MY FAVORITE STORIES

By Jack Dionne

Age not guaranteed-Some I have told for 2O years-Some less

A Left-Over War Story

lfere's a war story never before printed in this column: A "Pub" in England during the big war was well filled one night with soldiers on leave, drinking, singing, talkirg. Two men in uniform strike up a quick friendship, and are soon "Buddies". One of them, a typical English Tommie, conceives a deep friendship and regard for his new friend. He assures him many times of his affection and regard.

Suddenly it occurred to the befuddled brain of Tommie

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that he had not learned the particular army affiliation of his friend so he asked him: "Hi si, old Toppie, what army are you with, anyhow?"

"Why", answered the other, who wore the uniform of the Salvation Army workers at the front, "I belong to the army of the Lord".

The reply brought a serious look to the face of Tommie. "Well, old bloke", he said, "Hi still loves you just like I been sayin' I did, but there's one thing you've got to admit-You're a Hell of a long ways from Headquarters".

Back From Vacation

R. W. Smith, of the trade extension department of the California Redwood Association, has returned from two weeks' vacation. Rube played golf at Pebble Beach and did some fishing in the Sierra, and had an enjoyable time.

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