Typed letter postmarked October 4, 1936
Dear Lee ----
On a calm Sunday afternoon I seat myself before my typewriter and endevour to answer your very kind and welcome letter.
Thank you for the information. As to the old batchelor keep track of him, I may want to meet him some day when there is nobody else in sight. So far I've earned exactly 44 cents from the old maids. I'm afraid I'll never get rich that way nor will you get a chance to borrow much but your welcome to all that I can scrape tougher. What is a sheet metal brake? Am I terribly dumb? I've never even heard of it before. More power to you in your competition with old man Bade. I'm sure you'll win out. You see I have faith in you. I received a letter from Eldon this week. That means I have about a dozen now that need answering.
They still keep me on the run around here. To give a brief resume of what has taken place since I last wrote: Friday- Junior-Senior guild supper (at which yours truly was on the entertainment committee so of course we had a swell time) Saturday a monopoly party at Ruth's; Sunday the usual set of services; Monday to bed with a sick headache; Tuesday an anti-saloon league play "The Prisoner at the Bar"; Wednesday--Drama class; Thursday-- guild meeting; Friday the first clouds since I have been in California even a few drops of water (rain I mean, not tears); Saturday-- a Gary Cooper show The General Died at Dawn- a Chinese production. Sunday --today seems to be just another Sunday with the usual church services. Our new minister Rev. Bottlemiller began his pastorate here this morning. So now you see why I haven't got time to spit. In between all the other things I must study. I neglected to say that Cub has been taking me to several of the above-mentioned activities.
Except for all this life is running along in it's usual monotonous way. I'm getting fatter all the time. By the time you see me again you won't even want to speak to me I'll be so fat. But the climate and the food here are too good for me. I have learned to do the flutter kick and the backstroke (in swimming) so be prepared to see an expert next time you see me swim. Ha Ha!
My mind is becoming unusually blank so I will close this painful (to you) epistle and leave you in peace.
Your lady friend from California,
P.S. Don't forget to write !!!!
handwritten letter postmarked October 8, 1936
Oct. 6-36
Lebanon, Ore
At Home
Dear Bet,
Received your letter of the fourth today. We surely had a swell day-weather. It is foggy of mornings but the sun came out swell today.
We installed a copper coil for Lum Keifhaver and a range boiler for Pengra's, we'll go out to Pete's in the morning. We were there Monday but I ran over a cat on the way out so did not have too much good luck. Ha! A sheet metal brake is used to bend sheet metal (square or otherwise).
Ed Kellenberger has a complete set of sheet metal tools now --three of us more fun I suppose.
I have been planning on going to Bandon to look for work but have not definitely decided yet. Maybe this weekend I'll go. It's just a few miles 200 and some.
Eldon and I took in the town Sat. Night. I shopped for a suit but will have to wait a while yet.
Being as how you are so busy I suppose I should take time to make my writing more readable so you wouldn't have to waste so much time if you read all of it.
Thur. we start on the new dance hall on the highway just before you turn off to Sodaville. Three toilets and two other fixtures. John Macadonia (the owner) says he is going to have skating during the week and dances Sat. nights. It is quite large so it ought to be fun, about a $4000.00 building.
Mother is snoring so loud she makes me sleepy.
Lee
10/7/36
In Bed
10:45
Dear Bet,
The letter I wrote last night is still in my valise case so will add a few more lines this evening.
I forgot to tell you that I had been to Virgil and Verna's last night. The ladies of the church had a shower for Verna. She received quite a few little things to be used in the future.
There is a young couple staying with Mrs. Stitt (Virgil's mother) and they have a little girl. She said "There are surely lots of pretty things for a baby, but what I want to know is where is the baby." Mrs. Stitt (V. Mother) said Santa Claus will bring it.
We finished up out at Pete's today so will tie into the dance hall in the morning.
Dad and I tried the brake out this evening. The first time I have used it. We made 44 feet of flashing that goes above windows and fifty-six feet of Roll Valley.
The air plane is just going over. Oh, say what sorta game is monopoly? I am on the entertainment committee for a party Fri night at the church. We'll have a good time.
Lee
Oct. 6-36
Lebanon, Ore
At Home
Dear Bet,
Received your letter of the fourth today. We surely had a swell day-weather. It is foggy of mornings but the sun came out swell today.
We installed a copper coil for Lum Keifhaver and a range boiler for Pengra's, we'll go out to Pete's in the morning. We were there Monday but I ran over a cat on the way out so did not have too much good luck. Ha! A sheet metal brake is used to bend sheet metal (square or otherwise).
Ed Kellenberger has a complete set of sheet metal tools now --three of us more fun I suppose.
I have been planning on going to Bandon to look for work but have not definitely decided yet. Maybe this weekend I'll go. It's just a few miles 200 and some.
Eldon and I took in the town Sat. Night. I shopped for a suit but will have to wait a while yet.
Being as how you are so busy I suppose I should take time to make my writing more readable so you wouldn't have to waste so much time if you read all of it.
Thur. we start on the new dance hall on the highway just before you turn off to Sodaville. Three toilets and two other fixtures. John Macadonia (the owner) says he is going to have skating during the week and dances Sat. nights. It is quite large so it ought to be fun, about a $4000.00 building.
Mother is snoring so loud she makes me sleepy.
Lee
10/7/36
In Bed
10:45
Dear Bet,
The letter I wrote last night is still in my valise case so will add a few more lines this evening.
I forgot to tell you that I had been to Virgil and Verna's last night. The ladies of the church had a shower for Verna. She received quite a few little things to be used in the future.
There is a young couple staying with Mrs. Stitt (Virgil's mother) and they have a little girl. She said "There are surely lots of pretty things for a baby, but what I want to know is where is the baby." Mrs. Stitt (V. Mother) said Santa Claus will bring it.
We finished up out at Pete's today so will tie into the dance hall in the morning.
Dad and I tried the brake out this evening. The first time I have used it. We made 44 feet of flashing that goes above windows and fifty-six feet of Roll Valley.
The air plane is just going over. Oh, say what sorta game is monopoly? I am on the entertainment committee for a party Fri night at the church. We'll have a good time.
Lee
Typewritten letter postmarked October 11, 1936
Saturday PM
About 4:00
Dear Lee*****
I have two reasons for writing to you. One is that I received your letters this morning, and the other is something that I saw last night that reminded me very much of you. No, I guess I mean made me think of you for it didn't look like you. I went with the folk over to Avenal where they have a house rented out (It's about 17 miles from here and a little town that was just a wide place in the road six years ago and now is about the size of Lebanon and growing all the time.). Their renters are building themselves a house and I saw the beginning of it and the blue-prints. There are several things especially nice about it. The first thing--I don't know whether it is a good idea or not but it is different--that is the floor. It is made of three inches of cement then a layer of tar and some other things (I don't remember just what) then three more inches of cement. The built their plumbing first then poured the cement on it. It is fixed in such a way that the part that is in the cement will not need any attention (at least that's what they planned) When we were there they had the floor all done and were going to start on the rest as soon as they got the lumber. They planned all the house themselves. He even made the blueprints. They have been planning it for about a year and so they've thought everything out just right. The house is planned so that the kitchen and living room are both at the front of the house and separated by a court. Behind this court and separating the two rooms is a dining room and farther back is the bath and two bed rooms. The living room has a great big fireplace and all in all I thought it was a darling house. I came right home and sketched off the plans as I could remember them. Someday I"ll show them to you. I suppose in a way it's just a common house but some way it struck me as a pretty nice one.
This week has been as busy as usual. Monday night, a B.Y. business meeting at which I got myself into the job of being Bible Reading Chairman. Tuesday night Ruth Fletcher and Inez Kahl (a red-head) came here for a committee meeting at which we talked about everything but the business at hand. Wednesday--my drama class. Thursday--to a Tent Show that's in town. The Jennings Players and about as much graft as the Circus but their jokes were a little cleaner. Last night -- we went to Avenal in the evening then after supper I went and acted as a ring-bearer for a Mock Wedding at the Church at a Shower for some newly-weds that I didn't know so I sneaked out as soon as my part was over, as I wanted some sleep.
Tonight--a date with Cub and tomorrow is Sunday and then it all begins over again. I get sort of tired of going all the time but I guess I'm happier when I'm busy cause it doesn't give me time to get homesick. Mom said that Aunt Bessie was surprised that I had stuck it out this long. She said she thought I'd be home long before this. I guess I can take it, can't we?
What do you mean go to Bandon to look for work? Haven't you got enough to do in Lebanon? Are you thinking of changing your location? If you are you'd better come down here. I think this would be a good place for plumbers. Building going up everywhere, and I imagine the pay is plenty good. It is in other lines and as far as I know there is only one plumber in town who has a shop. I guess all my sales's talk is wasted for I don't think you have any idea of leaving and I don't think I want you to.
What kind of suit are you going to get? Please don't say a loud checkered one.
Say, I suppose you think I don't read all your letters if they aren't written very clearly. I read them and then re-read them a time or two until I am afraid to read them any more for fear folks would think I was too silly. Any way-- what I'm trying to say is--I like your letters no matter how they are written.
Mr and Mrs. and Johnnie went to Fresno and left me here with Bob and Paul They just arrived home so my responsibility is over.
How about us going skating on the new rink some night? Just call for me any time. I'm always home.
Oh, yes, about Monopoly--it is a game that costs $1.50. You roll dice and land on certain squares that are property. If someone else hasn't beat you there you can buy it otherwise you have to pay them rent. After you have all the property of one kind you have a Monopoly and can charge a much higher rental and build houses or hotels and charge even higher rental. Everyone is given $1500 in play money to begin with and the last one to go broke wins. It is lots of fun if you have a game but generally one can find a better place for $1.50.
This is my last sheet of your Cedar Chest stationery, and all the rest of my stationery is gone so I guess I'll have to resort to typing paper and stamped envelopes. Will you object? If you do I don't know what you can do about it for I'm afraid I'll continue to bore you with a letter every so often.
Just two more months and about 14 more days and your going to be bored even more by my presence.
Bet
(handwritten)
P.S. I forgot to tell you that I lost my job working for the old maids so I can't loan you any money. You'll have to work on your own initiative ('er sumpin') B.M.
Saturday PM
About 4:00
Dear Lee*****
I have two reasons for writing to you. One is that I received your letters this morning, and the other is something that I saw last night that reminded me very much of you. No, I guess I mean made me think of you for it didn't look like you. I went with the folk over to Avenal where they have a house rented out (It's about 17 miles from here and a little town that was just a wide place in the road six years ago and now is about the size of Lebanon and growing all the time.). Their renters are building themselves a house and I saw the beginning of it and the blue-prints. There are several things especially nice about it. The first thing--I don't know whether it is a good idea or not but it is different--that is the floor. It is made of three inches of cement then a layer of tar and some other things (I don't remember just what) then three more inches of cement. The built their plumbing first then poured the cement on it. It is fixed in such a way that the part that is in the cement will not need any attention (at least that's what they planned) When we were there they had the floor all done and were going to start on the rest as soon as they got the lumber. They planned all the house themselves. He even made the blueprints. They have been planning it for about a year and so they've thought everything out just right. The house is planned so that the kitchen and living room are both at the front of the house and separated by a court. Behind this court and separating the two rooms is a dining room and farther back is the bath and two bed rooms. The living room has a great big fireplace and all in all I thought it was a darling house. I came right home and sketched off the plans as I could remember them. Someday I"ll show them to you. I suppose in a way it's just a common house but some way it struck me as a pretty nice one.
This week has been as busy as usual. Monday night, a B.Y. business meeting at which I got myself into the job of being Bible Reading Chairman. Tuesday night Ruth Fletcher and Inez Kahl (a red-head) came here for a committee meeting at which we talked about everything but the business at hand. Wednesday--my drama class. Thursday--to a Tent Show that's in town. The Jennings Players and about as much graft as the Circus but their jokes were a little cleaner. Last night -- we went to Avenal in the evening then after supper I went and acted as a ring-bearer for a Mock Wedding at the Church at a Shower for some newly-weds that I didn't know so I sneaked out as soon as my part was over, as I wanted some sleep.
Tonight--a date with Cub and tomorrow is Sunday and then it all begins over again. I get sort of tired of going all the time but I guess I'm happier when I'm busy cause it doesn't give me time to get homesick. Mom said that Aunt Bessie was surprised that I had stuck it out this long. She said she thought I'd be home long before this. I guess I can take it, can't we?
What do you mean go to Bandon to look for work? Haven't you got enough to do in Lebanon? Are you thinking of changing your location? If you are you'd better come down here. I think this would be a good place for plumbers. Building going up everywhere, and I imagine the pay is plenty good. It is in other lines and as far as I know there is only one plumber in town who has a shop. I guess all my sales's talk is wasted for I don't think you have any idea of leaving and I don't think I want you to.
What kind of suit are you going to get? Please don't say a loud checkered one.
Say, I suppose you think I don't read all your letters if they aren't written very clearly. I read them and then re-read them a time or two until I am afraid to read them any more for fear folks would think I was too silly. Any way-- what I'm trying to say is--I like your letters no matter how they are written.
Mr and Mrs. and Johnnie went to Fresno and left me here with Bob and Paul They just arrived home so my responsibility is over.
How about us going skating on the new rink some night? Just call for me any time. I'm always home.
Oh, yes, about Monopoly--it is a game that costs $1.50. You roll dice and land on certain squares that are property. If someone else hasn't beat you there you can buy it otherwise you have to pay them rent. After you have all the property of one kind you have a Monopoly and can charge a much higher rental and build houses or hotels and charge even higher rental. Everyone is given $1500 in play money to begin with and the last one to go broke wins. It is lots of fun if you have a game but generally one can find a better place for $1.50.
This is my last sheet of your Cedar Chest stationery, and all the rest of my stationery is gone so I guess I'll have to resort to typing paper and stamped envelopes. Will you object? If you do I don't know what you can do about it for I'm afraid I'll continue to bore you with a letter every so often.
Just two more months and about 14 more days and your going to be bored even more by my presence.
Bet
(handwritten)
P.S. I forgot to tell you that I lost my job working for the old maids so I can't loan you any money. You'll have to work on your own initiative ('er sumpin') B.M.
handwritten letter postmarked October 15, 1936
10/14/36
11:50 PM
In Bed
Dear Bet,
Have retired for the day so will answer your letter that I received yesterday (Tuesday).
I made a slight purchase Saturday night to be sent to you but this letter will probably bring the tiding before it arrives.
Mother and I went to Portland today. I purchased a suit, and a hat for Dad. Mother didn't find a dress to suit her so came home without The suit is brown with a red check. I know you won't like it for that reason. It has a double breasted coat too some thing more different for me.
I had a nice visit with your mother and father Sunday. Then invited me out to hunt China's but the season opens in the morning and I haven't been out yet. I purchased a box of 22 shells Sat night and Neal Dawson gave me some 12 Ga shot gun shells this evening. I have no license so if you hear that I am in jail don't be surprised.
Monday I paid Dr. Gill a visit and had two teeth pulled and one filled. Tonight was the first decent meal I have eaten. I can't take it for I nearly passed out when he shot the stuff into my jaw to deaden the pain. He held my head down between my knees and then afer a bit had me lie down with my feet up and my head down. More fun.
Tues we finished up at the dance hall but no water yet so will probably have to go out later and check over.
We are planning on moving the shop-- maybe your mother has told you?
We had a sign painted on the truck Sunday. It is Black and shaded with yellow and Green (pale). I sorta like it and it only cost just $5.00 LEE SCOTT, PLUMBING, PHONE 621
There was a party at the Baptist Church last night. Francis Wayett asked me Sunday if I were going but I just didn't get around to go.
Lee
10/14/36
11:50 PM
In Bed
Dear Bet,
Have retired for the day so will answer your letter that I received yesterday (Tuesday).
I made a slight purchase Saturday night to be sent to you but this letter will probably bring the tiding before it arrives.
Mother and I went to Portland today. I purchased a suit, and a hat for Dad. Mother didn't find a dress to suit her so came home without The suit is brown with a red check. I know you won't like it for that reason. It has a double breasted coat too some thing more different for me.
I had a nice visit with your mother and father Sunday. Then invited me out to hunt China's but the season opens in the morning and I haven't been out yet. I purchased a box of 22 shells Sat night and Neal Dawson gave me some 12 Ga shot gun shells this evening. I have no license so if you hear that I am in jail don't be surprised.
Monday I paid Dr. Gill a visit and had two teeth pulled and one filled. Tonight was the first decent meal I have eaten. I can't take it for I nearly passed out when he shot the stuff into my jaw to deaden the pain. He held my head down between my knees and then afer a bit had me lie down with my feet up and my head down. More fun.
Tues we finished up at the dance hall but no water yet so will probably have to go out later and check over.
We are planning on moving the shop-- maybe your mother has told you?
We had a sign painted on the truck Sunday. It is Black and shaded with yellow and Green (pale). I sorta like it and it only cost just $5.00 LEE SCOTT, PLUMBING, PHONE 621
There was a party at the Baptist Church last night. Francis Wayett asked me Sunday if I were going but I just didn't get around to go.
Lee
handwritten letter dated October 19, 1936
Saturday night
10:00 PM
Oct, 17, 1936
Dear Lee -
What? No date on Saturday night? I guess it's sad but true. In fact I've only been out two nights this week. Wednesday to Class and Thursday to an Associated Women Students Progressive Party - so you see I haven't seen Cub all week. He'll probably show up tomorrow. I guess his money is getting low so perhaps I'd better quit him and look for bigger game. How's that for Gold-digging? I didn't intend to start right out and tell you all about my boy friends for they really don't count for a thing with me and I guess you know why. I feel in a sentimental mood tonight so if you don't ever get this letter you'll know I censored it and decided to destroy it.
I was very happy to get your letter this morning along with one for Mom and a "newsy" one from Marge B. I haven't received the package from you yet. Mom says she sent me one also and I haven't received it either. I'll just be patient, I guess.
I'm so anxious to see the new suit. I can't imagine you in a double-breasted suit but I like them very much. I guess I can put up with the brown and red. In fact, I might even get to liking it. Mom seemed to think you weren't interested in killing our China's since you didn't go out. Don't get in jail 'cause I haven't any money to bail you out.
I"m glad your getting your teeth fixed but do be careful! I don't like funerals. (That sounds sort of goofy- as though I didn't care and I really do.) Speaking of funerals, I was surprised to hear about Wally's wife. Remember that Sunday that we saw them at Waterloo. They seemed so happy. She was so young. It seems a shame.
You and Mom both mentioned the possible moving of the shop but neither one said where. Please write me the particulars. It would seem funny not to go to 63 Sherman St. for Scott's Plumbing Shop.
I'm anxious to see the sign. You must send me some pictures of these new improvements. You're surely getting things done in a business way. Is it because I'm not there to take up your time and money? I'm sorry I'm not there but I'm glad you're getting things done.
Why didn't you take Frances to the B.Y. Party? You know what I told you about taking her. They'd have enjoyed having you there and she'd have enjoyed your company. She wrote me a letter this week (I think it was).
Seeings as how I had so much spare time laying around waste I attacked another subject- Mechanical Drawing- Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. I'm not so very far behind and it's easy after what I had of it last year. I've been working on it all evening. It's lots of fun and Darwin teaches it in High School so he helps me when I get stuck.
You should see me swim by now. I can go the width of the tank on the back stroke (you kick your arms and legs like a frog and lay on your back) The water is getting a little cool but she keeps us too busy to stop and think of that.
It has been raining off and on all day. Surely seems good after so much hot, dry weather.
Yesterday ended the first 6-weeks and grades come out next week. We'll see if Little Betty stands at the head of her class.
Your picture is sitting in front of me and I'd give every cent I've got if it was you. Just two more months and one more week and I'll be heading north as fast as the bus (or whatever I'll go in) can take me!!! I'm not homesick but just ----well, you've been away from home so you know what I mean.
Mom and Marjorie both mentioned Eldon and Edna's affair and wondered if i would be serious this time. What is your private and candid opinion?
Say, I've written three sheets so I guess I'd better sign off before you wear out your eyes trying to figure this out. It's a quarter 'till eleven anyway so "goodnight"
Bet
Monday afternoon
Lee-------------your old dear! I could just hug you! (if you were here) How sweet of you to send me stationery just when I needed it! And that darling container or holder or whatever you call it. I have it tacked up right in front of my desk. Maybe I'll get caught up on my correspondence with it to remind me. If you can't understand my ravings, what I really mean is "Thanks a lot!"
I just came home from taking a Physics test in which I believe I did very good except for the last problem and it is all wrong. The six-weeks have just ended so grades will soon be out. I wonder how I'll stand.
I was elected Sec'y-Treas. of the Sophomore Class this morning. What do you think of that? I guess I'm sort of coming up in the world.
I sat with Cub in church yesterday morning and then he brot' me home but I'm mad. He didn't come to see me all week, he went to a J.C. Football game without coming by, and yesterday morning it was raining pitchforks and puppy dogs tails and he didn't even bother to come by and get me so ---when he said as I got out at noon yesterday "I'll be seeing you." I said "Oh, yeah?" and that was that! I haven't seen him since and don't care if I never do. Maybe I get mad too easily but I've been about ready to quit him for a long time and this was the last straw!
I must initiate my new stationery by writing to you on it. I hope you didn't expect a letter earlier. I didn't get around to finishing this yesterday and I sort of wanted to wait until I got your package.
I don't think this week will be quite as busy as the last few. I'll be mighty glad for a chance to get caught up on my sleep and studies.
If anyone tells you it never rains in California, you tell them to go jump in the lake. Yesterday and Saturday night it rained as hard as it ever does in Oregon. It surely seemed good. I'd like to have gone out and stood in it but I was afraid I'd catch my death of cold and I didn't have time anyway. Today is one of those dull dreary days. It seems so funny here after so much sunshine.
Well, it's ten after 3 and must write a letter to the folks before my 4 o'clock gym class so good-bye.
Bet
P.S. I'll be expecting a letter on Saturday! Thanks again for remembering me in all your prosperity.
Saturday night
10:00 PM
Oct, 17, 1936
Dear Lee -
What? No date on Saturday night? I guess it's sad but true. In fact I've only been out two nights this week. Wednesday to Class and Thursday to an Associated Women Students Progressive Party - so you see I haven't seen Cub all week. He'll probably show up tomorrow. I guess his money is getting low so perhaps I'd better quit him and look for bigger game. How's that for Gold-digging? I didn't intend to start right out and tell you all about my boy friends for they really don't count for a thing with me and I guess you know why. I feel in a sentimental mood tonight so if you don't ever get this letter you'll know I censored it and decided to destroy it.
I was very happy to get your letter this morning along with one for Mom and a "newsy" one from Marge B. I haven't received the package from you yet. Mom says she sent me one also and I haven't received it either. I'll just be patient, I guess.
I'm so anxious to see the new suit. I can't imagine you in a double-breasted suit but I like them very much. I guess I can put up with the brown and red. In fact, I might even get to liking it. Mom seemed to think you weren't interested in killing our China's since you didn't go out. Don't get in jail 'cause I haven't any money to bail you out.
I"m glad your getting your teeth fixed but do be careful! I don't like funerals. (That sounds sort of goofy- as though I didn't care and I really do.) Speaking of funerals, I was surprised to hear about Wally's wife. Remember that Sunday that we saw them at Waterloo. They seemed so happy. She was so young. It seems a shame.
You and Mom both mentioned the possible moving of the shop but neither one said where. Please write me the particulars. It would seem funny not to go to 63 Sherman St. for Scott's Plumbing Shop.
I'm anxious to see the sign. You must send me some pictures of these new improvements. You're surely getting things done in a business way. Is it because I'm not there to take up your time and money? I'm sorry I'm not there but I'm glad you're getting things done.
Why didn't you take Frances to the B.Y. Party? You know what I told you about taking her. They'd have enjoyed having you there and she'd have enjoyed your company. She wrote me a letter this week (I think it was).
Seeings as how I had so much spare time laying around waste I attacked another subject- Mechanical Drawing- Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. I'm not so very far behind and it's easy after what I had of it last year. I've been working on it all evening. It's lots of fun and Darwin teaches it in High School so he helps me when I get stuck.
You should see me swim by now. I can go the width of the tank on the back stroke (you kick your arms and legs like a frog and lay on your back) The water is getting a little cool but she keeps us too busy to stop and think of that.
It has been raining off and on all day. Surely seems good after so much hot, dry weather.
Yesterday ended the first 6-weeks and grades come out next week. We'll see if Little Betty stands at the head of her class.
Your picture is sitting in front of me and I'd give every cent I've got if it was you. Just two more months and one more week and I'll be heading north as fast as the bus (or whatever I'll go in) can take me!!! I'm not homesick but just ----well, you've been away from home so you know what I mean.
Mom and Marjorie both mentioned Eldon and Edna's affair and wondered if i would be serious this time. What is your private and candid opinion?
Say, I've written three sheets so I guess I'd better sign off before you wear out your eyes trying to figure this out. It's a quarter 'till eleven anyway so "goodnight"
Bet
Monday afternoon
Lee-------------your old dear! I could just hug you! (if you were here) How sweet of you to send me stationery just when I needed it! And that darling container or holder or whatever you call it. I have it tacked up right in front of my desk. Maybe I'll get caught up on my correspondence with it to remind me. If you can't understand my ravings, what I really mean is "Thanks a lot!"
I just came home from taking a Physics test in which I believe I did very good except for the last problem and it is all wrong. The six-weeks have just ended so grades will soon be out. I wonder how I'll stand.
I was elected Sec'y-Treas. of the Sophomore Class this morning. What do you think of that? I guess I'm sort of coming up in the world.
I sat with Cub in church yesterday morning and then he brot' me home but I'm mad. He didn't come to see me all week, he went to a J.C. Football game without coming by, and yesterday morning it was raining pitchforks and puppy dogs tails and he didn't even bother to come by and get me so ---when he said as I got out at noon yesterday "I'll be seeing you." I said "Oh, yeah?" and that was that! I haven't seen him since and don't care if I never do. Maybe I get mad too easily but I've been about ready to quit him for a long time and this was the last straw!
I must initiate my new stationery by writing to you on it. I hope you didn't expect a letter earlier. I didn't get around to finishing this yesterday and I sort of wanted to wait until I got your package.
I don't think this week will be quite as busy as the last few. I'll be mighty glad for a chance to get caught up on my sleep and studies.
If anyone tells you it never rains in California, you tell them to go jump in the lake. Yesterday and Saturday night it rained as hard as it ever does in Oregon. It surely seemed good. I'd like to have gone out and stood in it but I was afraid I'd catch my death of cold and I didn't have time anyway. Today is one of those dull dreary days. It seems so funny here after so much sunshine.
Well, it's ten after 3 and must write a letter to the folks before my 4 o'clock gym class so good-bye.
Bet
P.S. I'll be expecting a letter on Saturday! Thanks again for remembering me in all your prosperity.
handwritten letter postmarked October 22, 1936
10/21/36
11 PM
Dear Bet,
Have just figured the fixtures for a house that I hope to figure on tomorrow. Was supposed to be about a duplicate of George Surrey's house.
If I get this house I am suppose to get another one almost like it. George Harden is the contractor so am not losing too much sleep over it.
Oh, yes, I received your letter this morning and read it this noon. Dad called it a night letter.
We (Mr Eastman and I) sold Charles Green a furnace this morning and have a good chance of selling one to Kenneth Fuller (he went to Silverton this morning and was visiting there while we were investigating his house here) and one to Mr Tucker who is building a house right across the street north from Charles Green. Not much money in it for me but I got out of work this morning by doing this.
Early this morning I went to Albany and got Mr. Charles Stone and brought him over to do some sheet metal work for us to be used at the Nut Plant. Day before yesterday Earnest and his brother-in-law hung 47' OG Gutter (on the third floor-height I mean) at the Nut Plant for us for the Nut Plant.
Oh, the building is to be built on to the East side of the new building they have built for Eichner on the same place as his old building stood. We will be just across the street from brother Bade. More Fun!!!
The contract for the new theater building has been let and the man that got it is to have Bade do the plumbing so Br. Bade is in the highest of spirits and so am I??
I was to to your parents for breakfast Sun AM. No pheasants. Read your descriptive letter.
Well, give the boy a chance.
Sorry I don't know any gossip --am glad you like the package. Any money in that sophomore job?
Glad you got it.
Lee
10/21/36
11 PM
Dear Bet,
Have just figured the fixtures for a house that I hope to figure on tomorrow. Was supposed to be about a duplicate of George Surrey's house.
If I get this house I am suppose to get another one almost like it. George Harden is the contractor so am not losing too much sleep over it.
Oh, yes, I received your letter this morning and read it this noon. Dad called it a night letter.
We (Mr Eastman and I) sold Charles Green a furnace this morning and have a good chance of selling one to Kenneth Fuller (he went to Silverton this morning and was visiting there while we were investigating his house here) and one to Mr Tucker who is building a house right across the street north from Charles Green. Not much money in it for me but I got out of work this morning by doing this.
Early this morning I went to Albany and got Mr. Charles Stone and brought him over to do some sheet metal work for us to be used at the Nut Plant. Day before yesterday Earnest and his brother-in-law hung 47' OG Gutter (on the third floor-height I mean) at the Nut Plant for us for the Nut Plant.
Oh, the building is to be built on to the East side of the new building they have built for Eichner on the same place as his old building stood. We will be just across the street from brother Bade. More Fun!!!
The contract for the new theater building has been let and the man that got it is to have Bade do the plumbing so Br. Bade is in the highest of spirits and so am I??
I was to to your parents for breakfast Sun AM. No pheasants. Read your descriptive letter.
Well, give the boy a chance.
Sorry I don't know any gossip --am glad you like the package. Any money in that sophomore job?
Glad you got it.
Lee
typewritten letter postmarked October 25, 1936
Sunday afternoon
Dear Lee---
I'll bet you wish you were here. The boys and I just made a plate of Fudge and boy was it good. The folks went to see "Anthony Adverse" so it was up to me to take care of the boys for the afternoon.
This week has not been quite so busy. Friday night I sent to Selma to a BY Rally. Just as we drove into the town I saw a sign "Hear James Earl Ladd at the Christian Church" I almost ditched the BY Rally and went to hear him. Do you remember about year ago now, wasn't it? when he was in Lebanon? We went on into Fresno after the Rally and went to the New Shanghai in China town there and had Chow Mein. It was very good and lots of fun. There was only one boy in our carload and he was a little Sophomore in High School so I didn't get to do a bit of flirting. Wasn't that a shame? Last might we had a spooky Halloween Party at Ruth's. It was a Sunday School Party. We had lots of fun. At the business meeting I was elected Pres. of the Pilot Class. I guess I'm sort of getting up into the 500. Ahem, ahem!!
We got our report cards the other day. I got an A-,2Bs and a C.
So your Dad thought my letter was a long one, did he? Did he get my card? I guess I sent it a little early, or did I? So you get to be in a brand new building? That will be swell. Will it be done by Christmas? Are you building it? or is somebody else? Will it hold several shops or just the one? You see I'm terribly curious.
I guess I can't give Cub a chance as he left last Thursday for Fillmore, Calif. without even coming and bidding me farewell, so what am I to do?
My mind doesn't seem to be working right today. Maybe it's because I'm trying to get the best of a cold. Don't get too close to me or you might catch it.
I went to a football game yesterday. Coalinga JC vs. Bakersfield JC. They beat us 14-0 but that wan't so bad considering that they had about twice as many men as we did.
I can't seem to get my mind focused on anything more of importance so I"ll just stop before I put in a lot of trash.
I am enclosing a Halloween fortune that I got a hold of and made me think of you. Oh, yes, a lady told my fortune last night. She said I would be very happy and have lots of fun and take a journey across the sea but she could see no love in my life. I would live a long time and be very happy but ----no love.
Bet
Enclosed was fortune: To none but thee I will complain---
There's none I love so well;
But far from thee I grieve in pain,
To whom I've bid farewell.
Sunday afternoon
Dear Lee---
I'll bet you wish you were here. The boys and I just made a plate of Fudge and boy was it good. The folks went to see "Anthony Adverse" so it was up to me to take care of the boys for the afternoon.
This week has not been quite so busy. Friday night I sent to Selma to a BY Rally. Just as we drove into the town I saw a sign "Hear James Earl Ladd at the Christian Church" I almost ditched the BY Rally and went to hear him. Do you remember about year ago now, wasn't it? when he was in Lebanon? We went on into Fresno after the Rally and went to the New Shanghai in China town there and had Chow Mein. It was very good and lots of fun. There was only one boy in our carload and he was a little Sophomore in High School so I didn't get to do a bit of flirting. Wasn't that a shame? Last might we had a spooky Halloween Party at Ruth's. It was a Sunday School Party. We had lots of fun. At the business meeting I was elected Pres. of the Pilot Class. I guess I'm sort of getting up into the 500. Ahem, ahem!!
We got our report cards the other day. I got an A-,2Bs and a C.
So your Dad thought my letter was a long one, did he? Did he get my card? I guess I sent it a little early, or did I? So you get to be in a brand new building? That will be swell. Will it be done by Christmas? Are you building it? or is somebody else? Will it hold several shops or just the one? You see I'm terribly curious.
I guess I can't give Cub a chance as he left last Thursday for Fillmore, Calif. without even coming and bidding me farewell, so what am I to do?
My mind doesn't seem to be working right today. Maybe it's because I'm trying to get the best of a cold. Don't get too close to me or you might catch it.
I went to a football game yesterday. Coalinga JC vs. Bakersfield JC. They beat us 14-0 but that wan't so bad considering that they had about twice as many men as we did.
I can't seem to get my mind focused on anything more of importance so I"ll just stop before I put in a lot of trash.
I am enclosing a Halloween fortune that I got a hold of and made me think of you. Oh, yes, a lady told my fortune last night. She said I would be very happy and have lots of fun and take a journey across the sea but she could see no love in my life. I would live a long time and be very happy but ----no love.
Bet
Enclosed was fortune: To none but thee I will complain---
There's none I love so well;
But far from thee I grieve in pain,
To whom I've bid farewell.
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