“One more MEMORY of KAREN M. SCOTT”
When we first went to the “Orphan Home” depending on the grades you received on your “report card” – – the “Mother Superior” “MOTHER ERENTTRUDE ALTHOEFER” (Sister of Christian Charity) – – would go from one class room to the next – – to award those students that had very high grades – – mostly “GOLD STARS” – – which were worth $0.15 – – – silver stars $0.10 – – so it did pay to learn – – – and some “SPECIAL” other prizes for special awards!
The class rooms would have first and second graders in one room and their teacher’s name was Sister Damion – – third and fourth graders in another and I was in the fourth grade – – we had Sister Florence for our teacher – – and the fifth and sixth grades – – they had Sister Alvira – – and the seventh and eight grade had Sister Gilbert and she changed her name to Sister Margaret Mary – – later on – – can not remember what year that was
So… on the day that this was to take place for the awards – – they also had my littler brother, “TOMMY” tagging along as he was so smart he could recite “t’was the NIGHT before CHRISTMAS” – – the whole long thing by heart – – and with such expression and emotion – – it was like a real entertainment show – – of what some of the kids could do if they wanted. “Tommy” was told that he could also pick something from the table set up with all of these prizes.
Since “TOMMY” did not know what to select – – I went up and happened to see this picture frame of a small child praying with the two “Angels” above her – – and so I handed this to “TOMMY” – – and told him – – that this would be for our little sister “EVE KAREN” – – to be hung over her crib, at HOME.
As you can see by the color – – this old photo and frame have grown old and yellowed some what… over the years – – since this hung over our little sister’s crib – – for years and years – – till the day this crib was finally sold.
BUT… since this was an “award to our little TOMMY” – – for being smarter than all of the ORPHANS – – I just could never part with it – – and I still have it – – when things have memories – – like most of the stuff I have… then – I save it – – what can I do – – but to continue to save it – – and always remember the good old TIMES – – that are a part of the memories!
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVE KAREN and KATHLEEN” D.V.
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Remembering “Eve Karen McClarren Scott”
Karen and Kathleen
Have to remember my sisters, Kathleen McClarren and her identical twin, Eve Karen Francesca McClarren Scott (01-31-1996). Life here is… just too short – also, in remembering … both of you – had Masses said at St.Francis Assisi on Telegraph road. Have to believe that you are both with the “Angels and Saints”, spending time with the Almighty Yahweh! – – – And Now… our brother, DENNY Jr., is with you both.
“Little KAREN and big brother, DENNY on his GRADUATION DAY and PICNIC – – a real good day to be celebrating!”
Will have to post the pictures of you and Tom when we went bowling, and when we went ice-skating I think Tom was home on military leave at the time? It’s good to take pictures to help remember all the good fun times – so long ago? – – -Well… LUCKY me… found this photo of us at the BOWLING ALLEY – – BIG Brother TOMMY is taking this PHOTO… and that is “ME” sitting… waiting my turn – – – while TOM “shoots” this PHOTO – – that man standing and watching is wondering if we have a real “Professional” youngster – – bowling – – since we are taking photos!
Also, was looking at that “notebook” the “BLUE” one that you used to write all of your stories, and… now – – Alyssa , my grand – daughter will have to do all of the art work and help to get that published for you. Alyssa can work wonders illustrating the stories, and with an original work like “your book” – it is just what the “writer’s market” wants today!
So… Karen, and Kathleen, just so you know – neither one of you will ever be forgotten! Every one who ever met you and even anyone… I tell about you – always ask for more information – since you have a real story that needs to be told!
I can only say … “you” may be absent from the body, but I do know… you are both in the presence of the Almighty, our Creator. May blessings… be with you both… forever more!
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“BIRTHDAY GREETINGS to KATHLEEN and KAREN”
“Happy BIRTHDAY….
to our little baby “EVE Karen McClarren”
These Photos were taken in 1946.
“That is MOMMY in the first Photo…holding our new baby sister, Karen – – then standing and with a box of “CRACKER JACK” in his hands is the next in age TOMMY – – and then the next in age is our brother, DENNY, good looking with the very best shade of red hair and as always dresses well …wearing the tie. That would be “ME” – just a step behind my brothers, and if you look carefully – – I’m helping… by holding my MOTHER’s purse – for safe keeping – – while we have a chance to take photos.
In the PHOTO – – on the right is…DADDY and the three of us standing, and DADDY is holding our little baby sister, EVE Karen. The “NAVY” outfit that TOMMY is now wearing… well it was DENNY’s and it was what DENNY was wearing when he took the “GREYHOUND BUS” ride …all alone to OHIO – – to stay with our Grand-Parents.
Also… at this time my FATHER had to go California…to work on NAVY SHIPS and took little TOMMY with him – – this was the time when everyone in AMERICA was doing their part for the WWII war effort. Everyone was traveling …and I was the one who was going to get to go…but I had a very good case of the MUMPS and just was not in shape to travel.
The best part of having old PHOTOS…you can remember better…what you were doing and what everyone else was doing. Another good memory of the TIMES – – back then…is having a lot of the old “MAIL” – – all of the old communication – – who wrote to who and what was important for each to do – – and who said this and did that – – we were always connected in thought and word!
TODAY…the 16th…my sisters – Kathleen and EVE Karen were born – and amazing TWINS…but – – what ever we may have wanted – – everything changes for us as a FAMILY – – our sister Kathleen did not live longer than a week – – each of the TWINS weigh in at eight and a half pounds – – but – – one of Kathleen’s lungs were crushed and – – she was not saved…I do not feel that they even tried to save her.
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY…KATHLEEN and EVE KAREN – – NOW …. that you are both.. in a far greater place… that would be…in HEAVEN!”
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“Karen McClarren Scott”
“TODAY is the DAY” that my younger sister, Karen left this world…and…just two weeks before her fiftieth birthday.
My sister, Karen is just eight years younger than me and also Karen is the identical twin to Kathleen… being…the twin that died within the first week of birth. They said that Kathleen had a crushed lung…but both twins …each weigh eight and a half pounds – and I know that babies weighing only a pound or two and with their general condition not even as good as Kathleen’s … live and survive…so I am guessing that they… did not really try to save her.
So… TODAY is not a happy day for me…because of this being… that DAY…that my sister, KAREN left earth for eternity…but then…there may have reasons … that none of us… will ever understand????
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“Karen and Kathleen”
Have to remember my sisters, Kathleen McClarren and her identical twin, Eve Karen Francesca McClarren Scott (01-31-1996). Life here… just too short – also, to remember both of you – had Masses said at St.Francis Assisi on Telegraph road. Have to believe that you are both with the Angels and Saints, spending time with the Almighty Yahweh!
Will have to post the pictures of you and Tom when we went bowling, and when we went ice-skating I think Tom was home on military leave at the time? It’s good to take pictures to help remember all the good fun times – so long ago?
Also… was looking at that notebook that you used to write all of your stories, and so… Alyssa my Grand-daughter will have to do all the art work and help to get that published for you. Alyssa can work wonders illustrating the stories, and with an original work like your book… it is just what the “writer’s market” wants today!
So, Karen, and Kathleen, just so you know – neither one of you will ever be forgotten! Everyone who ever met you and even everyone I tell about you… always ask for more information, since you have a real story that needs to be told!
I can only say … “you” may be absent from the body, but I do know… you are both in the presence of the Almighty our Creator. May blessings… be with you both… forever more!
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