February 28, 1968
Wednesday
February 28, 1968
9 P.M.
Dear Larry:
Just got home from Church so I thought I had better drop you a few lines to let you know I am thinking of you. Today is Ash Wednesday and Karl had to serve mass at 7:30 P.M. so Aunt Mary took us to Church and on the way home we stopped at Pay Less and got some rolls for breakfast. Dad is working at the Club as usual on Wednesday nights. Joanna is waiting for Carol J—– to pick her up and they are going out for a while. Tresa and Karl are already in bed for the night and Carol is still doing her homework.
February 24-25, 1968
Saturday
February 24, 1968
8:05 P.M.
Hi Larry,
Now I am at bingo helping mommy. She didn’t win yet. Anderson isn’t playing in the sectional anymore because Highland beat them.
This afternoon Carol, Barbra, Karl, Daddy, and George W—– went to the games. Markleville played Madison, but Madison won. Highland played Alexandria, and it was a close game. They had 2 overtimes. Highland won with the score of 71 and Alexandria 69. Tonight Carol, Barbra, Daddy, Karl and Cooney S—– went to Madison playing Highland. I’m for Highland. Continued »
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.
Passed Out With Sloe Gin
This letter was with all of the other letters. Like the Valentine’s Day Letters, this one is not from Larry’s immediate family. It’s from Linda, probably one of his high school friends, who also sent one of the aforementioned Valentine’s. This letter included the photo pictured above. It was in pretty bad shape as it must have gotten wet and part of the letter stuck to it. We tried our best to clean it up with a little water and Bestine. That seemed to work pretty well, as you can see below. She seems to be passed out with a bottle of DeKuyper Sloe Gin, but she explains what is really going on in the letter below.
February 20, 1968
Tuesday
February 20, 1968
4:45 P.M.
Dear Larry:
Just a few lines to let you know that I am thinking of you and hoping you are ok. Today we have some snow on the ground and the temperature is about 26° outside.
We had a[n] early supper tonight for Dad has to go to work at the Club. He traded his Wednesday night for tonight because he got sectional tickets and he is going to the game tomorrow night and taking Karl with him. Madison Heights is playing Frankton. We’ll let you know how the game turns out.
Valentine’s Day 1968
In between all the letters from family there were other letters as well. There were two around Valentine’s Day 1968 that were from two of Larry’s friends from high school, we’re assuming. They both included a goofy card and one also included a letter. We thought they were interesting enough to include on the website. (click an image to view more detail)
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 12, 1968
Monday
February 12, 1968
5:30 P.M.
Dear Larry:
Just got through with the supper dishes. Dad went after Karl because he had basketball practice, and then he has to go to work at the club.
Joanna gets off at 6 so I will try to write you till she gets home. It was sure good to hear your voice on the phone sunday. I was surprised that you called so early.
We went to the 11:30 mass. I forgot to tell you, but a week ago, Dad and I went to confession and we were talking to Father Heilman and he asked about you and where you were at. He said he didn’t know you were gone until he seen it in the paper. Also, yesterday Dad and I went to the meeting and everyone asked about you. I was talking to Pat and Andy O—– and they both said they really miss you and they talk about you a lot. Pat was telling me that Eldon M—– is leaving this week. I guess him and John H—– are going together. She said that Mike C—– bought John H—-’s car.
February 9, 1968
Friday Morning
February 9, 1968
9 A.M.
Dear Larry:
I thought I’d get started on your letter early and write what I can then finish it later because I have quite a bit of work to do around the house. For one thing, mop my dirty kitchen floor. Ha. Right now I am sipping on tea and eating a bite of cereal between lines to you.
The temperature is 30 degrees outside today and it is snowing. one day it looks like spring and the next it’s snowing.
Joanna is getting ready for work. She has to go in at 10 and work till 6:30 so I had to take time out and fix her lunch, potato soup, ham sandwich and a Twinkie.
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
