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Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, October 31, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda reminisces about the anniversary of their move from Shillington to Plowville, and describes memories of John during the move. Linda also reports on attending a speech by R.G. Le Tourneau and comments about Christianity and money.

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, October 30, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda urges John to acquire a warm coat for the winter while at Harvard. Linda updates John about life at home and compares their economic and social standing with other families they have met at church.

The Ursinus Weekly, October 30, 1950, Willard Wetzel, Mary Yost, Robert Jordan, William U. Helfferich, Ford Bothwell

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Four fraternities institute rushing in first semester • Dr. Miller speaks to IRC on value of United Nations • Forum to present English economist next Monday night • Junior class to sponsor "Shipwreck Ball" Friday • Omwake goes to Virginia • Sportsmen meet in gym • Masquerade postponed • MSGA takes steps toward setting up dorm government • Discussion of domestic and political problems features rally • Sororities on campus open annual week of rushing • IRC to sponsor John C. Kunkel at open forum • Red Cross unit sets up five groups on campus • Philadelphia doctor presents program …

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, October 27, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda asks John about his scholarship money and urges John to obtain some warmer clothing while at Harvard University. She assures John that they need not be overly worried about finances.

The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, October 26, 1950, [Number: 22], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[6] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

1950-10-29 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)

Rowan County News Archive

Rowan County News published on October 26, 1950.

Tomahawk, October 26, 1950, College Of The Holy Cross

Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, October 25, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda tells John about a recent play she has seen and provides her critiques on the writing, acting, and directing. She also encourages John to obtain a copy of a poetry magazine, Different, edited by Lilith Lorraine.

Trail Blazer - Volume 21, Number 2, Morehead State University. Trail Blazer.

Morehead State Trail Blazer Archive

Morehead State Trail Blazer published on October 24, 1950.

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, October 23, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda expresses concern about why John is so worried about his studies at Harvard University. Linda updates John about life at home, and once again describes how chores and the dogs are keeping her from working on her novel.

The Ursinus Weekly, October 23, 1950, Willard Wetzel, Mary Ann Simmendinger, Mary Yost, Jane Gulick, Robert Jordan, Eugene A. Pascucci, Ed Klein, Ford Bothwell, Roy Foster, Linford Loesch

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Bears trounce Garnet for first victory, 35-14 • Campus group will sponsor political rally • IRC plans events for near future • YM-YW commission to discuss president's anti-red bill veto • Future teachers meet • Czech tells of red-occupied homeland to Bomberger Hall Forum audience • Group to organize unit of Red Cross • Senior class to sponsor masquerade Saturday • Clark, Deitch, Friedlin, and Maliken head freshman class • Congressman addresses Founders Day assembly • Curtain Club picks three members of "Angel Street" cast • Customs declared over by student councils • Phantasy reported in full rehearsal • Hundred …

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, October 22, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda tells John about their recent experiences at the Evangelical Lutheran church. Linda also speaks about problems that Wesley Updike has been facing at his teaching job.

Hollins Columns (1950 Oct 21), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• "Labor Relations" Is Forum Topic
• Miss Splitstone Visits Schools
• Freshman Plays To Be Given
• Hollins Alumnae Clubs Toured During Month
• Convocation is Held For Honor Students
• Cash Prizes Offered For Short Stories
• First Y.W.C.A. Speaker Presented October 29
• Rev. A.H. Hollingsworth To Speak in Chapel
• Deans' Meeting Is Scheduled
• Increased Enrollment Shown At Hollins
• The Value of Sunday Night Chapel
• Music Department Presents Recital
• Colonial Dames Sponsor Contest
• News From The Rostrum
• Bong-bong-bong.....
• Snoopin' With Snookie and Sassie
• Juniors Give Party For Little Sisters
• Girls, Go After That Man Now!!!
• Senior Sketches
• Chatter by Lina + Peggy …

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, October 20, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda urges John to attend church while he is away at Harvard University. She also notes that church attendance and household chores have been preventing her from working on her novel.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 27, No. 2-Z245, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Birds I View
• Looking Backward
• Hilltopics
• Mind Your Manners
• Kentucky Building News
• Alumni News
• Book Marks
• Society Page
• Faculty Notes
• Training School Notes
• Club News
• Campus Crossfire – cartoon
• Looking Around

Articles in this issue:

• Association Meeting on Campus – Third District Educational Association
• Religious Emphasis Week Planned for Oct. 31-Nov. 3
• Votes for Senior Officers to be Cast Next Week
• Grads to Give KCA Speeches – Kentucky Classical Association
• J.R. Whitmer Announces Staff of This Year’s Talisman
• Vets Club Sponsors Dance Tonight in Gym
• Cheering …

1950-10-19 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)

Rowan County News Archive

Rowan County News published on October 19, 1950.

The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, October 19, 1950, [Number: 21], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[6] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

Tomahawk, October 19, 1950, College Of The Holy Cross

Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, October 18, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda updates John about life at home, including the recent PTA meeting his father attended. She also describes a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Lichfield of Long Lane Farm.

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, October 16, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda relates a story about attending church with the family. Linda confides in John about living with her parents and updates John about her novel, describing her writing experience.

The Ursinus Weekly, October 16, 1950, Willard Wetzel, Douglas Macmullan, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., Donald Stauffer, Paul M. Jones, Ford Bothwell

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

"Ruby" to give original show November 10 • Doctor to present pre-med program • Chi Alpha to discuss revision of pre-theo studies Tuesday • Lantern staff announced • Frosh present talent and variety show as highlight of new customs system • Sixty attend retreat at Camp Fernbrook • Men's Student Council revises customs, punishes offenders • College to confer degrees at annual Founders Day • Reception in gym to be inaugurated Old Timers Day • WAA organizes sales, discusses constitution • Czech exile to talk at Forum Tuesday • Gottshall named president of Beardwood Chemical Society • Dolman to present …

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, October 13, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda alludes to the reading she has been doing to prepare for her novel. Linda mentions a poetry magazine she sent to John, entitled Different, and describes a visit to the dentist in Shillington, Pennsylvania.

1950-10-12 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)

Rowan County News Archive

Rowan County News published on October 12, 1950.

The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, October 12, 1950, [Number: 20], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[6] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, October 12, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda addresses the family's holiday plans and informs John that his decision to return home or stay at Harvard is entirely up to him. Linda updates John about the family's finances and encourages him to go on outings at least once a week.

Tomahawk, October 12, 1950, College Of The Holy Cross

Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, October 11, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda addresses her own unrest since John has left for college. Linda speaks about working on her novel versus doing chores around the home and seems to resent her husband, Wesley, for taking on some of the household planning. Linda tells John that his leaving has given her time for contemplation about herself.

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, October 10, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda speaks about some unrest at home in Plowville. Linda and her father have come to a disagreement about the frequency of correspondence and advice John receives while at Harvard University.

Trail Blazer - Volume 21, Number 1, Morehead State University. Trail Blazer.

Morehead State Trail Blazer Archive

Morehead State Trail Blazer published on October 10, 1950.

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, October 9, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son John Updike, Linda urges John to not feel discouraged while at Harvard University. She airs her views on the importance of having a college degree, while questioning the worth of college itself. She also expresses her frustration with her writing attempts, noting that she has begun to write in John's old room at home.