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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that the battle for the bridgehead over the Rhine has begun. He also corrects her usage of the word "assail" in her last letter, and agrees that it is sad about Mildred's kid brother who is "missing in action."

GLC09414.1349

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe plans to go to the movies with Jack. He asks if Ruth K. is still feeling ill, and says he is glad that Sylvia's father is finally beginning to feel better.

GLC09414.1350

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he saw a terrible movie with Jack called "Brazil." He also found out the reason for the slow mail lately, a mail ship had had delays, and mishaps.

GLC09414.1351

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe heard from Jim who has had an appendectomy. He is sorry to hear Joe has had another relapse. He and Jack plan to visit the Frenchwoman they met at the party in order to practice their French again.

GLC09414.1352

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe practiced a little French and gave an English lesson last night. He tried French coffee and was not impressed. He says he is glad Sylvia got the Valentine's day flowers he sent her.

GLC09414.1353

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe responds to Sylvia's letters by assuring her that time and distance have not distorted his picture of her. He mentions David's (her nephew) recent antics and compares it to things Marge did as an infant. He also wonders what Ada's new job is.

GLC09414.1354

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe notes that it is St. Patrick's Day. He says he knows that any praise Sylvia gives him is biased, and that he is not so eloquent as she thinks. Sylvia has complained about a pen, in a recent letter and he asks which pen she has been complaining...

GLC09414.1355

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe notes the shift changes this week, and now he'll have to work at 3:30 in the afternoon. He said he saw a show last night, and that he is glad Sylvia is enjoying learning more about psychology.

GLC09414.1356

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes a beautiful day and the birds singing. He writes that he liked the results of the Yalta conference

GLC09414.1357

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that German civilization is being destroyed. He also mentioned receiving a letter from Eddie saying how nice it was to hear from Sylvia. He also is glad that Dorothy Smith invited her over for dinner.

GLC09414.1358

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reacts to the news that they have to move again. He tells Sylvia that they just have to go with the flow and the only thing constant in life is change.

GLC09414.1359

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is glad Sylvia enjoyed the Provincetown Playhouse. He says it is not the sort of thing he would ordinarily enjoy but he will cheerfully allow her to take him anywhere.

GLC09414.1360

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to see the film version of "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn." He is upset because they decided the base pay is $50. He also asks Sylvia if she found his green watch.

GLC09414.1361

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is reminded of the 2 weeks Sylvia spent at Nevele when she was recuperating. He notes that the last phase of the war in Germany has begun. He also sent her another package of toiletries.

GLC09414.1362

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe tells Sylvia to tell his mother not to send so many packages. He mentions that he follows the news with keen interest, and knows it is only a matter of time. He also writes that a man named Cummings is getting a furlough home as an exception.

GLC09414.1363

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he saw a film that wasn't that great, though he liked the playing of Chopin in it. The news about the war continues to be the best as the German defenses are crumbling.

GLC09414.1364

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to services, and he had to stay in for a few classes the next night. He wants to know Sylvia's measurements as Arthur S. told her she'd gained some weight. He also heard from Bernie who is with the 3rd army.

GLC09414.1365

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe wrote after pre-Seder services, saying he went to dinner and a dance. He advises Sylvia against going into the Spare saying she is too intelligent.

GLC09414.1366

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he saw a good movie, and went over to the beer hall with Jack to see what it was like. Instead of beer, they had ice cream and cakes. He also says he is glad Sylvia's father is doing better.

GLC09414.1367

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that after classes, he went over to Madame Laguire's for a French lesson. He says he is ashamed he knows as little as he does. He is glad Sylvia introduced the girls to Armenian food.

GLC09414.1368

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he saw a good detective movie. He also heard that Frank Mooney is now stationed in Paris. He also went to the theatre to see Rose Marie in French.

GLC09414.1369

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes about what the French do for April Fool's, and says they call it Paisson d' Avril. At the Red Cross Club the girls played a prank where they cut out the figure of a fish and went around pinning it on the back of any unsuspecting person.

GLC09414.1370

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe answers Sylvia's question in regard to what word was deleted in a previous letter. Apparently he made a reference to how slow the mail can be and how one might sneak in or get through the blockade, someone actually censored the word "blockade."

GLC09414.1371

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe received a notice from the treasury department that he has been promoted from grade 9 to grade 11. He also saw another Betty Grable film at camp.

GLC09414.1372

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he is planning to go to a revue tonight. Me mentions that Jack got a pass to Paris, also that he received a package from his mother and from Sylvia earlier in the week.

GLC09414.1373