William Henry Harrison, Jr. (My Great Grandfather ~~ Grandpa's Father) ~~ 1920s

 

William Henry Harrison

Was Called "Bill"

Born in Galax, Va  on April 10, 1886

Died in Danville, Va on October 31, 1964 at age 78

Wife:  Elizabeth Smith Harrison

Father: William Henry Harrison

Mother: Lucenia Davis Harrison

Daffodils ~~ March 2024

 

Grandma Letter ~~ Postmarked April 29, 1989

 

She wrote:

Dear Shelby,

Received your nice letter & had a good laugh over the newspaper clipping "excuses" you sent!

It is dark & dreary here today.  I wanted to cut out your Mom's black skirt, but it is hard to work on black on a dark day like this.

I used my Piece Goods' certificate yesterday.  I am sending you a small piece of the fabric so you can see the color.  I got the blue linen for a tailored double-breasted dress.  I haven't done anything like this in years so I hope I don't have any problems.  Thanks again for the certificate.

They put new safety windows in all the ground level apts.  I sure like them.  They are so easy to keep clean.  They tilt in for cleaning.

I am reading "The Ladies of Missalonghi"  It's good.  Your Mom said you wanted some of them back, or maybe all of them so let me know.  I appareciate your sending them to me.

I am going to try that cookie recipe on the back of your letter.  It sounds good.

I'm sure your plants will be pretty.  We need rain here.  We are about 6 1/2 inches below normal.

I will get on your picture as soon as I finish the horse.  That is just about the hardest thing I have done so far.  I am working backwards on it.  The graph is only half of the border.  You work the other side from it going backwards.  Do you still get "stitching" books and also books from Herrschners?  They sure have some pretty things in them.

Well hon, I must get this downstairs before the mailman gets here.  You never know how early he picks up the mail.  Let me hear from you when you have the chance. 

Love always,

Grandma

Love to Jack!

Pearl ~~ March 2024

 

First Grade Schooll Test ~~ 1966

 

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Mom ~~ 1930s

Pyracantha Blooms ~~ March 2024

 

So True!

Lunch Wagon 1890s Stamp (Transportation Series) ~~ Issued 1991

 

Far End Of Our Backyard At The "Old Place" ~~ July 1987

 

Pearl & Walter ~~ March 2024

 

Buttermilk Salad

 

Our Completed Chicken Yard Jigsaw Puzzle ~~ March 2024

 

Unknown Couple Found Among Grandma's Photos

 

Pearl's Puppy Photo From Her Online Classified Ad ~~ December 2021

 

Grandma Letter ~~ Postmarked April 17, 1997

 

She wrote:

Dear Shelby,

Thanks for the lovely card!  It is one Ruth should have.  She collects mice!  You are so thoughtful.

I kept hoping I would get to see your home.  I was afraid I wouldn't feel like making the trip down but it went very well.

I hope you won't get the bad frost on your plants.  It was in the 20s up here.

I've bought two cartons of strawberries.  Only 83 cents each.  They were good.  The home grown ones are always better.

I am sending your Mom the graph of the girl in the cosmos.  It is a beautiful picture.  So life like.

Jana gave me a new Danielle Steele book to read.  The title is "The Ranch"  It is very good so far.

On April 29th we are going to have a special dinner.  Filet of sole stuffed with crab meat and for dessert - cheese cake!!  It is to honor all the volunteers that help serve, etc..

I am trying to find a cleaning lady.  Dr. Shore doesn't want me to do any heavy work.  A lot of the ladies here have them.  They are all getting old & feeble like I am!  It is my legs that are so bad.  That is from my heart.  I have learned to accept it however bad it gets.

Well hon, no news as of now so let me hear from you & hope you and Jack are well!  Write when you can & take care.

Love to Jack!!

Love always,

Grandma

St. Louis Gateway Arch Matchbook ~~ Late 1979s

 

Grandpa's Sister Ocie & Her Son William ~~ 1928

 

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Busy Bee

 

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Service Women Stamp ~~ Issued 1952

 

Mom ~~ 1930s

 

Chicken Bundles

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Dad's Last Driver's License Photo ~~ Issued November 2008

 

Grandma Letter ~~ Postmarked April 10, 1997

 

She wrote:  

Dear Shelby,

Sorry I didn't write sooner but I'm still not quite back to normal as yet.  My arms are still rather weak.

I must say I really loved your house.  It's all I expected it to be.  I know you are happy to be in it.  How long is your driveway?  I hope the bunnies don't eat your garden.

We were in for a big surprise when I saw all that snow around.  Can you believe it!  I saw pictures of Boston but never thought about having it here.

It is very cold here.  A winter coat is the order of the day.

The exterminator is coming tomorrow to spray in our cabinets.  They do this once a year.  I have never seen a bug.

I guess I will have to accept the fact that my legs are not going to get any better.  I get so tired trying to do much.  I'm just glad I have made it this far.

I really enjoyed my trip down there.  It has been so long.  

Well hon, it is time to get my supper, so let me here from you.  Love to Jack.  Take care!

Love always,

Grandma

Pixy Pin-Ups Envelope ~~ Early 1960s

 

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Hyacinths & A Dandelion ~~ At Our Old House ~~ March 1990

 

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Tis The Season!

 

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