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18 January 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe remembers listening to Benny Goodman and others with Sylvia. He tells her to play her records and dance.
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19 January 1944
Moe played cribbage and gin rummy. He says he feels sorry for all those guys that don't have "you to write to."
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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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28 January 1944
Moe writes Sylvia a poem in anticipation of Valentine's Day.
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30 January 1944
Moe tried to sleep in on a Sunday but there were too many soldiers in the barracks, he woke up to find two letters from Sylvia. He is very sorry for Blanche, whose 2nd baby died.
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15 February 1944
Moe went to a movie called "North Star" and enjoyed it immensely. He comments that he likes London a lot. He says it is his favorite city next to New York.
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23 February 1944
Moe admonishes Sylvia for paying to have the snow shoveled instead of doing it herself. Lil told him she would visit Sylvia and sent him some pictures of the baby.
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8 March 1944
Moe reminisces about all the great meals they have had together. He inquires after Bill, and warns Sylvia not to send more than $20 a month. He also thanks her for Herman Stein's address.
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9 March 1944
Moe is missing his classical music. All the boys want to listen to is "hot music." He inquiries about Sam Beekman and wrote to Herman Stein
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10 March 1944
Moe mentions that an army nurse he knows wants to get her uniform altered and this reminds him of Sylvia getting Pap to alter her suits on Sunday evenings.
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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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12 April 1944
Moe mentions he is afraid that certain divisive factors that exist in the US are the same ones that existed in Germany prior to Hitler and France from 1938 onward. He is also glad to hear Joe is feeling better.
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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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22 April 1944
Moe writes that his ties have been disappearing but he's not accusing anyone. He and Jack went to the host family again and spent a pleasant evening. He also asks about Davy and Lil.
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5 May 1944
Moe is glad Sylvia finally got the case reviewer job. He thinks she is trying to make him jealous with her description of dinner. He thanks her for the onion skin paper but jokes about her choice. Does she think he should write tear jerkers?
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22 May 1944
Moe asked Hy if he could build him a good radio, and Hy said yes but it would cost $30, so he is thinking it over. He says Esther should think more of herself. Last night he and Jack found a Coronet magazine and played with the puzzle section.
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22 February 1945
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia had a busy day, she went to Mad's and Bess's. Sylvia sketched a profile of George Washington where the date is on the first page in honor of Washington's birthday.
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15 November 1944
Sylvia describes taxi ride with an elderly Jewish couple, She arrives at home where Tillie is waiting. She also sees David do his first homework.
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26 November 1944
Sylvia thanks Moe for the flowers he sent for their anniversary.
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28 November 1944
Sylvia writes that her parents will be going to Florida soon.
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1 December 1944
Sylvia saw her parents off to Florida.
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21 December 1944
Sylvia writes more about her Christmas shopping and Christmas plans.
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7 January 1945
Sylvia writes that she has received Moe's package of perfume. She says she wears the bracelet he got her all the time now. Sylvia also mentions that she ate at Mad's.
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20 February 1945
Sylvia went to a Selective Services Board meeting.
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1 March 1945
Sylvia thanks Moe for the Chanel no. 5, she says it makes her feel like a kept woman.
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