Dear Folks,
       Hope everyone is allright. Octa how is Paul? Is he still a boatswain 3/c? He ought to soone be making a better rate. Donald have you still got Poochie? Don't know what is wrong with Kenneth, he has quit writing. How is School this year? Well donald if you ever have to get in the service, be sure & get into the navy, because I'll boot you if you don't, & stay out of the Marine Core & Army. Write soon & be good

                J.A. Hale phm 3/c