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to Sylvia Weiner
1943
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
Moe writes that he has enclosed some views, including one of Mt. Ranier. The photographs are not included with this letter.
GLC09414.0749
18 August 1943
Moe finally received some letters from Sylvia. He writes that Frank and Harry didn't get a promotion. He also notes that Frank's family was glad to receive her call, and that Joe and Abe send their thanks and plan to write her a letter. He also...
GLC09414.0750
19 August 1943
Moe responds to Sylvia's previous letter. He hopes her father is feeling better and that her mother gets a chance to ease up soon but doesn't think it's possible. He hopes Joe gets over his setback and acknowledges that's it must feel strange that...
GLC09414.0751
20 August 1943
Moe responds to Sylvia's letter. He is glad she made all the calls she promised except for Maurice. He heard that Mildred returned to New York to "lick her wounds," and comments on her meeting Elsie, Minerva's sister.
GLC09414.0752
21 August 1943
Moe is glad that Joe is doing much better. He describes a boat ride and wishes he could have taken it with Sylvia, he also describes his sleeping habits.
GLC09414.0753
22 August 1943
Moe is writing from Tacoma where he was visiting with Joe and Frank. They saw a movie, slept in the dormitory, then went to a picnic near Geneva Lake.
GLC09414.0754
23 August 1943
Moe found a seafood restaurant that was not that great. He is also glad she got along with Olga and so is Martin.
GLC09414.0755
Moe has enclosed some photos of him during his recent trip to Seattle. He is heartbroken about one of the photographs, and asks Sylvia how the film came out. The photographs were not included with the item.
GLC09414.0756
24 August 1943
Moe has finally heard from Jim. He is glad Sylvia has heard from Bea. Moe also reports that Harry has been transferred to S.C.U.
GLC09414.0757
25 August 1943
Moe went to the Mack Village, but found it disappointing. He mentions again that he would like Sylvia to see a doctor concerning her "condition," but does not say what the condition is.
GLC09414.0758
26 August 1943
Moe talks at great length about Mad and Ben and how they are talking about marriage.
GLC09414.0759
27 August 1943
Moe got a letter from Morris Brannerman. He feels sorry for Joe Ellis was detailed to clean the mess hall and is glad that as a T-4, he does not get such details anymore.
GLC09414.0760
28 August 1943
Moe gushes about the sketch Sylvia made of Polgar's Palace in her previous letter, and showed it to his friends. He also mentions the first intelligent women he has met since he came into the army. Thanks Sylvia for the package, including the socks.
GLC09414.0761
29 August 1943
Moe describes the quiet days he has been having and refers to the gas crisis and tells Sylvia to make sure she's there to get her share, he mentions that the garage man gets some gas. He also describes the service club.
GLC09414.0762
30 August 1943
Moe is informed they will be there for two more months. He is also told there is the possibility of another furlough. Moe also reports that arrangements are underway for the Jewish holidays.
GLC09414.0763
31 August 1943
Moe reports that he will be getting a haircut later. He thanks Sylvia for the socks she sent, but has to cut the letter short so he can wait in line for his haircut.
GLC09414.0764
1 September 1943
Moe refers to Sylvia's "condition" again and says he demands to know what the doctor said. He acknowledges that his mother invited everyone to dinner. He does not understand why his brother Ben is not spending time with his mother and is surprised...
GLC09414.0765
2 September 1943
Moe says he is overwhelmed by all the things Sylvia sent him, and will have to have a party when the lights are out. Moe responds to her letter, he believes that cousin Marian will be sensible about not having children. He also says he didn't know...
GLC09414.0766
3 September 1943
Moe received a letter from Alvin saying he is still in Nashville, not North Carolina. He notes that Mad is afraid to go to Florida for a divorce because she is afraid Ben will be transferred elsewhere. He also asks after Bea.
GLC09414.0767
4 September 1943
Moe went into town, he is glad Sylvia had dinner with Sara and Sam. He tells her to watch what she eats and drinks.
GLC09414.0768
5 September 1943
Moe has been very sick, and has lost a tremendous amount of weight. He has however received a furlough of thirty days. Includes a note from Hy.
GLC09414.0769
Moe had dinner with Joe, and stayed at the Rotary dormitory,. He also went window shopping on Pacific avenue, and stopped at an arcade. Moe is also glad to hear that Alvin has been classified as pilot material.
GLC09414.0770
Moe reminisces about the Sundays when they would leave Davy's just before dusk and ride along listening to music. He mentions that he has not heard from Ethel and Jay. He also speculates about Hy and what may cause his hypertension.
GLC09414.0771
6 September 1943
It turns out that both Moe and Sylvia saw the same film recently. Moe mentions the possibility of talking by phone.
GLC09414.0772
7 September 1943
Moe speculates where they will go next. He says he is looking forward to going overseas. He tells Sylvia she is artistically talented and notes that Archie is in India.
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