A Man Named Martini

Volume Twenty-Three 

Vol. 23, No. 1 [Dan]
 
August 5, 1946 

Dear Helen and family: 

Don’t get the idea I was ever one to avoid an argument, nor that I want the chain to become merely a diary of domestic ditties. There will be the normal amount of disputes to keep us sharp, if I know this family. For my part (that is to say in my opinion), too, the “dinner hour” at the reunion will always be a wonderful experience to remember, and I think the high light of a very delightful occasion. 

Your suggestion as to taking immediate steps to correct the situation at the cemetery, Gee, has my whole hearted endorsement, and I suggest you proceed sine die. I veto the clause however about excluding some from the expense and insist you divide the cost 9 ways. Perhaps Am Bishop would assume responsibility and assure a good job. 

Rosel, the Capon Springs idea sound O.K. to me and you can include us in. Do suggest we make is sufficiently flexible tho’ to permit change in plans. In other words let’s not consider it in the light of a reunion but rather a joint vacation for whomever can attend. 

Since Dayton, I have been to Tulsa for 10 days, deposited my family there, and to Terre Haute twice. Looks like I will be in Wilmington for the balance of this month at least. 

I vote for Howard as the in law who contributed most to the pleasure and success of the reunion. 

A letter from Eloise tells me Sean just fell off the bed, hit the side with his front tooth and drove it up into the gum. I’m slowly learning the heartache part of being a parent. 

Which one of the in laws is next in line to add a letter to the chain? Let’s not permit this idea to escape. 

Also will each of you clear the air and designate WHO DREW WHOM for the Xmas exchange? I blush to say I can’t remember whom I drew unless it was a man named Martini. Help please! 

May I suggest we each write to Aunt Ellie thanking here for her courtesy and kindness? Starting next week I shall route the 100 feet of colored film of the reunion to each of you in this order (1) SHAN (2) SADIE (3) GEE (4) HELEN (5) GENE (6) DAN. Consult your friends and borrow a 16mm projector or try to rent one for overnight use. The pictures are splendid. Please treat them with care. I shall show them personally to the Washington contingent. 

I recommend for your pleasure the moving picture “The Green Years.” 

Love, Dan 

P.S. Shall we have a new routing for Vol. 24?