Folks from Ohio

Vol. 26, No. 7 [Sadie] 

Washington D.C. April. 7, 1947 

Dear Gee and Family: 

Little did I think a month ago, that I would be writing my contribution to the chain in Washington! It just seems too good to be true, and when I give you a brief account of my first four days here, you will know how thoroughly I am enjoying every minute here. 

Howard and David met me at 8:10 Thursday morning. After visiting with Rose, I went to St. Ann’s in the p.m. for Adoration. On Good Friday, Janice and Jack took Pauline and me to the Monastery for the “Burial Service” which was very impressive, and we had a “ring-side” seat, tho’ we came too late to get in the door. The habit did that for me. (Tre ore at St. Ann’s) Thursday, P. and I visited the Mellon Art Gallery, Folger Library and Jefferson Memorial, and Howard drove us around all afternoon. Easter Mass at St. Ann’s, then to Sacred Heart for Solemn Easter Mass and it was magnificent. Spent the afternoon with Irene and P. had Hackleys and me for Easter dinner. 

The rest of the week climaxed with the wedding, and visits with the “folks from Ohio,” will be full to overflowing. But enough about me! I want to thank Kay, Pauline and Gee for making this trip possible financially, and Rose and Howard and Dan, for a lovely trip to Wimington on Tuesday and Wednesday. And the cherry blossoms will be out, which will make the trip perfect! 

The wedding is the highlight this round! We saw the gifts and pictures yesterday, but the “dress, with sixty yards of ruffles” will not be seen until the wedding day. 

All of our “Eastern branch” are in good health and spirits. Steven has had a cold, but is better now. David Hackley is a real prize. I saw his reaction to the “Easter bunny” and it was rare. Steven is a little young to appreciate that. 

Shan, I am going to the White House next Thursday. Any message for Truman, etc? This is a gorgeous spring day, (70˚) should bring out the blossoms in full bloom. After the foot of snow we had in Michigan last week, you can imagine how I love it. 

As for sending the chain letter to Aunt Ellie, I think we had better keep it in the immediate family, as it could branch out indefinitely, and become a yearly event in time. Love and continued prayers for each dear member of our devoted family. 

Sadie