April 24, 1948 A Crib, A Buggy, A Walker, Dinner for 1500 and Sponge Cake

B and his Committee, Spring, 1948

Dear Mother & Daddy,

"How are you?  We are all fine.  The weather has been pretty nice this week so Bobby and I have been going outside every afternoon.  We never did find a crib but the girl upstairs brought hers down so now Bobby sleeps in that.  We leave the buggy in the hall downstairs for it is so heavy that I can't get it down by myself.  I had a letter from Beulah this week and she said I could have Jerry's walker.  I really want it but please don't paint it if you haven't already for they use special non-poisonous paint on baby things and I'd rather have it just as it is even if it is scarred up.  Beulah sent a picture of Charlotte.  She is so sweet but has changed so much.  I think she looks more like Beulah than she ever did before. 

Happy Birthday B! April 1948

Today is B's birthday and I baked an angel food yesterday.  I'm real proud of myself for it really is nice.  Of course B cut it last night.  He couldn't wait till today.  This morning I made a sponge cake with the yolks and it looks good too.  Wish you could come over for supper.

The All School Banquet, CCSU Yearbook photo, 1948

The all-college banquet was Wed. night and was a real nice affair.  The governor and lots of other big shots were there and in all there were about 1500 there.  I got my grey dress finished in time to wear and it looked nice with my red shoes.

How's the yard coming along?  I can hardly wait to see the house."

      Lots of love,

           Your kids       

Sponge Cake

Sift 1 c. of flour very well.  Beat 5 egg yolks until thick and lemon colored.  Add 1-1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind and 1-1/2 T lemon juice.  Beat until very thick.  Beat the egg whites with 1/4 tsp. salt until until stiff peaks form.  Gradually beat in a cup of sugar,  2 T at a time.  Fold in egg yolks and gradually fold in the flour, sifting about 1/2 c. at a time.  Put into ungreased tube pan and bake at 325 for about an hour.  Invert pan until cake cools.  Needs no icing, but a lemon glaze is nice.