.C., Williamsburg and Norfolk, Va. and we all had a lot of fun. In August of '72, I went with a bus load of Sunbury people to Chillicothe where we enjoyed the drama, "Tecumseh." If at all possible, I take advantage of such opportunities when they are of interest to me. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a3bbf786dca97e87ce72a36e0bbc339d.jpg c11e70f9c62f305d41455d1cc7dde9fe Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Patterns of My Life (22) Description An account of the resource -19- In May of this year ('74), Beulah underwent her second open- heart surgery to replace a valve. This time she got along much better and it was not quite such an ordeal as the first operation was about five years ago when her calcium-coated valve was repaired. This last operation was successful although the doctor has trouble keeping her heart in rhythm, Cheryl and her kiddies came from Utah to be near her mother during her recuperation. We had several family get-togethers during Cheryl's three-week stay here. On August 20 of this year, I embarked on a many-faceted adventure which involved four different airlines: TWA, Western, American, and Ozark. The first leg of the journey was a visit in Denver, Colorado with my granddaughter JoAnn and her husband, Dan, and their children Bryan and Tracy. They familiarized me with the scenic wonders of that area. One day we went up to Mt. Evans which is almost as high as Pike's Peak. From Denver I few to Phoenix on August 27 where I joined a group for a Tauck bus "Tour of the Canyons." Words cannot describe the beauty of the canyons -- the gorgeous colors and the unusual rock formations such as the cathedral spires and the chess men were impressive to me. Other interesting features of this trip were Arizona University, Heard Museum, Kaibab National Forest, Lake Powell, Mormon country, Zion National Park, Hoover Dam, Rainbow Bridge, Bryce Canyon, the boat trip at Glenn Canyon Dam, our posh motels and menus from which we could order $14.00 dinners if we desired. Oh, yes, we spent overnight at Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world! We saw a floor show and it was fun to watch other people win and lose at the gambling tables. The group on the bus were all congenial and had gathered in from all over the country. Again, at age 78, I was the oldest person aboard. Of all the canyons, my favorite was Bryce Canyon. Indeed this tour was all the brochure touted it to be! Having completed this segment of my journey, it was with high expectations I headed toward Salt Lake City on Tuesday, September 3, where the Swartzs met me at the airport. Cheryl had written so enthusi- astically of the beauties there and said she was eager to show me around. So I was dumbfounded to find her so listless and passive; a far cry from her usual vivacious personality. After we arrived at her house, I sat down on the sofa and Cheryl came and sat beside me to visit. Almost immediately she fell over asleep. Her doctor advised us to bring her into the hospital for tests as he had been treating her for a chronic ailment. However, to his utter dismay and ours, her condition rapidly worsened and in spite of having the best doctors and the best of care, we lost this dear young wife and mother on September 14, 1974 at the age of 28. Her ailment was diagnosed as a frontal brain tumor which was inoperable. No one even knew she was seriously ill and we doubt if she suspected. Her only symptoms seemed to be drowsiness, listlessness, and terrible headaches (which she kept secret from the family) until she went into the hospital. This latest heartbreak has been an awful blow to me because Cheryl was my first grandchild and we were always close. However, beyond my http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4d969a70cecbfd66e8f4f46feef48c82.jpg 520fc5fb29f5eabcf1480c9ed5b9dbc5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Patterns of My Life (23) Description An account of the resource grief is my concern for her little ones who are aged 4 and 16 months and for their daddy who has this burden to bear. We are all standing by to help in whatever way we can. Frank was able to get a transfer to Dayton Air Base so at least the children are nearer to us. He is determined to keep his family together and I am sure he will manage somehow. I was spending the weekend of October 13, 1974 at the home of Rod and Misch's when I took ill with sort of an unusual heaviness in my chest. They took me to Riverside Hospital where the doctors diagnosed it as being a light heart attack. I spent almost six weeks in Riverside Hospital under observation and am still recuperating at Gordon's and Carlton's houses hoping soon to be in my own home. Through the years with the depressions, hardships, wars, illnesses, accidents, joys and sorrows, at age 78 I realize there is still the God-given sunshine that comes through after the stillness of night and the clouds of day. The love for my children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren will give me a busy, happy life to keep up with so many as God provides my strength. I hope to add many more chapters to my story as time goes on! Hazel (Buell) Ryder Life Long Resident of Harlem Twp. Born May 5, 1896 - died June 1, 1979 Husband Andrew L. Ryder, Berkshire Twp. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/7e554473f0b6f440fe3ab08ac0a36595.jpg a531c28bae9d484468f91661e0278b19 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Patterns of My Life (24) Description An account of the resource Early vital records of the first Buels William Buell (Bewell) a Welshman born 1610 in Chester, England, settled at Windsor, Conn. in 1630.. His children were : Samuel 1713 ~ 1790 - A Minute Man Mary Peter Hannah Hepzibah Sarah Abigail. Samuel's son, Peter, married Martha Coggins and Peter's son, Samuel, 1742 — 1819 of Westfula, Mass., was a lieutenant 1776 Joshua Hamilton Buel, son of Grover, orphaned at age 6, in Schen- ectady, N. Y., made his home with Deacon Trahoun. Joshua's first suit made from his father's red coat (etc.) as his father was a general for the British in War of 1812. In 1834, at age 55, Joshua left N.Y. and came to Ohio. He helped organize the Hartford Fair Society in 1857 and was its 1st president. 2 years later as vice president of the Hartford Agriculture Society, he helped acquire 25 acres of land from Tabor Sharp for the sum of $500. ($20. per acre) at $25.00 yearly for 20 years. To Joshua and Lucy Gear Buel were born Kate Buel Hunt, Edwin Arlten Buel, Mudson P. Joshua, Jr.(Jott), and Lucy Buel Johnson. Joshua, 1779 ~ 1883. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/e8e841c5d6dfe28a94d0ce2d20f57045.jpg 6cf5cbc0edce10c6560446188e237882 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Patterns of My Life (25) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to back cover of Patterns of My Life by Hazel Buel Ryder Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Family Histories Description An account of the resource This collection contains family histories that have been written by residents of the Big Walnut area. 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Title A name given to the resource Patterns of My Life Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ryder, Hazel Buel Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Subject The topic of the resource Buel family--Genealogy Local history--Ohio--Delaware County--Sunbury Ryder family--Genealogy Personal Narratives--Andrew Ryder (1891-1968 Personal Narratives--Hazel Buel Ryder (1896-1979) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1979 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Book Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 31086536 Description An account of the resource In this book, Hazel Buel Ryder discusses the histories of the Buel and Ryder families. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource England Was My Birthplace (4) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 1 of England Was My Birthplace by Edith Mercy Hyland Myers ENGLAND WAS MY BIRTHPLACE Where does one start? I was born the eleventh child in a family of thirteen children--five girls and eight boys. When I was born, a neighbor lady told Elsie, my sister, "Your Mother should put her in the dust bin (garbage bin) and put the lid on." My mother was angry on hearing this and told her "They are well fed and don’t stink, so mind your own business.” MY FAMILY I remember only my Grandmother on my Father’s side and I think it was a reconciliation. She was old and sick and came with outstretched arms to hug my Dad. Now she was a free spirit, and according to my Mother, had had husbands and non-husbands and Mother said she wasn’t ever sure if our name should be Hyland or Wickhams. Well, Hyland won out. My Grandmother was of the Roman Catholic persuasion and that was not for my Mother. She lived in Appleton, a short distance from Canterbury, and when they had her funeral, people threw stones because she was buried in a Protestant Cemetery. So who was my Grandfather? No trace can be found. My Mother’s Mother died before I was born. Her name was Elizabeth and Grandfather was named Thomas Akehurst. Grandfather was a gardener and each Christmas came to our home. He had a long beard and one Christmas Eve I slammed the door in his face because I thought he was a bogeyman. Once, I was pouting and he said to me "Would you like a banana?" "NO", So he said "Then go and eat grass.” In his later years he took care of the cemetery and had trouble with his feet. He told Mum "J know there’s a lot better feet under this earth!" My father went to school at the Mayfield Kerk Convent. He, with other boys of the age of about nine, got to wondering if the Sisters wear underwear under all that long black dress? They decided to find out. Each boy, as Sister would pass his desk, was to bend over and flip the hem of Sister’s habit. Sister photo George and Mary Ann Hyland in center My sister and brother-in-law photo My Father, George Hygard pottering in the garden photo Mary Ann Hyland .1. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/eaba464d1bde6c05d70879206e17777d.jpg e9b66b891171dddde7db6ea31c50ecda Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource England Was My Birthplace (5) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 2 of England Was My Birthplace by Edith Mercy Hyland Myers continued as though she was unaware of this. After lunch, the Priest came in to talk and Dad saw the tip of his cane over his shoulder. So he waited his opportunity to run and when the Priest was farthest from the door, run he did. Well, the Convent is surrounded by a high wall, and Dad, with the Priest chasing behind him, scaled the wall and jumped and landed in a baby’s pram and he never looked back to see how baby and pram fared. The Priest came to his mother’s house to punish him, but Dad hid out, and I don’t think he ever went back to school. Religion still meant much to him, and he lived it in his daily life, although there was no formal church for him after my Mother dismissed his church. When Father asked Mother to marry him she said "No" if it meant becoming Catholic and raising the children Catholic. Father went away for a year. When he came back, he asked her again. She had the same conditions, so he dropped the religious request and they married. His love for her was great. He was a dairy farmer and took much pride in it. My mother was from a very refined family. As long as it was proper, it was O.K. She had a brother and two sisters. They had schooling and seemed always very smart. Mother was a deeply religious woman. She sang hymns whether she was washing, ironing, housework, or baking. Long before you got to the house you could hear her singing. She was unable to be at church Sunday mornings because she was cooking for the family, but Sunday evening she was there for Evensong. Mother was also very superstitious. None of us could wear green, if a picture fell, death would follow, and we never would turn a gypsy away. So we had an abundance of clothespins and in the spring bunches of primroses and violets. Everything had to be proper. She was small in stature but made up for it in dignity. I never saw her shed a tear and she was always aloof and proud. She never let people get close to her. The two glass balls in the curio were given to me by my Mother. They had belonged to her grandmother. She told the story that they were hung in the windows at night to keep the witches out and if there was a black spot on them in the morning it meant a witch had tried to enter. When the balis were evaluated they were said to be of no value. They had been used in the sea to attract fish! Aurora Borealis in 1938 was frightening --- everything was red like the whole world was on fire. Many thought it was the end of the world. Mother had also seen the bail of fire that passed over England, and of course believed that it was a premonition of World War II and many others thought so, too. My sister, Nellie, was the oldest in the family. She was very pretty and very naive. No one was aware she was pregnant and she had her baby in the toilet. My mother was horrified and the baby, Reginald, was put up for adoption. I first met him when I was seventeen years old and he introduced himself to me. I thought this guy was crazy, but Mary, his half sister, assured me it was true. He went into the Army in World War II at about 21 years of age and came down with pneumonia twice from being in the trenches. It later turned into tuberculosis and he died very young, 22 or 23 years old. My sister had married a sailor, Albert Fawcett, and he was, after the War, a wool sorter in the mills of Bradford, Yorkshire where he worked until the depression in that area. They had a daughter named Mary, who became an R.N. and was a supervisor for nursing in the North Yorkshire area checking hospitals to see if nursing was being done properly. She married Geofrey and they had a daughter, Mandy, who married Kenneth Paxton. They have two sons, .2. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/24d3c3f6a3880d0af75428c7cf1e9199.jpg 3062b6072b056352abccc8e3ff2afe64 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource England Was My Birthplace (6) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 3 of England Was My Birthplace by Edith Mercy Hyland Myers Christopher and Craig. Mary and Geof also had a son, Alex, who is now married. Nellie and Albert also had a brilliant son, David Fawcett, who was an artist and had a showing in the National Art Gallery in London. He was killed in a plane crash in Spain when there was a controllers strike. The plane he was on collided with another plane and sheared the whole tip off, which with no air, the people died instantly. David had painted many ads and the one for gin was on T.V. many times. He was married but unfortunately his wife had a mental condition, and although he had sent her to Switzerland twice for treatment, he decided "No children’. She squandered or was cheated of all his wealth. My sister, Nellie, died in her sleep at an old age and Albert soon afterward. The next oldest child was my brother George Thomas Hyland who was a great sportsman. He was captain of the Tunbridge Wells football team and cricket team. He was killed when he was 31 by a blow to the head in a football game. He died one week after the injury and the local newspaper had his picture all over the front page. He was married to Connie, but they had no children. Next there was Percy James Hyland who married Ruby and after she died he married Sheila who he was very happy with. He died at 71 years old with no children. He lived next door to Mum and Dad. Then there was Stanley Richard Hyland who married Rose who was a lady’s maid. She had some high ideals. They had a son named Richard, who has been married a few times, and a daughter, Sheila. Both Sheila and her husband were London police officers. They were offered and accepted jobs in Canada. Stan was a chaffeur for a time and then worked in an airplane factory. His throat became a problem with the aluminum covering it from the factory work. We sometimes called him " King" and "Dead Body’ because he was the guy who would proceed the hearse with a stick. The government brought him down to earth because he could no longer stay in the factory. They gave him a horse and milk wagon and he delivered milk in the slum area of London. It was there that he learned unconditional love. Those women always had a cup of tea for him and a big hello. Now remember, tea, milk, and sugar were all rationed at that time, but they all shared. He was really a changed person; his haughtiness was gone. He died of a heart attack in a London park at the age of 61 years. Another brother was Ernest Hyland who was a feisty, free spirit. He went to Australia and the last that we heard from him was that he was in Sidney and was coming home. He disappeared. Then there was my sister, Dora who was in the R.A.F. as I was. She was stationed at many bomber fields as a cook. She loved the crews and was always happy when they returned from their flights. She married Tom Drury who was financially sound so she had everything she wanted. She died of a heart attack in 1996, My parents also had a baby girl named Maisie who died unexpectedly at age three of pneumonia. Next was Alec Hyland. He was a free spirit who could always find humor in everything. He was fun, he could breach quarrels, pouts, and he took care of a blind friend whom he took with him everywhere. Alec was in the Army in World War II and went on the invasion. He had been a baker, too, so that is what the Army used him for. He contracted glandular fever at the front and was flown to Belgium. After .3. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/6f720fbd718a70cce2b8a8a1a20da811.jpg eb7cf2aab1cc4d35f80b983086b63fd1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource England Was My Birthplace (7) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 4 of England Was My Birthplace by Edith Mercy Hyland Myers the war, he worked in London at some secret stuff--I suspected Atomic. He was married to Ivy and they had three daughters, June, Hazel, and Wendy (who lived in Africa for a long time). Another brother was Charles Hyland who was a free spirit and a rebel. We called him Nob. He was always doing something. Mother believed in punctuality and tea was at 5 p.m. Either be there or go without. One day he came after the tea things had been washed and put away and the teapot was on the hearth. He said "Is there any tea?" It was replied that there was some in the pot. He raised the pot higher and higher and then exploded "Did you say tea or bloody gnats piss?" My father came to his feet and made Nob apologize to Mother and was told to be there for tea or expect the same. He was in the R.A.F. He later married Elaine and had five children. Then there was my sister Elsie. She was always full of love and charity. She died of cancer at age 71. She married Jack Taylor and had a daughter, Fiesty. Jack and Elsie were able to visit me in America several times, as did Dora. Next in line was me, a conceited snob. Then there was my brother, Ronald Walter Hyland. He had many jobs and the Army wouldn’t take him, but he drove their trucks for them. He married Ivy and they had two daughters and a son name Peter. Ron died at age 57 of a heart attack. The baby of the family was David Reginald Hyland who married Sheila. They lost their daughter, Sandra, at age five to cancer, a baby boy at birth, and David himself died when his new son was six weeks old. That child grew up and made the Navy his career. Although our family was large, I was one of the younger ones so I had neices and nephews older than — myself, Although our home was very crowded at the holidays, most were grown and gone by the time I came along. photo Charles Hyland photo Charles and George Hyland Elsie and Edith Hyland (age 3) in England THE EARLY YEARS I was born March 21, 1920. One of my earliest recollections was that my brother, George, and sister, Dora, had saved their money and bought me a doll’s pram for my birthday. It was raining cats and dogs and I insisted on taking it out and cried until Mother let me do it. When I was five and had to go to school, I wouldn’t stay put so they tied me to the seat and I pulled the seat with two of my friends outside with me. We had a large rocking horse in the schoolroom and I was even given rides to make me feel better. .4. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5edf78fd082ff61a47b91e9a067abc37.jpg 885cf2d9d5dd4d4fcea607f12d3c50a3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource England Was My Birthplace (8) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 5 of England Was My Birthplace by Edith Mercy Hyland Myers It was at school that the nightmare of learning to knit begun. I was kept in at recess and it was really their fault of not explaining how pearl and knit stitches looked. At seven, I was promoted to the girls’ school where rigid discipline was in force. We wore uniforms, we marched into the school in twos to piano music, hung our coats and proceeded to the classroom. The whole school assembled for hymns and prayers and any announcements. Our headmistress was so strict we were terrified of her. When I was about 10 years old, I had been left in school at the noon hour for some mischief. My job at home was to set the table for lunch. We had our main meal at noon. When the teacher let me go, I ran so that my Mother would not be upset with me and accidently upset a fire bucket full of water that had a hanging plant soaking in it. Plant and water went everywhere and I kept going. After lunch, the head mistress called general assembly. Who did this deed? I didn’t own up and the whole school was punished. I think I was too afraid, and that was the day I learned to stare anyone down, because the teacher stared at me, but I didn’t rat. We were all supposed to bring sixpence to replace the plant, but Mother wouldn’t even consider it. I was my father’s pet and went everywhere with him. Our home was full of love; we were well fed with my father growing all our vegetables and fruit. Mother worked very hard, too. On Mondays the wash was soaked, then it was washed in hot soapy water, and then put in the copper to boil. The copper fire had to be fed with wood to keep it boiling, then there were two rinses and then put in a blueing water. After this, the clothes were hung outside on the line to dry. Mother had a ritual. Monday was wash day, Tuesday was ironing, Wednesday was mending, Thursday was bedrooms. Fridays the downstairs, and Saturday was baking. Sunday was church and Sunday School. It was a day of rest where we took long walks in the woods. Our diet was a lot of sameness. On Sundays for lunch we had roast lamb with mint sauce or roast beef and always suet pudding and many homegrown vegetables and gravy. For dessert, it was rice pudding or pies. For tea we had thin slices of bread and butter and all kinds of cakes, salads, jello, and of course, tea. Since Monday was wash day, the menu was leftovers. On Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, I stopped on my way to school at the butchers and ordered a shilling’s worth of beef and two pence worth of suet. Mother rolled the meat in flour, salt and pepper, and put it in a roasting pan, smothered it with onions and water and put it in the oven. With these meals she always made a suet pudding and it was served with lots of vegetables from the garden. Dessert was always rice pudding. Saturdays was sausages, and they taste quite different from American sausages. photo Edith Hyland .5. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ed854f030288484d9493b659c45a2434.jpg a343da2df9da21936020f7b452fdcd01 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource England Was My Birthplace (9) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 6 of England Was My Birthplace by Edith Mercy Hyland Myers At Christmas we hung our stockings on Christmas Eve, and they were filled with small coins, nuts, an orange or apple, and a store bought stocking. Christmas Day was church, and then all the usual foods including Christmas pudding and cake which was fruit cake. After tea we were blindfolded and stripped the tree of all its chocolate goodies. Then Jack and I played the piano (he in the bass and I in the treble) with all the Christmas carols and old songs with everyone singing. Later we made ham sandwiches and the grownups had homemade wine. The next day was Boxing Day which is a holiday in England with more food and cheer. After tea was the bran tub which was a tub filled with grain and had many little surprises which blindfolded ones reached in to get. Easter was a Holy time. On Good Friday, Mother took us out in the country to pick primroses. We took along a bag of hot cross buns. I remember being too young to sit through the three hour church service on Good Friday. On Easter Sunday we received a chocolate egg. On Whit Sunday (which is six weeks after Easter) we were allowed to change from black stockings to white anklets with patent leather shoes along with new hats and dresses. How we showed off! In the summer, late July, we had six weeks holiday from school. September began hop picking time and sometimes Mother would go, and we kids picked hops into open umbrellas and were paid by the bushel, which bought shoes, etc. I had two good friends called Jean and Phyll. One day Jean, Phyll and I left and went down through Shadwell Woods talking about what we would wear on our wedding day when Happy Harry, a local character, jumped from a tree. How we ran back to my Mother who pooh-poohed it. She made us walk back through the woods with her but he was long gone. He was always popping up in the different woods and they said he was harmless, but we were scared. Our school was supported by the church (Church of England), so the first hour of each day in class was Bible teachings and the catechism. On Holy Days we marched to church and after services we were released for the rest of the day. Jean and I did the forbidden thing--we walked through the common and in the spring we hunted for violets. We played games of skipping, tag, and many games with a tennis ball throwing it up against Jean’s house. How her parents stood it, ’ll never know, but they never once rebuked us. By today’s standards, our childhood was so much simpler and also much more frugal. One evening in the summer we were walking in the fields and an airplane (small) flew over the hedge row so low and Mrs. Sheerlock was wearing one of those high- crowned straw hats and the wheels of the plane put a dent in it. It was landing and maybe we were in a space that we were not supposed to be. It provided much photo Friend Phyll and her daughter, Sandra, with Edith .6. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/eccc4377760be3b59a065cb8ded6461e.jpg 1040a8846b346d71ca02ff14db0a9a1f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource England Was My Birthplace (10) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 7 of England Was My Birthplace by Edith Mercy Hyland Myers laughter for all of us except her. Mother told us that when Jean’s Mum and Dad were with us that I always insisted on riding in Jean’s pram and she in mine. It embarrassed my parents because Jean’s pram was much more beautiful than mine. The English prams were always so lovely and young mothers felt so much pride pushing them, and I can see why the Americans call theirs buggies. Our music teacher had auburn hair, and when she got angry, she would get red spots on her neck and it would creep up until her whole face was bright red. This one day my three special friends and I decided to make her mad. So when she would take each line individually, we sang normally. Now we stood in the back row, and when she sat down at the piano, we dropped our voices and made horrible noises. She finally got wise and threw the book at us. I dodged and it hit the wall. So she punished me by making me write five hundred words with at least six letters. My three friends each wrote one hundred for me and I put my two hundred on top so it really didn’t bother me. Another day at school a wasp came in through the open window and I was fussing. Miss Gilbert, our home room teacher said, "Sit down Edith." I replied, "I'm not going to let the wasp sting me for you." She said, "Go and stand outside the classroom door." Well, whilst standing there I heard the headmistress’ door open, and I ran and hid behind a heavy drape on an outside door. Then I went back and stood beside the classroom door again. The headmistress returned and saw me and asked, "Why are you here’" I said, "A wasp came in the window." She said, "And you began to fuss". I said yes, not telling her what I had said to the teacher. She said, "Go back to your class and tell Miss Gilbert I've told you to return. You are not learning anything out here." Another day, Mother and Jean’s Mother were raking hay to turn it over to dry, and we loved to ride in the hay wagon. That was the first day we played hooky from school. Too bad one of the teachers passed us on the way to school, and was concerned when we showed up absent and went to our Mothers where they found us hiding in and enjoying the hay wagon. Jean and I were confirmed at fourteen years of age. We wore white dresses, white veils and shoes, we led the procession and giggled the whole time even when the bishop had his hand on our heads. We had not been spiritually prepared, and as I’ve said before, "Might well have been the most conceited girls". Jean an I were inseparable from the days we rode in each others pram. She was an only child and had so many things. Her mother was a dress maker and made some lovely clothes for her, and sometimes me. Every day, twice a day, we walked back and forth to school and would play until bedtime. Every day after school we stopped at Jean’s house where her mother would give us a penny or half penny for sweets, and I loved her dearly for that because she always gave me the same amount as she gave Jean. As kids we spent rainy Saturdays in Jean's Dad's workshop reading to photo Front left is Elsie Back middle is Jean Back right is Edith .7. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/44d705955b08c37e213c395ebf63e7fb.jpg 3b3da9a6cfefa559e52473dbce536107 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource England Was My Birthplace (11) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 8 of England Was My Birthplace by Edith Mercy Hyland Myers<br /><br />each other Grimm’s Fairy Tales. How we loved them! Other than that, we spent our time down in the fields on the farm. We were always gathering wildflowers. One of our favorite games, and if we had been caught would have had some explaining to do (children in England, or my England, were never allowed to go barefoot)- we took off our shoes and socks and then ran and jumped on the cows’ pancakes. The sun would have made a firm coat on them and when we landed on them we would slide. One day a photographer came to take pictures of my Dad and calves to enter into a newspaper competition. Well, we had to devise a plan of how to get into those photos. So we gathered cake (cow’s cake) and held them out to the calves. When one ate from my hand, the photographer got sick. My Dad and his picture won a prize. <br /><br />In my school days, Britain had an empire, so the 24th of May was Empire Day. All the schools in the district met in the Calvery Grounds of Tunbridge Wells. Everyone was dressed in their school uniforms and this included the boys’ schools. Then together, we all sang the National Anthem and a selection of other songs which we had practiced for weeks. Every year "Jerusalem" was sung. A lady visiting the park said that she was spellbound, it was so beautiful. Afterwards, we were dismissed, and living in Rusthall, we had three miles to go. Jean and I opted to walk so that we could show off our new panama hats with the school ribbon. We tied the brim up, and were such conceited little girls. <br /><br />We were thirteen years old when I found something to quarrel about with Jean, and even though she and her mother tried to make up, there was a break in our relationship. About three years later, my mother had a house full of extended family and so I stayed with Jean. Her mother put us together in a big double bed. We talked most of the night and I remember her Mother telling my Mother how wonderful it was to hear our sharing and our giggling. Later she went into the Navy and I in the R.A.F. Years later after my husband Walter died, I made a trip back to England with a friend from Westerville, Molly Wheeler. There I learned that Jean was in a convalescent home with MS. I was truly shocked and went immediately to <br /><br />photo George Hyland and Edith in 1930<br /><br />photo My Dad and His Cows .8. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ab184f2f72eea49da74d196e73a08c09.jpg 5797172323ce4b7d4ba74a797df40fdb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource England Was My Birthplace (12) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 9 of England Was My Birthplace by Edith Mercy Hyland Myers see her. My sister, Dorrie, and I got Jean into the car and took her up to Ashdown Forest. I was wearing a bright yellow jacket over a blouse. She said "That’s one thing I like about Americans is their use of bright colors and I just love that one you’re wearing.” I took it off (much to her shock) and said "It’s yours." She was so thrilled and I’m told wore it often, but that’s the last time I saw her. She died fairly young of MS. I’ve mentioned that my Father was raised Roman Catholic, but my Mother would not have anything to do with that. So my Dad only came to church for baptisms, weddings, and funerals. He walked Mother and us children to church and then sat outside until it was over. He said the "Our Father" each night for us in the military service. I will always remember sitting in the low shed on the manger when it was pouring with rain and him telling me to listen carefully and if I did I would hear the rain way up high and then would know whether it was going to stop or rain much harder. The same in the spring. Dad would ask "Have you heard the Cuckoo yet?” Of course, Dad was always first. In England, large parcels of land belong to rich people, but by law they have to allow people to walk through. The country fields and woods are so beautiful and one can walk for miles without touching a road. Stiles allowed the crossing from field to field which kept the cattle safe. After I left school, and before the war started, I took care of Mary Ann and Phylllappa Flood who had two older brothers who came home at holidays from boarding school. This was a Catholic family, and the one boy, David, was praying that I would be changed from being a poor pagan. I was very happy doing this job. The girls had such a beautiful pram, and J would push them all over the commons in the mornings and afternoons. Later, when the War broke out, the Floods evacuated to the home of Lord and Lady Ann Gunning near Northhampton (Holton Place). It had its own zoo, its own church and cemetery. The original house had been torn down because no one could be found rich enough to maintain it. Winston Churchill had lived in it at one time. The paneling, fireplaces, etc., were all sold individually. The Gunnings had bought this estate and were in the process of converting the stables photo Dora's Wedding Elsie, Edith, and Tom’s Sister photo Flood Children and Edith photo Edith with the Flood Children .9. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/e02111bacf7584c8f1635079ce3ac3c8.jpg b175bde2195b8805eebcb09b96765dfd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource England Was My Birthplace (13) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 10 of England Was My Birthplace by Edith Mercy Hyland Myers into a house. Lady Gunning was a free spirit and said that there were friendly spirits who were unhappy about the house being torn down and the beautiful oak trees having been cut and sold for lumber. At this time there were German spies who would signal German planes during air raids. The police were trying to catch them as they moved around. I don’t know if they caught them, but at this time the ghosts started to be active despite the burning candles and fires burning continually in the fireplace of every room. We went to Ross on Rye where Mary Ann went to school at the Ursaline Convent. By this time, Dr. Flood was in Africa and Mrs. Flood had to have surgery. She asked me to take the children to Benediction to pray for her. I had never been inside a Catholic Church. The first time I took the girls, all the nuns were seated on the left side of the church and the lighting was very dim. I didn’t know about genuflecting. I, being nosy, was looking around when the youngest girl genuflected and I was right behind. So not wishing to tread on her, I jumped over her and landed close to the alter steps. Benediction started and I had made the mistake of giving Phylllippa her three English pennies to hold. She threw them over the pews, and before I could catch her, had crawled under the pews to get them. Then the worst happened when the priest held up the Sacrament. Phylllipa took her finger and ran it around a man’s bald head and in the silence everyone could hear her say, *Poor man,! Ewa (Edith), he has no hair!" I got almost hysterical and got us all out of there. Mary Ann is now a Carmelite Nun. Her brother Tim is a Trappist monk, and Phylllippa married an Earl and is now a Lady. I don’ t know about David. THE WAR YEARS It was time for me to be conscripted. Before I went in the RAF, my friend, Phyll, and I decided to take a week in Brighton. We were there the week before the War began, acting exactly like all teenagers do. Patients from the London hospitals were being evacuated and we spent all lot of time watching those activities. Here is where I met the Salvation Army. It had good looking bandsmen. I dated the officer’s son and we had a lot of fun together. My involvement with the Salvation Army really upset my Mother. She felt some stigma attached. Phyll and I spent hours with the bandsmen, and as my Father said to Mother, I could have been doing a lot worse things. I think MAYBE if the war had not interrupted I would have been a photo Phyll and Edith in Brighton, 1937 photo Me Sitting in Front of Dorrie .10. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/d4d94f241964030b1c5fbcf4dbaefb62.jpg 9059a26aab7ca4c118ce72fbbaaf461a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource England Was My Birthplace (14) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 11 of England Was My Birthplace by Edith Mercy Hyland Myers Salvation Army officer. There I met Jack, for whom I had no romantic feelings and through me he met my sister Elsie, and the were. married 50 years before she died. I am not blaming the War for my actions. We all complete our own destinies, but that was my own brief encounter with the Salvation Army, and I know they are indeed a very special people. On the Thursday evening of my week, we received a telegram from my Dad saying, "Come home immediately". No way! On Friday we received the second with "immediately" three times, and so we took the last train to Tunbridge Wells. When we came out of West Station, there was my Dad on his way to Brighton to fetch us. The next day, Tuesday, Sept. 3rd, 1939, at 1 1:00 A.M. war was declared. Everyone knew it was coming because although Neville Chamberlain got us a reprieve, we all had been issued gas masks and everywhere air raid shelters were being built. Also, there were large cement blocks situated at all the thoroughfares so that, in event the Germans invaded, the roads could be blocked. The Germans did make two attempts, both by sea, and as they crossed the English Channel, the English poured oil and set fire to it, and the Germans had to fall back. After basic training, tired and apprehensive, we were transferred to Morcombe, and every time an ammunition train came through, ours was put on a siding. We had been given the old dog biscuit stuff to eat, but at Reading there was the Army with hot tea, cocoa, and sandwiches. It took us all day to go from Gloucester to Morcombe where we were put in private billets (which was anyone who had an extra bed had to put you up). I managed to be put with a lesbian in a double bed, but she didn’t bother me because, after being given three shots and a vaccination, I was so sick, and she was very, very good to me. When I walked into that landlady’s dining room and saw the table set with a white tablecloth, I wept. photo Edith and Phyll, 1938 photo Edith in Uniform .11. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/8dcacc803816795a4bddc5d47ac0c55b.jpg b81a90cd5515141bdfe9f6093e109553 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource England Was My Birthplace (15) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 12 of England Was My Birthplace by Edith Mercy Hyland Myers World War II was both exciting and scary for me. As the announcement that we were at war was being made on the radio, the air raid sirens were sounded, but it turned out to be an unidentified aircraft crossing the Channel which was a French diplomat. Life moved on with not much happening until one day, hundreds of bombers were flying overhead so low because they were loaded with bombs. I thought they were ours because having got used to sirens wailing night and day, one paid little attention to them. I was home at the time, when a lady came running into the garden shouting to me "Get into the air raid shelter, you silly girl. Can’t you see the swastikas on their wings?" I was watching the two little Flood girls at the time and we were enjoying the sight. Their mother was in the hospital and their father was in Africa with the troops. It was the first real air raid we experienced. That day Biggin Hill was bombed, and it was said that everyone on that airfield was killed except the switchboard operator. Now the practice was that if the planes were attacked or damaged or had engine trouble, they would drop their bombs wherever they were and then bale out. If they went down in their parachutes, twisting round and round, we would cheer because that meant they were dead or badly injured. We had regular bombs and incendiary bombs which lit up the sky like lanterns and were a pretty sight. Everyone had a bucket of sand and a spade to douse them as soon as they hit the ground because a good name for them would have been Fire Bombs. My home in Tunbridge Wells showed the scars of the incendiary bombs. Then there were oil bombs, delayed bombs, and the V2 rockets which traveled faster than the speed of sound and so had done their horrific damage before they were heard. The pilotless aircraft (which we photo Basic Training Edith 4th from left in back row photo Edith .12. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/faa11e2bd382f9670d43161f79fda95e.jpg 60198503af7dce6f7032ab8fa7d2b4a3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource England Was My Birthplace (16) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 13 of England Was My Birthplace by Edith Mercy Hyland Myers called Buzz Bombs) made the sound of an aircraft in trouble. They came in low and when the light went out, they came crashing into the ground and changed their direction sometimes. They did so much surface damage. The rest I’m sure you’ve seen in rerun News programs. Tunbridge Wells was the home of Field Marshall Montgomery when he came home for a short rest. He stayed at the Spa Hotel. Lord HawHaw would announce on the radio "We will be over tonight to bomb Field Marshall Montgomery at the Spa Hotel." Everyone had to do something. If you see the newsreel of St. Paul’s Cathedral, after the bomb hit, of men cleaning up the debris, that is my father wheeling the wheelbarrow. My father had already retired, but that made no difference. He was assigned to travel to London each day to clean up the bomb damage. My sixteen year old brother had to stand on a corner of the church tower with nothing to protect himself with but a pitchfork if a German came along. I asked "Are you afraid?" He said, "I’m more afraid of any ghosts that might be walking around the church cemetery." Actually, as kids, we had run around a German grave from World War One, and the story was if one went around the grave seven times and stuck it with a pin, the devil came and sat on top. We would run round six times and take off as quickly as we could. My girl friend and I were at home when the Battle of Britain began. As soon as the sirens sounded, we dashed off to the open common to watch the dog fights in the sky. We would lie on our backs in the grass and watch the German bombers which came in waves of formation with small delays between them and our little spitfires who flew in and out, with the empty shells falling around us. One day an air raid ambulance came along. The men thought we were injured. My friend was scared and let them put her on the stretcher. I laughed so hard until they, thinking I was hysterical, went to slap me. I came to, fast explaining what we were doing. They were furious until I said "Oh, look. Another wave of bombers." They laid down on the grass with us saying, "We never realized this could be so much fun." The desolation of London was a sight one can never forget. One night I was going home on a 48 hour leave. As we arrived at Paddington Station, the sirens were sounding. I bought a ticket on the underground railway for Charing Cross. I got on the train, but when it got to Bakers Street, the guard was shouting "Everyone out." Previously on a raid, the Thames River sewer gates had been hit, and about 500 people had been drowned in sewage in the underground station that they were using for an air raid shelter. So from then on, the gates were closed in an air raid. I walked around the platform. There were people crying with children, some were playing cards, some eating and drinking, and some were praying. The smell was horrendous. My claustrophobia was getting to me, and J knew that I had to get out of there. The elevators and escalators were stopped. I started to climb the stairs at Baker Street which I believe is the deepest station in London. When I got to the top, there was a bobby. He said, "Where do you think you are going?" I said photo Edith .13. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/2e4fc7a22d797ed5701df7d5d64e2e22.jpg 331c853f26480bd3740b7c55ed892909 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource England Was My Birthplace (17) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 14 of England Was My Birthplace by Edith Mercy Hyland Myers "Charing Cross." He said, "Come look outside." Well, there were bombs and the city was lit up with incendiary bombs and the anti-aircraft guns were horrible. I said, “I'm walking." He said, "Put on your tin helmet. If you’ve got the guts to walk, I'll walk with you." He did and when I got to Charing Cross, I bought a ticket for Tunbridge Wells and jumped on a train which was moving out. It took me to within 15 miles of home. I arrived in Tunbridge Wells at 4:00 A.M. and had to walk 3 1/2 miles through the common. It was so dark, and with the blackout curtains up, even if there was someone up, you wouldn’t know it. My home in Tunbridge Wells is located 36 miles from the southeast coast and 36 miles to London, so we experienced much in the War. I was drafted into the Royal Air Force, girls being drafted the same as boys. My mother and sister, Dorie, (who was already in the Air Force), came to London with me the day I went. I had been instructed to bring a knife, fork, spoon and mug. Now, I was too proud to be seen carrying a mug so I didn’t do it. One the train to Gloucester were 800 girls many of whom with I attended school. We had a lot of fun on that train, but what an awakening we had on our disembarkment. Trucks picked us up like cattle, with no seats, and took us to the airdrome where we were given three straw biscuits to put on a metal frame. What a night! My first airfield was Uxbridge which was just outside of London and was back to back with American Headquarters. Then I went to Sheffield and on to Pershore which was underground. Here I worked on the switchboard when one day the signal officer came dashing in. Everyone thought there was trouble, but it was the Air Vice Marshall calling from Group Hqts. and he had said, “Bring me the girl who has my call on her board. I like her voice." And so I went to stay at Abingdon, about 10 miles from Oxford, for the rest of the war. When I had been stationed at Uxbridge, I had an unpleasant experience. One day whilst on duty, a call came for a doctor. The practice was to try each ward until you found him. After I had found him, my board was lit up like a Christmas tree. I answered each one until I got to the last one when a rude, hostile man said "Where the H--- have you been?" I said, "It’s people like you who make life hard for people like me". Within minutes, I was surrounded by signal people, relieved of my duty and sent to Sheffield for training. Every message that passed through the board at Abingdon was scrambled so that the Germans couldn’t intercept it. Before the invasion of Europe, there were so many forces on the street, aimlessly standing around and chewing gum. Most were living on a day-to-day basis as though they were their last days, and for many, they were. photos Churchill and the Troops .14. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/7c68b47a4f1a737214ded022cba883dd.jpg 576c3e974eea4c23640b06aadaf5320b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource England Was My Birthplace (18) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 15 of England Was My Birthplace by Edith Mercy Hyland Myers Then came the order "All Military Personnel confined to 25 miles radius." Walter, who later became my husband, stayed in his 25 miles, but I went up to the orderly room, made myself some passes, stamped them with the official station stamp, and proceeded to Newbury to see him before he left for the invasion of Europe. We spent a nice day together. It was a beautiful sunny day in the Oxford area. Oxford University allowed Military Personnel to attend its lectures free which I enjoyed, and it was a privilege to attend. I learned a little about psychiatry. Oxford is a beautiful city. After the nice day with Walter, my mistakes began. I got on the wrong train. It was a milk train which stopped at every station and made me miss my connection at Reading. The station master locked me in the waiting room for the night and awakened me in the morning for the train. In the excitement of realizing I was AWOL, I got on another milk train. Well, I was supposed to be on duty at 8:00 AM. and I realized that I wasn’t going to make it, so I got off the train at Didlot, and stood in the middle of the road saying to myself that the first car down this road would pick me up or run over me. Soon a little sports convertible came down the road, I jumped in asking his destination. He said "Oxford". I said "Which do you think is more important -for you to be in Oxford at 8:00 A.M. or for me to be in Abingdon?” He said, "I’m sure it’s for you to be at Abingdon." When I got close to the airfield I told him that he could let me off, but he said that he’d brought me this far, he’d drive me to the gate. Fortunately for me, the M.P. knew me and said, "All right, Hyland, pass by. I'll pretend I've never seen you." And so I was saved. On the night of the invasion, I knew it was happening. There were so many ships, etc. in the Channel that they could not put enough pins in the board to represent them. At headquarters, one felt that one could walk across the English Channel by stepping on pins. However, the drone of aircraft was continuous. Each plane had three gliders attached to it full of parachuters going to Normandy. This seemed to go on for ever. The news media was saying we’ve only lost 5 or 7 planes and we knew different because there had been seven that crashed around our airfield and those guys were pretty relieved to miss that trip. photo Edith - War Years .15. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/af11e2036f4e08a33c3d167d58bb6c47.jpg 19d90ede701dde8404b12c8b543017ec Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource England Was My Birthplace (19) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 16 of England Was My Birthplace by Edith Mercy Hyland Myers WALTER DAVIS MYERS, JR. Now, I have been asked many times how I met my husband. I was in the R.A.F. and had two friends who were special. It was my birthday and we were going to celebrate it. Barbara, Joan, and I took a bus to Oxford, had tea, then splurged and went to a more expensive dance than usual. After we were there a while, Barbara said, "There’s an awfully nice American who is going to ask you to dance." I had little use for Americans and replied that J did not pay five shillings to come to a dance and then dance with any damn American. By this time, a very nice voice said, "May I have this dance?" Well, in England if you refused a young man’s invitation to dance, you had to sit out the dance, so I danced with him. He was very polite. He asked for the next dance. After this, I said to my friends that I was going to the ladies room and would come back at the other end of the dance floor. I stayed a while, and as I came back I saw him approaching and another G. I. asked me to dance. He jitterbugged and I was being thrown wildly! Walter rescued me, tapping the young man on the shoulder and saying, "Excuse me". The G.I asked if I was his girlfriend. Walter answered yes. The G. I. released me, saying "So sorry". Walter came to Abington the next night where I was stationed. He had to walk 22 miles back to his base. That evening he said, "Would you like to go dancing? " How his poor blistered feet must have felt. I went on leave and left no indication where I was. Walter went to Abington and stood outside the Air Base until he found someone who knew me. After that, I met him often, became engaged, and he left for the invasion of Europe. During this time, he was sent home for a leave of rest, and whilst he was home, the war ended. He had served in Iceland and had enough service to muster out. A year later, I received a cable photo Bud in Iceland 1941 photo Walter and Edith’s Wedding .16. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0346c04100157dc5cf92b161575190d6.jpg f20ad510867a2ded6e92c5610349013d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource England Was My Birthplace (20) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 17 of England Was My Birthplace by Edith Mercy Hyland Myers saying "Have my visas, my passport, your ring. Arriving at Oxford on Valentine’s Day, 1946." I sent a cable saying, "Don’t come. I’ve changed my mind." Received his next cable which said, "Coming anyway." Well, he arrived at Oxford, more out of the train than in it. We were married by special license because his visa was for thirty days. We were married in St. Paul’s Church in Rusthall. I wore the gown that had been wore in the film "Quiet Wedding". Film studios allowed military brides to rent their wedding dresses. It was a heavy white satin. We went to Oban, Scotland, for our honeymoon. I was not a war bride. War brides were girls who had married G.I.s and were brought to the U.S. at the government’s expense. My husband paid for my passage. ON TO AMERICA My brother, Stan, did not like Americans one bit. He wasn’t happy about me marrying an American. Later on when I returned to England with the children, he did come to see me. He said they were not bad looking seeing that they had American blood. My mother was also very against my marriage. She said, "Over my dead body." I, rebellious as ever, told her "O.K. Dr. Flood will give me away." (He was the father of the two little girls I had looked after.) My Dad spoke up and said, Your Mother is head of this house, but I will come wherever you marry to give you away." Mother reneged and we were married from home and we honeymooned in Oban, Scotland. When we left for the U.S. A., my family was very calm except for my Father who laid across the hood of the car and sobbed and had to be lifted off. He died before I was able to return to England, and as one of the neighbors told me “You caused his death. You broke his heart." So comforting. We sailed from Southampton on May 19th, 1946 aboard the Argentina. Wartime conditions still existed and men and women had separate sleeping quarters. We went to Walter’s home which was Coldwater, Ohio. Whilst we were there, Janet was born, May 3, 1947. We then went to Columbus, Ohio, where Walter attended Bliss College on the G. I. Bill. I became pregnant again, and since Janet’s birth had been so difficult, I went back to Montezuma and stayed with Walter’s brother, Howard, until Barbara’s birth on June 22, 1948. Both Janet and Barbara were born at the Gibbons Hospital in Celina, Ohio. When Barbara was born, I was convinced that she had been born with no ears as her head was covered when I first saw her. Walter completely forgot me and dashed to the nursery where they showed him that she really did have ears. Walter got a job with the State, the Public Employees Retirement System, while it was very new. Ron was born in Columbus photo Janet with her Mother photo Walter and Janet .17. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/9dcd2a7de8ac2bc0336fe3d5873a5802.jpg fa3d0cda9bd555a24ca85e9f7fb9317f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource England Was My Birthplace (21) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 18 of England Was My Birthplace by Edith Mercy Hyland Myers at Doctor’s Hospital on October 4, 1950, and so our family was complete. All three children are now married. Janet, married to Burrell Denune, has three children, James, Charles and Laura. Janet teaches first grade at Big Walnut Local Schools. She was never a problem child, taking after her father. She made the National Honor Society while in high school and then went on to O.S.U. Barbara is more like me, determined, and got married to Rick Budd when she was nineteen. This did not work out, but they had two little girls, Jody and Robin. Barbara worked very hard to support them as Rick contributed nothing to their support. While Barbara worked at Ohio Bell Telephone, she met Gary Geng whom she married. He is wonderful. He adopted Jody and Robin, and then they had two more daughters, Melinda and Megan. Ron put himself through O.S.U. by managing an apartment complex and painting because he wanted to be his own man. He married Elaine Cotter and they have three children, Nathan, Mark, and Sarah. I am very proud of my children, their spouses, and my lovely grandchildren. Like my Mother, I am superstitious. One day an eccentric lady gave Ron a red vase and told him she had had two on her mantelpiece and an evil spirit had smashed one in the night. If bad things began to happen, he was to get rid of it. He promptly brought it home. Well, Walter and I were not happy with it and we kept a light burning. Everything began to go wrong. After Walter died, I took it outside and turned it upside down. Well, in the morning it was smashed. Ron later asked for it, but it was long gone. We lived in Columbus until 1959 when we moved to Sunbury. I had gone to work at the Ohio Bell Telephone Company when Ron was five. Walter strongly disapproved of a wife working, and that’s fine, except if was a case of photo Janet and Dad photo Mother with Barbara in Janet's Little Cart photo Barbara and Janet photo Janet, Ron and Barbara Myers .18. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/de35240b93a9c725a40581529ff5c224.jpg 406575a865c0f955e1379fce649fc527 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource England Was My Birthplace (22) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 19 of England Was My Birthplace by Edith Mercy Hyland Myers balancing money. Walter had graduated from Bliss College and got hired by Public Employees Retirement System and the benefits were very good but the pay was not. One day after the children were in school, I saw an ad in the paper for Morehouse Fashion needing a part time PBX operator, so I thought "I can do that" and he’d never know. Well, when I got there the job had been filled so I said to myself "What the heck" and I went around to the telephone company, got a job, and told Walter when I left for work on Monday. I took driving lessons after we moved to Sunbury, bought my own car, and drove to and fro. WALTER’S FAMILY Walter’s grandfather was the engineer at the water department in Circleville, Ohio. Walter’s father, Walter D. Myers, Sr. was an engineer in Coldwater, Ohio. He married Altha Belle Davis, who was a teacher. She taught her husband so that he could get his engineering license. Before that, he had made flour at the St. Henry Mill. There his wife had to use the first batch of flour from each making as a tester. Walter Sr. and Altha had five children. Walter was the oldest child. He was born on October 2, 1916. Walter did very well in school. For a while he worked at the Buckeye Overall Factory in Coldwater before he went in the service. He cut overalls and sewed them, and so he did his own patching and everything in the house that needed sewing. I was no good at it, but I had learned knitting. When Walter’s mother died in 1939, it was photo Altha Belle Davis Myers photo Walter Myers, Sr. .19. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/eadc8f44f1ee46358e013a67f540be97.jpg 0f1f10d257a1eb3d6bee2150b3625f6d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource England Was My Birthplace (23) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 20 of England Was My Birthplace by Edith Mercy Hyland Myers a very difficult time for him as they had done the gardening together and were very close. He immediately joined the service to get away. He had big brown eyes and very pretty wavy hair. He died in 1976 from complications of sugar diabetes. Carmen, the only girl, was the next oldest. She married Kenneth Wallick and they had one son, Keith. photo Altha Belle with Carmen and Waller Jr. photo Altha Belle Davis Myers with Children Walter, Carmen, Howard, Forrest, and Roger photo Walter D. Myers, Jr .20. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1e17093f70176a587caf54d158818936.jpg 052d02a48c23fec2d6ac5725219a7905 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource England Was My Birthplace (24) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 21 of England Was My Birthplace by Edith Mercy Hyland Myers Keith, who married a Mexican girl, have a son and daughter. Kenneth is now deceased. The third child was Howard, who married Laura Mae, and they had five sons. They lived in Alaska whilst he was in the Air Force and then they moved to Scottsdale, Arizona. Then he disappeared to find a better life with a new lady. Forest was next. He graduated from Purdue University and got a really good paying job. He and his wife, Reba, live in Virginia. They have one son, Gary. Gary had a shrimp boat up until the time he had a brain tumor and then he had a florist shop. The baby of the family is Roger who married Vonola. Their three sons are Larry, Dale, and Carl. Larry has two boys, Dale has two girls, and Carl had a baby girl who died when she was only a few weeks old. Roger worked for Delta Airlines and has been all over the world. All four boys and Kenneth were in the service, Howard, Forest, Roger, and Kenneth in the Air Force while Walter served in the Army. While Walter was in the Army, he served for a while in Iceland where he had pneumonia twice, and then went to England and was in the invasion of Germany. Myers Children: photo Walter Jr photo Walter Jr. Carmen, Howard, Forest Coldwater, Ohio .21. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/90c3982330bd090c3b1596986e3be9aa.jpg dcdbcea011ddcd1a22f816f42ab6b1fc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource England Was My Birthplace (25) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 22 of England Was My Birthplace by Edith Mercy Hyland Myers TRIPS When Walter and I left England and approached New York, everyone was on deck to see the approach. When the Statue of Liberty looked like a needle, everyone started singing "America". Many were crying. There were other trips In 1953 my Father died. I decided to take the three children to England. We left on Dec. 1 and sailed on the Queen Elizabeth (which one old sailor said sailed like a tug boat and he was threatened with the brig if he didn’t shut up). On the ship, the crew had one smoke stack put out so that Santa could come down the chimney. We spent Christmas with my family and Janet and Barbara went to school in Rusthall. We planned to stay three months, but Janet fell and broke her arm which was one delay. About the time she was over that, she caught whooping cough. Our passage was canceled. The next sailing we could get was from Liverpool on the ship Britannica. When she was far out to sea, the ship was stopped, the Queen Mary which was going to England was stopped, and in life boats they transferred a stowaway to our ship. The sea became very rough and our ship broke a cylinder and we took several extra days to get to New York. Many people have been surprised that I took such a journey alone, but there was no problem except one-we ran into a very rough sea off the coast of Iceland and everyone was sick including me. My three children were the only ones in the dining room that night and the crew let them have anything they wanted including ice cream. When I came to, they were sifting in the center of the cabin eating oranges. So is seasickness real or emotional? Whilst we were in England, Ron was christened in St. Paul’s Church, Rusthall, where Walter and I were married. We went through many woods, played hide and seek at Happy Valley, and visited Toad Rock. I have not seen any territory like this in America, but this maybe is prejudiced. I know the kids enjoyed the rocks and commons. My second trip to England was with Walter when the children were teenagers. I had not flown before. We had an unpleasant happening. Our plane had been delayed two hours arriving in New York and then the cleaning took place. Finally, photo Passport Photo - 1953 photo Edith and Walter, Ron, Janet and Barbara 1953 before Going to England 22 http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0f5ac8654cda523641b3e80d77e1cabc.jpg fc9935df8b3193ce987ba4930631f09a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource England Was My Birthplace (26) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 23 of England Was My Birthplace by Edith Mercy Hyland Myers we were on our way to what we thought was a routine trip with the pilot talking to us along the way. When we got to England, the plane kept circling and people were looking up at the plane since it was so low. A canoe capsized with its people staring. Then the pilot told us that on takeoff from New York we had blown two tires and as a precaution there were many ambulances and fire trucks. He told us not to be alarmed as it would be O.K. What a bump and then the plane had to be towed up to the terminal by a tractor. By this time, I had lost my parents and four brothers. The third trip back to England I made with Janet and Burrell. This picture was taken over Beachy Head at Eastbourne. My sister, Dorie, said that this was one of the happiest days of her life. My fourth trip I went with Molly Wheeler, a friend from Westerville who also had come from England, and Sister Marcelle, who I had met at a convent. It was a pleasant trip. I went again with Molly and her husband, Jim. Molly got sick and Jim wanted to return to the U.S. but I said "No". I felt Molly could get good medical treatment in England and they were both very grateful to me and ended up having a very good time. We went to Lands End where the sea amongst the rocks is so rough, and of course that is where the pirates hung out. We passed through the Douchy of Cornwall where all the land belongs to Prince Charles, but the farmers are allowed to let their sheep graze there and there are sheep everywhere. If you could see those sheep you would know why they say sheep are dumb. They roam and sleep in the middle of the roads. We also went to Plymouth where Sir Francis Drake was bowling when he heard of the Spanish Armada. It is said that he insisted on finishing his game before meeting the Spaniards. There is a small village in Devon called Appleforer. To this day the descendants are what is left behind from the Spanish Armada. They still carry Spanish onions to sell from long poles held over their shoulders. I later traveled to England with Janet’s son, James, and Barbara with her daughters, Jody, Robin, and Melinda. Later on, I took Charles when he turned 8. Later on, Janet and Laura went with me. In December of 1994, I went back to see Dorie who wasn’t well. Finally, my last trip home was in July of 1996 with Janet to attend my sister, Dorie’s, funeral. Afterward, Janet and I went to Bradford, Yorkshire and drove through Sherwood Forest where we could envision Robin Hood. We went to Harden which was the home of the Bronte sisters. We saw the school where one taught and the little church where their father pastored. He must have been a strange man for he ate all his meals in the sitting room. It was around this table that the sisters’ photo Day at Beachy Head at Eastbourne in 1971 Janet, Edith, Alex, and Dorrie Having Tea 23 http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/dd9f4175e3e6523060f09560d04e80b2.jpg 72c2479d45f1d957e6889a90fbb7da90 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource England Was My Birthplace (27) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 24 of England Was My Birthplace by Edith Mercy Hyland Myers imagination and the bleak moors inspired the writing in their books. For many years there had been many deaths in this area, especially of young children. In later years, it was discovered that the water they drank from below the churchyard had passed through the cemetery and was full of bacteria. One of the Bronte sisters had a dog and when the girl was sick, it sat outside her bedroom door. When she died, it sat by her grave until it too, died. We climbed on the moors. One minute you can be in bright sunshine, and the next step can take you into dense fog. There were many wild ponies on the moors and we passed by the Dartmouth Prison which is surrounded by moors. We stayed with Nellie’s granddaughter, Mandy, and her family for a few days, and then we went to Devon to visit my nephew, Richard. He took us to see Stonehenge which is unexplainable and awesome. We also saw the while horse down on a hillside in chalk. Richard didn’t know the origin but said that there were others. Richard and his wife took us to an old copper mine where boys of eleven had to work a hundred years ago. The mine was so deep and it took them so long to enter that they had to stay Monday through Saturday. The guide told us that they died in their early twenties because of the chemicals. While underground, they only had Cornish pastries to eat throughout the week. The only time the poor people got to ride in a wagon was when there was a death in the immediate family and they were given a ride to the cemetery and then had to walk back. The rich were rich, and the poor, poorer. We also spent a day in Torquay which is like any other seaside town. This trip was more than enough for me. All my family in England was gone and England had changed. I have been on three cruises with Gary, Barbara, and their children. The last one was Melinda’s graduation present from high school and Laura was able to go, too. We went to St. Croix, Jamaica, St. Thomas, the Cayman Islands, Mexico, and San Juan. The cruises were nice, but I prefer rougher seas. St. Croix had millions of termites and they looked horrible fastening themselves to trees. Caymen Island was very clean, and St. Thomas was the place to buy gold. San Juan, I didn’t like. Jamaica was very picturesque. photo Edith Dressed in a Costume of 100 Years Earlier- Taken at the Copper Mine 24 http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/06a155ceb4750f28f86a88ba2f77f282.jpg 61e6f2985b4121ef5e61345b5017fe1d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource England Was My Birthplace (28) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 25 of England Was My Birthplace by Edith Mercy Hyland Myers I have also been to Myrtle Beach several times, sometimes with Janet’s family, sometimes with Barb’s family, and sometimes with both. It is one of my favorite places to visit. I have also been to Florida several times, sometimes with Barb and Gary as we visited with his folks. On year I went with Gary and Barb and family up the east coast for the fall colors and then to Maine and Rhode Island where the rich had their yachts parked. After Walter died and the children were living their own lives, I told my Parish Priest at St. Mathew’s Episcopal Church in Westerville, "I'm going away for a few days and I am not going to tell my family, but I will let you know where I am in case of an emergency." He replied, "I don’t like you doing this, but I know just the place for you to go and deal with your grief-the Convent of the Transfiguration at Glendale near Cincinnati. The nuns will not bother you, but will be there for you if you so wish." I parked in the Convent parking lot and sat for a few minutes and thought, "What the heck am I doing here?" A nun came out and said, "Are you Mrs. Myers?" I replied that I was and she told me to come in. She showed me to my room and told me I was invited to share in as many of their services as I cared to and I’m thinking, "That’s easy, none." I got a tour of the dining room, the chapel, the church , and the grounds. The Convent grounds and the chapel are just beautiful. The next morning I met a young Sister, Sister Marcelle, who had lost her father the same week as Walter’s passing. We spent most of the day together and became very good friends. She later went on a trip to England with me and Molly. When she decided to leave the Convent, I was the first person she called to tell of her decision. She now lives in Baltimore, Maryland, and to put it in her own words, “living in sin with an exMonk". She is physically disabled and if they were to marry, she would lose her social security benefits. It was through Sister Marcelle that I was introduced to Milford Retreat Center which is also a beautiful place. There are vast grounds with a modern chapel that still has the old world charm. There I met Ken, a priest, who was making a retreat there. He was also arranging a trip to Italy. It had been five years since Walter had died, and I had still not shed a tear. It was all held inside. I went to Mass. The Priest was telling about the young priest in El Salvador. He had been threatened to stop taking care of the poor or he would be killed. He continued and wrote the song "Be Not Afraid". As I went up to receive, a tear left the Priest’s eyes and my eyes answered. I became a babbling idiot, and when he left, I did, too. I went to my room, throwing myself across my bed. Ken came in, picked me up and rocked me, praying and singing. I said, "Put me down". He said, "Let it all go." I said, "I’m hungry." He said, "All right, wash your face and I’ll be back." Well, I thought about leaving, but Ken came back and we went to the dining room. He said to the other table occupants, "Excuse Edith. She had wimpy soup for lunch." This broke the ice and we became good friends. photo Edith and Jody at Myrtle Beach .25. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ace9bb818e3622ba0a0e026883930e22.jpg 880548d5e1461dfa823c75392505d3da Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource England Was My Birthplace (29) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 26 of England Was My Birthplace by Edith Mercy Hyland The following summer I retired early from Ohio Bell and went on a trip to Italy with Father Ken and ten others. We went from the toe of Italy up to Milan. Sorrento was the first place we went to and we stayed in a new hotel which unfortunately for me had no screens and the air conditioners were not working yet and mosquitoes had a feast on me. Fortunately, we had a doctor traveling with us and he was able to prescribe a quick healing. One of the places where we stayed was Assisi that had a little chapel that St. Francis had prayed in and some of the brothers grumbled that the order was too strict. St. Francis asked God if he should change it and God told him that it was the way He wanted it to be. The monastery was large and one of the brothers told me that they pray for anyone crossing their threshold. It made me feel good. We visited the spot where the Nativity took place. St. Francis, not being a priest, could not say Mass. The creche in the rock was the crib, and St. Francis brought a live ass and ox and stood with his hands on each of them. It was very mountainous region, quiet, and peaceful. The paintings in Italy were so beautiful and the crown coming out of the forehead with jewels. It was here where the body of St. Clare was lying on a slab of marble and she looked exactly alive except for a little support for her nose. A Jewish man, his wife and I were the only non-Catholics in the group. We stood aside and the Jewish doctor said that I could make a fortune. My roommate bought what she thought was a bottle of wine (not speaking Italian), we drank it by the glass, and got sicker than dogs because it was a liquor. (WHAT A LESSON) Rome was full of history and the Vatican was enormous. The Sistine Chapel with the painting by Michelangelo on the ceiling put one in awe. In the church was a black statue, and I still don’t know who it was, but each person passed his hand over one foot which had been wore very smooth, and I thought, "O.K. I'll do it,too" because I didn’t want to miss out on anything. St. Mark’s Square was very impressive. In Venice we took a gondola ride and although the pictures are all very beautiful, the water was filthy, I’m very proud of the picture I took there --- the best I've ever taken. Naples was where the smell of photo Italy photo Father Ken and Edith Trip to Italy .26. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/594dd513fe4b3420210f8a121c22a241.jpg a7003acf2b6fe4c05d0b4032edd2775f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource England Was My Birthplace (30) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 27 of England Was My Birthplace by Edith Mercy Hyland lemons was great. It seemed that everyone had lemons. The road to Melfi was a nightmare. Traffic was backed up for miles. We met a bride trying to get to the church and she as so frustrated that she had thrown her veil off. We saw one wedding, so different from ours! The bride and the groom arrived at the church together. All their friends and the Priest stood outside waiting for them. The wedding pictures were then taken. The bride and groom led everyone back into the church where every nook and crook was filled with gardenias. Another day we went to the Isle of Capri where I had always wanted to go ever since it had been the first popular song I learned to play on the piano. We saw the Blue Lagoon which was really blue. The Leaning Tower was leaning. The remains at Pompeonici were depressing. So little was left after the volcano erupted. The people had become so wicked and many felt this was an act of God, but I don’t agree. So many lost their lives and the volcano ash got into everything. There was one figure by small fountain, which the guide said "was two brothers who put wine it it so that their mistresses would get drunk and their sexual desires were sated". The churches in Italy were awesome and each one, to me, seemed to be more beautiful than the rest. Again the group was each lighting a candle, and not wishing to be left out, I did, too. The food on the trip was good and they served wine at every meal and everyone insisted it was safer than the water. A sad part of the trip was the little girls begging and I was told that their parents were watching from the perimeter to keep them safe. One day I was looking in my purse to give a girl something when she reached under her shirt and pulled out a beautiful leather pocketbook the likes of which I had never owned. The Pope gave us a special blessing, reading our names out loud and he went to shake hands with me, but I didn’t move, and he shook hands with a little Italian girl next to me who promptly fainted. They do not use deodorant or shave their legs and although she had beautiful white clothes on, she was not good to be next to. The people stood with arms outstretched with rosaries and holy things for the Pope to bless. I had bought three but they were back at the hotel. When we got to Milan and went to the cathedral, I asked my priest friend to bless them, and brought them black to my friends. I was one of seven at the Vatican who got to go down where they are still excavating under the Vatican. The early Christians lived down there. The Popes were buried down there and there are bones they believe may be the bones of St. Peter. The trip was in 1982 and this was before the Pope was shot and he walked pass the crowd. It was a beautiful trip. It was very hot, and in Rome when there was a traffic jam, all the drivers would just let their cars sit and they would jump out to see what was going on. When the traffic moved they'd jump back in their cars and away they’d go. I threw coins in the Trevi Fountain which the superstition is that you will return to Rome. A great hope, I'll grant you. After I returned home, I stayed close to Ken who was a priest in Hamilton, Ohio. I made visits to Milford, where we met, and visited Houston Woods where I finally released Walter to Our Lord. I stood by a stream of water and said "As that water flows away around stones or objects, I release Walter to You, Lord," and then .27. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5cc5fae2bac0342ef4db572e0acc8778.jpg 2507224eaf2caaf2bba79b9ff6021146 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource England Was My Birthplace (31) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 28 of England Was My Birthplace by Edith Mercy Hyland I ran and it was then that I was able to accept it and go on. As I said before, I had taken early retirement to take the trip to Itlay because Ohio Bell would not give me enough time off. I AM TRULY GRATEFUL FOR THIS TRIP. CHURCH AND ORGANIZATIONS I attended St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Westerville for many years and was the Alter Guild director for seven years. The Cross outside the church was erected by our family in memory of Walter. I was a Shepherd and prayer counselor and very active until I was on a committee of three people to decide whether we should recommend my friend Ceci for priesthood. It was most shocking to me how the priest, Ron Albert, reacted. To say the least, Ceci left the church and turned to the Catholic Church. She had four Doctorate degrees and is now at the Neumans Center on OSU campus where she teaches a class. She and her husband taught English at the Josephinium College and are now divorced. I later turned to the Catholic Church, too. Walter and I had joined the Moose and he served in some positions. I went through the chairs, became senior regent and ultimately a member of the College if Regents which meant I could wear a red stole. It is a good organization, taking care of children whose parents have died, educating them through college, and also some married skill. It also photo Edith - Top Left and Friends of Moose Lodge photo Edith- Moose Lodge Became a Member of College Regents photo Walter and Edith Moose Celebration .28. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/fa6a78b3d44e117458d40c7f90e1a73c.jpg b59cc65ea11908dc64c772a9b53893f1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource England Was My Birthplace (32) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 29 of England Was My Birthplace by Edith Mercy Hyland cares for the sick and elderly at Moosehaven in Jacksonville, Florida. The Moose has a bar, and many dances and dinners, so there was always much entertainment. Being it’s in Worthington, I don’t go much anymore. Coming home late one night on the Worthington Road, a man stood in the road and I stepped on the gas and he jumped, but fear went through me and whether her needed help or mischief I'll never know. I joined the American Legion from Walter’s service record. I quickly became president of the Westerville Post. We made trips to Chillicothe Veterans Hospital twice a year to give the veterans who had had birthdays since we were last there a party. There was lots of cake and dancing. I attended conventions twice in Toledo, once in Columbus, and once in Cincinnati. We had reunions, marched in parades on Memorial Day, made and put poppies on World War I veteran’s graves on the Otterbein, Pioneer, and Blendon Cemeteries. We had Easter egg hunts and Halloween parties for the kids, and sent Valentine and Christmas cards to our boys in the service through Louisville, Kentucky. We had moved from Columbus to Sunbury when Janet was in the eighth grade, and found the community to be very tight, so our friends and acquaintances lived in the Gardens, too. I didn’t have much time to neighbor, and also the English in me didn’t want me to mix without a formal introduction. I worked at Ohio Bell odd hours and eventually till 5:00 P.M. when Walter and I were able to travel back and forth together. It seemed that things were beginning to shape our way, but Walter became sick and then went blind. God moves in mysterious ways His wonders to perform, and Walter’s blindness made a closeness that’s unexplainable. I listened to tapes with him and read to him, and it seemed that he could read my thoughts. When I read the Bible to him, he could tell me where I had left off because I hadn’t a clue. He insisted that I keep my job and thank God he did for it paid big dividends to me. I worked there for 22 years or so, met many people, both black and white, and did some crazy things. One Christmas Eve before going to the office, we went to a black bar, and the guys kept buying us drinks. When we got to the office, the boss said, "Don’t open your desks." I fell asleep in the lounge and there was poor Walter driving around looking for me. I first had worked as a long distance operator and really enjoyed it, but I was promoted in a year to supervisor. This looking for faults in others was not my bag. I then became a toll investigator and from my desk could call anywhere in the U.S. to find people who photo Laura Denune, Megan and Melinda Geng American Legion poppy Days .29. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ea245a2b688714e391d643838179b575.jpg 82072fdf4f1de84c30fc6b14f0a99ef0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource England Was My Birthplace (33) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 30 of England Was My Birthplace by Edith Mercy Hyland were cheating or equipment that was failing and correct it. It was very interesting and challenging and it was amazing whom one met on line. I retired from toll investigation. In later life I’ve had some bad luck. An elevator at work fell with me, I’ve had knee surgeries, a broken wrist, a broken ankle, a broken hip which needed replaced and an hysterectomy. I’ve been bothered with back problems. Perhaps I'll write more about this later. I have a rotten, spoiled cat named Sunshine who spends time, sometimes happy, sometimes crazy, but he keeps me mouse free which is one creature I really fear. For that reason I was never able to go into an air raid shelter because of them being underground and often the home of field mice. photo Edith at Home - 1998 photo Ron, Elaine, Edith, Janet, Walter holding James Easter 1973 photo Costume Party Won 1st Prize .30. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/abb616483d2844f3cb5c30e85f8ffbd9.jpg 5c3505a907e0131df6a1a6de312f0a24 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource England Was My Birthplace (37) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 34 of England Was My Birthplace by Edith Mercy Hyland photo Gary, Barbara Megan, Robin Jody, Melinda Geng photo Cousins: Megan Geng and Sarah Myers photo The Grandchildren .34. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/b2048b0b77513b2e37eb1fbaa3fe520e.jpg 1c7cbc16c0a13106e91f67b2b02e687a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource England Was My Birthplace (38) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 35 of England Was My Birthplace by Edith Mercy Hyland The writings wore never concluded because my mother, Edith Hyland Myers, had a heart attack on December 29th, 1998. If not for her granddaughter, Megan, she would have died that night. 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Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (6) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 4 of Le Zoar 1916 Foreword Ah! here's where we may turn and go Down paths of Memory, Back to the land we used to know, The land of the used to be. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ceea23574bac2971447f30766cb887b5.jpg 01fbef57103f662dd8a2c66eea720322 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (7) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 5 of Le Zoar 1916 LE ZOAR, 1916 Le Zoar EDITORIAL STAFF ----- Howard Dustin - Editor-in-Chief Sheldon McCaughey - Associate Editor Lucy Ekelberry - Business Manager Marie Mulzer - Art Editor Dwight Powell - Joke Editor Mrs. Mary Ekelberry - Alumni Editor Page Five http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/d99c8ebb778e16e51e20d47f550d9942.jpg 13f02c40bc39e0d132c8cb0f59845bda Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (8) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 6 of Le Zoar 1916 LE ZOAR, 1916 GOVERNOR FRANK B. WILLIS To you the Galena student of yesterday and Governor of to- day, the Junior Class dedicates this book. 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Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (12) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 10 of Le Zoar 1916 LE ZOAR, 1916 top photo P. M. Lybarger, County Superintendent bottom photo Superintendent Victor Geiger Page Ten http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4eba48627689e6167f672fb99e8c4190.jpg 9255764d256156db594258c659fd6c3c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (13) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 11 of Le Zoar 1916 LE ZOAR, 1916 BOARD OF EDUCATION photo W. H. Campbell, Pres. C. A. McCaughey, Clerk. F. D. Bennett. A. O. Griffith. F. W. Bennett Page Eleven http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a859e36587de83c868ca8d8bb672c383.jpg fddd8d169333d3fda727641d32393a2d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (14) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 12 of Le Zoar 1916 photo of Big Walnut Creek Page Twelve http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/b9efdaa8411c6bc0cf07636d1390bd41.jpg d532fc2f55c40ffc4bb840bc57b37b7a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (15) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 13 of Le Zoar 1916 Faculty F. A. Dye, Principal. Anna L. Shane, Assistant to Principal. 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Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (17) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 15 of Le Zoar 1916 Marie Spiegal Madge Budd Pearl Wise Page Fifteen http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/99054b087f2f99763ffce5cacd1e37c2.jpg 29010ea7790b5440eb7201469c66d317 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (18) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 16 of Le Zoar 1916 Editorial "What's writ is writ, would it were worthier, " said Byron, when he sent the copy of Childe Harold to the publishers. Now that the annual is finished, we sympathize with him in his senti- ment. We feel that our friends and many others may wish a glimpse into our school life, so we have endeavored to set forth somewhat of its work and pleasure in these little sketches devot- ed to the interest of G. H. S. The annual is distinctly a school pa- per, and tends to enliven the school spirit. Each one is urged to contribute, thus leaving the work to no particular person or a chosen few. We hope this, the first effort in such a publication, may be pleasing to all our readers. We owe it to the school to ex- ert ourselves to the utmost to make this annual a success, and a credit to our high school. * * * We also take this space to express our appreciation to the Business men and friends who have so generously contributed to make its success. Page Sixteen http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/7458b5e8e3ee4bc17235591303c458c6.jpg 25a78e1c0eb26a8f822b2d1406733d2e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (19) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 17 of Le Zoar 1916 LE ZOAR, 1916 SenIORS EVOLUTION OF A SENIOR 1. PRIMARY GRADES Mamma's Baby leaves home for the first time. En- joys it and carries home stories of the nice teacher and the pretty blocks of wood. 2. INTERMEDIATE GRADES Three years older. Our hero writes his first note to the blushing, little damsel across the aisle. Les- sons have no attraction for him and he wishes that school might keep for twenty-four hours instead of six. 3. GRAMMAR GRADES All traces of the love affair gone. He hates her. His time is spent in mastering Arithmetic and Gram- mar, and playing pranks behind the teacher's back. He emerges from this captivity with his promotion card to High School and his breast heaves with pride. 4. FRESHMAN A poor miserable worm in the dust, imposed upon by everybody, our hero dons his first pair of long trousers and gets a pompadour hair-cut, while a big, brass G. H. S. pin proudly adorns the lapel of his coat. He manages to get by some way and comes out much wiser and much riper than he was in the beginning. SOPHOMORE One down and three more to go. He is on the teams and just in everything. Our hero has his first date and commences to stay out late at night - EIGHT O'CLOCK! JUNIOR Oh, year of all years! He is a man now, or at least thinks he is. He still plays the game, attends all of the parties, and in general runs the whole school - that is, he tries to do it. SENIOR Dignity and Scholarship are his watchwords. He walks with a stately tread at he goes from class to class. He is admired by all, especially the Fresh- men. Commencement comes with its usual hub-bub and roar, and finally our hero is thrown out in a cruel, cold world to eke out his existence. Page Seventeen http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4561bf7035dbaa0354abee5ddb8bddb5.jpg f4ff371a3dc7eb31aecdb0f551592fdb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (20) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 18 of Le Zoar 1916 Anna C. Smith "Tiptoe Girl No. 1" Hit this world at Berlin July 13, 1898. Her school career and Galena has been exceedingly quiet - the most terrible thing she has ever done is to get a demerit. Student at G. H. S. four years. Leta Mary Curtiss "Tiptoe Girl No. 2" Quietly and peacefully increased the population at Galena Sept. 11, 1897. She, too, has been quiet and peaceful ever since. Student at G. H. S. four years Page Eighteen http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/8316d54c66758aa008ce5df2b0c04561.jpg 0d7ce50dd95b7180a056e86ac696c1e1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (21) Subject The topic of the resource Corresponds to page 19 of Le Zoar 1916 LE ZOAR, 1916 Organization * * * Anna Smith - President Leta Curtiss - Secretary Page Nineteen http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ddb52ac54c89b2ed9fbf3db1926c6fe7.jpg c1373eb79542d5653d5c8c1f2bd01e02 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (22) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 20 of Le Zoar 1916 LE ZOAR, 1916 History of the Class of '16 Designated as Freshmen we entered G. H. S. in '12. The class consisted of four very energetic members, as follows: Lillian McWilliams, Leland Morris, Leta Curtiss, and Anna Smith. The two former students left our ranks during this year. We soon became acquainted with the fact that it was difficult for us to succeed in ridding ourselves of the emerald hue. We were compelled to overcome the difficulties of Latin, under the instruction of Mr. A. J. Lerch. In Algebra, under Mr. Baldwin, we were taught to in- vestigate why we do this or that. This way was very interesting as we were developing the "thoughtful method." As Sophomores, we came into existence with two members in '13. There was nothing of very much importance happened for a while, as each one was very busy learning the fundamentals of life. We stored up a great amount of knowledge during this year from Cicero's Orations, under the guidance of Mr. Geiger. We were also enveloped in the dark mysteries of Geometry and General History. We were honored with parts in "Uncle Ephraim's Sum- mer Boarders" during this year. Then we were promoted to the much higher rank - Juniors - and had the pleasure of requiring respect from the Sophomores. During this time we heard the following rumor, concocted by two of the teach- ers: "I tell you, us teachers hain't got no snap of a job if we calculate to learn them kids anything." (If this statement is doubted, do not believe it.) We be- came acquainted with Miss Shane, a very excellent teacher of Caesar, during this year. We were offered a course in German under Mr. Close, which proved very beneficial. Also the unknown problems of Book-keeping were made known to us. In the Col- lege Play, "The Freshman," we were again given parts owing to our ability along this line of work. "Ducemus, alii sequantus." The three prime fea- tures of the "Class of '16" that have made us lead- ers in everything we have undertaken, are as fol- lows: First, we are by all means the best class that ever entered G. H. S.; second, we know that we are the best; third, everyone else knows that we are the best. So, you see this makes the "Class of '16" a grand and glorious success. "Qualis non Quantus." Now, dear underclassmates, we realize the honor and festivities you have bestowed upon us, and wish to express our thanks to you, girls of G. H. S., for the pleasant time accorded us at Miss Helen Camp- bell's residence. Commencement Day will soon be at hand, the day which has served as the goal through the four long years, and the promise of the wonderful sheepskin has kept us in the straight and narrow path of good, hard study, especially in Virgil and Physics. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (24) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 22 of Le Zoar 1916 LE ZOAR, 1916 The Junior Class History The largest and most brilliant class of G. H. S., the Juniors, entered High School as Freshmen in 1913. We were seventeen bashful, little folks whom Professor Geiger had to protect from Seniors, and teach at the same time. However, by the time we were ready to enter our Sophomore year we had overcome all this timidity, (so we thought). At this time Miss Shane and Mr. Close took charge of us, Miss Shane teaching Latin and English, and Mr. Close History and Mathema- tics. This was a very eventful year with our first track meet and oratorical contest. We survived all this, however, and came back in September ranking as Juniors. There were a few changes this year, as we had opened the Domestic Science Department, with Miss Wildermuth, and later Miss Cherry, in charge; also Mr. Dye had taken the place of Mr. Close. To learn more of the Junior Class just read care- fully this annual, which will give you a further idea of our brilliancy. LUCY EKELBERRY, Historian, '17. Page Twenty-two http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/01d5cc30f8c1522561839d407c35f9b2.jpg c52c3557b90d89ac1920911302d89239 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (25) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 23 of Le Zoar 1916 LE ZOAR, 1916 Class photo Organization Florence Marriott - President Ellis Ulrey - Vice President Florene Schirtzinger - Secretary-Treasurer Page Twenty-three http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4709ad74d7f0d58fda6feaffe24793aa.jpg 2813eb750d20f074d71cd02787e103ec Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (26) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 24 of Le Zoar 1916 LE ZOAR, 1916 The Sophomore Class History * * * And it came to pass, after we had been promoted from the eighth grade, that we entered High School and were called Freshmen. Our faces showed signs of much fear and darkness, for, at first, we felt out of place. And those in the Algebra Class went before Prof. Close, and those in the Latin and Rhetoric Classes before Miss Shane. Likewise those in the Physical Geography and Botany Classes before Miss Spiegal, whose "decide for yourself" angered the members of the class. And when we received our grade-cards, some were delighted, while some were discouraged. And those who had grades above ninety escaped the exams, while the others toiled hard trying to keep up with their class. And at the end of the term we all came through successfully and were promoted to the next class. And we were called Sophomores. And this was now our second year. And Prof. Dye took all those of the Ancient His- tory and Geometry Classes unto him and is "How's and why's" were disliked by all. And, again, Miss Shane took all those of the Caesar and Rhetoric Classes into her power. And this year was harder than our first. And Miss Shane said, "Let them translate one chapter of Caesar a day and bring to class two themes per week." Then the spirit said, "Let them elect a president of their class, who is now Everard Ulrey, and organize a basketball team, and also to compose the baseball, track, and debat- ing teams." After we had done this, the spirit left, assuring us that our remaining two years would be successful. HOYT LEE, G. H. S., '18, Historian Page Twenty-four http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ee3b4b0a6a7718d5b380f5a7ae77c822.jpg ae7c4fb79924bab3144821d8f402cdbb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (27) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 25 of Le Zoar 1916 LE ZOAR, 1916 Organization Everard Ulrey - President Kenneth Platt - Vice President Hoyt Lee - Secretary Page Twenty-five http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1ce7135e7cd9ab01e989a64ea4271d35.jpg e6a62afc32575549745c4d1133dca617 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (28) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 26 of Le Zoar 1916 The Sophomores * * * Hurrah for the Sophomores of G.H.S.! You'll admit that they're the best, Such a class is hard to find, Small in number, but great in mind. * The Sophs are the best class in the school, Always obeying every rule, They always get their lessons, too, Without using ponies as others do. * Although the Sophomore class is small, It has its president, vice president, secretary and all Who are needed to make a class worth while, The best you'll find for many a mile. KENNETH PLATT. Page Twenty-six http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/357737996d8efcf4535f91949b2fa643.jpg a2f6425f79e36cb07ef1d3bd2d6b37de Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (29) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 27 of Le Zoar 1916 LE ZOAR, 1916 FRESHMEN EVERGREENS sketch of pine trees on hillside Page Twenty-seven http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/05e1419aa1c994de74766533d4917fc9.jpg 361268238b097832ef218bab27ae86fa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (30) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 28 of Le Zoar 1916 LE ZOAR, 1916 The Freshman Class History * * * The greater number of our members first united as a class while in the seventh grade, in 1914. There were four scholars in this class. In September, 1916, on our entering High School, six new members joined our ranks. This Freshman Class is composed of ten studious members. At the beginning of the year they elected Leona Smith president, and Clyde Cunningham secretary. The members of this class have reigned supreme, not only in studies, but in athletics. We are all going to be promoted to a higher class, called Sophomores, and will be helpful to the digni- fied members of the Freshman Class. When we reach this class we will take up the following stud- ies: Geometry, Caesar, Ancient History, and Eng- lish. The Freshman Class, as a whole, is very am- bitious and is bound to succeed. President, LEONA SMITH. Vice President, WESLEY BENNETT. Secretary, CLYDE CUNNINGHAM. Treasurer, DELMAR BEARDSLEE. Page Twenty-eight http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/91f359fe5af740ee3eb1a95a6c09cfe0.jpg 9a51379ad4a210e9590c84a1d05b583d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (31) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 29 of Le Zoar 1916 LE ZOAR, 1916 Organization Leona Smith - President Wesley Bennett - Vice President Clyde Cunningham - Secretary Delmar Beardslee - Treasurer Page Twenty-nine http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a3db9bbf5ae50b487b55d8da7c87d697.jpg ff1a34d61a32830b5e5412f855c1a144 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (32) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 30 of Le Zoar 1916 LE ZOAR, 1916 GRAMMAR GRADES page Thirty http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/416ad00af5439513ea381dec6778a107.jpg 4b68539b6f6a426c298af12d371a9684 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (33) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 31 of Le Zoar 1916 LE ZOAR, 1916 INTERMEDIATE GRADES PRIMARY GRADES Page Thirty-one http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/e84b2546f23b975ee76e574e82872bfd.jpg f47501e98779f44bf6a768643a26495d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (34) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 32 of Le Zoar 1916 Spring * * * Spring is here! Spring is here! The most glorious time of all the year. The birds are singing their sweetest songs Outside the door, until the schoolboy longs To be outside, where, free from care, He can roam and wander everywhere. In Spring the trees and grasses grow, Awakened by the warm sun's yellow glow; The wild flowers, too, begin to appear, the most beautiful parts of Springtime, dear; And the children run together then more and more, Until the school bell rings, and their fun is o'er. The hurrah, for Spring! I say, do you hear: The most glorious time of all the year. Then everyone is happy and gay, Singing and laughing the livelong day. So here's to Spring and Spring's joys, too, When everyone's happy, and no one blue. KENNETH PLATT. Page Thirty-two http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5aeb6243c4cfa8a49b690042f0ccc97c.jpg 3bfe53eaa23959957d3d2c5309cdf07d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (35) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 33 of Le Zoar 1916 LE ZOAR, 1916 Activities sketch of a cheerleader Page Thirty-three http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/70c60e9413c01578783033c1e3b3e118.jpg b133f5ad6d7cb1966c9cb6b6aeb25f2f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (36) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 34 of Le Zoar 1916 Clionian Literary Society * * * National Literary Society Page Thirty-four http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/173822dee85eeb8007c2a55851e0f6a4.jpg 53ce3ad67c70e1e7dbb2acddbeafce6a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (37) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 35 of Le Zoar 1916 LE ZOAR, 1916 Orchestra * * * Domestic Science Club Page Thirty-five http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4ec536d5369b4822552b0b90000aadfa.jpg ebd2f33813c4a78b178ff8ebf40e4f7e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (38) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 36 of Le Zoar 1916 LE ZOAR, 1916 Affirmative Team Ostrander, 3; Galena, 0. Negative Team Galena, 2; Powell, 1. Page Thirty-six http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/e3ed6a1f00d57cc825e8814aacfc59d3.jpg 3ec61ba9465165e02eff8b9b7f3f2d78 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (39) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 37 of Le Zoar 1916 Track Team Schedule 1916. May 6 - Galena vs. Berlin, at Berlin. Galena 66, Berlin 50. May 13 - County Track Meet at Powell. Page Thirty-seven http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/df92888b4c2155d3276fcf07017559eb.jpg e356cff1bb92e519a804a94afd756558 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (40) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 38 of Le Zoar 1916 LE ZOAR, 1916 Athletics at G. H. S. Galena has had a number of good athletes in pre- vious years, although the school never entered a track meet until the one held at Ashley, May 8, 1915. At first we thought we had no show at all, but, after practicing vigorously and comparing reports from other schools, we changed our minds. Machines were provided by means of which the participants and their friends were taken to Ashley. Each vehicle seemed to be vying with the others for first honors in the procession of pennants, stream- ers, and artistic decorations. Enthusiasm ran high, as the songs and yells plainly signified. The first events, or the runnings, we lost out in, but in the others we made up enough so that, after the report was made, we came out second, beating our nearest rival, Sunbury, by one point. This year the track meet will be held at Powell, over which we won in the debating contest, two to one, and we ex- pect more than ever to bring home the cup, not only because we feel more experienced, but also be- cause our athletes are doing better. Baseball at Galena has been the main sport for a number of years, but the last year or so we did not get to play any games, except during the summer vacation. The games were as follows. In 1914 we played Sunbury, Summit St., and Westerville once. Each of the games ended in victory for Galena High. In 1915, we played Westerville twice and Center Village. Westerville beat us both games, but we came out victorious over Center Village. This year we expect to play more games than ever and with a better team. Football has never been played at Galena High only as a rough-and-tumble game. The fellow with the ball tries to get through the line by any method and there is usually a great deal of quarreling. The best athletes do not like this way so we do not try the game. Basketball is a new sport at Galena High and has only been played during the fall of 1915. Two games were played by the Juniors vs Sophomores and Freshmen which ended in defeat for the latter. This game is liked very much by both the boys and girls and will be played more in the future. Page Thirty-eight. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5c52203649b7f5f922be205f76bc5957.jpg 6144c6c46e61613bafc52db9a6b94c7e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (41) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 39 of Le Zoar 1916 LE ZOAR, 1916 100-Yard Dash Galena Rooters Ulrey Clearing the Bar at 9 Feet Page Thirty-nine http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/c7c85acee2b27266d998578250674d31.jpg 7e67a90668a89111315b815a55ed8df0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (42) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 40 of Le Zoar 1916 School Yells * * * S . . . . . . . . . . Boom, Hooray! Galena! Locomotive. S . . . . . . . . . . 'Rah! 'Rah! 'Rah! 'Rah! Galena High! Galena High! 'Rah! 'Rah! 'Rah! 'Rah! Galena High! Galena High! 'Rah! 'Rah! 'Rah! 'Rah! Galena! G! G! G! G! A! A! A! A! L! L! L! L! E! E! E! E! N! N! N! N! A! A! A! A! Galena! Team 'Rah! Team 'Rah! 'Rah! Rah! Team! Whickety Whack! Crickety Crack! Galena High is on the track! Wahoo! Koo Kix! G. H. S. 1-9-1-6! V I C T O R Y! Did we get it? Well I should guess! We belong to the G. H. S. Page Forty http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/52a48e5003d7dd52ee3ed0e11fa9fe17.jpg 90606985c9f2973fef4535c31b1b7bce Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (43) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 41 of Le Zoar LE ZOAR, 1916 6 photos of various activities About School Page Forty-one http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/b11940f1fdb8fe2d17ce110aa1578dae.jpg 818ed8289e34eda6f9fba13952595dae Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (44) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 42 of Le Zoar 1916 School Songs * * * Galena will shine tonight, Galena will shine! When the sun goes down and the moon comes up Galena will shine! Three cheers for old Galena, For Galena High. Now all together - Smash them and break through. 'Gainst Galena's warriors They can't compete; Three cheers for Old Galena, Who knows no defeat! Oh we are such a jolly set, Heigho! Heigho! Heigho! Heigho! For we have won from all we met, Heigho! Heigho! Heigho! Chorus: G. H. S. G. H. S.! Yes, Yes, Yes, Galena High! Galena High! G. H. S. G. H. S.! Yes, Yes, Yes, For Old Galena High! Heigho! Heigho! Galena High! Heigho! Heigho! Galena High! G. H. S. Oh! we'll all stand by Our Old Galena High. You'll always find us just the same, Heigho! Heigho! Heigho! Heigho! We're doing our best to be of fame, Heigho! Heigho! Heigho! Heigho! Page Forty-two http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/763693f7ba39a17e14ebba9686e20e76.jpg 24ea86d406370498765fe111e62e806a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (45) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 43 of Le Zoar 1916 LE ZOAR, 1916 6 scenic photos About Town Page Forth-three http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/3ff6192d8c72a2d77fc40e55ca40db6b.jpg b5bb6a4d8d93db299bf56927f4ba2dac Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (46) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 44 of Le Zoar 1916 LE ZOAR, 1916 Dramatics at Galena * * * The Grades of Galena Public Schools Present "The Smuggleman" May 19-20, 1916 DRAMATIS PERSONAE A. Herald - Bernard Griffith Toots - a naughty boy - Allen McMahon Billy - a good boy - Frank Shockley Toots' Mother - Grace Platt Billy's Mother - Marsella Parmer Sunflower, a fairy guard - Harold Barcus Hildegarde, a singing fairy - Alice Cornell The old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe - Ruby Dixon The Fairy Queen - Hazel Powell The Smuggleman - Harrison Johnson Mothers, Grandmothers, Boys, Horses, Knights, Fair- ies, Gnomes, Mother Goose Characters, Etc. Act I - Garden of the Mothers in the morning. "The Goblins and The Ghostly Glide" "Charlie Chaplin's Comic Capers." Act II - The same at evening. The High School of Galena Presents "A Perplexing Situation," May 22-23, 1916 DRAMATIS PERSONAE Mr. Middleton, who is inclined to be miserly - Sheldon McCaughey Mrs. Middleton, his patient wife - Audrey Bennett Tom Middleton, his son - Kenneth Platt Jessie Middleton, his eldest daughter - Florence Marriott Sue Middleton, his second daughter, Leona Smith Lucy Fair, a niece whom he has adopted, Florence Schirtzinger Maud, a friend of the family - Gladys Shannon Mrs. Nosie, a neighbor who likes to investigate mysteries - Marie Mulzer Alexander Wilson, Jessie's young man, Hoyt Lee Mary, the Irish servant - Lucy Ekelberry Fritz, the man of all work - Delmar Beardsley Uncle Epitumas, from way up country, who has come down to look about a spell - Dwight Powell Health Officer - Clarence Smith Act I - The Middleton Home in the morning. "Scarecrows A-Roaming." "The Whirling Dervishes." Act II - The same in the afternoon. Mock Commencement. Page Forty-four http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5de05c46810fba8ac0d11e5d32020b7d.jpg 6ebeebee62df38d3210bf576f0aeaf98 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (47) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 45 of Le Zoar 1916 LE ZOAR, 1916 LOCALS A jest's prosperity lies in the ear of him that hears it CALENDAR SEPT. 6 - Everybody comes back happy. SEPT 8 - We all settle down to work. SEPT. 24 - Rome Fair. No school. OCT. 7 - High School entertains the Freshmen at Mr. Ellsworth Bennett's. Everybody rides the goat, including the teachers. OCT. 14 - The Virginians. OCT. 30 - Annual Hallowe'en Party. NOV. 24 - Thanksgiving recess commences. We get a much-needed rest. NOV. 29 Back to work again. DEC. 22 - Senior Reception at Helen Campbell's. "We all cut and go." DEC. 28 - Christmas vacation commences. The us- ual exchange of hard-tack candy and Christ- mas jewelry with the teachers. JAN. 3 - Christmas vacation ends. A few new leaves have been turned over. JAN. 12-13-14 - Exams. Some enjoy a vacation while others sweat. JAN. 19 - Dr. Frank Bohn. FEB. 3 - Ross Crane. FEB. 18 - Annual Interscholastic Debates. We whip Powell, at Powell, 2 to 1, but Ostrander turns the trick on us, 3 to 0. MAR. 13 - Tom Hendricks. APRIL 11 - The Beverleys. APRIL 17 - Track training commences. Everybody stops smoking. MAY 6 - Track meet with Berlin. Berlin trounced 66 to 50. MAY 13 - County track meet. MAY 19-20 - "The Smuggleman." MAY 21 - Class sermon. MAY 22-23 - High School play. MAY 24 - Annual art exhibit. MAY 25 - Recognition and Promotion Day. Final Chapel. Track men get their letters and we all bid the Seniors good-bye. MAY 26 - Commencement. JUNE '3 - Alumni banquet. Page Forty-five http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ced81646b171ae88917a1a16170592aa.jpg 133eeed4dc841900c36c76e2a5b82775 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (48) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 46 of Le Zoar 1916 LE ZOAR, 1916 THE WAY A STUDENT READS HIS ANNUAL: First Five Minutes Looks for himself in his class group and finds his name wherever he is on a committee. This is the most enjoyable period of inspection. Second Five Minutes Does the same for his girl's name and picture. Third Five Minutes Hunts up every roast on his "case" or himself. Last Five Minutes Makes sure of all these things, then shuts the book forever. After this he takes pains to say that the annual isn't as good as he expected it would be. *** THE SENIOR As the days grow warmer, brighter, and fair, And the birds in the treetops are singing, And poor, old father is raking the lawn, And the fish in Big Walnut are biting. 'Tis then that the G. H. S. Seniors feel proud, And they strut and pouch out like a pigeon, Their heads are so big and their voices so loud, They feel like they own a whole million. Why big President Wilson can't come up with them then, And Teddy, oh my! he's a nut, And even Prof. Geiger has to take off his hat When the Seniors go by with a strut. *** It would be strange to see: Anna S. - Talking loud. Leta C. - Not studying. Elizabeth F. - Not playing piano. Beatrice H. - Without her face powdered. Ellsworth R. - Out of Carrie's sight. Hoyt L. - Not playing horse. Wesley B. - Studying. Gladys S. - Not being courted. Kenneth P. - Not in mischief DER FACULTY By Dutch Dere iss von ding in der high school, Vot iss someding vee all know; Dey iss der vons vot have der rule, Und our brains dey try to grow. Vee have many kinds among dem, Some are schmall, und fine und purty, Some are cute, und fine und purty, (Aber dot don't cut no 1se). Ven vee come in by der morning, Vy der first ding vot vee see, In der halls among der windows, Some part of diss faculty. Effery skollar knows each teacher, From der feet bisz to deir toes; Now vy iss it dot vee votch dem, Ven dey're good (dot vee all knows). Ven vee do somedings already In obbosition to der rule, Und vee try to smooth it ofer To these rulers von der school; Dot is ven dey show deir power, To the office dey schtarts outs, Und explains it to der Major, Just because vee schmiled out loudt. *** Boyibus kissibus, sweet girliorum Girlibus likeibus, wanti someorum Inibus lapibus, getti girlorum Therbus boyibus kissi someorum Papibus seeibus, slappi girlorium Kickobus boyibus, outi the doorium Thenibus boyibus, limpi homeorium Girlibus cryibus, kissi nomoreum. Page Forty-six http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/fc494316543c991dd9f37fe17eb53e3f.jpg 8ac435263d4e8c268caceb1b7b96e986 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (49) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 47 of Le Zoar 1916 LE ZOAR, 1916 THE BEATITUDES Blessed are they who are Seniors, For they are exalted. Blessed are they that cheat, For they shall get a hundred yet deserve it not Blessed are they that know their History, For they shall not be called upon. Blessed are they that slide on the banister, For they shall be caught on a peg. Blessed are they who borrow pencils, For they shall eat germs. Blessed are those who run off to the games, For they shall receive twenty demerits. Blessed are they who giggle, For the giggler who giggles shall become a dwell- er in giggledom. Blessed are they of the Le Zoar editorial staff, For they shall receive the condemnation of every- one. Blessed are they who attend Galena High, For such is the Kingdom of Heaven. *** HIGH SCHOOL BULLETIN A High School is a wonderful invention - The school gets all the fame, The printer gets all the money, And the staff gets all the blame. *** A girl's idea of cremation: "Having fellows to burn." WHY THEY COME TO G. H. S. Howard Dustin - To edit a paper. Harry Slack - To find out what he doesn't know. Hazel Shannon - To chew the rag. Florence Marriott - To get flip. Lucy Ekelberry - To have an easy time. Marie Mulzer - To smile sweetly. Sheldon McCaughey - To have fun. Audrey Bennett - To learn to cook. Helen Campbell - To watch Delmar. Ada Looker - To giggle. Ellis Ulrey - To play ball. Lester Tuller - To sleep. Dwight Powell - to loaf. Lola Carhart - To dream. Florence Schirtzinger - To ride on the "kid wagon." Mildred Doster - To read Latin. *** She lost her head when she proposed, But he, a trifle bolder, Made search for it distractedly, And found it on his shoulder. *** Being told to write an essay in Agriculture on the Mule, the following was turned in: "The mewl is a hardier bird than the guse or tur- key. It has two legs to walk with, two more to kick with, and wears its wings on the side of its head. It is stubbornly backward about coming forward. *** "Now, Sheldon," said Miss Shane, " what is a smile?" Sheldon hesitated visibly. "I-I forget now," he finally answered. But if you said, "'My hours at school are bright as sunshine,' what figure of speech would that be?" "Irony," responded Sheldon. *** Page Forty-seven http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ab3e1a082962e381cecb94eeb6e71f9f.jpg efb264f121db14bd2eee2a8f5fb8e3d9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (50) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 48 of Le Zoar 1916 LE ZOAR, 1916 *** ALUMNI Officers President - A. O. Griffith Vice President - Edward Pratt Secretary - Madge Budd Treasurer - Mrs. Florence Hancock Executive Com. - Frank Cleveland, E. C. Bennett *** Page Forty-eight http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/316d8246612e087661e8e084514c48ff.jpg f834b44bc6f5b7739f18fb0b1c010654 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (51) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 49 of Le Zoar 1916 10 portraits on page: Miller - Meck Plumb - Guinther - VanFleet Stiles - Close Lerch - Gregory - Geiger http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/154cc2c4d179492c4c76d582a1808222.jpg fc415b25cd94c39c100202546b03ee90 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (52) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 50 of Le Zoar 1916 LE ZOAR, 1916 *** Prof. J. C. Guinther, of O. N., Superintendent Galena Schools, Sept., 1884 to 1887. Has been in school life continuously. Is at present City Superinten- dent Galion Schools. Residence, Galion, Ohio. Prof. D. C. Meck, of O, N., Superintendent Galena Schools, '87 to '90. Graduate of O. W. U. Teacher East Cleveland Technical, LL. D., Cleveland. Res- idence, 2082 100th Street, Cleveland, Ohio. N. M. Miller, Otterbein, Superintendent Galena Schools, '90 to '94. Clerk of Courts of Delaware County. Commissioner from Ohio at Panama Ex- position. Member State Board of Administration. Residence, Oak Street, Columbus, Ohio. E. J. VanFleet, of G. H. S. and O. W. U., Superinten- dent of Galena Schools from '94-'98. Retired to farm life. Resides in Evart, Michigan. Harold Stiles, of Kenyon, Superintendent Galena Schools, 1898 to '99. Graduate A. B. Harvard, '03; A. M. Columbia, '04; Ph. D. Northwestern, '09. Professor Physics Morning Side College, '14. At present Associate Professor physics in Iowa State College, Ames, Iowa; 815 6th Street. Ira Gregory, of O. N. County Examiner, Superinten- dent G. H. S. from '99 to 1907. At present Clerk of Courts. Residence, Delaware, Ohio. G. M. Plumb, of O. W. U., Superintendent Galena Schools, 1907 to '12. At present member of Gen eral Assembly. Residence, Galena. J. A. Lerch, of State Normal, Pa., Superintendent Ga- lena Schools, 1912 to '13. Was holding an import- ant position in the Medina Schools at the time of his demise June 27, 1914. Victor Geiger, O. S. U., Superintendent Galena High School, 1914. District Superintendent. County Examiner. Residence, Galena. Luther Close, of O. N., Principal Galena High School, 1915. Is advancing in school work. Residence, Ada, Ohio. *** Page Fifty http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/c0023bd847a06360f6d44d04a8fb3ee3.jpg c8d54e1047e4ae658c196b3939f13bd6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (53) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 51 of Le Zoar 1916 A School Survey The earliest public building on record in Zoar was an old log school house near the site of present building. It was used for both school and church purposes, and built years before the platting of the town in 1816. In 1834 the name of the village was changed to Galena and in 1867 part of the present building was erected. This school has always been considered one of the best in the county, and while it seems as though we were slow in becoming a graded school, we were only ten years later than the Delaware City Schools. Lewis Rank, of Westerville; Thomas Fouts, of North Madison; Byron Jenkins, of Marengo, are the only living principals prior to '85, when Professor J. C. Guinther, of N. U. took charge of the school. Un- der his efficient management the school became a graded one, and a class of five was graduated in his second year, '86, a class of eight in '87. During his second year the school building was enlarged as it stands today. The splendid work of this teach- er was not unnoticed and persistent calls induced him to accept a higher position elsewhere. D. C. Meck, also of N. U., and who had been as- sociated with Mr. Guinther in the work here, was elected principal, graduating classes in '88, '89, and '90. His ideas of "Making life worth while and keep- ing busy in the school room" did have its good effect, but was most annoying at times, especially to the mischievous. William Miller, '89, says: "When I look back upon the splendid work of those two Ger- man professors, I find it hard to maintain my neu- trality." Professor N. M. Miller, of Otterbin, was our third principal. Congenial is the word, but, then, as now, that dignity, or was it size that prevented us at- tempting too much familiarity and frivolity after seeing Classes '91, '92, '93, and '94 off the stage. He abandoned teaching for the office of county clerk. Prof. Emmet VanFleet, graduate of Galena High School, also O. W. U., was next honored by the school board. No boy or girl could idle time away un- der his watchful eye, for Emmet was always a quiet, studious boy, and he didn't believe in bringing them up otherwise. He graduated Classes '95, '96, '97, and '98, then, like his predecessors, departed. Mr. Harold Stiles, of famous Kenyon, our fifth principal, was greatly beloved by his pupils, not on- ly by them but by the teachers, and it was recipro- cated, for, after graduating Class '99, he accepted a position in Boston, taking with him one of our best teachers, Miss Daisy Smythe Stiles, Class of '94. His fitness for school life is evidenced by the letters at- tached to his signature. Prof. Gregory, of O. N., also county examiner, ac- cepted the principalship, doing splendid work until failing health caused him to retire after graduating Classes '02, '04, and '06. Prof. Plumb, of O. W. U., who had resigned from the Bucyrus Schools to regain health on his farm, consented to act as principal, graduating Classes '07, '08, '09, '10. Mr. Plumb, as a Galena student and teacher of recent classes, is perhaps better known to all members of the alumni than any superintendent. Having been made a member of the General As- sembly he resigned and the board chose A. J. Lerch, of State Normal College, Pa. The one year Mr. Lerch was with us was enough to convince us of his worth as a citizen and teacher. His love and sympathy for the oppressed, his high ideals of life, could not fail to impress those with whom he came in contact. After graduating Class 1913 he accepted a position in Medina. Victor Geiger, a young man from O. S. U., then took his place at the helm, and soon demonstrated his worthiness. His activities helped to gain for us a first-class High School, graduating Class '14. He was elected to be our District Superintendent and County Examiner. Luther Close, of O. N., was chosen for our 10th principal, constantly working for the betterment of the school and inspiring community spirit. After graduating Class 1915 he resigned in order to pur- sue work along educational lines. Page Fifty-one http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/75189a0480681920042bfa048bb8202b.jpg 094c2d9d4db3f357446d560938b42963 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (54) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 52 of Le Zoar 1916 We now come to 1916 and we leave to the Juniors the task of proving the superiority of the present faculty. We, the alumni, believe all these teachers had a mission to perform; we believe their work and in- fluence not only benefitted those under them, but that it has gone far toward perpetuating the name and fame of the school. We are sorry we can not give a life history of the members of our alumni. Frank B. Willis, a member of the school, as Gover- nor of our State of Ohio, takes first honors. The alumni had the pleasure of providing a wife for the Governor, Miss Allie Dustin Willis, Class of '91. We have members in all the professions and scattered throughout the states. The splendid men and wo- men, not only of our alumni, but of our school, need no eulogizing, so we simply give addresses and teachers and pupils may renew old-time friendships by correspondence, if prevented otherwise: * * * Roster of Alumni of Galena High School CLASS OF '86 I. C. Guinther, Supt. Edwin Dustin -- Galena, Ohio Fannie Ferson -- Mrs. Fannie Colebeck, Magnolia St., Biloxi, Miss. Emmett VanFleet -- Evart, Mich. William H. Campbell -- Galena, Ohio. Charles Seymour -- C. C. & C., Columbus. Care Penn- sylvania Lines. CLASS OF '87 I. C. Guinther, Supt. Lola Smythe -- Galena, Ohio. Tellie VanFleet -- Mrs. E. B. Cole, Galena, Ohio. Clint Van Houten -- Sunbury, Ohio. Zada Roberts -- Mrs. Howard Whitehead, 2241 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio. Frances VanFleet -- Galena, Ohio Nettie Adams -- Mrs. Fred Tibbets, 137 Eastwood Ave- nue, Columbus, Ohio Arthur Bennett -- CLASS OF '88 D. C. Meck, Supt. Frank Hoy -- 239 E. 4th St., Marysville, Ohio. Bertha Williams -- Mrs. George Page, Campbell, Cal. Arthur Patterson -- Deceased. Maude Cook -- Mrs. Walter Hyde, 166 E. Woodruff Avenue, Columbus, Ohio. Lizzie Bennett -- Deceased. Clifford Curtiss -- 20 Maxine Place, Akron, ohio. George Page -- Campbell, California. Mary Hughes -- Mrs. Mary Ekelberry, Galena, Ohio. Georgia Utley -- Mrs. Chas Cornell, Westerville, O. CLASS OF '89 D. C. Meck, Supt. Lester Domigan -- Deceased. Edwin C. Bennett -- Galena, Ohio. William Miller -- 304 West Narane Street, South Bend, Indiana. CLASS OF '90 D. C. Meck, Supt. Ella Leary -- Mrs. J. VanFleet, Deceased. Rosa Barcus -- Galena, Ohio. Dr. Irwin Sherwood -- Sullivant Avenue, Columbus, O. Marshall Black -- Palo Alto, California. CLASS OF '91 Newton M. Miller, Supt. Callie Crego -- Mrs. Elmer Jaycox, Galena, O., R.F.D. Nathan Dusstin -- Galena, O., R.F.D. Allie Dustin -- Mrs. Frank Willis, Lincoln Hotel, Co- lumbus, Ohio. Allwood Griffith -- Galena, Ohio, R.F.D. Page Fifty-two http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0978c5a19e39d21de7f47a97fbf13c86.jpg 3de8ca2c0a7da8bd11cd3a63474d8ab7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (55) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 53 of Le Zoar 1916 LE ZOAR, 1916 [Class of '91 cont.] Dora McCamment -- Mrs. O. A. Griffith, Galena, O., R.F.D. Alpheus Rich -- Westerville, Ohio. Edwin Slack -- Galena, Ohio. Myrtle Smythe -- Galena, Ohio. Clara VanFleet -- Galena, Ohio. James O. VanTassel -- Pinellas Park, Florida. CLASS OF '92 Newton M. Miller, Supt. Clayton Clossen -- 121 N.Rich Ave., Circleville, O. Clara Young -- Mrs. Bidwell, plain City, O., R.F.D. 1. Bert Cornell -- Sunbury, Ohio. Hester Roberts -- Mrs. Francis Aubrey, Green City, Missouri. Mame VanDemark -- Mrs. Nathan Dustin, Galena, O. CLASS OF '93 Newton M. Miller, Supt. Ettie Bush -- Mrs. Chas. Teeter, 1949 E. 97th Street, Cleveland, Ohio. Stella Copeland -- Mrs. James Bale, Galena, Ohio. Jessie Curtiss -- Mrs. Samuel Heucker -- Pemberville, Ohio. Fred Dickerman -- 309 Lesley Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Charlie Thompson -- Delaware, Ohio. William Williams -- North Broadway, Clintonville, O. CLASS OF '94 Newton M. Miller, Supt. Mamie Arnold -- Mrs. Harry Marriott, Galena, Ohio. Jennie Crego -- Mrs. Wm. Carpenter, Lewis Center, O. Bertha Longshore -- Mrs. Bertha Reislet, 206 1-2 E. State St., Columbus, O. John Lust -- Columbus, Ohio, R. D. Luella Pinney -- Mrs. Cliff Curtiss, 20 Maxine St., Akron, Ohio. Fred Rich -- Perry, Mo. Blanche Williams -- Mrs. Blanche Dixon, Westerville, Ohio Daisy Smythe -- Mrs. Harold Stiles, 815 Sixth St., Ames, Iowa. CLASS OF '95 E. W. VanFleet, Supt. Edna Brevoort -- Mrs. Roscoe Conklin 174 Griswold Street, Delaware, Ohio. Nellie Eldridge -- Mrs. Frank Hoy, 239 E. 4th Street, Marysville, O. Iva Farman -- Mrs. E. B. Slack, Galena, Ohio. Clarence Thompson -- Galena, O., R.F.D. CLASS OF '96 E. W. VanFleet, Supt. Alta Dusenberry -- State of Michigan. Charlie Campbell -- 1094 1-2 N. High St., Columbus, O. Edith Bolton -- Mrs. J. F. Wells, 1149 E. 74th Street, Cleveland, Ohio. Frank Watts -- West Orange, New Jersey. CLASS OF '97 E. W. VanFleet, Supt. Nellie Carhart -- Mrs. Chas. Budd, New Straitsville, O. Fred Dustin -- Galena, O. Carl Freeman -- State of Washington. James Fox -- 1317 S. Park Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Lizzie Ferris -- Mrs. Erwin Clymer, Easton, Kansas. Winifred Griffith -- Galena, Ohio. Jennie Horton -- Mrs. Fred Dustin, Galena, Ohio. Lee Johnson -- No. 9 Welton Drive, Cleveland, Ohio. Earl Martin, -- 1866 E. 57th St., N.E., Cleveland, O. Cora Miles -- Mrs. Charles Boyd, Centerburg, Ohio. Lena Phillips -- Mrs. Lee Fontanell, Galena, Ohio. Ernest Watts -- Sunbury, O., R.F.D. Fred Wilson -- CLASS OF '98 E. W. VanFleet, Supt. May Linnabary -- Mrs. McLeod 1301 Hildreth Avenue, Columbus, O. Arthur Milk -- 164 S. Richardson Ave, Columbus, O. Arthur Beard -- Columbus, O. Lucy Hughes -- Mrs. Hoyt L. Curtiss, 121 Latta Ave., Columbus, O. CLASS OF '99 Harold Styles Supt. Mary Burger -- Mrs. Ray Brown, Rochester, Ind. Clarence Longshore -- Cardington, O. Alta Ferris -- Mrs. Bert Koons, Westerville, Ohio, R. F.D. Ollie Linnabary -- 1302 Hildreth Avenue, Columbus, O. Clarence Curtiss -- 4th & Prospect Sts., Cleveland, O. CLASS OF '00 Ira Gregory, Supt. Mary Hall -- Galena, Ohio. Florence Longshore -- Mrs. Harry Hancock, Galena, O. NO CLASS IN 1901 CLASS OF '02 Alta Freeman -- Mrs. Carlos Mann, Sunbury, Ohio. Page Fifth-three http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/9c3f2180debaaa21254c8bd84d113f7a.jpg 10dbb4b192c941d0a673305b7a2670e8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (56) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 54 of Le Zoar 1916 LE ZOAR, 1916 [CLASS OF '02 cont.] Hoyt Curtiss -- 121 Latta Avenue, Columbus, O. NO CLASS IN 1903 CLASS OF '04 Ira Gregory, Supt. Eva Cunningham -- Monnett Hall, Delaware, Ohio. NO CLASS IN '05 CLASS OF '06 Ira Gregory, Supt. Mamie Neilson -- Mrs. Floyd Griffith, Delaware, O., R.F.D. Alga Bennett -- Mrs. C. Groves, Galena, O., R F. D. George Eley -- Sunbury, O., R.F.D. CLASS OF '07 G. M. Plumb, Supt. Blanche Jones -- Mrs. Earl Beem, Belle Center, Ohio. Grace Buckingham -- Galena, Ohio Millie Chambers -- Galena, Ohio Earl Griffith -- Galena, Ohio. Bertha Havens -- Mrs. Frank Ferson, Galena, Ohio. Herbert Howard -- Marengo, Ohio. Allen Freeman -- Galena, Ohio R.F.D. James Ryant -- Deceased. CLASS OF '08 G. G. Plumb, Supt. Grace Bennett -- Galena, Ohio. Velmah Cole -- Mrs. Roy Bagley, Galena, O., R.F.D. Guy Cunningham -- 2047 E. 65th St., Cleveland, O. May Eley -- Mrs. Jarvis Rose, Deceased. Lelia Hogans -- Mrs. Raymond Baker, Delaware, O., R.F.D. Jennie Howard -- Marengo, Ohio. Vera Hults -- Mrs. Wilbur Benoy, 164 East Maynard Avenue, Columbus, Ohio. Elsie Longshore -- Mrs. Elsie Burnett, Columbus, O. Carrie Ryant -- Mrs.Frank Cleveland, Galena, Ohio, R.F.D. Velda Thomkins -- 78 Milan Ave, Norwalk, Ohio. Edith Trapp -- Hilliard, Ohio. Afton Wise -- 1256 W. 4th St., Riverside California. Lucy Work -- Galena, Ohio. Velma Thomkins -- 78 Milan Avenue, Norwalk, Ohio. CLASS OF '09 G. M. Plumb, Supt. Emma Bennett -- Mrs. Bert Manter, Galena, Ohio. Fannie Chambers -- Mrs. Perlee Walker, Galena, O., R.F.D. Grace Rodgers -- Galena, O., R.F.D. Perfect Miles -- Galena, Ohio. Howard Garlinghouse -- Galena, Ohio. Joe Webber -- Galena, Ohio. Harold Hempstead -- Deceased. CLASS OF '10 G. M. Plumb, Supt. George Ekelberry -- 1026 Leonard Ave., Columbus, O. Paul Knopf -- Filler, Oregon. Perlee Walker -- Galena, Ohio, R.F.D. GLASS OF '11 G. M. Plumb, Supt. Floyd Barrows -- Box 765 Columbus, Ohio. Leta Bennett -- Y.W.C.A., Columbus, Ohio. Miriam Cunningham -- Johnstown, Ohio, R.F.D. 6. Anna Furniss -- Mrs. Guy Dusenberry, Galena, Ohio. Abbie Lee -- Mrs. George Armstrong, Galena, Ohio. Lyda Morris -- Galena, Ohio. Esther Patterson -- Mrs. Harvey Allen, Galena, Ohio. Clay Rammelsberg -- Westerville, Ohio. Ada Walker -- Sunbury, Ohio. Pearl Wise -- Galena, Ohio. CLASS OF 1912 G. M. Plumb, Supt. Esther Bennett -- Mrs. Paul Glass, Galena, Ohio. Madge Budd -- Galena, Ohio. Benjamin Curtiss -- Galena, Ohio. Van Duckworth -- 57 1-2 E. Spring St. , Columbus, O. Harold Dustin -- Galena, Ohio, R.F.D. Catherine Grove -- Galena, Ohio. Lucile Williams -- Mrs. Harold Dustin, Galena, Ohio, R.F.D. Elba McCaughey -- 205 W. William St., Delaware, O. Perry Newman -- 18 Buttles Avenue, Columbus, Ohio. Robert Oldham -- Columbus, Ohio, General Delivery. Edward Platt -- Galena, Ohio. Margaret Platt -- Bellville, Ohio. Lester Welch -- Marysville, Ohio. CLASS OF '13 A. J. Lerch, Supt. Doris Fuller -- Galena, Ohio. Ruth Hammond Edgerly -- Johnston, Ohio. Leona Hammond -- Westerville, Ohio. Ralph Linnabary -- Galena, Ohio. Russel Welch -- Marysville, Ohio, R.F.D. CLASS OF '14 Victor Geiger, Supt. Mabel Jaynes -- Galena, Ohio, R.F.D. Olive Bennett -- Galena, Ohio. Lloyd Shoaf -- Galena, Ohio, R.F.D. 2. Leon Cockrell -- Galena, Ohio, R. F. D. 2. Dean Tippy -- Galena, Ohio, R.F.D. 2. Oliver Johnson -- Galena, Ohio. Grant Plumb. Jr. -- Galena, Ohio, R.F.D. Jay Dyer -- Abbotts, Miss. Harry Rammelsburg -- Westerville, Ohio. CLASS OF '15 L. C. Close, Prin. Oliver Johnson -- Galena, Ohio. Mabel Jaynes -- Galena, Ohio. Elba McCaughey -- 205 W. William St., Delaware, O. Page Fifty-four http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/d28fdde3f8b0a8070263e04c4b466b51.jpg fef87427560b91a965f57d608c2aa5a3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (57) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 55 of Le Zoar 1916 A. D. Strosnider Funeral Director and Licensed Embalmer Pianos and Player Pianos. Sunbury, Ohio. 'Phones, Citizens' and Bell. * * * GET OUR FIGURES On full length Window and odd Door Screens. On Wall Board in large sizes. On the best Farm Gate; the Can't Sag gate. On Shiplap and Barn Siding, free of knots .. Cellar Lumber Company Westerville, Ohio. * * * C. A. White Fine Vehicles and Farm Supplies Studebaker and Maxwell Automobiles S. Sandusky St., Delaware, O. * * * We appreciate your trade The Up-to-Date Pharmacy Drugs and Optical Goods. Eastman Kodaks and Supplies. Films developed free, providing prints are ordered. Ritter & Utley, Props. Westerville, Ohio http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/691d85b33a3a2572c83ba875f8f56823.jpg b444fc718db45d666ea17fec3d173522 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (58) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 56 of Le Zoar 1916 The Bank of Galena Co. F. D. Miller, Cashier Directors: W. D. Miller, J. H. Dustin George W. Bright, Edw. Hall, Charles Horton, W. F. Bennett, F. D. Miller. 4 per cent Interest paid on Time Deposits. * * * For Feed and Flour OF QUALITY Try Mulzer's Mills Galena, Ohio. * * * J. P. Rogers Auto, Horse Livery and Feed Stable Citizens' Phone 42; Bell 12. Cor. Middle and Water Sts. Galena, Ohio. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/fe4b49458c8450cf515432e4e80b77e4.jpg f0820063155458047553ea0818429684 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (59) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 57 of Le Zoar 1916 "Security First of All" You have the satisfaction of knowing that your money is pro- tected by more than $800,000.00 in resources, when deposited in this strong institution. Delaware National Bank Oldest and Strongest Bank in the County. * * * No better time than "Commence- ment Time to begin Saving. It is our business to encourage thrift. Better "Commence" now The People's Building and Loan Company * * * Blair & Company Quality - Furniture Service - Stoves Low Prices - Carpets Pianos. We deliver goods free to any place in the country. Blair & Company Delaware, Ohio * * * Neville Bros. Delaware, Ohio Sell Buick Cars and take care of them after they are sold. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/3f41242383646f483b966f95d339575b.jpg d375a4a8bd5474e799d5f6bb13f04575 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (60) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 58 of Le Zoar 1916 OUR MOTTO Low in price, high in quality, courteous treatment, and highest price paid for eggs I. O. BUDD * * * Established 1872 THE FARMERS' BANK Sunbury, Ohio Banking Hours: 9 to 12 a. m., 1 to 4 p. m. We receive deposits, loan money from thirty days to six months, buy and sell exchanged U. S. and other bonds, Gold, Sil- ver, Coupons, Notes. Do a general banking and collection busi- ness. Also pay interest on time deposits. Directors: John Landon, C. W. Barton, G. J. Burrer, J. J. Stark Officers: John Landon, President. J. J. Stark, Vice President. Owen A. Kimball, Cashier. C. O. Armstrong Asst. Cashier. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/372a4dea938a4797e8784907f3c39f2d.jpg 9fd91815c7a67a5bd97e7373b7df29f6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (61) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 59 of Le Zoar 1916 What Strengthens a Bank? A Bank's strength consists of Large Resources, Ample Cash Re- serves, Adequate Capital, Growing Surplus, Capable Management. We invite your investigation in re- gard to this bank. First National Bank Delaware, Ohio. * * * "The art of getting Riches con- sists very much in Thrift. -- Ben Franklin. The Fidelity Building Association and Loan Company 46 N. Sandusky St. Delaware, O. Pays Four Per Cent Interest on Savings Accounts, Compounded Four Times a Year. "It was a wise man who said the greatest of all inventors was the man who invented interest." * * * PARAMOUNT FOX METRO PROGRAMS When in Delaware come to the STRAND The House Beautiful CLEAN PICTURES The Theater Built for Your Pleasure QUALITY SERVICE * * * Sell Bros. Delaware County Agents for Victrolas, Victor Records, Eastman Kodaks and Supplies Spalding Athletic Goods, Conklin Fountain Pens Crane's & Hurd's Papers Largest Film Finishing Plant in Ohio MAIL US YOUR FILMS Ask Lucy http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/9cf326bb13046f89ccc2c2a2912d9385.jpg 2c79a5aec6172288662ec9a7b7930ce2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (62) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 60 of Le Zoar 1916 Go to Vance's Hardware Store Galena, Ohio. -for- Farm Implements, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Floor Finishes, Nails, Wire, Stoves, Gas Stoves, Gas Lamps, Glass, Putty, Harness and General Hardware * * * C. C. Bricker Galena, Ohio. GENERAL STORE http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4dfebc32a76d132e0fe21b6631a153a4.jpg ce64aae6315aa5c8f2ed655b172ee571 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (63) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 61 of Le Zoar 1916 Having Attended the School of Industrial Experience for many years we are in a position to give the public efficient service in the following branches: Building Material Of high grade and consistent prices are always on hand at the E. C. Bennett Lumber Yard We take pleasure in helping to plan your buildings and fur- nish estimates in material as well as prices. You, who at this moment are reading this page, have in mind possibly some building, which you would like to construct or re- pair, but have hesitated on account of the probable high cost, which is prevailing over the country at this time, or possibly, in the absence of a carpenter, you have thought it too great a task to study out what it will require. If this is the case, call at our of- fice and we will make it worth your while. Drain Tile and Brick We are also manufacturers of drain-tile and brick under the name of THE CLAY PRODUCT CO. The clay which we use in the manufacture of tile and brick, contains, iron, aluminum, and other metals in a finely divided state, which under the influence of high temperature, weld into a ware which is practically everlasting. The farm is the one great fundamental resource of the nation, and it is a pleasure, and not only a pleasure but a duty, to engage in an occupation which will directly improve the farm. We therefore solicit your patronage and assure you attentive and courteous treatment. We are always at your service. E. C, BENNETT, President - JAMES ROSE, Mgr. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/517e87438b34cc0f73f87fdf78853f8f.jpg 5e793bcc4e23bc770fb95c029666e400 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (64) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 62 of Le Zoar 1916 The Galena Creamery Pays more per pound for butter fat than any other creamery in the State - four cents above Elgin the year around. * * * Delaware County's Best Flour is WHITE LOAF manufactured by G. J. Burrer & Son Sunbury, Ohio. * * * Stelzers's CASH GROCERY AND MEAT MARKET A complete line of fancy and sta- ple Groceries. Home-dressed fresh meat. All kinds of smoked meats. Fruits and vegetables will be found at all times. Give us a trial and be convinced. Try our ground bones for chickens. J.F. Stelzer, Prop. City 'phone 66, Sunbury, Ohio. R. P. Anderson Druggist Sunbury, Ohio Headquarters for Drugs, School Supplies, Stationery, Kodaks and Kodak Supplies, Paints, Sanitary Soda Fountain. Ice Cream fur- nished in any quantity. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/265f7a4b093585faf14d319d369400ab.jpg 7c9619d882912e304e0b9d465711d304 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (65) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 63 of Le Zoar 1916 The Old Reliable Jewelry Shop The place where satisfaction is al- ways guaranteed. My Slogan is Make my work please the cus- tomers, and they will do my adver- tising. Come in and be one of my many satisfied customers. C. D. Mann WATCHMAKER, JEWELER AND OPTICIAN Dealer in Fine Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and Silverware. Sunbury, Ohio. * * * Lumber Building Material Roofing We have thousands of Satisfied Customers. Try us and be another. W. O. Buckingham & Sons Sunbury, Ohio. * * * C. D. VanHouten D.D.S. Sunbury, Ohio. * * * C. M. Wheaton & Co. Agents for Fords, Overlands and Studebakers Sunbury, Ohio. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/89f511d63499c83537afc19705d533b8.jpg f46ec9b54dd9b1ba4bbaedce148db910 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (66) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 64 of Le Zoar 1916 Come see our new "Perfection" Farm Gate. $4.00 per gate. Manufacturers of the TRIUMPH SILO. Everything in Building Material. The Lee Lumber Company Westerville, Ohio. * * * For the Best Insurance Call on F. M. Ranck Agent Westerville, Ohio. * * * Carefully Selected Meats Knowing How means as much in a butcher shop as it does in the office of the highest salaried executive in the land. Knowing how in this butcher shop means that the meats placed in our keeping for your purchase find their way to your home in a prime, nutritious condition. H. Wolfe Westerville, Ohio. * * * Capital Stock and Surplus, $35,000 Build your fortune wisely and safely. Every dollar you place in your savings account aids you to climb on the road to success. $1.00 will open account - it is a small start, but a good beginning. We pay four per cent interest. The First National Bank Westerville, Ohio. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/9f02ec795d1c08612eebc26a07583bba.jpg 4b3d68d01ea63aaa9ad692dcf77a522b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (67) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to inside of back cover of Le Zoar 1916 Sunbury Co-operative Creamery Co. Sunbury, Ohio. Is the Farmers' Friend and Con- Sumers' Delight. A Whole Milk Plant Pasteurized. Sweet Cream and Genuine But- ter. * * * Pfiffner's Drug Store Hotel Allen Block DELAWARE, O. * * * When at Westerville and in need of Flour, Feed, Coal or Salt Or having any Grain to Sell Go to THE MILL Westerville, Ohio. Both 'Phones. * * * J. W. HANCE FOUNDRY CO. FOUNDERS, MANUFACTURERS ADVERTISING NOVELTIES SPECIALTIES GOCYCLES Westerville, Ohio, U.S.A. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4dfccd39ca00829b06d1534c97ce8a95.jpg 0249f95aa4fcd09c328c5e76718773f2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 (68) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to back cover of Le Zoar 1916 The O. K. Hardware A good place to buy the goods for the price Delaware, Ohio. * * * GEORGE J. YOUNG Republican Candidate for County Auditor, Subject to Republican Primaries. * * * A. E. BALDWIN, Democratic Candidate for County Treasurer, Subject to Primary Election. Your support is kindly solicited. * * * WALDO F. WALKER Candidate for County Suveyor Democratic Ticket. Subject to August Primaries. Galena, Ohio. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Class Yearbooks Description An account of the resource This collection contains high school yearbooks from Bellpoint, Delaware, Galena, Harlem and Sunbury, OH. At this time, yearbook dates range from 1915-1973, although not every year in that range is represented. The elementary, middle and high school year books from the Big Walnut Schools that we have in our collection are also included here. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1916 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916 Subject The topic of the resource Galena High School--Ohio--Delaware County--Galena Public schools--Ohio--Delaware County Yearbook--Le Zoar--Galena High School--1916 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Yearbook Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 0913202401 Description An account of the resource Le Zoar is the 1916 yearbook of Galena High School. It includes photos of administrators, teachers, and staff, as well as photos of students and student activities, and includes photos of upcoming grades. An advertising section appears at the end. This yearbook is in the personal collection of John L. Bricker, Founding Member of the Galena Foundation. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Editor -in- Chief Howard Dustin; Associate Editor Sheldon McCaughy; Business Manager Lucy Ekelberry; Art Editor Marie Mulzer; Joke Editor Dwight Powell; Alumni Editor Mrs. Mary Ekelberry Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Junior Class of Galena High School Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ac8b083628a9c0cd1e1b4c4a6d214ae1.jpg afd7164325c158e211db869be7d21557 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (1) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to cover of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl Compiled in 1998 http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4384e1318177896f388d58aa2f1a60d2.jpg dbdf4feaf9100b8860340bc3efc2638b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (2) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to cover page of : The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl In Loving Memory of Loraine Roof Crowl Born: September 8, 1931 Died : July 4, 1975 She was a loving, and devoted, wife and mother who is sadly missed by her family and friends. Through these stories, her "legacy", she will live on forever. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/2dfd5a630bf80cbf69e56ae78edbee54.jpg 37bcfb807416e171940831d60bf74c65 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (3) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to Introduction of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl Introduction The following stories were found following my mother’s untimely death in the summer of 1975. When my father was sorting through some papers, he came across a folder and started reading the hand-written pages that he had never seen before. He showed them to all of us children, myself and three older brothers, and each of us read them with our own responses and questions. I have compiled these journals in a book form, so that my mother’s dream of someday becoming an author can finally come true. I also want future generations of our family to know her, and understand our heritage. The original pages will remain with my father. It is my hope that they will be preserved somehow, as the pencil writing is already fading. Throughout the process of reading, re-writing, typing and proofreading these stories, I have learned a great deal about the mother I lost at such a young age of 15. She was only 43 years old, a whole lifetime ahead of her. I have also learned a great deal about myself, and my family, and I have a better understanding of why my memories warm my heart so! These stories are true (except for The Kiss, which turned out to be closer to the truth than she could have imagined, and Little Runt). It is not known when mother wrote them, probably when we were all busy with school and work. Her pencil was her confidant, the paper her tool to sort out her thoughts. It has been twenty-three years since her death. I have always wanted make this a reality and I feel that now is the time. Mother confided to me, once, that her fantasy was always to become a writer.......... this is my way of making at least one of her fantasies come true. In loving memory of my mother, Loraine Roof Crowl, for my Father, Brothers, nieces and nephew, and all those who knew her, and loved her, as much as we did. by KAREN SUSAN CROWL BENNETT 1998 http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/b851717219ddf8cc247d4a4be26ec5f8.jpg 67f2b340ed0a7e234b2ce7814734686b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (4) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 2 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl Chapter One CHILDHOOD MEMORIES “Once upon a time”, “Far, far away’, and “Long, long ago’, were the beginning phrases of books and stories I loved as a child. I was a lucky child, in that not only did I have a grandmother and a grandfather, I had two of each; and not only was one grandparent’s home particularly a fun place to visit, I was fortunate in actually getting to live with them for a long period of time. Sun-filled, warm summer days that stretched into very long days. Fall days filled with the tangy odor of burning leaves. Picking the last of the garden before the first freeze. Winter days before the coal heating stove, that meant carrying in coal, carrying out ashes, freezing (it seemed so in the mornings) while Grandpa stoked the stove and got it going again. Cookies on Saturday morning, (only Saturday was baking day). The cookies lasted all week. A pie or cake for Sunday dinner; other day’s desserts would be home-canned fruit or pudding, sometimes Jell-O if it was cold enough, and there would be enough ice in the ice box. Thanksgiving, and Christmas shopping and gift wrapping; certain drawers not to peek in. Finally, Christmas Eve itself, with my parents, brothers and sisters, and sometimes an aunt and uncle and cousins. Finally, we could put the tree up. Stockings to hang and early to bed; and the next morning, creeping down the stairs barefoot in the ice-cold. No one beat us up to stoke the stove and get it going! Stockings could be opened, but everything else had to wait until after breakfast. It was always amazing how long oatmeal took to cook; the table to be set, and cleared, and the dishes washed! The turkey to be put in the oven, the pudding put on to steam. Honestly, if the grown-ups could have thought of one more thing to prolong the presents they would have! Finally, everyone was assembled in favorite chairs and the gifts were passed out. A toy, or game, or doll. Some coloring books and new crayons, writing paper, paper dolls. Clothes perhaps. Nothing too frivolous, there were five of us children, and sometimes, some years, a book that started “Once upon a time”, or “Long, long ago”. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1711bdd47d4600ce259f9eb4db370f29.jpg 19516bb86a777fbd452fedcf596fc7c2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (5) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 3 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl I can't remember learning to read. I can remember learning some words lying on the floor at the side of the stove. Reading the “funnies”, the etiquette books, a History of the Civil War. Sunbury had no library then as now. Borrowed books were from Delaware, or Westerville, were “re-lent” by neighbors. The “Bobbsey Twins” were the best to read, until, finally, I was old enough to go to school, and then the County Library brought books on a rotating basis. Sunday afternoons in the long winter months were such short days. Bedtime was “at dark”, and it got dark early on the short winter nights, And, then, magically it seemed, winter disappeared and the tulip leaves peeked out through the ground, the narcissus, the forsythia; beloved Easter came and went. The cherry trees bloomed, the plum, the pear, and another year turned into long, lazy summer days. Looking back at this perfect time, where our family was altogether, before the Second World War started, and my brother, and all my cousins, went to war, when all four of my grandparents were alive, and there was nothing except a Depression to worry about, or trying to convince Grandma I needed a dog - I never got one, or even a cat (finally a cat came to stay in the barn) - it seemed a book was always my friend. Reading in the easy chair, in the living room, or in front of the attic window when | surveyed “my world” and read of many worlds. I didn’t know how perfect my little world was until it started to disintegrate, piece by piece. First, my cousins went into the army, then my brother; and then, during a visit to Aunt Ruth’s house, my grandfather died. The sad trip home, the cousins who managed to get home on leave, my brother who didn’t. Strange relatives came to visit, to sit and talk. Nowhere was there a place of solitude to cry for that which I would always miss, and would only realize years later how very much. If, during anytime of the year to lose a loved one, maybe summer is the best time, while life is growing all around you, and everything is green and beautiful, if the sun shines and one can be outside in the morning, barefoot, to run over the “fairy patches”. If anytime to lose at death - the sudden loss, the absolute horror of it, and the http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/fdef50db5ce37eee54e37344c61bc9a5.jpg 5eaa47b757da2ab6a5fabbf9e2f29939 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (6) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 4 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl following loneliness, then perhaps summer is the time, although never again was summer ever the same. That winter, my other grandfather was killed in an accident; the following spring, my Grandmother Roof died of a heart attack, and, when summer came again, the magic was gone... http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/60ad14ae7ff9d585d5661b7c8fec756d.jpg 3792272f14c2882da2dca0ee0b7d30ef Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts : The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (7) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 5 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl Chapter Two HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jennifer lay on the side of the bed with her little daughter. While Susan closed her eyes, finally, and succumbed to the land of dreams, Jennifer’s eyes remained open. Not the thinking kind of wakefulness, but the deep, pondering kind of alertness that creeps up on one’s self at unexplained moments. The day of the year had arrived that she had been dreading for months. The first birthday of her grandmother since her death months before; if she had lived, she would have been ninety-seven. Ninety-seven is such and old, old age, and yet Grandma had been younger the previous year at ninety-six then she had been at ninety, and even back as far as Jennifer could remember, for all her thirty-one years. Grandma had been sixty- five then, she thought. Sixty-five when she had come to live with her at the time of a serious illness on the part of her mother. The years -- summers, falls, winters, and springs, stretched back through her mind. She could remember playing with the little china dolls, the “Quints”, who had been born on her grandfather's birthday. She could remember pushing her doll buggy up and down the sidewalk in the front of the house, the roller skating for hours-on-end with the little girl up the street, and, on rainy days, there was the attic with trunks, and books, and the small, low window that overlooked the whole world! The 4-H meetings and the sewing, and cooking, that Grandma had done for her -- dresses, coats, sometimes made- over from something that still had “good left in it” because those were the Depression years, and they were on a pension. The box, a whole box, of doll clothes one year for Christmas. Christmas! Christmas with the tree that always touched the ceiling, with the lights that had to have all good bulbs or the string didn’t work. During the war years, they found that a piece of tin foil from a gum wrapper would fill in for a bulb -- “It’s a wonder we didn't burn the house down,” she thought. Remembering the Christmas’ past was too much, and sobs started. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/71825096c27c4207954ebd978c49c60d.jpg 0d1f0ca96cce0969cce64858f6324913 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts:The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (8) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 6 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl “Why now,” she thought, “why can’t I see her face when all these months I’ve tried and tried? Why can I hear her voice and yet she doesn’t speak? Will I always have this feeling of guilt when I think of her, and the way I felt?” Thinking led her to try to find a justification of the way she had felt. With four children under ten, one a newborn baby, she surely had not had too much extra time to devote to her grandmother’s care. Except when she had been sick that one time. Jen had managed to take her to church, but the tears began again when she thought of the many times she had not sat with her, but rather in the back of the church, leaving Grandma to sit with neighbors and friends. “Even that last Sunday, before she had gone to Aunt Ruth’s,” she thought, “I didn’t even go then.” In her mind’s eye, Jen could see Grandma walking up the aisle of the church with ten-year old Jerry at her side, to the pew where she had sat for so many years. Grandma talked in church, not too quietly either, when she wanted to know who the young couple in front of her was, or whose baby was crying in the rear of the church. In a small community maybe such things didn’t bother the rest of the congregation, but for some reason, still unknown, they bothered Jen. The words of the minister who had preached Grandma’s funeral came back to her, “Like the old oak tree, magnificent and old,” and the way he compared Grandma to the old oak tree, Jen’s thoughts continued, “the minister had been one of the very few requests the family knew about. I wonder how many requests she wanted to make and didn’t. Why, why, why?” Then, the thought came to her that perhaps Jen wouldn’t have heard if she had asked, that maybe she had asked and Jen was too busy to hear. Maybe the times, the car was in the drive, but Jen was so busy with PTA, church circles, club meetings, and such, maybe Grandma had wanted to ask and was afraid she wouldn’t be heard. “Oh, dear God,” she thought, “did she ask? Did she ask, why didn’t I hear? She had all the comforts of home; she lived here, in this house that she and Grandpa had bought some sixty years before. Why, the house must be one hundred years old at least! She had some of her furniture around her; the rest was in the attic,” Jen thought, and she pictured the http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/726cb7ba536fa61afdc975bcfb21fc65.jpg 7d276a2b3757d9cbf112fa8169e23c35 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (9) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 7 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl attic that had been the scene of so many happy childhood hours. “Not much room there now," she thought. Grandma had had a birthday blouse and a Christmas slip, and, once in a while she bought a new pair of hose, and enough stationary to write that weekly letter to her daughter. Above this, Grandma had nothing! “Nothing except what we gave her perhaps,” Jen thought, “perhaps she thought she didn’t even have our love. I don’t remember telling her for so long, how much I loved her. Oh, how I wish I could tell her now, how I wish I could say ‘Happy Birthday Grandma. I love you!’, but I can’t.” The times that Jen had been brusque with her Grandma came back to her, and such a terrible wave of remorse and shame swept over her. Most of the community had praised Jen, had told her what a devoted granddaughter she was, and had been, of how much joy she had given her grandmother -- the words echoing through her mind sounded so hollow. “The outward appearance we show others”, she thought, “to cover our own shortcomings and guilt!” In all honesty, Jen could not remember a single time she had been mean, or had ignored her needs. Rather, her sins had been of omission, if sins they were. She had kissed her good-night, but could not recall when she had told her she loved her. She had baked her favorite desserts, pies and cookies, but had never been overly joyful while doing them. Never delighted to be doing something, no matter how small or trivial, for someone who had done so much for her. The four years Jen and her family had lived here, there was always a sense of tomorrow, never of yesterday. Jen lay on the bed for a long time, now wide awake, watching little Susan sleep, thinking of how Susan’s great-grandmother had loved her, how much she had loved the boys, had loved Jen and Jen’s husband, but she couldn’t think of a single time that the word love was mentioned between herself and Gran, or the children. “Doug told her,” she thought, “six year-old Doug, her pet, told her.” He did, in fact, still cry himself to sleep at night, even now, ten months later, missing the one person whom he thinks loved him more than anyone else can ever love him. “How do we explain to Doug, how to tell http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/d704e56c33ae2964753723c007a165f7.jpg c64a68f2bc773a9c38bbb0fe6c57aef7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (10) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 8 him so he can understand, how to reason with this inconsolable grief, with his heart- breaking sobs, that he loved her and why couldn’t he have her back? Just for a little while!” “I don’t know Doug,” she said silently to herself, “why can’t we have her back, just for a while?” Jen wiped the tears from her eyes, looked out the window at the bright, October sun, one of those rare days in the fall of the year, when the world is all golden. With crunchy leaves, and sunshine filtering through the leaves still on the trees, with the softest of breezes, with the scent of burning leaves still in the air. “Last year, on this day, we had a party for Grandma,” she thought, “last year she was ninety-six; she'll never be one- hundred now, there will be no more celebrations with the relatives and friends, no more’ flowers.” Last year she lay here in this very room, in her casket. The room was filled to overflowing with flowers; the church, where Gran had been so faithful, was filled with people, even though it was a rainy, winter day. “Uncle Lester said, “Blessed is the corpse the rain falls on,” she thought, “and I’ve only taken flowers once. I've never had the time.” And then she thought, “That's the only thing I do have -- Time!” Jen very quietly raised up, careful not to disturb Susan. She went out in the bright, warm, golden sunshine of October, and picked a bouquet of flowers; late blooming summer flowers that had escaped the frost, and glorious mums. The flowers were late that year. One whole year! http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/608f3adf650ffdbd7537a0883ae05e0c.jpg a3cef72672176df55b80af09403c113c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (11) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 9 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl Chapter Three MY “OUTSIDE INTEREST” Do you need an outside interest? “Yes”, say all the magazine experts. I know, because I’ve read this over and over. “Don’t allow yourself to become dull, unattractive, boring, all you need is an outside interest to make yourself more desirable to your husband, more loving to your children, more anything.” Including weary and exhausted! Anyway, after reading this for the umpteenth time, I decided maybe I did. So, I looked around the living room, at the comparative cleanliness, or neatness, considering the fact that school will be dismissed in forty-five minutes, this condition won’t last long. I’m not even looking at the doorway that goes into the downstairs bedroom - sewing room, den, catch-all room. One of the things about this particular room is the fact that it has a door. What Fibber McGee could put in this closet couldn’t begin to compare with the things that find their way into this room. So, if I want to say the living room is clean, don’t doubt it for a minute! You should see how it looks most of the time (no, on second thought, you shouldn’t see it then either!). To get back to my outside interest. First of all, you should know, I have four children. These are three boys, who are older and more babyish than the baby, who is a “her”, and is a very grown-up two year-old. Any mother could tell you that boys who are eleven and nine, aren’t really eleven and nine. They are somewhere between five and fifty, depending, of course, upon one’s actual age, because they always know more than their parents, and we're in our early thirty’s! So, they are between five and fifty depending! Now, our six year-old is six. There’s something so reassuring about a six year- old, who hasn’t yet started to school, and, so, for the time being, is a c-h-i-l-d. When school starts in the Fall, he will be a b-o-y, and soon will be eligible for the “5-50 club”, that all boys belong to. He will learn such interesting things - that mothers must not go into the bathroom for any reason (like rescuing two year-old sisters from the tub) if he’s in there; he'll learn that little boys go to the little boys room, and not to the ladies room http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/fe7a0efbc714781b8f3fda188c680a8c.jpg d1496cf41751111a9232b88b64f123aa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (12) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 10 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl with mother, The little five year-old next door is going to be so lonesome, because he will be the only pre-schooler left on the block, except of course for our two vear-old, Susie, who is a g-i-r-l. However, this morning he actually let Susie hug him, and then he said, “Mrs. C., she likes me!”’, so maybe he won't be so lonesome as we think. But, to get back to some of the aspects of the six year-old’s further education. He'll learn that the good fairy doesn’t really bring a dime for those teeth that come out, He'll learn to pull these loose teeth himself - preferably in school with twenty-five, or thirty, admiring pupils, and one rather bored teacher, rather than at home with no one ‘except Mother, (who has been through this before and can’t even be bored about it!), and two big brothers, who would probably like to pull it for him, and are bound to “egg” him on - to see if will bleed much I suppose - and Susie would probably be his most interested spectator, except that she will try and try to pull hers, and then be quite dismayed when they won't even wiggle! He’ll also learn that there really isn’t a Santa Claus, but on the 23rd of December, he’ll remind you that he didn’t write a letter, and “Is there still time?"; just in case you see. “And you must be sure to leave a treat for Santa and his nine reindeer.” Nine? “Did you forget to count Rudolph?” So far he won’t be at the sadistic stage and leave things like “mustard sandwiches”. That will come later - probably about the time Susie is four, or five, and quite shocked about the whole thing! But, most of all, he will learn the facts of life. Not the facts of life that we know as parents, or the facts that we’ve told him by the book, but the f-a-c-t-s as told by the first, or second, grade authority on such subjects. Every class has one, or more, so his education won’t be neglected. For the time being, he’s a little innocent, so to speak, and there are still three and one-half months left in this term. All things being relative, you know, so maybe I will have time to pursue an “outside interest”. At least for three and one-half months! I think there is something close to heavenly about two year-olds. They are big enough to need a great big hug, strong enough so they won’t break under such a hug, and sweet enough to deserve such a hug on fairly numerous occasions. Of all two year-olds, and after all, there are only two kinds - boys and girls - at least at our house that’s all we http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/dbbb1ad71b82b15cc3c5c32b83b04cd6.jpg dd632b7fc190fccc62b2b60521dec795 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (13) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 11 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl count: the cat is a year old, the dog is six, of course the members of the club, "5-50" that is, will tell you the cat is really eight?, the dog is (?), because, "don't you remember mother, they don't count years like we do!" I always leave this to the club members to figure out because they wouldn't believe me anyway, and the six-year-old will only ask, "Why?", and I won't have time to answer if I'm going to pursue that "outside interest." Anyway, to get back to the two year-olds. I think the little girls are the sweetest. Boys are sweet, but there is always an imp in the eye when they give you a hug and kiss, but a little girl looks so angelic. Maybe we just think so after the experiences of three boys first. Our "fine sons. I'm quoting the doctor here, after three times of hearing "Mrs. C, you have a fine baby boy!", now really , could you blame me for not believing him when he said, "What did you want Mrs. C.?", (for thirty-six months I told him I wanted a girl), "You have a fine baby girl.", so I said, "No, I think it's another boy." "Now Mrs. C., would I tell you a story?" Well, I looked around, rather bewildered I suppose and considering the fact with glasses my vision is still not 20/20, and who wears glasses in the delivery room? - and said, "No, I don't think you'd fib, but are you sure?" Naive, wasn't I? So, he picked up little Susie by her heels, and told me to look for myself. Well, even with such poor vision and Susie being upside down, she definitely didn't resemble her brothers, so I believed him. After the second look (this time she was all wrapped up in a blanket, and I had my glasses on), I told the nurses to take real good care of her. I was sure I wouldn't be that lucky again, and after you hit the jackpot once, it is really pretty silly to try again. Besides, not only did she not resemble her brothers before being wrapped in the blanket, she didn't resemble them much wrapped up either. She had a deep crease on the bridge of her nose, and her poor little nose was spread flat, and half way across her face. She must have lain on it for all those months! And , if she had had a feather in all that black hair, she could have passed for a "red-skin" any time. The thought did cross my mind that the kids could play Cowboys and Indians now, in earnest. Where the boys had all been little picture babies, plump and eight pounds fair, and just the right amount of hair, she was a mere seven pound, six http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/42dde8722ce911a54e518ccd2ef4d40a.jpg 2bfea44a54e642742c30f30d80e1ae59 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (14) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 12 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl ounce baby. She had the longest feet, and the scrawniest arms, and legs, and I couldn't help but think, "Well thank the Lord, it's a girl. At least we'd love her for being a she!" I shocked my husband with that remark, the nurses told him that her nose would be perfectly all right. He didn't think she was so scrawny, after all those few ounces did make a lot of difference, and if I didn't appreciate her, at least he did! Flat nose and all! We were very careful not to have any pictures taken of her until she was six weeks old, and then with a frilly bonnet, no one could see her nose very plainly anyway, everyone was too polite to mention it, and besides, she was such a good baby , and "Weren't you lucky, and on the fourth try!" We always shook our heads agreeably, beamed with parental pride at the praise of our littlest one, while trying to break up a fight between the two older ones, who were seven and nine, and all the while trying to create a feeling of goodwill toward our four year-old so he wouldn't be j-e-a-l-o-u-s of the new baby. As I look at her now, she has made remarkable progress since then. At two years and five days, she has a very interesting nose (like her mother), hazel eyes with brown and green specks (like her mother), straight, brown hair, and not much of it (like her mother), and everyone, but everyone agrees she's the image of her father! She can only say twenty-five words, but she can talk for an hour in church! Not only talk, she sings and patty-cakes, and directs the choir: she even, heaven forbid, does her version of the twist, and it is a pretty good version too - except - at church? But, as long as I sit in the back pew, maybe only half the people see her, and then they should be listening to the sermon anyway! We live a in a small community. Now, thirty, or forty-thousand more people know what I mean when I say, small community. There couldn't be too many more people than that that live in one, and it takes a person who lives in one to know just what I mean. It is nice to live in a small community, to know everyone except the last few families who have moved into town, and maybe we won't always be such a small community after all. Nice to not have to pack lunches, but have the kids walk the block, or two, to school and home for lunch. Nice to have your hubby come home for lunch too. Even if the the lunch hour at school is staggered so the second grader gets home at 11:15, the fourth grader at http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/17fae0ace08be3981b722de31f218911.jpg f3680d624e2289cf73bd919ca9d2fcc8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (15) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 13 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl 11:30 and hubby dear anytime at all, just anytime at all! Somewhere along the line. I began to feel like a short order cook. Now, if I could just figure out how to feed them all the menu, keep it hot, ad infinitum, and exotic, like baked potatoes, steak, shrimp cocktail, etc., etc., etc., because after all , he "could pack peanut butter sandwiches", etc. etc., etc. I console myself with the fact that after today, there will only be seven more days of this routine, and then!, then I can have a big, noon-time meal. I'll do the baking in the morning, we'll eat punctually at 12:05 everyday, all summer (and he had jolly well better be here too!) the table will be a work of art, fresh flowers, and all, every day! The wash will be on the line for hours, in fact, it may even dry! All the housework will be completed (beds will be made!). And, after this leisurely 12:05 dinner. I say leisurely because did you ever watch members of the club (5-50) eat? It may be leisurely and then again, it may not. However, Daddy only has half an hour so we will have ample time., I'm sure, to practice the rudiments of "proper table manners". Then, after the repast, while the nine year-old stacks the dishes (ahem!), the eleven year-old washes the dishes (ahem, ahem!). Mother will have oodles of time (five minutes) to rest from the hectic morning (and it will be hectic I'm sure), before we will all leave for the pool. Speaking of the pool, I should get quite a tan this Summer, as little Susie will demand, and I do mean demand, full attention this year. For some reason, children think the big pool is the same depth as the wading pool, and invariably walk right in the eleven foot depth, if someone doesn't tag along every second. I guess I won't even need a new suit, the old one will do it I don't get wet, and doesn't look like I'll be getting wet! Where was I? Oh, yes, my "outside interest". My outside interest last year concerned getting over an attack of arthritis. So, the flower beds didn't get weeded, I only canned seventy-five quarts of string beans, instead of one-hundred. Our corn blew over, and then down, and the coons got into it, so I didn't have much for the freezer. We didn't have very nice strawberries, so I did make a lot of jam. By staying up till mid night several evenings. I did get Mother-daughter dresses made for the occasion of our family reunion. Of course, my cousin's wife helped some by sewing the buttons on Susie's http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/68dfebb0a0568a3903cae205f6ca236a.jpg 4c684ee494cecdcc8be23c5558b3a53b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (16) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 14 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl dress for me as we were dressing to go to the reunion. Considering, though I think I did pretty well! I feel sorry, I really do, for people who've never lived in a small community. By small, I mean around one-thousand to fifteen hundred people - not including dogs and cats as some smart -aleck, city slicker will say. There is a sense of security, you know about living in a house that my grandparents bought fifty to sixty years ago. However, I don't believe I'd go so far as to say it is comforting. What it lacks in comfort, it makes up in charm, and quaintness, and believe me, until last Fall, it lacked a lot of comfort. Since then, we've torn up the "path" and the house has become much more modern. It'll take a small town reader to understand where the "path" went, and also to appreciate how wonderful it is to have a bath. This was our big project last Fall (but I can't call it an outside interest", can I?) My husband and I did all the work ourselves. He'll probably tell you he did it, but then being a man, he doesn't know any better. Granted, he tore out the existing wall, he did it with an ax, but who cleaned up all that mess? The kids and I, working until midnight, that's who! Whom? Granted, he built the new partition, using the salvaged 2 x 4's that had been in the old partition, that had been added thirty to forty years ago, and they were economy minded then too! So, it wasn't his fault if the wall isn't just exactly true, is it? Granted, he did all the plumbing, and and he did a good job of that - every time! You see we had a very cold winter, and the pipes froze, and he had to thaw them out with a blow torch and re-solder them. But, think of the plumbing bills we saved, and after all, these modern conveniences do require a certain amount of pampering. We didn't have that trouble, of course, with the "path", but, as I said, it was a mighty cold winter, and that kind of "outside interest" we can do without , thank you! Granted, he did all the finishing things, like putting up the plaster board, or dry- wall as we professionals call it, but who held the end of those big sheets? And then, I did all the rest of the work, like spackling, and hanging the wallpaper, and painting the woodwork. Mine shows! And it looks nice if I do say so myself, and I have to as no one else does! http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/c83a5535c5f50aeabd5c4ae011c679d0.jpg 33e94ff1f906c3c799a9eb90a4f3603c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (17) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 15 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl The things that a small-town wife has to learn to do! Wallpapering, sewing, taking care of a garden, canning and freezing the surplus and, in between, there is the PTA, the Women's Society of the church, the Church Circles, which must be supported by attendance and volunteer labor. Then, there is bowling and the Fraternal Orders, but the biggest volunteer group of all in a small town is the Fire Department. In our town, they are a select group of hard-working, young men! My husband would miss anything, I think, except a firemen's meeting, or a fire! It must be difficult being a city fireman, and getting PAID for your services! Think where the thrill would be if you were at the firehouse when the calls came in, and you didn't have a siren to blow. We only live two and one-half blocks from the fire department, and, if he isn't there when the siren stops, and it only blows three minutes, it's very upsetting! And of course, a volunteer must be ready to serve at a moment's notice, come all the proverbial things usually attributed to the Post Office department. they do an excellent job though and we are quite proud of them! If that siren just wouldn't blow as we are sitting down to eat one of those leisurely meals I was telling you about! Well, you can see, with all these activities, something is missing from my life, and it must be an outside activity - it has to be because I just glanced at another magazine, and it reminded me. Maybe during this coming summer I will take up painting in my spare time, or how about writing? I can't think of anything else that I could do. Postlude: The summer's half gone, and it's as good a time as any to sit down and evaluate my projects - my "outside interests". So far, I haven't gotten outside the house, honestly! Except to plant the garden (you see, I didn't have a baby this year and so it was my turn to plant the garden. thoughtful, isn't he! ) I have hoed the garden, and oh, those gorgeous flower beds I planned last May, in reality turned out to be three envelopes of seeds and I have been having zinnias as centerpieces for those leisurely, elegant, half-hour dinners at 12:05. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/51b1c79bf9e9635ae6f0761d2a1fc080.jpg 482a1c7abbef13f92642d2d002ad4a20 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (18) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 16 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl However, at last count, most of them are coming at 12:30, 1:30, or even as late as 2:30, and let me tell you, it is no small trick keeping those steaks, mashed potatoes, etc., etc., etc., warm until 2:30. Every once in awhile, I've been throwing in a few peanut butter sandwiches, just to keep in practice you know. I do get "outside" to hang up the wash, because so far, we've had a beautiful summer, and I need to exercise. I do get to pick the green sting beans, and yellow wax beans, and the golden ears of corn, and the peppers - that were supposed to go with tomatoes into homemade ketchup. Only, so far, we've had dozens of peppers, and the tomatoes won't be ripe for another two weeks. I have gotten outside to go swimming at least four times in the past six weeks, but so far, I really haven't needed that new suit as I really haven't gotten wet. One thing I forgot to take into account last Spring was Little League Baseball. Unfortunately, this has been my first encounter with organized sport activities for the younger set. I started off with a bang to make up for it, with a player on one team, and a husband coaching another team. So, instead of one practice night and two games a week, we have two practice nights, not the same night of course, and four games a week, except for the very few times when they play each other's teams. And, of course, they only play on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, but lest your arithmetic and mine doesn't agree, let me add that to compensate for the fact that they only play certain evenings, and have too many games, some of these games are held at another park, (about three miles distant), and, since Dad is a coach and has to lug equipment around, Mother can walk. I thought the exercise would do me good, and since the mothers sponsor a refreshment stand, because they play two games a night, one should really support such a worthwhile cause, shouldn't one? Need I say more?! With the Summer's passing, the two year-old is getting older, of course, she can say twenty-eight words now, instead of twenty-five. Her new words are "home", only she says "no home", shaking her head contrary wise to indicate she doesn't wish to go there, "fish", (we are going to take a fishing trip to Canada and I'll bet that will be full of interesting activities, outside and otherwise), and "choo-choo". She's even learned to http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5a51c6f934e2288a167e51f3c3d02fec.jpg bf347aa14cbfd1b8d4cfb920995e5059 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (19) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 17 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl open the kitchen door so she can see it better and never wants to miss a single train. Not even the 9:55 PM one! She has almost enough hair for two little pigtails, and is quite a water-dog , which is the reason I never get a chance to get in the pool myself! The six year-old is gradually losing his innocence and is getting taller. With only three swimming lesson, he'd learned enough to dive for the "pennies" at the local water show, and came up with the "lucky silver dollar". Much to his brother's chagrin, but who do you think was the most proud?! The nine and eleven year-old boys have progressed even further into the 5-50 club, with the advent of Little League, as it seems to be not vaguely related to the softball we played in High School, lo, those many years ago. I'm sure you all know the line, it goes, "But Mother," and "You didn't Have TV?" All the painting I have done so far has consisted of the woodwork in the upstairs bedroom, which "No. 1" son so eagerly tackled. Now, I will have to paint the floors again to cover up the white spots (or else drip a few more and dare anyone to criticize my home decorating talents!) The sewing is still in the box. The dresses I cut out in March, for little Susie, are still pinned to the pattern. However, I did find the best bargain in the shopping center last week when I was shopping for school clothes, and so, I got ten yards of denim, and three different pieces of dark-tone cottons, which will be so practical for Fall you know I will get at them soon, as soon as I have time. Oh, yes! the cat was a "she" and blessed us with three darling little kittens. When I called the next door neighbor over to show her, she noticed how much the black and white one resembled her cat, which of course just happened to be a "him". Maybe we can give her all the kittens???? Too bad it's been such a dull summer! After our seven hundred each way, trip next month, with all the kids, to the fishing paradise of Canada (his words and he's been there three times without me). I'm sure that I will have something interesting to discuss at our next club meeting. Of course, I realize some people have camping trailers, or even station wagons, but our family enjoys (?) roughing it. So, leaving the cat, and her family, http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4f2d073ad37a23a960b4d7e5adcba3e1.jpg 2cc7cb5f924e3b186e35af95a16fcf9d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (20) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 18 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl and dog at home, we will jump into our late, very late - or is it early - model four-door sedan and take-off. Of course, it's pretty full with just four children to the back seat and the trunk is full of very necessary tools, for what I don't know, but we should be able to squeeze in a few items like: a week's supply of food - it's too far to the store and there aren't too many supermarkets I take it - three, our four suitcases should do us (he took the biggest one last year when he went by himself so if I share with him, the kids can share one, or two, so maybe we can get by with only three, life preservers for the kids (I'm not going out in the boat anyway, and Daddy wouldn't dream of falling in anyway). Blankets - it can get cold up there in the North Country. Of course, thirty-two degrees isn't too cold here in the "tropical Midwest"! http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/066b5d4e33f27781f2e3b10dec8b641b.jpg 62c1ede7608ef8432f76c6163bdb7e3d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (21) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 19 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl Chapter Four IN-BETWEEN DAYS Today is one of those "in-between" days. In-between winter and spring - with patches of snow and overcast skies promising rain, yet with a few spots of blue that may mean sunshine. The crocuses are blooming, the jonquils are in bud, and the grass looks green on the southern slopes and banks. One of those "in-between" days. Today I feel sort of "in-between" too. In-between the days when my children were young - toddlers - first graders and non-teenagers, yet still not grown, and the days to come when they will be young men and woman,with the problems of adult-hood still before them. Decisions of life work, life partners, life still ahead of them. I'm forced to realize that by the insuing statistics, my life is half finished, so as the optimist puts it, half begun! I think I feel more half finished than half begun though. A few weeks ago, I lost my father. Why is it supposed to be kinder to say he's lost than he's dead? I know to say he's dead has a terrible finality about it, but not as final sounding to me as the words, "She's lost her father". I would think, as Christians, we could not say we've "lost" someone. If we believe in the resurrection, we believe we will meet again, that someday we will all be together. Unless the God above is one of revengefulness - casting souls into the fiery depths for infractions of rules, saving only those passive, good souls who, like sheep, obey without questioning, who bleat out, "It's not my job! Not my responsibility, my task, my fault! It's your job , your responsibility, etc., etc., etc.". Does God sit on a majestic throne, judging everyone- separating the sheep from the goats, the grain from the clef? I wish I knew. Which was my father? Which is my husband? Which were my children? I refuse to accept the theory (how strange it looks written - like a willful child stamping her foot, refusing) that families will be separated for all eternity because of infractions of rules! How can God do this? http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/07656387b687d9ab373351d0f67b3f03.jpg 50d4f8cd4ec39b8dbe717f688d56cfcf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (22) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 20 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl If God is a Heavenly Father concerned over the children he has populated the world with how can he bear to be separated with one of these souls? How could he say, "Get thee away I never knew thee!" ? How could he bear the pain of it? As a parent, I could think of nothing that any child could do that would make me feel this way. That sounds like a bold, harsh statement; but I believe I mean it. There are things they might do that I'm sure would break my heart, but I could not imagine casting them out - throwing their lives away as if they had never lived. And, what about the worth of man over a swallow or the lilies of the field? I wish I knew God better. I feel I do know him. Does that sound egotistical? You see, I believe lots of things really. It does sound a little mad - especially in the day and age of space flights, submarines, heart transplant, TV, and all the other scientific research. It almost sound unfathomable that people could still believe in Jesus of Nazareth, a carpenter's son who walked the dusty path of Israel two-thousand years ago! Could still believe the precepts he taught could, or do have bearing on our lives today, with all the insight we supposedly have. Maybe we neglect to take his life out of context. Maybe we neglect to be like one of ESOP's Fables, of one of the Grimm Brothers' fairy tales. maybe we should update the story. I find it hard to picture modern day performers in Jesus' parables. Maybe I'm speaking heretical, I don't know. Surely questions of the soul are no more sacred, or forbidden than considering heart transplants, kidney machines, brain surgery, plastic surgery, or whatever. Which, if not all, of the doomed political leaders today, in 1968, with the prestige of family fortunes behind them, could better play the part of the rich, young leader who wanted to be a disciple of Jesus, but could not pay the price of giving up his wealth and following him. Which of our fine white brothers would be anxious to have a Good Samaritan Negro, Mexican, Puerto Rican, minister to our wounds, load us in a Cadillac, and transport us to the nearest hospital and pay the going rate of those institutions for our http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/fa3c30ee445041145aa51345c9e57f0e.jpg 17d82a7931bab2bfd92afea0cd8443a1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (23) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 21 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl care? Or, reverse the procedure if the reader would be one of the Negro, Mexican, Puerto Rican clan. Maybe this is why the Gospel seems to be losing in its impact on the people of today. The other characters of Jesus' time, his best friend - dead in the tomb - Jesus calling him forth, the woman who had touched his robes and became well, the lame, the blind, all these we have with us today. How do we minister to them? The "Great Society" has undertaken a project of anti-poverty. Perhaps they should remember Jesus' admonition, "The poor you have with you always". Perhaps he was talking only of those particular "poor folk", but certainly we have always had the poor, the shirtless, the uneducated, the unprincipled, the welfare cases. I'm reminded of a quote from years ago, when head lice in small communities was rather a prominent thing - "It's no disgrace to have head lice, only in keeping them!"; there should be a lesson in this for welfare recipients. As I said, it's one of those "in-between" days; weather wise, spiritually, physically. I'm either half finished with life, or half begun. It's too late already, for lots of things. To go to college, to have a career (other than homemaker and mother - I'm not sure I've done too hot a job with that one!), to be a ravishing beauty, to be one of the "jet set", one of the group - a Hippie. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5e7a589b69b7e81881c135c37575ec1d.jpg 61865db44e396434e97dcf353de395d2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (24) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 22 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl Chapter Five A LETTER TO MR. BISHOP Note: the letter was found among the journals contained in this book. It is not known whether this handwritten copy is a rough draft, or the original. I have included it in this book because it contains information as to the background of family members, and feelings that I feel are important to understand just who Loraine Crowl was. Dear Mr. Bishop, Along with thousands of people, I caught my breath when I read the account you had written about your father's death. I've followed your articles each day they've appeared. The characters in your little story are so true-to-life. One can almost see them. And, you've made tears come to my eyes more than once. Today, when you spoke of the condolences you've received, the same words used over and over again, the cards from friends, and the fact that no tear had come for you this time, brought back very clearly my father's death, less than a year ago. My dad was the constant story-teller. He had a droll sense of humor at times, but told some back-slapping stories, of his many escapes as a child. He grew up in a small town, and surrounding countryside in Ohio. The pictures in the old photo album show him beside his brother's touring car, surrounded by kids. He taught school in a little, one-room, school house, as did my mother, often walking miles to, and from school. Later, he went to work at a bank, and then a factory during the Second World War. We lived on a farm, we never went hungry. We always had something to eat. My mother baked her own bread; we had a garden. We were kids. While I was in High School, we moved to town. Population probably one-hundred fifty to two-hundred. We had electricity and gas heat. We got rid of the ice box with the dripping pan, and got a refrigerator. In time, we got an electric iron and didn't have to heat the irons on the kerosene stove. We never did get a metal ironing board. My mother still has the wooden board somewhere. Anyway, somehow, the year passed, I got married, my brothers and sisters did. the grandchildren came; we've contributed four to the grandparent's brag- book". http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4879c3e4601156a8d50e3cbbf6ec5f65.jpg 8f5fb44b6219b45ccfcae234ea4ec8b8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (25) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 23 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl Retirement came a few years ago to my dad. Retirement for some must be wonderful - for him it was pure anguish! By this time, my sister was living with them: with her Cerebral Palsied child. My brother, and his two small children were there too. My mother, who was in her sixty's was forced back in the role of cook, cleaning lady, clothes washer, and ironing lady for three little ones. My brother drank, my sister was working, my dad was beside himself! Part-time jobs helped, but they had no money for trips, and my mother's sense of duty wouldn't permit her to go, even on trips with us. Finally a trip was planned to Florida. My brother sent tickets for the train. They traded those in on plane tickets; one way. They didn't know how long they'd stay, but Social Security checks, in the next couple of months, would have allowed them enough for tickets home. The day arrived when they were to leave. I drove them to the airport, one snowy day in March. My dad had a cold - a pretty bad one - and he was subject to pneumonia. He walked to the gate for the departing plane. He was short of breath when he got there. He carried his new hat with the feather on the side, so it wouldn't get wet. He said they might stay until June; wasn't much sense in coming back to more of this stuff! We all smiled. My mother gets homesick if she's away overnight. We knew she wouldn't stay until June. W watched the plane taxi around to take off, and then we left the airport. We felt it was unlucky to watch it out of sight. A plane took off just as we were leaving the parking lot. It flew over us, and we wondered if it was theirs. That was on Monday. On Tuesday, we had the biggest snow of the year. Schools close in this part of the country when it snows like this. In consolidated school districts, the rural children are bussed in, and rural roads get pretty bad, with six to eight inches of snow. We all agreed it was good the folks were in Florida, where it was warmer. On Wednesday, the call came. Daddy had been sick when they got to Florida. They were to take him to the doctor on Tuesday. They had done that. He took tests, and wanted him to come to the hospital on Wednesday for more tests. On Tuesday night, he became quite ill. They took him to the hospital on Tuesday night. He had a light case of pneumonia. The phone call Wednesday was supposed to be reassuring. We knew he had pneumonia before. He'd had bronchial infections, etc.; he always got over them. He was our dad nothing would happen. The next phone call said they had found a severe anemia. There was something wrong somewhere. We all thought of Leukemia, but said it was probably not much of anything. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/11709d187c34f52812558e93c7cd70b1.jpg f50ea8ff3d314167fc94a7af171768c0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts:The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (26) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 24 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl Then the phone calls became more frequent. My mother called, my brother called. In between we three girls took turns calling. An operation would be needed; he was seventy, but it was needed. The operation was over before they called again. they found an abscessed appendix. We couldn't believe that; yes it was an abscessed appendix! It had walled itself off somehow, and, occasionally, leaked its poison into his system. His blood had little oxygen in it. No wonder he had been so pale! Oh yes, they had found a couple of small tumors, up near the stomach. They were small, but malignant. The surgeon thought he got it all, Dad was doing fine. Then he had a coughing spell. The stitches tore loose, he had to go back to surgery. He was in intensive care. There was no change. No reason for us to go down there: nothing we could do, except call. Easter Sunday came - another operation. He'll be all right. We sent down summer things for my mother. She lived at the hospital. She packed her sandwich in the morning. My brother dropped her off on the way to work. He picked her up in the evening. She sat in the halls if they wouldn't let her in Dad's room. She visited other patients on the floor who were sick. She didn't need to know them. Anybody sick brought out the "mother " in my mother. In May, the call come. My dad would be coming home. He needed convalescent care. He could do that here. If he stayed there, he probably wouldn't be strong enough to come back for several months. They would charter a plane. We were to meet them at the airport, with an ambulance, and make arrangements to have him admitted to a hospital in Columbus. He would need surgical care again, and attention. We wondered how he could fly in such a shape. We met him at the airport. My mother looked fine when she got off the plane. It was early, we were late! We had also gotten lost. But, she looked fine. Thinner, but our mother. My dad was on a stretcher, being transferred from the plane to an ambulance. He was old! He was seventy, but looked one-hundred! His face was sunken and pale. He fingers were bony. He had left Ohio in March, weighing two-hundred to two-hundred ten pounds. He weighed one-hundred and thirty-eight when he got home. His eyes were bleary, and darted here and there. His hair was long on the sides and curly. He could barely talk above a whisper. Breath seemed like a very fragile thing to him. But, he was home in Ohio. He had made it this far. We smiled and kissed him, and told him he hadn't really had to wait until June, and clucked over him. We followed the ambulance to the hospital with misty eyes, but we couldn't cry; not yet. We saw him lifted into a hospital bed. He looked more rested. We took my mother home. The first time she'd been home alone without him for forty-eight years! http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/002b86f479fd46255f788f23ecf65daf.jpg 70ba9c6468b360d890476882ce02b01c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts:The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (27) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 25 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl The next day, he was transferred to another hospital. The rotten abscess kept draining. It was ugly stuff, and you wondered how anyone could live with that stuff in them. Another operation was scheduled. We all went down. Now it was our turn to take Mother back and forth to the hospital. She was still packing sandwiches! The operation did the trick for the time being. He was finally on the road to recovery. We had bought a house. We had lived in the house my mother had grown-up in but we found another house; a very reasonably priced one, larger than my mother's old house. In the midst of all else, we were painting, papering, etc, etc, It would be awhile before my dad would be able to leave the hospital. Only then would my mother tell him of our plans. He didn't know how he'd be able to go back to the house with the three children, my sister, and my brother. He needed to be alone. They needed to be alone; they had not been for nearly forty-seven years! We were in the midst of papering when my mother stopped. Daddy would come home Saturday. He'd almost been in the hospital the ninety days Medicare allowed. It would be very close. This was Tuesday; Thursday we moved - four kids, a dog, a house-full of furniture and junk -just moved! The rooms weren't papered, some of the plumbing was in need of repair; we moved anyway! Friday, we moved my mother's things. Only part of them; they were going to camp out, so to speak. She would need all her time to nurse my dad, and didn't want very much. A sofa, chair, or two, a couple end tables, lamps, a rocking chair of my grandfather's was in the attic. We brought it down and polished it up. We brought my dad home on Saturday. It was June by this time, and he was home. To a house where birthdays, and Christmas', and picnics had been celebrated by our family for sixty-three year. The summer passed, and he was able to be up and around. He enjoyed riding in the car. It didn't seem to bother him. In August, we took him thirty-five miles to see his brother, who was celebrating their 50th anniversary. He sat in the car, and nieces, and nephew, from New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and California came to the car to see him. It was a milestone! The roses that bloomed by the bedroom window, bloomed again. Fall came. He was able to drive. He was still stiff, and bent over somewhat. He had gained thirty pounds, and he was getting a "spring" in his step. He was able to eat what he wanted. He bought a new suit, and a topcoat. Maybe he could finish that visit in Florida next Spring. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0682b03042e182139a0b871acc797182.jpg 1872a7a8104b783f414a55378e503b89 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (28) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 26 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl Christmas came and we all trooped up for a very thankful Christmas in the old house. The grandchildren were there. Family get-togethers are like that; movies were taken. the traditional poinsettias were bright in the corner. After Christmas, a check-up revealed bleeding from the rectum, the doctors said it was probably hemorrhoids. They didn't seem concerned. One night, in January, it became severe. They thought it best to go to the hospital. He was scheduled to go the later part of January anyway. Just to be safe, he'd go early. I rode in the ambulance with them. He joked on the way with the driver. I sat in the emergency room, and found out how slow waiting can really be. Hours passed. Finally, the nurse said he would be admitted that evening. We could go up and say goodnight. Examinations, and tests, showed a tumor, or growth, inside the rectum. A colostomy would be performed. He hated the idea. We tried to cheer him up by telling him of people we'd heard about. Surgery was scheduled for the next week. The next week tests showed his heart wasn't strong enough. They'd wait a couple of weeks. We took books, and candy, and flowers. My mother packed her sandwiches, and stayed all day again. The twenty-first of February, surgery took place. For over five hours we waited. The nurse told us, finally, the surgeon would come up soon. When he came, he told us that the surgery had gone as expected. The growth had been malignant; it had also spread. Growths were present near, and on the aorta. Nothing could be done for that. My sister asked about radium. He said they'd have to wait and see. His wasn't strong enough of course, and the location would suggest only a few months- six or so. For the next two weeks, we visited him every day. He was conscience. He finally could eat a spoonful of Jell-O. One day, we went down and he had been moved to another room. A smaller one, with a very sick man in the other bed. it didn't bother my Dad - nothing much seemed to bother him. A few days later, I took my mother down. A couple of friends of mine road along. We would go shopping. They had brought my Dad's lunch while I was there. A dinner of steak, mashed potatoes, Jell-O, ice cream. He was so weak, he couldn't have lifted six spoonfuls. They left the lunch. He had eaten a couple of bites; my mother fed him the soupy ice cream. I talked with him a few minutes, kissed him on the forehead, and said I would see him in the morning. I left. We talked in the car, my friends and I, of the idea of feeding a sick man a dinner like that. Of how hospitals keep patients alive, of the agony we knew he'd go through while he was adjusting to life following a colostomy, of how little time he'd have before he'd start downhill again; of many things. It's the most wonderful thing in he world to have understanding friends! That evening, I told the children that Grandpa had steak and ice cream for dinner. That he'd sent them a kiss, and said he loved them. That evening I told my husband I didn't see how he could live much longer, and how I wished he didn't have to suffer so; That night, I cried. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/10e6207a2b6a47454090a3dadf93a097.jpg 10e56e941d8f97cfc6377e1b6e1f0200 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (29) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 27 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl The next morning, early, the phone rang. the head nurse, on the same floor, but different service, said my Dad had taken a turn for the worse, to come down as soon as possible. I called my mother, I called my sisters and my brother. My mother drank her morning tea as usual; my sisters were slow. It wouldn't have made a bit of difference, my Dad had already died when the nurse called. The surgeon met us in the hall. He took us to a consultation room and told us. He got us pills, which we didn't take. My mother was dry-eyed. My sisters were still, so was I. My brother didn't say a word. My mother asked if she could see him. The surgeon suggested not - she insisted! My younger sister went with her, I stayed in the hall a few minutes, and then went in. He had a look of absolute peace on his face, with maybe a hint of a smile at the corners of his mouth. He'd had a heart seizure, or attack. He'd known nothing of it. He was spared that final suffering. In the hall, his clothes were waiting in a shopping bag. The roses, and flowers, were on the cart too. We each picked something up and started to the elevator: each of us thinking our own thoughts. In the main floor lobby. I saw a friend, Margaret, the nurse. We cried together a few minutes. I tried to comfort her. I tried to comfort me. We got in the car. My brother found his cigarettes, my sister drove, and we went home. I stopped at the Post Office, where my husband worked, and told him it was over. We went on to Mother's and called relatives, and just sat there. The thoughts that passed my mind were thoughts of relief for the suffering that was finished, of all the emotions. I think there was one that most described it. There were tears only once, when I called my mother's sister, when she asked how we were, I cried and she knew. The cousins came again from Pennsylvania, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky. My brother from Florida. the neighbors brought food , as is the custom in this part of the country. The funeral director went along with my mother's idea of having visiting hours at the house, instead of at the funeral home. And, he wore the brand new suit he'd so happily bought and never worn. The bedroom, where they had slept, was emptied of furniture. The flowers around the casket literally filled the room. And my Dad looked at peace. The hardest part for me was when they put the lid down. The room was completely empty then. My Dad was gone. Still, I didn't cry then. Nor did I cry during the service. I can remember my husband gripping my hand at the same instant I reached for his. The service was held at the church. It was very brief; the church was full. We walked out an got in the cars to drive to the cemetery. I was amazed to discover four folding chairs there; one was for me. We sat there in the cold, and heard the minister's words. We left very soon. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/51e80de589e3d7459ed9cfd78c378856.jpg a9c50feb7810dab84ffa0777c7ad4a70 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (30) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 28 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl Beside my father's grave are my grandparents. Next to it, on one side, is a very dear friend. There is room for my mother, and two others. A sign of old age, I'm told is when you know more people in the cemetery than you do in town. At home, after the service, the cousins gathered once more for a tearful farewell. The coffee pots bubbled. Cousins wives, with their hats still on, did dishes so everyone could have something to eat before they left for their various homes. I think at one time, I counted sixty people. There are only three rooms downstairs in that house. My Dad would have enjoyed it! He would have had a joke to tell, a curl to twitch, a remark about someone's hat. He would have teased the grandchildren, scolded one of the cousins for not wearing boots. He would have enjoyed it. Strange as it sounds, I did. I had tears then; no none now. I have a terrible loneliness at times, and wish I could see him. sometimes, when I see a man about his age, and his build, with a fringe of white hair, I catch myself in time, before I go up and make an insane remark. When the roses bloomed last summer, beside the bedroom window, my mother took bouquets to the cemetery. I've only been a few times. My father is not there; I'm not sure where he is. I feel his presence at times. I think about him a great deal. I think of my mother, too, who's been alone for almost a year now. And I think that, by the very nature of things, I'll be in the same position someday. Either to go, or to remain. One of us will be left. That's each one's "thing" in life. And, how I will meet this, I don't know. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/b971118c3ad144a5c883eef2627f848e.jpg d735fab1de4ebd3ac87031815180b8e0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (31) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 29 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl Chapter Six WHO AM I ? The sun rose bright and warm this morning. The sky is that winter blue, the evergreen stands still and tall, no breeze is about. The snow crunches under foot. It looks cold and quiet and serene. It is cold! Our thermometer says Zero degrees, and, for the first day of March, in our area of the country, it is cold! Especially with six, or seven, inches of snow on the ground. It's plowed high on the side of the street, so it's hard for my little daughter to get around, to be able to cross the street. Last night seems far away. The shadows, and phantoms, I hope were vanished with the sun, but I'm not sure. Maybe, If I put them down in morning light, their mysterious power over me will be gone. I have reached a certain, happy relationship with my pencil and pad of paper. The typewriter doesn't suffice. I can't think and concentrate, at the same time. What I really mean to say, is that I can't compose my thoughts and concentrate on the typewriter, keep at the same pace. So, I write in longhand, trusting that sometime, I"ll be able to decipher it. My biggest problem is, I guess that I keep everything to myself. I always have. Last night, I wished so desperately to pour out my silly secrets, and fears, to my husband, but I couldn't. I never have been able to. This is the reason I write. I picture a time, after my death, when he's going through papers, and old reports, and things of that kind, and he'll come across the folder of my "manuscripts". He'll pull them out slowly. I think he'll read them. I'm not sure, but either way, my purpose will have been accomplished. He'll know, at last the silly secrets, and fears. And, if he scorns them, then why it really won't matter, because I will be past the point of being able to be laughed at, or ridiculed. I've been ridiculed, and laughed at, too long, and it still hurts too badly to expose myself. My biggest regret, along this line, is the fact that our oldest son is exactly the same as me. He keeps everything bottled-up too, and it hurts him so deeply. I wish I http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1a8840057482eec0803de1212a663d53.jpg 969b462a6847603e340a1091604c42c4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (32) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 30 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl could help him, but I can't relieve his torment by telling him how I've suffered. That's a strange word - the pencil seemed to write it alone - I guess I have suffered. And I think that this kind of suffering is the worst. I've had my share of physical suffering, maybe more than my share. This I could bear! Last night, when the scenes of my childhood flitted past my eyes, I was wide awake. I know somewhere there was an answer, but I didn't find it. It got away. It always does. And, finally, the long night ended. I was reminded of the prayer I used to say, "Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray thee, Lord, my soul to keep, if I should die before I wake. I pray thee, Lord my soul to take". It must have bothered me, it does now. I taught my children to say only the first two lines, and then to say, "God bless everyone I love," naming all the relatives, and friends, and then everyone else in the world, "and make me a good child!" But, I've always had the feeling that I've deprived them of something, in a way. Maybe I've only kept the fears from them, and, if so, I'm glad. The fears! Lord, how I've hated those fears. Fear of dark, fear of death, fear of going places, fear of ridicule, fear of people's opinions about me. I was twenty-five years old before I could even think to myself about a person, "Go to Hell, I don't need you!" I still haven't been able to say it out loud. Someday, I just might. I don't know who I'll say it to first. This has certainly given me a certain amount of inner satisfaction, imaging their response. It's almost as good as telling them to their face. The trouble is, I really do like most people. I love to talk with sales ladies, I used to be one, and it's nice to have someone notice you, and be nice to you. I can catch the eye of another mother, coping with her small child, as I used to mine, and a recognition will pass between us, and she'll smile, and so will I. I don't really know if you can call that empathy, compassion, or just plain nosiness. I only know that that's the way I am. this bothers some of my friends, who are always asking, "Did you know that salesperson?", or woman or whatever. And then, that puzzled look comes over their faces. It's the same response my husband gives me. Some look in awe, so I guess I'm something of a "kook", because no one understands - except my oldest boy. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/060ba7c92f90841cc9e3541584ccdb65.jpg 1861f0403a606e157c039ad8bca26bef Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (33) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 31 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl I do love to talk with people. Any people, anywhere. I'm reminded of the by-line of one early TV program; "There are a million people in the Naked City, there are a million stories. This has been one of them''. I think that, when I drive down streets, and roads, and past houses. Maybe not a million, but hundreds. They all have stories. So do I, but I can't tell mine, and I don' think they can tell theirs. It's like two parallel lines extending, ad infinitum, going the same way, side by side, but never touching. Dear God, I don't want to be a parallel line! I wish I could tell my story to someone. I don't know why, I don't really know to whom, but I feel sometimes as if these layers and layers of reaction, responses, impulses, stimuli, must come out. Or does everyone carry around the muddle of their thinking until their dying day? There are times, dear pencil, as if I'm really afraid to trust you. Because, once it's written, I cannot recall it, and the chance of being read, and misinterpreted, would be as bad as saying things and having them misunderstood, or ridiculed. Other people seem to have such well-run lines, neat, orderly. Are their minds the same? I don't really think so. As I know some of those neat, orderly people. Houses always spic and span, children always clean, the blasted ironing always done, and not a dirty dish in the house. i can't believe their minds are this tidy. Maybe they have better control over theirs than I do. I've thought of writing this as a story. Changing names, especially mine, and trying to palm it off as an imaginary story. My imagination isn't this powerful, but maybe someone else would think so. I don't really know what I'll do with it. but, here goes - most stories start off with either a very happy, or very unhappy, childhood. I wish I could remember my childhood, but I don't think I ever had one. I can remember almost to when I was two, and I can't remember a childhood as such. It certainly wasn't unhappy. It certainly wasn't a joyous occasion. I never remember enjoying it because I was always waiting for another time. The other time has never come. Will it ever? I don't know, I've done the same thing with my children, never fully enjoying the ages they are - always trying to picture "another time." I've lost all the memories that I wish I could remember. Certain times stick out in my mind, but they are http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/291a6789fac398dc2fb0cbe4994ddb23.jpg 68ccde2fc7137282d6d40001c10e3b2a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (34) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 32 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl few. What happens to the days? I guess I've wished them away -always waiting for "another time." I could put on a stoic face, and keep the tears of agony to the time when I'm alone. My husband doesn't like to see me cry. Or anyone. He had sisters who used this for their own means. There have been times, when I've screamed inside of me, to him, to please say "go ahead and cry, cry all you want!" I know he never will. It's the way he is. He just doesn't think anyone needs emotional release this way, and he just doesn't understand me. The trouble started last night over the same thing. It's usually always the same thing and it always ends the same way. Only last night, I didn't fight back after he went to sleep. I didn't toss and turn, or turn on the light, but I accepted things. I had the sensation they say a dying man has of seeing things, and scenes pass before my eyes. I wondered if each of us, complex humans that we are, all have such an inner-turmoil. My husband doesn't. Things are so simple for him. things are black and white - there's no middle gray anywhere. He has come to accept some of "gray" in his own life. He's learned to accept the fact of "breakdowns" in his own family, and in mine, but not in ours. But, he looks on these cases as weaknesses of the individual. I don't think he will ever have a nervous breakdown. I sometimes don't think he has nerves. i don't know what sustains him; sheer physical strength, I suppose, guts, no spiritual fallacies. Oh, he believes in God, but not in Heaven. It's all here and now with him. It's rather disconcerting really. He hates to go to funerals. It's all over in his estimation. There's nothing left. No hope, no thought of heavenly rewards, or threats of eternal damnation with him. It's here and now, and he's the master of the situation. It's really very sad! He doesn't need people. I crave people. Or books, except of course, for the face that books have a happier ending, most of the time. Either a good book, or a visit with someone, or a telephone conversation will work the same therapy on me. It's an intrusion to him. Maybe he's got a simpler mind, or a single track one. But, these things aren't important to him. People, books, music, solitude. If he spends five, or ten minutes alone, he goes to sleep. Just shuts his eyes and goes to sleep. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/773767a638266d0d179eec9e8c18d206.jpg b7fddba91079d8eca055dcd4d06d4af4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (35) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 33 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl So many things came to mind last night. I can't hardly remember them this morning. So many scenes of growing up - "Growing UP" to what? That's certainly a strange phrase - Growing Up. It presupposes you are smaller, or shorter, then you grow up, straight and tall. We have a lot of strange phrases in the English language. "Grow up", how often we say this to children - "Grow up and act your age!" - most of the time, that's exactly what they are doing. Acting their age, their physical age. I like "maturing" better. It sounds more like a flower opening. It sounds more like a cycle of events, instead of physically growing up. I guess the problem basically hinges on the fact that I didn't have much of a childhood. I went to stay with elderly grandparents when I was two. I think, sometimes, I've lived for a hundred years! The stories they told me were like the fairy tales read to other children, by their parents. The time was one, mid- depression, and in a very small town, so things like sanitary sewers, bathrooms, refrigerators, kerosene lamps, ice boxes, quilting blocks, hand-knitted mittens, and kerosene ovens seemed to me to be mixed up. See, normally the generation who lived with kerosene lamps would have been my grandparents. My mother's generation would have lived with the ice boxes, and the quilting blocks, and the mittens being knitted, and the bread rising in the pans to be baked in the kerosene ovens. so, I guess you'd say I was a composite, and it's all mixed up. I had a friend when I stayed with my grandparents. Her parents were the right age. She had store-bought clothes, and a bathroom, and a fireplace, and a refrigerator that made ice cubes, with pop stored in it. How I envied her! My goal, even yet, is the fireplace, and the store-bought clothes. I wanted all these things so desperately, when I was a child. I'd go back to stay with my parents part of the time. They lived in the house with no electricity. I was in High School before they moved. It was finally to a house with electricity - but still no bath. To this day, they don't have one. We finally installed one, five or six years ago. It's still new to me. I've always wondered why they didn't move, years before they finally did. I guess it's habit. I don't think it was love of the place. I though when we http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/b53c8f6bc40f907c08d7970e1ba0d22d.jpg a18bd901645a08aaa56480faa5c29fbf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (36) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 34 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl moved to town, it would be a whole new world. It wasn't. It was still the coal stove in the corner, still the slop bucket in the corner to empty dish water and plate scrapings into and the kerosene stove in the kitchen. Still, the two-piece pad irons, heated over the stove. But, we did have electricity. They've finally installed water in the kitchen, an electric range, a refrigerator and a freezer, a dryer and gas space heaters. It's almost up to date. But, my folks aren't. Whether it's habit or whether they like it, they've lived in this house as long as they lived in the one in the country. I still live in my grandparent's house. We didn't have much company. Of course, in the Depression years, I don't suppose people went visiting much. One of those fears I had was traveling. I was in Jr. High before I went to the nearest city - twenty miles away! I may have gone before that, but I can't remember. Things big have always frightened me. I still don't accept this as a manner of course. It's still an excursion, still has an element of fear, uncertainty about it. I still see intrigue lurking in corners, and doorways, still manage to get lost, so to speak, in unfamiliar stores -still consider it alien ground. I've been a small -town girl too long. Oh, I go all right. Go into town for meetings, and visit art galleries, shop, etc. My husband doesn't take me. I go alone, or with women friends. I take the children. They romp on the escalator, and self-serve elevators, to their hearts' content. They've never worried about being lost, or being stolen by Gypsies, or murdered in the doorways by dope addicts. As I said, though, we didn't go much, and we didn't have much company.I did travel to another state a couple of times. My grandparents went to visit my aunt, and I could go too. As I grew older, it meant joys without end. This town had a movie house, middle-sized stores, sidewalks that were broad enough, and smooth enough, to skate on. I made friends across the street, and down the street. We drank lovely Pepsi's by the carton - full! Ate potato chips and pretzels. Played Ping-Pong. Blissful summer days. Those were the days of my childhood, I think. the only days, and they came much later, about eleven, or twelve, and ended suddenly with the death of my grandfather and trip back to the house I grew up in. The absence of that dearly loved, familiar figure, http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/3b7fa5bc33c48a8fc6e07bf19b62be95.jpg d691b6ae005922a208aceaa5e502f19b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (37) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 35 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl upon whose lap I loved to sit, and rub my cheek in his scratchy, wool sweater, duck to one side as he spit tobacco - most always unerringly in the Chase & Sandborn coffee can. Reach in his pocket for a pink peppermint lozenge. Beg for a nickel to run to the corner store for an ice cream cone, whose last remarks, as I went our the door, were always, "Remember who you are". I never asked who I was. I never knew who I was. Only that was his grandchild, and my grandmother's grandchild. My brothers and sisters I hardly missed. I didn't know them to miss them. You cannot miss what you do not know, and I didn't know them. I can still sometimes still hear, "Remember who you are". I still do not know, but I don't know whom to ask. I guess I must find this answer alone. Things changed then. I went home to stay. My grandmother wasn't well, my older sister, who was out of school, went to stay with her, and took my bed, and my dresser drawer. Strange, I can only remember one dresser drawer. I guess that held all my belongings. These were never many. There still aren't. Back I went to the house in the country. Back to the family I hardly knew. I had lived with them during school terms all the time. But, I waited on weekends, and summer vacations, to go to town. I waited on those nickels, those laps to sit in. The pampering I suppose I got. I never remember being called in the mornings, except Sundays. Sundays we went to Sunday School and church. We walked , unless it was terribly inclement. then, my grandfather got out the Model A and took us. He always came after us. Always drove up after everyone was gone. My grandmother was always the last one out of the church. I never knew if it was because he was always late, and she waited on him, or thought she'd be late so he waited on her. I never knew. I guess it doesn't make any difference now. I waited all the time I lived in the country, with a sort of detached aloofness. I probably was hard to live with. I know of no teenager that isn't. I had Rheumatic Fever. Spent months in bed. My mother was a good nurse. But, she never talked to me. No on ever really does. I think. We spent days together, me waiting for the school bus. She doing things around the house. It was winter, so we were living in only part of the house. She did play the piano. She played beautifully! She didn't teach me though. I taught myself. I had lessons once, when I was a little girl. We must have had some money then. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/032fed2f59763521863c5b60d2438129.jpg 04b79667b5f1b1d3e93462cdad8ab550 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (38) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 36 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl Then with the war, my father changed jobs. We didn't have anything much for a long time. I'm sure we ate. We kept chickens, and a few cows. I remember they butchered a pig once in awhile. My mother canned the meat. We had a big garden and raised our own potatoes. My mother made our bread. The pantry always had big crocks of milk sitting in it. Scraping the cream as it rose. How often do you scrape? I have no idea. I didn't learn. I did learn to bake bread. It's one of my accomplishments to this day. Only now, I make sweet rolls. I made too many loaves of bread then. It seems so strange that I can remember so few times working. My grandmother was the mistress of her home. She didn't ask for help, or tell me to help. She'd wash out my clothes, wash my hair, scrub and clean. She was surprised that I know so little about how to do anything in later years. No one rally ever taught me. I haven't done a very good job of teaching myself. School progressed. I like people, as I've said, and I liked school. I never really was anybody's best friend. No one else was as interested in books as I was. I didn't really have to study harder. I had parts in school plays. Went to basketball games. Was never elected cheerleader, they always picked someone more petite, and graceful. Had a few honors in school. Worked part-time. We'd moved to town by this time; not the town where my grandmother lived, but close to it. I could go back and forth on the Greyhound Bus. I hated those trips. I was always afraid I'd miss the bus. When it finally came around the curve, I'd run to the stop. Then, i was always afraid the driver wouldn't stop at the right station. Once one took me ten miles past my destination. I cried and cried, called my mother, who sent a neighbor after me, and caught up with me on my way, walking back home. It was as hard to accept a favor then as it is now. I'm always afraid it will be an imposition. After graduation, I could have gone to any one of several colleges, but we didn't have guidance teachers then. My heart was set on dress design. Some silly, romantic kid's idea. I could have gone on to any college of Liberal Arts, and should have. I had met my future husband by this time. We enjoyed a friendly, friendship. I suppose, in all honesty, I wanted a friend - he wanted a sweetheart. I had fallen madly in, and, http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/89c6c0bde6dae93ae8fc5dc838ec23d7.jpg f284dc2fbf5f5cb1010c7f14ccba9e7d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (39) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 37 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl disillusioned, out of love just before meeting him. I would have followed this first love to the end of the earth. Only he didn't ask. He was embarrassed at my overtones of affection. He tolerated my playing all these romantic love songs of the day on the piano. He had his obvious faults. My parents didn't like him much. They could see through him. I couldn't see a thing! It was a very short-lived romance. As summer romances are apt to be. I was introduced to my husband by one of the girls I was working with that summer. I, in turn, introduced her to her future husband! We did a lot of double dating. She "had" to get married; we had a big church wedding. Part of the time, after I was out of school, and working in the little town, I lived with my grandmother again. She was in her eighties by now. Never the less, she called me for work every morning. Fixed my lunch at noon when I walked home. Waited supper till all hours if I was late because of visiting, or just plain talking. Washed out my lingerie, ironed my clothes - and I practically ran away! I guess I did run away before we were married - ran back to my parents' because I thought I should be there. Couldn't be both places, close to my husband's work. He came home for lunch, and we played at housekeeping and married life. I finally learned to drive. worked at a job, one and one half weeks, and that's been the only time since we've been married. As I've said before I never really had anyone teach me to do housework. I keep looking to tomorrow's projects, and seem never to get today's projects finished. We've reached the middle thirty's and with forty's breathing down our necks, I can't enjoy today. I'm too fat. The dreams, and aspirations, of that crazy, mixed-up kid of twenty years ago are actually centuries ago. Our four children have had their share of measles, mumps, chicken pox; not Rheumatic Fever. And, I suppose as a mother, I didn't sit down and talk with them either. My grandmother died five year ago , at the age of ninety-six. We finally moved out of our house in the country. Came back and lived with her. We had just the three children then. Our little girl came after. Grandma was still cleaning her own room, and doing my dishes , when she died. We still live in Grandma's house.It's never been mine. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/7732c38338257781d7cd6da932cf835d.jpg aa3939ce9b78b77318114f34d4938df8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (40) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 38 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl or ours, probably, never will. I trim her rose bushes in the spring, transplant her tulips, and jonquils, every three or four years. We did plant some trees that are ours. But the house hasn't changed that much. But, if I have deep, and ponderous, thoughts, my friend, the pencil, and I write them down. I've lived too long to explain any of my wishes, desires, or thoughts, to anyone else. I haven't gotten the nerve to tell anyone to "Go to Hell". or "Jump in the lake", and likely never will. If I open my mouth to contradict anyone at a meeting , or to voice an opinion, I blush, and my heart pounds. We go to church every Sunday, don't miss a one. Only my husband goes too - we usually are the last ones out the door though, come to think of it. Same church, same door. The words of my grandfather come back. "Remember who you are!" Who am I? God, I wish I knew! http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/aa0165dbc466986d1859b55313f6aba3.jpg 74afdf7bf5f3edba24019d1d3dd406d9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (41) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 39 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl Chapter Seven WHERE IS HOME? I knew then that I would never forget. All my life, I'd waited to hear them . Every Fall, my brother would talk of them. Only after the war came, and my oldest brother left for the army - only then did they not mention them. I'm talking of the geese of course, the wild geese flying down from the North - flying south in the Fall. Flying to the warmth, and the sunshine, of the South. Leaving their home in Canada, flying the miles over our part of Ohio - going to only they know where, and once I heard them. I used to dream of it when I was a little girl; dream of the north reaches of our hemisphere, wonder at the unknown expanse of country; wonder if I'd ever go there to see the towering pines, and the crystal blue lakes, to feel the spray of sun against my face, to see only trees, lake and sky, in one broad sweep, with no one else in this panorama. I saw it once, one early summer morning, many years later, standing on the edge of the dock. I felt an aloneness that spoke of the grandeur of nature. The sun had just risen, across the lake, the water was so calm, that, after I had taken a picture of this, there was a perfect reflection in the water, so that I still wonder which is real and which is the reflection. I think I know. I think the picture is real the way it was printed, but I always wonder if perhaps the printers may not have made a mistake. It is so perfect that it is really hard to tell. I'd never seen a lake so still before, and I've seen one so still since. The was picking up a rock, here and there, at my feet as its rays were diffused through branches of the pines behind me. I felt suspended in space. It was so still. Not a fish rippled the calmness of the lake, and I do not think that ever a bird's song broke the stillness of the morning. You can drink beauty; absorb it through the very pores of your being; wrap yourself in beauty. I did that morning in the land where the wild geese fly home in the Fall. Then, things changed. We returned to Ohio from our vacation. the Canadians call them "holidays". I like their word better! You cannot vacate your mind - only your place in busy whirl of complex world. For two weeks, or only a week, or even a http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/e191463150cbb3c59fb19c39fe9237bb.jpg 52e24e31c7479f9da05c81908f5190d1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (42) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 40 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl few days, the world that depends upon your presence must do without you. You are vacating that spot. But, the idea of a holiday presupposes you with hope of festivity, rollicking good times, a spirit of living free as the birds - rise with the sun, eat when you wish, sleep when you like. So a holiday is far more enjoyable than a vacation. Coming back to our mundane working world. I brought the peacefulness of that early morning stillness with me, wrapped around me like a blanket - protecting me from the coldness of the world. The beauty of that morning was captured forever on the film in my camera, but also imprinted in my mind. We've returned to Canada for many years since then. We return in the summer, after the geese of course. I've never heard them fly North. I wonder, do they sound different flying North? Are they going home, home to the blue, blue lakes, the giant pines, the serenity of the North Woods? Or, is it like my picture? The reality is in the turning Southland. Which way is home, my heart do you know? Or, will you know someday? When you've heard the geese once more? Does my heart search for the quiet solitude of the almost wilderness of the North, or is the reality of my life in the hustle and bustle of a household evidenced of my husband, four children, one dog, several cats, and many friends? Which is the reflection, which is the reality? Is not the tranquility of the Northland lake reflected in my Ohio home life? Just as my reflection is seen in the bountiful lakes of the North. Who can tell me which is which? I think I know, but then again, maybe someone has turned the negative of my life upside down so I do not know. The children grow. They grow fast. Time cannot stand still and the season have changed many times. I did not know the geese fly North the first time I heard them! When I heard them, I was standing with my father. He had been so very, very ill. He had been in the land where the geese must fly, in the sunshine of the South. He flew down, much faster than geese of course! From our spot in Ohio it is a four-hour trip. Very little flying time. Just walking from desk to boarding area and back to the desk on arrival. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/150306ddcee44337a48b7971fc4f2365.jpg 3dde50ac59abfe76a9b7e3b5ddf6321f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (43) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 41 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl When he came back, he came by plane. The short weeks of this trip had taken a toll of years of his life. He was an old man. a man who had lived with pain; had battled death, had survived. He needed time for his body to mend from several operations, from a foe that had staked a claim on his life. A foe that would be relentless; a foe which is Cancer unsuccessful. The ally's name is Heart Disease and Heart Disease cheated Cancer for my father's life. I think wistfully if one of them should be the victor for his life, I'm glad it was a heart attack. But, of course, when we heard the geese, my father and I, we did not know of the coming battle. It was a night that must be very common in this small town of Ohio, in the middle of Fall. Someone in the next house was burning leaves. The smoke you could smell; nothing could smell like leaves burning in the Fall! Except of course, leaves burning. The air was crisp and clean, but in our town, the darkness cannot be felt with our electric lights, our street lights, with automobile headlights. The silence cannot be felt with the slamming of car doors and house doors; up and down the street someone's dog is barking, some child gives a yell! How to define the yell? Who really knows? We heard the geese winging their way through the darkness, their leader directing their flight in his own manner. Flying South to the warmth, and the sunshine. I had not heard them before. My father did not hear them again. In the spring, before the jonquils and the tulips, before the lilacs and the lilies blossom, before the frogs began their nightly sounds - in the spring, my father lost his battle with his foe named Cancer, even though the true victor was a heart attack. The geese flew North again that spring, I'm sure. And many seasons have changed since. Who knows the true home of the wild geese, my heart, do you? And knows the true home of the soul? I felt my father's presence - not at the cemetery, not in the spot where his monument sits, engraved with the only accounts of any of our lives that tells the story of our lives. Born : January 11, 1896 Died: March 7, 1968 Age 72 years, 1 month, 28 days http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/2182bad0da75d6ac8f9207e5cad813ff.jpg a258599028579271a5295c32c3b90e82 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (44) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 42 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl But, which is the true picture of my heart? Which is the reflection? And, is it like my picture of the lake; can it be turned upside down so the reflection is the actuality, and the reality is the reflection? Who knows? I only know my father is not there; not in the narrow grave! I do not know where he is! I do not know my heart's destination . Whether my heart seeks to go home again, or whether it's true destination lies many miles away. Is the wild goose going home to the North, or going home to the South? Oh, I know the scientists know. The bird's home would be the place of his birth, and instinctively they return there. Do they take their little holiday then in the North, or the South? Are our lives our "holidays"? do we go "home" when we die, or do we go on a great adventure? Instinctively we look forward to a homecoming in the future, a gathering of the "class" so to speak. We want to feel that those who have gone ahead of us are waiting for us. Much as the leader of the wild geese calls to his followers to follow. I have not heard the geese since that night. But, today I saw them! Flying South in a sky that forecasts the winter ahead. Gray, November days, with the ground covered with leaves. Soon, we will have snow, and if it is deep enough, you cannot see the graves of all who have gone before, only the markers standing. Today, I saw the geese for the first time. I couldn't hear them, but they were flying in a not too straight formation; flying South. To the warmth, and the sunshine. Maybe in the spring. I will either hear, or see, them flying North. Only they can tell you which direction is home to them. Maybe someday I will know in which direction my heart's home will like. Which is the truth, which is the reflection? I think I know, But I'm never sure; if the negative of my life was printed in the right perspective! http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/2474ee028346b529b59be641e4d19d0a.jpg 29b5a0fb1d877fdbf8b4139f0e34cff0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (45) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 43 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl Chapter Eight MY ROOM I like my room. It's gold, and brown, and rusty orange. It's like the early morning sun, streaming through yesterday's rain streaked, winter windows, before spring cleaning. It's the braided rug- reminiscent of days gone by when home-braided rugs were means of economy. It's the pattern in the old-fashioned oak rocker-bought at an auction years ago, that rocked three babies. It's the green plants growing profusely in the window. The ones that make living center pieces at the table, or maybe arranged on the piano. They really get around, those little plants from the 10 cent store. I like my piano. It's funny about my piano. For years I've liked to play. We even once had an old piano, given to us by a former minister's wife. This is a new one. A Spinet with warm shades of Honey Walnut. That's a new name. You usually hear Honey Maple. But, this is soft Honey Walnut streaked here and there with the grain of Walnut. My piano-a gift of love. Many hours I've spent in the few months we've had it. Playing my soul out. Tempestuous, beguiling, tenderly. Music from me. Love songs for my husband, pop songs for the children, classics to remember from days gone by- all during the quiet hours when they've all gone to school, and to work. Just me-in my room, at my piano. I say my room when it's really everyone's. It invites you to just walk in. What more should a room do? It has memories- oh, so many memories! Gifts, Christmas'. Only one here, but it's still home. My room, my house, my family, my town, my state, my country! How wonderful to say my, when it all belongs to everyone! http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/7a9b8ccfd7f71b961a20d97641bcd5b2.jpg 0f291427211a3c0405cacc8337cc8fcf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (46) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 44 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl Chapter Nine THE KISS It was the first time she had seen her husband cry! At least, in public. There had been one other time, a long, long time ago. But, then they had been alone, closed up in their own little world, during the hours that belong just to husbands and wives, in the kingdom of the bedroom. But, this was different. He sat on the sofa, with the children around him. Little Karen their pride and joy, on his lap. David and Pat their two youngest boys, sitting in almost stunned silence. Bill, their oldest, who, even at thirteen, would cry, sat motionless, but tears were streaming down his cheeks. The first thing that struck her eye was herhusband's clothes. "Why," she thought, "they're dirty!", and her fingers ached to wipe that streak of grease from his face. Even though he was a repairman, and had to get dirty, and greasy at times, he was usually quite immaculate. He never even liked to have the boys be "little-boy' dirty". And, here he was, greasy and all! She walked through the door and closed it. "Funny, she thought, "I didn't hear the door close, and neither did they!" She had no sense of having come from any particular place or room, the only sense of time, or being, she had centered around the five people sitting in her living room. She looked at her husband, as though he was one of her children, and with an exclamation of utter compassion, and abject sorrow, she swiftly crossed the room and sat on the arm of the sofa. She put her arms around him, and cradled his head on her breast. The children didn't notice her, but only sat, still staring with unseeing eyes. As she sat there, she wiped at the grease spots on her husband's face and brushed them away with her fingertips, much as she had down hundred of times for the children. His sobs were subsiding now, and her arms drew him closer, even closer, his face bowed down, the tears drying on his face. With a sigh of spent relief, he raised his head and looked straight at her. Without a word, she kissed him on his lips, one long, http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/096826d74423e9ec3ca12e9ebe09ee16.jpg 16ee873690a317281d4377b828bd8a0d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (47) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 45 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl agonizing final kiss. A kiss to last him until eternity, and to last her throughout eternity, and she was gone. Her husband sat still, as he had been sitting since he first heard the news. He had not seen her, but had somehow felt her presence, and he gently ran his fingers over his lips. He had not seen her, but felt her fingers on his face, and the wonder and knowledge of what he had felt filled his whole being, so sorrow and grief seemed to vanish and with a sense of lightness of spirit, he raised his head once more. Mirrored in his eyes was an unfathomable smile. With a sigh he spoke the words - the sound -were the first ones heard and as he spoke, the mood of despair lifted. Somehow, though the echoes of time, a whole new world was opened to her loved ones, sitting in her living room - grieving over her death. It seemed like such a long time had passed. Bill was in high school now, and becoming the student his father, and his mother too, had known he could, and would be someday. He had made friends of the boys and girls he had always known, but, somehow, had not really known. A smile had come to stay on his face, the dark scowling from bitterness, pettiness and persecution, had somehow long vanished. It seemed Bill had changed, practically overnight. Since the time of his mother's death, several years before, in fact. His teachers noticed it first. A child of temperament, often in trouble because of inattention, and lack of attention, he had settled down into quite a remarkable young lad. His grades, that had been failing, had risen until he was an honor student. His sullen disposition had changed, and with it the animosity that several teachers held toward him changed, and was gone. A comradeship sprang up between the teachers and Bill. The school psychologist said it was undoubtedly caused by his sudden maturing but was dumbfounded to explain how it worked in just the manner it had. Usually, cases regressed even further into despondence, and he would have supposed Bill would have somehow, he was still unable to explain either premonition, of the actual happenings. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/8269515dfecfabd9a33a87d5d512cd32.jpg 46a6829a0631cc1b6b299147ad5ce3d6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (48) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 46 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl Tonight was the Science Fair. Bill had worked long and hard on his project. He was very interested in science, always looking for an answer, as if it would be found in a test tube. Anyway, he was at peace with himself, working on his experiments, and on his second love - art. It seemed he could almost speak through his fingertips, the beauty he created at such a young age was very strange; almost ethereal landscapes, captured through his memory's eye, from distant places seen on various family trips. Always to the wilderness, or to the far away places. And always Bill was able to capture and elusive beauty that is nature. Always it was an odd, imaginative canvas, as though an extraordinary vision was granted to him - a time from another time. Tonight, however, he received a special award on the district level and, with a proud, but somehow quiet ease, he acknowledged his receiving his award. His father was there, his sandy hair sprinkled with some gray; he often smiled at the gray with a melancholy smile of remembrance of how she always disliked her gray hairs. The whole family had laughed at Mom's gray hairs; he had always liked them and would never let her "touch them up". She would tease about his receding hair on his forehead, and say that whenever it receded another one-half inch, she would like it too. Unconsciously, his hand stole up and touched the bald spots on either temple. It has receded the half inch, he thought, and with just a slight smile, he thought of how she would have loved it. And, with a tug of his heart, he wondered how gray her hair would have been now. His mind went back to that evening so long, yet such a short time ago. A lifetime ago, he thought. And,still his heart was warmed and set at peace by the fleeting touch on his lips. He glanced at his side, almost expecting to see her there, expecting that his remembering might have conjured her up. The lady on his right was the wife of one of his customer though. He quickly glanced to the left, where David, Pat and Karen sat. Karen was growing up so fast. Nine years old now, and looking more and more like her mother. The shade of her hair, the lift of her chin, her hazel eyes that turned green when she was angry. Her nimble fingers that loved to play the piano. His little ray of sunshine he thought. Pat with his freckles, and his serious nature, was thirteen. Pat's natural http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/828929afee93f888306296a602712b47.jpg 9aabaa50ea40d54271b0ee93a3e3c828 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (49) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 47 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl bend seemed to be the ministry. His seriousness about the church, at such an early age, was remarkable. The boy's questions, and study about the church, and it's history, had long since amazed him, and caused quite a few lifted eyebrows among the ministers when a new one came, as they quite often do in the Methodist Church. The boy seemed to find a solace there, he did have to admit it. He himself did Sundays when he sat in the choir loft. the peace he found there was precious to him also. with the new church, he found he could concentrate more readily. Somehow, in the old church, the shaft of early morning sunlight had always touched the spot where his wife's casket had laid among the flowers. The beauty of the flowers, the sunlight through the stained-glass windows was almost too much for him though, and he was quite happy when the new church was completed. This picture he could see in his mind's eye, and that was enough. And, the spot in front of the Chancel in the new church had not as yet held the casket of a dear friend, let alone that of his beloved. With a shake of his head, to clear the reminiscing thoughts from it, he winked at David who had just caught his eye. He then centered his attention to the stage where his first-born son, now a tall, six-foot teenager was receiving his award, and once again, he felt the presence of his wife, felt her fingers curl within his, felt an almost imperceptive squeeze of his hand, felt her fingers touch almost fleetingly upon that spot - that spot on his temple. He could feel, as any married person can, the nearness, the way bodies touch each other, when two people sit side by side, as if she were sitting beside him in the auditorium, sharing Bill's achievement. sharing the whole family's pride in one of their members. He sat there motionless, staring at his empty hands, and the coat and shoes of the wife of one his customers. As Bill was walking from the stage to meet his family, he heard his mother's voice just once, calling him "Billy", but though he turned as quickly as he could, stopping so suddenly that he almost made the girl behind him fall, he couldn't see her. But when he saw his father, he knew that somehow his mother's presence had been there that evening, had shared with them this moment of achievement, was a justifiably proud of him as if she had been there in form, as well as in spirit, and as he held the paper, the http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/69b5836983961886590423fda051df3a.jpg c145c220059b1821333d81ec6cd2008c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (50) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 48 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl paper so earnestly and tirelessly, worked for, he was startled to see a splotch, like a teardrop had fallen on the printed William. Time for mortals has a way of flying, even though the days go slowly, and the nights are filled with intolerable loss. However, the time called years hastened on. Somehow, he knew that she would not have minded him marrying again, but he just couldn't find a woman whom he could care for. Even with their mutual loss as a family, his children and he were very close. Much closer, and comfortable about it. They had not spent much time in mourning over their loss of wife and mother, it seemed their grief had lofted long ago, and the expectancy of the future closed around them, and the time called years passed. Bill went to college, to post-graduate work, and was well on his way to a brilliant future. His-self-assurance was amazing. He seemed to go along with the idea that he had reserves of strength to carry him on, like a man that knows exactly where he is going, and how he is going to get there, just the quite confidence that marked him as an outstanding young man, with quite a future ahead of him. David had finished high school with honors, his long ago skinniness had filled out, and he had become quite an athlete in his local school. He had become quite a vocalist too, singing in the A Capella Choir, and quite often sang in the church choir with his dad. Once, long ago, his childhood ambition had been to become a doctor. With the natural grace of all born athletes, and the nimbleness of his fingers, he was fast becoming a good, a very good, med-student. With the charm, and handsome features, he was blessed with when he was born, he had become quite a handsome young man. Quite a son to be proud of! Both boys had worked hard, hard, hard and long. Their father had not had much to help them with. Both boys were soon to be married. Pat was finishing college soon. He would enter theological school soon. His serious nature was still there. His impish grin, and the gleam in his eye, sometimes peeped through, and this only added to his charm! The freckles were still there, and his blonde hair was somewhat darker. He had missed the boys when they left home to go to http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f0ce4dfda1f71c9804ef73516fa4f3cd.jpg 2f34b2b8067a0e07168e2d9c6482c64e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (51) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 49 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl college, and with his sensitive nature, he might have had quite a time of it, but with his presevering nature, he had been able to adjust to these changes. Karen had become quite a grown-up young lady. Her sunny personality had kept the whole family on an even keel. As the only female in a masculine household, she might have been quite a tomboy, but with a protectiveness few older brothers have, they had managed to keep her practically unspoiled. She had grown up in a small community that loved her, and she loved it in return. The town was just small enough, that quite a few people had known her from the time she was born. She had grown up with a realization of her loss of a mother, but with a deepening awareness of the love her remaining parent had for her. She could vaguely remember her mother. She could remember that at times her mother was cross, she made dresses for her, helped her write, and taught her to read at such a young age that she just couldn't remember learning. It seemed she always knew how, like she just knew a lot of things. All these things Karen could and did, remember. She could remember how her mother rocker her occasionally, even when she was a big girl of five! Of how she sang to her, and played games. These times over-shadowed the cross times in Karen's memory, but she did remember that mother got cross! Tonight, Karen was walking home slowly. She knew Mike would soon want an answer. He had asked her to marry him last night. She knew she would say yes, even at nineteen people are sure when they are in love, she thought. Gram had told her that her mother and father had been married at nineteen, and even the hardships that early marriages often entail, she knew they had been happy, and would not have changed a moment of it. She would tell her father as soon as she got home. She hoped he wouldn't be too lonesome, (how that word tugged at his heart-strings; she never realized, but it was a word she had used quite often as a small child). She knew her father liked Mike, he was so much like her dad. She was sure that her father would not object. Karen's favorite game, as a very small child, was one of pretending, and her favorite pretend partner was her mother. So, this day she talked to herself as she walked home, that lovely Fall day in September. She wouldn't have remembered it, but it was http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/fa76a6c07593644209785dc455aaf852.jpg 32325e14446d8fbc05d3bcb0d4b1247d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (52) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 50 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl her mother's birthdate. She scuffed through the fallen leaves, and thought. " Oh, Mother, I wish you knew Mike. You would like him. I know you wouldn't mind if I were married, would you? I'll bet you and Mike's mother were friends when you were here though and she's so nice. She's almost a mother to me anyway. We can talk about the silliest things, and still be serious. I must ask Daddy if she knew you. You know, there are some things you just can't talk about with men. We'd like a Christmas wedding at the old church. They're going to tear it down in the spring. But, that's where you were married, and that's where I want to be. The boys will be married soon, and Pat is away at school. I'd like to finish college, but if we would happen to have a family very soon I'd have to quit. Remember, how I've always loved babies, I think I always wanted to have a baby sister or, or brother, and never did, but Mike and I would like to have lots and lots. The first girl, we'll name after you, if it wouldn't make Daddy too sad." Karen was very intent on her conversation and reached the corner of her street almost before she realized it. As she turned the corner, her "talk" with her mother concluded with, "Oh, and yes, Mother, Mike says he thinks my great-grandmother's wedding band will be fine." As she opened the door, she stood back just a moment, as if to let someone else enter first. Her father happened to glance up as she came in, and somehow, the sunlight and shadows made two of Karen, only one was much older. The realization hit him then, that the children were almost all grown, the boys were on their own, had been in fact, and the approaching marriages would soon be here. This boy Mike, that Karen was interested in, was a good boy, good worker, he had known him all his life. He wondered if Karen was seriously interested, and then the expression of her face, an unguarded expression told him all there was to tell. He slowly put the paper down, and held out his arms. She shyly came to him, and together, they sat on the sofa. Karen impishly perched on his knee, and started her carefully rehearsed speech. One look at her father's face told her that further conversation would certainly be unnecessary. As she flung her arms around him, and giggled like a four-year-old, somehow, again her dad had felt his wife's presence; her breath against his ear, and over his daughter's laughter, and talking and planning, he heard his wife say, "You've done your job, not too much longer now, not http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/8d41ccc6d7b27bcdfe448a6f25ba2ab7.jpg 31a4c9020e7209172f32ed1097688974 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (54) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 52 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl Chapter Ten SO IT GOES IN DREAMS Every girl, while she is growing up had dreams of the family she will have some day. It starts with naming dolls, and probably because the dolls are usually girl dolls, our babies-to-be are girls also. At least in my case they were. In my daydreams, there were four little daughters. Stairsteps, always immaculately dressed in frilly, white pinafores, with black, patent Mary Jane shoes, white gloves, and crisp little bonnets for church; velveteen snowsuits in the winter, and little short sets in the summer. You've seen the pictures in magazines yourself. You know what I mean. I even had these little girl children named, knew their personalities, their clothes practically made during these growing-up-days of mine. There would be Sharon - curly haired with dancing, brown eyes, pig-tailed Rebecca, with freckles on an up-turned nose; Ann and Susan would be composites of the other two, but with their own distinctive personality. all would be adorable, beautiful, mannerly little ladies - no resemblance to their tom-boyish mother in her younger years. With protruding front teeth, long-legged and with the the grace of a knobby-kneed calf instead of the graceful fawn, and with green, or rather hazel, eyes - nearsighted too - I would definitely not be expected to have such lovely children. So, for the father of these little cherubs, I imagined a husband patterned after some of the more famous Greek Gods, and as consolation and tribute to this wonderful man, I would produce - after these daughters - a son. For him. the would undoubtedly inherit my myopic vision, stumbling feet, and my rather low, alto voice. Enough that the girls be beauties. So it goes in dreams. As I became older, my dreams changed to thoughts of becoming a dress designer in a far-distant city, where the streets were paved with gold, and there were penthouses, glamorous nightclubs, and my fashions would become the most sought after in the world. After tiring of all this worldly fame, and having made my fortune, I would return to this little midwest village, and flaunt my hard-won, worldly gains in front of all my girlhood chums, who because of some reason or other, had never left this little town, and who http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a210551b6f43fc6c85f8de3ac73a5670.jpg a992368f058bf90ec545f2619fd4bbc5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (55) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 53 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl would turn just "green with envy" at the sight of my mink-coat, the foreign convertible, and of course, the fabulous wardrobe, the reason for my success. So it goes in dreams.. But. Lo and behold in my senior year of high school, I met the love-of-my-life, and, after dating rather steadily during our final school year, reality gradually crept into some of those dreams. For instance, my daughters-of-the future were going to have to be red-haired, more sturdily built, with definite freckles and fair complexions. No brown eyes either, and their temperaments might just become slightly fiery, which would be due of course, to their red hair! However, since this love-of-my-life was quite an athlete, I would compromise my dreams and we would have twin sons after the four girls. First of all, though, there would be college, then fashion school, them my career, which would have to be shortened to allow plenty of time, for the planning of six children would of course have to be considered. But. After graduation, our class took, what was known in those days, a senior trip. For seven wonderful days we toured the East! Over the Skyline Drive in Virginia we went to Washington, DC, Atlantic City, and wonder of wonders, New York City! Here, I found the widest streets, the tallest buildings, the hustle and bustle of the city. From the seventeenth floor of a mid-town hotel, the subways, the automat, Radio City, Music Hall, Rockefeller Center, shopping at Saks Fifth Avenue, riding the subway to Long Island to visit a cousin who had made it to the city! All the thrills, all the dreams coming true! And if, while riding around the city in a boat, we saw parts of the seamier side of any large city, if the apartment shared by my cousin with three other girls wasn't a penthouse apartment, and the rooms were smaller than I had imagined - if the stores were not any different than Columbus - only larger- certainly none of these reasons were enough to justify the sudden tarnishing of the streets of gold! Or was it? Maybe it was, because the love-of-my-life was graduating form another school while we were gone, and absence does make the heart grow fonder. Having seen through the tourist eyes, the sights of Washington, from the top of the Washington Monument, where the view of the White House also encompassed the view of some of the slums; visiting the Senate and the House of Representatives, and http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0db725bf8e2153897db83a2f2c36768e.jpg 8a21191a8e442823a91ec4db8eb3c4e9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (56) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 54 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl meeting congressmen in the halls, and watching from the visitor's gallery while these elected men, who run our country, as they were actually doing this, somehow, in memory's eye, they appear as somewhat weary businessmen who sometimes disagreed with each other, and the selfless dedication, one might suppose, to the service of this nation, was overshadowed by a great number of empty seats, and the affairs of state are sometimes quite repetitious and boring. Somehow, the majesty and excitement were missing, and so went a dream! And while we saw the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, and even a television studio; ate at a hotel dining room, and left the city that never sleeps at 4:00 am, had hamburgers for breakfast, somehow the streets didn't glitter nearly so bright at 4:00 am! "The sunrise over the East River", (or whichever river is mentioned in the novels of yesteryear) couldn't be seen for the buildings, and to a simple, small-town girl, the lure of seeking my fortune in this city had lost quite a bit of its magnetism. Even the river itself smelled mightily of fish - dead, as well as otherwise - and the seagulls flying overhead were beautiful, until one considered they were gliding so gracefully to pluck a piece of garbage floating on the surface. "Litterbugs" were active in those days too. And, so, in the midst of the soot and grime, in the city of my dreams, another dream was gone. In not too long a time, after working and saving for a small nest egg, the love-of my-life and I were married, in a typical small town wedding. On a beautiful Fall afternoon, in a gown of bridal satin, that I made myself, complete with train and a "something borrowed" veil, with flower girls and bridesmaids, and a white Bible - before a church, packed with friends and relatives, favorite uncles and aunts, little cousins -we repeated the vows that made us man and wife. And, for our honeymoon trip, as in all dreams, we went to Niagara Falls! We started "housekeeping" in a big, old, country farmhouse, with a well-stocked china cupboard - gifts of well-wishing friends and relations. That was the year of the famous "Snow-bowl" game between Ohio State and Michigan, and since the honeymoon was far from over, walking through the now covered yards, and drifts, to the car was http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/6776272d03705329e03128538c619361.jpg ca0ae1ab31083496cda1ccf28ead8b1b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (57) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 55 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl fun! As well as piling comforters on the bed and snuggling down while outside the wind roared and the snow swirled. Spring came, and with it apple-blossoms in the old orchard, strawberries in the garden, and, on a rather cool, summer evening, toward the latter part of the summer, our first dream child arrived! Not brown-eyed , curly haired Sharon came to us that summer evening, but rather a little fellow, with an old, wizened-up face, and perfect toes and fingers, and a very loud voice. We named him Gerald William. To my husband, who the oldest child in his family, with three younger sisters, a dream came true! Two years later, on a hot, summer afternoon, during State Fair week, when traffic is at an all time high, Thomas David arrived to keep his brother company, and Rebecca left to join Sharon in Dreamland. Back from the hospital we went, to the farmhouse on the hill, and if I felt the arm of justice was a little heavy in the other direction, I had only to look at the two boys and realize how fortunate I was. So, time passed, and there really was so little time then to dream. Three years later, when we brought Douglas Patrick home, I packed the little gift dresses, and the frilly sweaters, and tied them with the ribbon of my dreams, and gave them away. Now, if the boys had not been the dream children I envisioned, in reality they are three very handsome sons. Jerry, the oldest, does have brown hair and eyes, and when he was a baby, it was even curly, and with a dimple in his cheek, and a twinkle in his eye, all five foot, six inches of him is solid muscle. Since he is only thirteen, I'm sure he will grow a few more inches, and while his voice is husky with change, I still can see the little blonde, curly haired boy he once was. Tom, at eleven, is quite an individual in his own right. He's our Little League ball player, and with the natural grace that born athletes seem to have, he would have been the one with the dancing feet, but with his "bandy-rooster" spunk, I feel his dancing feet are quite useful. He's the tease of the family, and with his blue eyes, and freckles on http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/51e303c7615444d60a50bf73ff0d85e8.jpg 0f40b17db7f204c56a98bf8577f090a7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (58) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 56 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl his nose, he stands straight in his choir robe, and looks like all the little cherubic pictures of choir boys the world over. Douglas recently became a cub scout, which has been his burning ambition since the days of the den meetings when Jerry was a cub and I was a den mother. With a shock of blonde hair, and more freckles than skin, almost, stocky built, and with a grin that really does reach from ear to ear, he is at times, the far more serious-minded of them all. And now, when four men are dressed for church on Sunday morning, with their polished shoes gleaming, the bow ties in place, and the cuff links all found, and the crease in each trouser leg so straight, my heart contracts as I realize how fast they've grown - this family of mine, how long ago the old farmhouse in the country, the time when they were small, and how much farther away even the time when I dreamed dreams. And as I pull on my gloves, and straighten the latest "silly" hat, I glance down at Karen Susan, our soon to be five year-old. Our "little surprise" from a Heavenly Father who knew all the time the dreams of a foolish child who had to learn things like patience. Susan, in her black patent Mary Jane's, with little white gloves, a tiny purse over one arm, a doll baby usually clutched under an arm she's had the ruffles and the pinafores, but the new "shift" fashions some how seem to fit her personality better. And, while her hair is neither curly, nor long enough for pig-tails, the little girl bob some how fits that shade of brown, and with her hazel eyes, and a very sweet smile, she's still not too big to give an unexpected hug and kiss. And, when her brothers are in school, Susan and I have plenty of time for tea parties, time to make doll clothes, and if we do have to walk over and around the balls and bats, the trucks, the football shoes, and the bikes, somehow, just one tiny smile from Susan makes the sun shine brighter. We now live in an old house, not as big as it once was, in town. And, if once in a while the call of the country gets through to the boys, Susan and I maintain we like it in town. I'm sure the winter evenings would be far from lonesome anywhere with our gang around now, still, who knows what dreams are waiting? http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/774845775e190b3b1e86abe3b38ca5e8.jpg 59095e8bad68d2ce86569efbd6f3f236 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (59) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 57 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl Maybe someday curly haired Sharon and pig-tailed Rebecca, and little smiling Ann, will come to live with us, as did Jerry, Tom, Doug, and Susan. Somehow, I haven't thought of my dream children for a long time. For one thing, my heart is too full of the real-life children to spend much time thinking of what might have been. Which one of my three sons would I not have wanted to have, or could have done without? Not one! Because each of them, in their own, way, is such a wonderful gift from God. And each of them has such a large part of my heart. And, if our "little surprise', our most unexpected gift from God, had not come, I think, in time, I could have tucked all my dream daughters away. Tucked them away with a kiss and a sigh, to be sure, but away. Reality is such an unexpected thing, but when it comes, we thank God for both the reality and the ability to dream. For the loving care of a Heavenly father, who knows that the heart is blessed and warmed by the way our dreams go. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/d5f1ae2c2061db6968f26e644cabdaf3.jpg 495de67d8f23f40fa92b5b398c59ecf5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (60) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 58 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl Chapter Eleven HOLD FAST THESE THINGS The very things in life we cherish, are the most fleeting. Who of us has not yearned to be an artist, and portray a gorgeous sunset, or sunrise? Who has not yearned for the eloquence of a poet to describe a moment of pathos, tenderness, love, or hate? Yet, these moments are the most fleeting of our lives, and very few of us are a "Thoreau", a "Shakespeare", "DeVinci!" Most of us are simple folk, leading a complicated life, very small ducks in a very large river. How can we hold these intangibles - how can we share these unsharable moment of exquisite beauty, unquenchable desire, unbearable pain, if we do not first realize that these moments exist? When pursuing our every day vocations, we hurry to catch a bus in the rain, do we miss the rainbow in the other direction? With our minds full of "Get that train", "Tote that attache case," Lift that toll change", do we ignore the people closest to us? Are we, as housewives, fulfilling the creative urge of our children, when we scrub the floors, walls, the window, the clothes? Make the bed and light the light, Daddy will be home at 6:00 tonight! But, what about the children? Up at 8:00, breakfast, outside to play, clean up for lunch, take your nap, outside to play, take your bath, supper and so to bed, sleepy head. What a schedule for a pre-schooler - yet school days are not much better. With organized baseball, organized football, basketball, cub scout, boy scouts, brownies, girl scouts, 4-H, swimming lessons, dancing lessons, and ceramics, choir practice, and youth groups, the extra-curricular activities of many a grade school, or high school, student leaves no time for such mundane things as daydreaming, exploring attics (who has them?). cleaning cellars (who needs them?). Even mowing lawns - a good 50 cent per occupation in my youth has been vanquished by the power mower. Everyone has one of those, can't you tell on Saturday mornings? http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/984399d1808ae22f73b00855234588b6.jpg cccf46b75c296e7f648f5f60a1b74ebf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (61) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 59 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl The frantic hustle, and bustle, of our everyday existence leaves little time for even a wish to do something creative! Yet, our whole being cries out for this. Some mark to make upon the world! Some influence felt by others to show - to prove that I exist! Perhaps it will never be a beautiful painting as the Mona Lisa, perhaps it will never be a Hoffman's Head of Chris, the Angeius. Perhaps not the children's Hour, "The Barefoot Boy", "The Ancient Mariner". perhaps not "Profiles in Courage". How then, can we, you and I, make an impression on the sands of time? Hold each fleeting moment of beauty. Guard it well, because it will not come again. This sunset will be like no other, and no other will ever be like it. Look out of your window some cold, winter morning, when there is a full moon. The shadows on the snow! the gray - blue - black of the sky, the stars are so close, and so large, and so bright! Every limb on each tree wears a powder-puff of snow. The frost has etched designs on the sun- porch windows! Walk outside. The snow glimmers, gleams, shines, crunches under foot. Your breath makes a halo around your head, like Santa Claus! Of course, to get the whole effect of this winter fantasy, you must get up early, very early, and you must not be going home, you must just have gotten up, because, otherwise, you will be tired and you will have seen too much, and done too much. But, in the morning, your mind is clean as the snow. You haven't yelled at the kids, fought with your husband, kicked at the dog. You have a whole , glorious, God-given day ahead of you! Enjoy it. Make it before the dogs start to bark, the cars start to idle, the kids start to yell, before the milkman cometh, also by yourself. Or, take a stroll in your own backyard, in the spring of the year. Come walk through ours with me. See the first violet there on the little bank, in front of the peony bushes. Their little stems are so short, too short to pick, leave them there, the fairies enjoy them too. The apple, and peach, trees have tight little buds, curled up like a mouse's ears. Soon, They will bloom, and the leaf out, with little parasols, the tulip and jonquil leaves look like little spears all lined up for battle. Look deep into each little clump of spears, the bud is curled up inside, waiting for the sun to get just a little warmer. One of our boys spent almost a half-hour, one spring, examining a single. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4876d9273c763c807b0aafe850c5bbf8.jpg 643f6efaea2ccc09dfe447d57e33c2c5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (62) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 60 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl jonquil from every angle. From one side he saw the jonquil, with a background of our tall, stately evergreen, so very green against such a blue sky. From another angle, he had as a background, the twisted, gnarly trunk of the mulberry, brown and bare, from yet another, he could see past the jonquil, the neighbor's yard, and then a field with a brown and white cow, slowly, and methodically, chewing her cud. I'm sure he saw all these things, because, after he left, I went out myself and down to a four year-old level (height wise) and I looked and looked, and looked. And I felt the southerly breeze, warm against my face, and was lucky enough to see a cardinal perched up in the evergreen. Maybe he'll never paint the pictures he saw there that day. By the time he's grown, he'll have forgotten. And I'm afraid I have not the talent, but oh, how I wish I had. ut, neither of us will forget. Someday, a scene will flit through his mind, very briefly, and a vague sense of having seen just one jonquil, before the "crowd of golden daffodils", against a green, green evergreen, against a blue, blue sky. Or, pet a small, furry kitten, just big enough to walk straight. Or, take a youngster to the zoo for the first time, when they're about four. Did you know elephants were so large, so huge, so just plain big! Or peacocks had so many different colors? Do you remember how the merry-go-round makes your stomach go down when you go up? Try it sometime! With a four year-old to remind you. We've seen it too many times, done it too many times. Walk in the summer dew, with little spider webs gleaming on the grass, walk barefoot so the grass can tickle those tired feet of yours. With civilization, and a Bath, instead of a "path", all those morning walks in the dew became unnecessary - what a shame! Pull a radish form the garden; don't worry about Strontium 90, or whatever, wipe the dirt on the backside of your jeans, chew like a bunny until you get to the leaves. rinse a few blades of crinkly lettuce off under the faucet if you must, but don't add any dressing. Put a little spoon of sugar down along the big vein of the leaf, wrap it tight and eat it. Good! Did you bring the one, big luscious strawberry in with you? Rinse if off, dip the end in the sugar bowl, hold it by the leaves and eat; eat it, all by yourself, and don't let the kids see you, or you'll have the sugar bowl to wash! http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/baf233caa0ed517938078fa75a0ba6ff.jpg 55b5bbfe0c248700b2884fc5eb564008 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (63 ) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 61 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl These are the things that can instantly conjure up a picture in your mind, can make the sweetest perfume, can make you taste just one strawberry, can take any given number of years off anyone's age, and make them a child again. If. If we don't keep them too busy, make them too grown-up, too soon, steal from them the very things we should be giving them. Childhood, youth, and time to enjoy themselves. doing nothing, yet everything, filling the storehouse of their minds with all the beauty, joy, that sight, sound, smell, touch can bring, and then the awareness to enjoy. Hold these things fast. Next year, the eager six year-old will be a jaded seven year-old. The sunset tonight will be like no other, and no other will be like it. Look for the rainbow, it'll be there somewhere, it always is. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0a87a7e0447d7a974d7f329ab680f9ca.jpg 44788b5cfa51b1f05a898cdde037f543 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (64) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 62 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl Chapter Twelve A Day Ends, Another Begins A day ended and another day begun. So she had taught herself to look at the complexity of this substance called "Life". up at 5:00 am, breakfast prepared for one, for two, for three, three more times before the four of them would leave; her first-born on a newspaper route, her husband, the other two boys, the little girl who always announced her presence at each day's, "Mommy, here me is!", and with her arms outstretched, a little actress beginning each day' performance with a smile on her impish little face. A day ended, another day begun - so has time marched across the pages of history, not in decades, generations, centuries, but as day's dawning, and the sun's setting, time and time again for all the days of creation, and even into eternity. The land that was here, will be here; the sea, the stars, and beyond, and we who are mortals , dare to presume, inflict our wishes, our fears, our demands upon our world as a child in a tantrum; kicking, hitting out, being hurt ourselves, and so, to solve our hurts, we seek to hurt others more. And, even as the child knows that more hitting and hurting really won't make him feel better, he thinks that in hurting someone else, it might. The tears, so sorely needed by children, and parents of our modern civilization, are not allowed to flow. No healing process is allowed. This kind of world we created in our time - the world we are leaving to you, the coming generation. With each day's downing, and sun's setting, we add to our world's problems of housing and food, we add misery to misery. May you, the new generation, use your time to the betterment of the world, to solve the unsolveable, to cure the incurable, to feed the hungry and house the homeless. As our Lord said, "If you have done it to one of the least of these, so ye have done it with me." Each day's dawning, each evening's sunset, even to eternity. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/b3727674ae219755713b7a7e45003c23.jpg 719800079d512d660810f9045b91fc8b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (65) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 63 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl Chapter Thirteen ONE WOMAN WRITES Today we all had coffee together. Janet, Verna, and I. Sometimes I feel we're the "Three Musketeers". We're not always of the same mind. But I do feel we have a kinship. Age, children who are contemporaries, maybe just three women who met. Certainly our backgrounds are not too similar. Age is certainly one factor. Our attitude toward age another similarity. Our children are close to the same age. At least three of Janet's and three of mine. One of Verna's and one of Janet's. We do go to the same church, PTA functions, etc. Anyway, our discussion today started over coffee as usual. It certainly got serious pretty quickly. How does one American housewife, Mrs. Average American Housewife, make herself known - her beliefs, her thoughts, her attitudes? How do you speak out against, or in favor of, politics, the Vietnam War - our teenage sons eventually facing the draft? How does one find the strength, and courage, to meet these issues. From where do we find our strength? Is our opinion of any value to anyone, save our families? The terrible circumstances of life in the late 1960's are certainly topics that should be dealt with on a different day than one like today. With the grass growing, the frogs singing in the creek beds, Verna hanging her wash on the line. Her cozy kitchen. But, on the other hand, what other kind of day could one bear to think of these things. Certainly not on a day of gloom and dreariness. Maybe God's answer to our questioning lies in the greening grass, the budding flowers, the peepers in the creek. Maybe the answer is one of hope and promise. The use of seedtime and harvest mentioned in the Old Testament. Maybe life goes on whether we are here, or not - whether we live and breath, and have our being. Our children will because of us. If the world we bequeath to them is the strife-torn, warring world, we've made it, and our parents made it then truly the sins of the parents will be visited, even to the sixth and seventh generation. With all the advances of civilization, we stall are living in a feudal era. Oh, the names might be different. We have the middle class, the upper class, the poverty stricken. We have http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a1d6c8450855165f1e28a0e9b61cfaba.jpg 2ae95a9958e15147dac2a98b9122c0cd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (66) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 64 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl Advantages, and lack of advantages. But, how to solve the problems? We really wished we knew. To whom could we write? To whom protest? To whom congratulate? Where can we go? Where is the Utopia we could migrate to, to give our children freedom? Where can we go to give them peace? And, how crowded it would be with all the mothers of the world, wanting the same thing for their children! It seems so little really. A patch of blue, blue sky, a clothes line to talk over, the frogs in the creek, the sun shining brightly on a warm, warm March day, and, please, for every child, and every mother in the world. Please, may it one day be real. Amen. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/39995c760686c5ab2daf8a7c70c8ffc8.jpg ce81edde5f5e1bcd774b79d8925aabec Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (67) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 65 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl Chapter Fourteen A LIFETIME IN A SPLIT SECOND A person's lifetime is but a split second in the passing of time. As a single second can change a person's life - either for good, or not so good - so can a person's life change the course of the world, although, not the destiny of the world. We're sent here for a purpose. That purpose is two-fold. To do what we can to influence others to do good, and in so doing we justify our existence here, and prepare a way for ourselves in the world to come. A person has only to look at the beauty, and glory, of nature to realize that a power greater than ourselves, made this world. It was no accident. And, when the world is destroyed, again it will be no accident. God has had a plan for this old world of ours since it was created, just as a the teacher has a plan for a day's activity in school. As we grow older, we realize we cannot slow down the passing of time, and it seems to pass more and more quickly. At four, or five, a day is a year, a week is a lifetime, and it's forever until Christmas. At ten, or twelve, it goes more quickly, however, High School is so far beyond the grasp of so many children, at that age, that a high school student is old! A high school student thinks that twenty-five is practically aged. And, a twenty-five year-old mother, or father, of a tiny infant realizes that the cycle is starting over, and that they must take the responsibility and raise a child to be an adult. The years go so fast, and then the children are grown, the grandchildren come, and then the great-great children. All of this expires in a time so brief in the passing of time, and centuries, that it may well be called a "split-second". Grown-up adults are always faces with a decision. Parents are faced with decisions every day. Not just one either. Usually they are many. It's a difficult thing to be able to respond quickly enough to insure the right decision. The time for right answers comes but is gone. parents must be always on guard to make sure they answer the questions right, at the right time. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/9d3e3f28182da97792a9c72ef4a41b82.jpg 578d569d467b321f556d5b6edd0b941d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (68) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 66 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl There are people who spend their entire life being busy at nothing. They are so busy all the time, they never have a free moment for anything of pleasure, and still, their lives may not have left any impression upon the world. There are others who aren't so busy that they cannot take a few minutes, now and then, to revel in the white fluffy clouds, in the clear blue sky to laugh with a child at the antics of a pup, to listen to a baby gurgling and cooing in a basket, and be thankful for all these blessings. The blessing of sight, of laughter, and of - with the help of God - creation. People are so much inclined today to look at the material side of life, and to hurry with the hustle and bustle, of the work to gain a material bank account. Then, in a split second disaster, it is gone. We, who live in a powerful nation, militarily speaking, and who blind ourselves with our armies, and navies, against the thought of aggression with some other powerful nation, are helpless against the forces of nature - hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, etc. Our weather bureau is doing a fine job of predicting the weather so that proper precautions can be taken, to guard against the loss of lives, but the aftermath of a storm still reveals thousands, and sometimes millions, of dollars worth of damage to homes, school, factories, and places of other business. We are helpless against the fury of nature. In another respect, we are helpless against the love of God. a mother can remember times when their children ask for something and she, absent-mindedly, says yes, only to discover a few minutes later she's said "yes" to request to do something altogether different than she thought she had heard. A person can hear God speaking to them through beautiful music, through the lives of other good, conscientious, people, through a minister's sermon every Sunday, and still not realize what they are saying yes, or no, to. Until, in some instances, it's almost too late! You've heard people say, "Christianity is all right I guess - and when I get a little older!" They don't stop to think they may not get any older. A faith in Christ, and in God, isn't a punishment for old age. It's definitely not in the same category of white http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/e5577b9e942c686e7c111461312a42e8.jpg bf097d3592306c01d1e231c1af1db921 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts:The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (69) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 67 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl hair, glasses and dentures. It's a guide for everyday living, right now. Today! There may not be any tomorrows for me, it's today I'm concerned with. The day you open your heart to God, and let him take over your life, is one of the most glorious days in your entire life. Suddenly, everything is just all right. You know, you just know it is. Indecision may have dogged your footsteps for months, perhaps years, but suddenly the whole world is so much more glorious than you ever thought possible! All that is needed is to open the door when God knocks, and be willing to do as he commands. If he wants you to do something, and you are willing, he'll show you the way. Be sure of that, and be sure it only takes a split-second. Very few people wait until middle-age to marry. Yes, marriage is a wonderful climax to a courtship of two people in love. Conversion is a climax between a God who loves his children, and the children who experience the ability to love more deeply than they thought possible. June, 1956 http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/e07fef47ed1e43ca57c66d55f6206a64.jpg 49948c95d06345552ecc5d657162c26b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (70) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 68 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl CHRISTMAS '64 I did the shopping in the store, with bells and bows and carols in the air; I did the tree, did the wreath for the door, wrapped the presents, baked the cookies and more - then, why didn't I find Christmas? We went to church, like I knew we would, saw the tree, heard the sermon, and the children's songs, taught the lesson, made the gifts, did all we could, lit the candles, went caroling, just like we should - then, why didn't we find Christmas? Up till three, the night before, Old Santa had nothing on me that night; Spent hours, and dollars, on wrappings so bright, sewed each little snap with a thread so tight - Maybe this will make Christmas? Up at seven, the day's begun, the wrappings are littered the room a mess; the toys are clattering, clamoring, chattering, hanging, shooting, clanging, hammering; TV's blaring , no one caring - Who would even hear Christmas? The day has ended, thank the Good Lord! The relatives have all been visited, the gifts bestowed - deplored? The three old wise men, of yore, had nothing on us, with gifts of frankincense, myrrh and gold - They started gifts of Christmas! Now it's all over for another year: Settle back in your easy chair, let the dishes whirl in a new machine; Life is so easy, now, without a care, of pots and pans, all that work - My aren't we glad for Christmas? http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/b35ecbe81c45e588f46b1864fe77dd78.jpg c01f81219918f5388ccfab0b49898564 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl(71) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 69 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl And, if your heart doesn't go a-flutter, at my rhyme, rhythm, poetry; Perhaps it's obvious at your house, with not a creature stirring, not even a mouse - You might have had Christmas! No decoration expensive, with bows so lavish, no tree, no tinsel, no bulbs so bright; with only a candle to brighten the night - with only a creche for decoration, on the table a Bible - with only these, you had Christmas? Tell me, my friend, now it's over and done, the New Year's bells are soon to be rung; The partying's over, the gifts are exchanged, the tree's dismantled, the rooms rearranged, tell me, my friend - What happened to Christmas? http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/b50e138ae9493ecec5cf866d770d89a6.jpg 648034a95cc6bc5ae4fabc12c22f895b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (72) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 70 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl NEVER IS FOREVER I walk in the silent rooms alone; the dust swirls at my feet; The one I loved is gone, Nobody's child am I, My youth, my past is gone. I walk in the silent rooms alone, the dust swirls at my feet; The silence echoes through these rooms, my memories bittersweet. How many years these walls have seen, Love and laughter linger here; Pain and sorrows there have been; The memories haunt and sear my empty heart. Nobody's child now am I, alone I must go on; My youth, my past they fly, and having flown, leaves like the down, my empty heart. My heritage surrounds me now, My life - by me all they stand; My manly sons, my daughter fair, Life's cycle moving , moving still, and I'm alone. Nobody's child I must remain. Through years of joy and pain; Through all of life with memories, never to feel again my Mother's love, her gentleness, nor hear her voice, nor see her smile, to feel her kiss, or her caress; Nobody's child and I'll forever be. Alone, I walk these empty rooms, the dust swirls around my feet; The silence echoes through the air, my memories bittersweet. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/b5f0af23eaae4e996f4b35b8dad89e0f.jpg b1fac6c4a46eb545c654af5d0a5f9025 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (73) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 71 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl HAPPINESS Happiness is not a one-way street, Everyday there are trials to meet. When you are weary, And things just seem to go wrong. Just plan to greet it with a song! Rest and be thankful, Count all your blessings, Rest and be thankful, Count all your joys! http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/708e5e236040efa61f432fcd2ce8730f.jpg 112de23ea454138ea80de0a3f9593661 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (74) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 72 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl A BABY'S SMILE A baby's smile, a sweet caress, Will give you pause for thankfulness, So look around you will find, All around you a halo of sunbeams! http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/90981cbb019c666124ec3a47ba5d89c5.jpg 4c6b03048851cb1915fd599687d30d6f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (75) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 73 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl A MOTHER'S LOVE To Susie-Q from Mother (May 6, 1964) To my daughter - Karen Susan Today is a lovely spring day - 3 days before your birthday. In 5 days you will be 4 years old, and in the midst of the lovely, beautiful spring weather, your mother has the "blues", so to speak, and will write you a letter, I hope you never get. You see, in the midst of the beautiful spring, Mother's thoughts have been turning morbid (for me) thoughts. I waited so long for you Susie-Q, and do so want to see you grow up to become, a beautiful young lady, but sometimes, I get a little scared that I won't. You see Susie-Q, the world today is kind of funny. There are so many accidents, have been here in town even, that I never knew about when I was a child, maybe they were there and I didn't know, but anymore it seems there are so many accidents, and sicknesses, or diseases. All of these things are not pretty, my sweet, and your Daddy and I keep them from your brothers and you, which is how it should be, but sometimes things are too nice, too, and a person gets kind of worried , so today, I'm writing you a letter; to tell you how much I love you and all your your big brothers, and your Daddy too. Be the sweet, little girl you are now, all the rest of your life, "punkin"; remember how much you are loved, and will be loved in the times to come. Sometime in the future, your world of love and security may shake, but it won't fall apart, because the same God who made the birds, and the clouds, and the pretty green grass, and the kitty-kats, will still be loving you, and taking care of you, as he's taken care of Mommy and Daddy and the boys, and all the people who know, and love, you. So my little Susie-Q, daughter, be that good little girl. Keep reminding you big brothers, and your Daddy, how important love is, and all the hugs and kisses that go with it. Don't let them forget. And, next year, on your birthday, I'll write another letter, I hope, one you'll never receive, I hope. With all my love, You Mother http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1d0a4d649d1e3291e4915992111de028.jpg 542900c540cab7583b0750514fc4d60c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (76) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 74 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl LITTLE RUNT - A THANKSGIVING STORY BY DELLA LUTES Note: This story was found among Mother's journals. The name Della Lutes is believed to be her "pen" name. My father thought that it would be nice to include it in this collection, and I agree. Mother may, or may not, have included experiences and memories from her own childhood. This story may also, in fact, be the works of another writer and Mother may have copied it from something. Holidays in my childhood, some fifty years ago, in southern Michigan, were celebrated mostly by a foregathering of relatives and the generous consumption of good food. And so, on such holidays as fell in winter, the men tipped their chairs back against the wall of the front room, and swapped local history, while the women swung between the parlor bedroom, where they had laid their wraps, and sleeping children, and the kitchen, where they fell to and helped. Thanksgiving was the day of days for intimate family gatherings, and unstilted feasting. On Thanksgiving, my mother welcomed numbers; only numbers could provide suitable scope for her prowess as a cook. A young sow, once in early Fall, presented herself with a lively litter of thirteen husky pigs. All but the 13th! My father brought him into the house, scrawny, unable to stand on his little, spindling legs, blear-eyed, and pallid, and laid him on my mother's lap. "Runt", my father said succinctly. "Though maybe you'd like to put him in a little box or something". My mother placed an old apron on a chair, and laid "Little Runt" upon it. Then, she warmed some milk, stuck a finger in it, and let the little creature suck it off. This he did repeatedly until, satisfied and warmed, he feel asleep. In a few days, a bottle was substituted for fingers, and in a week, Little Runt not only had a chance, but was on way to normal pig life. He was given a small box near the kitchen door, and all day his contented grunts, and more demanding squeals, as mealtime http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/85d3afd01d5c3a224c9686166548fca7.jpg d56a4f48d7f542e065cf3643110b4fe0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (77) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 75 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl grew near, were heard. I became my duty to dump the box, give him fresh straw, and see that he had water. "Fat him up," said my father eyeing Little Runt critically, "and we'll have him for Thanksgiving dinner. I've always wanted roast pig for Thanksgiving!" So, Little Runt was fed on sweet milk, fresh corn meal, and vegetables, and throve to a state of porcine beauty, beyond all rightful expectations, considering his early state. He tagged at my mother's skirts when she looked for eggs, and when she fed the hens, always sniffing at everything in his path, continually expressing his affection, gratitude and general satisfaction in life, with cheerful little grunts, or a high-pitched squeal. He allowed me to wash and scrub him until his skin was pink and smooth, and firm, and made no serious objection to the still-pink ribbon tied about his neck. With his little round-quirking nose, his small bright, watchful eyes, and his up-curled, wiry tail, Little Runt was a pig to be proud of. My father watched the process of his growth with evident approval. "going to look pretty good spread out on the dripping pan "long about the 29th!", observed my father, early in November. My mother made no reply, and, as for myself, I looked at my father with positive distaste. How could he be so cruel, actually smacking his lips at the thought of Little Runt spread out in a dripping pan! Poor Little Runt! I ran and grabbed him up, and held him, kicking, squealing, protesting, in my lap, glowering at my father as at an Ogre. "Just how," queried my father at another time, "do you make stuffing for roast pig?" For quite a few minutes my mother did not reply. The subject seemed to lack favor with her as it grew in the approval of my father. Surprised at her silence, he set his penetrating eyes upon her and said "Huh?" "Stuffing?", she repeated with apparent reluctance. "Oh, I make it 'bout the same as for turkey. Little more sage, maybe." http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/07210374cbf62226298f9515adf89455.jpg 895f43c777b5ce6a0379f2f937a2d154 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (78) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 76 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl "Umm-mm", my father made pleasant reminiscent sounds in his throat, "Sage~! You picked the sage yet?" "Yes, " she replied, "long ago. Savory too, and all the herbs." "Put any onion in it?" "Yes," said my mother, shortly, "plenty of it!" And, then all of a sudden, Little Runt took to following my father about, his nose close to the heel of the man whose favor he seemed to think it vital that he should gain. At first, he was merely tolerated. "Get out of the way, you dad-rotted, blame little ole fool!" my father would exclaim, accompanying the admonition with a thrust of boot, designed to caution rather than to harm. But, within a short time, as Little Runt, with porcine stupidity, ignored his master's indifference, the companionship seemed to be encouraged. "Come along then , you old cuss fool." Father would invite lamentably, "you get underfoot and you'll get your tarnation nose knocked off!" And, into my father's voice crept an extra note of bravado when he referred to the succulent dish so soon to be served upon his plate. "You going to have anything besides roast pig?", he asked of my mother, in what was intended to be a casual tone. "Potatoes," replied my mother, "and squash, and boiled onions--." "I mean any - any other - meat?" He explained in a manner strongly hesitating for all of his forthright spirit. "I didn't know as just the - the pig 'a be enough." "Well," said my mother, judiciously, "I didn't know as 'twould be myself, seein' how your mouth's waterin' for it. So I thought I'd roast a turkey. Old Tom's good and fat." My father's face lightened "Maybe's well," he remarked, carelessly, "When you want him killed?" "Not yet, anyway", replied my mother, shortly, "You can kill him when you butcher the pig." http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/3b1ee9865cc61059b40bbc99f790cf08.jpg d0b507cee66da3d16eba37f8a0971c86 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (79) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 77 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl Abruptly, my father rose and went outside, where we heard him being vociferously greeted by Little Runt, with his won response made in loud and threatening, tones. My mother smiled with her eyes, but her lips wee tightly shut as she went on about her work of clearing away supper. After that my father talked loud, and often, of the Thanksgiving feast so rapidly approaching. He asked my mother if she was going to put a raw apple, or a cooked one, in Little Runt's mouth. With the imminent approval of the festal day, Father haunted the kitchen. He watched the filling of the cookie jars- gray stone for sugar cookies and a brown glazed one for molasses. He sampled each batch of doughnuts as it came from the kettle , and said they were not up to Mother's usual standards. He took, at my mother's invitation, repeated tastes of the mincemeat under preparation, and, with the air of a connoisseur, suggested the addition of wee bit more boiled cider, just a speck more of allspice, and finally, with a tentative glance at my mother's face, just a touch of brandy. Adding and mixing and stirring and tasting, together they brought the concoction to, what both were satisfied, was a state of perfection! Two days before Thanksgiving, my father beheaded Old Tom, filled the big brass kettle with boiling water, scalded and plucked him. the wing tips were cut off whole for brushing the hearth, and the tail feathers were finally gathered up and tied together in the form of a duster. He was then handed over to my mother, with the somewhat ostentatious remark, "There"s you turkey. I'll fetch the pig in tonight. Stub Obart's goin' to butcher him for me." As for my father, there was no understanding him. He had seemed, especially in the last few weeks, to love Little Runt. He had fondled him, scolded him, even called to him when not in sight! He scratched his back, and now he talked callously about cutting off his head. After supper that night he set off with Little Runt, squealing, kicking, protesting, in a box in the back of the prong, (a type of sleigh) it having snowed during the day. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/d0e44e51f1d24c33e62730dea27c14b9.jpg f57484d3996fc38ba100a781123a83e7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts:The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (80) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 78 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl My mother and I sat close together by the evening lamp, she mending, I playing half-heartedly, with paper dolls. Our ears were strained to catch - in imagination only - the shrill cry of fear and pain, our eyes seeing crimson splotches on the sweet new snow . Along about 9:00, my father returned. "Where you want him?", he called lustily. "Put him in the cellar," my mother replied, "on the bench." She did not rise, she made no inquiries. She took me off to bed and sat with me until I slept. The little pig's carcass was brought up as soon as breakfast was over, and, at the sight of it it, I burst into tears and fled the kitchen. Time is no respector of emotions, and as the hours wore on, the tempo of activity increased. Potatoes were pared and left in a kettle of cold water. My father brought a huge Hubbard squash up from the sand pit in the cellar, and broke it into small pieces with an ax. He was not a handy man when it came to household procedures, but on this day he seemed unusually eager to make himself useful. At 2;00, we were all seated around the the board, the turkey, his crisp , juicy skin bursting here and there in the plenitude of his stuffed insides, before my mother at one end of the table, and the rosy brown, crackling-coated, well-rounded porcine frame before my father. The little pig's legs, now untied, squatted wantonly beneath his well- padded hams and shoulders, his golden body crouched upon the plate. Father, holding the knife above the riddled carcass, said with odd gusto, "Now, Missy, I'm going to cut you a nice juicy slice." My mother, struggling to control herself, said, "I don't care for any, thank you," and burst into tears. We all, with no accord, turned to look at her, the guests in astonishment, I, with streaming eyes and sobbing breath, and my father in consternation and apparent anger. "Well," he said, with what would seem to be a righteous indignation, "I was waiting to see if you was goin' to show some signs of feeling, 'Missy. Wait a minute." http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/00a310f6e112a8801b63899af6f65afc.jpg ba77ba7bad8eac90ee4577c39b3fcc91 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts:The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (81) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 79 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl He threw down his napkin, shoved back his chair, dashed through the kitchen, snatched his hat from a nail, as he went all, it seemed, in one whirlwind of motion, his guests staring after him in rooted amazement. My mother wiped her eyes, and a shamed voice, said, "It was Little Runt. I fed him by hand - he t-tagged us around - I didn't see h-how he could - I d-don't know what he's up to." But her tearful, broken apology was interrupted by a confusion of the strangest sounds - a mingling of sharp, staccato squeals, the innervoice of a struggling pig, snuffles, and grunts, my father's voice raised in affectionate abuse, the back door opening. "Hol' your tongue, you tarnation fool-cus" - there he was, white hair flying hat awry, and in his arms, leg kicking snout wrinkling, small pink body squirming, was - sure as you live - Little Runt! "There!" said my father, wheezing a bit from exhaustion, "Now what you think?" Every chair had been pushed back. Food was cooling on the plates. I had flown from my chair to greet Little Runt and pull into my lap. "Why!", cried my mother gasping. "What - where - ?" "Well," said my father, flinging off his hat and smoothing hair and beard and beaming with satisfaction in his own exploits, "when I saw you [addressing my mother] were really bent on having roast pig for dinner [my mother lifted hands, opened her mouth, and remained silent], I figured I'd have to fix it some way to save Little Runt's hide. You see, [he now turned to his dumb-founded guests] this was the runt we raised by hand, and he took to following me around, so when it came time, I didn't have the heart to - so I took one of Stub Obart's instead." Then, with a swift turn from the still silent table, he addressed the contented, adventuring pig. "Come along now," he said, and executing a flank movement, caught Little Runt by his hind leg and hoisted him to his arms, admonishing him sonorously. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/70773aa536c24b2daddf86d7bf78522c.jpg 475cea18acae60a8ddbbaf858ebcf0b6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (82) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 80 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl "Thanksgiving for you all right, you fool runt, but hogs don't celebrate it in the house.", and, in an uproar of squeals and protesting kicks, Little Runt was born away. "Lije," said Uncle Frank, in his absence, "always was a sentimental old fool!' "Let me", urged my mother, politely ignoring the remark, "give you some more turkey." And so, as far as I can remember, Little Runt lived to a fat old age and died in his pen. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/84eea11c4d5e1515678c8bea3948565f.jpg 253bde0e68441eee6a319e6853020124 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts:The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (83) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 81 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl "My Manuscipts" A HISTORY OF THE STORIES I have tried to calculate approximate dates that these journals were written. Through the content of my mother's journals, and research done by my father, I have determined these dates to be as follows: CHILDHOOD MEMORIES: My grandfather, Douglas Gorsuch, died in 1943. It is not known when my mother wrote this story. Perhaps it was sometime in the late sixties, following the death of her father, Harold Roof, in 1968. HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Mother wrote this sometime in 1962. My great-grandmother, Minnie Gorsuch, passed away in 1961. MY OUTSIDE INTEREST: Mother wrote this story during the summer of 1962. IN BETWEEN DAYS: This story would have been written sometime during the Spring of 1968. Grandpa Roof passed away on March 7, 1968 A LETTER TO MR. BISHOP: This letter would have been written late 1968, or early 1969. WHO AM I?: This story was written in March, 1966. WHERE IS HOME?: According to the time frame that Mother speaks about, it appears that this story was written in the Fall of 1968, following the death of my Grandfather that prior March. MY ROOM: this story was written sometime during 1968. THE KISS: This story is fiction. I have spoken with my father about the times that I was now aware of, and it appears that she may have been writing from the perspective of what she wished for her children. The most amazing thing about this story is that we http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ed224ac996d6dc8a1ab0bf156932d85f.jpg 3be2985fb02b10fa6650593cfab1c410 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (84) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 82 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl really did sit in the living room, following her death, and felt much of the feelings that she described. We had not yet found these journals, and when we did, after reading them realized how eerie it was that she could almost foresee such a thing. The date that this was written was probably sometime during 1969 or 1970. Footnote: My oldest brother, Jerry (William) did marry a wonderful woman named Barbara Jo, and they have three beautiful daughters, Jessica Loraine, Jennifer Marie and Joslyn Dyann. My brother Tom (David) also married a wonderful woman Barbara Jean, and they have two beautiful daughters, Lindsay Anne and Loren Lea. My brother Doug (Patrick) married a woman named Kathy and they had a daughter named Amanda Lynn. Kathy and Doug later divorced and he re-married. His wife's name is DiAnna, and they have the first grandson, Gerald Kenneth Douglas Crowl (we call KC - he is blessed with two of his grandfather's names, Gerald and Kenneth and his father's). I, Karen (I go by Susan) was married and have no children. My husband and I also divorced. I have not remarried as of this writing. SO IT GOES IN DREAMS: According to the ages of myself, and my brothers, my mother would have written this sometime in the spring of 1965, shortly before my 5th birthday, which is May11. HOLD FAST THESE THINGS: This story must have been written in late 1969, or early 1970. Mother speaks of dancing lessons and that is when I was taking Ballet lessons with a friend of mine. I would have also been the last one in Grade School. A DAY ENDS, ANOTHER BEGINS" It is difficult to determine when this was written. The reference is made to our approximate ages so I am guessing that it was in the early 1960's. ONE WOMAN WRITES: Mother references in this story that it was written in the late 1960's. Her friends that she writes about were very dear to her. Janet passed away http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/21fac32a92d92f13a99396610b2cec16.jpg f323ec185da21e91239a1d6f022c50ee Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (85) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 83 of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl many years ago, after my mother had died, and Verna is still alive and living in the same area. A LIFETIME IN A SPLIT SECOND: The date is know because Mother wrote it on a notepad with the date at the top. This is the only time that she had dated anything and the date written was June, 1956. CHRISTMAS '64: I do not know if Mother wrote this following Christmas, 1964 or if she wrote it later, remembering Christmas. NEVER IS FOREVER: Mother wrote this poem sometime following the death of my Grandmother, Edith Roof. Grandmother passed away July 7, 1970. HAPPINESS and A BABY'S SMILE: These are both poems that were found with these journals. It is not known when they were written. A MOTHER'S LOVE: This is a very personal letter that was found in the folder with these journals. I cried the first time that I read it, and I have cried each time after. I have included it with these journals because I feel that it is important to k now all of mother's feelings to fully understand her, and who she was. I hope that you, the reader, see the love that is there. I named it myself because I feel that she loved me so much, and this was her way of showing me that love, even though she hoped I would never see it. She wrote it to me before my birthday in 1964. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/3ba8a045ad7a65ba37b830a3d4047b6c.jpg f315bdb142dbe3a94dfbc585d4c7f0f3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl (86) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to back cover of My Manuscripts: The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Family Histories Description An account of the resource This collection contains family histories that have been written by residents of the Big Walnut area. Items in this collection generally contain genealogical information about the families, personal anecdotes, and images of family members. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "My Manuscripts" The Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl Subject The topic of the resource Local History--Sunbury--Delaware County--Ohio Personal Narratives--Loraine Roof Crowl (1931-1975) Description An account of the resource From the Introduction of "My Manuscripts, the Personal Journals of Loraine Roof Crowl,": "I have compiled these journals in a book form, so that my mother's dream of someday becoming an author can finally come true...I have learned a great deal about the mother I lost at such a young age of 15. She was only 43 years old, a whole lifetime ahead of her." Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Author Loraine Roof Crowl Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1998 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Compiler: Karen Susan Crowl Bennett Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Book Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 31116841 http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/056a8ed28457664397a166978742d3a7.jpg 9f104c0fea36dee16d11ed30e7273c43 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (5) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to title page of Le Zoar Vol.II 1922 LE ZOAR Published bi=annually by the Junior Class Vol. II. Galena high School 1922 http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5faa887fee6f94fc9ef3d42ba0d30537.jpg 3ff563b7e2eb796e04e5eae469a9a347 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (6) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 2 of Le Zoar Vol.II 1922 2 - LE ZOAR Published for the CLASS OF 1923 by Alta Elizabeth Bonner Editor-in-Chief and Charles Wesley McCaughey Business Manager http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/73f7f26db2ed4535ede00860f921da58.jpg 2d5e5515e678b4a9c66ff2c613e5a3a4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (7) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 3 of Le Zoar Vol.II 1922 LE ZOAR - 3 DEDICATION JAY DYER, CLASS OF 1914 We, the Junior class of Galena High School, sincerely dedicate this nineteen hundred and twenty-two, Le Zoar, to Jay Dyer, who was the only graduate of our school to give his life in the world war. FOREWORD We, the staff of the LeZoar, have en- deavored to give the student body an annual pub- lication worthy of Galena High School. In our mistakes we have been sincere and we leave you to be the judges of our success. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/7502b7303b33e84c30d8e0020ff13f08.jpg 135d830240baec86ac02ea3916fa2199 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (8) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 4 of Le Zoar Vol.II 1922 4 - LE ZOAR ANNUAL STAFF Alta Bonner - Editor-in-Chief Carl Cunningham - Assistant Editor Edith Morris - Associate Editor Charles McCaughey - Business Manager Elizabeth Williams - Asst. Business Mgr. James Cockrell - Photographer http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/de6e26746e6d74334ee7d5d963073104.jpg 12002764914e9be76bcdf9d9c9210983 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (9) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 5 of Le Zoar Vol.II 1922 LE ZOAR - 5 CONTENTS TITLE I. - FACULTY Classes. Senior. Junior. Sophomore. Freshman. TITLE II. - ORGANIZATIONS. Literary Societies. Clubs. TITLE III. - ATHLETICS. Basketball. Baseball. Track. TITLE IV. - ACTIVITIES. Annual Staff. Debate. Oratory. School Officers. Elementary School. TITLE V. - CANNONADE Snaps. Slams. Advertisements. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/b1481d526ac492bdee6aedec27d87467.jpg 7f55a3c8a47a4716aef448388f5f57df Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (10) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 6 of Le Zoar Vol.II 1922 6 - LE ZOAR Graphic line art drawing of stylized large and small birds on perches FACULTY AND CLASSES http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/66b077b713c48bb5c87d134041f129e6.jpg 6941d66967c0c9c8d3dffebc7fdc9c78 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (11) Subject The topic of the resource Corresponds to page 7 of Le Zoar Vol.II 1922 LE ZOAR - 7 FACULTY MR. E. HAROLD HUGHES English and Science MR. O. N. JOHNSON Mathematics and Economics MR. RUSSEL HEDRICK Languages and Sociology http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/de86c7b5597087ced859279a4ce524e3.jpg 79125e2b6490a5fe5cf07b1baabb9f35 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (12) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 8 of Le Zoar Vol.II 1922 8 - LE ZOAR FACULTY MR. HAROLD ROOF Grammar Grades MISS LENA HALE Intermediate Grades MISS CAROLINE BACOM Primary Grades http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/05bed0de4d7a0035af7752edfa0d6557.jpg aad1ef659416fc8cb4f818ce02a0511b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (13) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 9 of Le Zoar Vol.II 1922 LE ZOAR - 9 SENIORS line drawing of graduates HELEN BALDRIDGE "Peggy" Philaephronean Literary Society Orchestra Debate, '22 Secretary of Class, '22 Basketball Choral Club "A little girl filled with questions." HAROLD BARCUS "Curley" Philaephronean Literary Society Vice-President, '19 Treasurer '20 Baseball, '19-'22 Secretary of Athletic Association "And there were none but few goodlier than he." http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/45db5c567b1ff891fcf6ce5098e76fd6.jpg c3e87654dfd25ad5b2d48fab64f8aac6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (14) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 10 of Le Zoar Vol.II 1922 10 - LE ZOAR SENIORS THEODORE BENNETT "Ted" Willisonian Literary Society Secretary of Class, '19 Vice-President, '20 Treasurer, '21 Athletic Association Basketball Baseball Glee Club "He's a tease if I know it." THELMA BENNETT "Thelma" Philaephronean Literary Society Basketball Choral Club "Why should I hold my tongue?" MILDRED BONNER "Mildred" Willisonian Literary Society Choral Club "She cannot understand foolishness for she is never foolish." CHARLES BIGGS "Chuck" Willisonian Literary Society Treasurer of Athletic Association Vice-President of Literary Society Debate Glee Club Entered from Danville in '20. "He;s not yet so old but he may learn." http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/feaddbf3265af401fd8bebb455bf8de5.jpg 34d443d5f1330de184b218bdff202ee4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (15) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 11 of Le Zoar Vol.II 1922 SENIORS MARY GRIFFITH "Maggie" Philaephronean Literary Society Debate President of Class '20 President of Literary Society, '21 Choral Club "As capable and as full of fun as the day is long." FRANK KENDRICK "Ken" Willisonian Literary Society President of Literary Society, '22 Secretary of Literary Society, '20 Vice-President of Class'22 President of Class, '21 Vice-President, '20 Manager of Glee Club, '22 President of Athletic Association, '21 Debate "A man with black hair is a bad person with whom to argue." AUDREY LOOKER "Tooker" Philaephronean Literary Society Treasurer of Class, '19 Basketball Choral Club "When she will, she will, You may depend on it, When she won't, she won't, And that's the end of it." ALLAN McMAHON "Mick" Philaephronean Literary Society Athletic Association Orchestra Glee Club Basketball Baseball "My deeds will speak." http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/b6d3a4b5d63380d0c1920bb7563a085c.jpg 9cc800f686de2a0c5af8e55b852ca702 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (16) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 12 of Le Zoar Vol.II 1922 12 - LE ZOAR SENIORS LYTLE MORRIS "Sliver" Philaephronean Literary Society Athletic Association Glee Club Basketball Baseball "I never dare to be as funny as I can." MARIAN ROBERTS "Mary Ann" Willisonian Literary Society Pianist President of Class, '22 President of Literary Society, '22 Debate Orchestra Entered from Ottawa in '20 "I Work? Oh, what a waste of time!" ROBERT SHOAF "Bob" Philaephronean Literary Society President of Literary Society, '22 Athletic Association "A youth there was of quiet ways and thoughtful bearing" LIDA WARE "Lida" Philaephronean Literary Society Secretary of Literary Society. Choral Club "No one but Heaven knows of what she's thinking." http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/6350c918cb997050434f8cb1498ef0b2.jpg 74b66c920ac1fdeb85173cd686cefad8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (17) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 13 of Le Zoar Vol.II 1922 LE ZOAR - 13 JUNIORS ALTA BONNER "Alta" Philaephronean Literary Society Secretary of Class, '20 President of Class, '21 Librarian Editor-in-Chief of Le Zoar "A typical blond but not light headed." JAMES COCKRELL "Jim" Philaephronean Literary Society Athletic Association Treasurer of Class, '20 "You know that I say just what I think and nothing more." http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5f1e6bed752bc49405a54dff2edf55e3.jpg 78425edc7263fbdab402d5ce5efa6614 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (18) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 14 of Le Zoar Vol.II 1922 14 - LE ZOAR JUNIORS CARL CUNNINGHAM "Rusty" Philaephronean Literary Society Debate Athletic Association Glee Club Associate Editor of the "Le Zoar" Baseball Basketball "And all shoull cry, 'Beware! Beware!' His flashing eyes, his flaming hair" GRACE DUCKWORTH "Bill" Willisonian Literary Society. Basketball Choral Club "Look on her features and behold her mind, As in a mirror of herself defined." ARTHUR GOFF "Ike" Willisonian Literary Society President of Class, '22 Athletic Association Glee Club Basketball Baseball Track "Devilment is a dangerous thing." MARIE HIGGINS "Marie" Philaephronean Literary Society Choral Club "All the boys will say, 'I don't want to get well'" ETHEL JOHNSON "Jake" Willisonian Literary Society Choral Club "A Smile is the best cure for man's ills." http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/3e08042b99f9e6a84f1e9be68f653f59.jpg ad5b03737a2e0d747060a8f1dc389e16 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (19) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 15 of Le Zoar Vol.II 1922 LE ZOAR - 15 JUNIORS CHARLES McCAUGHEY "Pete" Willisonian Literary Society Athletic Association Debate Business Manager of the "Le Zoar" Basketball Baseball Treasurer of Class, '22 "There little boy, don't cry, You'll be a business man, bye and bye." LAWRENCE MANTOR "Larry" Willisonian Literary Society Secretary of Class, '22 Treasurer of Class, '21 Athletic Association Glee Club Basketball Baseball "We always have a few talents Nature gives us. He did. Athletics." EDITH MORRIS "Edith" Philaephronean Literary Society President of Class, '20 Left for San Antonio, Texas, '21 Entered from Ashville, N.C., 22 Annual Staff Choral Club "She is shy, but she's mighty sweet." JAMES PLATT "Jim" Willisonian Literary Society Athletic Association "And the girls will get you, if you don't watch out." ELIZABETH WILLIAMS "Lizzy" Willisonian Literary Society Treasurer of Class, '20 Advertising Manager of the "Le Zoar" Choral Club "If God can love them all, Why can't I have a dozen." http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/6e0e2740afa6d4ade3af5e30348f72e7.jpg 7a12beb350dbfce23a0132d2fef3710b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (20) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 16 of Le Zoar Vol.II 1922 16 - LE ZOAR SOPHOMORES CLASS HISTORY The Sophomore Class came into High School, September, 1920, with ten members. We were perhaps a little awed and fearful to be called Freshmen, but we were graciously received and well treated by the upper classmen, who honored us with a reception, where we were initiated into full membership of G. H. S. We were soon well acquainted and gradually grew accustomed to our new surroundings. Professor John S. Edwards was the Superintendent and he taught us the whys and wherefores of Algebra, the mysteries of General Science, also some of the boys took Vocations under him, with the hope of settling what occupation or trade he should take up as his life-work. Miss McCabe was our instructor in Latin and we were compelled to put in many a hard lick overcoming the difficulty of this dead language. Miss Miles taught the English and Music that year. We started our Sophomore year with the addition of four new mem- bers and everything went along nicely until the beginning of the second semester when we lost three of our class. This meant a good deal to us as all our members are fast friends and it was hard to give them up. We have Geometry under Mr. Hughes, who also gave us some mechan- ical drawing and blue printing along with it. He Also teaches some of the class Botany. General History, English and Physical Geography are under Mr. Johnson. Community Civics and last, but not lease, Caesar, are under Mr. Hed- rick. We have endeavored to do our full share in all school activities and do not shirk any responsibilities that come to us. Two class parties have been given during the year, which have strengthened the loyal fellowship of class members. We feel justly proud of our class for what we lack in quantity we make up in quality. --- Kenneth Weber '24, Historian. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5c85104685b8e9023674316301976422.jpg 9eb8d3e461e75272fe980d0b6a76d0b6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (21) Subject The topic of the resource Corresponds to page 17 of Le Zoar 1922 LE ZOAR - 17 CLASS OFFICERS President -- Josephine Shoaf Secretary -- Kenneth Weber ROLL Clarence Bonnett, Hazel Boston, Virginia Cooley, Alice Cornell, Alvin Keifer, Nina Powell, Beulah Johnson, Josephine Shoaf, MacOrebaugh, Kenneth Weber, Goldie Baker. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ad9d9994cb7577a810e0e1f2571c4481.jpg de88bdd0faab64ec16ef33d52f75d6fd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (22) Subject The topic of the resource Corresponds to page 18 of Le Zoar 1922 18 - LE ZOAR FR - SHMAN CLASS HISTORY Our freshmen class was first assembled in the seventh grade under the instruction of Mr. C. M. Pace, whom we all held in high esteem. We were specializing in deportment and attendance, and all scored high enough to be promoted. In the eighth grade we continued our work under the direction of Mr. Roof. We made rapid progress in this year's work and were promoted without the loss of a single member, to become a target of amusement for the "Heavenly Sevens" (Seniors) which enjoyable position we now occupy, having been duly initiated and banqueted at the home of a senior. At the beginning of the year our boys organized a basketball team and have played a number of interesting and successful games. We are now nearing the completion of the year's work and our hopes are high, as our teacher of Latin and Civics, Mr. Hedrick, assures us that we are the most brilliant class he has ever taught in all the years of his ex- perience. Our superintendent, Mr. Hughes, has given us such praise as to en- courage us to do our best work, and our principal and teacher of English and Algebra, Mr. Johnson, assures us that he firmly believes that, through our zeal, each and every one of us will some day become a world renowned scholar. --- Mary Biggs, '25, Historian http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/c89665d2aa8db266192236feeb532702.jpg e91451a27542a17faa5cc4d7799f7ab5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (23) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 19 of Le Zoar 1922 LE ZOAR - 19 CLASS OFFICERS President -- Zelfa Fisher ROLL Paul Baldridge, Mary Biggs, Henry Bonnett, Curtis Boston, Lauris Cole, Arel Cunningham, Zelfa Fisher, Alonzo Fisher, Fred Frakes, Edna Francis, Oletha Huff, Robert Platt, Mary Hughes, Kelly Longshore, Her- bert Lust, Ruth Orebaugh, Robert Platt, Clarence Tuller, Albert Wood, Leolla Meiers, Frances Myers, Walter Goff. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/8b30bf27ba8433cb6a891fb029fb6e5d.jpg 9c0089602028de9c808e5533bf8a40cc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (24) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 20 of Le Zoar 1922 20 - LE ZOAR line art sketch of two people seated at a table ORGANIZATIONS http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/d6aa1ae85042e93cd6843cf82a10a5ee.jpg d3b9c3fd520b430f85d26c7e80af0113 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (25) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 21 of Le Zoar 1922 LE ZOAR-21 PHILAEPHRONEAN LITERARY SOCIETY OFFICERS First Semester -- Second Semester Mary Griffith - President - Robert Shoaf Allan McMahon - Secretary - Lida Ware ROLL Helen Baldridge, Harold Barcus, Goldie Baker, Thelma Bennett, Clar- ence Bonnett, Alta Bonner, Hazel Boston, James Cockrell, Lauris Cole, Carl Cunningham, Arel Cunningham, Marie Higgins, Mary Hughes, Ole- tha Huff, Audrey Looker, Kelley Longshore, Herbert Lust, Allan McMa- hon, Lytle Morris, Edith Morris, Francis Myers, Robert Shoaf, Clarence Tuller, Lida Ware, Kenneth Weber, Mary Griffith. HISTORY The Philaephronean Literary Society was organized October fifteenth, nineteen hundred and nineteen, with a large attendance. All the old mem- bers were present with the exception of the former seniors. Thse with the new ones swelled the number to twenty-one. At this meeting the business of reorganizing the society was attended to. The officers elected were: Mary Griffith, President; Harold Barcus, Vice President, Allan McMahon, Secretary; Alta Bonner, Audrey Looker, and Helen Baldridge composed the program committee. Arrangements fwor obtaining ribbons of society colors, (black and white) were made for all members. Eight interesting programs have already been given, including our special Christmas program. New officers were elected in January of whom were Robert Shoaf, president; Lida Ware, secretary; Helen Baldridge, vice-president; Ken- neth Weber, Mary Griffith and Helen Baldridge as program committee. These officers held their offices the remainder of the school year of nine- teen hundred and twenty-two. Lida Ware, Secretary. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/fd135624ef60245acb7efc9e7670481f.jpg 20ca95cf93d98aeff06818ca9427fe3b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (26) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 22 of Le Zoar 1922 22 - LE ZOAR WILLISONIAN LITERARY SOCIETY OFFICERS First Semester Second Semester Frank Kendrick - President - Marian Roberts Josephine Shoad - Secretary - Alice Cornell ROLL Paul Baldridge, Mildred Bonner, Charles Biggs, Mary Biggs, Curtis Boston, Henry Bonnett, Theodore, Bennett, Virginia Cooley, alice cornell, Grace Duckworth, Alonzo Fisher, Zelfa Fisher, Fred Frakes, Edna Fran- cis, Arthur Goff, Walter Goff, Ethel Johnson, Beulah Johnson, Alvin Keif- er, FrankKendrick, Charles McCaughey, Lawrence Mantor, Leolla Meiers, Nina Powell, James Platt, Robert Platt, Marian Roberts, Lloyd Smith, Josephine Shoaf, Elizabeth Williams, Albert Wood. HISTORY The Willisonian Literary Society was organized October fifteenth, nineteen hundred and nineteen. Red, white and blue were selected as the colors of the society and the corresponding motto, "le courage, la purete', la verite." The constitution and by-laws were adopted by the society, at the time of organization. The society was inactive from nineteen twenty, until nineteen twenty-two, when it was reorganized under the same name and constitution. The programs are given once a month, and a joint program of the two societies was given on the evening of December twenty-third. These pro- grams consist of orations, debates, dramas, musical numbers, readings, and the like. The purpose of this Society is to create a higher literary standard for the school. The realization of this aim is quite apparent. --Alice Cornell, Secretary. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/cbf69e1dd562295117829d0e4c709792.jpg 8a689cb9b24a798a27b86b797c17c7c9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (27) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 23 of Le Zoar 1922 LE ZOAR - 23 GLEE CLUB OFFICERS. Leader - Mr. Hughes Manager - Frank Kendrick Treasurer - Lawrence Mantor ROLL Paul Baldridge - Allan McMahon Charles Biggs - Lawrence Mantor Theodore Bennett - Lytle Morris Clarence Bonnett - Kelley Longshore Henry Bonnett - Lloyd Smith Carl Cunningham - Kenneth Weber Arthur Goff - Alvin Keifer Frank Kendrick - Albert Wood The Boys' Glee Club was organized in the early part of October by Mr. Hughes with Frank Kendrick as manager; Elmer Davidson, leader; and under the supervision of Mr. Hughes. They gained good headway and gave a good many numbers at the Literary Societies and the Farmers' In- stitute. Elmer Davidson, having moved away, Mr. Hughes took his place as leader. They intend to furnish music for the Oratorical Contest at Grey Chapel, Ohio Wesleyan University. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/77a1bb5640d874b75e832e0835b22c07.jpg 86398523371be625053379757e189016 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (28) Subject The topic of the resource Corresponds to page 24 of Le Zoar 1922 ORCHESTRA Piano - Marian Roberts Violin - Helen Baldridge Violin - Alice Cornell Mandolin - Allan McMahon Saxophone - Kenneth Weber Guitar - Alvin Kiefer The Orchestra was organized in "twenty-one" under the name of "The Clitter Clatters." It was under the supervision of Twilah Coon, Many Vance being pianist. Two of the mem- bers graduating in the class of '21 it was reorganized at the beginning of the school year of '22 with two new members be- ing added and Marian Roberts, presiding pianist. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1bcf5e8cd147d87f56da1f6722e2a2de.jpg ca81151969bbaeac1e93769b926fe6af Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (29) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 25 of Le Zoar 1922 LE ZOAR - 25 CALENDAR. Sept. 5 - School opens with a Bang! (Lots of fun.) Sept. 28 - Freshmen receive an introduction to Big Walnut. Sept. 30 - Freshmen reception. Freshies all received full membership into G.H.S. Oct. - Lots of Basketball games and big crowds at all the games. Oct. 31 - Hilarious Hallowe'en party at Frank Kendrick's. Wonder if they had cider. Nov. 18 - Edward Bowman gave a fine lecture at the Church. First number of the Lecture Course. Nov. 24 - Big Sophomore party at Webers. All reported a good time. Dec. 6 - Edward Vance Cook illustrated some of his poems, which was the second number on the Lecture Course. Dec. 23 - Combined Christmas program of the two Literary Societies. Jan 5 - Lecture by W. T. Sherman Culp Feb. 3 - Entertainment by the Otterbein Glee Club. Feb. 18 - New England Quartet gave a fine program at the church. Feb. 24 - Box social by the Athletic Association. Mary 4 - Weiner Roast at school House - lots of couples. March 24 - Lytle got up too late to put on his overshoes. April 3 - Annual Staff went to Columbus. Had two blowouts. April 7 - Arbor day program by Philaephronean Society. April 14 - Boy Scout Play. April 21 - Local oratorical contest. May 3 - Junior-Senior Banquet. May 5 - County oratorical contest at Delaware. May 12 - Track Meet. May 14 - Baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Roberts. May 17 - Senior Play. May 18 - Commencement. May 19 - Annual school picnic and Alumni banquet. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0d99d4285cb8d86f446d7ffcc0f7e321.jpg c96f82013540d76745f451cd8dd4b181 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (30) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 26 of Le Zoar 1922 26 - LE ZOAR line art of baseball player - PLAY BALL! ATHLETICS http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/d97455d41b02fd7ec7db9f2f2900df4e.jpg 05ae57f20051a964cd29a068b2163890 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (31) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 27 of Le Zoar 1922 27- LE ZOAR BASKETBALL Coach - Mr. Johnson Captain - Theodore Bennett Manager Lytle Morris SCORES Galena 16 - 18 Hyatts Galena 34 - 6 New Albany Galena 28 - 6 New Albany Galena 38 - 22 Brown Galena 23 - 8 New Albany Galena 34 - 10 Orange Galena 18 - 11 Sunbury Galena 26 - 20 Berlin Galena 16 - 17 Radnor Galena 47 - 22 Delaware Ind'nd'ts Galena 25 - 24 Berlin Galena 21 - 18 Johnstown Galena 35 - 12 Johnstown Galena 35 - 22 Eastern Orioles Galena 35 - 25 Bellpoint Galena 29 - 32 Bellpoint http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/24858534cf3fad0af47771024327ea5e.jpg 69153edea81f60eeabfe124b365d794a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (32) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to pages 28 of Le Zoar 1922 28 - LE ZOAR GIRLS' BASKETBALL Coach - Mr. Johnson Captain - Nina Powell SCORES Galena 9 - 5 Hyatts Galena 7 - 4 New Albany Galena 2 - 7 Sunbury Galena 4 - 3 Powell Galena 8 - 2 Brown Galena 9 - 4 Orange Galena 7 - 6 Berlin http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/6825f2011133ec941678c544f2079a7b.jpg fd7fc3654dbfefc33b8cadadf8f8befa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (33) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 29 of Le Zoar 1922 LE ZOAR - 29 BASEBALL The baseball team will soon be organized with a dandy team full of pep. 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Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (34) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 30 of Le Zoar 1922 30 - LE ZOAR etching of two tall trees ACTIVITIES http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/c54002673e3f1f00de853fa886b5f726.jpg 2178f0ddcd528a13bbdef612ab96b6f1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (35) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 31 of Le Zoar 1922 LE ZOAR - 31 DEBATE TEAMS AFFIRMATIVE DEBATE TEAM Mary Griffith, Capt.; Helen Baldridge Charles McMaughey, Carl Cunningham Galena, 1; Berlin, 2 NEGATIVE DEBATE TEAM Frank Kendricks, Capt.; Marian Roberts Charles Biggs, Kenneth Weber Galena, 2; Orange, 1 http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0c7bbcd48697fe03c3e341da7dbb78d7.jpg c5b0c000506100f69607e2b123bd1223 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (36) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 32 of Le Zoar 1922 32 - LE ZOAR HAIL! HAIL! THE GANG'S ALL HERE! 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Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (38) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 34 of Le Zoar 1922 34 - LE ZOAR PRIMARY GRADE DAILY DRILL http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f3890e298c4b172ee31870cf55700825.jpg ec968c3ad6ef31316ff4d3e0cc8165a6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (39) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 35 of Le Zoar 1922 LE ZOAR - 35 etching of a cannon on a hillside CANNONADE http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/6af0b1bd61db212b14272fac9ada5d42.jpg ae7b3108d8ac0bbe9729710ea796320a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (40) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 36 of Le Zoar 1922 36 - LE ZOAR 10 annotated photos: The "Kid"Wagon Mr. Truant Officer Get Out of My Way! Bang! The Old Swimmin'Hole Our Vamp A "Baby" Farmette Oh! Dete! Oh! Boy! Some Class Eh! http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a8ef60807553df92c611d6c3e0e50f04.jpg 9e778371c9b9202395b363ef9c205aa8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (41) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 37 of Le Zoar 1922 LE ZOAR - 37 JOKES LAUNDRYOLOGICAL Mr. Hedrick: "Name three articles containing starch." Sophomore: "Two cuffs and a collar" * * * Doctor Weber (to patient): "It's nothing to worry about, just a little boil on the back of the neck. But you must keep your eye on it." * * * Mr. Hughes: "Thelma, what does Philosophy mean?" Thelma: "I couldn't find it and I looked in the dictionary. I looked under all the F's" * * * Harold Barcus: "Spencer was married in 1558" Duke: "Quite remarkable. He was six years old." Harold: "No - in 1609." Duke: "Yes, about ten years after his death." * * * Jo Shoaf: "Aren't sheep stupid?" Larry Mantor: "Yes, my lamb." THE R. P. HARRIS CO. Successors to the Galloway Co. Your Headquarters while in Delaware (Main Floor) Dress goods, silk, wash goods, domestics, ribbons, laces, em- broideries, notions, and gloves (Second Floor) Silk, muslin, and knit underwear, corsets, curtain material, art goods, bedding and patterns (Third Floor) We have a complete stock of Women's Ready-to-Wear apparel, including suits, coats, silk and mercerized petticoats, wool and silk skirts, sweaters, silk and lingerie blouses, etc. Rest Room and Telephone at Your Disposal http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/d20364bee8853b1edb40657d8597b674.jpg 6e3ee1d961fa2c78c50cee270f4bed1f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (42) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 38 of Le Zoar 1922 38 - LE ZOAR Baker Art Gallery Columbus, O. BOY CATCHER It was the first time Dorothy had seen a street sprinkler. "Oh, mother," she exclaimed with wide open eyes, "just see what that man has on his wagon to keep the boys from riding on behind." * * * WOW! "Ever hear of airplane poison?" "No, what is it?" "One drop is fatal." Agent for School Books Drugs and Paints, Phone 68 Sundries R. P. ANDERSON Druggist Physicians Supplies Wholesale and Retail. Eastman Kodaks, Pathe Phonographs Sunbury - - - Ohio Thomson's Glove Fitting Corsets For the woman who admires the slender graceful lines of the pre- vailing fashions, and appreciates comfort and freedom with the at- most style, there is no corset more satisfying than a Thomson. In our Corset Department you will find a line of these popular corsets in models designed for slen- der medium, and stout figures. Come in and let us help you solve corset problems. ULRY AND SPOHN Formerly Variety Shop No .3 State St., Westerville, Ohio http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/78505c36286ae2eef7cc9037fd65101a.jpg 0d2f084107b413919073271e216021b6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (43) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 39 of Le Zoar 1922 LE ZOAR - 39 photos l-r Our Farmerette What's this? Mrs. Julius Caesar Another Prof. OH! What Fun! "Im a Nut" Sweethearts Who's this A young Athlete http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/7354fefa88831cb6c144de26272ece64.jpg 38fc00577bf96b266e5ea89868584195 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (44) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 40 of Le Zoar 1922 40 - LE ZOAR PATIENCE REWARDED. "There as story in this paper of a woman that used a telephone for the first time in eighty-three years." "She must be on a party line." * * * THE MISSING BLUSH He told the shy maid of his love The color left her cheeks; But on the shoulder of his coat It showed for several weeks. * * * "What are you thinking of?" she gently asks, as she watches his eyes roving thoughtfully round his sick-room. "I'm thinking about grammar," replies the little boy. "My darling, don't think of grammar now," ex- postulates the mother. "I can't help it, mummy," weeps the child, "this room is simply reek- ing with nouns." * * * Farmer: "See here, young man, what are you doing up my tree?" Carl C.: "One of your pears fell down and I'm trying to put it back." Buick Cars are Good Cars NEVILLE BROS Delaware, Ohio The Galena Dentist DR. W. A. WHITACRE Delaware, Ohio 2d Floor Peoples Bldg X-RAY Good Graft Shoes Delaware, Ohio http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/2463316f77e092ec080286373bbc27aa.jpg 26e6c957c3d59a5f69bade438eac8fd5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (45) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 41 of Le Zoar 1922 LE ZOAR - 41 photos l-r Oh! Boy! Our Minister Ties - Tied. Some Prof. Big Feet - Big Pete Pre-Mature Our Acrobats Some Staff Memories http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/27f1a339617a42b4fb18cba1b75ecd5b.jpg d866e5c20623b55bb08ed058cbc0c968 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (46) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 42 of Le Zoar 1922 T. R. Griffith - C. L. Owen GRIFFITH & OWEN HOME FURNISHERS Furniture, Rugs, Linoleum, Shades, Stoves Telephone Number 2235 - No. 6 Sandusky St. OPPOSITE CITY HALL - DELAWARE OHIO Said A 2 B: "I C U R Inclined 2 B A J." Said B 2 A: "UR mind, I C shows signs of slight D K." * * * Mr. Johnson: "Find the least common denominator of - Freshie, from rear of the room: "You don't mean to say the old thing is lost again?" * * * What seven letters did old Mother Hubbard use when she looked into the cupboard? Charles Biggs: "O, I, C, U, R, M, T." THE BANK OF WESTERVILLE Capital, Surplus and Undivided Profits -$50,000.00- Pays 4 Per cent on Time Deposits and Savings Acounts CALL AND SEE US C. W. McKEEHAN Plumbing and Gas Fitting Steam and Hot Water Heating, Tinning and Spouting Citizens' Phone 2609 84 N. Sandusky St. Agent for Milwaukee Air Power Water Systems, and Wise Hot Air Furnaces http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/226d87ef83b37e80e0ee5bf12549c7f0.jpg ad826843088684ebf74ca0160e26dfeb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (47) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 43 of Le Zoar 1922 Sunbury Tire and Battery Co. -for- Cooper and Kelly Springfield Cooper Battery Service Station Phone 28 Call for Boston The Blakely-Williams Co. Sunbury, Ohio The Store of Quality DANDEL & ANDERSON Clothiers and Furnishers "The Store with a Conscience" Delaware, O. Hemstitching and Picot Edge work All Work Guaranteed Singer Sewing Machine Co. Incorporated 8 So. Sandusky St. Delaware, Ohio Phone 326 Mr. Hughes to the neighbors next the church: "Can we borrow your table, chairs and rugs for the play in Literary?" Mrs. Cornell: "Not until you bring back our hammer, peeling-knife, sweeper and vases." * * * "Mother, I just took a splinter out of my hand with a pin." "A pin! Don't you know that's dangerous?" "Oh, no, mother, I used a safety pin." * * * No man can substitute wishbone for backbone if he wants to succeed. * * * Freshie: "Where do the jelly-fish get their jelly." Brilliant Senior: "From the ocean currents." * * * NOT A BIT CURIOUS. Marian was all dressed up, and that piqued Audrey's curiosity as she met her on the road. "Going to Sunbury, I suppose?" asked Audrey. "No," answered Marian. "Oh, to see Virginia?" "No," was the sentenious answer. "Going to see Alice perhaps?" "No, I'm not," came the positive answer. "Do you think I care a rap where you are going?" http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/85d52f8c3517b1e619d46ced07c72635.jpg b3d3c0004862084a5b2f0caa701b98fa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (48) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 44 of Le Zoar 1922 ATHLETIC GOODS Hoffman's Drug Store Balls, Tennis Rackets, Bats, Gloves Commencement Pres- ents, Eversharp Pencils, Wall Paper, Paint, Varnish, Station- ery and Magazines. UNIVERSITY BOOK STORE Westerville, O. Everything up-to-date at the Old Reliable Dry Goods Store Westerville, Ohio Phone 140-R CALL Hoffman's Drug Store for your wants Mail Orders a Specialty Westerville Citz. 217 - Bell 58 THE BANK OF GALENA COUNTY F. D. Miller, Cashier DIRECTORS Wm. D. Miller - Edw. Ball George W. Bright - W. F. Bennett A. O. Griffith - F. D. Miller Fred Dustin 4 per cent Interest paid for time deposits http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f88155961b5012f2a05ead641370ef13.jpg 5dad8d615d9a96878b9877ea0814963a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (49) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 45 of Le Zoar 1922 TRADE AT THE MOST PROGRESSIVE STORE THE M. WEISS & SONS CO. THE SUNBURY FAMOUS RACKET STORE If You Would Write Right, Own a Conklin's Self-Filling Fountain Pen And Automatic Pencil. For Sale by SELL BROTHERS Anything You Want Whether for lunch or table use Also a good line of school supplies Always AT YOUR SERVICE J. N. COONS Dry Goods and Groceries For Parties, Socials, Banquets -Serve- WILLIAMS ICE CREAM "The Cream of Perfection" WILLIAMS ICE CREAM CO. Westerville, Ohio Carl C.: "Words fail to express my love." Marian R.: "I know they do, try Candy." * * * EVOLUTION OF A STUDENT. Freshman: "Please sir, I didn't hear the question." Sophomore: "Didn't hear the question." Junior: "What" Senior: "Huh." * * * Here's to the faculty, Long may they live, Even as long as the lessons they give. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/83e477e707a7e63fe071e32ad9c9dd96.jpg 18ab81773975300eb4b7b3423e79a58a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (50) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 46 of Le Zoar 1922 46 - LE ZOAR Mr. Johnson (in English Class): "What is the plural of child?" Bob Platt: "Kids." * * * UP-TO-DATE LATIN. Boyibus talkus in studyroomorum Boyibus talkibus, talka somorum, Dukibus hearibus louda speakorum, Kickibus boyibus outa backdoorum, Boyibus comibus back nomorum. * * * WHAT IF - Audrey Looker would forget to giggle. If Marian B. should forget her curls. If Nina would forget to borrow Charles Biggs' comb. If James Platt would make a three minute speech before his English Class. * * * "Are you laughing at me," demanded Mr. Hughes, sternly of his class. "Oh, no, sir," came the reply in chorus. The said Duke even more grimly, "What else is there in the room to laugh at?" * * * Absence makes the hears grow fonder, So they always say, That's why we love our teachers best, The days they stay away. * * * Charles McCaughey: "How do you restore the natural tint to ivory?" Goldie Baker: "Get a shampoo." * * * Soph: "Do you mean to say he is a liar?" Senior: "No, but his truth resembles a railroad map." * * * Mr. Johnson: "What is meant by Arthur's knighthood?" Alvin K.: "No doubt it was his night cap." * * * From James Vance's essays: "The cammil is a sheep of the desert. It does not have to get angry to get its back up because Nature made it that way. When cammils go on a journey thay drink as much water as to last many days. Such animals are called 'Aquiducks'." * * * Mildred B.: "Have an accident?" Thelma B.: "No thanks, just had one." http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ea91b61c7f7283a18521ecaadf3d89a9.jpg 56ada130f9e3421c555939e843425120 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (51) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 47 of Le Zoar 1922 Trust the Same Old Reliable Store Furnishing and Shoes NORRIS ELLIOT More Goods for Same Money Same Goods for Less Money Westerville, Ohio Go to The Up-to-Date Pharmacy 44 North State Street Eastman Kodaks and Supplies of all kinds. Films developed and printed. Parkers' Fountain Pens, Even Flow Ink Pencils, Sheaffer's Ever Sharp Pencils and Leads. Fine Papeteries, etc. Choice brands of cigars, fine pipes, cigar holders, to- baccos and smokers' supplies. Optical Department Eye Glasses and Spectacles, Eye Shades and Goggles. Examination free. All work guaranteed. Give us a call RITTER & UTLEY Westerville, O. O. K. HARDWARE The best place to buy Hardware and Implements Delaware - Ohio Athletic Goods Baseball, Track, Football, Basket- ball When you buy Spalding and Reach goods, you buy the best that's made. Special prices to clubs and let us measure you for athletic uniforms. McLEOD-SANDERS Athletic Outfitters Westerville, Ohio http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/54d2228d68ac119cb12b5b48cc1f8f27.jpg ef539e942d4f69172ea25f881c61e717 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (52) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 48 of Le Zoar 1922 48 - LE ZOAR Frank K.: "How do you feel today?" Mary G.: "Just like Seven Days." Frank K.: "How's that?" Mary G.: "Just a little weak." * * * Laugh and the Faculty laughs with you, As long as you laugh at the students alone, But when you get a laugh on the teachers, You're sure to be sent right home. * * * Fred Frakes: "Dad won't let us have the car any more." Beulah J.: "Why?" Fred: "I forgot to clean the hair pins out of it last night." * * * Teacher: "Define Trickle." Freshman: "To run slowly." Teacher: "Define 'Anecdote'." Freshie: "A short funny tale." Teacher: "Use both words in a sentence." Fresh: "The dog trickled down the street with a can tied to his anecdote." * * * An old maid boarded a street car and she stood and stood and stood. * * * Some men live a ripe old age and then get plucked. * * * NOT A BIT FRIGHTENED A timid young lady, named Beulah Johnson, awoke one night and heard a mouse in her room. First one slipper was hurled mouseward and then the other, but she succeeded in stopping the noise only a short time. Terrified, she wondered what to do next. She sat up in bed and "meowed." * * * "Why is this letter damp." "Postage due." * * * A kick against fate is often but an apology for laziness. * * * Mr. Johnson: "Tell me what you know about the Mongolian race." Herbert Lust: "I wasn't there. I went to the ball game." * * * Theodore B.: "How much are yer photygrafs?" Mr. Baker: "Twelve dollars for the first dozen, $8 for the second, and $5 for the third." Teddy: "Please gimme two out o' the third dozen." http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0b1f90d573addb70c8e552ad1ee7c174.jpg e65b6eca43bc0526ddab71da0dd6ba0a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (53) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 49 of Le Zoar 1922 E. C. BENNETT LUMBER and COAL Galena, Ohio BLAIR & CO. Quality - Furniture Service - Stoves Low Prices - Carpets Pianos We deliver goods free to any place in the country BLAIR & COMPANY Delaware, Ohio You Have to Put In Before You Take Out Before you can draw money from the bank, you must put money in. By putting in a little often, you can draw out a lot when it is most needed. Start putting in now. We will be glad to furnish you with a savings book The Deposit Banking Co. Delaware, Ohio R. E. FISSEL Dealer in General Hardware, Stoves Ranges, Automobile Acces- ories, Paints and Oils Phone A-82 Galena Ohio http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/08a7faeab0cc9952e8e5fe79c89d355b.jpg 7db2bd073036f593c458ebce330e62a1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (54) Subject The topic of the resource Corresponds to page 50 of Le Zoar 1922 50 - LE ZOAR JOKES THE STAFF'S TRIP I Here is to Monday's nice trip, When we rode in an Overland ship Flirted with all these pretty girls, Also those with nice black curls. II Just this side of the Linden track, Our new back tire went, "Crack;" Jim said it was a blow out, "So all you girls just tumble out." III We jacked her up with a great big jack, Right this side of the railroad track, Carl said, "Now don't you swear For I will give it plenty of air." IV Then we started out with a laugh and a curse, For all know bad would turn to worse, Right this side of a tire shop track The other tire blew out on our stop. V Jim said a new tube we will buy; All the girls began to cry, Lizzy said, "What will we do," I said, "Let's borrow a dollar or two." VI We finally got just six and a half Then we all began to cry and laugh. We bought a new tube for five fifty-nine. Then we were off for a very nice time. VII We stopped at the city of Westerville, Just forty miles this side of a hill, I had lots of fun with the Westerville vamps And we gawked until the front wheels cramped. VIII Edith and Alta said, "To Galena let's go, For there we want to catch our beau." Up the road we hit an old cow, Then the men, they raised a row. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/66b3c3ed133a20e7fa7eb22f151b42d6.jpg 25d27f1fc710f0162b43d30c7a8da6c8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (55) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 51 of Le Zoar 1922 LE ZOAR - 51 IX Jim said, "Ike we are very late, And we'll surely miss that date." We arrived at school at half-past three Right then Duke turned us over his knee. X Now this is the end of Monday's nice trip, That we took in that good old Overland ship, For the spanking Duke gave us made us wail, And this is the end of a very said tale. ---Arthur Goff. * * * HOUSEHOLD HINTS Never throw away an old screen door; cut it up and make fly swatters. Save all your banana peelings to grease hinges. Never throw away an old box; use it to make a phonograph. Don't destroy your old newspapers; save then for a rainy day. Be sure that scraps from the table that you throw away are devoured by either dog, chickens or cats in order that there may be no waste. * * * COULDN'T PERMIT IT. A party was surveying on a farm when an old man came hurrying out of his house and asked: "What are you doin' here?" "Surveying," was the reply of one of the engineers. "Surveying for what?" "For a railroad." "Where's it goin'?" "Right through your barn, I guess," laughed the engineer. "Well, now, mister, I reckon I've somethin' to say to that. I want you to understand that I've got somethin' else to do besides runnin' out to open and shut them barn doors every time a train wants to go through." * * * Stranger: "Do you know that guy over there?" Lytle M.: "Sure, he sleeps next to me in Sociology Class." * * * Mr. Johnson: "What are you going through those war records for?" Mary Biggs (almost in tears): "I'm trying to find who General De- livery was." * * * A pessimist argues that every silver lining has a cloud. * * * The people on the Sunbury Road are divided into two classes, "The Quick and the Dead." http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/d0547a022276d36f351e3f63669c0bea.jpg aafca5baed726c29a6e62a0ac091d9d9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (56) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 52 of Le Zoar 1922 52 - LE ZOAR JOKES SCHOOLDAYS. Is there anything more great, Than the schoolhouse of renown, Than the dear old, grand old, schoolhouse In your own home town? And all those pals you maybe like Larie, Ted and even Ike; Always ready, yes you bet to jest get out and fight like The dickens, if you might, When the teacher wasn't lookin' Jest git up an' throw a fit Cause someone had maybe sit A pin upon yer seat. Then you looked at Ike accusin,' An' he swore it wasn't him; Then o' course you'd look at Ted And the dirty cuss 'ud grin, The the first thing that you'd know You'd get scared, thru and thru Cause the teacher was a lookin' An' his eyes blame near went through, Then b'gosh you hear a titter, Then on the other side a snicker And you'd feel that you was just 'bout thru, Then the teacher he'd say Ike Was that you, Ike he'd jump about A foot and say no--o--o Then poor Ted he'd be a squirmin' an' A readin' till you'd think he was A learnin' more than anybody knew; Oh! those were the days, with Alta Jest beside me and Ethel jest behind You could jest sit there an' have the bestest time, But when it is all over an' you're Fightin' 'gainst the world Jest think a little of the days of old. --James Platt. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/47a5c59dae854d260cec2f5c68040ae6.jpg 72e3f09201f2c80a4617fae2a6ca261c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (57) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 53 of Le Zoar 1922 LE ZOAR - 53 JOKES FORTY YEARS AGO I I've wandered to the village, Pete. I've sat upon the Square, Nearby the rough old play-ground, Oh, the crowd that gathered there! Not one was left to greet me, Pete, And few were left to know, Who romped with me upon that Square, Just forty years ago. II The grass has all died out, Pete, Upon the school-yard green, The old school-house is falling down, And leaking in the seams; The flag pole has been broken, Pete, Which never had been so, We never had no flag to raise Some forty years ago. III The old stone steps are broken some, The doors swing on one hinge, The office door is not the same, "Please knock" don't make me cringe; But the bats have builded in the bell, That swung back to and fro, It's music now is not the same, Pete, As forty years ago. IV A new school house they're using, Pete, Just one-fourth mile below, The school-ground is so large, Pete That all of it don't show; Now marble stones are on the walls New bells swing to and fro, Their music's not the same, Pete, As forty years ago. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/bde56a1109a8dba7ecd9fc29515e4ab8.jpg a7f2ffa1c2d92d6f3679eedc0ebc7df6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (58) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 54 of Le Zoar 1922 54 - LE ZOAR JOKES V The creek that flowed beneath the hill, Is dry and fish don't bite, The old iron bridge has been removed, A cement one leads to sights. The old swimmin' hold is dry, Pete, Where the whole gang used to go, To think how things have change, Pete, Since forty years ago. VII The old church-yard brought thoughts to me, That made me stroll so near, The graveyard near the depot, Pete, And that brought many a tear; I strolled along the creek, Pete, And picked some flowers to strew, Upon the graves of those we loved, Just forty years ago. VII Some are in the church-yard laid, Some sleep across the sea, And none are left of our old class, Excepting you and me. And when the time shall come, Pete, And we are called to go, I hope we'll meet with those we loved, Some forty years ago. * * * THE GALENA DIGEST Schoolmates, Friends, and Teachers: With a few words I hope to convince you of the value of your new Journal, The Galena Digest, composed by the Willisonian Literary Society of the Galena High School. As this is our first publication we shall greatly need your hearty support, which we must obtain in order to succeed. It would never do for us to make a failure of this and then let our rivals the Philaephroneans to make a bigger hit. Old as well as young will find pleasure and recreation in this journal. It is a great investment for the knowledge seekers and hidden within these pages is the true spirit of the High School. It is also economical for day-dreamers for our Editor leaves enough of space to enable them to read both in and between lines. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/d5a348fe47a980662fc6d46adcdf6df4.jpg d0be5a5bff95c0bf52672549eae37c86 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (59) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 55 of Le Zoar 1922 LE ZOAR - 55 Friends, we are not asking you to sign for this paper without a com- plete and thorough knowledge of its contents, so I will submit a sample copy at this time. These issues published monthly, will be sold at the very meager price of $1.00 with subscription rates. The first thing one sees, of course, is the weather which follows, thus: Cloudy and colder with probably snow tonight. Then our eyes fall on the next attractive feature, the advertising column. Wanted: Work; farming preferable. Address Mary Ann Roberts. Wanted: Someone who will always be able to introduce me to the new minister's daughters. Charles McCaughey. For Sale: A left-handed monkey wrench. Lauris Cole. Wanted: A place to stay in bad weather. James Cockrell. Wanted: To buy a bushel of plums. Alvin Keifer. For Sale: New patent for repairing Monitor automobile fan-belts by using wire hairpins. William and Shoaf, incorporated. Wanted: A sure cure for freckles. James Platt. Wanted: A pony, to carry me to and from and safely through Caesar. Wane Cheek. * * * LOCAL NEWS (a) We have often wondered why Goldie Baker's hair is not becom- ing curly. Maybe some Philaephronean can throw light upon the subject. (b) It is rumored that the High School picture of the Class of '21 was broken by two Junior boys, but personally we think that it was broken by a Sophomore and a Senior girl gazing at it continually. (c) We have often wondered why the teachers always distribute generous "bawling-outs" to Theodore Bennett for making so much dis- turbance when he goes to and from classes. A bright, little, Senior girl has at last convinced us that it is not because of his number 10-1/2 shoes, but his uncommonly loud socks. (d) We suppose that Charles McCaughey is happy and quite willing to do hard work (for once) as he has begun to enjoy working in the Bakery. Topics taken from an issue to be published 25 years hence: Buy your groceries at Davidson's and Son's. Special prices on dry goods, salt meats and notions. Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Weber entertained Thursday evening with a dinner party in honor of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cornell, who celebrated their golden anniversary. Senator and Mrs . J. F. Kendrick of Washington, D. C., visited Charles Biggs and family. They are on an extended tour of the United States. Professor Alonzo Fisher, Pedro Fisher, of Yale University will speak next Tuesday night at the Opera House on the ill effects of prohibition. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/d9baae72f3f0341c445430d7f4d3eeba.jpg 1df0a25e4284f03ebaa7a674667e79d7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (60) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to the final printed page of Le Zoar 1922 QUALITY SERVICE ASSISTANCE The Engravings In This Book Were Made by The Northern Engraving Co. SCHOOL ANNUAL ENGRAVERS ----- CANTON OHIO Printed by THE BENTON REVIEW SHOP School and College Printers Fowler : : Indiana http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f253d96db474e72b35ef52f94050a6b4.jpg 3f08de6a9f672a2c49ac7db99ece149a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (61) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to inside of back cover of Le Zoar 1922 http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/492629aebce934cb5aa8d18bec3fb654.jpg 6f22c76d549c059f35649d6394cdc878 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar 1922 (62) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to back cover of Le Zoar 1922 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Class Yearbooks Description An account of the resource This collection contains high school yearbooks from Bellpoint, Delaware, Galena, Harlem and Sunbury, OH. At this time, yearbook dates range from 1915-1973, although not every year in that range is represented. The elementary, middle and high school year books from the Big Walnut Schools that we have in our collection are also included here. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Le Zoar Vol.II 1922 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1922 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Subject The topic of the resource Galena High School--Ohio--Delaware County--Galena Public schools--Ohio--Delaware County Yearbook--Le Zoar--1922--Galena High School Description An account of the resource Le Zoar is the 1922 yearbook of Galena High School. It includes photos of administrators, teachers, and staff, as well as photos of students engaged in student activities, and includes photos of upcoming grades. An advertising section appears at the end. This yearbook is in the personal collection of John L. Bricker, Founding Member of the Galena Foundation. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Yearbook Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 092920041 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Junior Class of Galena High School; Le Zoar, Vol.II Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Editor-in-Chief, Alta Bonner; Assistant Editor, Carl Cunningham; Associate Editor, Edith Morris; Business Manager, Charles McCaughey; Assistant Business Manager, Elizabeth Williams; Photographer, James Cockrell http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/cfb0f3de3ddba830c41825fad43fc3be.jpg 3ef4458fefd2ac85cd415f59c04aea01 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (1) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to the cover of The Brown Thresher 1935 http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/c35b8303260b03bfd6ba0b2f2801f1be.jpg a59c3cfd7525181be29a79642c3ad562 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (2) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to inside front cover of The Brown Thresher 1935 http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/94bf32fd3d833f3e1af2029914acea0b.jpg d25b688d321854053718342979e34837 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (3) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 1 of The Brown Thresher 1935 1935 Robert Stenger http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/41d0c6b11abcdb9c061c85008beaea54.jpg 50077a77e44705e96aecb2fd71ad7c8d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (4) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 2 of The Brown Thresher 1935 Staff of the Brown Thresher Editor-in-chief - Gladys Osborn Assistant Editor - Grace Salmon Business Manager - Ann Nelson Assistant Manager - William Baird Picture Editor - Clarine Chambers Sports Editor - Dale Marks Joke Editor - Edward Frye Literary Editor - Evelyn Jervis Social Editor - Juliabelle Nixon Dramatics - Clytus Zimmerman Club Editor - Edwin Sheets Class Editor - Charlotte Link Scholastic Editor - Clayton Wigton Typist - Charlotte Link Supervisors - Miss Ruth Rittenaur, Miss Dorothy Whitted http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/b240e584d2f11513fd0385c98f71871e.jpg ae22e29dbdca14f8d6959ccc5e9cc4f0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (5) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 3 of The Brown Thresher 1935 FACULTY Geo. Thurston - Nicholas Whitted - Albert Hirth Edna J. Collicott - Dorothy Whitted - Faye Finley SENIORS Charlotte Link "Link" President (4) Book Club, Pres. (3) Student Council (1) Basketball (2) Baseball (2) (3) (4) Silver Note Club (2) Glee Club (1) (2) A Cappella Choir (1) "Have a good time now; someday you'll be just another missing link". http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/8d863a3b1cf3694d299d0983ba189cc1.jpg bd0de86f5405696197bd230c51dcb18b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (6) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 4 of The Brown Thresher 1935 Gladys Osborn "Go" Silver Note Club (2) A Capella Choir (3) (4) Glee Club (1) State Music Chorus (3) Vice President (3) (4) Secretary (2) Book Club (3) "To make friends - be one." Evelyn Jervis "Jervis" Basketball (2) Baseball (1) (2) (3) (4) Glee Club (1) State Music Chorus (3) Silver Note Club (2) A Capella Choir (3) (4) Bookclub (3) Student Council (3) Secretary (4) Librarian (3) (4) "A little learning is a danger- ous thing" Grace Salmon "Gracie" Basketball (2) Baseball (1) (2) (3) (4) Cheerleader (4) Student Council, Sec'y. (3) Treasurer (4) Vice President (2) Orchestra (1) Silver Note Club (1) Book Club, Sec'y. (3) "Nothing turns up in this world unless someone turns it up." Edward Frye "Ed" Basketball (4) Baseball (3) (4) President (2) Treasurer (3) Boy Scouts (2) (3) "Independent ever - neutral never" http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0299784eb1c80c48fabbaadedbc07f2b.jpg 13af1b704cfa5ad3a5870d22ebdd02d1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (7) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 5 of The Brown Thresher 1935 Anne Nelson "Anne" Basketball (1) (2) Baseball (1) (2) (3) (4) Secretary (3) Treasurer (2) Librarian (3) (4) Student Council (2) (3) Book Club (3) "Green but still growing." Bill Baird "Bill" Basketball (1) (3) (3) (4, Capt) Student Council (1) Baseball (1) (2) (3) (4) President (3) Treasurer (2) Track (2) (3) (4) A Capella Choir (3) (4) Boy Scouts (1) (2) (3) "Hit-don't fan." Juliabelle Nixon "Nic" A Capella Choir (3) (4) State Chorus (3) Book Club (3) "Before us lies the timber. let us build." Clayton Wigton "Sears" Glee Club (1) (2) A Capella Choir (3) (4) "Slow and steady wins the race". http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0cb22b0ccf3437ae9f216a89766a9044.JPG 9d5b5e61b1da0991f7f940f1d6281999 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (8) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 6 of The Brown Thresher 1935 Clarien Chambers "Sally" Silver Note Club (2) A Capella Choir (3) (4) Glee Club (1) (2) Librarian (2) Student Council (1) (4) Book Club (3) "There are no benches on the road to success." Clytus Zimmerman "Zin" Glee Club (2) (3) Baseball (2) (3) (4) "Work or get out." Dale Marks "Marks" Basketball (3) (4) Baseball (3) (4) A Capella Choir (3) (4) Orchestra (3) Student Council (4) Track (3) (4) "I ought to - therefore - I will." Edwin Sheets "ED" Boy Scouts (1) (2) (3) (4) "Too big to be little." http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/be69be7410e6458171f70b1d88868ded.jpg 2df3ac73c090590507bc6a8aaff5cafa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (9) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 7 of The Brown Thresher 1935 Senior Class History When the members of the senior class started to school, they were a bunch of rowdy youngsters who were hard to control because they wanted to learn new things fast. They remained so through the first six years at the end of which they enter- ed the Junior High School and had more teachers to watch them. At the beginning of the seventh grade in the year 1929, seven new pupils were transferred from the Kingston district. They were Clarine Chambers, Frederick and Lucille Johnson, Charlotte Link, Edith Root, and Ester Tharpe, and Clayton Wigton. Juliabelle Nixon was also made a member of this class from Hyatts. Of these pupils, Esther Tharpe, Frederick and Lucille Johnson Left our ranks during the same year. Louise and Robert Rathbourne, and Edith Root left us at the end of the eighth grade when we were preparing to begin our journey through high school. It was very pleasing to be planning for the new responsibilities which we knew would soon be ours. During much enjoyment in our Freshman classes, three more of our already small number left us - Eileen Haney, William Murray, and Arthur Smith. At the beginning of our second mile on our voyage through high school we had three new members, - Marie Chambers, Edward Frye, and Clytus Zimmerman to take the places of those who had left. Dale Marks was with us at the beginning of our third mile to help us along and see that we did not get stuck. However, we lost two of our old members during this year - Mary Cackler and Marie Chambers. While we have been traveling through our fourth mile of our all too short journey, we have learned to do our best in every- thing and to get all we can from our school life and we only wish we could remain longer. We have enjoyed this last year to its full extent. Since all of the seniors came back safely from their sociology trip to Columbus, I think a word about it should be added to the history of our class. Miss Uncapher, our student teacher and Mr. Nicholas, our supervisor of sociology, succeeded in discouraging the keepers of different institutions when they thought that some of the class should remain with them. The class visited the following institutions: The Work House, The Feeble Minded Institution, State Building, The Deaf and Dumb Asylum, and Godman's Guild. Oh, and about Commencement and Baccalaureate. That's the time when all the senior girls are dressed in white and the boys in their new suits and when everyone tries to make you feel badly because you are leaving "dear old Brown High". Well, we will try to hold back our tears while Mr. Longbrake is giving us our farewell advise this year. C. M. C. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/176056e3d0ed4e4949ac6a3de37c2ccc.jpg 38e333b1810ea3b82f3af42e0d2385e9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (10) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 8 of The Brown Thresher 1935 SENIOR CLASS WILL We, the seniors of Brown High School, Delaware, County, state of Ohio in the United States of America, being of sound mind and memory do make and ordain this, our last will and testament bequeathing our most valuable possessions in the manner following: First: We, the seniors, do hereby bequeath our ability to give chapels to the junior class. Second: We, the seniors, do bequeath to the Sophomores our originality and quick wit. Third: We, the seniors, do bequeath our worldly knowledge and dignity to the freshmen. Fourth: We, the seniors, give personal contributions to the following people: Edward Frye bequeaths his fancy haircuts to Harold Pittman. Bill Baird leaves his skill in basketball, as well as other sports, to Roland Gettis. Dale Marks gives his consent for Glen T. to write love letters. Evelyn Jervis gives her ability to drive card to Don Wright. Clarine gives her love for Plymouths and Guy Lombardo to Annabelle Zerbe. Edwin Sheets gives his excellent cheering voice to Roland Gettis. Juliabelle Nixon gives her auburn hair to Olive Jordon. Anne Nelson does hereby will and bequeath her heighth to Jim Williamson. Clytus, in the presence of all the senior class, does hereby will his ability to smoke cigars to Boydson Baird. Gladys wills her love for the boys to Ruthella Sheets. Grace Salmon bequeaths her surplus energy to Grace Blain. Charlotte Link wills her masculine airs and short hair to Marjorie Waldron. Clayton Wigton, with full presence of mind, does here- by will his ability to tell stories to Principal Albert S. Hirth, and Mr. Superintendent George N. Thurston. Sealed, signed, and declared our last will and tst- ament: Pres. Charlotte Link Sec Evelyn Jervis http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/df4edae03361ee113c16319f9eb978a0.jpg a901fb1404359165d4ea74b5fe66e397 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (11) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 9 of The Brown Thresher 1935 CLASS PROPHECY No, I'm not meeting these people while walking down the street in 1945, but from the actions of all seniors it is very easy to imagine what they year will present as far as our class is concerned. Picture a small town, such as the New York of to- day, in your mind and learn the names of the street so you can be able to follow the cops directions in order to locate the members of the senior class of 1935. Clytus Zimmerman has always wanted to be a "big boss" so that he might be able to issue orders. Well, here he is playing traffic cop on the street corner and can be tell the people what to do after he blows that whistle with a mighty blast? If, by chance, we should happen to ask Clytus if the president of our class, Charlotte Link, had been seen since her failure to keep up her grades at Ohio State, he would prob- ably tell us that she is still about town. He will say that she is president of a dog and cat hospital down on Bump Avenue but is still trying to become a vetrinary while practicing landscape architecture as a hobby. When picking up a paper dated May 21, 1935, the head- lines will read "Farmer Goes Bankrupt. Held in Prison for Forgery." After reading the rest of the article, we learn that Dale Marks tried to be a successful farmer, but letter writing absorbed to much of his time that he had to begin writing bonus checks instead in order to pay his bills. After leaving Bump Avenue, we can walk a mile or so - just for exercis. All at once, a chorus of screams will greet us. If we are not too frightened, we will find that it is only twenty or twenty-five women getting permanent waves at "Ye Osborn Shoppe". Gladys, as a beauty culturist, will go into the business in a big way. With fifty girls on the payroll, they are able to give a wav a second. After talking with the prop- rietor we learn that for the first five years after graduation from Brown, Gladys taught music in a public school in Mexico, but she became very angry at one child and shook her so hard that she lost her voice. The music teacher was promptly fired without being given time to resign. Over in the south end, we find a large sanitarium and hospital with Anne Nelson as the head nurse, but no one will ever be able to convince me that she will not leave a pair of scissors, two yards of tape, a light bulb, and a hot water bottle inside the first person operated upon while under her supervision. Now let's imagine that we're going to "hop" over to another city about one hundred miles away. Airplanes in 1945 will be as common as the automobiles are today, so the air port will be the first place to go. I just know that Bill Baird will be an aviator so naturally he should be the one to pilot us to our destination. During a little conversation between the pilot and ourselves, we learn that Bill had been engineering a project similar to the Boulder Dam only on a larger scale. He is planning to become a naval officer next but watch out Bill, there are no girls on the ocean. During the ten years, the Brown star has been in the big league games of basketball, base- ball and has even tried golf. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4c9560ef01c00f8e09caf262f2106cb2.jpg 58b540930045ef236cc354835154ed93 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (12) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 10 of The Brown Thresher 1935 Prophecy (continued) If we are able to arrive at our destination with out a smash-up - the scycraper becomes the important attraction. Lo and behold, in the very top story we find Julia Nixon has finally become a stenographer although she is a little dizzy from looking out of the window so much. She tried being a colored maid in someon's home shortly after leaving Brown, but the paint washed off in the dishwater and Julia lost her posi- tion. This shy little girl has always liked poetry so she writes a few poems. at luch hour. In a little church by the way-side we see Clayton Wigton has become a preacher instead of a butler - much to the surprise of everyone, He calmly gives his simple version of the Bible and inspires many of the youngsters to become bank robbers. We can easily picture Clarine Chambers hurrying down the street in order to obtain an order from a big business firm for Clarine is sure to become a saleswoman. After office hours of course we will find her doing social work; all for the good of the community. In the outskirts of a near-by town, a small farm owned by Edwin Sheets will make an attractive home for some lucky girl. Edwin works hard all day and at night goes to the little grocery store to talk over the news of the world with the other town authorities. After ten years, Evelyn Jervis will have a lot to tell. When we find in a small theater billboard on Broadway, that she will be a blues singer. She says that after leaving home, the first place to capture her talents was a circus. With this circus, Evelyn was a ballet dancer, chorus girl, and for a short time after the death of one member of the troup, she even took the part of the bearded lady. After many weary hours, a person naturally seeks a hotel. There we will discover that Ed Frye is the proprietor. He seems to have quite a record for a short ten years. After calling it a failure as a professor in French, Edward becomes a doctor but due to the many deaths caused by his practice he decides to become an undertaker. This business failed too be- cause people stopped dying after he gave up being a doctor. His big ambition was to become a naval officer but Bill Baird cheated him there so Ed decided to own a hotel in order to always have a place to sleep. Later in the evening, we are able to have a few minutes rest and shall stop at the theater. As the curtain rises, the band strikes up an overture. There, to our dismay, we see Grace Salmon leading the orchestra. Several funny look- ing instruments prove to be inventions of her own and what squacks they can produce! It seems that Grace studied musical instruments in the Physics class at Brown; thus receiving knowledge of horns and different scales that might be made possible in the future. After this experience we are very glad to return to our hotel for some much needed rest but horror of horrors, we are still unable to sleep for Edward, thinking it would be cheaper, has stuffed the feather beds with paper instead of feathers. It may seem odd hat there is no member of our class married, but remember that there were thirteen and that's very unlucky. But who knows, someone may be fortunate enough to marry a millionaire. It's a funny old world, you know. G. L. S. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/013ebdc49173fe3b83de4eabd4b11816.jpg 06eb8d7ee865d4f51dec0c3cf856408d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (13) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 11 of The Brown Thresher 1935 Junior Class History The year of 1924 was a very important one in history. It was then that twenty or more active boys and girls started to Brown School with books and pencils ro learn their A? B? C'S. It was in the second grade that Brooks Cowgill and Ruthella Sheets were made to take their places in the back of the room at a little table because they could not be quiet. Since our class isn't very ambitious in the way of study- ing, we had to stay in at noon several times and study our lessons. In the year 1929 we welcomed several new pupils from Kingston. It may be difficult to believe, but it is the truth, Dema Potter and your historian had to stand in the corner for misbehavior. Mischievous though we were, all of us were promoted to the ninth grade to enter upon our high school career. As our class has now entered high school we will participate in many activities. We are now juniors and feel very dignified as upperclass- men. We are very well represented in student activities. Dema Potter, Beulah Wigton, Shirley Schilliger, Harriet Shannon, Joan Fraker, and Leila Smith were on the baseball team this year. James Williamson, Harold Pittman, David Fox, Glen Sheets, and Brooks Cowgill were on the basketball team and several of our boys represented the juniors on the boy's baseball team. Leila Smith http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a959f1e9e70260827724185c3619ea5b.jpg 366af4fd7e410c76f08717be17dfb43e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (14) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 12 of The Brown Thresher 1935 Sophomore Class History In 1925 a group of small children, eager to learn entered Brown School in the first grade with Miss Ramey as teacher. ney was inclined to much mischief, but most everyone passed to the second grade. Passing into the third grade we had Miss Waldron for a teacher who gave many pencils for learning the multi- pication tables. With Miss Waldron still our teacher in the fourth grade prized were received for stamps in geography. Miss Leonard was our teacher in the fifth and sixth grades. This year many new students from Kingston entered our school and several received certificates in the spelling and writing contests. Several were incline to whisper during classes and had to stay in at recess. When we entered high school in the seventh grade we had a different teacher for each subject. The faculty members are Mr. Hirth, Mr. Thurston, Miss Collicott, Miss McKeown, Miss Toepher, Mr. Smith, and Miss Finley. During this year several parties were given. These same teachers were present when we passed into the eighth grade. During this year we became so much wiser than they promoted us to the junior high school. In the freshman class Mr. Smith was replaced by Mr. Nicholas, Miss Whitted replaced Miss McKeown and Miss Ferguson replaced Miss Toepher. We were duly initiated by the sophomores but although we were frightened we succeeded in having a very enjoyable time. The sophomore year was an interesting one for all. We initiated the freshmen, entered into all school activities and were well represented on the basketball teams. Opal Basiger http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/d59e41f1813fc4789ce0421d30cec8df.jpg f405016c2ff8d9b6f2f9bab7c9c1c0f7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (15) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 13 of The Brown Thresher 1935 Freshman Class History Five frightened and bashful little boys and girls of the present ninth grade class enrolled in the first grade at Brown in September, 1926. There were many other pupils who had come to our school during the following nine years and also many who had left. When school closed in May, 1932, six school children had successfully passed their elementary grades at Brown High School, under the supervision of Virginia Ramey, Myrtle Waldron, Georgia Waldron, Georgia Leonard, and Rose Masur. These members with others who had entered at previous times began their junior high school career the following September. At the eighth grade commencement in May, the students received eighth grade certificates and eight of our members re- ceived certificates for being in the upper twenty-five percent in the state examination given to this grade. At the present time there are twenty-two scholars in the freshman class and we hope that they will all be successful in completing their high school education. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/9e29c1dc56e1f340ee8e6ac6377e8c24.jpg 4c446a87e7eb46c81129c09af0afdfed Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (16) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page14 of The Brown Thresher 1935 Eighth Grade Class History Chapter I. The year of 1927 saw another bright class of tiny tots entering the first grade of Brown High School. Miss Ramey was their teacher and during that year of adventures some of the pupils had to learn how to sit in their seats along with their A, B, C's. Most of the class of the future '39 entered the second grade in 1928. Chapter II. Miss Ramey again taught this class of mis- chievous children who must have been very provoking to her at times. Chapter III. When We were in the third grade, we were taught by a different teacher, Miss Waldron, and we also entered a new room. Chapter IV. The year 1930 saw a class that is doomed to make history in grade four under Miss Koppert. Chapter V. We were instructed in our fifth grade studies by Miss Masur. During this year the class edited booklets on the history of Brown Township, which we sold. Chapter VI. We received many lectures this year on how to conduct ourselves in junior high school. Chapter VII. In our first seventh grade class meeting we elected officers and student council members. Mr. Thurston was our sponsor. Chapter VIII. Our sponsor is Mr. Lynn Nicholas. We presented two chapel programs and participated in the Home Talents. We now look forward to graduation. Virginia Williams http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/433c306c707701b84ddcbef03b9ab4a3.jpg 1e0c171352764ff584b61790935248cf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (17) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 15 of The Brown Thresher 1935 Seventh Grade History Ten very serious and frightened youngsters entered Brown School in the fall of nineteen hundred and twenty nine. Since that time we have met many new and delight- ful friends. When Kingston was annexed by Brown, we gained many new members. There is one fact that is interesting in the case of a good many of our members. By some hand of fate we have had a new teacher each year of our school life. We have now enrolled in our class seven girls and fourteen boys making a grand total of twenty class members. We can say that although we were a little bit backward when we first entered our life upstairs to see all of the upper classmen hurrying about as though they knew what it was all about, we soon overcame this complex of inferiority and were quite thrilled at taking our place among them. Now, at the completion of our first year we have made friends with many of the upper classmen and are proud to say that we enter into activities and do our part in making Brown High School interesting as well as educational. Margaret Wright http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/de3e1b23141b48a473edeea774feef82.jpg 5e53c8a6b1af3ae84886a9772cdb4cb9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (18) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 16 of The Brown Thresher 1935 three photos: First and Second Grades Mrs. Goff - Teacher Third and Fourth Grades Miss Helen Sheets - Teacher Fifth and Sixth Grades Miss Marcia Sheets - Teacher http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ee9eff62ca0cf2ac7b2e2e2571b69d7e.jpg a4f4a66e4db399948fd7ef6d2884a72d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (19) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 17 of The Brown Thresher 1935 He Called Me Tomboy! He called me tomboy, but he wished he hadn't! Mr. and Mrs. __________ Oh what's their name? I guess it doesn't matter anyway. Mother had cleaned me all up and bought me a new pink dress because they were giving a party for their little boy, and I was invited. I hated that dress. It had so many ribbons and bows on it and they were all in my way when I wanted to slide down the bannister. Well, that isn't my story. I arrived at the party with only one slipper a tiny bit muddy and one of my ribbons town off when I tried to beat Tommy under the fence. (I beat him, too.) We were pulling taffy. Oh, that was the gooiest taffy I every did see. I decided the best place to pull it was on the bannister, where I felt the most at home, so there I perched with one foot wedged against the rail so I would not fall, and I pulled that taffy. Jimmy came up and, just because he wanted to sit where I was sitting, he called me a tomboy. I wouldn't have minded if I really had been a tomboy, but I was the most ladylike little girl you ever saw. Mother scolded me sometimes because I played with the boys, but she didn't understand. Who would want to play with those old sissies of girls! They always played with dolls that broke if you threw them at anyone and, they screamed when they saw a mouse, and I like to play with mice. Oh, they were sissies, alright. No doubt about that. "Jimmy", I screamed, "you dare to call me that again and, I'll smear your face with this taffy." As I leaped from the bannister, I lost one of my tiny white slippers with those horrid buckles, which mother said were so cute. Imagine that, cute. I told Jimmy I would smear his face with taffy, but I missed his face in that leap which horrified all of those little sissies with their old dolls, and I got my hands and taffy tangled up in Tommy's hair. He really did have beautiful hair. It was a dark brown and very wavy. I could not get my hands out. It was worse than fly-paper. Ten times worse, and the more I pulled the more Jimmy screamed, but I didn't care. It didn't hurt me -- only I was sorta scared for fear I wouldn't get any of that pink ice cream and cake I had seen in the kitchen. Just as Jimmy let out a loud yelp of pain, our hostess appeared in the doorway. She cried out in dismay at the sight, but she soon regained her composure and got some hot water which which she sopped Jimmy's head and finally freed my hands. When Jimmy's hair had dried, they had to cut off all of those beautiful auburn curls. Everyone teased poor Jimmy for letting a girl get the better of him. He called me a tomboy, but he wished he hadn't. C. J. L. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1fada3760d458efbf08f4a293df131fc.jpg 5786288aeb7ac474f6425eb2968d4d78 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (20) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 18 of The Brown Thresher 1935 Wondering Did you ever sit and wonder What the day has brought to you- At the fireside softly glowing, Or in the study hall at school? It may be an egg for dinner, Or a simple cup of tea, But did you ever stop to wonder Just how grateful you should be? Did you ever stop to wonder Why the teachers give you a grade? Do you wonder why pupils get angry and ask the teachers for aid? I wonder why people are funny; I wonder if I am, too. Do you think I will ever make a success? I'm wondering, are you? Wondering is a funny thing, you know, It is very common, too. Wondering may make you happy, And also make you blue. Wondering may not be useless, Wondering is not the blame, For the downfall of a citizen Whose wondering has not led to fame. By Frances Marks To the Seniors of 1935 Your leaving raises a question I will ask; What will we do without this class? That is easy to answer, say Mutt and Jeff, We will do as before when any other class left. Yes, that is the way we all seem to say, Yet we will miss you because you are so happy and gay. Still there are others who will fill your place, And we won't know you're out of the race. After graduation and you are out of school, Think of us as old school mates and not as fools. Since you have been here for quite a spell, It is time to bid you farewell. By Boydson Baird http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/6229f4f0de5e530bebe18a000db77f9f.jpg e8278c2e541a10104402e38ea1912554 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (21) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page19 of The Brown Thresher 1935 A Sunday School Holiday Beneath the sun, beneath the skies, Beneath the green leaved trees, Four little girls with sparkling eyes Played gaily at their ease. The white church door, flying open wide, Let shining sun rays creep With quiet stealth along the walls The silence for to keep. The parson rose, began to preach, But lo! He lost his vim. A mudball from an unseen source Came rolling up to him. Frank Barton grabbed a broom at once, His dash was not in vain, Right down the aisle and out the door The mudball went again. The same thing happened o'er and o'er, Frank's strength was growing weak. The tall grass waved outside and hit the ones who seemed so meek. The church adjourned, Frank Barton crept Outside on hands and knees, But four small girls with sparkling eyes Played gaily at their ease. Helen Wornstaff Study Hall While sitting here, trying to think of something to do, the thought comes to my mind, just what are study halls for anyway, and what should they be used for? Of course we should realize by this time with twelve years of experience that study hall periods should be used for studying; but that's work and when the warm days of spring arrive, who wants to work? Then comes through our mind, what we will do all summer when we have no studying to bother us and we think what a joyous time we can have then. Something vague appears in our mind. Finally, I realize that I have entirely neglected by French assignment. Following that comes a breakdown in will power and a final verdict that tonight would be a better time to study French; besides, I may be in a better mood for French with a better prepared lesson for tomorrow as a result of waiting. Oh, that's right, someone said something about fishing. Let me see _____. Indian Lake, Buckeye Lake, and several good rivers. I will have to do some camping also. Maybe I can combine the last two ideas. Well, there goes the bell. Possibly, I had better go home and spend my time at something worth while. E. S. F. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/2b816095c14255c6c7f3809f0d1abc81.jpg 54c9d76fece24af6569185e9caf60e81 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (22) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 20 of The Brown Thresher 1935 The Race Back in the hills of Kentucky, in an old log cabin, lived a boy and his mother. They had lived there together for a long time for the boy's father had died when he was very young. After his father's death his mother had a pretty hard time to keep things going for Ted was not old enough to work. Many years had passed now and Ted was a young man. He was now doing the work and keeping his mother just as she had done for him when he was young. He was making a go of it, too. Ted's possessions were not very great but among them was a race horse which he loved very much. The horse had not raced any but Ted thought she had possibilities. In the fall of the year there was to be a big race about twenty miles from Ted's home. This race was held annually and paid enormous stakes. Ted started early in the spring to get his horse in shape for the race. But the biggest obstacle to be overcome was to raise fifty dollars to pay for the entering of his horse. The final day of the race had come and Ted's horse was in fine shape. Before Ted left for the race he promised his mother that if he won the race he would build her a nice new home. He kissed her tenderly and started for the track. Most of the other race horse owners had hired jockeys to ride their horses for them but Ted did not have the money to pay for one so he was going to ride his horse himself. He knew her ways better than anyone else anyway. The time had come for the race to start and the horses were all rearing to go. The crack of the gun and they are off. Ted does not take the lead but he manages to stay pretty close to the leading horse. The other horse had an experienced jockey while Ted was just an amateur. On the homeward stretch Ted leaned way up in the saddle and talked to his horse, Beauty, and stroked her mane. This seemed to put a spurt of super- natural power into her. She shot around the leading horse and held this place to the finish of the race. Ted had won and he could build his mother a new home just as he had promised her. Not like most people, Ted did not stay at the track to be admired by the crowd but hurried home to tell the news to his mother for she was unable to attend the race. The last I heard of him he was building his mother a fine new home on a beautiful sight in Kentucky. Don Wright http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/51a5e217b3bbd1302610541c3b192869.jpg 73222aac3ada8316a550ecae72802ab3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (23) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 21 of The Brown Thresher 1935 Honor Pupils Those pupils on the high honor roll receive all A's; those on the honor roll receive two A's and two B's; and those receiving honorable mention have all B's. Those on the high honor roll for the first semester are as follows: Dema Potter, Opal Basiger, William Dunning, Helen Wornstaff, Charlotte Leonard, Darline Smith, and Vir- ginia Williams. Those on the honor roll are: Grace Salmon, Grace Blain, Imogene Cole, Ruthella Sheets, Leila Smith, Annabelle Zerbe, Boydson Baird, Alda Hatten, Frances, Marks, Marjorie Waldron and Margaret Wright. Those on the honorable mention are: Clarine Chambers, Charlotte Link, Anne Nelson, Gladys Osborn, Joe Crumb, Rebecca Dawson, Paul Thurston, Christina Wortz, Martin Kern, Donald Potter, and Lawrence Menger. Those receiving honors for the first six weeks of the second semester are as follows: High honors; Dema Potter, Opal Basiger, William Dunning and Helen Wornstaff and Vir- ginia Williams. Honors: Charlotte Link, Grace Blain, Imo- gene Cole, Annabelle Zerbe, Boydson Baird, Joe Crumb, Rebecca Dawson, Alda Hatten, Frances Marks, Marjorie Waldron, Blanche Blain, Darlene Smith, Donald Potter, and Margaret Wright. Honorable Mention: Clarine Chambers, Mary Potter, Christina Wortz, Martin Kern, Lawrence Wenger, and James Baker. Those receiving honors fo rthe second siz weeks of the second semester are as follows: Honors; Dema Potter, William Dunning, Frances Marks, Helen Wornstaff, Charlotte Leonard, Darlene Smith, and Virginia Williams. Honors; Charlotte Link, Annabelle Zerbe, Boydson Baird, Opal Basiger, Joe Crumb, Alda Hatten, Bernard Hatten, Mary Potter, Margaret Wright, and Donald Potter. Honorable Mention; Gladys Osborn, Grace Salmon, Marjorie Waldron, James Baker, Ada White, Dorothy Dix, Martin Kern, Lawrence Wenger, and Edward Blair. The following people have not been absent or tardy in this school year: Twelfth grade; Anne Nelson, and Dale Marks. Eleventh grade; Dema Potter and Leila Smith. Tenth Grade; Boydson Baird, Joe Crumb, and Paul Jumper. Ninth grade; Frances Marks and Guy Smith. Eighth grade; Oscar Schilliger. Seventh grade; Doris Basiger and Dick Frye. We think these people are to be commended on their good records and we only hope that the rest of the school will try to raise their own records to make more and higher honor pupils for B.H.S. C. M. W. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4b8fce7717717c83969a0b34c1418456.jpg 0c67d086e8ac95dcc081e47ae19b40ba Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (24) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 22 of The Brown Thresher 1935 "THE MYSTERIOUS MRS. UPDYKE" BY Marion Short Presented by Senior Class Brown High School Auditorium April 24, 1935 CHARACTERS (As they appear in play) Daisy Morgan . . . Charlotte Link Lucindy Johnson . . . Juliabelle Nixon Rita Stanley . . .Anne Nelson Mrs. Gubbins . . . Grace Salmon Fred Gubbins . . . Dale Marks Gladys Gubbins . . . Gladys Osborn Clarke Updyke . . . William Baird Minetta Fischer . . . Clarine Chambers Lynne Evans . . . Evelyn Jervis Billings . . . Clayton Wigton Herbert Yost . . . Clytus Zimmerman Dick Finlayson . . . Edward Frye SYNOPSIS OF ACTS ACT I - Mrs. Updyke's living room. Afternoon ACT II - The same. That evening ACT III - The same. Three hours later LOCALE: Chrystal Springs, New Jersey. TIME: Now. Midsummer http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a93df3a5b1829fd53102dd1e2e500a31.jpg 12c1ef6889beaa3d18759df32690bf3c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (25) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 23 of The Brown Thresher 1935 BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM - May 19, 1935 Processional - Avery Thurston Call to Wroship Response - Choir Hymn "O, Worship the King" - Congregation Prayer - Rev. William Dunning Response - Choir Quartet "Cast Thye Burdens on the Lord" from the Elijah Robert Wright, Elsie Dix, Bertha Wright, Henry Sheets Trio "Lift Thine Eyes" from the Elijah Dora Mae Dill, Bernice Humes, Bertha Wright Scripture Reading Chorus "Steal Away" Community Choir with Olive Jordan taking the solo. *Sermon - Reverend Longbrake Benediction - Reverend Dunning Response - Choir Recessional - Avery Thurston *Quartet - Chorale by Bach Carroll Osborn, Marrill Osborn, Paul Pittman, Lester Miller COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM - May 20, 1935 Processional - Avery Thurston Invocation - Reverend Longbrake Solo "Rest in the Lord" - Evelyn Jervis Duet "O, for the Wings of a Dove" - Evelyn Jervis & Gladys Osborn (Both selections by Mendelssohn) Valedictory "Schools of Past & Today" - Grace Salmon Presentation of Picture - Clytus Zimmerman Acceptance - Mr. Thurston Madregal Group "In These Delightful Pleasant Groves" Gladys, Julia, Clarinne, Evelyn Dale, Clayton, Bill, Edward Salutatory "Schools of Tomorrow" - Charlotte Link Presentation of Gift - Anne Nelson Acceptance - Mr. Cowgill Solo "Hark! Hark! the Lark!" - Gladys Osborn Girl's Quartet "At Partin" - MacDowell Gladys, Julia, Clarine, Evelyn Presentation of Diplomas - Mr. Hirth, Mr. Cowgill Benediction - Mr. Dunning __________ GIBSON'S FLOWERS __________ http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/180ddd7dc1a38e6e64fe2e6c78f60f43.jpg f7ac12b41f3adf54d65a2aada526e0e7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (26) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 24 of The Brown Thresher 1935 JUNIOR - Senior Banquet On April 24, 1935, the senior found business en- velopes on their desks sealed with the crescent of the high school ring. When they opened them what should they find but a code. What could this be? After several minutes they found that it was an invitation to the Junior-Senior Banquet which was to be held at Bun's on May 7. Yellow, blue, pink and many other colored evening gowns were assembled at Bun's on the evening of the event, waiting for the program to begin. After a very delicious dinner, a program was presented with Brooks Cowgill as the toastmaster. Toasts were given by the following people: Dale Marks Charlotte Link, Joan Fraker, Mr. Thurston, and Mrs. Mathews. The theme of the program was"The New Deal. The program in code language was as follows: The New Deal B. L. S. - The New Dealers - Loyalty Song - All N. R. A. - Franklin D. - Brooks Cowgill S. G. A. - Frances Perkins - Charlotte Link V. P. V. - The Braintrusters - Violin, Piano, Violin Harriet, Ruthella, Grace P. W. A. - Miss Industry - Joan Fraker J. W. A. - The Agriculturists - Olive & Harriet F. E. R. A. - The Kingfish - Dale Marks B. H. D. - Southern Warblers - Beulah, Harriet T. S. A. B. - Conservation Crooners - Jr. Quartet Harold, Grace, Olive, David G. I. T. - Mrs. Roosevelt - Mrs. Mathews B. T. B. - Chief Engineers - Boy's Trio Brooks, Harold, David H. B. G. O. - Information Bureau - Play Written and presented by Junior Class T. V. A. - The Blue Eagle - Mr. Thurston Green and white, the senior class colors, were carried throughout the program. French Banquet Members of the French class and their teacher, Miss Geraldine Evans, held a banquet at the Phi Mu sorority house on April, the ninth. After dinner, French games were played duri- ing the remainder of the evening. F. J. N. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/b1f48bf4c09d2ee41fbc4cc8e2230a5b.jpg 9baafe827271956239500f0702c4c9a9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (27) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 25 of The Brown Thresher 1935 Behind the Scenes The seniors for their class play presented "The Mysterious Mrs. Updyke", a light comedy in three acts. The play centered around the death of Mr. Updyke and the settling of his estate. To complicate the plot the famous family jewels were stolen from a secret safe. At the time of the play several threatening letters are received by the family, but during the course of action the jewels are returned. Let us look in on the cast just before the curtain goes up. "Everyone ready? O.K., pull the curtains." of course everyone heaves a sigh of relief when everything is finally underway. After a few moments of nervous tension, the players settle down to portraying the mystery story to the audience. Appreciation of laughs and applause encourage the actors to perform beyond all expectations, although we always did have faith in ourselves. Signed Senior Class MUSIC Under the encouragement and direction of the music supervisor, Miss Faye Finley, Brown has made a great ad- vancement in music during the past few years. We are proud to say that our music plays an important part in both school and community activities. Our choir was commended highly on the auditions which it gave at the Delaware County Music Festival. Besides participating in the music festival both the choir and orchestra have contributed to our Home Talents, Senior Class Play intermissions, and chapel programs. In the Junior High School, we have the Bach Boy's Choir, the Junior High Girl's Glee Club, the Instrumental Music Class, and the seventh grade boy's music club. In the Senior High we have the A Cappella Choir, the Senior High Boy's Glee Club, the Senior High Girl's Glee Club, The Senior Quartet, and the Orchestra. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/2cacd77a85c97cd7dd009140853b5868.jpg 9ba0a9aa2c6142cc97d152b9afa3fe47 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (28) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 26 of The Brown Thresher 1935 CHAPEL "Chapel today?" Oh, that's right. Those little seventh graders are going to try their luck at giving a chapel program. "Where is it today - in the auditorium or in the study hall?" Well, I'll go down and listen to it. I suppose I'll have to but I know those little children cannot put on a real chapel program. It'll probably be dryer than lecture although we may be able to get some laughs from their mistakes. "Did someone say that the seventh grade could- n't put on a chapel program?" If they did they were crazy because I attended their chapel, and to my complete surprise, enjoyed the program very much. "Next week the juniors have charge of chapel, don't they?" They're going to produce a sample of what a chapel should be, but just wait until the seniors get their chance. They'll really show you how it's done. The seniors are notified that the next chapel is left to them. Now since it is in our hands what will we have? Who's going to participate? Shall Gladys and Evelyn sing? Shall we put on a play? - a religious program? Oh goodness, it's Thursday and we can't decide what to do. You see, we have so many excellent ideas and splendid talent that we ca- not decide what our audience would like best. Friday after- noon Mr. Hirth is told that we will have to postpone what once was to have been an ideal chapel. We thought maybe the faculty would give us a whole day sometime in order that we might present the larger share of our talent, thus not dis- appointing any of our audience but as they thought we did not need the experience to develop our dramatical or musical ability by appearing before an audience, we had to indefinitely postpone our first chapel. I think, however, that the seniors will be able to make that up with this last chapel, dont you? W. E. B. JUNIOR HOME TALENT The junior class presented their first Home Talent, Tuesday night, November 20, with a very large attend- ance. Musical numbers, a play, and several stunts, were given by members of the school, community and teachers. The juniors presented to the people the talent which we have in both the school and outside community. A large group of people attended the last Home Talent given by the junior class Wednesday evening, March 27. The main feature of the program was a musician, Mr. Zinc, from Delaware. Other numbers were given by people of the community, school and Ohio Wesleyan. Everyone enjoyed the evening of fun and the juniors wish the coming class sincere success in their future home talents. C. E. J. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/bba2f78a476a8c63758d7ab529c4d831.jpg d1293d684a4c9ccd94cdb8bdaa2c576a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (29) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 27 of The Brown Thresher 1935 The Junior High Halloween Party Pretyy autumn decorations for the annual junior high Halloween party were maple leaves, cor shocks, and pump- kin faces. When the uniquely and gayly dressed guests arrived the room was one wonderful kaleidoscopic scene. Games were enjoyed by the guests and at the close of the evening refreshments in keeping with Halloween were served. Charlotte Leonard High School Halloween Party Oh!!! Oh!! Oh! and Oh! What are all the hoboes, spooks, ghosts, tramps, Indians, old-fashioned maidens, over- sized men and women, and reckless waiters doing here? Why it's October 29, 1934 and this is the High School Halloween party. Who are these people? We're sure they're not our schoolmates because we never saw them before. Finally we discover the identity of all of them but one. Who could that little Red Riding Hood be? Do you know? no. Unmask. Why, it's Miss Collicott! Isn't she a sport? What's that? A treasure hunt? Sure. Hope I win! Whoever uttered this wish was disappointed because Boydson Baird and another fleet footed person were the lucky ones. Play games? Hotcha! Who doesn't love to play games at good old Brown High? Refreshments? Yum! Yum! Are they good? Three cheers for the refreshment committee? Give 'em a hand, boys! Imogene Cole INITIATION PARTY With many fears and trepidations the class of nineteen hundred thirty eight met on and ideal autumnal night in early October at the entrance of Brown School. The event of the evening was the annual freshman initiation party given by the sophomores. Excitement was in the air when the signal was given requesting the freshmen to enter one at a time, remove their shoes and stockings and to be blindfolded. After this ceremony they were led in great pomp "up a stair and down a stair" until a guide said, "Step high." Splash! They were standing in a bucket of water. In due time everyone arrived in room twenty two where a scramble for shoes and stockings ensued. No one can know how hard it is to find them in the hughe pile all tied together. After going through the formality of daubing our cheeks with mercurochrome, blacking our faces with soot, pouring water in our eyes and feeding us sandwiches filled with vaseline and lard, the sophomores had made us pledged members of Brown High School and we went home feeling much wiser and thinking of the initiation party for the class of nineteen hundred thirty-nine. MARGERY WALDRON http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/517c704609cf54c0995e4ac881cf81b3.jpg 72a5fac1a90fdfb1e37039cf12089b04 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (30) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 28 of The Brown Thresher 1935 line art drawing of two uniformed basketball players BASKETBALL The basketball team of Brown High had a very successful year although they did not win the championship. They played a total of sixteen games -- winning eight and losing eight. The team was handicapped by the loss of one of its best players, Glen Allen Sheets, but still kept up the fighting spirit. They went on to win the consolation champion- ship by defeating three of the teams that had previously beat- en them in county schedule games. Because of the teams great showing they were honored with three banquets. These were presented by the teachers, senior girls, Mrs. Pittman and Leonard Brothers. Bill Baird was chosen captain and was presented a trophy for being the most valuable player. The services of three players will be lost to the team, but with several other boys available for the coming year we expect a stronger group of players to de- fend the record of Brown High and bring more trophies to our school. First Team James Williamson Bill Baird Brooks Cowgill Boydson Baird Dale Marks SecondTeam Harold Pittman Walter Balch Dale Howison Edward Frye Guy Smith http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0fdbfb653c79903107cc025309b1d802.jpg f260db283df4250febb075b4958c0c2e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (31) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 29 of The Brown Thresher 1935 photo of baseball team members Baseball The baseball teams played Ostrander, April 25. The girls won by a score of 27 to 7 while the boys lost a hard fought game 2 to 0. The members of the girls team are: C. Leila Smith, P. Anna Nelson, R.S.S. Dema Potter, L.S.S. Joan Fraker; F.B. Charlotte Link, S.B. Beulah Wigton, T.B. Harriet Shannon, L.F. Evelyn Jervis, C.F. Shirley Shilliger, and R.F Grace Salmon. Members of the boys team were: C. Walter Balch, P. Boydson Baird, F.B. Jim Williamson, S.B. Guy Smith, T.B. Dale Marks, S.S. Donald Wright, R.F. Brooks Cowgill, C.F. Clytus Zimmerman and L.F. Bill Baird. Track The track teams entered the Ohio Wesleyan Relays April 27. Members of the teams were James Williamson, Bill Baird, and Boydson Baird for the javelin and discus; Boydson Baird, Guy Smith, Dale Marks, and Bill Baird for the two mile relay. The three boys on the discus team were awarded medals for being the second best discus team in the relay. The two mile relay team placed fourth. This is the best record that any track team has ever made during the history of the school. The teams journeyed to Athens on May 4. They were very fortunate in winning 1st and 2nd in the javelin, 2nd in the discus, and 3rd in the two mile relay. Those in the two mile relay were: Guy Smith, Dale Marks, Boydson Baird, and Bill Baird. Bill received first in the javelin throw and Boydson received second. Bill also received first in the discus. The boys brought back one gold medal, two silver, medals and four bronze medals. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/71f51a8ce45861ce95082d2e051905f6.jpg aca0a6c659694e3a062b84a22da2f1a5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (32) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 30 of The Brown Thresher 1935 GEORGE PARKER'S GROCERY AND MEAT MARKET Fruit and Vegetables 155-157 E. Winter St, Delaware, Ohio Phone 370 and 379 ----- BEFORE EXAMS O Lord of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget, lest we forget. AFTER EXAMS The Lord of Hosts was with us not, For we forgot, for we forgot. ----- COMPLIMENTS OF THE JOHNSON OIL REFINING COMPANY Superior products & Service Roy Hawison, Bulk Stations Mgr. Phone 9010 Ashley, Ohio http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5d5a58d1d1f424db6f1454bfe0ecd1de.jpg cb27a6903bf31cc982bfd4af80904254 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (33) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 31 of The Brown Thresher 1935 Leaders in Hardware Radios . . . . . Washers and all C. K. HARDWARE STORE "QUALITY IS SATISFACTION" ----- STOP! LOCK! SAVE! Quality, Service, Satisfaction HOME KILLED MEATS Libby's Sugar Loaf Stokely's and Del Monte Canned Goods C. D. BRATCHER & SONS Ashley, Ohio ----- Teacher: "I'm tempted to give this class a quiz." Jean: "Yield not to temptation." FOR GIRLS ONLY (Read backwards) Didn't you if boy a be wouldn't you, this read you knew we. ----- YEHLEY and SON Jewelers & Optometrists Delaware, Ohio Phone 2576 ----- GIFTS THAT LAST Diamonds - Leather Goods Watches - Silverware Clocks - Jewelry REPAIRING A SPECIALTY W. S. ROSECRANS Ashley, Ohio http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/c4bd2132afd4690dc7f5b4cd68e421e5.jpg dfd87be22e676912d1fcb34122e85a7b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (34) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 32 of The Brown Thresher 1935 SEE SAVAGE AND SEE BETTER Eyes Examined Evenings or Sundays for YOUR CONVENIENCE Phone 7720 for appointment WILLIAM P. SAVAGE Optometrist - Optician Ashley, Ohio ----- Mr. Thurston: "What are you running for, Don." Don Wright: "I'm trying to keep two boys from fighting." Mr.Thurston: "Who are the boys?" Don Wright: "Jim Williamson and me." . . . . . Miss "hitted: "Anne, your handwriting is terrible. You must learn to write better." Anne: "Well, if I did, you'd find fault with my spelling." ----- ALWAYS HIGHEST PRICES AT LOWEST PRICES "ALWAYS HIGHEST QUALITY AT LOWEST PRICES" THE PEOPLE'S STORE BOY'S Clothes Furnishings Headwear Men's Sport wear and Work Clothes ----- Blood Tested Baby Chicks and Custom Hatching "WE HAVE THE QUALITY THAT PRODUCES QUANTITY" ASHLEY BABY CHICK CO. Ashley, Ohio http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/2409c426e5bded1a37f5cd7bbd93ad0b.jpg 2e97f685ad1ffb9176d7a605389d0b2f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (35) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 33 of The Brown Thresher 1935 A. L. CURTIS Heating, Plumbing, Roofing Contract 317 North Union Street Delaware, Ohio PHONE 7151 ----- Miss Whitted: "Which is correct: A herd of camels or a drove of camels? Clytus: I always thought they came in cartons. . . . . . "Now please don't go out tonite", said Mr. Williams to his wayward furnace. ----- We Suggest England's Beuty Shop For Your PERMANENT WAVES & BEAUTY WORK PHONE 2261 ----- JAFFE'S Where style is inexpensive Always the best for the least money 2 South Sandusky Street Delaware, Ohio http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/b1c81491008a509fd7a21ff0fddf9dc9.jpg 2eb00c347cc3a1256f28b4e3f488d6cc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (36) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 34 of The Brown Thresher 1935 SENIOR CLASS HISTOR Maricad Gift Shop M. Cadwallader Gifts for every occasion Phone 6158 14-16 W. Winter St. Delaware, Ohio ----- GREETINGS! Our best wishes go to the students of Brown School. Your future patronage greatly appreciated. INDEPENDENT PRINT SHOP CO. Phone 2582 9 E. William St. Delaware, Ohio ----- Father: "Young man, I'll teach you to hold Harriet's hand!" Clayton: "You're too late, Mr. Shannon, she showed me herself." ..... Bill: "You're the first girl I ever kissed." Olive: "What do you think I am, a preparatory school?" ----- THE CLAUDE R. LEE FUNERAL HOME "KNOWN FOR SERVICE" PHONE 0120 Ashley, Ohio http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/107f0597b816818ad793e3de17d40ad7.jpg 7b6563520229ad0df2a39f0dcd2632df Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (37) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 35 of The Brown Thresher 1935 SCOTT'S GARAGE We Repair All Makes of Cars Goodyear and Firestone Tires and Tubes WILLARD BATTERIES Phone Kilbourne 2830 24-Hour Wrecking Service ----- Mr. Nicholas: "Can you give me an example of wasted energy?" Brooks Cowgill: "Telling a hair raising story to a bald headed man." Miss Collicott: "Waiter, take this fly out of my soup." Waiter: "What do you think I am, a life guard?" ----- SEE OUR COMPLETE LINE OF GROCERIES "We Aim to Satisfy" Leonard Brothers Store Kilbourne, Ohio Phone 0410 http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/272b128cf037cfcbd54c566174b7669b.jpg b54858b01d0829a06323f17e67d4576f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (38) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 36 of The Brown Thresher 1935 BEST WISHES FOR YOUR SUCCESS WESTBROOK HARDWARE ----- Waiter: "Milk or water?" Grace: "Don't tell me; let me guess." ----- RED & WHITE STORE Dependable Independent Grocery QUALITY Goods - FAIR Prices C. J. Cooper Ashley, Ohio PHONE 8510 ----- WHEN QUALITY COUNTS OUR FLOWERS WIN BARRETT'S http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/b5b52b60cc9c3b2ea02c7187b724ceca.jpg 007d77e76544865ce73921ba162ebf17 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (39) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 37 of The Brown Thresher 1935 B. YEHLEY & SON Jewelers and Optometrists Delaware, Ohio Phone 2576 ----- BABY CHICKS - largest CUSTOM HATCHING CONKEY FEEDS LIVINGSTON'S SEEDS DELAWARE CHICKERIES 29 East Winter St. Phone 2398 ----- Miss Whitted: "What is the most common word in the high school vocabulary, Harold?" Harold: (suddenly awaking) "Unprepared". Dale" "May I go home with you tonight?" Rebecca: Why Dale, are you afraid to go home alone?" ----- ROY HARTMAN Coal, Stone, Fence Posts 64 N. Henry St. Delaware, Ohio Phone 8124 ----- ROOT'S DEPT. STORE Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, and Gent's Furnishings Sunbury, Ohio Phone 150 ----- IF ITS ELECTRICAL THE ELECTRIC SHOP Delaware, Ohio ----- DORIS RODGERS Hair Cutting Finger Waving Kilbourne, Ohio Phone 0130 for appointment http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/e4027b64abc770a1934da2c97ff24788.jpg 0c81854b889bac55da3af0a6b9bc93e0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (40) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 38 of The Brown Thresher 1935 WHEN IN DELAWARE SHOP AT KLEIN'S DEPT. STORE READY - TO - WEAR and SHOES The FamiLY STore http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/7b1c76d3637df819d4d81326e623d67c.jpg 9c6fad58f2a39091bb67815c9475ef77 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (41) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 39 of The Brown Thresher 1935 Leaders in Hardware Radios . . . . . Washers and all O. K. HARDWARE STORE "QUALITY IS SATISFACTION" ----- STOP! LOOK! SAVE! Quality, Service, Satisfaction Radios . . . . . Washers HOME KILLED MEATS Libby's Sugar Loaf Stokely's and Del Monte Canned Goods C. P. BRATCHER & SONS Ashley, Ohio ----- Teacher: "I'm tempted to give this class a quiz." Jean: "Yield not to temptation." FOR GIRLS ONLY (Read backwards) Didn't you if boy a be wouldn't you, this read you knew we. ----- YEHLEY and SON Jewelers & Optometrists Delaware, Ohio Phone 2576 ----- GIFTS THAT LAST Diamonds - Leather Goods Watches - Silverware Clocks - Jewelry REPAIRING A SPECIALTY W. S. ROSECRANS Ashley, Ohio http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4351d64f74986b186d015025c5e86ee4.jpg c65155fd1ffebc2a7a578a2a71d6bae6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (42) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 40 of The Brown Thresher 1935 THE BLAIR - KELLEY COMPANY Home Furnishers The store famous for High Quality and Dependability FURNITURE - STOVES - DRAPERIES WALL PAPER FLOOR COVERINGS At lowest Prices Phone 2280 - 57-59 North Sandusky St. Delaware, Ohio ----- Miss Rittenaur: "The royalty on this play is $100 the first night and $50 the second night." Clytus: "Well, then we'll have to give the play on the second night. ----- When in need of gas or oil, Groceries, bread or buns; Drive right up to Leonardsburg, And buy of Williamsons. WILLIAMSON'S GROCERY AND GAS STATION LEONARDSBUR? OHIO ----- R. T. GRAFF Smart Styles in Footwear Delaware, Ohio http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4c9f4945ade69f80502dea2cd7ca70d2.jpg 1332e3ace824a5585fda56bc78612c53 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (43) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 41 of The Brown Thresher 1935 BUN, the Baker of Delaware Sends Greetings and Salutations to BROWN HIGH SCHOOL ----- See our complete new Linew of Graduation Gifts Watchess - Rings - Jewelry H. K. Benedict - Jeweler Allen Hotel Bldg. - Delaware, ). ----- Annabelle Zerbe: "You kiss divinely." Roland Gettis: "I used to blow a bugle in the boy scouts." ----- Mr. Hirth: "How much is five Q plus ten Q?" Annabelle: "Ten Q." Mr. Hirth: "You're welcome. ----- COMPLIMENTS OF MORRISON'S Delaware "There is no substitute for quality" ----- M. May Mills Dentist 6-1/2 W. Winter St. Delaware, Ohio ----- Doris Rodgers Haircutting & Fingerwaving Kilbourne, Ohio Phone 0130 http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/b01d82e7d500300bc0659a4b9e0a455e.JPG ad343d43f48c027827667fc276227274 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (44) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 42 of The Brown Thresher 1935 BLAIN'S SERVICE STATION "We Give Prompt Service" GASOLINE - Oil Kilbourne, Ohio ----- Edward: "What shall we do tonight, Dale." Dale: "Flip a coin. Heads we go to the show; tails we go to the basketball game; if it stands on end, we'll stay home and study." ----- COMPLIMENTS OF THE WILLIS PAINT & PAPER CO. "The Reliable Store" Paints and wall paper Crosley Radios and Refrigerators ----- Summer Difficulties If you scout round and get opinion about school vacations, you will find that school lasts too long, and summer not long enough. That is what I have discovered from the boys of the school. This is the answer I received from boy in the first six grades when I asked him how long summer should last: "I think summer should last eleven months and thirty-one days." Then I asked him how he would get a whole year of summer here. He replied rather disgustedly that he would go south and cut ex- penses by not having to buy heavy clothing and shoes in winter. From the various ideas I have received from the lower grade pupils I have been unable to solve the problem. I would like to know a graduates answer to these questions because I am sure it would be different, as there are two sides to every question. Don Potter. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/954c33a1c41451979442c8bb217685ff.jpg 7b2c96ea4299df67754601c171916de5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (45) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to inside of back cover of The Brown Thresher 1935 http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/dff28babc937ab7d65f543546a1f79eb.jpg 44664fc42fd0facadfcb79d2bf39ba13 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 (46) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to back cover of The Brown Thresher 1935 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Class Yearbooks Description An account of the resource This collection contains high school yearbooks from Bellpoint, Delaware, Galena, Harlem and Sunbury, OH. At this time, yearbook dates range from 1915-1973, although not every year in that range is represented. The elementary, middle and high school year books from the Big Walnut Schools that we have in our collection are also included here. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thresher 1935 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1935 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Editor-in-chief Gladys Osborn; Assistant Editor Grace Salmon; Business Manager Anne Nelson; Assistant Manager William Baird; Picture Editor Clarine Chambers; Sports Editor Dale Marks; Joke Editor Edward Fry; Literary Editor Evelyn Jervis; Social Editor Juliabelle Nixon; Dramatics Clytus Zimmerman; Club Editor Edwin Sheets; Class Editor Charlotte Link; Scholastic Editor Clayton Wigton; Typist Charlotte Link; Supervisors Miss Ruth Rittenauer, Miss Dorothy Whitted. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Yearbook Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1107202401 Subject The topic of the resource Local History--Brown Township--Delaware County--1935 Public Schools--Brown Township--Delaware County--Ohio Yearbooks--Brown Township Schools--Delaware County--Ohio Description An account of the resource The 1935 Brown Thresher Yearbook includes photos of faculty, seniors, juniors, sophomores, freshmen, 8th and 7th graders, student activities such as sports, music, theater, essays on class histories, and an advertising section. Jokes are mixed in with the text, and the actual photos, likely printed from glass negatives, are directly adhered to the pages. The yearbook featured here belonged to Robert Stegner. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1f4e1214000aed0326eecea5f277370e.jpg d155471c74e610116915c4743fb56753 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Troy Township Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Photo of Anna A. 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Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (7) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 7 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 BOYDSON BAIRD "Baird" President 11-12 Chorus 9-10-11-12 Basketball 9-10-11-12 Baseball 9-10-11-12 Track 9-10-11-12 Chairman Junior High Council 9 "Oh, shoot!" OPAL BASIGER "O-Pal" Secretary 10-11 Chorus 9-10-11-12 Baseball 11-12 Student Council 12 "Aw, heck!" WILMA NIXON "Squeak" Chorus 9-10-11-12 Baseball 11 Librarian 9 "You tellin' I?" EVALYN WIGTON "Eve" Secretary 12 Treasurer 11 Chorus 9-10-11-12 "Is that so?" ALDA HATTEN "Albert" Treasurer 10 Chorus 9-10-11-12 Student Council 9-12 Orchestra 10-11-12 Librarian 10-11-12 "Fiddlesticks" WALTER BALCH "Sam" Vice-president 11 Basketball 9-10-11-12 Baseball 9-10-11-12 Track 11-12 "Aw, gee!" OLIVE JORDAN "Ollie" Willis High 9-10 Chorus 11-12 Cheer Leader 11 Orchestra 11 "O.K., Honey." JEAN SCARRY "Scarry" President 9 Baseball 10-11-12 Cheer Leader 9-10-11-12 Student council 10-11 "Yes, James." http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a992761cdf5e194c2f02e00e96b60fcc.jpg 05aee7bfa4cd15ab0349644c15087f72 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (8) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 8 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 GLEN A SHEETS "Doc" Treasurer 12 Basketball 10-11-12 Baseball 10 "Cut it out." RUTH HELMAN "Ruthie" Ashley High School 9-10-11 Baseball 12 "Well, good!" MARTHA SCHILLIGER "Mart" Baseball 12 Librarian 11 Student Council 12 "That's what you think!" REBECCA DAWSON "Becky" President 10 Chorus 9-10-11-12 Chairman Student Council 12 Librarian 12 "Oh, I don't know." GLENN T. 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Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (9) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 9 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 Junior Class Roll Motto: Excelsior Flower: White Rose Colors: Lilac and White Mary Potter, President Mary Potter, President 4,1 Helen Wornstaff, Vice President 5,1 Marjorie Waldron, Secretary 2,1 Geraldine Main, Treasurer 1,1 William Dunning 5,2 Earl Ferko 2,3 Dewey Fox 2,2 Bernard Hatten 4,3 Dalw Howisonn 1,2 Anna Marie Milligan 6,1 Natalie Sheets 3,1 Guy Smith 1,3 Charles Stockwell 3,2 Paul Thurston 4,3 Betty Wegaman Absent. numbers following name indicate place in the row (left to right) followed by number (front to back) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/616c99cfcc4060fe7167275e76aab635.jpg fac84505cc1c3a5e93d1a0173d32b8f4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (10) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 10 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 Sophomore Class Roll Motto: Always Wear a Smile Flower: Sweet Pea Colors: Pink and Gold Marion Cole, President 1,2 Robert Freeman, Vice-President 2,3 Betty Hunnel, Secretary 1,1 James Baker, Treasurer 5,3 Blanche Blain 2,2 Dorothy Dix - Absent Wanda Fox 5,1 Margaret Keesey 4,2 Charlotte Leonard 5,2 James Link 3.5 Pauline McNamee 4,1 Irene McNamee 2,1 Justine McNamee 3,1 Glenna Moore 3.2 Maynard Neville 2,4 Oscar Schilliger 1,4 Donald Wells - Absent Virginia Williams - A Christina Wortz 6,2 Darlene Smith 1,2 Vaughn Bright 4,3 numbers following name indicate place in the row (left to right) followed by row number (front to back) THE PEOPLE'S STORE YOUNG MEN'S SPORT WEAR WEST WILLIAM STREET DELAWARE http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f01f3b020aa0f36b3ea24382fd5279c3.jpg ad0c649fd08eaaf0383fe9b81192ae89 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (11) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 11 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 Freshman Class Roll Motto: Plan your work and work your plan. Flower: Red Rose Colors: Red and White Thomas Nelson, President 1,2 John Nelson, Vice-President 3,3 Irwin Freeman, Secretary 2,3 Donald Potter, Treasurer 1,3 Doris Basignr 6,1 Edward Blair 2,2 Jarold Ferko 3,2 May Langford 2,1 Martin Kern 4,2 Betty Nixon 1,1 Frederick Scarry 4,3 Edna May Wheeler 3,1 Lawrence Wenger 5,2 Betty Wigton 5,1 Margaret Wright 4,1 numbers following name indicate place in the row (left to right) followed by row number (front to back) THE BLAIR-KELLEY CO. HOUSE FURNISHERS 57-59 N. Sandusky St. Delaware, Ohio Furnishings - Stoves Floor Coverings - Wall Paper Draperies Stoves Wall Paper Shades http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4e0cb76be883e1b1f6034d95960c1d9e.jpg 5963c94858edb1af21c666220e690a65 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (12) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 12 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 Eighth Grade Motto: Work while you work and play while you play. Flower: Sweet Pea Colors: Green and white. Executive Committee: Maxine Hughes, Chairman 1,2 Earl Kunze 2,4 Donald Zerbe 4,1 Donald Akison 3,3 Gertrude Beacom 3,2 Dorothy Blain 3,1 Minnie Cackler 4,2 Edgar Caudill 1,1 Wilson Cole 4,3 Charlene Fleming 2,1 Viola Helman 2,2 Julia Mae Jordan 5,1 Jean Kern 6.2 Herbert Moore 1,3 Kathryn Potter 5,2 William Sheets 1.4 Ralph Wheeler 6,1 Harley Wornstaff 2,3 Leah Bonham 5,3 numbers following name indicate place in the row (left to right) followed by row number (front to back) PRICES WE CAN ALL AFFORD ON GUARANTEED MERCHANDISE Auto parts and assessories, tires, oils, radios, washers, bicycles, fishing supplies, garden tools, house and interior paints. WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATES STORE 79 Sandusky St. - E. J. Avey - Delaware, Ohio. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ceabd50d1d7b24e29e8ef1166a7e06e9.jpg 1e0876426ba4c9146665b390f314e4df Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (13) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 13 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 Seventh Grade Delmer Neville, President 5,1 Charles Brookens, Vice President 5,3 Ruth Anderson, Secretary 4,1 Harry Rowland, Treasurer 1,2 Douglas Blair 8,2 David Baker 1,3 Grace Cackler 4,3 Philip Coyner 7,3 Richard Dawson 2,3 Ivadelle Fox 3,1 Joseph Fox 7,1 Eugene Hatten 6,1 Henry Hughes 3,3 Richard Helman absent Billy Link 6,2 William Miller 6,3 Billy Nixon 2,2 Robert Rea 4,2 Charles Schilliger 3,2 Howard Sheets 5,2 Robert Stegner 7,2 Robert Thurston 9,2 Merlin Vining 1,1 Russell Wenger 10,2 Robert Bonham 2,1 LEONARD BROTHERS GENERAL MERCHANDISE QUALITY MERCHANDISE PRICED RIGHT http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/9a0e64ac8cc1f18b62b83bb3502f8316.jpg 4ecc4d379f147210f48b4d108aa6cdc7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (15) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 15 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 Photo Row 1 Alda Hatten, Dorothy Blain, Charlotte Leonard, Paul Jumper, Natalie Sheets Row 2 Anna Marie Milligan, Blanch Blain, Geraldine Main, Maynard Neville, Bernard Hatten, Opal Basiger Row 3 Merlin Vining, Delmar Neville, Paul Thurston, Darlene Smith, Virginia Williams, Mr. Stevens Photo Row 1 Geraldine Main; Marjorie Waldron; Rebecca Dawson; Wm. Dunning; Paul Jumper; Irene & Pauline McNamee. Row 2 Wilma Nixon; Georgia Ward; Virginia Williams; Bernard Hatten; Paul Thurston; Darlene Smith; Dorothy Dix. Row 3 Olive Jordon, Opal Basiger, Glenn Sheets, Boydson Baird, Blanch Blain, Anna Marie Milligan Row 4 Alda Hatten, Christine Wortz, Charlotte Leonard, Natalie Sheets, Justine McNamee Row 5 Glenna Moore, Evalyn Wigton, Mr. Stevens. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5337eefc18608e039147114d93fcad0c.jpg e0f2b50ac9d4e0c2fd8df83ca0d0f92d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (16) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 16 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 Music Festival On March 26th, the Brown mixed chorus participated with other schools in the County Festival held at Gray Chapel. The mixed chorus number was "God So Loved the World" from "The Crucifixion" by Sir John Stainer. Those taking part in the select chorus were: Wilma Nixon, Georgia Ward, Dorothy Dix, Irene McNamee, Boydson Baird, Earl Ferko, Glenn T. Sheets, and William Dunning. Orchestras The Senior High Orchestra of Brown has had the opportunity to show what skill they have acquired throughout the year by playing for different activities held at the school building. The orchestra was composed of: Paul Jumper and Charlotte Leonard, clarinet; Geraldine Main and Maynard Neville, saxophone; Paul Thurston, trumpet; Alda Hatten and Ann Marie Milligan, violin; Blance Blain, cello; Virginia Williams, snare drum; Darlene Smith, bass drum; Opal Basiger and Natalie Sheets, piano. Those taking part in the Junior High Orchestra were: Dorothy Blain, Donald Zerbe, Robert Thurston, and Russell Wenger, violin; Merlin Vining, Delmar Neville, and Earl Kunze, slide trombone; Maxine Salmon, Carl Baker, and Marion Coyner, cornet; Richard Dawson, clarinet; Phillip Coyner, flute; Charlene Fleming and Eugene Hatton, piano. Senior High Choruses The Girls Glee Club was composed of the following people: sopranos, Opal Basiger, Rebecca Dawson, Alda Hatten, Wilma Nixon, Geraldine Main, Glenna Mae Moore, Mary Potter, Georgia Ward, Evalyn Wigton, Charlotte Leonard, Virginia Williams, and Christina Wertz; altos, Blanche Blain, Dorothy Dix, Irene McNamee, Justine McNamee, Pauline McNamee, Anna Marie Milligan, Natalie Sheets, and Darlene Smith. Accompanists were Opal Basiger and Christina Wortz. Irene McNamee acted as class librarian. The boys that took part in the Boys Glee Club were: tenors, William Dunning, Bernard Hatten, and Glenn T. Sheets; basses, Boydson Baird, Earl Ferko, Paul Jumper, and Paul Thurston. Mrs. Esther Cherington and Miss Augusta Dove were student teachers, with Mr. Paul E. Stevens as supervisor. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/b6daff5594f4b9a37486604ce73c85c4.jpg f4e5602c4401735b21f3ad212a777157 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (17) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 17 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 BASKETBALL SQUAD FORWARDS: 8 Guy Smith, 11 Dale Howison, 10 Thomas Nelson, 12 Edward Blair, B1 Glen A. Sheets, B2 William Dunning, Bernard Hatten-white Back row CENTERS: 14 Irwin Freeman, 7 Paul Thurston, 3 Donald Potter GUARDS: 13 Boydson Baird, 4 James Link, 9 Walter Balch, 5 Glenn T. Sheets, 6 Maynard Neville, B3 John Nelson TOURNAMENT MANAGERS: Glen A. Sheets, John Nelson COACH: Mr. Albert S. Hirth http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0ad0c78d072c26f472123c38dbbdc410.jpg ee786d0311eaa6ff01338fa3f72292ee Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (18) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 18 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 Basketball First Team - Position - Second Team *Boydson Baird - Guard - Glen T. Sheets *James Link - Guard - *Walter Balch *Irwin Freeman - Center - Donald Potter *Guy Smith - Forward - *Tom Nelson *Dale Howison - Forward - Paul Thurston Names with stars in front received letters or pins this year Reserves were: Maynard Neville, Edward Blair, John Nelson, Bernard Hatten and William Dunning. Boydson Baird, who was all county guard for two years, has received four leters for his work on the team. Glen A. Sheets, who played forward, received three letters and Walter Balch, who played guard, received two letters. Brown finished second in the county league in basketball, winning nine of the twelve games played. Since the team lost both games in the tournament, Brown's final average was nine games won and five lost. Baseball The girl's baseball team played Sunbury, Berlin, and Orange, winning the game with Orange. The following made up the team: Catcher, May Langford; Pitcher, Opal Basiger; First base, Helen Wornstaff; Second base, Jean Scarry; Third base, Margaret Wright; Short stops, Edna May Wheeler and Dorothy Dix; Left field, Mary Potter; Center field, Glenna Moore, and Right field, Darlene Smith. The boy's team won two out of three games. They beat Harlem and Berlin and lost to Sunbury. The team was made up of the following boys: Catcher, Walter Balch; Pitcher, James Link; First base, Irwin Freeman; Second base, Oscar Schilliger; Third base, Tom Nelson; Short stop, Guy Smith; Left field, Boydson Baird; Center field, Glenn T. Sheets; and Right field, Marion Cole. Track In the district track meet held at Ohio Wesleyan University May 15, Brown's senior athlete, Boydson Baird, by running a mile in 4:45 broke a district record of eight years standing and later the same day won the half mile in 2:67.00. He placed third in the javelin throw. The relay team of Brown, Irwin Freeman, Guy Smith, Paul Thurston and Boydson Baird took second place in the distance medley race and tied in the two-mile relay at O.W.U., May 1. On May 8 at Athens, Boydson Baird placed second in the javelin throw and first in the discus. The relay team placed first in the medley relay, first in the two-mile relay, and established two meet records. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1ecd3e85084e6c560927b13933869c2e.jpg 839ceee68ddebd52fe117538951b0d7d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (19) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 19 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 HONORS 1936-1937 CLASS - HONORS - HONORABLE MENTION Seniors - - Boydson Baird, Opal Basiger, Alda Hatten Juniors - Bernard Hatten, Mary Potter, Marjorie Waldron, Paul Thurston Sophomores - Charlotte Leonard, Virginia Williams - Darlene Smith Freshmen - - Margaret Wright Eighth Grade - Maxine Hughes - Donald Zerbe Seventh Grade - Eugene Hatten Senior Scholarship Test Three seniors, Opal Basiger, Boydson Baird, and Alda Hatten, took the senior scholarship test at Willis High School on April 3, 1937. Only the upper 35% of seniors in each school are allowed to take this test. All of the Brown contestants ranked in the upper one third of this group. Opal Basiger ranked fourth and made the highest score among the girls of the county. Boydson 15th, Alda 16th State Scholarship Tests for High School Pupils In the preliminary county contest Brown placed two students on the all-county team that took the District test at Ohio State University Saturday, May 1, 1937. Virginia Williams took this test in World History and Paul Thurston in Physics. The latter made second place in the District County classification. This gave him sixth place in the state, county school classification, and placed him in a triple tie for ninth place in the state, all classifications. It is interesting to note that among the highest eleven in this test seven were from county school systems and three from city systems. State Eighth Grade Test On April 30, thirty-seven thousand eighth grade pupils of Ohio took the state eighth grade test. Six of the eighth graders, Harley Wornstaff, Jean Kern, Maxine Hughes, Donald Zerbe, Earl Kunze, and William Sheets, placed in the upper 25% of Delaware County. One-sixth of the county scores were lower than our lowest. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/c02eed859bdced57a456a28f336fd425.jpg b2fd1df1decbb5de41cee78a8dcceea3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (20) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 20 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 Social Junior-Senior Banquet On May fifth at six-forty-five, the junior class entrained, bound for Bun's Ivory Room for their "See All Amerian Excursion", with the Seniors, Mr. & Mrs. Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. Thurston, Mr. and Mrs. Hirth, Mr. and Mrs. Stevens, Miss Collicott, Miss Whitted, Miss Carpenter, and Miss Miller, & Miss Worline, as guests. It was a jolly occasion. As the girls emerged from the anti-room, they formed a veritable rainbow of color. The trip was thoroughly enjoyed by both hosts, Hostesses and their guests. The menu was cleverly camouflaged as stops were made at Due Drop Inn, Boston Common, Yellow Stone National Park, Pikes Peak, Grand Canyon, Cherry Blossoms, Washington, and Mississippi River. The party was conducted throughout the trip by Miss Mary Potter; Passengers sand the Loyalty song; the Statue of Liberty was visited with Mr. Paul Thurston] as guide; The Melting Pot was explained by Mr. Boydson Baird; Miss Edna Collicott conducted the party through the Bright Lights; Miss Rebbeca Dawson showed the party a day at the Little Red School House and The Good Earth was shown by Dr. L. J. Bennett. The party went merrily on by all singing America the Beautiful. They were then conducted by the Junior class to a vaudeville with All America as their stage. Then they were homeward bound by all singing the Star Spangled Banner. Freshmen Initiation Sixteen shivering freshmen, clad queerly, waited for fate in the vestibule of Brown High School on Friday evening, October 16 while the sophomores prepared nervously for their attack. Blindfolded and relieved of thir shoes and stockings, the freshies were led by their elders down cold cement steps and over stone, to the biology room. Here they were told to kiss a book and instead they met a pan of coal dust. Then their toe nails were painted with mercurochrome and the ninth graders then were set dancing when the shoes which were placed on their fancy feet turned out to contain live wires. A Mixture of oysters plus everything in the kitchen cabinet, and spaghetti fishworms, were given to them before they were unblindfolded. After they were given their shoes and stockings, tied in various knots, they were told to roll a bean across the stage with their noses in order to complete the initiation. A program followed and refreshments were served in honor of the newly pledged Brown High School freshmen. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/677067c98ae5d11a735b2eb2cde9ca54.jpg 634dd2bb710e46d12f91e0fa7aca5443 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (21) Subject The topic of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 21 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 Sketch of graduate holding a large ball Senior Documents http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/afed7c18af5147b6080c8919540e2238.jpg b8d0cb31de17ac7a9d23fca44d83d8d5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (22) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 22 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 Senior Class History The history of the class of 1937 is so interesting that it may be viewed as a play. As dramatic critic for the Brown Derby, I will review the play as I saw it. Between the four acts of the play are brief and joyous intermissions during which the high school orchestra plays. The play was written as it was enacted under the direction of Mr. George N. Thurston, the superintendent, and his capable assistants, the faculty. Its production is made possible by the Board of Education in cooperation with the taxpayers and is given by an all-star cast. Because they appear on the stage together, I shall give their names in alphabetical order as follows: Boydson Baird, Helen Balch, Walter Balch, Opal Basiger, June Brownfield, Una Butler, Frederick Chivington, Joe Crumb, Rebecca Dawson, Ralph Geer, Alda Hatten, Paul Jumper, Marjorie Longwell, Wilma Nixon, Jean Scarry, Martha Schilliger, Glenn T. Sheets, Georgia Ward, Wayne Wheeler, Evalyn Wigton, and Junior Williamson. This play has comedy, tragedy, history and review, being of no specific type. The scenes are set in the high school building, in corridors, classrooms, study hall, and auditorium. The settings are plain and look as though they have been in use for a number of years. The library books, although in neat order, ave very worn; many chairs and desks in the different class rooms are badly in need of paint. On the walls of the rooms are pictures, including Washington and Lincoln. Act I shows the cast as Freshmen, coming down the hall with a look of timidity and curiosity on their faces. As they explore the rooms and books, they find many things unfamiliar buy very interesting. In one room they see objects and instruments which they have never seen before. Upon inquiry they find that this is the chemistry and physics laboratory and that they are not to bother any of the chemicals because some are harmful. The boys soon discover that the furnace room is very popular with the high school boys. Finally the entire class meet the villain Study who is to spoil their fun. Joan Scarry succeeds in becoming one of the cheerleaders, which position she holds all through her high school career. She is also elected class president. The Sophomores, to introduce the Freshmen to high school life, initiate them one evening. This is found to be very exciting and much fun. Study and his brother, Examinations, are defeated by most of the cast. Boydson Baird and Opal Basiger gain honors, Alda Hatten and Rebecca Dawson honorable mention. At this time the amateur actors take a three months vacation of play and work before the victorious ones return to resume the second act of the play as Sophomores. Officers are elected as follows: President, Rebecca Dawson, Vice-president, Junior Williamson, Secretary, Opal Basiger, Treasurer, Alda Hatten. Along with increasing parties and duties, the arch- enemies, Study and Examinations, are back. This time the http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5563b1c9194b96b35847ed39ea17931e.jpg 7034aadc8e7cdee16aaebfc3508892ec Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (23) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 23 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 tables are turned and the "Softies", as they are called, get to initiate the "Freshies". High honors by Opal Basiger, honors by Boydson Baird, honorable mention by Alda Hatten and Rebecca Dawson are used to defeat all enemies of the Sophomores. Act III shows the players returning from the inter- mission more dignified and proud as Juniors. You will notice a change of cast caused by those who were unable tp rejoin the class. This group gave Boydson Baird the presidency, Walter Balch was vice-president, Opal Basiger secretary, and Evalyn Wigton treasurer. The players are allowed a little more freedom and have several socail activities to change the routine and con- sequently the play. As it was the custom of the Juniors to earn the money which they needed for the annual Junior-Senior Banquet, it became necessary to plan something to make it with. Thus began plans for a community entertainment. Later on when this one was over a second entertainment was successful. Next plans began for the banquet which was a great success and much fun, in spite of the man squabbles among the cast. Boydson Baird took a scholarship test at Ohio Wesleyan University in world history; Joe Crumb and Opal Basiger entered the geometry group. The latter gained ninth place in that group. At the end of the third vacation we see the final case, consisting of Boydson Baird, Walter Balch, Opal Basiger, Rebecca Dawson, Alda Hatten, Ruth Helman, Olive Jordan, Paul Jumper, Wilma Nixon, Jean Scarry, Martha Schilliger, Glen A Sheets, Glenn T. Sheets, Georgia Ward and Evalyn Wigton, returning more dignified and sore of themselves. They have learned to like Study better and the promising amateurs from Act I have certainly succeeded in becoming stars. Activities change and increase more than ever as the Seniors begin their fight against Study. They have an annual to make, commencement exercises to plan for, a play, and minor things to settle as they continually come up. To top this off several men start in tearing out one end of the building to build an addition. This makes the rooms cold and congested and requires a search for a place to give a play. But the Seniors enjoy watching the con- struction men's work and their progress. All difficulties have finally been conquered and the Seniors are proud of having met and conquered Study. Being very glad to have obtained their education, the Seniors express their thanks and gratitude to the audience and graduate in all the glory due them. Opal Basiger. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/87891062d96937966bf3898351488afc.jpg c42a9a583fb6e4aadbf0ba89e5405f5e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (24) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 24 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 The Crystal Gazer This little crystal ball holds all of the past and the future. It can reveal the hidden and make known the secret. It can tell you what you so desire to know. I have been asked to search its magic depths until I discover the future of the members of the class of nineteen hundred and thirty-seven. I am about to read the crystal but before doing so, may I ask your earnest cooperation? If you will remain absolutely silent and join me in concentrating upon the future, leaving your minds free of all conflicting im- pressions, I can promise the information you desire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The mist is clearing. A town appears. What! Oh, it can't possibly be, but - it is - it's Kilbourne. My that town has grown. The reason I'm sure that it's Kilbourne is that I see our Educational Rendevous, Brown High School. Let's go inside and see if we see anybody we know. Yes, Sir, there are the boys playing basketball. It is said that they win most of their games and no wonder! Why - look - Boydson Baird, the star athlete of the class of '37, has become an athletic instructor. The scene of the school is now blurred so that must have been the only member of that famous class at school because this ball never fails me. Now I see a place of business. Well, look! The sign reads "Ye Beauty Shoppe". A smaller sign reads "Specialty Olive Permanents." Well, we'll take a look inside. It sounds interesting -- Oh, now we know why the Olive permanents are specialized. Here is Olive Jordan, proprietress and Ruth Helman, operator, and to whom is she giving an Olive permanent? I hardly knew her with her head in that contraption, but it's Mrs. Sheets. She is saying to Ruth, "Glenn must be getting absent minded or he must be awfully tired, for the other day he tried to sell my father a John Deere tractor and plow." As Rebecca's words fade away so does the scene. The cloud lifts and we see the former Alda Hatten, now a prominent society lady, entertaining a group of guests. The scene suddenly changes. It must be that something exciting has happened. What's this? -- A lot of beds -- Why, it's a hospital, and there are several people gathered around the bed. As I look down on the bed I see a very pale girl - it's Jean Scarry. She must be in a law-suit because there's Wilma Nixon, her lawyer, trying to obtain the details of the accident from her. As she speaks, in walks a comely nurse, and as she comes closer, we see it's Georgia Ward. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/2690f86def68abc6569b1eebfc656e62.jpg 4fa103666f494955aa614673d18f8882 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (25) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 25 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 The scene becomes noisy and uproarious. It is only a couple of tractors and the men are yelling something to one another, but look who's driving them on! One is Paul Jumper. He's not married but expects to be soon. On the other tractor sits Walter Balch. I remember in economics class, Walter said he wanted to live in the city, but he's still on the farm. I wonder what the matter is. Can't he make up his mind or it his wife holding him on the farm. And now the scene grows strange. A carnival at Brown High School? No, it is a fair and around a race track at that! We hear somebody say, "Boy, is that horse a beauty!" We find the driver to be non other than the famous race horse trainer, Glen A. Sheets. Now we have a large room, empty but for two people and a grand piano. A small boy with sticky fingers and a look of agony on his face is trying to play Exercise 15, and his teacher, gritting her teeth to keep from spanking him, is counting one, two three, one, two three, as mechanically and correctly as a broken record starting to count, and getting no farther than three. At last totally depressed, she pushed the child aside and plays the exercise for him, making even the simple lesson sound interesting. She is Opal Basiger, with fingers as nimble as they are now. More clouds and mists ... Gazing through them, I see that we are in a large city. It is in the interior of a large office building. Seated at her desk, acting as a secretary to a large firm, I see an old friend, yes, and a classmate, for it's Evelyn Wigton. I always thought she'd make a good secretary. As the light gradually fades we see a small and neatly furnished home. On the porch sit a parrot and two cats. Of course one always connects parrots and cats with old maids and this is found absolutely correct for we see none other than Martha Schilliger out in her flower garden, puttering around in the flowers. She starts toward the house and the parrot flies up on her shoulder . . . The crystal clouds and a purple haze covers everything and I can see no more. Martha Schilliger. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/e706a87f91f020bbbdced36029307447.jpg 396db4d9f32d6a1cb4395a8c94555964 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (26) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 26 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 Class Will My Friends, I hope you will pay close attention to this, the last will and testament of the class of 1937. If any partiality or injustice should appear to you in the distribution of the will we hope you will pardon it. May I ask you to receive your contributions with the spirit in which they are given? We, the class of 1937, in the town of Kilbourne, the county of Delaware, and the state of Ohio, being in as good mental conditions as usual, and in much better temper than usual do hereby make this our last will and testament. In this manner we dispose of our possessions. Item -- We give and bequeath to the Junior Class our well known nerve. They will need it next year in passing tests. Item -- To the unsophisticated Sophomores goes our varied and surprising talent, from singing songs so the composer would not know the song to playing basketball so the coach doesn't know whether it is he or the boys who are mixed up. Item -- We give our good behavior to the eighth graders. With the examples the Senior class has set before them in the past, we feel that they will be a much better class if they follow in our footsteps. Item -- To the seventh graders goes our sympathy because they have such a few girls. Without the girls in the Senior class, it would never have been such an outstanding group. Item -- We give our entire store of knowledge to our teachers, the faculty of Brown High School. From them it came and to them it should be returned. To them we also give our valuable sense of humor, without which we should have found school life painful indeed and which will do much to make it endurable for them. Item -- To the history of the Brown High School, we bequeath our illustrous deeds and our names as candidates for the Hall of Fame. The smaller individual bequests are as follows: Item -- To the laziest person in the Senior class-to-be we bequeath Martha Schilliger's ambition. If it is combined with the laziness previously mentioned, the result will be normal activity. Item -- We give and bequeath Boydson'Baird's ability to stay out of public, when escorting his girl friend, to Guy Smith. Item -- Glenn Turner Sheets leaves his kindness in showing girls to classes to Charles Stockwell. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0f81efeb89462eadedec09f5263cb827.jpg 848ba9b7863b84714dd2bbf44701c92d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (27) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 27 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 Item -- Evalyn Wigton bequeaths her love for trucking to Margaret Wright. Although Evalyn likes ambulances best, she hopes Donald Potter's truck will serve the purpose. Item -- Opal Basiger gives her longing to hear wedding bells as soon as she graduates to Pauline McNamee, as Pauline's first desire is to be a housewife. Item -- Ruth Helman bequeaths her ability in entertaining Irwin and Bob Freeman to May Langford. Item -- We give and bequeath Walter Balch's laugh to Charlotte Leonard. To the combined laughs we feel everyone will enjoy listening. We wonder how we got along in the past without them. Item -- Georgia Ward gives her technique in getting every one's attention by using her soft voice to Glenna Mae Moore. Item -- Glen Allen Sheets gives his use of insults in keeping the girls at a distance to Tom Nelson. Item -- To Bernard Hatten we give and bequeath Paul Jumper's love for staying in noons to get his lessons. Item -- Jean Scarry leaves her ability in bluffing the teachers to Robert Rea. Item -- We give and bequeath Rebecca Dawson's place on the romantic list to Betty Wegaman. Item -- Olive Jordan leaves her love for thrilling adven- tures to Betty Hunnel. Item -- We give Alda Hatten's ability of singing and watching the audience at the same time to Vaughn Bright. Whether or not Alda missed a beat in music, she never missed anyone in the audience. Item -- Wilma Nixon leaves her temper to any or all who might wish to use it. The Class of '37 Wilma Nixon, Lawyer Witnesses: President -- Boydson Baird Sponsor -- Mr. Albert Hirth http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/288de456e9131398d22cc14dddc9229d.jpg 27ed4e76484784b3437d2277f7539060 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (28) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 28 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 Sketch of bust of bearded gentleman behind a stack of books LITERARY http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5368032b09079abcbf17990d8d3028c4.jpg dddf5d2bff053867e3d9782cd8701f33 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (29) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 29 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 When Chaos Reigned Of all the long remembered scenes of chaos that ever occurred in the history of our home the one which it just underwent will be remembered the longest. Mother said she wanted the kitchen changed around. She wanted the sink where the cupboards were; the cupboards where the sink was; two or three extra windows; and except for a place for the stove, table and cabinet, she wanted all the rest of the room furnished with closets and drawers. In these she hoped to find room for all her dishes, towels, dust mops, and working utensils. She explained to neighbors, friends, ice men, salesmen, and anyone who should happen to venture to the back door and have a minute to spare, just what she intended to do when our checking account ceased to be in the red. These people praised her for her unique plans, and each offered his or her suggestions. The ice man wanted to install an "Easy-to-Tell" icebox; the "Burn-Rite Stove Incorporation" seemed to have the ideal stove for her; and a representative from a paint company wanted to demon- strate his color schemes and show her why he thought rose and cream would be restful to her eyes, and make working a pleasure for her. Mother sent off for various circulars containing infor- mation on the kitchen problem, and the house was continually crowded from day to day with enthusiastic salesmen from all parts of the country. Each night before Father could sit down and enjoy the evening paper Mother would bring forth the numerous ad- vertisements she had received during the day, and show them to him trying to explain the details in a convincing and very business-like manner. Once Elmer and I cut up quite a few circulars from Mother's collection, in order to furnish our doll house; when Mother found out about it, she said that maybe a little bodily punishment might impress upon our minds the value of those papers. Finally the salesmen began to fear that she was only building air castles and their number gradually diminished. Father was satisfied to come into the house, throw his coat in a corner, pump some cistern water (he didn't mind the pitcher pump), and wash; but Mother, having had the same arrangement for over twenty years, wanted a change. Then one evening when Father came home from work he saw the remains of what used to be a chimney lying out in the yard. Last summer he had worked and slaved in the heat trying to get the lawn cleaned up, in order to have a place for him to practice golf after office hours. Now what had he? Bricks embedded in the mud, where little sprouts of grass were starting; soot and ashes in the cups which served as holes for his golf course; and lumber piled chest high all over the lawn. Mother and the carpenters had started to modernize her kitchen. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0e544a6c1f98e22e9d780bb4c8e9088a.jpg fe0350406f19b97f0e742514508e3df6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (30) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 30 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 Father wasn't much of a hand for swearing, but he made this occasion an exception. Why, of all the times to tear out the kitchen, should she start in the dead of March? Only that morning the weather bulletin had prophesied that the cold wave which had been coming for the past week would arrive before the next day. The windows in the kitchen were out, letting a lot of cold air in the house, and this was very hard on Father's lumbago. Mother gave the usual excuses. She wanted to get the kitchen in shape before she started to clean house, and she wanted to do it before the weather got too warm, for she had heard that carpenters couldn't do their best when the mercury in the thermometer was more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit. I don't know how we lived through the terrible con- fusion. My brother, Elmer, and I didn't mind it so much as the others, for we really enjoyed getting outdoors and exercising. We had fun throwing bricks at each other, seeing who could hit the other first and make him cry. Then we would place milk bottles from Johnson's Dairy on a box, and see who could knock the most off with three shots. Elmer beat me, because he has had more practice hurling bricks than I. We stayed out of doors most of the time after school and when darkness came we went into the house dodging boards, for all of them either were painted or had tools on them. We had to eat on the ironing board in the living room, wash dishes on the piano bench, and study anywhere we could find room. I think I enjoyed most not having to wash before I went to bed, because it seemed much more comfortable to go to bed with plastering and paint on my fingers than to have to go upstairs, shivering from washing in cold water. The reason I didn't have to wash was simply that Mother didn't think I was capable of emptying the wash pan of dirty water out of doors. Father couldn't stand it. He went to the office un- shaven, for the sink was removed and the plumber couldn't fix it until Mother decided whether to have a wooden or metal back and draining boards. Finally came the day when the carpenters packed up, made out the bill, and left. Now Mother practically lives in the kitchen. She brings her rocking chair out into it and sews and reads; and frequently she can be found complimenting herself on the perfect plans. She seems to have forgotten the week of construction. But Father hasn't. Periodically we hear him audibly worrying about when Mother will start remodeling again. But as long as Mother rocks in the kitchen with that pleased look on her face, we have hopes that ideas for changing the room will not appear. Darlene Smith. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/bb820a1d09c72e1aeecfeac8f6f10248.jpg ad3ffd709eabe3c683629fecda3bdd44 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (31) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 31 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 Another Score It was dark -- Oh, so dark and frightening. A great struggle was being waged by Life, pure and good, with Death, that horrible Reaper that strikes with such violence. The child that lay in the wide old fashioned bed was a mere human being to Death, but the kind people that gathered in this room in the heat of the afternoon were to witness the same struggle between the two rivals that had happened many times before, and usually the Reaper added another mark in his book of victories. Tommy was sick, desperately sick with typhoid fever. Two days before he had been happy, playing in the creek back of the farm. Now he was nothing but a shadow lying on the pillow in a darkened room with the smell of various medicines in the heavy air. Tommie's mother hovered near, never leaving the sick room. Worry and lack of sleep made her pale and gaunt. If her boy wanted anything she declared that she was the one to furnish him with it, for she knew how seriously ill Tom was. Doctor Ward assured her that he had had worse cases, but down deep somewhere she felt that the chance to save him was small. "Mother, it's so dark," wailed the lad. "I want to see the light." A form emerged from the shadows and raised the window blinds. Summer sunshine poured into the room, making it more cheerful and gay. Here was life in its brightest colors waiting to make Tommy better, but never-the-less Death lurked and sneered in the dark corners where the sunshine did not fall. On, on into the night the doctor, the parents, and their boy fought to ward off the Specter. Daylight was gone leaving the room dark. But life was there. It was holding its own in the struggle. Then the frail body weakened, grew weaker as the crisis came on. For two hours Tommy rallied. He felt better. Then he grew worse. Worse than ever before. His heart grew weak, and he had a low muttering delirium. He could hardly breathe. He was suffering. Doctor Ward knew that the crisis was at hand and that so it would pass. He hoped for the best and expected the best. Life was there urging Tommy to hold on, while Death was stealing out of the shadows, beating Life back and breathing "Now!" One could almost hear the "Book of the Dead" open and the leaves rustle back to an empty space on a page in the back, with a grotesque hand poised over the page ready to write another victory. The awful moment, the dreaded moment was at hand. Tommy half rose up in bed, a queer surprised frightened look on his face. With a moan he fell back and groped for his mother's hand. Finding and clasping it, he half turned over and fell asleep. Death had won. Blanche Blain. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/2795f9f3d0991a9b1d91d7b7220de374.jpg ee11c1f3eca203ca703c8b50ef02d80b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (32) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 32 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 Sketch of 3 people holding hands walking together ELEMENTARY DEPARTMENT http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1d0dc2a8490264f18223aaae02626278.jpg baf0980808e4a8686288e62ee151b394 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (34) Subject The topic of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 34 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 FIRST GRADE Mary Louise Carr Mary Janet Hughes Virgie May Keys Ronald Williamson Bernis Smith Marjorie Brookens Karl Upchurch Dorothy Bonham Gene Ford Vivian Willis Phillis Ott Ruth Appleman Jeanette Hall Lowell Sheets Louise Mauck Dwight Humes Clara Blamer Edmund Weiser Esther Hirth Ted Fisher Katherine Wells Glenn Berkosky Juinti Hubbard Raymond Wirick Bobby Wells Donald Sherburne SECOND GRADE Marry Appleman Kenneth Clevenger Georgia Murray Norma Ribov Wayne Stegner Junior Cackler Anna Veley Ruby Hubbard Anna Oller Arleen Kelly Esther Hatten Charles Carr Herby Trout Elizabeth Helman Donald Curtis Darwin Sherbourne Jimmy Blain Jessie Gibbs Joan Schwartz Martha Shannon Freddie Baker Billy Mauck Alfred Wells THIRD GRADE Willard Blair Charles Cackler Jackie Grau Paul Jones Walter McNamee Yvonne Rider Wallace Wilcox Earl Wells Willie Blair Donald Dewey Harry Hubbard Stanley Jones Dorothy Pittman Jackie Shively Joe Willis Jessie Wells Barbara Berkosky Liddie Fox Durward Humes Leonard Keys Barbara Murray Bertie Schwartz Mary Helen Wirick FOURTH GRADE Marjorie Stegner Herbie Rodgers Twila Wigton Pricye Akison Eileen Wigton Maurice Shannon Mary Keys Elwin Bonham Buster Trout Patsy Jervis Dale Wells Louise Freeman Betty Lee Moore Jean Terry Albert Veley Irene Blanton Betty Lou Hughes Marion Wenger Marilyn Schwartz Harry Glevenger Gladys Wheeler Jane Appleman Betty Ott Charles Sherbourne http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/418a5b49a831cce32839015a155957f1.jpg a95e2a26d1b3a33cf59086d6f42e0d10 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (35) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 35 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 FIFTH GRADE Eleanor Brookens Marion Coyner Lena Jones Harold Miller Maxine Salmon Beulah Trout Dennis Bonham James Cackler James Dewey Geraldine Keesey Everett Osborn Charles Sheets Grace Vining Mary Hubbard Kathleen Blanton Betty Helman Ellen Kunze Esther Pittman Mary Schwartz William Bowsher Gail Cook SIXTH GRADE Marshall Akison Beulah Breece Don Ferko Betty Humes Paul Milligan Dorothy Sherbourne Carl Baker Elizabeth Caudill Junior Ferko David Kelly Dick Ribov Raymond Beacom Betty Curtis Marie Gibbs Jim Kern Leland Wells Bill Weaver http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/3f05bf4ae4af7f2c2d02a9d5d99d1513.jpg 73bb19c8841bce6af6872ba7271f89cc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (37) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 37 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 line art of man holding a shiny hat BOSTON SHOE SHINE AND HAT CLEANING PARLOR HATS CLEANED AND BLOCKED JOHN RAGAZOS 24 N. SANDUSKY ST. DELAWARE OHIO http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5d36024b5d3478ed542e6601b242d915.jpg d8ecd7ca045d639c37fc3815fd65a458 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (38) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 38 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 1837 - 1937 JOHN DEERE THE TRADEMARK OF QUALITY THE SUPERIOR QUALITY OF JOHN DEERE IMPLEMENTS IS TODAY RECOGNIZED IN ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD, AND STANDS AS A TRIBUTE TO THE VISION AND INTEGRITY OF JOHN DEERE, THE PIONEER BLACKSMITH WHO GAVE TO THE WORLD THE STEEL PLOW, ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO. GUY DAWSON N.E. OF DELAWARE ON U.S. 42 1837 - 1937 http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/6494a14a0baa04e01408b28eaf88dc61.jpg 61d792932e39699ce57ddde87e28b18c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (39) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 39 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 COFFEE SHOP DELAWARE -- OHIO YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITATED THE INDEPENDENT PRINT SHOP "PROMPT PRINTERS FOR PARTICULAR PEOPLE" DELAWARE -- OHIO Mr. Thurston: "It is the law of gravity that keeps us on this earth." Glenn A.: "Well, how did we stick on before the law was passed?" LUMBER -- MILLWORK MARIETTA PAINTS MULE-HIDE ROOFING KEYSTONE FENCE CASE FARM MACHINERY THE DELAWARE LUMBER CO. PHONE 2269 http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/556c653ad8454bf50d1f77d5e2a2055e.jpg 758197e599813ffc17a2c409364e64e4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (40) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 40 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 COMPLIMENTS OF THE OLDEST LUMBERYARD IN DELAWARE CO. DUNLAPS DELAWARE - 2672 ASHLEY - 1720 CALL GEORGE FOR SERVICE FOSTERS FOR WALLPAPER - - PAINTS 36 E. WINTER STREET DELAWARE OHIO ANGUS BEAUTY SHOP WE SPECIALIZE IN PERMANENT WAVING $2.50 AND UP ALL WORK GUARANTEED PHONE 5180 10 S. SANDUSKY ST DELAWARE OH Evalyn Wigton: "Don't you find bookkeeping tiresome?" Martha Schilliger: "Yes, but I get exercise running up and down the columns." WEAR-EVER ALUMINUM VOELRATH ENAMELWARE CHINA WARE HOUSEWARES OF QUALITY HAAS DEPARTMENT STORE 50 N. SANDUSKY ST. GIFTS -- BRIDGE PRIZES http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1706e7b6eef6fbfde6cc380dfd072d2f.jpg af3b21c08b758d13f6f07661b73f939a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (41) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 41 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 COURTESY OF GEIGER BROTHERS PLUMBING & HEATING LOGAN OHIO http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4835ea17e7cff7c892044a58b1f60273.jpg 822969eaee6f1eba0baca4e96f1ea05b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (42) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 42 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 BUY SHELL GAS AND OIL AT ASHLEY OHIO LAWTON McCURDY WHEN IN NEED OF: GAS OIL GROCERIES BREAD OR BUNS DRIVE RIGHT UP TO LEONARDSBURG AND BUY AT WILLIAMSONS GAS STATION & GROCERY LEONARDSBURG - OHIO WESTSIDE MARKET ASHLEY, OHIO QUALITY GROCERY & MEATS R. C. SMITH PHOTOGRAPHS PICTURE FRAMING KODAKS & SUPPLIES KODAK FINISHING BODURTHA http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/82bf21f4a48db6436513eae59efec76f.jpg eb87691f49a0da81370994f09a49ba9a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (43) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 43 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 WHEN YOU HAVE PRODUCE TO SELL CALL ASHLEY PRODUCE BUYERS OF POULTRY CREAM EGGS PHONE 0510 FOR BLOOD-TESTED CHICKS AND CHICKS THAT LAY SEE ASHLEY BABY CHICK COMPANY ASHLEY OHIO PHONE 1420 COMPLIMENTS OF DR. DENNIS WELCH - DENTIST ASHLEY OHIO PHONE 6510 --DUNCAN HOME CLOTHIER CLOTHING DRYGOODS SHOES MILLINERY WALLPAPER -- ASHLEY http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/28087046f5cee981afe604e798d40877.jpg 700ac6cca85618d7b82168491f044610 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (44) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 44 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 CAMPBELL PRODUCE & RED & WHITE STORE YOUR BUSINESS IS APPRECIATED PHONE 0820 ASHLEY -- OHIO WHEN IN DELAWARE EAT WITH MRS. FRED FLEMING COUNTRY COOKED FOOD 13-1/2 N. SANDUSKY STREET DELAWARE -- OHIO VARIETY STORE M. C. HEINLEN ASHLEY OHIO C.C. ROBINSON IMPLEMENT CO. ALLIS-CHALMERS - NEW IDEA AND A GENERAL LINE OF FARM EQUIPMENT FEEDS AND PAINTS G.M.C. TRUCKS PHONE 7168 36 N. UNION ST. - DELAWARE, O ALLIS-CHALMERS TRACTOR DIVISION MILWAUKEE U.S.A. BLACKBURNS MENS-WEAR DRY-CLEANING 66 N. SANDUSKY PHONE 7421 DELAWARE FENTON'S SANITONE DRY CLEANING IS GUARANTEED BY GOOD HOUSEKEEPING 31 W. WINTER ST. PHONE 2660 CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS LLOYD RADIO SERVICE FAIRBANKS-MORSE RADIOS AND FRIGERATOR EXPERT RADIO SERVICE 14 E. WINTER ST. 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Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (49) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 49 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 KROGER'S COMPLETE FOOD MARKET ASHLEY KENNETH MORELAND, MANAGER IF IT'S ELECTRICAL SEE HOWARD BRYAN AT BRYAN'S ELECTRIC SHOP 60 N. SANDUSKY ST. DELAWARE OHIO BUY POWER ON TIPTOE THE OLIVER ROWCROP TRACTOR FOR CLEANER CUTTING - CLEANER THRESHING - CLEANER GRAIN - BUY - THE OLIVER COMBINE FRED A. LIGGETT PHONE 9444 SUNBURY ROAD http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/c6f86981a3400398e319ce7121db083f.jpg d2b5f14d58cb0a219e6e6b5cbf52954c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (50) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 50 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 GIFTS THAT LAST FOR GRADUATION BOYS - GIRLS Wristwatches - Diamonds Pocket watches - Necklaces Military Sets - Bracelets Tie Sets - Toilet Sets Pen & Pencil Sets - Pen Sets Knife & Chain Sets - Silverware REPAIRING A SPECIALTY W. S. ROSECRANS JEWELRY ASHLEY, OHIO HAROLD W. DAVIS, M. D. TELEPHONE NO 2520 ASHLEY, OHIO Wilma Nixon: Billy will you be quiet for a bit? Billy Nixon: I will for two bits. COAL GRAIN - FEED SEEDS - FERTZ. RED TOP FENCE THE ASHLEY ELEVATOR CO. ASHLEY - OHIO KLEINS DEPT. STORE THE STORE FOR ALL THE PEOPLE DELAWARE - OHIO http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/36f2d757057a07ae68bcf2a39fd2fa14.jpg 21ce5cc0b65476aa1b0db2590912aca0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (52) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 52 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 BEST WISHES FOR YOUR SUCCESS WESTBROOK'S HARDWARE ASHLEY, OHIO Boydson: A man tried to sell me a lot of material about some sort of nature. Miss Collicott: Botany? Boydson: No, and I'm not going to, either. FIRESTONE SUPER SERVICE COMPLETE ONE STOP SERVICE DELCO AND WILLARD BATTERIES DELCO HOME AND AUTO RADIOS SPECIALIZED BRAKE SERVICE PETE HINKLE IN CHARGE BARNHART OIL CO. HOWARD ZIEGLAR MGR. COR. WINTER AND UNION STS. DELAWARE, OHIO ROAD SERVICE -- ROAD SERVICE http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/72c4ffefbb551948a783e841271e2fcc.jpg 3d20b47f6e6bcb71121d3683dd1b9d45 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (53) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 53 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 JOHNSON'S GARAGE CHEVROLET SERVICE EXIDE BATTERIES 24 HOUR COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING -- WELDING HEAVY-DUTY WRECKER SERVICE POWER WINCH EQUIPPED WHEN IN TROUBLE CALL US PHONE 3410 ASHLEY -- OHIO http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/bf1a1f58a16ac5767aacbf6cdf5761c8.jpg 2f0e3c4933628e5d9c02df70521f9bbc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (54) Subject The topic of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 54 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 WHERE BETTER FLORAL WORK COSTS LESS CYRUS B. BREECE FLORIST POTTED PLANTS CUT FLOWERS FLORAL DESIGNS PHONE 7466 -- 117 LAKE ST. 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Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (55) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 55 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 PEOPLE'S BUILDING AND LOAN COMPANY DELAWARE -- OHIO START TO PRACTICE AT ONCE VOCATIONS TAUGHT EVERY DAY SAVE 3 PERCENT INTEREST PAID ON DEPOSITS http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/65cfaf7deb290a5f718049f2024eebaa.jpg 67ec62c858bfe48feddcec6010df2683 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (56) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 56 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 THE DELAWARE FARMERS EXCHANGE CO. COAL SHERWIN WILLIAMS PAINTS HARDWARE McCORMICK DEERING IMPLEMENTS FEEDS ALWAYS IN THE MARKET FOR GRAIN CALL US ANYTIME DELAWARE -- LEWIS CENTER -- RADNOR PHONES MILL 2306 -- WESTS 2127 -- HARDWARE 2376 http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/dc06a33b8c9bab8664d7c5d15e674e9f.jpg a572391dd80c25f0b63f264a9522921b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (57) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 57 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 CUSTOM SAWING AND LUMBER BERT POTTER COMPLIMENTS OF HARTERS CAFETERIA A YEARLY NEWS ITEM BROWN BANQUETS AT BUNS CLAUDE R. LEE FUNERAL HOME KNOWN FOR SERVICE ASHLEY - OHIO PHONE 0210 http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f73f5e73f26bc93fb6c764893da839d0.jpg 1fb3d8cb647285472133a71d0c768523 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (58) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 58 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 The Gray Printing Co. Fostoria Ohio We've Enjoyed It - Craftsmen in the Art of Printing since 1888 The Gray Printing Company has enjoyed being of service to you, in preserving through our newly developed Gray- Lith Method, the story of your happiest days. May happiness continue to be ever present through a long and worthy lifetime. Pictures in this book were reproduced directly from photographs without the expense of engravings. Gray-Lith will wave you considerable money in the production of your Annual. THE GRAY PRINTING COMPANY - FOSTORIA, OHIO http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/69f686da03488d14b6e04acee2d55cab.jpg e4572a9d8e94897e17566b6e5781a1d3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (59) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 59 of The Brown Thrasher 1937 PHILLIPSBURG 55F12 -- PHONES -- DAYTON FUO46 R. F. HOCKER PLASTERING CONTRACTOR PLAIN AND ORNAMENTAL PLASTERING 231 NORTH MAIN ST. DAYTON, OHIO Mr. Thurston: It is the law of gravity that keeps us on on this earth. Glen A.: Well, how did we stick on before the law was passed? MARION WESTBROOK PERCHERON HORSES GENERAL TRUCKING COMPLIMENTS OF THE ALBERTA BTY. SHOP ASHLEY -- OHIO PHONE -- 4640 STELLA HALL OPR. Wilma Nixon: Billy, will you be quiet for a bit? Billy: I will for two bits. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/dc549292dae53edbbb2687204becda88.jpg 24b15f1c585f159ac30b75a80959684a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 (60) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to back cover of The Brown Thrasher 1937 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Class Yearbooks Description An account of the resource This collection contains high school yearbooks from Bellpoint, Delaware, Galena, Harlem and Sunbury, OH. 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Title A name given to the resource The Brown Thrasher 1937 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1937 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Gray Printing Company; Fostoria , Ohio Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Yearbook Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 031820251 Subject The topic of the resource Local History--Brown Township--Delaware County--1937 Public Schools--Brown Township--Delaware County--Ohio Yearbooks--Brown Township Schools--Delaware County--Ohio Description An account of the resource The 1937 Brown Thrasher Yearbook includes photos of faculty, seniors, juniors, sophomores, freshmen, 8th and 7th graders, student activities such as sports, music, theater, essays on class histories, and an advertising section that includes an occasional joke. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Students and faculty of the Brown Township 1937 graduating class http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/9b82d76c55323203046a7a53994b31d7.jpg 240154d8e54b3daf38ee19642ed7d290 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Horses to Poland (1) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to cover of Horses to Poland http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/95694dfde1fa24bf4d28f32dff032583.jpg 67fda4647e9421e1959704f48ee67f96 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Horses to Poland (2) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to title page of Horses to Poland HORSES TO POLAND By Dale M. Tippett Original Diary - 1946 Revised and Published - 1991 [Signature - Dale M. Tippett] Copyright @ 1991 http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/e3b6f80ad3967c73bf626b8456460e0b.jpg 5909dc81c175a4b02d0ab4205a27ae68 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Horses to Poland (3) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page I of preface to Horses to Poland POLAND - 1946 Preface by Dale M. Tippett During Spring Quarter 1946, I read in the Ohio State Lantern (newspaper) about a program sponsored by the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Act (UNRRA). They were looking for volunteers to care for livestock on board ships that were traveling to war-torn countries in Europe. The round trips took three to four weeks during the Summer and early Fall. Volunteers were preferred who had experience working with livestock, particularly cows and horses. The minimum age was sixteen. I wrote to the UNRRA office in Washington D. C. and received more information about the program. It sounded great. Ships were hauling horses and cows to Italy, Poland and other countries where much of their livestock was lost during World War II, which ended about a year earlier, August 1945. Here was an opportunity to see other parts of the world and UNRRA would pay us each $150 when we finished the trip. (Not bad money for a month's work when OSU fees were $20 per quarter, the going hourly pay rate was 35 cents per hour, and a Hershey bar or Coke was 5 cents.) I made application in late May with hopes that I could get a trip in late July or early August. (After the hay was in the mow, wheat and oats threshed, cow and horse barn cleaned and time left to get back to OSU in time for Fall Quarter.) I had talked with Pop and Mom about the possibility of the trip. Pop was excited. Really, I think he would liked to have gone too but someone had to look after our own cows and horses. Hal liked the idea. We both talked to some of our friends and we wound up with five of us being accepted; Hal and I, and Don Work - my Galena friend, Lee Crawford - Hal's friend in Berkshire and Wendell (Windy) Carnes, from the Condit area I believe. I was the "senior" at the age of eighteen. Don and Windy were each about seventeen, Hal and Lee were Sixteen. Here are a few little things that I remember about the trip that I failed to mention in the diary 1. When we arrived in Newport News the dock workers were on strike. This caused the delay in our boarding ship. - I - http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/860eb67b3afe19ce0934ac3a23c4ee57.jpg 1f148c4a8dd915e841735a2b6dd50771 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Horses to Poland (4) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page ii of the preface to Horses to Poland 2. Mr. Riley and Mr. Carter were preachers - probably in their middle to late thirties, real nice. One of them became sea sick soon after we departed port and didn't recover until we reached Poland. 3. We had 777 horses on board our ship with all but our 86 below deck. Don Work, Windy Carnes, Lee Crawford and I were fortunate to have top deck assignments. Hal was below deck. We had more horses for the four of us to care for than below deck assignments but the fresh air alone was a big advantage when it wasn't raining. 4. We didn't lose any of our horses. They lost 28 below deck. Hal lost one of his 33. As horses died, they were hauled up on deck with one of the cranes and dropped overboard. 5. "Pulling hay", as I remember, was just that. It was stored below deck and we used a winch with rope and pulley to pull it up to top deck for our horses. That was a little back breaking for us. Each of us were about the same weight and height, all about 115 - 120 lbs. and 5' 7" tall. - II - http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/22a07c62198e8f77980d51c2c402ba66.jpg 7fce10dd8df8467da6d65d665a7d392d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Horses to Poland (5) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page iii of the preface to Horses to Poland CALENDAR 1946 May - Read about UNRRA program, Filed an application to participate. August 15 - Received telegram to report to New Orleans on the next day. Aug 16 - Arrived at 8:26 p.m. Aug 17 - Was told to go to Newport News, Va. Aug 19 - Arrived at 3:30 a.m. Aug 27 - Assigned to ship - loaded hay and feed Aug 28 - Loaded 777 horses Aug 30 - Set sail - Sea sick Aug 31 - Storm - I feel much better Sept 2 - Black cat had kittens Sept 3 - Ten horses have died - "shipping fever" Sept 5 - Nice Fall day Sept 7 - Entered English Channel Sept 8 - Saw the White Cliffs of Dover. Sent letters to Pop and Mom. Passed a mine in North Sea Sept 9 - Passed through the Kiel Canal Sept 10 - Sailing the Baltic Sea between island of Bornholm and Sweden mainland. Sept 11 - Arrived in Noviport harbor in Poland. Took shore leave. Saw Polish Army parade. Sept 12 - Horses being unloaded, ship cleaned. Went to Danzig (Gadansk) on tramway. UNRRA took us on a tour and gave us a good dinner. Sept 13 - Visited a battlefield east of town. Sept 14 - Left Noviport. Sept 15 - Went through Keil Canal. Sept 16 - Loaded more water to stabilize ship at Keil. Set sail for home and OSU. Sept 27 - Arrived in Newport News. Took Greyhound bus home. -III- http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a84ef75638c9ec4cb97fdd4d14441e8e.jpg 51d2d425b6b2c97db00c3d9b9e181bcb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Horses to Poland (6) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to unnumbered page 1 of Horses to Poland POLAND - 1946 Diary by Dale M. Tippett Thursday, August 15, 1946 - 7:30 a.m. We received a telegram yesterday saying that we were to be in New Orleans, Louisiana Friday morning August 16. The earliest we can get there is 6:30 p.m. We left Columbus on the 2:05 p.m. Pennsylvania RR to Cincinnati. There we took the Southern Railroad to New Orleans. The fare was $24.29 each, one way. Pop gave us $70 in travelers checks and I had $14 and some odd change besides. We had a lot of stuff to eat with us so we haven't had to buy much yet. We left Cincinnati at 7:00 p.m. Our first big stop was Lexington, Kentucky. The next was Chattanooga, Tennessee. I went to sleep at about 10 o'clock. Friday, August 16, 1946 Arrived - Birmingham, Alabama at 1:30 a.m. The first town after I woke up after daylight (I woke up off and on all night) was Collinsville, Alabama. The next big one was Attalla. Here we noticed that the train station was divided into white and colored sections. The soil here is quite red. Most side roads are dirt. We have seen some cotton. The corn isn't very good. There is a lot of pine everywhere. The scenery was about the same all the way. We did get into some cypress swamps just over the Mississippi boarder. The trees had grey Spanish moss hanging from the branches. The cattle and horses are all pretty poor. There were a lot of lumber yards all along the way after we entered Alabama. A lot of the wood was cut up into pieces about 5 feet long to be made into wood pulp and fiberboard. The tree stumps are made into explosives. We arrived in New Orleans at 8:26 p.m. We got a room at the LaSalle Hotel just across the street from the train terminal for $5.00. It has two single beds and one double, a private bath, and a telephone. The humidity is so high that everything feels sticky and hot. There is a large overhead fan in our room, thank heaven for that. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/fd18741dd416033ae50c72b61dfe0e6a.jpg 71ac7769ff08b0254952c81ba1cdda32 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Horses to Poland (7) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 2 of Horses to Poland Page 2 Monday, August 19, 1946 - (continued from the 16th) I'm thoroughly disgusted. When we went to the office of the Hampton Company in New Orleans Saturday morning we were told that the Customs office closed at noon Friday and wouldn't be open until Monday. The ship that we were to get sailed Sunday for Trieste, Italy. There were two fellows from Missouri and three from Kansas there also. They had placed a call to Mr. Ziegler in New Windsor, Maryland to find out what to do. (We had to pay for the call, 48 cents each). Ziegler said to come right to Newport News, Virginia and we could get a ship right away. We left at 10 a.m. C.S.T., Saturday morning on a Greyhound bus. ($16.48) The back of the bus was "reserved" for colored people. Most of the time there weren't many or any there so we slept there some. We came by way of Gulfport and Mobile along the Gulf on U. S. Route 19. Some of the larger cities that we came through were: Montgomery, Alabama - Atlanta, Georgia - Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina and Portsmouth, Virginia. We arrived here in Newport News, Virginia at 3:30 a.m. this morning, Monday August 19, 1946. We went down to Pier X where the Brethren Service Committee (BSC) is located. They told us how to get our Seaman's cards and also that we wouldn't be able to get a ship before Saturday. We got bunks and lockers for 60 cents per day at the Catholic Maritime Club. It is really nice. My suit case got beaten up pretty badly but the Greyhound Company is going to fix it up. (Ha, Ha, 3/13/'47) Tuesday, August 20, 1946 We got up early this morning and went to Norfolk to get our Seaman's cards. Getting the cards was easy. All we had to do was present our birth certificates, social security cards, three pictures, and application for Seaman's card to the officer there. They had us sign two papers and our Seaman's card. Then they finger printed us. After they had all of the information they wanted they made up the cards. The cards were sealed between two layers of celluloid that was put under terrific pressure with a hydraulic jack and then heated for ten minutes. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/72bbec6d49a2009d287c8c77282fcec6.jpg f7eb37c5b345c9a482bbf36b30774e5b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Horses to Poland (8) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 3 of Horses to Poland Page 3 The trip to downtown Norfolk cost a total of 70 cents round trip. They were as follows; 5 cents one way on bus to ferry - 20 cents one way on ferry - 10 cents or 3 for 25 cents on street car down town. It took about half an hour to cross on the ferry and 45 minutes to go downtown from the ferry. After we got back from Norfolk we went right down and signed up for our $2.50 maintenance pay that we will receive each day that we have to wait for a ship. Kimbell told us there is supposed to be one ship leaving Wednesday, one Thursday, and two Friday. (But don't bet on it, the dock workers are on strike.) We would probably get one Friday. We found a very good place to eat. It is in a woman's home. She serves food in large dishes just like home and there is no limit to the amount that you can eat. One noon meal consisted of: mashed potatoes, roast beef, meat patties macaroni and cheese, baked beans, iced tea, hot rolls, green beans, sliced tomatos - all for 50 cents. I ran into Windy (Wendell) Carnes this evening, he arrived Monday at about 4 P.M. Wednesday, August 21, 1946 I went to Norfolk with Windy today to get his Seaman's card. We got back about 4 o'clock. Mr. Kimbell told us he thought we could get a ship out Friday. TIME SCHEDULE OF SHIPS LEAVING NEWPORT NEWS SHIP - DESTINATION - DATE Hart - Poland - Tue 8/20 Payne - Poland - Wed 8/21 Rafael Rivera - ?? - Fri 8/23 Luckenbach - Poland - Wed 8/28 Monohan - Poland - Thr 8/29 Cedar Rapids Victory - Poland - Friday 8/30 Thursday, August 22, 1946 At about 7:00 a.m. this morning there was a call for eight men from our dorm. A little later they called all the guys from New Orleans (that's us). We went right down but they said we were too late. They had needed seven or eight men for an emergency crew for the RAFAEL RIVERA. They had called more men than was needed so as to be sure to get enough. They plan to leave tomorrow. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/b1d74d0be21c60f3f4477f0aa8c76376.jpg d6bde6261e55a1d30c360bd60e87035e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Horses to Poland (9) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 4 of Horses to Poland Page 4 I washed out some clothes this morning, two tee shirts, three pairs of shorts, two pairs of socks, two handkerchiefs and a towel. I got them pretty clean too. We reported back to BSC this evening only to find out that no ships would leave Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or Monday. It might be possible to sign on one Monday and leave Tuesday or Wednesday. The Carrier Mt. Whitney is due here tomorrow and will leave sometime next week. It carries a crew of about 80 (most of them carry crews of about 30) and travels at about 20 knots. From what I have heard the carrier is pretty nice. It made this last trip in 25 days. We are about 50th on the list now. Cows are being shipped now. Most ships are going to Poland. There is a dance going on here tonight but I don't think I will go. I'm not very good at dancing. Maybe I'll take dance lessons next quarter. Cards to Mr. & Mrs. Fuller. Letters to Doris Fuller and Don Fairchild. Friday, August 23, 1946 Don and I went down to the BSC this morning to see if we could wait for the USS Mt. Whitney. He said no but that it might be the next ship out. It didn't come in today but will tomorrow. (I hope and he says) He told us to report Monday morning at 7:45. This probably means signing on a ship. I did very little of importance today. Just ate, slept and read. Lee and I did go for a walk down along the dock to take some pictures. I saw the movie "WESTERN UNION" here tonight. It was still good. Cards to Ed Lake and Rover Day. Saturday, August 24, 1946 I phoned home for money this morning. Mom sent Hal and I each $10. I went on a USO tour to Williamsburg today. Williams- burg was the original capital of Virginia. John D. Rockefel- ler, Jr. spent about four million dollars restoring it to its original condition. Nearly the whole city has colonial architectural buildings. We went through the Governor's Palace first of all. It is really a palace too. All of the woodwork is solid walnut with natural finish. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/9081b4c49b3be11dd1437b0368faafa2.jpg b759e6f201371be500c02dfd889582f0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Horses to Poland (10) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 5 of Horses to Poland Page 5 All door knobs and hinges are made of solid brass and all candle holders, of which there were many, were made of either solid silver or silver gilt (solid silver dipped in gold). Of course all of the metal was polished to a high gloss and was really beautiful. The walls in one room were covered with leather covering instead of wall paper. The leather had a design embossed in it that was gilted. There was a ball room with really beautiful furnishings. It had three crystal glass chandeliers hanging from the ceiling that must have cost a fortune. There was a ten acre garden in back of the palace that was covered with shrubs, fruit trees, and flowers. It certainly must cost a lot to keep it up. The capital building has the British flag flying from it. It is the only building in the United States that is allowed to fly the British flag except the British Embassy, of course. Some of the houses had Venetian blinds (the name is derived from the word Venice where they were first made) which were made in the seventeen hundreds. They are almost exactly like the ones made now. All of the colonial homes had large gardens behind them that must have kept several Negroes busy mowing the grass and trimming the hedges. We also stopped at the Wyeth House, Paradise House, Raleigh Tavern, and jail. On the way back we visited the famous Yorktown Battle Grounds. Most of the country around here is covered with trees owned by the state. There are very few dairy farms here. Dairy products are ten to fifteen cents for a half pint of milk. Some farmers have started cutting corn. Letters to Bill Whitney, Doris. Sunday, August 25, 1946 We received a special delivery, air mail letter from Mom and Pop today. We did very little today. Hal and I went to the movie, "The Outlaw" at a theater in Hampton (it was lousy). http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/94a4c90b5bb3bc5462e0d059c5565307.jpg cb2066da5cb14a7996cd7b59e28695c2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Horses to Poland (11) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 6 of Horses to Poland Page 6 Monday, August 26, 1946 When we reported at 7:45 this morning and the roll was called for a crew for the "Luckenbach" we were missed by about five men. The S. S. CEDAR RAPIDS VICTORY and the S. S. MONOHAN are supposed to sign on tomorrow. Herb told me he would put the ones of us that came from New Orleans on the Cedar Rapids Victory. The Cedar Rapids Victory is a very good looking ship. It has a new black and red paint job that really sets it off. I stepped off the length at 160 yards, more than one and a half times the length of a football field. Our quarters, cargo booms, masts, and ventilators are painted buff and black. The forward compartment is painted white. The smokestack is painted black. There are six cargo booms aft and eight forward. Our cabin has 24 bunks. Our toilet is across the alley way. There is a cabin with four bunks, four large lockers, an electric fan and a private shower room down the alley way to the left. The two night watchmen from our group have a private cabin to our right and across the alley. Three empty gun turrets are on top of our quarters. I went down to the terminal stock yards to take pictures this morning. I noticed a truck full of dead horses parked on the grounds. It didn't look to me as though the horses could get enough water. In one large pen there was only one watering tank that I cold see. There were two men, one white with a rope and a colored with a stick, at the watering tank in the pen that were trying to keep the horses away from the tank. It looked as though they were trying to make them take turns. That's not good. Lee and I went through the "Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company" this afternoon. One ship under construction will be launched next March. Another one will be launched in November I believe. Two or three ships are in dry dock. The passenger ship "AMERICA" is there undergoing repairs. It is really a beautiful ship. Guards wouldn't allow us very near it but said it will be opened to the public about the 5th of October. Tuesday, August 27, 1946 Rex, Lee, Don, Hal and I were assigned to the Ceder Rapids Victory this morning. Windy was assigned to the Monohan but he offered $10 to some guy to change ships with him. And the sucker did it too. Herb sent us (30 + two foreman + one supervisor) over to Murphy at the Terminal Stock Yards to get our physicals, tetanus shots, and to sign the articles. We boarded the ship at 4:00 o'clock. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/35eccebf1fcc4e0b932038849f93bce0.jpg ef38d25051f6adf659e28533926010fc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Horses to Poland (12) Subject The topic of the resource Corresponds to page 7 of Horses to Poland Page 7 8 photos captioned as follows: SS CEDAR RAPIDS VICTORY A HORSE FOR POLAND Cattlemen - Supers - Vets Head Cow Boy That's me on The RIGHT! WHITE CLIFFS OF DOVER Cattlemen Supervisors - Rear COOK - Mess Boy - Right Church - Minister (cattlemen) Foreground & RT. Rear http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0c73bd450049de7aa5ad6fef75a7b0e7.jpg 87d3dd529fd831c60f7155959982e68d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Horses to Poland (13) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 8 of Horses to Poland Page 8 I went down to the port office to mail home Hal's and my birth certificates, a camera film and some other things. Windy was there and wanted me to go with him to get an ice cream cone but I refused to go. He intended (we thought) to go with Rex and Lee to the pier in a taxi but when the taxi arrived Windy wasn't around. A little while after we arrived at the pier Windy came riding up in a car with some girl. (there were two more in the back seat) He told us he just happened to be stopping in at the jewelry store that her father owns (he made acquaintance last week) and just mentioned something about being at Pier 9 and that he had a lot of luggage to carry. Of course with all of these hints no decent girl could hardly refuse to take him to the pier if she had the facilities and he knew she did. To top it all Windy got the cabin with only four bunks, electric fan, private bath and large lockers. We get to sleep on the boat tonight but there won't be any meals until tomorrow morning. We were issued two sheets, three towels, one pillow case, one bed spread and two cakes of soap. We moved from Pier nine to Pier Six to load hay tonight. Our hay and oats were sent here from Brazil. We have been taking on fuel oil all afternoon and tonight. Wednesday, August 28, 1946 My bunk sleeps very well. I didn't wake up until 6:50 this morning. The mess hall and galley are being cleaned up today so we don't get anything to eat until tomorrow. Hay and feed is being loaded on board now. I have written the last few pages from aft, port side gun turret. It is a very good place to watch from, write and I believe that it would be a good place to sleep. It is armored with about 2" of steel. It's location and approximate size is given below. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/bef3c224fd9f9a8b867b70fd5179813e.jpg b534e58e3a837899af35ad18ab9b24cc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Horses to Poland (14) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 9 of Horses to Poland Page 9 9:20 p.m. Horses are being loaded now. 10:00 p.m. We just had a meeting topside. Here are some of the rules: 1. Don't fill water buckets over half full. 2. Watch for these things about horses: a. off feed b. smelling c. diarrhea and constipation d. get down 3. Water horses before feeding 4. Get help to get a horse up 5. Throw bailing wire overboard 6. Keep drains clear of hay 7. When cleaning stalls - use only two hoses at once. 8. Stay out of midship 9. Write letters and give to supervisors to mail at pilot boats in the English Channel Thursday, August 28, 1946 We started with the horses today. We have a total of 777 horses. Don, Windy, and I were assigned to topside aft. We have 86 horses to care for. Hal and Lee are below deck. A lot of the horses have "shipping fever." Two horses died today. Most of ours seem to be in pretty good condition but the shipping fever can kill them pretty fast. There are a few really good horses in our group. We ate on board for the first time this morning. Of all things to have they would serve eggs, sunny side up. I ate them. The food is very good We are to ship out tonight at 12:00 midnight. There is a really friendly black cat here that is going to have kittens. Friday, August 30, 1946 We set sail at 2:15 last night. I have been seasick all day. It is an awful feeling. The darn boat rolls around all the time. As long as I am lying down I feel pretty good but just as soon as I get up I get sick again. I couldn't eat any breakfast or supper. It rained a couple of times today but didn't get rough. There is a loudspeaker in this cabin that is turned to a radio station all of the time. A little mule was born this morning. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/2f554ce5be81cbb8a8fdfef61ce7d88f.jpg 4646846c1465706ebfb0ad375e7d0c76 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Horses to Poland (15) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 10 of Horses to Poland Page 10 Saturday, August 31, 1946 There is an awful storm today. I haven't been as sick as I was yesterday. The boat rocks something awful. Sunday, September 1, 1946 The storm is over but the ocean is still very rough. I haven't been sick hardly at all today. Five horses have died now. The ship crew dump them overboard and the sharks eat them. We are headed at 80 degrees East. Monday, September 2, 1946 We changed from the northern route to the southern route last night. We are headed about strait east. Today has been very nice. The ocean is quite calm now. I don't think anybody has been sick all day. The black cat had four black kittens this morning. They were under some of my baled hay. Everybody in the deck crew here seems to be very nice. Some of them even help us feed and water the horses. None of our 86 horses are ever sick yet. Five more horses died today which makes a total of 10. The little mule is coming along fine. It is really beautiful tonight. There is about half of a moon out behind us and the stars are really bright. It is the first pretty thing that I have seen on this trip. I am going to try to photograph it in a little while. Don and I drug some clothes overboard today to wash them. It really works if you rinse them in pure water before drying them. Tuesday, September 3, 1946 Five more horses and the mule colt died today, a total of sixteen. I talked quite a while with the veterinary today. He owns 150 acres in Canada. He has a herd of about thirty registered Jerseys. He gets about $3.50 for 80 lbs of milk. He told me the Captain said we should be in Poland next Monday night or Tuesday. There is a Minister on board that is from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the town for which this ship is named. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/02b6a57b3c33ff6956f249435b13dce8.jpg e5a73c04d562edd29e8ef316b59ca795 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Horses to Poland (16) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 11 of Horses to Poland Page 11 Today has been a nice day but the water is getting rougher. We pulled hay again today. I think there is enough to last for three days. We met two more ships today. It is a rumor that we passed the Azores this morning. It isn't too bad on here now as long as the weather stays nice, but if it rains our work on topside will be pretty bad again. I have to admit, the air is sure a lot fresher than below deck. Wednesday, September 4, 1946 I'm writing on a pile of baled hay on hatch 5. It is kind of cold today and is a little overcast now. It is very much like fall. It certainly seems funny for me to be riding on top of a pile of baled hay out in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. I am used to seeing nothing but water by now. We do usually see a couple of ships a day. The water is clear as glass but there are an awful lot of swells that cause the ship to rock a lot. Thursday, September 5, 1946 I'm writing this on the 6th because the ship rolled too much yesterday to write. The sky was overcast all day and it was cold and disagreeable. It reminded me a lot of a fall day. I was about sick with a cold. So was everybody else. Friday, September 6, 1946 It is a little brighter today and not so cold if you stay out of the wind. There isn't a white cap in sight but the ground swells cause the ship to rock a lot. Chris (the supervisor) says that such large swells is an indication of nearing land. (The ship tilts as much as 40 degrees sometimes.) We saw a large sailboat this morning. This is another good indication of nearing land. Except for being weak I feel much better today. The sun just cam out fro behind a cloud and is shining down on me. This is the first time the sun has shown for two or three days. I am sitting on hatch #5 on some sacks of oats with a loading crate to my back, the sun is in front of me and to the left. It is 2:00 p.m. You figure out the direction. I was just informed that we are going to pull hay out of hold 4.. I hope that we can pull enough to last. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/cb03bb03c41db2d22c58027771fe3054.jpg 1d428a7b2e92ae56b75b61bc609664b5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Horses to Poland (17) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 12 of Horses to Poland Page 12 Saturday, September 7, 1946 They say we are in the channel now but we still haven't seen land. There has been a sea gull following us all day though and we have seen a lot of ships. The sky has been overcast all day and it started to rain at about 3:30 this afternoon. We still haven't been able to finish pulling our hay but we have enough to last anyway, I think. It is still kind of cold. Hal & I wrote a letter to Pop and Mom and will mail it on the Pilot boat. It costs 30 cents. Later, about 9 PM. It's times like these that make me wonder why I ever left home. All of the time we were putting down hay, it rained. If this is typical England weather, I don't think I would like England. In any other job, even a dog wouldn't be made to work in this weather. We had to work for about an hour and a half or two hours in a fine rain driven by cold wind. And to top it all, it was getting dark. After I finished I went into the cabin and took off all of my wet clothes (every thing was soaked but my shirt and sweater) and then took a good hot shower. While I was taking a shower "Ga" (our foreman) came in and told us that we would have to put down some more hay. I got back into my wet clothes (the only dry ones I have is a pair of filthy pants) and put down more hay. It had stopped raining so that wasn't so bad. Oh well, I asked for it. Sunday, September 8, 1946 We saw land when we got up this morning. It looked good. The weather has cleared and visibility is pretty good. We passed the White Cliffs of Dover at about 10:30. We were about 7 miles from them. The crew dropped anchor at 11:00 a.m. to wait for a Pilot. France is just barely visible on the eastern horizon now. There are a lot of sea gulls flying all around. England countryside along the channel is beautiful. Fields, farm homes and barns are quite visible now. It is getting darker behind us but lighter ahead. There is a real green patch of land directly across from us. It is too green for pasture. There are some fields that look like good pastures. There are a lot of white cliffs all along the channel but the Cliffs of Dover are really white. Here comes our Pilot boat now. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f24ec150ec04d4e23979d34b147955c6.jpg 055d99bd33214c5189721dfd4570fa3b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Horses to Poland (18) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 13 of Horses to Poland Page 13 Later - 1:30 p.m. One of the fellows on board the Pilot boat came aboard and talked with us. The Pilot stayed and ate dinner with Captain. Some of the fellows traded American cigarettes for British cigarettes. We talked the fellow that came aboard into eating with us. He had just eaten but he did eat some turkey and peach pie. He said he hadn't had a candy bar in three months so Mr. Riley, Don and I gave him eight Hershey bars. He gave us an English newspaper. The first paper we've seen for eleven days. He is a very nice fellow. About 25 years old I would say. They all had that distinct English accent. The Pilot plotted our course and then went back to his boat. It's days like this that make me glad I left home. I have noticed a number of windmills along the English coast. Most of their buildings have the Old English styling. We are beginning to move now at 1:50 p.m. The sky is overcast but it doesn't look to much like rain. We had a very good dinner today. Turkey, mashed potatoes, carrots, dressing, cauliflower, and peach pie for dessert. Tongue could be substituted for turkey and soup was available for dinner as usual. The sun just came out, 2:05. We lost sight of land at 4:30. There is a fairly official rumor that we just missed a mine by about 25 feet last night. This entire area is mine infested. We could see a group of five mine sweepers off to the west of us this afternoon. We had ice cream for dessert tonight. Boy! What a day! Mr. Riley from Kansas City and Mr. Carter from Cedar Rapids, Iowa conducted church services this afternoon. They read some PSALMS and we sang some songs. The mersmen (merchant marines) attended too.. (This boat is vibrating something awful) It has warmed up a lot today. One of my horses laid down twice. Doc gave her a shot of something. We have 25 horses dead now. This is a good record they tell me. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f89825ac1fe730233d755be4a1fdb60a.jpg 1cc66749351c3176bf0168570fd32a54 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Horses to Poland (19) Subject The topic of the resource Corresponds to page 14 of Horses to Poland Page 14 Monday, September 9, 1946 Mr. Riley had 620 film for his 120 camera so he sold me 3 rolls and gave me one that had been opened. I sold one of my Verichromes to another fellow that was afraid to use Ansco Plenachrome. (The ones that I bought were Ansco Plenachrome) I paid 35 Cents per roll. We are not in sight of land yet but there are a few sea gulls and we are supposed to be at the Kiel Canal at 1:00 p.m. It is now 11:15 a.m. Rain can be seen coming in from two or three miles off. We had two little showers this morning. The water here is much greener than it was in the Atlantic. We have been in the North Sea since we left Dover. Later - 11:15 p.m. (Clock advanced two hours) We arrived at the Kiel Canal at 5 o'clock and started through it at 5:30. I noticed the farm land along the Elbe River comes right down to the waters edge. The land is quite level. I have seen quit a few large herds of Holsteins and Ayrshire cattle. Most of the children are barefooted and the boys wear shorts. Before it got dark they ran along the canal and yelled at us to give them cigarettes. Corn is cut and shocked all along here. There are very few fences in the fields. Every bit of land is used. The only war damage that I have seen so far is a burned out freight train. Most of the homes look pretty nice. I think they are equipped with electricity. The pasture looks very good. I got to take a few pictures at the entrance of the canal but it soon got too dark to take pictures. Our time was two hours behind theirs so we jumped two hours when we finished chores. We have passed under some huge bridges. I certainly hope we pass through here in the daytime coming back. Tuesday, September 10, 1946 We left the Kiel Canal at about 4 a.m. this morning. Some of the boys got up to trade cigarettes for things at the end of the canal. Lee got a pair of cheap binoculars for four packs. Hal bought a couple medals. Windy go two very nice medals for 3 packs each and a very nice bracelet. The mess boy got a "SIDA" miniature 35 mm. camera for 4 packs. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ac9d51a9204fc6ee58f1144f184e5207.jpg e3d3b21342028f989a94e83ae99f6fcd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Horses to Poland (20) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 15 of Horses to Poland Page 15 8 photos captioned as follows: HARBOR ENTRANCE FREEPORT OF DANZIG CUSTOMS GUARDS from Fantail NOWYPORT CAME OUT OF WAR PRETTY GOOD NOWYPORT DOCK MAKING HAY NEAR NOWYPORT POLAND DANZIG (GDANSKU) DEVASTATED http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/13385d3d50f71e1ee7f90f4208ee176c.jpg 5a44e49ecb0665f08f1c13591bb8aba5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Horses to Poland (21) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 16 of Horses to Poland Page 16 It looks like a fairly decent camera. It has a leather case that is worth more than the cigarettes. We have been wandering all over the Baltic today. We are following a mine cleared area that is market by buoys. We have gotten off the beaten path a number of times. As far as I can tell we just passed between the island of Bornholm and the mainland of Sweden. We are supposed to reach Danzig tomorrow morning but I think we will be late. I think we will be doing very well if we make it by noon. When we get away from the mainland it gets quite cold. Except for the cold wind it has been very nice all day. The sun has shown all day. We have been in sight of land most of the day but, if my figures are right, we won't see any more until morning. Later. When the sun set at about 7:30 tonight it was only a little after noon at home but Pop and Mom could look at the same sun at the same time five thousand miles from here. It seems impossible. There is a beautiful full moon that can be enjoyed at home tonight too. Wednesday, September 11, 1946 They were right, we arrived at the Danzig harbor at about 5 a.m. We are being towed to a pier by a tug now. The tug is flying an American flag. Ga got drunk last night and really raised hell. Rex had his share too. A "Pole" came aboard this morning and wanted to buy cigarettes for 1000 Charlottes. Nobody sold any. We are watching our cabin close for intruders. The first thing that I heard this morning was a group of men singing at they marched to work. There are Russian soldiers all along here. We just passed an UNRRA truck. We are now passing the "Boulder Victory." It is also a cattle boat. A lot of the buildings around here have been bombed. There are Russian soldiers on the Boulder Victory. There is a lot of reconstruction going on. Also a lot of cleaning up. The water is so dirty, it is brown. It stinks too. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/067fce2ff7dc1de100de998e81b04dab.jpg 3f54ddcd07dc710bc1fc3aa6c97b7e75 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Horses to Poland (22) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 17 of Horses to Poland Page 17 The railroad tracks are narrow gauge I believe. We just threw out our line at 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 11, 1946 at the port of Danzig, Poland. I am mistaken about being in Danzig. It is New Port (Nove Port) which is about three miles east of Danzig (GDANSK). I am also mistaken about the Russian soldiers, they are Polis (Polack) soldiers. We got shore leave at about 1:00 p.m. We went to a suburb of Danzig (GDANSK). I think it was called Sopot. We bought a number of things there. We got 120 zloty for one pack (packet) of cigarettes. (Zigettrets) Hal managed to get 100 zloty for a Hershey bar but most people and stores would only pay 40 or 50 Zlote. There hasn't been much damage here. This little town is pretty nice. Most of the goods are very reasonable. We saw a Polish Army parade here. They didn't have any mechanized equipment at all. All guns were pulled by horses. As we were leaving town a man that had lived in Boston, Massachusetts for twenty years, stopped us and wanted to sell a Ziudkon camera. It had a 6.5 lens and shutter speed up to 125. He wouldn't accept cigarettes. He wanted 15 American dollars. Rex bought it. We then walked the three miles back to Novi Port. I helped Dwaine clean up after supper for a half carton of cigarettes. He has 80 cartons. Polack men are taking off our horses and cleaning out the manure. Thursday, September 12, 1946 We went to Danzig on the tramway this morning. Downtown Danzig is in complete ruins. The markets are set up in the streets and wrecked buildings. A big fat fellow stopped me in the market area and ask if I wanted a pair of binoculars. Of course I did but I had been offered a lot of them and I was being a little particular. This pair was 6 x 24 power, not quite as powerful as some but they were in very good condition. They didn't have a central adjustment but they did break in the center. He wanted 3 cartons of cigarettes. I didn't have even one full carton but I wanted them pretty badly. I told him I would give him two cartons and he accepted without hesitation. I borrowed one carton from Lee and part of a carton from Hal. I have compared my binoculars with nearly http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/7e2931bf2ed15686f7e79329cedac9e9.jpg 6e27dd5f2ed660a81719618e2eab3788 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Horses to Poland (23) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 18 of Horses to Poland Page 18 all of the ones on board and Rex has the only ones that show any appreciable difference. I am very well satisfied. This afternoon UNRRA officials took us on a tour. They took all of us from the Cedar Rapids Victory and a few boys from the R. R. Rivera. We drove around Danzig a while, went past the Communist headquarters, and then went to Gdynia. We stopped there for an hour to shop and look around. I thought prices were pretty high so I didn't buy anything. Gdynia is a pretty nice town. It wasn't hardly touched by the war. From Gdynia we went to Sopot to a restaurant to eat. It was called the Emitage. They served a salad and dried fish for the first course. Wadka was served with the first course also. Beet juice soup (it turned out to be wine) was the second course. The third and main course consisted of fish, french fried potatoes, pickles and tomatos, beer, and koniack. The dessert was ream filled cookies that were very much like Nabiscos. After the banquet we went back to the boat. Friday September 13, 1946 I went to a battle field twice, once with Dwaine, and once with Riley. We found an ammunition trailer and some unexploded shells in the fields. I took some pictures of them. There were some trenches in the fields and a couple little farm houses that looked undamaged. The Captain wanted to take aboard a couple of his friends. Customs officers wouldn't let him, so he kicked off all of the soldiers on board. When he did this they shut off the water we were taking on for ballast for the trip home. We picked up more water at Keil later. Saturday, September 14, 1946 Left port at 1:00 p.m. - nice day. It is a good thing we are leaving, the Polacks are all riled up about kicking them off. The Captain gave away one of our kittens last night, only one left. Delivered 749 horses alive - two dead. A total of 28 died and the baby mule. Monday, September 16, 1946 We arrived in Keil at the canal yesterday. We tied up and took on enough water to hold the ship down in the water, enough to keep it fairly stable. We are on our way home now. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/e74bbd05b1c63c3527c22da88142b187.jpg 2f6f81c5068278da9d89e7953cfb63d9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Horses to Poland (24) Description An account of the resource Corresponds to page 19 of Horses to Poland Page 19 Sunday, September 22, 1946 Mr. Carter and Mr. Riley held church services this morning. We met aft, portside next to our gun turret. The weather was perfect. The sun was shining and just enough breeze to make it real comfortable. The preachers are real good. We really enjoyed the camaraderie of the service with the singing hymns we all know. Not much work to do. Some of us have been helping the deck hands paint some of the rigging and upper deck. I have been reading a lot and visiting some with the veterinary. He is really nice. Canada sounds like a nice place to visit someday. The weather has been real good but the ship rocks a lot because, even with the water for ballast, it doesn't set very deep in the water. The propeller is just barely below the surface. I am beginning to think about being home and going back to OSU. Classes begin next Wednesday I believe. Pop was going to register me for classes since we didn't get home in time for me to do it. I hope he didn't have any trouble with registration. Friday, September 27, 1946 Arrived in Newport News at about 2:00 a.m. Checked by customs officers and left ship about noon. We still have one kitten. We left it on board for the next crew to enjoy, The end. poland.fnl 11/12/1991 http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/d063f71460df295cef78ba01777b9faf.jpg fcbff7fc2ac9e604b10d4db32a8d3028 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Horses to Poland (25) Description An account of the resource Dale M. Tippett - (Retired) 692 Winmarplace South Westerville, Ohio 43081-1307 Phone (614) 891-5938 March 1994 VITA A couple of years before the great depression set in I was born in a home built by my parents , adjacent to my grand- parents farm in Delaware County near Sunbury , Ohio. There, I was reared on the farm. My dad was an elementary school teacher and principal (for forty-seven years) and part-time farmer. My grandfather was a salesman, farmer and local politician. They both had a profound influence on my interests and ambitions. I was active in 4-H (Reporter), Boy Scouts (original "Lone Scout" troop), and the FFA (Reporter and Vice President). Agriculture Education was my major at The Ohio State University. During the nearly six years ( as a F-T/P-T student) I took to complete undergraduate school I had many interesting jobs: Ag Student reporter, busboy Pomerene Refectory, agriculture market reporter for WOSU, farmer, Delaware County Agriculture Extension Service 4-H Club assistant, OSU mailman , Ohio State Fair Junior Sheep Department Assistant. And I was active in the OSU Grange and 4-H (Program Chairman one year). Following graduation I taught Vocational Agriculture at http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/94f5afaf701480e743330d2013a2e8ff.jpg d805c95381f2791bab7f9b03f9d11462 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Horses to Poland (26) Description An account of the resource Buckland High School in Auglaize County for two years then I joined Sears, Roebuck and Company in Lima, Ohio. During the fourteen years with Sears, I worked in sales and management in most of the store's hard-line departments, and managed the customer appliance department. Then I sold radio and television sets as a commissioned salesmen while attending graduate school at OSU. I never lost my interest for teaching. I left Sears as a full-time employee and went back to OSU to complete a Master of Arts degree in Marketing with a minor in Marketing. I served as Distributive Education Cooridinator (now known as "Marketing Education") at Hamilton Township High School in southern Franklin County before joining the Columbus State Community College (Columbus Technical Institute) in July 1967 as Wholesale Technology Coordinator. In 1970 I was appointed Vice President for Student Services and served in that capacity until my appointment as Dean of the newly established Business and Public Services Division in 1978. As business and industries became more and more interested in upgrading their employees' technical skills, CSCC expanded the Business & Industry Department to "Division" status. In September 1983 I was appointed to the new position of "Dean of the B & I Division." Then, as evening and weekend enrollment grew to almost equal the daytime enrollment, Columbus State administration created the http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/905ebbf4e50710039a4cd05f7c4fca2a.jpg 35a09e266fa5b4146b573c01b006a318 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Horses to Poland (27) Description An account of the resource position of "Director of Evening Services," reporting directly to the President. I applied for the new position and was appointed in October 1985. Rosemary and I have been married for forty-four years. Our children are: Susan, printing department supervisor for the Center on Education and Training for Employment at OSU; Nanette, living in a Washington D C suburb, recently completed her Masters Degree in Secondary Science Education; and is now teaching seventh and eighth grade science; George, flying with the American Airlines from Hawaii and "thinking" about going for an MA in "Fine Arts History Education ". We have lived in Westerville since 1969 , only 11 miles from where we started. I am a member of the United Methodist Church, National Rifle Association, Advisory committee for the Marketing Technology at Columbus State, Iota, Lambda Signa -past Secretary-Treasurer (Vocational Education Fraternity), Delta Pi Epsilon- past Treasurer (Graduate Marketing/Office Education Fraternity-inactive), and Alumni Associations for OSU Department of Agriculture Education and the Stadium Dormitory. I am also a life member of the Ohio Retired Teachers Association and of the Franklin County Retired Teachers Association. My onyx elephants attest to my rather conservative political affiliation. Community college administration became a way of life for us. However, we do dabble a little in other things 3 http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/bf39fdd062ceb2bf9fde77c029b683bb.jpg 571014df785e5d4c75f23e7dbc488a2d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Horses to Poland (28) Subject The topic of the resource Description An account of the resource too. I'm not much of a sports fan but Rosemary makes up for it as an avid baseball and football fan. I'm more of the hunter type, although I don't hunt much any more ( kids had a fit about my shooting those poor little squirrels and rabbits). My hobbies include hiking, tinkering with my IBM PC XT , helping Rosemary in the garden, and tropical fish. I retired from Columbus State Community College at midnight ( or a little after) December 31, 1991. During the first year of retirement much of our time getting used to a "non-working" schedule. (Now I wonder how I ever had time to mow the yard, walk the dog, clean the house, read the paper-books-magazines, and all the other things I do now.) We did do some extensive landscape upgrading, put a new roof on the house and painted the exterior. In March 1993 we did take a wonderful trip to the "Big Island in Hawaii and was able to visit with George there. And we visited Nanette and our -son - in -law John, in Washington D.C. in April at the height of the Cherry Blossoms, and again in September. 4 DMT/dt VITA http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/6d5bbac2fc4e8a8081d010e251123b14.jpg 4a8a05b1dbe51234191b395e7b51a276 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Horses to Poland (29) Description An account of the resource Back cover Horses to Poland Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Family Histories Description An account of the resource This collection contains family histories that have been written by residents of the Big Walnut area. Items in this collection generally contain genealogical information about the families, personal anecdotes, and images of family members. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Horses to Poland Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dale M Tippett Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1946 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Diary Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 31086793 Subject The topic of the resource Local history--Ohio--Delaware County--Berkshire Township Personal narratives--Dale M.Tippet (1927-2006) United States--Foreign Economic Administration Appropriation Act, 1945 World War II, 1939-1945 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-RUU/1.0/ Description An account of the resource This diary, written in 1946 and revised in 1991, is Dale M. Tippett's account of his summer in 1946 hauling horses overseas to war-torn countries after the end of World War II. http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/53ca225fd28e279bf38cd0e219118702.JPG c33cb437784fa4cee6118f9a705ac5b5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Brown Township High School 1926 Description An account of the resource FIRST ROW - LEFT TO RIGHT DAVID R. SMITH-FAC JUDSON C. SIDDALL-PRINC GEORGE N. THURSTON-SUPT BERNICE O'BRIANT-FAC WINONA JONES-FAC SECOND ROW - LEFT TO RIGHT MILDRED KUNZE-PRES. HAROLD BUTTERS -VICE PRES. ESTHER WRIGHT - SEC. MARY NELSON - TREAS. THIRD ROW - LEFT TO RIGHT LUCILLE BREECE. HOMER COOK. MYRON GEPHART. CARL HEINLEN. JAMES LEONARD. MARION PENDELTON. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Class Pictures Description An account of the resource At this time, this collection contains Delaware County, OH, senior class pictures from Bellpoint, Brown, Galena, Harlem, Orange, Ostrander, Powell, Radnor, Scioto Valley and Sunbury high schools. Dates range from 1919-1958, although not every senior class year is represented. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource BROWN HIGH SCHOOL 1926 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1926 Subject The topic of the resource Brown Township--Delaware County--Local history Ohio--Delaware County--Brown Township Photographs--Brown Township High School--1926 Public schools--Brown Township--Ohio--1926 Description An account of the resource Brown Township High School Class of 1926 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Baker Art Gallary Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 020402025