(Lyndon 18)
Much later Lyndon and Grace broke up. He said her mother and their priest were against him because he was not Roman Catholic and kept hectoring her until she gave in. I got the impression the marriage was annulled. He felt bad about that.
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November 12, 2013
January 13, 2013
Mormans
(1980 memoirs)
Now for the last wall [of Frankie's living room], opposite the organ. Here was the built-in bookcase, and next to it near the couch hung the striking clock. The bookcase held very few books, some dreary ones of religious tracts; and the one most frequently taken down was the one about the Mormons, about which she often discoursed; it reveals their wickedness. The leaders often went out at night and murdered the men who were against them and buried them too; so no one ever knew what had become of them! And then they had so many wives and of course children. This single conduct would set dear cousin Frankie all a quiver with righteous wrath and her glasses all a tremble on her pious nose. Dear dear cousin, I am glad you never knew how wicked the world really is. It would break your heart.
Now for the last wall [of Frankie's living room], opposite the organ. Here was the built-in bookcase, and next to it near the couch hung the striking clock. The bookcase held very few books, some dreary ones of religious tracts; and the one most frequently taken down was the one about the Mormons, about which she often discoursed; it reveals their wickedness. The leaders often went out at night and murdered the men who were against them and buried them too; so no one ever knew what had become of them! And then they had so many wives and of course children. This single conduct would set dear cousin Frankie all a quiver with righteous wrath and her glasses all a tremble on her pious nose. Dear dear cousin, I am glad you never knew how wicked the world really is. It would break your heart.
December 5, 2012
Flowers
(1980 memoirs)
[Chores for the Clapps] might include getting flowers from the greenhouse to the church Saturdays. By providing flowers every Sunday, they always got their names in the weekly leaflet of the Congregational Church, tho of course it was splendid of them to do it; and tho it advertised, was also costly and I am sure often a lot of work. The kind of flower and what was ready blooming was often a topic of discussion at dinners.
[Chores for the Clapps] might include getting flowers from the greenhouse to the church Saturdays. By providing flowers every Sunday, they always got their names in the weekly leaflet of the Congregational Church, tho of course it was splendid of them to do it; and tho it advertised, was also costly and I am sure often a lot of work. The kind of flower and what was ready blooming was often a topic of discussion at dinners.
September 22, 2012
Cousin Frankie
(1992)
[So I could attend Ripon College] my father arranged for me to live with his cousin Frances Clapp, whom I called Cousin Frankie, as others called her Frankie. She was very sweet and simple, always at every church (Congregational) service and distributed some Christian lesson books called? "Home Christian Studies" (I think this is not it).
[So I could attend Ripon College] my father arranged for me to live with his cousin Frances Clapp, whom I called Cousin Frankie, as others called her Frankie. She was very sweet and simple, always at every church (Congregational) service and distributed some Christian lesson books called? "Home Christian Studies" (I think this is not it).
August 26, 2012
Holy week
(1967 March 20)
Well, we are in Holy Week now. Just finished embroidering another cross on another purificator. Daddy's last class on Revelations Wednesday. ... I am going to make name eggs for each Sunday School child. ... Also have a wonderful Easter and a big smile for te first robin.
Well, we are in Holy Week now. Just finished embroidering another cross on another purificator. Daddy's last class on Revelations Wednesday. ... I am going to make name eggs for each Sunday School child. ... Also have a wonderful Easter and a big smile for te first robin.
August 20, 2012
Bible class
(1967 February 27)
Daddy is giv a Lenten Bible Class, and so far we have read Deuteronomy and Amos. He is excellent but too few come. Yet all are anxious for the class.
Daddy is giv a Lenten Bible Class, and so far we have read Deuteronomy and Amos. He is excellent but too few come. Yet all are anxious for the class.
August 19, 2012
Lenten excercise
(1967 February 27)
For a little Lenten exercise, I have taken over a box of linen left by the LeHew sisters in which are a few altar linens half finished - also cloth for making more - so I am embroidering crosses on those and hemming them.
For a little Lenten exercise, I have taken over a box of linen left by the LeHew sisters in which are a few altar linens half finished - also cloth for making more - so I am embroidering crosses on those and hemming them.
August 12, 2012
Sunday School
(1966 September 9)
I am again going to have my class in needlework in the Auditorium this fall, if enough sign up. Almost wish they wouldn't - I have so many projects lined up. Thought I was all set on Sunday School book and at last minute Anna Lord wanted to combine her class with mine and take younger group, so now I am short 3 books ... but think they are out of print though excellent. So I must dream up a course until I hear [from publisher] or get new ones we can afford all around. Also on layman Sundays [when no priest here] I take the Morning Prayer session of the combined Sunday School. Small, true, but the preparation about the same.
I am again going to have my class in needlework in the Auditorium this fall, if enough sign up. Almost wish they wouldn't - I have so many projects lined up. Thought I was all set on Sunday School book and at last minute Anna Lord wanted to combine her class with mine and take younger group, so now I am short 3 books ... but think they are out of print though excellent. So I must dream up a course until I hear [from publisher] or get new ones we can afford all around. Also on layman Sundays [when no priest here] I take the Morning Prayer session of the combined Sunday School. Small, true, but the preparation about the same.
July 20, 2012
Eastern Star funeral
(1966 May 28)
The funeral of Mary Speidel's mother ... was an Eastern Star funeral. About seven ladies and one man went up before coffin. Each read something appropriate and placed a sprig of flowers on her coffin. Prayers were said and a song sung. And that was the entire ritual. She had been Worthy Matron and also held offices in the state role.
The funeral of Mary Speidel's mother ... was an Eastern Star funeral. About seven ladies and one man went up before coffin. Each read something appropriate and placed a sprig of flowers on her coffin. Prayers were said and a song sung. And that was the entire ritual. She had been Worthy Matron and also held offices in the state role.
June 24, 2012
Daddy days
(1968 February 3)
Daddy did well this afternoon. Brot a lemon pie home in perfect order. He works away at his coin book and has a new Bach organ record. Tax time again. At the annual [parish] meeting last Sunday, he asked, at close of meeting, when we would be able to discuss this new service with Fr. S? And a few choice phrases not complementary. Next day, Fr. S. came by to see me, and Wed. night called by invitation, and he and LL had a very good private talk 8-11, but no concessions. At least, communication. Monday, yesterday, hestarted his coin book over from beginning. Probably all for best. Different approach.
Daddy did well this afternoon. Brot a lemon pie home in perfect order. He works away at his coin book and has a new Bach organ record. Tax time again. At the annual [parish] meeting last Sunday, he asked, at close of meeting, when we would be able to discuss this new service with Fr. S? And a few choice phrases not complementary. Next day, Fr. S. came by to see me, and Wed. night called by invitation, and he and LL had a very good private talk 8-11, but no concessions. At least, communication. Monday, yesterday, hestarted his coin book over from beginning. Probably all for best. Different approach.
June 15, 2012
Mum's the word
(1967 October)
Last night Daddy went to Father S's study group [about changes in Episcopalian liturgy]. He came home feeling he had done his duty by going and keeping mum. But on the side, tells me what errors in spelling were made on blackboard, what haf truths were stated etc. He could give the lecture without notes! But very sporting to go.
Last night Daddy went to Father S's study group [about changes in Episcopalian liturgy]. He came home feeling he had done his duty by going and keeping mum. But on the side, tells me what errors in spelling were made on blackboard, what haf truths were stated etc. He could give the lecture without notes! But very sporting to go.
June 11, 2012
Foreboding
(1967 September 10)
Church this morning and a warning in the sermon that things will be changed by the Seattle Triennial. Highlight the Mass and toss out the Confession and Creeds is what I gather will be done. Well, many old bishops will be against that and perhaps some were present in 1928 when the Prayer Book was first adopted, and they certainly will feel traditional, as you can guess we do.
Church this morning and a warning in the sermon that things will be changed by the Seattle Triennial. Highlight the Mass and toss out the Confession and Creeds is what I gather will be done. Well, many old bishops will be against that and perhaps some were present in 1928 when the Prayer Book was first adopted, and they certainly will feel traditional, as you can guess we do.
June 8, 2012
Ordination
(1967 October 16)
The Ordination [of our rector] went off without a hitch. ... There was a big variety of people there. Owing to small building, I thot few would be asked. Not so. Every clergyman in RC, I think. Delegation from Milwaukee and Madison. Bishop H. says in his column in The Churchman there is an Ordination every Saturday now, and heccan hardly get his yard cleaned up before snow falls. I was interested in two nuns who didn't genuflect as they came in and were a little lost in the beginning of service from Prayer Book to Hymnal, but as soon as the Mass started, they knew right where they were and went right along with it!
The Ordination [of our rector] went off without a hitch. ... There was a big variety of people there. Owing to small building, I thot few would be asked. Not so. Every clergyman in RC, I think. Delegation from Milwaukee and Madison. Bishop H. says in his column in The Churchman there is an Ordination every Saturday now, and heccan hardly get his yard cleaned up before snow falls. I was interested in two nuns who didn't genuflect as they came in and were a little lost in the beginning of service from Prayer Book to Hymnal, but as soon as the Mass started, they knew right where they were and went right along with it!
June 6, 2012
Almost trivia
(1967 July 16)
Lots of little things going on around here of interest to us but almost too trivial to mention - the gopher that climbed way to the top of the apple tree; the brown thrasher family; the turtle the newsboy had in his money bag when he was collecting one morning; the new type sermons Fr. Stolpman is giving; my tooth that broke off with a crown in the offing - are all samples. It is the same with you, no doubt.
Lots of little things going on around here of interest to us but almost too trivial to mention - the gopher that climbed way to the top of the apple tree; the brown thrasher family; the turtle the newsboy had in his money bag when he was collecting one morning; the new type sermons Fr. Stolpman is giving; my tooth that broke off with a crown in the offing - are all samples. It is the same with you, no doubt.
May 23, 2012
bible trivia
(1994 January 20)
This afternoon I wandered into the dining room, where people were sitting in a circle ... Those in the circle were playing Bible Trivia, and I was surprised to find myself the star performer. All those childhood story books, some so beautiful; I wish I never gave them away. [Actually, Skip still has them.]
This afternoon I wandered into the dining room, where people were sitting in a circle ... Those in the circle were playing Bible Trivia, and I was surprised to find myself the star performer. All those childhood story books, some so beautiful; I wish I never gave them away. [Actually, Skip still has them.]
March 27, 2012
Chapel
(1993 August)
It may be well for you to remember in this place I go downstairs to chapel Sundays at 4 p.m. to 4:30 [so don't phone me then]. To avoid standing, which is hard for me, I usually say yes to a wheelchair, and the chairs go on the elevator very well. It is a little like church - a hymn and a prayer and a sermon, and back up in the elevator, which I am not overly fond of.
It may be well for you to remember in this place I go downstairs to chapel Sundays at 4 p.m. to 4:30 [so don't phone me then]. To avoid standing, which is hard for me, I usually say yes to a wheelchair, and the chairs go on the elevator very well. It is a little like church - a hymn and a prayer and a sermon, and back up in the elevator, which I am not overly fond of.
March 14, 2012
Candlemass
(1993 May 20)
We rememb ered our dead here going to chapel and lighting a candle for each. I should have called out the Martins' names and lit candles, and shall next year.
We rememb ered our dead here going to chapel and lighting a candle for each. I should have called out the Martins' names and lit candles, and shall next year.
February 12, 2012
Celebration
(1993 February 24)
I have just come from the dining room where all the revels are held. I sat next to Margaret Scott, who was busy holding sips of a beverage, pink, to celebrate MardiGras, to the lips of a poor one who could not raise the glass herself. Our priest was here earlier with HolyCommunion for me.
I have just come from the dining room where all the revels are held. I sat next to Margaret Scott, who was busy holding sips of a beverage, pink, to celebrate MardiGras, to the lips of a poor one who could not raise the glass herself. Our priest was here earlier with HolyCommunion for me.
February 3, 2012
Jacob's ladder
(1993 January 1)
Today we had a New Year's Party in the Dining Room and funny hats and eats and games, and I won 2 4" candy canes by answering it was angels going up and down the ladder to heaven (old Sunday School teacher). I sat next to Margaret Scott on a metal folding chair.
Today we had a New Year's Party in the Dining Room and funny hats and eats and games, and I won 2 4" candy canes by answering it was angels going up and down the ladder to heaven (old Sunday School teacher). I sat next to Margaret Scott on a metal folding chair.
December 16, 2011
Uplift
(1992 June 12)
I had a distinguished caller last week, John ? - the one who built the library and pool, etc. I'll have to put his name in when I find it [but never did -- Brewer]. I think it was all at church, as he said he thot he and Bill Birkett just needed for one to take one side, the other the other, and they could carry me [in a wheelchair] up the church steps to my pew.
I had a distinguished caller last week, John ? - the one who built the library and pool, etc. I'll have to put his name in when I find it [but never did -- Brewer]. I think it was all at church, as he said he thot he and Bill Birkett just needed for one to take one side, the other the other, and they could carry me [in a wheelchair] up the church steps to my pew.
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