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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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Bev to Ande: 11 May 1943

May 11th, 2008 · No Comments

Marge, Helena, and I had fun down town last night. Had our dinner together and then saw a cute movie, but I’ve seen enough pictures now to last me a long time.

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Bev to Ande: 7 May 1943

May 7th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Worked this a.m., and then took Aunt Addie to another Aunt’s funeral this p.m. Dad isn’t home yet. Remember Uncle Sherman in Clearwater? His funeral was today, and Dad went there.

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Bev to Ande: 5 May 1943

May 5th, 2008 · No Comments

So you see, I have been busy – oh, yes, practiced too, about 45 minutes. Have a new piece for us. It’s “Clair-de-Lune” by Debussy and very lovely.

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Bev to Ande: 4 May 1943

May 4th, 2008 · No Comments

This was a busy day at the blood bank. Took dictation all morning, and was alone in the office this afternoon; so had phone calls and visitors to attend to.

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