Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-10-22
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G. HI. Clark, of Center township,
received letter recently from his
son, Pvt. Marion Clark, of Camp
Carson, Colo, In which he wrote Of
their strenuous training, stating
that they .double timed for one
mile in the forenoon; drilled for
two hours before dinner, and after
dinner went on IL mile hike" He
said 1--WE are saving tires, but Civ
ing our legs" He wrote that it was
quite cold and the mountains about
20 miles from camp were covered
with snow. He stated that he thinks
he will get furlough about
Christmas. About December /, he
says that they will be taken high
up in the mountains, for four or
five weeks. Pvt Clark is one Of
the $50 men of the Signal Corps,
and they with 10000 regular men
from his camp will be in the noun
tains. Provisions will be carried
the men by 1000 mules. After
hardening for several weeks in
the mountains, it is likely the SOL
diers will be sent to Alaska, or
some other cold country
His address is Pvt. Marion Clark,
10th Signal Co.. a7th Div, MTN-
C.,
Carson, Colorado, u. S. Army.
Myron D. Parsons, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Vernon Parsons, near
Ringgold, graduated Monday from
an aerial school at Tyndale Field,
Panama City, Fla, with the rating
of Staff Sergeant. He entered the
service year ago and took aerial
engineering at Newark, N. j. He
will likely be sent elsewhere for
further training.
Sgt. Rodney L. Hooper, of Fort
Bliss, Texas, son of Mr.. and Mrs. o.
S. Hooper, Meigsville township, is
ents. He returns to camp Oct. Is.
Sgt. Hooper is in the Cavalry di-
vision.
Pvt. Russell Smith returned to
Camp Breckenridge, KY, the first
of the week, following three-day
pass here where he visited his
mother, Mrs. Ethyl Smith, and
other relatives and friends. He is
in the Quartermaster's Corps.
Aviation Cadet Dale Goddard, son
of Rev. and Mrs. John Goddard, OF
Somerset, has been spending a To-
day furlough with his parents, and
his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. S.
w. Sheridan, near Meigs. He is To-
Gated at Ellington Field, Houston,
Texas He has been in the service
about two years, and is anxiously
waiting until he completes his
course, and is hoping he will be
sent overseas.
Sgt. Presley Vorhies of Co. L,
166th Infantry, Fort Barrancas,
Florida, returned to that place
Monday, following 15-day fur
Tough spent with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. A. P Vorhies, and other
relatives and friends.
The address of Gene o. McCor-
mick, is: Pvt. Gene O. Mccormick,
38th ADG, Repair Squadron, Rob-
ms Field, Georgia, Barracks 1477.
In a letter here to his father, G..
E. Pennell, Pvt. Ivan Pennell of
who was recently induct-
ed into the services, writes that he
is getting his basic training at Fort
Benjamin Harrison. He states
that doesn't hurt us any" and says
they feed us good and we are
treated very well, so we have no
kick at ALL" He comments on the
world series, and judging by the
general tone of his letter, he likes
II NY Liz uuc. Ills dUOICSS ID 1Ets
wan Pennell, Co. D, 729th M. P.
8n., Fort BENJAMIN Harrison, Ind.
Dale and Gerald Buchanan, sons
If Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Buchanan,
If Newark, formerly of this place,
army service about the
irst of this month. While several
,ears difference in age, their birth
lays are both Oct. 6, and both were
,alled into service at the same time.
They expected to take their basic
at the same time, but
we're disappointed. Gerald is at
clearwater, Fla, and Dale at Fort
Collins, KY.
I. r. Barnes received letter
rom Austin Kidd, dated Oct. IL.
tating he was well and liked his
work. He sends his regards to all
nquiring friends. He says that all
re hopeful and looking forward tc
Winning this war. His address is:
'fc. Harry A. Kidd, Co. L, 166th
nf., U. S. Rec. Center. Panama
,ity, Florida.
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