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Show NEK FROM OUR BOVS AND GIRLS IN THE U. S. SERVICE An Independent Newspaper Devoted To The Interests Ot The PeoDie O t Rich Countv and Lower Bear River Valley Volume 16 Number 50 Randolph Utah. Friday Jan, 21, 1944 $1.50 Per Year By Twila Kearl This very interesting letter was just received rom Captain Otto Kennedy, without telling us any military secrets, he gives us an idea of the Jand he is now living in, about 8000 miles from home : Dear Twila: Thank you for the holiday greeting, and for this opportunity of saying hello tu the folks at home. Ive, read and enjoyed your column in the Keeper from and about the boys in the service, and I hope in the line I can give the people and tne fellows in other theatres of operation a little of what goes in the South West Pacific Area. The islands are beautiful in spite of the inconvenience, disease, hardships, and personal tragedy they now represent. Scenery which would inspire us at home, is ordinary here. Kunai grass 3 to 14 feet high, giant ferns, vines, coconut palms, banana trees, and more than a. thousand varieties of all colored sfnubs, grow everwhere so close together, that men who get away from the beaten trails have to hack their way through. Rivers, streams, and lakes are common, and often wrnter on its way to the sea from the high mountain range drops hundreds of feet to challenge the beauty of some of our most prominent waterfalls. The natives are interesting and they are always good for a laugh when you feel a little melacholy. Their filth :s nauseating, but the tribal dances, customs, and their individual idiosyncrasies are always fascinating. When we first came here we used to say, bula, bula to them, which means hello, or how are you, and now it isnt surprising to hear some of them call out, How ya Yank as you pass. Most of them learn quickly, and altlfough they wouldnt steal anyth.ng, they want everything they see. Its difficult to believe, after seeing the tribes on the coast, that the magnificent mountains harbor cannibals noted the world over for their savage, ferocious customs. Ive seen die mud our boys fought in on the Kakoda trail, the sandy shores at Buna, and the intense jungle undergrowth on the Banananda trail,, where weeks of hand to hand fighting took place. As I looked over our American cemeteries," I realized our indebtedness to tne men who so gallantly died at these places. A few days ago the phone rang and upon answering it, a voice shocked me 1 by saying This is Bob McKinnon. nearly fainted. The much too short visit we had was really a morale builder. Im looking forward to seeing him again soon. Also a few months ago I ran into Sheldon in Brisbane, and expect to see him again in about two months. Both Sheldon and Bob were in the best of health. The only complaints I have to make are, the food isnt like mother cooks, the beds aren't as soft a3 those we have at home, and a war lasts too , follow-ingfe- RICH COUNTY WILL BUY WAR BONDS 0. Have you done Tbit it tn official U. S. Treasury advertisement prepared under FREE DANCE COMING Logan 'Staff Sergeant Thiel Wamsley of Logan, reported by the war department as missing in action over Europe, has been awarded the air medal and oak leaf cluster. The decorations have been presented to his wife by Major Wallace M. Deihl, commanding officer of the 318th army air force college training detachment at Utah- - State Agricultural college, in aceremony conducted on the USAC campus air force officers reported Monday. Sergeant Wamsley s wife and mother, As. Isaac Wamsley of Garden City, both attended the ceremony. Student Wing Commander L. O. Holloman read the official war department order stating that the awards were presented bomber missions for five separate over enemy occupied continental Europe at which time his courage, coolness and skill reflected great credit upon himself and the armed forces of the U. S. Randolph Recreation Hall. February 4, 1944.: WHY? For Victory! Yes this is the dance you have been looking for. Dont Miss It All of your friends agoing to be there. There will be prizes, specialities and a good time is assured. Come to the Recreation Hall in the afternoon of Febr. 4th and see the display of prizes that are to be given away at this dance. ITS YOUR PATRIOTIC DUTY TO SUPPORT THIS DANCE! i Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Gray visited in Ogden Monday and Tuesday. Postmaster C. M. Reay and Mrs. Alice Reay were Evanston visitors Wednes- day. Mrs. Mearl was a stage passenger to Evanston last Friday. She had some dental work done. Cpl. Wayne Rex returned to his army camp at the Dugway Proving Grounds Friday after spending a few days with his wife and baby and others here. L. B. Johnson announced the Ricn County quota for E. F. and G. bonds each town in the county as follows: Randolph : $7500.00. Woodruff: $3000.00. Laketown: $3500.00. Garden City: $3000.00. This is quite an amount of money to raise and every body must get on the jobif we raise our quote. Lets buy more bonds. r'Tii'iF? ! -e Rich County Chapter of Red Cross Reorganized The Red Cross chapter of Rich County has just been reorganized, after the passing of the former chairman, Mrs. Klea Larsen. ' Leonard Manwarig, County Extension agent, has been appointed as chairman, and in his capable hands should function one hundred percent. Twila Kearl will as vice chairman and Edna Smith, who has been secretary adn chairman since 1938 will go on in that capacity. Stewart Richardson has been asked to put over the Red Cross War campaign Fund which ends March 31st. the People of this Community YOU ARE IMPORTANT ' There is no such thing as a little investment in the Fourth War Loan. Your $25 or $50 or Extra great $100 War Bond may not have at ce in your mind in making up a 5 billion dollar total for individuals. But multiply New Air Hero Major Gregory Boy ington, Marine Corps fighter pilot from Okanogan Wash., who has shot down 26 Japanese planes in the South Pacific to tie the record set by Major Joe Foss, another Marine, in this war, and Captain EddieRickenbacher, of the Army, in World War I. Major Boyington commands the Black Sheep fighter squad ron and formerly was with the Flying Tigers in China. RICH COUNTYS QUOTA ON E. F AND G BONDS WHEN? To LOAN? the auspicea of Treat ury Department and War Advartiainf Council. ARMY HONORS MISSING GARDEN CITY SOLDIER NEW AIR HERO 35-m.- fyfawm ut flCKTHE ATTACK! i BOUGHT YOUR -- the knockout blow. But you must do ''"re to back them up. Your share in this all-odrive means investing in War Bonds until it hurts. The very least you can do 'w . is invest in at least one extra hun dred dollar Bond (costs $75.) . and as many more as possible. Help your company meet its quota. Display the 4th War Loan emblem at home. Do this and youll help your country . . . help yourself. men are fighting Your gallant all theyve got to put over long. Have You Personal sacrifice by everyone and enthusiasm on the part of volunteer workers must be realized if Rich county is to be first in the state to reach its quota in the Fourth War Loan. These twin exhortations were emphasized by L. B. Johnson, chairman of the Rich County War Finance Committee, as oranization of volunteer worker groups neared completion for an intensive campaign that can only be successful if it reaches every person in every community. The U. S. Treasurys big push for war funds opened in Rich county, as nd will continue through elsewhere 15. Utahs quota is $40,000,-00February That of Rich county is $33,200. Carrying the slogan, Lets All Back the Attack the drives fundamental plea will be 'buy EXTRA war bonds. It will be the patriotic duty of every home in our county to display the red, white and blue shield denoting purchase of extra war bonds. This shield can only be obtained by purchasing an extra bond, and we know this will require self denial and digging to the quick in lots of cases, he adding: But to be without it i3 to default upon our obligation to our fighting men and to the nation. The Utah War Finance Committee has' set a goal of $4,000,00 more investment by individuals than was achieved in the Third War Loan. This means Mr. and Mrs. Rich County must account for $19,500 of the total county balquota, corporations supplying the out. ance, the chairman pointed With local campaign onsequently aimed at the individualc as never before, the chairman gave four cogent reasons why no person can afford" NOT co buy extra bonds: Cl) Higher prices and lowered value of wrage3 and insurance would result if extra money is used to 'bid for scarce commodities rather htaa to invest in war bonds; (2) Orderly financing of the .war,, would be endangered unless every person assumes his share in each war loan; (3) A war bond is the safest investment in the world; C4) Each war bond is a ... the future .oeurity of the buyers family, his children and his country. w Best wishes to" everyone for the New Year, and lots of luck to the rest of the fellows in the service. Sincerely, Otto R. Kennedy. Mark Norris who has been stationed at the Navy Base at Farragut, Idaho, Is home for a weeks leave, and Eugene Hanne'y, a member of the Merchant Marines were honored at a dance in the Randolph recreation hall Wednesday, Jan. 19th. Eugene was headed for some Allied port with a convoy of cargo ships, but the ship on which he was sailing developed serious trouble when out on the sea about 600 miles and they were towed back by a ship sent out from his starting point. He is home for two weeks and then will be assigned to another ship. Blair Findlay, who was inducted into the armed forces, left for Salt Lake to join the Navy, where he was assigned. His wife, Carol Johnson Findlay, accompanied him there. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Longhurst received 17 kodachrome slides from their son Sgt. Clayton Longhurst, who is somewhere in Italy. One of them was taken of a graveyard of dozens of wrecked airplanes, another of a group of boys with the letters P.W. on their clothing to designate them as prisoners of war. In a group of four boys, three of them were smiling as though they did not resent too keenly their status as prisoners of war. In one way the group of pictures were a bit disappointing to his family as there were no pictures of Clayton and he is the individual they were looking for. In Advance yourself 130,000.000 by Cadet Wm. J. Rees Has Completed Basic Training and then you see in real perspective how truly great each citizen becomes in massing national strength against the Nazis and the Japs. Capt. Maurice Witherspoon, Navy chaplain aboard the Carrier Wasp when she sank, tells of a rescued wounded sailor, who, as he regained consciousness, asked: Did I do my best? Thats the only question you, too, have to ask yourself when you decide the extent of your personal participation in the Fourth War Pecos Army Air Field, Pecos, Texas, Jan. 20 Aviation Cadet William J. Rees, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Rees, Woodruff, Utah, has completed his basic flying training at the Pecos Army Air Field, and will now proceed to another station for advanced flying instruction. Cadet Ree3 is a graduate of Randolph High School at Randolph, and a former student of the college at Logan. Loan. There undoubtedly will be large single purchases of War Bonds in this community, but yours if it is your best will deserve equally the red, white, and blue shield you are privileged to display in the window of your horn So Let's AU Back the Ailack. THE EDITOR. ; i Mrs. A. M. Argyle went to Evanston Tuesday, enroute to Salt Lake, Mrs. Donna Groll was a stage passenger to Evanston Thursday to visit her parents for a few days, Sailor Mark Norris, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Norris, is home on leave. WOODRUFF NEWS South Rich basketball team played Randolph town team Wednesday night. South Rich was the victorious team. Mr. Shelby Huffaker motored to Ogden Tuesday on business. Delmar Brown, Larry and Betsy Putnam motored to Coalville Wednesday to see Dels wife and the new son. Cottage meeting was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dean Thursday evening. A dance was given Friday night in Randolph by the members of the FFA. A turkey, box of candy were some of the prizes given away. Randolph orchestra furnished the music. A plen-di- d time was reported by those attending. Dr. Hill of Evanston ws called to the home of Orlando Dickson for Maxine. He pronounced pneumonia as the cause of Maxine's illness. We are glad to report her much improved at this writing. A surprise party of Ed Comia was given Friday night. He was really surprised. (Mr. and Mrs. Osro Comia, Mr. and Mrs. Carter Cornia, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. Marriner Brown were the guests. The girls of the 6th, 7th and 8th grades came to Ivy Coxs home Fri- (Continued on Last Page) S. Sgt. Grant Muir Awarded the Good Conduct Ribbon S Sgt. Grant C. Muir, Bon of Mrs. Orrie C. Muir of Randolph, Utah, has been awarded the Good Conduct Ribbon at the Army Air Forces Training Come transition mands pilot school at Hobbs, New Mexico, Army Air Field, where he is stationed. The Good Conduct Ribbon is presented to enlisted personnel for exemplary behavior, efficiency and fidelity for a period of one year or more. four-engin- BACttws ATTACH |