August 2, 1970 (Letter from Kathy)

I'm at Kinzua -- enjoying what the residents of Warren consider a nice day because the sky has a few blotches of blue among the many clouds.  Here with Cam and her younger sister and brother.

Thank you for your congratulations.  Mrs. Tuller has been really nice to me since we've been engaged.  We had told them we were going to get married so they weren't shocked.  We're waiting for Gary to find out just exactly when his leave will be, and we figured around Dec. 5.  He has two weeks then and that's when we'll be getting married.  I'll go with him wherever he goes the next four years (unless he goes someplace overseas where I can't go -- I hope not) and hope I'll be able to work as a hygienist.  If not, I'll get something.  Probably will waitress the four months we're in Illinois, because it hardly seems worth it to go to a dental office for that short a time.  Never know what the future brings, but I certainly don't' mind.  We'll be together like we want to be for the first time in 3 years.

I must say I was disappointed when I heard you hadn't made it to Calif.  I must have called you a fool a couple times, but you seem to be pretty happy where you are and that's what counts.  Be sure to say hello to Barb and Mardi for me.

Your job sounds interesting.  At the end of basics, Gary spent a few days doing the same floors over and over and I doubt he'll ever want to do anything that has to do with them (floors) again.

Paul, Gary is in Illinois now.  Don't know how far he is from Rockford, but he's 120 miles south of Chicago.  Don't know whether you're interested or not, but his address is.....

I missed the fourth in Warren also.  Spent two weeks in Colorado and five days with Gary in Illinois.  He's waiting for school to start tomorrow.  For the past couple weeks, he's been distributing linen, pulling weeds, KP, and distributing directions to incoming troops.  He's really anxious to get in school.

Hi, I'm back (in case you didn't notice I went swimming!)

Sounds like you finished last year well.  It was my worst quarter.  Between the moratorium, the sun, my laziness, and graduation I just cut too many classes.

Hope you're feeling better.  Always thought you were a strong, healthy male, what happened?

Work is going well.  So far I've had Rick Brewster and Gloria Hahn as patients and among the more prominent people of Warren Dr. Whipple and Mrs. Eaton.  What a laugh, but Dr. Whipple is really nice.  Most of my patients (60-70% are children, and I really like them.  I practically get hoarse from talking to them though if I have a lot of them in a row!

My parents are in Colorado Springs with my sister and her husband.  Last I heard they had just gotten down from Pikes Peak and were on their way to the Grand Canyon.  They'll be coming back from their 18 day vacation Wed or Thurs.

Well, that about concludes Warren business.  I refuse to hit any bars so all my info is late and third hand.

Take care.

P.S.  Cam said "hi".  She wanted me to say -- well, hell she can write it --

I talked to your Miss Right the other day and she says she's not gonna look for you either, but you'll probably run into each other some day anyway.   Have fun!  Cam

February 17, 1970 (Letter from Renee)

As usual it was a pleasure to receive your letter, you have a most unique and enjoyable style -- very free and uninhibited -- I approve!  My boss doesn't have a whole hell of a lot for me to do and he's bash yacking to someone so I decided to be very prompt for a change and write back.

Morrey and I went home to Warren this last weekend to finish up our wedding invitations and get them ready to mail.  You should be receiving yours sometime next week.  It took us four hours of writing, stuffing, stamping and licking to finish up the invitation s from my side of the family list alone.  We did Morrey's parents' list last weekend in Lorain.

I am so fed up with wedding plans and garbage that I am just about ready to tell a few people (my mother-in-law in particular0) just what to do with themselves.  I got my gown and my bridesmaids gowns, etc., ordered the flowers, the photographer, the orchestra and made all the arrangements with the caterers.  The major details aren't so bad to handle, it's just all the little shit that bugs me.  I think I'll be too "fuckin" tired to mess around on m y wedding night -- besides it will be nothing new to me -- just a little more legal I would say.  Morrey has been just great through all this and I love him more every day.  I am extremely happy as far as the two of us are concerned, and that's what is most important.

My car gave me all kinds of trouble and my dad came to get it and it broke down in Cleveland never to start again.  He returned to Cleveland on Monday and got it going and took it home to be fixed.  It's a read dud, but I sure do miss having it.  I should get it back in another month or so.  Morrey and I are planning on buying a new car with our wedding money, so I hope we'll have a little left over after the honeymoon to do it.  I am truly sorry to hear about your car troubles too, but I guess we all must have our problems.  As far as your getting to the wedding Paul, if you take a bus into Cleveland and let us know when it arrives, we can arrange to pick you up, as long as it isn't after 2 in the afternoon on Saturday.  If you can make it on Friday nite it would be better.  Please let me know, and also let me know if you want hotel reservations.  It costs 9.50 per night at the hotel where you will be staying, so I just wanted you to be prepared, OK?

As far as school goes this quarter I'm really doing shitty and I doubt if I'll pull much more than a 2.0 -- and that's if I'm lucky.  Between school and work and keeping the apt picked up and making meals I don't find much time left for studying  and believe me my grades are suffering -- but there's not much I can do.  We haven't spent a weekend in Columbus since I don't know when cause we've been going to Lorain to finish up wedding plans.  It's going to be really gala affair, Paul, with cocktails, dinner, champagne, dancing and the whole bit.  I will be extremely disappointed if you don't' come.

I got a letter from Barb Lucia telling me all her problems, which, frankly, I could care less about.  She never was one of my favorite people.  I crossed her name off my invitation list, but she wrote to tell me she was planning on coming so I guess I'll have to send one anyhow.  At $10.00 a head for the dinner this wedding is going to be a very expensive affair.  As long as I don't have to pay the tab I guess I don't mind very much.

If John and June come to the wedding, which I think they will, you can always hitch a ride with them.  June might just come by herself and would want someone to drive with her so please contact them at 21 Lorfield Drive, Snyder and see what their plans might be.  I am sure they wouldn't mind having you come with them at all, and I would be eternally grateful.

Also, Paul, I moved in with Morrey about a month ago cause I just couldn't hack my roommates much longer, and we couldn't see paying rent in 2 different places.  My parents agreed without any grief about it, so it worked out OK!  From now on please write to me at the Shanley Drive address.

Well I've got to go cause it's almost 5 and I have to take Morrey downtown so he can to go his classes.

Please take care and write again soon when the spirit moves you.  Please let me know your plans for April 4???

December 31, 1969 (Letter from Renee)

I wanted to surprise you and be the first to write, since it usually works out the other way around.

I was really glad to see you when I was home.  I must admit that I wasn't exactly in my "usual" self cause I had a lot of pain from my teeth and the medication was making me very dizzy and sleepy.  I kind of sat around home for most of the vacation cause I didn't have a whole lot of get up and go.  Perhaps the next time we get together we can whoop it up a little.

The trip back to Columbus was a little hairy cause the roads were pretty bad, but we finally made it.  I didn't mind the driving but, again, m y mouth was killing me so I didn't exactly enjoy it altogether.  Our apartment looks beautiful with all the new furnishings and we're very pleased with our first "home".  I really hope that you can find the time to come out for a visit one of these days cause we'd love to have y ou as our guest and we have an extra bedroom -- which serves as a guest room and den.

I had Toni Pace over to dinner last night and we had a great time.  I made steak, baked potatoes, salad, and the whole deal and had a splendiferous chocolate butter cake for dessert.  It's really nice to be able to entertain and heave guests for dinner with ease -- and I don't' like to entertain.

I'm at work now and my boss is out to lunch and I have nothing much to do, so I'm catching up on my letter writing.  I think my boss was glad to have me back cause he couldn't leave the office last week cause I wasn't here to cover.  It's really peaceful and quiet here since everyone is still home on vacation.  Morrey and I are going to Lorain tonight to go to a wild New Years Eve party, and we'll stay at his house probably till Sunday.  That will give me a chance to get a few things out of the way concerning our wedding plans.  Speaking of our wedding, I'm thrilled that you will make it, cause I would like nothing more than seeing my close friends there when I make the big step!!

I got my grades Tuesday and I didn't believe it but I got a 3.6 which is way above Dean's list.  I always said  I would make Dean's List someday -- and my dream came true.  I had 2 A's and a B.  The 3.6 is my quarter accum, and my overall accum is a 3/2 so I'm not complaining.

Tonight is New Years Eve and I'll be thinking of you and the gang and our former New Years Eves together.  Times changes all -- isn't that true?

I have to go and get my schedule changed and buy books one of these days. I'm not really looking forward to another quarter of grueling work, but thank goodness this will be my last quarter until June!

My little car (Snow White) made the trip out here just beautifully and I really enjoy having it.  I haven't driven it too much besides to work and back cause the roads out here are pretty icy.  Last night it rained and then the rain froze, so you can imagine what the roads are like.

Well, I'd better get on the ball and get something done around here before the boss gets back.

Please take care, Paul, and keep in touch -- even if you only write once in a great while -- your letters are appreciated.  I'm wishing you much good luck with your finals.