“Tuesday” April 3, 1945

Dayton, Ohio

8:10P.M.

Dearest Bess,

Received your letter today dated April 1^ST. We have enjoyed it very much. We’re feeling fine and so happy your all are the same.

We had a very quiet Easter. We had one of Jim’s buddies here for supper. We went to 1^ST Agnes Church and the mass was beautiful. I received communion and felt like a million dollars afterwards.

This evening, Mrs. Jackson (landlady) had supper with us. I had baked beans with bacon, potato salad, pickles, olives, hot peppers, sardines with onions, milk, and grapefruit juice.

Saturday night Jim, his buddy and I went to the Mayfair. We ate and saw “Ecstasy” staring Hedy Lamarr. It stunk and we don’t mean maybe. They cut out the good parts if you know what I mean.

Did you ever see the snapshots that were took at Maries’ wedding? Jim and I would like to see them if you have them.

“My Baby” is listening to the radio and wants me to join him, so see class for now.

Give Joe a kiss for us and love to all.

Love,

El and Jim