8-1-1943

August 1, 1943
My First Anniversary
Dear Mother, Dad, Shirlee, & Rhoda;
Well I am enjoying liberty by staying in the ship today (Sun.) there is so little to do in Poky that sleep is much more enjoyable than walking around the city. We did go to a show last night and it was really a wonderful one. It was “The Human Comedy,” I have never seen a more natural show, I don’t think.
Bullough’s are still here, and they are staying in the same Cabins as you are going to have. They aren’t the last cabins in town but they are clean, and quite nice. They have stove, refrigerator, etc. They are really conveniently located too.
When you come into Poky follow this map and you’ll hit the college right on the nose.
(Drawn Map Follows)
We’ll be waiting for you where it said to stop on the map.
I’ve got some studying to do but it is only 1600 now and we have until 2200 to study so I have plenty of time I guess.
So far I am doing good in my classes but it is getting hard. I have got two 90% in Physics & one 85%. That is an A I think because the average is low. I also got a B++(yea B plus plus (damned near an A) in history and a B in psychology test.
Coon is in on his sack (bed) sleeping I am writing in the mate of the decks room which is right across the hall from mine.
Well I hope you are all well, I am felling fine
Lots of Love,
Bill
Xxxoooxxx
P.S. Has Rhoda gone to the hospital yet?