802 10/20/1954 Sadie Erwin to Albert Erwin

Sadie Erwin Valparaiso, Indiana Wednesday, October 20, 1954

Albert Erwin Box 44, Enumclaw, Washington

Dear Albert, We just talked to all of you. It was swell to find you all together. The new car is lovely. Everything has gone along perfectly. Spent yesterday afternoon in Chicago. Had lunch in the Marshall Fields tea room. Shopped then went to a show at the State Theatre on State Street. Saw, "A Star Was Born." When we got back to the depot Mr. And Mrs. Hummerstone were waiting for us. Gladys had called them in the afternoon and said she would see them when she and Cully went to Cleveland. They waited 45 minutes for us to come. Frank was at the curb when our taxi drove up. Had a nice visit with them and he helped us on the train. The weather is perfect. The leaves are such a beautiful color. I like the city of Lansing very much. We did not leave there until noon today. Hope to get to Winifred’s for lunch tomorrow. We called Hallie tonight to let her know we could not reach there tonight. Now about your trip. Take the small suitcase. Get 100 from our checking account. Buy one new shirt that will fit you. Bring ties, sox, pajamas, slippers, toothbrush, shaving case and handkerchiefs. We can buy new robe and shirts in Minneapolis. After getting you at the airport we will go to Waseca. We will come down from Frank's that morning. Cully can tell Jim all about the plane. Gladys will call Cully later to find out if reservations have been made. This is their first nice weather here in three weeks. Rivers are high. We were through water tonight that was scary. Have a nice room at a hotel. Hope Jim and Ruth will not have to work too hard. We will be back in time to work Saturday night, October 30th. I am writing this in such a hurry, keep making mistakes. Love to you all, Mother. Remember I am buying your return train ticket in Minneapolis before you come and getting our berth reservations. Had a good sleep - another beautiful day. Let the kids, Ruth and Jim read this letter. Love, Mother.