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Arlington Va 15 Aug 51. If you have time you might call Paul J. Russell 3141 Aberfoyle St. and wish him a good vacation. Dear Doris: At last we hear - and Dad says "we are perfectly surprised!" Muggy here. Hope you aren't roasting. We go for a swim at Ames when Dad can be persuaded. Today picked the pears, aren't many and most are deformed. Dad works steadily on his List and for amusement helps me carry over shingles. We still have a lot left.. miss you on such jobs. Expect to be home Sun. evening We have just got back from a little ride to Avon where we picked 1½ qt. huckleberries. Went swimming this afternoon. [[strikethrough]] [[?]] [[/strikethrough]] Fred Southworth called yesterday with his sister & her husband. His older sister Grace who was our drawing teacher in school died last Thursday and we went to the funeral with them Saturday. Love Dad