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A. J. Bullinton, '48 N. S. 521273 12 Bty. c-1 T.N.B.N. A.A.A. R.T.C. Fort Bliss, Texas.
Dear Mr. Banks:
I imagine it will be somewhat of a
surprise to you to be hearing from me. This letter is not a spur of the m o m e n t i m p u l s e , i t is s o m e t h i n g I have been meaning to do for quite sometime.
An army post on a Sunday after- noon reminds me somewhat of Sun- day afternoons at V.E.S. Just as at V.E.S. if you don't go to town. It consists of reading, writing, or listening to the radio. The latter is what I happened to be doing when a song with the same tune as "Old V. E. S." was played. Mem- ories of V. E. S. being brought sud- denly into focus makes the four years since I left seem a very short time for so many things to happen.
If, in my last year there, someor.e had told me that in a short time I would be missing the Army 0. D. I am sure you can imagine what I would have told them. I am also quite certain the boys there now have the sa me thoughts about the army as I had. Those thoughts be- ing no thoughts a t all.
At present I am in an anti-aircraft outfit but I have put in for Air- borne. If this comes through I will be transferred to either Fort Ben- ning, Ga. or Fort Bragg, N. C. for six weeks training. Can you see me hopping out of an airplane?
By the way, back in September or October while I was taking basic training at Indiantown Gap, Pa.
I ran into Austin Saffer. He was attached to an outfit not far from mine. O f course t here is no telling where he is now but I hear that his outfit had been shipped overseas. That was merely rumor and there- fore can't be banked on.
I hope that Mrs. Banks and Joe are fine. Please give my rega rds to everyone there.
You might tell some of your stu- dents who gripe about the demerits and restrictions that "they never had it so good."
Sincerely, Jack.
Stephan M. Quillen Washington and Lee University Lexington, Virginia
Dear Mr. Gannaway:
I'm sorry I delayed sending my two
dollars for so long. I am getting along pretty well here at W. and L. I was initiated into the Kappa Sigma Fraternity earlier this month.
I'll bet you would be amazed to hear that I got a Bin math last semes- ter. In fact, I was surprised myself. I am having a hard time keeping little Jo-Jo Banks in line, but I think I have a pretty good chance of succeeding.
Sincerely, Steve Quillen.
P. S. I certainly enjoy the Meteor each month.
The Choir
Please help us locate these Alumni:
1917 Last Address
Lamar D. Munroe, Washington, D. C.
Robert J. McFarland, Philadelphia, Pa.
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THE METEOR
LETTERS
(Continued from poge 3, col. I) This y e a r , we lucky i n m a t e s
a r e knee-deep in everything from Canisos to Graysous (Hotelling.) The myriad of advantages enjoyed by members includes exe mption from a meager portion of Friday night study hall and from chapel offerings. (Cynics claim that this latter privilege is responsible for the entire membership. "Scrooge" McDowell, o n e o f t h e m o r e non-
cynical souls, agrees heartily.)
-J. L.
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Robert L.
Edward P.
Wil liam S.
Edwin R. Hinks........Cambridge, Md. William R. McEiroy......University, Va. Henson J. M. Lawford, Pocahontas,
Sam Nichols
John Phelps
Gordon Phillips.......Falls Church, Ya.
.... Staunton, Va. .... Bedford, Va.
Gretna, Va. Staunton, Va.
Cowling,
John G. Craddock......Lynchburg, Va.
Va.
J. Wilson Howe, Orkney Springs, Va. Walter B. Jackson..........Marion, Va. Edward B. Conter.....Shreveport, Va. William H. McCue............Afton, Va. H. C. McNeel.......Cioverlick, W.Va. Claude W. Northern.......Norfolk, Va. G. Butler Thompson, Southport, N. C. Berry H. White......Harrisonburg, Va. Curtis L. Whitehead, Cape Charles,
Va.
1919
Richard Bolton..............Croome, Md. George H. Douglas..... Norfolk, Va. G. Harrison Echols, New Orleans, La.
John M. Gatewood .....Richmond, Va. Archibald C. Harrison. Edlow, Va. E. Gilpen Hirons......San Diego, Calif. Waller S. Hunt.............Roanoke, Va. W. Frederick McNeer, Pocahontas,
Va.
Samuel W. Tompkins... Richmond, Va. L. Walton Word, Christiansburg, Ya. Bernard H. Yates.....Alexandria, Va.
1920
Charles E. Berkley, Newport News, Va.
George Roberts John Ruan
1918
Neville L. Adams
John A.
Carter. .
Edward W . Va.
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Eastville,
Dunwody,
Francis E. Howard, Charlottesville,
Mc Dona ld D. Ga.
Savannah,
Bedford, Va. . Cresswell, N. C.
Douthat ...... Da nville, Va. Gardner............................ . Goodwi n.... A rrington , Va.
Va.
Eric C. L. Price......Rock Island, S. C. Herbert Shoemaker...... Phoenir, A riz. Poinsette E. Taylor............Hague, Va.