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21 March 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe describes two films he recently saw. He comments on his belief that Sylvia's nephew, David could be a musical prodigy.
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29 March 1944
Moe went into town with Jack to do some shopping, have a haircut, and see a movie. They met an old Scotsman on their outing who'd been in the Navy for most of his life and had traveled to the Black Sea.
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3 April 1944
Moe went to London with Jack and Sam, and saw Mrs. Malcolm and her daughters. He also went to Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square. He tells Sylvia to tell Ben not to act foolishly if she wants to pay for movie tickets once in a while. Moe tells...
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5 April 1944
Moe describes an operetta he and Jack saw. He also responds to Sylvia's letter about how coming home felt so good even though she'd had a nice vacation. He responds with a number of homecoming stories to show he is in agreement.
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6 April 1944
Moe wanted to see a movie but found out the camp movie was one they'd already seen, so he settled down to write instead. He writes that he really appreciates Sylvia's cooking now as well as Mad's. He agrees with her that "seconds" (in waiting) are...
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17 April 1944
Moe went to London and saw Mrs. Malcolm. He also took in a movie at Piccadilly Circus.
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19 April 1944
Moe went to the movies with Jack. He also heard that Sammy Finestein is in Italy and wishes him lucks. He complains he hasn't been able to get in touch with many friends including Hilda and Herman Stein.
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21 April 1944
Moe described two films he saw, and mentions that he got the latest issue of PM.
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3 May 1944
Moe went to London again and got tickets for the best show in town, a comedy called "A Soldier for Christmas." He also had tea and went to the same French restaurant he and Joe ate at.
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4 May 1944
Moe writes that "Ten Little Niggers" was a nice gory murder mystery. He got back on the bus and decided that birds must be wise because they fly south for the winter.
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Moe writes that Sylvia should use the money returned for a new suit. He also heard that Jay was accepted for the Navy. Tonight he and Jack have tickets for the Agatha Christie play, "Ten Little Niggers."
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7 May 1944
Moe passed inspection, so they went to town again where they saw a movie and had dinner at the usual French restaurant. He provides an elaborate description of dinner. Moe mentions he had the most delicious brandy, and when he looked at the label it...
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24 May 1944
Moe is very grateful for Jack's company and calls him swell. He jokes that the girls he took out before Sylvia got Broadway shows while she got only movies. He discusses the ongoing problems with the car.
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1 June 1944
Moe remarks that the weather is unpredictable. He discusses movies and plays, and asks Sylvia to send hair tonic.
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5 June 1944
Moe went into town with Jack. He is very close to Rome, and saw many varieties of roses, visited a cathedral and went to a movie. He chastises Sylvia for keeping late hours again.
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12 June 1944
Last night Moe went to a movie with James Cagney. He is glad that Sylvia saw Al, Allie and Archer. He says he misses Chinese food more than anything else.
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19 June 1944
Moe plans to go out today so he cannot write much. He mentions seeing a movie last night.
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Moe just came back from seeing a movie, and describes the beautiful sunset. He also reports that he received a package from Al, Allie and Archer.
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7 August 1944
Moe thanks Sylvia for the package she sent as he finally received the pen point among other things. Marty went to town and brought back another bottle of wine. He is glad she enjoyed the play at the Harlem Library.
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22 August 1944
Moe expresses his sympathy regarding Sylvia's father's condition. He writes that he enjoyed her drawings in one of her letters.
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23 August 1944
Moe writes that he misses Sylvia's piano playing. He also reports that Marge wrote to tell him that Joe is slightly better. He enjoyed Sylvia's summary of a movie she saw.
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6 September 1944
Moe is glad that Joe seems to be getting better, and that Sylvia received the money orders for her birthday. He says that he and Jack went to the movies last night.
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12 September 1944
Moe went to see a blues show. He also says has no doubt that Mad and Ben will settle right in to their bungalow. He assures Sylvia that the average German soldier doesn't have much fight left in him.
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15 September 1944
Moe went to the movies and then had a little supper party with the boys in honor of Sylvia's birthday. Jack wrote Sylvia in the hope that she could get to know Lil.
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17 September 1944
Jack, Marty and Moe are having a nice Sunday. They plan to go to a football game and a concert. Moe does not reproach Sylvia for not taking a vacation this year. He also says Hy can get started on the amplifier at his leisure.
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