Nov. 7, 1942 Dear Grandma, Aunt Stella, + Uncle Elmer-
I was awfully disappointed that things turned out as they did this week-end. Monday, the 1st Sgt. told us not to plan for this week-end because guard was due. So I told Mother + Dad not to come. As it turns out, I didn't draw guard anyway, - but next week-end will do just as well. I hope nothing happens this time.
I had my interview for O.C.S. this week -- and passed, I'm sure. I still have to take the physical. If I pass I'll be a 2nd Lt. in field artillery within 5 months. And if I can't pass the physical, I still have a chance to get a commission in Army administration.
This morning at inspection the officer pointed to me and remarked to the Sgt., "There's a good looking soldier." A few words like that do a lot to boost morale.
This coming week we are to concentrate on firing the 30 cal. machine gun. It should be very interesting. I suppose I'll be going for my physical too. And with Mother + Dad coming over the week-end, it really should turn out to be a big week.
Yours,John
P.S. There is a fellow from shamokin here whose name is Yaffe. I noticed in the Item that a Yaffee in Shamokin is up for bankrupty. Do you suppose it's his father?