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editor and whose many ideas and inspirations did much to make the publication a success; to Mr, George Hart who has given of his time and talent in editorial end managerial capacity; to Doris Osborne who has been 1/he real moving force in many instances to keep alive the publication when adversity threatened to bring its doom and who has spent many weary hours making the magazine what you want it. A special citation is due those silent workers responsible for the typing, stenciling, mimeo graphing and similar duties lacking in glamour, but all important in the success of the p£iper. This citation goes to Helen V/alker who has printed many a sheet for you; to Emma Lou Blanton and to Pauline Carpenter who have made many a stencil; to Dot Lee who has done many of the drawings. We too must mention those who write the special columns; the Old Maids, Anne Hoyle and Lib Bridges,and the ex-old Maid, tlildred Miller Brackett; Rev. C. G. Isley and Rev. Durham VJhisnant, and previously Rev, G.V7, Clay; Carrie Lee V/eaver; the Office Owl, liacie Rollins; M.L. Turner, and earlier Fred Beam; ISrs. Lax- ■ ton Mauney; Mrs, Fred Richards; "Goofy Gink," sometimes known as Lee Champion, authority on the bee business; lira, Effie Parker who sees all-tells all. And wo can't forget our Marine Sgt. Mildred Eaker who did much work orf the paper before she entered the Marines, The members of the staff are not aware that they are being cited and may not want this to be put in. They, however, deserve it, and I don’t want to catch'anyone trying to mark out any of this article. ' At this point in connection with our publication we want to acknowledge the assist ance and co-operation wo have received from the Shelby Daily Star and from Mr, Holt llacPherson in particular. V/o feel considerably indebted to Mr. liacPherson and more re cently to LIr, E, P. Reviore, . ' We thank our Divine Creator that the fighting is over, that we have won a great victory,and that soon you will again be with us in person. A high price has been paid for peace. Let us not fail to make this a lasting victory and a permanent peace. All who- have participated in publishing "Hot Off The Hoover Rail" hope that this publication has served well those in uniform and thereby served its community and its country. V/e like to-feel that the "Hoover Rail" has actually contributed to the win ning of the ,war and the hastening of peace, "Hot Off The Hoover Rail," we believe, ' has earned its 85 points and thereby applies for an Honorable Discharge. a •j;- * FllED BEAM says;- *• dr earned Over two months have passed- since Peace came to our country, but oven now it is hajrd to grasp the full realization. The important thing, of course, is that men have stopped killing each other. The guns and bombs and rockets are still silent,* Ships can sail and men can sleep with no fear of mines -or torpedoes or diving y^planes. The days ahead vdll bring to us.many new things such as we have never of. For those of you who love the silence and beauty of. the hills and lak rivers there will be guns and shells, and rods and"reels, and boats and plenty of gas and tires, wo hope. . You boys, who have learned to handle guns and to live in the open ^vill want to go to the fields and l^iver banka, which brings us to the place to say - we are waiting for your return, I understand this is. the last "Hoover Rail," I \vant to tell you boys I have thoroughly enjoyed writing"w hat fev/ pieces I have from time to time, I hope, to see you soon. This goes for all you guys, • So long now . ■'
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