Dec. 11, 1940

My Dear Charlotte,

	I hope you and Rube are much improved in health and,your alements may all
be forgoten for that is the only way to deal with our infirmities.  Mother is about
the same as when you was home.  As to my cold I am geting over it and hope
we shall avoid any more colds.
Yesterday Amanda did fhe cashing and cleaning up today.  Yesterday I herd an
advertisment over the Radio, Lds Dresses , Lg. Sizes for $2.98 @ National Doller
Store, S.L. City.  If you drive downtown one of these days I wish you will call and
see what they have in size 50.  Perhaps they have something better, so Just Buy
what you think would be best for Mother.  I will send check at onsce.
Mother &c I sends Love and good wishes.

                                            Very Sincerely Your Father J.H.A.

It will be ok if you Select 2 dresses if you think them are good.

My Dear Charlotte,

	We Just received that Love box of frut. You are realy to consideret of us.
Accept of our Sincere appreceation and many thanks. Let us know a couple of days
before you come so can arange a Chicken dinner.  You see I am a farely good cook.

                                                                                   JHA