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Camp Adair Sentry Coordinator Has Big Job at Camp H. C. (Sven) Johnson Irons Out Wrinkles I April 23, 1942 dividuals and communities on the Workers May Enroll in one hand and the army command on the other. When problems arise Technical Trade Class which effect both, they are taken Enrollment in evening classes in jto Mr. Johnson, who provides the proper procedure to clear things the trades, to prepare workmen for up. skilled jobs in Portland shipyards, Mr. Johnson is well-known in may be made any time in the larg- this community, having come to . er cities of the Camp Adair area. Albany in 1932 as agent for the Classes are continuous at Salem Standard Oil company. In 1933 and Corvallis and Albany, and are he was moved to Corvallis and pro being conducted through coopern- moted to district manager in an area comprising Linn. Benton ar.d Polk counties. For the past two I years he has been in Port Town send, Wash., at Medford and came back to Albany last fall, where he opened “Johnson's Real Estate Ex change.” He has been there until assuming duties at Camp Adair' April 1. Known in Corvallis and Albany I Courtesy Statesman. Salem ' as Sven, Mr. Johnson is rapidly i H. C.. (Sven) Jonnson, established becoming acquainted with the force i by four counties and the cities at the camp, especially in the ad around Camp Adair, to solve rid ministration building so far, and ! dles arising in Camp-Civilian rela hopes to be able to be of service to | tionships. both the contractors and workers as well as to the camp administra tion. Sven Johnson Brings Is Coordinator The work of the coordinator’s ■ ffice is to make smooth any rough spots that may occur in the build ing of Camp Adair as it may affect the communities of the counties of Polk. Linn, Benton and Marion. These rough spots may be hous ing rates or conditions, sanitary conditions of trailer camps or new ly established auto camps or road problems that arise from changing conditions. In fact, it is the desire of the coordinator to attempt to guide those who are affected ad versely in any way as a result of the construction of this new enter prise in the proper direction to a solution of their problem. Everyone realizes that it would he impossible for one office to cure all ills and relieve all unpleasant Ability to See Thing happenings. However, the office From Wide Associations of the coordinator attempts to help those who come to that office to When constructton got under way find the proper source for relief at Camp Adair, many problems is and uses its best efforts to see to suing from the relationship of the it that all possible help is received camp to the surrounding communi to adjust the situation to the best ties immediately presented them- result of all concerned. This applies ! selves for solution. The result was to cities and counties within the that every Tom, Dick and Harry area served by the Four County i with something on his chest went ■ Council, as well as to the indivi rushing into the administration duals in the area. offices to see the area commander. “Please feel that the coordinator To avoid impositions on both sides is your representative in any way . of the fence, the four counties he is able to help you and will ■ effected and the larger towns in welcome your suggestions or re [ the area decided to open an office quests if there is any way we can to clear these discussions. Howard C. (Sven) Johnson of be of help to you,” Mr. Johnson suggests. “You are the builders of , Albany was finally decided upon this wonderful camp and we want . as the man to run this office. He you to be treated right while you ‘ was given the title, “Coordinator.” are here with us. The cities of Since April 1, he has been at the Albany, Corvallis, Monmouth, In head of an office in the adminis dependence, Dallas, Salem, Leba tration building just across the non and Sweet Home are all in hall front that of Col. Des Islets. this council and want you to know The office Is maintained by an that your problems are their prob organization of the territory ef lems and that they want you to be fected which has provided a budget happy and enjoy the time you have for the activity and whose destinies to spend off the job in any of are directed by a common council these places. We are their repre composed of representatives of the sentative and we hope to do this various sections of the area. It is the intent of Mr. Johnson’s job so as to be of mutual benefit office to handle all business which to all.” shall arise between the civilian in- - I • Monmouth Has Unique Dormitory Housing Former Girls' Building Is Open for Workers Monmouth, next town north of the camp on the highway 99W has a unique provision for Camp Adair workers who wish board and room facilities near the camp. A former women’s dormitory used in connec tion with the college there, has been taken over by private enter prise, entirely renovated and re furbished and will care for 54 men, 1 hamber of Commerce Manager Gillett announces. The building is modern, air-con- d’tioned. has both tub and shower facilities and a large living room comfortably furnished with a piano and fireplace. Board is offered at the dormitory dining room. Monmouth has room and board for 23 outside this dormitory and can "sleep” a total of 157, Mr. Gil lett reports. There is a second house, formerly a college dormi tory, w hich will care for a number of men, but no board is available there. There are still plenty of trailer lots at the various camps around the Camp Adair area. There are trailer spots on ail sides of the camp. Page F ve I tion with the school system« Carpentry and wood working classes have been most pop ar. authorities say. though metal working runs a close second. MORKIS OPTICAL COMPANY Dr. Henry E. Morris Optometrist 411 State Street. Salem Phone 5528 HOGG BROS for Quality Furniture and Appliances At Moderate Prices Terms 260 State St Salem Coordinator Assisting In Housing Problems An extensive survey is being conducted on rent conditions in some of the towns directly tribu tary to Camp Adair. As complaints come into the co ordinator’s office, they will be in vestigated and publicity given those who feel that a full-year’s profit should be made in a few months. The coordinator feels it is just as unpatriotic to hold up a defense worker from excess rental charges as it would be to do some other act that would tend to slow down or discourage defense workers. H. C. Johnson, coordinator,! states that he has several letters on his desk which designate certain places, private apartment houses, by address and name of owner. It is hoped that the condition can be announced shortly as much improved, he says. z Everything for the farm and home! YOUR COMPLETE NEEDS Sears Roebuck & Co. Salem, Ore. Open Saturday Night until 9 O'Clock Don C. Wilson, Agent New York Life Ins. Co. Phone 91-92-93-94 Corvallis—865-M i Salem's— —distinguished eating place Joe Kandall, prominent Salem restaurant operator. «upervj.e« preparation of fine foods in the (■olden Pheasant Mr. Kandall in proud of his extensive u»e of Oregon product«. In the pa»t 5 year«.his restaurant« hate baked 90.0(H) dozen elover-leaf rolls in their electric oven«, and have prepared 45 ton« 'of beef lorn on mo«t modern equipment. brings you tastier meals at moderate cost THE GOLDEN PHEASANT "Sakrn’s Distinguished Ealing Place” On Liberty between Conrt and Chemeketa Juat Off Pacific Highway (99)