Smyrna times., 1942-10-22

SOdSls SOlut SldllOH NEAR uoillc.
But, when my course is finished,
then-So goes Army life.
We have had rain only twice
during the past six weeks. But,
when it rains, it really rains.
We're stationed here at Fort
Logan 5000 feet above sea level.
1t is quite warm during the day,
and very cool at night. In all, a
delightful climate. 1 wish all the
Boys could have been so well plac-
ed.
We have had shots and then
more shots. think by the time it
is over, the outfit will be immune
against every disease in the world.
I've been pretty lucky since my
arm is only a trifle sore.
have received a number of let
tiers from my friends back home,
and needless to say, 81 just ate
them up" Please pass along any,
thing you may hear about my
friends in the Service.
Take good care of yourself, Moth
er. I'll be writing to you again
soon.
All my love to you,
James
Pvt. James c. LeCompte
ASH. 32076352
23rd Tech. Sch. Sgd. (S.P)
C : 10
Fort Logan, Colorado
Dribbles is indebted to Mrs. M.
Eva LeCompte for the above letter.
This is indeed the right spirit for
Mothers to display during war
time. In sharing her sons letter,
Mrs. LeCompte has made it posi-
BILE for many of Jimmie's friends to
know just how he is progressing in
the Service. Dribbles has only the
deepest admiration for such unself-
ishness. 1t is quite apparent too,
that Jimmie has the right slant on
what he has set out to do. Nice
going, says Dribbles. You'll get
along son.
Your letter proves to the editor
of this column that you will make
the grade; even if the going should
get tough. And, here's hoping that
you will get chance at another
mess of watermelon before very
long. You know, this could happen
sooner than you think, if your
Uncle Sam were to transfer you
down into the sunny South.
'Twould not make bad Winter
quarters either. Dribbles hopes
that many of Jimmie's friends, who
read this column, will get busy and
write letter to him. We know
that he would be pleased to hear
from many of you both in the Ser
vice and out.
Our Boys In The Service, sta
toned many miles away from
home, do get bit lonely at times,
in spite of all they would have you
believe. So don't forget that let
ters are always welcome. Keep
sending them on, throughout the
duration of this war. A letter now
and then, is indeed little return for
all these men are prepared to sac
rifice in order that we may con-
tinue to enjoy the great privileges
of a free nation. Dribbles extends
its very best wishes to both Mrs.
LeCompte and her son James. May
you go forward in the Service fell
Ter. Well be roofing for you all
the way through. Drop us a line
if you can find a bit of spare time,
but always think of Mother first.
DribbleS has been advised by
Mrs. H. B. Coverdale, Clayton, that
word has been received from her
son, Sergeant Paul l.. Coverdale
that he is safe and well. Paul is
now stationed Somewhere In The
Pacific, and chances are that mail
will not move along as fast as it
did when he was back in the States.
The longer Dribbles writes this
column, the larger this world seems
to grow. But, a look at the map
will convince anyone, that the Pa
cific Ocean is one broad stretch of
water. Boys can be stationed at
one of the many islands that dot
these waters, and still be many
thousands of miles away from
home. The rapid rate our Army is
expanding itself, clearly indicates
that we are in this war, all the
way, to win. And, win we will. No
one can, as yet, foretell the day
upon which victory will be ours.
But, we all know in our hearts,
that each day that passes, brings
this victorious ending just one day
nearer. Thank you for your note
Mrs. Coverdale. Dribbles will al
ways be glad to hear from you, and
your son Paul.
Smyrna, Delaware
Editor of Dribbles
IL