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the way across the country and up
to the present time. They say it
rained hard for three days after
Ray started to St. Louis, but it has
certainly been fine every day since.

By the way brothers, lovely cherries
have been duly sampled
by me and also, the black
raspberries. Yum, yum. How good!
Also, the delicious homegrown peas are
so sweet & tender.

I stayed two days & nights in St. L.
and they gave me a great time.

We arrived at Mama's the 18th at
midnight & rested next day, (Thurs.).
On Friday, Ray took us to Pittsburgh
and we spent about three hrs.
at the Shadyside Hospital, (formerly,
Homes), and, [double underlined: how], I enjoyed seeing it
and new nurses' home, clinic, etc., [double underlined: Grand].

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If I could turn back the wheels of
time, how I'd like to have a course
in that wonderful place.

We visited Stephen Collins Fosters Memorial.
I love his old songs. See
enclosed literature.

I fully intended to get a note
off to you earlier telling you that
John & Ella Orndorff are celebrating
their 50th anniversay, June 29th
and, maybe, you'd like to drop in
for the cup of tea that I would
have poured for you, had I been there.

They keep open house from 3-7.
I hope Margaret O. would remember
to send you an invite, but I know
you'd be welcome. We've wished
we could charter a plane from
here, but will have to be content
to send greetings. (No presents, by request).
So much to say.

Love to
Alice, Joe
& your two
dear sisters.
Will try
to send
cards
later.
Joe.

Is Maude with you? Will send her a message too.