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Bev to Ande: 3 June 1943

June 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

A group of young women from our Club want to do their part in making the Amer.-born Japanese soldier, who has proved loyal to our U.S. feel welcome amongst us in the ‘Y.”

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Bev to Ande: 2 June 1943

June 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

Max., Aud., & I are planning on going to a Club picnic to-night at Powderhorn. It is raining, as usual, but we’re going anyway, as will eat in the pavilion.

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Bev to Ande: 27 May 1943

May 27th, 2008 · No Comments

While Aud. & I were hiking to-night, we came upon a swamp where there were dozens of ducks. How could I help but think of you then, Darling!

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Bev to Ande: 26 May 1943

May 26th, 2008 · No Comments

Rec’d a letter from a girl whom I met on the train, when I was taking a trip to Ogdon 2 years ago. Her husband was discharged from the Army because of heart trouble.

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Bev to Ande: 24 May 1943

May 24th, 2008 · No Comments

Had another young boy ask about buying our Ford today.

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Bev to Ande: 21 May 1943

May 21st, 2008 · 2 Comments

Some youngster is reported missing in Mpls. – not sure whether he drowned or was kidnapped, but they were going to use a powerful light to-night in the water, and see if they could locate his body – we came home before they started.

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Bev to Ande: 19 May 1943

May 19th, 2008 · No Comments

Aud. and I finished up the ironing this a.m. and then took Betsy over to Lake Callahan and went biking around the lake – then over to Cedar Lake, and back again. It was loads of fun and am so glad Aud. enjoys that sort of thing.

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Bev to Ande: 17 May 1943

May 17th, 2008 · No Comments

May 17, ’43 Monday  8 p.m. Hello Sweetheart: I love you to-night too.  It is such a gorgeous night – one of the lovely, beautiful Minn. spring nights – and you know what those are; especially do we know on the St. Croix; for there never was a lovelier spot.  It holds so many dear […]

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Bev to Ande: 14 May 1943

May 14th, 2008 · No Comments

Received my Red Cross certificate from Washington showing that I graduated from the course as a Staff Ass’t., and Hon., it’s even signed by the President of the U.S.!

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Bev to Ande: 12 May 1943

May 12th, 2008 · 1 Comment

I could even see the marks left by the raindrops on your stationery. It must have been quite cozy inside that tent while it was raining. Brings back memories of the night on the St. Croix when we shared a tent together.

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