Courtesy of Cindy Munson.

This letter from Ruby Neely to Carl Wear was written Dec 8 1939, a month before she died.
( Letter in possession of Robert Wear)

Dec. Dear Carl, I'll write 2 or 3 lines and rest. Maybe I'll get it wrote. I feel or believe I am some better, although I'm awful weak. I don't try to even sit up yet. I got the money order OK yesterday. I sure thank you and appreciate it very much But I can pay them Carl. I hate for you to do that as long as I have any money at all. Paul is still on the P W A. After Arthur found out I was sick he's been mighty good he didn't know I was sick. Laverne and Homer lost their Baby born dead. I haven't heard any particulars. I hope you soon feel better. Carl you just as well stop those insurance men until I can get better and mended again. I have a letter nearly every day, they wanted to know why I didn't go on I may send it to you. will close Ruby