EARLENE

Gas Engine Assn. They sent us the dates and then a few days later
sent us a letter to change them. Because our Secretary left us just
at this time and it had already gone to the printers, it was not
corrected, thus they appeared differently in ad and Comings. Sorry
for this and hope we didn’t inconvenience anyone too much. Next
year we surely will try to do better.

Mr. and Mrs. Dave Egan and daughter, Noel, from Mechanicsburg,
drove me down to Eastern Shore Show in Maryland for just Sunday. I
had not been there for several years. They surely have grown bigger
and better with time. It was well worth our trip.

Mrs. Jimmy Layton made me feel especially good. I had cancelled
out going with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Schaefer for entire show since
they weren’t coming home until Monday. This was when our new
Secretary, Mrs. Graffius, was to start in here at the office. I
felt I wanted to be here for Monday. In the meanwhile, the Egan
Family offered to go with me and we’d come back Sunday night.
Mrs. Layton heard I wasn’t coming with Schaefers so she called
to see if I was ill. These are the kind of folks you meet from down
there so gracious and thoughtful. It isn’t any wonder their
show is progressing. They treat everyone the same way. Thanks!

I was able to attend Kinzers in Lancaster County all three days
and what big three days! I never saw so many people for the entire
period. I’m sure it was the biggest and most successful show
ever for them. Mrs. Elmer Schaefer was there to take care of
business with me which was a big help.

The youngest steam engine enthusiast from the Everett Young
family put in his appearance at the show with his proud Mother and
Father. He was a dear, too. Mrs. Schaefer even pinned a button on
him. I’m sure if his Grandfather, Arthur Young, was looking
down from Heaven, he was enjoying the gesture. You know he was the
founder of this particular show.

Mrs. F. L. Williams from Sebastopol, California had written soon
after Elmer’s passing and told me of her hubby’s bad luck
last January. He was severely burned while working in his shop. He
had gotten along well enough to come home but still needed care. I
wrote this since some of you may know of them and wish to write.
Sorry they couldn’t go to the shows in mid-west as they had
planned. I haven’t heard recently, but sincerely hope he has
continued to improve.

Last week started the Williams Grove Show. I wasn’t able to
get over but I expect to spend Saturday there. Our Gilson family
from Ohio are coming for the week-end and they’ll enjoy it with
me.

Our office staff is all back from vacations and well trained
now, so I’m sure they can carry on during the day very well
without me.

By the time you read this I will have been back in the class
room with my cherubs thinking of Santa.

I’ve prayed for help and guidance and I certainly have
received it.

Only by working in the office every day this summer did I
realize how much help you folks are who represent our shows.
Without this effort and time on your part, we could not continue to
grow. Again, I wish I could take the liberty to mention names, but
I’m so afraid I’d miss one of you. This would not be done
intentionally and I’d surely hurt someone.

I’ll just say a Sincere Thanks for a job well done this
season to each one.

Haven’t been up to visit Mrs. Wm. Strayer, but inquired and
by the grapevine have heard she is home and progressing slowly.
This is wonderful. Our prayers go out to her and the family.

May each of you Readers have a Blessed Christmas and a
Prosperous New Year!