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19 October 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
Moe says he went to the dentist. He also notes that they were issued overcoats.
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21 October 1944
Moe played poker with the boys. He also criticizes modern hats, and describes how heels with high platforms are made when leather is scarce.
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22 October 1944
Moe reports that he went to see a play which he described as "not bad." One of the boys asked Moe to tell Sylvia to send a few pictures to his mother. Six photograph negatives are enclosed.
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23 October 1944
Moe began working shifts again. He received a copy of Bernie's Bugle which brought him up to date on all the news. He also writes they've begun to get fancy in the mess hall.
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24 October 1944
Moe hopes Sylvia is now used to the idea of being alone. He asks her to talk to Olga about all the negatives they have been sent and see if anything is missing.
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25 October 1944
Moe retrieved an ID bracelet he'd left at a jeweler's to be fitted. Then went over some film he had developed with the boys. He assures Sylvia he hasn't got religious in spite of regular attendance at services.
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26 October 1944
Moe passed around photos with the boys. After ruminating over photos, he writes that he's glad Sylvia has decided to take a vacation but wants to know if it is because she has been feeling ill.
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27 October 1944
Moe is preparing for a big cleaning as inspection is coming up the next day. Around ten, that night they decided to play poker. He comments on Sylvia knitting socks, telling her she needs to practice.
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29 October 1944
Moe talks about who will have an easier time going home, an older or younger man. On one hand, the older man has a hard time because he will find it difficult to get back to his old life because he is simply too old to go back. The younger man has no...
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30 October 1944
Moe reminded Sylvia of Marge's anniversary and David's birthday. He says he is glad she took her vacation. He also refers to the importance of the upcoming election.
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31 October 1944
Moe continued to set up the stove, and worked on the shower installation. He also worked on a puzzle Sylvia sent and started to read the solution before he knew what it was.
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1 November 1944
Moe received a letter from Esme, the girl from the family in England that hosted him and Jack. He refers to a Sid they know who is devoted to the black market. Moe is pleased that her mother has taken responsibility for making sure her father is as...
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4 November 1944
Moe has received two packages of food; one from Sylvia and one from Adele. He says he doesn't understand why there is a shortage of cigarettes both at home and overseas. He also says he had the boys make him a new camera case.
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Moe went to town with the boys in search of some cognac but no place had it. He stopped in a cafe where a group of officers sat near them drinking champagne and singing. He also reacts to the news that Bess has been ill.
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5 November 1944
Moe received a letter from Marge. He is glad that Joe's condition has improved, and is very surprised that his uncle Irving has the same affliction as her father.
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6 November 1944
Moe reports that someone tried to light a fire in the stove and it broke down. He apologizes for the short letters he has been writing lately, and reacts to the news that Lil is pregnant.
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7 November 1944
Moe reports that he is following the election closely. He got his hair cut and went to town where they bought some cognac and searched for good perfume.
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8 November 1944
Moe said he is very happy about the election results. He recalls a number of memories about their early years, and some of the difficulties they experienced.
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9 November 1944
Moe indulges in more memories of the trips they've taken together. He also writes that he loves Sylvia more now than when they were first married.
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10 November 1944
Moe reports that he is planning to see a movie. He also says he played four-handed casino. He thanks Sylvia for a package she sent, and writes she will be good to have around next time their car breaks down as she has gotten quite good at diagnosing...
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11 November 1944
Moe notes that it is Armistice Day. He mentions the cigarette shortage again, and notes that Sylvia seems to be experiencing a famine where mail is concerned. Marge has sent him a carton of cigarettes but he thinks it will be a long time in coming.
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12 November 1944
Moe remarks that when he talked of moving again he meant it would be a very small move, possibly from one town to another. He says he is happy that Sylvia has accepted the fact that a quick homecoming is not to be.
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13 November 1944
Moe writes that he received a package of salami from his mother, and shared it with the boys by making sandwiches.
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14 November 1944
Moe writes that the French grammar book he has is very good. He also mentions receiving a copy of the Bugle, and refers to "poor Artie."
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15 November 1944
Moe writes that they must be preparing for a harsh winter. He assures Sylvia that the mention of hot fudge sundaes doesn't make his mouth water, because he has had ice cream several times in the last two weeks.
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