Caddo- My Home Town: Roy Jones, 1943

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Attractions

The Caddo Cafe
Friday Night All-You-Can-Eat Catfish! Call 367-9800 for hours and details.
Rex II
Restored movie theater. Call 580-367-2000 for show times.
Indian Territory Museum and Library
A free look into Caddo's rich heritage. Open Tues.-Sat. from 10am to 3pm
Craighead's
This turn-of-the-century general store is a must see! Open: M-Th 'til 5:30 and F-Sat. 9:00-7:00.

Organizations

Caddo Alumni Association
The alumni association arranges a Caddo High School reunion every four years. Next one is 2012.
Caddo Educational Foundation
This group provides scholarships for community youth.
Caddo Civic and Cemetery Club
This group maintains and improves the cemetery and provides community service as needed.
Town Restoration Association of Caddo
The mission of TRAC is to provide visionary leadership, focus on historical preservation, and promote economic growth to enrich the quality of life in our community.
Caddo Community Association
The CCA holds the annual Heritage Day Celebration and participates in other community projects.

The Caddo Herald

January 14, 1943

Cpl. Roy C. Jones Writes Letter Home

Dear Mr. Crossett:

Just a few lines to let you know that I am well and doing o.k. Due to censorship regulation I can’t tell you where I am or what I am doing.

When I was small and growing up, Tarzan pictures and books of any jungle life always interested me and hoped some day that I would be able to see such a place. Well I am there.

Since I have been gone there has been lots that I have seen and done. The other day something lit on the run way and before I discovered that it was a mosquito the boys had put 60 gal’s of gas on it. Lizards are 4 to 5 feet long (honest). Rats are big as house cats. By the time I get back I will be able to tell a fish story. By the way how are the fishermen doing this year?

Mr. Crossett I wish to thank you and the Masons for sending me the hometown paper. I read every word and enjoy them. I get lots of news out of it. That is interesting, especially the letters of soldiers. Again accept my thanks.

There isn’t much news that I can write so had better close.

As ever,

Roy Jones.

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