Leaving Goettingen A Letter From Gerda Fo
An English letter from Gerda Fo of AES Bos Odea Arlington Virginia recalls visiting Goettingen. It laments empty housing and mass departure of young people, wonders why locals move away, and notes changes in holidays and observances affecting Veterans Day and Armistice Day.
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Gerda
AES Bos Odea
Alington
Virginie
Gra~ettdiger
Goettingen
Barther
Mere
Arthur Femgeson
Arthur
Neds
Aed
Devs
Fed Wiliams
Manger
Washington Senntan
Galleg bin
Theald Agieuleaal Farms
Ayer South Post
Arihngton
Heghoning
Fiov
Beach
Helene
Ayer Jessen
War veterans and local weather end Indian summer
The report highlights returning service members from World War II including Pte Wil Tale Putawaa Mau Galiplay Navender I and Sgt Weinus, with details of their units and homecomings. It notes ongoing harvest delays due to damp, cloudy weather and the approach of snow, worrisome for remaining corn and beans as wet conditions hinder fieldwork.
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Jock Jackeon
Freez- Jay Midis
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