Tuesday 12 September
1944, 10:15 PM
Dear Eleanor,
Another
busy day, but not doing any dentistry.
As welfare officer, I arranged an outing a to a nearby beach for the
crew and did we enjoy it. All the beer
and coke we could drink with charcoal broiled steaks and hot dogs for
lunch. We left at 8:15 AM and returned
at 4:30 PM. Played 5 games of volleyball,
swam before lunch and again after lunch.
We had a lot of fun and I really think it did the men a lot of
good. I got a little sunburned and now
I'm plenty tired. Guess I'll survive OK.
Jack
Benny, Carol Landis, Martha Tilton and some others whose names meant nothing to
me recently put on a USO Camp Show here.
I obtained a couple of tickets so the Captain and I went. Benny really can play the violin. Do you remember the harmonica player* at Earl Carroll's
when the Old Home ran its benefit there?
Well that man was also in this show and he was really good. Of course Carol Landis with her well built
chassis and suggestive songs and stories stole the show. However they were all good and I enjoyed
being there.
My
mother won't worry about me so much because by now she should have received my
last note. Sorry to hear Deb is ailing
again. She really has had a time with
her bladder. Hope you enjoy teaching,
but really if you find it difficult, forget it.
There
should be more than $134 in the reserve account. You'd better check with the bank on
that. The balance is in the back of the
day book. Deb or Miss Earnest could help
you find it.
No
I've not taken any more shots and won't unless the locale we are in demands
it. Well darling I'm really pooped and
must turn in.
Do
you remember the moonlit rides we used to take in Catalina, music and all?
After this war let's go back and take some
more. Just you and I.
Goodnight darling,
love
Gil
*Just remembered.
Larry Adler is his name.
Lt. (j.g.) G. Steingart
U.S.S. OcelotF.P.O San Francisco
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