“Easter Greeting by Western Union.” This was almost certainly a “canned” message the telegraph company would send at a discount rate.
WATERTOWN SDAK
WALTER WHITE DOVE AND FAMILY =
533 W MAGNOLIA ST SAN ANTONIO TEX =
I SEND YOU GOOD CHEER, NEW HOPE AND BEST WISHES FOR GREAT HAPPINESS THIS EASTER =
WALTER.
March 28, 1937
Western Union telegram, received at San Antonio, TX. Walter is traveling further afield now, still promoting prevention and treatment strategies for screw-worm infestations in livestock.
BOZEMAN MONT 27 320A
MRS W E DOVE =
533 WEST MAGNOLIA ST SAN ANTONIO TEX =
BISMARCK MONDAY AND WILL ADVISE ITINERARY SOUTH BUT NOT BY SALT LAKE CITY PROBABLY BY MINNEAPOLIS =
W E DOVE
February 27, 1937
Postcard showing the Montgomery, AL post office, postmarked in the same place.
Tuesday 1PM.
Will reach Gainesville tomorrow morning. Strong at Key West on 13th & may stop with us Gainesville. Meetings and pictures went over in great shape and while no program promised for next year he admits possibility. My speech for Strong lasted 1 hr + 15 min. with 15 min. for discussion and discussion on it very favorable. Strong praised our work to surprise of all.
Walter.
January 12, 1937
Stationery from the Bellevue Hotel, Washington, DC.
Jan 6, 1937
Wednesday PM
My dear Sweetheart,
The third day of the meetings are at a close and most of the speakers during this time are mighty glad that they have finished. Bishopp and I are supposed to come on Friday AM, but two are about tomorrow so we may get started then. Bishopp may be called upon in the PM & mine on the following morning though he hopes that they come together.
January 6, 1937
This noon Cushing and I had a preview of the movie to be shown Saturday morning. It has no legends so I’ll have to make a talkie of it. Was supposed to go to Bishopp’s for dinner tonight, but he did not get his talk outlined last night so I am eating at the hotel where I will also work on my notes. Tomorrow night the Wash. Ent. Soc. will meet at the National Museum and I presume I’ll attend.
Have been stopping at the hotel this time, even though Emory asks me every day to go to his home. Will try to go out there before leaving for Florida, and will ask them to eat dinner with me. They received the carving set and send many thinks etc. Mr. Strong is going to Fla. on the 13th and tonight he mentioned it to me, when I discussed Hollingsworth and Brunson with him. Have asked him to join some of our district meetings which I expect to hold while there. They have been informed that there is no secret about it that I am going to check on them. Yeomans says they are working hard and that Bruce is bearing down on them. Am not able to get Brunson down there but Strong did agree to keep Hollingsworth in La.
I cashed a check for $60 which should be entered on your stub. Is less expensive here than Atlantic City, but runs close to the allowed amount. Will make out some accounts upon my return so we can get some of it back.
Florida address will be Box 178 Gainesville Fla.
With love to the three of you, and Claudelle,
Your
Walter
P.S. I wrote to Mother Dove.
Stationery from Chalfonte-Haddon Hall, Atlantic City, NJ.
Wednesday Night.
My dear Sweetheart,
Most of the meetings are over and by tomorrow noon all of them will come to a close. I have been before different groups so much that folks will look at me and think of screw worms. Judging from the number who commented of the Myiasis of Man speech, I am of the opinion that I made myself understood. I hope so, because the chief sat on the last row in the rear of the auditorium. Dr. Breman’s paper was well received, and I am continually receiving compliments on the exhibits. Mr. Hall is full of praises for Claudelle’s work. The Bureau people, including Dr. Bishopp are complimentary on the screw worm control work, and I wonder what next week will bring. They have a way of making one the King’s cup bearer for a while and then with a spanking demote him to custodian of the incense pot. I wonder if I have something in store next week. I think I am on solid ground, and the evidence I am able to obtain makes me feel that way.
December 30, 1936
The surprise of the year was Dr. Bishopp’s election as president of the Econ. Ent. Association. It was a complete surprise, and Eula Lee is as proud as a male peacock. I am mighty glad because it makes for harmony and good feeling. We need a lot of it. Our relations have been most pleasant and on several occasions I am pleased to say that I made nice mentions of him and the M&A division. There has been no evidence of friction of any kind.
The Society passed a resolution on good will etc. to the old timers including appreciation of Dr. Howard’s visit here. The only item affecting appropriations asked for an emergency appropriation to be used as & when needed for control work. From grape vine news it is my understanding that Congress will be requested to appropriate five million to be used if needed for grasshopper, chinch bug & screw worms. I have had no official word of this. In presenting needs on SW work I intend to give a very definite program with an estimate of needs. From tomorrow until Monday morning I expect to be in solitary confinement at the Hotel Bellevue in Washington. Cushing thinks I am going to Baltimore from here. He and Hall returned to Wash. today.
Roarks, Bishopp, Dr. Howard, Dr. Anderwort & perhaps others asked about you. Anderwort says that every time they have toasted cheese on crackers they think of you.
I appreciated your letter. It helped lots. With lots of love, your
Walter.
Stationery from the White House Hotel, Gainesville, FL.
Sunday 11:30 AM.
My dear Sweetheart,
The conference was successful but with some controversial discussions. We got 20,000 from the state for the winter program and with leeway on purchase of materials and free distribution. The bulletin by Bruce & Sheeley was received yesterday & approved for publication by the state of Fla.
October 4, 1936
A meeting called by Mr. Anderson will be at Memphis on October 19th & Strong promised to attend. As yet I have had no word to attend but presume that I shall.
Will be here tomorrow on personnel matters & may go to Atlanta tomorrow night. Would like to hear from Chief about Memphis meeting. When we don’t hear from him we do not know how he thinks or what he might do.
Dr. Newell, Dr. Knapp & the University group were mighty fine about the program & new plan. They are thinking eradication and quarantine work.
I talked to Leman Anderson, Russell’s sec’y, yesterday. He will come to Fla. in about a week and spend a few days with Yeomans.
Caught a miserable cold on the sleeper the night I left San Antonio. Fighting it and it seems to be much better. Yeomans & I are going to a Mr. Boyd’s this PM & may fish some. Bruce is almost under the weather so Mrs. Bruce is keeping him at Gainesville.
With love, to all of you,
Your,
Walter
Western Union telegram, received San Antonio, TX.
1936 SEP 7 AM 9:47
MRS W E DOVE
538 WEST MAGNOLIA
SHOULD ARRIVE TWO FORTY FIVE THIS AFTERNOON SOUTHERN PACIFIC
=WALTER
September 7, 1936
Stationery from the Bellevue Hotel, 15 E St. NW, Washington, D.C.
Sunday Night 9 PM.
My dear Ina & Sons,
The trip was a quiet one and comfortable with no special happenings. The Pullmans on both the SP and the Southern were air conditioned and rather cool. At stations where I could get outside I felt more comfortable from the warmer air. Spent a good lot of the time on the paper and hope I can get it copied tomorrow. Met two young boys about 23 who were completing a trip around the U.S. They left at a North Carolina point this morning, having been with me from San Antonio. They go back to college in N.C. soon.
August 30, 1936
Received some material from Mr. Townsend and Mr. Yeomans sent by air mail and I think I have everything for the conference tomorrow. Most anything can happen but if it concerns the winter program I think I am fortified.
This is a nice little hotel. New and comfortable and I am glad that I discovered it. It is about five blocks from the station. You will remember several hotels in a group near the station and this is one of them. Room and bath for $2.00 so it looks like I can eat out of the per diem. It cost exactly $5 per day to eat on the train plus tips. I made a reservation for Atlanta leaving here tomorrow night at 7 PM but I have no idea when I’ll get through. Just in case I need it, I’ll have it. The last time I had to take an upper and I did not sleep. The train is too fast for an upper berth. One rolls too much.
Wish I could tell you something but so far nothing has happened. If you went to Uvalde I hope you enjoyed the trip and that the traffic did not give you trouble. Hope you found Mother Lewis and all OK.
With love to the Big boys, Claudelle, and lots and lots to my wife.
Your
Walter.
Postmarked San Antonio, TX.
Tues. Night
Arrived yesterday PM. RA Prince and Claudelle were at the new quarters. Today the other stenos and Mr. Townsend arrived. Furniture is being placed & some business is being transacted. Within a day or two things should become settled. The new offices are fine & we have no regrets on the space. With love to the three of you.
Walter.
June 9, 1936
Postmarked Mobile, AL.
Just another card from the old man telling you that he is checking out of Mobile at 2:30 PM. He had a good lunch at Morrison’s. The next stop will be Baton Rouge for the night. Love to the 3 of you,
Walter.
June 6, 1936