April 23, 1951

 2305 N.W.87 St.

Miami 47, Florida

April 23, 1951

Dear George,

I have not heard from you for some time. Where are you now? It could be you are on Formosa or due to go back soon.

I suppose you do not say much about MacArthur but his dismissal and his very inspiring address before congress has set many people to thinking and talking. His reception and parade in New York City was the greatest they ever had there. I presume it is a big loss to the Army to have him go at this time. History will only say who is right but when you are fighting a war it seems that you should use every means at your disposal such as bombing enemy bases outside of Korea.

My duties have decreased in one direction to be increased in another. I am no longer president of the Doddies Club but am institutional representative for the scouts for 2 cub packs and 1 scout troop which are sponsored by the Doddies Club. Edwin is a tenderfoot scout now and assistant patrol leader.

[ I looked up Doddies Club, it has to do with golfing, it could also be Daddies club, but i don't think so]

I had a big job recently. The water paint was flaking off the stucco on the house so I removed it all with a buffer or sander. Elsie didn't appreciate the dust very much. Then I put crack filler in the cracks and put a first coat of oil paint I still have to put on the second coat after some caulking.

I wash the war in Korea could be finished with a victory of some kind.. It must be demoralizing to have it continue without seeing clearly how it can be concluded.

Alfred is still kept busy in the bank. He will go on a trip with them to St. Petersburg soon.

Elsie is now in New York to attend Luis' wedding on April 29. He is going to have a big one with a reception at the Hotel Pierre afterwards. Then he is taking a trip to South America.

How are you and your family?

Your friend,

Al