Uncle Paul

Thanks to comments by David, I realized there was far more interesting things to be said about Uncle Paul. Then talking family history with Sister Judy over lunch the story about Uncle Paul turned up some interesting twists. First, on Saturday, I realized I didn’t have everything straight! As to Uncle Paul,I thought he was watching the funeral on TV. Historical error –Ashland, Ohio had no TV coverage when Roosevelt died. I do know he shed tears over Roosevelt’s death- but I couldn’t have been there to see it. We were living in Pawling, New York. Aunt Judy reminded me that when Truman and Dewey were vying for the presidency, we were living in Pawling and saw a couple of Dewey’s speeches. Uncle Paul was such an ardent Republican, his tears were tears of joy. Note from you history books: Roosevelt served four terms as president. Now any president can serve only two consecutive terms.
As David reminded me there was more to Paul Fritzinger than his politics.
He was an only son, with three doting sisters, maiden aunts, and loving mother. He had two sons; he had two wives and served in World War I. David would remind you he authored a tale about his Grandmother Cowan.
(This can be found in Chitzie’s Park family history. David says it played a prominent role in his proposal to Debbie.)
As you see, I’m learning much about family history.

My journey began on a cold stormy morning in Brighton, Michigan 76+ years ago. The night had been really bad and my dad, a young doctor, had been out all night on a house call.He was sleeping soundly when I began my pilgrimage in this world.
Far more interesting were some of your arrivals! Phillip arrived in Conroe, Texas much nicer day in May. Jill was in labor and Ron and I were in the room to give her support. Suddenly the fetal heart monitor began to drop. Being really concerned, I wanted to get the nurse, but how without alarming everyone. Suddenly Ron whirled around and summoned the nurse. The cord was wrapped around the baby's neck and they quickly did a C-section. But to cap off the excitement,grandpa locked his keys in his car - a new Thunderbird. I had to drive him back to his office in Houston and then back to Conroe for the car,

Then there was Gwen,another May baby.I was in Fort Worth for the event caring for big sister Abby.WE waited patiently for Leigh to call us in for the arrival in a room not much larger than a broom closet.Besides Judy, were Leigh,Debbie Clark, the doctor, a student doctor
, and two nurses.My job was holding Abby on my shoulders so she could see, and to preserve the event on film. Another funny that Judy reminded me about: Abby and I were near the nurses station; a scream was heard from Judy's room. The nurse was concerned about Abby's reaction. Abby replied ,"Oh,it's all right - momma said she'd probably be screaming!"
Next time I'll tell a little about my Uncle Paul. What would you like to hear?