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Yesterday was our first wedding anniversary

June 28, 1945

Dear L

Enclosed is a letter I received from Marie a while back. I've been meaning to send it on to you ever since it came, but somehow never "got round to it" til now. Excuse pleez.

I just finished a letter to Poppy. I haven't heard from him for some time and was wondering how he it.

Yesterday was our first wedding anniversary and Morgan came thought most nobly with a beautiful Swiss made, 17 jewel, wrist watch. Wasn't that swell of him. He also took me out to dinner and gave me one rose bush for one year. The rose is supposed to be increased each year till we've been married 50 years and I'll have a pretty decent bocquet.

This is just a note in a hurry - Let me hear from you.

Love

"Bets"

P.S. Love to Marty & the kiddlings

P.S.2. Please send the picture of Ruhtie back if you have one of her at about this age.

I may take a job

Lincoln, Nebr.

Sept 27, 1953

Dear Marie -

I have been waiting to hear from you as it is your turn to write and why don't you take time to send me a few lines?

Marie I may take a job. I am so pleased. Did you receive a letter from the social worker as she wrote to you and asked you about your consent about me working? Please will you write that I consent to my mother taking a job? This is most important to me. The social worker is waiting to hear. Perhaps Frank could write the letter and you sign it. Thanking you very much.

As ever,

Mother

Please, please try to come

Lincoln, Nebr

May 22, 1955

Dear Marie -

I received your welcome letter and I was glad to hear from you. I was especially pleased to hear what you wrote about Martin. But it seems to me we should try and have him really show that he will help me. Frank could write to the company he works for. Explain about me (his mother) how much I need him now. Then they could talk to him and I would like for him to come here. I would rather that you or Frank wrote to the company than that the social worker would write to Martin. I don't know how he would take it. And also Marie if you are to take a vacation couldn't you arrange to come with Martin? Please, please try to come.

I would like for you to help me with picking out a few clothes. And clothes don't cost quite as much in Omaha as they do in Lincoln.

The day passed here on Mother's Day like any other.

I didn't mean by helping me that I come to your house to live. I wish to find some kind of employment like a seamstress or some kind of housework. Then later I intend to apply for social security after I come out West.

Yes indeed, I hope, I hope Martin and I can help one another as you wrote.

I hope you read over my other letter which I sent a few days ago and answer it also when you write to me.

I wish that you or Frank would write to the company that Martin works for right away. And ask them to let you know as soon as possible. Then you could write to the social worker that which you wrote me that you hope Martin and his mother can help each other.

Please don't write to the social worker what you wrote to me. About Frank's new job and your four children. The social worker will just tell the lady I work for and then the lady I work for will throw it up to me. I am almost afraid of her at times.

Would you please write and ask your father to come to Lincoln as I wish to talk matters over.

Also please may I remind you to write and ask Lottie if she received some maerial from me for a housecoat? Thank you.

If you came you could help me pack my clothers. You could help me by bring some extra suit cases to put some of my clothes in. I still have the suit-case you gave me for Mother's day years ago. It is bent some.

Please excuse me for repeating any-thing in my letter or letters.

I have been here 20 months the 1st day of next month.

Excuse my write as the pens I have been using are not extra good. And excuse any unneatness and writing.

When you write to the company ask them for information. And when you hear from them answer at once or perhaps sent a telegram about Martin. This is importnat.

Write please and don't delay dear.

Best wishes and thanking you again.

As ever

I am,

Mother.

In Regard to My Mother, Mrs. Ruth Jensen

A House Full of Wishes

Danish Camp

Aug 2 (mid 80s)

Dear Lottie

Enclosed are prints of some pictures taken on the trip. You probably have some similar shots but thought you might like to have them anyways.

I've sent the three taken in Colville to Elin also. I'll sent a couple of Mike's wedding after I have some prints made.

We've been busy as usual. In the process of putting in the back yard & the deck. Did quite a few things inside to make the house more "homey". Also have made two trips to the cottage & did some work up there.

We've also had 4 batches of out-of-town company. The last was Ken's grandchildren. We took them to the cottage which they dearly love.

Danish Camp was a success with Kate & Morgan. Hope Marian & Elisabeth enjoyed it also.

Much love

Bets

The impatients and window box plants are beautiful! Thanks so much!

P.S. We have the second guest bedroom in operation. I'm framing the 4 Renoir cards to hang on the wall.

There is good in everyone - look for it

Dec. 20, 1956

Dear Mother,

Here it is - Christmas again. It seems the seasons roll around so fast. We have been busy, the children are active in school; and I'm still working.

Last night, the grade school put on their Christmas program. Jill and Melody were in it. Then tonight, the high school had their Christmas program. Roxanne is the accompanist for the glee club, and also sings in the chorus.

Of course, everyone is excited about Christmas. Betty and her family are coming up for the holidays. Yesterday was my last day at the college until after Christmas, so I will have a few days to get caught up.

I wrote to the Social worker some time again. She explained that the reason for the cut-back in your salary is beucase Mr. Schultz had to advance quite a bit of money to the Social Security in order to qualify you for a pension. So part of your salary is being withheld to repay that loan.

I had asked her to try to find another place for you, but she was not very encouraging. She said situations were practically impossible to find, and she was afraid that if you wanted to leave there, the only alternative would be to go back to the hospital. I know you don't want to do that, so I hope that you can adjust yourself to your surroundings. Try to like the people around you. There is good in everyone - look for it. Usually, if you are nice and thoughtful, you'll be returned in kind.

I haven't heard from Elin as yet this Christmas, but we had a Christmas card and a note from Marilyn. She is in Spokane working in the same hospital in which she trained.

I haven't heard from Martin. We do not have his address either. Next time you write, will you send his present address?

Had a note from Marie recently, but she didn't have any special news. I suppose you knew that Frank took a job as assistant pastor at a Methodist church.

I'm enclosing a little check for your Christmas. I hope you will buy something to wear. I'm sure that you can use a pair of shoes or a new dress. Write and let me know what you get with the money. Don't just put it in the bank. You need it for something to wear. And it will make you feel good to get something new that really fits you.

Thank you for the gifts you have sent recently - at least, since last I wrote. My intentions are good to write promptly, but I don't seem to find the time.

A very Merry Christmas to you - and a Happy New Year. Do join in with the folks there at the home and try to enjoy Christmas. You'll find it's fun, if you put forth the effort to try. Good luck to you!

As ever,

Lottie

Martin came to say good-by to me

Note the red censor marks

Oct 10, 1948

Marie dear -

I received your letter a few days ago and the $1.00 bill also the receipt for the $5.00 that you had sent to the Storage Co. for me. And thank you, also thank Ruthie for the drawing.

Marie I answered you last letter and I had been waiting to hear from you. I don't know if you know that I attended the State Fair the first part of Sept. and it was interesting to see K.F.A.B. broad-cast. Also saw the tent where Bobby Breen was in appearing in person.

I wrote to Betty last Sunday and I asked her to write to me in 2 weeks. I explained how I wish that she would do me some favors. I wish that the members of this family would share a good family feeling for one another.

Marie you have only to think back about 10 years when Martin started kindergarten, Lottie in high school, Betty in grade school and you attending the University. I was so busy and do you remember all the noise there was most of the time from up-stairs? At that time we should have sat down and planned something for the future, for some-thing we could share to-gether.

When you move again please try and move to one of the towns where one of your sisters live and be patient and waite to find out. Will you pay close attention to my letter? Some times I feel blue and depressed and I hope I may be dismissed by the last part of this month (?) as it is one of my brother's birthday. I asked Betty to write to Mr. John Muller, First National Bank Building, Omaha, Nebraska. Could you write also and ask him about me? I want to go  and see about my things and I wish to pay my bills in Omaha.

Yes, you father brought out the receipt for the $5.00 you sent the Storage Co., also Lottie sent $5.00 I am quite sure.

Martin came to say good-by to me. I am trying not to worry about hope I will hear from him very soon. Please write to your father and ask if he has heard from him. As soon as you know Martin's address write him a nice tender letter. Please write to Mr. M at once. Also write to Betty and remind her to answer my letter. With best wishes to all. Your Mother.

P.S. I hope you can afford to send more money to the storage Co. and thank you. (Is this a wise procedure?) 

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