Camp 'Adair Sentry Thursday, Octobe 8, 1942. If j A Great Life Notes From a Soldier's Sketch Book PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY A weekly newspaper published for the military and civilian per­ sonnel of Camp Adair, Oregortband circulated free to officers, soldiers* and civilians by written permission of the camp commander. PubBshed by the Camp Adair Sentry, publisher, Box 347, Cor- vullis, Oregon. News matter pertuining to Camp Adair, furnished by the Camp Public relations Office, is available for general release. Editor and manager Don C. Wilson P. 0. Address, Box 347, Corvallis, Oregon. Phope 865-M, Subscription by mail $1.50 a year or $1 for six month* Advertising rates upon request. Address ail commuhicatiuna to “Camp Adair Sentry, Box Corvallis. Oregon.” News contributors to this issue: Lt. George H. Godfrey, Public Relations officer; Sgt. E. A. Brown, associate director; Sgt. R. L. Black, CpI. Henry Beckett, Cpt. Raoul Mound, T/5 Raymond C. Johnson, Pfc. John J. Gubelman, T/6 Bert Shandler. THE AXIS ( HOW LINE Of late there seem« to be little complaint of our army rhow lilies. Of course there is always the chronic griper, hut that in to be expected aw a necewsary evil. It i« to thin minority that we would like to call attention to a recent speech by one Herman Goering, plump and gaudy crown prince of Nazi tyranny. In his annual harvest festival address, Goering vocifer­ ously announced that Germans would never go hungry as long as there was food to be had in conquered countries. He the coming winter ever so bleak in those unhappy lands where the Swastika flies, the great German soldiery, the deliverers of Europe will rob the helpless of their all too scanty food that the Berlin Ilausfrau shall lose no lard from their comfortable ribs. Let the starving child die in the arms of its starving mother—the Germans come first. The monstrous practicality of Goering’s promise ought to amaze us but Nazi cruelty long since robbed amazement of further capacity. The record of German treatment of conquered people has prepared us for anything. We were disillusioned quite early in the war. If snatching a crust from an enemy child will help fill a German belly, that crust will be snatched. If the starving of an enemy mother will insure that a German mother will sing the good German songs as blithely as ever, the alien outcast must starve. Why Goering thought it necessary to tell anyone this is beyond comprehension. It’s a cinch the Germans already knew it because they have already benefited by its practice. The United Nations already knew it. If the individual German escapes famine by the device of theft from the starving and helpless—the suggested plan of fat old Goering—what actual difference exists between this and the actual eating of the flesh of the wasted corpses of Poland and Greece. So without fear, but with complete repugnance, we of the United Nations must regard the Germans as barbarians who have reverted to the darkest depths of savagery. They are the unnatural monsters who would rule the world. Let’« remember that, soldier, when we feel prone to complain about our chow line. So far we have not suffered —and the chances are ninety-nine to one that we never will. And even if such days should come, be proud in the thought that we as Americans could never stoop so low as the Germans are now doing in a vain effort to avoid it. Our hats off to the buck who maintains his dignity as he walks past the company formation on way to discharge his duties as latrine attache. that was lacking before. A* spe­ lied the week before. Playing in cialist* they are now proving their the hand are Sergeants Black, Ev- worth. erard, Goldberg, Parker and Ras­ If prejudice is bad, and if toler­ mussen; Corporal* Gross, Hill and ance of the stranger and his differ­ Wennas; Pfc. Dunn and Privates ing way* is a virtue, then I con­ Bowen, Duncan, Iskowit», Seif and sider New York ahead of the rest Vanerelli. The new band drew well- of the United States. Live and let deserved applause and will appear live must be the rule in a com­ again tomorrow night at the club munity of million* and it la. If with some new tunes added to their 400 Oregon men had been shipped growing repertoir. The public ad­ to New York their differences dress system was the brainchild would have been accepted more of the post Signa! Corps men. Added to the program were se­ readily than our# have been here. New York City ha* room for every lections by Pfc. Nick Samtonia, who kind of person and I think that in played and sang, and Cpl. Angelo wartime the Army will have to be | Calabrese, who sang and encored i the intermission numbers. The more elastic. I Junior Hostesses and Senior Host- Imperceptibly our presence and line of thought is influencing the . esses who assisted came over from viewpoint of this camp, I imagine. j Dallas. Albany and Salem. Guests of honor who dropped in For example, the west coast people inevitably have their minds on during the evening included Major Japan more than on Germany. It Creager, Chaplain Thompson, I* the other way around with us Chaplain Harmon, the new Special am! if our opinion* make any Services Officer, Capt. Alex T. Ruth, Service Club Officer, Lt. change it will be wholesome. Without becoming controversial, Koliert E. Mallonee, and others. Tomorrow night, starting at 8, I call attention to the fact that it Is Nazi Germany which has blight­ the Service Clubs door will swing ed the Europe from which our kind wide once more, as the regular of civilization was carried across dances get underway. Everyone the sea, to grow into the American , always ha* a good time ... so why way of life. The residents of the not spruce up n bit, straighten your metropolis, considerably of foreign tie, and hike on over. See you birth or recent foreign ancestry, the (Tubs. aiBIBIIIIIBIIIBBIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIBIIBIIIIIIIIIIIIIIBIIIIBIIIIBIIBIIIBBIIHIIIlIBB^ know well, a* much of the nation Are You Talented? does not, how essential it is that Heard just as we were going Europe be saved. I press that Mrs. Florence C. Mer- International Kinship American self-sufficiency is a 1 riant, recreational and social host­ By II. II. ess over at Service Club 2, is ?BIIIIBBIIBBIIIIIIIBIBIBBBIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIBBIIIIIIIBIIBIIIIIIIIIBIIHIIIIIBIIIIIln curse during a conflict in which interested in rounding up some tal­ the United Nation* must hohl to­ Not Military Channels This week I'm sticking up for gether und fight aa one, and un­ ent for a quartet and male chorus. Such n way of life ia the reverse doubtedly we are less cursed in In fact, anyone who is interested in my imine town. New York City. New York, where Europe’s herit­ singing, or is an instrumental With all it* fault* I love it still I of regimentation. In the Army, age of arts and letters is valued soloist, or has a yen to make the and the time ha* come to put a i you've often hoard it auid, the man and understood for the blessing it most of his dramatic or artistic few kind words on the record, even i in the ranks does what he ia told is. New York feels, a* the rest of talents, should drop in (Tub 2 and if a New Yorker has to do it to do and no more. Possibly a few America does not, our kinship with tell Mrs. Merriam what he has on from New York have liecn slow to himself. that venerably benign Europe that I the ball. So let me remind everybody that grasp that, Take the questidn of Hitler and his followers will de- i She wants these people to help the West was developed by people procedure, in going after what stroy if we do not hasten to the with productions and entertain­ fi oin the East, including some you want, A common complaint rescue. ments at the Service Clubs . . . from my home town, and let me against Us I from New York is that Also, we uiv more fully aware. and don't think that she hasn't add something about the men from we run to headquarters with our in New Yolk. of our indebtedness planned an active program for the the eastern seaboard who are out request« and our kicks, instead of to the foreign nations (but of saason just ahead. here now, giving a hand in the war. following the orthodox Army line. course China is in the vanguard),! That may be true and at home it l« a virtue, indicating in­ so long. tan area, arrived at this camp, as genuity and persistence. Certainly Tom Smith is the Independence A great many of us, in and of ' the first suable shipment to come it won't do in a military camp. jroerr deluxe, originator and New York, share the view of Miss Then there ia the complaint that from anywhere, laist week five Dorothy Thompson, that militant ' prize donator in the Sentry's trainload* of men came from New we talk loo atu-4'b Westerners will New York journalist, who recently ' Great. Stupendous. Stupifting Fish Story Contest. Tom I’ens a York to work in the yard* of the agree that certain of the men from wrote: nice letter. We're purring like Kaiser Shipbuilding Co. ami more New York have out tallied them, ”1 like the idea that we remem- ‘ Beckett's cat. worn them down. Repeatedly I'va are on the way. l>er. all together, those who have heard the chatge that New Yoikers Now to avoid controversy I re­ To the Editor: suffered as we have not those frain from saying that except flir ure noisy and I think there is much who have bought with their ter Enclosed you will find the ten the work of (he men from the East, to support it. My feilow-citirens rlble bath of fire and blood our , dollars which 1 offered as first thia camp would lie an utter fail­ are offended when I tell them so, relative immunity. The thought of prile for the most astounding fish ure. I'll even concede that the rest but that ia because they are used them would sweeten a mess of **ory offered in the contest juat of you might have blundered along to it. whereas I grew up in Ohio lintels.” ended. somehow and made a success of and did not become a resident of I wish to compliment all partiei- Adair. But 1 do insist that the New York until I was 30 years old. ‘ pants and also extend my thanks to SOCIAL NOTES Another weakness, but shared by the Public Relations Committee camp would lie different. and the Camp Adair Sentry who What's that? Did 1 hear some­ men from other part« of the coun­ By Adele Adair offerer! so freely to give the sec­ body say "And how?” Was that try, ia the unfortunate concern a Bronx cheer? Ail right, then, over getting ahead as an individual, Friday night was dance night ond and third prises in this content. just to be broad-minded I'll grant instead of trying to fit into the again last week («ml every week (What's a saw buck to big time pro­ that a few of us are not natural Big Team, in a way to be as useful as a matter of fact) and in my moters like ns. Tnm* (ed.l Pvt. Ira Brooks, the winner of aoMivrs. I'll go farther and say as possible in this war, That, of usual aoeisl r<>nnd-up. I dropped that living in New York tenets to Course, is to lie expected of reai­ In at the Ast vice Club* where I the first prise is to be highly com­ foster non-military characteristics. dent« of a city where the drive to found bustling activity, lots of fun mended on his ability and I feel In the big city H's every man get ahead goes right along with making and merriment, and good, with such talent he will become a first class officer and a leader danceable music for himself. In a city of apartment the survival of the fittest. Ike Case for New Turk At Service Club No 2. Mis* of men. (Take a deep bow at the house* and U'liemenis no one look» Probably we have other failings, Elisabeth Rogers, director of the next callisthenics. Brooks; ed.) after you and no one checks up on The Camp Adair Sentry is well you. That encourages non-con­ but now I want to point out cur Service Club, pulled the string* received in Independence and a formity. On the one hand, a man virtues, if any. It does seem to that kept thing* in motion The future for this wide awake paper has to push and shove to get any­ me that certain New York charac­ Field Artillery orchestra was again is assurer! I We'll take our lx>w where, even by subway, and he has teristic* have value out hero. Grad­ on hand to di»h up the dance tunes, right now. Ed.) Before closing I to out-talk hie fellow citiaans. and ually men from New York are and the Junior Hoatessea attend­ will also offer a prise of ten dol­ on the other hand he can coddle being placed in posts where special ing came from C.wvallis and Salem lars to the homlicst man station«! aptitude« and training can coant Assisting .Mis* Roger* was Miss 1 at Camp Adair. (Maybe you've got himself as an individual. J In personal habits he is ■ free and it tweomes apparent that many Carrie Reedy. Cafeteria Hoate** something there. Tom. Too bad the •At Service Club No. 1, Mn. Mar Fublic RrtatioM Office c7n't7ntZr man. If he doesn't go to church will woik hard and effectively at or keep regular hour* ur dress in jobs which are congenial. A« a garet Blodgett, director of Service _jt)1 uk|ng fashion the neighbors don't care a result, their general morale has Club, kept things moving, and mak. ( bar* away from a new 1st I t ) hoot. They may not even know improved They gain self respect mg it» debsit was the new 8CU Sincerely, as soldiers, even drilling with a test 1*11 Dance Band, which was organ- his Mme. Thoe. R. Smith. combined in this Oregon country. The rolling hili« are great for hik­ ing. Fish streams are within easy reach of the post. Some hunting is also available, in season. Nature AMP lovers will find this area, with its OMMANDER’S wide variety of plant life, extreme­ OI.UMN ly interesting. Good health is a matter of duty, SCU 1911 and here is one time when duty also brings a reward of greater en­ joyment and a keener, more zestful Your health is a matter of great living for everyone. concern at this time. No man can perform his duties efficiently un- COVENANT les he is well and in good spirits. During this time of emergency it i specially important that every­ There Is a valley to be crossed one be in first class shape physical­ For every mountain top we reach, ly and ready for any duty, no mat­ There is a hollow or a trough ter how strenuous. For each wave rolling up the At this time of year it is neces­ beach. sary to be more careful than usual For all the blasts of Winter, dour, about health. Summer is now giv­ Faith’s finger points to rosy ing way to winter, and minor ills, June, such as the common cold, are more While frost and chill benumb the than usually prevalent. earth, The health Service of this camp Spring, waiting, grows beneath is now functioning for everyone. the gloom. Dispensaries have been set up with­ Forever, morning follows eve, in easy reach by all, staffed by com­ And after midnight, glorious petent men from the medical corps. noon. Medical aid is plentiful. For those For all the black clouds sweeping who need it, an excellent hospital, o’er, with all modern facilities, is avail­ There will be rainbow radiance able. soon .... A few simple rules for health Now half the world in agony should be kept in mind at all-times. Writhes as a kingly beast in pain, First of all, make sure you get With mighty force sends crushing plenty of exercise, preferably out- blows of-doors. Calisthenics and drill are The other half hurls back ugain good health builders, as are all But after all the strife is o’er outdoor sports. Get plenty of fresh Death’s harvest reaped and hor­ air, although drafts should be rors passed, avoided. Eat enough, but not too Our Morning Star will rise once much, of wholesome food. more— If you cantract a cold, avoid Faith, Hope and Love join hands contact with others as much as at last. possible so you will not spread —By Ida H. Waite. the disease. Report for treatment at once, and do as the doctor says. Self-admiration often indicates A day or two in bed, or a day or so resting, may put you back in there is no accounting for tastes. shape, while attempting to “fight it out on your feet” may delay cure and bring on possible complications. As a preventative, avoid people who Funeral Home have colds. (Formerly Hollingsworth) Wear warm, comfortable cloth­ Corvallis Madison St. at 8th. 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