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Oriole Street
W. Franklin, N.H.
June 10,1957

Ruth Weinberg

My Dearest Friend:

Just a line to let you know we got home safe and sound at 20 minutes of eleven.

I was so sorry I didn't see you at the party as I had looked forward to seeing you so much.

I left Mary Ann's address with Miss Vann. I hope you can drop her a line
as she would love to hear from you, she was so sorry she couldn't come but she had
to be back at Bainbridge Friday the 7th at 9 a.m. she started school today.

I hope you had a nice time with your dear Mother. Please remember me to
her. I do not know her but knowing you I know she can't help but being a
marveous person. I had a wonderful time at the party. I was so pleased to see
Miss Stowers, Miss [Greon] and Miss Gladding and our Dear Dr. Van Waters. I also
met Dr. Van Waters Friend a Mrs. Jackson {[Mrs] Dorothy Jepson] I think her name is. She is so nice
I wonder if you oould get her address for me as I would love to write to her
and thank her for being so kind to me and my son. As you know I am more or
less shy and don't mix in with people to much well I guess she noticed it and
she came and sat with me and talked to me for quite a while. I only wish I were
not so shy. I think I am self concious I only wish I could be different but
don't take me wrong I had a wonderful time and look forward to next year. Well
I must close Miss Weinberg and get my wash started as my water is now hot.
I hope and pray I hear from you real soon and thanks a million for giving me the
opportunity to having an enjoyable day once a year I shall never be able to thank
you enough.

God Bless you and yours always,

Sincerely

Marie Ranville
Oriole St. R.F.D. #2
W. Franklin, N.H.