Mildred and her husband Bill were married in July 1941.She was the past matron of the Handley Order of Eastern Star 617.
According to friend Ruth Godwin Gadbury: "My friend Mildred was a beautiful girl. She lived in Stephenville, and I met her when I went there to school. We were chums, going to shows together, and enjoying our friendship."
Ruth's sister, Tiana Godwin Smith, was also a friend. She saved a letter from Mildred Porter for many years. It was written during the Great Depression when both Tiana and Mildred were trying to find teaching jobs. It deserves being passed down to her family.
Stephenville, Texas
May 11, 1937
Dearest Tiana,
I know that you think that I am terrible after writing you that I would try to come and then never showing up. I was sorry to hear about the postage coming off of the last letter that I sent. I suppose that I just about half-way put the stamp on when I was in a hurry. By not hearing from you, I just thought that the place was not still open or that you had failed to get my letter. Then after you called and I got your letter, I couldn't get away that weekend. I had promised to visit a school board again that Sunday afternoon. I did so, but I haven't heard from them yet. This school is in a neighboring county and it is the only school that I have applied for. At first I thought that I had a little chance, but I can't tell now. I hope that you have some chances. This job of hunting schools is some job, isn't it?
I wish that we could have gone on some hunts together. It is so late now, but maybe some places will turn up yet. If I just had had some experience, I feel like I might get the place that I am working on now. I'll let you know if I hear of any place around here for you.
If my luck doesn't change soon, I fear that I will soon be gray-headed soon. I am fed up with café work and our other girl is leaving this week, which will mean more work for me. I dread the longer hours and the days are getting so hot now. I believe the work agrees with me, for I am gaining right along.
Well, this time last year we were having some good times together. I was just thinking the other day about the fun we had at the party you gave for Cheek. How is he now?
I am still going with Clinton, the boy who works at the station. We went to church together the other night. I have been going with a college boy some, too. His name is J. N. Wharton. Perhaps you remember him. He went with Ruth Martin some last year.
I haven't seen Lillian nor any of the kids that stay at Casbeer's lately.
I had a letter from DayAlva last week. She likes her training, and she has been making some good grades. She is certainly crazy about Harold. I hardly get to be with her any when she comes home. I think that she gets rather homesick, too.
How is DayAlva, Sr., and is she still with you?
I don't have much time for sewing; however I managed to get a print dress made last week. I had to sew on it mostly at night.
Isn't Ruth's school out real soon? I know that she is busy getting up a program and everything. Tell her to write me, too.
Love,
Mildred
***
According to friend Ruth Godwin Gadbury: "My friend Mildred was a beautiful girl. She lived in Stephenville, and I met her when I went there to school. We were chums, going to shows together, and enjoying our friendship."
Ruth's sister, Tiana Godwin Smith, was also a friend. She saved a letter from Mildred Porter for many years. It was written during the Great Depression when both Tiana and Mildred were trying to find teaching jobs. It deserves being passed down to her family.
Stephenville, Texas
May 11, 1937
Dearest Tiana,
I know that you think that I am terrible after writing you that I would try to come and then never showing up. I was sorry to hear about the postage coming off of the last letter that I sent. I suppose that I just about half-way put the stamp on when I was in a hurry. By not hearing from you, I just thought that the place was not still open or that you had failed to get my letter. Then after you called and I got your letter, I couldn't get away that weekend. I had promised to visit a school board again that Sunday afternoon. I did so, but I haven't heard from them yet. This school is in a neighboring county and it is the only school that I have applied for. At first I thought that I had a little chance, but I can't tell now. I hope that you have some chances. This job of hunting schools is some job, isn't it?
I wish that we could have gone on some hunts together. It is so late now, but maybe some places will turn up yet. If I just had had some experience, I feel like I might get the place that I am working on now. I'll let you know if I hear of any place around here for you.
If my luck doesn't change soon, I fear that I will soon be gray-headed soon. I am fed up with café work and our other girl is leaving this week, which will mean more work for me. I dread the longer hours and the days are getting so hot now. I believe the work agrees with me, for I am gaining right along.
Well, this time last year we were having some good times together. I was just thinking the other day about the fun we had at the party you gave for Cheek. How is he now?
I am still going with Clinton, the boy who works at the station. We went to church together the other night. I have been going with a college boy some, too. His name is J. N. Wharton. Perhaps you remember him. He went with Ruth Martin some last year.
I haven't seen Lillian nor any of the kids that stay at Casbeer's lately.
I had a letter from DayAlva last week. She likes her training, and she has been making some good grades. She is certainly crazy about Harold. I hardly get to be with her any when she comes home. I think that she gets rather homesick, too.
How is DayAlva, Sr., and is she still with you?
I don't have much time for sewing; however I managed to get a print dress made last week. I had to sew on it mostly at night.
Isn't Ruth's school out real soon? I know that she is busy getting up a program and everything. Tell her to write me, too.
Love,
Mildred
***
Mildred and her husband Bill were married in July 1941.She was the past matron of the Handley Order of Eastern Star 617.
According to friend Ruth Godwin Gadbury: "My friend Mildred was a beautiful girl. She lived in Stephenville, and I met her when I went there to school. We were chums, going to shows together, and enjoying our friendship."
Ruth's sister, Tiana Godwin Smith, was also a friend. She saved a letter from Mildred Porter for many years. It was written during the Great Depression when both Tiana and Mildred were trying to find teaching jobs. It deserves being passed down to her family.
Stephenville, Texas
May 11, 1937
Dearest Tiana,
I know that you think that I am terrible after writing you that I would try to come and then never showing up. I was sorry to hear about the postage coming off of the last letter that I sent. I suppose that I just about half-way put the stamp on when I was in a hurry. By not hearing from you, I just thought that the place was not still open or that you had failed to get my letter. Then after you called and I got your letter, I couldn't get away that weekend. I had promised to visit a school board again that Sunday afternoon. I did so, but I haven't heard from them yet. This school is in a neighboring county and it is the only school that I have applied for. At first I thought that I had a little chance, but I can't tell now. I hope that you have some chances. This job of hunting schools is some job, isn't it?
I wish that we could have gone on some hunts together. It is so late now, but maybe some places will turn up yet. If I just had had some experience, I feel like I might get the place that I am working on now. I'll let you know if I hear of any place around here for you.
If my luck doesn't change soon, I fear that I will soon be gray-headed soon. I am fed up with café work and our other girl is leaving this week, which will mean more work for me. I dread the longer hours and the days are getting so hot now. I believe the work agrees with me, for I am gaining right along.
Well, this time last year we were having some good times together. I was just thinking the other day about the fun we had at the party you gave for Cheek. How is he now?
I am still going with Clinton, the boy who works at the station. We went to church together the other night. I have been going with a college boy some, too. His name is J. N. Wharton. Perhaps you remember him. He went with Ruth Martin some last year.
I haven't seen Lillian nor any of the kids that stay at Casbeer's lately.
I had a letter from DayAlva last week. She likes her training, and she has been making some good grades. She is certainly crazy about Harold. I hardly get to be with her any when she comes home. I think that she gets rather homesick, too.
How is DayAlva, Sr., and is she still with you?
I don't have much time for sewing; however I managed to get a print dress made last week. I had to sew on it mostly at night.
Isn't Ruth's school out real soon? I know that she is busy getting up a program and everything. Tell her to write me, too.
Love,
Mildred
***
According to friend Ruth Godwin Gadbury: "My friend Mildred was a beautiful girl. She lived in Stephenville, and I met her when I went there to school. We were chums, going to shows together, and enjoying our friendship."
Ruth's sister, Tiana Godwin Smith, was also a friend. She saved a letter from Mildred Porter for many years. It was written during the Great Depression when both Tiana and Mildred were trying to find teaching jobs. It deserves being passed down to her family.
Stephenville, Texas
May 11, 1937
Dearest Tiana,
I know that you think that I am terrible after writing you that I would try to come and then never showing up. I was sorry to hear about the postage coming off of the last letter that I sent. I suppose that I just about half-way put the stamp on when I was in a hurry. By not hearing from you, I just thought that the place was not still open or that you had failed to get my letter. Then after you called and I got your letter, I couldn't get away that weekend. I had promised to visit a school board again that Sunday afternoon. I did so, but I haven't heard from them yet. This school is in a neighboring county and it is the only school that I have applied for. At first I thought that I had a little chance, but I can't tell now. I hope that you have some chances. This job of hunting schools is some job, isn't it?
I wish that we could have gone on some hunts together. It is so late now, but maybe some places will turn up yet. If I just had had some experience, I feel like I might get the place that I am working on now. I'll let you know if I hear of any place around here for you.
If my luck doesn't change soon, I fear that I will soon be gray-headed soon. I am fed up with café work and our other girl is leaving this week, which will mean more work for me. I dread the longer hours and the days are getting so hot now. I believe the work agrees with me, for I am gaining right along.
Well, this time last year we were having some good times together. I was just thinking the other day about the fun we had at the party you gave for Cheek. How is he now?
I am still going with Clinton, the boy who works at the station. We went to church together the other night. I have been going with a college boy some, too. His name is J. N. Wharton. Perhaps you remember him. He went with Ruth Martin some last year.
I haven't seen Lillian nor any of the kids that stay at Casbeer's lately.
I had a letter from DayAlva last week. She likes her training, and she has been making some good grades. She is certainly crazy about Harold. I hardly get to be with her any when she comes home. I think that she gets rather homesick, too.
How is DayAlva, Sr., and is she still with you?
I don't have much time for sewing; however I managed to get a print dress made last week. I had to sew on it mostly at night.
Isn't Ruth's school out real soon? I know that she is busy getting up a program and everything. Tell her to write me, too.
Love,
Mildred
***
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