Josephine is a new pen pal from Los Angeles. She is the brother of Felix. She likes swing records and her favorite movie star is Alan Ladd. 
Author: dogmom
Book 1 – Letter 27 Received July 6, 1942 from Lenore
Friend Lenore sends a letter, she talks of summer time fun, a job and a reminder that a war is still happening with a scheduled blackout.
Book 1 – Letter 26 Received July 4, 1942 from Mary Wilder
It surprised me to see that Pat got a letter on July 4th which we know is a Federal holiday. This prompted me to look this up and I found that home mail delivery was twice a day to many places until 1950. This letter comes from Mary. Happy Independence day!
Book 1 – Letter 25 Received July 1, 1942 from Lois Jean
Lois is becoming a regular correspondent now. According to the back picture was taken June 21, 1942 and from left to right her brother Billy, Mother, Dad and Lois.
Book 1 – Letter 24 Received June 29, 1942 from Jean Worts
Another letter finally arrives from England. It was opened by a censor and she talks of wartime rations. It makes me realize how much we take for granted today.
Book 1 – Letter 23 Received June 29, 1942 from Felix
This is the first boy in the series. He is from Los Angeles and he has very nice handwriting. Here’s what he has to say:
Book 1 – Letter 22 Received June 10, 1942 from Mary Wilder
Another letter from Mary with a picture which gives us some insight to the girl on the 900 acre farm.
Book 1 – Letter 21 Received June 9, 1942 from Lois Jean
Another letter from Lois. Here’s to summertime, picnics, bicycle rides, baseball and horseshoes! Have a good one everyone.
Book 1 – Letter 20 Received May 30, 1942 from Miriam
Letter from Miriam. Do they give citizenship medals anymore? It sounds like this was a great honor. Nice that she included a picture.
Book 1 – Letter 19 Received May 30, 1942 from Helen
Another letter from friend Helen. Two letters arrive on the 30th so I am publishing this one early. Nearing the end of the school year so finals are the topic of conversation as students look forward to summer.
