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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1918
Page
4
A World War I homefront letter from Private John Packard dated August 28 1918 written from somewhere in France. He mentions a card arriving safely and a wonderful trip while declining to share travel duration or any military information.
Private John Packard writes of a long ship voyage from Newport News to France, noting food and baths, rough seas, whales and flying fish, and a warm welcome upon landing. He describes the French countryside, ships and trains, barracks life, and hopes for letters from family.
Mr and Mrs B J Schoregge were Sunday guests at Joe Gromatka s. Mrs Young visits her daughter Mrs Roy Ashwill and Bart Blanken and H C Blankenship spend Sunday with the Ashwills. Ridge youngsters surprised Maude Poe for her birthday Monday night. W O Hollar appears on the Ridge Monday, and E A Howe plans a sale and move to Williston for carpentry work. A Mr Miles bought the Cottrell farm near the Missouri Ridge schoolhouse and will move there soon.
The Pioneer Hall dance scheduled for October 19th has been postponed due to illness. Readers are advised to subscribe for the Graphic for updates and rescheduled details.
James Landes and his mother have moved to town for the winter. A. Miller is still threshing. His coal mine is also in operation.
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