Smyrna times., 1944-06-22


es, and Dribbles'doing his share
along with the rest.
Best of luck to you, Carlton, and
may you have good fortune from
here on out.
Drop us a line every so often so
that we may know that all is well
with you.
Leesburg, Florida
Dear Dribbles:
have just finished reading The
Smyrna Times, and since I have
promised to write in to you, think
that just about now would be the
right time to make my first try.
First, I want to tell you how
much 1 appreciate receiving The
Smyrna Times. When a fellow is
away from home he likes to know
what is going on back where he
was born and raised. He also likes
to know where all of his old friends
who are now in the service, are sta
toned. The Smyrna Times gives
a fellow a bit of both.
I had a winderful time while I
was back in Smyrna on my recent
furlough. Much of the time 1
spent with my aunt, Mrs. Martha
r. FAIRIES.
Since I returned to camp we
have made another move. This
time to Leesburg, Florida. Here
we are learning a special type of
mission, and expect to leave for
Camp Stewart, Georgia about the
middle of the month. The stay at
Camp Stewart will be about 80
days, then on The next stop after
that is way ahead of me.
Florida is beautiful part of the
good old u. S. A., and the people
down in this part of the state treat
us mighty fine. However, would
much rather be back in Delaware,
but we have big job to do. When
we have finished oc the Germans
and the Japs, then all of us can re-
turn home and enjoy life once
again.
Dribbles, in closing, please give
my regards to all the folks back
home.
Sincerely,
Herman D. Tucker
Pvt. Herman D. Tucker
A. S. N. 32487S54
Bty A, 223rd S. l.. Bn., A.A.A.
A. A. F. T. G.
Leesburg, Florida
It's been good hearing from you,
Herman One thing is quite sure,
you're a man of your word. You
did write in as promised and we've
enjoyed reading your letter. Now
that the ice has been broken, how
about making this regular habit ?
Since you are receiving The Smyr-
ma Times each week, you know
that quite few of the Boys make
it point to keep in touch with this
column. Why not join in the
group and become one of the reg
ulars? 1t is not only interesting,
but it also gives your friends, both
in and out of the Service, a chance
to know what goes with you where
you're stationed. This is a mighty
sensible idea even when you are
here in the Country, but when you
re shipped overseas, it is even
much more sensible. A number of
your pals down at the plant will
want to keep in touch with you un-
til this war is over. This is one
way that you can do good job all
the way around. How about it
soldier-can we make a sale. If
SO, wait until you get to Camp
Stewart, Georgia, then drop us a
lllS duQ give uS LIE lOW uOWu.
Dribbles sends you his
very best wishes, and trusts that
your luck will hold regardless of
odds.
Word has been received from
Samuel Moffett, former resident of
Leipsic, Delaware, that he is now
doing his bit towards building up
the personnel of the U. S. Navy.
AS starter, he's giving the Train
ing Center hand over at Balm
bridge, Maryland. Tommy is one
of those quiet, retiring sort of
chaps, and does not have very
much to say on record. All Drib-
bles has been able to get out of him
since he started working for his
Uncle, was-quote This is sure
some place, and Boy are we busy
: unquote."
Tommy! Far be it from Drib-
bles to lay any damper on your
ideas of Navy life. You indicate
by the short note on the post card
that you are working over there at
cambridge. Of course, it's taken