Smyrna times., 1943-08-19

son of Mrs. Rosea NJ. Evans, Smyr-
ma. And the same good wishes We
extended to Charles will also go
for his brother Paul. We feel that
it was very friendly of Mrs. Evans
to loan US these letters so that the
friends of her two sons might know
that all is going along nicely for
them in their far distant Posts. The
fact that Paul is now a Sergeant
sort of speaks for itself. Good 60
ing Paul. We hope that you will
soon be earning still another ad-
vancement. We know that you did
not go as far as you have already
by just wishing for it. Mother
should be very proud of all her boys
now in the Service.
Somewhere in England
Dear Mother:
I guess it is about time that
your globe-trotting son dropped
you a line.
Since 1 last saw you, 1 have
made the trip across the Atlantic
and arrived here in England. For
your information, I am safe and
sound, and had good trip. The
Camp where I am staying is very
good one-not muddy or anything
like that. The food is good = the
best in England, so the cooks say.
SO far, haven't been away from
the Post, so I don't know much
about the surrounding countryside.
When I get home I think I'll
have a lot to tell all of you. I'm
glad now that had the opportun-
ity to see some of this world. Over
here the main means of transporta-
ton is the bicycle. When you
write would you mind sending me
a $4,000 Money Order? BY put
ting that with what I have, I think
I can get me a bike. They cost
about nine pounds, $4,000 to you at
home.
By now I've pretty well learned
about the English money system.
At first l thought it was rather
difficult, but some of the boys had
it down pat the second day they
landed here. Most Of the boys, who
roll the galloping dominoes, use
English money for their stakes.
Imagine listening to game of this
sort where some fellow is yelling
'I'll shoot a pound and crown" "
I guess that's all for today.
Love to all,
Miles
Pfc. Nelson M. Stats
A. S. N. 324S5199
314th Depot Repair Squadron
A. P. o. 635, C o Postmaster
New York City, N. Y.
1t would appear that pete
Stats does not intend to allow the
grass to grow under his feet during
his stay in England. At least the
mode of transportation which he
has selected should be the safe
kind-no sixty miles per hour 60
ing on a bike. Word has been re-
ceived that "Pete" should now be
cruising around Merry England
on his bicycle by this time, The
equivalent of nine pounds English
money was cabled to him immed-
lately upon receipt of the letter as
published above. 1t "Pete" is lucky
he may run into some of his former
friends over in that area. This is
more than possible since number
of our boys are stationed in Eng
land at this time. 1t would be a
very happy meeting if such an OPP
portunity would present itself
Good luck to you pete. We hope
that your stay overseas will be
successful one. Drop us line ano
tell us all about it censorship fully
considered) if, or when, you have a
bit of spare time on your hands.
Clayton, Delaware
Dear Dribbles:
1 wish to inform you of my sons
change of address. 1t is as fol
lows: Pvt. Paul c. Bickling, ASH
32754S1O, Co. C, End Replacement
b., P. r. D., 4th Platoon, Pitts
burg, California.
Please print this in your Honor
Roll.
Thank you,