OREGON - Sentry “No man can suffer too much nor fall too goon, if he suffers or if he fall in the defense of the liberties and constitution of his country.”—Daniel Webster Mounting Guard in Eugene^Chamber Dines Gen. Bradley and Staff Meets Eugene People To Consecrate Camp Chapels A weekly journal devoted to maintaining moral*, with the r^gonaibility of circulating post informa­ tion and news at Camp Adair, Oregon. Camp .Adair, Oregon Camp Adair, Oregon, Thursday, September 24, 1942. Vol. l.,No. 23. 300 Citizens Present To Hear Army Talkers StH 2^ $1.50 a Year by Mail i 77 Officers in 104 th Promoted Commanding General Inspects Military Police 15 New Majors and 61 New Captains Listed In Wholesale Orders; One New First Lieut. Archbishop Howard Other Dignitaries Will Officiate at Sunday Ceremonies Next Sunday, September 27, will be a busy day in the calendar of 1 religious activities at Camp Adair, [ with bishops, archbishops, pre- ! lates and other outstanding lead- i ers of the major denominations journeying here to participate in the simultaneous consecration of There is no place for softness, nor even “good sports­ the five chapels of the 96th divi- manship" in the grim business of war. and the 96th Division ! sion. at Camp Adair, like other new divisions, will be trained solely Archbishop Edward D. Howard to kill and to keep from getting killed, it was declared by of the Catholic church, Bishop Major General James L. Bradley, commanding general of the Bruce R. Baxter of the Methodist division, in the main address at the annual meeting of the church, Bishop H. L. Foss of the Eugene Chamber of Commerce Monday night. Lutheran church. State Superin­ General Bradley headed the group of officers who gave tendent Frank E. Carlson of the the citizens of that city a vivid, complete picture of army Congregational-Christian churches combat training. Others who spoke included Brig. Gen. Maj. Gen. Kenyon A. Joyce, commanding general of the ninth service command, whose head­ and Professor E. W. Warrington, Claudius M. Easley. Brig. Gen. Paul V. Kane. Colonel Ham­ quarters are Ft. Douglas, Utah, is shown inspecting the M.P. section at Camp Adair, part of his chairman of the Oregon Council of command. At the general's left rear is Col. Gordon 11. McCoy, camp commander and at his right mond M. Monroe. Colonel E. T. May, Coloriel Paul R. Goode, I Churches are among the distin­ rear, I,t. Juliu« H. Hale, now (’apt. Hale, provost marshal. In ihe rear of ('apt. Hale is (’apt. Mal­ and Colonel M. E. Halloran, from the 96th Division, and guished visitors who will take part colm Bauer, aide to Gen. Joyce. Maj. Gen. James L. Bradley, Lt. Col. R. E. M. Des Islets, district divisional engineer. commanding officer of the 96th in the consecration exercises. The new divisions, which will be* Division, who spoke at annual The program will be carried composed of young men, and com­ It May Sound Pretty meeting of Eugene Chamber of through under direction of the STORY CONTEST manded by men with “young ideas,” of Commerce Monday. chaplains of the 96th division, lead WINNERS NEXT WEEK will put a new “punch” into the But It Still Means by Lt. Col. Gail Cleland, division war effort, General Bradley told 'Keep Off the Grass' Due to circumstances beyond I chaplain. In each of the five more than 300 members present our control (and belief) the win­ chapels, officers and men will as ­ In the lawn—yes, lawn.—of Hdq. for the meeting. Training has been Open Floor Area Will ners of the Camp Adair Sentry Provost Marshal Is semble with their families to share Co., SCU 1911, is planted a wooden streamlined, old, cumbersome ideas fish story contest will not he in the impressive ceremonies, with j sign, with a pink rose daintily Be for Indoor Games Real Service Vet. on drill have been “washed out,” announced until the next issue. Major General James L. Bradley, and the division will leave Camp [ painted on it, beside this senti­ The necessity of keeping this division commander, and his unit Wednesday, Sept. 30, 8 o’clock, Adair ready for any enemy, he de­ ment: Lt. Julius Hale, Provost Marshal, great new* from a palpitating commanders officially transmitting ha* been announced as the time anil “Let it not be said — clared. was made a captain in the Military puhlic ia two-fold. Last minute date for the opening of the Camp And said in shame: j to the respective chaplains the re­ Police on September 17, after be­ “As a nation we have grown Entertainment for entries poured in so fast over Adair Field House. That all was beauty sponsibility for the sanctuaries. ing in the service ever since 1916, soft,” the general said. “Our fight­ the week end that our staff of Capt. Frank C. Wimer, special Camp Adair Troops Before you came.” First Service at Nine except for a year with the Texas ing spirit has been dominated by file clerks was swamped. (A service officer, stated that a show, That, says 1st Sgt. Atkins, is not Arranged in Detail The first of the numerous ser­ featuring civilians (feminine for what we term ‘good sportsmanship.’ intended as any reflection on the couple were on K.P.) Secondly, Ranger*. vices will begin at 0900 o'clock in the most) from all surrounding Captain Hale, 43, first enlisted There is no place for either when looks of the weekend newcomers we had trouble in rounding up a By Six Communities Chapel No. 6, where Bishop Bruce towns, together with appropriate ! quorum of our learned judge*. for service on the Mexican border we are battling for our very exist­ from California. It only means R. Baxter will deliver the conse­ dedicatory ceremonies will mark the ance, as we are now. Our men will 1 keep off the grass. The cute, little On» of them became ao enthused and came here from Ft. Lewis, Entertainment for Camp Adair cration address, be hard physically, and there is no blades of green are pushing up all over reading fish talcs he went Wash., where he al«o trained for --------- ---------- , special music be- upcmnn mat uaiti opening Vi« on that date. World War Nm ».— hr that war-he sportsmanship of any.kind invalu.d over the place. Even without their 1 men in the towns hereabouts swung ing provided by the choir of tW The Field House, which will seat fishing. So be patient, soldiers. fought, with the infantry, at St. Next week, the winner. when it is a matter of life or death glasses the Hdq. Co. men can see into final form this week with new Federated church of Corvallis. This 1700, has an open floor 180x100 arrangements in Salem and Mon­ Mihiel and in the Argonne, and he on the battlefield.” them. A lawn mower has been mouth and remodeling and im­ is the chapel served by Chaplains feet with three complete basket­ Churchill, Ormond ar.d Kenney. was slightly wounded. The United States at present is requisitioned. (There’s another de­ ball courts, boxing rings, wrest­ provement* in the soldier centers in At 0930 o’clock, services will be ling mats and other athletic in­ Camp Grows Larger! When discharged, following the actually on the defensive, and while tail.) . Corvallis, independence, Dallas and war, he re-enlisted. He has been some defensive tactics will be Some time ago, when Supply Sgt- Eugene. The Albany center con- held in three other chapels. In stallations. Off the main floor are Many Acre Artillery i Chapel No. 2, assigned to division dressing and shower rooms, head­ in Hawaii and has been everything taught the troops at Camp Adair, Ralph Keep tried to get a lawn : tinucs to function, having been the headquarters. General Bradley, quarters for the athletic officer, Range on War Program from private to regimental serge­ the “best defense is a strong of­ mower, he was informed that all first to be completed. Chaplain Cleland and Chaplain powder rooms for t women guests ant major and master sergeant. He fense.” This will be kept before mowers were frozen and were to Personal and group entertain­ Leslie A. Thompson will direct the and all necessary space for the was commisaioncd in 1923 and be­ the men at all times. be sent to Alaska. ment is to be available in all towns. The war department, last Mon­ came a first lieutenant in 1928. storage of equipment for a field dedication. Superintendent Frank Citizens can back up the combat “That cuts no ice with me to­ Relaxation is the keynote of the day, notified Senator McNary, Re. He has the Order of the Purple troops by showing that they are day,” ' he now insists, “with this provisions made by the various E. Carlsön of Portland will spenk house of this size. The Wednesday evening enter­ publican. Oregon, that it was tak­ Heart and ia a three-star veteran. behind them in every way, the jungle-like growth spreading so. organizations who have set up the for the civilian community, while I Chaplain (Col.) W. Roy Bradley tainment at the Field House will ing ovei 20,600 acres of land adja­ He has been commander of Berna.v general told the Eugeneans. Great­ We've got to have a lawn mower.” facilities. mark the first showing of civilian cent to the north boundary of Camp Camp Post No. 140. American Le­ est lack at present in the army Sgt. Keep, by the way, soon will Salem has an arrangement with of the IX corps will preach. talent on the post. All soldiers are Adair for an artillery range. Special music will be provided gion, at Longview, Texas, and for is home life and feminine compan­ have a new job. Charles Webb is the American Legion post for the The war depertment disci..sed a year was a Legion adjutant in ionship. and the general suggested acting supply sergeant and a per­ Legion hall which is ideally lo­ by the Independence Junior choir invited to attend the show and in- that while Gov. Charles M Sprague Texas. Also he has been a military that instead of attempts to organ­ manent one may be imported. On cated and planned for such ac- of 20 girls, who will sing under i sped the building at that time. first objected to such use of the instructor in a high school at Be­ ize elaborate entertainments, people Saturday night. Keep reports, 102 ! tivity. There will be dances in the direction of Mrs. M. J. Butler, with land because of it* highly agricul­ loit, Wis., amateur boxing cham­ Mrs. Florence Merriam, one of of nearby communities invite sol­ I arrivals from California had to lodge room each week and the base­ Webbs to Meet Webbs tural valuea, the army had been pion of the Pacific Coast, and a diers to their homes, give them a I sleep under overcoats because he ment is given over to games of Camp Adair’s popular hostesses, at In October Reunion unable to find a suitable range else, National Guard instructor in Mon­ good home-cooked meal and an I was not told about them in time to all descriptions, wash room facili­ the organ. where and the governor had off­ tana and Texas. Captain and Mra. In Chapel No. 3, assigned to the evening around the fireside. Sol­ secure blankets. On Monday night ties, and canteen and the tradi­ The big Webb family reunion is ered no further objection. 96th division artillery, with Chap ­ Hale lite at Corvallis and Miss diers are fellow citizens who have he was instructed to prepare for 56 tional cookie jar and coffee. The set for some time in October, and McNary was informed that care­ Dorothy M. Hale, the captain’a temporarily laid aside their regu­ men. He got beds and mattresses USO is the Salem host, directed by lains Bermingham and Patrick in Sgt. Charles E. Webb, the camp's lar duties and way of life, he from the Quartermaster Section R. R. Boardman and assisted by charge, Professor E. M. Warring­ original Webb, has alriady had ful appraisal of the land had been daughter, attends school at Spo. pointed out. and in homes they can and then the men were sent over R. F. Kunz as program director. ton of Oregon State college, head himself transferred to Hdq. Co., made by the war department em­ kane, Wash. he made to feel that their sacri­ there to sleep. They slept on the Mrs. O. K". Dewitt is the secretary of the state Council of Churches, SCU No. 1911, as the best place ployees, and that wherever possi­ ble, the government is trying to and a janitor is included in the will deliver the address. In Chapel from which to direct operations. fices are being appreciated. floor. reach a settlement with the owner* Lost License Plates full-time staff. No. 4, assigned to an infantry regi- The present world conflict is The Guard House moves to the His father is a civilian guard in In Independence the center quar­ ment, of which Chaplains Halvor­ the ramp and ha* been known to without having to institute con­ At Provost Marshall's merely a repetition of what has Stoctade. Two hours drill weekly ter* are being enlarged to include son. Schwer and Brown have challenge the son at midnight. He demnation action. The government been happening periodically since is prescribed for all special duty the whole building. Miss Kathryn charge. Bishop H. L. Foss of Se­ also is Charles E., but better not appraisers are said to be fully history began. General Easley told men. Stop that car or truck You’re qualified to fix true valuea and in the audience. “Another would-be call the son “Junior.” Mrs. Webb, driving. Slam the brakca on right Sgt. Atkins challenges all other I’ossum. of the War Services divi­ attle will be the chief speaker. no case will an appraisal by the Catholic Masses will be conduct­ the sergeant’s mother, coming from conqueror and his greedy people outfits to drill against Hdq. Co. sion of WPA is in charge. The now and look at your license plates. have looked with envy on other When reminded that the M.P.’s entire back room is being done over ed in all of the five chapels at 1100 Hannibal. Mo., now keeps house owner be accepted. If thdy’re not there the Sentry can tell you were to find ’em. prosperous countries such as ours, have been drilling more steadily in the motif of an old bam. Citizens o’clock. The officiating prelates in Corvallis. Mrs. Webb, the ser­ are donating their labor for the re­ for the various chapels and their geant's wife, works in the big PX License plates: Washington E- and he is out to destroy our way he said disdainfully: modeling, which includes major respective appointments will be a* on Av. D. So doe* Mrs. Margaret Here's Household Hint 17683, car — Oregon T-6-523- of life.” he declared “To preserve "What! Thoee guys. Why they're alteration* and Halley Johnson. follows: Hall, his sinter. In October his For Happy Housekeepers truck have been found and turned (Continued on page 3.) drill-drunk.” Monmouth artist, is doing the in at the Post Provost Marshall’* Chapel No. 2—-the Very Reverend brother, a soldier, comes in from mural* and other decorations. The Theodore J. Bernards of St. Jo­ Alaska, on furlough. If you get a parched or sore office, phone Post 2986. Identify center will be open every day and seph’s church, Salem. throat it’s your fault not the yourself, please. evening* with the usual attraction* Chapel No. 3—the Very Reverend Sgt. Smith Now Dad army’s. Orders have been issued for entertainment and relaxation* F. P. Leipzig of St. Mary’s church. to place a can full of water on all In Corvallis, Harper center, the To New Baby Daughter Eugene. stoves in buildings. basement room which has been Chapel No. 4—the Very Reverend If you keep it full at all times open all summer, has been opened Ijist Friday was a big day for Thos. J. Tobin, Vicar General of you should enjoy real throat-case again during the remodeling of the Sgt. Albert Lee Smith of the 104th this winter. But thia will not prove "I'm interested in keeping all the Irwin Gaskill will have charge of upper part of the building for USO. the Portland diocese. Chapel No. 5—His Excellency division—and a very happy one, particularly effective for buck men on the post warm this winter.” the instruction, although Miss Dear­ and will he used during the working the Most Reverend Edward D too. sergeant* who insist on barking That’s a direct quotation from born is fully qualified. She was once period. The building, formerly a Howard, D. D.. archbishop of Port­ His wife, Dorothy, presented him By Sgt. E. A. Broun orders. a "Slide-Rule-Sadie” — or if you church, is to be entirely remodeled with a fine baby daughter, weight Miss Janet Dearborn. Her phone CpI Robert L. Black of Hq. Co. land. wish, a “T-Square-Tesaie” which is and is expected to present one of on the post is 2900. was promoted to sergeant last Chapel No. 6—Reverend John J six pounds, five ounces. Wife and what the male in an engineering the most attractive centers in the child are reported in fine shape at Lts. Lafka, Harris on week. Mitchell of Corvallis. But wait a minute. Don't call her college is accustomed to call th* area. When interviewed by the Sentry Following the Masses, both Cath. Albany General hospital. The ser­ Court Martial Board unless you’re interested in fur­ very infrequent female who studies Dallas opened its new service geant pulled through okay, too. in his palatial suite. Barracks 404, olics and Protestant* are invited naces and low pressure boilers. For engineering. club for Camp Adair men last Miss Dearborn, work order clerk Miss Dearborn says that men week and those who have been over to the area before Chapel No. 6. The court-martial board has two first floor, Sgt. Black modestly confined his success story to 100,- with the Post Engineers, happens to seem to resent instruction by wom­ there report an interesting and where Archbishop Edward D. How. Lt. Watson Returns new additions this week. have charge of getting together en in a subject as far removed from attractive place. ard will give an addresa at 1130 To Spec. Serv. Office Assistant Trial Judge Advocate is 000 words. Condensed so as to meet men from every building fn the the feminine as low pressure boil­ Monmouth citizens have been o’clock. He will he presented by now 2nd Lt. Pete A. lai fka Assist­ editorial requirements of the Read­ camp tn take a course which teaches er». Hence Mr. Gaskill However, if working several weeks on a new Brig. Gen. Claudius M. Easley Lt. Harry T. Watson. Jr, has ant Defense Counsel is 2nd Lt. Mil­ ers Digest and Who’s Who, what them ho* to Lake charge of firing you’d prefer learning from Miss center there and are no» ready he said was approximately this: It ia expected that every enlisted returned to Camp Adair from the ton E. Harria. and furnace maintenance in the I‘-«rbom. the Sentry lists her for its opening. There will be an man and every officer who can be Chemical Warfare School at Edge­ “I shall not let thia dizzy ris« buildings where they work or live. phone again 2900 Perhaps you can open house for civilians, who may in camp on Sunday will attend one wood. Maryland. He was enrolled War department announces that to fame change me much. I want The course will take from six to persuade her If you’re interested see th» completed j*b many of them or more of these impressive ser­ there In the Unit Gas Officers all serviceable clothing that has all of the hundreds of Blacks in eight afternoon hours and is given in knowing something useful and have helped to do. It will be a USO vices. Many are planning to bring Course. been issued may be kept by soldiers the armed forces of our country to in the Post Engineers building. T- having a certificate to prove it— service men's club and will be their families. Civilians desiring to At present Lt. Watson is assigned who complete officers’ candidate know that I will carry their word 4-300 A nn »h«> completa» the course Mr way September 27, at 4 »'clock. is payday?” cept cornmiMione. one of th* chaplain* beforehand Office Camp Adair Project Is Outlined From Inception by Officers Who Are Now Responsible for Training Nearby Cities Fall Into Line Civilian Show Will Open New Field House Oh, Let the Winfry Winds Blow, Pal, Here's a Gal Who'll See Us Through Lt. Hale Promoted To Captain's Rank A mass promotion of officers in the 104th division was ample proof this week that Camp Adair’s new­ est division had hit its strido—• that Major General G. R. Cook s personnel was doing a bang-up job of shaping the Timber Wolves to fighting trim. The majority was made by 15 new officers of the newly formed division. Exactly 61 brand n»w captains now have the right to carry the glistening bars of their rank. A lone second lieutenant was upped to first lieutenant. He should have no trouble in acquir­ ing a complete set of silver bars for all his uniforms. Captains promoted to major wer» Josooh H. Stangle. Vernon G. Gil­ bert, James L. Turnhull, John H. Elliott, Collins R. Perry, Arthur G. Gullikson, Omar T. Hitchner, Edwin G. Swafford, Herman E. Weisman, Isaiah R. Salladay, Hen­ ry F. Beistel, Robert R. Clark, If, Aurand E. Linker, Alexander H. Rosenbaum, Basil W. Williams. Lieutenants promoted to captain were: Herman W. Jones. Thomas F. Neilson, Ralph W. Moudy, David Frank, Raymond J. Bliese, Janies G. Brown, Archie R. Traynor, San­ ford G. Bush, Charles R. Smith, Edward H. Landers, Charles C. Gensler, Carrol F. Gates. David S. Shepard, Samuel H. Binder, Aldus E. Gridley, Everly W. Gibbons, Robert E. Ballard, John B. Rior­ dan, Clifford 8. Beckett, Chester V. Pampanin, Lloyd G. Lauster, Samuel G. Warren, William A. Joplfn, Jr., Harold E. ArnoTiT, Jar- rell D. Voss, Frank H. Neukamp. Also: James H. Murphy, Ellias B. Brand, Frank R. Gentry, How­ ard E. Helliescn, John L. Welboum, Ray M Amundson, Dar Nelson, Fred J. Flette. DeVerc Kay, Her- man Witzel, Jr., Leo A. lloegh, Fred E. Needham, Don A. Peter- sen, Frank B. Woodworth, Her- schell W. Swann, John W. Crane, Edward J. Jessen, Kenneth K. Bell, Charles H. Lilienstern, James R. Wall, Jr., Arnold J. Strobel, John Jeavons, Dewey Cummins, Wayno W. Scott, Harold D. Hall, William G. Herbert. Martin Prevics, David A. Foster, George E. Martin. Britt B. Blair, James A. Hughes, Earl E. Lutz, John W. Grantham, C, E. Long, Jr., J. L. Rohrshach. All by himself is Kermit R. Ma­ son— raised from 2nd to 1st Lt. Sounds Like Free Ad— —But What's the Dit? If you’ve ever walked the street» of Portland for hours on an early Sunday morning looking for a place to sleep—this bit of new» should interest you. The "Neighborhood House” at 3030 S.W. Second Ave., Portland, has sleeping accommodations for 18 soldiers. For four bits you can pound the pillow as long as you want have breakfast — make use of the showers anil other faciliti*». Might lie a good address to make a note of. Two Colorful Tales—Minus Any Moral; Brown and Black Win Sergeant's Stripes I i By Sgt. R. L. Black CpI. E. A. Brown, of Hq. Co., was promoted to sergeant last week. When interviewed by the Sentry In his palatial suite. Barrack* 409, second floor, Sgt. Brown modestly confined his success story to 100,- 000 words. Condensed so as to meet editorial requirement* of the Read­ ers Digest and Who’s Who. wh«t he said was approximately thia: “I shall not let thia dizzy rise to fame change me much. I want all of the hundreds of Brown« ft» the armed fore«» of our country to know that I will carry their word to the higheat in the land. Wbm is payday?" ’