THE BEGINNING


July 24, 2011

Cousin Dan Monahan;

I am going to respond to some of the questions from your book outline by email. I did get the outline by email and respond.

Dan; on page 9 Wally (me) was born on July 28, 1950. Dad (Lefty) was born on February 13, 1922, he passed away October 30, 1992, of cardiovascular disease. Mom (Muggs) was born June 22,1926 and passed away April 24, 1995. Him and Mom and sister Cathy are all buried about a mile from my home here in Clackamas, Oregon at Willamette National Cemetery.

They had 5 children, 1) William Wallace (me) Wally living in Clackamas, Oregon

Cathy Ann born December 13, 1951 (deceased)

Dannette Marie born November 24th 1954 ( sister Danni and brother Mike argue every year over who was born on the 24th and who was born on the 29th) both living in Vancouver, Washington

Thomas Michael born November 29th 1958

Martin Joseph born February 21, 1961, currently living in Woodland, Washington.

All born in Anaconda.

The family moved to Portland, Oregon in 1965. I have no children, Danni has 4, one in the Oregon National Guard who served 3 tours in Iraq and is a grandmother, Mike has 2 and is a grandfather, and Marty has 2 sons, One currently serving with the US Army in Georgia, after one tour in Afghanistan; and one playing baseball in Southern California with a farm team of the Texas Rangers.

Mom and Dad were married September 4th 1948. Babs and Mernie stood up for them and Dad always liked to tell the story that he played in a doubleheader on his wedding day.

I know you got the picture off uncle Larry I emailed to you but the Mehrens and Monahan Family Crest's I tried to send apparently did not get through, but I will try again.

The Monahan family crest said that the first Monahan recorded in the United States arrived from Kerry Ireland, aboard the good ship “Waterloo” in New York on April 5, 1848. As a good AOH member a number of us celebrated the 173rd anniversary of her arrival at our meeting house “Kells Irish Pub” here in Portland, and the first Mehrens recorded arrival in New Orleans in 1861 from Bremen Germany.

The caption for the picture on page 10 is, from a Labor Day Picnic in 2010 or 2009 and from left to right is Judy O'connor, good friend and Secretary Treasurer of the local Labor Council, retired now and living in Billings, Montana.

One of our Oregon Senator's, Ron Wyden, who I consider a good friend with his arms around me as I sit in my scooter.

Good friend Lynn Leherbach of the Joint Council of Teamsters.

My wife Judith (Judi) of 13 years next February.

I tried to send you both the Mehrens and Monahan crest's again later.

Wally

Thursday, March 29, 2012

***7 DAY'S UNTIL OUR 164TH ANNIVERSARY***

March 29, 2012:

I will try NOT to be as repetitive here on this blog as I have been on my other, but what is it YOU gave up for Lent?

AOH REPORT:

I know I haven't updated this blog since the 21st but, I am updating now to report on the result's of my attempt to become President of our Portland A.O.H. Chapter and the result's of our last meeting, and while I was disappointed; I am not dejected. I will also report brother Chuck Duffy has a trip planned to go to St. Regis, Montana in the future to do something for the Jesuit's and I did send him the information about the Missoula AOH chapter and their web site address.

We also had Portland City Council candidate, MARY NOLAN at our last meeting and she was GREAT.

FAMILY REPORT:

Congratulations, again, to Brother/Uncle Hank Burgess, for such a Wonder full; and well deserved honor. An Endowed Professorship at Carroll College in Helena, and Thank You, also Brother/Cousin Bob for your encouragement, but I will have to wait until next year!

I am posting today because we are 1 week from celebrating the 164th anniversary of the 1st known Monahan to arrive in the U.S. (ANN) on April 5th 1848,in New York City; fleeing the Great Hunger.
As for the various places this auspicious occasion will be celebrated at 6pm DST, I will be here in Portland at Kell's Irish pub downtown, I also have confirmations that at the same time in the states of Washington, Montana, California, Texas, Hawaii and maybe even Nevada.

I don't know how many family members received the cousin Dan Monahan family history book “From Belmullet to Anaconda” but it is an absolutely absorbing book and I bring this up for 3 reasons, 1) cousin Dan will be the family member celebrating on April 5th in Hawaii, 2) He will also be celebrating his lovely wife's 5th, I think, anniversary of being cancer free and 3) Provided I can figure out how to do it, I am going to start a survey of the most popular male and female names in the families.

I still have to research the “Wallace” line of the family from Tuam.

This Blog is still 1 page but just over 400+- words but, I still seem to be the only “follower” here, so I guess William is off to an early lead of family first names. :-)!

William Wallace “Wally” Mehrens.
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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

***DISAPPOINTED, BUT NOT DEJECTED***

March 21, 2012

I will try NOT to be as repetitive here on this blog as I have been on my other, but what is it YOU gave up for Lent?

AOH REPORT:

I know I haven't updated this blog since the 15th but, I am updating now to report on my interest in becoming the President of our Portland A.O.H. Chapter and the result's of our meeting last night, and while I am disappointed; I am not dejected.

Congratulations, again, to Brother/Uncle Hank Burgess, for such a Wonderfull; and well deserved honor. An Endowed Professorship at Carroll College in Helena.

We also had Portland City Council candidate, MARY NOLAN at our meeting last night and she was GREAT.

And no, I didn't win the Oregon Saint Patrick's Day raffle.

FAMILY REPORT:

Thank You, Brother/Cousin Bob for your encouragement, but I will have to wait until next year!

I still have to research the “Wallace” line of the family from Tuam.

This Blog is still 1 page but just over 175+- words but, I still seem to be the only “follower” here. :-(

Brother “Wally” Wallace Mehrens.
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Thursday, March 15, 2012

***YES I AM INTERESTED IN THE POSITION OF PRESIDENT OF THE PORTLAND AOH CHAPTER ***

March 15, 2012:

I will try NOT to be as repetitive here on this blog as I have been on my other, but what is it YOU gave up for Lent?

AOH REPORT:

I know I haven't updated this blog since the 4th but, I am updating now to announce my interest in becoming the President of our Portland A.O.H. Chapter.

I have sent an email around to all my Portland A.O.H. Brothers requesting consideration. I also will be attending the function at Portland City Hall tommorrow at noon.

Congratulations, again, to Brother/Uncle Hank Burgess, for such a Wonderfull; and well deserved honor. An Endowed Professorship at Carroll College in Helena.

We also will have Portland City Council candidate, MARY NOLAN at our next meeting Tuesday night I hope brother Joe Esmonde can make it.

It is also just 2 day's until THE HOLIDAY”

And Tommorrow I will win the Oregon St. Patrick's Day Lottery. :-)

FAMILY REPORT:

Thank You, Brother/Cousin Bob for your encouragement !

I still have to research the “Wallace” line of the family from Tuam.

This Blog is still 1 page but just over 200+- words but, I still seem to be the only “follower” here. :-(

Brother “Wally” Wallace Mehrens.
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Sunday, March 4, 2012

ABSOLUTELY WONDERFULL BANQUET LAST NIGHT

March 4, 2012

I will try NOT to be as repetitive here on this blog as I have been on my other, but what is it YOU gave up for Lent?

AOH REPORT:

I know I just updated this blog yesterday but a report on last night's Banquet was needed.

Congratulations Brother/Uncle Hank Burgess, Such a Wonderfull; and well deserved honor. An Endowed Professorship at Carroll College in Helena.

We did have an excellent annual Banquet last night at Kell's and made our annual “Neil Kelly Award” to the Central City Concern on behalf of City Commissioer Randy Leonard, the keynote address was made by the Archdioses Vicar General, and after President Galagher stole his excellent finish line in his introduction he did comment that he was very pleased to be the person responsible for allowing the placing of our “Galic Cross” memorial, and I was mistaken about Portland City Council candidate, MARY NOLAN being there, unless I have it messed up again; she will be at our regular March meeting and I hope brother Joe Esmonde is feeling better by then.

It is also just 13 day's until THE HOLIDAY”

12 day's until I WIN the Oregon St. Patrick's Day Lottery. :-)

FAMILY REPORT:

I still have to research the “Wallace” line of the family from Tuam.

This Blog is still 1 page but just under 250+- words and I still seem to be the only “follower” here. :-(

Brother “Wally” Wallace Mehrens.
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Saturday, March 3, 2012

***GOOD LUCK MARY NOLAN FOR PORTLAND CITY COUNCIL***

March 3, 2012

I will try NOT to be as repetitive here on this blog as I have been on my other, but what is it YOU gave up for Lent?

AOH REPORT:

I know it's been almost a week since I've updated this blog and I wish it was because I have been hard at work on my book, but alas I've been remiss in that also.

Congratulations Brother/Uncle Hank Burgess, Such a Wonderfull; and well deserved honor. An Endowed Professorship at Carroll College in Helena.

We have an exciting special meeting tonight at Kell's with OUR endorsed candidate for Portland City Council, MARY NOLAN, and maybe MY candidate for Portland Mayor “Charlie Hales” will join us; and I think I have my table + full. It is also just 18 day's until THE HOLIDAY”

13 day's until I WIN the Oregon St. Patrick's Day Lottery. :-)

FAMILY REPORT:

I still have research the “Wallace” line of the family from Tuam.

This Blog is still 1 page but just under 200+- words and I still seem to be the only “follower” here. :-(

Brother “Wally” Wallace Mehrens.
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