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She shows little insight into an understanding of her condition

And with some news that is good to hear

Lincoln, Nebraska

May 25, 1952.

Dear Marie -

I wrote to you last Sunday but I have not heard from you in answer to my last letter. I would like to explain a little more about you coming here so excuse me for writing to you again. Now I hope I can explain matters to you again I asked the Dr. who comes on this ward about the expense about the fair for you to come here. And now if you can not afford the price of railroad fair your father must help you. You know your father has helped with expenses to travel at other times in the past. And also that it was for the staff here at the hospital to decide about a ticket for me. Also Marie the Dr. said you have to have a willingness for me to come out there to your home. And also the attendent on this ward said you were the only one who could help me out from this hospital.

Now Marie you know that in the past you have come when I needed you.

I was reading an article in a magazine about a young lady who had a problem. And this is what she worte Quote - "If you love me, please help me. It has to be."

I still have the same glasses  and they give me a headache. That is something important also for you to go with me and have my eyes tested for new glasses.

I attended the services at the hospital chapel this afternoon.

I have been reading the Reader's Digest for April 1952 and in it is an article about President Truman. And I will write a few lines from page 160. Quote - When I was 12 I had read the Bible all the way through twice. I spent a lot of time on the 20th Chapter of Exodus and the 5th, 6th and 7th Chapters of Matthew's Gospel.

I have read the above in the Bible as there are more than 1 Bible on this ward. Try to teach your children to read the Bible where I mentioned the above Chapters. And try to read the Reader's Digest for last April also. Also read Bible where I have writen about.

And please will you write a few lines and let Betty know that I receive the Mother's day card and what was enclosed. I will try to write soon. Also please remind Lottie to write to me.

I hope you answer real soon. And with some news that is good to hear.

With love

As ever,

I am,

Your Mother.

Man is by nature - sinful and corrupt.

Man is by nature - sinful and corrupt.

Dec. 24, 1967. By a minister.

Jan 3rd 1968 - By a lady on Joe Pyne show. In a school about 200 - and about a 4th of the girls had to leave school because the girls became pregnant. And sex in America was like the dark ages. Or could be compared to the dark ages.

On Don McNeil program

Hope we could find a way

Good news travels by oxcart and bad news travels with the wind
-One Joe Pyne Show - Jan. 4 1967

Jan. 29, 1968
20 or 25 years Guy Lombardo has known Lawrence Welk.

Jones beach
1938 American citizen

Water Pigeon
from Canada

No Out-siders

Lincoln, Nebr.

May 1962

To whom it may concern -

I Mrs. Ruth Jensen have been employed at the Schultz Rest Home for over 8 1/2 years and it was that number of years the 1st of April 1962.

I wish to be discharged from the State Hospital at Lincoln, Nebraska. I wish to leave this place of employment as soonas possible. I also wish for my social security check to be mailed to me in my own name - Ruth Edith Jensen.

If any problems come up I woud like to talk to my brother at Blair, Nebraska. And that no out-siders to send me to any institution.

I will support my-self and pay my own bills.

Mar 23, 1954

Dear Marie -

I received your welcome letter. I am sending your children some Easter candy. Also some leather to put in the back part of those shoes I sent. There is glue on 1 side and wet it, then paste it along the heel part. It should be hot water. If you still don't want to shoes don't send them back to me. You may send them to Elin. If she can't wear them perhaps they would fit Marilyn. Write and ask Elin first.

If you wish to send me something for Easter you could send me some money.

Let me know if you received the blouse I sent. One of the ladies here gave it to me.

I will answer your letter later.

P.S. The heart-shaped candy box was for your children to play with.

As ever, Mother.

Monday Mystery: Wahoo, Nebraska

My mom thinks these relatives might be related to my grandfather, Robert Johnson. Any ideas?

I did not attend church services to-day, in case some-one came to visit me

Lincoln, Nebr.

Sept. 30, 1951

Dearest Marie -

It was such a nice way to address me at the beginning of your letter so I will do the same. I received your letter dated Sept. 13 and I was indeed pleased to hear from you. I did not attend church services to-day, in case some-one came to visit me. And being I did not heave any company I sat out on the lawn. I wrote to your father last Sunday and also to Martin. Yes I got the coat and I wrote and thanked Mrs. Durand but received no answer.

Marie why didn't you answer my letter, in which I wrote and asked you if you received the bill for the storage of my house-hold goods? I thought that you would think it important to me which it is. I am anxious to hear if you or your sisters have payed any money toward the bill and please write and let me know.

Yes it certainly was good news to hear about Martin. I addressed my letter to Ogden, Utah and General delivery as you wrote it. I hope that he receives my letter. Did he write and tell you what the name of the Company is that he is working for? Please write and let me know if  he has answered your letter Marie will you?

Have you heard from Lottie, Betty or Elin? I sent Lottie and Betty a birthday card. I have not heard from either one of your sisters for quite a while. You could write to them and remind them to write and answer my letters.

(I wish to thank you for senidng the letter Dora wrote. I wish that your father would be come this way when out driving on his vacation. When the weather is so pleasant as it has been to-day I should think that your father could come to Lincoln. I hope that when I remind him the next time I write, that for him to come that he really will come. When you write to him your could copy the above paragraph starting where I made the mark.)

Please be more prompt in answering this letter. It was so nice of you to write that you "have thought a lot about my recently". Also will you read over my letter as you write. And also you could send me some money if you wish. Thank you very much.

When you write your address on the envelope will you remember to write what Street or Avenue you live on?

Best wishes to you and your family.

My Address is on the envelope.

From, Mother.

Prince Charles

June 29, 1969

Not long ago, it was maliciously whispered in London that the sad truth was that Prince Charles wasn't very bright, and that his brothers and sister were like wise unpre-processing. It seems nearer the truth to say that the public knew little of the royal children.

The rearing of royalty has long posed almost insoluble dilemmas. How can any crown prince have a normal boyhood when he grows up among geneflections and knows - how badly he misbehaves - that he wil become king?

Marie's husband and Mr. Jensen came for me in Mr. Jensen's car

Lincoln, Nebr.

Feb. [1965]

Dear Elin -

I received the lovely Christmas greeting and letter from you. I hope that you received what I send before Christmas to you. When you receive something from me I surely would appreciate if you would let me know as soon as possible.

The 26th of January Marie's husband and Mr. Jensen came for me in Mr. Jensen's car. We went out to dinner and then started out for Omaha. While in Omaha Mr. Jensen and I went up to Blair on the 27th of Jan. 1965 brought my brother some cut flowers, candy and some Oakland papers. Garfield seemed cheerful and we spoke about you. I returned on Thursday Jan. 28th to Lincoln.

The next day here it snowed, on Friday.

My brother was in bed when we were up to see him. I wish he would have a stand by his bed to put some of the things he needs.