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to Sylvia Weiner
3 May 1945
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
Moe writes that the German troops have surrendered in Italy. He says that day by day the Nazi fabric is crumbling, and asks Sylvia to give his love to her mother and dad.
GLC09414.1396
5 May 1945
Moe lists the countries that Germany has surrendered in and says it's only a matter of time before they surrender everywhere. He enclosed a money order for Sylvia to take care of Mother's and Father's Day. He also says he doesn't think she'll have...
GLC09414.1397
6 May 1945
Moe tells Sylvia not to listen to the radio on "dictation speed." He says he has no idea what they'll do for their future living quarters, and tells her to collect possibilities and they'll discuss it later.
GLC09414.1398
7 May 1945
Moe says he attended Cerce Musicale Cecilia with Madeline Saguire, the Madame's daughter. He described it as amateur dancing. He also discussed Roosevelt's death.
GLC09414.1399
V.E. Day- Moe says he is preparing for the parade tomorrow. He writes that it will be very hot tomorrow, also says they will now be entering another phase of war.
GLC09414.1400
9 May 1945
Moe describes the parade he was in and the parties he went to in the nearby town after the V.E. Day speech given by Churchill. He also mentions that Esther S.'s boyfriend continues to be a source of amusement for him.
GLC09414.1401
10 May 1945
Moe writes that even though the war is over it could be a long time before he is discharged. He commends Sylvia on moving all by herself. He also says he is cautiously optimistic about Pearl and Artie.
GLC09414.1402
12 May 1945
Moe complains about the heat. He also says he went out promenading with the boys.
GLC09414.1403
to Mom and Pop
1929-1945
Weiner, Pepi, fl. 1905-2000
Pepi writes that business at the store is slow. She is upset because her husband spends a lot of time playing cards and coming in late at night.
GLC09414.1404
13 May 1945
Moe went to visit the new H.E.F Club near the outskirts of town by a champagne factory. He writes that he may have been too unhopeful regarding the future, and that it's possible he could come on home on furlough before being shipped anywhere else.
GLC09414.1405
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