September 20 1944

Dear Milan,

Now, I have an idea what you look like outside of the year book (KS) It is rather hard to remember sometimes- Maybe you would like a general idea what I look like, it was taken this spring I couldn't find anything else. It must be beautiful in Florida by the pictures. I guess I have a hankering for tropical climate- however it has been very pleasant here except the wind that I'm not fond of. I am almost tempted to go back to Calif. If I knew whether the defense work would be closing up and letting off their help. I can't get enthused about the idea of living at home. Maybe I am spoiled with good pay in Calif and nothing here, its just half. Sometimes I think I was foolish to let it go by when good pay won't always be. One can always use it for a rainy day, which is most apt to be when all the boys come home.

Let's see did I mention Topeka is going to have a new Rubber Plant it is just starting- building it is located 1 mile north here just west of the BIS on the north side of the road. Did I tell you I'm working at the depot- it is typing all day a little tiresome sitting- only thing good about it is I'll get my typing speed increased after not touching one for a year, which might lead to some thing better in pay. None of my old girl friends are here in Topeka- so it also seems rather dull.

It sounds as though there is quite a bit of recreation around your base. Have you seen the show "Going My Way". It is very good.

I seem to have no news just as my stationary shows. I got this for my birthday last week. Incidentally Milan, when is your birthday and how old are you? I guess that is rather personal, but just wondered.

Yes, the month of Sept has surely gone quickly. My Aunt from Chicago is coming this week-end which will add a bit of spice.

Thank you for the pictures. Milan, I remain As ever

Kathleen

PS. Milan, Do you know the two biggest wolves? Chase and Sandborn, they date each bag. ha!