University of Northern Iowa - Old Gold Yearbook (Cedar Falls, IA)

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THE OLD GOLD OF 1944 A eacUe M, GoUetje. at 1 0an.

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AT TEACHERS COLLEGE JleiteAA of a yean wm .....I wish I were there to tell the students not to miss any opportunity which may come their way and to hang on to the fine things which they get while attending I. S. T. C.....” All of which reminds T. C.-ers that we have a job to do here: to take ad- vantage of every opportunity which presents itself. The boys who are away want us to forge ahead and keep things going. .....Oh yes! I forgot to mention the close call I had. (A guy has to tell a little about his hair-raising flying experiences.) It was on a formation hop in which three of us instructors were giving out a special check.......” Keeping those letters going back and forth is one of our important jobs. Do things, and tell the boys out there about them. They have experiences, and tell us — we progress, and tell them. ......was pleased as punch to have your letter and I want you to know' how much I ap- preciate having the address you So many letters have been written. Addresses galore have been passed around, renewing old friendships and making new ones. .....If I ever thought any- thing was tough in my life it surely has been a fancy tea party compared with what we went through here.....” The vicinity of the mailboxes in the Commons is busier than the Crossroads used to be — letters always being ripped open and read eagerly. tf.....thought Pd drop you a line to let you know what’s cooking in this man’s navy. Quite a bit of water has flowed under the bridge since I was last home......” Letters can be pretty binding things. They shorten the miles and keep up the spirits and confidence of the fellows who are coming back. Pacc t

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AT TEACHERS COLLEGE Jloo-hi fya iwasid to Peace. . . . . and education psiepoAeA t mowutPi wesdd.