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1 April 1945
Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia went to the movies with Marge and Joe. She enjoyed the short that was put out by the state department about a peace organization.
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10 April 1945
Sylvia describes a meeting of the draft boards she attended, and responds to various letters.
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12 April 1945
Sylvia laments Roosevelt's death.
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14 April 1945
Sylvia mentions money troubles, and recounts watching Roosevelt's funeral.
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8 June 1945
to "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia reports that someone who applied for selective service was ruled to have a schizoid personality, wishes Moe well on his furlough to England.
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11 July 1945
Sylvia interviewed eight boys for the Selective Service Board at work. She also thanks Moe for a blouse he sent.
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8 August 1945
Sylvia went to Select Service Board meeting and then went out with Bess.
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25 August 1945
Sylvia informs him that she no longer works for the War Assistance Unit. This letter is missing pages.
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25 May 1943
Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe says he has not heard from Jimmie in a while, and asks after Mad, Alfred and Alice. He also asks about Sylvia's ration points.
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7 December 1943
Moe liked Sylvia's description of the Educational meeting and the New York City election.
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1 January 1944
Moe writes of how the separation has only made their relationship stronger. They are now in each other's thoughts more than ever. He jokes that the censor will have a hard time with his letters. He wants to know more about Sylvia's selective service...
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25 January 1944
Moe talks about how Congress shelved the bill for the soldier's vote so it reverts backs to the states.
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2 March 1944
Moe is glad Mad and Ben had a good time in the country. He says Sylvia's work with the Selective Service Board sounds harder than being in the army. Moe tells her not to send any more money.
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28 April 1944
Moe is glad Sylvia received the penny bracelet he sent. He mentioned receiving the form for a ballot. He is glad she has not been overdoing it and wishes Sarah and Sam a happy time since Sam has furlough soon.
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20 May 1944
Moe discusses the allotment in which Sylvia is supposed to receive $10 a month. He expresses disappointment that it rained the day she would have gone to a baseball game with Mad and Ben.
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23 May 1944
Moe heard that Jay still doesn't know when or if he'll be needed in the Navy. He is happy to hear the Ration Board gave Sylvia 65 gallons of gas. He mentions reading an article he enjoyed about liberals and their function in society.
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8 July 1944
Moe responds to Sylvia's thoughts on Fascism and the talk she went to. He believes their country would never accept a Fascist order. At the same time he is very angry that too many people in America don't seem to be interested or even care about what...
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31 July 1944
Moe wrote three months ago for his war ballot application but has not heard anything. He tells Sylvia not to worry about the robot planes, and that everything is very peaceful where he is.
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13 September 1944
Moe explored the town with Jack, they wandered aimlessly and found a couple of bars. He notes that Roosevelt is ahead of Dewey in the polls.
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12 October 1944
Moe notes that it is Columbus day today and a year ago they began their journey which led to their present location. He refers to the election year and says the voter himself is to blame for the present state of affairs
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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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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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20 November 1944
Moe says he is still in need of cigarettes. He says he enjoyed reading about the rally at Madison Square Garden. He also sympathizes with all the problems Sylvia has with the ration board, and says some of the boys act like they will go mad without...
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29 November 1944
Moe addresses her comments on the election, and wonders if he can put away one of those big country hotel dinners.
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