Grandpa - Oct. 9, 1941

I wanted to give you a chance to see one of the actual letters. If you click on each picture, you should get an image that is large enough to read.

"Same place"

10:20 Wednesday Night

Dear Dolores:

Hello again! How are you this evening? Fine I hope. With the beautiful moon suspended from the eastern sky I see no reason why you shouldn't be in the best of condition. It affects me the same way it did you Sunday night I believe. I too, noticed it Sunday evening. It seems a shame to let all of that perfectly good moon go to waste, but what can we do about it with 250 miles separating us?

Do I sound despondent, Hun? I really am not, but I will admit I was terribly "let down" when I came home from work tonight. Why?? I reached in the mail box for my mail and no letter from Dayton! Isn't that reason enough. But I'm not holding you responsible, Dolores. I feel sure you did your part. It must be the inconsistency of Uncle Sam's postal system. I know I'll have to write the government now. Perhaps I will get two tomorrow. That will be fine, but I really prefer one every day rather than some days none and other days two.

I am wondering how you enjoyed prayer meeting this evening, or didn't you know that you were in a prayer meeting? You were anyhow. It was rather cool here so instead of starting a fire in the church I asked the folks to come to the parsonage, which they did. You were right here on the desk (your picture, of course) all through the meeting and at the close of the service you went around the room and met all the folks. Were you embarrassed? You didn't need to be. It really wasn't my idea, but I was proud to "show off" the picture just the same. A number of favorable comments were offered.

It is quite apparent to me that the church people are planning some kind of a party for me this coming Friday night. I'm not sure just what it is, but they asked if I would be home and also requested that I have the house ready for company. It is going to be interesting to see what happens. I'll be sure to let you know.

Dolores, would you forgive me for being a bit brief tonight? I have worked all day and will be working tomorrow, and it is getting late - especially for one who will be arising at 5:30 AM. Please don't glare at me,

Love -

Ted