Thurs. Afternoon
Well the big day is here (Dollar Day). There sure weren't many bargains on sale today, just the same old things they had before. The people are getting wise too, the stores weren't too crowded. I got a charcoal pull over, which you may get if it's too small for me. and two pounds of orange slices for 29¢ and a cheap black bag. Dad got the best bargain a pair of 11.95 shoes for $5. I didn't see a thing for you, they didn't have any jerseys on sale, even gregory's [sic] didn't have any, I guess they are summer stock and go on sale in the fall when we got the other ones.
I went to the Hood card club party last night and won the prize for the table, which was a nice blooming cautus [sic] with red flowers in a cornucopia planter. Eleanor, Mary Horne and Mary Stephenson played at my table, Peg gave me the tickets.
Eleanor and I worked at copper monday [sic] and I sent your matching piece for the charteurese [sic] earrings.
We mailed your laundry case monday Tuesday and your dresses Wednesday. The dresses were mailed just straight so it will probably take longer to come. The jewelry is with the dresses, I hope they don't get too wrinkled, if they are please press them before you wear them. Let us know when you get these packages, so we can get rid of the package slips.
We got your card Tuesday which was very good time for it and I'm sure glad you made connections, but I guess you were plenty tired after lugging your suitcase all the way. You sure were smart in sitting next to that sailor. I noticed he put your bag up for you, I bet he thought is she carrying rocks.
It has been sort of nasty here all week, raining and snowing.
Dad did your pictures right away and mailed those yesterday. It's too bad several of your maid didn't get too good.
Dad tried to get a sleeveless sweater but couldn't find any, why don't you make him one for father's day if you have the time. He wears it in place of a vest.
Have you heard how you made out in your exams as yet, let us know when you do.
Take care of yourself and write.
Everyone is okay here.
I'm enclosing some clippings. It seems the Gerhart's are in competition with each other, one won't let the other get ahead. in staying in the public's view.
Love,
Mother
[A production of Guys and Dolls at Pat's high school, featuring Dorothy Gerhart]
[Pat's friend Mason Gerhart getting a hearing test]