The Home Front

Friday

Hi Honey,

I reached Sevilla Ave. Quite unscathed. When I got up to the end of Fountain St. I didn’t know whether or not to go around the rotary thing so decided it was too far away and dashed to the left directly in front of a Prov. Police car – – – Guess they didn’t see me. On the way stopped and got some gas and water according to your orders and as I was Leaving I picked up  a couple of young kids. When I asked them why  there was no school they muttered something so then I told them I was a teacher – – WELL –  one started to open the door to get out as quickly as possible and the other just gasped. Funny — They didn’t ride much farther they were going just a short distance anyway you know.

This afternoon went over to Aldrich to confab with Daily – -and know no more than that I go in Monday to teach most of her classes – I brought home 3 books which I must study diligently. At long last I’ve really got to work for my money.

I saw Ernie Martin this morning did you see him? I found a penny too – – rich kid – -.

Howie Fountain & Tommy Simmons were surprised to hear you’re in the army and wish to be remembered to you – -they are even going to write to you when you get an address.

Sat.

Hello What are you doing?

Gertrude Laws operated on for appendicitis last night. She’s doing OK. Saw Catherine and Pa this morning. They’re fine – wanted to know all about you of course. I told them about the nice big grin you flashed me as you were pulling out. Just went up to get the marriage certificate from Fr. Hunt  – asked him about a picture of Fr. Clarke and he is going to try to get one for us. Also found out what INRI at the top of your crucifix means – Jesus of Nazareth King of the Jews.

I just polished my shoes myself for a change. Aren’t I wonderful?

Have you been able to see Joe Singer yet? Have you received your clothes? I’ve been worrying about you with your darned socks. I ironed all your handkerchiefs yesterday so if you need any just give a yell. By the way – you don’t need stamps – You’re in the army now.

Mother & I went to the movies to see Pied Piper – was very good – see it if you get a chance.

Saw Jack while in Wakefield & he called me in especially to say that it took them 3 hrs. to remove the radiator – pretty slow – you could have done it in one.

Monday

Was I ever excited this morning when you called. I wanted to say so much but just couldn’t think of a thing. I glided through my classes with only part of my mind on them. The rest was making wild guesses as to where you might be. It was nice being back and seeing all of the old guard.

Mr Scott still insists you should have stayed with the potatoes. My enthusiastic cyclists are anxious t get under way so I suppose on good days I’ll be starting off again with my tribe.

Ellie & I just had a financial town meeting and I am to pay $8.00 weekly unless I am away for a weekend or something. When you come home you may stay here under any and all circumstances.

How’s that?

Are you handsome in your uniform? I’ll bet you are.

I called Kay and she told me about those old buzzards visiting the boys.

I spent the whole weekend at Ets. something I shall not do again. I am going to catch the first bus out of Prov next Sun to Narra, have dinner with Kay and then toddle along home.

Alida and all the gang wish to be remembered to you.

How do you like my typing? I’m going right to the dogs, having a smoke with Ellie my second since dinner.

I almost forgot to tell you what I’m teaching, Plane Geometry, algebra 2, Science 8, Math 8, and NO free period. I should really be studying Science now since it’s a new subject for me. It can’t be too hard 8th graders learn it maybe I can bluff one more day and get my beauty sleep tonite.

When you write, tell all about your day. Is it anything like Private Hargrove?

Good night – more when I hear from you

Tues

Thanks for the 3 letters I received them all this morning on the way school – you’re doing all right for a guy with only one good arm. My bragging was useless however, Ellie rec. 5 letters in one day from Eddie once, so you see you  have a record to break.

You should see me now, I am dressed in your blue striped pajamas and your bathrobe trying to keep warm while I sit up in the bed writing. No school tomorrow (Wed) you know. Shall do all of your washing – going to show off the washing machine.

I went to church too Sunday at 11:00 Peace Dale with Mother, and believe it or not I thought it quite dull, I am going to Prov. to church with Edna Shanley (my friend whose cousins a Priest) come Sunday.

Know what? Ellie may have a telephone if we can get one. The house is wired for it. Won’t that be wonderful. then maybe I can talk to you rather than write and have to wait for an answer.

Bed time again. Goodnight. all my love

If you don’t get a permanent address pretty soon, it’ll cost me 6 cents to send this and then you may not even have time to read it all.

Love

Wednesday

I dashed to the PO before breakfast this morning and all I got was a package of clothes with nothing at all tuked away in the pockets and a letter from Anne. (Anne’s Letter) I’m inclosing Anne’s letter as soon as I get your address I’ll write to Ann and to Bud and Mary and then the mail should start pouring in. I did some more unpacking today & found a letter which you wrote the day after Easter 1941. You loved me then too- you also remarked about how fast the year had gone by – remember Easter Sunday 1940??

Perhaps this year will go by just as quickly. We thought we had heap big troubles then and they weren’t insurmountable. You remarked in that letter about how impossible some things seemed but added anything worth having was worth working & sacrificing for.

Ellie is sitting here at the same table also writing to the army.

It’s a habit around here every night – same as eating and dishes. I just reread your list of clothing – what no pajamas! How shocking!!

I found a four leaf clover Saturday and I’m sending it to you, that is if I can remember to put it in – by the time I send this. Where are you anyway? I hope it hasn’t taken you these two days to get there. I’ve planned on seeing you again you know.

Dick returns to Hilda Nov 19th. His 3 weeks have gone fast haven’t they. Hilda came in Sunday when she brought me home. We had quite a gab fest. Did a job on Mary Bristo of course Dottie.

I must return to my study of the weather for Science 8, 2 classes of which I have first thing tomorrow. I don’t know a thing & don’t give a darn. Much rather write to you & think about you anyway – the light of my life – Edith & I are going on strike tomorrow if we don’t get any mail says bright Ellie “Female mail Strike”

Love & Kisses

Helen (your best wife)