tint vmr' nummrmm. i ma COMMUNITIES CCr.Vr.NITIES EDITOR KIM ZOLLMAN REKQFELO Phone 420-5244 8 Fax 420-5246 E-mail Journal and Courier online: www.jconline.com SIOAY, 14, 2CC2 THINGS (flJDDIrW mmm (UqS motorcycle. He took a job with General Electric Co. in Schenectady, N.Y., and Milwaukee, Wis. Then in early 1917, as Bareither narrates, "with the sinking of American ships by German submarines and the disclosure of German secret agreements with Mexico, it was only a matter of time before the U.S.
would be drawn into the war in Europe." Spring applied for a commission in the Engineer Section of the Officers' Reserve Corps and entered the Army as a second lieutenant on June 27, 1918. His diary entries tell of basic training at Fort Leavenworth, Typhoid and smallpox shots, gun cleaning and mainte- First of two articles about An Engineer's Diary of the Great War, a book based on a local soldier's experience. Once upon a time a chap a a Harry Spring from little ol' Dayton, joined the U.S. Army and went off to a big ol' war. They called it "The Great Bob Kriebel Old Lafayette War" in those days, The War to End All Wars." We're talking World War I.
Turns out that Harry Spring 2nd Lt. Harry Spring kept a diary of his war experiences in the United States, France and Germany between 1917 and 1919. And it turns out that at Spring's alma mater (Purdue electrical engineering, 1911) Purdue University Press has published parts of his writings in a new book, An Engineer's Diary of the Great War, with editorial help from Indianapolis author Terry Bareither (Purdue civil engineering, 1979 and 1972). Training The diary of Harry Spring (1888-1974) discusses his training in Kansas (1917), combat support in the Meuse-Argonne in France (1918), postwar occupa S3 iSiffWiSSS'i pIf' IN UNIFORM: Spring from poses in departing in France TRANSPORTATION: Harry Spring, a Purdue University alum- nus, kept a diary during World War I. He rode a motorcycle from An Engineer's Diary of the Great War often traveled this way during the war zone was difficult.
fe cialized electrical and mechanical regiment in the American Expeditionary Force. The 37th crossed the Atlantic on the HMS Maureta-nia. "When the company got to France and began operating, maintaining and repairing equipment and undertaking construction projects, men from each of the platoons were assigned back and forth," Bareither writes. "On major projects Spring would have 60 to 80 men assigned to him." War zone In the war zone, after he had been issued a helmet, gas mask, bayonet, rifle, .45 automatic pistol and ammunition, Spring's diaries frequently speak of rain, mud, bombings from the air, shelling from German artillery batteries, repairing and assembling tractors, fixing and setting up portable electric generators, field con struction of an evacuation hospital, repairs to electric power lines and water pumps. "As soon as arrival in France everyone seemed to disappear in search of cognac," Spring wrote in his diary in August 1918.
In an entry for Aug. 21: "Carpenter work, wiring sterilizers at hospital. German plane dropped five bombs in a row, one striking barracks about 300 yards from here, mortally wounding 2 and wounding approx. a dozen others. Happened about 9 p.m.
and everybody beat it for dugouts." Aug. 31: "City water main broke and spent great deal of time trying to rush things along. British bombing plane fell 2 kilometers from Ram-bersvillers. Pilot shot thru the eye at Strasbourg but brought plane in. Hit tree in landing.
Four killed and one survived without a scratch." Spring contributed to an official report of a gas attack by 2nd Lt. Harry Dayton, full uniform before for the battlefields and Belgium. 1U uu Greater Lafayette Chicken fry dinner, 1 1 a.m.-1 p.m., ioaay, r-ieynoras nre Station, $6.50, $3.50 for children 4-12. Boiler Maker Bourse, stamp biiuw, i i a.m.-:ju p.m., today, Radisson Inn, 4343 Indiana 26. All you eat breakfast, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.
today, Marmolijo's Trio Restaurant, West Shafer Street and Norway Road, Mon-ticello, $6, $3 for children 5-12. Chicken noodle dinner, n'oon-1 :30 p.m., today Jackson Heights United Methodist Church, seven miles west of Romney on Indiana 28, $6, $3 for children under 12. "Tales to Make Your Family Smile and Puzzle," storytelling with Doyne Carson of the Tippecanoe Storytellers Guild, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Frankfort Public Library. Wednesdays In The Wild, free natural history workshops and field trips, 1-3 p.m.
For more information, call Mary Cutler at 567-2993. "The Green Menace (Invasive Plants)," Lilly Nature CenterCelery Bog. Advanced technology fair. D.m.. Wednesday.
narnson t-iign scnooi, tree. Dick Wolfsie, and Barney the dog, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Frankfort Public Library. Purdue Spring Fest, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today, free.
Our Town, today, April 1 8-21, Experimental Theatre-Stewart Center, $1 1 and $1 3, $7 and $9 for students and senior citi-'zens. Cabaret, 4 p.m. today, Elliott Hall of Music, New Directional Players, Dame Lorraine, 7 p.m. today, Fowler Hall-Stewart Center, $7, $5 for students. Better Than Ezra, 9 p.m.
today, Slayter Center. PercussionWinter Drum Line concert, "BOOMwhackers," 3 p.m. today, Loeb Playhouse, free. "On Resource Wars, Terrorism, the War Against Terrorism, and Defense Spending," with Michael Klare, 7:30 p.m.Tuesday, RHPH, room 172. Jewish Studies Program mm series, p.m.
vveanes-. day, Liberal Arts and Education Building, Room 2290. Featured: Marathon Man. Double Take 3, featuring PMO Express and University Choir, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Loeb Playhouse.
World Cinema Film Series, "A Season of Films on Judgment Action," 7 p.m. Wednesdays through May 1, "Johnson Hall of Nursing, room B-002. Free. This week: Closely Watched Trains (1966). events Indianapolis Guitar Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
today, Northwest Pavilion, State Fairgrounds, $6. H.H. Gregg Country Music Expo, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. today, Blue Ribbon Pavilion, State Fair-. grounds, $10.
Gem, mineral and jewelry show and sale, noon-5 p.m. to- day, Southwest Pavilion, State I Fairgrounds, $2. Hoosier Antiques Super-show, noon-5 p.m. todayWest Pavilion, State Fairgrounds, $5. I David Copperfield, 1 and 4 p.m.
today, $17.50, $39.50 and $45. Murat Theatre, 502 N. New Jersey: Call TicketMaster, (317) 1 239-1000. American Mixed Breed I Obedience Registration Dog Hall, State Fairgrounds. Choral Masterpieces Concert.
7:30 n.m. todav. 8. $6 students and seniors. Clowes nan, tow ounsei Ave.
aii (oif) 940-6444 for information. For 5 tickets, call (31 7) 239-1000. Mike Miliigan and Steam Shovel, 2-3 p.m. Monday, Indianapolis Artsgarden, Circle I Centre Mall free. For comolete entertain- ment listings, see tgif every Friday in the Journal and Courier.
tion in Coblenz, Germany (1919), and his return to Lafayette. As a Purdue student, Spring rode nine miles between campus and home on a THANK YOUS SUCH PARKS RECREATION CALENDAR aao-aavcj tax get practice, parading, hiking, trenching, using bayonets and gas masks, engineering field problems, bridge construction, maneuvers on land just outside the federal pen-itentiary near Leavenworth, and mock combat situations. came Fort Myer, advanced training and to sail to the war zone in France. Spring took command of a platoon of 54 men in the, Army's new 37th Engineer Regiment made up of electricians, linemen, wiremen, armature winders, cable splicers, carpenters, blacksmiths, machinists and pipefitters. It was the only spe- At Shadeland Community Center: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Senior Citizens Day; gym, exercise room, computers, kitchen available, free.
p.m.: Bookmobile. WEDNESDAY At Morton Center: p.m.: Bid euchre. p.m.:ACBL. THURSDAY At Morton Center: p.m.: Seniors Duplicate Bridge. p.m.: Bridge.
FRIDAY At Morton Center: p.m.: Bid euchre p.m.:ACBL. SATURDAY At Morton Center: a.m.: Aerobics. meets p.m. Monday and Wednesday at Central Presbyterian Church, 31 N. Seventh education building, room p.m.
Tuesday at New Directions, 515 Columbia St. Sex Addicts Anonymous of IAfayette, (for men and women), meets weekly in the Lafayette area. For information, leave a message at 417-0849. YWCA Domestic Violence Intervention and Prevention Program groups meet at 604 N. Sixth St.
All groups are free of charge: Call 423-1118 or (888) 345-1118 for Photos while he was at Purdue and his service because travel in the Germans on Sept. 2. French soldiers suffered vomiting spells and pain in the eyes. More and more men complained of pain in their eyes, one lieutenant said he was "nearly blinded" by the gas. Spring frequently traveled on a motorcycle in France where war-zone conditions created such difficulties as heavy traffic, torn-up roads, blackouts, hostile snipers and unreliable trucks.
Before the armistice signed on Nov. 11, Spring and his men moved up behind attacking troops in the Meuse-Argonne offensive and provided electric power for headquarters, medical dressing stations and any other support the attacking forces needed. As towns or German defensive installations were overtaken, Spring's company moved in to repair power stations or Salvage electrical supplies and equipment. Bareither commented: "Spring was instrumental in repairing power stations supports patient services, programs, education and advocacy in our local community. Working together, we do make a difference in finding a cure, and we improve the quality of care and services for our friends, families and neighbors battling cancer.
Thank you for your continued interest and your support. Leslie Goss, American Cancer Society ONE-ROOM SCHOOLS: Because there are many birthdays behind most folks who have attended one room schools, they are on my endangered species list. My request of them is to share with me events, anecdotes, surprises, games, noteworthy classmates, personal els and share their favorite snacks. Lafayette Noon Rotary Club, noon Tuesday, University Inn. Twin Lakes.
Senior Citizens Bowlers, 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, at Monticello Lanes. Multiple Blessings, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, socialsupport group for parents of twins and supertwins in area; for information, meeting place, call Jen, 463-7029. The Wabash Valley Watercolor Society, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Wells Community Cultural Center; executive meeting followed by How to order An Engineer's Diary of the Great War can be ordered by calling (800) 247-6553. Callers who mention the promotion code of PUP1 2 between today and May 31 will receive a 20 percent discount. The illustrated 220-page hardcover book costs $32.95. in Varennes, Very, Baulny and Apremont. Providing power to medical units was critical.
It was the difference between a wounded doughboy receiving his first care by candlelight or by electric light." NEXT: More war and then peace. Kriebel, retired editor of the Journal and Courier, may be contacted at 30 Wildcat Bluffs Road, Lafayette, IN 47905-8449; telephone 589-8922; e-mail tejas30aol.com. moments, traditions, meaningful happenings, a day to remember (or to forget) and what those school days were like in particular or generally to include going to or returning from the playground, the physical characteristics of the classroom itself and the geographical setting. I'd be most grateful if some readers would respond. These brief slices of life are planned to be used in an illustrated collection of one-room school days nostalgia with acknowledgment.
(Denote if otherwise). But do send your recollections to me, please. Write to 4901 Chagar Court, Las Cruces, NM 88005 or e-mail bluegateflodocaol.com or phone (505) 523-2950. Flo Hosa Dougherty, Las Cruces, N.M. general business meeting, 7 p.m.; program features artist Jeannie MacLeish of Mooresville, 7:30 p.m.; open to anyone with an interest in painting.
New Beginnings Singles, Frankfort, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nazarene Church across from Marsh, Frankfort; for information, call 654-6387. Tippecanotes, men singing four-part harmony a cappella, p.m. Tuesday, Christ United Methodist Church, 3610 S. 18th St.
for information, call 423-2606. Unity patients cc Treat people like people. unity I HEALTHCARE I trust. Here to stay. who donated space for our sales; and to Greater Lafayette Ambassadors, Americorps, Lambda Phi Epsilon, Purdue School of Management Council and Kappa Epsilon members who staffed our on-site sale locations.
Finally, we could not have succeeded without the volunteers who lovingly gave their time and energy in organizing orders, sorting, wrapping and delivering the daffodils. Though we experienced some unexpected difficulties with delivery, we appreciate your patience with this mammoth effort (and can always use more volunteers to accomplish the task). Thirty-seven percent of your donation funds American Cancer Society research, the remaining 63 percent Tippecanoe ladies who are interested in learning to sing barbershop harmony are welcome; free voice lessons; for information, call 589-9504 or 463-1261. Lafayette Orchid Society, Habitat for Humanity offices, 420 S. First 7 p.m.
Monday; for information, call Sharon Theriault, secretary, at 296-8600. International Center Coffee and Conversation Group, a.m. Tuesday, International Center, 523 Russell WL; open to everyone including children; participants are invited to give presentations about their home countries or trav- DAFFODIL DAYS: Thanks to our caring and supportive community, The American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days were a huge success again this year. This could not have been accomplished without the support of many people. The cost of the flowers was underwritten by the Bill and Bonnie Andrews family in loving memory of Cherie Andrews Marshall.
Their special tribute has brightened our community for several years, and we are most grateful. Thanks also to Home Hospital and St. Elizabeth Medical Center and to Kappa Epsilon and the Chemical Engineering Society at Purdue, who sold flowers on site; to The Tippecanoe Mall and the Home Garden Show, Twin Lakes Senior Citizens Chorus, 9 a.m. Monday, Senior Center, for practice. For information call Rita Biederwolf at 219-583-5454.
West Lafayette Sagamore Lions Club, noon Monday, west room at MCL Cafeteria. Greater Lafayette Self Advocates, 3:45 p.m. Monday, Wabash Center. Tec*mseh Kiwanis Club, 6 p.m. Monday, MCL Cafeteria; guests welcome.
Sweet Adelines International, Star City Chorus, 6:45 p.m. Monday, St. Elizabeth School of Nursing Auditorium, 1508 McAllister Community Center: 2351 N. 20th closed for renovation. Morton Community Center: 222 N.
Chauncey WL, 775-5120. Shadeland Community Center: 474-5264. MONDAY At Morton Center: 9-11 a.m.: Conversational English; free. 1-4 p.m.: Seniors duplicate bridge. p.m.: Aerobics.
p.m.: Bridge. TUESDAY At Morton Center: p.m.: Seniors duplicate bridge. p.m.: Woodcarvers meeting. p.m.: Seniors duplicate bridge. MEETINGS Here is a list of meetings of groups and organizations in Greater Lafayette and the region: Alcoholics Anonymous support groups: Call 742-1666 for meeting information or to talk with a recovering alcoholic.
Al-Anon Family Groups, support group for families and friends of problem For more information, call 742-1666. Overeaters Anonymous, meets weekly in the Lafayette area. For information, call 474-9339 or (219) 967-3332. Narcotics Anonymous, Back to the Basics, High Yield Money Market Accounts A Lafayette A Community 2 North Fourth 21 36 Greenbush 765-429-7200 www.lafayettecommunitybank.com Stripping Repair Refinishing We Do Antique Restoration Fire Water Damage Restoration Finish New Doors Woodwork Cabinet Refinishing (New Old) Furniture Refinishing Caning Quick Reliable Service 17 Years of Experience Years of planning, years of.
