I'll be on the road to Texas all day tomorrow, so you're getting this early.
And a friendly reminder - I could use more photos...
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Sunday, May 27, 2007
More Military notes...
I couldn't find out anything on Uncle Bill's time in the Navy. I do know that he was stationed in Okinawa when he met and married Aunt Take and Bobbie was born there.
Aunt Janet was a nurse's aid when she entered the Navy in 1959. She trained at Bainbridge, Maryland and served at Bethesda Naval Hospital from 1959-1961.
She entered the Military Sea transportation Service (MSTS) where she served until 1964. She traveled to Bremerhaven, Germany or Bristol, England every 30 days transporting military personel or their dependents to and from foreign tours of duty. (per the Samual Adams family book) I remember her telling me that even when she entered the Navy some Captains or Commanders refused to let women on board and the nurses would be left standing on the dock until officials were made to let them on board. Some of the old sea dogs beleived that having women on board was bad luck. She also told me that discrimination was practised and accepted in the Navy and you just had to bite your tongue and do what you were told. I think that was the hardest thing for her to do. She met and married Jack while in the Navy. He was also serving at that time.
My sister Jenny entered the Navy right out of high school. She planned and worked very hard to pass the exams getting help and advice from the enlistment officers. For awhile she struggled but her hard work proved out and she entered the Navy. Jenny went active just as the gulf war was winding down. She was sent all over the world trying to catch her ship which had left its port. She told me that she was in Okinawa airport trying to get a ride to her ship which she had finally caught up with and no one would help her no matter how loud she talked! (I think it was a language thing Jen) The men kept staring at her(blond hair) and finally her ride showed up and she was taken to her ship. She was at sea for awhile then she landed in Hawaii, met Brad, got engaged, shipped out, came back, met Brad again, planned wedding, he shipped out, got back together again in Hawaii, shipped out, got married, shipped out (I think you see the pattern). Both of them were eventaully based together in Hawaii.
I know other cousins spent time as military personel, Jeff, Bart, Audry's husband, Bobbie, and others. Thanks for being brave enough and strong enough to do what was neccessary to keep us safe and out of harms way.
Aunt Janet was a nurse's aid when she entered the Navy in 1959. She trained at Bainbridge, Maryland and served at Bethesda Naval Hospital from 1959-1961.
She entered the Military Sea transportation Service (MSTS) where she served until 1964. She traveled to Bremerhaven, Germany or Bristol, England every 30 days transporting military personel or their dependents to and from foreign tours of duty. (per the Samual Adams family book) I remember her telling me that even when she entered the Navy some Captains or Commanders refused to let women on board and the nurses would be left standing on the dock until officials were made to let them on board. Some of the old sea dogs beleived that having women on board was bad luck. She also told me that discrimination was practised and accepted in the Navy and you just had to bite your tongue and do what you were told. I think that was the hardest thing for her to do. She met and married Jack while in the Navy. He was also serving at that time.
My sister Jenny entered the Navy right out of high school. She planned and worked very hard to pass the exams getting help and advice from the enlistment officers. For awhile she struggled but her hard work proved out and she entered the Navy. Jenny went active just as the gulf war was winding down. She was sent all over the world trying to catch her ship which had left its port. She told me that she was in Okinawa airport trying to get a ride to her ship which she had finally caught up with and no one would help her no matter how loud she talked! (I think it was a language thing Jen) The men kept staring at her(blond hair) and finally her ride showed up and she was taken to her ship. She was at sea for awhile then she landed in Hawaii, met Brad, got engaged, shipped out, came back, met Brad again, planned wedding, he shipped out, got back together again in Hawaii, shipped out, got married, shipped out (I think you see the pattern). Both of them were eventaully based together in Hawaii.
I know other cousins spent time as military personel, Jeff, Bart, Audry's husband, Bobbie, and others. Thanks for being brave enough and strong enough to do what was neccessary to keep us safe and out of harms way.
Our Military folks
Ancestry.com is offering free research of military records now until June 6. So I looked up Grandad, Aunt Janet and Uncle Bill. I only found Grandad but Uncle Bill shares his name with 3,130,00 other people in the US and Great Britain! So...here's what I have on grandad. The information is from his World War II Army Enlistment Record.
Name: Robert A. Adams
Bith Year: 1908
Race: white, citizen
Nativity State: Nebraska
County or City: York
Enlistment date: 20 Mar 1944
Enlistment state: Kansas
Enlistment City: Fort Levenworth
Branch: No branch assignment
Branch code: No branch assignment
Grade: Private
Grade code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil life
Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Automobile serviceman
Marital status: Married
I wasn't able to pull up his service record. If any of you know how to get around better in Ancestry.com perhaps you can find out more. I know that he was wounded by a Japanese sniper in the Philipines while serving under General McArthor (sp). He was a Corpman or field medic. Mom said it was the practise of the military at that time to assign soldiers with backgrounds in farming to be medics. She also said he never once talked about his time in the Army or ever discussed what happened. All the family new was what was given to them when he was shot. While in the jungle his patrol was under fire from Japanese snipers in the trees. He was shot in the butt. As medic he took care of all the other wounded. They had to be carried out to get medical attention. He was the least needy but unable walk, there weren't enough men to carry him out as well. He stayed behind, burying himself in the jungle. He was alone the rest of the day and all that night with the enemy taunting him and calling to him to come out. The next day soldiers arrived and carried him to safety. Grandma Elsie told me that she had to take the train to the hospital when he was brought back stateside. She was terribly frightened. She had packed only enough food to eat on the train and a small bag. She said the train ride seemed to take forever. Grandad's time in the military was the longest time they were ever apart in all the years they were married. He didn't want to talk about it and she was just fine with that. I don't know if he received a medal for bravery perhaps one of his sons knows. But he was always a hero to me. Thanks grandad for everything you taught me, I love you.
Name: Robert A. Adams
Bith Year: 1908
Race: white, citizen
Nativity State: Nebraska
County or City: York
Enlistment date: 20 Mar 1944
Enlistment state: Kansas
Enlistment City: Fort Levenworth
Branch: No branch assignment
Branch code: No branch assignment
Grade: Private
Grade code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil life
Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Automobile serviceman
Marital status: Married
I wasn't able to pull up his service record. If any of you know how to get around better in Ancestry.com perhaps you can find out more. I know that he was wounded by a Japanese sniper in the Philipines while serving under General McArthor (sp). He was a Corpman or field medic. Mom said it was the practise of the military at that time to assign soldiers with backgrounds in farming to be medics. She also said he never once talked about his time in the Army or ever discussed what happened. All the family new was what was given to them when he was shot. While in the jungle his patrol was under fire from Japanese snipers in the trees. He was shot in the butt. As medic he took care of all the other wounded. They had to be carried out to get medical attention. He was the least needy but unable walk, there weren't enough men to carry him out as well. He stayed behind, burying himself in the jungle. He was alone the rest of the day and all that night with the enemy taunting him and calling to him to come out. The next day soldiers arrived and carried him to safety. Grandma Elsie told me that she had to take the train to the hospital when he was brought back stateside. She was terribly frightened. She had packed only enough food to eat on the train and a small bag. She said the train ride seemed to take forever. Grandad's time in the military was the longest time they were ever apart in all the years they were married. He didn't want to talk about it and she was just fine with that. I don't know if he received a medal for bravery perhaps one of his sons knows. But he was always a hero to me. Thanks grandad for everything you taught me, I love you.
Saturday, May 26, 2007
A New Family Member!
Here they are - Alan and Angela with their daughter, Taylor Rae. She was born yesterday, May 25, at 2:21 p.m. in Sioux City, Iowa. There is a definite "Regier" look to her, but she does have her mommy's chin, long fingers, and long feet. She also has dark hair.
So far she's a very calm and content little girl. I know she will bring tons of joy to her parents and I can't wait to see her again!
Friday, May 25, 2007
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Grandma Elsie's Date Nut Cake!
This is grandma Elsie's Date Nut Cake recipe sent to me by my mom. I haven't had a chance to make it yet. If one of you makes it post a picture please with your suggestions or changes. I've listed the ingredients just as they are listed on the card then I've added my own instructions for those of you not used to doing alot of baking. What an adventure! Seeing what we can do with this wonderful old recipe to update it and make it our own while keeping it in our family!
DATE NUT CAKE:
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
1/2 cup butter
1 tsp soda
1 cup boiling water
1 cup nut meats
1 cup dates
3 or 4 eggs
vanilla
Cut dates into small pieces, put soda in cup of boiling water & pour over the dates. Let stand till cool. If butter is not being used, use half amount of lard. Bake slow for 1 hour.
OK ALL THE THINGS NOT LISTED IN THE RECIPE:
No temperture was listed for the oven so I'm going to say 350*. No pan size is listed either so give it your best guess. Also I'd mix the buttter and sugar then add the eggs till well blended then the flour. The dates should soak up most of the water and soda so just toss it in and the nuts with the vanilla. I'd stir by hand at this point so as to not smooch up the dates. There's no salt listed so you may need to make it a time or three and decide if you want to add any. The soda should take its place OK. I'd use walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds or sliced almonds for the nuts. I think grandma used walnuts tho chopped up. If you want a lighter cake you could add some buttermilk maybe half to a whole cup. Since soda is already in the recipe it will give a very nice rise with the buttermilk. I think we ate this with whipped cream sometimes and a hard sauce type frosting at others. Do any of you remember? I'll try and make this over the weekend and I'll post the result.
Sometime soon I want to get over to Tammy's and she'll scan these cards so we can share originals with everyone. I don't have alot at this point. Mom says Aunt Janet has grandma's recipe box so perhaps she could send it to one of us and we could scan or copy the recipes? Good Luck everyone trying this family recipe!
DATE NUT CAKE:
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
1/2 cup butter
1 tsp soda
1 cup boiling water
1 cup nut meats
1 cup dates
3 or 4 eggs
vanilla
Cut dates into small pieces, put soda in cup of boiling water & pour over the dates. Let stand till cool. If butter is not being used, use half amount of lard. Bake slow for 1 hour.
OK ALL THE THINGS NOT LISTED IN THE RECIPE:
No temperture was listed for the oven so I'm going to say 350*. No pan size is listed either so give it your best guess. Also I'd mix the buttter and sugar then add the eggs till well blended then the flour. The dates should soak up most of the water and soda so just toss it in and the nuts with the vanilla. I'd stir by hand at this point so as to not smooch up the dates. There's no salt listed so you may need to make it a time or three and decide if you want to add any. The soda should take its place OK. I'd use walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds or sliced almonds for the nuts. I think grandma used walnuts tho chopped up. If you want a lighter cake you could add some buttermilk maybe half to a whole cup. Since soda is already in the recipe it will give a very nice rise with the buttermilk. I think we ate this with whipped cream sometimes and a hard sauce type frosting at others. Do any of you remember? I'll try and make this over the weekend and I'll post the result.
Sometime soon I want to get over to Tammy's and she'll scan these cards so we can share originals with everyone. I don't have alot at this point. Mom says Aunt Janet has grandma's recipe box so perhaps she could send it to one of us and we could scan or copy the recipes? Good Luck everyone trying this family recipe!
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