Bridges and Crowns

AMERICAN RED CROSS

Monday 13 March, 1745

Dearest Eleanor,

          I don't like this change.  Worked like a dog and feel like I used to after a hard day in the office.  The only consolation is that I'll get more variety.  I made a crown today.  Bridges and crows will be part of my work.

          Made good time last night. We got in at 1:15.  The sandwiches were delicious and everyone enjoyed the brownies.

          Well how is your "business?"  You'd better write and tell me all is well on that front.

          Tonight they are showing "Heavenly Body" with Hedy Lamarr and William Powell.  After the show I'll go over to the B'nai B'rith meeting.

          How is your mother today?  Has Norma's nose stopped running" Now that Linda is back in school things ought to be a little easier.  By the way everyone stops to admire the photos of our girls.

          Four more days and I'll be home to take up where we left off last weekend. Keep the "home fires burning" till later

Love,

Gil

3 hour 15 minute Drive from Santa Monica to San Diego

AMERICAN RED CROSS

Monday 6 March 1944, 1200

Dearest,

          Had a nice easy trip back--3 hrs. and 15 min.  Talked to Dr. Doughty this morning.  He has decided that he likes his shift now so no change there.  I also phoned the newspaper and there isn't even one response on both ads.  Guess you'll have to try the Los Angeles Examiner.

          I really enjoyed the sandwiches and everybody came around.  All wished they had a wife who could fix them something for lunch once in awhile.  One of the corpsmen had a birthday Saturday; his mother sent him a big spice cake which he disposed of without any trouble.

          I am now biding my time till some of the fellows return from lunch.  Then I'll play some volley ball.  Tonight we are all going to the Dental Meeting (after dinner).

          There really isn't much more I can say--it's only fourteen hours since I left home nine of which were spent driving and sleeping.  The rest working.

          Kiss my girls for me. A real big one for you too.  Isn't it nice to know that by next weekend you'll be well and raring to go again?

          'Til tomorrow.

Your lover,

Gil

         

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Movie of Jap Attack

AMERICAN RED CROSS

Monday 21 February 1944

 

Dear Eleanor,

          Arrived safe and dry at 4:45 and hit the sack at 5:00.  The trip down was easy even though we did run into a lot of rain.

          Your chicken sandwiches went over with a bang.  Three of the doctors joined me for lunch.  This afternoon instead of the regular lecture at 4:00 we were shown official movies of the December 7 attack of Hawaii by the Japs.  Will tell you more about it Thursday (I hope).

          I am a little sleepy now but a shave and a shower will wake me up enough for the meeting tonight.

          By this time you should be all over with your little trouble and by Thursday be raring to go.

          Kiss my girls for me and don't be too impatient.  As ever

Your lover,

Gil

 

"To furnish volunteer aid to the sick and wounded of armies......" and "To act in matters of voluntary relief and in accord with the military and naval authorities as a medium of communication between the people of the United States of America and their Army and Navy......"  The Charter of The American National Red Cross.  By Act of Congress January 5, 1905.