Letter arrives from Mary. It seems that rationing does not have much of an impact on them since they have their own supply at the farm. Interesting that news of a flood in Kenton Ohio was heard on the radio news in Washington.
Christmas
Book 1 – Letter 64 Received January 4, 1943 from Jean
The first letter of the new year 1943 arrives from England, sent a month earlier.
Book 1 – Letter 63 Received December 31, 1942 from Lois Jean
Interesting that Lois Jean worked for 5 days and made just over $8, that combined with her Christmas money $4.25 she will get a jacket.
Book 1 – Letter 62 Received December 30, 1942 from Lenore
A detailed list of the gifts received for Christmas. Hard to imagine that all the stores were closed “downtown” the day after Christmas.
Book 1 – Letter 61 Received December 30, 1942 from Jean
Interesting to see all the stamps and hands that this Christmas greeting passed through to get from England to Ohio.
Book 1 – Letter 60 Received December 21 1942 from Levy
A nice Currier and Ives Christmas card arrives from Rock Valley, Iowa. Not sure of the name if it is Levy or Leny.
Book 1 – Letter 59 Received December 18, 1942 from Josephine
Operas, high tea and visions of Christmas break. Things seem to be going well for young Josephine in Philadelphia.
Book 1 – Letter 58 Received December 17, 1942 from Lenore
Tis the season to spread good cheer!
Book 1 – Letter 57 Received December 14, 1942 from Lois Jean
Letter from Lois Jean arrives. Effects of the war seem to be felt less here with movies, shopping, and formals being the highlight of the day. Communities of family were quite common during this time as referenced by the comment of 4 Frank families living all in a row.
Merry Christmas!
May your life be filled with peace, love and blessings in this Christmas season.
