Letter From Soldier Boy In France Describes Front Bond
North Sixth street resident Miss Maury Marshall shares her cousin Sergt William B Bratten of Battery M 321 Field Artillery serving in France writes of readiness for the front, the hope of victory, pride in Yank strength and a pledge to defend home land. He notes 186 horses and equipment, praise for Allied effort, and mentions home visits and local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury Marshall
North Sixth Street
William B. Bratten
Sunday Visits and Local Gatherings Across Town
Mr and Mrs Mike Gray and son Norman visited Mrs Gray s father Mike Fetterman Sunday. Clair Waltermire Warry Walter mire Jay Berkeypile and Jesse Dick motored to Johnstown Thursday in Clair Waltermire s car. Mr and Mrs Don Gibson and two children of Diamondville visited Mrs Jay Berkeypile Sunday. Wilmer Roser and wife of Heilwood spent Sunday with relatives. Ross Reed is stepping high over the arrival of a Red Cross nurse. Mr and Mrs Alfred Newlin and five children of St Benedict motor ed here Sunday and spent the day at the latter s home. Mr and Mrs Wm Toy and son Jay visited Mrs Toy s parents D B Waltermire Sunday. There will be preaching services in the school house Sunday afternoon. Mrs Dave Wike of near Spruce Grove spent Sunday with her daughter Mrs Ross Reed. Mr and Mrs John Kephart and granddaughter Helen
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Mike Gray
Norman
Ross Reed
Red Cross
Alfred Newlin
St. Benedict
Wm. Toy
Jay
Toy
D. B. Waltermire
Dave Wike
Near
Spruce Grove
John Kephart
Helen
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