(Ed: Not sure of first name.)

Dode E. Draves 
Route A, Box 246 
Hemet, California
April 30, 1921 
་ 
Mrs. Theo. L. Blanke 
626 LaFayette Ave. S.E.
Grand Rapids, Michigan 

Dear Aunt Mamie and family, 

I don't know if it is my turn to write or not, but here goes, as I want to know 
for sure if you all can come out this June. We are all looking for you and 
what's more, I am going to have my piano tuned up next month so it will be in 
good shape when you come. Have you gone through your operation yet? My, I wish I
could take care of you, for I just love to take care of sick people. 

I have quit my job and am staying at home and it certainly seems good. I do not 
get much rest though, as I have company most of the time or I am on the go. This
is the way it goes: 

Monday morning I washed. In the afternoon I went over to little lake to fish. 
Saw plenty, but could not catch them. 

Tuesday morning I ironed and in the afternoon had company from up town. In the 
evening, went to the show. 

Wednesday, Henry and I cleaned up the yard and cut the grass, and in the evening
went to a dance. 

Thursday, Clarence and I went to Riverside for all day and had a real good time 
on my birthday, and in the evening we went to a play given by the Eastern Stars.

Friday I cleaned house. 

Saturday (today) I did my Sunday baking and did odds and ends, and then took a 
hot bath. Now I am waiting for Clarence to come along, as tonight we are both 
going to the Eastern Star dance.
Sunday we are going to the mountains with a bunch, to fish. 

You see, dear, I am on the go all of the time. But next week I have to do some 
of my sewing before it gets too hot. Our weather is real nice now, but all of 
our fruit froze this year. But there is no use crying over spilt milk. Henry is 
home with us for a while, which makes it so nice for us. He is so full of fun 
and keeps us laughing when he is around. He has gone up town this after noon, 
and then he is going to the dance. 

Mother and Papa are both well at the present writing. Papa is irrigating today. 
Mother says for you to hurry along and bring those boys to her so she can love 
them. She says she thinks she can spoil Gordon like she did Donald, by rocking 
him to sleep. She often speaks of Donald and wishes she could see him and play 
with him. 

Esther and family are all well and doing nicely. Alice and Charles are both 
well, and so is Uncle Henry and Aunt Libbie. 

Say, I don't think you would know our town any more. It has grown so, and every 
thing has changed so over the last few years. Now, dear, please hurry up and get
well and come and see us as you can. 

Hoping this finds all well, with lots of love and best wishes to all of you from
all of us. 

Lovingly, 
Dode 

P.S. 
Write real soon, please