Monday, March 8, 1976
Finished packing. Looked at plants we got last night. Hugged Howard goodbye. Hurried into shop to interview Nell Bryant who heard of sales job through Erman Hutchman. All needed qualifications – outgoing personality – 54. Too good to be true. FInished Feb. report for Grady with Cheryl’s help. At 1:15 Kathi & I met Dashers at Jay Rogers office & signed 10 year lease for entire south area – 70×40 (plus garage) that we now have. + 42×40 that was Commonwealth Insurance. John Baldauf in with plans & went over what I want done. No time to go to Grady’s. Mary, Rocky, Mother, Kristi & Davy in my car to Port Columbus. Flew TWA at 5:00. Left Chicago at 7, arrived LA 11 (8:00 LA time) Ruth, Allen & Helen* met me – so good to see them & they all look great. Temp 50 here, was 30 in Marion. Snack & bed at 2:30 in the music box room.
* Allen Sheneman (Ivaloo Hemmerly’s brother) and his wife Ruth and their daughter Helen [Roesner]