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Mail Deliveries (Roscoe)

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August 31, 1945 envelope

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August 31, 1945, p. 1

Aug. 31, 1945
USNRH
Aug. 31

Dear Mother,

The mail deliveries here seem to be only one step ahead (only) of foreign deliveries. Your letter written Sun. & Mon. just arrived I mean just the one letter. The Sunday with the completed issue as of Mon. We have only one delivery and that means if a letter gets into S.F. after about 0700 it will not be delivered until the next day. My friend the (jg) who went to Med. school in Canada received a letter from his girlfriend written on the 28^th and mailed at 11 PM that night. He received that today also. Anyway I can look forward to Tue., Wed., Thur. & Fri. letters which are now on the way.

The two main issues of your letters have already been discussed, and I presume are satisfactory. I mean to a certain degree. I mean we both agree on the oil instillation and the other – the petition I have written my feelings on that. I don’t believe a petition would be of any value whatever and it could be a little against me so don’t be

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[page 2] too enthused about that. One of the Drs. said he had heard on the radio that the army was going to discharge 13,000 out of 45,000 so the navy will have to do likewise before too very long. The reason I think a petition would do no good is because I can count several here just like me – age, dependents, length of service, rank, etc. If one could get out that easy what would keep the others because you know there isn’t a one but who could get a petition – so that’s that.

You mentioned D. picture – sure hope you send some of all. I don’t know how I missed getting them. I’ve looked thru all my pockets thinking maybe we had put them there but no soap.

I’m writing this at my room. I hurried up here with my laundry. It all came back and they seem to do a good job. 2 shirts, 3 trunks, 2 undershirts, 1 hank, and 6 pr. of socks, total 75₵. It is a little high but it is pretty good service.

It is time for me to get back to the ward so
lots of Love
Daddy

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A Smelly Evening (Gladys)

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August 30, 1945 envelope

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August 30, 1945, p. 1

8-30-45

Dear Daddy –

I just wrote Madelyn M. and told her I had forwarded her request to you. Thought I would start another letter to you. It is hot today – supposed to get to 90°. Last night we were sitting peacefully in the living room when we got the awful odor of skunk. I went out in the yard – John wouldn’t venture out – but I told him it wouldn’t be that close. I saw Irene out – she was smelling “Mike.” I told her if he had been around a skunk she couldn’t get that close to him. It finally cleared, but I was beginning to believe it would last all night.

The Ration Board sent me coupons for 35 lbs. sugar. I was surprised. I only had 3 -13 stamps to turn in. Lucile J. said she wouldn’t humiliate herself to ask for sugar. This Board hasn’t been too nice to some people. I guess we haven’t any complaints to make. I saw Harold P. yesterday and he is going to have a beef killed killed in Oct. so we will soon have meat. Hope we get our oil burner by Oct., too. I will be so glad to get that basement cleaned, but it’s no use as long as we keep burning coal. After we get the oil put in then it can be cleaned & kept clean.

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[page 2] David is taking his nap and must have gone right to sleep. It was so warm this morning he just wore panties. He will soon get his sun tan deepened if this weather continues.

Mark told us that he promised Mr. Cole he would play in the band. He got his horn out this morning and wants to polish it. I made him practice his piano lesson, two or three times. He at present is out riding with Sammy Washburn on his bike (each boy on a bike).

The news about the Navy is good we think. I just wonder if after they get Japan signed, they will start demobilizing rather rapidly. We heard a lot about the subject last night. Of course, every time we hear anything coming on a newscast concerning the subject we sh everyone so we won’t miss a word.

Arlene was picking flowers this morning to take to the Country Club. The Funks (Wm.) and Casts were on the decorating committee. It’s celebrity day and I think there is a dinner tonight.

Fri. afternoon – Yours posted 27 & 28 came. You should have David’s picture (& ours) by now. The gold made good time if you got it Mon. I didn’t mail it until Sat. afternoon. I am waiting for the car. Sondergraths are working on it. Something wrong with the distributor. I am taking John back to Dr. Ade for recheck. Maybe he should have gone on the bus, but school is in session and it takes so long to go on the bus. The appointment was made for today by the office girl when I called for the first appointment. They do that as routine. Jimmy Ed was pretty bad last night. They were up with him all night. Also there was an electircal storm and that didn’t help matters any. It’s hot & humid today.

Love Mother

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Dinner with the Stanichs (Roscoe)

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August 30, 1945 envelope

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August 30, 1945, p. 1

Aug. 30, 1945
USNRN
San Francisco 12
Calif.

Dear Mother,

It seems the mail must be crossed up for I didn’t receive any today but I suppose I’ll receive 2 or three tomorrow. I think it’s the way the letters clear out of Chicago or either how they unclear here.

Well, I went out to the Stanishs’ last night and we had a real old get together. It was just he and I but it seemed we had so many things to talk about. They have one boy 7 years old – red headed sandy faced. His mother is a pretty decided blond but not dizzy. They came from a small town in Montana and are just plain country people at heart. He was an engineer before the war and had lived in Los A. for a time.

Their home now is in one of the gov. projects. They have 5 rooms fair size. All utilities furnished for $41.00 per mo. The only drawback is the ice box in the kitchen. It really isn’t what one would want to town but very nice for what they need it for

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[page 2] at the moment. We didn’t play bridge or anything just talked. He came after me at 6:00 and we had a small drink and then about 7 we had fried chicken and all that goes with it. After chow – we talked some more and I thought I should go home at about 11:00 but they said no. So about 12:30 she made some coffee and he brought me home about 1:00. I don’t think they visit much around there so are a little glad to have someone in. They would like very much to have another child but for some reason nothing happens. She has relatives living in St. Louis whom she visits when he is out. He came back before I did but went out again – you remember just before Easter of “43. She thanked you for the flowers and also for the money we sent. Well so much for the people and the visit.

I’m writing this shortly after noon day chow. The mail goes out at 4:00 so I want to go to the P.O. before that time. The only other

August 30, 1945, p. 3

[page 3] delivery collection is at 8:00 in the morn. So if I don’t get there before 4 it just stays in the P.O. over night.

There isn’t much doing around now – I have 12 patients on a 126 bed ward and many of the other wards are the same. I imagine will probably get several patients in the next few weeks – possibly some prisoners from Japan. That is if they are in need of prolonged medical attention. However that is only a guess on my part.

Stanich thinks he will be getting out in a month or so. That was encouraging to me because if they begin to let out line officers they will cut down on the staff before too awful long at least I hope that is true. They seem to be very confident that they will be going back to White Fish, Montana in the near future. I asked what kind of heat fuel they used there and they said “wood”

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[page 4] There is no coal and I guess oil heat hasn’t been adapted around there. They have a gas heater in their house here. It’s just a new house and the lawn is all ploughed up and very dry and when the wind blows the dust sure goes places.

I hope I haven’t bored you with all the talkie talkie about these people but when one gets out for a few minutes and sees something different it’s really news.

There is a clinical conference of all the Drs. this PM at 1:30 – Just the routine hospital staff meeting. Some cases will be discussed and possibly they will have some dope on our moving. I’d like a table to write on and a few little things like that although I have done without before so maybe I shouldn’t complain.

Hope to get some of your back letters tomorrow
Love Daddy

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Mouse Traps (Gladys)

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August 29, 1945 envelope

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August 29, 1945, p. 1

8-29-45

Dear Daddy –

Son 1 & 2 went to school this a.m. John was up early. He had set the alarm, but David was awake early so the alarm never rung. John said he still couldn’t see much but they will just get their assignments this morning and go buy books, so by the time he is ready to study I think he will be able to see. Did I tell you Dr. Ade is making a slight change in his glasses? Dr. Ade now has one nurse and another woman who takes appointments. She dresses in white but I hardly think she is a nurse. I was standing at the appointment window waiting on her and she answered the telephone – she was talking to Dr. Hunter and she said Mr. Hunter, then corrected herself and said Dr. Hunter.

Martha is over here playing with David. They are out in front with a trike and a wagon. I took David’s table & chairs out and Martha took some of the toys but they aren’t interested in them. I would like to get David a wagon, but it’s not the best time to buy now – prices are still too high and materials aren’t as good as they should be a little later. Zimmerman has a wagon $5.00 – large enough to do David a long time – but it’s made of wood and won’t stand the “gaff” I am afraid.

Yours of Aug. 25 (mailed 26^th) came just now and I had to stop and read it. Mark isn’t working on the picture – he got it out and had

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[page 2] the long table in the basement all to himself – but after he got the materials scattered out all over the table, just left it. I kept after him to work on it but he wouldn’t so I finally told him if he wasn’t going to work on it, to put it back in the box. I knew if he didn’t it would gradually all get lost. If you want it I’ll send it to you. I wish you had started on that project a little sooner – you could have had several nice pictures for the living room – but you didn’t – so that’s that. I was “sort” of casting around yesterday for pictures for David’s room, but didn’t have much time for browsing. We have hung the one Jan sent him for Christmas – the glow in the dark.

I haven’t started on any “project” yet this a.m. Have the beds made & dishes washed – I think I’ll wash the dirty clothes – just have a yen to use that Bendix. Nick & Dorothy think they should get theirs soon. – I think I’ll browse around a little in the attic. I am sure Mark got the mouse holes fixed. I set traps and caught two mice after he closed up the holes and the traps are still set. That’s a relief. I put that good mattress out there and I would not like for the mice to use it.

My canning spree seems to be about over. What with 20 qts. beans, 6 tomatoes, 16 qts. Peaches & 7 qts. corn in the locker I have about reached the end. We haven’t tried to do anything to the floors yet. I think some bruce cleaner & wax is about all they need. Your travel money will more than cover your Laf. Life prem. $60.52 due Oct. 7.

I haven’t been down town yet so haven’t any late news.
Love Mother

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Point System (Roscoe)

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August 29, 1945 envelope

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August 29, 1945, p. 1

Aug. 29, 1945
USNRN
San Fran. (12)
Calif.

Dear Mother,

No mail today – It must be the Sunday. No mail blank from Kentland. So possibly I’ll get two letters tomorrow.

I didn’t get the invite out to dinner as I thought last night but did for tonite. He is coming to pick me up at 1800. I wanted to eat here and save the points and work but he insisted so I’ll see what gives.

I wanted to find out the low down on the insurance I carry in the Navy so went to the insurance officer and found he was a good Indiana man – used to work out of Indianapolis – so we had quite a chat – he advised keeping up the Navy insurance and told me how much I’d have to pay, etc. I’m keeping the figures so that that can be done if & when. This, that I have now is term insurance and will have to be converted before 1950 so maybe that will give time to catch the breath after the war is over and

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[page 2] should say after I get home. But all the insurance stuff can wait only I was just checking to see what sort of an investment it would be. It’s the first chance I’d had to talk with anyone who knew.

I finally got a letter off to the folks. Wrote it last night and mailed it this morning. The show last night was a stinker again. Tonight’s show is Captain Eddie but I’ll not get back in time and anyway I don’t think I’d care much to go. Sounds funny hearing me write of the shows – you’d think I was a great movie fan.

I’m about half way thru my latest Charlie Chan book but I just read that a few hours in the eve – just before bed time.

I told the officer in ships service that I’d take that watch for $34.00 but by meeting these other fellows I may get one at a better bargain. I’m to find out tonite. They have plenty of watches but I’m afraid of the brand. Most of them I’d never heard of before.

Just taking on a coke – Jr. decided that

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[page 3] for us. Someday I’ll write an essay on that subject.

Right now we are very low on patients and not much doing but one never knows – one hour from now we may be full and overflowing. If our present rate of outgoing keeps up and the present rate of incoming keeps up I’ll be out of a job.

We hear the point system discussed pro & con very frequently and we know that it must be changed if anyone is to get out – Many of the Dr. around here would have to be in 3-4 years to meet the points and if the Navy is to be cut down like the papers say it would be composed of only doctors – and off hand that would be a decided mistake – I wonder sometimes.

I guess the boys will be starting to school before long. I’m not sure whether that will be a help or a hindrance as far as David is concerned. I looked again and I find I don’t have one single picture of any of you. I’d like one of each if possible.

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[page 4] There don’t seem to be too much Old Salt around here. I can’t even get up a good game of A.D. I’ve taught one fellow how to play but he hasn’t been able to beat me so my instructions haven’t been too good or else I improved in teaching him. Most of the men in the B.O.Q. are just beginners and are a little timid or are studying pretty much – in fact I think they are what one might call “eager beavers” up to now. Possibly they will get more careless as they grow older in the service. There is one boy here who interned in K.C. General and there is a Dr. here from Kansas City. I have to be a little careful when I’m around them for they think that place in 4-O.

Well, I’ve about run down but I can still say lots of love from
Daddy

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One Injury After Another (Gladys)

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August 29, 1945 envelope

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August 29, 1945, p. 1

8-29-45

Dear Daddy –

Sons 1 & 2 got started in school and purchased books available. Cole wanted John to come back this afternoon to discuss band. I think John has consented to play the piano for the band. He doesn’t talk much and was so unhappy about the way school has been changed since he was here I didn’t try to get much out of him. I told him the only thing to do was make the best of things. There is no good in encouraging him to be unhappy. I think after he gets started things will iron out. Mark not having been there before didn’t have any complaints to make.

Dorothy came out this afternoon with Bobby. She is on a diet (Nick calls it a lazy person’s diet). She wouldn’t drink a coke with us. She has a booklet and is supposed to lose so many pounds in so many days.

We are still canning, but not enough to hurt anyone. Arlene had some tomatoes she couldn’t take care of, so after dinner this evening I put six quarts in the oven to cook. It didn’t take me long and makes good juice. The twelve qts. I have canned were all very ripe so should be better than the ones we canned last year. [written on side] The Ration Bd. issued us 35 lbs. canning sugar.

David got over his ear bit and got two on his forehead between his eyebrows – he has twin headlights. Yesterday he ran into a door

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[page 2] and got a black eye. This afternoon he was playing his “notas” and I heard him cry – I ran in to see what the trouble was – he had slipped over the back edge of the piano bench but his left foot was caught under the edge of the piano and he was practically hanging by his left foot. Tonight he was supposed to be in bed asleep when we heard him yell – John went up and he had fallen out of bed. I said he was probably riding the side of his bed.

It’s 11 PM and I should get to bed. No school tomorrow because of teacher’s institute but school Friday. David wanted to go to school with J. & M. this morning.

Thurs. a.m. We have 6 qts. of corn ready for the locker and that’s enough corn. Yours of Aug. 26 posted the 27^th came this a.m. Also a letter from Mrs. Moneyhan asking for certificates of vaccination for Bud (Francis Jr.) & Madelyne – She wants separate certificates. She needs Madelyne’s by Sept. 6 – her address is Mrs. Madelyn Moynihan, 19 Mt. Vernon St., Somerville, Mass. She wants you to write to Mont – his address is Lt. Francis C. Moynihan U.S.N.R. Staff Air Pac – Sub Com Fwd ℅F.P.O. San F. Calif. Box 24. Madelyn says she misses Mo. and would love to be back there (OH Brother!!). Their new baby is a girl. [written on side] she says it was last Aug.

Well Daddy, I hope your new duty is soon over. From what we are hearing in the news, it won’t be long – Of course we are so anxious, any time will seem long.

Love Mother

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About Two Things (Roscoe)

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August 28, 1945 envelope

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August 28, 1945, p. 1

Aug. 28, 1945
USNRH

Dear Mother,

Yours of Aug. 23 & 25 came today. The one with all that stuff from Mead J. & co. had me excited. I thought it was pictures. I don’t believe I have any pictures at all. You see I never have fully unpacked because we have been told we were going to move into the new place as I told you before.

Now about the two things your letters covered – one the furnace. I think that sounds like a good deal. I don’t know how Geo. M. would feel about it but I guess we have always paid him, etc. The firing by hand can be carried on in case Chet doesn’t get around to work when he thinks he will. I guess you can just keep on his tail until he does come across. Of course burners may be a little

August 28, 1945, p. 2

[page 2] slow in coming on the market. If you have enough guts you might call Monroe and tell him you have a much better deal – don’t think I could maybe you can – otherwise I’d tell Chet to go ahead.

Now about the petition – Just hold off if nothing has been done up to now. I believe things will break in a month or two and I’d rather have it that way. “In the first place” if things like that get back to Wash. it might work in reverse and then too whoever was the big shot in getting the ball rolling might feel that we were under obligation to him. I firmly believe it won’t be too long and I’m willing to wait another month to see what develops. After that I may do something myself but I would rather give the bureau a chance to act first. The point system I feel will be applied to the M.C. and I think I’ll stand a good chance then. I’d like nothing better than to be coming home right now but I don’t like to rush things so don’t push things. However, if someone around

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[page 3] there does do something you can’t stop them but don’t encourage – Just yet.

I may go out this eve. Remember the wife you sent the flowers too last Easter a year ago. Well I called him yesterday and they are living very near and he told me to call and come out. Or rather he would come and get me – Stanish is the name. I’ll let you know tomorrow what happens. Geo. Wingfield is in S. Calif. on temporary duty from here so maybe I’ll get to see him and Howell who now is a commander is also around here – He lives in Reno also. He and his family are living out this way now. I called him yesterday and he came out to talk with me. He is quite a big wind – but he told me if I wanted transportation all I needed to do was call him. I don’t think I’ll try it because he talks and I’m afraid his cars are not

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[page 4] as good as his word.

This is a little ragged. I mean the letter but maybe you can get what I’m trying to say. I’m writing and listening at the same time. There is a fresh new (jg) here with me and he sometimes talks while I’m thinking. We have two wards together so we both use the same office.

Irene’s trouble may not be a phlebitis and again it may. I’m a little inclined to believe it will be present after she comes back especially if she plays golf, etc., as she has been. The rest and elevation will probably do more good than the penicillin. I told her when I was home to exercise less but it didn’t seem to have any affect. But why am I making 2,000 mile diagnosis?

Well, keep a stiff upper lip and lots of love –
Daddy

Jello in a Little Dish (Roscoe)

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August 27, 1945 envelope

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August 27, 1945, p. 1

Aug. 27, 1945
San Fran (12)
Calif.

Dear Mother,

Monday just after noon day chow and the chin strap and buttons came but no letter. I’ve forgotten what day I wrote you for those things but they seemed to have made good time.

I sent my gray suit to the cleaner and my laundry out. The suit is supposed to be back in 24 hours and the laundry by Thur. Not bad if true.

Kennry came back this AM after his trip east and

August 27, 1945, p. 2

[page 2] set about getting himself detached for oversea duty he thinks. Of course, he has been here for some time and was due for a little trip in that direction. He had an 18 hour lay over in Chicago and some of his brothers and his wife came up.

The show last night was “Caribbean Mystery” and it was as rotten as the one the night before. The plot was thin and the acting was possibly a half step above high school dramatics. The one tonite doesn’t even sound

August 27, 1945, p. 3

[page 3] good so I think I’ll continue with my mystery novel reading. We don’t have an officer club here so there isn’t anything to do but read. Maybe that is a good thing.

I’ve about half way contracted for a watch – $34.00. Maybe that isn’t too much to pay. It seems to be a good deal. Did Mark ever find that old watch of mine or has he forgotten all about it?

How cold has it been there? Last night I had to go to bed to get my feet warm. The decks are several feet off the ground

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[page 4] and that cold wind sure keeps the lower part of the room in a semi frigid condition. There was an earthquake this AM at 6 but it didn’t seem to disturb me. So far as I know it was just a little wriggle – like Jello in a little dish. Maybe it was the Yanks taking the nips.

Well, I must get doing something before I fall asleep or something less “exciting.” Lots of Love and all that Stuff

Daddy

Enough Playing (Gladys)

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August 27, 1945 envelope

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August 27, 1945, p. 1

8-27-45

Dear Daddy –

Will write this evening while I have time to sit down and concentrate – if that is possible with the radio going. J. & M. listening to Dr. I.2. I sent your khaki pants & shirt and in another package David’s picture wrapped in last week’s hometown papers and a family picture. I was downtown and saw Ellsworth. He was quite confident you would soon be home. Said he didn’t have enough points. We heard more news over the radio about Navy men being discharged. You said you were going to be traveling today, so in case you missed it – we heard it twice – a very large number of enlisted men and officers are to be released and that the point system is to be revised, that is, overseas duty to receive extra points. I suppose you have heard the whole thing. You should get your gold braid by now since it went out Sat. afternoon.

I am planning to take John to Laf. tomorrow. Lucile wants to take Jimmy down and see Dr. Ade if possible. He is still having quite a lot of asthma & hay fever. Dr. M. increased the phenobarb to ½ tablet a dose instead of ¼.

Mark is to take a music lesson tomorrow. He really hasn’t practiced enough but I think maybe I’ll get him setted a little more after school starts. He was gone nearly all day with Buddy & Sammy. He cut the lawn early, then the three went to Washburns until noon then this afternoon they went down to Krulls to help Bud cut the lawn so he could play. I told Mark he had to stay home tomorrow. Two days in a row is enough playing (Sun. & Mon.).

Funks were to come home Sun. but so far I haven’t seen any of them. I imagine they will get home in time for school Wed.

I sent the Russells David’s picture and wrote them a letter. Also answered Mrs. Thrailkill.

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[page 2] We have been fighting mosquitoes. I sprayed with flytox last night and thought I had all, but I was nearly asleep and heard one. I thought I got it but evidently I missed – David got a bite on his left ear and it was swollen today but not quite as bad as the one he had when you left.

Gen. De Gualle spoke over the radio from Chicago this evening. We listened, but since he spoke in French we didn’t get much until the interpreter came on. John caught a few words.

Krulls came out last night to get Buddy. He came out to play with Mark after supper. Bobby had quite a time crawling around and the fuel pot by the fireplace was the first thing he started for. I put it back of the screen. Dorothy allowed him to play out of his pen while they were away, so I think she won’t be able to keep him in it now. He likes to get around too well to stay in a pen.

Next day – Back from Laf. Lucile talked to Dr. Ade and made an appointment to take Jimmy down Sept. 11 for allergy tests. She didn’t have an appointment to see him today but I took her in with us and she talked to Dr. while he was getting ready to work on John. He says John’s lenses need a slight change. He is to go back Fri. for a recheck. You will probably not get this letter when you should because it is too late for it to go on the regular mail, but will send it out on the late train. The piano tuner came today. Nothing had to be done but the regular job. He was thru by 11 o’clock. He was going to do Zells & Shirks too.

Irene is back from the hospital. She said they got rid of the blood clot, but the Dr. didn’t give her any hope as to when she would be rid of phlebitis. Irene says she is going to start a petition. If you are tired of me talking about that – let me know. Arlene came up today. She is looking fine – says she feels rested now. She has a girl staying with her from Wisconsin. Bobby starts to school tomorrow. Mark is a little worried about starting at the high school.

Love Mother

Mobile Hospital (Roscoe)

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August 26, 1945 envelope

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August 26, 1945, p. 1

Aug. 26, 1945
USNRH
San Fran. – 12

Dear Mother,

Just after noon day chow – veal cutlets, asparagus, watery mashed p., celery & a salad & ice cream. Now what to do for the rest of the day?

The show G.I. Joe is a stinker, I think, and the theater here also leans to that side. Last night was the first show I had a chance to see. The other times I planned something came up.

Tomorrow will be one full week and I’ve been outside the main gate once and that to Hunter’s point where I found the meat points. For all practical purposes this place could be on a south P. island. It was intended to be one of the mobile hospitals for overseas but it was stopped here and located in a place which in the future is to be a water storage place for San Francisco. In other words, it is a large valley. The main part of the hospital is down in the very bottom with

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[page 2] the wards and living quarters on the hill sides. All the buildings are temporary, just bolted together – no windows, a flexi-glass with screens – Just like overseas but for the small gas heater in each room. It gets very cold at night even with the windows and doors closed. There is no mail delivery today and no mail pick up so far as I’ve been able to find out. So maybe this letter will be a little short. I should write the folks but at the moment I’m not in the mood, maybe later on yes. I still haven’t written to anyone other than J.B. Moore. I just wanted to find out how things were going.

Well, I hope but this time next week something will be a little more settled but I doubt it. Personally I think ??? I’ll stay right here until they finally decide what is to be done with old fuddy duddies like me and that could be a long time.

Anyway lots of love
Daddy