Hello Again-- Explanation: I purchased from ebay several copies of the Beecher Bugle, since Henry Ward Beecher was the founding pastor of my church. But it turned out to be a daily newsletter from the S.S. Henry Ward Beecher, from October 10 to October 17, 1945, as it brought U.S. troops home from Europe after fighting in World War II. It was not a Daily Bulletin; no official announcements. Just things like the movie schedule, the library and barber shop hours, the World Series scores, the fate of various Nazis (Quisling in this first issue). I'll post the soldiers' names and related data, one day at a time. The ship left from Antwerp and went to New York City. Correction: early issues of the Bugle announced that their destination was New York, but they actually arrived in Boston because of congestion in New York due to a longshoreman's strike. I want to donate these newsletters somewhere--any suggestions? - ----------------------------------------------------- New Names: Talent Wanted All men interested in the variety show or boxing report to Lts. Hill & Fitzgerald in the combined Recreation Center and Beecher Theatre, Saturday morning between 0930 and 1000. Around the Deck Incidental Intelligence: For those of you who have friends on the SS Pillsbury, The liberty ship that left Antwerp harbor shortly before our own ship, it may interest you to know that the Pillsbury is roughly 60 miles ahead of the SS Beecher. Howard M. Davis has lost a red and gold fountain pen. He would appreciate it very much and offers a reward if the pen is returned to him or to any Bugle representative. Six Stripers on Board Ship: No doubt there are others, but the writer saw the following men on deck yesterday with six overseas stripes: Pfc Alfred Chalk, T / 5 William Gilmore, T / 4 Peter Cantarow, T / 4 George Reid, T / 4 Chester Stull, T / 5 Paul Clark, and T / 4 Arthur Metcalf. ------------------------------------------------------ Edith (Lillie) Bartley edith.bartley@worldnet.att.net