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LETTERS YOU WILL LIKE
Scott Field, Ill. "I am going to
school and training to be a radio
operator. Soon I shall finish any
course and go overseas for duty. I
read of many H-SU exes, and am very
proud of them. Good lick to our won-
derfull team." Pvt. Earl Campbell,
'32, 369 FS Technical School, Squad-
ron Barracks 221.
Topeka, Kan. -- "I am on a combat
crew flying a four-engined B-24 bom-
ber. This is the final phase of training
and in about three weeks, ing crew
will be in active combat with the
enemy. There is one thing that I
would like to pass on to you. That
is, that the name of H-SU is being
spread all over the world by loyal
ex-students. Everywhere I go I meet
soae ex-student who is 'talking it
up'. They are all proud to claim H-SU
as their alma mater. Before entering
the army I was connected with grad-
uates of Harvard, Yale, and other
famous schools, but none could speak
with more pride about their alma ma-
ter than I."- Lieut. Owen Baggett,
'41, 468th Bombardment Squadron,
Army Air Base.
Detroit, Mich. - "I have been
working for Nash-Kelvinator Corp.,
in the new flying boat division for
the past month..I plan to spend the
winter here and see what a real snow
is like. I plan to learn to ice skate
next week. How is the Cowgirl Band
getting along." - Thelma Graham,
'41, 19230 Brady Road, Redford.
Washington, D. C. - "You do not
know how glad I was to find a Bul-
letin when I came home from work
today. I am deeply grieved over the
loss of Dr. Olsen. Although I am a
great distance from H SU, I think of.
her often and of the grand times I
had while I was going to school.'k -
Nada Wildman, '41, 1815 P. St.. SE.
San Francisco, Calif. - "Surely
enjoy the Bulletin. I send it on to
Haile somewhere at sea. He is thrilled
over H-SU's football team this year
and says he surely is missing the
games." - Mary Moore Daniel, '33,
25 Capra Way, Apt. 201.
Detroit, Mich. - "Just received
our Bulletin. It was forwarded to us.
Murray and I sat down and read
every word of it. It seemed so goodand Ila Mae Evans, '42.
Camp Crowder, Mo. - "The Bnlle-
tin came to the office a fewrmniputes
ago and I had to stop writing publi-
city long enough to give it the ~oing
over. Jo Ann, '42, and I really look
forward to receiving it. Coach Wood-
son has proven he is a great coach
and material getter. We had a , letter
from Ralph Day, '41, in w hich he
told of a 'hair-raising airplane ride
with Lieut. Ted Hull, '40. I like -my
work fine here. I am in charge f the
public relations branch here at MSC-
TC. Here's hoping to see ,those Cow-
boys in a post-season game tis. com-
ing New Year's day." - Sgt. A. R.
Bob Murdock, '41, Pubic .elations
Office. MSTCTC.
salt Lake City, Utah. -- -The
world is changing so fast .that we
shall enjoy the Bulletin inore than
ever as. a means of keeping igp.with
our old H-SU friends. Briggsis with
the 'Second Air Force. Utah is a
beautiful place and we are enjoying
it thoroughly. We hear of heJll-SU
football team way up here." --Jayne
Jose Head Irvin, '29, 150 'worth Main,
Apt. 46.
Jal, New Mexico. "My husband is
now training as a Lieutenant in the
Navy at Dartmouth College. I shall
join him in a month or two . At the
time I leave here, I shall sendyou my
new address, as I do not want o miss
an issued of the Bulletin.". --Louise
Creed Walker, '36. Box 316.
Norfolk, Va. -- "Since our last
list of the 'twelve, states' faled to
include Virginia, I am hastening to
send in some dues so that we nay be
represented. Two other exes, hIoward
Farmer, '28, and Wayne davenport,
'31, were here at the navaltase for
their period of training. Mry husband
is in the drill department tthis na-
val base." - Mrs. Howard :C. Doug-
las (Marion McRevnolds '29) 2 W.
Ocean Ave.
Fort Uustis, Va. - "Pm truly
proud of our school, Harry, nd you,
can believe me when I say that I have
boosted it every chancse L ave had.
Any school news would be treat news
to me. Please give my best wishes
to all my friends." -Sgt. MJe Allen
Propst, '41, Hdq. 4th. B. M.to hear of H-SU news and doings.
'Murray has started the last three Memphis, Tenn. - "I enjoy the
games for the Detroit Lions, and our Bulletin very much. It is the only
team is really better than some of contact I have left with Simmons
the scores indicate. We let out one of and I read every word of it. I have
those 'Cowboy Yells' whbn we found been teaching in Memphis ' City
the enclosed clipping in the Detroit schools since 1930. Are there other
Free Press. We just wanted you to exes here ?'7 - Ruth Sims Lang-
know how much the Bulletin means 'schmidt, '26, 1121 Overton Park Ave.
to those of us who are out of the (Editor's note: 'Other exes whose ad-
state. Keep it coming!" - Murray dresses we, have are: Mrs. Jack Bru-ton (Blanche Weakley' 20), Box 2562
Verna Marie Hemphill, '30, 5g9D Sht-
well; Mrs. Chiran Ifrion (Gladys sodu
'16), 210 E. Edwin Circle and 1k.
John Cash King, '23, 902 Madison.
New York, N. Y. -- "Hi, Texan.
Justs finished reading the Bulletia
glad to know that ole H-SU carrie~
on so well. I notice by the papers that
we will have a great year in football
Give my regards to all." - Jerome
Newman, '37, Ord. Dept., Wichita
Falls, Texas.
Laguna Beach, Calif. - "In these
times it means more to me than ee
to receive my Bulletin and to see my
alma inater is responding to the w
effort, and to. hear of fellow elass-
mates who are now in the service.
I'd love to hear from any of my H-SU
classmates." - Theda Howell, '4Q,
777 Coast Blvd,
Leominster, Mass. -"I don't lilf
to miss mny Bulletin for it helps me
to keep in touch with my friends.
There are several H-SU exes ap hes-
Johnnye Tarver, Muriel Shotwel,
Minnie Faye McQuary, and Mary
Carroll. Mary is Mrs. Charles Kemp.
We celebrated homeeomsing by attend-
ing The Harvard-Army game. Give
my regards to Dr. Watts and to Mr.
Arnette." -- Mrs. Harry W. Hughes.
(Margaret Williams '40) 380Chalk
St.
I went to Bston recently and sa*
Bulldog Turner .play against tlp
army. The undefeated Cowboys are
receiving plenty of publicity in the
east and it gives :us a chance to
throw out our chests at these Yan.
kees. We send our congratulation
to a great bunch of cowhands!" -
Malcolm Bridges, '37, C. Sp., USNiK
NCTC Station Force.
New York, N. Y.-- Enoy the Bi.
letin more each month, espe&idlV
since I am so "far awry. I know 1:4#
does. Wish I could be there ferM -dB
coming this year. Give my 'best re
gards to everyone." Lt. Col. Ross H
Routh, '27, Finance Officer, 45th DiP
APO, Postmaster.
(Continued on Page 4)
LOST
If you know the whereabonts at
any of 'the fillowing, please contact
the ex-student offices: Harry Tur-
ner, ex. '29; Mrs. John M. Winters,
(Barbara Merrell) ex. '38. Mrs. G. t,
Priest, ex. '36; Mrs. Ed Mahres, (Pay
Neely) ex. '38; Lance White, ex. "
Joe Tom Tims, ex. '35; C. G. Wa'
ex. '27; James W. Teague, ex
W. Donnell, ex. '25; J. H.E
'37; Mrs. Grady Payne
Stone) ex. '20; Gene P'42; Mr. and Mrs.
'25 (Willie Mae L
C. Mercer, ex. '37; C.
bourn '27.
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