Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008) to Morris "Moe" Weiner
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.0050 Author/Creator: Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008) Place Written: Brooklyn, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 May 1943 Pagination: 6 p. ; 21.5 x 14 cm. Order a Copy
Sylvia dubs her home the Weiner Hotel as letterhead and tells him she had a splendid day at this resort. Tells him not to worry about their "starving," that rationing is adequate and "if you are not a hog you get enough of everything." Admits prices are high and has had to use up much of her canned stuff and hasn't been able to replace it. Also contains political discussions such as the tax laws, Smith Connally Anti-Labor Act and the Anti-Poll Tax. Asks him to do his job well, as it goes toward maintaining the way of life described. there is also a sketch of Sylvia writing to Moe; dated Sunday, May 30, 1943. Drawn by Joe Divteh.
Anti-Poll Tax- May 25, 1943 the US House of Representatives passed a bill to abolish the poll tax in the eight southern states where it still existed. The bill was stalled in the Senate.
Smith–Connally Act passed on June 25, 1943, over FDR's veto.The Act allowed the federal government to seize and operate industries threatened by or under strikes that would interfere with war production, and prohibited unions from making contributions in federal elections.
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Sunday - May 30 - 1943
at Home: 11:30 PM
Weiner Hotel
Deluxe House and Lake (Bath Tub)
Moe Meiner Prop.
S. Greenfield Propess
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Hello Sweets -
Just had a splendid day at Above resort and really felt your presence every moment - Business was excellent - All our guests were fully relaxed - And the take was good (plenty of thanks from all) -
People -
Marge - Joe - Ben Sadowitz - Alfred and Alice - Cousin Annette - Tillie -Sid, Rose Brown, Bess Mowgel - Florence Timestone - Calls from Sara F - Alvin - Mother -
Activities - Lunch - At your will -prepared individually -
Dinner - One Big Tongue - Potato Salad (by Annette) - Cake - Tea - (carrots tom. & lettuce) and clams (contributed but not eaten by Marge & Joe) - clam broth (you ate them too with us) - (Do we sound as if we were starving) Marge & Joe had a big steak - too.
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Bkfast - Bacon & Eggs - Orange - Coffee & Cake -
Lunch - Gefilte fish sandwiches (Moms)
No - darling don't worry - we are not starving - Rationing is adequate - and if you are not a hog - you get enough of everything - (much more than you boys) - Prices are very high of course - tho we are trying everything to keep them down - Of course - the shopping is done by Mad - but she has been very frugal - We have had to use up much of our canned stuff & haven't been able to replace it - mainly because of the lack of extra dough - because so far we have had plenty of tickets left - so N.Y. is not suffering too much - if they have the dough!
Other activities -
Ping Pong - Every body participating - Doubles & all - Al walking off with the honors -
Miniature Golf - Course set up in lobby - & what fun! Obstacles - Flower pots - Baskets - Tunnels! I made it in 14 - (Bess M. in 3)
Shooting - Aiming mostly at light target -
Writing Project - Making out leaflets for a meeting - all cooperating -
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Dancing - Ballroom - Mad - Ben
Polka - Mad - Rose -
Ballet - Bess - Syl
Interpretive -Syl
Records - Chain Gang Songs -
Velot songs -
And how I wept when I played "How Sad is my Heart" - How it made me feel your presence - I might have touched you - so close you were to me at the moment - your Picture (as Morgathaw) in my hand - God - I Love You!
Open Discussion -
Cats - meow -
"Hymie" Robbie - worried because the Draft Board is bothering him - & is interfering with "His Career" - Mildred Ginsburg (you remember - the bitch - looked daggers at Pearl Lay when she accepted an invite offered by the former to the latter! Bla Bla Bla - about everyone & everything!
On the use of understanding & diplomacy - and compromise - in proseletyzing [sic] (?) (meaning Ann Levy's intolerant attitude) The way of some people's attitudes - Tax Law (Ruml - Stinks) - [754], that forgiveness stinks - Robertson - Durand - recommending - graded % forgiveness - higher the rate of tax - lower the forgiveness - O.K.
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Smith Connally - Anti-labor act - meaning & ramifications -
Anti poll tax - & bucking the Senate - Ye Gods!
Question - How do you get your representative to go to Congress? No answer -
And so darling - gayety and laughter and relaxation - as ever - at our monage - and everybody asking about you - for you - and missing you like hell - oh yes more people love you than you know - and everybody misses you most of all on Sunday -
We almost played "Categories" - because we knew you weren't here to take all honors - but we didn't anyway - because you wouldn't have wanted to play - really
So darling - please do your job - unpleasant as it may be - well - As if I have to tell you that - Do you know why? - because what ever little it is - and how seemingly unimportant -it is something done toward maintaining this that I have described - That is how I feel - plus the pride - yep - I am proud of you - doing your part - There are still plenty of guys around - And they are not taking fathers yet at all - And Deferments are ripe - But these things don't bother me - As long as I have this hope in the future & the
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knowledge that We are One - And we are -
So end our first evening together - 12 years ago - The touch of your Lips - Good - So vivid is the picture in my mind - that here 12 years later - I can relive the sensations - believe me - it is true - and I am too, living for that moment when it is renewed -
I have a busy week ahead already arranged - I must stay busy - I must - I really don't want to - and frankly it is a pushing process - but free moments are filled with too much longing - and can well be filled with purpose for work - So!
Alice and Alfred send their real love - said they wrote last week - Are anxious to see you too - really - Mad sends her adoration - because now after all these years - she understands your fineness - and loves our home - knows the part you have played in building it -
Bess - knows you must be smell! And Rose B. thinks you are Handsome! Tillie & Sid miss you very very much - for 1000 reasons - Victory Garden - stimulation to Sid etc etc -
Marco & Joe are afraid to tell me things because I write everything & there is nothing left for them to write -
Alvin called today & sends his best - wants to know whether you are applying for OCS before the schools close in August.
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Ben S - wishes he could have known you better - but sends his best anyway.
Mom & Dad - too have come to know what a swell guy you are & send their best!
Florence Finestone's best -
Sarah F's love and devotion -
Sarah Bregman's love too - darling -
Ben Wemer & Etta send their love to you - I could go on all - all night - but I - what is there left for me to send you -dearest -
I wish I could send you myself this minute - (Will $5 do? instead) -
More green stuff later - darling - I hope this reaches you - although - I have a feeling it won't reach you at Salem -
Good night - Darling -
Syl -
P.S. Guess what?
I adore you -
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Sunday - May 30 - 1943
of Syl
Joe Diuteh
[envelope]
Cpl M. Weiner
From SMQMSRG
Salem Air Base
Salem Are.
Mrs. Sylvia G. Weiner
178 Salmareth St.
Brooklyn N.Y.
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