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:bem-or.lerledFIRST LT. JOE BY AN, and his Goman-Ala allan do* which bebrought with him from overseas. Telegram photon grari a f.olen’tindndm-ikeaotOfficer Brings Dog Home From Italy-France SectorBy GEORGE SHREVEFirst LI. Joe Ryan, son of Mr. and Mr». Harry Ryan, who recentl returned, from overseas where he commanded a contingent of Japanese-American soldiers, and was wounded three timea, haa a falthfu friend which he brought home from Europe. The 'foreigner la German-Alcatian dog which Ryan obtained from a German • prlaone and was previously owned by a*—- —mdm.•ed. cede-ra-un-rra. ind so :er-addoix-ilngntiljbletea.Iks.ure.addger.piepro*e.oni-and! In nln-ilow mtUGerman colonel.The animal la gentle although trained,forrwar. and would'follow, hla master everywhere if allowed to. Lieutenant ■ Ryan takes him quite often In the*family car.He found the dog after he had been in the Italian-French sectors about a year and'hadtllttle trouble getting him a passport aboard ship The dog went. across the continent without protest from ant«-dog conductors.« He was 4 al-‘ lowed in the compartment»with Ryan, and GI's on the-train coming from New York would even , take the dog into the diner. In 1 fact he was the pet of the train.'•When I first found the dog , he would not eat • anything norv drink a drop of water . unless I told him it was okeh, said Ryan. This shows how thoroughly he was trained by the Germans. He got seasick coming across from Europe, but was too polite to give vent • to hla feelings. • He Is .un-] usually quiet * and * Mrs. Rjjnn1 states, that’until the last few days has scarcely emitted a bark.A reporter for,the New York. Timea Interviewed Iaeutenjuft' Ryan when » he - arrived t in i New York, and this friend” has ‘been malting friends in general all along the line.When Ryan arrived In Salt Lake. City he ran into the first ' difficulty in bringing the dog home, being advised when he wanted to ship him home ahead. J that he would'be required.to muzzle the dog. He was unable * to locate a muzzle in the city. sofl Mr. and Mrs. Ryan had to drive to Salt Lake to bring ihim home. !Lieutenant P.yan took* part I In ; some • of lt;the toughest lighting' in I the I Italian and ; southern 1 France j sectors, and 1 praises ■ the • Niseis highly far Uheir frighting* abilities, and. for their loyalty*to him and • others.He is a graduate of Twin Falls high school lt;ar.d pnor io enteringCIRCLE NINE W.S.CJS.Circle nine W.S.C8. of Methodist church, which it previously announced would no meet this week, will meet atm Thursday at the home n. W W. Wight, 461 Third av nue east for a no-hosteas lunch ©on.c.the service kwasi In'his senior Wearat«the University of Idaho. IMos-cow. He received his commission • at Fort Banning. Ga.GOOD VyiLL CLUBGood Will club will meet tonight at the home of Mrs Maude Bertaeh. 361 Second avenue west Roll call .will be Christmas-Memories.” and a gift exchange will*,be conducted. Mrs. Lueila Neilson .wiH furnish the white elephant sward’KPHFENDSa soMtuur.01UINJmknabS-e«ies* bells ot Oiristor Decide now on e Chri cnoose msrcned engeqr.gs, born vet wim fir* c flmo«o Knowledge at y row, and meVe your sole
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Twin Falls Telegram
Twin Falls, Idaho, US
Wed, Dec 12, 1945
Page 7
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