June 1937

[Addressed to 8 Summit Street, Ticonderoga, N.Y.] June 4, 1937 Adams Center, N.Y. Darling Rutsie, Have just finished a letter to Lydia and will write a short one to you also.  You are so kind and thoughtful to write me so often. I am so Read More …

Nov 17-Dec 2, 1936

This is the last of the correspondence! Unfortunately, this ends on a sad note, as Percy passed away shortly after the last letter. Some further notes about what happened after this will be detailed in a separate post. (No Date) Hello Hon, Haven’t much time 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 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 …

June 29-July 1, 1936

Dave had driven up to Adams Center and returned with both Lydia and June, who must have stayed with the Spragues during this week. They finally settle on a wedding date of July 3, 1936. The wedding itself was a small ceremony with Lydia and Read More …

June 8-11, 1936

Dave and Frances have returned from Adams Center with Lydia. Everyone is on board with Dave and Ruth getting married; Janie and Percy are especially supportive. Jennie continues to be in delicate health, so Bill writes that he will return within a week or so Read More …