To the editor:

By the time you get this letter my family and I will be in Jefferson City anticipating with much excitement what the Lord has for us to do.

We want to thank you for your goodness to the Salvation Army and our family. The years that we spent in Cape Girardeau will be remembered for many years.

I would ask each of you to give Capt. Robert Gauthier and his family the same kind of support, and, when he asks for contributions to meet the needs of the people who come through the doors at 701 Good Hope, that you be very generous. It is only because of your caring and sharing that we have a ministry of meeting people's needs.

Give Capt. and Mrs. Gauthier a call and welcome them. It will make the transition somewhat easier.

I will not say goodbye but only so long, as we will be returning to Cape Girardeau when we retire. That is just seven years away.

Keep close to Jesus.

MAJ. ELMER TRAPP

Salvation Army

Jefferson City