April 20, 1942 - Radio for $5

Monday Afternoon

Dear Mom + Dad,

Your letter received today. I’m just going to write you a short note as nothing much is happening. The boys are all moving out of here. Some of them are going under sealed orders which means actual service. I haven’t received any orders yet as to where or when I’m going. As far as I can gleam the technicians will leave around the 29th. I hope not as we will have to do K.P. and guard duty. But so far no orders. I’ll let you know as soon as I find out. They say no one in the company is going east but I still have hopes.

I’ve had all day off today plus yesterday. Its really wonderful.

I had a marvelous time Saturday night with Jo at the dance. She is a very nice girl and it’s a shame that I’m leaving just as I’m getting acquainted around town.

The USO is giving a free stage show tonight which I’m going to. The U.S.O. really functions around here. I’m sorry I ever tore it down but I presume it took time to get going. It is really worthwhile.

Sorry to hear about the troubles at home but then nothing can be done about it. So bear up as I’m doing down here. How’s Marion? Tell Brother to write when he gets a chance.

I’m beginning to like it here now that my training is all done. It will be a lot better when I get in Tech. School and have a definite job to do instead of marching + bivouac etc. Once I get acquainted in my new camp and meet some nice gals as I have here I’ll be all set.

You don’t have to worry about me and the galloping domino’s (dice) as I can’t see it. The four fellows play penny ante poker once in awhile but only to pass the time away. You never lose more than 30 or 40 cents.

I paid Puff $5 for the radio and now I own two - one here + one at home. I figured it would cost a lot to have mine shipped and I can always sell this one for 5 bucks. I haven’t lost anything except I’ll have to deprive myself for awhile. Will it be all right to send home for a little money if I get stuck?

That’s about all the news for now. I’ll write again in a few days.

Love to all
Bob