February 24, 1968
Saturday
February 24, 1968
Larry,
I just got back from the sectional about an hour ago. It was so neat because Madison Heights won by 15 pts. over Highland. The score was 67 to 52. I felt sorry for Highland because they were doing so good until they met Madison in that final game. They played a cool game with Anderson and beat them in an overtime. Highland also beat Alexandria in a double overtime game. Both of them were barn burners, believe me!
It’s too bad Anderson had to get beat by Highland. HA HA. Well, I guess I won’t rub it in anymore than I already have.
February 21, 1968
Wednesday
February 21, 1968
8 P.M.
Dear Larry:
A few lines to let you know that we didn’t get any mail from you today. I thought for sure we would get a letter today since you didn’t call Sunday. I was telling Dad that I sometimes think that you didn’t want to write to us. Here you have been there for 7 weeks and so far we only have 3 letters from you in that time. I just can’t believe that they keep you so busy that you can’t even write to your family and let them know how you are doing and what’s happening. I think that is why dad isn’t writing to you. When I was talking to Mrs. H—– yesterday, she said she gets mail from her son and the way he writes they are keeping him busy, but he has time to write to his family. What’s the matter, don’t you have any stamps? I sent you a couple in one of the letters.
February 18, 1968
Sunday
February 18, 1968
3:30 P.M.
Dear Larry:
Here it is Sunday and a cold, sun shining day here. I was thinking that maybe you might call today since we didn’t here from you all week. Maybe after your basic training you may have more time to write to us. I sure hope so. I didn’t get to write to you yesterday . I kinda thought that dad would write to you, but he must have fallen asleep when I went to bingo. Dad and Karl went to the Anderson and Indianapolis Shortridge basketball game last night and Anderson won 63-60. Karl said they played Richmond Friday night and they won that game too. Karl said it was a close game but he didn’t know the score.
February 15, 1968
Thursday
February 15, 1968
3:30 P.M.
Dear Larry:
Just a few lines to let you know I am thinking of you and hoping you are ok. The kids just came home from school. Carol has to deliver papers and Karl is waiting for Dad to come home for he has a game tonight, so Dad is going to take him and is going to watch the game. They are playing the 7th Street School. Joanna didn’t work today, so her and Carol J—– went shopping, at least that is where she said they were going.
February 14, 1968
Wednesday
February 14, 1968
6:15 P.M.
Dear Larry:
Just got through with the supper dishes, so I thought I had better drop you a few lines. We had spaghetti and meatballs for supper. Dad took Karl to basketball practice so Aunt Lottie helped Carol with the paper route. The papers were really heavy tonight. Aunt Lottie then stayed and had supper with us and then Dad talked her into going after Karl so he could take a nap before going to work at the Club.
February 10, 1968
Saturday
February 10, 1968
1:00 p.m.
Hi Larry,
How is everything? I didn’t write to you in about 2 weeks, so I thought I would take time out and write to you. Friday we got our pictures taken in school. I wasn’t wearing my glasses because Anna Maria Case said it hurts your eyes. She didn’t wear hers. I will send you a picture of me when I get them. That same day, I was walking in school because it was snowing outside and we were playing [inside]. I saw Carol walking to lunch, and she talked to me and asked me how I smiled. I showed her. Friday in school, Mr. Strittmatter said we would have a Valentine’s party. He said to get a Valentine’s card. Teena P—– is going to make a box for the girls to put their cards in, and James P—– is going to make a box for the boys to put their cards in. Then we will pick and see which card we will get. Mommy is going to make some cupcakes. We will have the party next Wednesday. Carol isn’t going to get braces.
HAPPY Valentines Day!
Your sister,
Ellie Maes
February 7, 1968
Wednesday
February 7, 1968
12:30 P.M.
Dear Larry:
The mailman just went by and we got your 2 letters and Joanna got one also. As you know, we were very glad to hear from you, also the pictures, they are good, boy you sure have your head shaved off. They remind me of some of the pictures I have of Uncles Tom, Ray, Jack and Ed when they were in the service. I will be looking for the large picture of you in your dress greens. It sure makes me sick to think of you being away from home and I can’t wait till the 2 years are up. Are the fellows in the picture with you in the same outfit as you are? Are they your age? Have you run into anyone from Anderson yet?
February 6, 1968
Tuesday
February 6, 1968
4:20 P.M.
Dear Larry:
I didn’t get a chance to write to you yesterday as I was pretty busy with my washing, so I thought I had better get on the ball and drop you a few lines today. We had an early supper tonight. We had leftover vegetable soup and hot dogs. Dad wanted to eat early so he could take his usual nap and then go bowling. Yesterday, Dad brought home two big rolls of salami, so he said he went to Emge’s to get some slides for Holy Name meetings Thursday and while he was there he got the salami. I have him hell for buying so much so I froze some of it. I was telling Dad that you liked it and would probably like to eat some if you were here.
February 4, 1968
Sunday
February 4, 1968
2 P.M.
Dear Larry:
Here it is Sunday afternoon and the house is quiet. Tresa and I are the only ones at home. Joanna and Carol went to see “Valley of the Dolls.” Joanna saw it once and it must have been good because she went to see it again. Karl is at the park playing basketball and Dad, as usual, had a building committee meeting at his home, the Polish Club. I’ll sure be glad when they get that place finished then he wont have an excuse to go over there. Ha.
Photos – Dinner Time
A typical dinner setting at the Rudolf household in the early to mid 1960′s with Charlie’s (the person taking the picture) seat empty and Amelia on the far right. In the back, from left to right, is Carol, Joanna and Tresa. Turning around at the front of the table is Karl and Larry.
