Camp Adair Sentry
August 20, 1942.
Page Six
tion of the Service Command Unit
1911.
M Sgt. Narramore is still wait­
ing for someone to question him
on anything that can be found in
By H. B.—DEML
the Soldier’s Handbook, FM 21-100!
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Have you boys seen our drill
Laundry Puzzles; to
field? Any better in the camp?
respect don’t matter. We’re still
I By H. B., Private, U. 8. Army
wait until we finish land­
. losing the war and the chances are
Landscape Home Area Just
, Are Wc aware of the war?
scaping our area! Then you’ll see
1 that more and more of us will get
A foolish question, one would I into combat later. If we don’t, well
something.
think, in a military camp, but j let’s use our imaginations and keep
By Corporal Raoul Mound
sometimes I wonder. Maybe you reminding ourselves that no army­
Corporal Thomas A. Robinson of Quartermaster Men
know the song that goes, “We’re
lean function without us, and that the military police has been trans­
here because we’re here because victory depends on our efforts
Promoted This Week
we're here because we're here.” fully as much as it does on the men ferred to the air corps, unassigned,
awaiting
an
appointment
as
air
Well, occasionally a fellow runs at the front.
cadet, and is attached to this or-
The following men of the QM
across soldiers- I mean men in
I
remember,
a
bit
ruefully
in
my
ganization for rations and duty corps were notified of their promo­
uniform with that attitude.
present circumstances, a song that until new orders arrive.
Although this camp is here en­ we cocky, combat soldiers of the
tion during the past week. Pfc’s
Private lcl Victor Boxer ha3
tirely because of the war, and other war used to sing.
were
in the majority. The 15 men
been transferred to the Coast Artil­
although we are in it because of
It was a sarcastic thing about lery school, Ft. Monroe, Va., and receiving their first stripes were:
the war, all of us tend to forget, the service of supply and it went:
has left with a 10-day delay en­ P. E. Allison, D. J. Arbia, G.
once in awhile, that we are much
more than mere camp soldiers, “Mother take down your service route. That 10-day delay’ enroute Babyak, J. E. Dwyer, N. J. Gra,
has the men in our outfit not only G. A. Hazen, G. E. Hewson, G. A.
flag,
bound to a routine which is seldom
envious but downright jealous!
Your son’s in the S. O. S.”
Hirt, W. W. Howell, H. J. Kremer,
exciting and often is irkaome.
Here are some of the new ratings F. X. Kosik, P. Kosmonek, W.
Therefore as an old timer who
A mean, unfair song, because
remembers all too well the tedious­ S.O.S. had the hazards of combat of our detachment: First Sergeant Shnelwert, A. Somlo and D. F.
ness of the training camp which without the glory and was indis­ Earl J. Stairs and Staff Sergeants Brandt. Pvts, lei., E. J. Carberry,
preceded the trip across the sea, pensable besides. And we’re indis­ Holmes, Allison, Katzenmeyer and M. Fenner and Pvts. J. F. Kennedy,
A. L. Reeves and M. C. Spencer
in the other war, I propose to pensable too, we limited service Lesco.
The new sergeants: Edwin F. were promoted to Tech 5th grade.
annoy you this week by talking mtn, so let’s use our imaginations
Corporal's stripes went to Pvts.
about this war and what it means and get some morale. We’ve got to Hosheit, Hugh McKinley, William
to me, a private in the army.
have better morale than combat Van Wyck, James L. Morgan and M. Gaines, A. Wisniewski, Pfc’s
C. M. Solomon and C. E. Watson.
But first rid yourselves of any troops precisely because our job is Ogden S. Bentley.
The new corporals: Elmer R. Techn 5th grade, G. Karath re­
notions that I am a professional duller and we can’t look forward
veteran, always making the most of to anything except more of the Bender, Arthur B. Roberts, Victor ceived rating of 4th. Techns 5th
J. Reick, William Kanski, David grade, S. L. Austin, C. E. Garrett,
the fact that I was at the front same.
the other time. I have no use for
We can do it, though, and we H. Charles, Garrold E. Van Ton- M. A. Orlowski and Cpl H. P.
the professional veteran. He's a can have that morale, if we remain geren, John P. Schoenrock and Heilbron were advanced to ser­
geants.
nuisance, I think. As for me, be­ steadily aware of the war and its Raoul Mound.
tween the other war and this one significance. As I remember, we
Ever since the quartermaster
I never marched in a parade, never- had no doubt about victory, the laundry at Vancouver found out
joined any veterans’ organization, other time, and within the United that they could not handle the
Eyes Examined
never told the people I worked with States no such elaborate defense laundry for Camp Adair, the laun­
that I had been in the service.
measures were taken as we have dry situation has been horrible,
Glasses Fitted
Even now I mention it only be­ today. From the date of our entry gruesome, etc. So we signed a con­
By Appointment
cause th. experience gives me the into the conflict it was a war of tract with the “New Service Laun­
Evenings
right to say that life in a training offense—our offense. There was dry’’ in Eugene. Of eourse the day
camp wasn't heaven in the other no demand for opening up a front. we were to get our laundry to­
Phone 470 or 440-J
war, either. In fact it got to be The front was there, and the task gether to send to Eugene, we were
DR. A. W. MARKER
an awful bore, although my own of getting our troops to it was not notified that there was labor trou­
OPTOMETRIST
case is worse this time because the problem that it is in 1942.
ble at the plant and that a strike I
they've put me in a limited service
Perhaps we need speakers to tell was taking place! So we shopped i Corvallis — Ball Bldg.
outfit. That's tough for a fellow us about the war and to keep re­ around for another private laun­
who enlisted only because he minding us of its terrible import­ dry, and now we are giving our
thought he could be more useful ance. Not phony orators, spell­ laundry to the National Laundry of
Corvallis Hotel
in the army than he could be on binders exaggerating and gesticu­ Portland.
his civilian job. More useful in lating. Good, straight talk is what
How M / Sergeant Narramore
and
helping to win the war, I mean, we need, and from men, whether finds time besides his many other
he cause the war dominates the life civilian or military, who command duties to shop around for wax for Golden Pheasant
of the world today.
our respect and mean what they our barracks floors, waxing ma­
But when I take the long view say and know how to say what chines, etc., I don’t know, but you
Food Shop
I know that my feelings in that they mean.
can bet that the men in our section The most for your money
wouldn’t want him changed for
in rooms and Good Food.
anyone else!
She Entertains Kids—Young and Old
Th* military police hope to be
Opposite Both Banks
the best drilled and informed sec-
Corvallis
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I SNARLS
I
M.P. Section Proud ol
Outfit Development
Officers--
Non-coms
Soldiers--
We are trying to keep up
with you!
Here is a shopping list for
you to check. It contains arti­
cles now in stock, and more
are arriving daily.
We are doing our utmost
to get the merchandise you
demand. Sources of supply are
being run down by our special
buying organization. We will
have all the new things for
you as they come out.
( HECK THIS LIST WHEN
YOU COME TO TOWN -----
□ Elastique caps
100% wool (Piping for
All Branches)
J Suntan Caps
□ Chevrons
For all grades (Both O.D.
and Suntan)
□ Hash Marks
(Both O.D. and Suntan)
□ Shoulder Patches
Division
□Web Belts
Brass Buckles
□ Dress Gloves
Officers’
□ Cap Covers
Garrison (Rainproof)
J Suntan Slacks
□ Suntan Shirts
□ 0. D. Cotton Sox
□ Buckle Oxfords
Regulation
□ Garrison Shoes
21 Athletic Supporter
□ Field Jackets
Regulation
□ Ties
Suntan and Black
□ Wool Sox
Regulation
□ Dress Shoes
Current
Military (AU Types)
INSURED
Dividends
Elastique Pink
□ Officers' Slacks
Elastique Green
Money Saved Is Money Earned
YOUR ACCOUNT HERE IS INSURED TO $5000.00.
YOUR MONEY IS AVAILABLE
AT ALL TIMES.
First Federal Savings and Loan
Cobvalli», Oregon
Chartered and Supervised by the (J. B. Government
4th and Monroe
Phone 517
□ Officers' Slacks
□ Shoe Polish
“Dyan Shine”
2 Saddle Soap
□ "Raintite"
For waterproofing jackets.
□ Sewing Kits
□ Button Boards
(Copper)
□ Brushes
HOGG BROS.
for
and Appliances
□ Pipinq
(For all branches.)
ARMY & NAVY
GOODS STORES
At Moderate Prices
Terms
260 State St.
n Military Jewelry
□ Brass Whistles
Quality Furniture
Mi.« Ivey. Hollywood elephant, fen tn red »Hh the Went
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(All types.)
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