we should stay until lst of October? Think we can come home a little earlier. I'll ask Arthur (Luhrs) tomorrow when he comes.

Letter 50, September 20, 1920: In Venice, California, if we had known Arthur (Luhrs) was going to stay in Phoenix longer, you (Geo H.N. and George, Jr.) could have stayed here few more days. There were seven for dinner today..Tanta Johanna, Gretchen (Marguerite Timm), Arthur (Luhrs), Sadie, Ella, Emma (and Mrs. Geo H.N. Luhrs).

Letter 51, September 23, 1920: In Venice, California. Am worried because I haven't heard from you in three days. Write me or I will come home right away. I am ready to come home. I'm staying because Luhrs (Stroud) is doing fine here.

Letter 52, September 24, 1920: Received your letter today. Coming home next week. Don't know which day. Found a woman who massages my leg. Will be glad when I can walk right again. (She had broken her leg in Phoenix earlier in the year.)

Letter 53, September 26, 1920: Arthur (Luhrs) leaves Saturday and will be in Phoenix on Sunday morning. We will leave Friday and arrive Saturday morning.

Letter 54: In Venice, received 3 letters today. Was very happy. We leave Saturday, October 2, and be home Sunday morning at 8:15. Tell Paul to get our rooms ready. Bought a cake for little Luhrs'(Stroud) birthday tomorrow. We will eat it for him.

Letter 55, September 29, 1920: In Venice, California, had a first birthday celebration for little Luhrs (Stroud). (Ella, Emma and Mrs. Geo were there. Geo H.N. and George, Jr. sent presents). Thalheimers leave tomorrow. We are the last.

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