Soldier's Christmas Letter From Overseas Homeward Wish
A soldier writes his grandmother from Denton France on December 27 1944 after twenty seven months overseas expressing longing for home. He voices frustration with Army life scarce mail and recognition and hopes for a Pacific transfer for a 30 day visit home. He mentions family gifts money for his nieces and nephews and shares details of friends meals and a birthday. He closes with love and prayers for the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
John Wilson Griffith
Carrie E. Griffith
Denton
France
Pacific
States
Germany
Hazel
Jake
Melvyn Douglas
Doc
Wade
Bristol
Jimmy Daff
Christmas package reaches Denton veteran in China
A Denton Christmas package for T Sergeant James P. Daffin in China drew warm replies from him and two companions. Daffin, formerly at the Denton Journal, notes China’s hardship, hopes for victory, and recounts a five day hunting trip with ducks and doves near their camp as a glimpse of his distant locale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc
Daffin
Virginia
Doe
Denton
James P. Daffin
China
Sergeant Daffin
Denton Journal
Charles T. Baker
Blades
Delaware
SGT GARRETT HOME FROM SOUTH PACIFIC
Crawford Garrett of Burrsville son of Mr A T Garrett has a 21 day furlough with relatives in Ches ter Pa and friends in Baltimore He enlisted in the Air Corps in May 1941 trained at Langley Field and Bangor He was sent to the South Pacific in February 1942 with the Far East Air Forces as aircraft and engine inspector He has reported to Miami for reassignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford Garrett
A. T. Garrett
Burrsville
Chester
Baltimore
Garrett
Air Corps
Langley Field
Bangor
South Pacific
Far East Air Forces
Miami
Fla
Kinnamon
Camp Shelby
Mississippi
Newfoundland
James C. Kin Pamon
Charles N. Rickards
American Airlines
N. D. Rickards
Denton
Rickards
Harry Handy
Cambridge
United States
James M. Walls
U. S
Dogwood
Stark General Hospital
Army Hospital
Thelma L. Walls
ETO
EAME
American Export Airlines
L. Reyner Dukes
Maryland
Earl D. Lord
U.S. Army Air Corps
Sheppard Field
Texas
Harvey Lora
San Antonio
Christmas in Teheran A wartime pageant of faith and festivity
In Teheran a Christmas observance at a military post featured a Mass sung by three priests including the chaplain, a Polish-trained soldier choir, and a cathedrallike display of stained glass and candles. A theatre pageant with a painted stable and inn door drew praise, while a blue room offered free egg nog and a touch of American whiskey on Christmas Day.
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Jesus
Blue
Christmas in Persia 1944 Echoes of Home and News
A wartime diary from Persia recalls Christmas packages arriving on time or late, a USO show, and a soldier’s longing for home. It notes inspections in aims, a colonel’s critique of comfort, and hopes for 1945. Local notices report servicemen James C. Kinnamon Jr in France, Capt. Charles N. Rickards with American Airlines, and others returning from overseas with various postings and honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persia
Interior
United States
Marion
Bob
Why Should This Happen The Welfare Budget Questioned
The State Comptroller reports welfare spending was overfunded by 3323.36 in the last four years and the General Assembly is asked to approve 433000 for 1946 and 462000 for 1947, figures that exceed 1944 actual costs. The 1943 Legislature also created a half million emergency fund to shield departments from urgent needs.
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General Assembly
Welfare appropriations and excess in early 20th century figures
The document reviews historical state spending. 1911 shows a 702370 excess of appropriations over actual spending. It cites 1943 and later figures, noting welfare funding requests, governor recommendations, and potential continued excess beyond 1944, with large gaps between requested and needed amounts. It emphasizes the Legislature's effect on welfare funding levels.
In Memoriam Anna R Bradley February 1943
In memory of a dear mother Anna R Bradley who entered into rest two years ago February 15 1943. No one knows the silent heartaches Only those who have lost can tell The grief that is borne in silence For the one we loved so well. John and Pauline Mowbray and Chil dren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna R. Bradley
John
Pauline Mowbray
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Johnson
Mary Aselvin
Market Street
Caroline County
Caroline
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Jim
Newspa
Sgt. Garrett
Teheran
J. C. Kinnamon Sr
Goldsboro
Cpl
James C. Kinnamon Jr
Brooks Nagel
Preston
U. G. Todd
Williston
F. Glen Crain
John Schmick JR
R. H. Stafford JR
Greensboro
Fred Hurst
Charles Marine
Clarence W. Phillips
Grace Breeding
War Department
Psi
Adin Dreswire
Dudeer
Wealfare Department
Department of Welfare
Memoriam
Carville
Fleetwood Hardware
H. M. Field, Inc
Fleetwood
The
Denton National Bank
Member
Federal Reserve System
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