September 7, 1918 letter from Stanley Jones to Trixie

Dear Sis and all,
Your letter was received was glad to hear from you.  I have just finished a letter to Boops (Byron) and one to Mother.  I had a letter from Aunt Carrie.  Newlin is in the army some place in California.  Say- have Ed look into this school here.  I understand it is going to be from 18 year-old boys.  They will get $30 per month and go to school and all clothes furnished and cots just the same as a soldier.  Would be good for him.  When will Carl go - how old is he?
Dacia sent me a box of stuff. Sure was fine- a cake and fruit.  Juanita also sent me some candy and some gum.  Gee- all was fine.  Ed had better go to school for the fellow with the education is the fellow who has the greatest chance of being commissioned.  If he would have some education and a chance for officers training school. Grady Stringer is one they selected for mechanics.  How is Geo getting- when does he think he is going to be sent to Army?  I am very lucky to get into this branch of the service.  It is counted next to the highest branch.  Aviation is the highest branch.  Tell Ed I meant the ruby ring.  Let him read this.
I sure enjoyed my visit while in Waco.  Uncle Herschel looked so very bad.  Dad looks fine besides hime.  I used to think Dad looked bad but he looks fine.  Been looking for some mail today but haven't  had a word for two or three days.  Kiss all the little ones for me.
With love and kisses to all,
Stanley
ps- I will see about this college for Ed.  

Misc....

A few October 1912 Checks

Check to Papa Jones

This one is to Lee Roy Gideon, Geo's father.  My Grandma always told me that her Grandfather was a very nice and kind man.

Remember Aunt Lulu and Uncle JC Riffe?  Here is a check to Aunt Lulu!  

Mama Jones' Writings- memory verses, etc..

I love this.  I know I have said it before but I love seeing her handwriting.   We are not sure when Mama Jones wrote it but we think it was probably during WWII.  She was such a lovely woman.
Even though I never had the pleasure of knowing her, I feel like I did from all her letters, writings, etc. 

See the bottom page as it continues there.

Memory verses.  My mom and Mimi always told me that Mama Jones read her Bible every day until she passed in her 90's.  She was a very quiet and private woman but had a mighty faith.  

Beautiful Jones/Gideon Women!  I can see my Mimi and her sisters in their faces...  

A remarkable life of an amazing lady.

Continued from the top writings.  

Letter, postcard and photo from Stanley Jones while in Army in Texas

Stanley- Texas A&M College (he was stationed there for a bit while in the Army during WWI- 1918)

I love this old post card from Stanley to Trixie.

Trixie and Family Photos

Georgia Lucile, Trixie, Geraldine, Mildred, Jack (baby) and Marjorie 

Amanda Frances Gideon (geo's mother), Georgia Lucile, Geraldine and Mildred.  The man is one of the Gideon brothers.

Jack and Byron (I think)

Geraldine Gideon and James Hewlitt

Not sure who this is.  Anyone know?

Juanita Jones with her doll.  Notice Oliver of Laurel and Hardy in the photo.  

Not sure who the older girl is but the younger one is Georgia Lucile I think.

I think this was Georgia Lucile's class in Avant, OK

1918 Letter from Stanley Jones while he was in the Army stationed in Texas

Notice the top that shows totals of dead and wounded.  

November 22, 1918
Dear Sis and family,
Being as tomorrow is my day for writing and I am not busy today I will write to you.  Well, tomorrow is the last test we have a review of everything we have had.  Being I have been in the hospital for nearly two weeks may not make a good grade but I am going to make a stab at it for I was to get out of here as soon as possible.  Is Geo still in Ramona or what is he doing for himself?  How are all the little ones these days sure wish I could see all of you.

Can't tell a thing as to when we will be released or if we will be sent to some other camp or what will become of us.  I suppose everyone was pleased the war has ended.  I think it suits me.  If you write anymore do it quick for we may be sent out and if anyone leaves a camp he hardly gets any of his mail.  My company got new overcoats yesterday and woolen underclothes a few days ago and I did not get any

I am going to get my coat and things as soon as I get out of this H.  I will be out in a day or so as I think.  Have you heard from Shelley lately?  Well, if you have time write and if you have not let it go, c" Lots of love to all and fats also. c"
Geo S Jones
B Co B V
Radio T D
College Station, TX