The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-10-04
PLEADS FOR HOME SUPPORT
Myron Patterson Who Ran Away from
Home to Find Romance of Service in
Navy Comes Back to Receive Not
able Greetings of Boyhood Friends.

fThe boy who came back came
into his own ON Monday night out at
Liberty Corners, in the town of Salem
when Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert E. Robbins
opened their beautiful country home
for reception in honor of Myron
Patterson, one time little boy out In
Salem but now returning a man after
seeing world as midshipnan of the
United States navy. 1t was wonder
full homecoming for young Patterson
and in distinct contrast to the day
when he slipped away from his father s
ranch out near Glendive, Montana, to
find his own place III the world. There
were wonderful decorations of patrio-
tic colors. American flags were mingled
with the flags of allied nations across
the seas and the service flag of the.
United States navy was prominent. It
proved one Of the real patriotic festi-
walls of year of patriotic gatherings.
More than a hundred and fifty peo-
pie from the town of Salem and sur
rounding towns aided in saying "Wel-
come Home' to the young man who had
given five years of his life to the navy
Of his country. Standing proudly in
the receiving line were Mr.. and Mrs.
Patterson, the father and mother of
the young man, who wore the uniform
and stood beside them They had come
all the way from Glendive to be pres
ent at the happy function. They re-
called the fact that when Myron ran
away from home he had told them that
he was coming back some time. They
were proud Of the manner in which he
had come back and prouder still of The
uniform and badges of service that he
wore. Young Patterson had something
to say during the evening He told of
wonderful trip around the world sail
ing under the flag of the United States;
he told Of the enthusiasm Of the men
in the navy to support the flag in
foreign waters and help win the war;
he told of his own desire to say
"Good -bye' and hurry back again
that he might not miss his chance to be
participant in world events. He
leaves on Thursday for New York and
then on the IT, S. S. Denver for France.
Many wei, known men and women
of the city and county had part in the
patriotic fete arranged in his honor.
Mrs. Frank Ell. Truax Of Kenosha, con-
tributed three charming solos to the
evening and led the company in sing
ing songs of the battle lines.
Mr.. Robbins presided and declared
that it was the greatest pleasure of his
wife and himself to pay this tribute
to a boy who had shown willingness
to do his bit for the nation and do it
willingly. Judge Clifford E. Randall
had something to say in regard to the
great contribution that America is
making to the cause of democracy
Professor Otis T.. Trenary praised the
people of Salem for their desire to
keep awake the fire of patriotic senti-
ment and their willingness to give
honor where honor was due; Mrs. Mary
d. Bradford, superintendent Of the
schools Of Kenosha, recalled some very
interesting "reminiscences of the days
when she taught school at Liberty
Corners and made a plea to her hear
ers for united patriotism at this
time of national crisis; w. 7. Marlatt
spoke of the practical side of the pres
ent day patriotism, and County Super
intendent of Schools r. l.. Cundy