Gladys: Jul. 2, 1932 Chicago, Ill.

Dear Friends,
I hope you had a good week. Here it is way to cold. temp that are below zero most days. Plus the wind chill, which can be 30 below in some places. Hibernation time.
Well anyway, here is the next letter from Gladys:

 For those that fine it hard to read, here is what I think it says:

(upside down)
399 Fullerstom Pky
                       Chicago Ill.
                       July 1-32
Dear Howard:-
well in a few hours it will
be 2 weeks already since we
went, rainy morning you meet Eddie
& I in Westboro. Time goes too
fast. We had a most tiresome
trip back on Monday. That day
trys is horrible and there we
were annoyed by a bold creature
who pushed herself on our tired nerves

she was frightful and
we were relived to get
rid of her I can tell you
I've got into the station
at 10:45 and there we
had over an hours
ride on the street car.
up to Eddie's apt. I
went right home
with her & slept that
night. We were too
tired to eat even we
went right to bed.
& I went to work
Tuesday night again
Things are pretty hot
here these days

during our convention I just
wonder who will get in, so
far we don't know. The session
laswted all night last night.
A lady who was there came
to have dinner with my pat-
ients sister & myself this eve
& she was so all in she had to
nap awhile there at the home
before dinner.
I started to go to the Dentist
yesterday. My purse will hurt
as much as the teeth. I think by
the sounds of this estimate, but it

has to be done. So I'll
have to make the
best of it.
I am so glad Dad
is getting better. It
was great to get home
if only for a few
hours. I think by
the looks of things
now, we will be
here at Passavant
Hospital most of the
summer. It is a
lovely Hosp. so I
don't mind you may
be sure.
We are having
delightful weather
here. Nice &

cool unusual for this time
of the year in Chicago. Today
it was too cold to go out
without a coat & Oh! so very
windy.
Well Howard thanks again
for being so nice to take us
around while we were there
and do excuse my letter
paper. I have no paper with
me down here at Hosp. & I
Just thought I'd better get
busy & write you a note.

My best wishes to
you & Tom.
Eddie tells me
Gladys Holm is going
home tonight.
Cousin Irene & another
girl are staying up
with Eddie for a
couple of days. For
company as Eddie's
room mate is still on
her vacation.
      So long
        Gladys

I hope I copied it right. With all those loop-to-loop kind of writing, it kind of hard to read.
It sounds like she had a good visit with Grandpa and was able to see her Dad.
It sounds like this Gladys worked in a hospital. I wonder what her job was?
I wonder how the girl they met on the trip back was annoying. Maybe she was looking for a friendship with them and just went about it the most annoying way. Or maybe she was just nervous and when she gets nervous, she gets a little to chatty. Just say'n.
I'm a little confused about the weather. It started out hot and then got cold.
I don't think I got the spelling of the hospital right.

Here is a picture from the scrap book. 1936:

The quints can play hockey, too. In the large picture it appears that Annette (left) is going to get
the puck in the face-off with Yvonne and in the other picture we have a spill with Marie (right)
crying. Annette (left) hasn't quite regained her equilibrium but Yvonne is all set to start again.-
World Copyright, 1936, NEA Service, Inc.

This is for all those that like to see picture of the Dionne quintuplets.

Here are few pages from the joke book, "Bedtime Laughs". 1956:

  More funnies for all my show biz friends. Enjoy.

Finally here is a random picture:

This is Doris. Not sure who's classmate she was.

Well, that's all I have to share with you today.
I hope everyone has a very happy New Years Weekend. I'll do what I do every year. Go out like a light.
I hope you will come back soon for more Fading History.
Till then.
Your friend,
Sandy

Edna: April 22, 1932 Chicago, Ill. & A Birthday card

Dear Friends,
I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas. I know I did. It's always nice hanging out with family you don't get to see very often.
Anyway, I've got two things to share with you.
The first was postmarked April 8, 1932.

Grandpa's birthday was April 10th.he was 32 years old this year.

Here is a letter from Edna:

Since it is typed, I'm not retyping it.

It sounds like she has been a very busy girl.
Grandpa sounds like he was feeling ignored on purpose.
I hope he got the message back then. It wasn't him, it was her lack of free time and not wanting to write more after writing all day at work. I don't blame her.

Here is picture from the scrap book. 1936:

With the hockey matches for the Stanley cup approaching, we find the each Dionne quintuplet has adopted a team. They're apparently in the penalty box here for breaking some rule and are (left to right) Cecile (Detroit Red Wing), Marie (Buffalo Bison), Yvonne (Toronto Maple Leaf), Emilie (Chicago Black Hawk) and Annette of the Montreal Les Canadiens.-World Copyright, 1936 N.E.A. Service, Inc.

I know it's been awhile since I showed the girls. But here they are being little hockey players. I wonder who's idea it was to put them in these shirts?

Here are few pages from the joke book, "Bedtime Laughs". 1956:

To all my show biz friends, enjoy!

Finally a random picture:

Taken during someones class trip.

Well, that's all I have to share with you today.
Remember, stay warm. Below zero, not fun.
Don't forget to drop by again real soon for more Fading History.
Till then.
Your friend,
Sandy

Gertrude Frank: March 9, 1932 Humbird, Wis.

Dear Friends,
It's the end of yet another week. Are you ready for Christmas? I'm ready as I can be. Not really feeling to much in the holiday spirit. I have a little bit of spirit but I know I should feel more jolly. I know it will be a good time anyway.
Anyway, here is a letter from a new person, Gertrude Frank:

As always, for those that find it hard to read, here is what it says:

                   Humbird Wis.
                   Mar. 8 1932
My Dear Friend
I received your most welcome
letter last night and was very
glad to hear from you. I liked the
pictures just fine. well how
do you like the weather I sure
don't like very well we are having
a snow blizzard here it's been
blowing just terrible for 4 days
straight wonder when it's going
to to be better weather.
I don't like see any one get drunk
But to drink a little once in
a while won't hurt any body.
Well that's to bad you can't play
a violin wish I could be there
I'd play it for you I can play

almost any kind of music I'd
like to be there and listen to
the Radio in the evening don't
they have some party's out
around there they do here
We had a party here a short
time ago and had a very nice
time do you dance do you like
shows I love all kinds of enjoying
always have a time good time
where ever I go maybe I'll
be coming down there to
keep house for you if you
need a housekeeper don't leave
me out now don't be mad
because I'm always joking
well now my dear Friend
I will have to make supper
so good by and write a

nice long letter
Your friend
Gertrude Frank
Humbird Wisconsin
R1. Box 85

It sounds like they have known each other for a while. I wonder it they wrote before and he didn't keep them. Humbird is really south of here. I always get a chuckle when someone says down there when they are actually south of him.
It sounds like she could play the violin. I wonder how good she was?
She doesn't sound like she is a fan of people who drink to much. I don't blame her. I don't either. An occasional drink is not a bad thing.
Did he write her a nice long letter back?

Here is a picture from the scrap book. 1936:

 More than 300 families have fled to higher ground in Missouri Valley, Iowa, following the over-
flow of the Boyer river. Here is a general view of the section of the town which is under water.
The Boyer empties into the Missouri river a few miles from Missouri Valley.-A.P. wirephoto.

I wonder how long this area was flood at that time. How much damage was there afterward?

Here are a few pages from the joke book, "Bedtime Laughs" 1956:

Enjoy.

Here is a random picture for you to look at:

No idea who this is or when it was taken. I get a feeling it might be from 1900 or earlier.

Well that's all I have to share with you today.
I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.
I hope you will come back soon for more Fading History.
Till then.
Your friend,
Sandy

Ethel Lundstram: Feb. 8, 1932 Ogema, Wis.

Dear Friends,
I hope everyone had a good weekend. I know there are a number of places that are not doing well. Mostly on the West coast. Southern California is still on fire and now there has been an Amtrak train derailment in Washington state. As I'm typing this I just heard about it on Monday. They have not said how many people have lost their lives yet. It sounds like it was something that is very horrific.
Anyway, here is a chain letter from Ethel Lundstram;

As always, for those that find it hard to read, here is what it says:

    Good Luck Chain
Please make nine copies and
mail to those whom you wish
to see prosper. Within 29 hours
after you receive this. this
chain was started by an
American Colonel and must
circle the globe 15 times. It
will bring luck in nine days.
So please do not break the
chain. Prof. Mrs. Alphine won
9 millions. Mr. William Hayes
won 6 million. Mr. Frances
broke the chain and lost
all of his possessions. Have
faith your happiness depends
upon it. Recopy eliminating

the first name as mine only
must remain. Mrs. R mcMullins
to Mrs. Berta Bennett. Mrs.
Berta Bennett to Mrs. Elfert
Carter. Mrs. Elfert Carter to
Mrs. Pearl Sanford. Mrs. Pearl
Sanford to Ruth Bennett. Ruth
Bennett to Dora Mann. Dora
Mann to Miss Mary Esser.
Miss Mary Esser to Mrs.
George Gulberger. Mrs. George
Gulberger to Miss Marie Acker.
Miss Marie Acker to Miss
Ethel Lundstram and Miss
Ethel Lundstram to Mr Howard
                                     Johnson.

I wonder how long this chain letter was around. Did Grandpa send the nine letters out?
Would you pass a letter like this on or just toss it out?
If you want to share it with someone maybe I should add my name to it before you pass it on.
Just add. Mr. Howard Johnson to Sandy. Sandy to you.
Go for it.

Here is a picture from the scrap book. 1936:

  Norris dam is completed- thousand attended the dedication ceremonies at Norris, Tenn., and the picture shows the scene as the last sluice gate in this section of the TVA project was closed.- A. P. Wirephoto.

What an exciting time watching the dedication of this dam.
Is this dam still being used today and how much work has it had over the years?

Here are few pages from the joke book, "Bedtime Laughs" 1956:

Enjoy.

Finally, a random picture:

No idea where this or when it was taken. I thought that since the scrap book picture had to do with a dam I would show you another one.

Well, that's all I have to share with you today.
I hope you have a good week and don't forget to come back soon for more Fading History.
Till then.
Your friend,
Sandy

Edna: Dec. 29, 1931 Chicago, Ill.

Dear Friends,
Well it's the end of yet another week. For me it was a quiet one. No drama. I will say where I work, it is colder then I like. My feet are still cold. I know it is cold outside so what the real problem. I like to have warm feet while I'm working.
Oh  well, enough whining, here is the next letter from Edna aka Eddie:

 As always, for those that find it hard to read, here is what is says:

                   December 28, 1931
Dear friend Howard-
Well, this is the ? letter
I have started to you. Hope
I will be able to finish
this one.
Thanks a lot for your lovely
Christmas card. I certainly
was well remembered with
both cards and lovely girts.
Would you like to hear what
I got? == 3 pair of hose, a
pair of gloves, some undies,
some money, perfume, pearls,
a photograph from Gladys
of herself, one hankie, pajamas,
2 scarfs, a 5 lb. box of candy
from our president, (as usual),
$10 check from boys in office.

We had our annual Christmas
party the 19th at the Blackstone
Hotel. Had a lovely suite of
rooms and had the nicest
party we have ever had.
We sure had one grand time.
I got home and got ready
for another party in evening.
Had another grand time.
Christmas Eve. we (Linnea
and I) went down to my aunt's.
We wanted to go to "Yulatta" and
if we were to go all the way
from our place to church that
hour of the morning, I'm
afraid we wouldn't have
managed. Well, we went to
Yulatta at 4:00. We left
my aunts at about 11 o'clock
as we were invited to dinner
at 2 o'clock at Gladys Holm's
in Rodger Park. We were
18 for dinner and a couple

             -2-
more for supper. I never
saw so much food. It
certainly was delicious.
We had a wonderful time,
as usual. I always have
such a lovely time up there.
Christmas Eve. before leav-
ing for the south side I
called Dad long distance.
I hadn't had a minute to
write him and I just had
to talk to him. I felt so
much better after talking
to him. I was so sorry we
couldn't manage to go home,
but it would have cost
L & I about $40.00, and as
she isn't working it was
impossible to make it. I was
glad, tho,we could talk to
him.

Well, it is almost time to go home
now and Linnea and I are in-
vited to a girls house for the
evening, so must ring off.
Hope you boys had as
nice a Christmas as I did.
       Happy New Year to you,
             Eddie

I sounds like she had a very good Christmas. I wonder who gave her what gifts?
She was doing a lot of partying.
I was trying to find out what Yulatta was. But I can't find out what is is. Maybe someone else will be able to find out the meaning of it.
I am glad she was finally able to talk to her Dad.
I do wonder how long it took Linnea to find a job. I know it was not a good time for many back then.
This is the last letter from 1931.

Here is a picture from the scrap book 1936:

The possibility that King Edward VIII of England may marry
was indicated Wednesday in his request to the house of com-
mons for more money. A royal message said "his majesty desires
that the contingency of his marriage should be taken into ac-
count..." This picture of him was made last December by the
court photographer and shows him in the dress uniform of an
admiral.

He looks like a very good looking man for his time.

Here are few pages from the joke book, "Bedtime Laughs" 1956:

Enjoy.

Finally, here is a random picture:

I pretty sure this is my cousin Billy. Not sure how old he is here.

Well, that's all I have to share with you today.
Have a good weekend and don't forget to come back soon for more Fading History.
Till then.
Your friend,
Sandy

Edna: Nov. 20, 1931 Chicago, Ill.

Dear Friends,
I hope your weekend was not too bad. I know there is snow to the south, where it is rare for them to have more then we do here. And in California, where people are loses their homes because of the huge wild fires. The only question I want to ask is how these fires started? Mine here was on the quiet side.It is colder then I like but that is to be expected this time of year.
Anyway, here is the next letter from Edna aka Eddie:

As always, for those of you that find it hard to read, here is what it says:

(written upside down on the top)
Excuse this stationery please
                           Nov. 19, 1931
Dear friend Howard:-
Well, here is the letter I promised to
be so prompt about sending. Well,
don't think this is the first and only
letter I have written to you. I have
written several, but have found them
several days later, discovering there by
that I had neglected to send them.
Pardon me, won't you?
Did Dad give you my message?
You asked him to find out from
me if I lost a compact in your
car last summer. I did not, as
far as I can figure out, so it
must be some other "dame". It
was nice of you to inquire anyway.
Well, we have been horseback riding
several times this fall. I usually
go with Gladys Holm and some
other girls. Last Sunday we went.
Linnea went also, but we

certainly enjoyed it a lot. Linnea
is not working. She has been
home now for about a month or
possibly a little longer. She has
registered tho' at several agencies, but
there just doesn't seem to be any
jobs in this berg-- or any other,
for that matter. I certainly am
glad I still have mine, and they
say there will not be any lay-offs
in our office either. They fired one
girl a couple of months ago, but
that was because  she didn't care
to work very much. They got one
we used to have a couple of years
ago. We have not as yet received
a cut either. That sure is a
rare thing these days. The rest of
my girl friends have all gotten
cuts several different times. I
must consider myself lucky, that's
all.
Well, it is almost Thanksgiving.
Gee! I would love to come
home & cook dinner for Dad
and the boys, but of course
that can't be done. I can't
afford that.

                 -2-
I am going to a stage show tomorrow
night. I'm going to see "The Unexpected
Husband". They say it is a scream.
Next week I am going to see
"Blossom Time" at the Grand opera
House. I have seen it 3 times
already, but I love it.
It has been real warm here.
Almost like summer, altho' we
have had quite a lot of rain.
Today, however it has been cooler.
A heavy coat was much appreciated.
Somebody I know just came
back from a hunting trip up in
Maine. He was with eight other
fellows and they each came
back with a buck each. Pretty
nice, eh? Is this open season
up there? Um-m-m, what I
wouldn't give for a piece of
venison. He said he had lots

of fun too. He was gone two weeks.
What are you doing with your-
self? I sure have been busy. I
guess Dad was getting disgusted
with me for not writing him often.
I just couldn't do it. i stayed
at the office late almost every
evening in order to get things done.
Do you play bridge, Howard?
I have become quite interested in
it suddenly. A week ago last
Sunday I was invited to a bridge
party= 18 of us girls. We sure
had fun. Then the Tuesday
following I had Gladys H & her
girl friend(she rides with us) over
to play bridge. We certainly had
fun. Last Sunday we had a couple
girl friends over for dinner and
then we played bridge. We then
walked 22 blocks with them. It
was such a lovely evening.
Well, please forgive me for
being so slow in answering. Will
try to do better next time.
                      As B/4
                         Eddie
P.S. L. says hello.

It sounds like she has a habit of misplacing things, like letters. I wonder if it was the truth of an excuse.
I wonder how long she hung out with Gladys Holm?
As for the play "The Unexpected Husband". I could not find any info on it except it only played for a few months in New York back then.
As for the other one "Blossom Time" that she saw 3 times already before this letter.

This is what I found. It might have been an opera. I think it was about a nineteenth century Vienna composer Franz Schubert assisting a girl he is secretly in love with. But I could be wrong, but it is the only thing I found about it.
It sounds like she also found an enjoyment in playing bridge. That's a game I never learned. I have no interest in it.
I wonder if Grandpa found out who the compact belonged to.
It sounds like hunting in Maine back then was very good.

Anyway, here is a picture from the scrap book. 1936:

  An ice jam at N. Forty-second and W. Mount Vernon av. Tuesday afternoon was loosened by dynamite and manual labor in time to prevent a serious flood of the Menomonee river there. The workers had plenty of advice from the crowd which gathered.- Journal Staff Photo.

It sounds like it was a big blast to watch. Can you imagine using dynamite like that today?

Here are a few pages from the joke book, "Bedtime Laughs" 1956:

Enjoy.

Finally, a random picture:

No idea who she was or when it was taken. It is a torn picture. It looks like there was someone sitting next to her. I wonder who tore it and why? The answer has faded away never to be known again.

Well, that's all I have to share with you today.
I hope you will come back soon for more Fading History.
Till then.
Your friend,
Sandy