Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-08-13
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FROM
Our Boys in Service
David c. Harrison Post, No. IA,
American Legion, and Unit of the
American Legion Auxiliary.


Somewhere In The Pacific
The Smyrna Times
Smyrna, Delaware
We have once more been FORUM
ate enough to receive our mail from
home. Included in my parcels were
several copies of The Smyrna
Times. These I have enjoyed very
much.
In one of the newspapers, 1 was
Somewhat surprised to see The fact
mentioned, that l was receiving
this paper fairly regularly, as you
put it, "on an island in the Pacific"
The truth of the matter is, my
sister has been sending me every
sopy of The Smyrna Times she re-
reives. The reading of your news
paper has furnished me with many
hours of real enjoyment. This is
by far the best means 1 have of
learning about all the little things
that are happening at home. AS
your article said, am out here in
the Pacific, and although 1 very
seldom see any of the home town"
boys to talk with, it is very com
forting to be able to converse with
fellows from the various towns
throughout the state. I feel very
sure that the folks back home
would be very proud of our outfit
If they could but see the fine job
that they are doing.
regret that I am unable to tell
you more about our present
home" For military reasons this
is impossible. We have in a sense
been very fortunate in the fact that
we were sent to one of those beau
tiful islands that so many younger
folk dream of seeing sometime dur
ing their lives. AS for me, I would
rather read about them in a story
book. Most of our inactive time is
spent waiting for the mail boat.
It's arrival is one of the happiest
moments in our lives.
True, we have our hardships, and
there are some bad moments, but
all in all, most of us feel that we
are very lucky to be here.
Looking forward to the pleasure
of receiving more Smyrna Times,
remain
A Reader,
Buckeye" Rowland
P. S.-Boys from many of the
other states ask me if the Times
lis published for the U. S. Marines?
Pvt. William H. Rowland
A. S. N. 120126S6
695th Signal A. w. Reporting Co.
A. P. o. 919
Care of Postmaster
San Francisco, California
Buckeye" old boy, your very
nice letter was turned over to the
editor of the Dribbles column for
publication, and answer. Now to
answer your friends remarks about
the newspapers policy concerning
Service Men or Women. And don't
forget Buckeye" we do have Wo-
men in the Service, and expect to
have many more in various capac-
titles, before this war is over. This
newspaper is full 100 per cent for
all branches of the armed forces of
the United States. 1t does not play
favorites, simply because there are
none. Any man, or woman, who is
doing their bit for their country in
this time of peril, is tops with those
of us who remain at home. And,
as remark in passing, Buckeye"
old boy, always remember, these
home folkers are right on their
toes. They are backing your play
us to the limit. Further more, they
will continue to do this until this
war is successfully concluded in our
favor. You're all grand Guys" to
the people that live in the good old
U. S. A. Buckeye" this column
was very much interested in your
remarks about awaiting the ar
rival of the mail boat" This point
drives home once again, and con-
clusively, what Dribbles has been
telling the folks in our community:
to write long, and often to their
sons, daughters and friends in the
Service. And, it is our sincere
wish that they do just this very
thing. Buckeye, when sister
sends you this copy of The Smyrna
Times, how about few lines to
The Dribbles column which was