Early 20th century family history
Dave continues his job on the ice, and Ruth finally has a case to work on. They talk about collecting and saving up dimes and, of course, trying to collect payment from the ever-tight Dr. Lally. There is also a letter from Eva. February 17, Read More …
Ruth is enjoying her visit with the family in Adams Center, getting lots of rest, and for the first or second Sunday of the year that they haven’t visited each other, both Dave and Ruth find themselves going to church. There are plans for Dave Read More …
The only news this week is that Dave got laid off from work. He had known it was inevitable, so doesn’t seem too upset over it. Ruth hears from her sister-in-law, Janie Parker, so I have added some notes about her (with a photo) in Read More …
Now that her hospital stint is finished, Ruth is having trouble finding work and contemplates going home. Dave discourages her because it’s too far away for him to travel and is worried that he can’t see her as often. Kent Spencer, her mother Jennie, and Read More …
Ruth writes from home and reports the birth of twins to Kent Spencer (Lydia’s brother, Ruth’s cousin) and his wife, Ethel. She also cared for her newborn niece, Shirley (see previous post), and worried about whether the infant would survive. She returned to Albany and Read More …