Dear Folks
I got a letter from Dad this morning. I enjoyed reading it very much. This morning we had PT and close order drill. The platoon Sgt called on me to drill the platoon for awhile.
This morning just before noon we had a drawing for critical items. Camera, watches, fountain pens etc. I was lucky and got a Shaffer pen. It sells for $10 in the states and I got it for $5.25. My other one just about came apart. It writes nice. I also got a sewing kit. They had a Lord Elgen watch for $45 that sells for $71.50 in the states plus your tax, 20% sales tax. Everything here is tax free. I might buy a good one before I come home. If you would like anything let me know. I'll try to buy something. They just get a few things in and the people who want them put their names in a hat for what ever they want. They had a Icona Camera for $106. It is German made and is about the best you can buy but it was to much money for me. It would probably cost $200 in the states. I am going to wait for awhile. I can still use the little one and the others guys when I get some film.
There is going to be a parade this afternoon. I don't know what else we are going to do.
This is the stationary Margie sent. It is nice paper. I haven't written Tucker yet as I haven't been able to figure out just what to say to him, but I am going to write one before long. Well I think I will close now for awhile. I will finish this evening. May be before long I will get another letter. ------
Well we had our parade this afternoon and the new Col talked to us. He is a fairly young man. His name is Col. Ben Sternburg. He has only been in the army for about 15 years and is a full Col.
I found out tonight that my platoon Sgt turned in my name for PFC. I should know in about two weeks.
No mail came in tonight. I am looking forward to getting my boots.
I went to the show tonight and saw The Colgate Comedy Hour with the Ritz Bros. It was all TV, no movies. They had Jack Webb, Kay Star, Corene Calvert on the show. You might have seen the show. Also Martin Kane was on next.
Well I don't have much more to say. I don't know what we will do tomorrow. This week has sure gone fast. Hope the rest go as fast. Well I will close now. I'll write again tomorrow.
Love, Ted
Ritz Brothers
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