New Britain herald., 1918-05-01
DANNY POUzzNER IS GLAD HE'S OVERSEAS
Former Herald Man, In Aviation Corps, Writes From England

Daniel E. POuZZncr, formerly on the
 Herald staff and now squadron ser geant major with the 264th Aero Squadron with the American EXpedi-
 tionary force, has written an interest
 ing letter to his family in this city in
 which he tells of conditions as he
 finds them in England and also re-
 lates meeting Eugene Chase of West
 Main street, an Oxford student now
 in Y. M. C. A. work. His letter,
 written in England on April f, follows:
 264th Aero Squadron, A. F.. F. England,
 April 4, 1918.
 My Dear Folks:-
 I received today Abe's dandy letter and it was certainly a treat to hear from home again. I'm glad that mama is getting used to the idea of having me away from home and over seas. Pm sure she will cease lament ing over the fact when she learns that I'm happy because I'm among the for tunate Americans to be chosen for duty across the water. l always wanted to visit abroad and now I am doing so and under conditions mostly favorable. As the Americans are all most lionized by the English, our allies. 1 am having a better time, learning moro about the English peo- pie, their customs and habits than I believe l could have gained under ordinary conditions.
 This country is interestingly fascin- /; atng. For prettier scenery would have to travel far and wide. Spring come much earlier here than in the States and while you are undergoing
 the harships of a late winter we are enjoying the balmy spring air of 1 England Everywhere the fields and meadows are being cultivated and l green gardens and pretty flower beds which l know would do mamas heart good to see, are everywhere in eVl- ; dence. The English people are a most industrious race, and at the 1 present time this fact is brought home
 in full force.
 Everybody is doing his bit to help down the enemy Huns. The women are most patriotic and are doing everything possible to help their country triumph. They have entered into this war business with spirit that is indomitable. Women here can enlist in the army and thousands have answered the call of their be- loved country. Women as chauffeurs cooks and in other branches of the service, thus relieving many young men to fight for England overseas. The women wear pretty uniforms of khaki color and chic little hats where ever they go they are the center of attraction of not only the men but the women too.
 Women also act as conductors and motor ladies, work in munitions fac tories in fact work at practically every occupation that was formerly performed by the men. And Whats $ more thcv have demonstrated on numerous occasions that they can do the work as good and in some cases better than men. Yes, siree, the Wo- men should, ought and arc entitled 10 the ballot. Gosh. I forgot l was writing a letter home in my enthus iasm?
 1 wish Abe would get after the Bnoi Brith and have them mail me SOm2 smokes and sCme real candy. Sweets hy the WAY are as Scarsc here as votes for tho SOcialistic candidate were in the last presidential election. Things as a run are uch cheaper here than in Gods country. Chats what Wecall America.) For instance 1alr cut is two pense, or four cents ln real money. This is not to be wondered at if you could but see the kind or