Kein Firmenbriefkopf Hede schreibt dazwischen und darunter. Lieber Martin! Gestern Samstag Abend war die Jugend bei Hilde G. [ottschall oder Guthmann], Herr Lewy ..Artur Stein, Betty Dahlerbruch, Trude Goldberger und .... | December 20, 1936 Dear Martin, After going this afternoon on a walk with Job and Father, drinking a good cup of coffee (and with it some Stollen from Gazcores), and then Father going to shul to Schott's, since Markus Schott's brother in Mainz died, I want to start writing, so that the letter makes it out on time. Thanks to God, everything is in order with us. We all had colds, but thanks to God, nothing serious. You know, we take care of each other, so that we can leave it all behind. Job tended the room for a couple days, the weather was also miserable. Have you gotten your things from the Kahns and from Karl? You know, it looks like it'll be very difficult to find someone to give the Leica and lenses to. I wrote to Cologne but got a negative reply, as Alfred and Hermann have ordered Leicas for themselves. The parents depart on the 27th of January. Hede remembers that Hermann has shown her Brussels. We were so happy to read those lines from Frau Hirsch, and thank her for those; we were especially happy to hear that you go to them now and then. These are echoes from home, and Frau Hirsch hears what's happening here, but everything here is so cramped, and it's such a small remnant still here. I believe that come spring, the Kahn department store will also close shop, perhaps we'll also get in line to leave. As Uncle Max tells me, Kurt will get an affidavit from Udo after all. Aenne wrote it. Ernst is to make his arrival this very day. We won't have any visitors over the holiday. Aunt Hans wrote that Gertrud and her husband are traveling to B., so they are alone. Just as Father was visiting Aunt Hannchen on Thursday, Betty Kiewe's sister, Johanna Sondheimer, was brought to Darmstadt; she is very sick. Have you heard any more from Rudi? I'll see about the shirts after the holidays. Father believes, you'd have enough, and I think we'll be able to get more dropped off for you. What are doing for New Year's? Where does one celebrate that there? Will you take a stroll? For today, heartfelt greetings for you and all our friends and loved ones, from your Johanna Kossmann Dear Martin, not sure if there's much to report, as very little of importance happens here. Today midday we went to the cemetery, since tomorrow (December 21st) is mother's birthday. Hopefully, you've not forgotten it. You write, how we get by without Gustel? We get by. We have divided the work in thirds, although I've taken on the lion's share. Today there was a new milling of wheat, there's no more superfine flour, rather a whole grain and a bread flour, and I hope that tomorrow one will be able to buy flour for January again, as the mills are allowed to sell again tomorrow. We have enough quintals of flour coming, and we hope to get them on time, as we've already sold them all. Last week I was in Trebur, and wanted violently to sell to the baker, Krug, but I wasn't successful, and then 4-5 days later he came late in the evening by car and ordered [missing in scan], which is a rarity these days. Otherwise, the business is generally running smoothly. Tell me, have you already seen the brother of the man who is in business with Uncle Max (Herr Lohmüller)? In any case, it would be advantageous to do so, as he's supposed to have a really great business. Or at least that's what Selma tells me. Send my greetings to August Hirsch and family, and I'm grateful for the lovely lines from Frau Hirsch. Otherwise, greetings to all the relatives and my heartfelt greetings and kiss for you, from your Father. Dear Martin, Yesterday, Saturday evening, the youth were over at Hilde's. Herr Lewy from [missing], Artur Stein, Betty Dahlerbruch, Trude Goldberger, and [missing] all played rummy for money. I lost 5 pfennigs. We were there until 11, it was really comfortable. [?] went to Cologne today to say goodbye. On account of no more space, I'll now just send my warmest greetings--your sister Hede. Greetings to all our loved ones. |