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to Morris "Moe" Weiner
January 30, 1944
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
Sylvia says Sundays always remind her of Moe. Reports her brother Al has been transferred to Lafayette Field, Louisiana where he is flying Fairchild B-26 bombers.
GLC09414.0143
January 31, 1944
Sylvia claims it is rainy out; but cozy inside. Says it's hard to get good liquor and that Moe's brother Ben recently got sick while drinking. Sylvia describes two of her cases at work; A woman whose son was killed in action and a man who was...
GLC09414.0144
1 February 1944
Written at 10:50PM- V-mail. Sylvia is writing V-Mails to see how much sooner they reach him than Air Mail letters do.
GLC09414.0145
V-Mail: Written at 11:00PM- V-mail. Sylvia talks about old pictures of Moe and herself in various places and all of the wonderful memories she has.
GLC09414.0146
February 2, 1944
Sylvia discusses the soldiers' vote, says "Congress acting disgracefully as usual-but Roosevelt wonderful as ever-trying to do something to help get it thru-But no go." Tells Moe not to worry, if there's a chance for him to vote; he'll get it. Had a...
GLC09414.0147
February 3, 1944
Written at 1:00AM. Sylvia reports to Moe about his family, says she will send him more money, she has received his allotment check. She will buy a war bond in his name for $18.75 [$25.00 bond]. Hopes he has enough money.
GLC09414.0148
February 4, 1944
Written at 1:00AM. Sylvia just got home from a long day at school and work. Work makes her feel good because she can help people. Feels like she has grown in the job and can handle practically any situation. She is no longer afraid to address a group...
GLC09414.0149
February 5, 1944
Written at home. Sylvia comments on Moe's "salami" story in one of his letters and tells him she has ordered another salami for him. Talks about his complaining on how eggs are served in the Army, both in England and at Fort Lewis. She will continue...
GLC09414.0150
February 6, 1944
Sylvia recounts her lazy day, and reports on friends. Says her Dad received a telegram from her brother Alvin [in Air Force training], that says he has soloed. Her sister Mad is finally getting her divorce. Discusses the ability of the soldiers to...
GLC09414.0151
February 7, 1944
Written at 1:30 AM. Sylvia thanks him for his Valentine's poem. She is tired and has to stay late again tomorrow night at the Selective Service Board. Mad (sister) and Ben (her Sister's boyfriend) are going to the country and she will miss coming...
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