% author: Wilhelmine Katharina Schram %

				 August 10, 1939

My dear Cousin:

Am so sorry not to be with you on Sunday.  I always enjoyed so much the family
reunion gatherings, but as explained to Theresa in my recent letter, Clara
feels she must be on her way and Elizabeth expects to accompany her as far as
Ogden, Utah, so I will remain here.

Am glad to say that mother is recovering from the effects of the fall which
she had a week ago last Sunday when she slipped on rug or just simply had her
legs give way from under her, sustaining badly broused arm and shoulder.

We had a wonderful rain last night and had a good rain a few days ago.  For
these rains we are all duly thankful and things are now greening over again
very nicely.  Our corn crop however was badly effected by the drouth as well
as grasshoppers.  

Betty returned to Chicago last Friday.  I have not heard from her and do not
of course know whether they will attend the reunion Sunday or not.

Trust this finds you all right well.

With kindest regards and our very best wishes to each and everyone, I am,

				 Sincerely,

				 /s/ Minnie K. Shurtleff