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The messenger., 1944-12-01
THE BRITISH

192.
 "I want to express my opinion of the people of Great Britain. Perhaps I should first reveal by opinion of them when I first en- listed in the Navy. As most sail ors did, I strongly disliked any thing British for the following two reasons CD I considered them to be conceited and arrogant group of people CD the profes- sional jealousy that existed be- tween their fleet and ours. A short while later I went to sea and we landed at several ports that were operated by the British. My cur iosity forced me to associate with some of the English sailors and after a few similar experience es neither hated or liked them.
 Recently we landed in port in England itself. Before we came in port I took it for granted that I wouldn't find much pleasure or enjoyment. But from the moment we came alongside the dock I took liking to the place somehow. got ashore and took to touring the city. Of course, there is still evidence of the German Air Blitz, but otherwise the city is clean and attractive. As I walked along the narrow streets I could almost feel the coldness and tradition that was about me. I noticed the easy going attitude of life that prevailed here, the people seem always calm and never in hurry. Here one could notice that things are done a certain way because of long established customs. But yet, when you look at the people here, you see a race endowed with sturdy vitality, common sense and courage. Courage to keep smiling through five years of a hard war.
 "Most surprising to me, was the friendliness of the civilians and servicemen alike. They were al- ways willing to point out places upon request and never failed to help one find his way around. I Wd0 dOIlOIC O11Iy CIlICC C11I1CO OOU it was enough to make me change my opinion of the British. Now that I have really seen them, l can't help having nothing but deep respect and admiration for them. I know that anyone who has doubts about the English would feel the same as I do now if they could actually come in contact with them for a brief period.
 "I have received the Messenger regularly and I think the world of it. Without it, Pm afraid I wouldn't know the whereabouts of all my buddies which is a vital interest to me, of course. I sin cerely hope you will continue to keep us all informed so efficiently. Your efforts of the past certainly have been fruitful. Pm sure the rest of the boys are as thankful as I for the kindness you've shown in puttino out this paper for us."
 Respectfully yours,
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-08-03

Pic. Charles r. (Jack) Johnson,
has notified his mother, Mrs. Net
tie johnson, of West Jefferson,
that he is now on Saipan and that
he is getting along all right. He
said that he was now receiving
mail and had heard from his fam
lily and friends. He had not re-
tcefved mail for the past several
rrlnnths-
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-08-03

Captain Joseph J. Eller, former
1y of Warrensville, has been trans
sferred from Camp Tyson, Va, to
a camp in Pennsylvania. Cap
tain Eller is with the medical de-
SpaEtmeIit.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-08-03

Sgt. Jesse Severt, another son
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Severt, of
Obids, is recuperating in a hos
pital somewhere in England.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-08-03

Cpl. Bob Baker, who is station
ed at Fort Bragg, is now on trip
Through the state of Washington.
He viii visit his sister, Mrs.
James Prisin-Zano, in San Fran
cisco, Calf, before returning to
camp.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-08-03

Sgt. James E. Jones, paratroop-
err, writes from somewhere in
France that his company took
part in the invasion and they are
now resting, preparatory to fu-
ture activities.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-08-03

Pvt. Bland B. Severt, also the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Severt,
of Obids, recently spent a fur
Tough with his parents.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-08-03

1t. Joseph S. Johnson, of the
Army Air Corps, has been trans
ferred from Del Rio, Texas, to
San Antonio, Texas, recently, for
further training.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-08-03
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GOODYEAR
AAA-WEATMER BATTERY

in onY kind Of weather.
hos plenty of stdYing
power. Capacity greater
thun most new-cur bat
teries. GUARANTEED Is
months or $4,000 miles.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-08-03

Sgt. George p. Bower recently
spent a furlough with his parents,
MIR. and Mrs. George Bower, of
Wagner. At present he is TAX
ing a non-commissioned officers
course in chemical warfare, at
Rocky Mt. Arsenal, Denver, Colo.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-08-03

BransOn Dean Severt, SIC, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Severt, of
Obids, has been in the hospital in
California for sometime. His
condition is improving.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-08-03

Pvt. Archie L. Black, who has
been in service for the past three
months, is stationed at Fort Nc
C1eIlan, Ala. His wife and chill
dren are making their home in
Jefferson.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-08-03

Pvt Clarence Wyrick, who has
been overseas for the past eight
cen months, is now stationed
somewhere in New Guinea. He
writes that he is getting along
tina,
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-08-03

Pvt Bower Shumate, formerly
"of this county, who is stationed
at Fort Mcclellan, Ala, is now
IL homie ON emergency furlough, af-
F~se Saae death of his baby daugh-
FSssE, RnEaa Ann, at the Wilkes
Hospital, son 5uly u. Mrs. Shu-
mztee, who was the former Miss
Hasfae Blevins, of West Jefferson,
! is rsGa&e41ng nicely.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-08-03

You need q battery with
extra energy and Stamina.
now that you're driving
less. A rugged. long-life
'GoodYedr All-Wedther
Battery sturts fust and sure
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-08-03

Ralph v. Greer, SIC, of the
Navy, was member of the u. S.
Naval crew in the American AS
sault Force which invaded France.
He is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Greer, of Jefferson and he at
tended Jefferson high school.
This was\his first action with the
enemy. Ralph was employed in
defense work in Maryland before
joining the Navy.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-08-03

Pvt. Ashley w. Howell, former
efy of this county, writes from
somewhere in the Pacific that he
Eis receiving the Post and is en-
I5oyang it very much. Pvt. How
s&N has been overseas for some
time
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-08-03

George Albert Burgess, fireman
TirSf S1ass, who is stationed at
Norfolk, Va, spent the week end
at his home at Othello.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-08-03

Pvt. Victor Roupe, son of Mr..
and Mrs. J. r. Roupe, of Crump-
Ter, is now stationed somewhere
in New Guinea and writes that he
is we'll and to tell everyone "hel-
10" for him.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-08-03

Sgt Vester Dancy, of the ma
r1nes, mas been spending a fur
Tough with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs A J. Dancy, at Obids.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-08-03

Cpl. Robert G. Bowers, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Baxter Bowers, of
Jefferson, is now stationed at
Camp Swift, Texas. He entered
service in September, 1912, and
says he is getting along fine.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-08-03
Tube Service

rhe new sy Hthsstiew t"o are
s ssrIgss so TO need i you o sh9 sgn
have trouble VIII"
thetic tubes.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-08-03

They're better than other
synthetics, because they're the
result of GoodYear's tire
building skills, developed by
Goodyear Research through =
20 years Of tire leadership. You
get exclusive lectures. like the
Goodyear scientific tread de-
sign for maximum traction.
safety and Mileage. For top
value. take q Goodyear!
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-08-03

. It's a tact the new
mun-mode synthetic rubber
Goodyear Tires ore rolling up
astounding records Of perform
dnce. In dolly usage and en-
durunce tests under every type
Of driving condition. the new
Goodyear synthetics are
closely approaching the
high standards set by 'ndturol
rubber tires.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-08-03

| Z|sz'
4 This column is devoted to
country. Such news is S
II friends of these men.
Cpl. Bob Baker, who is station
ed at Fort Bragg, is now on trip
Through the state of Washington.
He viii visit his sister, Mrs.
James Prisin-Zano, in San Fran
cisco, Calf, before returning to
e camp.
Captain Joseph J. Eller, former
Sly of Warrensville, has been trans
TERED from Camp Tyson, Va, to
a camp in Pennsylvania. Cap
tain Eller is with the medical de-
apartment.
Sgt. George p. Bower recently
spent a furlough with his parents,
MIR. and Mrs. George Bower, of
Wagner. At present he is TAX
ing a non-commissioned officers
course in chemical warfare, at
Rocky Mt. Arsenal, Denver, Colo.
Pvt Clarence Wyrick, who has
been overseas for the past eight
cen months, is now stationed
somewhere in New Guinea. He
writes that he is getting along
Ene.
Pvt. Archie L. Black, who has
been in service for the past three
Ennnths, is stationed at Fort Nc
C1eIian, Ala. His wife and chill
dren are making their home in
Jefferson.
Pfc. Charles r. Oack) Johnson,
has notified his mother, Mrs. Net
tie johnson, of West Jefferson,
that he is now on Saipan and that
he is getting along all right. He
said that he was now receiving
mail and had heard from his fam
lily and friends. He had not re-
tcefved mail for the past several
rr0nths.
Pvt. Bower Shumate, formerly
'of this county, who is stationed
at Fort Mcclellan, Ala, is now
= homie On emergency furlough, af-
-hez asae death of his baby daugh-
sseS., RefIardrla Ann, at the Wilkes
Hospital, son 5uly u. Mrs. Shu-
mzseR, who was the former Miss
Hsetae B1evins, of West Jefferson,
Us rsGaEaR11ng nicely.
George Aahert Burgess, fireman
MrSf STass, who is stationed at !
Norfolk, Va, spent the week end
at his home at Othello.
Sgt Vester Dancy, of the ma
r1nes, mas been spending a fur
Tough with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A J. Dancy, at Obids.
Pvt. Ashley w. Howell, former
aafiy of this county, writes from
somewhere in the Pacific that he
is receiving the Post and is en-
!aoy1ng it very much. Pvt. How
ED has been overseas for some
time
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The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-12-22
Eating AT Christmas Is An Old, Old Habit

proof of the role which eating
and drinking-played in the cele-
bration in England and Europe.
Christmas revelry lasted for two
weeks on a scale comparable to
the Roman Saturnalia-revelry
marked by feasting and carousing
when the feudal chief held forth.
Bears Head Special
Chief among Christmas dishes
in the baronial hall was the boar's
head which was brought into the
vaulted refectory with trumpets,
pomp and panoply. 1t lay in a
gold and silver salver according
to the richness of the feudal lord.
Epicures insisted that it be served
with "rougish mustard" and with
choice wines.
But culinary ability was put to
no sterner task than in the prep
aration of Argus - roasted pea
cock-which was supposed to be
food for lovers. This was brought
into the hall with ritual, too-ac-
companied by noble lords and
ladies. 1t was also something de-
signed to command attention, for
the peacock had first been
skinned and the plumage retained
intact. After the bird was cooked
it was again encased in its bril-
liant feathered coat with the beak
carefully gilded.
Other mediaval dishes which
are part of the chronicle of time
included geese, capons and pleas
ants which were "drenched with
ambergris" to say nothing of pies
of carps' tongues.
One of the great Christmas
dishes of the Middle Ages was
"frumenty," This is what the
cooks of the day we're told to
Take clean wheat and bray it
in a mortar that the hulls be all
gone off, and seethe it It'll it
bursts. Take it up and let it cool
and take clean fresh broth and
sweetmilk of almonds or kline and
temper it all. Then take the yolk
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-12-22

of eggs, boil it a little and set it
down and mess it forth with fat
venison or fresh mutton.
Mince and Mutton
The mince pie (chief among the
causes of childish Christmas an
guish) was known as mutton pie
as early as 1896. The mutton pie
graduated into a pie of meats
tongues, spiced and favored,
whence finally emerged the mince
pie as it is known today.
But the progenitor of the pride
and glory of Christmas dinner
made famous by the prose of
Washington Irving and Dickens
was the plum pudding which, like
many Christmas edibles, was. sub
ject to progressive treatment as
time marched on. First reference
is made to it as plum porridge or
pottage and unlike its heavy de-
scendent, it was served as the
first course.
Liquid refreshment in the early
days ran the whole gamut of the
wine lists-different vintages for
each course, heavy stouts, light
barley ales, to say nothing of the
cordials offered unblushingly as
gastronomic aids than for enjoy
ment of drinking.
A thirteenth century carolist
devoted a ballad to the bibulous
tendencies. He sang:
"Lording, Christmas loves good
drinking
wines of Cascoigne, France,
Anjou
English ale that browns out
thinking
prince of liquors, old and new
Every neighbor shares the bowl
Drinks of the spicy liquor deep
Drinks his fill without control
IT'LL he browns his care in Sleep"
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-12-22
New Policy OF War
Casually Notification
Is Put Into Effect

The War Department has
adopted a new policy in notify
ing the next of kin of Army cas-
ualties overseas where detailed
information may be received in
the shortest possible time, Maj.
Gen. Frederick E. Uhl, Com
handing General, Fourth Ser
vice Command has announced.
General Uhl stated that in adj
dition to the original casualty no.
LITIGATION telegram and letter of
coincidence sent the next of kin
by the War Department, a letter
will be air-mailed directly from
the Commanding Officer of the
Chaplain of the organization to
which the soldier was attached.
This letter will be specific in de-
tail relative to the circumstances
of death, funeral arrangements
and overseas burial.
when men III seriously
wounded, the information will be
forwarded direct from the hospi-
tai to the emergency addresses"
he said.
Maj. James F. Morrison, Per-
sonal Affairs officer, Headquar-
tiers Fourth Service Command,
pointed out an addition to sup
plying direct information on
deaths, a new procedure is being
put into effect towards supplying
progress reports on wounded and
seriously i'll. Some of the hospital
personnel will write a letter to
the emergency addressed immedi-
ately following the admission of
the wounded man to the hospital
telling briefly the nature of the
wound. On the following 18th
day a letter will be sent telling
the progress made by the patient
and at every fifteen-day intervals
as long as the man is on the seri-
ously wounded list.
I'm the cuse of soldiers wound
ed in combat but not seriously ill
a postal card will be sent every
fifteen days stating the condition
of the soldier"
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-12-22
East Moss Point

Robert Edward McDonald
(weight eight pounds, IA ounces)
was born at the Jackson County
hospital Dec. IA. The proud par
ents are Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Nc
Donald.
Mrs. ID. o. Mcleod has return
ed home after a weeks visit with
her daughter, Mrs. Ford OF
Lucedale.
Mrs. Cora Wilkinson of Glous-
ter is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. j. E.
Wilkinson and also Mrs. Ada
Wilkinson of Pascagoula this
week.
Mrs. Nolan Brannon and Mrs.
Lloyd Mcdonald and son, Ste
phen Lee, of Grand Bay, were
guests of Mrs. Sam Mcdonald,
last weekend.
Mr.. r. B. Mcdonald, Mrs. j.
E. Wilkinson and son, Edward,
and Mrs. David Townsend were
dinner guests of Mrs. Ada Will
kinson Thursday evening.
Mr.. J. E. Wilkinson and son,
Edward, were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. M. H. Wilkinson of Pasca-
goula Sunday.
Mrs. George DeAnge1a and
Mrs. Inez Labbous and children,
Salem and Gloria, were business
visitors to Biloxi and Gulfport
Monday.
Mrs. Loren Wilkerson and
Mrs. Emmitt Mccoy were bust
ness visitors to Mobile Monday.
Mrs. Ted McLemore and Joyce
left Wednesday for S%pringhill,
La, to join Mr.. McLemore who
is employed there.
Mr.. A. L. Wilkerson and
daughter, Elizabeth Ann, enjoy
ed a hunting trip with Mr.. and
Mrs. Northrope on their plan
tation near Mount Vernon, Ala.
Mrs. Monte Davis, Jr., and
Monte, III, returned to Union,
Miss, after spending several
days with the Rev. and Mrs.
Monte Davis.
Misses Doris and jeanette
Jones of Silverina r visiting
Mrs. A. E. Simmons through the
holidays.
1t. Angus Robertson is home
on leave from Washington to
spend the holidays with his fam
lily.
Mrs. Ruby Watson and Mr..
George Angus were married Mon
day evening and left after the GER
emory for Mobile where they
are spending their HONEYMOON.
Christy James Tillman of Gulf
port is spending the Christmas
holidays here with his aunt, Mrs.
Louis Stauter.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-12-22
Miss Louise D0vis
WEEDS Stoff Sergeant
Ivan P. Coulter

The marriage of Miss Louise
Davis, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Philip L. Davis of Fontainebleau
to Staff Sergeant Ivan p. Gau-
tier of the U. S. Army Air Force
at Keesler Field, was solemnized
Sunday morning, December 10.
1874, at IL o'clock, at the office
of DR.. A. Ferrer, Justice of the
Peace, in Biloxi.
Their attendants were Corpor-
al and Mrs. Milton Klimp.
The bride wore a blue wool
suit with black accessories, and
a shoulder corsage of pink ear
nations.
Following the ceremony the
bridal party were dinner guests
at the Rivera Hotel after which
Sgt. and Mrs. Gautier departed
on a short honeymoon trip to
New Orleans where they had
reservations at the Jung Hotel,
Sgt. and Mrs. Gautier will re-
side at Fontainebleau where
they have rooms in the Charles
Richter residence.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-12-22
P~oscogoulo Gorden
Club Makes Yuletide
Decorations For Sale

Instead of holding the usual
Christmas program customary
with the Pascagoula Garden club
the members devoted themselves
to making Christmas Decora-
tions for sale the following Fri
day and Saturday as a means of
raising funds towards the car
rying out the memorial tree pro-
iect the club is sponsoring
this and the coming year.
The session took place in the
club room of the 18th Street
Community building with the
club president, Mrs, H. P. Nc
Laughlin and Mrs. Hugh Downs
as h~ostesseses.
After an hour or two spent
working with the decorations,
cakes bright with Christmas mo-
tifs were served with coffee.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-12-22
American Legion
Auditory Meets
With Mrs. Cole

The Woman's Auxiliary to the
American Legion Post l60, of
Pascagoula. held its regular meet
ing on the new daysfor assembly,
the second Thursday of the
month. which in this instance fell
December IA.
1t took place at the home Of
Mrs. Joe Cole, 24l Cedar street
with Mrs. Cole, who is vice pres
ident occupying the chair.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-12-22
Richard KeH To
Preach AT First
Pr sbYterion Church

Richard Kell who is to be home
from Union Theological College
at Richmond, Va, during the holt
days will preach at the morning
service at the First Presbyterian
church Dec. 81. Mr.. Kell has been
invited to deliver the sermon at
the Eastlawn chapel this coming
Sunday, but his acceptance has
not yet been received.
The young theological student
is home for Christmas with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kell,
at their home on South Pascagou-
la street.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-12-22
WHAT A K IT TOUGH

IN THE PACI-
FIc-Sniper fire, night, and
riding assault boats to shore Tin
that order) are causes of great
est battle strain, answers to a
QUESTIONABLE by a Marine unit
indicate.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-12-22
By GERALD TETLEY
editor the panville tVa.l Bee

Editor the Danville (Va.) Bee
The epicurean delights of
Christmas-harder to get in this
year of war-have a strange pa
gan background.
History does not tell clearly
when gastronomics began to be
associated with the day. But ac-
cording to folklore, early in the
Christian r they were baking
strange cakes in Estonia which
resembled cradles and they were
roasting young pigs. The cakes
were rarely eaten but the crumbs
were scattered on the land to
promote fertility.
But the records from the days
of knighthood gave abundant
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-12-22

They're coming home on the
Purple Heart Express. Army
hospitals need you. Enlist in the
Woman's Army Corps.
North Cardinals losses by
death in battle, from wounds, and
disease, surpassed those of any
other state in the Civil War.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-12-22

When all the business had been
concluded Mrs. Cole served hot
chocolate and fruit cake.
The date for the next meeting
viii be announced later.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-12-22

Americas railroads since 1921
have made capital expenditures
of IL billion dollars for improve
ments in cars, locomotives, road
bed, signaling, terminals, shops
and for other purposes having to
do with transportation.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-12-22

When the Roman Empire began
to crumble in the Fifth century
AID, the Emperors abandoned
Rome and made Ravenna their
capital.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-12-22

The fire control equipment Of
al battleship costs more than ST.
100000.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-12-22

Charles vi of France issued an
edict in 1897 forbidding common
people to play cards on working
days.
Evening star., 1944-02-05
Civil War Melodrama
Is c.. US Third
|'Americana' Play

Secret Service" melodrama OF
the Civil War, will be the third IN
the series of Season Americana"
presented by the Speech and Drama
Department of Catholic University,
and will open Today run at the
University Theater starting Wednes-
day evening.
Under the direction Of DR.. Joseph
inc Callan and Prof. Walter Kerr OF
the department teaching staff. the
cast includes Victor Dial as Capt
Thorne, Dick Sykes as the Confed-
crate intelligence man, Felicia Get
kowski, a Southern lady, Sally Moor
mann as the mother and Buff Hal
loran who will have the ingenue role
in the play. A newcomer to the
theater, Miss Halloran was discov-
cred in a Boston little theater by
Father Gilbert v. Hartke, the
theaters chief uncoverer of thespic
talent.
The script is one Of William
Gillette, whose several spy dramas
written during the reconstruction
era achieved wide popularity. Sc
cret Service" first presented in 1895,
Is perhaps his best known, the plot
dealing with the embodiment OF a
Union spy in Confederate inte1li-
gence circles.
Tickets are available at the Uni
versity Theater box Office. Fourth
street and Michigan avenue NE.