05 Mar March 5, 1944

Letter
from: Alice Shonkwiler
to Private George W. Shonkwiler
March 5th, 1944. Sunday night, 9:35 p.m.

Wes Dear,

Ronnie’s in bed after an exciting day.

Mr. Page played football with him this afternoon, then he had his nap, then
Mary came over and stayed about an hour, then dinner, and Marge came in and
played with him awhile.  He took the red ribbon off his elephant and wanted
it put in his hair, so he was a little girl tonight.  (We were saying

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"Bet Wes wouldn’t like that".

I also had him out before dinner on his sled.  Pulled him all over and we
also took a walk for a couple blocks.

We had a pretty good dinner today.  I made baked Swiss steak and browned
whole potatoes, and I also baked fudge cake with nuts.  We’re going to have
another piece of cake before we go to bed.

Mary had the nerve to ask me point blank how much rent we were getting for
the upstairs.  I told her, but I wished I hadn’t, as all she’ll do is tell
Hayes and it’s none of their business.

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Henry Jostis called and asked how you were and also got your address.  Said
he was going to drop you a line.

Marge told me tonight they’re having slipcovers made at Weibolts for their
Davenport.  She’s paying $2.00 per yard for material, (it takes about 15
yards or more), plus labor charge.  Guess if I make some for mine, they’ll
look pretty poor in comparison.  I’m going down the loop tomorrow night to
find some material, only not $2.00 per yard.

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Well, honey, can’t think of anything else to write about, as it seems nothing
ever happens to me.

Tomorrow night after work, I’m going with Rena to see about getting a driver’s
license so I won’t have to be scared stiff every time a policeman looks at me.
It’s an awful feeling.  Guess I’ll never commit any crimes, because now I know
how it feels to do something illegal.

Miss me anymore, darling, or is your life too exciting?
Bye, and heaps of love from Mommy and Ronnie