December 13, 2010

December 13, 1940 Friday "We certainly have a swell view from the Medical School every day"

                                                                                  Thursday -

Guess what, dear, I love you and miss you and wish you were here - but today is Thursday already - only this week is going very, very slow and next week will go slower -
     I think maybe I am going skiing this weekend - In a round about way - thru Karl, I heard that Bob Anet called me at the office yesterday, when I was out to lunch - but he didn't call back -  Then today Frances called and said we were going - So I don't know -  But anyway I'm going to get my boots waxed or greased - Will probably be awful stiff Monday - think I'll do a few sitting up exercises between now and this Sunday.
     It's still freezing weather here but Jezzy's still running, and best she keep it up -
     Just washed my hair, and it should be awful clean - Soaped & rinsed three different times - then rinsed & rinsed - I'm going to start taking better care of it - cause I really haven't treated it very good lately -
     Sounds like you'll be a busy little man this week - Please don't catch the flu - I'm so proud my Xmas things are just about all purchased and made & Xmas cards addressed - what few I'm mailing - And do you know we got each other's on the same day?-
     Dear, it's awful cold outside and I probably won't mail this tonight .  Went out last night and froze an ear - but I love you anyway -
                                   Lots of kisses
                                            Dotty

                                                                                                               Friday

Hello, dear-
     How did you get along on Friday the 13th - hope nothing unlucky happened to you - the only bad thing that happened to me today was that I didn't get a letter from you - but maybe it's the fault of the mail - have a hunch we both may be having letters delayed between now and Xmas -
     Haven't been feeling too sharp today - still am on the verge of a cold and my throat is rather sore, but I'll be all right in a day or so, I hope - anyway, I am planning to go ice-skating and play golf Sunday -
     How are you coming along with your little wool rug - is it a yard wide yet?  I'm anxious to see how it will look when it's finished, but I imagine it will be pretty smooth -
     Gosh, I sure wish I were coming down to Eugene again this weekend - certainly seems like a long time since I saw you last - hope the 9 shopping days between now and Xmas go fast -
     Called up the draft board and got my order number today - it is 1689 - and they have sent out about 750 questionnaires so far - from all appearances I'm due about next summer - right now they are only taking unmarried men without dependents, and according to the papers that exempts about 3/4 of those who registered -
     Mr. Couch and I have been having a lot of fun arranging the set-up and plan for the physical examinations.  According to present plans, we are going to examine about 150 men a night on Dec 17, 20, 23, and 30th, so it looks as though I'm going to spend a few more evenings up there - spent most of the day today drawing a floor plan and a bunch of signs, but it's rather interesting-
     Hill and Von have been trying to talk me into getting a date this weekend and going out with them, but they haven't had much success - guess I just don't want to go out with anyone but you -
     This weather up here is really cold and clear.  We certainly have a swell view from the Medical School every day - just another reason why I hope we can find a place to live on Marquam Hill - would you like that -
                                                         Love -
                                                            Bill

1 comment:

Joni said...

Did she have 2 cars? Damit & Jezebel? Maybe it was Jezzy she liked??? I guess we'll see when it gets closer to the wedding if she sells Jezzy. She hasn't mentioned Damit since the letter about having a chance to sell it. Suspense builds...