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23 September 1943

Reigle, John, fl. 1943

Greeting Card

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One greeting card from John and Ethel Reigle to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 23, 1943. The cover features an image of a bald eagle holding an banner reading, "To You in the Service of Our Country." Inside the card is a poem reading, "There isn't any big event to write about to you, There's not a lot to talk about, There isn't much that's new; Everything is just the same With every passing day Except that folks are missing you Since you have gone away." On the reverse side of the card is a brief message reading "Jean sure got a big kick out of your letter that you sent her. Best of…

GLC09611.089

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