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Spent Day At Work In Large Cannery Pfc. F. A. (Tony) Sansosti wites from Traux Field, Madison, Wise. (He is a former foreman of Champagne. Pfc. Sansosti is studying to be a radio technician.): “Madison, where our field is lo cated, lies between Lakes Mendo- te and Monano, in the beautiful ‘Four Lakes Region’ mentioned in Longfellow’s poem—It is hard to describe the scenic beauty of this entire region—and especially in and around Madison—because of this beauty the city has often been recorded in music, literature and art . . . the people really try to make their *War Time Guests’ feel at home—and we really en joy it. I think this section is the only place I have found that com pares favorably with our own North Carolina Mountains—and their beauties. “Never have I imagined such farms—such grand herds of cat- tle—such fields of com and wheat —stretching for miles and miles. There are also several paper ming in this vicinity which I hope to be able to visit before I am transferr ed. Also many canneries to take care of the huge crops. Speaking of canneries those here have been caught shortrhanded and have asked for volunteers from our field. I volunteered along with many other boys, and spent last Saturday (my one day off) hook ing com on a conveyor belt in a large cannery—which carried the com to the husking room. I stay ed right with it for twelve hours . . . and was I tired! But it was worth it ... I never saw so much com in my life—I was allowed to visit the entire plant—and fol lowed the com from the conveyor belt on to the can—and to the warehouse . . . what a unique pro cess. I can honestly say that my education benefitted ... at the expense of my back and arms— but the boys here at Traax Field are glad to help out when need ed .. . The best part to me was to see the no waste . . . husks and cobs tracked off to dairy farms and 'put in silos ... I enjoyed seeing it all and learning what becomes of the mountains of piled up com husks and cobs—and to see the saving of all this potential food for the future. In Air Corps Now In North Africa CIGARETTES GOOD FOB MORALE CpI. J. D. Poland writes fro® somewhere in North Africa: “I- received my first edition of the Echo since I’ve been overseas. Needless to say how much t en* joyed it, as well as all the other editions. I* received in the States. It’s nice to learn the whereabouts of the other boys in service (ladies too). There is very little I can disclose concerning myself as to activities, etc. Glad to read of the great progress Ecusta is mak ing. Cigarettes are great for the morale as well as for the taste. Regards to Mr, Tony Rhodes.” (^pl. Poland writes later that he liked Tom Harges and other eleC' tricians’ pictures. PFC. FRANK (Tony) SAN SOSTI is with the ^anny air forces at Truax Field, Madison, Wis. Before entering the ser vice on January 30, 1943, he was a Champagne foreman. Pfc. San sosti has also trained at Keesler Field, Miss., and Sioux Falls, S. D. GLAD TO HEAR FROM COMPANY Sgt. Devere L. Hardfai writes trom the Airdrome Sqd. at Scott Field, ni.: “I am always glad to get any news from the company and the ones working for it Thanks for the Echo, and best wishes for the company and its employees.” GOOD TO GET OFF DESERT Pfc. William H. Tritt writes from Fort Dix, N. J.: “I am look ing forward to the day when I will be back working with all my old fnends. We are now stationed at Fort Dix, N. J. and, boy, does it feel good to get off of the old des ert and be back in barracks once more.” Is Storekeeper ON MANEUVERS IN LOUISIANA Pfc. Warren Alexander writes from Shreveport, La.: “I enjoyed iny visit back there ... It seems like home to get back to the plant and doesn’t seem like going home unless I do . , . We are ready to start maneuvers here in Louis- x; ^ ^ going to like this better than Texas.” PFC. WILLIAM E. (BUDDY) NEILL, former Ecusta Office boy who left Feb. 20, 1943, went overseas in August and is now somewhere in North Africa. He took his coast artilleay train ing at Ft. Bliss, Texas, where he shared a hut with Bob An ders and had the job of mail orderly (pretty popular, we im agine). NOW IN SICILY Sgt. James B. Simpson, a fornie^ Ecusta Inspector, is now in Sicily in the army ordnance. He has been on overseas duty a year, and has been in the service since February of 1942. IN OVERSEAS SERVICE Jerry D. Mann, formerly ployed in the Refining Room ot Ecusta, is in the medical corpS) now in overseas service. THANKS ECUSTA Marvin V. Cagle, Carpenter’s Mate 3-c, writes from Camp End- icott, Davisville, R. I.; “J want to take time now to thank you and the Ecusta Paper corporation for all the nice things you have been doing for us men in the service You are doing a grand job. I wish now to say to my friends that are still employed there that I am sor ry my visit was so short.’' ANXIOUS TO RETURN Pfc. E. W. Whitmire writes from the Metropolitan Airport, Van Nuys, Calif.: “The Echo is my closest connection with all my friends back there. I enjoy it very much ... I am getting along just fine. . Still liking California but,.very anxious to re turn to Ecusta and the mountains of North Carolina. . .” IN ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY I CpI. Howard L. Volrath, of R®®' I man, former employee of Ecusta> is now in overseas duty in anti-aircraft artillery. He has been [in service since March. SENT TO HOMESTEAD, FLA* CpI. Clyde R. Rice, former eiO' ployee of the Printing Departme^ of Champagne, who left Sept®”^' ber 2, 1942, took his airplane m® chanic training at Gulfport, MisS’ and has been sent to Homestead Fla. PROUD OF ECUSTA Sgt. Albert F. Kimsey write® om somewhere overseas: have received each issue of Echo and I always read all oi y and enjoy it. I get the news the plant too from Helen. I all of you there at Ecusta and of us who have been there shoui IN SICILIAN INVASION T-Sgt. Fred Hutchinson writes from Sicily: «. . . Just received with greatest pleasure a copy of the Echo . . . This copy had a list of former Ecusta employees who are now in the service and I was really glad to get my hands on It . . . At the end of the list I was a note from the editor wish ing up-to-date information on the men, so I feel that I should give la little on myself. At the present I am serving with the Army Air Forces in Sicily. Since coming in to combat I have received the Air Medal while participating in the Sicihan invasion. . . I am looking for a speedy victory and I hope to ' see you folks soon . . ” GEORGE R. SEXTON, who worked at Ecusta as Thu-d Hand, is now in the navy as storekeep er, third class. Hq has been gaming at the University of ‘wunn^ota for about a year. He left Ecusta October 21, m2. IN CASTLE IN ENGLAND Pfc. Robert Jackson writes from somewhere in England: “I wonder how eve^hing is going at Ecusta today? Id sure like to be there and find out myself. It’s a very quiet day in this large castle. I’d like to tell you just- what part of Engand, but I can’t. Keep 'em smiling. I hope to be ]bMk MOUNTAINS GOOD ENOUGH Pvt. John Clarence Whitmire writes from Key West Barracks, Fla.: “I received the September edition of the Echo and sure did appreciate it. It was like getting a thousand letters from home. I am getting along fine and am in a very beautiful place. We can go in swimming here the year around. If you love coconuts all you have to do is climb a tree and shake them down. I am on M. P. detach ment and have to work only six and a half hours a day, but regard less of how easy I am making it, the mountains were good enough for my forefathers and they are good enough for me.” be very proud of the effort «*'. part taken by Ecusta, for it j that effort that makes the here effective.’ Is In England HOMESICK TO VISIT PLANT Floyd Buchanan, Seaman 1-c, writes from a fleet post office: “After reading the Echo I am homesick to visit the plant. I see every man and woman at Ecusta is in there doing everything they can to help win this war. Well, that is the way; just keep it up.’ We boys out here really appreciate everything they do. The big Fly- ing Fortress on the front page of last month’s Echo looked good, and just to think that the people around home paid for it makes I me feel good. Thanks again for] the writing paper and the Echo.” 1 PVT. ERNEST GERALD LISON, who was employed Backtender in the Machi,^ Room, before entering in February, 1943, has safely in England. He rece»Y® his gaining at Arcadia^
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