Old Times

Vol. 28, No. 2 [Irene] 

Aug. 7, ‘47 

Hello Everybody, 

By this time next week, Jerry and I may be on our way to Indiana. I do hope so. Have been calling this a.m. to find out which is the most direct and best way to get there. Am hoping that the cool weather the middle west is promised will last for the 16th. 

Jerry is entering Georgetown Preparatory School in September and right now he is being tutored by their math teachers as Math was the only thing he was low in the entrance exams. 

We were over to Hackleys one night this week to see Am’s colored slides of the wedding. If we do get to Elaine’s wedding I’ll bring along all of J’s wedding pictures. 

Marie Herschede Eckert, her husband and 18 year old son had dinner with us last night. They drove here to enter Jay in “Georgetown” for his college years. They probably will be driving here often to see him. Marie hasn’t changed. We enjoyed talking over old times. 

Frank is in Wilmington today. Probably will see Dan and Eloise. He isn’t traveling so much these days, altho’ he is due in Columbus the weekend of the 16th and may also have a chance to get to Anderson for E’s wedding. 

With love to you all 
Irene

in the present day...

This is one of my favorite weeks of the year. It's county fair time! I don't really like the rides, games or other attractions, but our local county fair allows everyone in before 1 p.m. for FREE. So we pretty much go there for lunch EVERY DAY during the fair. My personal favorite is the Ribeye sandwich from the beef and pork producers tent. Usually one day during the week I can convince one of my co-workers to split an elephant ear with me, but today I was introduced to the Funnel Cake. I cannot believe I have lived my whole life and never have had a Funnel Cake. I split one with a co-worker, but I could have eaten the whole thing. We are going back tomorrow. I may have to dive in to the powdered sugar/dough goodness again!