Smyrna times., 1942-06-11

Clayton, Delaware
June 6, 1912.
Editor of Dribbles,
In care of The American Legion,
Smyrna, Delaware,
Dear Sirs:
1t is with a keen sense of appre-
citation of your thoughtfulness in
publishing Dribbles from our Boys
in Service that this is being writ
ten, to let you know, that not only
our sons and daughters who are
serving our country; but their par
ents, also appreciate your efforts in
keeping them posted on news items
which they are interested in, and
which they would have no other
way of obtaining.
We are proud of the brave men
who have gone, and will go forth
to vindicate the honor and prin-
ciples upon which our beloved coun-
try was founded! And we at home
are praying that after doing their
Jobs, they will return safely to the
homeland.
Following is an excerpt from a
letter which we received from our
son this week. 1t was written at
the Southern Aviation School; a
basic training school for Army
Pilots.
Dear Folks:-We arrived here
at Camden, S. c., at about 4.30
P. M. this afternoon. So far every
thing seems to be fine. It sure
beats our first day at West Point.
We have already had several dis
cussions with the Aviation Cadets
concerning the school. It appears
that our hardest thing will be our
flying instructions. We have had
almost all the academies which we
will have here and I am sure that
we will be given every break that
a man could ask for.
! If you do not hear from me for
while; you will know that we are
! kept busy and that we have not
much time for writing. Whatever
i, happens, do not worry. am per
fectly satisfied.
I Write soon. Love to all.
e JOHN"
: Trusting that the above might
be the source of encouragement fol
some parent who has a son in the
!, armed service of our country, ane
: also be the means of conveying the
sentiments of our boy to those who
: are not, as yet, signed up for ser
! vice in the Air Corps.
In closing let us ever keep il
minds the great Importance o.
: DUTY, Honor, Country"
Yours sincerely,
J. j. L. Shortall.
News has been received concern
S ing Pvt. Robert S. Bell, formerly
d stationed at Lowry Field, Colorado
t Private Bell, much better know
: as Bobby, is in the Aviation Branch
of the United States Army. Fri
: day, May 22nd, he graduated from
+: the Technical School at Lowry
h Field, Ohio. Shortly after gradu
: ating, Bobby left Lowry Field ant
: Travelled East to New York City
k Here he studied special course
: relating to power turrets, for one
[ week. During this time, Bobb.
o made his home at the Y. M. c. A
Building, No. 115 Bedford Avenue
I Brooklyn, N. Y. The present ad
t dress of Pvt. Robert S. Bell, is il
t the Service Honor Roll of thi
e column.
Meanwhile, I know that all Bob
t by's friends will heartily join m,
e saying: Hey Fellow! Why dom
e you write and tell us all abou
;, yourself. Don't push over the c
: o. to rush in and find your pen ant
5. paper, but don't let the sight of |
y chevron stop you! Best of lucl
/ Bobby, we're all braced and waiting
! for your reply.
r
y Pvt. F. c. Stanley T. Graham
formerly of Kenton, Delaware ha
been home on a five-day furlough
We had a nice talk with Stanle,
an he certainly did look tops Som
of these days we're looking forwar,
to printing one of Stanley's letter
y in this column. If he would jus
overcome that modesty of his, w
:. know that he could do the job il
d fine shape. So, here's hoping Stan
y ley. Meanwhile, the very best o
If luck to you, wherever you go, o
e. wherever you are. What we sal
y to George Thawley, holds good TO
lie you and all the boys in Service
lie Drop us a line sometime.
is Pvt. William F. Burchard, we
known around Smyrna, was in tow
% over the past weekend. Bill j
u pretty lucky, since he has bee,
e. able, so far, to get back to his oil
3, stamping grounds rather frequent
e, ly. Bill is stationed at Fort Man
G lmOrth NJ Eror,, Tho xr.o,, ;,