February : 24, 1944. : THE CENTRE DEMOCRAT, BELLEFONTE, PA. Page Three Several weeks ago the Centre Democrat announced the return of Pyt. George A. Gardner, son of Mrs, Dora Gardner, Bush Addition, Belle- font, from the South Pacific war aren, where he had served for over a year in the Ammunition Ordnance It was also stated that Pvt. Gard- ner, since his returng was at the Brooke General Hospital, Texas, re- cuperaling from a condition result- Ing from overseas duty. The nature of the young not disclosed until last we were shown a letter his sister, Miss Irene Gardner, which the brother reveals the “in- side” story. divulging “military secrets,” we lish the contents of the letter was received: week when received by pub- as, it January 30, 1944 “Dear Bridget ‘Just dropping you a few say hello and hope you are back home. This letter wanting to get out of here have to wait till they let am sure it will be soon “What I am going to tell you in this letter is a military secret, 1 know you are a close-lipped girl and know that you will not say anytl to anyone. I'll tell you why 1 came back. “1 do not know 4f wu ever heard of Langa River which is on Guadal- canal. Well, 0 happened while I was there swimming one day-——which I should not have been for the cro- codiles and alligators were so bad that it was not safe for there without a gun. Put big Gussie. He little things “1 took off all my them on the bank, on a big log which wes lying out in the water. Everything looked so peaceful and calm, so IT jumped in and took some soap with me. I swam around a little, then lines all 0. K finds me but I'll clothes, soldier's disability was | in| Risking the penalty for | to} ung | a man to go | you know | wasn't afraid of those Convalescent Soldier Relates Tall Story of “Internal Injury’ Received | “Now here's what happened, 1 heard the limb snap and I knew 1 was about done for as an enormous alligator was laying down there laughing at me--just waiting for me to drop. Well, I finally did, and right into hls mouth 1 went and kept right on going down his throat. When 1 got down there, 1 started [looking around. 1 thought I was in| the bottom of a ship as he had sev-| feral Kinds of canned foods, guns, | one small motor, and |'T. and the caps to go with it. Just {then I had to wits going to get out as I had to get | [back to camp. It was plenty cool In| here and 1 didn't have much room I figured with the {load he had in his belly, he would soon go out on the bank and sun himself My guess was right It | wasn't very long till it started to get warm in here. If 1 didn't soon get out 1 would suffocate “1 had an idea. I took a cap and pieces of T. N. T. and worked myself back to the rear compart- ment and cut the fuse, It would take about one minute to go off after 1 lighted it. I finally had everything wt took my cigarettes lighter and touched it to the fuse. 1 worked myself back up front gs much as I could. Then I heard a loud noise when I awoke I was in the hospital | being treated for shell shock, 50 now why 1 (to gel around In four unt back Alway “Gussie vour local news- Will close now s00nN vou know P.8 papers hoping Don't ¢ with tw wm all laid | and walked out | | | started | up stream to get in a milder current | to take my bath, I had good Jather worked up—and my eyes. I heard a funny the water! Ducking my head quick- SO0ap in a pretty | sound in | ly %6 get the soap from my eyes and | see what was going on, I came from under the water only to find a hun- dred alligators coming me. “TI knew I shore, but about th head was a large over-hanging lis I knew I would have a chance if I could get hold of it. It seemed 50 far away but I knew I would have to do something mighty quick. 1 got down on my knees and made a spring out of the water. How I did it I'll never be able to tell but couk dn't make hree vou all ways at | feet above my | mb. | I had a held of that limb. I looked | below me and the water was full of those enormous alligators f 4 HEAR and understand HOW TO TELL WHICH HEARING AID IS BEST FOR YOU Two Basic Types THEPHONE TYPE: High-efficiency * reception-low cost MECTRONIC TYPE: Super-semsi. tive—many exclusive features TRY BOTH! COMPARE RESULTS! New TELEPHONE Type gives maximum dollar value, combines high efficiency and smooth per. formance. 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His father, George Romanlec of Os- lceola Mills, has been notified Alrman Promoted The War Department has ane inounced promotion from second | Heutenant to first leutenant of Eu- {gene Thurman Blerly of Rebers- | burg, who Is serving in the Alr Corps. Grand relief from sniffly, sneezy, stuffy distress of head colds ea ( comes fast as V de though the nose, tear coogi rass| WICKS a box of T. N.|*° start figuring how 1|e. Fove, Jr f Major E. D urtin 3 Belle- appointed a Nav- Cadet Edwarg D Cadet Foye, 20 Foye, of 154 E. ( fonte, was recently a] Aviation Cadet and was transier- red to the Naval Alr Training Cen- ter, Pensacola, Florida for mediate flight Upon pletion of the Inte Cour the “Annapolis of the Foye On treet training Nsive Air” will recelve Navy of Gold” with naval aviator, and will sioned serve or a second lieu Marine Corps Reser formerly made hi grandmother, Mr Bellefonte Training In South an ensign Rooert rm fF ———— Seaman 2/¢ Bob Branstetier Seaman Branstetter is a Mr. and Mr Joe Branstetter *hiltpsbu was inducted in Aug 1943 and is trainin Gulfport M | member of C B Pit ABD, 144th Batt 1 “| Japs Now Selling Poisoned Liquor Japaness brands T'S ¢ fo. It order cred liquor; re. brandy, and smuggled into China fr occupied territories b ents intended for Lroops Recent anese in polson der stated orn 0 his pre i § | others are being om enemy. JADA American Che Ag. A if indicate the Jap- some instances introduced into these liguors.” the or- “All U. 8. Army personne] report Is warned that the purchase of these | is aiding | and abetting the enemy, awd drink.’ ing the Japanese beverages may re- | spurious lNquors actually sult in serious iliness or death a MILESBURG FLIER IS REPORTED GERMAN FRISONER Star Sgt. Willlam J. Edmiston, Milesburg flier who was reported {missing In action January 7, has | been mentioned as a prisoner of war munications Commission In ington, according to a telegram from the POC’s foreign broadcast intel- ligence section received last week by Sgt. Ramiston’s wife, the former Anna Marie Jones, of Bellefonte. The telegram warmed that the purpose of the broadeast was to gain listeners for enemy propaganda but added that the Army was Shagking the information concerning Sgt miston and would Inform in enemy hands by a German broad- | cast recorded by the Federal Come | Wash- | set Walter E. Lucas Ney L F/segt. Waller BR. Schenck Seaman 2/¢ Stanley P. Miller Seamah Miller Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Miller of Phil. ipshurg. He was Inducted into the Navy In August, and was assigned to R. M. 8chool, class 7-44, Barracks 131 Lower, Bection 135, Service School aren, USNTS, Bainbridge, Md. Wann ins MI ————— Nurse Returns From loeland LA, Agnes Kane departed lust week after having spent a 10-day fur turned from Teeland, where she had been stationed with the Army Nurse Learning Sea Duty and moet Seaman Homer DD. Kruger br anal exact Hitler's Nephew to Enter U. S. Navy Hite New 3% n Hit LARGE FIELD IN SPECIALIZED TRAINING SEL The demand for teachers of me tally retarded and handicapped chil. dren so far exceeds the supply in Pennsylvania that the opportunities in this feild are limitless, according to Dr. C. O. Willams, in charge ot the educational placement bureau at the Pennsylvania State College One hundred and one schools needed such teachers this year and were unable to fill the vacancies, Dr 4 Williams pointed out Although these positions are belter paid than most teaching jobs because of state appropriations, few teachers are certified for the work “To meet this shortage he ad-| {vised, “superintendents should pick | {out teachers who, have the talent | to handle special classes and urge! [them to obtain certificates.” Only 24 credits are necessary, he explained, and teaching experience automatically provides six of these. The others—six credits in the edu. cation and psychology of the exoep- tonal child, six In arts and crafts, and six in methods of instruction for the special class—may be ob- tained in one college semester or two summer possions, . foror A LP ue 666 Seaman L U. S. Soldier's Knowledge of German Captures Eighty Prisoners County's Record Cold Snap Mild Compared with Army's Arctic Test Bernard M. Kerin - stationed in New Guinea ; } Located in Scotland a — Lands in England in England Arrives J. M. KEICHLINE INSURANCE AGENCY One of the Oldest Agencies In Centre County FDW. L. KEICHLINE Temple Court Phone 2521 KILLED IN THE LAST HOUR OF WAR EVERY EXTRA CORD OF PULPWOOD BRINGS VICTORY NEARER Right now one of the critical war-material shortages is pulp- wood. And this shortage can be overcome. There is plenty of pulpwood to be cut. The woods are full of it. The only problem is to get it cut, Cutting Pulpwood Is An Essential War Job If you are in a position to get out some pulpwood—and every cord helps—you can contribute that much to an early victory and be well paid for your work. The nation looks to you for help! For information, ask your local pulpwood committee. VICTORY PULPWOOD COMMITTEE KARL E. KUSSE il. A. BROCKERHOFF THOMAS BEAVER -, J. M. CURTIN
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