Oct 19, 1945

Harlem Springs, Ohio

Dearest Ralph,

Here is just a few lines again tonight to let you know I’m thinking of you. I’m going to stay here tonight again and then take Ila and the kids up in the morning, to Carrollton. Ila said “Butch” cried this morning because I didn’t come and take him and Norma to school. You know me, I was still sleeping. I didn’t get up until almost 9:00 and then I was still sleepy. I couldn’t go to sleep last night. I laid there I bet for a couple hours thinking about you. I miss you more than ever when I come down without you. I’m hoping it wont be much longer until you can be with me when I come down.

I called Mom today. I think she will call me tonight. I get lonesome for her. Haha. I called to see if I got any mail today. I didn’t hardly expect any because I got one yesterday.

You ought to have seen Ila and I this morning. She got some of your grandmothers and great grandmothers hats out and we were trying them on. We are going to mask and go to a Halloween party at the community Hall. I’m going to be her man; if nothing happens. That’s when we planned this morning anyhow. Probably when the time comes we won’t do it.

I can’t think of any news tonight to tell you. Nothing happened today only I took Lize to Carrollton to get her teeth taken care of and he couldn’t do anything for her only make an appointment in two weeks. So that’s that

Well Ralph I think I’ll sign off now. I can’t think of anything to tell you. Only that I still love you but you know that. I sure do miss you Lovey and I’m hoping you get home soon. I’ll be the happiest person living when that day comes. An a nervous wreck too. Well Ralph be good and keep writing. I’ll send you all my love for this time.

(P.S. I love you Ralph)

Always Yours,

Marge