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26 September 1945
Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe got shaved and, picked up his jacket from the tailor. He reports his plans to go to the movies tonight. He also responds to Sylvia's letters.
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27 September 1945
Moe was unable to go to the movies that night because the show was cancelled. He went the next night instead. Afterwards they passed a Jewish club, only the 2nd one he'd seen in his 2 years overseas.
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28 September 1945
Moe makes it clear that his application for discharge won't necessarily take 90 days. That is just the maximum amount of time. The also had a meeting after supper to discuss the last company affair.
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29 September 1945
Moe complains about the cigarettes they are giving out in the army. He says they are some kind of generic brand called "Zippers." He also plans to go to the theater tomorrow.
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30 September 1945
Moe reports that the company party is tomorrow night. He has enclosed photographs from Paris. He also writes that it is unfair many men might be discharged before lots of us are.
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1 October 1945
Moe reports that Marty has pharyngitis. He went to see a comedy the other night. He also tells Sylvia not to be upset that men 35 years of age were eligible for discharge. He may get out on points alone.
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2 October 1945
Moe described the farewell banquet, and how he went to a cafe afterwards. He also visited Marty in the hospital, and went to the movies the next night.
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3 October 1945
Moe did not do much today, he went and saw Marty in the hospital. Once he is transferred out of the company, a period of indeterminate waiting will begin. He also asks if Sylvia has moved into Marge's apartment yet.
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4 October 1945
Moe went to a "Halfway House." He also reports that Marty is out of the hospital.
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9 October 1945
Moe writes that he is now an infantry man for the first time, and that they are in Marseilles and living in tents. He warns Sylvia not to look for him before the 15th of November.
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