Army Chaplains Run Retreat at Berchtesgaden
In Berchtesgaden Germany U S Army chaplains oversee a religious retreat site for GIs to escape war. Since June 29 1954 the Alpine inn hosts Catholic Protestant and Jewish programs with over 14000 troops attending. Maj Oliver Kelly says the retreats lift spirits and aid soldiers as they await homecoming.
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Soldiers find comfort at four day religious retreat
Col Edwin L Kirtley of the Roman Catholic U S chaplaincy describes a four day retreat for GIs endorsed by the Pentagon. GIs pay 4 for quarters and 7.85 for food while on leave and many bring families. Maj Kelly notes the comfort of orderly beds dining service and tablecloths. Relgious programs run mornings with Bible study discussions and meditation, afternoons free, evenings feature movies and worship. Lights go out at 10 p.m.
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