June 1st.'57.
Dear Earl:-
          The Command Performance was a thrilling experience, don't know if the Royal Family laughed or not, as we were not permitted to look at the Royal Box. Only at the finish were you allowed to look at the King & Queen and make a special final bow to them.
 

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                    June 7th.'57.
Dear Mary [Rutter]:-
          Sorry so long in acknowledging your nice letter of June 1st. As you know we have been busy moving and have'nt had time for correspondence. We found a nice apartment here, a brand new building & right on the beach (sands). We have been here now two weeks & I like it very much, think living by the ocean will do us both a lot of good. The apt. is newly furnished & so much easier for Eda to take of.
          Just had a letter from Georgie Wood. he's been quite ill & in hospital, but says he [is] back home again & feeling much better.
          Pleased to know you are having such nice weather, hope you will get a good share of it this year. Your mention of the Electric train rides to Tynemouth for a 1D return, bring back many happy memories, I [re]member I used to go to school in Tynemouth & ride the old steam train every day, that was quite an event for me to go by myself with my school bag strapped on my back - wearing knickers & cap! Sometimes I had to walk. I spent my fare on mint Black Bullets!, they used to sell big ones at a penny apiece - I asked the lady in the shop once, how long she would let me have for a H'appney, as I only had that much & she would'nt cut one in half - anyway she gave me one on the promise to pay the rest later!
          Bye Mary dear, take care of yourself & God Bless.
                    Sincerely:-

                    xxx

Eda joins in love & kind thoughts.
 

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                    June 10th.'57.

Thank you for remembering my birthday. I rented a house on the beach in Malibu - looking forward to a wonderful change, living like a beach comber! - in nautical terms a BUM.!!
 

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                    June 10th.'57.
Dear Gary [Arnold]:-
          Thanks yours 7th.inst.
Enclosed is a picture for Miss Janice Mastro. Was surprised to note you had'nt heard from my friend Mr Andy Wade, he's generally a very prompt correspondent. Maybe he's on a vacation - I would suggest you drop him a card, the address again is 6409, Bayshore Blvd. Tampa. Florida.
          My last letter from him was dated May 25th.(ult) next time I write him, I'll mention re his not answering you.
          You will notice my new address, I rented my house & have moved into an apartment which is right on the beach in Malibu for a few months.
          Hope alls well with you Gary, & the club is coming along Ok.
          My regards to you all.
                    Sincerely:-

 

THE BEACH BEHIND STAN'S MALIBU HOUSE TODAY - 25406-1/2 Malibu Rd., Malibu, CA

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                    JUNE 10th.'57.

Thanks Elmer [Westover] for your kind remembrance - you timed it pretty close - my B'DAY is on the 16TH! Note change of address - I rented our house & moved into an apartment which is right on the Beach, so am looking forward to having a wonderful change, living like a Beach-comber! - in nautical terms A BUM! Nothing to do but fish, swim - eat & surf. It should be easy to take - at least its better than working!
          We expect to move in June 22nd. (the apts. are just finished building & have to be furnished yet)
          All for now Elmer - Thanks again for the nice card - much appreciated.
          Trust alls well with you.
          Bye & all the best,
                    Sincerely -

 

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                    June 18th.'57
My Dear Lisa [Mitchell]:-
          Thank you very much for the lovely Card, it was sweet of you to remember my birthday. Your kind thoughts are deeply appreciated - again my sincere thanks.
          You will note my new address. We rented the house on Franklin St. & are moving into the apt. next Saturday (22nd.) Hope you will be able to come out and see us some Sunday & bring your swim suit as this Apt. building is right ion the beach.
          Well, that's all for now Dear, Mrs L. (Eda) joins in kind thoughts & every good wish & hope to see you all soon - come early so you can enjoy swimming in the big pool! (don't dress up).
          Please convey our regards & best to your Mom & Dad, trust alls well & happy.
          Bye Lisa, good luck & God Bless.
                    Sincerely always:-