Early 20th century family history
Dave makes at least two trips up to Adams Center during this time period, one visit may have been interrupted by the sudden death of his father. He received many cards from Ruth’s family, as mentioned, but work more or less goes on as usual. Read More …
Dave and Ruth plan for a longer-term living arrangement. For now, he will take Ruth back to Middleburg with him and leave Lydia in Adams to care for Jennie, though she seems to be doing much better. At the end of this post is a Read More …
Dave and Frances each have a nice-paying but difficult job. Unfortunately, both their salaries are immediately sunk into car repairs! Dave is pressured by Hermann and Ruth to apply for a mechanic job in Watertown, which he tries to do. Grace seems to be getting Read More …
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 …
Ruth and Janie worked together to give up custody of Donald, the foster child, thinking that it’s best for Jennie. Lydia stayed up in Adams Center for the week to help Ruth take care of Jennie, leaving Francis home to fend for himself. Janie and Read More …
Dave and Ruth are looking forward to their marriage, though they do not yet have a wedding date. Talk continues about purchasing land for a gas station to be run by Dave and Francis. April 6, 1936 Middleburg, N.Y. My Dear Ruth, Here goes my Read More …
After what must have been a heavy snow storm, everyone is busy clearing out. Ruth’s job had ended, so she is back to waiting for another call. She receives news that her stepfather, Bill, was also laid off from work. November 18, 1935 Middleburg, N.Y. Read More …
Ruth travels to Adams Center and seems really happy to finally be spending time with everyone in her family, all the Spencer-Parkers who are in the area. Likewise, Dave spends some time with his siblings and winds down a job at a CCC camp. September Read More …
As the summer winds down, there seem to be fewer letters per week, so this is a short post, with the last letters on Wednesday. Both Ruth and Dave have been working on jobs with very long hours; it’s possible they’re both too tired to 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 …