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Title: Ruth Ley to Jimmy Ley - February 22, 1944
Description: Ruth talks about washing day and taking care of Dave, her son. She mentions her brother, Vic, says congrats to Jimmy on his medal and believes Vic and Jimmy could be good friends. Lastly, she writes about her excitement for the spring.
Date Created: 1944
PID: grinnell:26488

Title: Ruth Ley to Jimmy Ley - January 17, 1944
Description: Ruth hopes Jimmy had fun on his furlough and mentions her sister might be off on furlough as well soon. Ruth then tells funny stories about Dave, her son, to Jimmy.
Date Created: 1944
PID: grinnell:26501

Title: W. E. Ley to Jimmy Ley - February 12, 1944
Description: Jimmy's father tells him about nephew David's rapid growth and then comments that he has not heard from Betty and Ed recently. He wonders to Jimmy about Ed's new job and about whether Betty and Ed will move. He tells Jimmy that the recent houseguests "Bags" and "Nuts" asked after him. Regarding work, he updates Jimmy on the goings on at the garage and comments that Lucille is a faithful worker at the Red Cross room. He closes by expressing his wish that "the tide could turn" in Italy. He encloses two news clippings.
Date Created: 1944
PID: grinnell:26483

Title: W. E. Ley to Jimmy Ley - February 5, 1944
Description: Jimmy's father comments on the mail delays and on the recent snow. He promises to buy Jimmy another bond, which will make ten total to Jimmy's name. He updates Jimmy on the family and expresses the family's eagerness to see photos of Jimmy with his crew. He passes along well wishes from a Milt Pringle and wishes Jimmy luck.
Date Created: 1944
PID: grinnell:26479