Dangel family of Duncansville Christmas notes as compiled by Eleanor Dangel approximately 1953-1998. As transcribed by granddaughter Caroline. With the exception of headings the original grammar, spelling and formatting were preserved as much as possible. All italicized text is notes for context.
Christmas, 1953
Buddie- Electric football game, pajamas, blue jeans, flannel shirt, 3 pairs socks, gloves, baseball game
Timmy-2 paint sets, wind-up train, pajamas, blue jeans, flannel shirt, 2 prs. socks, mittens
Danny-jacket and cap, pajamas, blue jeans, flannel shirt, 2 prs. socks, mittens, tractor & dump, snow shovel, 800 bricks
Carol-walking doll with suitcase & clothes, baking set, robe and pajamas, hat, head scarf, mittens, 2 prs. socks, mittens, nurse set, pants, dress
Helen-doll with suitcase and clothes, dishes horn, robe and pajamas, hat, head scarf, mittens, 2 prs. socks, mittens, pants, dress
Christmas, 1954
Buddie-clock radio, chemistry set, football, electric questioner game, blue jeans, 2 flannel shirts
Tim-accordian, microscope set, magician set, indian bead kits, dress pants, shirt
Danny-Bike, lincoln logs Groucho T.V. quiz, shirt, dress pants
Carol-Tiny tears doll, dressing table, bead jewelry, jumper & blouse, chocolate molding set, pants, cart pad
Helen-Tiny tears dolls, paint, sewing cards, cart pad, jumper & blouse
Christmas, 1955
Buddie-stamp album, flashlight, pajamas, green flannel shirt, $7, shirt from Sylva, 3 prs. socks, sweater, shoes, flash light, books (Rose) (school)
Timmy-flash camera blue flannel shirt, pajamas, shirts from Sylvia, 3 prs. socks, scrap book (Grace)
Danny-Watch!, bicycle basket, yellow flannel shirt, 3 prs. socks, scrapbook (Grace), shirt (Sylvia), billfold, $, pen & pencil set (Mr. Hay)
Carol-sewing machine, baton, “Penny doll”, nylon dress, sweater, 3 prs. socks, doll p.j’s (illegible), embroidery set (Sylvia), purse (Brownies), cut-out book, lip stick, atomizer (Bud), Tim (corsage), bag (Grace)
Helen-rocker, nurse kit, “Penny doll”, nylon dress, sweater, 2 prs. Socks, embroidery set-bracelete (MeMaw), pajama set (Sylvia), cut-out book, nail polish, corsage (Tim), story-book doll (Bud), doll bottle & bag (Carol), bag (Grace)
Harry-binoculars, bil fold, trousers, sweater, red tie, black bow tie, wrenches (Bud), pen & pencil set (Tim), socks (Carol), shoe brush (D yanshine), belt & hankies (store), cuff links (Grace)
Mama-pajamas (Carol), Silver (Helen), robe & slippers & hose (boys), pen & pencil set (boys), 2 pair ear rings (C. & H.), table clock (Sylvia), pajamas (mother), bag (Grace)
Christmas 1956
Bud-yucca pack, shirt, slippers, football, saw set, paint set
Tim-paint by - number set, belt kit, 2 shirts, pajamas, knife, slippers, gloves, socks
Dan-sled, ball, glove, slippers, socks, shirt, gloves
Carol-car coat, bride doll, umbrella- bag set, gloves dress, jewelry set, cut-outs, pants
Helen-car coat, bride doll, umbrella set, gloves, dress, cut outs, pants
Christmas, 1957
Buddie-sleeping bag, shirt, gym shoes, ball glove, games, shaving cream from Dan, pen & flashlight from Tim, socks from Carol & Helen, sweater from Aunt Sylvia, bow ties from Aunt Grace & Helen & Rich, etc. Shirt-Louise, mouth organ
Tim-Sleeping bag, pajamas, shirt, games, paint set, white buck shoes from Aunt Sylvia, shirt from Louise, bow ties etc., slippers
Dan, sleeping bag, shirt, slippers, games, 2 tie & sock sets, pajamas from Sylvia
Carol-2 sweater pullovers, slippers, 2 billfold (Aunt Eileen), 2 sweater guards (Aunt Helen, Helen), dress shoes, jumper (Aunt Sylvia) watch bands, beads (Aunt Grace) ring-puzzle (Tim) paint set, glitter pictures (MeeMaw) 1 scarf, hat (Aunt Louise), $1 (Grandma) slip, Ginger doll, mittens, sewing things, Gee Wee (Bud), Girl Scout Things (soxs Dan, hanky Aunt Grace, Santa)
*note, much of the above is in Carol’s writing
Helen-Ginger doll, dress shoes, white sweater, watch, brownie socks, jumper from Sylvia, hat from Louise, beads, hankie Grace
Treasure hunt game-Karl & Mary
Croquet-Kay & Tom
Christmas, 1958
Bud-ball glove, class ring, mouth organ, shirt, pajamas, keds, sweater (Sylvia), $1 Grandma & Grandpap, $1 Jack & Irene, Louise, socks-Eileen
Tim-typewriter, corn popper, shirt, saddle shoes, sweater (Sylvia) etc.
Dan-shoe roller skates, boots, Zoro game, shirt, sweater Sylvia, etc.
Carol-doll, shoe ice skates, robe, cross, sweater (Sylvia), pants & birthday angel (Me Maw), socks (Louise), paint set, etc.
Helen-doll, sweater, embroidery set, umbrella, baton, sweater (Sylvia) etc.
*note 1959 is MIA
Christmas, 1960
Bud-traveling bag, maps to outer space (nothing intended), pajamas, shirt, socks, ice skates, vest from Aunt Sylvia, gloves, sweater vest from Mee Maw, boots, cuff links set
Tim-record player & records, pajamas, shirt, sweater, corduroy pants, vest from Aunt Sylvia, socks, gloves, cuff links set
Dan-boots, watch, pajamas, shirt, sweater from Aunt Sylvia, socks, cuff links set, slippers from Helen
Carol-Clarinet, sweater, shirt, pajamas, skirt from Aunt Sylva, bracelet from Mee Maw, sewing basket from Aunt Grace, pearl ring, pin
Helen-ice skates, watch, sweater dress from Aunt Sylva, bracelet from Mee Maw, sewing basket from Aunt Grace, pajamas from Bud, pocketbook from Dan
Harry-chair, white shirt from Sylva, white shirt & cuff links from store, paint for car from Dan, red hat from Carol & Helen, Bible dictionary-Tim & Dan
Eleanor-stove, dress, slippers from Bud & Tim, shadowboxes from Dan, change purse Carol, pocketbook, Helen, pajamas from Sylva, perfume from Mee Maw, calendar from Grace, slip & bed socks from Mother
Christmas, 1961
Bud, shoes, transistor radio, pajamas, hush-puppy shoes from Sylva, sweater from Carol S. shaving kit from Jeanne S.
Tim, ice skates, pajamas, blue sweater, shirt fromBud, shoes Aunt Sylva
Dan, transistor radio, sweater (white), shoes from Sylva, shirt from Bud
Carol, camera, orange “twist” sweater, black sweater, red blouse, shirt from Sylva, hairdryer from Bud & Tim, poodle kit from Dan
Helen, radio, ring “birthstone, “ sweater exchanged for skirt (magenta), jumper Sylva, knee socks MeeMaw, wallet Carol, hairdryer from boys, electric alarm clock (this item is written in a different hand)
Harry-gray wool socks, brown Ban Lon shirt from Carol & Helen, blue winter jacket
Eleanor-dress (red) Harry, green sweater Bud, ladle & casserole from Tim, purse from girls, pearl earrings Dan
Christmas, 1962
(this is written in someone else’s large cursive that I don’t recognize)
Bud got shirts-2 sweaters,
*Eleanor’s writing from this point forward
Bud-shoes, blue & white striped sweater, dark shirt-mother & daddy, 2 dress shirts Carol S. also tie tack gloves & blue Ban Lon shirt, Shaffers, stationary, stamps, tie clasp-Tim, pen & pencil Dan, tie & socks Carol, hankies, Helen, blue sweater-Aunt Sylva, outdoor lotion-Grace
Tim-brief case, pajamas, dark shirt-Mother & Daddy, sweater-Elaine, sweater-white button Aunt Sylva, dress shirt-Tim (*I am guessing this should say Bud), wallet-Dan, tie & socks-Carol, hankies-Helen, outdoor lotion Aunt Grace
Dan-tool set, sweater Mother & Daddy, shirt, Bud, shirt, Tim, tie & socks-Carol, hankies Helen, 2 flannel shirts-Sylva, outdoor lotion Aunt Grace, $5-half gallon ice cream Fredericks
Carol-luggage, sweater (brown cardigan), blouse, shoe boots, razor-Bud & Dan, umbrella-Tim, white knee socks-Helen, brown plaid skirt & little black purse-Aunt Sylva, perfume-Aunt Grace, Big white dog-John D.
Helen-dog (Holly), baton, blue skirt & sweater, 2 pr. Knee socks Mother & Daddy, razor Bud & Dan, skating cap & mittens Tim, black gloves Carol, skirt & purse Aunt Sylva, perfume Aunt Grace, shoe books
Harry shoes-boys, slippers, girls, trousers-Ellie, white shirt Aylva, black shirt-store, pen, tie
Ellie electric blanket, clock, radio for kitchen, chips & dip set, robe Bud, slippers Tim, wall shelves, Dan, sugar & creamer-Carol, black, gloves-Helen, green pajamas Sylva, talcum & sachet Grace, black hand bag Carol S. - black velvet bag Mother
*2nd unfamiliar hand Pool table ???
*resumption of first unfamiliar set of handwriting Each of of us kids got a $1 bill dollar
Christmas, 1963
Bud-corduroy coat, shoes, pajamas, Penn State sweatshirt, tierack (Dan), clothes brush (Carol), tie rack Helen, Samsonite bag, handknit sweater, 3 Tshirts & shorts, 4 prs. Socks, gloves, belt all from Carol S. pajamas, Shaffers, pajamas & 2 prs socks Sylva, also “Snack Warmer”.
Tim-electric razor, shirt, pajamas, gloves, watch band (Bud), tie rack (Dan), clothes brush (Carol), tie rack (Helen), jewel case & smoking supplies (Susan), green corduroy slacks, Sylva
Dan clock radio, sweater, shirt, sweater (Sylva), watch band (Bud), sweat socks (Carol), tie rack (Helen), $5 Fredericks
Carol boots (tan), green stretch slacks, tan sweater, slip, dressmaking labels, blouse, (Bud), hose (Dan), handbag (Helen), blouse & petty pants (Sylva), hair dryer
Helen-boots (high black), robe, black stretch pants, gray sweater, slip, blouse (Bud), hose (Dan), corduroy skirt & top (Carol), blouse & petit pants (Sylva), electric tooth brush
Harry-golf clubs & bag (Bud), (Dan) car mat, golf tees & putting game (Carol), belt (Helen), green sweatshirt type jacket (Sylva)
*interval of yet another hand-looks like Carol’s to me
Kitchen light-! Tim
money-Aunt Rose-Grandma & Grandpap
Sewing Machine-Santa
*resumption of Eleanor’s hand
Ellie-Bible, sweater, electric can opener (Harry), sweater (Bud), hose (Dan), red rooster potholders & S&P shakers for stove, black gloves (Helen), white gloves (Sylva), pajamas and pearls (Mother) round tablecloth (Tim)
Christmas, 1964
(just this line is in someone else’s writing again)
Harry-shoes, khaki pants, brown, Bon Lon shirt (Bud & Carol), belt (Time), hunting gloves (Dan), brown sport shirt (Carol), socks (Helen), striped shirt (Sylva)
Ellie-electric coffee maker, opera glasses, slip & towels (Bud & Carol), slacks (Tim & Carol), hose (Dan) bowls (Helen), robe (Mother & Daddy), sleep coat (Sylva), poinsettia (Tim & Susan)
Bud-game chest-slippers, belt (Tim), stencils & marking pencils (Carol), bowl (Dan), socks (Helen), shirt (Sylva)
Carol S.-blouse
Tim-$25 for N.Y., slippers & pajamas, shirt (Bud & Carol), shirt (Sylva), stocking cap (Dan), shower soap & deodorant (Carol), socks (Helen). Susan’s picture, sweater, socks, handkerchiefs, cigarettes, etc. fire truck
Dan-top coat, pajamas, slippers, shirt (Bud & Carol, shirt (Sylva), belt (Tim), deodorant & shaving lotion (Carol), socks (Helen), ball glove
Carol-coat, robe, billfold, night shirt (Sylva, charm bracelet (Bud & Carol), knee socks (Tim), hose (Dan), hair brush (Helen, sweater (Uncle Will), $5 mother
Helen-coat, robe, night gown, night shirt (Sylva), madras shirt (Bud & Carol), knee socks (Tim), hose (Dan), ring (Carol) dog (Jack)
Gave Mother-robe
Daddy $5
Sylva boots
*we switch to printing rather than longhand for a few entries from here onward
Christmas, 1965
(note-I believe Uncle Dan was in the service for Christmas 1965 & 1966, which you can see reflected in his gifts)
Helen-watch, long robe, night gown, wallet, dress (white), charm bracelet (Bud & Carol), scarf (Tim), green heather sweater (Dan), knit mittens & a headband (Carol), blouse & tights (Aunt Sylva), navy sweater (Jack), cranberry sweater (Cheryl), perfume (Fred & Kay)
Carol-green sweater, gold sweater, long robe, wallet, night gown, brown blouse (Bud & Carol), scarf (Tim), leather gloves (Dan), “Ambush” (Helen), blue blouse (Sylva), stationary-white gloves, school, material for party dress, perfume (Fred & Kay)
Dan-luggage travel kit (Bud & Carol), shoeshine kit (Tim), bank (Carol), rooster tie (Helen), night shirt (Sylva)
Tim-topcoat, shoes, radio (Susan), white shirt (Bud & Carol), cigarettes (Dan), handkerchief Carol, rooster tie (Helen), night shirt (Sylva)
Bud & Carol-bridge set-Flower arrangement (dan), Bud-rooster tie (Helen), nightshirt (sylva)
Carol-calendar towel (Helen)
Harry shoes, slippers (Bud & Carol), hunting pants, (Tim & Dan), scarf knit by Carol, socks (Helen), belt & socks (Sylva)
E.M.D. robe, blouse (Bud & Carol), wallet (Tim), pajamas (Dan & Helen), slippers knit by Carol, wallet (Tim), pajamas (Dan & Helen), slippers knit by Carol, slippers (Sylva), pajamas (Mother & Daddy), and cream (Harry’s S.S. Class)
Mother-gloves-house dress
Daddy cigars
Sylva-knit hat & gloves
Christmas, 1966
Harry-Corduroy coat Ellie, hassock-Bud & Carol-also nose warmer: shirt, clothes brush-Tim & Susan; shirt-Helen; shirt & belt-Sylva
Eleanor-Boots-Harry: kitchen clock-Bud & Carol, Robe Tim & Susan, hat-Carol; sweater (tan)-HElen: nightgown-Sylva ; rooster towels Louise, money-Mother & Daddy
Bud & Carol-Nativity Figures & blanket robe
Tim & Susan-Nativity Figures-lamp
Dan-loafers, belt: shirt socks-Tshirts- Tim & Susan, magazine, Bud & Carol; stationary-Carol, flashlight Helen, games Sylva
Carol-robe, (green) sweater, underwear, travel bag, blouse-Bud & C., scarf & gloves-Tim & Susan, smokering, scarf, earring Helen) sleepcoat-Sylva- sweater- Dave Ging
Helen-raincoat, robe, dress, class ring, blouse (B & C), scarf & gloves (T&S), pictures for bedroom -Carol-sleepcoat-Sylva, bracelet-Mary Laret, blouse & a sweater-Linda Pheasant, Cashmere sweater (Jack) *last entry is in Helen’s writing
Mother-slippers
Daddy-harmonica
Sylva-slippers & a hassock
Christmas, 1967
DEACONS bench (Bud, Tim & Helen), DISHES (Dan) China
Harry-suit case (Ellie), hunting coat (Dan & Helen), shirt (Bud & Carol), slippers (Santa), shirt (Sylva), thermometer, tie, socks (Carol)
Helen-hatbox, nightgown, hose, robe (Mother & Dad), blouse (Bud & Carol), navy sweater-set (Dan), slip & bra (Sylva), black slip (Tim & Susan), coat, skirt & sweater (Jack) *again last entry in Helen’s writing
Carol-travel case, wild pajamas, shoes, hose (Mother & Dad), yellow turtle neck (Bud & Carol), navy sweater-set (Dan), girdle & bra (Sylva), black slip (Tim & Susan), coat-skirt-sweater ensemble (Jack), navy dress (Helen)
From John-Navy dress, skirt-sweater, stocking hat, handbag, gloves, slippers, hose
Dan-Woolrich shirt-hunting suit-car vacuum (Mother & Dad), sweater (Tim & Susan), shirt (Bud & Carol, turtleneck shirt (Carol), woolrich jacket (Helen), shirt (Sylva), sweater (Chris Pincher)
Eleanor-sweeper, navy walking suit (Harry), 2 pr. Gloves, jumper (plaid-Carol), bag (Helen), pajamas (Sylva), robe (circle gift)
Tim-sweater, Susan-night gown & tupperware bowls
Bud ice skates, Carol “ “ “” “
Sylva-leather gloves
Mother-hose & money
Iron Railing (back stoop)
Christmas, 1968 Shaffers with us
Picture from Tim
Harry-shirt-Bud & Carol, shoes-Tim & Susan, hunting coversalls-Dan, all weather coat-Carol, turtleneck shirt-Helen & Jack. AAA-membership-Sylva, socks, underwear-handkerchiefs, check-Ellie, sub to Sports Ill.-Bud & Carol
Bud & Carol- electric blanket
Tim & Susan - electric blanket
Dan- coat, hooded sweatshirt-socks Mother & Dad, bowling ball-Donna, shirt-Bud & Carol, shirt-Tim & Susan, shirt Jack & Helen, nightshirt-Sylva
Carol-Afghan kit, French purse, panty hose, green robe & slippers-Helen, pink Tycora sweater-Dan, sweater vest-Tim & Susan, electric scissors-Bud & Carol, skirt-slac, knit top John
Helen-Rocker-Mother & Dad, robe Sylva, sweater vest Tim & Susan, slip, baby stretch suit, diapers-Bud & Carol, night gown Carol-jewel box-gloves-Mother & Dad, birthstone ring, jacket Jack
Jack shoes, coat, pants, sweater, robe Helen, shirts Mother & Dad, T&S, B&C, Dan, Belt-Carole, slippers-home-bath wrap-Sylva
Sylva dishes-tablecloth Dan, spice set Carol, coffee mugs-Helen
Christmas, 1969
Christmas Eve Dinner- all present except Carol & John. Louise & Sylva-12 at table. Christmas Eve SErvice -Tim & Susan’s Luther League, Bud spoke on “peace.”
Harry-Woolrich shirt, white shirt & sock (Bud & Carol), corduroy shirt (Carol & John), knit shirt (HElen & Jack), gold knit (Sylva), electric blanket (Tim & Susan), electric knife (Dan & Donna), sweater & socks (Red Barn)
Eleanor-Raincoat, robe, slip & slippers (Harry), sweater (H&J), pajamas & apron (C&J), night gown (Sylva) nightgown & pin (B&C), charm Tracy
Bud & Carol-Punch bowl, shirt B. gloves, candles-Carol. Ice bucket Carol & John.
Tim & Susan-Record “Messiah”, shirt, gloves, candles Susan, crystal from Sylva
Dan & Donna - *this spot blank for some reason
Carol & John-lamp, tablecloth, filing box, chees board-Helen & Jack
Helen & Jack-blue jeans, a shirt, Helen blouse-orange slacks, skirt & vest. Coffee pot from Dan & Donna
Christmas, 1970 Wonderful!
All home for Christmas Eve Dinner, then church, opening gifts until 3 AM, 12 at dinner. 12 at table + 2 babies!
Stereo
Harry-Red & Black wool shirt, sport shirt (Helen & Jack), Tote boots (Bud), table tennis (Tim & Susan), tie (Susan), billfold (Sylva)
Fondue Pot (Dan & Donna), tape recorder (Bud & Carol), quilted bed spread (Carol-John), wreath (Tim & Susan), record (Tim & Susan)
Ellie-pants suit, 3 watches, pajamas (Harry), pink sweater (Helen & Jack), Chanel #5 (Bud & Carol), slippers (Sylva), pink knit boots (Susan
*another list to the right of what’s below that I think were gifts to Eleanor & Harry, but could be indicating something else
TV tables (Helen and Jack)
Game “stocks & bonds” Dan & Donna
Pillows (Carol & John)
Punch bowl-Bud & Carol
shirt-Jack
* The list below is clearly what was given *to* these grown children and spouses
Bud-night shirt & slippers
Carol-robe (green fleece)
Tim-sweater, slippers
Susan-blouse (white satin & a robe)
Dan-drill, hunting hat
Donna -robe (white terry), slip, colander
John-pajamas, wine rack
Carole-robe, navy knit turtleneck
Helen-wig, white knit blouse
Jack-jeans, wool plaid shirt
Sylva-2 pieces Fostoria, charm bracelet-Tim &Susan
John -sweater-toy shelves
Tracy-doll, purse, raincoat, pink pants outfit
Christmas, 1971
Dinner at 8 Christmas Eve with all home except Bud & Carol. Daisy and Ovid of Nationalist China Taiwan with us. 14 at table. Tracy in high chair. Lauren with us for first.
Rocker-from children
Harry-food package (Tim & Susan), care package, knit shirt (Carol’s John), Pajamas, Sylva
Ellie-monogram scarf (Tim & Susan), slacks (Helen & Jack), night gown (Sylva), Coat (Harry)
Bud-watch, plaques-Dan & Donna
Carol-night gown, robe & slippers
Tim -watch, Electric knife Carol & John
Susan -blender
Dan- boat shoes
Donna-night gown, robe & slippers, blouse-Sylva
Carol-antique locket, jacket Sylva
John-electric grill
Helen-boots-wreath Tim & Susan-knit hat & bag
Jack-shirt, hooded sweatshirt-knit hat & scarf
Johnny-shoes, record player, scissors, book
Tracy-dishes, record player, scissors, book, slippers
Lauren-swing
Sylva-tote bag-canister set-Jack & Helen
Christmas, 1972
All home except Carol & Bud. Sylva & Grace for dinner too. Some went to 7:30 service C&J, D&D, H 11:30 service T&S, Sylva, ED. Lively!!!
Harry-sleeping bag, hunting boots, blue knit dress shirt, golf putting game, car spot light (Tim), Thermos (Dan), sweater vest (Helen) wine knit slacks & shirt (Carol), blue knit dress shirt (Sylva), $20 gift certificate Red Barn, Sports Ill. (Tim)
Ellie-TV (for both of us), Fred Waring Record (Tim & Susan), long pink gown (Carol), cape & crewlwork picture (Tim & Susan), spice rack (Dan & Donna), 4 piece suit, 3 dresses, slippers, button-sewer (Harry), white knit top (Helen), print top (Sylva), picture cookie cutter & Jean Nate (Eileen), Jean Nate (Carol & John), soap & bath oil (Tim & Susan)
Bud-Woolrich shirt, “Bud” mug, calendar, puzzles Carol-velour robe royal
Tim-Drill, knit slacks, puzzles Susan-robe-print. Calendar
Dan & Donna-lamps-living room. Slippers Dan. Round tablecloth Donna
Carol-blue jeans, white body shirt John-blue jeans
Helen-plaid be, black knit top Jack-knit slacks
Johnny & Lauren-table & chairs, guns, 2 shirts Johnny, dress Lauren
Tracy-dress, jumper, game, book, goldfish
JoEllen-locket, jump suit
Graham-car seat, red velour shirt, music box (Hummel)
Sylva-Time Magazine-Timer
Warren & Marie $20
Christmas ‘73
Great-everyone home, Pastor Harshbarger & Sylva
14 at table-6 little ones. Paul’s First Christmas. Bud & Carol brought 2 pornament for tree for Paul. Tim & Susan, Carol & John went to church at 11:30 Trinity Episcopal in Hollidaysburg
Harry-L-boy chair, Labyrinth/spel game, shirt (Bud & Carol), Sports Ill (Tim & Susan), monogrammed pillow (Carol), Folding travel bag (Sylva), shirts & ties (Wayne Red Barn, etc.) All gave money for chair
Ellie-pants suit (Harry) slacks & top Harry (returned), boots (Helen), dress-navy stripe (Carol), ecology box & Paul’s picture (Bud & Carol), JoEllen’s charm (Dan & Donna), book on Clark Gable & pictures to embroider (Tim & Susan), Sylva-white turtleneck
Bud & Carol-sleeping bag-shirt (Bud) blouse (Carol)
Tim & Susan-nativity set, contour pillow, shirt (Tim), flower arranger vase (Susan)
Dan-saw & shirt, Donna-roster-night gown
Carol & John-church pew, John-level & tape measure, Carol robe
Helen & Jack-dishes Hacienda green (Franciscan)
Johnny-snowmobile suit & viewer
Tracy-snowmobile suit & viewer
Lauren-robe & dishes
JoEllen-Fisher Price Farm set
Graham-Fisher Price Farm set
Paul-corduroy suit-3 piece, ball, book
Sylva-gloves & subscription to Time
Louise-$20
Christmas 1974
All HOME 20 to dinner (Grace & Sylva)
Big gift from children-dish washer
Harry-Clock radio & bath pillow, pool cue, Sports Ill, Circus wagon kit (Tim & Susan), robe Sylva
Ellie-pants suit, blouse, goblets, panty hose, nightgown-Harry. Earrings & necklace (Helen), robe (sylva), pin, good news
Bud-Tennis jacket
Carol-white sweater, clutch wallet purse
Paul-A frame house & PJs
Tim-sander
Susan-slacks, vest, blouse
Dan-jumper cables, rain suit
Donna-checked slacks & shirt jacket
Tracey-2 jumpers, umbrella, alphabet board, learning to read set
JoEllen-doll & trunk
Carol & John-nativity set, robe, gloves, pictures of Pitts.
Graham-A-frame & p.js
Helen & Jack-tablecloth, pink terry robe, shirt & socks
Johnny-Little Camper set
Lauren-Red velvet dress, umbrella, mixer
Sylva, Subscription to Time
$20 to Hunger Drive
Fresh Flower Centerpiece Tim & Susan
Christmas 1975 Quiet
14 to dinner (Grace & Sylva) Bud was home with me
Seth Dec. 24!
Bud-slippers-daddy’s harmonica
Carol-nightgown & slippers
Paul-wooden train
Tim -night shirt & belt buckle
Susan- Caftan & slippers
Dan- leisure suit, pictures from Phyllis’ wedding
Donna -Navy slacks, red turtleneck
Tracy- pajamas, slippers, weaving loom & loops
JoEllen- “ “ sewing cards
Carol -sweater (navy & red) 10” skillet
John-bird feeder
Graham-drill, book
Helen-Flannel pajamas didn’t get side board finished
Jack flannel shirt
Johnny blue jeans & pajamas
Lauren slacks & top & purse
Sylva Time magazine
Ellie-$100 for coat, 3 piece pants suit (Bud & Carol)
needlepoint cover for deacon’s bench, calender, towels-Tim & Susan
leather gloves-Dan
navy jumper, white blouse & slipper Carol & John
black blouse-Helen & Jack, perfume Johnny & Lauren
light brown jumper-Sylva
cook book & candy-Grace
Christmas 1976 Quiet
Dinner Christmas Evening-Friday 12 for Dinner-Bud home-Carol John & boys arrived Sunday until Tuesday taking Bud to the airport. Christmas Even Service for Bud, Tim & Susan & EMD
EMD-money for glasses, blouse Carol & Paul, panty hose Bud, book “Something More; AAA membership, sweater, bench cover, beautiful cookies Tim & Susan;$20 gift certificate shoes-Helen and Jack; slippers-Dan & Donna, string art picture; pink suede jumper, set pink undies, support panty hose, mobile, Carol & John; gloves-Sylva
Bud-sweater & shirt
Tim-umbrella & socks
Susan-turtleneck & scarf
Dan-sweatshirt-hand warmer
Donna-nightgown
Carol Umbrella, belt, knee socks
John-umbrella
Helen-watch (returned) belt, socks
Jack-flannel shirt-work socks
Carol-$10
Paul-Mattel campgrounds
Johnny-Planet of Apes
Graham “ “ “
Tracy-jumper, blouse-blue slacks
JoEllen-top & slack set
Lauren “ “ “
Sylva “Time”
Christmas 1977 Lively!
Everyone home. Carol, John, Graham, Seth, Bud arrived Thursday 22. First Christmas for Caroline. SEth had second birthday. Saturday Graham broke collar bone. 17 at dinner table. Didn’t go to church.
Gave Bud suitcase, Tim-turtleneck, Susan-umbrella-grass trimmer, Dan-blue jeans, sweater, Donna-pajamas with feet and slippers, Carol & John, Jack & Helen-electric blanket, Johnny-sweater, Lauren-sweater, Caroline-1 piece suit, Tracy-slacks and top, JoEllen-slacks & top, Graham, Seth & Paul-warm up suits
Received 2 smoke alarms-one from Bud, one from Dan. AAA membership; Brown skirt, blue blazer, scarf, Tim & Susan; robe and a nightgown Dan & Donna; plaid skirt, shawl and stick pin, Carol & John;, skirt, blouse, Helen & Jack; blouse, Sylva, Stationary Carol, blouse Carol & Paul; hor drive book Helen; “Bubbles” Carol
Had wedding reception here for Joyce Schy and Tom Barry Dec. 20
Susan brought lots of beautiful cookies. Also big horse cookie for each child. Holly from Tim and wreaths. Carol, Bud & Graham made sleds for everyone’s tree.
*at this point we again switch to Eleanor’s longhand
Christmas 1978
Celebrated December 24 with dinner at noon. All here except Bud and Mary Ann anbd Paul. Children opened gifts in evening. It began snowing and raining. Started to 7:30 PM church at St. James, but came back as roads were slipping and we had 2 pregnant ladies in car (Carol and Susan). Tim, Susan, John and I walked to services at Hicks Methodists church. We were late, had communion. Quiet evening! Dan and Donna and girls came up after their early service, also Helen and we opened our gifts. Sylva went home in late afternoon as did Grace. The weather was bad as Carol, John and boys stayed until Tuesday, Dec. 26 before going home. I gave Bud a nightshirt, Maryann robe, also box cookies and cheese; Tim a night shirt, Susan tweezers with light, and a picnic hamper for them; Dan got a new hooded sweatshirt, Donna a Lee Bortin sculpture of girl and dog, Trace and JoEllen new slacks; John an umbrella, Carol 2 maternity tops and a nightgown, Graham legos and Seth Doctor kit; Helen a robe and nightgown, Johnny robe, Lauren Barbie doll things, Caroline telephone; Paul skates and a book and Carol $10-Sylva blouse, microwave cookbook and baking dishes. Grace key chain.
I received stick pin, airline ticket to Atlanta from Bud & Maryann; skirt, blouse, vest , dress, 3AAA membership Tim & Susan; macrame Santa, timer, fry baby, $10 Dan & Donna; 2 piece suit and blouse Carol and John and slippers;
Boots from Helen
Snug sack from Sylva
Slippers from Grace
I look back at 1978 and the highlights are the June 17 wedding of Mary Kay and Eddie with Dan & Donna, stayed one night at Tim & Susans, church the next day and parade of Scottish bagpipers.
Family reunion Aug. 13!
Visit to Tim and Susan’s in November-visit to National Cathedral!
Visit to Carol and John’s with Sylva, also downtown shopping at Saks.
My trip to Ogleberg with Sylva and Eileen. Fostoria Glass then to Carol & John’s and “My Fair Lady” at Heinz Hall
Christmas, 1979 Wonderful!
All home
Dinner Sunday Dec. 23 28 to dinner table 3 babies Carole, Andrew, Joel
Bud and Mary Ann flew to Pittsburgh Dec. 20, came to Duncansville Dec. 21 left Dec. 26; Carol and John and boys here until Sunday Dec. 23. Tim and Susan and Andrew here until Dec. 26.
Bud & Mary Ann-afghan (made by Mrs. Mazer), Paul pajamas
Tim-slippers, Susan-bread knife & slip, Andrew dishes-silver
Dan-wallet, Donna-gloves, Tracy slacks, JoEllen suitcase & sweater
Carol-pinking shears, John-nutcrakcer, Graham-plaid shirt, playmobile, Seth-plaid shirt, playmobile set, Joel-dishes and silver
Helen-pajamas, Kevin-nightshirt, John-plaid flannel shirt, Lauren-robe, Caroline-bank and top & pants set
Ellie-earrings and stick pin (opals) Bud & Mary Ann; AAA membership, hand knit sweater (yellow), skirt (navy) Tim & Susan; brown handbag, blouse, nightgown Carol & John; jacket, skirt (pleated, blouse, vest Helen and Kevin, Christmas tree balls Lauren & Johnny, hanging roosters Kevin, earrings (gold) Helen; porcelain birds, mixer, navy purse Dan, Donna and girls
What a happy time we had! Carol brought a ham. We had a birthday cake for Mary Ann Friday night, a birthday cake for Seth Saturday night, some of Helen and Kevin’s wedding cake. Donna brough her sweet potato puffs for dinner, cookies and bran muffins. Sylva brought makings for punch. Tim and Susan brought plum pudding. Tracy and Jo brought smiling face stickers for everyone and they emphasized our mood. Carol, John and Joel went to church at 11 at St. Catherines. Tim and Susan and Andrew went to First Methodist in Altoona. Bud, Mary Ann, Tim, Susan and I went to candlelight Christmas Eve at St. James. Dan, Donn and girls went to Zion early Sunday morning and also Christmas Eve. Santa came to call Christmas Eve. He gave Tracy, Lauren and JoEllen each a candy cane, also a can of worms! Andrew had his picture taken with Santa. What a year. 2 new babies, a new life for Susan.
Christmas, 1980
Tim and Susan were here Christmas Eve. Dan and girls stayed home (Donna was working) and watched Andrew while Tim, Susan and I went to Candlelight Church Services at 7:30. Pastor Moorhead was there. Opened gifts. On Christmas Day I didn’t see any of the children and was blue. Christmas without your family sure doesn’t mean much. Had dinner with Sylva and Grace at Sylva’s
GaveBud a screwdriver set, a jogging towel, Mary Ann a turtle neck sweater, a nightgown for her birthday, Paul a velour shirt and Hi Q game, also a quilted Christmas tree, ornaments, cookies, etc. Tim a sweater, Susan a cookbook, Andrew a drum set; Dan a quilted vest, Donna a sweater and turtleneck shirt, Tracy a robe, Jo Ellen bodysuit and tights; Carol, slip, bath scales, turtleneck sweater, John, umbrella, Graham, 2 plaid flannel shirts, Seth robe, Joel drum; Helen slip, turtleneck sweater, bath scales, Kevin sweater, John, plaid shirt-game, Lauren suitcase, Carrie Drum; Sylva red robe; Eileen and Karl wine
Bud game me black wool blazer
Tim & Susan dress, 3A membership-Smithsonian scarf
Dan & Donna macrame tree-$50 bill, $50 gift certificate
Carol & Helen-had portrait done
Cookbook from Eileen, Totes scarf, needlework kit Helen, black leather gloves Carol
Susan made lots of good cookies again
Crab meat for dips-oysters! Wine!
Christmas, 1981 Friday
Had Dan, Tracy, Jo Ellen and Sylva to dinner Christmas Eve, baked ham, sweet potatoes, etc. Bud and Mary Ann arrived at 9:45 PM Christmas Eve with Duncan after an all day drive from Springfield, Ill. Christmas dinner with Bud, Marry Ann, Helen, Kevin, Johnny, Lauren and Carrie. Sylva cooked this year had Grace, Cleo, Cleo’s Aunt Fran). Visited Karl and Mary Christmas evening. Saturday-Carol, John and boys arrived, also Susan and Tim. We had baby shower for Helen 2 to 4. Everyone loved the quilt Carol had made with a patch made by each of us. Had vegetable soup for supper-fruit salad, cookies. Sunday made ham bean pot pie. Carol and John went home Sunday-just here 24 hours. Bud and Mary Ann and Tim, Susan and Andrew went home Tuesday. I went back to work Tuesday. We all enjoyed being together again.
Gifts Bud, night shirt, dress shirt, Mary Ann, Fostoria goblets and tablecloth for her birthday; Tim, night shirt and bath sheet, Susan Fostoria cake plate, Andrew pajamas and building blocks; Dan & Donna electric blanket, Tracy dresser set, JoEllen a case for Glamour dolls and activity book; Carol Fostoria cake plate, John shoe box, Graham Monopoly and Uno game, Seth baking set and Joel suitcase; Helen Fostoria goblets, Kevin goblets, Johnny alarm clock, Lauren alarm clock, Carrie suitcase; Sylva Fostoria bud vase and sweater stockings; Eileen & Mary stationary.
January 9 had Eileen & Chap & Karl and Mary to dinner before Eileen goes to California.
The weather has been snowy from first part of November 1-23-82.
Given to me from Bud & Mary Ann-gray blouse, beige wools hirt
From Tim & Susan gray 2 piece dress, picture Andrew
From Dan & Donna radio, fruit
From Carol & John, portable radio, scissors, pillow
From Helen & Kevin blouse (gray), earrings, slippers
cookies-Susan & Carol
Blouse-beige Sylva
Christmas, 1982 Saturday
Christmas Eve supper (stuffed shells) Dan and girls as Donna worked, Helen, Kevin, John, Lauren, Carrie & Katie. I went to midnight church. Saturday to Helen’s, dinner at Sylvia’s, stopped at Karl’s. Sunday Carol, John and boys, Dan’s family, Helen’s family, 18 and all for baked ham, sweet potatoes, etc. The next Sunday, January 2, Tim, Susan and Andrew were here, so we really stretched out the holiday season. Christmas Even the children enjoyed listening to tape recordings we had done over the year.
Gifts to Bud and Mary Ann set of sheets, to Paul quilted vest, place mats to Mary Ann for birthday; Tim and Susan set sheets, shirt Tim, wind chimes Susan, sheets Andrew; Dan & Donna clock radio, set sheets, shirt Dan, manicure set girls; Carol nightgown, John bed lamp, boys shirts; Helen and Kevin silverware, Johnny bed throw, Lauren manicure set, Carrie hiking set, Katie dishes and silver; Sylva gloves and tablecloth
The children gave to me-Dan refinished mother’s dining room table beautiful, $50, a box of fruit, centerpiece
Bud-gray wool skirt, red blouse
Tim-clock radio, luggage rack
Carol-suit case, pillows
Helen-sweater
Lots of lotion, bath powder, candy, pictures, etc. calendar-
*No entries Christmas 1983 or 1984-if I had to guess I’d say she didn’t have the heart to do them these 2 years given the illness and passing of youngest grandchild Katie, or the fact that she had open heart surgery one but she did do entries for other really difficult years, so who’s to say.
Christmas 1985 Wednesday
Quiet Christmas Eve dinner at Dan and Donna’s
7:30 church at Zion with Sylva-stayed all night at Helen’s
Christmas Dinner at Sylva’s-Grace, Helen and Carrie
Tim and Susan home week endCarol and John week end after New Years (Graham to FLorida for 6 days Dec. 26-31)
Gift to Bud rain running suit, Penn State T shirt
Mary Ann-wallet-tablecloth birthday
Paul-sweater-Penn State T shirt
Tim-2 T shirts, 1 night shirt all Penn State
Susan-wallet-cutlery basket
Andrew-running suit-arrow
Dan-work shoes socks
Donna-robe
Tracy-sweater, white dressy blouse, socks
JoEllen-sweater, turtle neck, socks
Carol, running suit, dishes
John-2 turtle neck shirts
Graham-vest, shirt
Seth-vest, shirt
Joel-vest, sweater
Helen-running suit, Hollidaysburg mug
John-flash light, sweat shirt
Lauren-sweater, turtle neck, socks,
Carrie-slippers, sweat shirt, pencils
Sylva-wallet, gold chain
Eileen, table cloth
Mary-table cloth
Grace-note cards
Betha-note cards
Ms.G./Betty-ear ring boxes
Received-knit dress, white sweater, Bud
Plaid blouse, earrings (gold rose), pictures, record, Tim & Susan
Can openner, $50.00, fruit, flash light, Dan, Tracy tree ornament, Jo blue chickens
White fluffy sweater, shoe rack, blue corduroy jumper Carol
Boots-can opener HElen, beige purse Lauren & John, earrings Carrie silver leaf
Christmas, 1986 Thursday
Christmas Eve Dinner 6:30 as I worked- ham
Dan, Donna, Tracy, JoEllen, Helen, John, arr, Lauren, Leslie
Opened gifts-children went to Zion church at 10:30 I cleaned up kitchen
Christmas dinner at Sylva’s, Grace, Fred’s Family, Helen, Carrie, Lauren, nice turkey dinner
I gave Bud-ski gloves, Mary Ann navy velour robe, cookies, 12 days of Christmas ornaments, knit shirt and sweatshirt Paul
Tim-scarf, money for hot glue gun, towels, peach striped. Susan earrings and silk tie, Andrew jogging suit (red with white dog on)
Dan-boots, tie, socks, Donna shoes, Tracy nightgown, $50.00 toward luggage, JoEllen-white sweat shirt, slippers
Carol, sweater (navy coat), night gown, 3 goose cans, tree ornament, John fireplace tools, Graham, Seth & Joel sport bags
Helen purse, night gown, sweater. Johnny navy sweater shirt, Lauren navy sweat shirt-slippers, Carrie aqua jogging suit, bible
Sylva, blue silk blouse, gloves
Eileen and Mary sett 3 trays yellow lacquer
Mrs G & Bettie-cosmetic bags
Tim and Susan and Andrew here week after Christmas.
Dan took me to Carols’ Sunday January 4
To Karl and Mary and Eileen and Chap’s short visit Christmas Day
To Karls’ Sunday Supper 28th-all his family home
Received garage door opener-the children, wallet B & Mary Ann
Flag! Special teas, “Oklahoma” record, book about M. Mitchell, Tim & S. Pictures Andrew
Purse, CaJ. calendar Seth, bird cage for doll house, Graham, “Boone” ornament Joel
Dan & Donna, box fruit, box steaks, mouse tree ornament Tracy-needlework noel JoEllen
Helen-sweater, jogging suit, James Herriott book, mouse tree ornament Carrie
Sylva-blue velour jogging suit
Christmas 1987-Friday
ED laryngitis stayed in Christmas Day-did not go to Christ. Eve. serv
Bud-scarf, umbrella, Mary Ann-scarf, umbrella, Paul, sweat shirt
Tim-night shirt, umbrella, Susan umbrella, P. Buckley Moss picture, Andrew, sweat shirts, pants
Dan, money shoes, Donna sweat shirt, Tracy & J. Isotoner slippers
Carol John P. Buckley Moss picture, Graham sweat suit, Seth & Joel sweatshirt
Helen dresser scarves, money, Carrie electric blanket, John sweatshirt, Lauren dresser scarves, cream, stationary
Sylva-white dressy sweater
Eileen-cook book
Kal & Mary-cheese
Christmas, 1988 Sunday
Bud-night shirt, sweater
Mary Ann-sweater
Paul-sweat shiret
Tim-night shirt, Pig lawn ornament
Susan-scarf
Andrew-jogging suit
Dan-money
Donna-slippers, juice glasses
Tracy-sweater
JoEllen-sweater
Carol-nightgown, lion lawn ornament
John-sweater
Graham-sweat pants
Seth-sweat shirt
Joel-sweat shirt
Helen-night gown, home lights
Lauren-sweater
John-sweat shirt
Carrie-night gown
Eileen & Merry-tupperware bowls
Sylva-night gown-grey purse
ED Bud plaid wool kilt, red sweater
Tim $40.00 trips or plays, tea, etc.
Dan-new winter tires, fruit box, reindeer
Tracy-stationary
JoEllen (blank for some reason)
Carol black corduroy jumper, 2 turtle necks, made new kitchen drapes, etc.
Christmas, December 24, 1989 Monday
Dan, Donna, Tracy, JoEllen, and Lauren Christmas Eve Dinner-Ham, Sunday lunch at Helen and John’s-supper at Karl & Mary’s, Tim, Susan and Andrew home 12-28 - 12-31, Carol, John, Seth & Joel 30-31, ham bean pot pie
I gave:
Bud-2 CD discs
Mary Ann-white blouse
Paul-shirt
Cookies
Tim-slipper socks, kneflie maker
Susan, night gown
Andrew-LL Bean book bag
Dan-$50.00, socks
Donna-robe
Tracy-white blouse
Jo-$20.00, photo album
Carol-table cloth
John-toaster
Graham-turtle neck
Seth-turtle neck
Joel-turtle neck
Helen-electric rollers, pin (boot)
John D.-rechargable flash light
Johnny-woolrich shirt
Lauren-lamp for room
Carrie-gloves, hand mirror, money for doll house
Dan made everyone wooden deer!!
Bud sent me $50.00, Bud & Dan gave Eureka sweeper
Dan & Donna $50.00 gift certificate at Wissinger’s, box fruit, fresh center piece, picture Jo, tree ornament, Tracy & Jo
Carol-new glasses, sweat shirt (with quilting), purse organizer, scarf clip, purse organizer
Helen-new coat, new shoe boots, book of short stories
Lauren-stationary
Carrie-Cleark Gable!
Johnny-gloves & hickory farms assortment
Tim & Susan $50.00, picture Andrew, Shirley Temple, “German Humor,” “German Humor,” beans, salad dressing
Eileen-car wash cert.
Karl-Hoss cert.
Sylva-black gloves, slip, panties
Christmas, 1990
Christmas Eve-Dan-Donna-Tracy-JoEllen-Lauren-Sylva to dinner. Helen-John-Carrie-Johnnie & Leslie later for opening gifts. Christmas on Tuesday-Friday Tim-Susan and Andrew arrived-Saturday Carol-John and 3 boys.
Bud-aqua sweater-Paul white sweater, navy turtle neck-Mary Ann large scarf-beige throw-cookies.
Tim-night shirt (Harvard), tie and handkerchiefs
Susan-wicker tray-hot pads-embroidered pillow cases, throw (dogs and birds)
Andrew-pedometer
Dan-$50.00-socks
Donna-sheet set-blender-hot pads
Tracy & Jo-sweaters with turtle neck shirts
Carol-gloves-throw (blue)-socks-pillow cases
John-slippers
Graham-white shirt
Seth-denim shirt
Joel-watch
Helen-sweater-throw (4 seasons)-socks-pillow cases
Lauren-gloves-black leather
Carrie-3 books
Johnny-flannel shirt
Leslie-vase
John D.-spade-timer
Eileen and Mary-vase-Chap & Karl-nuts
Sylva-salad maker
Christmas, 1991, cold cloudy
Christmas Eve Dinner-8 present-Helen, John, Lauren & Carrie, Dan, Donna, Tracy and JoEllen, Sylva and E.M.D. opened gifts after dinner then church at 10 at Zion
Christmas morning at Helen’s, dinner at Sylva’s, supper at Karl & Mary’s
Bud and Mary Ann-Nativity set-Paul $25.00
Tim & Susan-sheet set; Tim, shirt; Susan-scarf-Andrew German Dictionary and 2 turtle necks
Dan & Donna-monogrammed towels, Dan-dress shirt & tie-Donna-slippers, Tracy “Precious Moments” figure, JoEllen-2 books of poetry
Carol & John-set sheets, set towels-Carol-turtleneck, note paper, boys-each $20.00
Helen & John-nativity set-comforter-sheet set; Helen-turtle neck & note paper-Johnnie red and black plaid shirt, Lauren night shirt, Carrie book “Scarlett”
Sylva-set towels
(spent $671.00)
Gifts from family-Bud & Mary Ann-suit, checked jacket-green shirt (wool-gold buttons)
Suit-Carol & John-navy gold buttons, padded hangers, train whistle-John
Tim-$50.00, 3 tapes, gold earrings, Stein & cookbook for doll house, “Gone with the Wind” items-cookbook, stationary, sign “I’ll think about it tomorrow”
Dan-$100, box fruit, wooden magazine rack (made one for all), Eat & Park certificate, picture Tracy & Jo, flower arrangement (fresh), timer
Helen-white blouse, book “WLT” by Garrison Kellior, candy, ornament, Johnny Lauren & Carrie, towel (Mt. Vernon), basket, tea, basket Pot Pouri Andrew
Sylva-night gown-certificates Hoss’ Joyce and Karl and Mary
I was in the hospital 4 times-Altoon Jan 19 with heart attach-stayed 11 days. Allegheny General Feb. 5 & 6 for 2 angioplasties, May 3 lumpectomy at Altoona and Mastectomy May 13.
Got to Tracy’s graduation May 11
John & Leslie’s wedding April 20
Graham’s graduation from Quaker Valley High
To Seth’s Soccer Game at Mansion Park in November-DAn, Sylva & EMD
To Tim’s Choral Concert in Annapolis Dec. 13 Helen, John & Carrie
Also boat show in Harbor, Amish market, dinner at Cantlers
Christmas, 1992
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve-Dan, Donna, Tracy, JoEllen, Helen, John, Johnny, Lauren, Carrie, Sylva & Ellie-dinner Brunswick stew-Cranberry salad, relish, cookies-then church at Zion
Christmas morning at HElen’s-Brunch! H/J/J/L/&C
Jan 2 Tim, Susan, Andrew, Carol, John, Graham, Seth, Joel-Helen’s Family, Sylva-Sauerkraut dinner
Gifts Bud & Mary Ann-stationary pens, Paul Penn State sweatshirt
Tim, 2 CD’s, soap-on-rope, Susan 2 scarves, Andrew Penn State Sweatshirt
Dan-Money; Donna slippers, certificate or Olive Garden, Tracy blender, JoEllen book on seashells
Carol & John, electric blanket, nightgown, dresser box, boy’s shirts
Helen & John, crock pot, towels, nightgown, dresser box, Johnny gray chambray shirt, Lauren crock pot, Carrie sandwich maker
Sylva-dishes, glasses from Dan, flatware from Helen
Ellie-money, sweater from Bud
VCR from Tim & Helen, Amish book Tim, beads Susan, pictures Andrew, Amish doll
Dan & Donna microwave oven, Tracy & JoEllen fruit ornament, book on Amish
Carol & John-lamps, sweater (navy with horses embroidered-porcelain angel
Helen-Amish calendar
Sylva slip, snug sack
Johnny floor mat LL Bean
Carrie-book Abraham Lincoln, 2 handmade ornaments, $10
Karl & Mary-Christmas towel
Jake & Sonnie, silver salad tongs
Joyce-knit throw
Christmas, 1993 Wonderful!
Three week-ends of celebration. Bud & Paul home Dec. 17-18-19! Good weather. Dinner Sat. night Brunswick Stew, Eileen & Chap, Helen’s family, Carol & John and 3 boys, Sylva. Opened gifts. 13 went to church Sunday at 8. 4 grandsons! Then brunch at Eat + Park. Snow for Christmas. Christmas Eve dinner. 9 present. Dinner of ham, turkey, etc. Dan’s family plus Sylva. Helen’s 3 children (Helen and John to Boswell with his family). Opened gifts then 10PM church at Zion. Christmas brunch at Helen’s with 7. Her children and Michelle Laret. Visit to Karl and Mary’s.
Dec. 30-31-1 Tim, Susan and Andrew home. Patty New Year’s Eve at Catfish. Lots of fun and great food. Dinner Jan 1 with Tim and Helen’s family for Sauerkraut. Weather cold and snowy.
Gifts Bud-PA throw-blue-Mary Ann book on flowers, Paul Penn State T-shirt and sweatshirt
Tim-rechargale flashlight, soap-on-a-rope, Susan, umbrella and shower curtain of movie stars, Andrew harmonica and silk boxer shorts
Dan-quilted flannel shirt, tie and socks, Donna, nightgown and slippers, JoEllen black & white throw of Philadelphia, Tracy Precious Moments figure
Carol-hob coat, John flashlight, Graham, flashlight, Seth throw, Joel, throw
Helen-tablecloth, snow babies, John book on home repairs, Johnnie throw with horse and rider, Lauren sweater and pants, Carrie robe
Sylva-umbrella and padded hangers
Ellie must have been a very good girl!
Freezer from Bud & Mary Ann, Dan & Donna, Helen & John, gloves, “Gone with Wind” mug from from Bud, Tim & Susan 4 Amish prints framed, GWTW book, portrait of Andrew, 2 tapes, book “Roseanne’s boys”, slippers, narcissi bulb with vase, candy, cookies, grapefruit-Dan & Donna beautiful lap desk from Dan, basket fruit, flower centerpiece, picture of four granddaughters, Jo’s college graduation picture, basket and potpourri from Mary, and book “me” from Donna, Carol & John kitchen chair cushions and rug, tea, stationary, white sweater, Johnnie cassette “Mr. and Mrs. Bridges” Sylva, rice cooker
Christmas, 1994
Christmas Eve dinner Helen’s family, Dan’s family, Sylva, Rodger too, Easy dinner, everybody helped, to church at 10:30. Helen couldn’t eat or go to church had chemotherapy. Thursday 29th went to Carol’s, Helen, John, Carrie, E.D. Leigh Ann’s wedding Friday. Home Saturday.
Tim Susan and Andrew here for New Year’s Day dinner. All 4 granddaughters to church Christmas Eve. Tim, Dan, Helen to church New Year’s Day with me.
to/gifts Bud-flannel shirt, Mary Ann placemats, calendar;
Paul-flannel shirt
Tim-silk night shirt; Susan tablecloth, reticule, scarf; Andrew flannel shirt; set of towels
Dan-3 work shirts; Donna nightgown; set towels; Tracy video of “Robin Hood”; JoEllen flannel shirt
Carol & John mirror (full length) Carol nightgown; white turtleneck; Graham, Seth & Joel each a flannel shirt
Helen & John blanket (dark green), Helen umbrella, John garden sheers, candy; Johnny flannel shirt, Lauren a mixer, Carrie throw (Symphony), Rodger alarm clock,
Sylva-black turtleneck sweater
From: Bud & Mary Ann 6 months cable service, Tim & Susan $200, books “rail across America” “84 Charring Cross Road” “The Amish Wedding”, 2 videos “Amazing Grace” “Love those trains”, 3D puzzle Tara, box tea (8 kinds), hard candy and cookies train ornament; Dan & Donna toast-r-oven, $50, knife and potato peeler; Tracy & Jo old time radio “all time favorite cassettes” and “War of the Worlds” casette; Carol & John dress, silk undershirt, “book of letters to Grandma,” stocking (hand cream, tea towel, cookies, orange, popcorn ball, candy, Feerrol Sams book, Gravy separator; Helen & John bible, “When I’m an Old Woman”, Carrie 2 tapes, gold earrings, Lauren, nightgown, Johnny “The Red Badge of Courage” cassette, Sylva white sweater with flowers.
Christmas, 1995
Dinner here Christmas Eve opened gifts. Didn’t get to church. In kitchen late cleaning up.
Gave: Bud, Paul, Tim, Andrew, Graham, Seth & Joel swiss army knives
Tim gave me camera, tea, videos, tapes, showboat book, money
Dan made everyone carved box with potpourri, money
Carol & John tea pot, black handbag, stocking full of goodies
Bud cable TV six months, money
Helen-gray sweater, Amish calendar
Lauren-pink sweater set
Johnnie-CD, “Red Badge of Courage”
Christmas, ‘96 Good Weather
Bud-sweater, Mary Ann umbrella, calendar amish, cookies, wild rice soup mix, 12 days of Christmas ornaments, Paul money
Tim-underwear, stainless steel measuring cups, handkerchiefs, Susan umbrella, slipper socks, Good Housekeeping magazine, soup mix, Andrew shirt
Dan-2 golf shirts, money, set flannel sheets Dan & Donna,Donna slippers, Good Housekeeping Magazine, Tracy full length mirror, JoEllen pillow shams
Carol-umbrella, notecards, money for teakettle, John rechargeable flashlight, boys Graham Seth & Joel money
Helen & John set sheets, Helen pajamas, note cards, John socks, Johnnie denim shirt, Lauren white fleece jacket, Rodger shirt, Caroline green satin nightshirt
From: Dan & Donna, entertainment center, money; Helen & John, slippers, “A Man Called Peter”, Wonder Woman ornament, Carrie “Tea Time with God” book, Lauren green sweatshirt; Sylvia white blouse, address book; Johnnie CD of James Herriot “Every Living Thing”, Tracy & JoEllen draft dodger for door, stamps, wonderful stationary book; Tim & Susan Andrew’s picture, 6 rolls of film, books, video, candy, cookies, grapefruit, oranges, money, Santa, British airways kit, stationary; Carol, John & boys jacket (navy and green), stocking full goodies, Joel’s picture, doll house furniture, rail for bathtub, stationary, picture frame;
Helen, John D. to his mothers, Lauren & Rodger, Dan, Donna, Tracy Carrie, Sylva, E.D. Christmas Eve dinner lasagna, salad, fruit salad, punch, cookies, pretzel salad,
Dan took me shopping.
Helen took me shopping, carried packages.
Carol and I made arrangements from Tim & Susan’s magnolia leaves, holly, greens from Carol
John D. put up tree lights, decorated Dec. 15
Caroline helped 2 times to prepare dinner
Christmas, 1997
Dinner at Helen and John’s-Helen, John, Lauren, Rodger, Carrie, Dan & Donna (Tracy came later), Sylva, E.D. ham, sweet potatoes,
good weather, exchanged gifts, family to church, I stayed home
Sent money to Bud, Mary Ann, Paul & Sara
Gave cash to family as I was unable to shop
Children gave me new recliner
Bud & Mary Ann-sent Clark Gable movies, flower centerpiece
Tim gave me pink sweatshirt, candy, cookies, date cake, Christmas book
Sylva gave me top
Dan & Donna fruit basket, money
Tracy paper products, soup mug & plate
JoEllen made deer doll and ornament
Carol white wool sweater from boys, 12 boxes with gifts, pumpkin roll
Helen-jogging suit, gift certificates to Hoss’ and Eat + Park
The Dream from John, Lauren & Caroline
What a year. In Allegheny General Hospital August 28th 3 weeks, surgery, colon repair, cystocele, rectocele, bladder suspension home to Altoona Hospital 12 days back to AGH by ambulance again. Surgery for bowel obstruction 3 weeks. Home again by ambulance to Altoona nursing center 8 days. Home day before Thanksgiving.
To Altoona hospital in December for Heart problems 3 days. Home nursing, meals on wheels, PT all helped.
Eileen in hospital at same time with heart and lung problems. Rich L. in from San Diego in September and Rich & Helen here in Nov.
Graham and JonElle here Dec. 24 . Tim, Susan and Andrew here Sunday. Tim & Susan cooked great oyster dinner, hoppin John, etc.
Carol, John and boys here January 4th. Roast beef dinner. Carol and I had New Year’s dinner with Dan, Donna and Tracey.
Christmas 1998 Wonderful
Eileen died 12-12-98
Bud home 5 days. Christmas Day and Crhistmas Eve (dinner) at Helen’s. To Karl and Mary’s Christmas night.
From Bud & Mary Ann spectacular centerpiece, mugs, tape
Tim & Susan video “Gone With the Wind” books by Fannie Flagg & new Joe Wheeler Christmas book, tea, cookies, black turtleneck sweater, money
Dan & Donna, carbon monoxide detector, new parts in toilet, B./P. machine,
Tracy & JoEllen, Larry King book, beautiful Christmas balls JoEllen painted
Carol & John, 2 jumpers, purse, assorted stocking stuffers
Helen & John shoes
Johnny sweatshirt jacket,
Birdhouse Lauren & Rodger
Caroline book
Sylva print jacket
Marie R. poinsettia
To children: Bud, shirt Penn State print, money
Mary Ann umbrella, gloves
Paul & Sara t-shirts, money
Tim, shirt, money
Susan can opener, baking dish, storage dish
Andrew money
Dan & Donna Santa Claus table runner, slippers, shirt, Dan handkerchiefs, money
Tracy silver pin
JoEllen Penn State print
Carol & John money, gloves, handkerchiefs, tea
Helen & John, money, snow baby, tea, shirt John
Graham JonElle, Seth, Joel, Carrie, Paul, Andrew money
Sylva red sweater
Jacob pants and top
Nia sleeper
