Spring Will Soon Be Here

Vol. 25, No. 8 [Gee] 

Anderson, Ind. 
Feb. 20 — 1947 

Dear Lal and Family, 

The pussy willow tree outside our dining room window has several branches filled with buds, despite the wintry look of the snow covered ground. One more Spring will soon be here—Spring is supposedly the season for young love. I wonder if each one of you finds yourself looking forward, as eagerly as I, to each new Spring, as the years come on us. Perhaps it is because we cannot help but know, when we see the beauties of nature, that the destiny of this world is not entirely in the hands of the Republicans, or the Democrats—the Hilters or Stalins. It kinda’ gives us the guarantee that if we, as individuals, do the best we can on our one or five talents, the confusion and unrest need not bother us too much. Which reminds me of the cartoon in the current issue of Colliers—two Congressmen walking along a street in Washington—one of them saying: “You’d think the people would take part of the blame for what’s wrong with the country—after all, they elected us.” 

We are looking forward to a visit from the Bishops next Sunday. Isn’t it nice how quickly adjustments can be made? It seems as though “the Bishops” have always been a part of our family. The pictures of Ann are very good, Lal. I am enclosing a picture that was on the cover of the K of C. magazine this month—show it to Dick and Ann when they come to Dayton. 

The letters seem to be making better time this round Dan. This is No. 8 so you should have them again by Mar 1st or 2nd. Larry and I spent a week-end in Detroit recently. Felice and Ernie Oliver celebrated their 25th anniversary and we were invited to the party. We went by train—via Bellefontaine, Deshler, Fostoria, etc—spots I haven’t seen since way back when. I recall a summer that Joe, Eugene, James and I spent with Fr. Joe, while some of you were vacationing with Mother and Dad. We often drove to Deshler, from Hawler, with Fr. Joe. 

We hear from Larry, Jr. about once a week. He is still in Korea—a little restless because of no definite program and too much time to spare. Elaine continues to enjoy her industrial nursing. As part of the staff, she attends quite a few out of town meetings. Pauline will take her next month’s training in Cincinatti. Joe and Dan are about to wind up a stormy basket ball season. R.J. is blissfully enjoying a normal life. 

About the only fresh news is Miss Pauline, not to be outdone by her sister, will be wearing a diamond soon. She is engaged to a boy named Tom Lauer. Tom was in the Army for 2-1/2 years. He is finishing his engineering course at the University of Dayton. They do not plan to be married until he has completed his studies. And so it goes! 

Pauline O’Connor—come to see us again—we loved having you. Mrs. F. F. Voss gave me a lovely rayon lace table cloth in the Christmas exchange. We hope that all of you will see it at Elaine’s wedding reception in August. 

Fondest regards to each of you— Gee