This story was sent to me by a dear friend and relative. She is the same age my parents would be and it is worth sharing.

"Great reminders of that era. I was living with the Snyder's, teaching at the little school about a mile from their farm. Gene had enlisted in the Navy after trying college and finding that his favorite subject was football. His boot camp was completed at San Diego and he was assigned to the Saratoga aircraft carrier out of Pearl Harbor. Lucky for him and the crew, they were assigned to take some Marines to Guadalcanal just days before the attack at Pearl Harbor. Paul was secretary of the rural school board where I had applied to teach. I was 19 and couldn't afford to continue college so went out on a two year temp. certificate...$75.00 a month for nine months. Paid Helen $35. of that for room and board each month. She rented Gene's room to me. When Gene had his first leave he was not exactly thrilled that I had taken up residence in his room because he had sleep in the a spare room, not as comfortable. There were many community events put together to support the war effort and they usually happened at the school where I taught. Feelings were indeed high in support of the war and especially the local boys who were off fighting for us. Yes, the posters were very popular and effective. Don't think people today would stand for that kind of visuals, but we were in a different culture, lifestyle and had limited communication.Anyway, thanks for your reminder."