Thursday, March 3, 2016

Lydia to Robert 3 MAR 1945

Dear Bob[1]-

        By the time I have this letter addressed in all the various squares[2], I feel as if I had practically written pages! Me – what never even used to put on a return address!

        I’ve been writing family letters – Billie, Elizabeth, Walt’s Father, and Julius[3]. I’m told them all that L.A. has been having rain, are you interested too? We had some thunder that was the best I ever heard – it sounded like a whole flight of P 38’s buzzing 1856 Vista Del Mar[4]! I almost expected the home to shake!

        Walter is back from Fresno and he’s rented the home again. Hope the tenants get to stay there for a while! The have a 6 weeks old baby and I know Mrs. Hooper will get a lot of wear out of my stationery tubs[5] and my nice clothes lines!

        I’m ashamed to admit your second box isn’t in the mail yet – but it’s practically ready now. I’ve had to hunt for some of the items – hope they all get there without having nibbled on the way. I’ve just heard of a good way to send home made candy – write + tell me you want some –
       
        If I don’t comment on you letters it’s not for lack of interest but because I’m afraid my comments will be censored. 4 down – 31 to go – reverse the figures and I’ll be even more pleased[6].
Always,
Lydia[7]




[1] Addressed to:  Lt. R. B. Richert 02071698; 99th Bm Gr., 346 Bm Sq.; APO 520, c/o P.M. N.Y.C.
[2] Filling out the V-Mail form, see photo.
[3] Sister-in-law, sister-in-law, father-in-law, brother.
[4] Address of letter writer.
[5] A hand washing set-up. In the Fresno heat, the clothes would certainly dry as quick as a machine.
[6] This refers to the number of missions flown before being transferred out of combat.
[7] Return Address: W. T. Smith; 1856 Vista Del Mar; Hollywood 28 Calif. Dated 3/3/45.




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