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Show ing a few days in Springville with' his mother, Mrs. Margaret Ostler and other relatives and friends. He is stationed at Concordia, Kan. Pvt. John W. Jones Lands In Philippines Pvt. John W. Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Jones of this city, has arrived in the Philippines according to word received by his parents. He is with a replacement group in the infantry. He has been training at Camp Wolters, Texas, and has been in the service since August, 1944. Pfc. Finley Roylance Gets Furlough Extension Pfc. Finley Roylance has been given a 15-day extension on his 30-day furlough and is spending the time here with his family and friends. He has been confined to the Veterans' hospital at Auburn, Calif., receiving treatment for wounds received in action while in France. Armed Forces James Whitehead Home On Leave James Whitehead, G. M. 3c has has returned to his schooling at Treasure Island, after spending a 15-day leave with relatives and friends in Springville. Byron Wardle Writes Very Interesting Letter Italy March 8, 1945 Dear Folks: Received two issues of the Herald Her-ald late last night and what a wonderful interlude they became for me after almost no news from home for several weeks. Up here in the mountains, supply sup-ply is quite a problem and mail collects in the rear areas for days before it can be brought up to us. Then when ground is secured so that the Italian Alpines can reach us with their mules, we are usually usual-ly too busy to worry about mail so when the golden opportunity comes, the enjoyment is next only to a visit in Springville. After the long winter stalemate on this front, rapid progress is being be-ing made. Rapid, that is, for mountain fighting which is always painstakingly slow. Jerry is a hungry, defeated soldier and fights only because he is ordered to; fears his leaders more than he does us. But there's no shortage of them such as we'd hoped the Russian offensive would create. They're still here but without the enthusiasm or supplies that makes an army. The Po Valley, of course, is our i present goal. It's always the same story, "one more ridge and we'll be there." Some day we'll cross that final ridge and then I can settle down to reading my back issues of the Herald in earnest. Don Frandsen is still in this same outfit though I haven't seen him in months, but he, too, is well and eager to see you all. We were saddened over the news of Dick Reynolds. It is, however, how-ever, no cause for loss of hope. Battle is complicated and confused and so much can happen and does happen all at once that details must be ignored and official reports re-ports are slow but they always come eventually. My best regards to all those who bring the Herald to us. Sincerely, Bryon Wardle. Mother Receives Word From Sons Mrs. Clifton Marsh of Manleton has received word that her son, Pvt. Robert Marsh, has arrived safely in Belgium. Also, that another an-other son, Pfc. Clifton Dan Marsh, has been moved again and is now participating in the Pacific Islands Is-lands theater activities. Robert B. Harrison Gets Advancement: Robert B. Harrfson, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Harrison, was recently re-cently promoted from lieutenant (j-g.) to a full lieutenant, according accord-ing to word received here. He is now stationed at Guam in the South Pacific, a member of Admiral Ad-miral Nimitz's staff. Virgil Ostler Visiting At Home i Staff Sgt. Virgil Ostler is spend- |