Early 20th century family history
With Lydia now in Preston Hollow, Ruth tries to visit there when she can get a ride with mutual friends of theirs. This week is “Decoration Day”, now known as Memorial day. This holiday fell on Thursday this week, so this is another short post. Read More …
Everyone seems to have pre-wedding jitters. Dave wasn’t even going to go, but seems to have changed his mind. Ruth is worried about finding work again after she takes time off for Lydia and Francis’ wedding. May 6, 1935 Middleburg, N.Y. Dear Ruth, Arrived home Read More …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …