Smyrna times., 1945-02-08

It's sure long way removed
from South Pacific island to the
George Vanderbilt Hotel, Corporal.
No wonder you say: sit just isn't
the Army" Everyone will be
forced to agree with you in that
remark.
Well! Gradually the old 198th
comes travelling back home. And
vel it should. You. fellows were a
long time away from the States, in
fact any form of modern civiliza-
ton. I'm sort of wondering if you
noted any great changes in and
around your old stamping ground
of Clayton when you returned. I
read in the Clayton notes, under
the date of January 18th, 1914
where you were back on furlough,
and had hoped to meet up with you
during your stay; however, it just
did not work out that way.
I trust you found your Aunt and
Unile both in good health on your
return. 1 must confess, have not
talked with either of these good
people for the past six months. The
last time I spoke to your Uncle
was about getting your last
change of address. You were with
the 945th at that time. Frankly, l
don't believe that there are many
of the old 198th men out in the
Pacific now. Recently I heard
from Captain George R. Walton,
and re remarked on the fact that
few of the Boys still remained
out there with him. I am still of
the opinion that the Captain will
be back home before very long on
furlough. At least I hope so. You
fellows went out in the South Pa
cific area when the going was the
toughest, and you did not know ex-
actly what might happen next. 1
certainly feel that you deserve
both a change of scene and a good
rest.
BY the way, your list A. P. o.
number was listed as No. FOG,
Unit No. 1. 1 would like to know
where A. P. o. No. TOT is if you
are in position to pass this in
formation along. assume that it
was nearby your former station.
You may be assured, that any in
formation received along this line
will be held as strictly confidential;
it viii not be published in the col
umn as are most items contained
in letters.
Best of luck to you Jimmie, and
I trust that you will drop Drib-
bles a lone whenever you have
time. Remember, this column is
part yours, and 1 know all your
friends will want to hear from you
to greater length than was possible
for you to crowd in on the post
card you wrote. No doubt you
know, some of the old members of
the 198th are now over in the
European Theatre of War, and one
know of is now back in the Pa
cific. So it goes, my friend.
To Miss Genve Orzolek, 126
North Kenwood Avenue, Balti-
more, Maryland.
Thanks a lot young lady for
your brother Franks last change
of address. This was published in
the January 18th 1915 issue of
Dribbles. However, we regret to
be forced to admit that we're just
getting around to paying you this
bit of tribute for your constant
and loyal support.
We are pleased to learn that
Frank was given a short furlough
home over Christmas. 1t simply
goes without saying that you were
more than glad to have him take
his seat at the family table. Per-
haps, best of all, was to realize
that your big brother was out of
the hospital and ablel to return to
his outfit.
Your wishes for a very Happy
New Year are sincerely appreciat-
ed, and may I hope that this year
1915 will bring you lots of good
things to be truly thankful for,