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Cecil D Alger

The following February 11, 1943, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 2 column 3:

    Transferred to Shore Patrol

    A letter to his parents, the Chas. Algers, informs them that their son, 1st Petty Officer Cecil Alger, who has been in the U.S. navy for some time, has been transferred to shore patrol duty.
This March 25, 1943, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 4, column 1:

    Talks Long Distance to Parents

    Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Alger were happy to receive a long distance telephone call Sunday evening from their son, Cecil, who is doing sea patrol duty in the Atlantic.
The following April 8, 1943, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 4, column 4:

    Blame This One On The Censor

    The follwing letter, received by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Alger of Belshaw, from their son Cecil, with the navy "somewhere in the Atlantic," must have stumped the censor, for there wasn't a thing clipped. But it's no wonder he couldn't find any harmful information in it -- it's the most complete list of "don'ts" and "can'ts" we've ever published. It read as follows:

      Can't write a thing -- the censor to blame. Just say I'm well and sign my name. Can't tell where we sailed from, can't even mention the date, and can't even number the meals we ate. Can't say where we're going -- don't know where we'll land, couldn't inform you if met by a band. Can't mention the weather, can't say if it rained -- all military secrets must remain. Can't have a flashlight to guide me at night, can't smoke cigarettes except out of sight. Can't keep a diary for such is a sin -- can't keep the envelopes your letters come in. Can't say for sure folks, just what I can write, so I'll call this a letter and close with 'good night.'

      Don't fail me with some mail. I know I can't write much, but I like to receive letters. Would love to have the Lowell Tribune sent to me if possible.

      Will see you in the papers. Take good care of yourselves and I'll see you all some day soon, I hope.

      Love,
      Cecil

The following April 22, 1943, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 4, column 2:
    Mrs. Cecil Alger and daughter arrived here Tuesday of last week. Following a visit with her husband's parents, the Charles Algers, they will go to Jacksonville, Fla., to join their husband and father, who is stationed there.
This January 13, 1944, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 5, column 5:

    CECIL ALGER AND FAMILY IN CAR ACCIDENT AT EVANSVILLE

    Chief Petty Officer Cecil Alger, wife and daughter, Barbara Jean, while returning to their home at Cecil Field, Jacksonville, Fla., after visiting over the holidays with his parents, the C.F. Algers, of Belshaw, and brother Gerald and family, of Oak Park, featured in an accident which badly damaged their car.
    As they were going through Evansville, John Martin of Owensboro, Ky., driving north, lost control of his car on the icy pavement and struck the Alger car, damaging it to such an extent that they were forced to complete their journey by train. It is very fortunate that no one was seriously injured, although Mrs. Alger suffered a slight back injury. Previous to the accident they had driven 70 miles on roads covered with ice.
    This is the first time in eight years that Chief Petty Officer Alger had been home for Christmas.
This March 16, 1944, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 2, column 2:
    The Charles Algers recently received a telegram from their son, Chief Cecil Alger, now stationed at Jacksonville, Fla., that he was transferring to Seattle, Wash., from where he would embark on sea duty.
This April 26, 1945, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 4, column 1:
    A letter from Chief Aviation Metalsmith Cecil Alger, son of the Charles F. Algers, says he is being kept very busy repairing planes. He is with the carrier aircraft service at Astoria, Oregon. He also said he enjoyed receiving the Tribune each week.
This February 28, 1946, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 2, column 1:
    Cecil Alger ASM, phoned his parents, the C.F. Algers, from Tacoma, Wash., that he has re-enlisted in the Navy.
This Lowell Tribune article was found in the January 2, 1947, issue:
    Cecil Alger, A.C.C., son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Alger, upon returning to San Diego, from eight months service in the Pacific, has been transferred to Alameda, Calif., Naval Air Station. He and his family will reside at Oakland.
This November 18, 1948, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 5, column 3:
    To welcome home their son, Cecil Alger, ACM, of Almeda, Calif., Mr. and Mrs. Charles Alger entertained at their home the following week end guests: Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Alger, Marilyn and Sharon, of Forest Park, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Hal Rowe of Valparaiso. Added to the Sunday dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Alger and Judy of Gary and Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Burnell of Belshaw. Afternoon and evening callers were Mrs. Gladys Sagmeister, Judy and Marilyn and Mrs. Robert Carson, of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Alger and Gene, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Pinkerton, Judy and Karen and Mrs. Mildred Pinkerton of Hammond, and Mrs. Arthur Walstrum of Robertsdale. Cecil has been in service twelve years. He expects to return to Almeda the latter part of this week to resume his duties there as Aviation Chief Metalsmith.
This article was found in the Lowell Tribune, February 10, 1949, page 5, column 3:
    A letter from Mr. and Mrs. Charles Alger's son, Cecil Alger, A.M.C., says he was transferred from Alameda Naval Air Station where he was stationed for two years, to Guam Fleet Air Wing One, as soon as he returned from his leave here to visit his parents, relatives and friends in November. Before leaving for Guam he moved his family from Alameda, Calif., to Tacoma, Wash., where his wife formerly lived. En route to Guam Cecil spent a week in Hawaii at Waikiki Beach, Honolulu. While there he visited Dr. Ogden Pinkerton and family, formerly of Lowell. He says it is plenty warm at Guam but not too bad if you stay insside daytimes, the nights are nice.
This August 30, 1951, Lowell Tribune article was found page 1, column 5:
    C.D. Alger, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Alger of Belshaw, who was injured early last spring in an auto race in California, is now getting about again. Mr. Alger is well known on the West coast for his success as a race car driver. He sends a new address for his Tribune: C.D. Alger AMC, CPO, Quarter 24, Naval Air Station, Alameda, California.
The following August 14, 1952, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 2, column 3:
    Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Alger received a phone call Sunday from their son, Cecil, who is a chief aviation metal smith. The call came from San Diego, Calif., informing them that he would leave Monday, August 11th, aboard the USS Carrier Kearsarge, CV-33, for Japan and the fighting line. Cecil, who enlisted in 1935, has been stationed in Alameda, Calif., for several years. Cecil's mailing address is: VS-721, c/o Fleet P.O. San Francisco, Calif.
Last updated on October 13, 2006.

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