Name/Title
Charles Ticknor letterEntry/Object ID
1940.1.250Tags
Correspondence, WWIIDescription
Correspondence to Mr. & Mrs. Frank Ticknor from Charles Ticknor in England.Subject Person/Organization
Charles Ticknor, Frank Ticknor, Alma Orr TicknorCollection
Marty Douce CollectionLetter Details
Letter Date
May 16, 1944Postmark
Date and Time of Postmark
May 11, 1944Sender
Name
S/Sgt. C.G. TicknorAddress
Hq. Co. 1st Bn. 325 Inf.
A.P.O. 469 c/o P.M.
New York, NYAddressee
Name
Mr. & Mrs. Frank TicknorAddress
229 Bane Ave
Newton Falls, OhioTranscription
Tuesday, May 9, 1944
England
11 P.M.
Dear Frank & Alma.
Gosh I'll bet you folks, too, have forgotten this hand writing. I seem to be getting letters from everyone saying they haven't heard from me. I don't know what the trouble is, I just can't seem to get started to write letters. I aimed to write letters t-nite but its 11 o'clock and this is the first. It doesn't get dark until way after ten here since the time has been changed. I guess thats the reason for evenings going so fast. I went down to the Red Cross for coffee and donuts at 7 o'clock. Chatted there a while, came back and gabbed some more with some of the boys in the company and bingo 10:30.
Have been taking some (snaps) pictures lately. The weather on the average has been swell for that sort of thing. One of the Sgts' here has a camera. Wished many times I had brought mine. We all have to wait on the negative for they will make but one print off of a negative. So you see its a headache to get enough to send home. Oh yes before I forget it. In the future when you write put in your envelope, another one stamped (air mail) along with a few sheets of stationary. Now don't do as Elva did. She thought I was out of writing paper so she sent me some.
Yes Alma I have noticed that you write quite often for which I am mighty glad. Everyone seems to write often but one and I truly don't know what the trouble is. I think I have written as often as Helen has. I miss hearing from her terribly and also miss writing to her, but I guess that can't be mended now.
I had a tooth pulled about a week ago and what a time. Just like Frank has when he has one pulled. It was absessed and the roots must have been wrapped around the jaw bone for it took an hour and a half to get it out. I sniffed smelling salt a couple of times. he he. I have some filling yet then they should be in good shape again.
Saw a good picture last nite. "Thousands Cheer," I enjoyed it. Did you see it? Some one in it sang Should I Reveal Exactly how I feel. Remember that one? I hadn't heard for ages. For Whom the Bells Toll is also playing in town. I should like to see that. Do you folks see many of the shows? I think I've seen about 4 or 5 pictures since being in England. I haven't been to a dance but once in the last 5 weeks. Spending mor of my time at the bars, (Pubs). Whiskey is scarce but if your at the right Pub at the right time you can get it. Beer seems to be plentiful enough although they are rationed on it and sometimes run out and have to close early. There is nothing to do after the Pubs close unless your single. Then whats to do depends upon the individual taking the chance. There is no color line in England although the better class may draw one.
Spent a pleasant afternoon Sunday. Had tea with an elderly couple, a friend and myself. It was the second time we've been there for tea. Excuse please. Think I'll put some water on for some java.
Well Frank I suppose the bowling season or rather league is over by now. I reckon too that Carlo's was the winner. Where did your team end up. Don't tell me let me guess.
Well folks I'm running out of things to say so will draw this letter to a close letting you know that the grub is good and that I feel ok. Weigh about 185. Will send pictures soon as I get them. Regards to everyone.
A lot of Love
Your Brother
Chuck
P.S. Rec'd your letter annex Alma. It seems in it that the only trouble is my failure to write doesn't it? Have you heard for her since. Her Mother wrote to me and said she expected her home the last of this month. I wish she had stayed at home. So long.Parts
Count
5Parts
Envelope, four papersRelationships
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Charles Ticknor, Frank Ticknor, Alma Orr TicknorCreated By
AshleyGrimwood@newtonfalls.orgCreate Date
December 30, 2025Updated By
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