The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-10-10
Draft Director Writes Message
 To Selectees
By JOHN L. MIG CORMICK Territorial Director of SeleotiVe
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 Service
 When in times of grave emergen- Icy it becomes necessary for this Ma tion to ask it's people to share in the common defense, it is impera- tive that each man do his part. EF- cry one Of Us has a task to pef- form Yours is the part Of soldier Ia service upon which tradition imposes a high honor
 You have received your notice to report for training. h a few days, you will go to your local board headquarters and proceed from there for induction into the United States Army. As you go. bear in mind that upon your shoulders rests the faith Of your neighbors, whose chosen re- ! lpresentative you are.
 1. Go to il eheerfully. soberly, and alertiy.
 2. If you are employed. remind your employer that there is possi- biHty that you may be rejected when you report for induction into the Army. Ask him to hold our job for YOU until you are certain of indue- . lion. If accepted, notify him at once by mail. If you sell your car or your business before you leave, sell 1t on a contingent basis so that fl you are not taken by the Army, you can reclaim it when you return home.
 8. If you are unemployed, register with your Territorial Employment Service before you leave. It will help you get job when this nation al task of yours is completed.
 4. Travel light. If you wish, take a small bag with few clean clothes, a few handkerchiefs, socks, soap. towel, and necessary toilet ar ticles. These are not essential as you will be issued necessary equipment by the Army, but they may come in handy should there be any delay in your induction into the Service. T Soldiers are permitted to wear civil ian clothing while off duty outside of the post, and in some commands, they are permitted to wear white shirt with the uniform for dress purposes although such a shirt IS not furnished by the Army. There | fore. you may take such articles with you but they are not neces- sary. Leave iewelry, large sums ot. money and other yaluables at home for they may easily be lost. If pos sible, take a little spending money l for such needs as you may have before your first payday, Take some postal cards or stationery and stamps, fountain pen, and an in expensive watch if you have them. l 5. Leave your automobile or mo- torcycle at home If you are accepted your commanding officer will tell you whether you may have 1t at the post and, if so, you may have an opportunity to get it.
 6. It takes time for the Army to- assign you to your permanent mili- tary unit. Keep in touch with your friends and family but ask them not to write to you until you have a definite and complete address to which mail will be delivered. As soon as you are inducted into the Army, your nearest relative will be advised as to your whereabouts, SO don't worry about being out of touch with your family in the event of an emergency They will know where to call.
 2. At the reception center, the Army will classify you, that is, try to find the type Of job in the Army which you can do the best, in which you will be happiest and do the best for yourself and for your Country. Before you go to the classifier, think back over all the jobs you have had, how long you worked at I them and EXACTLY WHAT YOU YOURSELF DID IN THEM. Give all the information asked for honestly and completely. It will be for your best interest.
 s. Go to the Army with an open mind and forget any ideas which you now have unless you KNOW they are correct. Keep your ears and eyes open Obey orders in the best way you know how and you will succeed
 Your country needs your help, otherwise you would not have been called. Some of us will not have the privilege of serving as you serve Our work will be in other fields-but fields of related endeavor. With your assistance all of us will achieve our common goal-maintenanc of the fo tN hi iah
 JOHN l.. MIG CORMICK, . Territorial Director of Selective Service.