Army life tales from Fort Bragg of Marion Hargrove
Private Marion Hargrove former feature editor of a North Carolina newspaper has entered the army and trains at Fort Bragg He advises a pre induction period painting the town red He warns the first three weeks are the hardest He has done KP duties been classified as a cook and endured sunburn during field maneuvers and is now under treatment for it.
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Marion Hargrove
North Carolina
Fort Bragg
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Army Life at Fort Bragg A Battery A Memoir
A World War II diary style column describes Army life at Fort Bragg. The narrator narrates sunburn lotion confinements, morale talks, and bonds with fellow soldiers while detailing a discharge of Joe Gantt and daily kitchen duty for new recruits. The piece also jokes about morale, entertainment, and the oddities of mess hall life.
Two Weddings Show War and Golden Celebrations
A writer recalls a wartime ceremony and a golden wedding that reveal enduring love. The war wedding pairs a Navy man with a devoted partner, while the golden celebration features a large family gathering, generous gifts, and a memory of a long marriage. The piece reflects on wartime matchmaking and cautions brides on the realities after the groom returns.
For Richer or Poorer in Wartime Matrimony
A couple spent 50 ideal years together after marrying sight unseen 15 minutes before the ceremony. The piece notes that soldiers return changed, bills and sacrifices test newlyweds, but strong character can turn hardship into strength.
Closet gifts and storage ideas for neat homes
Article describes a door pocket for special needs, a laundry bag on wall hanger with handkerchief pocket, bright oil shelf covers with edging, and closet remodeling sketches. It notes Mrs. Spears prepared a 17 by 22 inch sheet with step by step illustrations for an efficient closet.
Moris Wedding Among Maori Feathers and Fisticuffs
A humorous sketch notes Maori wedding customs with bride and groom decked in kiwi and parrot feathers as a carved wooden pole stands ready for any objectors. It contrasts with Army life terms like mess and mentions Camels as a favored soldier supply.
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