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to Sylvia Weiner
5 March 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
Moe says that today was a harbinger of Spring, and they played soft ball.
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Moe wrote a "blue" letter today, but thinking it would be too objective and dispassionate decided it would be better to wait for Sylvia's comments.
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6 March 1944
Moe inquires after Bess and thanks Sylvia for her poem. He also thanks her for the money order and is glad his mom will set aside money for his civilian clothes. He also asks to be included in whatever she decides to do for Mother's Day and Father's...
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7 March 1944
Moe just got in from playing softball., he asks Sylvia if she has been looking at the moon. He inquiries about Joe and expresses a longing to visit Ben Weinstein in the hospital and meet with Harry Kramer.
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8 March 1944
Moe reminisces about all the great meals they have had together. He inquires after Bill, and warns Sylvia not to send more than $20 a month. He also thanks her for Herman Stein's address.
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9 March 1944
Moe is missing his classical music. All the boys want to listen to is "hot music." He inquiries about Sam Beekman and wrote to Herman Stein
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10 March 1944
Moe mentions that an army nurse he knows wants to get her uniform altered and this reminds him of Sylvia getting Pap to alter her suits on Sunday evenings.
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11 March 1944
Moe has finally passed inspection, he can't wait to go to town.
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12 March 1944
Moe describes his weekend in Salisbury. He provides elaborate description of the hotel and of Stonehenge. An article on Stonehenge is included.
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13 March 1944
Moe went to London again and contacted Mrs. Malcolm and thanked her for her previous hospitality. He also saw a play called "The Lisbon Story."
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14 March 1944
Moe describes more of his weekend in London. He went to Piccadilly Circus, the wax museum, etc. He missed Sylvia whenever they went to a nice restaurant.
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March 29, 1944
Moe went into town with Jack to do some shopping, have a haircut, and see a movie. They met an old Scotsman on their outing who'd been in the Navy for most of his life and had traveled to the Black Sea.
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March 30, 1944
Moe refers to various friends and family. He remarks that Sylvia should be flattered by Pepi's assertion that someone in the family seems to have married brains.
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March 31, 1944
Moe relishes the memories they have shared throughout the years and assures Sylvia that her mention of these memories have not hurt him.
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1 April 1944
Moe mentions Bess, and tells Sylvia that he is very proud of her for doing her income tax. He is also glad her attitude toward Davy and Lil is softening.
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3 April 1944
Moe went to London with Jack and Sam, and saw Mrs. Malcolm and her daughters. He also went to Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square. He tells Sylvia to tell Ben not to act foolishly if she wants to pay for movie tickets once in a while. Moe tells...
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4 April 1944
Moe is glad Sylvia was able to get away for a while. Moe mentions that he knows that the place where she stayed is pretty. He also tells her not to worry about the length of time her mail takes.
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5 April 1944
Moe describes an operetta he and Jack saw. He also responds to Sylvia's letter about how coming home felt so good even though she'd had a nice vacation. He responds with a number of homecoming stories to show he is in agreement.
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6 April 1944
Moe wanted to see a movie but found out the camp movie was one they'd already seen, so he settled down to write instead. He writes that he really appreciates Sylvia's cooking now as well as Mad's. He agrees with her that "seconds" (in waiting) are...
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7 April 1944
Moe responds to the knowledge that Alvin washed out as a pilot. He writes that it may not be because he failed but because he may make a better navigator than a pilot.
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8 April 1944
Moe and Jack were assigned to a host family of sorts. They visited the family and were told a mistake had been made. But the family were very gracious about it and insisted they stay for dinner anyway.
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9 April 1944
Moe went back to the family they visited and were told they could drop by anytime for a meal. He also thanks Sylvia for the package that came, and describes candy in England.
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10 April 1944
Moe comments on Alvin's impending marriage and reminisces about the early years of their marriage when times were tough.
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11 April 1944
Moe refers to Davy and Lil who seem to be working but are getting nowhere, and Ethel who seems to be getting "knocked around." He is glad Sylvia enjoys the magazines she sends him.
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12 April 1944
Moe mentions he is afraid that certain divisive factors that exist in the US are the same ones that existed in Germany prior to Hitler and France from 1938 onward. He is also glad to hear Joe is feeling better.
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