1956 Elsie and Mildred Go to Hawaii - Part 2

We are fortunate to have cards from Elsie to Margaret, and a couple of letters from Margaret to Elsie!

Margaret Upton Waning - Letter to her Mother November 1956

"Don't know why this pen misses so much - something about being a balled-point (sic) I suppose - please excuse.

Nov. 23 - 1956

Dearest Mom -

I hope this finds both you and Aunty Mildred in fine shape - after a lovely time on the boat - I'll be most interested to hear all about your adventures on the boat. What were your other flowers?(1)  

We came to Portland yesterday had Thanksgiving dinner at Hilaires - got us a nice motel out on Interstate Ave.  Then last eve went to the show 'Giant' - which I think we all enjoyed.  Almost one by the time we got to bed - so we didn't rise to (sic) early.  In fact we didn't even get down town in time for breakfast - they were serving lunch - I didn't approve as I still like my bacon & eggs first - no matter what time I eat.  They had their Christmas parade to (sic) this morning but we missed that too.  Tried to do a little shopping in at Mier-Frank's (sic) - what a mob scene.  Decided it is easier to shop in Eugene.  Barb & Sandie stayed down to see 'Oklahoma' - we will pick them up this eve - either go see Charlotte & Ike(2) or go to another show.  It is perfectly beautiful out - tho' chilly & a bit windy - not uncomfortable tho' Mt. Hood looks like a big ice-cream cone.  Probably be raining when Jim wants to get back & finish his plowing - he still has a couple of days.  Mom & Dad Waning were to have Thanksgiving with the Kidders.(3)

Bye for now dear - have a wonderful time & look at everything twice for me -

Much love from us all -

Margaret"  

1 Perhaps a reference to the bouquets left on ship to greet Elsie and Mildred when they bordered in S.F.

2 Long time friends - Ike and Charlotte Dorsey.

3 Rhoda Kidder a long-time friend and Dexter neighbor of the elder Wanings.