Manning Monitor articles ------ 1944

Marvin Goetzinger at Barkley
Marvin Goetzinger, located now in the Medical Corps at Camp Barkley for 6 weeks training, sends his thanks to the Monitor and Legion for the home paper.


Picks Up Guns In North Africa
Pfc. Elwood Scott, in North Africa, writes to his father, Alonzo Scott, as follows:
"Well, maybe this time I can give you an idea of where I have been since I've been out here. I have spent quite some time around Casablanca and Rabat. Also Oran and Algeria.
We were near Tunis but did not get to see the town, also Bizerte, but we never had to go into action. Although we did not have many hours to go and we would have been in it again. But things started coming our way and we did not have to fight any. All we did was pick up equipment, ammunition of all kinds left behind by the Germans; also got several of their 88 guns, but don't know how many.
I have also seen lots and lots of German prisoners.

"Well you can send packages again up to five lbs. without the permission of our officer. So all the boys are writing home for a 5 lb. candy bars. Well, I am pretty, hungry for some myself. I guess that is all for this time so will close. As ever, Elwood.


Carroll Nurse Enters Service
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Conroy entertained at a family dinner party at their home in Carroll Sunday noon in honor of their daughter, Loretta who leaves today to report far duty at Dyersburg, Tenn., as a nurse in the army air corps.
Miss Conroy was at one time a nurse at the Wyatt Hospital here.


ENLISTS IN COAST GUARD
James J. McGrane, son of Mr. and Mrs. James McGrane, has enlisted in the coast guard for a three-year term, but has not yet received his call into the service.
He enlisted at Omaha.


To Whom It May Concern, From the Fellows in Service:
We know things are hard to get back home, they rationed this and ration that, but you must remember it's all for a good cause. You might have to work longer hours, but always think of the fellows in service. We never know how long hours we have to put it; how long we will stand the strain that is put before us, but when the time comes we are able to take it, through the light of day, in the dark of night. We stand ready to fight for you.

Remember this give us the things to fight with, so we can come back home to our folks so dear. This is the peace each fellow in service is looking for.
We're proud to serve the Red, White and Blue. Q.M.C.,
Det.
Camp Crowder, Missouri


Manilla Boy Is Prisoner In Germany
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Joens, of Manilla have received the following letter from their son, Edwin, now a prisoner of war in Germany:
Germany, April 16, 1943 Dear Folks:
Well, I imagine you have been wondering what has become of me. I am now a prisoner of war in Germany, but am well and O. K. They are feeding and taking wonderful care of me, so there is nothing to worry about.

"If you will get in touch with the Red Cross (a wonderful organization) at home they will be able to tell you what you may write and send to me. Please send all my mail and articles through the Red Cross. My return address is on the back of this letter.
"I don't suppose I will be allowed to write very often, but will write as often as permitted.
Dear mother, tell dad and Edna to inform all my correspondents at Denison, Manilla and surrounding towns about my captivity, and give them my new address, so that they may again write to me.

'I "I have received many cheerful and encouraging letters, and I wish they would continue to write, as I am very anxious to hear from all of you.
"Again I wish to remind you to contact the Red Cross, and obtain all the information you can.

"I miss my candy and cigarettes and could use writing material. "Here's hoping to hear from you soon and don't worry for I am O. K. and being treated swell.
Love, Eddie"


SENT TO CAMP ROBERTS
Arcadia (THNS)---Pvt. Leon F.

Andersen, who entered the army March 10, has been sent to camp Roberts, Calif. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Andersen.
His address: 37691874, Btry. C., 52nd F. A. Tng. Bn., Camp Roberts, Calif.


John Reinhold Writes Dear Monitor:
My address has been changed from the Hospital Corps School to U. S. Naval Hospital where I have been a patient for the past seven weeks.
I want to thank you and the Legion for making it possible to receive the Monitor. The Monitor doesn't just stop when I get through reading it, but goes to Stan Horn.
Stan has his leg in a cast from a fracture he received while marching. We are together as much as possible which makes the time pass much faster. The Red Cross has been swell to us, furnishing games, shows and all sorts of entertainment.
Again we appreciate your thoughtfulness.
Yours truly,
John Reinhold.


Kenneth Ohlinger at Camp Shelby Dear Sirs:
I've been transferred from Syracuse University to the infantry here at Camp Shelby, Miss., since the Army Specialized Training Program has been discontinued.
We're now engaged in intensive infantry training. It's a bit different from college life at Syracuse University. All of my buddies at Syracuse are down here with me, also lots of soldier-students from, other universities.
Many thanks for sending the Monitor to me every week. Yours,
Kenneth Ohlinger.


James Fox Writes from Southwest Pacific Area
New Guinea, April 14, 1944 The Monitor.
Manning, Iowa. Gentlemen:
This is the beginning of another one of the doubtless dozens of requests you receive in regards to change in mailing addresses. Please send the Monitor to me at the address listed below. Since I arrived in this theater a short time ago, I have received two copies of your paper.
The one received today was dated February 17th, so you see the service is quite good. I'll also make the proverbial statement that even though happenings are two months old when we read of them, they are still news over here.

Life in New Guinea isn't as unpleasant as I had anticipated, considering everything. Of course we are located at one of the better locations and there are countless other places that are much more uncomfortable.
The food here is good.
Most of it is dehydrated or canned and comes from Australia. I understand there is quite a number of Carroll County boys in New Guinea and I look forward to meeting some of them over here.
Once more may I extend my thanks to the Monitor and the American Legion and I'm anxiously awaiting the day I return and join the Emil Ewoldt Post.
Sincerely,
S/Sgt. James W. Fox


Division Is Honored
Mrs. Barney Stangl is in receipt of a letter from her husband who is a member of an Infantry Division which enclosed a copy a letter written to every officer and man in his Infantry Division by Robt. S. Beightler, Major General. USA, Commanding. The letter is as follows:
April 12, 1944 TO:
The Officers and Men of the ---th Infantry Division:
"The Japanese forces on Bougainville Island have just suffered one of the most humiliating defeats, in the history of the Japanese Army.
You, and your comrades of other Army, Navy and Marine organizations, are the one responsible. Staggering losses were inflicted on the enemy wherever he attacked.
The Sixth Division, one of the crack divisions of the Japanese Army, which participated in the "Rape of Nanking" in 1938, was virtually annihilated in its assaults against us. The enemy lost thirty lives for every American who died in this operation, one of the highest ratios in our favor yet to occur in this war.
Our forces proved on every count that they could out-scout, out-fight and, above all, out-live the best the Japanese Empire had to throw against them. You proved again, as you did at Munda, that the Division is in the first league, ready and able to accept anything the enemy has.

You officers and men of the Division have done more than participate in the smashing of an enemy army. You have proved that the American soldiers are more than a match for the much-touted Japanese on any battlefield of the enemy's choosing.
You have given added proof that the American soldier, in spite of his background of peaceful pursuits and comfortable living, can, when he must, overcome the cruelest and most ruthless people in the world.

All of our people at home have always expected our forces to win. Americans are not the kind of people who quit easily. Yet, in spite of this, I think the victory here has thrilled our whole country. It has been so complete that even we have not yet appreciated its full significance.
But we know now that the Japanese are through in the Solomons, and we may find satisfaction in knowing that it was our Corps that delivered the, knock-out punch. Someday the world, which was horror-struck by what the Sixth division at Nanking did to Chinese women and children, will comprehend what a tremendous revenge has been taken here on the Japanese in the name of all humanity and decency and honor in the world.
I am humble in my realization of your achievements, and I want you to know how deeply proud I am of every one of you. No greater privilege will ever be mine than the one I enjoy leading this magnificent division.
ROBT. S. BEIGHTLER
Major General, USA Commanding.
Stangl has been in the service two years next August.
His letter was written April 21st and received here May 1st. Censorship forbids us to publish numbers of divisions.

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