Eugene Oregon
Dec 19, 1941
Dear Mrs. Wineland –
Received your letter today
and am sending you a clipping that will explain about Bill. It is a terrible
thing and the man has been indicted on 2nd degree murder charge. His
trial comes up Jan 5th and I wish they could hang him. He hit Bill
with asomething and I don’t think Bill ever knew what hit him. I guess you knew
Jennie left Bill and Wayne two years ago. Wayne joined the Navy this last of
Oct. He was home just a week and we heard from him today. They had intended to
send him to air school in Seattle but now that the war is on he will have to do
Sea Service and heaven only knows what that means. He said he would let us know
his address later as he didn’t know himself. I’ll let you know when I find out
if you want me to.
I have heard Jeannie and Bill
mention you folks but I can’t place you. Wish you’d tell me which cousin you
are. You may hear that Bill drank a ot but don’t believe too much. He didn’t
drink any more than the rest of the family. He was divorced in Cottage Grove
and he had made a lot of friends there. I can’t yet believe he is gone. Jennie
was here and acted mighty sorry. She went back to Baker, Oregon 2436 Church St.
but I haven’t heard from her since she went back. Thanks for writing and would
like to hear from you. 992 Willamette St. Eugene Oregon.
A.V. Gayer (Vice)
Return address is Gayer Rm#6
Eugene Credit Co.
902 Willamette St.
Eugene Oregon.
Note: This may be
the other Wineland family that I have been trying to find. We met a Wineland
that knew my grandmother but had no idea who his father was. Said his father
was killed in Oregon and his mother never talked about him. At this time I do
not know if he is Wineland or someone else. Article is missing from letter.
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