29 August 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

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

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

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

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

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

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

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 that Hy was discharged.

GLC09414.0765

2 September 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

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 that Alvin was sent to North Carolina.

GLC09414.0766

3 September 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

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

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

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

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph note signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

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

5 September 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph note signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

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

5 September 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

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

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

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

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

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.

GLC09414.0773

8 September 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe remembered a time when he was very worried for Sylvia because one day they were walking and then suddenly she had a sharp pain. The doctor was called and there was a diagnosis, though he does not say what that is. He remarks that she was so brave.

GLC09414.0774

9 September 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe agrees with Sylvia that Sid's asking for a gas coupon is wrong and doesn't believe in messing with rationing in order to get more than your share. He says her report on the 49th front is a mess, and bets the screens and door are still full of holes.

GLC09414.0775

10 September 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe advises Sylvia to take the new intake job but tells her to see a foot doctor before taking a job that requires a lot of walking. He advises her against school because she needs to get her full state of health restored, but ultimately leaves it up to her.

GLC09414.0776

11 September 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe tells Sylvia about a little party they had after lights out with cheese, tomatoes, onions, crackers and sardines. He heard from Hy, and Moe says that he is not upset that he doesn't qualify for much because of his age.

GLC09414.0777

12 September 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to the Lutheran Service Club where he played a good game of ping-pong. Then the next morning he called Sylvia and felt very chipper afterward.

GLC09414.0778

28 December 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe responds to Sylvia's previous letter in which she says the house is cold, and asks if she is having the same trouble as last year. He is glad to hear that Ceil and Dane are married. He writes that she is certainly becoming very busy.

GLC09414.0889

28 December 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is glad to know Sylvia thinks of him as often as he thinks of her. He doesn't know if he'll be able to run across Esther Ruskin's brother, but he will try.

GLC09414.0890

29 December 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that the gin game will be happening again tonight. He hasn't received the money she sent him yet. He writes that the company is planning a New Year's Eve party.

GLC09414.0891

29 December 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he received a card from the Red Cross telling him Anne Levine had made a donation in his honor. He doesn't know quite how to take this information. He notes that it has been nine years since he first entered the army. He has wonderful memories of coming into town on furlough and of Sylvia's visits. He says the separation has only deepened their love for one another.

GLC09414.0892

30 December 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe thanks Sylvia for the groceries she sent. They will contribute to a nice New Year's. He compliments Lil Palgar's poster and asks after Frank.

GLC09414.0893

30 December 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes to tell Sylvia that the package has arrived as well as one of her letters with the first of the money orders.

GLC09414.0894

31 December 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe and the boys have decided to go to town for New Year's eve. Last New Year's was spent at home and he knew civilian life was to be short-lived.

GLC09414.0895

31 December 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe responds to Sylvia's letter, and comments on whether he brings home some anglicisms upon how much he has assimilated., saying a few might remain but most will fall by the wayside. He asks her to please send some newspapers.

GLC09414.0896