Smyrna times., 1944-10-12

great work. My reason for not
getting the Times is that we travel
around so fast that second class
mail is not delivered to us. My
wife is SAVING the weekly issues of
The Smyrna Times for me, and 1
guess the mail will catch up with
me when we get back to the
States.
Just left Corsica after visiting
Napoleon's birth place. They can
have Europe and Africa if they
wish, but give me the good old u.
S. A.
Chaplain L. F. Uhlendorff
Chaplain l.. F. Uhlendorff
A. S. N. 0-542394
o Postmaster
New York City, New York
balance of address on application)
Chaplain Uhlendorff we're GER
tainly glad to hear from you. And
it's not one bit of a mystery as to
why you would prefer the good old
U. S. A. 1 think you will find the
same sentiment prevailing among
most every G. I. you come in con-
tact with in line of duty.
AS I sit at my typewriter week.
ly and form this column, I have
often wondered if, having seen
other parts of this world, our Boys
will not have greater love and
respect for their own Country
when they return. There are so
very many reasons for my believ-
ing that they will, for a time at
least. I sincerely hope that this be
true. We could do so much more
over here in America if only the
will to do were present. Out of all
wars should come some good. Let
us pray that this one will be no ex-
ception. Men who have faced
death day after day return to CIV
ilian life with changed minds and
hearts more often than not. Most
of these changes are for the better.
There is just something about the
situation that cannot be described,
either by the spoken word, or in
writing. I think you have a rather
clear idea of just what 1 mean.
Your work brings you in contact
with these Boys, and you no doubt
have gained more in the study of
human lives during your time in
Service, than many former years
combined. Quite contrast from
normal routine, in an average
American community. for one of
your calling I would think. And,
yet how worthwhile and interesting
your present work must be. Up to
the present date reports from this
war have given space to many
deeds of extreme valor performed
by both Army and Navy Chaplains.
In my personal opinion, the Chap
lains of both Services deserve only
the highest praise for the work
which they do. Frankly, do not
know anyone who could accurately
state your worth. Much that men
of your calling do for a man re-
mains secret hidden in his heart
alone, never to be disclosed to any
living mortal. It's job in this
war that you can be mighty proud
of, Chaplain.
Since you've joined in with the
Boys in this little column. Dribbles
would like you to make yourself |
right at home. Please drop in on
us whenever you have the oppor-
tunity. Meanwhile, the very best
of luck to you, and may your pres
ent work carry you forward in
your chosen field of endeavor. God
bless you for your noble effort in
bringing cheer andcomfort to Our
Boys in the Service.
Word has been received by Mr..
and Mrs. John F. Melvin, West Mt.
Vernon Street, Smyrna, Delaware,
that their son, 1st Lieutenant John
S. Melvin, has been reported as
in action over Holland
since September 18th, 1914. This
news was reported by
the Adjutant Generals office,
Washington, D. c., by telegram
last Sunday to the family of 1t.
Melvin.
1t. Melvin has spent most of his
flying career in the Troop Carrier