This 3rd letter is a little different. It is from my grandfather to my grandma’s baby brother, Harold. He was born in 1922 so in this letter Harold was 9. !t’s good to have that context, because if not the letter would seem a little awkward and goofy. Harold would go on to serve in WWII and after the war he married Pearl Buente (it was his second marriage–there is a story there) and they had two children. My mom told me the story about one time in the 50’s Harold took her to Indianapolis to see Pat Boone. She said it was amazing.
Dear Harold
This is old Al trying to write to you, broadcasting from the station ACW as you see at the top left corner. Station ACW in Kokomo. It is now a little colder and the temperature for Wednesday is supposed to rise a little but we don’t ask or advice anybody come out in their bathing suit without a shirt and a pants for he might get bud nipped. Haha. Ain’t that hot.
Well Harold I guess I will write you again some other time. Station ACW signing off
Goodby Harold from your old pal
Al.