First of all the GOOD NEWS! Because of a good lawyer, Dale got off with nothing happening. I guess the gist of it was the police car was too far back to really know if they were speeding. All of us were really scared and Dad and I did some praying and it turned out all right and I'm sure Dale learned a good lesson. He says it won't happen again and I can see a change in him. We are so thankful it turned out good for Dale. He bot another car for 200.00 and is working on it in the garage...his Olds has to sit in the driveway. A Pontiac Firebird. Had to have the frame straightened as it had been in an accident. Plans to paint it himself - a red. He hopes to get it completed soon for winter driving. 2 door. Should be nice. He bot a heater for when he works in the garage. Ordered it thru a magazine. Oh yes he already paid the lawyer 625.00 plus the final payment. I haven't been spending much money so I have cash on hand to help him out.
We will be 9 for Thanksgiving. We invited Mel and Levina and this past week L. called and said Bob and the boys would be coming so they wouldn't be able to be with us. So I invited them to come and Levina accepted so it should be a nice day. I've planned a menu and having Dad home to do the cleaning is a big help.
I've started my Christmas shopping. With retirement on the horizon it will be one big gift plus a few little things. Before we know it we will be putting the tree up.
I have things set for retirement. Filled out sheets, etc. Can get my health insurance thru the school and it will be almost 50.00 a month and that includes dental. I'm lucky to be able to do it that way. My job went up for bid so it's final. Nobody wants me to quit...not so much because of me but it will mean changes and nobody likes that.
We're going to get new vinyl wallpaper in the bathroom. It had to be ordered and will come in about 10 days. Dad surprised me by bringing home a sample book and we both agreed on a paper. It will be nice.
I got a Sears charge card in my name. A saleslady asked me if I'd like one so I decided to try for it and it came yesterday and I can charge up to 1600.00. I won't do that but it will be nice for purchases that I plan to pay for. Ordered a bedspread for our bed and pillow shams. I like a change as it is hard to rearrange the furniture.
Next Tues. there will be a Korv dinner at church and Dad, Lar and I will go. Sponsored by the choir for the organ fund. It needs more repair.
Lisa Carey [daughter of next-door neighbors] has a job in Phila. and she is moving tomorrow. They are filling a U-haul. Lar said in an insurance co.
Tried to call you on the 8th to tell you Dale's news but you were out. You just can't believe how happy and relieved we were. Dale was all dressed up in his suit. The lawyer wanted a good impression and he did look nice.
What are your plans for Thanksgiving. Your letter was so interesting with the description of the library convention, city, etc. Was so pleased to hear you are back to your music again. You do have a good foundation - remember the good marks you got on those special pieces you had to play. Can't recall the correct terms. We are proud of our son and send you our love. Glad for JoAnna's good influence, too!!!
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