July 8, 1943

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July 8, 1943

Dear Folks –

Not much to write about tonight but here goes nothin’. Roge is on duty here in Bn. Hdqs. tonight so I thought I’d keep him company & at the same time knock out a few letters. It’s a good spot to write – much better than my usual spot – my bunk.

We ran the obstacle course tonight, Roge & myself, to keep in shape. This time I took my camera along & shot some pictures of us going over various obstacles. Hope they turn out cuz they should be good.

Dorance Alquist

Dorance Alquist

Roger Loper

Roger Loper

Last night was the Officers Club dance. Betty, the girl I met last week, came again last night & naturally I monopolized most of her time. In fact I must have done pretty well because I managed to grab off an invitation to dinner tomorrow night at her home. She claims I’ll have to cut the lawn tho before I get the meal. I’ll have to think of some way to get around that. Maybe I’ll tell her it’s beneath the dignity of an officer of the U.S.A.

Earle & I went in town tonight for dinner because the menu here in camp didn’t look too inviting. We bowled a few lines too & then came back to the fold. Scores were 143, 143, 123, 144, nothing to brag about but at least consistent. Earle averaged about 110 – he’s learning the game.

The weather here is still the same – lots of sun, no rain, rather windy, cool nights & comfortable days – it’s ideal. In fact – we have “June in Mpls” weather here consistently. I guess they have a rainy season here in the winter but I don’t imagine I’ll see that.

Well – I guess when you have to start talkin’ about the weather your hurtin’ for conversation – so I guess I’d better close.

Good night & Love,

Dorance

Christian Olsen