Smyrna times., 1944-11-02
DRIbBLES
Our Boys and Girls
in the Service
David c. Harrison Post, No. IA,
American Legion, and Unit of the
American Legion Auxiliary.
FROM
by


American Legion, and Unit of the
American Legion Auxiliary.
European Area
Hello Dribbles:
I have been receiving The Smyr-
ma Times regularly. 1t arrives
either on Tuesday or Wednesday of
each week, and I enjoy reading of
the other Boys experiences, also
the home news.
Our outfit moved recently. We
have been living in tents up until
now. This recent change, how
ever, finds us housed in nice bar
racks, in an area near several very
fine towns. I went out on a pass
last night and enjoyed myself very
much. There's also plenty of rec
reational activities right here at
camp. We have three clubs and
two movies
To-day our Company is compet-
ing with another Company in a
baseball game, and we have 400
pounds, English money, $1,000 dol
lars as you folks know it, bet on
the outcome. I certainly hope we
win because 1 am depending on my
share to carry me into London at
later date.
Not long ago 1 made another
parachute jump and managed to
get banged up little. I hit the
ground wrong, spraining my back,
but nothing serious. 1t is much
better now.
I was glad to learn that 1t. "Vic"
Ennis has ben reported as safe in
Germany. 1t is my sincere wish
that he will be freed in the very
near future.
If you would send me the follow
ing address, would appreciate it
no end They are listed as fol-
lows: Sgt. James A. Gooding, 1t.
John r. Francis and S-Sgt. Guy M.
Edmondson.
The weather is becoming quite
cold over here now. At times we
have to wear overcoats, and at
least two days out of each week it
rains. Besides these little things,
Ihape no complaints to make.
II ic paar1xr oborrr t,,,oa onJ o;,,oo
that comes first with a soldier,
had better sign off for now.
So long everybody,
T-5 Russell w. Gardner
T-5 Russell w. Gardner
"A. S. N. 338O7635
A. P %. 507, O Postmaster
New York City, New York
(Balance of address on application)
Mighty pleased to hear from you
again son. Hope your side won
the baseball contest. The next
time you write in, how about CIV
iug us the low down?
By the time this edition goes to
press, the addresses you have re-
quested will be on their way to you
by air mail. Hope you will find the
opportunity to contact all of these
Boys who are now on duty over
your way. All of them are not on
your island however. Should you
wish additional addresses, send the
request along. Well be only too
glad to help out if we can.
AS to your reference to weather
over your way, we here at home
are having some rather cool nights
and mornings where an overcoat
comes in handy. The sign of fall
is surely in the air, with most of
the Winter fires going to supply
needed warmth. Some folks are
still burning wood in order to con-
serve on their coal supply. This, in
many cases, is the usual procedure
as you know.
The little town of Smyrna is 60
ing along in about the same man.
ller as when you last visited it. The
same would apply to our adjoining
friendly neighbors over in Clayton.
One noticeable difference you can
note Is the many youthful faces
now missing. With so many of
Our Boys in the Services, this is to
be expected no doubt.vIt will sure
ay be "a very happy day to all of us
when the war is over and our Boys
and Girls can resume their places
here in this community. They are
AL doing great job for their
Country in the several battle zones
extended throughout the world. We
glory in their splendid courage and
accomplishments, but at the same