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Thursday, July 1,1999. HOORAY! ' I. keyboarded two
pages of the 1949 diary
entries ; and e-mailed them to Keith Shaw. Now, I have the month of May,
1949s to keyboard and I'll be finished for publication purposes.
Good on me.
Mary Lou- set me up with the Juno e-mail format .and the keyboard1—
ing seems easier to accomplish. For example, I don’t seem to have the best
"touch" with the mouse. Extraneous items and small screens appear on the

big screen and I don’t know how to remove them, etc . I can’t seem to do too
much wrong with the e-mail format. My frustration level is easily elevated.

I was proud of the memories of working hard at construction work

with my father. That work was really "up and down" though and not always

dependable, at the time. I started working for Sears in the paint depart-

men t. My parents knew Mr. Hawes, one of the managers at Sears and he ar-

ranged the employment interview. Louis Ward also worked at Sears but I do

not remember just how he fitted in to the organization? A lot of people

seemed to want to "set me up" for jobs or with lady friends, at the time.

My Mother planned a trip back to Utah, at the end of April, 1949.

parents
My / were just in Utah in February, 1949 so I do not understand why Mother

was planning to return there for a visit? She planned to go with Maxine

and Walter Olsen. Mother had been very ill and bed-ridden. But the pros-
[and son]
pect of a trip to Utah (to see her daughters/and their families ) did not

seem to deter her. It reminds me of Rosalie Gillespie. She would be at

"death’s door," would plan a trip to see her daughters at B.Y.U • > etc. and

she would be gone! One never knows what motivates Mothers in family travels,

That parental love is very strong* and is a fierce motivator.

Mary Lou worked at Folsom Conv. Hospital, She also works on vari-

ous family history projects and histories, Lou is working on her mother’s

history and the account of her missionary days, in 1949. We want to go to

They will be open on July 3rd. We want to

the Oakland Temple on Saturday.
finish running that SMOG liquid through the gasoline tank on the s~10 pick
UP and get the smog inspection completed. I paid the 1 s * the bill
with $1,630 of income, I had to "borrow" $%00 from Mary ou ° Q£ America
received, to date. I paid the $130 safety deP°slJ; int'^so she had to bring
in Orangevale, CA. Holly's freezer went on the * ht freezer,
frozen-food over here last night. There was room . Beach, and back
Melissa is home from the "beach house" excursi0gc^°t ^amp in the Sierras.
to work at Target. Eldon visited Jared at Boy cou
 the Independence Holiday?
Friday, July 2, 1999. What is there to do over
ri:
ii session tomorrow. Mary Lou
plan to go to the Oakland Temple for an endowment
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worked at her oil painting class today. I keyboarded the May, 1949 diary ,
We rec'd a thank you note from Karen & Bruce Biakely, t?-so the
Keith Shaw received my e-mail of diary entries P
1949, because the printer
1949 . I was unable to send diary entries for May,
:

was clogged and would not operate. That is a lot of work to keyboard the

diary materials.

Fifty years ago in May, 1949, I was working at Sears in Modesto,

CA, in the paint department. Looking back, Sears was good to me in providing

emp1oyment. After working in Modesto, I was able to get a job in the Provo

store while attending BYU. When I started teaching school, after 1958, I went
:
back as a part-time employee and supplemented the family income.

The diaries also brought back memories of my association with

Neil Leash and David Chalk, Neil still lives in South Sacramento, as far as I
.
know, We met David and his wife recently. David was having some heart attack
]
problems and was in the Kaiser Hospital in Roseville. I hope that he is doing

better now. Neil and David were a couple of good buddies, back in 1949.

Mary Lou was off to the oil painting class, This afternoon,

i she went to the Family History Center to complete that Temple Ready computer

disc for the ordinances for Julia Shaw's family. The disk can be sent to the

Shaws in Great Neck, NY or taken to the Oakland Temple by us tomorrow, In Oak-

land, they will make up copies of the ordinance sheets, to be distributed.
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We mailed the disks to Scott and Julia in Great Neck, N.Y.
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The Sears technician installed the cable on the tiller, He did
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not adjust it correctly and the tiller does not operate correctly.
With the
Independence Day celebration over the week-end, the tiller probably will
not be
repaired properly until next week. Meanwhile, the weeds will grow.

I ordered six more pairs of those nylon leisure

pants from
Haband Mail Order. The cost was a little over $3 a pair. It is a good
bargain as the pants are very convenient to wear. I slept a lot again
today. I need to get out of the house and change my daily routin
Perhaps going to Oakland tomorrow will help in that regard. a bit.
Lou 6
in my diary entries fifty years ago, in 1949. The printer*
could not send or receive e-mail or print copies. Maybe w
the Millers' e-mail and get them copied,? for the "Shaw Fam
 ■

Dear Family,
Recently, I gave a lesson in Relief Society about reverence. Reverence occurs when one stops and
listens and feels with their heart and spirit. I was at a family breakfast that morning with Carolyn, Venetta,
Jared, Michelle, April, Eldon, Mom, Dad, Chrissie and all the second cousins. Chrissie had made this
breakfast for all of us that had exotic foods and it was truly a feast. However, I had a feast with Chrissie,
I Venetta, and Eldon about what reverence is. Venetta shared a quote she had on California’s nature and how
we need to revere this nature. Chrissie shared that reverence is when one is able to validate in some way the
things they have learned and share with someone else. She also talked about the experience of totally being
in the moment to allow reverence to a part of our lives. Eldon shared that the scriptures teach us about
reverence. The lesson was truly a touching experience for me.
Recently, I was at Barnes and Noble, looking for something of the heart to give to Karen and Bruce.
(Karen is Dad’s sister that married my chiropractic’s father) While at Barnes and Noble, I was drawn to a
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book titled Real Moments. What a powerful book. It goes hand in hand with reverence. The book states that
you allow real moments to happen when you totally surrender into whatever you are experiencing, and let go
of trying to be in control. You are 100 percent engaged in what you are doing whether it is taking a walk,
baking bread, watching a child play, or observing nature, partaking the sacrament or talking to a loved one.
She says the formula for a real moment is to become fully conscious of what you are perceiving or
experiencing in this moment... once you are conscious of it, allow yourself to break through the illusion of
; separation and make a connection with the person, thing, or feeling you’ve contacted. Then, surrender
completely into that connection.
I find that I love real moments. It is that moment that I get pass the daily stresses and I feel I have
been reached and I have reached a level that hasn’t been reached all the time. Let me share with you some
real moments that have helped me recently.
I had the special opportunity to travel with my three children with Mom and Dad to Alyson’s
wedding. The traveling was truly a real moment in my eyes. Mom and Dad were so good to me and the
grandchildren. The time at AmeriSuites was a real moment when the cousins got together and had a ball.
Carolyn and Jared spent time with us at the Motel and then again in California. Another real moment was
when the Cousins (Jared, Carolyn, Jared, Melissa, Holly, Josh and April) traveled to San Francisco and had a
day that still shines forth. I had a real moment recently when I talked to Michael on the phone, thanks
Michael. When I read an e-mail from Julia and she spoke with her heart, I truly had a real moment. Real
moments come often when I am with my brothers and sisters and their families. "These strengthen me. I had a
real moment with Eldon and we talked heart to heart. My children are my real moments.
Perhaps, the real moments that carry me spiritually are when I pray to Heavenly Father and I feel his
love for me. The words of God found in the scriptures are real moments that help me daily.
Each moment is cherished and is a strength to me as I remember to stop and listen and feel. This
takes effort for I must be reverent. Real moments are always moments when I have emotional connection
between myself, something, or someone else. It might be a connection between a loved
one, a stranger, a form of nature, or God. They occur when the usual boundaries which
appear to separate us from one another are penetrated, and in that connection, a kind of
magic occurs.
It is my prayer that each of us will take time daily to have real moments with
each other and in our families.

Love,

Holly
 THE SHAW FAMILY Kurt and Kaye Blakely. Kurt is
Bruce’s son.
MONTHLY
After some negotiating,
July, 1 qqq. Number 56
Keith is able to reserve condos at
Harbor Village over the Labor
CONGRATULATIONS TO
Day Holiday.
THE FINISHERS OF SCHOOL
Inform Keith if you or
PROGRAMS FOR THE YEAR.
others who you know can attend.
Riley Shaw, Jaron Soren and
Thanks to Keith and Sandy
Melissa Miller will be High
Shaw for being the hosts of the
School Seniors next year.
planned get-together.
We’re happy to hear of
When you come to Garden
high grades on report cards in
City, Utah, plan to have a good
academics, sports, activities and
time at Bear Lake.
deportment for students in the
It seems like a “roller
family. coaster ride” to write out the
Eldon Miller finished a
1949 diary summaries,
tough literature class at Sierra
Life was not easy “in the
College.
good old days.”
Thanks to the Millers for
Both Bob and Lou are
their contributions to this gratef ul for albums, diaries,
newsletter. Holly even helped letters, photos, etc, that pique
with the printing as our printer our memories of 50 years ago.
had a paper jam that we were We are happy to the
not able to fix. Keith and Sandy “gatherers” offamily records,
are asked to send copy next and appreciate the challenge our
month. children have given us to record
A wedding reception the events of 1949.
brunch was held for Karen and
Bruce Blakely in Stockton on June
HAPPYBIRTHDAY
Ron Soren July 6th
27th.
Shawn Burnett Soren
They are a delightful
io Aug 1987
couple. We saw the Millers,
Kayleena Jean Soren
Karen’s families and Maxine’s
19 Aug 1990
families, as well as meeting the
ANNIVERSARY GREETINGS
Blakely families, etc. The brunch
Mike and Margo Shaw
was held at the lovely home of
24 Aug 1991

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From: bobalous
Full-Name: MaryLou Shaw

PROBABLY MOSTLY ME
Dear Keith,
I can't locate myself in May, 1949. I don't know if I was still
in
Mexico Missouri with Sr. Edna Patterson, or if I had been transferred to

Tulsa Oklahoma with Sr. Venita Capson. (Found myself in Bob's diary in
Tulsa, see entry May 13,1949)
I was also corresponding with! Ernie Hunfck. He was the Inter
Mountain Light Weight Boxer CampanionI I met him when Mother and I
visited her brothers and sisters in Salt Lake City, Utah, in the fall of
1947. (I had vacation time from Western Auto Advertising and Art
Department. Mother returned home but I stayed in Utah until Feb 1948) I
boarded with Verna (mother's sister) and Max Coon in Magna. After
pounding the sidewalks with a portfolio of pen and ink drawings that had
been published, I landed a job at the new Sears Roebuck Store, in the
Advertising Department. Later, I boarded with Lois, (mother's sister)
and Vic McFarlane in
Salt Lake City,, and worked at Auerbach's in the Display department. I
was introduced to Ernie through his brother, Oscar Hunidmjand his wife
Aurora, of Kansas City. We attended some of his boxing matches and I
dated him.
It was 1947 Christmas time in Salt Lake City when I received
a Christmas card with a return address on the envelope and a message
inside with no signature. I replied to the address, which turned out
to be Elder Robert K. Shaw. When the two Elders received this
letter, Elder Shaw said, 'Til flip you for if. Thus started our
^>3 correspondence.
I had met Elder Shaw the 14th of Feb, 1947, when he and a group
of about fourteen new missionaries arrived in Independence, Missouri, the
headquarters for the Central States Mission. It was a Tuesday and I was
involved in getting the stage ready for a Valentine play. The new
missionaries proceeded to assist me. I was especially impressed with
handsome Elder Shaw from California. He was creative and helpful.
Later in Feb or early March, I visited with Elder Shaw on the
Independence Church steps. He asked me how old I was and I replied with
the question, "How old are you?" He said, he was "twenty". And I
replied ," I am twenty too", which sounded like twenty two. I felt
embarrassed being older than he. Bob Shaw was a young missionary for
that day, Young men were not called on a mission until they were 21.
Because he had been in the Military Service, an exception had been made,
as Elder Oscar Kirkham explained he was mature.
We met at several other conferences. During one of them, I
played a simple tune on the organ. After another missionary conference,
he and his companion, Elder Higginson, walked my sister, Venetta, and I,
over to The Sugar Bowl, our home. (Elder Higginson was upset because
Elder Shaw was appointed the Senior Companion and they had come to the
Central States together.)
Once, Elder Shaw and several other Elders had sodas with me and
others at the Gold and Green Ball in Kansas City. Also at that dance^^s.
Elder Keith Jeppson was watching me intently and proclaimed, Sr.(5haw/
you need to go on a mission!" The spirit bore witness his words were
_*> true and my heart started preparation for the task. (Later, 1951-T&>A
when Bob, baby Gayle and I moved to Provo, Utah, for Bob to complete h®
College B.S. Degree at BYU, I worked for Keith at Knudsen s Floral Shop.
Our son, Keith, was born 19 Sep 1952 in Provo)
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 When the Merri-Maker chapel fund raising group presented their
variety show on in Hayti Missouri, Vera Dick, reported that Elder Shaw
had asked about me
Another time, after Bro and Sr. Berry, (counselors to Pres.
Brown) visited Elder Shaw and his companion, Sr. Berry exclaimed to me,
how politely they
had been received by the Elders.
Just before Elder Shaw returned home, Feb. 1949, he asked Virgil
Dick to drive him out to meet Sr. Ruth Abbott, (my mom) at the Skelly
Inn. (I was on my mission in Mexico Missouri). He also saw some of the
little children, Stephen and Chrissie, and (?). My mother told me he(w^
s the nicest man I had ever known. (Ref: see Bob’s Diary Entry, 14 Feb
1949)
Some of the happenings with Sr. Patterson in Mexico, Missouri
were:
(1) We visited my newly married, sister, Venetta, in St. Louis, Mo. She
had married George Wolf in December. We also met his mother and
father (Ref: see Bob's Diary Entry, 14 Mar 1949)
(2) We tracted home to home and Sr. Patterson would relate with much
feeling, the suffering of her great grandmother giving birth to a baby
in the pouring rain with no protection* when th e Saints were mobbed and
driven out of their homes. f
(3) Also, we received a letter from the Mission Presidency reprimanding
us for shaking hands too long with the brethren of the branch. (That was
probably mostly me.)

Keith I enjoy writing this to you. I'm writing what I can remember and
giving some background to happenings.. I'd like to put Missionary
pictures of Bob and I, Sr. Wood and Sr. Patterson with it. Need to do
some research in Mexico & Tulsa Branch records to get more details and
exactness. How can I word it to make it more interesting?

Mom,
I cry as I write this. More interesting? Needs not more
interesting. This is so beautiful, so nice. Thank you. Pictures
would be nice but this story is what is beautiful. And beautiful is

beyond interesting. So, with encouragement, continue on please. We

have nuts and bolts, the day by day and then, somehow....April 5,
1950. Thank you for sharing this Mom and Dad.

life
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He may help you

Be if you ever
hope to li
Juut up to your divine potential. ^Remember who you are and the dime heritage that
is yours -your are literally the royal daughters of your {father in Uleaven. Oh, youth
of the noble birthright, with all tty heart D say, carry on, carry on, carry on!
-President Ezra 'Taft 'Denson

Success is not in never falling

but in rising every time you fall.

fou are a pit child of God the Father.

There is a spark of the divine in you. Each person has a physiol body
to house his or her eternal, unique spirit,
fou are a special person...Doing something worthwhile and
with the Lords help...you an make a difference.
It doesn’t matter which Temple of the Lord you get married in, but it does matter that you
make a commitment to yourself today, that you won’t settle for anything less.

An <o>l3>s-t£fceXe is something you see when you

take eyes off the goal you are striving
t>o reach. Stay focused on your goal and
remember where it ifits into the whole
picture; into the plan of salvation.

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From: bobalous
Full-Name: MaryLou Shaw
To: jhemj1@juno.com
Fee: Sent
Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2000 03:09:33 -0700
Subject: June 1949
Message-ID: <20000625.030933.3502.0.bobalous@juno.com>
X-Status: Sent
X-Mailer: Juno 1.49

Dear Holly,
June 1949,1 was in Tulsa Oklahoma with Sr. Venita Capson. (I
believe she had been training to be a nurse.) I think I may have been
there earlier, but I've written Keith about May and Mexico Missouri.
Tulsa was a fascinating city with it's tall buildings and 'Oil
Magnet1 business places. Our assignment was to sell three Books of
Mormon a day. It was thrilling to ride the elevators up to the top
floors, greet the receptionist and ask to speak to the Manager, or
President of the Company. We were quite successful, telling about the
Book of Mormon and selling it for the cost of publishing which was fifty
cents. It was here in Tulsa, that my blessing that stated "Words would
flow out of my mouth" came true.
Gospel Radio Broadcasts also were part of our experiences there.
These broadcasts were in partnership with our District Leaders, Elder Don
O. Warner (from Fillmore Utah) and (?).
Although I don't think we were there when some investigators were
baptized, this was the only contact of my mission that a baptism
resulted, that I know about. (Sorry, I can't remember their names). We
would visit this family every week and they would treat us to delicious
meals. All had a close feeling to Heavenly Father, We lived in
a small house and would come home for lunch and then go out again.
Toasted cheese sandwiches and pork and beans were usually our lunch.
On my mission we had a projector picture machine. At some of
our evening cottage meetings, we would show pictures of the Indian ruins
of Mexico and relate how they resembled the pyramids of Egypt.
Mother wrote that Janet, (my twelve year old sister) was helping
her a lot in the Skelly Inn Restaurant.
This next sad event is difficult to write about. A letter was
received from Bob Shaw stating his brother, Riley Shaw, had been killed
by electricity, at the Ogden Press Brick and Tile Company, where he was
employed in Hamsville, Utah. The tragic accident occurred 18 June ,
1949. His bereaved wife, Blanche Marberger, was left with their young
sons, Michael and Jimmy. She was pregnant with(5fendy. Bob's father
John Shaw, returned to Ogden, Utah, to build Blanche and her famil/a new
home.
As stated in my letter to Keith, I was corresponding with Ernie
Hunick, a professional boxer from Midvale, Utah. This heart-breaking news
stopped my plan to write Bob and relate that Ernie and I were getting
serious.

Holly, this is a draft. Any comments for improvement will be

appreciated.
I enjoyed writing to you. Lots of Love, Mom

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From: "Keith Shaw" <keiths@logan.utcourts.gov>

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Date: Fri, 2 Jul 1999 09:44:39 MST
Subject: Re: 1949 Diaries for R.K. Shaw
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To: Keiths@logan.utcourts.gov
Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2000 10:21:38 -0700
Subject: 1949 Diaries for R.K. Shaw
From: MaryLou Shaw <bobalous@juno.com>

(Selected summaries of 1949 diaries requested by Shaw Family Committee,

for the year prior to the marriage of Bob and Mary Lou Shaw on April 5,
1950.)
Sat. 4/9/49 I went to the Conference Priesthood meeting in Stock ton
with Bp. Johnson, Mr. Chalk and David. We heard messages by Elders J*,
Leonard Love and Joseph Within) Bp. Johnson mentioned that we have less
than $1,000 in the Oak dale Church Building Fund. I wrote thank you
cards to Venis, Beth & Phyllis. ^
Sun., 4/10/49. This was my first stake conference in Stockton. I met
Bob Little, a Coast Guard mate from Atlantic City, NJ days. We saw
Eugene & Hat tie Higginbotham, Aunt Dora Grott and Maxine Owen. I spoke
briefly at the afternoon session about my mission experiences. Karen
Shaw spoke at the MIA session.
Mon. 4/11/49. I had a tractor discing job for a farmer, Mr. Frank Brown,
disced his ten acre almond orchard with his tractor. There was a
^.etter from Mary Lou Abbott, in the Central States Mission. She told of
B of M sales to business men, of a planned window display.for/thdB of M,
etc. She told me more about her life irf lD)and Missouri.
Tues. 4/12/49. I finished the tractor discifig job at Mr . Brown's farm.
I enjoyed contributing to the productivity and appearance of the farm
land, etc. Mary Lou mailed her very attractive missionary photo and an
Easter card.
Wed. 4/13/49. Maxine Olsen came out to our farm today to measure a dress
that she is sewing for Chyrl. I cleaned out some of the irrigation ditch
and had a blister on my hand. I went skating with Walter Olsen. Don
Brill's wife let us in free.
Thurs. 4/14/49. I cleaned out a drainage ditch and the cow trough. I
finished reading the "Pearl of Great Price Commentary." I hope to
memorize more scripture. A thought: Keep a detailed account of income
and expenditures and keep up this daily diary.
Fri. 4/15/49. Walt Olsen mentioned about Leigh and Carolyn Waddell
helping out lonely people. They set me up with a date with Mildred Robb.
She is an IBM operator at a bank in Wyoming. Karen and Chyrl stayed
with the Olsen children. I practied the waltz with Karen this
afternoon.
Sat. 4/16/49. Mildred Stephens told us of the death of George Stephens.
I took Karen and Chyrl to Primary. We had dinner with David Chalk and
Dorothy Reichert.
We danced and some wanted to go to a public dance. My thought for the
day: Give serious thought to propositions before accepting or rejecting
_them.
un. 4/17/49. 'I ushered at the Church. Chyrl gave a poem and Karen
H^^*sang. Oakdale Branch could be made into a Ward soon. I took Karen and
” Chyrl to Maxine's home for an Easter egg hunt. I saw their friends, Bob
DeWitt, Mardan Stark, Bill Hodnett, etc. Mr. and Mrs. Olsen brought Larry
over from their home.
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Mon. 4/18/49. Dad stayed home for the first irrigation water turn of the
year. The clover and the trees certainly needed the water. I finished
dislodging the concrete in the foundation laid in 1946 for the house of
Sherman and Beth Parker. Karen cared for the children at the Stephens'
family home. It was George Stephens' funeral. I gave the opening
prayer. Edna Stephens took his death very hard. Maxine told me about
Mrs. Enright and Calif. Dept, of Employment. I picked up the book, "How
to Win Friends and Influence People," at the library.
Tues. 4/19/49. I talked to Mrs. Enright about plans at the CA Dept, of
Employment. I am considering attending college on the G.l. Bill.
Wed. 4/20/49. Erma Staples wrote a card that Mr. Staples died. Beth
Parker took care of the Staples children during the funeral time. Erma
mentioned how thoughtful I am. Maxine and Walt Olsen came out and
mq^ured another dress for Karen. Walt took us to Knights Ferry to get
mileage on his Lincoln, after the motor change. I went to the Olsen's
home for the first time since being back from my mission.
Thurs. 4/21/49. Mom and Dad had talked to Hawes at Sears store
about a job for me. Mr. Hawes said that work might be available in the
warehouse or tire department. I took care of the Olsen kids while Maxine
went downtown. Walter asked how he could become a member of the Church.

Fri. 4/22/49. Lincoln DeWrtt did not have definite work openings at PG &
E Co. I dislike so many in the Church knowing of me looking for work.
I am low on money so want to find a job soon. Dad went to see Attorney
Elmer Winger. He wants $600 to start settlement of the automobile
accident law suit.
Sat. 4/23/49. We worked at J.C. Williams', pouring concrete in the
driveway. It is good to be earning some money. The following appeared : §• . "
in the Modesto Bee with a cut of my missionary picture: Riverbank Man ! m ■;
Is Back From Church Mission Work. Riverbank, April 23-Robert K. Shaw of
Riverbank recently returned from serving two years in the Central States
Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The mission
comprises thestates of Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Missouri.
Shaw reports more than 5,000 men and women carry out the voluntary
mission work on a self-supporting basis. There are 44 such missions of
the Church, 15 of them in the United States. He is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. John R. Shaw of Riverbank.
Sun. 4/24/49. Dad picked up Mr. and Mrs. Berghlund at the bus depot.
Mrs. Berghlund was quite ill. She reportedly said that the Church
service was "talk, talk, talk." Pres. Landward of the San Joaquin Stake
asked me to be on the Sunday School Board, working with missionary
training classes. We administered to Mother as she was ill.
Mon. 4/25/49. We poured concrete at Williams today but didn't work as
hard. Dad had another job offer from a man who visited Mr. Williams.
Tues. 4/26/49. I had the employment appointment at Sears. Mr. Moynihan,
the assistant manager, offered me a cigarette. He said that he has been
in the Army in Utah and mentioned that Mr. Hawes is a L,D.S. I am to
work in the paint department. Dr. Robert Radcliff, the company
physician, examined me and said that I am in tip-top physical shape. He
gave me a blood and urine test.
Wed. 4/27/49. Mr. Moynihan told me of Sears benefits, etc. Mary Wenger
gave me forms to fill out. Woodie Wilson showed me around and Vance
Simms took me out for refreshments and talk. Louis Ward was helpful. My
parents are glad that I'm working at Sears. I visited Nortons and
Caziers with Don Stephens. They had been at an oleomargarine hearing in
Sacramento, in connection with their dairy farms.
Thurs. 4128149. Maxine and Walt Olsen plan to take Mother to Utah with
them. She has been in bed for the past few days. Maxine really made
some plans and Walt gives her "free range." I talked to Mrs. Louis Ward
and saw her children when she was waiting for her husband at Sears. I
know Andy Causa and Bob Robertson, on the job.

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Fri. 4/29/49. I worked at Sears today. I bought a corsage for Lela

Pope. The lights went out on the Ford because I went through a water
puddle. Lela came to the dance with her parents. She looked beautiful.
The exhibition waltz was exceptional. Patty Twigg and Dave Chalk were
crowned "King and Queen."
Sat. 4/30/49. I felt good on the job today. Walt and Maxine Olsen asked
me to stay at their home while they are away in Utah. It seemed like a
good idea. Mom and Dad went to town today and /V)£^prepared to travel t
Utah i

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To: Keiths@logan.utcourts.gov
Subject: 1949 May Diary
Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 01.34:34 -0700
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Sun. 5/1/49. My Mother left for Utah with Maxine and Walter Olsen plus
Larry and Linda this morning. Larry and Linda are so sweet. The people
at Church were a little surprised about Mother leaving on the trip.
Karen and Chyri fixed lunch. Karen had stayed at Cambron's house. We
brought Phyllis Cazier home.
Mon. 5/2/49. I stayed overnight at Olsen's home. I washed the car and
read the Improvement Eras, to date. It seemed pretty nice to be staying
in Modesto.
Tues. 5/3/49. I was short on my change fund at Sears. Perhaps I am not
careful enough. Mr. Moynihan, the assistant manager, asked me how I am
getting along on the new job. At the Anderson’s home in Oakdale, we had
strawberry short cake, courtesy of David Chalk.
Wed. 5/4/49. It was my day off from work. Maxine wrote from Elko that
they stayed there on Sunday night. I sent to BYU for Roy W. Doxe/s
missionary guide. I can use the book on my job with the Stake Sunday
School Board. Dad worked and I wanted to go with him but he didn't have
anything for me to do. I took Chyri to the Riverbank Elementary School
for PTA. She played her violin in the orchestra. The audience looked
quite "backwoodsy."
Thurs. 5/5/49. Louis Ward told me of the criticism of my supervisor,
Vance Simms, at Sears. Louis said that they are ruthless on dismissals
at Sears. He suggested that I learn more about selling paint. I re-read
the story of Esther in the Old Testament. It is a beauitiful story of a
strong and courageous woman, standing up for her people.
Fri. 5/6/49. It was pay-day. It is nice to have some money. I met Ken
Baldridge. He is a fellow employee at Sears. I wore Walt's coat and
straw hat.
Sat 5/7/49. I made some extra effort in my work, counting the stock and
keeping the inventory records, etc. I picked up Lela Pope and attended
the Elder's party.
Sun. 5/8/49. Neither Dad nor my sisters attended Church services today.
Delores Cambron sang and Neil Leasch gave a short talk and appeal for
love and regard for mothers. I gave a short talk that I had prepared
this morning. Ken Carr is the friend of Lorraine Johnson. I attended
sacrament meeting at Modesto Ward.
Mon. 5/9/49. I went to Olsen's house to eat and then to my job at Sears.
I think that it is a good deal to stay over here in Modesto. At the
Jersey Creamery, Mr. Olsen and Bill Luck seemed to be making out all
right the the ice cream making and cafe work.
Wed. 5/11/49. I talked to Don Basmajian, one of my school mates. He is
managing a swimming pool in Modesto. Dad left a note for me to help him
at Mr. Gragg's, on Coffee Road. He had fixed up a bunk house and we
poured a concrete walk. Karen, Chyri and I cleaned up the house. Bro.
Berghlund told of being"slightedI" by brethren at meetings, etc. Pres.
Ernest Landward set me apart on the Stake Sunday School Board. He
mentioned that I should be thoughtful and bless people with my

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intelligence.
Tt~»urs. 5/12/49. I can see where the work habits of my mission have
. It is good to work with Louis Ward. Lela
■=> ope and Lorraine Johnson brought their friends into the Sears store for
a visit. It was nice to have them as friends. They are really cute
young ladies. I haven't attended a movie since being home and did not
especially want to go to a theater tonight. Movies are a bit of a
-time-waster, I feel.
F^ri. 5/13/49. Mother and the Olsens arrived in Modesto at 3 a.m. I took
K/l other out home and I slept there for the rest of the night. It was my
second pay day. Sears pays in cash. Margaret McGuire, Waifs sister is
"expecting," I was told. Blanche Shaw and Phy\\\s Tucker are also
expecting babies for late summer. Mary Lou Abbott wrote from Tulsa, OK
that she is working with Sis. Capson. Bro. Dick Sr. from Independence,
MO passed away. Lou talked on the radio for the Church. She is really
happy with work.
Sat. 5/14/49. Louis Ward gave me several good hints on doing my job
better at Sears. The management gave me permission to be off in a couple
of weeks to a MIA trip to Oakland. I took Lela Pope to a movie in
Modesto. She is a sweet young lady.
Sun. 5/15/49. The choir leader asked me to audition. After hearing me
sing with the piano, she said that she had enough of my type of voice
already. Enrico Caruso I am not! I saw Stanley and Sheldon Nicolaysen.
Aunt Hattie Higginbotham said that if I needed her to do so, she would
help me find a job! Margaret Fountain visited Maxine. She has three
children and seems to be breaking away from the strictness of her
upbringing. The Fountains lived near us in Riverbank. I called Leigh
Waddell about buying his Model "A" Ford. He suggested $50 but I told
him that I'd pay $75 on terms.
Mon. 5/16/49. I drove the 1940 Chevrolet to work today. I paid an
jk nstallment on my typewriter at L.M. Morris Stationery and didn't have
much money left. Beth wrote about the petty differences between family
members in Utah. Anyway, Mother thrived on the activity of her visit
to see her family members. Bros, Enoch Ward and Claude Wheeler talked
about getting some hogs for an Elders Quorum fund-raising project.
Tues. 5/17/49. I cashed in a $37.50 bond and received $39 for it. It is
the only one I have left from my savings. Vance Simms complained about a
$9 shortage in my register drawer, last Friday. I paid Leigh Waddell $37
on his Ford and he signed over the "pink slip." I know that I have a
good deal in the car. Speedometer: 54,417 miles.
Wed. 5/18/49. I took my "new" Ford over to Frank Brown's place where Dad
was thinning peaches. I don't want to learn that job! I fixed up my car
and cleaned it. I worked out a geometry problem with Karen. She has a
keen analytical mind. I certainly love Karen and Chyrl. I received a
letter from Elder Melvin Stephens in Kauai, Territory of Hawaii. He told
of being among Japanese people and teaching them the Gospel.
Thurs. 5/19/49. The Ford runs well. I had a shave, hair cut and massage
at Zim's Barber Shop. I had let my whiskers grow. I stopped at
Montgomery Wards store. I compared prices. I understand their
merchandise better. I looked for my cousin, Virginia Barr, in Montgomery
Wards. I talked with Walter Neilson and Madeline Munoz. She is married
and lives in the Paradise Tract. \Na\ter and Madeline were school mates.
Fit 5120149. Marden Stark came over and took care of the Olsen
children. He used one of Walt’s wood turning lathes and chisels. My pay
day was dampened by the amount of income tax that I have to pay.
Sat. 5/21/49. Louis Ward and I viewed the Centennial Parade from the
front of Sears store. We sat on Ken Baldridge's automobile. My sales
P^are down. A salesman demonstrated a new Lincoln for Walter Olsen. Chyrl
^Scame to Sears. Karen sang at a union meeting in Modesto. I drove her
r>* home via Enoch VJard's farm. He has the five pigs, for the Church
fund-raising project.
Sun. 5122149. I spoke on my missionary experiences in Turlock for about
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20 minutes, at a Church meeting. I saw Lela Pope. She was very chic,
wearing an orchid. I arranged a ride to Stockton with Bro. and Sis.
Glenn Virgin. They are good conversationalists. Walter and Maxine Olsen
came out home. Larry stayed overnight. I gave the opening prayer at
P.H. meeting, told of hog project
Mon. 5/23/49. I drove Karen and Chyri to school. I went to work. I
checked with David Chalk about Church sponsored basketball. I talked to
Max Norton at his veterinary supply place. He is an activist for a
home-farm bill with lower interest for veterans.
Tues. 5/24/49. During ward teaching, we reminded Joseph Cazier of the
festivities for the "senior members" of San Joaquin Stake. I ran out of
gas just out of Oakdale. I called John K. Rich and he drained gasoline
from his car for me, home by 11:30.
Wed. 5/25/49. We practiced softball at the field at Oakdale Grammar
School. There is a M-Men Gleaner convention in Oakland soon. Neil
Leash, David Chalk and I will drive my Ford to Oakland. I bought some
good shoes at Sears today.
Thurs. 5/26/49. I can see the influence that Mr. Hawes exerted to get me
a job at Sears. I like my work and the future prospects. Mr. Simms, the
supervisor, does his share of the work. Mom suggested that I take the
Chevrolet to Oakland.
Fri. 5/27/49. I was in charge of the paint department at Sears and I
stocked the shelves. Jim Tillotson called at the store. It was surely
good to see a friend. We made the trip to Oakland in just two hours. We
stayed with the Charles Stamps family.
Sat 5/28/49. The Stamps have five young boys who are very independent.
I bought a king-size tie-1 like that style. Ralph W. Hardy of the YMMIA
spke bluntly about courting and marriage, etc. I took Donna Waddell to
the dance at the Scottish Rite Temple. I won an Arvin radio by guessing
that there were 1,313 candy bears in a bottle!
Sun. 5/29/49. We saw Maxine and Walter's friends, Glenn and Donette
Bergeson. We went to more of the MIA meetings. David, Neil and I drove
to Richmond, CA to see Neil's aunt and uncle. Mr. and Mrs. Leash were
there in Richmond. We went to the new chapel in Alameda, CA.
Mon. 5/30/49. We went on a bus around the Bay Area. We saw the C.l iff
House, Market Street, China Town and Fisherman's Wharf. We told tire"
Stamps fqmily good-bye, Charles, Lee, Kenneth, Richard and Larry. I knew
my way around the Bay Area because of being at Government Island in the
Coast Guard in World War II. Mother burned her foot That was painful.
Tues. $/31/49. I told Walter and Maxine Olsen about the inspiring trip
toOa kland with David Chalk and Neil Leasch. Louis Ward mentioned to me
that it was the usual thing to call recently returned missionaries on
stake missions. With me, he encouraged me to look around, get married
and settle down. I was quite amused and "pressured."

End forwarded message

Hi Dad

Little did you know " Mary Lou Abbott wrote from Tulsa, OK
that she is working with Sis. Capson".
I am so glad you kept tfjis dairy. Thank you. This is really nice.
Please continue. / 1^
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 n

Wedding Anniversary for Fred and Dorothy Christian May 1999

Joanne
&
Fenton
WfQjanis

Floyd
 Saturday, July 3, 1999. Would you believe, we printed the
family paper.
It has 19-pages and is quite attractive.
Mary Lou keyboarded the title
pages . We did not go to the Oakland Temple. Alton Sissell came over and
installed the Personal Ancestry File #4 (downloaded) off
of the Internet.
Mary Lou keyboarded the editorial page. We included Holly’s
personal letter and the photos of Melissa and Laurel Young Ladies
staining
[We also included the page of noble sayings that Melissa took to Camp.]
the east redwood fence. /There were photos of the Miller boys with me,

tilling and mowing. Lou wrote out her memories of 1949. I had six pages

with my 1949 diary entries and summaries. We included three photo pages

of snapshots taken in 1949 at the Ellis Home in Riverdale, UT. We sent a

photo page of the 50th wedding anniversary of Fred and Dorothy Christian.

I laser-printed a painting of an old man, reminiscent of Austin Abbott,good!

The unnamed painting was hanging on Hollyfs wall and I laser-printed it.
We sent almost a full set of papers to Venis Powell. She will ap­

preciate them. The other six packets are ready to mail. The computer printer

jammed and we could not get the copies completed. Dependable Alton Sissell

came over and unclogged the printer and cleaned the computer. Alton also
*/'< £?- pUUU/irfi/iS/
iilitalled the new PAF^program on our computer, by downloading it from the

Internet. How about that? Lou likes the new PAF program as it is more "user
maintenance
friendly." Lou and Alton exchanged work for computer/with a floral piece.

The Searfservice man did not make a return call, to get the tiller

operating. That is for next week. We had pretty much of a low-key day.

Holly had some trouble with her refrigerator-freezer. It is not working.

She picked up an old refrigerator from a friend but it doesn’t work either.

The Millers will have to wait until Tuesday to get delivery of a new box.

Jared came back from Boy Scout camp. Holly said that he did not

like to admit that he was tired. That is so much like Jared. Melissa is

Joshua is a "good buddy" for his mother. Eldon is

back working at Target.

still on vacation from his Raleys Store job.

Fire
lot of fireworks in the neighborhood tonight.
We heard a
available over New
» crackers are illegal. I read where fireworks will be
BIG.BLOW-OUT also. We heard some
„
Yaars Day, 2000. That day should be a
Lou especially liked the'■ in.Hon-
patriotic music on the radio. with her sisters(.twavaiiable__t00 bad.
She had seen the production before
terey, CA. We tried to rent the
 > July 4, 1999. INDEPENDENCE DAY. We attended the block of meetings at

irrrsf Ward> Fair Oaks, CA Stake. It is good to be in the company of the Saints.
fireworks
Clicker e are a lot of/' going off in the neighborhood for 4th of July.
j f-Bob Rollins recognized me in H.P
Stockton, CA.JGayle Soren called. Ronald S. is still

s- {te^dily • Most of the support load is on Gayle, very likely but I don’t know

asany details. Gayle is taking those swimming suits apart that she receives from

" Scott and his wholesalers. She has ideas of sewing swim suits for her own account.

It was a cool and beautiful.' morning, for the 4th of July. We

cleaned up the house. I vacuumed the carpets anti that job needed to be done.

We applied some deoderant to the carpets and that helps. It is up to me to do

the dishes and try to keep the kitchen clean. That is always a big job.

Keith called and talked to Mary Lou. Janet Dutton sent him some

!'tamest' mo’tiey, $100," to reserve a condo. That is the only money that he has

received, besides the amount that we sent him, as far as I know. Likely,

Chris Prentice has also sent him some reservation money, We sent Keith another
condo reservation payment of $200—$350 has now been paid, 5 x $70 = $350.00.
Yenetta Abbott also called Lou. She still has that nursing
Chattanooga,
job in Kansas City, MO. She plans to go back to / TN for that

f
Christian Science yearly reunion. Venetta plans to do other traveling.

plans to come to Garden City, UT over Labor Day for the festivities.

There are rumors that there will be major changes in the First

Ward soon. That should start the "rumor mill” going. The theme for the fast

and testimony meeting was freedom and independence. I enjoy singing the Nation­

al Anthem and the other patriotic songs. I'raised my hand when Bro. Ron Kloepfer

asked if there were veterans in the audience. I am proud to be a vet of W.W. II.

We sat by Holly and her boys. Joshua expressed his testimony.

Louise Peterson has retired from teaching. The Petersons are good friends. Bruc^

Williams will provide me a pill box when I told him that I am having trouble tak­

ing my pills. The theme of the Sunday School lesson was remembering the Lord.
t0 Folsom.
"nice Willi^Qs is in the H.P. presidency for the Ward. Bob Watkins is moving! -
The Millers invited us over for their fireworks display.
- lighting the pyrotechnics. They had made quite an
^^nd one. They even had to use the garden nos
♦-Hick. That smoke always congeSts
~ ~h°colate chip cookie^
Tate hou^
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From: Marjor4530@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 14:51:05 EDT
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So nice to here from you, I have had a cold bad winter and now a hot bad
summer. Have second thoughts about moving here to Utah.
I'm in the process of trying to pet grandchildren to work. I pay for
cooparation. Not the work.
Dariiel- f7~wilTworirrf^supervised a lot
Jared-15 will work if he is sure he will be paid a lot
Emma 14 works to get attention. Does a good job sometimes. Leaves in
the
middle of job sometimes.
Steven-12 Disapears when you are not looking
Sarah-10 trys to let you know she is small and cannot do much, only
works
when you convince her she has to.
Kimberly-11 Doesn't like the idea of work. Made her help weed the
flowers
and she yelled and screamed that they were not her flowers and didn't
want to
learn to weed.
kaitlan 9 Thinks the world owes her a living.pulled up 2 of the flowers.
^a\exzander-7 Loves money and will do anything to earn it.
Jashley- 5- Will help if you keep a eye on her. Told her sundav school _
teacher that gramma pays for cooparation. He asked if they cpoparate_at
hpj)e.

We have put in a garden at Virginia's sisters house so there will be a

lot of
weeding.

Cletus IV-17 has had jobs and works good but doesn't like it.
Dawn-15- is in a foster home and doen't talk about much work or other
things.
Kyle-14- doesn't work and won't work. Is in group home.
Tamra-13 Helps a lot at home

Went back to California for a memorial for Cletus 19th of June. It was
so
nice to be in California were the weather is nice, not to hot or to
cold.
Took Emma with me. She wanted a trip for her birthday -14 on 7 May. She
is
a different person when away from all the other children.

Last weekend Debbie and some of the children y^ienUo Porterville, have
some
pictures for you. Am trying to get all the genealogy done so I can leave

this place. I was doing ok with things until the trip back to
California
Virginia is such a good person putting up with me and feeding me etc.
She" ~
and the girls are in California for the 4th holiday. With David. Due
back
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this week.
I had Debbie and 3 children down for the weekend. They had to leave on
^Sunday. Debbie had to work monday. I have the dogs -cats—birds- to
feed.
and the lawn to keep watered. It has been up to 101 this weekend.

Wish mom could go see you- She still hasn’t called or written to me in
....... -................................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -----------If—-rr-rt-nf- laumm—M
over a
year. I never want to see Idaho again. I will sell the property as soon
as
Cletus’s —------ mother ,m~ dies. It is ---- now - • in my name and * - • •' If the•' brother-Gary and - - — —-
sisters try anymore smart moves about the propert l II sell it sooner.
Gary
stole the mower and tiller. I did get it back and fixed. So now I have
to
get it back to Idaho or pay someone to till down the weeds.
Mary has built a house on the adjoining propery and is stealing the water

from my property, she can't aford a well??? or they (goverment) won't let
her
dig one??9 They think I don't know what is going on but I have my source
of
information.

My unemployment runs out in Dec. 99 so will travel more next year.

Virginia
and I are planning a trip to Australia, but with the Olympics there it
might
be another month or year. The 401 K"s and Social Security will kick in
the
next two years, so will have more money and if I don't get a job. will
have
more time.
I have replaced the fridge in the coach, and now the propane won't work.
Air
in lines and I am reseaching how to get air out of the lines, always
something, to keep me stressed.
Have seen Shirley and Darrald a couple of times, on there way through
Utah
with there rig and cars. Always in a hurry. Sure glad I planned for
retirement, (it is about where you put your money) (((((Put it were it
will—
makempney))))
Trying to get David to buy a apartment building or income property. He
IS
getting tired of computinq on weekends to Utah to see his family. But
with ‘ - —---------------------------------------- *
the gangs and crime in California, doesn't want his girls exposed to it.
]I
have been helping out with yard work to keep up the propery here in Utah.
He
has a room in South San Francisco.
I am crocheting Christmas Stockings to sell for the Christmas money for juno e-mail printed Sun, 4 Jul 1999
the
grandchildren. ((((if they cooperate)))) and help there family. doesn't.
/f>. Debbie's divorce is finally signed June 15th.1999-Richard is working for
A' I told you nothing's up
fy J2L ------------ —--------- —------ “
and_olaroing disability so have had to give her money to getby. She only
get Marjorie in Provo
400 .00 half of his airforce retirement. He is susposed to give her more
but
 Monday, July 5, 1999. We had a good follow-
UP to Independence hay . Mary
Lou rented the video "1776" and we
enjoyed seeing John Adams,
Benjamin
Franklin and Thomas Jefferson, etc.
----------------------------------------Scott called.
Lou £o„„d th.
and we enjoyed watching it. John Adams was shown as the prime instigator

in getting the Declaration written, signed and the Liberty Bell

sounded.
The action at Independnece Hall in Philadelphia was good in the video. The acting and
costuming was effective and the story line was great. I had to commend myself
that I sat down with Mary Lou and viewed n1776w through from beginning to end. BIG WOW!
Lou had seen the play before and knew more about the story line

than I did. There were flashbacks of John and Abigail Adams, He had been

away from her for six months or so. Thomas Jefferson was away from home too.

Scott called with the news that he might sell his home in Great

Neck, NY and move to Coopersburg, PA. According to the map, Coopersburg is

a town of about 3K people, located south of Allenton and Bethlehem, PA. It

might be 50 miles to Philadelphia. The distance across New Jersey to New

York City is over 100 miles. Coopersburg is in the Lehigh Valley, the Lehigh River
River runs through . Allentown. John Cottam immigrated & worked in coal mines near here?
I don ' t know the location of the manufacturing and business com-

plex for Lucent Industries. Likely it would be 50+ miles from Great Neck, NY

and 50+ miles from Coopersburg, PA to Scott’s work. Scott said that it is a

larger home, not new,with about 3,400 square feet. When they move in, they

want us to come back for a visit. That is really thoughtful of them. The
(potential)
previous/buyers of the house in Great Neck may still be interested in buying.
It is Quaker and Moravian country. Pennsylvania is very historic, especially the Revolution.
Mary Lou thinned some peaches off the tree. I watered the garden.

Sears will not be out until Thursday to repair the tiller. Meanwhile, the

weeds are growing. Lou spread some nitrogen fertilizer on the plants so that

should help in the growth. We picked the last of the peaches on the dwarf

trees. \ We have a few nectarines on the small nectarine tree.

They
The Millers are still looking for a used refrigerator.
Lou with
borrowed our truck again, Dorothy Titera came over and helped
file management on the computer >•<-» vant.d to >•* - „d
etc. Dorothy was a Ooo w
messages in Microsoft Word^>
chapter in the Book of ***“£?**
Lou was an apt student. We read another Testament in a speedier fash
hope to cover the other books in the New # from
received nis ordination certificate
should re-
Scott let me know that he has not
Bair, Ward Clerk, says Scott
Danny
being ordained a High Priest. . Plainfield, N.Y. Stake. JWe*11 see how it goes?
ceive the certificate from brethren m
 Rd .
Green Valley
drive up
Tuesday, July 6, 1999. I took Mary Lou on a pleasant
and
was good to get out
to Rescue and Shingle Springs, via Folsom Lake. It
lescent Hospitjg
enjoy ourselves. Mary Lou was back at work at the Folsom
—Deanne Kay Ellsworth went to the Russia Rostov
Conva Mission.
na Dona is still
, j w
Eldon Miller i
The Independence Day holiday is over.
break?
on un-paid vacation from Raleys Stores. I don't know why the work
dealer.
The Millers brought a used refrigerator today. Eldon found it at a
I have not had much Vi
I mailed the diary summaries to my sisters.
Karen did say that •
feed-back from them on the last instalment that I mailed. m
is one
she read the diary summaries to Bruce, I feel that sending the summaries
any or tnem.
way of keeping in touch with my sisters. I'll probably not hear f r om / 1
We picked up the Blakely reception photos at COSTCO. Mary Lou m
I enlarge<£the group picture that showed mostly
had some good photography again.

the Blakely family. I placed the enlargement in my diary binder plastic cover.

For sure, we want to send photos to Karen and Bruce, down in

Riverbank, CA. Also, we want to send a thank-you note and photo to Kurt and

Kaye Blakely in Stockton, CA. We think that Maxine and her family already

have photos from their cameras and film. Lou’s pictures are very good.

Lou heard from Venetta that she is staying at Janet Dutton's

house while she does nursing jobs. Janet is off to either North Dakota or to
North Carolina? Venetta has nursing jobs lined up in Florida, near Orlando and

near Atlanta, GA. Janet’s house is quite luxurious, with pool, spa, etc. etc.
Janet's new house is in Overland Park, Kansas. She must have sold the other house in Stilwell.
Marjorie Abbott sent an e-mail. She is trying to bribe, pay ,
mm encourage, etc. her grand-children to work. Cletus IV doesn't like to work. (17)

i
m
Dawn-15- is in a foster home and doesn't talk much- about work or other things.

not work and won't work. Is in group home.

Ky1e- 14- does

Tamra-13 helps a lot at home.

i
■
Are
. these Cletus1 kids, the who is in San Quentin?
[401—K, S o c Sec. ]
Debbie is divorced but working. Marjorie is coming into some/money from

retirement and death benefits. Marjorie has to/support Debbie. She is

encouraging
David to pitirch ase an apartment house. HeSheSis fightingSGar5.SashersaJdGtSa-
Marjorie has title to the land in Idaho,
he stole the mower and tiller. Marj did get the items back and repaired th
M's unemployment runs out in Dec. '99. She wants to travel to Australia ‘th' >-
Virginia. Richard is working for D.I« He clai m.f disability . Debbie gets $400
his Air Force retirement. Virginia helps Marjorie out. She has trouble k °f
"the coach" in repair. She lives in the coach, I believe. Marjorie is eePing
not close to her mother--for unknown reasons? I hope she gets the kids working^.
 Wednesday, July 7 , 1999.
I found out that the office
of Lucent
Industries
Woodbridge, New Jersey. If so, Scott has almost
is in a hundred Eiiles ( + )
to drive to work, from Coopersburg, PA. That is
a very long commute I or him.
The reference department at the library told
me that the address
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for Lucent Industries isi —A. AT... 9 Wpnrl'h-r-irlgQ
&-7Q9-S-r Is that
where Scott reports for work on his job? If so, he will have to drive
across
the State of New Jersey from Pennsylvania, to get to work. That seems like

a very long commute. Of course, I don’t know all of the details.On the

map, Woodbridge, NJ is shown as being located just across from Perth Amboy,

N.J., at the lower end of Staten Island, off the New Jersey Turnpike. Another
475 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07962. Lucent Technologies, Inc • 3 Bell Labs Innovations.
Mary Lou was off to her morning and afternoon work assignments.

Gordon Venable still has trouble with the injuries to his hand. I believe

that the medical condition is due to diabetes. Gordon still works at the

Folsom Cordova School District job.

Mary Lou showed the video ”1776” to her genealogy class members.

As she hag» other enrollment business, she did not have time to present the

entire video. She wants to rent the video again and complete the viewing.

There was not much in the way of mail today. Greenleaf Wholesale

Florist indicated that we did not pay the statement last month and charged

a $2.30 service fee. I must have overlooked the bill in June.

We went to Dr . Beth Morphew's Chiropractic Office for adjustments.

She wants us to come in once a week over the summer. The cost will be about

$50 a month for each- of us. Mary Lou showed her . the photos taken at the

reception in Stockton. Dr. Beth wants a set of reprints. We will probably

make up reprints for Karen, Maxine and Holly, etc . also.

Next Tuesday, the performances for the Music Circus will start for

The Music
us . The musical comedy series starts out with "West Side Story."
That will
Circus presentations will continue on Tuesdays through August 24th.

a good summer entertainment for us. Each ticket costs $20. n^p^boxes

th. rsi: “
Bruce works nights at Mercy San Juan Hospital as a p and Leslie. Their
on the job there for 14 or so years. 1. sur^ those " turbulent teen-
daughter is at B.Y.U. The son is starting ®leted more pages in her
age years. " (Melanie and Ir.n.D Mary Lou p ^ ^ ^ __ page a day.
Mother’s history that Lou is compiling- L
^TThursday, J'uly 8, 1999 . Miller came by the
The big news today is that Susan

rmome of Eldon and Holly for a visit, Susan had checked out the job offerings

at Deseret Industries and also at the Employment Meeting in Fair Oaks Stake.

Susan was with Holly Miller at Relief Society at First

Ward . She has brought her belongings and her cat and perhaps her bicycle

so the mo-vre looks a bit permanent, Susan is planning to talk to Carryn Nixon

about employment possibilities.

What prompted Susan to move out of Davis, CA? Maybe she has

run out of possibilities. She has been hanging out over there for four years

or so . Eldon Junior tells Susan that she will not get any money from Eldon Sr.

Pat Wheeler can maintain an apartment and provide transportation

for herself, to her job at Deseret Industries. Susan will need some kind of

sheltered employment, I believe. Lou said that Susan was clean and looked

quite he-althy. I hope that she decides to "get on with her life."

We received our credit union statements from Schools Financial.

I have §3,435.90 in liquids savings. Mary Lou has $1,707.59 in savings,

total o-f $5,143.49 at SFCU. I have $18,791.80 in my IRA savings and Lou

has $11,359.35, total of $30,151.15. The savings would go fast if anything

happened to Lou's job with FCUSD.

Mary Lou worked at Folsom Conv. Hospital, She is trying to

figure out how to distribute the photos of Karen and Bruce's reception brunch.

She thzinks that the set of photos and the negatives will be sent to Karen

Blakely and then she can distribute them to anyone interested.

The Sears technician was able to get the tiller running again.

He advzises that I order another tiller belt from Sears Parts Dept. The garden

area was very dry. I sprinkled the ground, to settle the dust. The result was

some mud, 1*11 have to finish tilling the weeds in the garden tomorrow.

lawn aJLso needs to be mowed.

Mary Lou worked on an oil painting reminiscent of Serrento, m

Italy, at Janie1 s lesson session. That is a good theme for a painting, I
Lou took Janie Erickson and her friend, Joan, to Relief Society. ™
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 Friday , July 9 , 1999. Keith sent a spreid SIIUUL JIIU LLUIUJI 11111111

Labor Day outing. Twenty different families will be represented and perhaps

50 (±) will be in attendance, at different times. That is a good response.

Keith has reservations for a lively bunch at Bear Lake, over

Labor Day. Keith, Holly will be there 9 days; Bob & Lou, 7 and the Sorens

7; Janet & Judy, 6, Fay, 6, Venetta, 6 . Tom and Nyla 5, Jason & Becky, 5,

Mark Allen, 5. Ed and Chris, 3, Michelle, 3. Verna, 2, and Pam Clark, 2.

One-day guests on Saturday, 9/4 are: Chyrl and Eric Markworth, Lyons, Fisks.

The travel folders, maps, etc. were excellent, as usual. Rasp­

berry Days will be held in August so we will miss that. I don’t know about

the Hawaiian luau, Dutch oven cooking, Thanksgiving on Sunday, 9/5, fish fry

on Monday, Jeep 4-wheeling, kayaking, sailing, catamaran, (sp) birding,

painting, family history, mountain biking, outside dance on tennis courts,

(with a live band), fly fishing, jet skiing, water skiing, country hiking!
[Plus heated swimming pool, sauna, hot tub, exercise room, tennis courts, landscaping, etc.
All of the above "menu" is a pretty big order. For sure, we'll have fun!

I think that all of us will have to "pitch in" and help.,- on these activities

We took the pick-up truckto Fair Oaks Auto Service for a smog

check . They charged $20 for a pre-test. The total charge was $61.25 and the

registration renewal was $70. The "gunk" that I put in the gasoline tank

did it's job--it seems to be an effective product, in getting the test passe.

I took Mary Lou to work at the oil painting class. She appreci­

ated my help in carrying around her art supplies. Lou has an interested

group of painters. This was the first time for me at the Senior Center in s

fairly long time. Sal Arrigo is still there as supervisor of the Cordova Senior Ctr.

I tilled in the garden. The tiller still does not operate at

100% efficiency. It seems to "buck" and "rattle," when digging. I watered

the toma t o plants. I must put up a s tring grid for the string beans, over

by the existing wooden fence. The beans are growing daily.

She went
Mary Lou worked on her Mother’s history again tonight.
That is always a
over the events of her parents1 separation and diverce.
Shaw's death,
I have the situations of Riley Shaw's
health and John R•
T s poor etc .
and Josephine,
qq of John
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received by my seven sisters?
How will my diary entries be
 Saturday, July 10, 1999.

This was another Saturday at home for me. Mary Lou went to the

Inter net class with Mr. Rader as the instructor. She copied items from our

home page, on the net. There were e-mails and telephone calls from family.

Mary Lou is excited about Mr. Rader's Inter-net class. She

copied off the title page: Fiftieth Wedding Celebration--We are still in the

planning process Please submit your suggestions. mailto:m shaw@prodigy. net.

There were photos scanned on the net, Bob and Lou at the ocean (color); Bob &

Lou at Cletus apartment in Los Angeles and Bob and Lou's missionary photos.

There was a family photo when Scott was a baby (about 1963) and Bob and Lou in

separate portraits, at that time—early 1960's, We moved out here to Fair Oqks, CA
in January, 1962—so the group and individual photos might have bean taken on Haggl* Av N.S.?
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Lou and I were in our mid-thirties in 1963. There were not any pictures of Michael.

We talked to Michael and Chloe on the telephone today. Mike is

willing to come here in August and help out, over a week-end. We plan to send

him that courtesy Southwest Airlines ticket to use for transportation. I must
here.
send the ticket to him tomorrow. That is super nice of Mike to offer to come/

Keith called and is pleased with the reservations at Harbor

Village, There will be at least 75 separate reservations. Figuring $70 a

reservation (conservative figure) that would amount to over $5K for lodging. I

am glad that Keith is accepting money for reservations and not taking the entire

financial load on himself, to work it out as "sweat labor."That is only fair for him
Keith & family + Holly & family plan to stay from Mon. 8/30 to Tuesday, 9/7—for nine days.
I had a slow morning, with Mary Lou at the Inter-net class.

There was a preparedness catalog from "Latter-day Sampler," in Ogden, Utah.

The Y2K scare is causing a lot of preparedness items to be advertised for sale.

Carryn Nixon came over for a home teaching visit. She makes it

so easy on us. She wants a priesthood blessing tomorrow evening. I will have

to get a priesthood partner, to help. Carryn has hired Susan Miller. Susan "?
has some hang-ups about what she will do and won't do, on the job. Caring for i V V?

elderly folks requires that she establish a "relationship" with them and

not "hold back,” it seems to me. She has the large cat in the room with
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her. Carryn hasn't seen the cat yet. Hopefully, the problems will be ironeaS
out. Susan is on a two-week trial period, I believe, on the job. She objects
j:o lifting the patients also. Carryn sang and Lou played the piano. Carryn
\s looking for some new patients, to bolster her income. I sprinkled the lawns
■ mm Hriri ni7 I did not get out and do the lawn mowing, too bad
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three bad strokes

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3g^== for the FHC. The

MHck the doors. Lou

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hanical register

oup for orientat:

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Susan Easton Bla-

ou still wants

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 Saturday, July 10, 1999.

This was another Saturday at home for me. Mary Lou went to the

Inter net class with Mr. Rader as the instructor. She copied items from our

home page, on the net. There were e-mails and telephone calls from family.

Mary Lou is excited about Mr. Rader's Inter-net class. She

copied off the title page: Fiftieth Wedding Celebration--We are still in the

planning process Please submit your suggestions. mail to:m_shaw@prodigy. net.

There were photos scanned on the net, Bob and Lou at the ocean (color); Bob &

Lou at Cletus' apartment in Los Angeles and Bob and Lou's missionary photos.

There was a family photo when Scott was a baby (about 1963) and Bob and Lou in

separate portraits, at that time—early 1960's* We moved out here to Fair Oqks, CA
in January, 1962—so the group and individual photos might have bean taken on Haggiat Av » » N.
Lou and I were in our mid-thirties in 1963. There were not any pictures of Michael.

We talked to Michael and Chloe on the telephone today. Mike is

willing to come here in August and help out, over a week-end. We plan to send

him that courtesy Southwest Airlines ticket to use for transportation. I must
here.
send the ticket to him tomorrow. That is super nice of Mike to offer to come/

Keith called and is pleased with the reservations at Harbor

Village. There will be at least 75 separate reservations. Figuring $70 a

reservation (conservative figure) that would amount to over $5K for lodging. I

am glad that Keith is accepting money for reservations and not taking the entire

financial load on himself, to work it out as "sweat labor. "That is only fair for him
Keith & family + Holly & family plan to stay from Mon. 8/30 to Tuesday, 9/7—for nine days.
I had a slow morning, with Mary Lou at the Inter-net class.

There was a preparedness catalog from "Latter-day Sampler," in Ogden, Utah.

The Y2K scare is causing a lot of preparedness items to be advertised for sale.

Carryn Nixon came over for a home teaching visit. She makes it

so easy on us . She wants a priesthood blessing tomorrow evening. I will have

to get a priesthood partner, to help. Carryn has hired Susan Miller. Susan

has some hang-ups about what she will do and won't do, on the job. Caring for

elderly folks requires that she establish a "relationship" with them and

not "hold hack," it seems to me. She has the large cat in the room with
her. Carryn hasnrt seen the cat yet. Hopefully, the problems will be ironeo
tut. Susan is on a two-week trial period, I believe, on the job. She objects”
o lifting the patients also. Carryn sang and Lou played the piano. Carryn
to bolster her income. I sprinkled the lawns
a innhinr £or some new patients,
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Sunday, July 11> 1999 . We were back at the Family History Center for our

missionary shifts, after the library was closed for the month of June.

There are some change at the F.H.C. Horn has had three bad strokes.
That is bad news about Betty Horn. She has been in the hospital
with the stroke conditions but is home now. Betty does not recognize anyone

but Dale. That is a terrible situation as Betty was always so active.

I must write Maxine Owen in Modesto and tell her about Betty.

Mary Lou was off to Third Ward. She was back just after noon.

We always have a scramble to eat some lunch and leave for the FHC. The doors

were locked and we had to ask Brother Meadows to unlock the doors. Lou said

that several of the computer terminals are not working properly. That slows

down the wo rk.

Mel Stephensen came in about 2 p.m. This leadership job in

genealogy keeps him busy. Elizabeth S. has set up the cash register with

a sheet telling staff members how to work the register. I did quite well

today . It is a lot more business-like to have the mechanical register rath

than the sales book, etc.

A lady from Northridge Ward brought in a group for orientation.

Verl Weight would not allow orientations to go on while research patrons

were in the library. I checked out the microfiche on Susan Easton Black's

research on early Church members. (1830-1848) Mary Lou still wants to f

out about the Wrights, coming up the Mississippi River, in the 1850's, S

doesn't think that the S.E. Black research will help her, in that case.

Les Acklin and I gave Carryn Nixon a blessing, She says

that John, her son, will be out of the Susanville State Prison in September

Carryn cannot lift her patients in the Park Care Home now. She wants to

work towards becoming an Activities Director at a care home. This job with_

Eskaton (Homestead of Fair Oaks and Manzanita Manor) is working out well.
and Monday off,
Carryn says that Susan Miller will have Sunday
learn both the
from her new job. Carryn wants Susan to take responsibility,
work out?
Will it Barbara
morning and evening duties with the elderly patients. sleeping» etc.
Les A. said that Tim is fitill ill
and has difficulty is expec ted to go
Eldon MiHer week.
is back with the child cA/re job at Raleyf- Tuesday of this
store) on
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of a surprise, to learn that Susan
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Carryn
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moved back to Davis, exact location not
ted to bo
7 ^ and that
Susan is not staying on the job. Lou said
that
1 a rrm
ss&d a had
hack o ve r to her "old haunts . " S. said that she
ix SosB.n there in Yolo County?
t? X- i fness rr over with whom she had been staying, told her
f follS
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if ^ vi d e d transportation to the Miller's door-step •
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cat carrier and other smaller boxes,
crunks, a large
jr a rge
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- t? have to be ca
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drive herof tic tac toe—-with the "cat" winning the game—weird'
iifce a ga®e t o-l d Sue
that he could not move her. He went to
r: M±ller
do*1 Bishop of the Ward in Davis, CA.
Loo e a lied the
ti^n ' There is another street guy
1 coup!e
of weeks.
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1 L Susan and the guy went off together?
c? r ed at Univ. of Calif.—Davis .
won with the co-eds
^nop cin5
ted
C^r ea t Neck, NY. Scott said that he has been
t £ xn
He is using Sue fs story as a bad example
work •
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sed with Lou
fs. assertiveness, in not taking

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hasi^es ''following the counsel of the Brethren.'1
Scott ernp
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season —"West side Story." We saw Ed and Chris Prentice—we took them, hoiue.

Mary Lou did not hear from Carryn Nixon or Holly Miller about

Susan's whereabouts? S. seems to live on the edge--but keeps on getting her

way, whether one agrees with it or not. She didn't last long on the job
with Carryn Nixon. Sue worked part of a day, Saturday, & had Sunday and Monday off work!
Mary Lou called Fay Callahan. Fay seemed very much "down" and

that discourages Mary Lou. Fay has not made any reservations to come out to

Utah for the Labor Day week-end. Fay and Venetta have been fighting back in

Kansas City. Lou says that she thinks the issue(s) are over old forgotten

"family secrets." Lou offered to rent a car in Salt Lake City with Fay.

Venetta sent Lou a resume^of her accomplishments. It was sent

to her high school reunion committee in Independence, MO. The committee

corrected a lot of Venetta's summary. Venetta wants the resume printed as

she wrote it. We hope to print the account in our family paper, Venetta

does not want any changes--print the resume^ as she has written it!

I had a siow day. The hydrangeas are doing well this year. The

shrubs in the front of the house, to the west side of the house and near the

back patio are blooming. Those plants need a lot of water on these hot day:

Mary Lou worked at Folsom Conv. Hospital. Mike Shaw sent an

e-mail, wanting to know about what are the best days to visit in August.

Lou e-mailed him a copy of her work schedule. She also indicated some worl

projects for Mike to help with around the house and yard, if he has time.

Both Lou and I had some rest before we went to the Music Circus

This is their 49th year so the first performance must have been in our

wedding year, 1950. We were a bit late and had to wait to be seated. The

performance was good-rated 3h stars out of 4 in the newspaper critical

column. Maria dropped her body microphone and had to re-attach it on stag

I remember Hally Gilford dancing to the music of’West Side Story

I had some troub
when we visited Ora and Hally in the early or mid-1950's. sound ampli—
hearing all of the dialog and the words to the ^fs*^C^eteer. We met
fier that theVloan helped me with understanding the p ed and seemed to
Ed and Chris Prentice at intermission. They were we their car and they
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chis week or so. Karen Blakely wrote for ou x

to her. She is going to Alaska over July 21st throug

[GLORY BE! Susan Miller is still at Carryn Nixon's house-'
j for DavisHWednesday is trash day. The County trucks come by

hydraulic lifts and the driver never touches the trash can — WOW! X am

to have good trash service. They also take away our newspapers, plastic

etc. for recycling.

Maty Lou worked at Folsom Conv, and at the Genealogy Class.

took the video, "1776", and showed the ending to the genealogy folks. Th e 1

boys also seemed to enjoy the sketch of American history, Jared and Joshua

picked up on names like John Hancock, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and

John Adams, etc. It was a delightful musical and historical video.

The boys said that Eldon is back to work at Raleys in El Dorado

llills . Holly took her kids swimming at Folsom Lake along with the children a t

e Caring Tree. Holly has some good activities planned for the summer, at the

^aring Tree. The job seems to be working out well for her .

Holly and her friend, Gail Cooley, seem to do wild and crazy

things f They drove up to Lake Tahoe today, after Holly's work shift. I guess

that they just want to get out of the smoggy valley and do something different.

They were expected back tonight as Holly has to go to work tomorrow. I believe

that Gail works also but I don't know any details. Gail has some boys but I

don!t know them. Bob Cooley, works out-of-town. That’s a tough situation for family.

Karen wrote a sweet note to us. Karen and Bruce are reading my

1949 diary entries. Bruce recognizes many of the names. They plan to take a

cruise to Alaska, leaving July 21st and coming back on August 11th. The cruise

'll last for three weeks. They want to see David and Charlotte & families.

Ed Prentice left his keys in our car last night. I took them to

ffice on American River Drive. I didn’t talk to Ed but I did see Michele

She has earned her early childhood license from Sacto City Adult Educ.
Michele. r talked to her as she was getting off work. She showed
i the office suites--pretty nice "digs." Ed wanted me to attend
al meeting but j just don’t want to get involved. I just don’t have'
ces or the risk-taking frame of mind. Michele enjoyed the trip to
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Thursday, July 15, 1999 . This was
otos . a cooler day, with some breez
I did not get motivated to work
outside t<n the garden. Gr,
is not well. She asked John Denni
s and I to give her a priesthood
The Whites called me about 9
P•m. last evening and I went
there at 9:30 p.m. J ohn was friendly.
We gave Grace a blessing of V
John told me about his re activation in the Church.
A friend was pati
with him and he broke the tobacco and liquor habits.
Susan and John ha
had a son who went on a Church mission.

Grace was having stomach pains, She sat up on the side of the

bed so that was encouraging. Not much news on the condition of Cl

'arlotte.
They have tried to send her means to get some shoes. John told me
about thv
injuries to his ankles, feet and legs, etc. He had to tape the ankl
e and
keep working with the horses. The injuries have persisted with him f
rom
the early 1970's, from what I understand. That would be 25-years+ of
nain.
We sent photos to Karen and Bruce Blakely, Also, we mailed *,

thank you card and a photo to Kurt and Kaye Blakely, in Jtockton. We all
mailed a card and photos to Maxine Owen. It is her birthday on Tuesday, ’°

July 20th . Lou had taken some good photos. We will have to get reprints

of the pictures and replenish our copies.

Lou is interested in the whereabouts of LuJean Naylor (nee). I

think that she is the daughter of Sefton Naylor and married into polygamy.

Lou sent letterjto the Naylors, brother|*of LuJean, etc .

I doubt if Lou will
receive any answers to her notes, Sefton, Nellie and all of their
members have married into poly my . family
Some live in Missouri now, I believe.
I cle&ned UP the and did the dishes. The carpet needs to
be vacuumed, in the worst way. We talked about Deanne Ellsworth who is in
the Missionary Training Center, preparing to go to Russia
on a mission.
^einzers, Deanne’s father, came from that area as
"Germans who 4
to Russia." Deanne has written a letter back to Joan, '
-Hits with Janie Erickson. Deanne has to be 3 -
 -y 16, 1999 . Keith Shaw called about RileyTs Eagle Project.
beautification on the Logan TJT Tabernacle grounds. We sent Riley
?

of a certificate of appreciation for his work. Keith is very proud of Rii

There must be some public celebration at the Logan Taber­

nacle about "The Family and the Covenant." Riley is doing something with

landscaping the premises. Several community people are helping him out. El
L. Tom Perry of the Twelve is expected to give a speech at the festival.

I went to Kinkos and made up a certificate. I used a pre-print

form and used a pen to write in the details. It only cost me $2 to send the fa

This will give Riley some recognition for his work on the Eagle Project.

Ryan is off to Yellowstone with his buddy who drove the van, when

Ryan was injured. Keith expects about a $16K settlement from the accident.

Shelsie just came back from Girls' Camp. Keith says that the AMWAY PEP RALLY

for the Sorens is in Phoenix, AZ. The Sorens may leave Mariah at Harbor Village.

That was quite a resume that Venetta Abbott sent. Mary Lou key-

bearded the sheet and mailed it back to Venetta. "I count as most precious

8rowing up with my children, living near my grandchildren when they were

r
young, graduating from K.U. and being a Journal listed Christian Science nurse.

I have two children, two granddaughters and two great grandbabies." Good !
.
I went to Kaiser in Roseville for a blood draw for the Choles­

terol Clinic, I must send my blood sample readings to the Diabetes Clinic soon.

Mary Lou worked at the Oil Painting class. She went to the Adult Education

Center and turned in enrollment papers. Joseph, the principal, said that Lou

/ould be paid for her field trip to the Family History Center with class Saturday

Mary Lou went to Dr. Beth Morphew's Chiropractic Office for

ustment, I believe that Lou gave Dr. Beth some of those photos of the

ing brunch for Karen and Bruce. We will have to make up more reprints.

While I was over to Kinkos, Lou worked on the garden. She used
>*den hosig to water the plants, Lou picked some sweet tasting broccoli

garden. That was a pleasant surprise. I . will have to till the

n. We m ailed Maxine Owen a birthday card plus sent her some photos,
irthc/ay Tuesday, July 20th. That date is also Erma Staples'
ix versa r^ and the wedding anniversary (89th) for John Riley
and
o 11am Sh aw, my parents. They were married in the Logan,
UT Temple.
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Venetta Abbott
318 Lloyd Ave. No. 16
-—Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-564-1688

1 came to William Chrisman from Nampa, Idaho, a tiny town a

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I was impressed fey the big school, the big city, the history of the at
Art Gallery and Swope Park.
For about twenty years, I was a verbatim shorthand reporter (cour
reporter) in Tennessee and Chicago. While living in Chicago, I attend*
fifty productions of the Lync Opera.
In 1981,1 retired, and after a year of travel and relaxation, enrolled in
University of Kansas 4TLawrence. While there I lived in the Scholarship

CFTt-v- System at Miller Hall and was active in Affirmative Action and the women
movement. 1 graduated in 1986 with a B.A. in Humanities. Next, 1 traveller
in Europe, Asia Minor and Africa seeing the people and places abcwt-wlfeeh 1
had studied.
In 1988,1 wanted to work for my church, so I went to San Francisco and
became a Christian Science Nurse. 1 was asked in 1994 to go to Sydney,
which 1 did, and worked in the Australian field for four years. I returned to
the U.S.A. in 1998 to retire hi Santa Barbara, California. I am active in the
healing ministry of my churchy I am still impressed with big cities and
historical places.
I count as most precious growing up with my children, living near my
grandclrildren when they were young, graduating from K.U. and beuw
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Venetta Abbott
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Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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1 came to William Chrisman from Nampa, Idaho, a tiny toyvn at that time.

I was impressed with the big school, the big city, the history of the area, Nelson art

Gallery and Swope Park.

For about twenty years, 1 was a verbatim shorthand reporter (court reporter)

in Tennessee and Chicago. While living in Chicago, I attended over fifty

productions of the Lyric Opera.

In 1981, I retired, and after a year of travel and relaxation, enrolled in the

University of Kansas at Lawrence. While there I lived in the Scholarship Hall

system at Miller Hall and was active in Affirmative Action and the women’s

movement. 1 graduated in 1986 with a B.A. in Humanities. Next, I travelled in

Europe, Asia Minor and Africa seeing the people and places I had studied about.

In 1988,1 wanted to work for my church, so I went to San Francisco and

became a Christian Science Nurse. I was asked in 1994 to go to Sydney, which I did,

and worked in the Australian field for four years. I returned to the U.S.A. in 1998

to retire at Santa Barbara, California. I am active in the healing ministry of my church,

and I am still impressed with big cities and historical places.

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 Saturday, July 17, 1999. We found out from Keith Shaw that
fax
cate did not go through to Kinkos, in Logan, UT. We sent
another fax and
called to verify that it arrived. Riley received his Eagle Scout
Michael Shaw will arrive from Ft. Worth, TX on Wednesday 0f award.
Keith called this morning. Riley was off at 6 a .m. the next week.
’ working 0n
his Eagle Scout Project, at the Logan Tabernacle. Sandy, Jackie and kids

were off to Lagoon Amusement Park. Keith said that the certificate did not
arrive at Kinkos in Logan. Everything seemed ”A-OKu when we sent it.

We went back to Kinkos in Citrus Heights. They verified the phone

number and re-sent the certificate. The |/jthey called and determined that the

certificate had arrived. We just do not know why the first certificate did

not make it via the facsimile process?

Mary Lou was off to Mr. Rader’s Inter-net class. She enjoys the

Adult Education group. She helps out some of the other students. Lou says

that Jim Rader is going fast in his presentation and that makes it hard for

her and others. We do not have an Inter-net provider now. We dropped JPS.

Michael Shaw will arrive from Ft. Worth, TX on Wednesday night,

July 21st at 10 p.m. He is scheduled to go back to Texas early on Sunday

morning , July 25th. Mike wantj to work on the computer and check out the

Inter-ne t, etc. He says to use one of the free programs that have been sent

to us. If we don’t like that one, we can change to another provider.

Mike wants me to be sure that I don’t sleep, while he works. He

is trying to "motivate me," I’m sure. Lou talked to Mike about putting in a

separate line from the electrical box to the computer. Mike said to check
(electrician from down Nugget Road)
with Mr. Kowslowski/about that. Mike wants us to make up a job list and be

ready to work when he arrives. He will have three days, Thurs • 9 Fri. ,Sat.

In the afternoon, we went to the Family History Center for a class

even
with the Adult Education students. I went in and helped at the desk,

though my clothes and appearance were not tip-top. Mel, the Greens and
terminals. He
Alton Sissell were there. Alton has put in some new computer with the patrons ,
is a hard-working man , always doing something. Mel does not look
Joe Shackelford attended and does at The
and their research questions, pants»
to be in the best of health. He is still the
I am wearing those^a^^ The nylon
Grapevine Newspaper in Rancho Cordova. these the garden.
- delivered by Haband Mail Order. They are warm on We watered
. ii breathe."
(or whatever material?) does not seem to
 at Carryn
is still
surprise! Susan MiUer
Another Stay tuned .
y, July 18, 1999.
out Monday ?
Will she move
n’ s house doing house-keeping work. "Mohr Care
chance to lease
about her
yn N. came over and talked to us Hist . Ctr .
busy day at the Fam.
e," from Norma and Mac Cutts. We had a
Lou said
with Mary Lou .
Susan M. attended Third Ward services
etc . We heard that
at Susan was well-groomed and with a bright appearance,
. and Madison Av. and takes
e visits the businesses around Fair Oaks Blvd

ong walks, etc. Just what way Sue is planning "to jump"is unknown to me.

Carryn evidently is willing to keep Susan on the job as a house

cleaner but not with the elderly folks. There have been some complaints from

the other ladies at the house about Susan’s housekeeping work habits. Sue

leaves water on the floor, after mopping, etc.

Carryn was approached by Norma Cutts about leasing "Mohr Care."

Carryn rs career goals include cutting back on the care homes as her back is weak

to move the patients. I don’t know anything about the financial arrangements,

if Carryn were to lease Norma’s house. Carryn pays about $1K a month rent
The Park Care Home. Her salary goes mostly to pay the care home bills.

Carryn talked to the Ward Bishop in Davis about Susan’s work application.
Holly Miller has called Susan at Carryn's house "just to talk and check in.
Gayle Soren called Mary Lou. The Sorens are not necessarily

going to Arizona for that AMWAY pep rally, The married daught e r s still drop in
at the Soren’s home. Owen’s D . U . I. trial is scheduled for October, Gayle has
checked on the patent of those swim suits from New York City. She probably

will not be sewing her own suits but will order from "Ronnie," Scott's associate.

It was a fairly busy time at the Family History Center. The com-

puters seemed to phase out as the "server" was not working properly. I read
and Carroll W. Lambert
the Lambertau t obiography. I copied photos of Lenore/and Leslie and Bruce Willie

ams That is a very spiritual family with "roots" in Kamas, Utah and elsewhere,

Bro. John Bell came for home teaching, Jared Miller is his tea^hN
1
The Bells sent us over some coo^ie^
ins partner now but Jared didnrt visit. Kennedy Jr • i his wife and sister"U.ITl
-news about the death of J.F.The Kennedys are prominent people.
accident.
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days. This was another cooler day

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,page 1

prom: Scott Shaw <srsjas@juno.com>

Return-path: <srsjas@juno.com>
To: bobalous@juno.com
Date: Sun, 18 Jul 1999 18:53:24 -0400
Subject: Re: Art Paintings
Message-ID: <19990718.193513.-3969819.1 .srsjas@juno.com>
X-Status: Read
X-Mailer: Juno 2.0.11

Hi Grandma

thank you. and i love you, andrea

On Mon, 5 Jul 1999 01:55:27 -0700 MaryLou Shaw <bobalous@juno.com>

writes:
>Dear Andrea,
> Thank you for the beautiful paintings. They are very nice and
>we have them hanging on display. There are many pretty colors in
>them. Portraits are difficult. I’m still taking lessons from an Art
>Teacher. I'm painting a scene of Sorrento, Italy. Grandpa and I
>visited there when we saw your parents in Italy. My teacher became so
>excited about it, now she is going to paint her a scene of Sorrento
>with me. When we come to see you again let's visit an Art Museum, and
>paint together with Ellen. Keep up the good work and develop your
>talents. We hope you are having fun this summer. Give Mom and Dad and
>Ellen hugs. Lots of Love, Grandma and Grandpa Shaw.

a
Juno e-mail printed Sun^/f Jul 1999 20:32:40 , page 1

From: "Keith Shaw" <keiths@logan.utcourts.gov>

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In-Reply-To: <19990704.191755.3438.1 .bobalous@juno.com>
To: MaryLou Shaw <bobalous@juno.com>
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 23:30:32 MST
Subject: Re: Airline change
Message-ID: <E2850A2816@logan.utcourts.gov>
X-Status: Read
X-Mailer: Pegasus Mail for Windows (v2.54)

To: Keiths@logan.utcourts.gov
Date: Sun, 4 Jul 1999 19:17:54 -0700
Subject: Airline change
From: MaryLou Shaw <bobalous@juno.com>

We've changed our schedule to come in Wednesday at 10:30 A.M. the 1st of
Sept. Fay is working for that date also. We were thinking of renting
a car but on second thoughts I can't afford it. She may still want it.
Would there be a car available to run around in?
YES
I don't know Venetta's plans yet. Is this change all right with
you?
YES
I decided to change because Gayle may be involved in the Labor
Day Amway meeting with Ron,
CRAZY HUH
and I sure want to see them. Lots of Love, Mom

CYA THEN
KEITH
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i^Jul1999 04:16:14, page 1

Juno e-mail printed Mon,

From: bobalous
Full-Name: MaryLou Shaw
To: Keiths@logan.utcourts.gov ihemj1@juno.com,
Cc: srsjas@juno.com, rnjream@juno.com, jandm@lgcy.com,J
m_shaw@prodigy.net, Dolly3151 @aol.com
Subject: David Kay
X-Status: New

Sorry to have to be the bearer of sad news but David Kay passed away on
July 1st at his home in Mountlake Terrace, WA. His cancer was of the
type that there was not much pain, so that was a blessing. He went to
Disneyland for an outing with his family, before he died. His parents,
Clifford and Viola, attended the services in Washington, along with John
Kay, his wife and children. The address for Clifford and Viola-8965 La
Serena Drive, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (916) 967-1982. David was a Doctor of
Optometry. He attended BYU about the same time that Keith was there.
The Kays would like to hear from David's friends. P.S. We expect
Michael Shaw to come for a three-day visit, arriving tomorrow night and
leaving Sunday a.m. early, to go back to Fort Worth, TX. Mike has some
plans to help us with computer oreintation and other very difficult
subjects. We trust all is well with you. Sincerely, Mum and Pops

John Kennedy Jr. and hls.wife, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, attend

the funeral for his cousin, Michael Kennedy, In Centerville, Mass.,
In January 1998. Michael Kennedy, the son of Robert, was killed In
~ «kling accident in Aspen, Colo.
July 11, 1999

Dear Mom and Dad,

We had a great time camping in the Ozaxks of Arkansas over the 4th of July weekend We went up early on
Friday morning and were there until Monday aftemooa We attended church in Fayetteville on Sunday.
We also spent Saturday morning and afternoon in Fayetteville. There is a big sign pointing out that
Fayetteville was the first home of Bill and Hillary Clinton (The University of Arkansas is there).

Church was an uplifting experience for me. There were quite a few new converts that bore their
testimonies. One lady was talking about her genealogy trip to Paris (Paris, TX). She named the number of
days that she had until she could go to the temple. There were also many people who expressed then-
gratitude for this wonderful country. After church we went to eat lunch at the civil war battlefield of
Prairie Grove. We learned about the battle and also toured a church, school, and other various buildings
preserved as they were in civil war times. The battle was fought in one day. The south had superiority in
leadership and strategy, but was not able to obtain victory because of want of supplies and resources. I
think this was a typical scenario for most civil war battles.

We camped in Devils Den Campground It is called Devils Den because of the Devils Den cave that is in
the park. Outlaws used to hide in the cave. The people around there at the time named it Devils Den. The
park was built up in the 1930's by the CCC. There are chains that people stay ia We stayed in our tent
The girls loved it. There were butterflies during the day and fireflies at night

We went fishing and caught some fish When I was cleaning the fish in the stream I noticed that there were
crawdads in the water. They were everywhere. They came out of their hiding places to get the good
tasting fish heads. The kids loved it. We also caught fireflies and put them in ajar.

We went hiking every day. The first and last day we hiked up to Devil's Den Cave. The trail is beautiful as
it has waterfalls along the way. The cave is a 1/10 of a mile in and very dark. It is not a limestone cave
and it does not have indoor lighting or wooden paths to walk on; We truly were spelunking. The last day
we went in we had two flashlights. Margo and Sophie had one flashlight and Chloe and I had one. We
went deep into the cave. At a certain point it is difficult to go further. Rocks need to be climbed and the
cave gets narrower. Chloe and I went ahead while Margo and Sophie waited While I had Chloe sitting or
a rock and I was trying to get situated for climbing the rock, the new flashlight we had went out I tried
shaking it to get it going again but had no luck. I yelled to Margo to shine her light down where we were-
It was at this point that Chloe started getting nervous. She did well but understandably she was frightened
I picked Chloe up and with the dim light coming from Margo was able to get to where Margo was. As vF
started to go with Margo her flashlight started to flicker. We all started to get scared. We hurried and gd*
out of there and luckily Margo's light did not flicker anymore. It sure was and experience to get one's hea
pumping and adrenaline flowing

I am home with Chloe today while Margo and Sophie are at Church Chloe has pink eye.

We Love You!!
 Monday, July 19, 1999 . Mary Lou was revved up, getting ready f0r
Michael’s
visit this week, She spent the morning cleaning and the after „Lou worked
nooru /
at Folsom Conv. Hospital. We had a Family Home Evening — started
-We heard from Viola Kay that David Kay died in WA, on July { ?} Wa*k.
working on the ca*pU8 ^
i Mary Lou had her cleaning aids out,

sofa, etc . She also dusted and cleaned some "troubled" surfaces. Dust
moves
when Lou comes around! As Grandpa John Abbott said, "The Woman's Touch

Means So Much.” Amen and Amen!

I sprinkled the plants in the garden. The tomatoes are growing

and it looks as if we may have a good crop. Will the tomatoes ripen pretty

much at the same time? We had some different varieties of plants but not

any early types, as far as I remember.

I went over to Kaiser Hospital in Roseville and had a blood draw

for the Diabetes Clinic. I also had the pills for diabetes (prescriptions)

refilled. They give good service over at Kaiser. The business buildings

in and near Roseville are being built at a fast clip. Someone is spending

and making money—no risk, not much chance of a good investment. The

interest rates are very low now. 1% and 2% rates are common for savings.

I go in to see Dr. Craig Green on Friday of this week, at Kaiser Roseville.

I must get at the keyboarding job of summarizing my 1949 diaries,

to be printed in the family paper this month. It will not be such a large

job as during the past two editions, to do the keyboarding. [30 entries]

That was sad news from Viola Kay about David’s death. David had

a type of cancer that did not cause an excess of pain. He was able to go

to Disneyland with his family, before he became too ill. John and Jolene

and kids went with the Kays to the funeral in Mountlake Terrace, WA. We sent

an e-mail to our family members and to Joylene and Darlene in Colorado and

to Myrleen and Jay Lyon, etc. David worked as a Doctor of Optometry.

much about
but I don’t know/her.
Julie, David’s wife, is from the New York City area
We must send a sympathy card to Julie and the children. We are up to the
The weather has been cooler with some^r*®progress on our
Book of Mark, in the New Testament, We are
reading. The safety deposit box rental at
has been renewed for another year. I tried to ge a but that did not wor*.
Mutual, on the basis of my certificate of deposi s, ers in the box
The box rental is $130 a year. We have our importan g£v£ral years.
plus those microfilms of the diaries for a perio o
ji i r~"~T "
 is Erma
birthday. Also ic
ay, July 20, 1999. This is Maxine Owens’ adding anniversary
the 89th w
es’ wedding anniversary, It would have been
Diabetes Clinic drop-
Cottam Shaw. The
ty parents, John Riley and Josephine the Music Circus.
Fella," at/
We went to Most HaPpJ nsas. Neal Abbott
me as my "readings” are better.
letter about a that »,
Kirby ^aieTfrou the Diabetes
ter.] Kate
sugarJ They dropped me
dings/are low enough not to require monitoring by them.

m their list. Kate said that she would send me a list of meetings and

asses that are available through their Clinic. I am to get direction from the

sgular care physician. I’ll see Dr. Craig Green on Friday at 9 a.m.

Mary Lou worked at Folsom Conv. Hospital, She came home en-

hused about getting the house cleaning completed. She went out and cleaned

"Michael’s room," in anticipation of his visit tomorrow. She also worked with

Joshua Miller on cleaning the bathrooms, etc . Lou likes to work with Joshua.
She talks and listens to him and they have a good rapport, Holly is still ill
and did not work today. I don’t know the nature of Holly’s illness.

"The Most Happy Fella" was a good production. The locale and
/
time was in the Napa Valley, in 1927. I liked to see the period costumes
and some of the speech and mannerisms of that birth year of mine. I liked
the Italian language patter and could pick up a few words. I grew up with
Ctalians in Oakdale and Orapge Blossom, CA in the 1930’s and 1940’s. I also
/orked for Rumiano Brothers, Italian cheese-makers in Willows, CA during 1950’
The story line was believable. A mail-order bride" was disap—

>ointed with the older man and spurned him. It all finally gets reconciled and
he lady stayjin Napa Valley, I liked the grape ranch party scenes, the music

nd dancing. The theater was not a "sell-out” tonight, with many empty seats,
[as subscribers I
We had an invitation to go back stage/and hear music and meet

me of the performers. Ed and Chris Prentice went in with us. Paul Woodson

i Stephany R. Simonelli sang some Noel Coward and other music, with piano ac-

ipanimen t. I liked to hear the "old standards," played and sung.

We met some of the performers backstage. I spoke a few words of
Karen Culliver was Rosabella or Amy. Her side
IzAno with Charles Karel.
Sal Viviano was the "local lover" who was
: was Leah Hocking or Cleo.
a Frank Loesser musical. It was
f> the grape ranch foreman. It wasCharles .Karel said that he had
II Hi i i i mi nr8oes on,
bn had was not all acting.
----- J _ T_ .
Ed _ Prentic*f
- - <i d.
 Wednesday, July 21, 1999. Michael Shaw arrived from Keller, TX Vie w
down to the Sacto Intfl Airport and picked him up, after 10 p.m. tonij

He looks good. Margo left him off at the Love Field in Texas at 4 p.

Michael looks trim and healthy. He said that his family me

really wanted to come with him but the $650 fares (±) prevented that

He appreciated the Southwest free ticket that we mailed to him. He

via Albuquerque, NM and San Diego, CA terminals.

Michael remarked that it seems a bit cool here in the Sacrs

Valley . We have had pleasant weather for the past few days. Mike,

and daughters were here last year in July. At the time, they went

Yosemite Park with the Miller family. The temperature was in the

at she is feeling better

at e :om Carryn Nixon that Sue

re Home. It seems that si

Roger and Karen Bamum
around the paying patien
are pleased to announce the
marriage of their daughter
Lng habits. Evidently th
Shaunae
to i. Susan has somewhat
Jonathan David EUsworth
son of a certain thing.. For
Albert and Sandra EUsworth
on Tuesday s period. But Susan ea
the twentieth ofJuly,
may be disagreeable jus=
nineteen hundred and ninety-nine
for time and aU eternity
in the Mt. Timpanogos Temple.
We request the pleasure ofyour company "on Susan’s case.11
at a reception held in their honor.
at Eldon Senior has gi

tc. The Millers do no

Reception July 20th Open HouseJuly 22nd doesn’t want to work.

From 7:00-9:00 PM From 7:00-9:00 PM
EUsworth Residence )bott has moved from K
LDS Chapel
1021 S. 500 W. 4931 Shamrock Dr. ■

zallic Court, Las Vega

Provo, UT Fair Oaks, CA
Program/Dance at 8:00 PM daughter. Ruth is in I

Reception August 3rd the Genealogy Class.

US) Library soon. She
From 7:30-9:30 PM
a formal work list for
Warden LDS' Chapel b trimming, sp rinkler
Warden, WA computer help.the AH o!t
housL
Program/Dance at 8:30 PM * n cleaning up Th
the kitcfrf": werl
ean up clean thing |
u t how
Erma

niversary

.inic drop-
is .
it/
1 Abbott
that my

pped me

s and

ion from the

ome en-

cleaned up
 Wednesday, July 21, 1999. Michael Shaw arrived from Keller, TX. We went
down to the Sacto Intfl Airport and picked him up, after 10 P-m. tonight.

He looks good. Margo left him off at the Love Field in Texas at 4 p.m.

Michael looks trim and healthy. He said that his family members

really wanted to come with him but the $650 fares (±) prevented that.

He appreciated the Southwest free ticket that we mailed to him. He came

via Albuquerque, NM and San Diego, CA terminals.

Michael remarked that it seems a bit cool here in the Sacramento

Valley. We have had pleasant weather for the past few days. Mike, Margo

and daughters were here last year in July. At the time, they went to
today.
i Yosemite Park with the Miller family. The temperature was in the 80OfsI

We did not see Holly but hear that she is feeling better and was

back to work at the Caring Tree. We heard from Carryn Nixon that Sue Miller

is making herself unwelcome at the Park Care Home. It seems that she is

not careful about the noise that she makes around the paying patients. The

ladies in the house complain about her eating habits. Evidently the food

is carefully rationed out at the care place. Susan has somewhat dif f-

erent eating habits. She will eat a lot of a certain thing.. For exampl<

the carrots are rationed out over a few days period. But Susan eats them

all at one setting. Lou thinks that Susan may be disagreeable just to ge

out of the house and be fired.

So, even long-suffering Carryn is "on Susan’s case." What to d

with her and where will she go? I think that Eldon Senior has given up o

her and ignores S*s phone calls, letters, etc. The Millers do not seem t

be able to take her into their home. Susan doesn’t want to work.Problems.

There was a note that Aunt Ruth Abbott has moved from Kearny, A2

to Las Vegas, NV. Her address is: 1896 Metallic Court, Las Vegas, NV

89123. She is living with Joan, hepwidowed daughter . Ruth is in her 80's.
She plans
Lou worked at Folsom Conv. and at the Genealogy Class. nts
a field trip to Sacramento State College (CSUS) for Michael
me-to plan to go with like
her. help with the shrub trimming^ sprinkle7
to follow. I would
Lou wants some compute upPthe house• *se
telephone installation, etc.
items will take time and effort, ». »««■> ?» cl**"Xf "c»;».«•
did the dishes and the laundry
looked quite presentable. Mike remarked
 July 22, 1999. Michael seemed glad to be home. He surveyed the
*a~^Ly, /
He also took a walk-about in the yard. He re-
t -tion with the computer.
Susan Miller has
s abd ut how things are the same around her^but different.
n taken to a "shelter," by Carryn Nixon. She has to check herself in.

I don’t know any details about Susan Miller being taken to a

ih^elt^r." Evidently, S. didn't object about being taken there. I was sur-

r'-':ised that Carryn Nixon would give up on Susan so easily. I see Carryn as very

aring and patient, etc. Susan seems to be at a low level of hope, right now.

I like the way that Mike looks around, evaluating our house and

lot, He will work on the computer. He looked at the wood chip pile, near the

front driveway. We started to haul the chips in the wheelbarrow and in the

pick-up truck. We put the chips around the shade trees and the redwood trees.

Michael is quite impressed that we have those shade trees growing. We re­

ceived them free from the Sacto Tree Foundation and SMUD a few years ago.

£he tre^s have grown and are providing shade and beauty for our yard. Michael
would like to see us plant more shade trees, fruit trees, etc.
We worked on the big pile of wood chips. The chips were dusty

as some composition has taken place. The chips were dumped at two different

times so there is quite a mix of composting. We want to place more chips

the front lawn, in the vinca ground-cover areas.

Mike cut up those limbs that had fallen from the -plane tree,

in the back yard. He used the chain saw. M. remarked about what useful tools

that I have. He tasted the nectarines from the dwarf tree. Too bad, but the

fruit is not completely ripe, Mike didn't seem to mind eating green fruit.

Lou received a letter from a prisoner at Chino State Prison. The

address was correct but the zip code was garbled. He wanted to know if Lou we^

his ex-lady friend. We sealed up the letter and marked it "return to sender.”
I wonder where the con picked up Lou's address? Off the Inter-net or off genealogical forms,
Mike and I checked out the rental of a Kubota tractor at the

rental yards. The cost would be over $200--not worth it, to haul the chips.

We had the Millers over for a salmon dinner tonight. They enjoyed the
food . Melissa is still working at Target. Jared is helping his father
with the window washing business, Jared goes bowling and has a "128"
average — not bad• Jared brought over his BB gun. His father helped him
purchase the rifle. Jared is growing up and will be in the eighth grade.
* - and Holly went on a walk, to talkr as brothers and sisters will do.I
1 appointment with Dr. Green at Riverside Med Center in Rosevil\
to check out my hemmorhoid and skin cancer condit- i°^
*
 i l

ie scanner that Altou

Dod chips to the front areas.

ng reception for Jon Ellswort

n, WA. Melissa said the cou

<5— rj t
^

Sf 5 * S* worth family members that w

< <85 « N& -l os Temple in American Fork,
J! > his medical business. I we
3 113 H
8 ^ * ecommends exercise and diet
8: OJ
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i 3 o i5 rA
^
able, 133 over 65. My trl°
1 £
2 2: i ^V* t was about six months ag' C|
H
ff my right forearm. He
re
I did not discuss my ti

ogram, as at present.
ing
home and Mike was wash

r and
id trisodium phosphate
3 3m*
-.::i ■ « i was washed off the Psurf a
3* ■s*
. '^'iS8
aced over the breaks *
■:

icause of Michael, #ob ar

:to Int!l Airport before

but a week with Chariot

*1 i*
© *: 1 to remember to telep7

ag the scanner to the

od advantage now. A
orrexeu—tu C"A"4, uo----u-xo --r----- We found a new one

The rebate will bring the cost of the ASTRA 1220P scanned1 to.

less a $30 rebate. We will give Alton back his scanner & no
ised s
We went with Mike to Tomich's Farm and purchf
r kid
Mike (and his father) like fresh fruit. Holly took he be a
for the 24th of July Pioneer Day Celebration. It willomorr
f #
Fair Oaks, Carmichael and El Dorado Stakes to ay an __h(
hauled some more wood chips in the wheelbarrow o u has
I filled in some holes on the front lawn wit Lo;und b
plan works. I watered the tomatoes and broccoli. /.chard
ankle and leg this past few days. She was moving arenas b
England, Rjmathe
received an e-mail from Barbar
is still in Japan with his la y advanced degree
the University in England with an advanc
 r,
; 22, 1999. Michae
y ! V

yi the computer. He
;
a;OW things are the se . i

a "shelter," by ( ir~ ” ‘I
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:
Evidently, S. didn* !> I ;
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; Carryn Nixon would

patient, etc. Susan

i i-
I like the way t l i » \ ; \ \
:rr !
"'gif
//ill work on the compu —Ml
;
J p::- :?frf
veway. We started to
.. fi
:ruck, We put the chi Iri
•T

i.
is quite impressed that

hem free from the Sactc h !i

Miil
have grown and are p:
.ke to see us plant mo:
We worked on th< fS -
»-«
s , ! S ft'- m
composition has taken ■ «
d! :•
:
,o there is quite a mix
il*
£5 i
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^nt lawn, in the vinca g SI#

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os £
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Mike cut up

i
back yard.

have.
He used the

He tasted the ne I I
1
is not completely ripe, !

: I
Lou received a letter from a prisoner at Chino Statfe rtrrs-o-n •

s was correct but the zip code was garbled. He wanted to know if Lou wer^

blady friend. We sealed up the letter and marked it "return to sender."

where the con picked up Lours address? Off the Inter-net or off genealogical forms,
Mike and I checked out the rental of a Kubota tractor at the

Wards. The cost would be over $200 — not worth it, to haul the chips.

he Millers over for a salmon dinner tonight. They enjoyed the

elissa is still working at Target. Jared is helping his father
window washing business. Jared goes bowling and has a "128"
not bad. Jared brought over his BB gun. His father helped him
the rifle. Jared is growing up and will be in the eighth grade.
■* mv went on a walk, to talk,, as brothers and sisters will do.I hav
-- with Dr. Green at Riverside Med Center in Roseville
- hemmorhoid and skin cancer conditions.
Friday, July 23, 1999 . Wonders Mike washed down tne Wqa «*. w

floors in the kitchen. He also attached the scanner that Alton Sissell

wants to sell. We even hauled some more wood chips to the front areas..

Melissa Miller went to the wedding reception for Jon Ellsworth

and his new bride, Shaunae Barnum of Warden, WA. Melissa said the couple
is really in love! I do not know the Ellsworth family members that well.
The couple was married in the Mt. Timpanogos Temple in American Fork, UT.
Dr. Craig Green was quick about his medical business. I weigh

229h pounds, my highest weight ever. He recommends exercise and diet, as

•!
always. My blood pressure is quite acceptable, 133 over 65. My trigly-^

ceride count is 469, nearly half of what it was about six months ago. Dr.

Green burned that small cancerous growth off my right forearm. He checked

my medicine as I took in the containers. I did not discuss my tiredness.

Dr. G. said to continue in the diabetes program, as at present.

Imagine my surprise when I came home and Mike was washing the kit­

chen walls, cupboards, floor, etc. He used trisodium phosphate and the

results were spectacular. A lot of grease was washed off the surfaces. He

recommends that a metal strip (wide) be placed over the breaks in the

1inoleum The kitchen area looks better because of Michael, Bob and Lou.

Karen Thomas called from the Sacto Int11 Airport before she left

with Bruce for Alaska. She will spend about a week with Charlotte, David,

and Dianne (each) . That was nice of Karen to remember to telephone us.

Mike worked with Lou on attaching the scanner to the computer*

We should be able to use the scanner to good advantage now. Alton Sisse^

offered to sell us his new one for $125. We found a new one at Office M

The rebate will bring the cost of the ASTRA 1220P scanner to.,about $60-

less a $30 rebate. We will give Alton back his scanner & not purchase

We went with Mike to Tomich's Farm and purchased some good p r

c
Mike (and his father) like fresh fruit. Holly took her kids to Mormontb
for the 24th of July Pioneer Day Celebration. It will be an affair wif*<*
Mike a! a
Fair Oaks, Carmichael and El Dorado Stakes today and tomorrow. vin
hauled some more wood chips in the wheelbarrow to the ro" that thafg,
I filled in some holes on the front lawn with the chlps—hopetM ]si
and broccoli. Lou has had *tSoday' °f
plan works. I watered the tomatoes
She was moving around *>et***bara •s» —
ankle and leg this past few days.Smith S>
in England. Richard^« graduate„
received an e-mail from Barbara other son haf. cics • Nice
is still in Japan with his lady love. The degree in mathemac
the University in England with an advance
 i
from Michael Shaw in Texas.
a telephone c all
There was
.July 26, 1999. helping us with financial planning,
He is interes ted in
/ed home safely.
Oaks Dental for having my teeth cleaned
X went to Sun
: our lives easier.
h scanner and returned it to
"ASTRA 1220P
We boxed up that
The amount was $86 . 19 . Mary Lou did not
a Max for credit on our card.
ASTRA SCANNER to Alton Sissell.
to be in a hurry to return that other
trinkets for Margo and the daughters.
Mary Lou sent along some

•& glad that we remembered them. Some were stones that we had collected and

»o some glass baubles, etc . The girls can play with the small gifts.

Michael said that he'd like to help us in any way that he can.

suggested some financial planning. He has a QUICKEN financial program that

projects investments, etc. I am to send him that financial summary that I made

up at the end of last year. That will give him some figures to work with. He

wonders about our financial arrangements with Scott. He would like an up-dated
stocks & bonds (regular investments)aad
and accurate investment statement, showing how much paid for/LUCENT stock, etc .

Hopefully, Mike can work out an annual rate of return on our money with Scott.

Mary Lou worked at Folsom Conv. Hospital this afternoon.

The music specialist will not be working at the hospital for FCUSD any longer.

One of her problems was having too many school forms to fill out for the folks.

Lou said that the music teacher was very good in her work and liked by patients

My teeth were cleaned by Pam at Sun Oaks Dental. Rita is back to

work ay the office manager, Rita had a kidney transplant, the donor being a

teen-aged person. Rita says that she has new energy and endurance, etc. She
is from Aberdeen, South Dakota. I told her that Margo is from Brookings, SD.

I washed the dishes and cleaned up the kitchen. The vacuuming

remains to be done. Lou called Venetta Abbott in Florida. Venetta told sou^

about the squabble with Fay earlier this month • w

were , s hoping that Fay
more
the outing in Garden City, OT I took Carryn Nixon t0 ^
"behaves herself" at
b
Carryn did until
worked not he«r.from Susan
late on her Miller of Jglq
summary
office.
Morphew's
Mary lou -lor Abbott Dutton. The case on f thf h\
family paper. Lou also worked 4
history of her
in ted in the ^ 6 case of those three tour* V-,
to be pr
■'-'■her,
 Juno e-mail printed Fri, 23 Jul 1999 11:32:55 , page 1

From: Scott Shaw <srsjas@juno.com>

Jo: bobalous@juno.com
P Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 19:33:20 -0400
Subject: Re: Newsletter

Mom, its great to hear from you. I read about Mary Fisk and I'm in awe
at the beautiful friendship that you have and to think that it was
because of Dad going to School there. Your choice to go to Logan is
still paying dividends today. ,,rm'
Wk ••• iR

I think thatXrrLgoinq to call Venatta and ask her if she knows someone
who can sell.swims.uits in J[o rid a I need a rep there. By the way,
Debbie finally emailed me back an^TsenfRenastairter*box and'she
should be on her way. Thank you, Mom. Question: Is Debbie married to
the Mike Williams who I used to be roommates in Hawaii?? I'm losing my
memory and wanted to confirm that.

Also, BV sent me aJetter/oiJTW.20th.anniversary, o.n Au.q28^That is the

same day that we are moving, dedicating our bldg in Little Neck, and 20th
anniversary. All in a'day! "Love yal"Scott "" '
> 1 ■

On Fri, 23 Jul 1999 07:08:21 -0700 MaryLou Shaw <bobalous@juno.com>

writes:
> Your newsletter material is probably on its way. We’re anxious
>to see the newsprint about Rileys Eagle Project. Also, the letters and
>news that you and your family will write.
> Venetta sent the writing of her activities since she
graduated from Wm. Chrisman High School, which was in preparation for
^ >her coming reunion there. This resume has inspired her to go ahead and
>write her life story. She’s in Florida now workmg at a new facility.
>They-want*her4y come back. In order for them to receive Medicare,
>they must have "journaled " nursesTWRaf an accomplishment for her.
>Her address thru the 1st ot August is!" Lr/O^Ttfe'^Summit H o use, /bu
>Welch Road, Apopka, FL . 32712, Phone: 1- 407-880-8700. She is not
>sure about coming to Harbor Village.
> Hope you guys had a good time over the 24th. Did you stay in
>Logan?
>

>Mary Fisk. ^RdJs^rgriippratjng from ffre removal of his beman tumor

^nn thp hrain^-Thpy were able to cure the cancerthatwasthroughout
>his body with aIternatiye m bans Iast year. Tney continued working in
>SL once a week oTTtl^IrTr^siotT^anaRe is still working in the Logan
>Temple. Mary is doing her music. She isjr^bed atthe present from a,

>loqg prp^rarvpipfl,,,^raj|gjtw^cte an to De well bY Septembexmd

^ill^m? up tn visit. FriHoyjr °nt or may stay overnight. She
>thoughtthe activities and planning soun9e3rmarvel6us. I’ll send some
>materials to the Stettlers and SorensonsToday. n 1"1M'
> ’ We really enjoyed Michael. we worKed together and beautified
>our home. A different landscape about a house is inspiring. Bob still
>has strong physical health. We must plant more trees. Besides adding
>beauty, they will stop more of the noise from Madison and give more
>oxygen in the air. Mike added more memory to the computer and we're
>trying a new Internet for a month. We also installed a scanner, but
>are sending it back as a scanner will not do what Bob wants without a
>color printer and also the expense will end up more expensive than the
>lazer prints that we can obtain by coupons for our newsletter. We
>can't afford a colored printer at this time , nor can we afford the
>scanner. Since Mike visited us xa/p'x/p had ^ fn thinking
>and that i^ fa y^t byk ana use'thes^opportunities, tool5! an<]—

>■
 f
io e- mail printed Fri, 23 Jul 1999 11:32:55 , page 2
esources vye bave here,. We musrprepare.,fp.L.futu!g,needs^nct,.
expenses. Budgeting and thinking is vitally necessary.
~ WitFthel^ornpufer and genealogy opportunities I can feel a
>metamor.pim$j^taKm^[a'ce'inslde r^"Twarfl‘‘tQ expand.mv thinking
>and learn-There's much reorganizing and putting records in
> p r ese ntabi&ioi:ms-tQ^clQ^._\A/.e_aLe^SQ_bl,essed.
> Well, Keith, I got started and couldn’t stop. I may forward
>this letter on.
> Lots of Love to all,
> Mom

Juno e-mail printed Fri, 23 Jul 1999 17:07:19 , page 1

From: Scott Shaw <srsjas@juno.com>

To: bobalous@juno.com
Date: Wed, 28 Jul 1999 06:55:36 -0400
Subject: Re: 1949 August Newsletter

This is an easy assignment for me because I think that your draft is

wonderful and needs no improvement. Your descriptive wording is
■a fantastic. Thank you for sharing it with me...Scott
i fl
On Fri, 23 Jul 1999 16:45:08 -0700 MaryLou Shaw <bobalous@juno.com>
writes:
>Dear Scott,
> Just sent you another draft. I'd like it to be in a better
>text file and it didn't work out. I'd like you to tell me how it can
>be improved and more interesting. I better take a writing class,
>before this is all finished. I’ll probably send you another draft.
>lt's easy to write to you. Next month, we'll write to Mike. Julia's
>ideas would be worth a lotto me. Bob is helpful, too. I'm taking my
>Mother's History into the computer, and also my own. I’m just
>writing a lot of it like I hand wrote them and can improve them
Hater. The identity sheets I made in 1973 on mother and grandmother,
>an.d_^tb-er,.ao£estgrs keeps me straight,^’because]^id research on them
>also. This identity chart exercise was adminTsteVed by'Florence “' '
>Preece, our genealogy teacher at Utah State. Mary Fisk also took some
>of the_classes y^th me ancTFiefpedJaToTwIffilriy"'researcF7HesTdes' "
>inspiring us to travel, and do research. Remember when we greeted
>Ke|th and went on up to New England to look for genealogy. T he Lord
>lsstffi blessing us in this great wo r k^ an cl' Pci onTwa nt to leave
>earth with a lot of scribbly cluttered records.

E PLOT OF ‘BYE, BYE, BIRDIE’
I. It is 1960 and the drafting of
Birdie, America’s biggest rock-n-roll
ians trouble for his manager Albert.
birdie moving on, Albert’s long­
ing secretary Rose, devises a plan that
lopes will give Conrad one last hit. Then
ert will marry her and settle down as an
glish teacher. Albert, a consumate
lama’s boy,” is hesitant to leave the music
a'ency he co-founded with his mother. Still,
,ose suggests that Albert write a farewell
long titled “One Last Kiss,” which Conrad
will sing on the Ed Sullivan Show to a
teenage girl who will represent all of his
adoring fans.
From the many members of Conrad’s fan
club, Rose selects the lucky girl, fifteen-year-
old Kim MacAfee, who lives in Sweet Apple,
Ohio. Albert, Rose, Conrad and a slew of
reporters and television technicians invade
the small community in preparation for the
telecast. Needless to say, Conrad’s arrival
creates havoc in the peaceful little town: as
soon as he starts singing in the public square,
most of the citizens wind up in a collective
swoon at his feet. However, there is one
teenager left unmoved by Conrad’s arrival,
Hugo Peabody, Kim’s steady who does not
approve of Conrad kissing his girl.
Meanwhile, life in the MacAfee house-
hold, where Conrad, Albert and Rose are
staying, is totally disrupted. The constant
goings-on cause so much upheaval that Mr.
MacAfee, Kim’s father, firmly proclaims that
the commotion must stop. To placate him,
ocia
Jackie Onassis is escorted by
her son at the 1966 wedding 0f
Kennedy cousin Marla Shrfver
andArnold Schwarzenegger.
F
hole family they will
with
Conrad and Kim.
Before the telecast, Albert’s mother Mae
arrives unannounced to drive a wedge
between her son and Rose. In addition, Mae
has brought on a young woman to be Albert’s
new secretary, Rose, incensed when Albert
caves in to his mother again, storms off.
Later, on the Sullivan Show, Conrad is
upstaged by Kim’s father who can’t resist
mu gging outrageously the moment he is on
the air. Before Conrad has a chance to kiss
Kim, he is punched out by Hugo, who is
egged on by Rose.
ACT II. That night, Rose is packing to
leave, Kim has decided she’s done with
teenage boys, and Conrad wants to go out on
the town before he ships off for the Army,
After Kim and Conrad disappear, the
MacAfees and Albert leam that the couple
have run off to the Ice House, a quiet place
where kids go to make out. Albert decides
that he can’t solve this problem without
Rose, and calls her at a bar and asks for her
help,
They all gather at the Ice House, where
Kim has spumed Conrad’s advances, and the
crowd has the rock star arrested.
The next morning, Albert puts Conrad,
whom he’s bailed out, on a train for the Army
and sends his mother home. When Rose
arrives at the station, she discovers that they
are free of Mae and Conrad, and that Albert
has accepted a job teaching in Iowa.
Vesspf
 Tuesday , July 27, 1999 . 1 Provided another ride to the podiatri St Lo .

missionary Elders. We went to the performance of nBYE, BYE, BIRDIE." The

newspaper critic only gave the musical a "2% stars out of a possible four."

From the news reports, the case against the one man accused in the

"Yosemite murders" seems to be unravelling. People calling into the talk

shows wonder how one man could do in three women? Others wonders about

the distances involved, where the bodies were found. The most common com-

ment is something like this: Maybe this suspect is just looking for pub-

licity, etc. Also, what about the statements of the FBI that all major

players in the case (suspects) are behind bars? It just does not add up/

Mary Lou worked at Folsom Conv. this morning. I am not meetir

the deadlines for printing out (keyboarding) the events of for tb

1949,
t t
family paper. Lou e-maiJed Keith about furnishing some materials abou
BCt,
outing at Garden City, UT (Bear Lake), about Riley's Eagle Scout Proj
f fere
etc. I imagine that Keith is busy, along with Sandy. Sandy has a di‘

job now and seems to receive a salary. That means working long hours*

I was to pick up the missionary Elders at 1 p.m. They we<e not

waiting on the corner so I came home. They called again and apologized

I took them to the podiatrist office at Country Club Center. The Elder

had the warts on his feet worked on again. The podiatrist released hiir

I shopped at Raleys for some dishwashing po\jder and some lie

dishwashing soap. Food items are expensive. I rested before going t

Mu sic Circus. It was a sell-out audience. The review pointed out t

musical is a bit dated. I remember seeing the production at £an Ju

when I took some kids there from Arlington Heights School. •j'hat Wc

in the 1960's. s alw;

There was good dancing and singing & music—f
> good
We parked down by the Memorial Auditorium so had z
ted ne
the Music Circus tent. I notice a tall building being erec
fusly.
Sacramento City Hall, There was a parking lot there previc
* t e bus
is becoming a city of tall office buildings , mostly for St 11 was
J 9
•>
performance tonight. a "da t
We did not see the Prentices at the
11 was fun to go on
&*****■
evening and Lou took a light jacket.

I
 t eaperJtures
The/
day •
another quite p
July 28 , 1999 .
It was swished out the wood
tr
I washed the pick up Miller @ shelter.
* 80° range.

. were in the back bed.

Carryn N ixon
visited Susan
the shelter. Susan
c
visited at
Carryn Nixon said that she That is a good sign,
Office.
the State Employment
with the "matron" to
The Millers and Carryn had quite a fight catching
were looking for work.
" when they tried to put it in the
cat. It is large and went "bonkers
Carryn had to get rid of
ing cage. The cat bit and s cratched--bad stuff.
left behind. The cat and the
:at and the five or so suitcases that Susan
Will the cat go to the animal pound?
cases are now at the Miller home.
Carryn said that Eldon Miller had some in-put into finding an

^ilable shelter. It is good that someone of the family is taking measures

assist Susan. We hear that S. has a lot of old bills and papers in the suit-

^ses. This situation is getting murkier all of the time.

Mary Lou had a field trip to the library at CSUS. Susan Goff is

the librarian. She is also a genealogist and had done research on her own.

She has extraordinary computer skills. She made up a computer presentation

just for classes like Mary Lou’s group, Susan talked about the different data

bases available to the CSUS students. For a fee, a non-student can get a card

and avail himself of the data bases.

Susan showed us around the library . They have quite a good

books and research materials are • . open shelves and
book collection. The/ :: are available for visitors but the data
map and
bases are restricted. For the past eight or ten years, the librarians have be^

putting their resources mostly into computerized materials. Ms . Goff talked o£

built
Prt Robert McAdam who/ up the library’s genealogy-related holdings. Dr .

McAdarn is retired now, He may be sick and probably is inactive in genealogy.

There was an interested group of about 20 students. Eva

rized catalog. Susan told about para-'

has a compuce had a photo to prove it! It WaS
ttended. The library
on her
vacation. She
a practicing genealogist. She
in Mexico, orientation loa watered the tomatoes. When w ill
sailin%
deasant to have an rushing ’’Mother Nature.” I sent
"talk our 1laBfUguess that l ** t0 help out at the outing over T f ’
eemed to
-mutoes be ripe? what we ca ^ support activities requiring a ^
Keith asking l1irh money
^ght b'jZir
- to purchase some groceries
Claracie Abbott in St- V*
- to have
we r s , she is good about w lb ^ h %
 Juno e-mail printed ^fi, 23 Jul 199917:31:28 , page 1

From: bobalous
^ To: Keiths@logan.utcourts.gov
^Subject: How can we help?

How are you coming with the plans for the soiree at Garden City, over
Labor Day? We received your reservation list for the rental of the
condos. It looks like a good group plans to be there. Can we help on
any of the following:
Dance on tennis courts Saturday night
Dutch oven cookout Saturday

Siblings Caroline
share a private Kennedy
moment 5cniw»«v»-------
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the 1995 John F. Kennedy ^ t

Courage Award ceremony In Boston.

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49TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON
SU,Lj 2-^ iqq Cf

mr.
Thursday, July 29, 1999. From what I hear, Susan Miller has
left the
shelter in Sacramento and has .come back out this way.
She called the
(Stake Center)
Millers from the Church/on Deseret Avenue. Strange goings on, for su:

There has been another strange twist in the Susan saga. She
have left the shelter and come out this way somehow? Just what the 1
after she arrived in Fair Oaks
did/is not known to me. Holly said that Eldon had to feed Sue’s cat

a glove as it is still aggressive. Stay tuned for further developme

Miller
What is our role in all this? It seems to be a/family matt

with Eldon being the most likely to help out. Lou wonders if we sh'

offer housing to Susan if she is really in dire straits. We could

and acceptable
a safety net even if that will not be pleasant/ for all concerned.

Keith e-mailed us back and said that he will reply later t

offer to help out at the Labor Day outing. He seems low in mood ri

Maybe he is getting a lot of "flak" about serving as host for the g

together. The ones criticized are the ones who move out . and do $

I was up early, typing my diary entries. Mary Lou was off

work at Folsom Conv. We received another statement from QWEST, the

distance provider. They seem reasonable in their charges. Calls d

seem to cost over 5C or 10c a minute; We receive a separate bill

Pacific Bell for the basic telephone service, QWEST is paid from c
credit card statement.
We went to Morphew Chiropractic yesterday. The adjustment

ways make us feel better. We picked up the photo reprints of the

brunch for Karen and Bruce. We will give a set to Dr. Beth and to

Fenton Williams and I gave a health blessing to Grace Whi

is not feeling well with an infection. John Dennis is back in Mis

Excelsior-/
We met John Jr. who has been living in/ Springs, MO. Joh:

to attend the MTI computer school locally- He is 25-years-old. Son

the other Penpis family members live in Idaho details not known tc
The lawns need to be mowed. The garden also needs to be C

All of this requires some effort on my part. My tasks seem to get

For sure, sleep interferes with:

an
■nd po"ibiy .»»»< ^ »»--•> wake up
work plans. according to the o—
Susatm
something more than dream of your fpwi'o.oph, I in
Church hymn. That is Pres. Brigham JouM Ward> Bishop Shields.
requested ~
Dennis said that they lived in that records ma>r be
. Bob Rollins, so
the information to Bro
Thursday, July 29, 1999. From what I hear, Susan Miller has
Feft the
shelter in Sacramento and has come back out this way.

f
She called the
(Stake Center)
Millers from the Church/on Deseret Avenue. Strange goings on, for sur e.

There has been another strange twist in the Susan saga.

She must
have left the shelter and come out this way somehovr'i Just what the Millers
after she arrived in Fair Oaks
did/is not known to me. Holly said that Eldon had to feed Sue’s cat with

a glove as it is still aggressive. Stay tuned for further developments.

Miller
What is our role in all this? It seems to be a/famlly matter

with Eldon being the most likely to help out. Lou wonders if we should

offer housing to Susan if she is really in dire straits. We could act

and acceptable
a safety net even if that will not be pleasant/ for all concerned.

Keith e-mailed us back and said that he will reply later to

offer to help out at the Labor Day outing. He seems low in mood ri

Maybe he is getting a lot of "flak" about serving as host for the f

together. The ones criticized are the ones who move out . and! do

I was up early, typing my diary entries. Mary Lou was of

work at Folsom Conv. We received another statement from QWEST, t

distance provider. They seem reasonable in their charges. Call

seem to cost over 5d or 10q a minute* We receive a separate b

Pacific Bell for the basic telephone service, QWEST is paid f

credit card statement.
We went to Morphew Chiropractic yesterday. The adju

\jays make us feel better. We picked up the photo reprints ol

brunch for Karen and Bruce. We will give a set to Dr. Beth

Fenton Williams and I gave a health blessing to Gr

is not feeling well with an infection. John Dennis is bacJ

Excelsior-
We met John Jr. who has been living in/ Springs,

to attend the MTI computer school locally, He is 25-yeari

the othejr Denpis family members live in Idaho details no
The lawns need to be mowed. The garden also nee

All of this requires some effort on my part. My tasks s<

For sure, sleep int

and possibly completed very k around just now—s
work plans. "There is plenty , ve " accorc
something more than dream of y. ham Young’s philosophy •
Church hymn. That is Pres. ®*lJrandonj MS Ward, BishoP
Dennis said that they lived that records ma
Bob RolHns 9 so
the information to Bro*
 tubs
ceived
We re
i 99. The end of July is near. ievin§
They
Cliff°rd Kay *
D. We visited Viola and for the night.
Susan Miller came over
f David Kay on July 1st.
the earn-
working on
iry Lou was up this morning early>
15 of the
dult Education graduation. Lou only had to prepare
office.
to Marie in the Adult Educ .
as to deliver them by 7 a.m.

;he oil painting class.

We told the Kays that we would be over to visit. They are so sad
[here in Fair Oaks]. His wife Julie did not visit then.
a of David. He visited with his family/last Thanksgiving Day.

:ling well at that time. His cancer has come on this year. He

to go to a hospice. He went home from there and died at home.

The Kays are grieving over the loss of their eldest son . They

financially at optometry college and at BYU. They said that there

'.e between them and the daughter-in-law, Julie. I didn’t have a clue
^situation existed, over the years . The tense situation still exists.
also concerned that the grand-children will continue to keep in touch with them
The Kays have talked the situation over with the local Fair

> authorities but still don't seem to have answers .

Julie did not
eally acknowledge them at the funeral services .
The oldest daughter
20-years and the youngest girl about 14. Here’s hoping that the Kays
re a better relationship with the widow and the
/ grandchildren.
i

It was good to see the Kays. Clifford is still teaching calli-

at local colleges and schools. Lou suggested that he apply at Folsom-

Cordova Adult School. We remember the Kays caring for our children,

as so kind to Scott when he was young and needed child care when Lou was

or going to school. Lou even tutored John Kay in reading, etc .

Reed Snow brought Susan by about 10:30 p.m. She was at the

She told the matron at the shel^

liter with her cushions and hand bag.
. hr9U\n11Fair °ak,S
She came bUS- She nu^
was leaving yesterday. night? Holly dropped her off at the
ed at the Millerfs home last talk to Bp. Steve Parkinson but he waf
teir tonight. Reed tried to - a guest. She said that s)»e bad
to stay, ashad given her some food items*
J/e invited Susan
* vesterday but that Holly
out?" I received my STRS check £°r.
- matter "shake $1,138.66 , net. Holly
from FCUSD'forwelfare. Holly said that U* *
- Susan's
- oh t- From what I hear, it ?;
-or building?? Will S. “pW
or four years in V°l C%X
 off, bacK. w

suitcases back over there.

That was some decision that Bishop

the Stake Center. How long of a period would that occupancy

Eldon asked S. where she wants to go. He was willing to buy a bus
wanted to
She said that she/ go back to Davis. That was not a hard

Susan was pleasant this morning. She was clean and wel'

I talked to her about her experiences. She acknowledges Carryn I

being help ful . She told of the experience of being in the shelt

a small residence with bunk beds. Most of the homeless women w

S. told about helping one person find social services^ job le

!
over-all living at the shelter was not pleasant for Sue. The
program (?) started at Davis was continued by Eldon and Holly
So, S. was not accepting . of any offerings here in
area. Just what she will do in Davis is unclear to me. The
will
have sent her records to Fair Oaks--they/ receive them back

D An impression that I have is that S. is very child-like and

and white thinking." She is easily led by her brother, Eld

gave her the name of Ken Lewis, who works for Special Educ;
ii [a job lead.] Michael called this morning. He wants my financ
* ■

that he can project the figures, using his software. He also w

weight and exercise. He will call next week to check on •

talked to Sandy Shaw. Keith was out and about with Randc
3
Lou and I worked in the garden, We made supp

that remesh wire that we have on hand. The tomato plai

much better now. Lou watered the plants. Some of the

ing color but are not ripe. Lou made "fried green to-
ones that dropped off the vines.

I scraped the burned—off cancer on my righ

wire. It bled profusely. I washed it off with anti-

Kaiser advice nurse said to check with the dermatolc
irritated skin cancer is not healing by Monday morni
the Internet computer class, taught by Jim Rader,
by the time that Lou came home from the class. The
still fairly gree
is not working now. The grass i® the automatic spr
to be an electrical connection
Susan Miller situatio
What have we learned from the
 Dr Hay , Jluly 30, 1999. The end of July is near. We received our pay stubs & ;
i
from STRS and FCUSD. We visited Viola and Clifford Kay. They are grieving I
about the death of David Kay on July 1st. Susan Miller came over for the night-

Mary Lou was up this morning early, working on the carn­

ations for the Adult Education graduation. Lou only had to prepare 15 of the

flowers. She was to deliver them by 7 a.m. to Marie in the Adult Educ. office.

Lou worked at the oil painting class.

We told the Kays that we would be over to visit. They are so sad
[here in Fair Oaks]. His wife Julie did not visit then.
over the death of David. He visited with his family/last Thanksgiving Day.

David was feeling well at that time. His cancer has come on this year. He

finally had to go to a hospice. He went home from there and died at home.

The Kays are grieving over the loss of their eldest son. The y

taelped him financially at optometry college and at BYU. They said that there
t
Is-’ distance between them and the daughter-in-law, Julie. I didn’t have a clue

that that situation existed, over the years. The tense situation still exists.
The Kays are also concerned that the grand-children will continue to keep in touch with them.
The Kays have talked the situation over with the local Fair

Oaks Stake authorities but still don’t seem to have answers. Julie did no t

(eem to really acknowledge them at the funeral services. The oldest daughter

is about 20-years and the youngest girl about 14. Here’s hoping that the Kays

Will have a better relationship with the widow and the grandchildren.

It was good to see the Kays, Clifford is still teaching

graphy at local colleges and schools. Lou suggested that he apply at'Fol6om-

Folsom Cordova Adult School. We remember the Kays caring for our children.
■
Viola was so kind to Scott when he was young and needed .child care when Lou was

working or going to school. Lou even tutored John Kay in reading, etc .
Reed Snow brought Susan by about 10:30 p.m. She was at the

Stake Center with her cushions and hand bag. She told the matron at the shelter

that she was leaving yesterday. She came out to Fair Oaks by bus. She must
have stayed at the Miller's home last night? Holly dropped her off at the
Stake Center tonight. Reed tried to talk to Bp. Steve Parkinson but he waf
not at home. \je invited Susan to stay, as a guest. She said that she had
not eaten since yesterday but that Holly had given her some food items.
How will this confusing matter "shake out?' I received my STRS check for
$663.21 and Lou received a check from FCUSD for $1,138.66, net. Holly Miller
railed about midnight and asked about Susan’s welfare. Holly said that Susan
. j _ 4. t-hp Stake Center (inside) last night. From what I hear, it is okay
Blihot Kelley if S stays at the Stake Center building?? Will S. "schmoLe"
^ 0ut this way as she did in Dayis? That went on for three or four years rn Yolo County!
 Saturday, July 31, 1999. This morning was spent ir
off, back to Davis, CA. Holly and her friend, Gail

suitcases back over there. The cat was left at th«

That was some decision that Bishop Kelle

the Stake Center. How long of a period would that

Eldon asked S. where she wants to go. He was will

wanted to
She said that she/ go back to Davis. That

Susan was pleasant this morning. She wa

I talked to her about her experiences. She acknow

being helpful. She told of the experience of bein

a small residence with bunk beds. Most of the hon

S. told about helping one person find social servi

over-all living at the shelter was not pleasant fc

program (?) started at Davis was continued by Eldo
So, S. was not accepting . of any offerir

area. Just what she will do in Davis is unclear t

will
have sent her records to Fair Oaks—they/ receive

An impression that I have is that S. is very chile

and white thinking." She is easily led by her bro

gave her the name of Ken Lewis, who works for Spec
[a job lead.] Michael called this morning. He wants u

that he can project the figures, using his software. He

weight and exercise. He will call next week to ch(

talked to Sandy Shaw. Keith was out and about witl

Lou and I worked in the garden. We mad<

that remesh wire that we have on hand. The tomatc

much better now. Lou watered the plants. Some of

ing color but are not ripe. Lou made "fried greer

ones that dropped off the vines.

I scraped the burned—off cancer on my ri

wire. It bled profusely. I washed it off with ant

Kaiser advice nurse said to check with the dermato.
irritated skin cancer is not healing by Monday morr
jim Rader.
the Internet computer class, taught by
by the time that Lou came home from the c ass. The
i fairly gree
is not working now. The grass is sti ^tomatic spr
to be an electrical connection at the a ^ situation
What have we learned from the Susan Mi
 Juno e-mail printed Fri, 30 Jul 1999 13:28:58 , page 2

at this time , nor can we afford the scanner. Since Mike visited us
we've had an enlightment in thinking and that is to cut back and use
v^jLhese opportunities, tools, and resources we have here. We must
W prepare for future needs and expenses. Budgeting and thinking is
vitally necessary.
With the computer and genealogy opportunities I can feel a
metamorphosis taking place inside me. I want to expand my thinking and
learn. There's much reorganizing and putting records in presentable forms
to do. We are so blessed.
Well, Keith, I got started and couldn't stop. I may forward this
letter
on.
Lots of Love to all,
Mom
Thursday, July 29, 1999
Dear Mom,
I love it when you get started and can’t stop, probably mostly you.
Things get done, the Lou I know is the most powerful when she says
"I want " I want to expand my thinking and
learn.
Love ya
Keith

Sunday, July 30, 1999

Hi Dad & Mom,
I have some time now to properly respond to your sweet E-mail
messages. Thank you and Dad for making the effort to stay in touch.
I appreciate it. I try to respond to my emails as I receive them, but
^ things have been so hectic and busy and I have been especially tired
Qo respond adequately, so now, having some time and a good rest, I'll
give it a shot. How is your health, both of you? I know you want-and
I’m glad Mike was able to come and beautify. Harbor Village is on
track and we here are anxious for all to come. Please continue your
countdown to April 5, 1950. It is good! Let me be the self centered
Father that f am and give you the kid rundown’

Riley completed his Eagle Project at the Logan Tabernacle,

coordinating the sod installation at the "Family and the Covenant"
statue. I am sending the programs (refer to the Appreciation page)
for the Dedication by Elder L. Tom Perry, that can be included in the
family newsletter. (I have something funny to tell you about this
experience and if I am brave enough I’ll tell you later). He still is
working on two required merit badges, but if everything goes as
scheduled, before September 12, 1999 (Riley's 18th birthday and
absolute deadline) he will be an Eagle Scout with a Silver Palm (5
extra merit badges). My dual egotistical hope is that the Eagle Court
Of Honor for both Riley and_ Jaron^Soren can be scheduled on the same
day. Makes you doubly proud, huh.

Ryan has beenworki ng. hard ^as evidenced bv his sleeping hard. When
he is up and going, he is up and going and when he is out, he is out.
He really is an intense guy. He is healthy and strong and about as
tall as Riley. I look up to both of them. His body is strong and
hard. His accident scars turn Pink ancHn some places blue with his
sun tanned body, I am so glad he is here^and healthy. Football
4** practice starts with intensity next week, so I’ll lose him to his
7 passion. For some reason he is being especially thnnnhtful lately.
7 something to enjoy while it is here.

Shelsie has this friend Terena. Terena comes and works with Shelsie
at Harbor Village and elsewhere. So, it is no surprise that Shelsie

d
 5
:
:

: Updated again,
Gum Ranch plan
i
to face scrutiny
BY DIRK WERKMAN for 2:30 p.m. Aug. 11.
Neighbors staff writer Several years ago, more than 350
• home sites were proposed for the
I As many as 253 single-family area near Bella Vista. But nearby
homes could be built on a 108-acre residents said the proposed sites
Fair Oaks site under a plan to be were too small for the area and
outlined Tuesday at a meeting con- contended that flooding, traffic and
ducted by county other problems

i
I
:
Supervisor Roge
Niello.
The public ^ )
meeting is sched-
uled to begin at
e want to make
this meeting
could worsen if
the area were
developed with so
many houses.
The project,
6:30 p.m. in the revised with 272
basement of the informative and homes proposed,
Fair Oaks Com--^ won approval in
munity ciub-V^ give people a January 1998
house, 7997 Cali­ from the county
fornia Ave., in ^chance to get their Project Planning
Fair Oaks Commission.
Village. . Since then, the
Niello, backed questions issue, which must
by a contingent of be resolved by the
county officials, X answered/ Board of Supervi­
I will discuss an sors, has festered,
updated plan forX^ with a series of
Ihe development ^ meetings between
of Gum Ranch county officials
near Madison and STEPHANIE MCCANN and nearby
Kenneth avenues. chiefofstaffto homeowners.
The site, where Supervisor Roger Niello, Tuesday’s meet­
strawberries grows^' °l public hearing on Gum Ranch ing will be a spe­
and. studentsx^-^ cial informational
sometimes cut through on their hearing of the Fair Oaks Commu-
way to Bella Vista High School, is nity Planning Advisory Council.
. the largest undeveloped area in “We want to make this meeting
Fair Oaks. Its future has been a informative and give people a
source of controversy for years. chance to get their questions
County supervisors have set a answered,” said Stephanie
hearing* on the residential proposal See plan, Page 5

/
 Juno e-mail printed Sat, 31 Jul 1999 15:34:31 , page 1

From: "Keith Shaw" <keiths@logan.utcourts.gov>

. r To: MaryLou Shaw <bobalous@juno.com>
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 14:00:31 MST
Subject: Re: Swim Suit

To: Keiths@logan.utcourts.gov
Date: Sat, 31 Jul 1999 14:28:14 -0700
Subject: Swim Suit
From: MaryLou Shaw <bobalous@juno.com>

Dear Sandy and Keith,

I lost my swim suit at Boise. I don't think USU is selling them
anymore, but if they are, I would surely like to buy one. Gayle doesn’t
have my large size.
Keith, I have to learn how to put E-mail into Microsoft Word
before I
can send those Count Down Entries to you. I hope to learn it soon.
Janet called today and she probably got in touch with you.
Venetta and
April are coming the 6-8th Sept..
We've been walking every day the past two weeks except for a
couple
days. Tonight we walked Sunrise Mall with Holly and Jared and Joshua.
Surely liked the material you sent for the Newsletter. At this
time in
our lives, It's helping Bob and I to get in better balance doing the
"Count Down". You were inspired to think of it. I. too, am grateful
for the Newsletter in keeping in touch with our growing up family and one
another. I wish Mike and Scott could visit with you and Gayle and with
each other more. I'm thankful you and Ryan and your family were here
when Scott stopped on his way to Russia. SF and the talk by the
Computer, Sunday Morning was priceless to all of us.
Lots of Love, Lou

Hi Mom,
Please send it.
LYL
Keith
Juno e-mail printed Fri, 30 Jul 1999 13:28:58 , page 3

is helping Terena reroof her house. Yesterday, these two dirty, grimy
galsTn shorts and rolled up sleeves t-shirts, one frekled smiling the
other nonfrekled smiling, came into the backyard a telling me with
great excitement and unanomisity how they_are loading^alUheJmaf
stuff' that Terena's Uncle and guvs arejhrowmg_off the rgoLTwo
filthy girls very happy. Dedicated and reasonable. Both like their
Grandmas. Take stock. If the question was asked, How come this two
are like this? the answer could visually be given genetically by__
looking at their two grandmas. Dedicated ancf reasonable^ Take stock.

We currently have lost Reagan to Gymnastics and his Coach Jeena

Nilsoj}. JHe is gone, gone, gone. He is a buff dude^Jia^dwjrkmgL^-.
through town. He and his new found friend, Josh Nilson are
unseparateable, eating, sleeping, practicing. Soccer for the moment
has taken a backseat, but is still very much seated. Picture this,
you lying back down onjhe ^rasSjJumpjjp, with out rolling over to
your stomach, using your elbows then pushing up with your right hand,
knees bent, finding a tree to brace you (like 1 d5J, just jumping up.
Reagan can do that. Reminds me of the one time I was skiing with
Gayle and family and we got stuck on the part of getting up after a
fall. We concluded it's best to have our feet under us first off.
Reagan can do that lying flat on his back, feet under him and the guts
to pop up.

Went on a camp out with Randon up to Rock Creek last Friday. Took
our bikes and one fishing pole and Binky in the 59 Apache Van.
Picture it? Picture this, while Hiking along Rock~CVeek' after fRe
morning rain, it's starting to warm up, Binky is romping going
bonkers chasing all the grasshoppers, hopping and snapping away, the
great fearsome hunting dog he is, Randon is leading the way seemingly
finding all the wet muddy spots to romp in himself giving no mind to
the fact he is in his Sunday best shoes, no real desire to fish,
because we never catcFf any anywayTeveri though dadi slugging along
the fishing pole, we sit down on a grassy, sweet smelling ledge next
to the creek where the water falls over bubbling up in a deep foaming
air pool, the noise of it is peaceful and relaxing especially to dad
who wants to dose off, (know the feeling?) when Randon makes his oft
requested request, "if you scratch my back, dad I'll scratch yours”,
using the back side of his pocket knife his grandpa gave him in a
caressing, non scratching motion, in tandem with the warm sunshine
come down, up .and.down, smoothly moving, realizing that his little
deep breaths, his tilting of his head down, knowing that his eyes
must be closed, that once again . 7. hewas TovfnglF. TloveHm.

Well, I don't know if this is a proper response to your emails, but

I'll try again.
LYL Keith
PS this one is better

Juno e-mail printed Fri, 30 Jul 1999 10:49:49 , page 1

From: Scott Shaw <srsjas@juno .com>

To: bobalous@juno.com
Date: Sat, 31 Jul 1999 18:30:39 -0400

Hi Mom and Dad

I sent you an e-check for $145 directly to Provident Credit Union for
your quarterly dividend. It should show on your acct on 8/6/99. Love
~
ya, Scott
 £"

Sunday, August 1, 1999 . HOT AUGUST NIGHTS ARE AHEAD! Mary Lou called
Gayle
Soren and Keith Shaw today. Gayle hopes that Ron S. gets a j ob
soon . Keith
is proud of his kids--as well he might be. The doors were locked at the

Family History Center. We called the leadership but couldn’t locate keys
This was a pleasant day, I donlt know the temperatures but * *
it
was pleasant, considering the time of year. Mary Lou went to Third Ward.

I stayed home and read the newspaper and slept—not too productive.

We tried to call Richard Meadows, Alton Sissell, Lewis Durst, etc.

but all seemed to be on vacation. A few patrons showed up but we all left

after 2 p • m . We should have a key, if they expect us to do a job down there

on Sunday afternoons. What can be done to get a key? The staff meeting is

on August 11th at 7 p.m. That is on a Wednesday evening.

Mary lou wants to send Gayle S, $200 this month to help out with

household expenses. Their Bishop in Boise, ID is John Jeppson. We could send

some supporting funds via the Church anonymously. Keith wants Riley S. and

Jaron S. to receive their Eagle Scout awards together before their 18th

birthdays. Jaron has been visiting a girl-friend down near : Burley, ID.

Keith is proud of his kids. Riley completed his Eagle Scout award

by putting down sod at the Logan Tabernacle and doing landscaping, etc.

Ryan is working and recovering from his automobile accident injuries.

Shelsie has been helping a friend with roofing work--so much like Shelsie.
Keith had gone one-on-one fishing with Randon. Reagan wrote a poem for Family Paper.
Keith also sent an e-mail, His plans for the outing at Garden

City, UT (Bear Lake) are working out well. He doesn’t seem worried so there

is not any need for us to worry. Maybe he thinks that we can’t do much,

considering our distance from here to there.

I read in the Church News that an irrigation ditch in Riverdale,

UT broke, sending water cascading into homes, etc. The 45 stakes or so,

were given one house to remove the mud and water and renovate the home.

There was not any word from Susan Miller about her re -locating to

Davis, CA. That homeless life is not pleasant but she prefers it. ^ ^ e
remarks that Sue
reason seems to be that,
with "inheritance money." She is using the wrong
father, for a variety of reasons. Scott e-mailed us
Pennsyvlvania: “e*“k th?h*B*C, jj
that he will be moving about Aufus? f^s^hat time, Busy times
- for tne
in Great Neck is to be dedicated about
Tuesday, August 3, 1999 . We went to the production of "Secret Garden "
gave
The Sacto Bee reviewer it "f our stars, out of four." It was not ex­

actly children1s drama but had many commentaries about children losing theiri

parents, children being relocated with relatives, thoughts about death, etc.
--------------- We visited Grace White at Mercy San Juan Hospital, she is not well.
Mary Lou was off to Folsom Convalescent Hospital. She says that
the Church volunteers are young ladies who know Melissa Miller. Some of

them are going on another activity with Melissa and the group soon.

Melissa sent a sweet note about a cook book project that the

Laurels are working to publish. We ^re invited to give our favorite

recipes , to be printed. I!m not sure that I have any exact recipes so will

just rely on the ones that Mary Lou sends. I can cook foods like spaghetti

using the commercial tomato sauce. Otherwise, I’m not so creative.

The Millers brought back the truck. The drivers side door is

still hard to open. It must be opened from the inside. Perhaps it would

be smart to have an entire replacement door. That would mean that the

truck would have to be repainted also as the replacement door would no t

match the original paint very likely.

I mailed the financial sheetjdated January 1, 1999, to Michael.

I don’t know what he can do with the figures. Another thing, I am sensi-

tive about "publishing" our financial summaries. Some people may criticise

us for things that we do or do not do. Mike called again and was quite

insistent that we sefld the data. I hope that all turns out well.

There was an explosion and fire at Schnitzer Recycling and Steelj

at Hazel and Folsom Boulevard. From the news reports, a welder was working

on a surplus military bomb, of some sort. The explosion injured the welder

but did not kill him. Traffic was tied up along Folsom Boulevard and High

way 5 0. It was good that there were not more injuries and damage.

The "Secret Garden" production was pleasant. Some scenes took

The
place in India and had actors and actresses portray people from India.
to live
young girl lost her parents to cholera and went back to
with an eccentric uncle. Mary, the young girl, learned o With some
garden.
and outside activities. She located a secret door to a She also
made the garden bloom again.It had a
help from household servants, she ill.
gave new hope to a young Cousin to live as he< was very production next week.
the Music Circus
happy ending. "42nd Street" will be
 still not wel1.
Grace White is
that
1999 . the family paper. He
from Utah f°r
Shaw sent the landscaping of the
Shaw working °n
and Keith
ed photos of Riley Shaw rtant event for Logan, Utah.
That was an impo
Tabernacle Memorial. Riley and Keith out working
five photos of
Keith included about
proj ect. newspapers about the monument
There were photos in the
;he landscaping/
for a small town. The monu-
That is quite an accomp lishment
,t was erected.
sented to the Church of Jesus Christ
nt was paid for by local citizens and pre
of past years.
f Latter-day Saints as a memorial to pioneers
articles are large in size and will require
Some of the newspaper
sheet.
There was an official printed
some manipulation to print on a Sh x 11/
Keith and Sandy can be
program and acknowledgements to the citizens who helped.
proud of Riley and the effort that he made in his Eagle Scout project .

We visited Grace White at the hospital this week. Mary Lou took

the time to call Bishop Kevin Kelley, Bob Rollins, Charlene Jackson and Dorothy

.1 i t e r a . Dorothy is the First Ward Relief Society President, She was planning

to go to Mercy Hospital in Citrus Heights with some other ladies to visit

Grace. Grace recognized Mary Lou and talked to her briefly. Grace seemed very

weak. Dorothy said that our visiting teaching report was read to the Welfare

Meeting attendees at First Ward, I’m glad that we have been Grace’s home

teachers. She has been a family friend for years.

There has not been any word about Susan Miller and her reception

back in Davis, CA, We feel that the prospects are not good for Susan. I am

concerned about her personal safety. She does not have a bicycle to ride. It

has a flat tire and Susan is not able to get it fixed. We heard that Holly

Gail Cooley criticised Susan on

the ride over to Davis on Saturday.

worked at Folsom Conv. and at the Genealogy Class.

Mary Lou
Dental for $80, for my teeth cleaning job. Pricef a;h ^
Sun Oaks
paid a bill to
15% discount and the total billx would uhave been $90+!
high, They give us
f energy and went out and mowed the west lawn-
I had a bit ° ent for adjustments to Dr. Beth Morphews. . v'O
a-growing< ” . Dr. Beth said that Karen and Bruce B +
The weeds us *eel he£ir trip to Alaska and are now visiting AJ
-- to^ eonelude'd thel . Dr. Beth always seems friendly and P°s
lV <1 Bellevue, piabetes Clinic at Roseville Kaiser Med-
uoU t
August 1, 1999

Dear Mom and Dad,

Thank you for letting me come and work with you. I enjoyed seeing everyone. It was
good to talk to Chrissie and Michelle. I was impressed with Michelle and the way she is
able to handle herself and the children she has. Her girls are so sweet and loving, I think
they get that attribute from their mom. I also enjoyed playing Chess with Jared and
talking with Melissa and Joshua. I am always impressed with Holly’s children. Holly
and 1 were able to spend some time together. It is very easy for me to relate to her. I
wish that I could have visited with Eldon more, and hopefully I will when we are all
together in April.

1 don’t think that many people view work as family gathering experience, but I think our
family has that philosophy. It is evident that our family has that philosophy by the fact
that we have helped Keith in his work and Scott and Keith have helped you at your home
like 1 have. Thank you for working with me, it makes quite a difference in the experience
when we work together and have the chance to talk.

I want the best for you and think that you have a wonderful life ahead of you. Dad I will
be blunt in saying that I think that there are emotional, spiritual and financial benefits if
you went to work. I brought up the financial planning right before I left thinking that tfie
financial part of it would bring itself out.

Enclosed is $50.00 for a scanner. I would appreciate it if you could get that $50 scan*161
from FRY's. 1 would like to make an interactive photo display for the anniversary
celebration. Dad if you want to do this then it would be great for you to learn how to run
the scanner and get some pictures on disk. Also we need to know whom you would like
to send invitations to. Please make a list for us.

Mom the kids really like the jewelry. We all used the wheat grinder and are having
homemade wheat bread. Chloe and Sophie made these drawings for you to thank you foi
the gifts.

Love you

-Mike

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 Thursday, August 5, 1999. We mailed the checks to pay the bills for the

month. Also, we heard from Susan Dennis that Grace White is fading fast.

Fritz Basilius and Clair Anderson went to the hospital to give her a blessing,
-------------------------------------------- Melissa Miller left today on a pioneer outing with Laurel friends.
This was an overcast and cooler day. I hear that there have been some

storms in the Sierras. I did not get out and finish mowing the lawns.

Frankly, I did not feel well today. Part of the reason was that

I ate some rich foods this morning. That action seems to "put me out" for

the rest of the day. I just rested and had some more energy this evening.

Mary Lou worked at Folsom Conv. Hospital. In the afternoon, she

went to Dr. Pitcher's office at Kaiser. Dr. Pitcher is away on vacation so

varicose veins,
she must have seen a nurse practioner. Lou talked about her sore legs, feet,J

ankles, hips, etc. She also told them about her symptoms that might suggest

a diabetic condition. They gave her a test for diabetes. Lucky enough, she

hasn't any real leanings towards diabetes. There is a history of diabetes

in the Abbott family though.

Mary Lou took the Filipino lady down the street to a medical

appoin tmen t. The lady worked at McDonalds and fell and injured herself. She

has a claim and the medical office had to call and obtain a translator, as

the lady does not speak English very well. Lou says that she talks about

having a daughter, a family in the Philippines, etc.

Mary Lou went for her art lesson at Janey Erickson's house. Lou

and I went walking at Sunrise Mall yesterday. That is a good place to walk
[There is much remodeling work going on in the Mall. There is a lot of new curved sheetro
as it is cool and no direct rays of the sun. / I was surprised at the apparen
stores
turnover in the shops, in the mall. At least the> / are new to me. Of cours-

I haven't been over there for several months. Mary Lou does not seem at all

interested in the merchandise. She says that we don't have any money to spec:
Miller
Holly Miller called and said that Susan/showed up at the Stake

Center again yesterday. Fred Crooks and Fritz Basilius took her to the down-

town bus depot and sent her back to Davis, CA. What is to be done with this
lady? Holly says that Sue is 39-years-old. Susan is really putting her
of action. BIG WOW.
life "on hold" and stubbornly pursues her vagrant course __very good.
We had the first freestone peaches off the tall tree in the yar limbs.
That small tree is loaded and has to have some props ° . She has
Julia Rawlins wrote that she cannot attend the outing at ear Don
knee problems. Julia wants to '*• mic-r
Taggart called again today. He is a true friend.
 August 6, 1999. Grace Beatrice W 11 a. _
y>
called me with the sad news . She was born 05 August, lyin
lS
the family
^far 85th birthday. I typed (keyboarded) the 1945 diary entries for/paper.

Mary Lou took over some food to the family at 8430 Madison

anue • The funeral will be Tuesday, August 10th, 10 a . m • » at the Stake Center.

rothy Titera and Joanne Rollins called me about Grace^s death so the news is

eing circulated in First Ward. That news is sad to hear, for sure.

I hear that they probably won’t tell Charlotte just now . They

may wait a couple of weeks and go down and visit her. The Whites have a lot of

relatives in San Joaquin County. The family would probably have to have a

signed medical release if Charlotte were to come to the funeral and for a visit.

Bishop Kevin Kelley is out of town so Fritz Basilius is in charge

of the planning for the funeral service. Susan and John Dennis Dennis can live

in the house at 8430 Madison as Susan has full conservatorship rights for Char­

lotte. They may continue to live there when John comes back to California from

Mississippi. John is driving up here for the funeral services.

I "buckled down" and keyboarded the diary events and sum­ t

maries for June, 1949 . My brother Riley died during that month. It was good

to renew the memories of our fast trip back to Ogden, UT for the funeral.

Maxine Olsen went with us. There were six of us, John & Josie Shaw, Maxine,

Karen and Chyrl. My parents did not have any ill-feelings about Riley's death.

It seemed okay for Ed Redford, owner of Ogden Pressed Brick and Tile Co., t o

promise to help supply bricks for Blanche to build a new house. My parents did

not plan any legal action against the brick company in consequence of Riley's death.

Mary Lou wrote some nice comments of my clean-living back in 49

I hope that she will keyboard out her comments and append them to the four pag^

that I have written, I e-mailed the account to Holly Miller.

We have the materials about the monument being dedicated at

Tabernacle grounds in Logan, UT. We will have to figure out how to print
that copy, Mary Lou has a sheet of cut photos about Karen 4 Bruee Blakely’s
wedding reception, Reayan S.wrote some poetry. There is an article in the
Church News about the dedication of the.monument. Even the photo of the
monument in the "News” does not show a very good likeness of the charactets
the pioneer monument, There is not much mention of the work of Riley
of the programs or the newspaper aoc°\q
iec t) and Keith (motivator) in any
walking at the Sunrise Mall.
- — ■*- a Mike will call tomorrow
 L a.

The BIG News this month is the Eagle Scout project 01 %/

His project was landscaping the Tabernacle grounds in Logan, UT,
for the “Family and the Covenant” Monument.
Keith, Sandy and all of us congratulate Riley on his good work.
Several reprints about the dedication are printed this month in our
paper. Good job, Riley!
The response to the invitation by Keith and Sandy to come to Bear
Lake over Labor Day has been gratifying. If you don’t attend, you’ll not
know what you missed.
Bring your coats, enough food for your family and some extra
bedding, etc. It can be cold in Garden City, UT, in September. Have
fun!
Melissa Miller is on a handcart trek with the Fair Oaks Stake
church group this week in the Sierras. She works at Target-Greatland
Store in Citrus Heights.
We have included more photos of the wedding reception brunch
for Karen and Bruce Blakely. They have been on a 3-week trip to
Alaska.
The Sorens are asked to supply family news for our September
edition.
Thanks to Reagan Shaw for his poetry. Also, we appreciate the
news from Keith and Sandy. Also, thanks to Venetta for her writing.
Our neighbor, Grace White, died this week. She was on our ho
teaching list._____________
We send our love and appreciation to each family member!
“Happy Birthday”
Shawn Burnett Soren....lO August 1987
Kayleena Jean Soren....l3 August 1990
Keith Shaw..... 19 September
Riley Burton Shaw 12 September 1981
Jared Lloyd Miller. ,27 September 1985
Julia Shaw.... 16 September
“Anniversary Greetings”
Mike and Margo Shaw.... 24 August 1991

i *
From: Self < LOGAN/KEITHS >
To: MaryLou Shaw < bobalous@juno.com >
Subject: Re: Newsletter2
Date sent: Sun, 1 Aug 1999 10:56:42 MST
From: Self < LOGAN/KEITHS >
To: Mary Lou Shaw < bobalous@juno.com >
Subject: Re: Newsletter
Date: Sun, 1 Aug 1999 10:44:38 MST
From: Self < LOGAN/KEITHS >
To: Mary Lou Shaw < bobalous@juno. com >
Subject: Re: Newsletter
Cc: srsjas@juno.com, jhemjl@juno.com, m_shaw@prodigy.net,
gsoren@juno.com Date: Thu, 29 Jul 1999 07:47:34 MST
To: Keiths@logan.utcourts.gov
Cc: srsjas@juno.com, jhemjl@juno.com, m_shaw@prodigy.net,
gsoren@juno.com Date: Fri, 23 Jul 1999 07:08:21 -0700
Subject: Newsletter From: MaryLou Shaw
< bobalous@juno.com >
Your newsletter material is probably on its way. We're anxious to see
the newsprint about Rileys Eagle Project. Also, the letters and news
that you and your family will write.
Venetta sent the writing of her activities since she graduated from
Wm.
Chrisman High School, which was in preparation for her coming reunion
there. This resume has inspired her to go ahead and write her life
story. She's in Florida now working at a new facility. They want her
to come back. In order for them to receive Medicare, they must have
"journaled " nurses. What an accomplishment for her. Her address
thru the 1st of August is: C/0 The Summit House, 700 Welch Road,
Apopka, FL . 32712, Phone: 1- 407-880-8700. She is . '
coming to Harbor Village^: with her daughter, April Gallagher!
Hope you guys had a good time over the 24th. Did you stay in Logan?
I’ve called and talked to Lova Montaige and they are planning on
visiting us at Harbor Village. Also I had a wonderful talk with Mary
Fisk. Ed is recuperating from the removal of his benign tumor on the
brain. They were able to cure the cancer that was throughout his body
with alternative means last year. They continued working in SL once

Keith Shaw .. i „ Sun, 1 Aug 1999 10:58:47

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 a week on their mission, and he is still working in the Logan Temple.
Mary is doing her music. She is in bed at the present from a physical
breakdown through worry about Ed and his recent surgery. Her legs are
cramping, but she expects all to be well by September and will come i
up to visit, Friday or Sat, or may stay overnight. She thought the
activities and planning sounded marvelous. I'll send some materials
to the Stettlers and Sorensons today.
We really enjoyed Michael. We worked together and beautified our
home.
A different landscape about a house is inspiring. Bob still has
strong physical health. We must plant more trees. Besides adding
beauty, they will stop more of the noise from Madison and give more
oxygen in die air. Mike added more memory to the computer and we're
trying a new Internet for a month. We also installed a scanner, but
are sending it back as a scanner will not do what Bob wants without a
color printer and also the expense will end up more expensive than the
lazer prints that we can obtain by coupons for our newsletter. We
can't afford a colored printer at this time , nor can we afford the
scanner. Since Mike visited us we've had an enlightment in thinking
and that is to cut back and use these opportunities, tools, and
resources we have here. We must prepare for future needs and
expenses. Budgeting and thinking is vitally necessary. C
With the computer and genealogy opportunities I can feel a
metamorphosis taking place inside me. T want to expand mv thinking
and learn. There's much reorganizing and putting records in
presentable forms to do. We are so blessed.
Well, Keith, I got started and couldn't stop. I may forward this
letter
on.
Lots of Love to all,
Mom
Thursday, July 29, 1999
Dear Mom,
I love it when you get started and can't stop, probably mostly you.
Things get done, the Lou I know is the most powerful when she says "I
want " I want to expand my thinking and learn. Love ya Keith

Sunday, July 30, 1999

Hi Dad & Mom,
I have some time now to properly respond to your sweet E-mail
messages. Thank you and Dad for making the effort to stay in touch. I

Sun, 1 Aug 1999 10:58:47

Keith Shaw
appreciate it. I try to respond to my emails as I receive them, but
things have been so hectic and busy and I have been especially tired
to respond adequately, so now, having some time and a good rest, I'll
give it a shot. How is your health, both of you? I know you want-and
I’m glad Mike was able to come and beautify. Harbor Village is on
track and we here are anxious for all to come. Please continue your
Countdown to April 5, 1950. It is good! Let me be the .self centered
Father that I am and give you the kid rundown.
Riley completed his Eagle Project at the Logan Tabernacle,
coordinating the sod installation at the "Family and the Covenant"
statue. I am sending the programs (refer to the Appreciation page)
for the Dedication by Elder L. Tom Perry, that can be included in the
family newsletter. (I have something funny to tell you about this
experience and if I am brave enough I'll tell you later). He still is
working on two required merit badges, but if everything goes as
scheduled, before September 12. 1999 (Riley's 18th birthday and
absolute deadline) he will be an Eagle Scout with a Silver Palm (5
extra merit badges). My dual egotistical hope is that the Eagle Court
Of Honor for both Riley and Jaron Soren can be scheduled on the same
day. Makes you doubly proud, huh.
Ryan has been working hard, as evidenced by his sleeping hard. When
he is up and going, he is up and going and when he is out, he is out.
He really is an intense guy. He is healthy and strong and about as
tall as Riley. I look up to both of them. His body is strong and
hard. His accident scars turn pink and in some places blue with his
sun tanned body. I am so glad he is here and healthy. Football
practice starts with intensity next week, so I'll lose him to his
passion. For some reason he is being especially thoughtful lately.
something to enjoy while it is here.
Shelsie has this friend Terena. Terena comes and works with Shelsie
at Harbor Village and elsewhere. So, it is no surprise that Shelsie
is helping Terena reroof her house. Yesterday, these two dirty, grimy
gals in shorts and rolled up sleeves t-shirts, one frekled smiling the
other nonffekled smiling, came into the backyard a telling me with
great excitement and unanomisity how they are loading all the "roof
stuff" that Terena's Uncle and guys are throwing off the roof. Two
filthy girls very happy. Dedicated and reasonable. Both like their
Grandmas. Take stock. If the question was asked, How come this two

Keith Shaw -3 - Sim, 1 Aug 1999 10:58:47

 are like this? the answer could visually be given genetically by
looking at their two grandmas. Dedicated and reasonable. Take stock.
We currently have lost Reagan to Gymnastics and his Coach Jeena
Nilson. He is gone, gone, gone. He is a buff dude, bandwalking
through town. He and his new found friend, Josh Nilson are
unseparateable, eating, sleeping, practicing. Soccer for the moment
has taken a backseat, but is still very much seated. Picture this,
you lying back down on the grass, jump up, with out rolling over to
your stomach, using your elbows then pushing up with your right hand,
knees bent, finding a tree to brace you (like I do), just jumping up.
Reagan can do that. Reminds me of the one time I was skiing with
Gayle and family and we got stuck on the part of getting up after a
fall. We concluded it's best to have our feet under us first off.
Reagan can do that lying flat on his back, feet under him and the guts
to pop up.
| Went on a camp out with Randon up to Rock Creek last Friday. Took our
bikes and one fishing pole and Binky in the 59 Apache Van. Picture
it? Picture this, while hiking along Rock Creek, after the morning
rain, it's starting to warm up, Binky is romping going bonkers chasing
all the grasshoppers, hopping and snapping away, the great fearsome
hunting dog he is, Randon is leading die way seemingly finding all the
wet muddy spots to romp in himself giving no mind to the fact he is in
his Sunday best shoes, no real desire to fish, because we never catch
any anyway, even though dad is lugging along the fishing pole, we sit
down on a grassy, sweet smelling ledge next to the creek where the
water falls over bubbling up in a deep foaming air pool, the noise of
it is peaceful and relaxing especially to dad who wants to dose off,
(know the feeling?) when Randon makes his oft requested request, "if
you scratch my back, dad I'll scratch yours", using the back side of
his pocket knife his grandpa gave him in a caressing, non scratching
motion, in tandem with the warm sunshine come down, up and down,
smoothly moving, realizing that his little deep breaths, his tilting
of his head down, knowing that his eyes must be closed, that once
again ... he was loving it. I love him.
Well, I don't know if this is a proper response to your emails, but
I'll try again. LYL Keith PS this one is better

Sun, 1 Aug 1999 10:58:48

Keith Shaw
 II

Dear Scott,
It's your turn for me to reminisce with you about 1949 and relate
to some events that has happened since then. This is still a rough
draft. Hopefully, with your assistance, it can be improved. It's
exciting news about you moving to PA in a lovely big home. Dreams come
true! And it was good to hear about Little Neck Branch being dedicated.
Part of July and the month of August, I was serving my mission
in beautiful El Dorado, Arkansas. My companion was lovely Marion
Strieker, who had a voice like
a nightingale. Our assignment was to organize another Merrymaker Talent
Show. This comprised of contacting talented missionaries and arranging
with the Church leaders there to sell advertising spaces for the
programs. Sr. Strieker and I also performed on the program. She sang
and I did the reading, "The Waltz" with "Life on the Ocean Wave'" as an
encore. Elder Melvin DeWitt, of Mesa, Arizona, played the violin. Other
missionaries shared their talents. We had a good turnout.
(After our missions, Marion Strieker and I were both living in
California. We both continued to organize Merrymaker Shows. She married
Dean Berry, the son of Bro and Sr. Berry, counselors to Pres. Brown.
They had a great show in Southern California with Alvino Rey. Up north,
in Willows, California, Bob and I organized a Show, gathering talents
from the Bay Area. (About 1953).
Also, in 1958, (shortly after our daughter, Holly Shaw, was
born-22 of April.), The King Sisters, were the stars at the Sacramento
Memorial Auditorium, with their famous "76 Trombones" rendition.)
Back to August 1949—One day we were without an apartment and
decided to sleep in the church. A family begged us not to sleep there,
but we insisted. The church was in a "bad" neighborhood. We rolled out
our covers in the auditorium near
the stage. Needless to say we were so scared, sleep fled from our eyes.
There was yelling and fighting all night and all kinds of creepy noises
in the Church. We were relieved to stay with the LDS family for a few
nights until an apartment came through.
(Contrasting this experience with a night in Rome Italy, spring,
1991, while
visiting Scott and Julia in their beautiful marbled upstairs villa. Julia
was expecting little Ellen. There occurred a sacred dream. All of
Scott's Ancestors, (English, Scottish, Irish) were rejoicing on one side
of a mountain. All of Julia's Ancestors (Italian) were rejoicing
across the way. This beautiful little girl to be born, created a bridge
between the two families. Then resounding Italian music wafted up from
the ground, sounding like Angel voices in this foreign tongue. Upon
awakening it was realized, the voices were actual Italian musicians
singing and playing downstairs someplace.)
Back to 1949----- Mother was working extremely hard at Skelly Inn,

a restaurant she had leased on Highway 24. She worked 16 hrs. a day.
She baked her own
delicious pies. She wrote that Janet, 12 years old, was a tremendous
help to her, especially waiting on customers.. ( Note: Also, July 12,
1949, Mary Suzzane Callahan was born to my sister, Fay. and Joe
Callahan.)
Ernie Hunick sent a telegram that he was on his honeymoon. With
an
aching heart, I called Mother. She said, " Now don't you worry, Lou,
Elder Shaw is the nicest man you have ever known".
Sr. Strieker and I enjoyed our mission in El Dorado, Arkansas.
We knew we were in the service of the Lord.

if
 are like this? the answer could visually be given genetically by
looking at their two grandmas. Dedicated and reasonable. Take stock.
We currently have lost Reagan to Gymnastics and his Coach Jeena
Nilson. He is gone, gone, gone. He is a buff dude, handwalking
through town. He and his new found friend, Josh Nilson are
unseparateable, eating, sleeping, practicing. Soccer for the moment
has taken a backseat, but is still very much seated. Picture this,
you lying back down on the grass, jump up, with out rolling over to
your stomach, using your elbows then pushing up with your right hand,
knees bent, finding a tree to brace you (like I do), just jumping up.
Reagan can do that. Reminds me of the one time I was skiing with
Gayle and family and we got stuck on the part of getting up after a
fall. We concluded it's best to have our feet under us first off.
Reagan can do that lying flat on his back, feet under him and the guts
to pop up.
Went on a camp out with Randon up to Rock Creek last Friday. Took our
bikes and one fishing pole and Binky in the 59 Apache Van. Picture
it? Picture this, while hiking along Rock Creek, after the morning
rain, it's starting to warm up, Binky is romping going bonkers chasing
all the grasshoppers, hopping and snapping away, the great fearsome
hunting dog he is, Randon is leading the way seemingly finding all the
wet muddy spots to romp in himself giving no mind to the fact he is in
his Sunday best shoes, no real desire to fish, because we never catch
any anyway, even though dad is lugging along the fishing pole, we sit
down on a grassy, sweet smelling ledge next to the creek where the
water falls over bubbling up in a deep foaming air pool, the noise of
it is peaceful and relaxing especially to dad who wants to dose off,
(know the feeling?) when Randon makes his oft requested request, "if
you scratch my back, dad I'll scratch yours", using the back side of
his pocket knife his grandpa gave him in a caressing, non scratching
motion, in tandem with the warm sunshine come down, up and down,
smoothly moving, realizing that his little deep breaths, his tilting
of his head down, knowing that his eyes must be closed, that once
again ... he was loving it. I love him.
Well, I don't know if this is a proper response to your emails, but
I'll try again. LYL Keith PS this one is better

Sun, 1 Aug 1999 10:58:48 \

Keith Shaw ♦

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Dear Scott,
It's your turn for me to reminisce with you about 1949 and relate
to some events that has happened since then. This is still a rough
draft. Hopefully, with your assistance, it can be improved. It's
exciting news about you moving to PA in a lovely big home. Dreams come
true! And it was good to hear about Little Neck Branch being dedicated.
Part of July and the month of August, I was serving my mission
in beautiful El Dorado, Arkansas. My companion was lovely Marion
Strieker, who had a voice like
a nightingale. Our assignment was to organize another Merrymaker Talent
Show. This comprised of contacting talented missionaries and arranging
with the Church leaders there to sell advertising spaces for the
programs. Sr. Strieker and I also performed on the program. She sang
and I did the reading, "The Waltz" with "Life on the Ocean Wave’" as an
encore. Elder Melvin DeWitt, of Mesa, Arizona, played the violin. Other
missionaries shared their talents. We had a good turnout.
(After our missions, Marion Strieker and I were both living in
California. We both continued to organize Merrymaker Shows. She married
Dean Berry, the son of Bro and Sr. Berry, counselors to Pres. Brown.
They had a great show in Southern California with Alvino Rey. Up north,
in Willows, California, Bob and I organized a Show, gathering talents
from the Bay Area. (About 1953).
Also, in 1958, (shortly after our daughter, Holly Shaw, was
bom-22 of April.), The King Sisters, were the stars at the Sacramento
Memorial Auditorium, with their famous "76 Trombones" rendition.)
Back to August 1949—One day we were without an apartment and
decided to sleep in the church. A family begged us not to sleep there,
but we insisted. The church was in a "bad" neighborhood. We rolled out
our covers in the auditorium near
the stage. Needless to say we were so scared, sleep fled from our eyes.
There was yelling and fighting all night and all kinds of creepy noises
in the Church. We were relieved to stay with the LDS family for a few
nights until an apartment came through.
(Contrasting this experience with a night in Rome Italy, spring,
1991, while
visiting Scott and Julia in their beautiful marbled upstairs villa. Julia
was expecting little Ellen. There occurred a sacred dream. All of
Scott's Ancestors, (English, Scottish, Irish) were rejoicing on one side
of a mountain. All of Julia's Ancestors (Italian) were rejoicing
across the way. This beautiful little girl to be born, created a bridge
between the two families. Then resounding Italian music wafted up from
the ground, sounding like Angel voices in this foreign tongue. Upon
awakening it was realized, the voices were actual Italian musicians
singing and playing downstairs someplace.)
Back to 1949----- Mother was working extremely hard at Skelly Inn,

a restaurant she had leased on Highway 24. She worked 16 hrs. a day.
She baked her own
delicious pies. She wrote that Janet, 12 years old, was a tremendous
help to her, especially waiting on customers.. (Note: Also, July 12,
1949, Mary Suzzane Callahan was born to my sister, Fay. and Joe
Callahan.)
Ernie Hunick sent a telegram that he was on his honeymoon. With
an
aching heart, I called Mother. She said, " Now don't you worry, Lou,
Elder Shaw is the nicest man you have ever known".
Sr. Strieker and I enjoyed our mission in El Dorado, Arkansas.
We knew we were in the service of the Lord.

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From: bobalous
Subject: Fw: 1949-50 years ago

Forwarded message
From: h J Miller <jhemj1@juno.com>
To: bobalous@juno.com
Date: Sat, 07 Aug 1999 01:07:57 EDT
Subject: 1949-50 years ago
Message-ID: <19990806.221205.6799.0.jhemj1 @juno.com>

Dad-1 was deeply touched with your journal entries for June 1949. Tough
times. I felt your grief of Riley's death. You loved him very much. Thank
you for sharing a part of yourself each month. I love you. Love, Holly
Will you print this off your computer for the newsletter. Thanks.
Begin forwarded message
From: MaryLou Shaw <bobalous@juno.com>
To: jhemj1@juno.com
Subject: 1949 diary for Bob Shaw—summaries
Date: Sat, 31 Jul 1999 07:30:18-0700
Message-ID: <19990731.073020.-182675.0.bobalous@juno.com>

[Hi Holly. This continues my "count-down" to April 5,1950, our

marriage date. Those were sad days when my only brother, Riley Shaw,
died. My entire family was seriously affected. I hope the readers of my
private diary summaries will understand some of our grief. It is good
for me to go back, in memory, over these sad and sometimes happy
accounts.]
Wed. 6/1/49 I sent for a 1949-50 B.Y.U. catalog of courses. On Enoch
Ward's suggestion, I asked Dr. Rufus Norton to vaccinate the Elder's
Quorum hogs. I helped Don Stephens and ate at their home. I wrote to
. Lou Abbott. I surely hope that we can get together this summer.
Thurs. 6/2/49. I had a good selling day at Sears and sold over $200 in
merchandise. I came by the library and reserved the book, "Cheaper By
The Dozen." Mom called Dr. Husband about the infected blisters on her
feet.
Fri. 6/3/49. I kept up the Sears stock quite satisfactorially. I read
the "How To Paint" booklet and a sheet on merchandising. Maxine and
Walter are going to San Francisco Sunday. I would like to get some
journalistic training in order to handle a stake Church news assignment.
Found Lela not at home when I drove down to see her.
Sat. 6/4/49. At Sears, a suit was given away to a girl employee in the
suggestive selling contest. I purchased some trousers. I prepared my
lunch at Maxine's home. She had given Karen a permanent out home. I
helped Walt polish his car. Also, I read orally to mother from the
Gospel Message manual.
Sun. 6/5/49. The Church meeting was lengthy at Oakdale. Neil Leash and
David Chalk gave sincere testimonies and expressed desires to fulfil
missions. I went to Cole's home and listened to their FM radio. I rode
with Bro. Cole to the Sunday School Union meeting in Stockton. Bishop
Virgin also attended for the Gospel Message class. Lorraine Johnson gave
an excellent short talk—so much feeling. It was warm riding home. I
g read the newspapers and listened to the Church program over K.S.L.
t. Mon. 6/6/49. Walt conferred with Maxine for painting their house.
Maxine will bring her children out to Riverbank until the paint dries.
Bro. J.B. Ball wrote that the Oakland Stake Messenger will be sent to me
in reference to our correspondence about the matter. I bought some car
polish for the folk's Chevrolet.
Tues. 6/7/49. Walt came into Sears store and bought his paint at my
discount. He knew serveral of the employees. Bob Larson came over an
 Juno e-mail printed Sat, 31 Jul 1999 08:08:17 , page 2

talked while we were puttting white enamel in the kitchen. He still has
his centennial beard. The paint looked good on the walls. It is a
practical demonstration of of the paint that I have been selling. I
slept in Larry's bed.
Wed. 6/8/49. Walt went to work. I drove out to the ranch. Dad worked
at Drewe's place. I visited Jim Tillotson and his wife at their home. I
showed Jim my Model A Ford and he told me about his job on the railroad.
I have a sunburn. Walt and I painted the bathroom and part of the
woodwork in the dining room. I met Al Cedargreen. Al and Walt are
planning a fishing trip Sunday.
Thurs. 6/9/49. Regular work today. I planned on the MIA dance in
Modesto on Friday. I drove in my "boiling" Ford to see Leila. The Popes
invited me to stay for dinner, which I appreciated. Leila had been
swimming but looked so cute. I saw the photos that she took on our
conference trip. Leila wasn't sure about tomorrow night. I went to
Karen's graduation at Riverbank Grammar School. It was my first time
there in several years. The fellow at the door asked me if my name were
"Shaw" and he let me go in. It was hot in the auditorium. Karen played
the Alma Mater and accompanied the girls' trio-mighty nice. Walter gave
Karen a corsage and gift. We went to the drive-in with Maxine. Someone
swiped the radiator cap off my Model A Ford.
Fri. 6/10/49. I was broke just before pay day but I had things ready
for tonight. I went to the MIA dance in Modesto. Leila wasn't there. I
had a nice time. Nada Schofield mentioned how much she liked my
homecoming address in Modesto Ward. Kenny Carr and Lorraine Johnson
attended. I want to learn some new dance steps. Walt and I ate dinner
at his parents' home.
Sat., 6/11/49. It was a nice Saturday. I wasn't tired. Walt and I
painted. Maxine brought Karen and Chyrl over to a movie. I took my
sisters home. I read the Church News. It is good to see Mom looking so
good. It is nice to see the good things that Maxine does for our family.
Sun., 6/12/49. Dad spoke and did well, at Sacrament Meeting. He said it
was his desire to send all of his family members on missions. I drove to
Modesto to Church in my Ford. Pres. Mendenhall told of successful
graduating students at UOP. Bob Driggs and Sheldon Nicolaysen attended a
fireside study group at Bergeson's home. Leonard Miller asked me why I
didn't have my records transferred to Modesto Ward.
Mon. 6/13/49. I did some comparison shopping at Fuller's Paint Store and
enjoyed it. I bought Leila a graduation gift and myself a sports shirt,
etc. A warm day. We ate at Olsens. I attended the Hughson High School
graduation services. Lorraine and Leila sang solos. The services were
outdoors. It looks as if I have "competition" with the young ladies and
I "smarted " on the way home. Marden, Walt and I had milk shakes.
Tues., 6/14/49. I drove to Oakdale expecting a softball practice but no
one was at the diamond. I stopped by the John Rich home. They are
planning to drive to pick up Cleo when he is released in the Western
States Mission. The marriage of Wanita and Eugene Boyce has been called
off. The book, "Nauvoo The Beautiful," is interesting.
Wed., 6/15/49. I wanted to work with Dad but he didn't have anything for
me to do. Mom and I cleaned up the yard and I hauled the trash to an
abandoned gravel pit in Riverbank. Enoch Ward advised me to get some
whey at Claude Wheeler's Hughson Warehouse. I went through a house that
was just completed near where Enoch is working. I'd surely like to have
a house like it. The Relief Society was quilting at Wards.
Thurs., 6/16/49. Kenneth Carr was in Sears and told me about starting
to work in the display department. Kenny is a fine fellow. Nina wrote
and asked me why I haven't written for over two months. It made me
wonder about that myself. . __, . . . ,
Fri 6117149. I had a good day today. Karen and Chyrl remarked about
mv lack of courtesy to them. Mother is feeling better. The infection in
Z Sdw tt (he bums, is de.tfng up. Catherine Open,haw cited
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and told me about a Stake Sunday School Board meeting and party to be
held Saturday night at Chaffeys. I'm to get a date.
Sat., 6/18/49. Walter Olsen told me abruptly about the death of my
brother, Riley Shaw. It was unbelievable. Maxine had called Beth for
details after Blanche's Aunt talked to Karen. We understand that his
death was due to an electrical accident at his work. Maxine and Karen
and Chyrl took it hard. Walt and I told Dad and Mother. It was a shock
to them. Dad said that we'd leave for Utah in the morning. Maxine said
that she would go. I checked with Mrs. Cora Stephens about her taking
care of Linda Olsen. We did a little packing for the trip. I cancelled
my date for the S.S. Stake Board party.
Sun., 6/19/49. Mr. David and Mr. Abel are to help Walt take care of the
cows. Walt seemed a little apprehensive about irrigating, etc. Maxine
came out to the farm and we left at 7:45 a.m. Dad purchased two tires in
Stockton to insure a safe trip. We had cherries to eat that we purchased
in the Sacramento Valley. We averaged 55 MPH. We called Venis from .
Wendover, NV at midnight. We arrived at Beth's home in Pleasant View at
4 a.m. Monday morning. She was glad to see us. Instead of going to
Venis’ home, we all slept at Beth's place.
Mon., 6/20/49. Beth and Sherman gave us more details of Riley's death.
Blanche called early and wanted to talk to John R. Shaw, especially.
Venis made up beds for us last night. Erma is coming down from Eden, UT
later today. Aunt Mabel Ellis said that she will be at the mortuary this
p.m. Dianne Parker has really grown-looks so much like Sherman, i
think. Beth is still her sweet self. Erma had taken Riley's death hard.
I took Michael to Phyllis' home. She gave us some strawberries. I
noticed the amount of work that Phyllis accomplishes. We were invited in
at the Lindquist Mortuary by Shirley and Jim, Blanche's sister and
brother. Blanche directed the dressing of Riley and combed his hair.
Michael Shaw was there with Aunt Elizabeth Vance and Ed Radford. Ed is
the owner of Ogden Pressed Brick and Tile Co., where Riley worked. We
talked of Riley's life at Blanche's home. We went to the viewing of the
body. We met several friends who offered sincere sympathy. I was asked
to give the benediction tomorrow at the funeral, by Aunt Mabel.
Tues., 6/21/49. Aunt Mabel permitted me to sleep in Howard's bed and she
treated me so well. Cousin Leona had a party at Lagoon for her Sunday
School class. I was ill and vomited with "the nerves." Aunt Mabel gave
us food to take to Venis and Beth. It was pleasant to see Venis, Juke
and family last night. I drove Maxine and Beth to Aunt Mabel's home and
Don Ellis took their photos, to be superimposed on the family group
portrait taken 2/21/49. The funeral was inspiring. Bishop Rhees of
Pleasant View Ward was the speaker. Mrs. Wright, Van and Nina attended
the funeral. Our family talked with Ed Radford. He is willing to help
on construction of a house for Blanche. He told of Riley's good work for
his business. We told Blanche and family "so long" and went to stay at
Beth's home. I telegraphed Mr. Moynihan at Sears in Modesto about me
returning to work on Thursday of this week.
Wed., 6/22/49. We told the Parkers "so long" at 4 a.m. I drank some of
the good Pleasant View water and ate some cherries. It is beautiful in
Utah. Beth said that she'd like to come to California only for a visit.
We picked up some clothing at Venis' home and we left there at 5 a.m.
Juke asked me about my job. He is always so thoughtful. We took turns
driving. It was cool across Nevada. Maxine was given a ticket in
Roseville for passing over a double line on a curve in town. We suffered
from "nerves" and had some disagreements. Dad picked up his old tires in
Stockton. Maxine called Walter. We arrived home at 9:15 a.m. It was a
quick trip to Utah for Riley's funeral. Walt was here with the children.
All are in good health, but tired.
Thurs., 6/23/49. At Sears, I told Louis Ward about my brother's funeral.
Evidently, Mr. Moynihan thought that my mother passed away. My manager, - , ^
Vance Simms, had marked down all the necessary pnces and restocked j^ m c/,
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paint shelves. Mr. Moynihan offered sympathy. I ate in Walt's office.

I wrote five air mail postal cards. I received a letter from Mrs. Wright
in Salt Lake City, UT. It was a very nice letter.
Fri., 6/24/49. I bought Maxine a can opener for the wall. Karen helped
Maxine and attended a movie. I wrote entries in this diary. Then I read
in "Nauvoo The Beautiful". I want to finish that book before starting my
reading of the Old Testament.
Sat., 6/25/49. I talked to Kenny Carr in the display room. He said that
he was short of money so we didn't to to lunch together. I rode to
Priesthood meeting with Louis Ward and Nephi Conrad. They told of
hearing a Baptist preacher at Modesto Ward in a "fiery session." Claude
Wheeler told me of my appointment as the Elders Quorum group leader in
Oakdale. That is quite an honor for a guy just 22-years-old. Elder
Clifford Young spoke informally at the meeting and answered questions.
Neil Leash was at the conference.
Sun., 6/26/49. Dad asked Chyrl and I to go to quarterly conference in
Stockton. I sat next to Joan Davis and David Chalk. Pres. Wendell
Mendenhall was congratulated on his devotion. Don Driggs, a returned
missionary nine months ago, spoke. He is attending BYU. Elder Clifford
Young spoke about the early Church leaders, emphasizing the Nauvoo
period.* I know about that period because of reading "Nauvoo The
Beautiful."' Leila was "cool to me." Probably because she has other
romantic interests. We took Walter and Maxine some peaches. I checked
at Riverbank on a possible softball practice field but didn't find
anything out about it.
Mon., 6/27/49. We cleaned and readied the Sears department for an
inspection. I hear that Sears does the largest retail business in
Modesto. I should write to Nina Wright.
Tues., 6/28/49. There wasn't a Sears store meeting. I talked with Kenny
Carr. He is quite pleased with his job in the Sears Display Department.
He is an artistic fellow. I talked to Winnie Stark. She said that she
was glad that Kenny was doing so well. I think that she inferred that
she thought I could do more than being a sales clerk. Walt asked me to
go fishing with him this week-end. I don't have any fishing equipment.
Wed., 6/29/49. I helped Enoch Ward make a self-feeder for the Elder's
Quorum hogs. It didn't take us long to do the job. I hope that the hogs
will be profitable. I'm to take care of the hogs while Bro. and Sis.
Ward go to Los Angeles. I drove to Leila's home. She was busy again
tonight. I think that I am "losing ground" with her. I slept on the
lawn at the Olsen's home as it was so hot.
Thurs., 6/30/49. Dear sister Maxine prepared our breakfast. I had a
good sales day at Sears. Aunt Mabel Ellis sent a postal card thanking me
for sending them a letter, upon arrival home from Utah. I went by way of
Riverbank and checked on the softball diamond. We can reserve it for
Saturday night. I called Bp^Garney Johnson about my Elder's group work.
I also saw David Chalk. He is a good buddy. Chalks asked me to come by
and get some apricots. I visited at radio station KBEE with Lucy
Bendixen. D.R. Hale, the announcer, let me work the controls a bit and
make a station break. This humble beginning was my first practical
experience at a radio station.
(I will keyboard details about July, 1949, for you next month. Thank
you) End forwarded message

COMMENTS by Mary Lou Shaw—7 Aug 1999—-A Very Thoughtful Young Man?!
—buying gifts for Maxine, reading to his mother, writing Aunt Mabel---- grieving about
Riley—doing his part to help others—loving his family and friends-staying pure and
unselfish—reading “Nauvoo The Beautiful” and planning to read “The Old Testament” -
Working hard with his Church Assignments and on his job at Sears—helping at home and
at the Olsens. Following the admonition of his brother, Riley, to strive for a College
Education —How fortunate am I to have married such a thoughtful, strong and loving
man!!
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Saturday, August 7, 1999. I was at home today, working mostly on the

August edition of "The Shaw Family Monthly." It was 23-pages and looked
quite well done. Mary Lou went to the computer class at FCUSD Adult Educ.

It was a "load off my shoulders" to get that diary summary key-

boarded. I put it off until I couldn’t delay any longer. I will have

start summarizing the events of July, 1949, early in this month.

We didn’t hear anymore about the funeral arrangements for Grace

White so the family must be moving ahead. The services will be with Price

Funeral Chapel and the burial will be in Fair Oaks Cemetery. I will have to

check the newspaper for an obituary.

Mary Lou went ahead and keyboarded the editorial page Of the
paper, The big news was the Eagle Scout project of Riley Shaw. W*4*copied

the "certificate of appreciation" that we faxed to him. Also, we .had a

color photo page of his landscaping work. There were six pages of news

stories about the monument from the Cache Citizen and the Church News.

We printed the e-mails betwen Keith and Lou, four pages. Lou 1 s

1949 summary was a page and we included Reagan’s poem, "Beautiful Things Can

War." My June, 1949 diary summary was four pages. I told about the death

of Riley Shaw. We had a color print of the reception brunch for Karen and
black and white
Bruce. I included/photo sheets of Blanche and Riley with the Shaw sisters

and some kids of each. We also printed Venetta Abbott’s resume letter.

I mailed copies to our kids, plus Owen, Janel, Alyson and Carolyn.

I also mailed shorter copies to my sisters. I included a full Shaw’s Month­

ly" to Karen and Bruce. I also sent my diary pages to Jim and Gloria Shaw.

The cost will be under $40 this month as we had a KINKO’S coupon: 16 Copies.

Holly Miller had a kind reaction to me sending the diary summary

to her, I really appreciate any positive feedback, to my writings. The per

copy cost will be about $2.50 each, postage included. a

Lou likes her computer class, We went to Kaiser for -to-date
pharmacy
refills. We stopped at KINKOS to do the printing, They have up ■

They would
copiers so we did our own work, with help from the attendants, :
not copy the newspaper articles because of copyright regu a 3.0 ’ ed that
We walked around Sunrise Mall. Mike called this morning oratures ±n the
we do the regular walking. It was a cooler day, with the temp chyrl n
80 's . I wonder about the health conditions of my older sisters ^ wr±te us?
Markworth. I don’t hear from them often. They may not e a
 August 8, 1999. This was a summery August day. Mary Lou went to

Far d. We went to our shifts at the Family History Center. The Sissells

lere so the door was unlocked and Alton worked in the libary computer room.

The Sacramento Bee is back to "manufacturing news" so you

hat it it hard times for them, on the news front. The Republicans have

to come up with some "tax break" legislation. Of course, the Democrats

wning their efforts and Billy Clinton is already threatening to veto it.

Mary Lou was off to Third Ward. She did not see the Horns.

hat Betty Horn is doing better after her strokes. She can recognize

i at her home. The Horns have been friends over the years, since our child —

lays in Modesto and Oakdale, CA.

I cooked some hamburger and tenderized steak for lunch. We

ave much time to eat and are usually a bit—late at the Family History

r. Mel Stephensen is still on vacation. Alton and Eleanor Sissell are

s good workers. Alton keeps things humming in the computer room. Eleanor

d on keeping the cash register accurate, Someone had put the tape in

ards
cash
and the / register figures were being copied on back of the c
mers copy. Eleanor tells of working in pre-school programs for SJUSD.

I read some of the history of Lehigh County, PA. Scott plans to

there with his family in about three weeks. Coopersburg's zip code is

. It is a borough of Allentown, PA, laid-out about 1730 and incorporated

79. It is in Upper Saucon Township. Lehigh County is very historic country

Moravians, Germans and Swiss early settlers. It is Quaker Country or Penn-

ania Dutch Country, about 50-miles from Philadelphia, PA. Very interesting •

We walked a bit in Carmichael Park, on our way home from the

- History Center. Exercise always makes us feel better. I rested on the

line this evening. Keith said that they have a trampoline now. They like

sp outside on the tramp. Keith encourages me to attend Church services.

I sent a copy of my diary summaries to Jim and Gloria Shaw.

t find the address for Alyson and Jeremy Woodland. I sent their
-paper copy in care of the Sorens, With copies to our families and
there will be 16-copies mailed. The performance will be "42nd
"•8 he Music Circus Tuesday night. It will be the staff meeting for the
Wednesday at 7 p.m. I ate -some more of the freestone
3frSomroffrourP tree-good! The tomatoes are ripening very slowly.
Monday, August 9, 1999. Mary Lou made up the casket sp

funeral s^Vvice. She also made up smaller sprayj* f or

us . The floral work took her all morning. We went to

-------------------------------- obituary
There was an/. for Grace Beatrice White
Bee , It listed her other name as "Cady," so she must 1

least a second time. It listed the children of Susan s

note that a "John III" is listed as a great-grand-chili

is married and has a child? Obituaries are interestin;

John and Susan Dennis have children in Idaho. They mu

funeral. I don't know much about the Dennis children

We delivered the flowers to Price Funeral Ch

office lady, is one of the Price family, I believe. Mi

protrait also hangs on the wall. He must be an older

do not know where he is or what his relationship is wi

We mailed the sixteen craft envelopes with t

pho tos , etc. The cost was about $16. We sent a papei

Santa Barbara, CA. We appreciate sending her the pape

resume1 sheet that listed important milestones in her ]

made up for the high school reunion that Venetta was t

/
I wish more family members would send a resume of the:

I took Mary Lou to work at Folsom Conv. It

Folsom Bridge is about to be opened. The traffic app

do not appear to be very fancy, on the north end, off

foot and bicycle bridge is also being built across th

to the east of the old existing traffic bridge. Fols

While waiting for Mary Lou, I drove around

I drove up Francisco Boulevard towards Lake Hill Esta

really built up, I believe that Oscar Larson and Har

that subdivision. The viewing was at Price's Funeral

looked so pleasant, in the casket. Her hair had been 1
were few indications of death trauma. Mary Lou ^
fully. The Martinez* were there along with some
CA. John talked about Grace and of her life wit ’
etc. John Martinez is to give the eulogy so e J
memories by Mary Lou, etc. ,0b Rollins -ill
and Clair Anderson will be the speakers.
 August 8, 1999. This was a summery August day. Mary Lou went to

ard. We went to our shifts at the Family History Center. The Sissells

ere so the door was unlocked and Alton worked in the libary computer room.

The Sacramento Bee is back to "manufacturing news" so you -

lat it it hard times for them, on the news front. The Republicans have

:o come up with some "tax break" legislation. Of course, the Democrats

^ning their efforts and Billy Clinton is already threatening to veto it.

Mary Lou was off to Third Ward. She did not see the Horns. We

bat Betty Horn is doing better after her strokes. She can recognize

at her home. The Horns have been friends over the years, since our child^"

ays in Modesto and Oakdale, CA.

I cooked some hamburger and tenderized steak for lunch. We d o

ve much time to eat and are usually a bit—l"ate at the Family History

Mel Stephensen is still on vacation. Alton and Eleanor Sissell are

good workers. Alton keeps things humming in the computer room. Eleanor

L on keeping the cash register accurate, Someone had put the tape in
cash
Lrds and the / register figures were being copied on back of the f
ners copy. Eleanor tells of working in pre-school programs for SJUSD.

I read some of the history of Lehigh County, PA. Scott plans to

:here with his family in about three weeks. Coopersburg's zip code is

It is a borough of Allentown, PA, laid-out about 1730 and incorporated

■9. It is in Upper Saucon Township. Lehigh County is very historic country

lorayians, Germans and Swiss early settlers. It is Quaker Country or Penn-

mia Dutch Country, about 50-miles from Philadelphia, PA. Very interesting -

We walked a bit in Carmichael Park, on our way home from the

History Center. Exercise always makes us feel better. I rested on the

ine this evening. Keith said that they have a trampoline now. They like

outside on the tramp. Keith encourages me to attend Church services .

I sent a copy of my diary summaries to Jim and Gloria Shaw,

find the address for Alyson and Jeremy Woodland. I sent their
aper copy in care of the Sorens, With copies to our families and
there will be 16-copies mailed. The performance will be "42nd
ters,
Music Circus Tuesday night. It will be the staff meeting for the
t the
Wednesday at 7 p.m. I ate 'some more of the freestone
history Group on The tomatoes are ripening very slowly.
= rom off our tree—good.
Monday, August 9, 1999. Mary Lou made up the casket sPray for Grace
Whz
funeral service. She also made up smaller sprayj" for Carryn Nixon and

us . The floral work took her all morning. We went to the viewing toni_
-------------------------------- obituary
There was an/. for Grace Beatrice White in the Sacramer-

Bee . It listed her other name as "Cady," so she must have been marriec

least a second time. It listed the children of Susan and John Dennis,

note that a "John III" is listed as a great-grand-child. Perhaps John

is married and has a child? Obituaries are interesting and I file the

John and Susan Dennis have children in Idaho. They must have come for

funeral. I don't know much about the Dennis* children.

We delivered the flowers to Price Funeral Chapel. Michelle:

office lady, is one of the Price family, I believe. Mistsr Del Price*!

protrait also hangs on the wall. He must be an older man now but I S'

do not know where he is or what his relationship is with the mortuary

We mailed the sixteen craft envelopes with the Family Paper

photos, etc. The cost was about $16. We sent a paper to Venetta Abb

Santa Barbara, CA. We appreciate sending her the paper as it contain

resume1 sheet that listed important milestones in her life. The resun

made up for the high school reunion that Venetta was to attend in Mis

I wish more family members would send a resume of their life and time

I took Mary Lou to work at Folsom Conv. It looks as thougt

Folsom Bridge is about to be opened. The traffic approaches to *^he 1

do not appear to be very fancy, on the north end, off Madison Avenue

foot and bicycle bridge is also being built across the American Rivei

to the east of the old existing traffic bridge. Folsom is a pcegvtai

While waiting for Mary Lou, I drove around in El Doradc

I drove up Francisco Boulevard towards Lake Hill Estates. That area

really built up, I believe that Oscar Larson and Harold Sellers live

that subdivision, Grace t

The viewing was at Price's Funeral Chapel. and thex
looked so pleasant, in the casket, Her hair had been fixed up died pe
said that Grace
were few indications of death trauma, Mary Lou White cousins from Dav
fully. The Martinez* were there along with some down in M ississ
CA. John talked about Grace and of her life with them, comments i
ecorded some
etc . John Martinez is to give the eulogy so he r the service , John *
memories by Mary Lou, etc. Bob Rollins will conduct the Sunrise Mall*
We walked in
and Clair Anderson will be the speakers.
 Tuesday, August 10, 1999. The funeral for Grace White was quite impressive,

Bob Rollins was in charge and John Martinez and Clair Anderson were the speakers * |

I went to the burial at Fair Oaks Cemetery. We saw "42nd St. l,at Music Circus.

Mary Lou went to the Stake Center this morning to freshen

up the funeral flowers. The heat makes the flowers wilt. Lou also had an
?

assignment to make up table flowers for the luncheon today. Mary Eldredge did

not bring flowers so Lou and Mary had to go out on the Church grounds and pick

lily of the Nile and other flowers for the table vases. I
It was a closed casket service. I gave the opening prayer. Bros - -
-
Martinez and Anderson did well. John Martinez told of the 5h. years when he

served as Bishop, He compared Grade to "Rosie The Riveter" as she was a

Military Air
riveter at McClellan / Base . John told of Grace riding the "scooter"

down Madison Avenue to the Madison Mall for groceries, etc. Grace had acci­

dents with the scooter and hurt her legs badly. She was feisty until the last.
John told of Grace’s Gospel scholarship. She liked Hugh Nibley’s writings, etc.
Several of the older ladies of the First Ward attended. They
The speakers
' must have known Grace for years. / told of her love of music. She played
cello--stringed instrument.
the organ, piano and the bass/ . John Dennis dedicated the grave.
Ci*
[ replacement *
The workmen are putting in a/ metal fence around the cemetery.
:
I tried to find our grave sites, West Hill 48, 11, 8 and 48, 11,

7. I’m. not sure of the exact locations. There are not any side markers. I
I
located site "48-11-20," perhaps close to our lots. I know that the lots are under

a tree. There are two trees in the area. Which is the correct one?

Mary Lou worked at Folsom Convalescent. The Young Ladies from

the Folsom Wards are still helping out. They have some pianists come and play.

Lou billed Susan Dennis and Carryn Nixon for the funeral flowers ordered. I
I still can’t find ray checkbook. I will have to re-construct

a new check register. I am pretty sure that the other register is around here,

probably misplaced under papers, on my desk. W* enjoyed "42nd Street." It

had some familiar old tunes as it was written in the early 1930’s. The .

, d lady singer attends B.Y.U. Holly Bosil did a good job as "Peggy Saw-
yer fro. A1lentown, »A. ^
apd song 5Q tickets," paychecks of $30 a week and words like "swell"
dialogue about ■? mentioned, as a part of the Great Depression, then
tL after the "BIG CRASH." If. -ice ro Be with H.r,
 APPRECIATION
We sincerely thank those who have assisted our
family in any way at this time. Particularly
those who have extended expressions ofsympa­
thy and offers of assistance; those who partici-
^K oated in and attended this memorial service and
who have aided in any fashion. We wish to
express our gratitude for your kindness evi­
denced in thought and deed.
—Susan, Charlotte & Family

FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Price Funeral Chapel, Inc.
Ben Price Jody Price Del Price
(916) 725-2109

PALLBEARERS
John Dennis II Walter Blood
Daniel Dennis Charles Blood
Richard Dennis Leo Lautamo
INTERMENT
Fair Oaks Cemetery
Fair Oaks, California
Dedicatory Prayer: John Dennis

In my Father's house are many mansions: if

it were not so, I would have told you. I go to
prepare a place for you. And if I go and
prepare a placefor you, I will come again and
■■'receive you unto myself; that where I am, there
ye may be also.
John 14:2-3
 PLOT OF 642ND STREET’
□lian Marsh, though
rhe Crash, is looking for
■ “Pretty Lady.” The play
tain, Andy Lee, audition-
Drus. Writers Bert Barry
= what they see but remind
. the dancing will have to
Sawyer, a pretty, young
Dt had the courage to
.denly bounds on stage.
3 in “Pretty Lady,” is taken
d sing for Andy. She’s
time for newcomers.
concerns about the show
Dorothy Brock, whom he
Id for the part. However,
y has offered to fund the
:ars. When Bert and
g one of her songs, Abner
lication of an audition, but
xplaining they just want to
mds to sing. Meanwhile,
er purse, which is empty,
gie invites her to lunch
rus girls. During lunch the
ice on how to audition for a
is into an impromptu
Lilian sees part of it and has
i” chorus girl. At re­
ts to a kiss between
d a handshake is substi-
5eggy faints and is taken to
Dom where Pat Denning,
udeville partner and
for Dorothy. He tries to
able, which Dorothy
oid any trouble between
Dillon, Julian “arranges”
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At the last minute, the preview of “Pretty
Lady” is switched from Atlantic City to
Philadelphia and Julian is pleased with the
progress of the show. Dorothy, however, is
unhappy she doesn’t have more to do and
misses Pat, and at a cast party later on tells
Abner she doesn’t care about his money. He’s
ready to close the show, but the kids talk him ;
out of it. It’s a great opening for “Pretty Lady”,
but as Dorothy rushes on to lead the Act I
finale, Peggy is accidentally knocked into her
and she falls down. Enraged, Julian has the
curtain dropped, fires Peggy and informs the
audience that the rest of the performance is
canceled.
ACT II. Dorothy’s ankle is broken and
Julian wants to cancel the show for good.
When the cast hears this, they suggest Peggy as
a replacement. Julian is convinced but
discovers that Peggy has left. He races to the i
train station and pleads with her that she’s the .
only one who can save the show. Soon the ‘
entire company shows up and they talk her into :s
it. Peggy has 36 hours to learn 25 pages, six :
songs and 10 dance routines. She is over­ -
i
whelmed and worked to the limit. At half hour
to curtain on opening night, Dorothy comes to V
Peggy’s dressing room and tells her she and Pat
are going to be married. She wishes Peggy luck
and coaches her on how to handle an audience. \
The curtain goes up and although Peggy is so :
exhausted she doesn’t know how she can get
through, Julian gives her the motivation to go :
out and do it. The show is a hit. Peggy is a hit. r
She’s even invited to a society celebration at the
Ritz, but turns it down for a party thrown by the
chorus. And, at the end, Julian Marsh cel­
I
ebrates having the hottest show - and star - on X*
42nd Street. I
I
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Wednesday, August 11, 1999. I put together another checkbook and check

register. I have misplaced my other checkbook. We went to the staff meet­

ing for the Family History Center. We have been released after 30-months.

We have been released after 30-months or so at the Family History

Center as Family History Missionaries. Mel had a list of those released.

We can continue as volunteers or go through the ward and stake procedures to

accept another calling. Research date of mission call

The Church does not have such mission calls for longer than 30-months now.

It was a short meeting, from 7 p.m. to just after 8 p.m. Mary

Lou went in the computer room for a class with Alton Sissell. She said

that she learned a lot. Mel emphasized proper dress for librarians. I was

sensitive about wearing that "BIG DOG" shirt so didn't go to a class.

Lewis Durst was demonstrating the new photocopiers. I hear that they are not automatic.
Mary Lou worked at Folsom Conv. and at the genealogy class.

Glenda Lloyd was the speaker. She did not accept the honorarium for speak-

ing . Mary Lou took the $25 or so and gave it to Elizabeth for F.H.C. funds.

I didn't get the east lawn mowed again today. Some of those

large beefsteak tomatoes ripened and we had them for lunch. The Elverta

peaches are excellent also. We eat them without any sugar.

I worked on making up another check register. I used the dupli­

cate checks for details plus the bank statements for this year. It is a

very tedious task but I think that I have it quite accurate. I wrote a

note to Provident Credit Union that I had lost or misplaced my checkbook.

I calculate that there is about $124 in the checkbook balance now.

"A funny thing happene4 on my way to the forum today." I looked

and looked for the garbage container and couldn't find it. Then I realized

that I did not take it out to the end of the driveway today! How about that
be
a for a blip in my memory. It will/- full on the garbage day next week!
Parts
In the news, a toranado hit in downtown Salt Lake City, UT.

of the Salt Palace and the Delta Center were damaged. It has been overcast
and cool for the past few days.here. Strange weather for August, If d time
say.
of
As I remember, there are thunder storms and winds in Utah ab°^a^h^rnado.
the year. One person was killed and several injured in the walk today• ,
did not take our
due balance!
for sure
 day, August 12, 1999. Janet Dutton called Mary Lou and also Keith today

her plans to come to Garden City, UT (Bear Lake) over Labor Day. J anet

lot made her air reservations yet. None of her daughters plan to travel

Janet Dutton has been to North Dakota with her friend Judy.

n’t know the attraction(s) up in ND, but they enjoyed themselves, Janet

ot get any of her daughters or other Abbott relatives to come West for the

ng . School will be in session and that will make it difficult for some.

Janet also called Keith. She is signed up for a one-bedroom condo

)8) and wants the reservation changed to a two-bedroom one. Part of her

imma seems to be a drop-off in Colorado. She can stop in Colorado either on

way out or on the way back. It seems that Janet has decided to stop off

Denver, CO on the way back to Kansas City.

Mary Lou worked at Folsom Conv. Hospital. That is a good job

her this summer. She doesn’t have to have many lesson plans and Shelby is

Dmpatible lady with whom to work. Shelby has had some eye problems after

icoma surgery. She just sees black out of one eye now. That is too bad .

I read over the pages on retirement, sent by Michael Shaw.

much new information for me but it is good to review basic principles.

oe and Sophie sent some art samples. They are busy young girls.

Sorry to say, I did*not get out to mow the lawn and weeds again

ay. I did turn the sprinkler on the north-west corner of the lot. That area

lly gets dry. Mary Lou picked some green beans. They are a lovely product

our garden. I didn’t have a clue that the beans were ready to pick. The

11 peach tree is "bending down" with fruit. I hope the limbs don’t break.

There was an article in the Sacto Bee that the new Folsom Bridge^

: the American River, will be ready to dedicate on Saturday, August 14th.

is news to me as I haven’t heard a definite date of dedication before. The

ge will relieve congestion in and out of Folsom for commuters.

I took Lou to her oil painting lesson at Janie Erickson’s

Janie is a busy lady and works to keep her house and yard tidy, She
lot of vegetables and fruit growing on her lot, at this time of year,
Lou and Janie are both painting
Sunrise
a scene reminiscent of Sorrento, Italy.
Mall after her work shift at The Carin
->k Holly and her sons to Holly had her hair fixed up
We walked around the mall for ^ trampoiine without a sleepin
enney b"0tL\\\d”;.,aVchm.S Ihe »»< ver/JSS* .
 Friday, August 13, 1999. FREAKY FRIDAY, THE THIRTEENTH, I seemed to get
through the day okay, in spite of the \jAlpers. t it ious implications. Keith
Shaw called from Logan, UT. He is busy. K. enjoyed the family newsletter.
Keith enjoyed the newsletter. He has a strong feeling that Scott
and Hike should visit him more. That is so that the children of the
the
different families can get to know each other. Activities planned for/Bear

Lake outing seem to be on track. Janet Dutton had called Keith.

I had a slow day. Mary Lou taught her oil painting class. She

has an outing with her class planned for tomorrow. They plan to visit the

art galleries in Fair Oaks. We did a "walk about" of the galleries. They

have quite a bit to offer. Tomorrow the galleries will have special offer-

ings for the public so the timing of the field trip could not be better.

True to form, I did not mow the east lawn today. Of course, the

mowing job would go better with a new mower blade(s). I’ll just have to

mow with what I have. We went for adjustments with Dr. Beth. She cracl

ed my neck and that made me feel better. She also "hammered" my neck. Lou

has soreness in her hip, legs, knees, ankles and feet, etc. Dr. Beth seem

to concentrate on adjusting Lou's back, not so much her neck and shoulders

We gave Dr. B. a set of those photos taken at the reception and

brunch for Karen and Bruce. We have that video that the Morphews made up.

It does not play in our player. The leader is out of the cassette and the

footage is wrinkled. Lou thinks that Jared Miller might be able to fix it

We went to Fry's Electronics and purchased a scanner with the $

that Michael Shaw sent to us. It seems to be a good scanner for the money

I notice that the scanner about $20 more in price has "Adobe Software." F

sure, one can't have it all, especially with computer stuff, and software.

We stopped at Sunrise Mall and did an walk-about. We must go

to the Bella Vista athletic field as it is so near and offers an outdoors

venue. I have a sore or cut on my upper right lip. It does not seem to be

getting worse in condition. I put "Blistex" on it — seems to help hea**ng'

new scanner to Mr.
What will we do tomorrow? Mary Lou wants to show our 1200 HI EP, 36-bit.
Rader. It is a Mustek, parallel flatbed, plug-N-Scan Cost, regular.
9600 DPI, with optical scanning OCR, imaging software, etc. letter
$59.99, sales price $49.99. It does not have ADOBE software, £reezes.
not legal size. I rested on the trampoline, to get some co
response to his plans. Mel Stephensen was back at the Family History Center

The plan covers the days of Wednesday, September 1st to Tuesday,

September 7 th. A lot of the activities are away from Harbor Village. Keith

has water skiing, sail boating, cave exploration, canoeing, biking, birding,

a dance, crafts and painting, family history, gymnastics and talent night,

etc . Keith really involves the kids and cousins, young and older'. I hope
that we can cut down on the video and television watching during the week.
The meals are also ambitious. It starts out with a clam bake and
barbecue,Dutch oven cooking,
fish fry, Hawaiian luau, Thanksgiving dinner,/etc. There are "anytime acti­

vities,n swimming, tubing, journal writing, boating, sunrise and sunset

watching, jet skiing, old-time movie watching. Ryan Shaw is listed as the
coordination
"video historian." It will take some really close/ to get all

of the above accomplished. Where will the money come from to rent the boats

and skiis, etc.? The outside activities will require transportation. How

can we plan for safety and safe driving, especially with the Jeeps, etc.?
Will the plan for each family to provide their own food work out all right?
Lou and I want to discuss the "draft" of Keith’s plans. We
fashioned patience,and
think that human relations and good•old/tolerance and good-will can go a

long way to prevent petty bickering and disagreements that could develop.

What will the weather be like during that week, up at Bear Lake Country?

Mary Lou went to Third Ward. She did not see any of the Horns in ,

a11 enhance. I cooked some steak and vegetables for lunch. We were busy at

the Family History Center. Mel is leaving for another vacation. He said

that he is working on getting Jome keys to the library for us, to use on

Sundays. Lou stayed and worked on Laura Brandt’s (blind lady) records.
the afternoon shift
I was "light-headed" and didn’t feel connected but I made it through/okay.

Mary Lou called Gayle in Boise, ID. Gayle is still selling the

swimming suits from Scott’s business interests. Is Ron S. still planning to

attend an AMWAY pep rally during that Labor Day week? . I Munford
hear that the
at Kaiser
rally is in Arizona? We have that appointment with Dr The perform-
tomorrow at 11:15 a.m. What can we discuss and get settled.
Tuesday night- We have
ance of "Carousel" will be at the Music Circus 0A for a video pres entation,
the challenge of tasks that Mike suggested: Photos list
and an address
a time-line of family activities for the past ite time consuming -
for the up-coming 50th wedding anniversary par y
 Monday, August 16, 1999. Mary Lou and I went over Keith1s "draft copy,

of activities planned at the outing in Garden City, UT. We have some sug"

gestions to send to him about the schedule. We went to appmt. with Dr. Munford ^

We note that activities start on Wednesday, Sept. 1. We €1 Tl

won’t be there until at least 5 p • m • Will anyone be there except Keith and

family for the water skiing and sail boating? I’d like the boating moved to

Saturday morning. That way we1d be at the condos to greet in-coming guests.

I don’t know the location of Bloomington Lake and Glacier Lake?

I’ll have to look at the area map. Where is Franklin Basin? Will visitors be

able to bring bicycles? Will rental bikes be available? I’d like to pass out

my "recognition award sheets" at the gathering on Saturday evening.

April Gallagher and perhaps Venetta Abbott will not arrive until

Monday, Sept. 6th. Where is Edgewood Hall, the place for swimming? Is it in

Logan? Will we have to travel there on Monday and back to Harbor Village later

in the day? It sounds like a lot of activities, spread out over many locations ,
arriving
to be performed in a relatively short time. The guests will be/ & leaving -

Dr. Munford talked to Lou about "going it on her own" if C

I do xtake care of my health with dieting , exercise, etc. That was pretty
health
blunt for me to hear. So, it is up to me, as always, to change my/habits for

the better. Dr. M. suggested a Kaiser class on behavior modification for me.

Dr. M. did not listen much to my tales of sleep disturbances, concern about getting
along with family members at Harbor Village, keeping up on outdoor activities.
Carolyn Beck wrote a note of thanks for our attending the wedding

and reception for Carolyn and Jared in February, 1999. That was thoughtful of

C. to send the note. I sent a thank-you note to Mike for the $50, to purchase

the scanner. Mike called this afternoon. He has a cell phone. He pays about

$50 a. month for making his calls on the portable cell phone.

Mary Lou worked at Folsom Conv. this afternoon, She picked up

more of those Elverta peaches that are falling off the tree. The peaches

that tree are almost over for the season. The other peaches on the loaded

small tree are just coming on. They should be good peaches for us also.

We had a family home evening. We discussed the schedule of events from Keith
over Labor Day. Mary Lou picked some more
in regard to the Bear Lake outing, pleasant to have some ytfy useful food
It is
■beans off the garden spot,
It wass hot today and warm in the house this evening.
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PETALUMA VALLEJO
PLEASANTON WALNUT CREEK

EDWARD O. “CRAIG" GREEN, M.D. THOMAS DONNELLY, M.D. DEBORAH W. ROYER

Physician-in-Chief Assistant Physician-in-Chief Medical Group Administrator

MARY L SHAW 08/09/1999

5370 NUGGET RD KAISER # 01593743
FAIR OAKS CA 95628 DAY:(916) 961-5271
EVE:(916) 961-5271

Here are the results of your recent laboratory tests:

TEST RESULT NORMAL RANGE

08/05/99 Fructosamine/Albumin
Blood Protein ALB 4.lg/dL 3.3 4.7
Diabetes FRUC 230umol/L 0 265

08/05/99 LIPID
Cholesterol H 253mg/dL < 239
Triglycerides 96mg/dL < 399
HDL Cholesterol 49mg/dL > 45
LDL Calculated H 185mg/dL < 129

08/05/99 Glucose Fasting 99mg/dL 60 115

08/05/99 Diabetes HGBA1C

HGB A1C 5.9% 4.8 6.0

Leilani Gibbons, RNP

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some suggestions.
1. We won't arrive until the evening on Wednesday, 9/1. We don't want
to miss out on the boating. We remember the good times in years past.
Could you move the boating to Saturday morning. That way, more folks can
participate. Also, we'd be at Harbor Village to greet the one-day
visitors.

OK, lets move it to Saturday Morning, it will be harder to schedule

for boat rental, but I think it is doable. Should Wednesday will be
an open day, with nothing scheduled?
2. I note on the map that Bloomington Lake is on a very
rough dirt road, out 13-miles. Do we want to go there?

Bloomington Lake is a beautiful glacier lake but kind of hard to get

to, not only the 13miles but you have to hike in about 1/2 mile, so
we don't have to go. I'd like to, but maybe it would not be
practicle.

3. Could we have the general gathering and talent show on Saturday

night?

Yes

That would be the time when most visitors will be at Harbor

Village hopefully. I have a plan to give out certificates commending
the people who attend for positive actions. I'd like to hand the
certificates out late Saturday. Let us know what you think.

Sounds good!
4. We can't find "Glacier Lake" on the maps that you sent us.
Location?

I mean't Bloomington Lake.

Also, where is Edgewood Hall, the swimming place?

Edgewood Hall is George Daines place It is a stately estate with

nice ponds, an outdoor swimming pool and tennis court. The
Talent night was planned to be held at Ten O Gymnastics/ Extreme
Adventure in Logan

5. In the excellent travel folders that you sent, there is mention

of the National Oregon/California Trails Center in Montpelier, ID.
That looks like a first-rate museum.

flit is! I checked it out last weeks and it looks good

There is also the fame Rails and Trails museum that is free. If we
plan to go there, the travel folder mentions that a special
appointment is necessary. This could be under "Anytime Activities."
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. >N N We could do it when we go to the Bird Refuge.
IWThere is also abllP Museum in Paris, ID (I believe) and that could be
Njxyut on the agenda. I'll send more details on the DUP Museum, if I
^Tind the info.

i Please do.
6. We commend you guys for all of the planning that
you are doing. We notice that at least five group meals are planned.
§ That will take a lot of close coordination and planning . The ■
groceries will have to be purchased and paid for. Could specific
I adults be asked to help with the work, the planning, the expenses,
si etc.
I Yes. It's best to work with specific adults.
I'll talk to the Millers about a banner to put on the front of
ir i ■ HI the main condo about the "Shaw Get-Together." They have a color
printer that may be able to print out banners, etc.

Let's get a banner. Please do it.

From what I understand, Venetta and/pr April/Ballagher will not be
■ I arriving until Monday, Au^6thy,
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That makes no serfs*S to miTTRy^il/i£way Tor one day? /a /it#* y3 *
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Frankly, I am excited about coming up to Bear Lake. Thanks again for
the excellent travel folders, Your planning has been sugeerb. The
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above are just suggestions. Let us know how things (odllsfirom that end.
Love & hugs to all, MUM & POPS
uM ;.. "■Frankly my dear, I give a damn. Yes I do and a tootle lou.
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si To: keiths@logan.utcouras.gov
Date: Mon^Aug 1999 00:05:06 -0700
SB Re^arbor Village Schedule
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From: MaryLou Shaw <bobalous@juno.com>

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 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 . It was another warm August day. Wary Lou
worked at Folsom Conv. I am to respond to Keith Shaw’s schedule of
events
at Harbor Village, near Bear Lake. We attended "Carousel," at Music Circus.

I wake up with a monstrous appetite. That is a bad way to start

the day as I am slowed down early and tend to sleep. I could not find that
"Behavioral Modification" class in the schedule. I will have to call

Kaiser and find out the particulars.

Those travel folders sent by Keith about Northern Utah made good

reading, I located Bloomington Lake. It is 13-miles off Highway 89, over

a very rough dirt road. Do we want to go there? I could not locate "Glacier

Lake" on the map? I don1t know the location of "Edgewood Hall Swim?"

Lou told me that Eric Markworth has a condo up in the Bear Lake

area . If Chyrl and Carl Markworth attend, they will probably stay at Eric’s

condo. Mary Lou sent $50 to Gayle Soren for travel expenses.I’d like to

get those old videos and the 8 mm. film in better shape, to be played on VCR,

Mary Lou spent some time this afternoon working on water coloring j

greeting cards. She used a picture of koi fish and did very well on her
;
prints. I am amazed at her talents. She mailed out some thank-you cards, j

cards to Neal Abbott, the librarian at CSUS, etc.

Going to the Music Circus to see "Carousel" was a good diversion.

The story was about a carnival "barker" who played free and easy with the

law. He married the heroine but was killed in a hold-up attempt. The

ending scenes included ones in which he was allowed to return to earth from

celestial realms. "Billy" still had trouble relating to his wife & family.
The daughter had many insecurities that the father (Billy) experienced at that age.
His daughter was now in her late teens. He was able to give her

a "star" that he had purloined. It had good dancing and singing. The plot

reminded me somewhat of the life of Michelle A • 9

trying to make it with a i
traveling lover, after having three kids by him. I hear that Michelle went

to Oregon to see Richard, for the”benefit90 of the girls. Danny Cash is jjjj

drinking again and is not living at Michelle’s house, as I ofhear the news,
the year at
Next week, it will be "Chorus Line," the last presentation
with her sore knees
the Music Circus. Mary Lou had some hard times walking felt somewhat
and legs. I rubbed some arthritic cream on the knees and Lou
better . I surely hope that she doesn't have chronic knee problems, for sure
 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 . I e-mailed Keith and Sandy with some suggestions

about the Bear Lake Outing. Keith immediately replied and agreed to most of thi

comments. Mary Lou’s knees are still sore and she has trouble walking now.
-------------------------The house of Gail & Bob Cooley burned. Gail & Mom at Holly’s.
This e-mail is a slick way to communicate, fast and direct.

The Sorens have their computer repaired now so they are back in the e-mail

business. I’m glad that Keith sent the maps and travel folders. That orients
Lake ,
me again to the Bear/Logan and Cache Valley areas.

’’Edgewood Hall" is George Daines estate, out in Providence, UT -

Keith has also made arrangements "Ten 0 Gymnastics and Extreme Adventure" in
[According to Keith, the gymnastics place has a rock-climbing wall, to test climbing skills -
Logan for the talent night. / That must be the place where Reagan takes his gym —

nasties lessons. Glacier Lake and Bloomington Lake are one and the same . I’ll

have to find out more about the DUP Museum, likely located in Paris, ID. Keith

was agreeable to the suggestions that we made. Wednesday will be an "open day .

The activities will end on Monday night as Keith has to go to work on Tuesday .

Lou changed our departure time from S.L.C., UT, to leave at 8:45

a • m. We will have to be in S.L.C. early that morning. We arrive home after

noon. That way, Lou can begin her Floral Techniques class on time.

The fire started at Gail Cooley’s house in mid-morning yesterday _

It started in the bedroom but there is smoke and water damage throughout the

house. llo one was injured. Milly (mother) and Gail are staying with the Mill^^

The three teen-aged sons are staying with friends. Bob Cooley is working out-of—

town 0n his grocery job .but is expected to return home tomorrow, Deadly fires

can happen quickly and can cause devastating damages. Have we learned the lessons
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Mary Lou did well in spite of the sore knees and legs. We went

to Dr. Beth’s Chiropractic and that always helps. I had lower back pain. Tha t

is not usual for me. Lou worked at Folsom Conv. and at the Genealogy Class.

We stopped by the Miller’s home and viewed the video tape given us by Dr. Beth,
I mailed the letter to Sacto Co. Ofc. of Education, asking them to put me back on subbing list:
Sue Miller’s cat is still at the Miller’s house, in a cage . Th

Ir-fds sav that the cat is "possessed." It is probably frightened with all
r tha strange places it has been recently. Eldon wants to let the cat
°V. f thp cLe soon. We wonder what is happening to Susan Miller and her “
out or tn s inheritance from her father? That is a sad story. We leave
pursuit
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for SLC at o. /7 , arriVe in Sacramento at 12:45 p.m.We viewed Dr
g;45 a.m. on JU^e rec«ition brunch of Karen & Bruce Blakely, at Holly. s house
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Thursday, August 19, 1999. We had the full-time missionaries over for

a pizza dinner. Holly and her boys came with Hi.llie Mortimer, Gail
Cooley1s
mother. Bob Cooley has returned from his work area and surveyed the fire 1
"Bne of the water tubes on our bed sprang a leak. Les A. helped.
I arise fairly early, usually around 6 a.m. That is on the

positive side of my habit routine. But, I bog down and sleep in the

mornings and afternoons. That is a big habit for me.

Mary Lou worked at Folsom Convalescent. Shelby Venable is going I

on a vacation for at least a week. She goes with Gordon to places like

Oregon, usually with a travel group by bus. Gordon is not in the best of

health and neither is Shelby. It is good that they get out and travel.

Mary Lou invited the Elders over for dinner. I picked up three

pizzas at Papa Murphy's Fast Food.. The cost was reasonable, $7. each. We

bake them in our oven. The Miller boys came over, after being with Holly

at The Caring Tree. The Elders were delayed in arriving because they had

been to the podiatrist. They seem to have foot problems, in common. Inote
that Elder Hously is critical about little things around our house picky, picky, picky!
There was plenty of pizza for dinner. Lou had salad and tomatoes

with her famous dressing, etc. It is so good to have fresh garden items out

of our own plot. Holly and Milly came later. Milly seems depressed and

"paces . " Bob Cooley has returned from his out-of-town job location. He

seems discouraged with the results of the fire. I believe that he is trying

to have the insurance company provide them a living place, so that the

family can be together. That seems only fair, under the terms 0f most fire

insurance policies, as I understand it.

Holly looked tired. She works at the Caring Tree and then has

the extra house guests. I don't: know if the Millers have plans to go to

Garden City, UT, over Labor Day? Melissa came over with Cami Ellsworth.

They had been playing soccer. It seems to be a community team, on which

Melissa seems
they play. Both liked the cold pizza that we had on hand. Bella Vista.
make such good choices in her friends. She will be a Senior at
The
I researched the location of the DUP Museum, in Paris, ID.

Paris Pioneer Museum is open to the public daily. l'll have to e -mail de­
Miller has been
was a hint that Susan
 tflilUAY , —August 20 , 1999 . Mary Lou getj responses from her e-mails. We had e""^ail ^

communications from Gayle, Scott and Michael. Gweneth Edmunds from Hayward CA

said that Liza, daughter of Vladimir, in Vladivostok, Russia had a tick bite.

That is sad to hear of the illness of Liza in Vladivostok.

Those tick bites can cause encephalitis (sp) or sleeping sickness, etc. Gweneth

is the full-time missionary lady who we met in Vlad. Gweneth is a friend of

Eileen Kelley of our First Ward, here in Fair Oaks. Whitey Ford's son, died of

much the same illness in New York. Whitey Ford played for the Yankees, baseball

team. Scott helped in the funeral service as Ford's son had married a LDS lady.

Michael wrote about his life down in Texas. He confirmed that I

am to be working on 1. invitation list. 2. work with Melissa Miller on a timeline

3. I am to scan some photos for a computer display. Michael encouraged me to go

; back to work. I could check around at the temporary agencies or get a part-time

job, probably at minimum wage, odd hours and har<| work. I could work at SCOE.
\
I received the three pairs of shoes from Haband Mail Order, The
brown with velcro straps
Dr. Scholls/shoes are of good quality, leather, wide and comfortable. A1so , I

received two pairs of "OMEGA" sports shoes probably of fair quality. The

shoes are of man-made materials, made in China. I tend to run-over the heels

of my shoes. Dr. Beth, the chiropractor, always comments about my run-over

shoes. I want to take better care of my feet, with my diabetes condition.

Mary Lou worked at her oil painting class. She has plans to

take her students to the art display at the El Dorado County Fair, in Placer-

ville. It could possibly qualify A8 an official adult education field trip?

As our "outing" today, we went to LensCrafters and had a new

lens put in my sun glasses. They wanted $60. Lou told them that we could get

it done at Kaiser for $50. They let us have the lens at the lower price. Judy

Klinefelter works at LensCrafters. She is a kind and humorous lady. Last

night, the business was closed. Judy was near the door. I passed the glasses

through the mail drop in the door. We both had a good laugh over that! ^
Lou says that Judy K. is very considerate towards handicapped folks. Tim
Klinefelter has been limited in motion because of paralysis for most of his
r would guess. Tim holds down a job and rides a bicycle, providing the 1
locomotion with his hands and arms. He rides long distances with his specially j
made bicycle. LensCrafters providejgood and fast service but they are pri 1
the trampoline in the evenings. Les Acklin came ^ I
I usually sleep out on
We purchased a water tube for $20,bed replacement!C I
and put back ouf water bed .
August 16, 1999

Dear Mom and Dad,

This letter is going to be very short. I hope all is going well with you. \*
Marcia here the last week and it has been enjoyable. We went to the fou*
again. It is a nice cool thing to do on a hot Saturday.

I have been calling everyone and putting together the plans for the annive
celebration. If there is something specific you want to happen then you b
know now. Here is the formal request for what I see in the near term.

1. Invitation List
2. Dad to work with Melissa in generating a timeline
3. Dad to scan some pictures for a computer display

The last two are meant to be enjoyable tasks that will add a history flavor
anniversary.

With regards to your diet and health Dad, I have complete confidence in
do anything you set your mind to. If you don't believe me read your diar
were able to tackle on the coast guard, mission and college education aga
That is you. You are still able to do it!

Why not go back to work? You can get active and earn a paycheck at th<
This wi\l help out you and mom now and in the future. You've put your s
wheel before, and you can do it again.

I Love You
 Saturday, August 21, 1999. This was a Saturday at home for me .
Wary Lou
was off to the computer class with Mr. Rader. She was able to print
[1949 summaries] out my
diary entries/in full-page format, using WORD-PERFECT. The Miller boy s came
>• > %uvoo .
over and mowed the lawns. Holly used the caj- to pick up girls at Camp/

Mr .
Rader must have shown Lou how to get the e-mail print-outs
1949 »
in full-page format, using WORDPERFECT. Keith has been wanting our/di ary

(I summaries in that style, probably so that he can make the pages up into a

book? Dorothy Titera has been promising to come over and help Lou with that
M
project but Dorothy is busy. I am glad that Lou has figured it out.
!
Michael Shaw called this morning, He has had medical tests and
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his cholesterol and triglycerides are high, etc. So, potential health

problems show up for people in their early thirties—too bad. Mike wants to

use diet and exercise to control the symptoms. Mike encouraged me in my

I
good health routines. He checked on my anniversary project assignments.

Gayle Soren also sent an e-mail, actually Lou telephoned her.

Gayle has dreams of traveling down the Columbia River route, via Portland.
i*__ 3 Then , she wants to come down the Redwood Highway and end up visiting us.

Their van is running but it needs new tires. Gayle dreams of selling swim

suits along the travel route. I wonder if she needs business licenses to

sell in different towns and cities? Local laws can be very exacting. Also,
swim suit selling is a seasonal task, so the best time to sell is not now?
■ I received notice of my government military insurance. They are
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continuing a small policy of $1,492. There was a dividend of $32.96, with a

sI paid-up addition of $54. The loan value is $857.49 and the cash value is now
..
$912.22 . I am happy to have a small policy that does not require payment of
'
any premiums. I cashed out the main endowment policy oh 8/24/92 for an

amount of $10,974.44. We bought our Toyota car with half of the proceeds.

The Cooleys are still staying at the Miller home, Holly says

that she does not know what is happening with that family? Melissa. $ Holly

drove our Toyota to Camp Nauvoo and picked up some young ladies.
boys came over to our home. They volunteered to mow our lawns. °® the
learning to cut straight swaths. Jared forked until after *r irking,
east and the west lawns mowed. I w?at to pay them some mon y rummy_qUE
We had a pizza and the boys liked that. Lou and Joshua p y
on the trampoline. Those boys are willing workers., We appreciate^e^
Acklin coming over and repairing the leak in our water bed neighbors.
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bed and the comfort that it offers. Les and Barbara A. are g
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 ailed from Modesto. She might ask J°e t0
Sunday, August 22, 1999. Maxine Owen c
him by
Joe has three strikes against
bring her up to Sacramento for a visit.
We had an active day
Maxine’s family members, 11m not sure of the reason(s)•

Lou helps people with "Temple Ready 11 records .

at the Family History Center.
Mary Lou a ttended Third Ward. Maylene,
It was another warm day.
either Dale or Betty Horn.
daughter of the Horns , attended but Lou did not see
held at Stapley's House. It seems to be an
The Third Ward Barbecue is to be

annual big affair, in that Ward.

I have the time to cook the
I cooked up some steak for lunch.
Carrots and onions tossed in the meat dish
meat slowly with some marination.

adds a good touch, I mailed the revised beneficiary list for the government

The face value of the policy is $1,492. I designated Mary

military insurance.

Lou as full beneficiary and our children as one-fifth contingent beneficiaries.

The last beneficiary designation was made in 1961 and the Veteran’s Affairs

Dept, wants the information brought up-to-date for the Y2K records requirements.

We were busy at the Family History Center. Lewis Durst opened

the door and Alton Sissell gave us a key to lock up. Mary Lou does a lot c-
of good with the Family Search programs. Most of the nine computers seem to be
[Mrs. Pett ingill, who attended Lou’s Gen. Class @ Sacto City College,was patron
operating now./ We met Mr. Bennion. His relatives were S.O. Bennion, Mission

President in the Central States and Melvin Bennion, manager of the Zion’s Print­

ing plant, stake president and patriarch in Independence, MO. Melvin B. died
about the same time as Joseph Callahan. Lou worked at Zion’s Printing Company.
We stopped at Carmichael Park and did some walking. I always
feel better and re-energized when I do some exercise. John Bell came over for
home teaching. He bxought us.a delicious cheese cake — good! We gave him some
tomatoes and peaches. Carryn Nixon came over for a home teaching visit. She is
still working as an activities director.
Carryn said that the Gillespie sisters
still have not completed adoption work for their
four children. Renovation
work is going on at the Gillespie house at 8324 Madison Av.
We gave garden
produce to Carryn. Lou played the piano and Carryn sang hymns
relationship wit" To! I^Aer f ‘Ally' sen^to’liL^r
Max-
xne says that Joe is attentive to her requests. They may come up here to
Fair Oaks for a visit soon. Maxine says that Phyllis Tucker is visiting her
daughter, Jerilynn Smith, in North Carolina. Maxine has visited Karen ad
Bruce Blakely recently. It was good to talk to Maxine on the telephone
"A
Chorus Line" will he presented as the final musical comedy at the Music'
k Circus.
 Tuesday, August 24, 1999 . The hot days and nights continue. With a floor fan

the nights are bearable. We attended the final presentation of The Music Cir_

cu s . We enjoyed nA Chorus Line." I put small stickers on the award certificate

--------------- This was Mike and Margo Shaw's wedding anniversary.
Mary Lou had some of those stickers to put on the "Certi-

ficates of Award." Some are comic stickers and others are just plain hearts,etc*

I also have the sheet listing about 57 folks who probably will attend the outing

at Harbor Village. I will have to add the names of Jackie Plouffe and kids.

Mary Lou worked at Folsom Conv. Hospital. She had a sketch of

the new Folsom Bridge over the American River. The patients colored the bridge,

the rocks, water, etc. We have driven across the new bridge but have not walked

across it. The bridge will be useful to speed up the commute.

We sent in for the $20 rebate on the Family Tree Maker CD (3)

set. I put •ownership labels on the CD's and the box. I want to do the same

with the "World Talk Internet Phone." We also have the new scanner that will

have to be opened up, the directions read and the installation made. Michae1 S .

is expecting us to do scanning of photos for the family time line, 1950-2000.

This was the wedding anniversary of Michael and Margo. Lou

sent them a water-colored card and called them on the phone. Michael was not at

home when she called. Mike and Margo have enjoyed success in their professional
their work in the Church,
1 ives , their home life with their two daughters,/and in other ways also.

Seeing "A Chorus Line" at the Music Circus was quite an experienc

The plot was based around a rehearsal of potential dancers and the selection

process. The audience had some insight into the personal lives of the dancers.

Xhe men were often depicted as homosexual wimps and the ladies often shown

tough-talking bitter dancers, The effect of homelife in the '50 and 60's

was shown as well as the influence of the parents and families. The dancing

and acting seemed to bring them through the difficult years back then. That

the time period in which Gayle, Keith and Holly grew up. We are grateful that
our kids made it through the tough '50's, 60's, and 70's, etc.
Dorothy Titera came over and helped Lou with computer in-
Dorothy is largely self-taught on the computer. Both Mary Lou “
StrUDorothy like WordPerfect. We gave Dorothy some peaches and tomatoes.
and
Dorothy are good friends. Dorothy said that Susan and John Dennis
Mary Lou and
Mississippi and have returned. We will have to check on the _
have been to
teaching visit is necessary. I expect Maxine Owen and herDennis
-to see if a home
for a visit, within the next week.
Friend Joe, to come up Preparation is
needed -
Juno e-mail printed Tue, 24 Aug 1999 16:31:00 , page 1

From: Jay and Myrleen Lyon <jandm@lgcy.com>

To MaryLou Shaw <bobalous@juno.com>
pate: Sat, 21 Aug 1999 18:04:58 -0600
Subject: Re: Harbor Village

As far as we know now, we will be at Bear Lake with Dan and his family
Sept. 4th
in the evening and Sept. 5th so we hope to come over and see you. Thanks
for your
invitation. We will see you the 5th probably.

Love, Myrleen and Jay

MaryLou Shaw wrote:

> Dear Myrleen and Jay,

> Hope you will be able to come to our get together at Harbor
Village by
> Bear Lake, Sept 3-6. Haven't heard from you so I was wondering. All
my
> sisters are coming and Holly and Gayle. Scott and Mike are not going
to
> be able to make it. Bob and I are flying in the 1st of Sept, on
> Southwest to S.L, arriving about 10:30A.M. my sister, Fay , arriving at
> one thirty P.M. Delta. We are returning Tuesday evening. Let us know
> if you can come even for a day. Lots of Love, Mary Lou
 Wednesday, August 25, 1999. It will be four months until Christmas Day.
It was another hot day and hot night. School in San Juan Unified School

District will begin tomorrow. We went to Dr. Beth’s Chiropractic Office.

I started to sprinkle the garden again, The tomatoes are start-

ing to come on in greater abundance now. The peaches are ripe in the middle 3

but tend to be somewhat hard on the outside. What corn that is growing

near the front compost pile, is stunted and tassling out when only about

two feet high. The ground does not seem to have the necessary nutrients

to produce tall corn anymore. I thought that the compost near the garden

would help the fertility of the soil, but not any such luck.

We went to Dr. Beth’s office for adjustments. My left lower

back is feeling better. Dr . Beth "hammered" on my atlas and adjusted my

back . I think that the vibrating machine and the water table plus the

back vibrator table help me also. Dr. Beth said that Dena is back home

from a summer visit with her father and family, etc.

She said that SAM,

Holly used our car for shopping this evening.
ar j sick,
i Susan Miller’s cat, had to be taken to the SPCA as it is still aggressive,/
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and mean. They do not want us to tell Susan as she likes the cat.The cat
has been confined in that small cage for weeks—little wonder it is ill.
The Cooleys are still with the Millers. To me, there seems to be

a stoppage of insurance benefits on the house fire. Could the fire have''
Mi
started under mysterious circumstances? Could the fire insurance policy
m
have lapsed because of non-payment of premiums? There is several thousands

of dollars in damages in the house, due to smoke, fire and water damage, etc.
r.if
The Cooleys were in a motel with just Millie staying at the Millers for a

few days. But now, both Bob, Gail and Millie are back with the Millers. It

would seem that the fire insurance company would provide temporary living

accomodations for the family. The boys are staying with friends, I think.

Alton Sissell spoke to Mary Lou’s genealogy class today. He is

a real computer expert, specializing in family history work, He even offere&l

to make a "house call" for one of the class members and help with the down

want
for the Miller kids tomorrow. Melissa xs not planning to ta school
class at Sacto City College. She is going to take a reJ ^ ^ ^
course of study. Jared will be in eighth grade and Jspecial education.
Holly has a long-term subbing jo|> LeGe___ ____
grade,
 Thursday, August 26, 1999 . Smoke filled the valley from the 100's of fires

that are burning, We did not see the sun all of the day. Also, we did not

the full moon tonight. It was the first day of school for Holly and children-
- Would you believe, it rained tonight—welcome mositure*
The fires were mostly started by lightning. Several hundred

firefighters from out-of-state have arrived to help the local forces. I would

imagine that Les Acklin and his California Department of Forestry fire-fighter&

are busy. It was like a fall or winter day, no direct sunshine, dark about 5 '

This was the first day of school for the Millers. Melissa is a

SENIOR at Bella Vista High School. I don’t know if she plans to work at TARGET
I
or some other place? She has a full load of academics and is college-bound.

I called over to the Miller home and Gail Cooley answered. She

said that Holly and the kids were all tired and in bed around 9:30 p.m. Gail
here
seemed quite up-beat. She says that Bob Cooley is expecting to be/ for an —

other week or so. Maybe things are looking up for the Cooleys. I hope so anyway.

I had a slow day. Mary Lou worked at Folsom Conv. Hospital. She

has a trip to the El Dorado County Fairgrounds tomorrow for the art show.Lou

had pretty good directions and seemed sure of her information. She had

one lead from talking to folks at the Fair Oaks Art Galleries, on the walk- about:

with her oil painting students.

I suggested that we drive up to Placerville, CA to locate the fair

grounds. The location is just off Highway 50 at Forni and Placerville Roads.

We located the art gallery on the fairgrounds. It was closed . Now, Lou can

direct her class members to the location of the art place. We did not see any

particular places to eat. The class might have to eat in the Rancho Cordova area.

Jim Rader sent an e-mail about his classes. Basic computers, computer

survu'Val, genealogy internet, genealogy software, evening^and Saturdays. I

picked and snapped some green beans from the garden. It is so great to produce

some of our own food. The peaches and tomatoes are now in full production.

Mary Lou went to Janie Erickson's house for her oil painting

lessons. It is a social hour for both of them. Janie gets lonely. Joan, 7*
Janie1 s friend, may go to the art display in Placerville tomorrow. There ±s a
show at the studio on Gibbons Drive on Saturday. Lou made up three arrangements
for Dr. Changrs order. People are so surprised to receive floral arrangeme nt s
from their dentist. Lou wants me to drive her on some flower deliverie ® in the
to drive her to the Placerville Art
morning. Then, she would like me Display.
August 22, 1999

Dear Mom and Dad,

Sophie started school this week. She went to meet the teacher on Tuesday
and then went to a normal class on Thursday. It is called "Building Blocks"
and is a preschool at the Methodist Church here in Keller. Sophie has
known about our plans to put her in school since approximately 6 months
ago when Chloe was in school. Sophie has been excited about it and has
kept asking us about when she would start school since that time. Well, on
Wednesday, she decided that she did not want to go because she has to wear
shoes. She did go on Thursday to the real class and loved it. She came
home and sang a song that she learned and told us how much she enjoyed it.

Chloe is enjoying kindergarten. She gave a talk today in Primary. Her talk
was on temples and she said the words to the song "I Love To See the
Temple". She also told of the time when she was at the temple and there
was a bride coming out and the bride came right over in the midst of just
being married and talked to Chloe. Chloe is just starting to ride her bike, I
have been teaching her on our long driveway. She is learning on a smaller
bike and it is easier for her to manage.

We are still swimming. It has been triple digits for the last ~25 days. We
only hit 99 yesterday and I think that with hurricane Bret to the south
coming closer we are expected to get rain next week.

I have found a bank on the Internet that has extremely good interest rates.
They have CD's for 5.5% and money markets for 4.8% (Regular checking is
3%). I guess I am somewhat nervous about a bank that I cannot walk into
but the rates deserve some investigation. Please let me know if you are
interested in knowing what I find.

Love You
/)

Michael J Shaw

iimi in iv urn mi n ill

Friday, August 27, 1999. I was out and about with Mary Lou today. I

helped deliver the two floral orders from Dentist Chang. I drove Lou to
Placerville, CA for the art show. I made the trip without my drivers license.
Holly Miller taught two days in the Special Educ. room.
We delivered the floral pieces to Jonas Salk Middle School and to

an address in Rosemont Subdivision. I helped carry the oil painting supplies

into the Senior Center. I did not go to Costco for groceries, etc.

Michael Shaw wrote his weekly letter, Also, Mike sent some art

work samples from his daughter/* He didn’t say anything about his anni-

versary. It was #8 for Michael and Margo. He checked up on my dieting and

exercise, He offered to help in our financial planning.

I was over to pick up Mary Lou at the Senior Center about 11:30

a . m. Lou said that the folks did not do a lot of oil painting today. They

were pretty excited about the trip up to Placerville. We took Mary and I
Gloria in our car. We "ben^ Up the rules'* as FCUSD rules say not to take

students in our personal automobile. I remember Mary, a SCOE employee, in

Galt, who lost her job when she drove her car with employees, had an acci­

dent and could not produce automobile insurance. Too bad for Mary!

We stopped at "Back Forty" rib restaurant in Shingle Springs.

Thomas/
The food was quite good. I tried to control my portions. Joan/ the friend
and some oil painting
of Janie Erickson, ate lunch with us. Peter / ladies were also at

the restaurant. The class members had a route map so that helped. Joan T. is
a friend of Deanne Ellsworth. Deanne is now in the Russia Rostov na Dona Mission, 7/6/99.
The art display at the El Dorado Fair Grounds was not large. The

paintings and art objects were from local artists mostly. Some out-of-state

artists were also represented. We went to a gallery on Main Street in P.V.

The art of Thomas Kincade was interesting. He is a local artist and is

just over 40-years-of-age. He'is called the "artist of light," as he paints

with extraordinary light, streaming through the windows, etc. I have a two-
page biography of Thomas Kincade, given to me by one of the attendants.
We met Gloria's sister who manages a book store on Main Street.

Placeryille is an interesting town. It has been called "Hangtown" from Gold

Rush daysT Sqme q£ Thomas Kincade's paintings were of his hometown of
I made it safely home with Mary Lou. She found my wallet. Thank you, Dear.
We both rested this afternoon. The sky cleared up so the fires must be
dying down. Lou plans to go to Mr. Rader's class tomorrow. Then, s e p
We
a trip to the Family History Center x^ith her students in ^ afternoon^
received an e-mail from Myrleen Lyon. She will visit at n etc. I
Danny and his family. Gayle,Keith and Holly will be ^ad t°Q Garden City, UT?
Eldon Miller has the time off from his Raleys nob. The Millers may
 umu lu, my. 'ih is i
was a hot day at home for me. Mary uuu went

to the computer class with Mr. Rader. Then, she went to the Family History Ctf '

in the afternoon. Gayle Soren called and talked about Owen Soren's experience^ '

The sky is clearing up from the recent fires in Northern

California. We could see a haze of smog over the Valley yesterday, when we

returned from Pticerville. It did not seem so smokey and smoggy up in P.V.

I am impressed with the building of homes in the foothills, going

to Placerville, in Folsom, etc. Houses are being built out to Highway 50 in

Folsom and there is land reserved for commercial sites. El Dorado Hills and the

Serrano Golf Course area have a lot of new construction as well as Cameron Park.

Mary Lou gave me some post cards and ads from the Thomas Kincade

Art Gallery. The cards did not show his trademark., light streaming from the

windows, etc. Gayle told Lou that Owen does not "want to go there and do that"

after his conviction on the DUI. That is a tough way to learn vital lessons.

Mary Lou was off to the computer class with Jim Rader. She learn-

ed some new information. Mary Lou has a prepared mind about computers. She

just plods along until she learns what she wants to learn. There were about

ten genealogy students at the Family History Center. Mel Stephensen had for­

gotten about the outing, down there. The Greens, Mel and others were in attend­

ance to help the visitors. Lou found some Social Security info on the Inter-net.
Mel wants us to take the key and open up the Family History Center tomorrow.
Lou and I walked at Sunrise Mall. Michael called and checked up

on us today. I had an ideayo purchase yo-yo's for the kids under 18-years,

the Labor Day outing. I counted 27 kids on my list. That would cost $32.33 for

30 yo-yo *s, at the "Dollar Outlet," in Madison Mall.

I have a "memory list" of items to take to Garden City, UT. Will

we have enough room in our suitcases to take tennis rackets and tennis balls?
Nerf
I*d like to check at Mac Frugals to find out if they have any plastic bats,/balls

and footballs, and basketballs—cheap. We will be leaiing Wednesday morning! ! !

We checked on the balance owing at AT&T Universal Card, By

phone, they said that we owe $89.39. We sent a check. I hope that we do
not get a $30 late charge tacked on our bill, for not paying sooner. There
was an article about Spencer Taggart in the U.S.U. Magazine. He was recognized
Czechoslovakian Government for preserving writings of their national
by the introduced democratic ideas. The writings were saved from the
__ hero, who that country. I want to give Don Taggart a copy, S°viets,
“/hen they took over It was
«nt tonight. I slept in the doorway so that I could get some fresh & cool
fill
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Juno e-mail printed Wed, 25 Aug 1999 00:19:17 , page 1

le.
v From: bobalous
3a\To: Keiths@logan.utcourts.gov
\3Su^ject: ^r]C Markworth

I talked to Chryl today and Eric and his wife have a new baby
girl. Chryl has had some trouble with her legs and wasn't able to see
the new baby. She is hoping to come up Labor Day weekend to Smithfield
for a day, probably early Friday. She would like you to call Eric and
tell him the number she could reach us at Harbor Village and if she can
come she will call and perhaps we can go see her. Eric's number is 435-
563- 0575.
Also talked to Fay. She is excited about coming to Harbor
Village. She plans to call you Tuesday Night. She wants to stay at the
Hotel Utah Tuesday and see SL City. She wants to give you the amount of
money that a Senior Hostel Outing would cost. She'll talk to you about
it.
Talked to Ron. They plan to come through Pocatelltf and straight
down to Bear Lake Thursday. Jaron is coming with them and the rest
except for Owen, who has to work. And he doesn't know about Janel.
Alyson is coming Friday night. He doesn't know when Carolyn is traveling.
Left a message for Verna saying the best time to see everyone
would be Sat. or Friday.
Marc and Jason can't come until Friday night as they need to
work.
That’s all the news I know. Don’t know about Holly. She w;

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 Sunday, August 29, 1999. Keith Shaw called this morning. He talked about
the final plans for the outing at Garden City, UT. He will e-mail us a
final outline of event s. Mary Lou also e-mailed Keith. We had a busy time
Of it at the Family History Center. We also went to an art exhibition.
Scott & Julia Shaw's new telephone number is: (610) 282 9487.
We talked about the sequence of the special meals at Harbor Vill-
age . It seems to be: Thursday, 9/2, fish fry. Friday, 9/3, luau— (food

cooked Polynesian style). Saturday, 9/4, Dutch oven cooking. Sunday, Sept.

5, Thanksgiving dinner. Monday, 9/6, barbecue. We will likely be in Logan

Monday for the events at George Daines1 swimming pool and the Extreme Adven­

ture Gymnasium and Rock Climbing. Those meals will take a lot of planning.

Lou called Ron Soren. They are arriving Thursday. Owen has to

work. Ron does not know about Janel. Alyson is coming Friday night. Ron

does not know about Jason and Carolyn Beck. There is still not any definite

word from the Millers. Keith would like a "no” or a "yes," re the Millers.
Eldon M. came over to borrow the truck. Their Ford is in the garage, radiator.
Keith says that he does not have any money to pay for extras. I
[We may not be able to rent a boat, water sports stuff, etc.]
guess that we are all in "the same boat." / I told Keith about my idea to

pass out yo-yo's to the kids, in connection with the "GOTCHA" awards. Could

there be small gifts for the adults? I am getting more excited, all the time!

Mary Lou went to Third Ward. She talked to Mayleen, the Horns7
[from her stroke condition]
daughter. Betty is improving slowly,/can recognize folks and can move some-

what, etc. Dale is also not well. I cooked up some hamburger and vegetables.
I It was a good lunch. We were a bit late at the F.H.
8 C. Some people were

i waiting so it was good that I had a key. It was busy down there today. Mel
r Stephepsen came in after attending a visit with his son Brian S.
I copied the biography, two pages, about Martha Ann Thomas Shupe

Shaw, my great-grandmother. The bio was in "Pioneer Women of Faith and

Fortitude," published by the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. There was not an

v entry for Ellen Gallagher Cottam, my other great-grandmother. The Cottams

did not come to Utah until 1868 or 1869, so the books may not cover thftt time?
!i
How car. we find time and transportation to visit Venis Powell and
Erma Staples, when we are in Utah this week? The Greens came to the Library

5 about 3 p.m.
Carmichael.
so
Lil
we left
Thomas
for the
received
art
an
gallery
award
exhibit
for "Best
on Gibbons Drive, in
of Show." Lou had about
eight or ten of her art students in attendance. -I eAJoVed the exhibition
aid the refreshments, etc. Sc^tt -andr-Julia - Shaw Jave moved now t0 Coopersburg
Pennsylvania. . They attendad the toefll Sfetifen i ft- $S a BIG adventure for
the bills
them. I'd like to mow the lawns, secure the yard and house and pay
on hand, before we leave for Utah on Wednesday. We have a lot of packing. h
 and read in the Book of
Monday, August 30, 1999. We had a Family Home Evening much paperwork in
throwing away /
Jtajrk, Mary Lou worked diligently in filing and

her "office."
I pressed the reset button on the sprinkling system, at

electrical control box. There seemed to be part of the watering system come

I hope that the sprinkler system works while we are in Utah.

back on line
X mowed the east lawn. I want to finish the west lawn tomorrow.

The big sprinkler is going on the west lawn and the small sprinkler is going
Hi
in back of the house. Hopefully, we can keep the lawn and garden moist, while

we are gone for a week, to Utah .

■

Mary Lou looked through my 1949 diary. Frankly, I have not read f. ■

It was refreshing to hear of my

n
the entries in a long time, for many years,

life in Riverbank, CA and in Provo, UT, at Brigham Young University. Mo the r :

broke her back and was in the hospital for the month of December, 1949 . Those

were sad days. Lou said that there is an entry about me dancing with Mother,

in the barn.

Shaw * s home.
My father was in Utah much of the time, helping build Blanche

I even helped on building the house, put down flooring, etc.

C«*sg
•: : Lou remarked about the good times that I had with Sherman Parker. He worked with me on house. * f-
Lou sorted through the e-mail copies, on her card table. It is m
i
always a problem to know what to do with the e-mail copies, She also threw
i away a lot of papers and cleared off her old wooden desk and also the c ompu t e r

desk.
f The room looks much more attractive now.

I I had a hair cut at Great Clips, Also,

(fry
I bought thosefyo-yo1s
i;
at Dollar Tree Store , in Madison Mall, It is planned to hand them out to the
childrei/^0X
)ndeX 18~yaars) anc* Possibly some adults. I also purchased some gum
suckers',/to give to the adults .
I also bought sun burn meds at Longs Drug Store.

^n-ry j^t1 S s^sters (4) are backing her up and attending the
i •
l ou & I agreed to pay at leafet $50 on the boat rental, if we can rent a boat.]
outing at Bear Lake./ Venetta is bringing April Gallagher and Chris Prentice is

bringing her complete family. Not anv Shaw* i i _ ,

Chyrl Markworth, Eric Markworth and their spouses Eric's^ife Johannathan
gave birth to a baby girl. chyrl does not U be ^11, hal't^oub™ ‘
walking around, etc. It will be good to see Chyrl & Carl M Eric and
Johanna M, and their new baby girl. Edith Shaw Page (Eldon'llart)
may attend.
Keith sent an e-mail, outlining a draft sheet of activities and meal*
Village. Edith Hart is shown as attending on Fridav ?P„t- at Harbor
has a "NO" after the entries on Saturday, 9/4, both Water sports
lack.of rental money might be the morning and afternoon. The
reasons for the
cancellation.
^ gopd schedule.
 Tuesday, August 31, 1999. This month has slipped away fast. September
is starting out strong with our trip planned to Utah, leaving tomorrow.

. We e-mailed Keith that we would support a rental boat for Saturday, 9/4/99.
--Shelsie Shaw is on the cross country team for Logan High Sch.
We e-mailed Keith this morning that we would support a boat rental
for $50 or more. It would seem that the visitors would like to get out on

beautiful Bear Lake. Lou called Fay Callahan with the address of Harbor
Village. Fay is packed, all ready to come on her air flight to the West.

We have the packing to do. That will be a chore. We will have

to be up around 2:30 a.m. tomorrow, to get to the airport by 5:30 a.m.

Here s hoping that Riley Shaw will meet us at the airport and take us to
I
Garden City, UT. We will meet Fay Callahan and Venetta Abbott + April G.

Mary Lou worked at Folsom Conv. today. In the afternoon, she

went with the Folsom sister missionaries to give a teaching lesson. There

are restrictions about men being with ladies, etc. Mary Lou also told the

person receiving the lesson about the importance of family records, for

potential temple work, family records search, etc.

I completed mowing the west lawn. The sprinkling system seems

to be on and operating to fair level of efficiency. We also picked the

tomatoes. Dorothy Titera will come over and pick the tomatoes, while we

are away. We gave some tomatoes and peaches to Carryn Nixon.

We received our notices of checks deposited to our checking

accounts. Lou received $1,281 for 58 hours of work. I paid the bills and

mailed the checks. I should have enough funds this month to pay the bills,

without asking for help from Mary Lou. We wonder about the money that we
lodging,
will spend on our vacation in Utah? Food/and entertainment are expensive.

Cousin Edith Hart called. Eldon and Edith will be at the outing.

It will be so good to see them. I wonder about the transportation situ-

ation with Keith in Utah? Will i

s«r"on
the
travel plans of fay Cauih." S1"erl' C‘1Ui '"■‘•y. asking above
The Millers cannot make the trip to
Holly just cannot come up’ with the $500 that she thinks that the
Utah, He will call the Millers. Too bad that the
trip will cost, Keith called.
Keith has plans for a "choreographed,r song
Mijlers cannot make the trip,
about Ruth Naylor Abbott, etc. He also has a source for fresh flowers
He has a lot of friends who are
for the visiting ladies--elaborate plans. Melissa would be able to travel.
Riley really hoped that
helping him out.
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 Tuesday, September 7, 1999. We arrived home from our week of vacation

in Utah. We really had a good time at Harbor Village at Bear Lake* Keith

took Lou and I plus Fay Callahan to Salt Lake City. The flight home via

Las Vegas was pleasant. All seemed well at home. Most of the peaches had

been picked but a lot of tomatoes were ripe. Lou taught her Floral Tech-
*4

niques class at Folsom High. Would you believe, 14 students enrolled! WOW!
Jill C • » of the Adult Education office, registered the
floral students and took their enrollment money. Lou is glad that she’s back!
We were up at 4 a.m. Fay C. was ready to go. It is a beautiful

drive from Cache Valley to Salt Lake City. Keith is concerned that I get

back to work. He seemed quite pleased that the outing went so well at Bear

Lake . He is not seemingly worried about the financial arrangements. I paid

him $10 and filled the tank of the Pontiac van again. Fay paid Riley $20.

There is a lot of waste land between S.L.C. and Las Vegas. We

waited 2-hourJffor our flight to Sacramento. I was glad that the Toyota

started and that the battery was not run down again. We washed the Toyota

at a car wash place as it had picked up a lot of dust at the parking lot.

There was not much in the. mail. The statements came from Schools

Credit Union. There was a bill from Transamerica Life Insurance for $122.42.
(final value, $2,000)
We have a 20-year endowment policy/that will be paid-up in two more years.

The $5,284.89 certificate of deposit,4.89%,at Washington Mutual Bank will

mature on 9/18/99. They did not give a renewal rate. Lou had some re­

corded phone calls, none of which seemed very important. The annual interest

on the Washington Mutual C.D. should be about $258.00.

Scott Shaw sent an e-mail. He said that, "Green Acres is the

place for him." I guess that they won’t miss Manhattan too much, We still

don’t know their "snail mail" address in Coopersburg, Pennsylvania.

Mary Lou and I rested this afternoon. We felt quite well after

the trip from 9/1 to 9/7, We picked some tomatoes. Most of the peaches

had been picked. We wonder if Holly made it over to check on the house?

We put away some of our belongings. I must send those "GOTCHA AWARDS" to

the Lyons and to the Harts, I put the "GOTCHA AWARD”for Mary Lou and I in
T7 Jay & Myrleen Lyon, Bob & Lou (to each, other) Edith Hart &
my diary. We have awards from Kayleena Soren,/
 9/7/99 (Tuesday)—continued.
Bob Shaw--I seemed to have some
Some reflections on the trip:
of the activities. I'm glad that we "put the clamper"
energy and could do most
We'll have to make a recap of our money spent.
on the expenses there.
, grand-kids, sisters and relatives
Mary Lou: She enjoyed being with her kids
wanted things to go along without difficulties.
and friends. She was quiet and
fashioned A? &/V.r'VAf V.l. care of
Lou likes the "old-
Gayle Soren:
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Mariah is active, climbs up and down steps, e t c. She was prone to get-
Mariah.
ting bnrself"lost"and then "found" again, Keith Shaw: He did a masterful job w
m
as the chairman of this outing.
Sandy did not come up until Saturday night but H 8L,
Keith wants to have another .outing at Bear
I guess that wasn't any surprise.
[Am)
vehicles^ Keith has good
r-
Lake, go snow-mobiling or on those four-wheel small r C
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cooperation from his kids, Ron Soren talks of "networking" to find a job, after a
being let go by the governmental agency at Boise State Univ • * in Boise, ID.
Lou's sisters: They all did very well. Venetta brought April.

She likes to talk a lot, but that is not any

u
Fay was cooperative and pleasant.
!
surprise. Janet and Judy were helpful and pleasant also. They seem to be in if
because of
"their own little world." Perhaps it is/the real estate business that they

have? Chris Prentice was pleasant. Ed P. seemed worried, probably about his

business? Ed was studying .for a financial exam also. The Allens plus Becky

and Nyla were friendly. Marc and Jason gave the karate demonstration. Tom and
Nyla give devoted attention to their three boys. Michelle's girls were sweet.
It was pleasant seeing and talking to Edith and Eldon Hart. They I

called and said that they left early and did not swim. They want us to visit i.*-!

them in Rexburg, ID. The visit with Myrleen and Jay Lyon was short. They seem-
g ad to get the Bob and Lou" baseball caps. Owen was friendly and helpful, He
was quite open" about his time in the pokey for the DUI conviction. Alyson
Woodland was quite serious. Jeremy was helpful. I feel that I know him a bit
better. Caroline and Jared were helpful and friendly. They climbed peaks in
Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and California. Too bad that Holly, Scott and Mike
cou no atten^ with thei^ families. For Lou & I, it was a nice vacation!
The mail had? been "held" by the Post Office and the Sacto Bee
newspaper had been not delivered, as requested. I turned the hose sprinklers
on the west lawn.
. . T“e craPe myrtle (sp) tree is a profusion of beautiful
I^id not talk Jitb hat Wf m°re °f that type °f tree Planted, in our yard.
I h any.°f the Miller family. I wonder if any of the Cooley
f?III »“«* them still? Most of the peaches . have been
picked off the tree. Many tomatoes are ripe. I hope that Marv Lou can
CO°k doms0t0mitnotiUCd’ Th3t ^ always a flavorful treat, when she is
able to do so. I noticed a story about Fawn Brodie (McKay,) the daughter
of Thomas E. McKay, written in the Utah newspapers. A biography has been
written about Fawn Brodie. She has been dead for 20-
years. She was ex-
communicated from the Church in the 1940
my History9 a biography of Joseph Smith and 's for
„ writing
. her book, "No Man Knows
very critical of the Church, etc .
 Lesday, September 8, 1999. It is good to be back home, be it ever so

>le. Mary Lou was on her two jobs,at Folsom Convalescent Hospital and at

=alogy group. X puttered around, watering the lawns, handling paperwork

......----t;;;-.'.!*.':.::™ iLS*..;**;...
e are of value to me. It is pleasant to go on a one-week vacation but it

also nice to come back home. I just hope that I can stay in my own place

long as I can do so. Mary Lou wants to be in her own home also.

The next big event is our 50th wedding anniversary celebration

t April. There is so much that can be done before that time. Keith has

en us a task of writing out our 1949-1950 memories. Mike has given us

ignments to sort out photos, use the scanner, etc. and make a time line of

nts . Those are all formidable tasks. Mike wants an address list also.

It is good that I have kept up-to-date on my diary, including

ation time. We took two rolls of film to COSTCO for processing. Gayle gave

i some color photo reprint pages, to be included in the family paper. It is

to me now to keyboard those 1949 diary entries, to have them ready to

lish in the paper. I really put off doing that task.

Mary Lou said that Shelby V. is back on the job at Folsom Conv.,

er a bout with the pnumonia (sp). About 17 people signed up for the family

tory class. Lou now has to do the enrollment records and tally the cash.
[Transamerica Life Insurance, $122.42]
I paid the insurance bill/and the Sacramento County utilities

=L. My checkbook balance is now down to about $25. It is a good feeling to

my bills in full, without asking Mary Lou for money, I also caught Mary

checkbook up and put in the deposits. Lou hopes to save some money this month.

Mary Fairbairn called from Lodi. She told Lou that she is going

—:he Oakland Temple on Tuesday, September 28th, at 10 a.m. That is good news .
—. i
s relative from Stockton is going with her. Ruth Abbott is in the Desert
in Las Vegas, NV, 89th
-ngs Hospital/with injuries from a fall. It will be Ruth*s/birthday on 9/11.

We saw Holly Miller briefly at Dr. Bethfs office. Holly is

tituting for SJUSD, at LeGette School. She said that the Cooleys have
™d out for a week now. They are staying in a motel. I still do not know
__ of their predictament, after the residence fire? The Miller kids are in
now. I wonder what happened to Susan Miller’s cat? We told Dr. Beth
“acation trip. She said that Karen and Bruce Blakely are now in St. Georg
We walked around the Sunrise Mall and went shopping at COSTCO Store.
 Thursday, September 9, 1999 . I typed the diary summaries for July, 1949.

We should soon be able to print the "Shaw Family Monthly" paper. There were

phone calls from Keith Shaw and Venetta Abbott--good vibes about reunion.

Keith Shaw called this morning to check and verify that we arrive

home safely. That was very thoughtful of him. Venetta Abbott called from
*
near Orlando, Florida. She is there on a Christian Science nursing job.
Venetta was very complimentery about the family get-together, at Bear Lake.
; I was determined to get one small pile of paper "processed," and

try to bring down the volume of clutter in my "office." I placed that

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:: clipping about the biography of Fawn McKay Brodie, taken from the Salt Lake
■:

in my diary.
i Tribune,/ I remember the announcement in the Church News about Ms. Brodie

being excommunicated from the Church, about 1945 or 1946. Frankly, I have
("No M'am, That's Not History^'
not read "No Man Knows My History." I have seen the rebuttal pamphlet,/
:
written by Hugh Nibley but I don't remember much about it. Ms. Brodie was

the daughter of Thomas E. McKay. She must have lived in the Ogden, Utah

area when ray family and I lived in Pleasant View, Weber County, Utah, in
1:'
the 1920's and the 1930's. The McKays were a prominent family in Huntsville

Mary Lou took some tomatoes to Shelby Venable at Folsom Conv.

Lou also took the time to water the tomato plants. She even picked some o

the broccoli as it is still producing. The tomatoes are so good. The big

ones are true "beefsteaks."

The oil should be changed in the riding lawn mower. I cannot ge

the drain plug open, to let the oil out. I will have to call Sears and ha

them check the mower.

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Both Mary Lou and I rested this afternoon. The weather was a bd
i
cooler. The days seem to be shorter. I notice that it is dark around

9 p .m. or so now. We don't watch much television. Lou does have some
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shows that she watches on the week-end.. We hardly ever watch any*news
s
broadcasts . Frankly, the commercials turn me off.

I wonder if that string weed-whacker will start and run, to cut

i
down the weeds? That "Johnson grass and Sudan grass" is really growing.

Then, there is that lawn fertilizer and weed-killer, in the bags, that
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should be spread on the lawns. There's much to do, If I1d only do it!

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 This was a quiet day at
Friday, September 10, 1999. This month is 1/3 over,
Seventeen class
home for me. Mary Lou worked at her oil painting class.
We walked at Sunrise Mall for exerci
members signed up for the fall quarter.
:i 1 : I still have some corrections to be made in the diary
Writing out the editorial page was
summaries for 1949, before it is printed.

not much work. I talked about the family gathering at Garden City, UT. Lou

corrects the copy and will keyboard the title page on the computer.
:
The credit union checking account statements came in the mail,

have about $25 in my checking account after paying the bills for the month. L

has about $900 in her checking account. We figure that the trip to Utah cost
$100.00
$100.00 for Keith’s telephone expenses,
$300 fOr airfare,/ $50.00 for parking, $40.00 for gasoline,/ for food, $60
$350.00 $1,000.
for yo-yo’s and prizes and/ for the condo cost--a total of about /

Mary Lou spent some time this afternoon at the Adult Education

Office and also in running errands. She turned in her money for the enrollme

fees . I’m glad that the money is turned in promptly as we don’t want it to g
K. i
lost. I remember when Lou worked for SJUSD Adult Education and lost some
I
U enrollment money. Our homeowners policy paid for the loss, lucky for us.
y\

I had a slow day and did not get much accomplished. We walked
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I the Sunrise Mall. That always makes me feel better. I passed up the oppor-
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y1 tunity to go to the High Priests social at the Stake Center, I surely do not
socialize with the stake brethren very much. That is in contrast with my act
ty, in 1949 , after being home from my mission. It seems that I was traveling
Oakdale, Modesto,
to meetings, going to/Stockton, Tracy, Turlock, etc. on my Church and social
travels, A lot of water has gone under the bridge since the days of 1949.

In the diary summaries for July, 1949, there is first mention

John R. Shaw going to Utah
?! to help build the house for Blanche Shaw.
remarried and moved to Tonopah, NV.
Blanche

I don’t know how long she lived in the

(in Ogden, Utah)
house on Lincoln Avenue/that was built for her.
I wonder when Kandy Shaw was
born? It was sometime in 1949 but I don't know the date? It would be 4
interesting to make a time-liite/of ^he Vife of Blanche
Marberger Shaw Ure. I
wonder about Kandy and what she is doing now. The last that I heard, Kandy
. , n Tucson, AZ. We talked to Jeanne Beretta in
told about Robin s husband and son who both hase Raleys grocery store. SI
..about 19-years-of-age. mental problems. The son is
I think that Robin now lives in San
Rafael, Californj

THE SHAW FAMILY
MONTHLY
September, jqqq. Number *8
SUCCESS STORY
Over 50 family members
and friends attended the outing
at Bear Lake. The service at the
Harbor Village Condos was
excellent.
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Keith Shaw and committee
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did the planning to keep us on
the move. A hike to the glacier
lake, viewing a moose, beaver
dams, tornado damage in the
woods, etc., made the time
enjoyable.
There was an outdoor
dance on a high hill at Harbor
Village with music by a high
school group. Fantastic! Also
biking, water sports, bird
watching, visits to museums,
karate demonstration by Marc
and Jason Allen. (Marc has
earned his “Black Belt”.)
We had family gatherings
at the condo’s activity room.
Music, poetry, “Gotcha Awards”
for positive actions, Yo-yo prizes.
We had it all.
Were Keith and Sandy and
guests tired after all of the
activity? Well, maybe, but Keith
has plans for future outings, ski
mobiling, winter sports, etc.
Stay tuned.
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All members of the Soren
family, Chrissie’s family, and
Keith and Sandy’s family were
at Harbor Village! They all
earned an A+ for effort
Lou, Fay, Venetta, Janet,
and Chris (the five “Abbott”
sisters) plus Aunt Verna Cleverly
were together again. Sisters are
forever! Wow!
THANKS
To the Sorens for their letters
and photos. To Jaron for his
senior picture. To Riley for his
photo of recognition for his Eagle
Project with Elder L. Tom
Perry. Thanks to Fay Callahan
for the lovely poetry and
delicious Scrapple Recipe. Mike
and Margo are asked to supply
copy for our next edition.
Thanks to All, Mary Lou and
“Peg-Leg” Bob.
NEWS
Scott, Julia and daughters
have moved. Their new phone
number is (610) 282-9487.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES
Riley Burton Shaw, 12 Sep 1981
Julia Shaw, 16 September
Keith Shaw, 19 September
Jared Lloyd Miller,27 Sep 1985
Sandy Shaw, 2 October
Jaron Ronald Soren,5 Oct 1982
Owen Paul Soren, 8 Oct
Joshua Robert Miller,18Octl990
Melissa Ann Miller, 21 Oct 1982
Eldon Miller, 30 October
 Dear Family, (September Newsletter written by Gayle Soren, 29 Aug 1999)
Well Ron still hasn't found any employment. We are surprised. We thought when
BSU did not renew his contract, that a new opportunity would open up. Especially with
his consulting experience and being a Professional Engineer. A company does want a
second interview with him. He did do a proposal to build a machine for another
company. But they put it on the back burner for now. He did make some brochures and
more business cards to take to all the manufacturing companies in the valley. But he
knows how tight they are with money. Many did not want to pay BSU, just a small
amount. How would they pay a P.E. $75.00/hr. He is discouraged and losing self
confidence. But it is a very humbling experience.
When something similar happened to Dad, I didn't think it would happen to us. I
want to exhort you to seek out a residual income. Sometimes I can't believe Ron's Pat.
Bl. says his family won't know want or poverty. But although we feel poor, our needs are
being met. I am grateful for our big garden. I also feel full of hope.
I am still doing AFLAC insurance. I opened up a business, and sold other
policies. I also work at the office for my Regional Coordinator, a few hours a week. This
helps. But I have also lost some big groups to merges, and them going out of business.
This hurt my "residual" income. So there is not much security with corporations.
I have some fun accounts for my swimsuits. It is a little slow right now. But I
need to go to some local stores that told me last spring they buy in the fall. The indoor
pools will keep me going during the winter. The YMCA needed some swimsuits for their
staff. They described a swimsuit to, and I came up with one that meets their needs. I
make them, and it may expand to something big for the swim team and lifeguards all over
town. But the fabric faded and fell apart. There is a lot of chlorine in the YMCA pools.
That set me back. Since I've found a fabric that is endurable, and it is half the cost. So
we are slowly getting it underway. But the girls are so picky, that it is challenging to
come up with a swimsuit that is just right for them. But that is why I am there, no one
else could before. Plus I work with them.
Scott suggested that I have his manufacture friend mass produce them for me.
That would relieve some of the headache for me making them and hiring others to do it.
Plus it is so hard to sew with a baby, and all the other demands in the home. I would
probably make about the same profit, especially after hiring someone. But I haven't
heard from him yet. So I keep going.
I am also quite excited to work with someone quite successful with Quixtar. Her
husband is a Federal judge, and wasn't allowed to work with her. So she built it on her
own, with his support. She is willing to work with me. But we are waiting to get this
approved. I feel I can do this, while Ron focuses on getting an income.
We haven't gone anywhere as a family this summer. But individuals got to go and
do some fun things. We are looking forward to going to Bear Lake. We also got a family
pass to the YMCA, which kept it fun for the family. I found working out there, relieved
some stress.
Owen is working at a print shop, which is a career he wants to pursue. He loves
books and music.
Janel taught summer school and also worked with a group of emotionally
disturbed children, because of abuse. This was very disturbing and hard on her.
Alyson and Jeremy are happy and have their own home in Kuna.
Carolyn and Jared took some trips to visit family, camp, and hike. (I am hoping
my older kids will start writing more about themselves.)
Jaron had a fun-filled summer full of opportunities and experiences. He got to go
to ID Business Week at BSU. There he had fun and it was a very enriching experience.
Then the Rotary nominated him to go to Sun Valley for more business seminars mixed
with fun. He also had a great High Adventure Scouting experience. He has got his Eagle

I Project approved, and is aiming towards that. He purchased a pick-up truck, that he will
use to haul goose boxes up to Cascade. He got the truck by working for some people,

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 doing construction and yard work. They absolutely love and appreciate him. He also met
a special girl at ID Business Week that lives in Burley. So he goes to Burley whenever he
can. But he has several friends, including other girls! He seems to relate to all kinds of
people. Which is one reason I think he was selected to be on the Seminary Council this
year. When he was set apart, the prayer indicated that, as well as his Pat. Bl. In fact I was
amazed at how similar they were. Each aiming towards his missionary work.
Camille had fun socializing at the "Y". She also enjoys the dances, where she
often gets asked to dance. She went to Warm Lake (where Mom originated her Hilo
Indian call) with Jared and Carolyn. There she got to do some snorkeling. She also went
to girl's camp, which she said wasn’t as fun this year. She is looking forward to going to
.
Public School this year, and plans to excel in everything, including sports. She self-
.
taught herself math, and felt she was too advanced for algebra. So she is moving on to
i Geometry. Jaron is also ahead with his math.
Shawn is now a Deacon, and will start passing the sacrament today. He had the
opportunity of going to Scout Camp a couple of weeks before his twelfth birthday. Ron
was able to go with him. This helped him to achieve his First-Class Scout Badge . He
had a lot of fun swimming, and hanging out at the activities room at the YMCA. He is also
such a helper to me in the garden. He waters and helps me get the vegetables. He also
checks on his giant pumpkin everyday. He will be home-schooled this year.
Kayleena is now nine, and is so helpful and sweet. She also helps me in the
garden, which is such a joy to me. She is going to public school this year. She got to go
■ on a Ward family camp out with us, and loves to go camping. She is also anxious to go
on a vacation. She also had fun swimming at the YMCA. Especially with her friends.
Mariah is also sweet and adorable. She has a vocabulary of "mom, dog, ball, cat,
bird, uh-oh, and hi". She says "hi" so sweetly and waves bye-bye. She is very playful
and happy. She loves to play with all her older family members, and gets ruffed around a
bit. At the YMCA day care, she loves to climb up and down the slide.
■ Keith and I agree that our kids are growing up too fast. We need to get together
as often as possible to see our nieces and nephews as well. I hope our "big break"
1 comes so that I can help others to afford this expenditure.
Sorry that I have such a big family, because I have include them all (in what Dad
calls) my "newsy" letters.
We love you all Gayle
September 9,1999 —You can add this to the newsletter, if it is not too late.
I loved Harbor Village. It was the closest thing, I've experienced to the Beach
House. The rooms were beautiful. I loved the great room, where we could gather and
eat. When I watched the storm come in over the lake-through those beautiful windows-it
reminded me of watching the storms upstairs at the Beach House. The swimming, bike
rides and hike were wonderful. I wish all could be there. I hope we can soon. Maybe it
can be an extension of the reception this Spring.
It was good to see relatives. Some I hadn't seen in 29 years. Then to see Chrissie
in her realm of being a grandmother, to such beautiful children. Keith went an extra ten
miles for us.
It is hard for the older kids to miss school. I am thinking of flying them to
California and back, if it will help them. But the rest of us could go on to HV.
Ron had three good interviews last week. Two wanted him for temporary
projects, and one is for a big company that bought out HP. He has two lined up for this
week. One is a phone interview with ICON in Logan. Another is a company that needs
help for six months, located in San Jose. They will pay for his travel home every
weekend, and room & board. So things are rolling. I just hope they will roll into
something solid, soon. I got a job offer from 1-6 everyday. I don't want to leave the
baby, and not be here for the kids. But it might be enough to tie us over, until Ron is
solid.
(Sept 10 Ron may have a good job in Boise next week. Hooray!)
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Dear Family, (September Newsletter written by Gayle Soren, 29 Aug 1999)

Well Ron still hasn't found any employment. We are surprised. We thought when
BSU did not renew his contract, that a new opportunity would open up. Especially with
his consulting experience and being a Professional Engineer. A company does want a
second interview with him. He did do a proposal to build a machine for another
company. But they put it on the back burner for now. He did make some brochures and
more business cards to take to all the manufacturing companies in the valley. But he
knows how tight they are with money. Many did not want to pay BSU, just a small
amount. How would they pay a P.E. $75.00/hr. He is discouraged and losing self
confidence. But it is a very humbling experience.
When something similar happened to Dad, I didn't think it would happen to us. I
want to exhort you to seek out a residual income. Sometimes I can't believe Ron's Pat.
Bl. says his family won't know want or poverty. But although we feel poor, our needs are
being met. I am grateful for our big garden. I also feel full of hope.
I am still doing AFLAC insurance. I opened up a business, and sold other
policies. I also work at the office for my Regional Coordinator, a few hours a week. This
helps. But I have also lost some big groups to merges, and them going out of business.
This hurt my "residual" income. So there is not much security with corporations.
I I have some fun accounts for my swimsuits. It is a little slow right now. But I
need to go to some local stores that told me last spring they buy in the fall. The indoor
I pools will keep me going during the winter. The YMCA needed some swimsuits for their
staff. They described a swimsuit to, and I came up with one that meets their needs. I
make them, and it may expand to something big for the swim team and lifeguards all over
town. But the fabric faded and fell apart. There is a lot of chlorine in the YMCA pools.
That set me back. Since I've found a fabric that is endurable, and it is half the cost. So
we are slowly getting it underway. But the girls are so picky, that it is challenging to
come up with a swimsuit that is just right for them. But that is why I am there, no one
3 else could before. Plus I work with them.
Scott suggested that I have his manufacture friend mass produce them for me.
i That would relieve some of the headache for me making them and hiring others to do it.
Plus it is so hard to sew with a baby, and all the other demands in the home. I would
, probably make about the same profit, especially after hiring someone. But I haven't
'! heard from him yet. So I keep going.
i I am also quite excited to work with someone quite successful with Quixtar. Her
■
husband is a Federal judge, and wasn't allowed to work with her. So she built it on her
own, with his support. She is willing to work with me. But we are waiting to get this
approved. I feel I can do this, while Ron focuses on getting an income.
9 ’
We haven't gone anywhere as a family this summer. But individuals got to go and
do some fun things. We are looking forward to going to Bear Lake. We also got a family
pass to the YMCA, which kept it fun for the family. I found working out there, relieved
11\ some stress.
Owen is working at a print shop, which is a career he wants to pursue. He loves
;; books and music.
* Janel taught summer school and also worked with a group of emotionally
disturbed children, because of abuse. This was very disturbing and hard on her.
Alyson and Jeremy are happy and have their own home in Kuna.
I
Carolyn and Jared took some trips to visit family, camp, and hike. (I am hoping
my older kids will start writing more about themselves.)
Jaron had a fun-filled summer full of opportunities and experiences. He got to go
to ID Business Week at BSU. There he had fun and it was a very enriching experience.
Then the Rotary nominated him to go to Sun Valley for more business seminars mixed

n with fun. He also had a great High Adventure Scouting experience. He has got his Eagle
Project approved, and is aiming towards that. He purchased a pick-up truck, that he will
use to haul goose boxes up to Cascade. He got the truck by working for some people,

i
 Lou Abbott’s September 1949
Dear Mike and Margo,
I
We're working on getting the Shaw Monthly out. For some reason
Keith wants us to E-mail our 1949 material to a member of the family each
month, and it is your turn for me. Bob is back in July 1949 and is
contacting Scott this month. I'm up to September 1949. I have to keep
looking in Bob's diary to see what happened in that time as we were writing
letters.
As you know, I had been called on a 6 month mission, but was able
to stay two months more because of extra money sent to me that added to
my savings. So in September I returned home. I giggle when I think how
surprised President Brown was to see me. He told me someone in the
Independence Branch was willing to pay for me to continue my mission. I
explained I needed to be home to help my mother run the restaurant at
Skelly Inn. My sister, Janet, 12 years old, had helped her like a grown up,
but needed to be in school. My sister, Fay Callahan, lived in town and had
a new baby, Mary Susanne, and would take a taxi cab out to Skelly Inn,
costing $5.00 each way. She would come as often as she could, but it
relieved her when I came home. Reviewing all this makes me realize how
poor we were, and yet, I've never felt poor. Perhaps it is because we
always had enough to eat and clothes to wear.
Food was scarce when Bob and I and Baby Gayle lived at Wymount
Village, Provo Utah. One day, Bob's sister, Venis Powell, came to visit and
I only had homemade bread and tuna in the house. Relating about this
embarrassing incident to my Dad, he exclaimed, "Lou, you and your
posterity will never want for bread. That is a promise given to your great
great grandmother, Abigail Smith Abbott, by one of the three Nephites
when she shared with him the last morsel in her in home in Ogden, Utah."
When I attended William Jewel College in Liberty Missouri, my
wardrobe consisted of two dresses, plus a coat, shoes, etc. I was so glad
to be in College I didn't think anything about lack of dresses, until I
overhead my wealthy roommate from Boston, discussing it with others.
In September, 1949,1 knew Bob was going to BYU and in my heart I
felt like he would find a pretty coed and I wouldn't have a chance with him.
It was just the other day I realized the truth of his heart, when I looked
ahead in his Diary entry of Tuesday September 6,1949 and read, "Lou
wrote a sweet letter from Blackwell, Oklahoma. I know she's the girl for
me. She plans to help her mother in her cafe. $2550 was raised in El
Dorado, Arkansas." (This was for the Building Fund from the talent
Merrymaker Show. Bob reminded me we advertised for the show by
putting signs on the members cars.)
(Written Sept 11,1999, by Mary Lou Shaw)
Bob Shaw’s July 1949 Diary Summaries
(I will continue to copy my diary and make summaries for the events of July, 1949. I
appreciate being asked to write about the year before we were married. "Count-down to
April 5,1950." It's a bit scary to go over these events, after 50 years! I'm glad that I kept
a diary during that eventful year.)
Fri., July 1,1949. I sold a lot of paint (at Sears) today. I thought that I might get paid for
my two days off last week, (when we attended Riley's funeral) but no such luck. I made a
bank deposit and secured a duplicate bank book. I saw Margaret and Don Me Guire.
(They are Walter Olsen's sister and brother-in-law.)
Sat., July 2,1949. I am fortunate to have a job at Sears. I even have a regular customer or
so. Chyrl had her hair cut at Maxine's home. I purchased a T-shirt at Sears. I quite like
their clothes. Pres. Francis W. Brown of the Central States Mission wrote a
mimeographed letter, dated 6/28/49: Dear Former Central States Missionary: You left the
mission with a desire to continue to work in your ward and stake. Are you doing that
work now? The fact that about 60 of you who have married, with one exception, all have
been married in one of the temples of the Church. Who could hope for a better record?
Are you attending sacrament meetings? Are you keeping the Word of Wisdom? Are you
paying your tithes and offerings? If you want to be successful and prosper, both
financially and spiritually, you must do all of these things. The Book of Mormon tells us
in numerous places if you want to prosper in this land, you must keep the
commandments of the Lord. (It was good to hear from dear Pres. Brown.)
Sun., July 3,1949. I attended a good testimony meeting at Oakdale Branch. A
homecoming is planned for August 7. I fed the hogs at Enoch Ward's place. Also, I
arranged for a softball practice. I attended a meeting given by the stake missionaries
given at Modesto Ward and a fireside at Waddells. Sterling Nicolaysen is expected home
from his mission,
Mon., July 4,1949. Karen went with the Cambrons to Woodward Reservoir. Delores C.
had an engagement ring. We saw the 4th of July parade from the Lucky Market parking
lot. We saw Donette and Glen. I took a sun bath at home. I drove to Turlock. I found
out that "threes a crowd" at Lila Popes' home. I talked about Dick Openshaw's job with
Surge Milkers Co. Mr. Pope told of his farming experience.
Tuesday, July 5,1949. I fed the Elders Quorum hogs . Enoch Ward came back from Los
Angeles. Maxine called me at work and said that Blanche Shaw phoned from Ogden, UT.
Blanche was upset, just two weeks after Riley's funeral, especially about the house
building arrangements. I took the Chevrolet to Maxine so that she could drive out to the
ranch at Riverbank. I had good sales today. I ate lunch with Kenny Carr. He told of an
outing in the mountains. I drove to Turlock, to folk dance and see Leila-accomplished
neither.
Wed., July 6,1949. I cleaned weeds out of the irrigation ditch. Then, I picked apricots at
Chalk's house. Karen and I practiced some fox trot steps and then I washed and polished
my Model A Ford. The Stamps family in Alameda sent a letter to Bob, Neal, and David: "
Thanks for the gift that you sent to us. Our sons would like you all for big brothers. I
told them that I hoped that they would be always as nice as you when they went to a
stranger's house. You are welcome in our home anytime that you come to the Bay Area.
Sincerely, Bro. and Sister Stamps and boys." I helped Walter and Marden pick some
apricots at Chalk's place. They picked several boxes full. We had cake and ice cream
here at the Shaw house afterwards.
Fri., July 8,1949. I ate dinner at Maxine and Walt's home. They planned to go to Sterling
Nicolaysen's homecoming party with Winnie and Marden Stark. Lorraine Johnson was in
Sears with Kenny Carr. Sterling N. has a wonderful spirit and is so considerate. Bro.
Claude Wheeler spoke in behalf of the Elders Quorum. Sterling responded with tears in
his eyes. I asked Laurie Nicolaysen about the dedication of the Samuel Brannon, New
Hope Marker near Ripon and the Stanislaus River. I read of the historical marker in the
Oakland-Berkeley Stake Messenger newspaper.
 wdrr said that he was going to paint for the Neerings so I
in Riverbank with Joe DeCarlo about getting the field for
snowed me the scheduled games so we can use the field only on Saturday
i tried to check with Kingston Cole on the entertainment plans but he wasn't
,.ume. We stopped by to see the Riverbank softball teams play. Karen and Chyrl like the
aames. I asked Karen Birchall some information, when she was in the Sears store, for
”This Is Your Life" sketch.
Friday, July 29, 1949. Dad built a killing room for Mr. Durphy's chicken business. He did
If of the work, except the finish plaster. I went with Kenny Carr at 10 o'clock, to
ckman. We used some of Bishop Johnson's DDT paint and Kenny mixed the colors.
raine Johnson helped us. Ken and I borrowed the paint sprayer from Sears. When we
f to spray the paint, the gun clogged so we brushed it on. Ken and I washed off in an
,tion canal. The Johnsons were worried about us because we took so long. I had a
vlth Lois. We went to the carnival and miniature golf course. It was exciting to be
lis. I slept at Olsen's place.
fy 30, 1949. I checked with Sis. Wheeler on some information on Claude Wheeler
• Is Your Life." I met Claudette Wheeler. Leila will be busy tonight. The lights
on the farm so I milked by hand, to help Dad. I rained hard for a few minutes,
ter and lightning. Mildred Stephens gave me some food to take to the party.
1e a beautiful cake and salad for me to take. I helped in the kitchen and with
We fed over 100 people. Farrel and Phyllis Reeves were there. Neil Leash
vh David Chalk. Dave had wrecked his car. Don Nicolaysen took charge of
Sterling Nicolaysen played the piano. Sisters Carpenter and Ludlow sang,
r led community singing. I gave my sketches. It worked out better than I
eal Leash slapped Leonard Kay on the back and he almost passed out
i crushed shoulder. Bro. Wheeler told us that this was the best Elders
ie so anyway.
949. I drove to Oakdale Branch in my Ford. I was the only one in the
shop Johnson hinted that we may be organized into the Oakdale Ward
ie to the meetings. Bro. Wheeler spoke, also Don Nicolaysen. I paid
plans for the Sunday School homecoming. Ella Higgenbotham
»n and Norma Jean. Ray and Ronnie are in L.A. Ella is so nice and
\et and cute. Chalks also came for ward teaching. David Chalk
ttie Bobby down by the Hughson Bridge. Neither of them were
red by insurance fortunately.
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 Saturday, September 1999 . Mary Lou did not go to the computer class(es).
today. She stayed home and worked on the preparation of the family paper.

We finished the printing and copying and have the "Shaw Family Monthly"
► ready to mail. It 15- pages, with six pages of laser color printing.

X am sprinkling the garden with the large water sprayer. Lou

wanted to bottle up some tomato sauce, We picked a large pan of tomatoes

but didn’t have time to make the sauce, There will be more of those red

beauties in the garden, just for the picking!

Mary Lou called Fay Callahan. She arrived back in Independence,

MO safely. Susan Miller called Lou collect. Sue seems to be in a bad way—

what else is new? Some men seem to be "hitting on her" and she is afraid.

Sue has been trying to call her father. Just what can be done in this

situation is unknown to me. It seems that Susan has chosen the vagrant

homeless life style and does not really want to change.

I wrote out the editorial page and Mary Lou keyboarded it. Lou

put it in two columns. She also keyboarded Gayle1s e-mail letter and added
3» a post-script. The portrait of Jaron Soren was really good. It is his
(Owen?)
senior picture that he gave to us in Garden City, UT. Camille/used some

excellent art work on three pages of camping photos of the Soren Family.

The location seemed to be at Warm Lake, ID, the location of a Ward camp-out.

Carolyn and Jared Beck are shown in the photos also. Those Soren kids are

talented in art and graphics work, Gayle printed up those three color pages
showing the Soren family'camping in Idaho. She printed them at her work.
Mary Lou wrote her one-page summary of September, 1949. She came

home from her short-term mission, in the Central States. We included the

BGtapple receipe and the poem, "Let Golden Bells Ring," by Fay Callahan.
The by Fay was in honor of our 50th year together, since our marriage.
I h^cf6^ four pages of diary entries for July, 1949. John R. Shaw, my

father, was planning to go to Utah to help Blanche Shaw build her house.

I had a black-and-white photo of the family home in Riverbank, CA and the ■

Eagle Scout
photo of/Riley Shaw with Elder and Sis. L. Tom Perry, in Logan, UT i
Mary Lou went to another art show at the.. G.thhmm
-Jy
She stopped at Miller’s home on the way home. The Millers
be doing well. They were planning to come over here today and help
se
wi th work projects but they didn’t show up? Holly let Lou use one of her
large pans for making tomato sauce. We have plenty of jars around her
use for the sauce. It was a cooler day. Lou & I are so blessed in
 Sunday, September 12, 1999. Ifm going to have trouble filling this page with th^

record of activities today. We went to the Family History Center. Mel Stephen-^

- Mn was absent and will be for the next two weeks or so. Lou went to 3rd Ward.

Owen Soren sent us a nice e-mail. He was really pleasant

at the Bear Lake outing, as was Janel Soren. It took som'e extra effort for

them to come to the lake. Janel taught some special education youth this summer ~

She said it was rough duty. She is not teaching this fall and is working in a

dress shop and also substituting. ad­

9 ^
Mary Lou went to Third Ward. She did not see any of the Horn

family. Lou did see Norma and Mac Cutts. They must attend Church services when

they can get someone to "cover" for them at their care home. We hear that Millie

(Gail Cooley’s mom) has been placed in Carryn Nixon’s Park Care Home^

it was a problem to "place" Millie, as she is a smoker. It looks like seme

repairs are being made to the Cooley home. I notice that a redwood fence is

being built so that must have been part of the residential fire. (See 8/18/99.)

Football season is starting. The Oakland Raiders played the

[The Raiders lost to Green Bay. The 49’ers lost to Jacksonville.]
Green Bay Packers./ The Monday night games will take up a lot of my time,

as always . I wonder how long Steve Young can continue as quarterback of the

San Francisco 49’ers? Football is a violent game with injuries common & severe.
The Bella Vista football team played under some temporary lights, last Friday.
I cooked some hamburger and vegetables this morning. At least,

I have some food ready when Lou comes home from Church services. I did not read

much of the Sacramento Bee. I was pretty listless today. That is due, no doubt,

to my failure to take the insulin and pills that are prescribed for me. I must

also pick up some hemmorhoid suppositories at Kaiser Pharmacy.

It was quite busy at the Family History Center. The computers

did not work 100% and Alton Sissell had to come down and get them running. Mary

Lou was busy in the computer room. I kept hopping, out on the service counter.

We still do not have a key and had to rely on Bro. Meadows to open up the

library. Bro. Mel Stephensen was absent and will be for the next two weeks.

Holly and Michelle Allen had a third birthday party for

Marissa. It was held at Fair Oaks Park. Lou went to the birthday party this
£ afternoon. Eldon and Holly and their children were also there. There is not
Hmuch on my "appointments schedule" for this week. I must get those family papers
■mailed tomorrow. The house is getting dusty and out of order. I just do not
necessary time in cleaning. At least, I do the laundry & the dishes
I
Monday, September 13, 1999. I was out and about on errands today.

I did not sleep for long periods in the morning and in the afternoon

took Mary Lou to work and picked her up. She started her Cordova fit
----------------------------------------------- The Miami Dolphins defeated the Denver Broncos in D*
The weather continues very warm. The automatic sprinklers

the lawns quite well. The tomato crop is dwindling down but there a

tomatoes to pick. I should get the weed wacker out and chop down we

Mary Lou was up at 4 a.m. today, working on Elva Nelson’s

casket piece. August (Gus) Alameda died very suddenly from a heart

Mary Lou wanted to make up the casket piece in a pleasing way as Lou
Nelson ( son)
siders Elva to be quite an artist. We have known Elva and Ted/for y

I was Ted’s home teaching companion when we lived in Arcade Ward, N.

Stake. We delivered the floral piece after 1 p.m. That was the f

time in a while that I had been inside Mt. Vernon Mortuary. They ha

upstairs viewing area. The names are after patriots, on the room de

nation/, Mt. Vernon is part of a national funeral home chain now.

I took Lou to the Arts and Crafts class. Six. ladies signe
Thomas
Likely, the class will continue this quarter. Dear Mickey/is in the

Lou and Mickey have been friends for years. I picked Lou up at noon

Several packets of photos were processed at Costco Store.

half were good pictures and half not so good. Lighting and focusing
floral
to be the major problems. I bought some/preservative at Sunrise Whc

for Jeanne Beretta. Then, I window shopped at Homebase. I found oi

it costjfrom $250 to $350 to install a door, It looks like ’’Old Bol

have to do the installing himself, to save carpenter fees.

After, lunch, I took Lou to Folsom Conv. Hospital. I mail

family papers for $6 postage. While waiting for Lou, I went to the

Library. I read about a "bone-crushing guard,” at Corcoran State P

The guards had a hey-day in the prison, abusing the prisoners. The

been public hearings and retaliation agains^the guardsf for the abu
The Folsom Library has some extended hours on Sunday and Monday, sp
by the local city council and by In-tel Electronics Corporation. A
were tired, we did not take time to have a family home evening. I
up some hemmorhoid suppositories at Kaiser in Ranch* Cordova. Lou hs
ten ladies at her Floral Techniques class at Cordova High. Rex and
Tophigh are expected to enroll. All of Lou’s fall quarter classes
solid and continuing. As I say, "Nothing succeeds quite so well as
 e-mail today .
Tuesday, September 14, 1999. Scott sent us his address by
I sent th*® family paper to Great
6129 Domarray Street, Coopersburg, PA 18036.
the kitchen & do the ^family laundry -
Neck, N.Y. I took some time to clean up
Utah vacation for one week. Mary V
We have been home from the
, alter coming home.
work routine quite easily
Lou seemed to get into the
What else is new?
not accomplishing any great work results.
Holly Miller said that she went to August (Gus) Alameda’s
Holly said that tzti ^
\funeral. Holly is close friends with Sally and Ted Nelson.

casket piece by Mary Lou looked good, Mary Lou used some of those orchids from
plant
orchid/that Keith gave her, on the casket piece.
Hurricane Floyd is building up steam along the southeastern co-

Venetta is working near Orlando, FLORIDA but does not seem to be in much dange r -

I guess thaf the path of the hurricane is along the coast and that Orlando and
are
vicinity^ in-land.

I have a sore back. I was just bragging that I didn’t have mucin

back trouble and”WHAM," it hit me. I want to go to Dr. Beth’s Chiropractic

office tomorrow for an adjustment.

Mary Lou had an appointment with Marjorie , at Kaiser in

Roseville. Marjorie is a social worker. Marjorie told Lou to attend some

classes. That was pretty good advice as Lou does not want any more pills.

Tim Acklin enrolled in the Lutheran School. As a condition of em—

rollment, the family has to attend that church, Tim likes the school. Tim is
a formative age and should be working on Aaronic Priesthood duties and responsi —

bilities. 1 don t know what Les* attitude is towards this situation, I rememb e nr
the accounts that Barbara and Mark Sirmans
gave about looking for the "true and
living Church."
Tim seems to get into more than his share of "scrapes," both at
public'
Church (Church of Jesus Christ of L.D.S.)and at^school,
etc . f when he attended •
We read another chapter in the Book of Mark. That is an in­
spiring account. public library in
I also read about Dante's "Inferno," at the /
Folsom. The account was in a "CLIFF’S NOTE"
booklet. That is one of the few
times that I have
"We believe that
transgression."
of the atonement that have been fostered
by the churches and religions of World .
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'VJ
September 12,1999

Dear Mom and Dad,

i > I will write and give you a snapshot of the last two weeks. The season of
kids' activities has started up again. Chloe has started a musical education
class called Kinder Musik. The class teaches the fundamentals of music.
Chloe has also started Soccer. She has a great coach. Sophie is still going to
Building Blocks twice a week. So during the week we are pretty-busy. I
have had congestion and been coughing for the last two weeks, but life
continues to clip along.

I guess I will start with the two weeks ago when we went to the ward temple
session. I was not feeling well and we got there early so we went into a
Spanish session. I got the headphones to listen to it in English, but the initial
portion I listened to French. I was glad we went to the Spanish sessioA, as I
talked to someone at church who went to the ward session and they did not
3 get home until 1:00-2:00 AM (There was an accident on LBJ and traffic was
very bad).

The next weekend Margo had her Primary Party here at the clubhouse.
Quite a few people commented to her that they enjoyed it. Everyone
brought something for a sandwich or chips or drinks. We made sandwiches
and played some get-to-know you games.

The next morning I went to a stake temple session early in the morning. I
really enjoyed that session, what a great way to start out a day. When I
came back home the kids were just starting to wake up.

Labor Day we went to ride bikes at a great park here called River Legacy
Park. Chloe can now ride her bike. I start her out and she takes off!

Love You

■ /<W. ^"5 actidz

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 [Dr. Beth Morphew said that Karen & Bruce Blakely will attend a financial seminar at Tahoe by
J Wednesday, eptember 15 , 1999 . The month of September is half over'- . It will
be the fall season
"”""stnr ting on Thursday, September 23rd. Mary Lou was
out and about, teaching her classes at Folsom Conv. and at the Genealogy Grp.
"Melissa Miller is working at Target-Greatland for nineteen hours wk.^
I am looking for a shelf to put on top of my desk. The
measurements are about five feet across my desk and five feet high. I looked
at Staples1 Stationery, They have a shelf that is four feet wide and costs
$50. ITm planning to check out shelves and book cases that are reasonable
i
in cost and that fit the space. I’d also like to buy a shelf for my office - 1
east wall that would be six or seven feet tall. [Dr. Beth Morphew said that Lynn’s*
niece in Kingman, AZ committed suicide at age 14-years, over a love affair—surely too bad.] v
Also, I’d like to set up those plastic "hot files," for

sorting photographs. I think that the hot files ^ould be placed on 1 x 12

inch pine boards, six feet tall. That way, the boards and files could be

moved around and the photos sorted for further filing in binders, etc. «••

Now that the days are cooler, I’d like to work outside. )

I have plans to put in a sloping entrance-way, at the front door, That will
)
make it easier for Mary Lou to walk into the house. It would involve putting I
>
down some posts and some wide redwood boards, to form the bottom, sides, etc.

Also on my agenda, is to build that short wall up at the

unattractiveness >
storage shed. It would block off the/. of the shed, the wood storage, *

c. I should have most of the old redwood boards on hand now, to complete the

short fence and screen. At the northwest corner of the lot, I’d still like

to put in a gate so that we could have ingress and egress from Madison Avenue. >
A new door needs to be put in the west opening of the flower & utility room.
I wonder if Ryan Shaw could help on the electronic hand­

ling of the photos? He has a computer and interest in processing photos by

modern means. Ryan is taking an electronics technology course at Logan High.

I wonder if the high school has equipment to work with old VCR’s, 8 mm film, slides, & other?
Lou worked at Folsom Conv. Hospital. She likes to take

photos of the patients and staff and hand out the pictures. We copied the

painting reminiscent of Sorrento, Italy. That could be Naples Bay, in the

reprint, I also copied that beneficiary form for the Government GI Insurance

5 policy . We walked at Sunrise Mall.

Department Store.
We saw A1 Fichera and his wife at Macey’s
A1 is still teaching for FCUSD Adult Education in the corn-
He said that they have some new faster computers on which to
puter lab.
learn Inter-net, etc. A1 is walking with a cane now as he has a bad hip.
We took the copy of the "Family Monthly" to the Millers. Jared could not come
to mow the lawns , etc. He had some warts removed on his hands.
over today,
Lou did some painting of greeting cards, etc.
That was, no doubt, painful.
 tember 16, I was out today on t'
>ep
f.t is a good feeling to get some work ?

jnv. She did water coloring this aftej

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4 .
Scott Sha-w called this mor

arsberg, PA, probably an off-shoot of Hur

.>day. He is allowed to "telecommunicate"

Turkey, on a business trip. He said that

eats ago. His daughters do not seem to

an:la. It would be tough to duplicate the

£* It is about an hour commute time to h

This was Julia1 s. bir

*e Was at home, when Lou called. Scott i?

isit. He*d like us to come in the final

the good time that we had at the gatherin

Scott had sent a

A cklin to sell, A bill was enclosed.

lerms of sale and want to send the swiT

called Lou and told her the plans, Nc

After going fo

went to Janie Erickson's house for a

"lover spats" with Bob, her good fr

Bob into a depressing situation,

Mary Lou, They worked on the pair

Michael Sb

The kids are involved in startin

school, Chloe is in kindergart

music class. Michael and Mar

I rouse

The oil still needs to be chf

Our maintenance agreement wi
newal charges will beove*r$2
visit this evening. She ha?
I mailed my 1949 diary sumnj
from my sisters. Hurricane F]
v«w York area and also
'’necially. The
 he lawn mower, mowing the

accomplished. Mary Lou worked

tnoon, went to Janie Erickson’s.

Cning. It was raining hard

.’rlcane Floyd. Scott was at

at home, in his work. Scott may

he visited in Ankara, Turkey, a

like the schools so well in Penn-

3 schools in wealthy Manhasset, New

iis work site in Morristown, N.J.

thday. Lou tried to call her but no

nvited us back to Pennsylvania for a

months of this year. I told him about

ig at Bear Lake, UT. , with friends & family.

box of girls swimming suits to Barbara

The Acklins became alarmed over the

mming suits back. Barbara must have

ow, Lou is in the middle of the fracas.

Dr her shift at Folsom Conv. Hospital, Lou

m oil painting lesson. Janie is having some

iend. I guess that the differences have put

Janie seems to get lonely and likes to talk to

ntlngs of Sorrento, Italy, scenery.

.law wrote his weekly letter from Keller, Texas.

ig school. Sophie is attending some kind of pre-

•en, I believe. Chloe is eprolled in a special

go have been attending the Dallas, TX Temple.

ed long enough to get out and mow the west lawn.

anged in the mower. I’ll have to call Sears.

•th Sears runs out next month. I bet the re-
^K for two years. Holly came over for a short
s been subbing in the 6th grade at Kingswood School,
paries to my sisters. 1 cannot eppect much response
loyd hit North Carolina. Now, it is expected to hit
New England. ° pe°Ple have evacuated, along
ire can be a loss of life and property, etc. expected.
 Friday, September 17, 1999. The
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Mary Lou taught her oil painting class,
;
folks went out to a group lunch but Lou didn’t go with them We walked across ^

the new Natoma Crossing Bridge, looked at the Rainbow Bridge—inspiring.

r
j -I-am. catching up on my diary entries, this being 9/19/99. . !
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I have been having some health problems, with kidney and bladder infection,

since last week. It is good to be able to do some typing again* ' * -i •

It is difficult to tell what is bringing this infection f

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on, in my body. I called Kaiser and they made an appointment at 1:30 tomor- ■

row with Dr. Gongalvez, at Kaiser in Roseville.

We went to Dr. Beth!s Chiropractic Office, with Mary Lou. .

She told us that Karen and Bruce Blakely have been up to Tahoe, attending

a financial seminar , taught by Kurt, Bruce’s son. Dr. Beth told us more

about the death of Lynn’s niece, in Kingman, AZ. Evidently, the 14-year-old

girl planned the suicide and even wrote a letter and mailed it to the young

man. Then, she carried out her threat. It all seems £o senseless & hurtful.

Ip, the evening, we walked across the new Natoma Crossing 4

Bridge in Folsom, They have the walkaway completed on the east side and

the walkway on the west side looks to be nearly completed. There was a

street fair going on on Sutter Street. We could see the Rainbow Bridge.

Some of Lou’s painting students have been drawing images of the bridge^*
We could see the ramps built at the base of the bridge.

They still have some cranes so the construction work must still be going on.
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I would think that the ramps and construction equipment will be moved out

before the winter rains. The power of water is very strong & destructive.
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It was fun to walk with Mary Lou on the new bridge tonight.

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 Sunday, September 19, 1999. This was Keith Shaw’s 47th birthday. Lou called

him. I think that she was in touch with most of the family members today.

Frankly, I was "out of it" and was subject to a regimen of medical treatment.
)
Neither of us attended Church services today. Bro . Bell

and Les Acklin came to give me a blessing. Bro. Bell promised me recovery,

dependent on my faithfulness. It was supportive of those brethren to come

over . Bro. Ron Kloepfer was to come but he had a change of plans

Mary Lou has a plan to chart my treatment and get me on

a schedule. That helps as I can't "forget" and neglect to take pills, etc .

Those precription pills are strong. I still had the headache and pressure

and my temperature dropped very slowly. Lou purchased a good thermometer at

Raleys with electronic features. She tried to keep tabs on my temperature.

While I rested this morning, Mary Lou made a "sweep"

through the kitchen. "A Woman's Touch Means So Much." Holly Miller came

over for a visit. Holly is a "ray of sunshine." She will take me to the

medical offices tomorrow. That way, Lou can teach her morning class.
I did a quick vacuuming run through the house—the carpet needed cleaning.
I wrote a short entry in this diary. It is good to be

able to concentrate on a task. I scanned the Sacramento Bee. The S.F.

49'ers beat the New Orleans Saints. I hear that Steve Young was knocked

silly with head and body injuries. How long can he take the pounding? The

Oakland Raiders beat the Minnesota Vikings. Maybe they are for real?

Les Acklin talked about taking CDF supplies to a burned

out house in Amador County where a father and three children were burned t

death. That is a sad happening. Les had the same type of illness that I

have, over the summer. He was off work for three weeks, with the infecticz

It is time to type up the diary entries for 1949—"Co—

down to April 5, 1950." The certificate^ Washington Mutual has matured.

imagine that their rates are among the lowest for certificates of deposits

The County Schools sent a form asking me if I were interested in subbing

this school year. Mary Lou strongly encourages me to send in the form.

Lou said that my temperature has dropped a few points--thank goodness.

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 Tuesday, September 21, 1999. This was another slow recovery day for me.

The temperatures are slowly coming down. I am getting increased mobility.

' It is good to be up and moving, at times. Lou watches

my body temperatures. She gauges the Tylenol pills on the drop in my temp.

That way, I don’t over-dose on the Tylenol. I sleep a lot but what else is

new? I hope that I can get into a semi-active lifestyle, at least.

The Sacramento Bee had a "1900 to 2000 Countdown to 2000"

poll about world leaders. The womens1s winner was Margaret Thatcher, who

was British prime minister for the longest term, remaining in office from

1979 until 1990. She helped end the cold war, fought in the Falkland Is-

lands, and offered support to the USA when Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990. All

this and more earning her the apt nickname, "The Iron Lady."

Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882-1945)#He was controver-

sial but led the USA through the Great Depression. He appointed the first

woman cabinet member, Frances Perkins, ^labor) ended Prohibition, established

Social Security, built up labor unions and won World War II. Polio crippled

him at age 39, that would be in 1921, when he was paralyzed.

Roosevelt
Eleanor/was women’s runner-up. She lived 1884 to 1962

and was first lady from 1933 to 1945. She aided women’s and minority

rights and was chairwoman of the UN Human Rights Commission. Ronald Reagan

was the men’s runner-up. Born in 1911, He faced down an enemy in the

Soviet Union. He used government spending but not so much for social ills-

Golda Meir was the second runner-up. Born in Ukraine,

educated in US and went back to Palestine in 1921. She was prime minsiter

from 1949 to 1956 and again in 1969. She led Israel through the 10/73 War
[Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill began service to Britain in 1895 & ended in 1964.]
Winston Churchill was the 2nd runner-up./ ( 1874-1965 ,)was prime minister.
'through
1940-45 and carried his people/dark times, He won the 1953 Nobel Prize
for literature. He traveled widely and was a soldier, painter and writer —
Lou worked at Folsom Conv. She did not have to work at
Folsom High tonight because of an open house. Lou worked on her attendant
reports. She was up until 1:30 a.m • > working on the records. She used t
computer program that she devised, to make up the attendance reports. Go
on Mary Lou. Josh Miller came over tonight and mowed part of the east la
We paid him $5 for his work. He still doesn’t cut the grass in straight
lines. Melissa hurt her leg or knee, while skating with friends. The
Millers took her to Kaiser Emergency. We’re so glad to have the extra ti
tonight to have Lou complete the FCUSD attendance reports—due & payable!

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 II

Wednesday, September 22, 1999. I had increased activity today. I walked aroUn^

the yard and went on an "outing" to the post office with Mary Lou. Jim Shaw
summaries.
wrote from North Ogden, Ut. He is a friendly nephew, thanked me for diary/

Th^t was a surprise to get a note from Jim and Gloria

Shaw. I!m glad that they still consider us as being "on their list." He is

retired and works as a bus driver for the handicapped plus works at the golf pr£7

shop . They have a cabin up in Ogden Valley. They go up there to ride horses.

Jid likes the diary summaries. Jim has been in touch wit:

Kandy, his sister. Could she be 50-years-old? That 1s true as she was born in

1949 . Kandy and family must still live in Tucson, AZ . I'd like to get more

information on Blanche and her family--time lines or identity charts, etc.

(Montgo mery)
Maybe Shirley,/Blanche's sister, could help me also?

Mary Lou worked at Folsom Conv, and at the Genealogy l

Class. She stayed and worked on her money records but didn't have a change to

turn it in to the office. She wants me to go with her tomorrow, drive the car,

and run some of the errands, etc. She wants to send a box of See's Candy

to Keith S. for his birthday. We need to thank Keith & this may be a way.

I stayed in bed all day. My temperature seems to be

stabilizing. I just don't have much energy to get any real work accomplished.

It is necessary that I get up and move around and take care of myself.

The Statue of Liberty Commission sent a copy of oral

histories called "Voices From The Past--An Ellis Island Journal." There are 14

short accounts of experiences of immigrants, Some of those folks must have kept

a diary! Bless their souls! I wonder about the Cottams and how they entered

the U,S.A.? Those Cottams seem like "lost relatives" in many ways.

I want to call Sears Service on the riding lawn mower. It

does not cut well and needs the oil changed. They will come out Friday for the

service. Melissa Miller haj a contusion on her knee but went to school. Holly

has been to three open-houses—how about that for a loving Mom? I will be
taking Mary Lou to work in the morning and then run some errands. The
tomato crop is dwindling down. I don't think that we'll get any of those
tjf^atoes made up into tomato sauce —too bad. We sent Michael Shaw $100 for the
4/2000 anniversary expenses. We sent $100 to the Sorens for their living ex­
penses. Ron is still looking for work. Fay Callahan sent a photo of me with my

i "Peg Leg Smith leg" at Harbor Village, UT.

Hurricane Floyd.
Venetta Abbott must have survived
The stormfi^st have stayed out at sea along most of th^ fiHflSt I
 9/19/99

Dear Uncle Bob,

Hi, just wanted to drop you a short note to tell you thanks for sending me the copies of
your journals. I really look forward to them and find them very interesting reading. Please keep
me on the mailing list.
We've been very busy all summer. Since I retired I have a couple of small jobs. I drive a
bus for Handi-trans, we take disabled people to work and various other places. I also work a
couple of days in the pro shop at the city golf course. The golf course job should end in a few
weeks as they don't need much help during the winter. We lease a small camping spot in the
m ountains near Powder Mountain and we try to go up there every other weekend and ride the
horses. This is Gloria's favorite thing to do,
I talked to my sister Kandy on the telephone this morning. She's having some surgery
on her neck next week. She said that she would be laid up for about three weeks. She
celebrated???? her fiftith birthday earlier this month. I spent much of the morning trying to
convince her that she is older than me, but she never fell for it. Her daughter is well, she lives
in Tucson and has two boys. Kandy's son lives in Las Vegas. He installs sprinkling systems in
large bulildings.
We were in Logan twice over the weekend. We needed some parts for our sprinkling
system in the pasture and there's a good store up there. Then today we went to my younger
brother Jakes for lunch. It was cold up there. Rained earlier in the day.
All of the rest of the family is well. I have lunch with all of my mom's brothers ans
sisters about once a month.
Guess that I'll sign off. Thanks again for sending me the journal entries l really do
appreciate your thinking of me. Tell everyone that we said hello.
 !
T^Hrsday, September 23, 1999. AUTUMN BEGINS. Good-by Summer! It is still

warm. I sweat a lot with this fever and Lou has to change the bedding.

Karen Blakely called this morning. The Shaw sisters have been on a Utah trip.

Karen Blakely said that she went with Maxine Owen to St.

George, UT for a short visit. Then, around the first of September, they

drove with Beth Parker up to the Ogden, UT area, to visit Venis Powell and

Erma Staples. Also, they visited with the Markworths.

They took Erma Staples out to M&ddux* Cafe in Willard,

UT. That is a good report as I was wondering if Erma would be able to move

around much, out of her house? I don’t think that they saw Eric Markworth’s

new baby girl. They knew that we were at Harbor Village in Garden City, UT
[or interest]
but they must have run out of time/to come there to see us. So near but yet

so far! I guess that they took Beth back to her home and then came home.

That is a lot of traveling, over some uninviting territory, I’d say.

Karen said that Maxine Owen and her "new squeeze" are

vacationing at Santa Catalina Island. Karen thanked me for the diary sum-

mjries for 1949. We do not make any plans to see each other. Too bad.

Mary Lou worked at Folsom Conv. Hospital. She turned in

her receipts and money. I’m glad that she is not carrying the money around

any longer. Lou still has some forms to fill out and turn in, with records.

I still had the "slows" today. I just rested and took

pills and drank water. We bought some See’s Candy for Keith and Sandy

Shaw and their birthdays. We also bought pills at Costco. The bill to

restrict new COSTCO stores has been vetoed by Gov. Davis. It was restric­

tive and was entered at the last minute of the session by labor and super-

market interests. I like the way that COSTCO does business, a good neighbor

Lou picked some beans and tomatoes. There still are soul.

green tomatoes. Melissa Miller was by tonight with abrace on her knee.

She has been bothered by her knee injury for years. I hear that M. is not
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thinking of trying out for the Bella Vista basketball team this year.
Lou went to Janie Erickson’s house for oil painting lessons today.
working on "SORRENTO, ITALY IMAGES." The Sears repair man will be out
They a

tomorrow to work on the riding mower. I hope they do a "full service" j

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 ay, September 24, 1999. I’ve had this body infection for a wee L
getting around somewhat better but still seem adversely affected by the strong

icine. I still have the strong headache and general low supply of energy.

We mailed those boxes of See’s Candy to Keith and

----- ndy Shaw. We went to Dr. Beth’s Chiropractic Office for adjustments.

always feel better when I come out of that place. I like the back massage.

e "hammered1' my neck, to "put in" the atlas. She also adjusted my back.

I was sleeping so did not know that the Sears repair man

ad been here. He did not leave a computer slip, telling what services he did.

t looks like the blade has been changed and the oil was perhaps changed? I am

not sure about the filters and other service rendered? He did not call me, or

else I did not hear or answer the telephone.I’m glad to get the work done.

Mary Lou worked at her Oil painting Class. She has some

heavy teaching supplies to carry. Lou is still indecisive about the Arts and

Crafts group and if she should keep it going. Joseph, the administrator, has

indicated that he will let the class continue, even with low enrollment.

Things slow down around the house when I am ill and C«

sleep a lot. Lou is not insistent on the body massages and the time on the

tread-mill. I read the paper and keep up on this diary. That is about it .
 Saturday, September 25, 1999. I had another slow day with this fever, head-
ache and upset. Mary Lou was out and about, to the Adult Education computer
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classes. With Holly, Mary Lou went to the Relief Society broadcast program.

Mary Lou was off, attending Mr. Rader’s Inter-net and

related classes. She gets some practical experience but I’m not sure of the

carry-over to our computer problems at home? Do we have an Inter-net service

that works? We no longer have JPS-Net but is the temporary Compu-Serve

Inter-net Service working for us?

Michael Shaw called from Keller, TX. Margo was also at

the General Church Relief Society telecast. I said that I could bring my

scanner down to Texas, over Thanksgiving time, and we could work on scanning

the family photos on to the video tape. I told him that Melissa and the

Laurel young ladies might be willing to sort and file the on-hand photos.

The challenge this week is to get into a regular program of exercising.

The VISA bill this month from Schools Credit Union is

\\ $385 . That is a bit high but it includes expenses on the road in and near

Logan, UT. Dr. Beth and crew sent me a get-well card. That was considerate

of them to do that. Lou was not pleased with my reluctance to take pills.

She called the nurse at Kaiser and she told me to get on with the program.

I ate some pizza today and that may have caused indigestion. I felt that I

am going to up-chuck tonight. The strong medicine does not help either.
I drank some milk and that seemed to help the unsettled conditions.
The Miller boys came over and worked on mowing the east

lawn. I don’t know how much of the lawn that they mowed? I watched the
Alabama
Arkansas and / football game. Alabama won. Arkansas has an impulsive

coach, Mr. Nutt, I am glad to see him and his team get beat. Washington
i*'i-
(Huskies) played Colorado. It was a tie game, the last that I heard.
tLp Washington Huskies finally won the game. Nice scenes from Seattle, WA.
It will be Christmas Bay, in just three months. Time
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moves along. Lou called for a substitute at the Family History Center for me
:
tomorrow. Lou helpfl^Elva Nelson at the Stake Family History office. Lou

could not get the printers working. That was frustrating for all concerned.

There were some e-mails with enclosures that it is difficult for us to figure

just how to get the documents. The weather continues hot and muggy.
out

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Sunday, September 26, 1999. This was another slowed-down Sabbath Day for me.

Mary Lou attended Third Ward and then went for her shift at the Family History

Center. I spent the afternoon watching the senseless Green Bay vs. Minn. game.

Gayle Soren called Mary Lou. She had received the

$100 and appreciated it. Ron is still going through the "mid-life crisis" and

does not have any hot employment prospects, Gayle mentioned that he might be

willing to come down in his salary expectations--down from $75 an hour or so.

That computes out to about $150 K a year--a real "professional salary."

Mary Lou likes Third Ward. She ssys that the members

work together. Dr. Stan Ruggles was the Sunday School instructor. He is a

"pillar” of that ward, along with his wife and family. I believe that he is a

kidney and dialysis specialisit. Dr. Ruggles is a running friend of R. Kloepf e ir-

The Sissells "covered for me," at the Family History

Center. Alton brought Eleanor by the house at noon and the two ladies went

the FHC in our car. Lou said that Bro. Richard Meadows opened the library.

is using more of those "Family Tree Maker" CD-ROMS. She made an inquiry at

the FHC and later in the day, there was a response from Family Tree Maker Co.

asking for some of Lou’s records. Lou is looking for a Family Tree Maker
[on a rebate plan]
CD-ROM set (deluxe) that is being sold,/to add to the CD-ROMS that we have.

In the afternoon, I watched the Green Bay and Minnesota

score team
Vikings pro football game. The / was tied but the Green Bay/and Brett Favre

(quarterback) finally won. Tomorrow night it will be the San Francisco 49-er T s

versus the Arizona Cardinals on TV. The Oakland Raiders beat the Chicago Bear's _

The Raiders game was blacked-out because not all of the seats had been sold.

Lou and I walked across the Natoma Grossing Bridge. W^

notice that they are building at least two more curved under-supports. Lou said

that the original plans called the the additional arches but the contractot

did not put them in before the bridge was opened to traffic.

I wa5 "down" about all of the day.

thing before I take those anti-biotic pills, that seems to help in the
absorption of the medicine. We did not get any telephone calls today. Mary
Jane Fairbairn, from Lodi, is going to the Oakland Temple on Tuesday, 9/28,
in the morning session. Lou plans to go down with Eileen Kelley and be with
Mary Jane. Not much news about Aunt Ruth Abbott and her illness, down in Las
Vegas, NV. Ruth must still be in the hospital?Lou told Mary Jane that I will
not be able to go to the Temple session on Tuesday, due to my kidney & urinary infection.
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'uesday due to my kidney & urinary infection.

Monday, September 27, 1999. I had a slow start on this new week. I did

get out and mow the east and west lawns for a few hours. Mary Lou worked

on her three split-shifts. That is a lot of work and traveling for her.
■Are Chris & Ed Prentice to have a "trial separation" in Oct?
Joe Shackelford gave Mary Lou some nice white Wilson

Jones binders. Joe is still rummaging through the storage places at the
immediately
old Mather Air Force Base. 1/ used one two-inch binder to put my

latest diary entries in, up to September 30th--I hope to obtain more binders.

The binders have a clear cover and a presentation sheet can be inserted.

Joe surely has had a bitter-sweet experience with his

romances. Lou thinks that Joe is looking for a younger woman to leave his

military pension to,j[n his estate. The marriage to his child-hood sweetheart
[in their later years,]
down in Texas/was annulled. He was originally married to the "cookie lady."

We hear that he is interested in a lady who works at the Grapevine Newspaper.

Keith Shaw called this morning, to check up on us. He

said that Shelsie is thinking of dying her hair more of a blonde shade.

Those teeny-boppers can be a bit unpredictable. Ryan is still under medical

care for the injuries of that accident 1 where he was dragged under the

Pontiac van. Keith said that he still has not received a financial settle-

ment from the accident. Those citizens don’t like to pay out money. The

same is true for automobile insurance companies, for sure.

I was out in the yard, in the later afternoon, mowing

the lawns. It is a good feeling to get some work accomplished. I trimmed

the lawn in the east yard where the Miller boys missed some cutting. I also

clipped the west lawn so it looks a lot better. The sprinkler system seems

to be covering the lawns, even though all of thesprinklerj do not work.

Mary Lou signed up another student in her Arts and Crafts

group . I helped her haul teaching supplies to Cordova High School. The

Home Economicfrooms seem to be in remodeled condition. Some of the rest of

the building^ rooms and campus are still torn up. The San Francisco 49*ers
beat the Arizona team. Steve Young had his "bell rung" with another concussion
just before the half was over. Jeff Garcia went in and hung on for the
win. Garcia played in the Canadian Leagu§ previously. Washington Mutual
renewed the 18-months Certificate of Deposit. was for $5,318.93 at
5.7 5 % . The interest for a year will be at least $306. The funds are from.
the land, pay-off in Logan, UT from Mr. Toki. It is pleasant to invest $$?§.
e ma urity of certificate of deposit is March 18, 200^eam about 850 a day.
, September 28, 1999. Mary Lou went with Sis. Eileen Kelley to the Oakland

today. Lou attended Mary Jane Fairbairn who was at the Temple for the

time. Lou said that Mary Jane looked radiant at this great spiritual time.
-[Chris Prentice called. Ed & Chris Prentice are living apart,
nd of marriage Lou was up about 4 a.m., getting ready. Eileen
separation?]
rer after 7 a.m. to drive her down to Oakland. Margaret King was Mary

attendant. Margaret is Ruth Abbott's relative, just exactly how is

l to us. Margaret was down in Las Vegas, NV recently on business.

>bott at her home. Ruth is still recovering, out of the hospital.

I was surprised to see Lou back home, before 3 p.m.

t think that the ladies wasted much time at the temple. Mary Jane had her

Diffed and was enthusiastic. Her friends said that Mary Jane did all of

nple preparation on her own . Ray Fairbairn is a good candidate for temple

id sealing also. It is good to see the progress of such relatives.

I mailed the slip to Sacto County Schools, Personnel

that I would be interested in substituting this year. Here s hoping that

"back it up now" and be ready to go on the job, if and when I'm called.

ill be my fifteenth year on that job. I think that's a good record.

I ran the lawn mower some more, in the yard.

t get much accomplished today. HOORAY! I took my last of those "cS^pro"

iotic pills in the ten-day program. These pills made me upset,

, so I am glad to see them gone. I am feeling better and stronger.

Lucky enough, I went to the barber shop this evening.

floral
Clips is open until 9 p.m. Lou has an enthusistic/class at Folsom High.

meeting in the woodshop room. I hear that Room D-l is not available, under I

nditions. I guess that the regular classroom teachers can lock others out?

Mary Lou will not get paid for being absent today. But ,
e> the FCAS office manager, said that Lou could plan to take field trips
ek, to make UP the time.
The flower design show at Kelly's Florist is
rday night. The "rail-fair" gold discovery exhibit is open at Memorial
iuo, in
Sacramento, CA. It would be interesting to
attend suchy
events,
"in'SranJe^L^-and
compressor to George Shataway, owner of Flower
able to move it George seemed interested in the box. I think that he
George "ill be out of our utility room and then use it, to good advan-
et our home tomorrow to view the refrigerated box.
 Wednesday, September 29, 1999. Joe Shackelford gave us black-4* white binders.

This was another warm day. The temperature is probably in the 8.01 s or low

90 ' s . We cooked a pot of tomato sauce, I picked the peck of tomatoes and
iv lou bought the green peppers. The pot full of sauce tastes very good!

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We just went ahead and did it, on the tomato sauce.

Before, we talked about it and even picked the tomatoes,

carry forth and do the actual cooking, My motto is:

But, we did not

“Forget the peeling

of the tomatoes, full speed ahead !** We went to COSTCO for the peppers.

Mary Lou has some older receipe books and she checks that
sulGW,
collection for sauce receipes. Basically, it is the tomatoes, they peppers,

onions, vinegar and the spices. We have some jars and lids so can pre­

serve the sauce for future use.

We celebrated Jared's birthday. We took Holly, Jared

and the other Miller kids to Carl's Jr. for coupon hamburgers. The Millers
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like the fast food. I ordered an enchilada dish, thinking it would be a bi

lighter than burgers but it turned out to be quite "heavy."

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Jared had received some hand-cuffs from the Millers'

friend who is a highway patrolman. I don't know the history of the cuffs

but they look and sound very official. I hope that Jared does not get in
on any members of
•a trouble handling the handcuffs. I don't want the cuffs on me or/my family.
*; A short range goal is to cut those berry vines on the
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property line between our lot and Smith's lot. I want to place the cut
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vines in the trash and then put Round-up weed killer on the vine roots.
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Mary Lou did not work at Folsom Conv. again today. Because

of quarantine conditions, only room visits are allowed. The Folsom Cordo'*-

Adult School administration do not want teachers to work on room visits

only . Lou does not think that she'll work there tomorrow either.

We should receive notice of deposit of our checks at

the credit union tomorrow. Hopefully, I'll have enough funds to pay the

bills for the month, Lou wants me to save some funds this month. I

want to order the 400 business calendars for "Shaw's Florist." We stopp

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at Joe Shackelford's house in Rancho Cordova. He gave us 6 or 8 white
presentation binders and six or eight black binders. Some of the white
binders are the correct two-inch size, for me to use in my diary work.

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received notice of our deposits at the Provident
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The hot days continue. We
I should have enough $$$$$ to pay the bills this month and per-
H Credit Union.
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i; haps save some money. Keith Shaw and Shelsie Shaw called about our welfare.

Mary Lou did not work at Folsom Conv. Hospital today.

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She slept in a while and then was ready to continue with the preservation of the
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tomato sauce. She had seven pints of sauce and also several pints, left over

in the sauce pan. The preserved food wasoybeautiful sight. Mary Lou does not ■
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i preserve much food. I think that Sandy Shaw still puts food in bottles. i
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Keith called early this morning. He is "into" the high

school sports scene in Cache Valley. He is proud of his kids and their ath- 1f
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h letLC skills. Shelsie told of winning her soccer game today. She also runs
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cross country. Shelsie is an ambitious and hard-working young lady. She would

be a definite asset to any sports team.

f I received $1,328.01 from State Teachers1 Retirement,

h [The gross amount received from STRS was $1,912.76.]
net./ With the $348 from Social Security, Ifll have $ 1,676 this month to pay
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the bills'. Mary Lou received $1,350.82 for 58 hours at $23.29 per hour.

Her deposit was for $1,214.76. She receives $208 for Social Security.

I had a bee sting on my left foot. The medical folks

at Kaiser did not seem very concerned, I talked to them about the recent kidney

and urinary tract infection. They gave me more pills for the ability to go to
;. sleep faster at night. We stopped at Bill Gillespie’s health food store in
Roseville, I bought some "enzymes” to replace those lost while taking the
antibiotic pills (Cypro) recently. We also bought some vitamin "C" pills.

Mary Lou and I took a walk through ,,BAR-C-RANCH,,Park, on

Oak Avenue. It is a pretty park with nice baseball fields, paths, etc. We
both do quite well on short walks. Also, we are back on the tread-mill, etc.
We will have to go for the chiropractic adjustments at Dr. Beth's office Friday.

cost was afeo.,1- uWe ordered 4°0 of those "2000" calendars. The
oar e-mail and home^aee ^223 * 1 ordered SOI“e special printing With
States" motif Sha 8 adfresses* Mary Lou chose the "Birds of the
m. saved $400 for rh! n°* lmPressed with the "Year 2000" themes. .... also
She
bifl from Sears FjJ^01li:Ln8 maintenance agreement (appliances and lawn mower)
shots Ih I : F°V?re> 1 have to continue my blood draws and insulin
3* diW. i don'taJhintWaS *k0“* that' Also, I have work to do
that the nhigh protein diet11 is the one fQr me.