July 2 to 7, 1942 We will take a short break from Snook’s memoir so that I can share another document related to his time in Basic Training. My background notes will precede the original text for a change in this entry, due to the length of the post. In 1942, Gee and Mildred CainContinue reading “Report on Gee and Mildred’s Trip to Little Rock and Camp Robinson”
Tag Archives: Chick
Friday, September 21, 1945
Dearest Gee. Got your nice letter of the 10th, honey, and one from Mom of the 11th. Also got four packs of cigarettes from Sis that come in handy. Your letter was the second one you wrote that day. Are you trying to set a record? I’m glad you go over to see the folksContinue reading “Friday, September 21, 1945”
Sunday, September 16, 1945
Dearest Gee. Hit the jackpot today on the mail. Got three from you, but one was the Core Driller magazine. That sure has some good jobs in it. The guys all got a kick out of it. Then I got a letter from Mom and a six page typewritten job from Mildred. I hadn’t heardContinue reading “Sunday, September 16, 1945”
Saturday, September 15, 1945
Dearest Gee. Got your swell long letter of Sept. 4 yesterday and one from Mae + Erv of Sept 5. Hers was a v-mail but I was glad to get it. She said he had no idea of what he wanted to do yet but was anxious to do something. I know what I wantContinue reading “Saturday, September 15, 1945”
Sunday, September 9, 1945
Dearest Gee. Well, honey, I sure haven’t got a hell of a lot to write about. I did finally get a letter from your today dated Aug 28 and a nice card from Carrie + Rudy with a buck in it. I’ll save it towards a rainy day as I can’t spend it, only onContinue reading “Sunday, September 9, 1945”
Friday, September 7, 1945
Dearest Gee. First off I want to thank ye kindly for the six packs of butts I got yesterday from you and also the letter of August 24. Also got four packs from Mom so if I still figure right that makes a carton. While I wasn’t exactly hunting for smokes it’s always nice toContinue reading “Friday, September 7, 1945”
Wednesday, September 5, 1945
Dearest Gee. I got your swell number of Aug 26 today, kid, and a card from Sis. Twas one of those moron cards and pretty cute. I’d just as soon forget the birthday as I’m not planning on having any this year. If you can’t read this letter it’s because I was “out” last night.Continue reading “Wednesday, September 5, 1945”
Monday, September 3, 1945
Dearest Gee. Got your swell Aug 22 number today and two packages from you too. One was a package of wafers with funnies and the other, the package of birthday cards you got. Also got a letter and package from Mom of four packs of butts. Sure was glad to hear from you as it’sContinue reading “Monday, September 3, 1945”
Friday, August 31, 1945
Pay Day at the Mine Dearest Gee. Got three nice long letters from you yesterday honey, and one from Coe. I’m waiting for mail call now to see if I have any today. Your letters were dated Aug 19, 20, 21, and were all about Chick and Erv. Was sorry to hear he’s so nervousContinue reading “Friday, August 31, 1945”
Monday, August 27, 1945
Dearest Gee. Well, honey, that long awaited jackpot hit again today. I got five letters from you and a little package of Molle shaving cream with some funnies. Then I got a nice long letter from Sis and one from Mom. Your letters were all real long ones and were dated Aug. 13, 14, 15,Continue reading “Monday, August 27, 1945”
Letters From Snook 