Early 20th century family history
Both Ruth and Dave are having trouble getting work. Despite the fact that Dave has complained about not being able to afford new clothes that he desperately needs, they talk about meeting up for what may have been a costume party for Halloween that Thursday. Read More …
Ruth is now back in Albany in a new apartment with Loretta Sosville, waiting to hear whether she has any work. Dave, driving back from Albany in the middle of the night, has smashed his car. At the end of this post are letters from Read More …
Ruth provides hospice care for her patient, Mr. Convery, up until his last moments. She is frustrated over having to provide housekeeping service for her landlady (Mrs. Herlihy) after working the night shift, and makes plans to visit Adams Center. Dave counts his chickens to 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 …
The letters in this post are dated Sunday and Tuesday. Since Dave was going to attend Lydia and Francis’ wedding with Ruth in Adams Center the next Saturday, May 18, he didn’t visit her in Albany. He was also busy helping Francis to prepare for 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 …
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 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 …