War in the middle of Greyhound

Ruth's travels took her to Phoenix and Tacoma...

...Colville and Portland...

...Omaha to Lincoln and back again...

And then you find a tidbit about Martin heading off to war...

I can't believe I've rambled into the third page. But do hope I've brought you up to date on the Colville situation, and a little bit more. We are thinking of all three of you...Ken included. Thanks for your ongoing concern..we'll try to keep in touch.

Fondly, Roz

Elin's Christmas Letter, 1964

1964
Colville, Wash-
Sat.

Dear Mother:

Thought I'd better write a note in this Xmas card. We are fine.

We have had some terrible cold weather. It was 19 below zero the first part of last week. To-day its 10 degrees above zero.

I received the Oakland papers. Thank you for sending them. I felt awfull sorry about hearing of Mrs. Nylander's death. I got a letter and card from Elizabeth the other day. She said in her letter her Dad died in 1962. I guess he was at a Rest Home in Omaha. Elizabeth & Family live at Grandview, Wash. This is the first I've heard from them in a long time. One thing nice about Xmas you hear from friends and relitives you don't hear from the rest of the year. I haven't heard from Lottie, Marie or Betty yet at this Xmas season but there's time yet.

I have been working steady. I do Baby sitting. I go at 8 A.M. in the morning and work till 5:15 P.M. at nite.

I work for a girl that works in a dentist's office.

I take care of a 13 mo old Baby so I'm kept pretty busy. Last nite I took care of 2 children while their folks went Xmas shopping.

It's really beautiful out now with all the new hallen snow.

Really look's like Xmas.

Guess I'd better get this in the mail as the mail comes early. Hope you have a good Xmas & hope you hear from all your family at this Holiday Season. I'm gong to make out a card to Garfield to-day also.

Merry Xmas - and a happy New Year -

Love Elin and Family -

Friday Photo: Elin & Ray

Elin Jensen Johnson & Ray Johnson

1962

Colville, Washington

Johnsons' Journal * Volume IV * December 1966

Book of Ruth: Had Grape Juice and Cake

Ruth had numerous small notebooks, including this one from the late 1960s.

(a bit bigger than a deck of cards)

The Arizona Christmas Letter & 55th Anniversary Announcement

(click to enlarge)

We're looking forward to your Christmas letter. Ours was hard to write this year because so many wonderful people (like you) were involved that we just couldn't name them all.

We're planning on your visit. Just say when. Please bring any family writing, etc. you want. We have spent a couple of weeks here with Bill and Maurine completing Durand records. Jensens and Norbys need a turn. By the way, I can't find my copy of "The Cemetery Run" or "David." Could I beg for another?

We'll talk lots more later. All of yuo have a wonderful Christmas.

Love, Marie

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Hi Bob - Looking forward to your coming down to SUNLAND this winter. Hop you are still looking forward to travelling "down under". We will keep you informed of details as they develop.

Dominoe Padre,

Frank

Elin & Ray's 55th Wedding Anniversary!