Berlin, Pennsylvania

May 6, 1944

Dear Nick,

I tried to write before this, but [ever] since the rain left us, I have done a great deal of work around the house, have the one coat about on, and a few windows painted black. We also built the steps for the front porch, and have one room furnished, with plaster loathe.

[I]Got my mastering out pay, and have about one hundred and a half spent. [I] bought a rug for the living [room], and a few smaller ones. [I] Also bought a buffet mirror,[and] spent twenty dollars for trailer gas, and mom needed hay. Frank also wired [our] home for thirty dollars. So it went fast.

[I] went down to see Ann two weeks ago, and everything seemed to be alright. We didn’t do any planting, [but I] will [try] to get it in this week.

[My] Aunts were here Sunday, [but I] will elope for this time.

So write soon, and until we hear from you, the best of luck,

Love, Mom, Pop, and [Frank] Deedee