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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports that Ben brought her a Whitman's Sampler, she admits he is a nice guy. Reports on friends and her Mom and Dad and brother Alvin. Her Dad is upset that Alvin may have to go into combat. Asks Moe to write her Dad. Heard of two train...

GLC09414.0104

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about food and clothing available at his Camp [Lewis]. Just heard in the office that Italy has unconditionally surrendered and that Russia will be a party to the exact terms. Says another phase of the War is over and it means that it is...

GLC09414.0106

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 11:00 PM, "at home, living room, blue chair, your blue pajamas, me." Sylvia loves the photos Moe sent of himself to her. Will tell her Dad that Moe thinks Alvin still has about 10 more months of training before he will be deployed, it will...

GLC09414.0107

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at home, Friday night. Sylvia took the car to work because Mad (sister) was able to get gasoline for 50 cents a gallon after waiting in line for an hour. Had three emergencies in Intake. She has also arranged to buy 400 tickets from the...

GLC09414.0108

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 3:45 PM. Sylvia is helping to plan a cafeteria in the office to benefit Allied War Relief at work. She offered a ride when she was driving on Coney Island Avenue [Brooklyn] to a T/5 and his girl-friend who were waiting at a trolley stop.

GLC09414.0111

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 4:35 PM at the office. Today is Sylvia's birthday and the girls at work gave her a lovely corsage. Is happy that Moe told her he may be shipped out, as she always wants to know what is going on with him. Agrees with him that Italy's...

GLC09414.0113

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia attended a Union meeting and gave a speech on the necessity of registering to vote and the Community Councils. She has set up a budget for herself, and recounts the cost of car insurance. Also notes she came across their Budget for 1936 and...

GLC09414.0115

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia is writing on the new writing paper she got for her birthday. She went to see "Watch on the Rhine," reminds Moe that she has already seen the play. Calls this the finest movie she has ever seen. She says that for the first time you see in the...

GLC09414.0116

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 11:00 PM at home. Sylvia tells Moe how much she misses him. Went to work and spent a half day in the administrator's office in regard to the Union's Grievance Committee. Stood on line for stamps, cake and gas. Just finished reading "The...

GLC09414.0117

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia states that she needs to ask Joe for help with a Victory Poster. Reports on Moe's parents and friends. Tells him his father wishes him luck and a "Happy [Jewish] New Year." An air raid siren has gone off and she must run as she is the Police...

GLC09414.0119

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 8:30 PM at home. Sylvia say that a friend called at 1:30 AM to say her husband was shipping out, and that she (Sylvia) cried herself to sleep. Reports on visiting with other friends. Ends with "Most of all-I love you like hell."

GLC09414.0120

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 10:00 PM at home. Sylvia is relieved to know Moe is shipping out and is following him on his journey in her mind's eye. Said one of the "girls " told her that her husband had been stationed at Fort Hamilton [Brooklyn] and she never knew it...

GLC09414.0121

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 9:30 PM at Margie's. Sylvia did some work for the Allied War Relief Luncheon and then went out into the field. Reports on friends.

GLC09414.0123

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia saw a picture of her brother Alvin, who is still in Tennessee, but will probably be leaving soon. Reports that Leslie Smith is disgusted with the Royal Maritime Service, because they wanted to ship him back out too soon, after being injured...

GLC09414.0124

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 9:00 PM at home. Sylvia was jittery the day before, waiting for a call from him, even though he had warned her not to expect him to be in touch. It is so strange not knowing where he is. Spent her first day in Intake at work and liked it...

GLC09414.0125

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 12 Midnight. Sylvia woke up late and had to rush to work and got the entertainment for the Victory Party organized. Reports on friends and family. Sylvia says "I have learned that I can live independently- but only because you are always...

GLC09414.0128

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 1:00 AM. Since it's a Sunday, Sylvia just lounged around all day. Had roast beef and brussel sprouts for dinner. Put on her ski boots and went to Brighton [Beach] for a walk. She also had some more rehearsals for the Victory Party.

GLC09414.0131

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 1:00 AM at home. Sylvia talks about Moe's letters to her in regard to his Winchester [England] trip and how she feels from reading them that she had been there alongside him. She is proud of his adjustment to life in the service. She is...

GLC09414.0132

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 2:15 AM at home. Sylvia says that the Victory Party was that night and the entertainment that she was in charge of went off very well. It was the first time she had ever organized anything on such a large scale (200 guests attended). A...

GLC09414.0133

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia read over the Selective Service policies during lunch. She says the Board tries to get all the information they can about a potential recruit, such as school, health, family and employment records. She recounts the interview process for...

GLC09414.0135

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 12:10 AM. Sylvia reports that everyone has praised her for her work on the Victory Party and that they made a $275 profit for the National War Fund. A friend brought her to a dress factory in Manhattan and she found a beautiful dress for...

GLC09414.0136

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at home. Sylvia has just returned from the Draft Board, and has received an allotment check for two months for $60. This made her feel rich; and she is sending him $10. Says she is doing "okay" financially, not to worry. Says she is going to...

GLC09414.0137

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Letter is decorated with hearts which Sylvia says are her first installment on Valentine's Day. She tried sending him the New York Times, but it keeps coming back to her. Also, talks about the new found freedom that women now have. She mentions that...

GLC09414.0138

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 12:00 Midnight at home. Sylvia had a bad day, particularly at work, but considers Moe a constant source of comfort.

GLC09414.0139

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia had a good day at work and got the new license plates for the car, after waiting thirty minutes for them. Can't use the car very often, as now she only had "A" [ration] coupons, so only one and a half gallons of gas a week. Talks in general...

GLC09414.0140