I found the letter below in my “Memory Box” and thought it may be of interest. I don’t know why or how I have the letter but am glad I found it. It was sent from Justin Williams, 4235 Silver Hill, Washington, DC. [The transcript is below the image]
— Naomi
July 4, 1960
Dear Folks:
Hope this letter finds everyone in good health. We are o.k. at present and enjoying some cool summer weather at present.
We decided to stay home this July 4th and by doing that Elizabeth put us to work cleaning house. The School of Hope ended this year’s session and Elizabeth started right in to housecleaning.
Say, I hope you two have decided to come back with us. We are planning on it. I am sure you will enjoy the trip back to Washington by car and then when your visit is over Elizabeth and I will let you take your choice; either fly home or go by train. I’m sure you would like the trip by plane because Mom sure did when she visited us. You can get somebody to help Lloyd while you two take a little vacation. I think you deserve it. (insert by Elizabeth) Mom will you let us know if you think you can come out?)
Will close for this time and, Adolph, you and Therese take good care of yourselves so you can make that trip back to Washington with us.
Will see you in the near future.
Justin
Christina says
Well, that answers the question of when Grandma and Grandpa went to Washington. That’s a very nice letter to his in-laws…..I don’t know that I have ever written a letter to my in-laws…..hmmmm
Aunt Lolly says
Justin was such a precious man. He was so good to us kids, and to Mother and Daddy. The high light of our year was when they would come home from Washington. We looked forward to that time all year long. It was so much fun playing with our nephews Johnnie and Kenny, Elizabeth and Justin most always took us to a movie while home. and bought us good things to eat, like Baby Ruth Candy Bars and fire crackers,ect. Elizabeth made us pretty shorts and tops one year. We thought we here really cool. I can remember setting on top of the ice cream freezer with Kenny on my lap, and Justin turning the ice cream freezer. He treated us like one of his own kids. These are precious memories. What wonderful, loving, brothers and sisters, along with their husbands and wives, we were blessed with.
Naomi Vetter says
I always thought (and still think) that the most wonderful gift my parents gave to me is the gift of my 11 siblings.