642
Cedar St.
April
12, 1942
Dear Mother,
We just came from church, and it is late, but I thought
I’d write a note before going to bed.
The weather has been so cool & grand the last few days I wish you
could enjoy it too. But I hope by now
you are having Spring.
I’m glad you are not sending the rubber sheet. I didn’t know I left it, but I haven’t needed
it, and I can get another.
Yesterday Harold finally got paid, so we’ll send the
money order in the morning. I’ve just
been thinking about sending the elephant & ball. There will be the refrigerator trays to pack
& you might just as well pack those toys with the frig. It would save you a little postage.
A woman was saying at church tonight that she was going
to Salt Lake next month for 10 days, and I may be able to have her take your
suitcase with her. I haven’t asked her
yet, and they will be going by auto & may not have room but again it won’t
hurt to ask.
It was Reeds day off, and we gave Alvin a real boys
haircut. He looks a hundred percent
better. The back of his neck right up
into his hair was covered with pimples.
I thought it might be ants biting him, but it was only in the one place
so I came to the conclusion it was heat rash and his hair cut will help that.
I have been feeling perfectly grand. That dry rash that was on my face has cleared
up completely. My skin looks better than
it has for years. I guess it is because
I drink so much water. I’m always
thirsty, and the water doesn’t quench our thirst.
It is late so I’ll stop now. I hope you are well and happy. Somehow we don’t seem so far away from you,
because we know you are thinking of us.
May God bless you and keep you well and happy.
Your loving
children
Laura, Harold & Alvin
Pearls Money Order
$5.00 for STAR
$15.00 for shipping fridge.
770 Springview Drive
Salt Lake City Utah April
12, 1942
Dear Children:
We have just got home from Charleston and as I am not
sleepy but plenty tired, I will start a letter to you. Dad has gone to bed. He says he is sure glad the birthdays are
over so he can cut down on his eats. One
would think he was compeled to eat lots just because it was put before him,
well, you know Dad. The folks say he looks
so much better just in these last two weeks and I know he acts much better but
he still has those pains around his heart and I really think it is because he
is not careful enough how he eats.
I feel sure he is going to feel much better this summer.
I am sorry to hear about Brother Clinger probably having
to leave. This darn war business is sure
terrible. I hope the others can remain
for I can amagine how nice it is to be able to talk and visit with people from
home. Especially those you know so well
and are such splendid fellows.
Well, our Relief Society dinner is over and was a real
success. I think there was about fifty
five there. I think we expected about
seventy five there but maby it’s good they all didn’t come or we wouldn’t have
had enough food for them. I think Sister
Olham was very well pleased. Sister Rose
put on a real good program besides.
Mrs. Hatch, the Principals wife is taking Harolds place
at school and the Skaggs have bought your home.
I think I will walk down some day and see how the house has been
fixed. The Ward is having neighborhood
parties the latter part of the month and we have been given little sacks the
shape of a pea pod to take a little change in to help with the pea crop.
The kids are all fine.
We don’t hear any more about Gord and Ruby moving. I guess they think its not so bad over there
after all. I am afraid they may have to
before long if we decide to go over there.
Genevieve and Harley are still looking for another place
but they too find that rent is out of sight.
I heard Mrs Van Dam say that the girls at the arms plant are having to
pay $40.00 for just a room, no board.
Your mother should know about that. Lyliath [Lillieth] Van Dam got her final
devorce degree from her husband a week or so ago and married a soldier the next
day, not a local one either. Her mother
feels bad.
Well, I can think of no more to tell you this time so
will close for this time.
Love and kisses to you all
Mother.[Carlson]
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