When looking through the annual chronicles from one year to the next and from one community to the next, one can’t help but be surprised at how many things happened in even a fairly quiet year.  Here are just a few November snippets:

1917-- In November a new electric line was laid to Fort Niagara, and we made use of the opportunity to install the same light in our institution which ‘til now had been furnished by our own plant.  The new installment cost in the neighborhood of $3000 but it saves an amount of coal.  Up to this time our whole system had been run by steam.  On account of the high price of coal, the new system saved money as now we needed coal only for the heating of the house.  The new system was in working condition by November 25. From Stella Niagara Chronicle

1932--A card party and dance was held by the alumnae at our academy on the 11th of November.  A crowd was present in spite of the inclement weather.  Due to the splendid management of our alumnae, the party was a complete success:  over $250 were cleared and handed over to help pay our interest.

 1934-- In November, with Reverend Mother Gerard's permission, we organized an orchestra among our pupils.  Availing ourselves of an exceptional opportunity, we purchased 20 violins and 2 cellos and 7 stands with electric light equipment.  We hope to defray all expenses by giving recitals. From  Chronicle of Sacred Heart Convent, Buffalo (translated from the German)

1936--The country was simply stunned at the results of the election in November.  Contrary to all expectations the Democrats swept the country and our beloved president Roosevelt, to the great joy of almost the entire nation was re-elected. From Chronicle of Sacred Heart, Columbus, Ohio

1996-- November 24  We held our early Thanksgiving supper.  Our guests were S. Theresio Setyowati and S. Maria Sri Hartati, our sister students from Indonesia; Mabel and Susan Spadinger; Pat Goodrich, Ritamary's sister, and her daughter Jessica; and our associate, Jo Ann Hoffman. From Mary Catherine Dekkers, Buffalo, Community Chronicle

2011—Saturday November 26  St. Catharine convent hosted a chili party for those Sisters from near and far who wished to watch the Ohio State-Michigan football game with us.  Sister Regina Snyder prepared the chili.  Unfortunately, Ohio State lost. From Chronicle of St. Catharine Convent, Columbus, Ohio