Ethel Chase Nethercot Letters and Photos 1919 - 1974

Biography of Ethel Chase Nethercot:  Born 1897  Attended Wells College in Aurora, NY and studied nursing.

Married David Nethercot on June 10, 1922 (born 1896, died 1986)

First child born February 14, 1924 (David Chase Nethercot)(died March 10, 2005)

Second child born September 1, 1928 (Marianne Nethercot (Heald))

Third child born 1939 (Julia Page Nethercot (Mulliken)(Neavolls)
Ethel died in 1978

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To Mrs. H.T. Chase (Harold Taylor Chase),  1257 Western Ave, Topeka, Kansas

From Ethel Chase,  Aurora, NY at Wells College

February 7, 1919,   Friday Night

Well!  Nice Mrs. Hammatt’s letter just having soaked in  I’m still very much stirred up with the contents concerning your sudden appendicitis, Hamp dear.   It will be an event of the past almost or at least things will be looking more up for you by the time this reaches you.   Mrs.  Hammatt didn’t give any of the harrowing details but was very encouraging and reassuring about your condition so don’t believe I’ll lose any beauty sleep over you to-night.

I think you might have waited till I could practice my newly acquired nursing knowledge upon you -- We just had a quiz in it this afternoon on the way to give castor-oil and feeding patients and practical things like that which I could do for you if I were only home.  We had sun-strokes this after-noon too -- in our lesson I mean -- but we have not come to appendicitis yet so can’t appreciate what a horrible affliction it is !  It probably wasn’t the most fun you’ve ever had and you have my deepest sympathy !  

I was imparting the news to Helen Holbrook and she said she surely felt for you as she’d gone through it -- you know she’s the one I have a picture of.

Well old top, be patient and you’ll soon be the same as ever in spite of your lost appendix.

Much love and best wishes,   “Sis”

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Ethel Chase (Nethercot) between 1917 and 1920

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To Hamilton Chase,  1257 Western Ave,  Topeka, Kansas

From Ethel Chase,  LaGrange, Illinois

July 7, 1919,  Monday

Dear brother Hamp --

Am I not prompt in complying with your request to see my handwriting?  Something tells me you haven’t shown me yours since I had the flu which was quite some time ago.  Well, we haven’t either of us done so well that there can be any hard feelings, I guess !

I’m mighty glad to hear that you’ve had a kind invitation to go away to school and I hear nothing be very fine reports of Williams, but I know nothing about prep schools.

So there is a Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Alexander in town now -- that surely “do” sound queer!  I wonder what Mary Weightman wishes me to do at her wedding -- I’ll be mighty pleased to do anything but marry the groom and I guess she won’t care to have me do that !

My visit to LaGrange has been quite peppy -- I’ve attended a luncheon (in Evanston) a bridge-party;  and two country club dances with Ned, and one with Hank;  and tomorrow Hank has invited me to everything in town -- the program is 1st a matinee,  then a swim,  then to see his new niece, then supper, and finally a dance at a very sporty hotel -- The Edgewater Beach.  I think he’ll have to call an ambulance to take me home!

Mother has decided upon the 14th -- a week from to-day for our departure so you will have a sister again to annoy you but the 15th.  It surely has been ages since I’ve seen you and Topeka and it will be a treat to be there again!

George is here playing cards and says “hello” to you.  Give my very best love to Dad and take good care of him.   Also love to Auntie.

With lots of love to you,    Sis.

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Ethel Chase with her mother Annie T. Chase around 1923

Ethel Chase around 1923

Ethel Chase around 1923

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The birth of David Chase Nethercot

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To Hamilton Chase

The S.W. Bell Telephone Company,  Winfield, Kansas

From Ethel C. Nethercot

October 1928 ??

Dear Hamp:

Ever since Dave came home from Wichita after seeing you and you so “uncle-isbly” sent your nephew the cute aireoplane I have meant to write to you and thank you.   It is still nearly intact which is doing well for a toy of Davy’s as he is inspired to take everything to pieces he has had a day or so. He decided you ought to come to our house again to see him -- he is very fond of “Hamp”.  I ‘spose we will have to insist upon “Uncle Hamp” when you get a little older and “greyer”.  

My children (I can’t get used to the pleural) are both asleep and Dave has been putting the car away for three-quarters of an hour so I hope I can finish this without interruptions -- it took me four days to get a letter written to the family last week.  Talk about your job keeping you busy -- it has nothing on mine ! However Mary Anne is a good girl and lets us sleep nights and cries very little even in the daytime. She grins and grins when she is picked up or anyone talks to her and she looks just like her brother’s baby picture when she does it.  Just at the very first she made people think she was like me because she had so much dark hair but her hair is turning light and she is getting more “Nethercoty” every day the little bean !  She’s (not very smart) is when she might “take after” the handsome Chases ! Davy is darling looking in spite of looking like the Nethercots (I hope Dave doesn’t see this) -- in fact he’s too pretty for a boy.  He takes his school quite as a matter of fact and we have to question him to get much out of him about it but he seems to enjoy it. He didn’t know a child there at first but he says he had a “friend” there and just tonight he volunteered to inform us what his “friend’s” name was -- he insists the others are not his “friends” though when I call for him he’s playing with them all.  Dave and I certainly get a kick out of him these days -- he is so amusing.   He’s adorable with Mary Anne -- won’t allow anyone to say anything uncomplimentary about her -- hope he continues to be that way.

I wish your boss would let you off for a game so you could stop here but I ‘spose that’s hopeless!  Helen and John King were here the other night and were very disgusted because a couple of Wisconsin foot-ball fellows had broken training.   They seem to have a good team this year ! Too bad you couldn’t see Jimmie -- I never lay eyes on him.

Glad Winfield is not a bore -- Dave says you’ve found a “girl-friend” already!  Which reminds me that Jean Logan from Texarkana gave you up in despair and married an old beau down there recently.  Perhaps you had an announcement. Better swap the next promising one up!

Write again sometime!  

Lovingly  Ethel

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To Hamilton and Lieuween Chase on their wedding
from David G Nethercot and wife Ethel

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Scroll down for a letter from 1961

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Lieuween Tonkinson Chase with Ethel Chase Nethercot (sister-in-law);  Oct 1933

Lieuween Chase and Ethel Nethercot;  October 1933,   St Louis

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Stationery from David G Nethercot's Company 1932

David G Nethercot stationery (handwriting is Harold T Chase's  August 1932)

Detail of David G Nethercot's stationery,  1932

Ethel and David G. Nethercot,  August 1936

David Chase Nethercot around 1930

David Chase Nethercot around 1930

Ethel and David Nethercot with children David and Marianne at
their home in Birmingham, Michigan;  August 1936

David Chase Nethercot, Ethel Chase Nethercot, David G Nethercot
and Marianne Nethercot (Heald) in August 1936

Annie Thompson Chase with her two children,  Hamilton Chase and Ethel C Nethercot
at Ethel's home in Birmingham, Michigan,  August 1936

Ethel Nethercot with Marianne N;  Annie T Chase with
Frances Chase (Courtsal);  August 1936 in Michigan

Frances Chase,  David Chase Nethercot,  Marianne N.,  Annie T. Chase
August 1936 in Michigan

David Chase Nethercot with Fritzie, August 1936
Birmingham, Michigan

David Chase Nethercot, January 1938

David Chase Nethercot,   January 1938

David Chase Nethercot with his father, David G Nethercot
January 1938

Marianne Nethercot holding her sister, Julia Page Nethercot,  June 1, 1939

Ethel C Nethercot with Julia P Nethercot;  June 1, 1939
Mother and Daughter

Julia Page Nethercot, June 1, 1939

Marianne Nethercot, David N and Lieuween Chase in back.
Frances Chase,  Julia N,  Annie T Chase and Ethel N in front
LaGrange, Illinois, in 1942 or 1943

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August 17, 1947

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Letter to Hamilton Chase from David Chase Nethercot (after Hamilton bought $500
of stock in David C's new company, Spartan Chemical)

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(part of this letter mentions David Nethercot, Jill, Marianne Heald and her daughter)

To Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Chase

5528 Tahoe Lane, Kansas City 3, Kansas

From Frances C. Courtsal, Box 97,  Greenbush, Massachusetts

December 31, 1956

Dear Folks,

Please excuse the paper.  We’re snowed in and Santa didn’t bring me any – not that I remembered to ask him to and the way I eat stationery, he probably couldn’t have carried enough anyway.  

We had a most festive holiday season (not that its over with a party waiting tonight (had 3 to choose from) if we can find our snowshoes, figuratively speaking).  The house looked very gala with our special tree on the end wall opposite the chairs,  plus a bowl of greens on the hassock below with packages pile around.  Uncle Dave sent us a beautiful poinsettia plant which went on the end of the long table (its along the wall by the radio).  The lady next door gave us some holly she found in some woods and I went out in our woods to find creeping pine, laurel, spruce, regular pine, etc.  Laurel and flat pine went in the ivy ring with M.J’s Christmas candle from Germany in the middle of the dining table.  A bundle of misc. greens tied with a red ribbon (weatherproof – and it was put to the test!) went on the fence post by the driveway.  Plus cards on the long table.

Your card was very handsome – is displayed on our tree.  We didn’t get another like it at all.  Looks like a Christmas card too – is dignified, more imaginative than a photograph – very good taste.  We enjoyed the imagination and good taste in your package wrappings too – the prettiest under our tree.  Too pretty to throw away!   We even have some from last year.  I used some to send other people – the snowman and the leaves.  

Most lasting of all is the pleasure we shall get from the candle snuffer.  We couldn’t be more pleased.  It is so simple;  it needs no decoration because the beauty is in its very line.  I’ve been a real stinker about what I like and don’t like and this Christmas.  I was glad because we got some really beautiful and useful and special things… Parkman books Oregon Trail…sweater…Tupperware…petitfour…Bach’s Wise Virgins….a belt…a shell book…shirts…stainless steel server….old fashion glasses…kitchen towels…bed jacket

This is the story of our dog:  she is mostly Australian kelpie (according to the former owner) or MacNab sheep dog (according to the vet).  In any case, she is a mongrel but, except for a curly tail, looks just like her mother who is a pure bred dog call the above by the above.  

You were very thoughtful, Mother, to suggest sending Nick’s collar and harness, but unfortunately, though she is only 9 months old, she is already larger than Nick ever was – 28 inches long, 24 inches high, 30 lbs.  We took some pictures yesterday, so you can see for yourself soon.

This is how we got her:  the Hornors on their visit here with the Farmers were reminded they know some interesting people on this very road.  In less than a week we had a note that the people, the Scudders, had stopped by and in the note they invited us for cocktails.  We accepted, had a delightful time and in due course reciprocated.  We got acquainted with their 3 sheep dogs and their past etc.  When we were looking for a dog, we thought of those and what nice dispositions they have, so Don called to ask if they had any suggestions as to where we might look for a pup of the same kind.  Turns out the only other A. kellie or MacNab sheep dog is on the (??), being the father of the Scudder’s older dog and having been flown there from Montana.  But they had decided 3 dogs were too many, having only 8 - 10 sheep and 2 acres and they offered us their 9 month-old female named Bows  (Mother is Boots, brother is Buttons).

We were looking for a small, short-haired male, 6 weeks to 6 months old.  But she has a good disposition!  Now she’s ours and her name is now Spray.

Actually we consider her a gift from Aunt Fan because we had to have her spayed, being that advanced age and we couldn’t have accepted her without seeing our way to the finances.

The 3 dogs were kept in a huge dog house with straw on the floor – outside in the summer and on the porch with the screens off in the winter – never had been in the house or in the car, etc.

She eats one meal a day and knows the meaning of no but otherwise she’s like a tiny puppy because she has so much to learn.  For instance she doesn’t know how to play.  At first she was quite wild and thus terrified of people and all the strange actions and noises in the house – furnace, refrigerator, iron, hoover, etc.  But already she will stay in the room with us when we have guests, went with us for the Heald’s for Christmas, she’s at home anywhere in the house, is more afraid outdoors, now knows one dog (Champ), rides in the back seat and looks out the windows – even scratched to get in the car when we walked by it yesterday on the way to watch the skaters on the bog.  She can shake hands too.  And she doesn’t have to be pushed or carried out of the house.  And all without snacks – just lots of petting and attention.  We’re not giving her anything besides her meal so she won’t be a beggar.  And she has the most wonderful disposition – not the least bit aggressive, never once has snapped no matter how scared – one reason why she doesn’t play with a rag or stick, etc.  Won’t chase us or let us chase her either.  Just lies down to be petted and looks puzzled.  Actually we’re just as glad because she’s so gentle.

Notes and comments:

We were disappointed in our hope Mrs. Heckler would come see us.  Thanks for all the forwarding service.  My “4”  and “7” are confusing, it seems, we have a 1954 Ford alas.

Hope you enjoyed the camel walk and the bunny hug.  Regular reports in the NY Times about the drought investigations and reports and proposals and statistics, etc.  Very sad indeed!

Well, I thought I’d get away without another page, but I’ll tell you a bit about Uncle Dave, to answer your question about how he’s faring.  I was interested to see him again since it’s been 10 years since the last time.  He’s very restless;  he sees something to do and finds the way – millions of suggestions for improvements on the Heald’s house for instance, though no solution to the financing of same – and when he can’t think of anything to solve, he roams around until he does.  M.N.H. says she’s only known him to relax in Florida, after 3 or 4 days and then an exception is made for numerous long-distance calls.

We found him somewhat less full of information than we had hoped on questions such as expected effects of the St. Lawrence Seaway on Detroit, effects of cut-backs in the auto industry, etc.  He doesn’t devote much time to reflection, I guess, being a man of action.

He’s very entertaining, full of stories about trips to Newburyport, Chatham, adventures in everyday activities in Detroit, etc.  Don and he got acquainted right off.  He’s wild about little Marianna and completely captivated her, which is something to do!!  She has a mind of her own and isn’t often responsive to other people’s ideas.  He was thoughtful to M.N.H. too, keeping little Marianna out of the way, etc.  Has ideas of a huge family reunion – Aunt Ethel, David and family, everyone – here next summer.

Jill sounds like a real terror – dyed her hair black, to the horror of everyone.  She sounds gay and endearing and not afraid of anyone, even her dad.

Uncle Dave was very interested in your plans for retirement, Dad.  I guess the prospect is one he has to contemplate seriously before too long.  He was amazed how high your forehead is (in the picture) but I said I’d not tell you without telling his is just as high, and the hair is all white.  

I guess he still thinks you are a youngster, that Mom looked like a real youngster romping on the beach.

As for church, the churches down here are very disappointing – social centers.  First thing everyone asks is what church you go to, like what sorority you belong to.  No concern by congregation or minister either over real questions religion should be concerned with.  Since we’re finding more than enough social activity elsewhere, there’s no point in our going to church here.

Don’t get overly encouraged over the length of this letter – not another like this at least until Spring.

Happy New Year!

Love from us both,

Fras

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Ethel Chase Nethercot with daughter Marianne N. Heald,  son-in-law Ross Heald
and granddaughter Marianne;  Summer 1956,  Scituate, Mass

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To Frances Brooks Chase, 76 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA

From Mrs. David (Ethel) Nethercot, 1025 Puritan Road, Birmingham, Michigan

June 21, 1961

Dear Aunt Fan:

The wedding was worth all the anxiety and work and the day was a perfect June day.  Just today my head has stopped buzzing and I am sure I am about recovered.  It is so rewarding to know Jill has such an exceptionally fine young husband and his whole family are fine people.

Bill and Jill are spending ten days at Mont Gabriel Lodge in Quebec, then will drive to Cambridge to find an apartment.  His parents started out for Pittsburgh (relatives there) with daughter Sallie, whom they will see off to France by air this weekend, then leave a load of practical wedding presents at Marianne’s till the new Mullikens can use them.  Their presents are still pouring in and they could furnish a mansion -- way too much -- Dave and I have a real job assorting them!  I had a bridal consultant who displayed them beautifully in our recreation room, and I dread dismantling them.

Would you please send this on to Hamp when you are through with it as I have so many people to write to and so many errands to do?

It was truly a beautiful reception -- we had supper and dancing and everyone seemed to have a gay time.

Love, 

Ethel

Julia Page Nethercot's wedding photo

June 18, 1961

Julia Nethercot's wedding June 18, 1961

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David G. and Ethel C. Nethercot, February 1964, Naples, FL

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To Mr. Hamilton Chase

5582 Tahoe Lane, Fairway, Shawnee Mission, Kansas

From David G. Nethercot, 3940 Rum Row, Naples, FL, 33940

Dear Hamp!

I am returning herewith Mr. Treadway’s letter of 10 - 14 - 68.  You apparently didn’t understand the delays in getting a stock certificate.  Everything I own is in a living trust.  The stocks are all in a street account in New York City where…

This past week we have been busy with a hurricane.  Mailing stock certificate and original of agreement to Mr. Treadway Monday, which should close the matter except I need a statement from Topeka Library as to the value on the day of receipt.  I enclose your copy of the agreement.

Last Sunday night, I had to take Ethel to the hospital.  She was having some trouble with her heart.  She is alright again now and concerns seems to be she was taking too much medicine.

Regards,

Dave

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To Mrs. Hamilton Chase

5582 Tahoe Lane, Fairway, Shawnee Mission, Kansas

From Jill Nethercot Mulliken, 200 17th street, Wilmette, Illinois

September 23, 1969

Dear Aunt Lieuween,

Bill and I are so sorry that Uncle Hamp is gone.  He was always so sweet to me.  He was my only uncle and I shall miss him.  Mother was very moved by all he did for his church and community.

It must be very difficult for you to accept, and our prayers are with you.  Mother feels just awful.  They will be here next week.

Sincerely,  Jill

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To Mrs. Hamilton Chase

5528 Tahoe Lane, Shawnee Mission, Kansas, 66205

From Ethel Nethercot, 3940 Rum Row, Naples, Florida, 33940

October 15, 1969

Dear Lieuween:

I have wanted to write you ever since being in Kansas City for thank you for your thoughtfulness of us while we were there.  However, I was so busy gathering our possessions together and closing our little house in Michigan and then the Millikens kept us busy, including some babysitting the week we were in Evanston.  Our drive to N. Carolina through the mountains was scenic with quite a bit of Fall color, but it was slow going on the narrow curving roads.  The Lodge we stopped in the Mountains was in a gorgeous spot and accommodations and food superb.   The first morning we were there we went sightseeing and Dave, leaping around where I’d begged him not to go, slipped and fell about five feet, knocking himself out.  A strange woman tried to get a doctor for me but couldn’t so sent for an ambulance which took so long to come, Dave had pretty much come to, but I had him taken to a hospital so a doctor could examine him.  Aside from a slight concussion the doctor found only a sprained wrist which still hurts.  He did keep quiet the next three days and was able to drive without any trouble down here.  He certainly gave me a scare!

It’s pretty hot here but we keep comfortable with air-conditioning.  Not many of our friends are here yet.  

I know what a hard task it is for you to be going through Hamp’s clothes and papers and appreciate your sending me our family items.  Dave and I have gone through them and thrown out old business papers and some snapshots I couldn’t identify.

The president’s letters and letters to father with famous signatures should be kept in the family for Hamp’s grandsons, which you are probably doing. I would appreciate a list of donors to the Library Memorial.

Yours and Hamp’s friends were more than kind with their gifts of food and flowers.  He had made a real place for himself in Kansas City.  I still can hardly realize he is gone.  He seemed perfectly well when here the last of February.

I am thankful you have such a perfect small home to stay on in and your musical affiliations to keep you interested and busy.

When you are in touch with the Courtsals, tell them I more than appreciated their helpfully driving us to the motel and airport.  They were very sweet and kind.

Best wishes to you,

Affectionately,  Ethel
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To Mrs. Hamilton Chase

5528 Tahoe Lane, Shawnee Mission, Kansas, 66205

From Ethel C. Nethercot, 3940 Rum Row, Naples, Florida, 33940

November 15, 1970, Sunday

Dear Lieuween:

At last I am cured after that miserable bleeding from too much estrogen -- lasted until just two weeks ago.  I think the estrogen did me good in many ways but apparently I can’t handle it.  Dave had to be a house boy for a month and deserves a good conduct medal.

We have been busy furnishing our big enclosed porch and we are so pleased with it, we wish we had done it several years ago.  I do wish Hamp would be coming to see it!

The picture you asked about is of father’s grandfather -- Samuel Chase -- referred to as “Deacon” Chase.  I think he is the one your clock belonged to.  He had three wives (not all at once) and lived in Haverhill, Mass.  His portrait hung in our house in Topeka and when Hamp and I broke up the house, he said you had no place for it, so I took it and it is in our little Michigan house.  I don’t know who will want it next.  

Your cruise sounded most interesting and it was a smart thing to do.

Dave is still full of “vim and vigor” and happy to get back to fishing and golf.  

I am glad your music is keeping you interested and active.

Fondly,

Ethel

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To Mrs. Hamilton Chase

5528 Tahoe Lane, Fairway,  Shawnee Mission, Kansas, 66205

From Ethel Chase Nethercot, Menonaqua Beach, Harbor Springs, Michigan, 49745

September 10, 1970

Dear Lieuween,

This is a date that will always remain in our memories and I know it is a difficult one for you this year.  I have meant to thank you for finishing the good picture of Hamp you sent me just before we left Naples -- I am very glad to have it.

I had some symptoms that needed looking into last week.  Dave and I drove to a gynecologist in Birmingham and now I am to have a D & C October 7th at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak.  The doctor suspects I have a fibroid tumor but I feel all right.  I will let you know how I come out.  We may drive East before that for a short visit with the Healds.

Jill and her family just left Sunday after a ten day visit -- they were here over the fourth of July too.  Her leg is not back to normal but she gets around.

Dave keeps quite well, thank goodness!

The maple leaves are turning up here already.  As usual the summer flew by too fast !

Dave sends his regards and we trust you are well.

Affectionately,

Ethel

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To Mrs. Hamilton Chase

5528 Tahoe Lane, Fairway,  Shawnee Mission, Kansas, 66205

From David G. Nethercot, 3940 Rum Row, Naples, Florida, 33940 (Ethel’s husband)

June 15, 1974

Dear Lieuween,

Your letter of May 31st, Ethel has asked me to answer it as she has such a tough time writing;  hand shakes so badly.

As you can see we are still in Naples, but have plans for leaving middle of next week.  

Latter part of April, Ethel had a regular check up and they found a large tumor in the uterus.  They immediately operated (April 24th) with a full hysterectomy.  She came through fine although there was some concern as to her ability to withstand the shock to her system.  She was in hospital two weeks and has been recuperating since.  Thank God everything was negative.

Regards your letter:  you speak only of Mother and Father Chase.  The whole family should be on the main marker; are others already on it ?  Anyhow, this is a Chase family matter and would seem to me it should have been handled by Ethel and Hamp when their parents died.

When Hamp did his estate, he should have had his name placed.  At any rate, I suggest you get a price from the monument people and you and Ethel split the cost if reasonable.  Also suggest if you are going to be buried there that your name be included with birth date only.  Maybe monument company will give you credit for single headstones; stone should be valuable?!

Nice you had kids for a visit and glad to hear Don has a nice new job or advancement.

Ethel joins with Best,

Dave N.

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To Mrs. Hamilton Chase

5528 Tahoe Lane, Fairway,  Shawnee Mission, Kansas, 66205

From David G. Nethercot, Menonaqua Beach, Harbor Springs, Michigan, 49745

 (Ethel’s husband)

July 8, 1974

Dear Lieuween,

Replying to your letter of June 29th;  Yes, Ethel and Mariana did sign the (____) claim deeds you refer to.  I don’t remember the details and the paper, if we still have them, would be in Florida.  However, someone (probably Uncle Sam) sold in good faith a piece of property to someone (it could have been grandfather Chase) and received a satisfactory price.  At some time, a creek changed its course enough to make the legal description different that the actual property and the present owner is there for trying to clear his title to the property.  Our conclusion was that in as much as its original Chase sale and purchase by someone else was all in good faith, and that to go to court and try and get ownership on a small piece of land would cost much more than it was worth, we decided the owner was entitled to the signed (____) claim, which Ethel and Mariana both signed and forgot the matter.

Hamilton and Ethel some years ago sold any remaining interest in coal property or rather royalties.

Love, Dave

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To Mrs. Hamilton Chase

5528 Tahoe Lane, Fairway,  Shawnee Mission, Kansas, 66205

From David G. Nethercot, Menonaqua Beach, Harbor Springs, Michigan, 49745

 (Ethel’s husband)

July 30, 1974

Dear Lieuween,

We have your letter of July 24th.  Ethel thinks that you should have Hutton go ahead with lettering on monument and that she will pay for 5/7 of the bill or $ 172.66;  taking care of the previous generations and you take care of Hamp and yourself.  When you get the bill from Hutton, let her know and she will send a check for $ 172.66.

Sorry about the troubles your sister is having.  Maybe your sister will want to live together now.  Your 107 degree temperature makes me shudder.  I remember it was 110 degrees the afternoon Ethel and I got married.  

It would be advisable to get a plot if you don’t have one from the cemetery people or maybe from Hutton showing the location of graves before stones are removed so the family has a record.  Also it might be advisable to give Frances a title to the lot, reserving your lot with your name on the title, particularly if there are any other empty graves (except one for you).  

Frances is probably not interested but it would keep control for another generation.

Ethel is getting better all the time after her operation this Spring.

Regards, 

Dave

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To Mrs. Hamilton Chase

5528 Tahoe Lane, Fairway,  Shawnee Mission, Kansas, 66205

From Ethel C. Nethercot, Menonaqua Beach, Harbor Springs, Michigan, 49740

September 2, 1974

Dear Lieuween:

I really appreciate your efforts in looking after the family cemetery problems.  Dave was good to take over my part but now he is completely retired.  It is good exercise for his business brain.

April 24th I had a complete hysterectomy due to a benign tumor.  I came through with it well for my age and pretty severe arteriorsclerosis which worried the doctors.  Since being up here, I have improved a lot in this invigorating fresh air.

Dave’s hands have been paining him the last two years from a pinched nerve.  We will have to have them operated on when we return in the middle of October.

Jill, Bill and Cynthia (12), David (9) and Julia (just over 3 yrs) were here two weeks in a rented cottage for two weeks.  They left yesterday afternoon.  We had a chance to become acquainted with little Julia and quite fell for her.

You sound as if you were leading a worthwhile active life which is smart.  I have had to slow up since reaching 76 but am fortunate to still be getting around.

Thank you for the pictures and information of the head stones.

Very sincerely,

Ethel

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To Mrs. Hamilton Chase

19217 Sombrero Circle

Sun City, Arizona

From Marianne Nethercott Heald in Naples, Florida (Ethel’s daughter)

April 20, 1978

Dear Aunt Lieuween,

Dad was very comforted by your sweet note and we are all pleased you reminded us of the Harold T. Chase Memorial Fund.

David and I are still here with Dad.  I’m leaving Thursday.  He’s doing quite well.

Mom never really realized what was happening and she suffered no pain.  I think Dad will remain here except for the summer months in Michigan.

Hope you are happy in your new home.  I guess you picked a good winter to be there.

Love, 

Marianne

Written on Ethel C.  Nethercot's stationery

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