Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-09-03

the means by which the u. S. Mails
are handled seemingly proceeds in
a most efficient manner, regardless
of the many problems and hazards
presented by the present World
War II. These remarks are sus-
tanned by the continued flow of mail
which has been received by Mrs.
Richard c. Price and her son
"Dickie" from Somewhere In the
South Pacific" and from no other
than our good friend Lieutenant
Richard C. Price. Yes. 1t is quite
true-letters have arrived in a very
regular manner, all things consider
ed. First came the one of June
25th, followed by the arrival of an
other July 18th, and still another
Juy 21st. One of the last two let
tiers contained the news that Lieu
tenant Richard c. Price, Junior
Grade, of the United States Navy
had been promoted to the rank of
Lieutenant, and is now wearing
two full gold stripes on the sleeve
of his service coats. That is mighty
good news, since it definitely proves
that Richard is surging ahead in
his new life in the u. S. N. Drib-
bles knows that Richards many
friends in this community will be
mighty pleased to hear of his pro-
motion, and we feel sure that Mar
garet and "Dickie" are over-joyed.
Dribbles, in passing, wishes to say
more honor to you, old fellow"
Smyrna is indeed proud of your
achievements"
While stationed in the South
Pacific, Lieut.. Price has met up
with one of his old commanding Of
ficers, a Lieut.. Colonel F. R. Geraci,
u. S. M. c. Richard served under
Lieut.. Colonel Geraci for nearly
three years in the c. c. c. work.
1t is quite natural to suppose, that
when old friends met, there was
much to be hashed over in so called
"bull sessions" Later, It's said,
that Richard had his old acquaint-
ance aboard the U. S. S. Fuller for
dinner. Nice going Dribbles would
say. At least bright ray of sum
shine suddenly appearing from a
clouded sky, as it were. Here's
hoping that these meetings may be
etended over long period of time
during this present conflict.
In his letters home, Lieut.. Price
did not forget to mention his con-
tinued dislike for cold climatic con-
ditions-this is one of Richards pet
hates. "Dick" disli,kes cold wealth
er like the Axis Powers hate to
hear the truth spoken about them.
So let's all hope that the U. S. S.
Fuller will soon move into Tropical
waters, and give the Lieutenant
something that he will better en-
Joy. On the other hand, Dick"
did say something about job that
had to be finished before he would
be changed so that may put off the
warmer weather for awhile. Mean
while, Richard will have to con-
tent himself with the job at hand,
and a newly arrived batch of mag
azines for a bit of pastime.
1t would not be fair to the peo-
pie of this community not to print
a quotation from one of Lieut..
Prices recent letters. Dribbles not |
only thinks it is timely, but feels
that the readers of this column |
could gain much from its meaning
if it were sincerely taken to our
hearts: what a wonderful land is
America-would that could be
there to be actively thankful"
From the manner in which Drib-
bles takes the liberty to analyze
this statement we feel that it was
meant more as a prayer. To the
folks back home it said Those of
you who live your daily lives in
America do not realize the wonder
full blessing God has so favored
you with. Tho you may be called
upon to make small sacrifices in
of our present war effort,
try to think kindly of thetse re-
quests, they are but a slight por-
ton of what others, who are de-
your liberties, are called
upon to offer. Would that 1 could
inject into every heart and mind
the greatness of our Country. How
I wish 1 could make you all see
through my own eyes what joy it /
means to be an American. 1 have |
a sworn duty to perform, a job as
yet uncompleted, but with my faith
in God as to my future, l will re-
turn to my loved ones and friends
someday.
Meanwhile, see to it that you too
perform your duty, carry out your
trust, in willingness and good faith.
What is to come, will come, for He
who is the Master of all mankind
is in command of the destiny of
this world All 1 ask out of life
is the great privilege to spend my
time with my family and friends
back in America-the greatest
Country in this world, upon whose
efforts the free peoples of this age