7 June 1942

Ruby, to Herman, same address. 1 long sheet of Continental Coffee stationery, 2 pp.

Sitting in restaurant with Carl & his girl friend; have been to hospital to see mom; will start for Akron about 8:00; mother is suffering a lot with her leg; weights on it to straighten it out; they have about 10 needles in her arms & ears; will know by next week if they can save her leg. Didn’t mean to scare on the phone the other night. With lots of love, kisses, hugs.

9 June 1942

Same address. 1 small folded sheet, 4 pp.

Been little nervous for I’ve been so busy with mother the last 2 wks; “there isn’t many girls that would do what I have for their mother”. Got 2 letters from you yesterday. Your mom told me about you working in that dangers place; I’m glad you’re out of there; hope you get something nice before long. Dying to see you & I don’t mean maybe. Will know what they can do for mother about Thur. Would be happiest girl in the world if I could cuddle up in your arms every night.

15 June 1942

Same address. 1 small folded sheet, 4 pp.

Got your snotey {snotty?] letter, but I overlook it, for I know how you are when mad at me; you didn’t understand about that girl being there when you called me & when you wrote the letter. Mother getting along fine; they don’t have to operate; it’s some kind of germ they’re trying to kill with shots; I’m trying to get vacation next wk; can see you over the weekend & be with Mother in Pitts. next wk; can get cheap room near the hospital. Sure hope you didn’t get hurt Sunday out on that rifle business. I love you & think of you every minute; you ball [bawl?] me out but it’s for my own good for you know what’s best for me