Letters From Home To Putnam County Superintendent
Army correspondent John Kennedy records reader letters praising school ties to Putnam County and updates from Johnnie Lapuh serving with 486th Military Police Escort. He recalls travel to Hollywood and Los Angeles, the Arizona trip from Aliceville to Phoenix, and notes about base work stopping. He sends best wishes and thanks Mr Kennedy for past calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Putnam County Superintendent of Schools
Putnam County
Armed Services
Kennedy
Mr. Kennedy
Pagent
Jevel
Los’ Angeles
Hollywood
Los “Angeles
Army
Navy
Los Angeles
Rockies
Salt Lake City
State House
Johnnie Lapuh
Aliceville
Alabama
Arizona
Phoenix
Aly la
New Mexico
Minto Arizona
Jni-Texacono
Arkansnn
Texas
Dallas
Old Mexico
Norfar
Johnni¢ “Lapuh
Letter From Archie Bruder in New Guinea
Archie Bruder writes from New Guinea to Mr Kennedy describing daily life, hopes for home for Christmas, and longing for news from the States. He mentions morale, weather, transfers, and names friends and places, asking about APO numbers and letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Bruder
Beb
New Guinea
Mr. Kennedy
Morris Gorton
Bure
Fata
Billy
Ice
Ice Jaebem
Tosa
New
Guinesland
Finiss
T Hove
States
Morris
California
Idaho
Jenn. Harker
Joe
Mark
Charles—Kasanbaum
Granville
Vic Creno
Former Toluca Boy Becomes Connecticut Coach
Richard Wargo, a Toluca native and Purdue graduate, is named head baseball coach at the University of Connecticut. He has served in the athletic department there for three years. His younger brother, Lt. Jack Wargo, recently returned home after four months of service in North Africa and Italy with the Army Air Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Wargo
Eureka
University of Connecticut
Purdue University
LaFayette
Wargo
Eureoka College
Purdue
Jack Wargo
North
Aftiens
Italy
Army Air Corps
Toluca
Letters From Ceylon Describing Life In War Zone
A soldier writes from Ceylon about camp life, conditions, and daily routines. He notes huts, lack of electricity, heat and humidity, guard duties, hunting for food scraps, and malaria mosquitos. He mentions PX purchases, currency changes, and plans to visit town. describes coconuts bananas and pineapples, and longing for milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trom
Aise
Ined
India
Nasil
Iimu
Paul and the Christian conversion image in early life lessons
A reflective essay discusses the experience of Paul from early training under Gamaliel in Jerusalem to his dramatic conversion on the Damascus road. It argues religion comes gradually through mind and moral development, not by sudden flash or imitation.
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Marty
Pailon
Damascus
Paul
Jean Vaul
Durin
Jerusalem
Gamaliel
Paul Pecame
Thals
Stephen
Golgatha
Vristiana
Krait
Chrstiand
Ashe
Tina
Paul's
Wesste
Eh Angels
Notable Descriptions From a Smoky Mountain Visit
The author remarks on the Smoky Mountain region in Tennessee, noting people’s attire and appearances. He claims natives look darker than Indians, mentions scarce begging, and comments on interactions with locals during the trip. His tone reflects travel observation with cultural stereotypes.
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Smoky Mountain
Tennessee
Archbishop Spellman Pens Consoling War Mothers Book
Archbishop Francis J. Spellman of New York writes The Risen Soldier a short work dedicated to all mothers of soldiers. He frames mothers sacrificing sons for freedom with Mary as the example and cites a fallen airman and his studies in Rome as inspirations.
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New York
Francis J. Spellman
United States
Mary
Christ
Spellman
James Flynn
Crookston
Minn
Europe
North American College
Rome
Poem From Tennessee Describes Maneuvers and Rain
Bud Schlosser sends a lengthy verse from Tennessee about military maneuvers there. He laments rain cooks mosquitoes and wood shortages while praising the toughness of men who fought for blues and reds during the exercise. The poem appears clipped from a Tennessee paper. author unnamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Schlosser
Tennessee
Virgil V
Bud) Schlosser
Blues
Reds
Old
Bud
Card of Thanks for Mr. and Mrs. Herb Hall
The family thanks friends and neighbors who helped at the time of death in their home. They acknowledge the pallbearers and others who expressed sympathy.
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Herb Hall
Princeton Event Notes Include Gym Fire At Campus
Bob Ziegler describes recent Princeton events in New Jersey. He recalls a gymnasium fire causing about 100000 dollars in damage plus trophies and a dormitory blaze. The piece mentions V 12 program, decorations, a graduate college dance and an honorary degree for Sir John Dill.
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Bob_ Ziegler
Princeton
Army
Sigmant Ut
Navy
Graduate College
Life Magazine
Bol
John Greer
Dill
Icf
Brin
United States
Bob
John
Frederick
Osborn
University
Arold
W. dx
W. Pode
H.‘R. Ziegler
Syuls
N.R
Walker
Hall
Princeton University
New Jersey
Wenona Boy In The South Pacific
Wenona Boy in the South Pacific reports that John T Marks serves somewhere in the Southwest Pacific but cannot reveal exact location. The general says the unit is doing a great job despite limited comforts and cargo, with scarce nights and laundry, yet many conveniences absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenona Boy
South Pacific
South- West Pacific
Douglas Marthur
Wartime Letters and Messages From Lacon Area Families
Local notes report letters received by residents including Pvt Bernard Hobker from Africa and Mrs Learoyd Peterson’s husband Cpl Peterson arriving in England. Updates mention S/Sgt Koch delayed enroute, Private Rickey home discharge, and Walter Feazel completing amphibious training before assignment to a ship crew.
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Lacon
Fe Fecenuly
John
Tift
Bernard
Hobker
Africa
Bernard” Hooker
Learoyd Peterson
Cpl. Peterson
Hev
England
Chester
Rickey
Wl Fekey
Rmy
Ricke
Gale
Koch
Hevis
War Department
Och
Walter Feazel
the United
Staith
Camp Bradford
Nob
Norfolk
Mnia
Soldier letters from Camp Campbell mention subscriptions
A wartime letter from Sergeant Joseph M Kapraun of Putnam County Kentucky to the office describes renewing newspaper subscriptions and notes nearby serviceman Lawrence Doyle. He mentions long duty days and travel, and signs with rank and address from Camp Campbell Kentucky noting Army AP0 446.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M. ‘Kapraun
Martin Kapraun
Putnam
Camp Campbell
Kentucky
Lawrence Doyle
Letter from Major Kemp Describes War Front Echoes
Edward Kemp of Wenona writes from the European Theatre describing ongoing air operations and relief at being alive. He notes Liberator group activity over three months and frequent RAF nights. He closes with a humorous wish for normal comforts like driving on the right and a hamburger and coke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Kemp
Wenona
Liberators
Tuamih
English
England
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AL Pattern
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