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Nile Kinnick correspondence, June-August 1942
1942-08-25: Page 01
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Omaha, Nebraska August 25, 1942 My dear sons: It has been so long since I have written to either of youthat I shall not check the record for fear that the shock would be more than I could bear. As I have remarked before, the frequency and constancy of your letters has been something to marvel at, and my own record in that regard has been a shaming finger almost from the beginning. it seems incredible that anyone could believe himself too busy for that time-out for a message of news and cheer to boys who are devoting all of their days to preparation for a task that is as important as yours. But somehow, the days and evenings slip by without that job being done, and nothing can steal time faster than that old devil, procrastination. Don't tolerate him. This evening was set aside for George and me to attend the War Show, which is in Omaha this week, playing four nights at the Creighton Stadium. Those who saw it last night said that it is good. Mother is eschewing all such exhibitions, films, etc., which tend to display the harsh materialisms of this global fracus. But it started sprinkling this morning and is still at it. The evening paper announced that the show would go on, but we shall wait until the field of battle dries off a bit. This show was in Des Moines last week at in the Drake Stadium. They say that it is hard on the turf. Probably the grounds keeper was overruled when approval was granted for the show site. So, George reads "Oliver Wistwell" upstairs and I, after performing a few lesser chores about my mahogany topped desk, now embark on a Magic Carpet visit with you lads. One letter for both, this time. Mother has gone over to Maggie Howes to help fit some kit bags made down at the War Relief rooms. This aft she was over to Mrs. Johnson's helping arrange some programs for the Art Guild's winter schedule. Yesterday, about 5:30, as I walked down toward the Hill Hotel for the bi-weekly meeting of the Toastmasters' Club, I saw Bert Hobbs and we chatted about affairs aeronautical. Not agreat deal of news was exchanged but exchanged what we had and speculated alittle on the side. Mother got it from Mrs. Johnson to-day that Bob is expecting three weeks furlough. Hope that there is some truth in that, and that you have the same, S.B. It will take some concentrated visiting to catch up and to build a backlog for the months ahead when furloughs may be scarce and uncertain. While we are on this item I should inform you, Nile, of my own schedule for the next three weeks. Not that it should affect your plans in any way, but you may guide your movements to suit your convenience regarding the stop-overs you have in mind, knowing that I shall be away from home on the following dates: This week, I leave Omaha Thursday noon for Vinton (Benton County) and will return on Friday. Next week, Sept. 1, I go to Anamosa (Jones Co.); then Cedar Rapids on the 2nd; Iowa City on the 3d and Oskaloosa on the 4th; Omaha on Saturday the 5th. The following week, about the same schedule; Cedar Falls on Wednesday the 9th; Mason City the 10th and Spencer the 11th; back to Omaha on Saturday the 12th. We are having some meetings in the interest of new loan business and I am slated to take part in those Iowa meetings. Other meetings in Nebraska and So. Dakota will follow, but there is no indication that I shall be needed there. It would grieve
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Omaha, Nebraska August 25, 1942 My dear sons: It has been so long since I have written to either of youthat I shall not check the record for fear that the shock would be more than I could bear. As I have remarked before, the frequency and constancy of your letters has been something to marvel at, and my own record in that regard has been a shaming finger almost from the beginning. it seems incredible that anyone could believe himself too busy for that time-out for a message of news and cheer to boys who are devoting all of their days to preparation for a task that is as important as yours. But somehow, the days and evenings slip by without that job being done, and nothing can steal time faster than that old devil, procrastination. Don't tolerate him. This evening was set aside for George and me to attend the War Show, which is in Omaha this week, playing four nights at the Creighton Stadium. Those who saw it last night said that it is good. Mother is eschewing all such exhibitions, films, etc., which tend to display the harsh materialisms of this global fracus. But it started sprinkling this morning and is still at it. The evening paper announced that the show would go on, but we shall wait until the field of battle dries off a bit. This show was in Des Moines last week at in the Drake Stadium. They say that it is hard on the turf. Probably the grounds keeper was overruled when approval was granted for the show site. So, George reads "Oliver Wistwell" upstairs and I, after performing a few lesser chores about my mahogany topped desk, now embark on a Magic Carpet visit with you lads. One letter for both, this time. Mother has gone over to Maggie Howes to help fit some kit bags made down at the War Relief rooms. This aft she was over to Mrs. Johnson's helping arrange some programs for the Art Guild's winter schedule. Yesterday, about 5:30, as I walked down toward the Hill Hotel for the bi-weekly meeting of the Toastmasters' Club, I saw Bert Hobbs and we chatted about affairs aeronautical. Not agreat deal of news was exchanged but exchanged what we had and speculated alittle on the side. Mother got it from Mrs. Johnson to-day that Bob is expecting three weeks furlough. Hope that there is some truth in that, and that you have the same, S.B. It will take some concentrated visiting to catch up and to build a backlog for the months ahead when furloughs may be scarce and uncertain. While we are on this item I should inform you, Nile, of my own schedule for the next three weeks. Not that it should affect your plans in any way, but you may guide your movements to suit your convenience regarding the stop-overs you have in mind, knowing that I shall be away from home on the following dates: This week, I leave Omaha Thursday noon for Vinton (Benton County) and will return on Friday. Next week, Sept. 1, I go to Anamosa (Jones Co.); then Cedar Rapids on the 2nd; Iowa City on the 3d and Oskaloosa on the 4th; Omaha on Saturday the 5th. The following week, about the same schedule; Cedar Falls on Wednesday the 9th; Mason City the 10th and Spencer the 11th; back to Omaha on Saturday the 12th. We are having some meetings in the interest of new loan business and I am slated to take part in those Iowa meetings. Other meetings in Nebraska and So. Dakota will follow, but there is no indication that I shall be needed there. It would grieve
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