Royal's Letter to Martha Sept 1, 1936

As a kid I always enjoyed the beginning of the school year get together of all the High School Teachers in Montrose. I remember the tables loaded with food and my friends whose parents were teachers being there. It was early September out in the apple orchard and lights would be strung up and chairs everywhere. Since I didn't do any of the work, I thought it was great. Royal talks about the teacher reception in Springfield and it sounds much more formal.

Springfield, Colorado
September 1, 1936

Dearest Martha,

Second day over no serious mishap. I really think I’m going to be a success after all – perhaps if you pray and hope for me. And without delay write that we’ll be here together next year. Please!

I taught only two of my classes today. I must need get a desk copy of the physics book and look it over a bit. I taught my biology and eighth grade arithmetic. Today was Sept 1 and I had to pay bills that took some time, and I do have quite a lot of work to do now in getting my work started. (I mean my account books)

Mr. Austin and I made a call or two this evening. We visited the railroad camp, and there interview the fathers and mothers of about a dozen Negro children. They will either attend our school or go to Texas they are not sure which yet. I can’t be sure which they should do.

Wednesday Eve Sept 2, 1936

Your letter came today. We have only one mail a day. We can get our mail about eleven o’clock. I am sending this one straight tell me if the airmail arrives any sooner. I doubt if it does, but I may be mistaken.

Mr. Bersehe and I went to the country this evening. Mr. Bersche is our teacher that lives in Waterloo, Ill. We met my brother on the way here with my clothes. (clean washed). I went on to my sister’s house and had a visit with her. Mr. Bersche and I came back to Springfield and ate dinner at the Colorado Cafe. We could have come to the boarding house and have eaten at Measel’s but I thought it best maybe to eat down town as Mrs. Measel was not expecting us. I got two bouquets of flowers at my sister’s place. They are not as pretty as usual as the blight is growing on them. She really has a nice collection. I got a large bouquet of bachelor buttons for Mr. Bersche.

I talked with man about the car again today. I probably will not get it for some time as it will mean a certain saving to wait until a later date.

If all goes well I shall most probably get some raise next year, but it surely does cost families to live in this town. Rent will without a doubt be cheaper next year. I must have you here whether or no. Life is just too short to have the one you love so far away. Life just is not complete. We must either plan to live here or else I must quit being a school Superintendent. I just can’t properly fill the bill whether these people realize it or not.

I am teaching a much heavier load than I intended. I have three classes, or lack only fifteen minutes teaching half of every day. I teach Biology and Physics in high school and 8th grade arithmetic at the grade school. It will be much better that I am teaching a class at the grade school the superintendent has never done this before. Next year I shall confine my work to one class each place; we shall have more time in the evenings then.

The joint reception for the teachers is being held Friday night. I shall introduce the principals and let them introduce their respective teachers at the reception. This will be much different than usual. The joint idea is new too.

I surely wish I could see you to night. You should be here by to lay on my arm and talk to me. I am surely lonesome for you. …

I have decided to send this letter AirMail so that it will be sure to arrive Friday. I shall send one soon regular. I don’t think it make any difference in time.

For heavens sake! Write me often as I surely do enjoy hearing from you.

Love,
Royal