Letter from Lois Jean as she practices her typing skills. Gas rationing inhibits her practice at church.
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Book 1 – Letter 66 Received January 7, 1943 from Mary
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.
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 51 Received November 9, 1942 from Josephine
The next letter from Josephine arrives.
Book 1 – Letter 45 Received October 5, 1942 from Josephine
It seems that Josephine is feeling a bit homesick for California and the friends she has left behind. She mentions the gas rationing that happened during their journey east. Interesting that she speaks of school not yet starting in October which seems very late to me.
Book 1 – Letter 35 Received August 21, 1942 from Jean
The next letter from England arrives. Life is heavily impacted by the war there with rationing, travel restrictions and war work for the mothers. This is all mentioned in her letter. 
Book 1 – Letter 32 Received August 7, 1942 from Josephine
Next letter arrives from city of Angels. More mention of the war and rubber shortage. Josephine’s opinions on the standards of schooling in the west compared to the east. 
Book 1 – Letter 24 Received June 29, 1942 from Jean Worts
Another letter finally arrives from England. It was opened by a censor and she talks of wartime rations. It makes me realize how much we take for granted today.
