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George Calvert, for SIS years a residen
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The state industrial accident boa
has announced at Helena that $454 81
in insurance win be paid on account
the Bearcreek disaster.
Smyrna times., 1943-11-25
By JEAN MERRITT
Heinz Home Institute

Fricassee of Beef on Rice
Dredge-
l cup beef steak cut in 1-inch
cubes
in
Flour.
IN
2 tablespoons fat drippings
brolpr-
Meat cubes
Stems of "a lb. mushrooms.
Season apith-
Salt
Pepper.
Add
Small piece of bay leaf
1 cup water.
Simmer about 80 minutes or un-
til tender.
" cup cooked celery.
Heat thoroughly, thicken !. N?e-s~
sary, and serve over-
Cooked rice. Serves 2.
Stuffed Green Peppers
Wash
2 medium green peppers.
Cut large peppers in halves
lengthwise. Remove a slice
from stem ends of small pep
pers. Remove seeds and cut
away seed parts, leaving shells
clean. Place in boiling salted
water and boil 5-8 minutes or
until almost tender. Drain.
In
2 tablespoons fat drippings
~ cup ground meat, tail of sirloin
steak
2 tablespoons chopped onion.
Season qpith-
Salt
Pepper.
Add
1 cup cooked noodles
IA cup tomato ketchup
IA cup water.
Fill green pepper shells with meat
noodle stuffing. Place in shallow
baking dish and bake in a moderate
oven (375' F.) Is to 20 minutes or
until heated through and lightly
Drowned. Serves 2.
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Steak Stretchers

Has steak slipped into the limbo
of your memories? A succulent
steak-thick and crusty on top,
tender red within-its every fiber
oozing the rare essence of real meat.
In the good old days, when cash
was the only commodity required, a
couple of pounds worth of sirloin
made a cozy dinner for two. But
now that rationing controls your
shopping, you m u S t pamper the
point budget to include such spree.
However, when you can buy one,
an occasional steak is still practical
to serve. And doubly pleasant, too.
The secret is to utilize every tiny
portion, and stretch the meat so it
covers several meals.
Don't gorge on steak today, and
starve on memories tomorrow. In
stead, divide the steak carefully.
First, cut out the fillet and the piece
up by the bone. Halve this, and
broil with one-quarter pound of
mushroom caps.
Mushrooms are marvellous meat
stretches They have lusty flavor,
add touch of splendor, and stretch
a meager portion into sizeable serv-
ings for two.
For the next appearance of your
steak, carve out the middle of the
meat and cut in cubes. Fricassee
these cubes with celery and mush-
room stems, then serve on rice. The
tail of the sirloin steak, ground and
mixed with seasonings, noodles, and
tomato ketchup, may be stuffed in
peppers for the main-course of the
final meal.
These recipes will show you how
to make the most of a two-pound
sirloin:
Smyrna times., 1943-11-25

visited with your column, and I
am sorry that 1 am so late in writ
ing. However, during the interim
I have been receiving Ye Olde
Town Gazette regularly, and in this
way have been keeping up with the
fellows right alongs Judging from
what 1 read, it would seem as
though Smyrna was very well rep
resented in this mans war. Every
time 1 hear from mother, or read
an issue of the Gazette, see where
some new group of Boys are enter
ing the Service. This will mean
that you fellows, (meaning the
American Legion, working on a
larger Service flag, and an addi-
tional lot of stars-all blue.
I'm sorry that 1 cannot pass
along any information about my
self. The u. S. M. C. is very strict
about that. You know, the saying
is "a slip of the lip, may sink a
ship" Well, folks, that's a very
true saying, we fellows over here
really know
1 understand that there is a ru-
NOR being circulated around town
that I am going to get married
over here. Well, that is the first
that I heard about it. SO for GER
tain persons information, 1 wish to
say that I am too busy to think
about marriage now, trying to take
care of you.
Huffy, in one of your letters, you
wanted to know if I received a fur
Tough when 1 was in the States :?
Smyrna times., 1943-11-25

that you were back in the States
the same rumor that "Huffy" based
his question about furlough upon.
In this instance the error was soon
learned, and as far as Dribbles was
concerned, the entire matter for
gotten. Your writing back about
it has revived the incident.
Therefore, to whom it may con-
Germ, Dribbles is going to ask all
folk in this area to please refrain
from circulating rumor without
firm conviction of its actual truth.
These false reports are most un-
pleasant for our Service men, or
women, whichever the case may be.
And since these Boys and Girls are
both ready and willing to risk their
lives, in order that we all may en-
Joy the freedoms which are now a
part of every Americans life, Drib-
bles thinks that request of this
sort should be received in good
part. If anyone has been guilty in
tn past of passing anything along
concerning Ray or any other SER
vice connected person, please re-
frain from further remarks of this
kind in the future. You owe at
least this much to any service man,
and your own self respect as well.
Ray, if you have few spare mo-
ments, drop Bob" Bell line and
ask him to give you the "inside" as
to why he deserted his friend
Smyrna times., 1943-11-25

in regards to writing in to this col
umn. Course, Dribbles realizes
full well that you have plenty to
occupy your time these days. On
the other hand, it would be mighty
nice of our Service folk, who wish
to be friendly would sort of try and
drop Dribbles a line about every
two months anyway-more often if
special occasion would warrant.
In this way, those of us around
home, and friends overseas, would
be placed in much better position
to try and keep in touch with all
of you. The column, which started
with your letter eighteen months
ago, has grown to point where we
have about four hundred names
listed from this area. And We do
not have all the Service men listed
at that. Some families apparently
do not want to have their sons
name entered in such manner.
However, the majority of the faith
ers and mothers think differently,
the result being that new names
are coming along most every issue.
Ray, I would not bother my head
one moment about rumor that may
circulate about your intentions. In
the first place, folks are very wrong
to make remarks about other folks
unless they are absolutely sure of
what they are saying-and then it
is much better to be silent many
times. Dribbles had not heard the
marriage rumor, but he did hear
Smyrna times., 1943-11-25
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written some OF the best poetry OF the pres
ent generation. His latest book. novel,
"Taps for Private Tussie," has been chosen
by the Book-of -the-Month Club as a De-
cember selection.
"Taps for Private Tussie" is the story of
poor relief family-the Tussies-and
what happens when they suddenly come
into ten thousand dollars insurance money.
Head of the Tussie family is Grandpa, who
never does stroke of work if he can help
it, but who is as lovable an old rascal as
there ever was. Then there is his son, Uncle
Mott, who plays the banjo expertly but
Smyrna times., 1943-11-25

Well, pal, it's been a year and a
half since l left the States, and 1
have an idea it will be that much
longer before I get back. There
fore, the question of having re-
ceived a furlough while back in the
States is just another one of those
rumors.
There are a couple of Delaware
Boys around these parts, but I be-
lieve that Calvin Boggs is the only
one from my home area. I see
Calvin every day just about, so in
all, things are not so bad.
was glad to learn that bob"
Bell and "Pete" Stats had the op-
portunity to meet in London, Eng
land. 1 wish that I could see all
you fellows, and 1 especially wish
that 1 could have seen Bob and
pete" the morning after their
meeting.
Well, I must say $50 long" for
now, fellows. But just before 1
sign off, I would like to wish all
you folks at home, and my Buddies
in the Service, a very Merry Christ
mas, and a Happy New Year
wherever you may be.
See you all in Tokyo,
Ray
Pfc. Ray E. Smith, u. S. M. c.
Fleet Post Office
San Francisco, California
1t was pleasant surprise to
hear from you Ray. Hope that
you will make New Year resolve
Smyrna times., 1943-11-25

has deeply vnous And there is Uncle George Grandps
brother who has had five wives and looking for sixth There
Aunt Ve the widow of the harddnkng, soldier Km
whose supposed death has brought about the money And
there is Sid, the young boy who tells the story
That sounds like lot of Tuss but that's the beginning When
Grandpa the big Rburn with Aunt Vtt
Smyrna times., 1943-11-25

Course, it's always best to be plum
center. The dead Nazi, or Jap, is
always the safest. Good courage,
and God bless you soldier.
Smyrna times., 1943-11-25

money, and Grandma furnishes it complete
also with Aunt Vittie's money-Grand-
ma warns him that soon they will have
visirors-and they do. First Ben Tussie
comes with his wife and three 'youngins,"
asking if they can just stay a night.
(Grandma says that to stay for night for
Tussie meant that he stayed with you
until all your grub was gomez Then Dee
Tussie and his wife come with their four
Smyrna times., 1943-11-25

stand them very well on these oc-
casions. They keep repeating over
and over again, Smoke, Smoke,
and Money, Money" Or, "Ameri-
can Cigarettes good American
Money Good" They worry you to
death for both. When see them
coming, 1 duck away to avoid
them. 1t doesn't take me long to
do this either.
The Arabs wear a sheet, or a
blanket, around their bodies. At
least, that is what it looks like to
me. And, they wrap a piece of
cloth around their heads. The wo-
men do all the hard, rough, work
such as tending to crops and car
rying wood, etc. The men just sit
around and watch heards all day
long. When the men get weary of
one of their wives, they take her to
regular market and sell her. The
largest number of wives 1 have
heard of any one Arab having was
seven. Imagine that, when we feel
that one is enough for us. I Won
der sometimes what we would do if
families back IN the States we're
formed this way. I'll stick to the
old American custom of one wife
any day. Except for the fact that
Arabs do not believe in eating
pork, I think that this gives you a
pretty good idea of what I have
learned about the Arabs.
Now as to the weather out this
way. You know that they have
weather most every place in this
world, and North Africa is no ex-
ception.
Contrary to many persons belief,
North Africa is not as hot as heck
most of the time. Here, the tenn
Iperature is quite changable. 1t is
hot during the day, and as cold as
the duece during the night. They
even have snow here at times. Does
this surprise you? And, boy; Do
they have rainy season. This
starts around the last of Novem-
ber, and continues on Until some
time in March. 1t is quite a mess
here during that period.
Well! 1 guess that this is about
all 1 can relate to your readers
about North Africa, but before
sign off I would like to send my
love to my father and the kids back
home. 1 would also like to say
hello" to all my friends, wherever
|, they may be located these days
And to Dribbles, hope that he will
: forgive me for not having writer
! sooner. I'll try to do better in the
near future.
, BY the way, I hear right along
: from Millard Passwaters. We keel
, in touch with each other right
along, and 1 would like to tell hi:
: mother and father not to worry fol
! we are all coming back-and all il
+, one piece.
} Dribbles, 1 guess I will have t.
5 get to work and clean my rifle, fo
: you know there is still lot O.
:. shooting to be done. So until th'
: next time, I'll say $50 long" Or
as the English would say, "Cheer
f TO-" whichever you prefer.
/ Yours very truly,
5 Frederick Stevenson
: Pvt. Frederick w. Stevenson
/ A. S. N. 32487896
2 A. P. o. 251, o Postmaster
= New York City, New York
Smyrna times., 1943-11-25
y READING & WRITING
F BY YSaam Ssmvp AND RUmM5Emm
-byMat

ESSE STUART born and brought up the Kentucky
back hill country He knows the Kentucky their faults
well their virtues and he wonderful story-teer He's also
Smyrna times., 1943-11-25
Eastern Mediterrean Area
Station Hospital

Eastern Mediterrean Area
Station Hospital
Dribbles
Smyrna, Delaware
Dear Sir:
1t has been quite sometime since
I last wrote to you, but as you can
see by the heading of this letter, I
have been sort of pre-occupied.
At present I am feeling fine, and
am expecting to return to my
Squadron for duty soon.
These station hospitals are quite
the thing. 1t is really surprising
the way they can care for the sick,
and heal the wounded. Most of the
men are soon back into combat, un-
less the case is very severe. This
hospital has a very good staff of
doctors and nurses. No matter how
busy they may be, it seems that
they can always find time to give
you a good word in passing. This
hospital also has it's own Chaplain,
and Red Cross representative, who
go through the wards each day
with cigarettes, redaing material,
etc., for all the patients.
1 must close for now as it is
nearly time for the evening meal.
Please give all my friends my very
best wishes and kindest personal
regards. 1 shall write again soon.
1 would also like you to note the
change in my address in your col
umn. My A. P. o. has been chang
d from No. 485 to No. 525, the rest
remains the same.
Your friend,
Bill
Sgt. William R. Carrow
A. S. N. 12014090
A. P. o. No. 525, Postmaster
New York City, New York
Well, Sergeant "Bill," Dribbles is
mighty sorry to learn that you've
been putting in part of youl
hitch in the hospital. 1t is com
forting for Dribbles and all YOU
friends to realize that you have re
ceived the very best of care, anC
that the Staff is one of those really
human ones. Of course war i!
war, and as a result circumstance!
are not always of the best. How
ever the milk of human kindnes!
will always pour from hearts tha
hold it. This is true the work
over, no matter what condition.
may be.
"Bill," Dribbles had sort of beer
wondering what had happened t,
you. This caused me to check VI
with the folks back home a coupl,
of weeks ago, and as the resul
your change of address was mad.
under the date of November 18th
instead of waiting until the presen
time. You know, you're one of m.
old regulars here in this column
, and when I do not hear from you il
reasonable length of time, we'll
it just starts Dribbles wondering
SO here's hoping very strongly tina
you are well on the road to com
plete recovery by the time thi
reaches you, ready to step bacl
with the Boys and give the MAJ
butchers "what for" whenever yo,
meet up with them. Good luck t
you "Bill'' and take the very bes
; care of yourself. Well be waiting
,, to hear from you later on, whel
you're fit and back on the job. Sc
until then, good going Sergeant.
Pacific Are
Dear Dribbles:
It's been a long time since hav
Smyrna times., 1943-11-25

Continued on Page Four)
Smyrna times., 1943-11-25

ing the nights playing the fiddle and dancing, and
the days sitting out in the sun on the grass
This paradise can't 60 on forever Ten thousand
dollars is lot of money, but, even SO, there's
end to it, But the Tussie are the sort that can find
way out of their difficulties, even when it seems
there is no way out.
There are many highly comic scenes in "Taps
for Private Tussie." But when Jesse Stuart was
talking about his book recently he said, 81 don't
see why people call this funny book. didn't
y. There are parts that almost made me cry when
Smyrna times., 1943-11-25

1t was a pleasant surprise to
hear from you Ray. Hope that
you will make a New Year resolve
Smyrna times., 1943-11-25

A. P. o. 251, o Postmaster
New York City, New York
Well, Soldier! I've been holding
on good and tight ever since I
opened your letter. Although Dad
acted as the moving power, you
certainly did right smart job of
it once the machinery was put into
motion. Mighty glad to hear from
you, Freddie. You see, "Pole" does
not seem to be the proper name for
an old fellow like Dribbles to use
when addressing you. You'll never
believe it, but it makes quite diff
ference when you stand by and
watch a youngster grow from the
peace and comfort of a mothers
arms to the prime of manhood
now using other kinds of arms to
protect himself and his Country.
Son, we're all very proud of you.
And as we told you once before
through this column, we like the
way you write about your folks
back home. Just as long as you
keep the mind adjusted in this
manner, you'll do to ride the river
with.
Freddie, your letter was indeed
very descriptive, and we feel quite
sure that our readers the world
over will enjoy the reprint of its
contents. Right along this line, it
would be mighty nice if your
friends back home would make a
very special effort to get an extra
letter off before Christmas, headed
in your direction. The needs of
war can deprive Our Boys and
Girls of the right to choose time
and places in which to spend their
1943 Christmas, but it should never
cause the failure of friendship. So
folks, lets show Freddie and all the
rest of our Service Boys and Girls
just what it means to get a big
batch of Christmas mail. It's still
possible to get a letter through, by
air mail, to any one of the hundreds
of Army Post Offices scattered all
over this world. Let's make this a
big mail Christmas for everyone
wearing the uniform of his or her
Country. What do you say. AL
right, say it with letters-bundles
of them. This naturally includes
"that one girl back home-sweet-
heart or wife,"
: Good luck to you Freddie. It's q
very god idea to keep your rifle
clean all the time. And don't for
get the man who shoots the first
} the fastest and the straightest, ha:
plenty on the ball in his favor. On
a distant target, be careful not tt
over shoot. You have a double
chance always of lucky ricochet
if you squeeze the trigger while
you're a bit low on your target
Smyrna times., 1943-11-25

mean it to Be funny. There are parts that
] wrote them"
Smyrna times., 1943-11-25

offspring And pretty the big Raeburn house u
there Tuss living there spend
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Sgt. William R. Carrow
A. S. N. 12014090
A. P. o. No. 525, o Postmaster
New York City, New York
Evening star., 1943-07-21
Gen. Mohr 10 Adopt
English Methods in
Maryland Guard
By the Associated Press.

6y LQG ASSOCldJSQ freSS.
BALTIMORE, July 21.-Brig. Gen.
Dwight H. Mohr, thoroughly i'm
pressed with the morale, discipline
and training of the British Home
Guards, announced today that many
of the methods he saw used in Eng
land would be inculcated imme-
diately in Maryland's State Guard
The Maryland Guard commander
said he was preparing schedule
for the annual encampment starting
Sunday at Fort George c. Meade to
include, among other things, house.
toulouse and street-to-street fight
ing.
Gen. Mohr, who spent four weeks
ION the run" in England at the in
was lavish in his praise of the Home
Guards.
Praises Work of Guards.
He asserted that if the Germans
ever should invade England, it won't
be long before the Home Guards
will have the situation well in hand"
Gen. Mohr was enthusiastic about
the organization of the British
guard in general, and of the COM
pulsory service method in particular
Before they were inducted, mo-
rale wasn't so good" he said. when
general induction began, morale
jumped tremendously.
He explained that the English la
Dor board decides whether a war
worker, for instance, shall stay at
his machine all the time, or serve
part time with the home guards.
Women also are subject to service,
and Gen. Mohr declared they are
doing a fine job"
The Maryland Guard commander
said he believed the training of the
British guardsmen in some respects
was superior to regular army train
ing.
Guardsmen go on duty for "a
hour stretch every eight days, man
ming antiaircraft batteries, doing
guard duty, and other military jobs
where they release Regular Army
personnel. They eat, sleep and stay
at their posts constantly during the
"a hours.
They have a given time to re-
port" Gen. Mohr said, and there
are no excuses"
Among the things the Maryland
State Guard may expect to get is