Copy of 1934 Letter

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August 3, 1934

Dear Cousin Raymond:

I was visiting grandpa Sunday afternoon, and he asked me to answer the card you sent him several weeks ago. He was glad to hear from you, but was sorry to learn of your mother being ill.

Grandpa has been in bed for a number of weeks and is still down. Monday he had a bad attack with his heart again, but tonight when I called, he was feeling a bit better. His case, he is very ill one moment and much better the next.

I am still working at Kress, the place where I have been the last five years. During July I had a two week's paid vacation. Maybe you don't think I really enjoyed it. Papa is still at Swan & Schulle Furniture Store and all the others are the same as when you were here.

Speaking of hot weather, but last month the official thermometers reached 104 degrees, this breaking the heat records for many years past. The drought has set many good farmers back, but there are at present many little country towns receiving their share of rain after so long.

You must continue to write, and grandpa wants all the folks to write and tell all the news. I shall be glad to answer letters sent to us or grandpa.

Your Cousin,

Mamie Ayers (I am the granddaughter of your Uncle Will)