Aug 25-31, 1936
As usual, Dave looks for work and is able to land a job for the time being. He and Ruth make plans for him to visit the coming weekend. Harold left his sons with Ruth and Jennie, bringing the number of kids on the farm Read More …
Category: July-Aug 1936
Aug 18-24, 1936
Grace is suffering from a serious infection and has everyone worried. Glen and Ruth went to Syracuse to see her later in the week and brought back her daughters, Lydia and Eleanor, to stay on the farm until school starts in September. [Post Card] August Read More …
Aug 3-6, 1936
Dave, Francis, and Ruth’s cousin Kent are all out of work and are looking for jobs. Francis gets lucky and finds something, while Dave finds a small job that Francis turned down for a better one. Plans come into place for Ruth to drive to Read More …
July 29-Aug 2, 1936
Both Dave and Francis are out of work, so they are both looking for jobs without much luck. Dave and Ruth also start making plans for their next visit. July 29, 1936 Adams Center, N.Y. My Very Own Husband, There isn’t much to relate that Read More …
July 20-24, 1936
Wedding gifts trickle in for Dave and Ruth, and Jennie has shown improvement in her health. July 20, 1936 Middleburg, N.Y. Hello Honey, You are doing swell in the letter writing business I would say. I’m afraid the mailman will demand a larger salary if Read More …
July 13-18, 1936
Ruth and Dave have returned from a honeymoon, sunburned, and thrilled that they are now married. Dave looks for work, and Ruth continues to care for her mother and the kids, June and Billy. July 13, 1936 Middleburg, N.Y. My Darling Wife, How is that Read More …