Camp Adair Sentn August 27. 1942 Camp Adair Sentry PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY \ -. Box 347, <'orvailin, Oregon. Phone 665 M ^ubarription by mail |1.50 a year or ÎI for six months. Ad ertiainc rate« upon requeai tddrens .-ill rommunirationM to ’’Camp >.da;r Sentry, Box 347, Corvalli». Ore.'’ WHAT SOLDIER? Aloni; with the querie, “how far I m ih >” and “how long is a piece of string” cornea the natural question: “How many wise guys does it take to spoil a good thing?” It’s poor policy perhaps, to refer to the civil ian population, the towns, tradi tion and good will of the com munity as a “thing,” hut for the sake of the illustration, let it pass. But let’s not overlook the fact that some pressure is needed for the “spoilers.” The press, radio and service or ganization have succeeded in con vincing John Public that the army today is composed of several mil lion men with at least average in telligence, men. who as individuals, know through instinct or training th< fundamentals of good conduct. For those agencies it was a good job well done, but they forget to warn J. P. that there's always a small percentage of odd fellows I not I.O.O.F. > w ith every outfit wise guys with extra lip anxious to make a pass-in any direction and at any time. Wise guys with a "loqal-yokel” brush-off for anyone with an idea of a good time that differed from his. There is no over-all indictment, yet, of the soldiers stationed in this area. We're no worse, and surely no better than those sta tioned in hundreds of other camps all over the world. Fortunately the good soldiers, those realizing theii actions ure the measuring stick by which the army's conduct is judged, far outnumber the oth- ei Unfortunately, it's the un- fav< table reports on what almost amonnts to the “organised minor ity” that widens the barrier sep arating the soldier from the good .■races and hospitality of the com munity Right now we’re enjoying that enviable state of affairs. These friendly relations can be assured and continued through the courteous treatment to every per son. civil or military, and by the willingness of the soldier to accept that responsibility as his own. Here at Camp Adair we have the advantage of being stationed in a country where hospitality is an established tradition, not a cloak put on each year for the benefit of the visiting firemen. Let's make the beat of it. POLICE YOURSELF The Sentry is in receipt of a number of complaints from soldiers over treatment accorded them in one of Albany's cafes. (We are omitting the name in spite of con- suleiable pressure.) In vestigation reveals that MP's are called in to clear this cafe of soldiers at mid night while civilians are allowed to remain until one o'clock and even later. thir advice to the soldiers is to stay away from the place regard less of the hour. It is most cer tainly not the privilege of soldiers to dictate the policy of any civil ian enterprise. If owners and man agement of such places wish to discriminate, that, in our opinion, is t)ieir own shortsightedness. Certainly there are enough places for the soldier to go nearby, places proud and willing to do their best to make the man in uniform wel come. So let's patronise those places. Soldier. Let's conduct our selves as true soldiers and gentle- men and forget the very [invitations were Major General [James L. Bradley, Brigadier Gen ‘ eral Pau! V. Kane and Colonel C. I. I McClure, all of the 96th division. I -Mr. Frank White, brother of the bridegroom. and his family from Seattle. Wash., and the bride Flowers Bank Altar in groom's mother, Mrs. Bishop, mem bers of Lt. Bishop's battalion and Ceremony Here Sat. many other guests attended. For a wedding trip, the couple At a full military wedding per motored to Agate Beach, where formed last Saturday afternoon, August 22, at 2 o’clock in the Field they spent four days. They plan to make their home at 425 Fifth Artillery chapel, Miss Gloria Wal street. Independence. lace, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Wallace, 1024 S. 8th street, During the Napoleonic era the Chickasha, Okla., became the bride of 2nd Lt. George F. Bishop of the crowned heads of Europe were 96th division and son of Mr. and trembling in their shoes. small I minority of civilians that consider the present emergency only a pre- tense for fulfilling selfish motives. SHE’S THERE! By Pvt. Thomas IL Goodyard (DF-.ML Sect.) The bugle’s playing sweetly And I hearken to its call. It makes me think of you, sweet heart. The fairest of them all. This jawbone war is over, Beneath a lover’s Snoon I’m dreaming of you, dear one, And I’ll see you very soon. We’ll do the things we planned To do before I went away. I shall be there with you always, When comes the end of day . . . But now it’s late and I can hear The bugle softly cull. I'll see you in my dreams tonight, O dearest girl of all. Editorial note: This is, we be lieve, Pvt. Goodyard’s initial pub lished work. What inspired it we don’t profess to know, but we in vite the rest of you to let us know when you feel like trying some poetry of your own. We’ll print it if possible. We always sort of wished there was a bard or two on the staff anyway. Mrs. E. G. Bishop. 1682 Wyandotte avenue, Lakewood, Ohio. Chaplain Howard H. Patrick of the 96th officiated at the ceremony per formed before ail altar banked with yellow and white gladioli, and palms. The bride, given in marriage by Major John P. Daley, commanding officer of Lt. Bishop's battalion, I wore a white chiffon gown fash ioned with a high neck and trimmed with lace, and a finger-tip length veil of tulle. She carried gardenias on a white Bible. Miss Helen Woodruff, 1117 Mis souri avenue, Chickasha, 'Okla., was maid of honor and wore a formal gown of turquoise blue with a corsage of yellow gladioli. Best man was 2nd Lt. Malcolm J. Lang, also of the 96th, and also from Lakewood, Ohio. The ushers included Capt. B. E Haessly. Lt. John J. Pfaff, Lt. Walter D. Trott, Lt. B. J. Rogstad, Lt. Ira Lambert and Lt. L. S. Mc Laughlin. Wedding music consisted of the playing of Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata.” and the Lohengrin and Mendelssohn wedding marches by Major Ralston who also accom panied Cpl. Lyle Heits who sang “Ah Sweet Mystery of Life” and “Because.” After the ceremony, the bridal party left the chapel beneath the traditional arch of sabres and pro ceeded to the Officers club where a reception was held. A three-tier wedding cake graced the banquet table and artillery punch, orange ice and canapes were served. Sum mer flowers were used for decora tion. Among the honored guests of the military who were extended To the Editor: During the past 10 days new officers have arrived at Camp Adair from the various schools of our country. Fresh from the grind of a three months training course which sapped them continuously both mentally and physically and won them the title of "90-day wonders.” these future platoon commanders, executives, motor officers, and com pany and battery commanders are ready to stand firm in their pledge to strive on to finish the work we are all now in. We know we can rely on these officers to train our men, to main- tain discipline, to uphold moral and to meet their every needs be cause they too were once enlisted men and can appreciate a soldier’s thoughts and problems. During the activation of this camp these men will constantly lie called upon to perform duties of more experienced officers, and mis takes will be made, but let’s take the advice of our camp command- er. Colonel McCoy, and make friends with these newcomers in our ranks, because they have only TYPE WRIT E RS one thought in mind and that is to FOR RENT fulfill the promise of orr good president when he said, “We are going to win the war and we are going to win the peace that fol- lows.” 115 N. 16th, Corvallis. Phone 149-1 RICHARD J. NOLAN. 2nd Lieut. Field Artillery. 4 PERFECT DIAMOND RING NATIONALLY AOVISTIttD VALUi Four County Council Holds Business Meet S57.5O 7 Brilliant 01 A M ON OS I Statina styl«! Meeting in Independence with Dr. W. J. Butler as host, the four county cantonment council trans acted business Monday evening. Most of the evening was given to discussion of whether or not the office of the coordinator would lie continued but no decision w»s made. Mile Detour Forced By East Road Oiling Blacktop is being spread on the highway south from the east gate of camp and the road is closed until completion of the job. BlYHPIA : 13710 J Fias lerys «AMONOS i A psrfstt rvoboa. *16500 i aiAMonas DISCHARGE — Like the moon, it's impossible to get. for Officers and ARMY STORE 3rd & Monroe Corvallis, Ore. ■ ARMY CASH TAILORS UNIFORMS ... INSIGNIA ... SUPPLIES 1520 Jefferson St., Corvallis L. T. Chellis ITS NOLAN'S IN CORVALLIS For Nationally Advertised Quality Merchandise THIRD and MADISON STREET Hello Soldier • Give your photograph now. Have a new one made that shows you as you are today. Good photographs are not too expensive ... Ask your Mom for a new one, too. Your Buddies Will Tell You" m THE HOWELLS STUDIO Corvallis 455 Madison St. Attention Officers, Sergeants and Civilians of Camp Adair! Insure Your Car World's Largest Automobile Insurance Co. The State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. wrote 22% af the total collision insurance written by (241) Stock and Mutual Casualty insurance combined in 1941. Legal Reserve — Non-Assessable Cleaim Service Through U. S. and Canada Free Atlas and Travel Bureau to Policyholders STATE FARM INSURANCE CO.'s Corvallis Office Over Berman's Drag Store — at Taxicab Stand. Open 9 AM. to 7 P.M — Phase 71». CorvalHs. Ore. To go to Albany, traffic is routed north for a mile, around the camp sewage disposal plant and then south to the main highway DAY ROOM — Collecting place fwr worn out magasmes which used k> be around a dentist’s office MILITARY EQUIPMENT ALHRO & TEN BROOK Jawelers Certified Watchmaker 313 W. 1st St,. ALBANY STATE FARM INSURANCE CO.'s Salem Office 415 Masonic Building. Phone 3894 Office Open 9 A.M. to 7 P. M. or C. C. Carry in Albany Phone 529-R F