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Hilton Gentry Writes From San Diego, Calif.
Hilton Gentry, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Gentry, who is in the U.S. Navy, writes
the following to the Chronicle and Carrollton:
Dr. Mr. Harvey,
Of course you're wondering who I am and what I'm doing writing you, so I'll
begin by telling you. I am Hilton Gentry of of Carrollton's R. G. Gentry.
Six months ago I enlisted in the U.S. Navy and at the present time I am
attending the Radio School at the U.S. Naval Training station here at San Diego,
Calif. It so happens that I am extremely interested in the works and welfare of
the citizens of Carrollton and do just as much toward that as possible by
reading every issue of the Carrollton Chronicle.
At the threshold of another year, I pause to extend my best wishes to all of you
for a prosperous and happy new year. I do this in all sincerity and with
the feeling that this will be largely realized because 1941 promises much for us
... If there are any young men in the community idle, they will find great
opportunity for education and work in the U.S. Navy, at no cost to the
individual whatsoever...
In extending season's greetings, here's hoping that the year 1941 is your most
successful.
Sincerely,
Hilton Gentry The Carrollton Chronicle, Friday, January 19, 1941
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Gentry
Speaks to S.S. Class At First Christian Church Hilton
Gentry, s-1c., son of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Gentry, home on leave from the
war fronts, informally addressed the Sunday school assembly at the First
Christian church Sunday morning on "Religion and the Effect it Has On
Men At War."
In speaking of one disaster, Hilton told of a man aboard ship who had
both legs shot off. the man was a confirmed atheist, but when tragedy
came to him, Hilton said he talked to him and asked him if he could not
feel the presence of God in the room. He quoted him the 23rd Psalm and
the man said he had been wrong, that he could feel the nearness of God,
and that he believed in a hereafter.
Members of the church expressed their appreciation for the splendid talk
and declared it to be one of the most enlightening they have heard on
the effect of religion on the men who are fighting our war.
Hilton is home for a few days, but will soon report to cade4t center for
aviation cadet training.
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