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and were generous with applause and compliments. Did a big washing Monday and spent Wednesday and Thursday cleaning, ironing and baking. Yesterday had Al Locke and the Andersons (Elmer, his wife and their two little girls over for dinner. Nine at the table. Loads of dishes to wash this morn-ing. Had pot roast, mashed potatoes, peas, lettuce and orange salad, ice cream (Malcolm froze it) birthday cake (Al Locke's 32nd birthday) and coffee. Made the custom-ary 3 layer cake with fig

She asked about both of you and sent her love. They are still in Hinsdale.