H.B. Morgan's Letter October 23, 1945

Grover Davis Morgan, Jr. above in November 1945. The letter below is to Grover D. Morgan's family living in Alexandria, Louisiana from his father H. B. Morgan in West Viriginia.
The page above tells about Fall coming and his son Mason's work on the garage.
His son Paul has also been helping out. Bread delivery drivers are on strike.
H.B. thinks it's funny seeing people carrying flour to make bread when they probably don't have any shortening.
Finally, he assures Grover that he and his family can live and work on the farm when he gets out of the army. He's afraid Eloise will start to like the milder climate in Louisiana. He also mentions that Mason's wife Libby is sick, but her mother Mrs. Porter is taking care of her and the family.

H.B. Morgan's Letter 16 Oct. 1945

Harry and Dave Morgan (Alexandria, Louisiana 10/9/45)

This letter was from H. B. Morgan to his son Grover Morgan who was stationed at Alexandria, Louisiana during World War II. In the letter he talks about the coal mine strikes in Kanawha district.

Then he talks about the tires that are needed on the spare car Grover wants to use when he gets back home. They can't get any tires because the "car is non essential."

H. B. wonders "if transferring the title would enable you to get tires".

Ellice Morgan's Letter 16 Oct. 1945

Ellice Smith Morgan wrote this letter to his son, Grover D. Morgan, and his family who were living in Alexandria, Louisiana where Grover was stationed during World War II.
She writes about the possibility of a coal strike. But she also mentions her son Mason helping build the garage and that Harry (her grandson) reminds her of Mason when he was small.
Above she writes about Lowell and his piano playing. Then she mentions that her husband (H.B.) was sowing rye.
Her son, Paul, who just returned from to the United States, earned "another stripe"---he got a promotion in the Army. She ends with "Tell Eloise & Boys I still miss them on Sundays and love to all."

Eloise and "Boys"---Davis and Harry. July 14, 1945 Alexandria, LA.

Letter from H.B. Morgan Oct. 8,1945

Above is Grover Davis Morgan, Jr. in Alexandria, Louisiana (Sept. 29, 1945) where his father was stationed in World War II. Doesn't this photo speak volumes about his life at that time?
The letter is from Harry Byron Morgan to his son Grover D. Morgan who was stationed at Esler Field, Louisiana. H. B. was a mine supervisor so he first talks about the mines and the possibility that the government (Govt) will be taking over the mines.
This B-24 Bomber didn't usually fly into Esler field, but had difficulties.
I think H. B. must be talking about the car which he said Grover could have when he gets out of the army.

Ellice Smith Morgan's Letter October 6, 1945

Harry Morgan, Davis Morgan, Grover Morgan; Alexandria Louisiana, 10 July 1945

Ellice Smith Morgan wrote this letter to Grover D. Morgan and his family stationed in Alexandria, Louisiana. She expressed her hope that she will see them at Christmas this year.

Davis Morgan, Grover Morgan, Harry Morgan; Alexandria, LA; 7/19/45

The second page is about her chickens and her hope that Paul and Grover will be out of the army and "get back to normal living again."
Harry (3 yrs 11 mo) and Davis (2 1/2 yrs) Alexandria, LA 7/23/45

The last page expresses her concern that Garner will also have to go into the army.

Ellice Morgan Letters: Sept. 17, 28, 1945

Ellice Morgan wrote to her son Grover Morgan in the Army at Esler Field, Louisiana. She thanks her grandson Harry for his letter, but her good news is that her son Paul Morgan is on his way home and has already shipped his clothes to his wife Janice. She also mentions that her son Clifford Morgan has recently visited with his wife Ethel and son Garrett with Aunt Sarah (who "lives at Walnut Akers")
She mentions that she sent Harry a book.

Davis-Harry Alexandria, LA (9/22/1945)The letter dated Sept. 28, 1945 is mostly Paul---Janice had met him in "Greensburough". She also tells a little about her husband's work, tells Grover he can have her car---Garner says he can ride a bus to school. (Dave says he never knew she could drive a car) It turns out the book she sent Harry in the letter above was his ration book.

She reveals that she dug 12 bushels of potatoes, the wind is blowing like winter. The good thing about winter is "Xmas". Finally, her P.S. celebrates Paul is home, but thin at 180 lbs.

Dad can fix anything! Alexandria Louisiana (9/30/1945 2yrs 7mos; 4 yrs)

Compare how they're dressed in Louisiana with her letter talking about winter coming to West Virginia.

Morgan Letters Sept. 11, 17, 1945

Davis Morgan and his father, Alexandria VA, 9.22.1945

The letter from H.B. Morgan to his son Grover Morgan in Alexandria, Louisiana discusses auto strikes and coal strikes at Red Cedar.
Eloise Morgan and Davis at a horse show in Alexandria, LA (9/22/1945)

The letter from Ellice Morgan talks about her cooking and canning. She also experesses concerns that she hasn't heard from her son Paul who should be home soon. With the war over, she hopes everyone will be home soon. Davis, Mother: Alexandria LA (9/22/1945 2 yrs. 7 mos)

Ellice also shows her sense of humor commenting, "Aunt Vic isn't coming back this summer tis to lonely here for young girls, I guess." (Aunt Vic was her husband's older sister)

H.B. Morgan Letters July 1 and 12, 1945

Harry and Dave Morgan, July 4, 1945 Alexandria, Louisiana

H. B. Morgan's letter were to his son Grover Morgan who was stationed in Alexandria, Louisiana during World War II. H.B. writes of some labor problems he was having, a banquet and his hopes that Grover's family was able to stay cool.

Harry, Dave Morgan with Jackie Johnson July 8, 1945 Louisiana

September 4, 1945: Dave, Harry Morgan with Jackie Johnson and Judy Bokes

This next is a brief note---not sure about the screwdriver comment. Number 5 is probably the number of the coal mine which has miners striking.