Early 20th century family history
Ruth has been working the night shift for a patient who is suffering from advanced dementia; the location of this job seems to be outside of the city. Dave has been busy with farm work since it’s berry season. July 29, 1935 Middleburg, N.Y. My Read More …
Ruth considers going to Preston Hollow and possibly home because she can’t get work, but one case does come up for her to fill in for Loretta. With that one shift and some money from home, she says she can get by for at least Read More …
Ruth continues to have night duty and both she and Dave are suffering effects of sleep deprivation; Dave from driving back and forth to Albany, and Ruth from work. Ruth says she’s homesick and worries about her mother. June 16, 1935 349-A Madison Avenue Albany, Read More …
Everyone returned home from the wedding by Tuesday or so, so the first set of letters begins on Wednesday, May 22, making this a short post. Ruth now works at a hospital and she is kept on her feet dealing with multiple patients. She seems 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 …
Francis and Lydia have stopped bickering, and Lydia’s bridal shower was a success. There is concern that since Lydia is leaving Albany, Ruth will be there by herself with no family around. Ruth has agreed to find a home for Mrs. Finkelstein’s dog Buster. And Read More …
Dave can’t ever seem to get enough sleep since he has received a batch of chicks in the mail, among other things. LaVere is sick again. His brother Ward pays a visit. Ruth continues to have dental issues, and reports that Mrs. Finkelstein isn’t doing Read More …
Francis is getting nervous about meeting Lydia’s family and the wedding. He’s also frustrated that Lydia has lost her job. Ruth gets more dental work, and there is talk of her having to move again. April 1, 1935 Middleburg, N.Y. Dear Ruth, It just seems Read More …
During his last visit, Dave had “accidentally” set Ruth’s alarm clock for 4 am. She needed to see a dentist this week* so there is not much word from her. LaVere has been sick, and Dave worries more about his mother taking care of him Read More …
Dave and Francis take apart the Essex to replace the clutch. Dave is frustrated about not being able to get work; Ruth sympathizes with him about that and his car troubles. They talk about her coming to visit Middleburg, which probably won’t happen until July. Read More …