June 2, 1945 [Hamilton Field, California]
Dear folks,
I had a most pleasant trip to Sacramento. The first car you saw me go into took me almost to Bakersfield. From there, I rode to Bakersfield with a lady whose son had married a Mormon girl. I told her how fortunate her son was.
The manager of the Victoria theater in LA drove me from there to Modesto. Two more quick rides & there I was at Sacramento by 5:30 pm. Donald and Betty were at Lucilles, but I didn't hae an opportunity of seeing them. However, I did enjoy the play which was put on my the young ladies of Sutter Ward. After the play I had some refreshments at the home of Dorothy Holbrook. However I am not overly in love with Dorothy. Perhaps I am slightly intrigued by Ruby Fillerup. Wednesday morning I thumbed to Oakland and visited with Aunt Agnes & family. Margaret was also there. They treated me grand. That afternoon I visited with the Hiltons & had supper with them. Then I called up Mark Lauper, the young fellow I met at champaign Illinios and was with me at Fort Sumner New Mexico. He was just married. That evening he and the rest of his family were going to the Claremont Hotel. Therefore he asked me to find a young lady & join them. We had a rather enjoyable time, however it was quite crowded. Dennis Lauper, Lowell's missionary companion was also there.
Thursday evening I was free again so I went to Petaluma 20 miles north of the Field. The MIA there was holding a social that night at the home of Dr. Lewis, a wealthy mormon doctor. They have a small mansion. There were 2 charming young ladies there plus several other young people. We had an exciting time playing croquet in the back yard. Then we sang songs & ate refreshments. Last night, I went to a dance at Homestead Ward Sacramento & had a marvelous time. I was the only soldier there as usual.
Today I am leaving on a trip & should be back within 2 weeks. I am in perfect health and trust you are also.
Love,
Clyde
I had a most pleasant trip to Sacramento. The first car you saw me go into took me almost to Bakersfield. From there, I rode to Bakersfield with a lady whose son had married a Mormon girl. I told her how fortunate her son was.
The manager of the Victoria theater in LA drove me from there to Modesto. Two more quick rides & there I was at Sacramento by 5:30 pm. Donald and Betty were at Lucilles, but I didn't hae an opportunity of seeing them. However, I did enjoy the play which was put on my the young ladies of Sutter Ward. After the play I had some refreshments at the home of Dorothy Holbrook. However I am not overly in love with Dorothy. Perhaps I am slightly intrigued by Ruby Fillerup. Wednesday morning I thumbed to Oakland and visited with Aunt Agnes & family. Margaret was also there. They treated me grand. That afternoon I visited with the Hiltons & had supper with them. Then I called up Mark Lauper, the young fellow I met at champaign Illinios and was with me at Fort Sumner New Mexico. He was just married. That evening he and the rest of his family were going to the Claremont Hotel. Therefore he asked me to find a young lady & join them. We had a rather enjoyable time, however it was quite crowded. Dennis Lauper, Lowell's missionary companion was also there.
Thursday evening I was free again so I went to Petaluma 20 miles north of the Field. The MIA there was holding a social that night at the home of Dr. Lewis, a wealthy mormon doctor. They have a small mansion. There were 2 charming young ladies there plus several other young people. We had an exciting time playing croquet in the back yard. Then we sang songs & ate refreshments. Last night, I went to a dance at Homestead Ward Sacramento & had a marvelous time. I was the only soldier there as usual.
Today I am leaving on a trip & should be back within 2 weeks. I am in perfect health and trust you are also.
Love,
Clyde
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