Smyrna times., 1944-05-25

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American soldier in action.
Clarence, your personal reaction
concerning the late Harvey Gard.
ner, Jr., did not surprise Dribbles
not for a moment. Fact is, hac
they been any different from what
you wrote, 1 certainly would have
been surprised. 1t therefore goes
without my say SO, that I heartily
agree with your thoughts on the
subject. Thanks for your opinion
soldier. Be sure to write in that
monthly letter and tell your friends
what you are thinking Well al
ways be glad to welcome you
whenever you call.
European Area
Hello Dribbles:
Recently 1 read an item in Drib-
bles asking for a little more news
on the warm side of things. This
was pointed in my direction since l
was then holding the rating of
Fireman First Glass.
This rating does not apply now,
instead it is Motor Machinist Third
Glass, which became effective as of
April list, 1914.
In regards to news on the warm
side of things, cannot tell you
where am, what I'm doing, or
what I see. Frankly, I am sorry
that censorship of this kind is con-
sidered necessary for security rea-
sons, because there are quite a few
things would enjoy passing along
that would prove of interest. How
ever, these will have to wait until
conditions are changed and we are
allowed to communicate more free
ly.
I will say that with the coming
of Spring, it reminds one of the
seasons activities back home. If
one of the Boys from either Clay
ton or Smyrna should suddenly ap-
pear on the scene, it would surely
be the real thing. No doubt, quite
a few of the fellows are scattered
over here, some perhaps nearby, but
as yet have not seen them.
AS for myself, I'm fine, and 1
hope that you and everyone back
at home are the same.
Sincerely,
]. Ralph Coverdale, MN. &c
James Ralph Coverdalle, MN. &c
C o Fleet Post Office
New York City, New York
balance of address on application)
Greetings, sailor! 1t has been
more than nice hearing from you,
and having you sound off as much
as censorship rules would permit.
Course, we all understand that a
lot of news is of the HUSH, HUSH
kind right now. That's as it
should be, with things getting
ready to pop off any time now. The
less that leaks from now on, the
more big surprises for the person
with the little mustache.
Ralph, we had a very nice talk
with your good wife not so very
long ago. 1t was at that time
that Dribbles learned where you
were (that is in what part of the
world and how you were making
out over there. We're sincerely
hoping that the new shoes have
improved your outlook on life a
great deal since their arrival. No
fun trying to nurse a couple of
! Hot Dogs" that won't stand for
any fooling.
Yes, my friend, there are quite
a number of your old friends right
over in your present area. Not To-
Gated at the exact spot where you
are holding forth, but not very far
away either. Dribbles would be
mighty much tickled if you'd could
get in touch with some of these
fellows. ALI those involved would
be lots happier if meeting could
be arranged son. To quote the
name of an old son-''Gee But It's
Great To Meet a Friend From
Your Hometown" yes, and it al
ways will be, especially when the
meeting takes place thousands of
miles away.
Here's wishing you all of the
very best, Ralph. We all hope
that you will be back home here
with us before many more months
have passed. Then you can start
your life all over again, taking up
right where you left off. When
this happens, we'll be mighty glad
to welcome you back-perhaps the
very good wife, most of all.
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