Bruce's Letter

AMERICAN RED CROSS

Monday 20 March 1944, 1545 o'clock

Dearest,

          A little breathing spell so here I am again.  Tried to reach Diller twice but no answer at that number.  That was at noon so I'll try again in a few minutes.

          Just got another letter from Libby so I sat down and dropped her a line also.

          Had a nice workout at noon playing ball.  Don't know what the movie is tonight but if I haven't see it I'll go and turn in early.

          Forgot to enclose Bruce's letter so here it is.

Love,

Gil

         

Measles

AMERICAN RED CROSS

Thursday 9 March 1745

My Dearest,

          Received two more letters from you today.  Of course we'll take an unfurnished place from Diller if that's what you want.

          Saw "Soul" last night.  I never did see it before--pretty good. Tonight they are showing "Sahara" so I'll pass it by.  Got a nice box of candy and your pics.  After lunch I went over to the pistol range and shot a pretty good score--got five bull's eyes out of the first ten and six out of the second ten. Then a hot game of volley-ball. Now after dinner I am writing you.

          Tried to reach Diller but was unsuccessful.  Will try tomorrow again.  For a change I'm going to try an ad for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

          Dr. Waterhouse, one of the dental officers, came in this morning feeling low.  He was sent to the hospital with the measles.  Hope I'm immune.  I was kidding around with him this morning.

          Nothing new in the clinic but I expect something different before the end of the week.  Got another inlay to make today and also a Commander from Medical as a patient.

          Hope Norma's cold is better and you have gotten over the blues.  A big kiss for each of you.

Love,

Gil

Examined a "Draft" of Men

AMERICAN RED CROSS

Wednesday 8 March 1944,  1615 o'clock

My Dearest,

          Please don't upset yourself like you have been.  We must be patient and keep looking.  Something is bound to turn up.  I'll call Diller tomorrow and try an ad in the San Diego paper this coming weekend again.

          Going to see "Souls at Sea."  The movie shown last night was so putrid that I didn't go.  It was the same one that was shown on Monday and the opinion seemed to be unanimous.

          As I told you over the phone, I examined a "draft" of men going out for sea duty.  Along with me as Dental Officer there were four Medical Officers.  The 175 men are all lined up in their barracks and stripped down to the skin except for shoes and stockings.  One doctor examines the throat, another the chest, another gives a "short arm" inspection and a fourth checks for rupture.  I walk around with a flashlight and look in each mouth as I go by.  If a man doesn't have enough teeth for chewing, I am supposed to pull him out of the "draft" until he is rehabilitated.  I passed them all.  It took me about eight minutes to make the inspection.  I got credit for 175 oral examinations.  That's the Navy.

          Nothing more my Sweet.  Keep your chin up.

Love,

Gil

 

Apartment Available

 

AMERICAN RED CROSS

Thursday 10 February 1944

Dear Eleanor,

          Good news.  Mr. Diller phoned me this afternoon.  He said that there would be an apartment available the first of the month but he didn't think I'd like it.  However I made an appointment to go and see it tomorrow noon.  After I've talked to him I'll know better what the score is.

          I wrote seven letters last night including Miss Driver.  I hope everything is straight by now. 

          After I turned in last night, Levinson dropped in and we talked for about thirty minutes. He may ride back with me Sunday night.

          I am still watching the papers and if Diller promises something nice I'll stall until you get here.  I'd still rather move into a house.  I'm sure we can find something.  As a matter of fact I'll talk to Diller about it.

          Don't work too hard and keep you panties on (until Sunday) when I'll have more to say and do.  Trying to write here at the clinic with the corpsmen horsing around takes more concentration than I can compel.

          Adios Sweet, 'til tomorrow

Your lover,

Gil

 

 

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