Emma Big Bear
direct descendent of Chief Decorah of the Winnebagos
Emma Big Bear
Ames, Iowa
August 1984
We are in the Tall Corn Motel in Shenandoah. The little girls are all watching the Smurfs and we are getting dressed to go to McDonald’s for breakfast. Last night we were at the Country Club at Paul and Bill’s dinner for 90! It all went very well and I even remembered some people. Tonight it is the Elks Club, after a picnic on the farm and a stop at the town swimming pool.
Love, Tim
Starlite Village. Iowa’s newest Convention and Entertainment Center. Executive suites, bridal suites. 131 luxurious rooms, hospitality rooms, and meeting rooms, banquet facilities for 1,000, large pool, free sauna, whirlpool bath. You will enjoy JJ’s Lounge and Steak Room. “Where the Midwest Eats and Meets”
Ames, Iowa
July 1977
Took the babe down to Shenandoah over the 4th and so she got to see all the relatives, including Floyd, who was there fore Clarence’s funeral. It was very hot, just under a 100, and they needed rain, as always. A. liked the farm except for some little piggies that were too friendly. This Holiday Inn wasn’t as nice as it sounds (or looks).
Cheers! Tim
Holiday Inn, Ames, Iowa. Meeting room, 24 hour restaurant, Giant heated swimming pool, TV, Radio and music in every room, Direct dial telephones.
Mount Ayr, Iowa
1977
Just to remind you to plan to come to the 1937 class reunion (40th) on July 2nd and Sunday, July 3rd. A letter will follow.
Luella Young
Mount Ayr Community High School, Mount Ayr, Iowa.
South Amana, Iowa
1988
We’ve had a good time here. Our Inn was friendly and cozy and there’s lots to see – and eat! Thank you for sending me a copy of Allie’s letter. Appreciate it. Hope Las Vegas was fun.
Love, Marilynn
Ackerman Winery, Inc. South Amana, IA. Ripening grapes hang from a grape arbor that provides a cool shady place to sit during hot summer days.
Ames, Iowa
September 1981
Do you recognize this carillon? We stayed here last night after a nice visit with Dorothy and Howard Burton in Marion, Iowa. It is rainy and foggy this a.m. so will not be nice to see Iowa State. We will have lunch in Ft Dodge with Frances.
Love, Dede
Winter and the Campanile, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Missouri, USA
Green Acres, N. of K.C., Hway 35
I had forgotten about this area. K and I suppered in Ames – missed all the motels in Des Moines (expecting more on south side) drove thru Osceola, Leon, Lamoni (all far out of way and deserted at 11 pm with the few motels full or closed). FINALLY found a nice (and inexpensive) room at Eagleville, Missouri. Now we’re way ahead of schedule – plan to visit Jesse James birthplace and other irrelevant places to kill time. An adventure indeed!
Love, Me
Moorhead, Iowa
August 1995
This is a picture of the church we attended last night. Are having breakfast in Atlantic and will head into the walk soon. Hope packing is going well.
Tom
Innemann Church in Loess Hills, near Moorhead, Iowa
Shenandoah, Iowa
My father was born Shenandoah, Iowa. I’m not sure when these are from, probably the ’60s.
Des Moines, Iowa
2003
What a loot – all I need now is a nose ring – thanks. I guess I gave the guard rings hard use thru the years because I loved them. Could you please send me directions for the Kint outlet for yarn. I saw something like in Lion Brand catalog. Your stay was much too short. Jean looks great! Showers continue in a timely manner. Hope to see you in the fall. Swimming has helped.
Millie
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