European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - December 25, 1952, Darmstadt, Hesse                                W2 the stars and stripes Page 9 Gex Matthew r1dgway Comra Anduri Nehf european command from it Gen Mattox Eddy liar eur of i greetings to All fit 7th army and Nifte hearts of All at Fri is the or tit Christmas 1352 Tanita Point toward Al nations join god in working to and War May we a just and my to you i wish to extend to All members of the United states and their my sincere Best wishes a joyous the Christmas season is symbolic of peace and Good it is a time when More than on any other Occa our thoughts turn to our families and our for some of Sepa rated by great distances from our the Day May be tinged with but we May take Comfort in the fact that our work Here in Europe is worthy of our sacrifice and Best by our presence joined with our allies in the defense of peace by our understanding of those among whom we work and live by Pur Charity and our generosity in sharing our Bounty with the needy and we give proof that the age old Christmas peace on Good will toward is a real and integral part of our daily this is the foundation upon which we shall help a lasting May the coming year bring to each of you the Success and happiness that you richly to the members of the United states armed forces in Europe i extend to you All and to your families my warm personal greetings and my sincere Best wishes at this Christmas As we come again to refresh our selves from our greatest Reservoir of Faith in want you to know of my abiding Confidence in you and of my of honoured privilege in sharing service with Samuel Reber acting High commissioner the eve of ail of us Here in German and Are bound by a common a Bond that is years we belong to that joyous com Pany who Are once again about to celebrate the birth of the time for Good will and peace Pon this on the eve of a new year full of i want to extend my Best wishes to you All and to say that i Hope the new year brings Ati answer to All our prayers for a real and lasting v Brig Gen Bertram iia Ford chief of big or chief signal u season to distress to each fee military of this Corn appreciation Well per current Christ Suc a the transportation takes pleasure in extending to All of you the Heartiest wish for a Happy and prosperous Holiday sea May the coming year see the continuance of the Fine spirit of cooperation which exists among we thank you for your assist Ance and pledge ourselves to More and better service in the coming new Jcj to All signal corps personnel serving with the army in and to their i Send my warmest Christmas Greet Ings and wishes for peaceful and Happy new wherever you May be on this it is my Heartfelt that your Christmas will be made Rich or by the knowledge that your efforts to help the needy and underprivileged in the country in we Are serving Mark Prog Ress toward our goal of peace on Goodwill to All