Smyrna times., 1944-05-11

paper means a lot to me because /
was a proud resident of Smyrna,
ana because 1 know most of the
Boys from there.
1 was so glad to get nine copies
of The Smyrna Times just a day
or so ago. And, for the first time
1 saw my name listed there.
The sole purpose of this letter is
to thank you, and to let you know
that my A. P. o. number is the
same as reported. 1 have had the
same A. p. o. number twice now.
Thought perhaps this information
would help in assuring the deliv-
cry of The Smyrna Times. Let me
repeat, am very much interested
in it. 1t is the only means 1 have
of learning what is happening back
at hime ,and about my Buddies
who were attached to the 19Sth C.
A. A. A.
1 wrote you once before but
probably you did not receive my
letter.
Thanks a million. I remain, a
friend in the Service,
Sgt. James L. Melvin
Sgt. James l.. Melvin
A. S. N. 20257273
A. P. o. 713, Unit No. 2
Postmaster
San Francisco, California
Sergeant, under the date of De-
cember 23rd, 1943, Dribbles print
ed your first letter in the column.
If you will recall, you sent through
a V-Mail shortly before that time,
and it was published under the date
indicated above. One thing most
positive, we simply do not pass any
mail by, under any circumstances.
Course, mail could be lost in tran
sit-some mail actually is lost we
know-Dribbles will always print
the letters that are received.
We're gla to note that you are
again getting your copies of The
Smyrna Times. The fact that nine
copies arrived at your station at
the same time would indicate that
the mail going out in your direc-
tion has experienced some conges-
tion. Nine copies of the Times
represents over two months publi-
cations. You're doing good to get
all this in one single delivery, how
ever, the same period must expire
in between when no papers arrive.
1t is quite as broad as it is long.
If we can secure back copy of
The Smyrna Times dated Decem-
ber 23rd, 1943, it will be mailed to
you to support our statement.
BY this time, no doubt, you have
learned that the "Old 198th c. A.
A. A." has been broken up quite
bit. Some of the Boys are back
home, transferred to other outfits,
and some are still out in your
present area. Too bad that the
"Old 198th" could not have remain
ed as it was. A mighty good bunch
of Boys commanded by group of
fine officers, all of which Delaware
has perfect right to be very
proud.
Our records indicate that you
have had an advance in rank since
you first wrote in. On that occa-
sion you were wearing two stripes,
now you have three. That all goes
to prove you increased worth. Con-
gratulations Sergeant, may you
continue on in this successful man.
ner, as ding as this war lasts.
Your reference to A. P. o. num-
bers calls to our attention the need
for constant information should
your address be changed in any
way. Can we count on you to pass
the word along PROMPTLY? Other
wise, your copies of The Smyrna
Times will probably pas you by.
This is one angle that requires CO.
operation from someone either
yourself, or a friend. How about
it, soldier?
Here's wishing you the best of
good fortune in the Pacific area
where you are now stationed. And
be sure to give our further best
wishes to all Our Boys out your
way. Meanwhile, drop us a line
when you have the opportunity, so
that your friends may know how
things are going with you.
Ringgold, Penna.
R. D. Star Route
Dear Drihh1ac.