Smyrna times., 1944-04-13

hard to see that you Boys and Girls
at the fighting fronts receive every
thing that is considered necessary
to bring final victory nearer. But
regardless of the effort expended
here at home, the real job rests
with the members of our Armed
Forces overseas, and on the seas.
Never in the history of our Coun-
try have so many people been ask
ed to give so much, in order that
the rest of the world may enjoy
even a measure of freedom that is
considered our rightful heritage.
This time we want to be sure that
the sacrifices our Boys and Girls
are making, and will make, shall
not be in vain.
I would much rather see that
force was used to preserve free
dom, and prevent further wars,
than to win war once it is start
ed. That line of reasoning should
be followed by our Country in the
future. Right now, and within the
next several months we will hear
lot about both strong national
and a strong foreign policy. Meth
er, standing alone, is what United
States needs-we need both.
Many of you, who are now in the
Service, will perhaps have a great
deal to say about this at later
date-we hope in the coming cleo
tions. Let your Congressman and
Senators know just how you feel
about things-and above all insist
upon your right as Americans, to
cast your ballot. The party you
vote for is indeed your own busi-
ness, but be sure that you do vote.
Remember, this is your Country,
the one you have sworn to uphold
even unto death. You can best do
this by manning your battle sta
tions in time of need, and casting
your ballots at each and every cleo
ton. Ballots and bullets both have
their place in our world of to-day,
but the world of tomorrow may
only need ballots, if all the think
ing people would only vote.
Thanks for your letter, Ben.
Your friendliness is certainly ap-
preciated, and more than repays
the editor for the time spent on
running a column for Boys and
Girls like yourself. 1t is indeed an
honor to be so closely associated
with those actively defending our
Nation-the greatest bunch of SER
ious minded youngsters America
has ever produced. God bless each
and everyone of you. May He re-
turn you to us safely, to help build
bigger and better America to
lead the world of tomorrow along
the path of peaceful progress.
Gowen Field,
Boise, Idaho
Dribbles
Smyrna, Delaware
Dear Dribbles:
Upon receiving a letter from my
aunt, Mrs. Lola Johnson, I find
that I neglected to thank you for
your very lovely Christmas card.
Therefore at this time I wish to
thank you, hoping that you will
forgive me for the delay.
Having been in Bosie, Idaho, for
over eighteen months, I have come
to like this place very much. Af-
ter L was here two months I start
ed to work in the Post Exchange.
Later 1 was promoted to Assistant
Manager. held this position for
a year, and then received a fur
Tough.
When I returned from my fur
Tough was given the position as
Assistant Athletic Director, whose
duties are to take charge of most
of the detail work in planning en-
tertainment for the boys. Band
engagements, Quartette appoint
ments, and such. This and the
Squadron Day Room has kept me
quite busy for the past six months.
am also a member of the band,
which consists of six pieces. The