Letter from Clarence Williams to Gretchen Williams, March 25, 1945

How’s my sweetie-pie today? I received three letters from you tonite and the package with the stove. Your letters were postmarked March 12th, 14th and 15th. Also received one from Charlotte and a package from Dorothy with the noodle soup. I had written the girls and mother a letter and purposely saved yours until last hoping I would hear from you at mail call. With all that mail my day is now complete.

Apparently Charlie is home on furlough. I hadn’t received a letter from you stating that but decided as much after you mentioning him. How is Rubie feeling now? When is the big event to happen?

From your letters it sounded as though I had several boxes on the way. Thanks a lot honey they really taste good. We are getting more candy and sweets now than we were for some time but can always use more. Had some sardines and used some of the coffee bags a few nights ago. They really hit the spot and those bags cook swell. I used two for a canteen cup of water and it surely made good coffee. Think that was a pregnant idea honey. Ha! I havn’t needed the helmet as yet because the weather has warmed up considerably but no doubt it will come in handy one of these days. I have worn the   scarf a lot in fact I wore it under my shirt collar this morning when it was rather cool.

Honey, I don’t think it absolutely necessary to use cans for sending food in fact those cheese and peanut butter crackers were as crisp as could be when they arrived. Please don’t go to a lot of trouble looking for them as I’m sure everything will be edible and all is appreciated.

Your letters from Lincoln were very interesting. Bet you had a swell time as I know the sky is the limit with those kids. How come Bertha lost so much weight, has she been dieting or is it because the Lone Oak burned? Imagine she does look much better. I would surely like to see those guys.

Was surprised to hear Carol was back at the store although I believe John asked about her when I was last there stating she wished to return. Glad to hear Ada is still there and apparently Mary is still working part time. I hope Mrs. Ranum does write as I should like to hear from her. I should have written her but never seem to go it accomplished.

So you’re going to have some plastic glasses, you old smarty. Seriously, I will have to admit you looked very nice in those Luana had. I remember them at Oklahoma City.

Honey you are a little mixed up on our job. We operate a collecting station. First of all is the Bn Aid Stations which are very near the front lines and quite often travel   with the Infantry. Our station is a short distance behind them and our ambulance pick up their casualties, stop at our station for further treatment and are then handed on back to the clearing station which is behind us. Guess I have never fully explained our set up to you previously.

Was glad to hear your package arrived at the storage Co. okay. Think by the time the underwear gets here it will be about warm enough for wearing. I’m afraid this wool would be a little uncomfortable in warmer weather.

Makes me feel good to hear Pauline is working out so well for Leo but I was sure she would. Those girls are really conscientious and appreciate and deserve all the good breaks they can get.

I hope you like your new position, let me know how you make out. Evidently it is a nice place to work as Ruth has been there quite some time hasn’t she.

Well darling it is almost eleven so must close. Bye for now.