http://ramblingfisherman.com/s_e.php This is probably Mary Hyre’s last letter to John. It was written Dec. 15, 1969; she died two months later. She mentions the dedication of the Silver Memorial Bridge, which had taken place that day, and some gossip about their mutual friends. Linda is Linda Scarberry, one of the first Mothman witnesses; Mabel and Parkie are Linda’s mother and father. It’s written in light ink, and is hard to read, so I’ll transcribe it.
Dear John,
Well, the big day is over, it was so bad only about 5,000 people attended, also the President didn’t make it, so that cut the crowd down a lot.
Sending you clippings of special we had Sunday, will send the dedication story after it comes out tomorrow.
It was nice talking with you Saturday night.
Linda said that John had called her, and that he was coming to the United States. I hope she doesn’t disappoint him, you never know about these young kids today, today they are in love with someone and tomorrow it is someone else.
I date this man some, and he wants to get married, and Sharon and John like him very much, and want [me] to marry him, but I told them I was the one who will be living with him.
He is jealous, and that I could never take. I went with [him] before I was even married, and [he] sure hasn’t changed, and you know me. I know too many people not to be friendly, and most certainly would never let anyone tell me not to speak with people.
I don’t have a clipping of my story of Moth Man, but will get one and send it [to] you.
I think Brenda is pregnant, of course Linda thinks she is too, but Mabel and Parkie do not know that. Mabel will go out of her mind. Her nerves is all that is wrong with her.
Well, it is time to back to work. Hope you are feeling better. Mary
Sad to know this probably was Mary’s last, and that Linda Scarberry was having such a difficult life. I’d say, given the population of the region during the late 1960s, that a show of 5,000 people was impressive. Too bad the Prez couldn’t make it.
Comment by William Grabowski — September 23, 2015 @ 12:30 am
That seemed like a pretty good turnout to me, too. I guess they were expecting more. And this does seem to be Mary’s last; she was admitted to the hospital a month later.
Comment by Doug — September 28, 2015 @ 3:51 pm
I’ve read in one of John Keel’s publications that about one year after his visit to the Christiansens in Cape May he took advantage of passing nearby and decided to pay them a visit again, but none of them could recall him, not remembered his visit the previous time. I’m not sure if the information I’m giving is exact as my memory sometimes plays with me. I’d appreciate very much if someone could tell me about the publication where John Keel talked about this incident.
Thanking you,
Pedro Cabrera
Comment by Pedro — January 1, 2016 @ 12:52 am
I don’t remember that. Maybe someone else can find that passage?
Comment by Doug — January 1, 2016 @ 8:31 am