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CHAT (Continued from page 7) is happy in her home duties. She reads a great deal and likes the radio and takes great pleasure in her home and garden. _ ‘Mrs. Fuerstenberger is from a fam ily, of four children of which she is the only one left, and Mr. Fuersten berger is the only one left in a fam ily of eight children. With their good health at the present and their happiness in their own family, it is hoped that they may live to have many more happy years together. Lt. Briggs Here For Visit Navy wives have a rather hectic though interesting time keeping up with their husbands. So it seems with Mrs. Frank Briggs, the former Betty Burnett, wife of Lt. Frank R. Briggs. She and the lieutenant ar rived back in Terre Haute this week but he was off again Thursday to rejoin his boat in New York City. Betty has been with Frank at var ious ports when he came in from sea and this last time was with him in New York, joining him there last January. Their little daughter, Ann, two and one-half years old, remained with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. THE SATURDAY SPECTATOR Harry L. Burnett, 945 South Twenty fifth, during her mother’s absence, and she of course was the main at traction for the lieutenant’s short visit this week. He is attached to a naval vessel which has been under construction in the New York area, and expects to go to sea again soon. While he was here, his parents, Rev. and Mrs. Frank R. Briggs Sr., of Rochester, Ind., came Monday for an overnight visit with him. The Rev erend Briggs was formerly pastor of the Maple Avenue Methodist church, and now holds the pastorate of the Grace Methodist church in Rochester. Betty and Ann will remain here with her parents for a short time, but she is planning to go East again soon to be near Lieutenant Briggs until the time of his sailing. While she was in New York this winter, she had an interesting position in the art de partment of Life Magazine. War Souvenirs at Library An interesting collection of war souvenirs now on display at the library is that of Capt. Susie Thur man, WAC, who gathered them while she was serving overseas. The col lection is varied and interesting in cluding books, maps, wearing apparel arid trinkets. Among the books are two first editions of Thackeray’s “The Newcomers,” and a book authored by Col. William Gunoe, and autographed for Susie by him. Colonel Gunoe was Susie’s commanding officer while she was serving in France with a His torical Section. He is an old Army man, having taught history at West Point, and was sent to Europe in charge of the history section of the European theatre. Another interesting book is one on the clothing of the Scottish clans. In connection with this is a piece of Scottish jewelry, a kilt pin, repre senting a claw mounted in gold. The maps include children’s beautifully illustrated maps, and are among Susie’s most prized collections. There are several tiny articles the gift from the Duchess of Kent made to ‘Susie when she first went overseas in 1948 and was stationed in Eng land. Tiny pieces of furniture made from copper, which were given to her when she was in Moscow, are very Russian looking. Another interest ing article is an original Roman key of the period 1400 A.D., which was a gift from an officer, attesting to the fact that probably souvenir hunt ing is a favorite pastime with all overseas personnel. Of more feminine appeal are the bottles of perfume from Paris, and an attractive pair of boudoir slip pers, also a pair of wooden sole street shoes worn by women of France. A lovely scarf bought at the famous Liberty Store in London is also on display. The Liberty Store was built from the Liberty ship and is one of the most exclusive stores in London. No merchandise is on display but when a customer enters the store, a program and history of the store is given to him and his order taken. Captain Thurman returned to the States in December, 1944, on ac count of illness, after serving almost two years overseas. Her work, though interesting was arduous, and she was awarded the Bronze Star Medal while serving in Luxembourg with General Patton’s Army. After returning to the States, she spent a’month resting in a government hospital, and is now employed in the Overseas Replace ment Personnel department in the Pentagon building in Washington, D. C. She is the only WAC officer serv ing in that department. Her mother, Mrs. Ray Thurman, has recently re turned from a visit with her and re ports that she is looking fine and is very much interested in her work. Captain Thurman has more than enough points for discharge from the service ,but feels that she is still needed and will make no application for discharge until such time that she thinks her services are no longer necessary. Lotta Chatter Mrs. Richard W. Smith (Virginia Gardner) will arrive this week from Los Angeles, Calif., for an in definite stay with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Gardner, 1129 South Twentieth. Virginia and Richard have learned that the Navy is very unpredictable. After he had return ed from a long voyage to Africa and the South Pacific, he and Virginia were married about a year and a half ago and she returned with him to California and remained about a year, returning home at that time as he was expecting at any moment to sail again. Days went on into weeks and months and still he wasn’t sent on, so on receiving a leave he rushed back to Terre Haute, spent a few days and took Virginia back with him. That was last February and they had the good fortune to remain together until now, as he had definitely re ceived orders for sailing. Virginia’s family and friends are happy to have her back with them again but will not be at all surprised if some day she suddenly disappears from among them for they will know that the Navy has gone into action again concerning her and Richard’s goings and comings. Somebody’s loss is usually an other’s gain so when Terre Haute lost the talented Miriam Connor when she married Capt. Walter ‘Snedeker last Christmas eve and went with him to Alexandria, Va., it didn’t take that town long to find out that they had gained among their new comers, a charming and __ talented young woman. Walter and Miriam are very happily located in Alexan dria, and are making many friends, but when they first went there, natur ally Miriam was a little lonely with Walter gone all day, instructing at Ft. Belvoir, Va., and when her capabilities became known she was asked to teach in the George Wash ington high school, a position in the English department which she ac cepted for the remainder of the school year. Miriam, however, is particularly talented by music, having made a reputation for herself in local circles with other voice, and she soon found a vocal teacher in Alexandria and has resumed her voice lessons. She and Walter, who also possesses a splen did voice, are singing in the choir of the Second Presbyterian church there. Recently, Miriam was honored in being invited to sing a solo at Christ church, the church where George Washington worshipped. Captain Snedeker, you will remember, return ed to the States last fall after more than two years’ overseas duty, and since the first of the year he has been at Fort Belvoir. He and Miriam are participating in civilian life as much as Army people can do so, according to the progress they are making in establishing themselves as citizens of that community.
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Terre Haute Saturday Spectator
Terre Haute, Indiana, US
Sat, May 26, 1945
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