Christmas Invite With a Restriction

You will remember from A.B. Turner's letters that he and his wife were separated. Reading between the lines I have the impression she was back East and A.B. was asking 'Babe' to do what he could to get her back to Oregon. And we know that he helped that happen.

I also got the impression from the the tone of A.B.'s letters that he was remorseful for something. That coupled with hints and stories over the years about Will's family leads me to believe it was related to drinking.

(letter transcribed below)

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Note Bernice's  reference to no "moon"

1711 Washington Ave

Dec 22nd, 1930

Dear Babe,

We are sending you a remembrance for Christmas. It isn't much but will let you know we thought of you, Hope you get it o.k.

Come out and eat Christmas dinner with us.

I got a 10lb 'Turkey' today. We are having some real winter, the last day or two. Burnett is still working on the Hotel. Come Christmas if you can.

Wishing you a Happy Christmas without any "moon" ha

Regards from Turner Family

Bernice