Jan. 31, 1943

Dear Joe,

Today is sunday & I just got back from breakfast & boy was it delicious. We had ham, fried potatoes, biscuits, butter, & bannana. Well I just got back from church & There were two Reverands visiting. Rev. Taylor & Rev. Burdett. Since Jack Takayanaji left we have a new Sunday school teacher. Shes American & she sure does speak nice Japanese. She told us about Kagawas partner. Her name is Mrs. Dodds.

Feb. 1, 1943

Dear Joe,

Today we got your two post cards & we were very glad to hear from you. We all laughed at the beautiful Japanese writing. The neighbors all say Hi. Today we had Jello & Fruit Salad for dessert & we also had two different kinds of tempura & a potato. Gee Reno is a pretty city though.

Feb. 2, 1943

Dear Joe

We were expecting to hear from you today but we haven't seen the postman as yet. Oh! Yeh! Dyke is leaving for Texas to day & so is Mrs Nakatsukas sister. Shes going to be partners with dyke. The weather hasn't changed as yet but it was a real nice day yesterday. Nice, warm sun. I just got back from school & discovered your post card from Cheyenne. Good thing you didn't miss that train. We all hope your fully rested by now. Dyke left at 3:57 & boy mama said his mother just cried like anything so mama had to help & comfort her. Gee I sure was excited when I saw your

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post card.

Feb. 3, 1943

Dear Joe

Today we had fried eggs toast & potatoes, & was it delicious. Thats all I can think of for today.

Feb. 4, 1943

Dear Joe

Today we had nice weather & the snow is melting off again. We went to the show & saw "Manhunt". Boy it was really good. It was a Hitler. It almost makes you cry.

Feb. 5, 1943

Dear Joe,

We got your letter today & we all were happy to hear that you were not tired anymore & was living with Mr. Temple. Yuki Odahara was saying the Mr. Smeltzer was maeby going to go to Chicago. Well we had a lunch of liver, & peas, carrots & salad & potato with pear for dessert. Gee I think that liver was at least 7 inches long & 5 inches wide. Well I guess thats about all. Oh yes mama said to be careful. Well We gave the letters to all the people. I forgot to tell you but it actually took from the first of Feb. to the fifth. The liver was so big that I cut it in half & made two sandwiches. Mama & papa says hello. Signing off now. Oh yes dont for get to write to the Boultons.

Your Sis,

Masako Nagano