T2020.102.519

13 July 195

Dearest Folks & Sis. The area & base are finally getting dug out from the 3" or more of ash from the volcano 80 miles west of Anchorage. The dust & ash have been horrible & will be until a good rain settles it. It is so fine it seeps into everything -- even locked suitcases. Our furniture won't be here for a month or longer (glad it wasn't here [[struck text]:jor]] for the excitement?? & [rest?]), so we're camping out in the apt. [apartment] on borrowed necessities. Your last letter to the hostess house was forwarded. Love to all. Gae Coop