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Wed. A.M.
24 Mar.

Dearest "Going on "50 years," (includes
sis too, ha):
Am air mailing you a
small gift, nearest thing to
gold I can find until spring &
I can go gold mining! It should
reach you just between birthdays.
Works on expansion contraction
principal and seems quite accurate.
Coop has a big one, same principal
in the wea. station. How about
that heat wave you're having
again? Here, it is trying to snow!
Do hope Dad is thru "shingling"
by now. Maybe the warm wea.
will help you all. After all,
couldn't he take up a less painful
"occupation" than shingling?
I remember how Helen suffered
w/them. Shall write her asking
for a ride from Seattle in Aug.
& maybe can get her home for
the 50th too. Won't hurt to try.

Love,
the Kids