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December 2008:
Wartime Christmas Greetings
Nearly a thousand G.C. Murphy Co. employees served in the armed forces
during World War II. For those men and women in uniform — some of them
in far-off, unfriendly places — mail from home was always a welcome
sight.
Murphy's kept in touch throughout the war with a series of newsletters
that updated them on their other co-workers in the service. And
Murphy's sent regular gifts like magazines, cash and war bonds to keep
up their morale.
This Christmas card was sent one year to G.C. Murphy Co. personnel in
the service. Though undated, the content suggests the card was sent in
1944.
The card — made in the form of a booklet — includes this greeting from
Murphy Co. Chairman Walter C. Shaw Sr. and President
Paul L. Sample.
On another page, there’s a greeting from Murphy Co. Controller John
Krut, along with a poem:
According to the news we
hear
The year won’t be so old
Before you’re back to
hear us cheer
Because you’ve knocked
the Axis cold!
So carry on the Murphy
Spirit
No matter where you are
today ...
The spirit that will win
you friends
From Philly to Bombay.
But until the fight is
over
And you’re back ... just
let us say.
“A very merry Christmas,
Pal,
And a happier New Year’s
Day!”
(Previous photo: September 2008, Bill Anderson collection)
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