April 29-May 3, 1935

There are letters every day for this particular week (Mon-Fri), so this is a long post! Lydia has left Albany for home and she, Ruth, and friends attend another bridal shower for her. Francis tries to get a “new” car, and Dave finally finds a Read More …

Mar 11-14, 1935

Dave runs into a brother-in-law while he is in Albany looking for parts for the Essex, and is able to return to Middleburg with him in a Whippet. Both he and Ruth joke about the dance that he invited her to for March 15 (which Read More …

Feb 17-21, 1935

The week’s pay that Ruth received is already spent; she is in her third week on the night shift. Lydia is still sick and has had a cold for 6 weeks now. Dave confesses that he’s been no saint, but since losing his job in Read More …

Feb 12-15, 1935

Ruth is happy that she has finally got a week’s pay, but in reference to another visit, Dave is concerned that she’s working the night-shift and she gets defensive. Mrs. McCreedie has asked Ruth to move out. Dave writes that he’ll find a way to Read More …