Pamela Van Syoc | Genealogy Lady

February 9, 1946 envelope

Letter transcription:

February 9, 1946, p. 1

9 Feb. 1946

Dear Yegerlehners,

Hope the Navy thinks the Doctor has enough points to have released him by now. Civilian life seems good even though we don’t have an income at present. The Navy released me on the 5^th of October and we parted ways on 22 November when my terminal leave was finished.

I am in dental school at the U. of M. now. Tried it once before but had to leave because of money. This time Uncle Sam promises to give me nearly enough money to see me through so if I don’t make it there will be only one reason. Gross anatomy at present is making me wonder if I will be here much longer. Do you have any intention of taking any refresher courses, doctor?

We were joined by a daughter on the 30^th of December. She weighed in at 7 lb. 10 ½ oz. and now weighs 10 lb. She seems

February 9, 1946, p. 2

[page 2] to be in good health. Jane is doing well but the diaper business is keeping her plenty busy. As yet I have not done any of it except to change one and then I was so slow that Pamela lost patience with me.

Best of health to all of you
Jane, Jay & Pamela