Sept 15-20, 1936

Ships, trains, and automobiles! Dave, Francis, Ruth, and Bill all experience (more) car trouble. Dave and Francis each still have a good paying job, making it easier to deal with the repairs. Bill is back home and seems to try his best at making repairs Read More …

Feb 25-27, 1935

Dave drives everyone around in the Essex and gets a flat tire. His mother is away for the week, leaving him to cook and clean for the rest of the Coffin clan. He has to cash in on some insurance due to losses. Both Dave Read More …

December 1934

In this post, Frances Sprague proposes to Lydia Spencer (Ruth’s cousin) on Christmas eve! Dave gets a “new” Essex, and Ruth says she’s going home to Adams for Christmas break. -sk (the site-keeper) December 17, 1934 Middleburg, N.Y. Dear Ruth, Well here goes for a Read More …