Writes from New Orleans
Ray Daniel Magallenes, F1/c, writes his mother, Mrs. G.M. Dykes of Cedar Lake, telling of his arrival at New Orleans for a few days stay. Dan, a graduate of L.H.S., is a member of the crew of an LSM, and left Chicago several weeks ago for eventual sea duty. He mentioned in his letter that the trip down the Mississippi was very interesting, with some very beautiful scenery enroute, and also much debris in the river from recent floods. During a stop at St. Louis, Dan said they had a dance aboard ship with Spars as dancing partners.
He enlisted in the navy one year ago next month, studying at Illinois U, after his "boot" training, and received his amphibious training at Little Creek, Va. He sent regards to his many friends here at home.