August 16, 1945

                                    Richland Center, Wis.
                                    16 Aug 45
Dear Folks:
            As you see I’m still in Wis. Well, at least the war is over and that is something. We couldn’t get a starter here so are waiting for one to be flown up from N.C. All planes were grounded for 48 hours and now the weather is bad between here and there so we are just waiting.
            We worked on the plane Monday & Tues trying to start it without a starter. We gave it up and started out for Schuerman’s home 60 miles west of Madison. Caught a ride with another Lieut. coming out here and got here just as the whistles and bells starting sounding off.
            Would like to be “stuck” as close to home as Ralph is. His father is the Moline dealer here. There are 3 boys, all in the army, and 2 girls at home. Yesterday Ralph and I installed a chime door bell in the house.
            I don’t know what the story is on getting out of the army but will try to get out as soon as possible. Wonder if I’m an uncle yet.
                                    John