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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia says the fund raising luncheon is over and was a success. Talks about the dissolution of the 3rd International.
Tells him about her financial situation. The luncheon made $25 dollars, which is good since her office paid a considerable amount...

GLC09414.0058

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia got home on Saturday and had to rush over to the butcher, because he was only going to hold the weekend meat for an hour because of the acute shortages of meat. She took a walk and ran into Captain Abelow who told her about army life and how...

GLC09414.0072

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia is back at work after five weeks spent with him at Camp Lewis. Nothing was solved at the Department of Welfare in her absence; but she is glad to be back in the old routine. Says her Victory Garden is flourishing.

GLC09414.0083

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia comments on Moe having new orders by the end of the month, and that she is prepared for anything. It was lovely weather and she worked in the garden and played charades after supper. Then played some Bing Crosby records.

GLC09414.0093

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia comments on the good news from Moe that he has had a 2 month "stay." He may have a furlough coming up and she assures him she'll get the money he needs to come home. Says the best present she could have for her upcoming birthday would be to...

GLC09414.0099

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 5:00 PM at home. Sylvia listened to WQXR. Had a lunch of gefillte fish, rugilech and coffee, then cleaned the basement. Reports on friends and family. Says there is no gasoline and they have to ride the trolley.

GLC09414.0101

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 10:30 PM. Sylvia had whitefish for dinner, and a quiet evening at home, playing games, sketching and comparing fountain pens with Ben and Mad (sister and her boyfriend).

GLC09414.0102

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 11:30 PM. Sylvia wrote this letter while sitting in the sun. Talks about the "swell crop" from her Victory Garden. Is angry at Sid who asked to borrow a ration stamp for gasoline. She gave him a "B" stamp, because it will be unlikely she...

GLC09414.0103

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 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