Monday, February 16, 2026

Milliron Monday: Jody's Journals July 1986

 
Abbott "Pete" Smith D.V.M.:  
June 16, 1938 - February 22, 2010

Virginia Joyann "Jody" Haley Smith: 
April 2, 1938 - May 9, 2021

Welcome to Milliron Monday where every Monday we celebrate 
the legacy of Milliron Farm and Clinic, 
Dr. Pete and Jody Smith.


Jody's Journals: 1986

July
  • Pete, saws > picked up Pam A., to concert in Athens
  • washed Junie, took Pam on brief cart ride, drove Junie up to M.A. Morrison's, Roberts', son's birthday party, gave rides
  • to clinic, paid some bills > Pete, I left for Mansfield, BBQ dinner, Snow Trails Ski Lodge, mom left early
  • Mom left for North Carolina, Pete to Gary's, stopped at Dawe's Abortorium, Newark, drove home on 13 > rode Speed, stopped at Jan/David Crall, Pete rode Apple > to movies 
  • picked up Ann, went to see "Ruthless People", Pete came in late 
  • ran errands, donated blood/Red Cross > picked up Pam, took Puff, left car at SoOhio, Pam went to grocery store with me
  • to clinic, paid bills
  • to clinic/barn > Pete to woods, new horse broke leg > to CJs, late supper
  • Steven K. here about taking sheep, gave Pete pocketknife > to church, OU Inn > to clinic, rode Speed, Apple > movies
  • to clinic > to Pat's, choice of wedding pictures
  • to barn/clinic > took Pam to Columbus, shopped > Pat brought blackberries
  • Pat, Pete, Allen here for lunch > to clinic/barn > Pete to Sam's Gym > horse, recovery stall
  • work at desk briefly > to clinic > fed at Pat's > ran errands
  • to clinic/barn > fed at Pat's > watched Alan Ladd movie > Pete, Hidden Valley > CJs dinner, fireworks
  • early ride, picked berries, to church, OU Inn > to clinic/barn > Jerry Sylvia Boyd's dinner, boat ride Burr Oak
  • up early, dewormed sheep, Pat helped > watched animal programs with Pam > to clinic, mashed rt. thumb in drawer in embryo room, went on calls with Pete > went to Jim/Ann Hoon's pond party, volleyball, etc.
  • to clinic/barn > helped Jill look for cat lost in clinic > picked up Ann, Jerry, Rax and movie
  • to clinic/barn > called Pete's dad, birthday > rode Speed, Mary Ann Morrison Roberts rode Junie, picked blackberries, rode at Windy Hills
  • to clinic/barn > picked up Margie Jenkins, watched movie at Pam's > to clinic with Pete, caught black cat in surgery room
  • to clinic, ran errands, Margie Jenkins, Pam Collier, O'Hooley's > Rick Bowen > Pete gigged frogs, used canoe

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Through captivating, powerful, and emotional anecdotes, we celebrate the life of Dr. Abbott P. Smith. His biography takes the reader from smiles to laughter to empathy and tears. Dr. Smith gave us compelling lessons learned from animals; the role animals play in the human condition, the joy of loving an animal, and the awe of their spirituality. A tender and profound look into the life of a skilled veterinarian. 

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Milliron Monday: Jody's Journals July 1986

  Abbott "Pete" Smith D.V.M.:   June 16, 1938 - February 22, 2010 Virginia Joyann "Jody" Haley Smith:  April 2, 1938 - M...

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