April 1st & 2nd, 1942 - Easter Cards

April 1st & 2nd 1942

Although these aren't specifically letters to George, I wanted to share a few of the Easter cards that George Lutz received in 1942. It is amazing to see that the greeting card world hasn't really changed much in all of these years! Contained in two envelopes, the card from grace and her family the Bauers, arrived in a single envelope, and the card from his parents arrived separately. Interestingly enough, there isn't much personalization with each card, as I suppose they left the creativeness to writing their letters back and forth.

As a side note when it comes to cards, my Grandfather George, was very sentimental when it came to selecting the right card for folks. I can remember quite a few times going to the drug store with him as a kid, and we would stop in to grab a card for someone for a holiday, then head out to Wendy's for some chili. I can certainly recall this was always quite a process, and it always seemed to take forever! He often times would look at so many cards you just wanted to yell "Pick one and let's go!". I'm curious to know if receiving cards while he was in the Army shaped this behavior.

March 31st, 1942 - A Letter From Gene Lutz

March 31st, 1942

About This Letter:

From: Gene Lutz (Brother)

To: Cpl. George F. Lutz

Co. C. 6th Bn.

Camp Wheeler, GA.

Letter Transcription:

March, 31st 1942

Dear George,

Hello jelly bean, first I want to thank you for the money you sent and I thank you very, very much. I hope you know that your the best brother a feller could have, so if you don't know it I'm telling you now.

I'm as proud of you as I can be "Corporal" if you keep up like this you will drive the tailor crazy sewing chevrons.

March 31st, 1942 - A Letter From Loretta Lutz

March 31st 1942

Monday Mar 31, 42

About This Letter:

From: Loretta Lutz (Mom)

To: Cpl. George F. Lutz

Co. C. 6th Bn.

Camp Wheeler, GA.

Letter Transcription:

March 31st 1942

Dear George,

I am sorry to hear it took so long for the airmail letter to reach you, they told me you would get it the next day. I received the card for Gene on Sat. with you letter of the 26th and I'm holding it until tomorrow as you asked me to.

Grace came up last Friday night and did we feel awful when she showed us the anklet you sent he. You see i was sure her birthday was the 29th and was waiting to go shopping with Gene Sat. We could give her the presents Sunday afternoon. Well we went Sat and then went down to her house Saturday night. Gene gave her toulete (possibly) water and I gave her nylons.

March 31st, 1942 - A Letter From Gustave Lutz

March31st, 1942

About This Letter:

From: Gustave Lutz (Dad)

To: Cpl. George F. Lutz

Co. C. 6th Bn.

Camp Wheeler, GA.

Letter Transcription:

March 31st 1942

Dear George

So you are the boss "Keeper of the Tools" now. i guess you had better get that checking system to work in sort order. It's not so bad to lose a small cheap tool but what happens if you should be short on a big expensive one.

How come you have to go out on problems again after all this time. I thought you were over that.

The screen to make two rooms out of one for the purpose of making more sleeping room if we need it.

March 30th, 1942 - A Letter From Grace Bauer & Mary Kelly

March 30th, 1942

EDITORS NOTE: This mailing to George Lutz is unique because it contained multiple letters. One from Mary Kelly, who I believe is the fiancé of one of George's fellow soldiers at Camp Wheeler. In addition, a newspaper clipping is included.

About This Letter:

From: Grace Bauer

To: Corporal George F Lutz

Company C

6th Training Battalion

Camp Wheeler,

Georgia

Letter Transcription:

Monday March 30th

Hello Honey!

I received your letter with the snaps enclosed and I'll sow them to family when I go up the end of the week. I sent Gene a birthday card but won't be able to get up there on Tuesday as I have a club meeting at my house.

Honey I heard that little message at 11:30 on my birthday. I was so busy working that I almost forgot what time it was until my ears started to "ring". I quickly looked up at the clock and sure enough it was 11:30.

March 29th, 1942 - A Letter From Grace Bauer

March 29th, 1942

About This Letter:

From: Grace Bauer

To: Corporal George F. Lutz

Company C

6th Training Battalion

Camp Wheeler,

Georgia

Letter Transcription:

Palm Sunday March 29th

Hello Darling!

I received your letter of Thursday, Saturday. The mail-man must be on the "beam" again. I was surprised to hear that you had rain down in Georgia on my birthday. It was a beautiful day up here.

Here's the list of dates you wanted:

March 26th, 1942 - A Letter From Grace Bauer

March 26th, 1942

About This Letter:

From: Grace Bauer (Fiance)

To: Corporal George F. Lutz

Company C

6th Training Battalion

Camp Wheeler GA.

Letter Transcription :

March 26th.

Hello Honey!

Boy, was I tickled to death when I received your present for me! I didn't think you would remember me remarking how lovely they were. In fact, I scarcely remembered myself. I just love the inscription on it. Mary has an inscription like that on her engagement and wedding bad and I think it's a grand idea. That letter you enclosed was so beautiful that is almost made me cry, but I knew you wouldn't want me to so I didn't. Thanks again for everything, and when I come down to see you in May, you'll be able to see how it looks on my ankle.

March 24th, 1942 - A Letter From Gustave Lutz

March 24th, 1942

About This Letter:

From: Gustave Lutz (Dad)

To: CPL. George F. Lutz

CO. C. 6. Battalion

Camp Wheeler. GA.

Letter Transcription :

March 24

Dear George

Congratulations "Corporal.". So you did get it. Well that is fine and we are tickled to hear about it.

You will have to keep your eye open so as to keep track of the fools (EDIT: AM I RIGHT ON THIS PART?),

Am glad to show that you still love your apartment.

March 23rd, 1942 - A Letter From Grace Bauer

March 23rd, 1942

About This Letter:

From: Grace Bauer (Fiance)

To: Corporal George F. Lutz

Company C

6th Training Battalion

Camp Wheeler GA.

Letter Transcription :

Monday, March 23rd, 1942

Hello Honey! (I Mean Corporal!)
Say, am I tickled that "something new has been added." I'm first waiting to see the next picture of you and the stripes.

March 23rd, 1942 - A Letter From Loretta Lutz

March 23rd, 1942

About This Letter:

From: Loretta Lutz (Mom)

To: Pvt. George F. Lutz

Co. C. 6th Bat.

Camp Wheeler GA.

Letter Transcription :

March 23rd, 1942

Dear George,

Your letter of the 16th came last Thursday and we were glad to hear from you and to get those pictures. They are very good. Gene is going to send the rest of the ones you took on the trip to Jones Beach.

March 22nd, 1942 - A Letter From Grace Bauer

March 22nd, 1942

About This Letter:

From: Grace Bauer

To: Private George F. Lutz

Company C

6th Training Battalion

Camp Wheeler,

Georgia

Camp Wheeler, GA.

Letter Transcription:

Sunday March 22nd.

Hello Honey!

Please excuse me for not writing on cleaner paper, but it's too cold to go out on the porch for more. We sure are getting quite a cold spell now. This morning when I was coming home from church, my hat blew off twice.

March 18th, 1942 - A Letter From Grace Bauer

March 18th, 1942

About This Letter:

From: Grace Bauer

To: Private George F. Lutz

Company C

6th Training Battalion

Camp Wheeler,

Georgia

Camp Wheeler, GA.

Letter Transcription:

Wednesday March 18th, 1942

Hello Honey!

How are you? I can hardly wait until I get your next letter.

Last night Mother and Eleanor went to see the Phillip Morris broadcast, and then went to "The Battle of The Sexes" and then they were invited to stay for the "Frank Fay Show". I got home way before them.

March 17th, 1942 - A Letter From Gustave Lutz

March 17th, 1942

About This Letter:

From: Dad

To: Pvt. George Lutz

Co. C. 6th Bat.

Camp Wheeler, GA.

Letter Transcription:

March 17th 1942

Dear George,

I'm glad you are again getting mail. We only got the one you mailed on the 14th today. I guess you did worry a bit over not getting any.

Sorry to hear that both your pals are laid up.

March 16th, 1942 - A Letter From Loretta Lutz

March 16th, 1942

About This Letter:

From: Mother

To: Pvt George Lutz

Co. C. 6th Tra Bat.

Camp Wheeler, GA.

Letter Transcription:

March 16th 1942

Dear George,


I am sorry to hear you didn't get any mail from home but you should have received at lease one from Dad. He wrote a day or two after you left for Ga. I Guess you have had some mail by now. Grace was up Sunday and she says she hadn't heard from you and hopes you are well.


Well Saturday was some rainy day and Dad left for to spend 4 days in the bungalow. He has the wall board for the new addition and thought he could put it on but he only got the walls covered over the weekend. He could not manage the big pieces for the ceiling above so he rolled in about 10 PM Sunday night.


We are all glad to hear of your new promotion and sure feel proud of the advancement you made since you are in the Army. That new insignia must give a little color to the uniform.

March 16th, 1942 - A Letter From Grace Bauer

March 16th, 1942

About This Letter:

From: Grace Bauer

To: Private George F. Lutz

6th Training Battalion

Camp Wheeler, GA.

Letter Transcription:

March 16th, 1942

Hello Honey!

All week I've been waiting for a letter and was so disappointed. At last I was so worried I asked Mother to go up with me Saturday night to your house to see if your family had heard from you. I was imagining you in the hospital with Sal. It rained all that day and was still raining when we went up,

March 12th, 1942 - A Letter From Gene Lutz

March 12th, 1942

About This Letter:

From: Gene

To: Private George F. Lutz

CO. C. 6th Batt.

Camp Wheeler, GA.

Letter Transcription:

March 12th, 1942

Dear George,

I'm sure you have everything under control, and I hope you are alright. I'm sure proud of you, before you know it they will make you a uniform out of chevrons and put sleeves in it. But I'm glad to hear you are officially permanent and a draftsman.