Box 0134.02
Contains 114 Results:
1932 June 1 from Mrs. K.P. Tompkins to Dearest sweet daughter
thanks Mary for getting Ben into a position that he can make real money - hopes he gets job. So proud of him and his tenacity - it is all that keeps her going. Regrets the time he and Paul spent at Mt. Berry doing manual labor, thanks Mary for box of stuff all of which she can use, shoes fit perfectly…. Aff. Mamma
1932 June 1 Mrs. O.L. Reese to Dear Sarah
she's feeling better and delighted that Sarah will come for visit and wishes Mary would come too, goes on about type of hat and clothes to wear, Dewel now has permanent job in Hartford so Nelson & Bill will go there - Dewel will audit Cambridge and Boston. Ben getting $10.00 a week at job in Cedartown so why move elsewhere. Sorry about vacation plans - maybe she can still get a fun vacation. Give this to Mary to read. Love to both Grandma
1932 June 7 from Mrs. O.L. Reese to Dearest Mary
writes about her condition, thanks Mary for her concern but sure it is nothing, has a man taking care of her tomatoes and about Dr. Fitts coming. Love Grandma
1932 June 8 from Mrs. O.L. Reese to Dearest Mary
relates that Dr. Fitts checked her and thinks her maleday - kidney stones prescribes some medicine and cautions her about getting around - not to fall, Bill stopped by during Dr.'s visit and surprised to learn of her troubles, said that she should tell him these things, Dr. said he would write to Mary and Mary must tell Grandma what he says. Thanks for her kindness and will return her consideration… Grandma
1932 June 13 from Mrs. K.R. Tompkins to Dearest sweet daughter
- says she has heard nothing from Ben, grateful to Mary for getting him the job and hopes he holds it. Paul's little jobs keep him only half time busy, the financial depression grows worse everyday. Impossible to collect money from pupils but of course they don't have to take music lessons - they quit if pressed for payment. Says she will return tablecloths - has appliqued over the holes, anxious to hear from her three children. Aff. Mamma
1932 June 13 from Mrs. O.L. Reese to Dearest Mary
remarks about coming visit, have saved money and having rooms papered, will send Sarah payment for hat, gloves, and medicine. Nelson & Bill moving to join Dewel will not visit Grandma on way north from Mobile. Praises Mary for fine thing she did for Ben - he should appreciate it. Write again before you come. Pounds of love - Grandma
1932 June 27 from Mrs. K.R. Tompkins to Dearest sweet daughter
writes about a clipping about 'allophane' get directions and she will make belts for her girls. She writes about her dreams for a house for all of them someday. Write soon. Aff. Mamma
1932 June 28 from Mrs. O.L. Reese to Dear Mary
writes she is feeling much better. Mr. Hawkins is finishing up the painting in the house, she got her check. Sarah wrote she would vacation with the Barbers, told not to send package until Nelson is settled - Dewel getting an apt for them. Can't write quite so often as has to pay 3 cents for a letter after the 5th… Love Grandma
1932 July 7 from Mrs. O.L. Reese to Dearest Mary
writes about family activities over the holiday, haven't heard from Nelson and has no address, tell me if you hear from Dr. Fitts. Love -- G---
1932 July 21 from Mrs. O.L. Reese to Dearest Mary
writes about canning her vegetables, papering the house, wants her and Sarah to come Aug. 8 for her 80th, know that Sarah and Mary have to help their mother because both Ben and Paul are out of work, July check has been two weeks late, write me …. Love Grandma