It is quite clear that Marie (Jensen) Durand (my great-aunt) was the letter writer of the family, or at least of the daughters. And my great-grandmother, Ruth Norby Jensen, replied to everything.
Most letters are great descriptors of life in the 1940s...or 1960s...or even 1990s (not written by Ruth, obviously). It makes me think about all that I write that doesn't get kept by anyone. Where will it go?
Oh, this blog is getting saved, isn't it? Hmm...
AB
Most letters are great descriptors of life in the 1940s...or 1960s...or even 1990s (not written by Ruth, obviously). It makes me think about all that I write that doesn't get kept by anyone. Where will it go?
Oh, this blog is getting saved, isn't it? Hmm...
AB
Oakland, Nebraska
Oct. 11, 1940
Marie,
Received your letter after I had written the one to you. I was glad to hear from and that you all are well. How did you like the last letter I sent with the different clippings? When you answer my letter please look up the last one and answer the questions I ask. I have mentioned this before. As I start to write you I read your letter over. Please do the same next time.
Well the time is growing closer when the young men will have to register. For the Burt County draft board Judge Stauffer is going to be attorney for the county. I believe in military training for young men. I read an article in a paper some time ago which I thought was very good. It said that at this time young men needed this discipline very much which this training gives. Frank has his parents and brother to talk over his opinions with hasn’t he? Again, I repeat that I believe in military training for young men 100%.
I was reading in the paper about who was the most attractive women or men. And the answer was a woman was because a woman resembles a child while a man has the likness of an ape. I think this so very real how men resemble the ape.
Please don’t give Martin any spankings. I know I have mentioned this before but talk to him. Remember my mother never spanked Garfield, but talked and explained about the different problems which came up.
I haven’t answered Elin’s letter yet but intend to before long. Dave returned Tuesday evening and so far hasn’t any work. Sometimes my mother waits on both of us and it reminds me of when I was a child and for a few minutes it seems I am a child again. Think of those little children in the countries where war is going on how they must part perhaps with their mother on this earth. G.’s house – Keeper’s mother died when she was born! I am reading a continuous story in a little paper about a pair of twins and how much they think of their mother. They are nineteen years of age and both wish to stay with their mother. I cut out to-day’s story and let Betty read it but please save it don’t destroy the clipping.
I am sending another clipping which I think is interesting and save it too or send it back. Some day when I am well and keep house for you I hope you may take a rest cure, for rest heals any wounds you know.
Write soon. I will answer Betty’s letter later. Let Betty read this no one else. Tell Martin hello from, Mother.
P.S. I hope you changed the clothes after Dave slept in the bed. I changed them before Martin slept in the bed. (Important)
Marie,
Received your letter after I had written the one to you. I was glad to hear from and that you all are well. How did you like the last letter I sent with the different clippings? When you answer my letter please look up the last one and answer the questions I ask. I have mentioned this before. As I start to write you I read your letter over. Please do the same next time.
Well the time is growing closer when the young men will have to register. For the Burt County draft board Judge Stauffer is going to be attorney for the county. I believe in military training for young men. I read an article in a paper some time ago which I thought was very good. It said that at this time young men needed this discipline very much which this training gives. Frank has his parents and brother to talk over his opinions with hasn’t he? Again, I repeat that I believe in military training for young men 100%.
I was reading in the paper about who was the most attractive women or men. And the answer was a woman was because a woman resembles a child while a man has the likness of an ape. I think this so very real how men resemble the ape.
Please don’t give Martin any spankings. I know I have mentioned this before but talk to him. Remember my mother never spanked Garfield, but talked and explained about the different problems which came up.
I haven’t answered Elin’s letter yet but intend to before long. Dave returned Tuesday evening and so far hasn’t any work. Sometimes my mother waits on both of us and it reminds me of when I was a child and for a few minutes it seems I am a child again. Think of those little children in the countries where war is going on how they must part perhaps with their mother on this earth. G.’s house – Keeper’s mother died when she was born! I am reading a continuous story in a little paper about a pair of twins and how much they think of their mother. They are nineteen years of age and both wish to stay with their mother. I cut out to-day’s story and let Betty read it but please save it don’t destroy the clipping.
I am sending another clipping which I think is interesting and save it too or send it back. Some day when I am well and keep house for you I hope you may take a rest cure, for rest heals any wounds you know.
Write soon. I will answer Betty’s letter later. Let Betty read this no one else. Tell Martin hello from, Mother.
P.S. I hope you changed the clothes after Dave slept in the bed. I changed them before Martin slept in the bed. (Important)
And an enclosed clipping for Martin. Ruth includes a lot of clippings in letters and most appear to have been saved.
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