Ten
THE MILL WHISTLE
December 21, 1942
Facts and Fancies from Fieidale
45
England, Nov. 20, 1&42.
Dear Mr. Ripple;
Greetings from away on “tolher’’
side the “crick”. Hoping that every
thing is gcing fine on your side of the
tracks. Everything is going hunky
dory here in Jolly Ole England. I a;n
doing my very best to keep all the
girls in a happy mood.
I have been able to keep track of
things there in Fie.dale very well with
the nice paper that the company is
publishing now. It u-jually takes about
two months to get to me, but it is still
good reading—new to me. I enjoy
every issue. Give my best wishes to
the editor and his staff, and teil him
to keep “The Whistle” blowing loud
and long. However, I want to suggest
that the name “Whistle” be changed
after the war, for I have listened to
reveille whistle until I never want to
see ihe v/cixi aXt.r this war is over.
Hovv is ihe towel and hosiery busi
ness coming along these days? Make
plenty of towels for we are going to
need plenty of them. You see we are
going to give the dirty little Japs,
Huns, and Tallys all a good scrubbing
and we want to dry them nicely witn
“Fieldcrest”, and then make the little
scums “eat” the towels.
I have seen right much of England
since I have been over here. I have
seen a lot of places that I had read
about all my life. However, I never
thought that I would see them when
I was studying about them. I recent
ly visited Westminster Cathedral. It
is really a beautiful building. It is a
little small ... I would say about a
quarter of a mile from the aisle to the
choir loft.
I suppose that everyone is getting
ready for Thanksgiving by this time.
Hew^ever, by the time this letter gets'
to you, most of the folks will have re
covered from their Christmas and New
Year’s parties. I am mad because you
haven’t invited me to have turkey with
you on Thanksgiving. After all, we
are only separated by a few thousand
miles. I could easily make the trip
over night.
Tell Mr. Hedgecock that I am still
waiting for him to coma over to spend
a few days with me. After that pic
ture that I saw in the paper of him,
I am surprisad' that the people have
not begun proceedings to deport h;m.
Tell him that I am driving the type
of automobile that he is best suitea
for. With that bay window he is car
rying around, he cculd stand to ride
this vehicle plenty. The vehicle is a
two wheel affair commonly known as
a “bicycle”. I can climb anything but
trees with it. You should see me
maneuver that baby.
Well, I have told about all that the
censors want to read, so I will call it
a day. Then too, I hear the chow
hounds barking, so I had better make
a dash for the mess hall. My kindest
regards to Mrs. Ripple, Joan, and all of
Fieidale, I remain.
Perspiringly yours,
GEORGE W. MERRIMAN.
P. S. Please excuse the typing as my
secretary has gone after a cup of “tea”.
V . . . —-
L. A. Coley recently had a letter from
his son, Corp. Carl A. Coley, who is
stationed “Somewhere in Northern Ire
land.” Corp. Coley wrote that he was
at Red Cross Fleadquarters in Belfast,
Ireland, when Mrs. Franklin D. Roose
velt arrived there. She was the plain
est dressed lady in the party, he reports,
and although not a beautiful woman,
she appeared to be a very energetic
person and looked mighty good to him.
Carl would appreciate hearing from
his friends and his address is:
8th Army Air Force
Composite Command A.P.O. 639
Care of Postmaster, New York
Serial No. 33126527
Pvt. Garther Lane Gusler, from
Marine Barracks, New River, N. C.,
spent a few days in Fieidale last week
with friends at Sycamore Inn. Pvt.
Gusler formerly worked in the Bleach-
cry Department of the Towel Mill, and
volunteered for service in the armed
forces about two months ago. He has
finished his basic training and will be
gin his advanced training in a few days.
He seems to be taking his training se
riously and displayed a medal he had
won for expert markmanship.
This Yuletide season will bring forth
a few changes in the usual routine at
Fieidale. In the past, both the Meth
odist and Baptist churches, as well as
the Community, have sponsored a
Christmas tree. This year, we under
stand, there will be a joint program
and a joint tree, the program to be
given at High School building. The
tree will be erected in the lot that has
always been used for the community
tree.
Jimmie Hedgeeock has recently volun
teered for service in the Naval Reserve
Air Corps. He is taking training at
University of Virginia, Charlottesville,
Va.
In Memoriam
In memory of my mother, Alice Trent
Cummings, who went away November
17, 1942.
When I was a child at mother’s knee
She taught me to sing and pray
But the years have flown by and now
I am sad
For she has gone far away.
I miss her bright smile more than any
one knows.
And her sweet, thoughtful words of
love.
I pray that some day I can meet her
again
And dwell in the realms up above.
In spite of my grief, I more clearly see
The work of the Master’s hand.
He- is calling His children from dark
ness to light
And a place In the Fleavenly band.
Our stay on earth is only a span
To prepare us for life over there
Where grief and sadness are never
known
And sweet Angel songs fill the ai.’.
My mother was ready to answer the call
And with a smile took the Saviour’s
hand
As he led her across the beautiful river
Over into the promised land.
—Virginia Witt Williams.
Buy, Sell, Swap
LOST—Somewhere between the First
National Bank and the Mill Gate,
$61.00 in large bills. Can describe
same. Finder please return to Dave
Mclver, Bedspread Mill, and receive
reward.
FOR SALE—New 4 room house, well
at back door. 3% acres of land. Lo
cated 51/2 miles out on Stonevllle
road. See H. C. Cox, Bedspread Mill,
or call 122-M after 3:30 p. m.
LOST—On December 1, man’s “Moore”
fountain pen, green pen with gold
clip point. Finder please return to
Livia Taylor, Spray .Employment Of
fice.
FOR SALE—One practically new 8 MM
Uni vex movie camera and projector
v.'ith all accessories complete; 400
feet of film. Cost $50.00, will sell
for $20.00 cash. Sidney Lee Cox,
Finishing Dept. Woolen.
LOST—Bank Book. Finder please re
turn to Henry Carter, Blanket Card
Cutting Dept.
FOR SALE—Small Estate Heatrola.
Call 584-M after 4 p. m.
FOUND—At the Council banquet, one
grey checked overcoat, with pair of
gla.sscs in pocket. Will exchange with
parly who took my coat by mistake.
Rev. W. M. Moore, Jr. Phone 96-J.
LOST—Ladies’ Brown Pocket Book.
Leit at Council banquet Saturday
night. Finder please notify Mrs. Mao
Perry, Bo.x 214, Fieidale, Va.