The Daily Herald from Chicago, Illinois • Page 7

With Uncle Sam Colorado; Writing from Trinidad, Colorado, thJa week is Harold Frumberg gt Arlington Heights. "I am now located in Colorado guarding German prisoners and even though it gets terribly monot- oftotw I am glad to be doing my share in this war effort. I miss all of my friends and buddies, but I Hcnow sooner or later wo will all meet again. "You will never know how bad I felt when heard what had happened to Doug. MlUigati.

I want to express my deepest regrets to Shirley. Some day we will get ev- with them no goods, "No one knows how much that town paper means to the fellows in service. It helps us In contact with our friends and believe me that means a great deal. I thought article you wrote about Doug .4111 igan was swell and know it means a greAt deal to his wife." From Colorado Springs, Colora-' do, comes word of Pvt. Lillian Field, one of Palatine's represett- in the WAC.

'The armv has again moved me and this time to Colorado Springs. It lovely out here and the mountains are a grand sight, We are near Pikes Peak ami can see it from camp. They are now cov- with snow anil nloro beautiful thali ever. The camp here is fairly new and the WAC's have been hero only a short time. I am doing teletype work and enjoy it very much.

We "arc kept busy every minute of the day but that is of our job. The Kntorprise has followed me and I know that you must know how much I enjoy it, especially being able to keep track of all the others lu the serv- Texas Climaxing a year of peak prp- duction of fighting airmen, the eleven advanced pilot schools of the central unit of the Army Air Training Command awarded silver wings to thousands of new fighter and bomber pilots. Even OH the graduates were dispersed to now assignments preparatory to entering active operations against the Axis, the training stations were beginning work with a new group of advanced (lying Englwut "New York Apprentice Siuiman Kdward Cooper of 4H W. Slnde Palatine, after a peiiwl of prellmln- training nt the United States Maritime Service TrnlnlnK Station, Sheepsheiul Buy. N.

has been assigned to the Stewards Mute Training Department; for advance instruction in becoming a merchant seaman to deliver cargo to the 'fbattlefronts of the world. Cooper is the son nf Mrs, Amelia Cooper, residinit .10 W. Slade Patntine. and attended Palatine high school. He was formerly onjptoycd by Want's Auto Body Shop.

The U. S. Maritime Service is training 10,000 men from till sections the country at the Sheops- head Ur.y Station, the- largest training center fur merchant seamen in the world, to man the ships slid- down the as deck men, Junior Assistant Pursers, Pharmacist's Mates. Oilers, Wipers, Firemen, Stewards, Cooks and Bakers. Alaska f'fe.

Klmur N. tvet'ften of Mt. Prospect writes ho has bemr moved to Kodink. Alaska and is back to soldiering again. Kincp being in the army he has done everything from A to A The world's largest bear was shot some few years ago right near his pfnce.

This hear Is mounted and is on i i at Marshall Field's. The lu-t issue of the Mt. Pros- pfct Heialii he received was the October issue. He would like to receive some later issues as he finds the service pages very interesting. His address is I'fc.

Klmor N. lv- ersen. yuniuia: 1 Co. Co. C8th In- PM.

At'O 037. Seattle, TM Washington. students who will form the first graduating class of 1944 early in January. Among the new pilots is Joseph O'N'eil of Rosclle who graduated from Aloe Field, Victoria, Texas. He is a tighter pilot.

Pvt. Feldten of Palatine sends a brief letter from Camp Wolters, Texas. "Nice tosvn down here--Mineral Wells, Texas. There are a couple of theaters, pool halls, and bowling alleys. "Best of all is the camp.

It sure was a treat after coming off Have gas heated barracks, hot, and cold i water. Believe you me, it was just like heaven to us. "This is an i a camp, but sve in the Reid artillery are here firing over the 'hikers' heads with 105 This makes them used to the barrages in battle." His address is Pvt. Feldten, Hq. Bty 288 FA Bn, Camp Wolters, Texas.

Sending a letter from England week in Floyd Bauman of Arlington Heights. "I'm fairly well oriented here except for driving on the left side of the road. I'm afraid it is something that I'll never be able to do like a native, and if I do when I return, I'll probably be'running off the road. I did all right with my driver's teat as my license was given me without a moment's hesitation. I had taken the test with a two and a half ton truck.

"I've been to town only once since being here and am almost satisfied with that one time. To begin with a person couldn't see anything and had to inquire of every passerby where to go, After I got to the pub all they had to drink was beer, warm and' weak at that. "I get quite a kick out of the natives', their manner of expression, and BO on. They treat the ooys very nice, better, in fact, than some treat their own on the other side. "I am stationed in an old castle with about 300 rooms.

I don't know how old the place is, but it is full of marble fireplaces and hand- carved wood. It has a chapel with a seating capacity of 80. It's rather a queer place, but the caretaker insists it isn't haunted. But the boys are careful how they run around at night. I've fallen quite in love with the place, and will miss it if they ever move me." His address is Floyd Bauman, 16038469 APO 635, PM, New York, N.

Y. Jim Henry of Mt. Prospect is now a Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps and is in England. In the summer he was sent along with about seventy-five others to a flight control officers school in England. They attended an B.A.P.

preflight school for the first six weeks, seven days a week, twelve to fourteen hours a day. On Sept. 26, he was made a lieutenant and is now with an American bombardment group in England. Recently his two sisters, Misses l-'lorine and Pauline Henry, were guests of his wife and her parents, the M. H.

Jones. Wales i i Wales is Ray 15n- gelking of Palatine. "Not much I can say about what we're doing, but I will say everything is still Louis Miller of the old home town is still with me and that helps a lot, Glad to sec the folks at home are doing their part i nthe war bond drives. Palatine still the best place in the world for my money." His uddrcHH is Pfc. Ray Engcl- king, APO 28 I'M, New York.

N. Y. Idaho Going out to the lighting fronts to rentier assistance- to Uncle Sam's bluejackets are Navy nurses who wore recently detached from the Karragut, Idaho hospital. All are slated for either sea duty or assignment at a foreign base, Two of them are from Arlington Heights. They arc Knsign Murjorie Mnhr, Nurse corps, USNR, and Ensign June Morrical, NIMSO corps HURRY GIRLS BOYS SANTA'S at SEARS Eveiy Day Until Christmas at A Slure Heuri: 9 a.

m. le 9 p. m. Every Day Until Chilslmai DBS PLAINES STORE SEARS ROEBUCK CO, DES PLAINF.S Writing from England this week is Elmer Heide of Talatine. "Now in England and like the country.

Big trouble is getting used to English money. By the way, I promise to answer any and all Irtters my friends may write to me." His address is T-5 E. J. Heide, 36360836, 347th Sta. APO 647 PM, New York, N.

Y. Writing a short note from England is Bob Duenn of Arlington Heights. "Had quite a holiday the other day when 1 met Hutch Jahrling and George Winkclman from the old home town. We celebrated the meeting in London." Connecticut Writing from New London, Connecticut, is John Warder of Pala- for submarine FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17,1943 FACE SEVEN tine. I volunteered duty and um now stationed at New London, Conn.

At present I am awaiting an opening in basic school, which should open shortly. Upon completion of basic school, we will be sent to advanced training in our particular occupation, mine being navigation. "The barracks are new and have every convenience in the world. The chow is really something to brag about. The Thanksgiving meal would have cost every bit of five dollars and possibly more.

"It was certainly good to be home a few weeks back. The town looked the same as ever. "To you and yours, and everyone in i'alatine, I wish a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year." His address is John C. Warder, Box 7, U. Submarine Base, New London, Conn.

From Camp Peary, Virginia, comes word of Wally Cramer of U.SMvinA- Mfttoff JVHNLSMITH MARINE FLYER FROM LEX- INSTON.OKLAHOMA DOWN THREE ZEROS NINETY IN THE SAME (ENGAGEMENT SHOT DOWN A 'FOURTH WITH His FINAL ROUNDS QF AMMUNITION. MARINE BUGLERS ARE CALLED "FIELD MUSICS" A FIRST CLASS "MUSIC" MUST KNOW 130 DIFFERENT CALLSi CHARTS BARRETT THE UNITED STATES MARINES RECENTLY SUSTAINED A LOSS FELT THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE CORPS. WHEN MAJORGENERALBARRETT DIED WHILE ON ACTIVE DUTY JN THE' C1FI Tj "ARLINGTON HEIGHTS HERALD SECTION TWO SPORTS MOVIES WANT ADS Enlist California Writing this week from San Bruno, California, is Vincent "Weicl- ner of Arlington Heights. "I entered the Navy July 8, tools my boot training at Farragut, Idaho, and was home on a 15 day leave from Sept. 13 to 26.

"I am now in San Bruno, California in the Navy Commandos. Palatine. "Things are really humming here. Tomorrow for the first time I'll have Jo lecture plane identification classes besides running four movies on weapons. I don't know yet how I can get all of that in i hours.

I always forget time when I'm teaching planes and sometimes give them hours in- btead of i hour. "Won't be able to be home for Christmas. I had a hard time getting a 62 hour pass to New York for New Years, I've always want- eel to see Times Square on New Years Evo," His address is W. C. Cramer CM Ships Co Tng Gunnery, Camp Peary, Virginia.

San Bruno is 20 mjles from Francisco. "I don't think I'll be in the states for Christmas. We're being trained by Marines who fought on Guadalcanal. "We have nice weather during the day but at night we use 2 blankets. We get plenty of hard work but the uats are excellent." His address is: Vincent C.

Weidner Cub 12, Bai racks 142, U. S. N. A.B.P.D., San Bruno, California. Two young men from this area were formally started on their way as Aviation Cadets in the Army Air Forces recently when -they passed their qualifying mental examination, according to the Army Aviation Cadet Board.

They are: Frederick Joss Harbecke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Harbecke of Box 89, Bensenville. Young Harbecke graduated from the Bensen- vilje high school. Also; he attended Elmhurst College for one year.

His hobby is flying. William Chester Gage, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B.

Gage of 218 York Bensenville. He graduated from Bensenville'high school While there, he participated, in football, basketball, baseball, track and golf. He was a member of the B-Club. His hobby is sports of all types. To qualify for this training which leads to a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant or appointment as Flight Officer, these young men passed three examinations with flying colors a written mental test, an interview as to moral qual ifications by a board of officers and a searching physical examin ation at the hands of Army Doc tors.

Hundreds of young men aie daily taking these tests at the Av iation Cadet Examining Board at 166 West Van Buren st, Chicago No definite amount of formal schooling is required, beyond the ability to pass the mental exam. Pacific Mr. and Mrs. Martin Fiene, 428 N. Plum Grove Palatine, do not receive many letters from their son Pfc.

George, because he serves on a hospital ship in the Pacific, but word they do receive is good news. Last weex they received a letter from R. J. Wallace, adjutant of an American Legion at Brentwood, who wrote in part: "The district commander and I had the America in South America is A ge "limits "aVe" l'f to" 2G; "inclusive. a restaurant in Antioch, Oapt.

Bill Jensen of Palatine. Qualified me undergo about 13 he ay USt th yuaiinea men unaergo aooui, 10 a llle oy an( we en 0ye( i ms "Thought I'd belter get my ad- mouths of intensive training, be- viit gre atly. He is well and looks dress up to dale. There have been several changes as far as organi- are concerned, although the location remains the same. My correct address at the present time follows: Captain Wm.

A. Jensen, 0-412272, APO 832, PM, New Orleans, La. "I've receiving the Enterprise regularly (a few weeks old, to be sure, but still it is news, and interesting news to means much to me. me) and it The service men's (and women's) page comes first on my list of must reading, the sports page second, and the rest of the paper follows from the front through the want ads. "Thanking you, the Legion and everyone else back home again for making our home town paper available to us, myself and everyone else away from home." Writing from South America is Milford Fink of Palatine.

"Some of the fellows down here in the "hospital kid me about the population of Palatine, but I tell them they're doing as much in the War effort as some of the larger towns. I got the Enterprise every week and sure appreciate it. Please thank the Legion and Auxiliary for nie." His address is M. ft. Fink RM Sec'R, COMSOUTHFLT, l'0, New York, N.

Y. Priyate Chester D. Koxtlchowski, Ailmgton Heights, has been promoted to the grade of Private First Class and appointed acting Technician Fifth Grade, according to word received from his commanding officer at Fort Ord, California, where he is now stationed. Prior to his entry into military service Pfc. Kozuchowski owned and operated his own business at Higgins and York rds, He was also one of the star players for the Polish National Alliance Baseball team in Chicago.

PCc. Kozuchowski is now in a Engineer Camouflage unit. Writing from Hamilton field, California, is Walter Clarke of Palatine. "Glad to bee the old home town went over the top in the recent bond and scrap drives. Makes a soldier glad to know the folks at home are doing their part.

Also, thanks to the Legion and auxiliary, and the people of Palatine for mak ing it possible to send the Enterprise to all of us. It means a lot out His address is Walter Clarke, Sec Sta 11, Pacific Wing ATC, Hamilton Field, California. Schoolhouse Historic Relic The building that housed the first normal school in America still is standing at Lexington. Mass. Jewelry Gifts from Richert's are.always sure to bear the stamp of quality.

Make the sentiment you express a lasting Ilings, Watches, Lockets, Necklaces, Desk Sets BUCKLE AND KEY CHAIN SETS TIE CHAIN SETS EMIL F. RICHER! 708 Center St. Des Plaines Italy Writing from Italy this week is Russell Golden of Palatine. opportunity of meeting your son restaurant in Antioch, a is an oos foie winning their silver wings as it He has been overseas and ex- a Pilot, Bombardier, or Navigator pects to make anot er trip soon and'does not want you to as he is doing O. K.

Naturally, he regretted that he could not get a furlough to go home and he is missing: that Illinois winter, especially the snow. My compliments to you for having such a fine not worry about him too in the Army Air Forces. Florida From Panama City, Florida, comes a communique from Walter Schroeder of Palatine. "I just recently received my gunner's wings. They stand out somewhat as they represent six weeks of hard labor.

I have been in the army ten months--ten months, that seems like ten years. "1 originally tried for pilot's wings but flunked out after thirty- si.v hours of flying. It was a big disappointment to me, but I am now going to try to earn my bombardier's wings. I've always liked speed and I aim to get up in the air and stay there. "My civilian life was one of laziness and just plain fooling around.

The army has given me a purpose in life arid I feel a better man because of it. Ilis address is Walter Schroeder, Aviation Cad. Det, Bks 350, Tyndall Field, Panama City, Florida. Hawaii Mail is a wonderful thing' land any time. Coming from the Hawaiian islands is a letter from Walter Hin- lichs of Palatine.

"By now it should be winter at home. Here in the Hawaiian islands we go swimming each day. It gets plenty hot here, in my opinion all this island hospitality- is the bunk. Give me the old main- much. I to you as when "he left.

He is that kind know he i come back just as fine and clean of a boy." George had previously written his mother that he enjoys hospital work very much and with the knowledge he has gained regarding the making of beds, kitchen work and first aid, ought to be an ideal husband. Don't Spray Too Heavily Heavy spraying ith fly sprays may produce such a thick coating on th'e hair that cows have difficulty No. Carolina Louis "Pooch" Reuse of Palatine writes from Fort Bragg, North Carolina. "I am trying to listen to a conversation 'at the same time, so if I don't, make sense at times please forgive. But one of the boys up here spent some time in a German Concentration camp and this is one of the few times I have heard him talk about it.

From what he says we sure live in a swell country. He was an American, but was caught over there when the war started. So far I haven't done much drilling or any of those things. For the past four months I have been guarding prisoners, but not prisoners of war. They do most of the cleaning up around the post, dig ditches and all the odd jobs around here.

This is one of the oldest posts in the country, but very pretty. We live in brick barracks and are very comfortable. "The last few days the weather has been rather cold, But so far I have done all right. I clean up in the morning and by the time I get through, the sun is out and not so cold. But inspection Saturday may change all that.

A few more days of this and 1 would make some one a good wife." His address is Pvt. L. Reuse, Hqts. Det Sec 1. CMP Sub Sec, Foit Bragg, N.

C. Mississippi Taking a new step in his army career, Pvt. Philip Leon Pittman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leliah Pittman, Koselle, this week entered the Keesler Field, Biloxi, Miss.

B-24 Liberator bomber mechanics school. For approximately 17 weeks Pvt. Pittman will be trained at the Army Air Forces Training- Command learning the intricate details that go into the huge B-24. The soldier will learn jfundamentals, structures, fuel and electrical systems, propellers, instruments, engine operation, hydraulic systems and airplane inspections as well as undergo a. field test training period.

Upon completion of his course, the soldier-mechanic will be assigned to active line duty or bent to a gunnery or factory school. Bank nets $10 Traveling bank at Arlington Heights last week netted Arthur 1AIVA Levine bringing IX ill the bank total to 870. This veek Sgt. keeping cool. No more than enough Edward Wagner is the driver of sprayto do the should be used, the traveling pay receive when one is away over lere.

I receive the Palatine Enter- jrise although it is a long time etween papers and sometimes we miss out on a copy or two. Guess we can't expect all of our mail to get to us on the front lines, and I am satisfied to get what I do. I ust received a Palatine paper yes- and it was dated Septem- icr 17. do en.ioy it so much as it irings news of the home folks. I miss the swell people who are there and I hope before long that can be there again." Iran "Only thing I want is more mail and less strikes.

Or better yet, no strikes and even more mail. I'll answer all letters." His address is Pfc. Walter richs, 36331149, Hq. Co. 3rd Bn i 136th APO 961 PM, San Francisco, Cal.

Oklahoma A short letter from Bob Howes of Palatine' hails, from Norman, Oklahoma. "Just been transferred to a navy base here at Norman, Oklahoma, I am in the marines. Of i course, it isn't as good as a marine Another Christmas card to ar-lbase. Glad to see the home town rive is one from Stan Beckman of is doing its part in this war. Keep Palatine, now stationed at ban.

it up." His address is Stanley W. His address is Pvt. R. H. Howes, Beckman, 36623683, APO -70BA Class 23-M-44 Bks 66, MAD PM, New York, N.

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