Thursday, October 15,1942. Camp Adair Sentry t I I W a am—m. i m. m i , adopted its llag as that ol Sw itzer­ ol the people. Hie officers room.-, land, with the colors reversed—a he added, have been taken care of What's This — Military Courtesy? white field bearing a red cross. by the various officers’ organiza­ In conclusion, Mr. Layton point­ tions, but the furnishing of day- ed out that “the office at Camp I rooms for the enlisted men was Adair is available to any soldier up to the residents of the six counties surrounding the canton­ Points Out Ways for needing information, counsel or assistance,” and reminded his lis­ Miss Lucile O. Torbet works in their love life come out, anyway? ment, and their committees. Soldiers to Get Aid teners that the Red Cross is an James Layton and Verl Lewis, the Commissary Sales Dept, of Miss Torbet, who now lives in agent of the American people, SCU Quartermaster. She is young, Salem, has taken a peer into the field directors of the American Red Mr. James P. Layton, field di­ chartered by Congress to render unattached and attractive. But misty future for soldiers at USO Cross, stationed at the post, spoke rector of the Red Cross at Camp aid in time of peace or war. soldiers are advised — never take gatherings there. Soldiers were in­ of further needs of the camp and Adair, told of the role of the or­ her to dinner — avoid holding her terested, all right, and wanted to urged that the work be carried ganization he represents in regard hand — never commit themselves know what sort of girl it would be as rapidly as possible so that to the United States Army when Nick Sansonia Now in a letter to her — and above all their fate to meet next—when they need may be met as soon as interviewed last Friday night by forget their well polished lines. would see their families again— camp is filled. Pfc Hal Ge Bauer on “Detail at Right Up Among 'Em Miss Pauline Michael, hospital Miss Torbet, in short, is an ex­ and whom they would marry and Seven,” the camp’s regular weekly director for the Red Cross, told of pert at reading tea leaves, analyz­ when. The guests at the Officers’ Club radio show, over KWIL. ing handwriting, palmistry and The strange thing about Miss the needs of the hospital ’and em­ “The two chief duties of the Red were delighted. Those attending telling the future by card reading. Torbet is that, although an expert phasized the place of handicraft Cross,” said Mr. Layton, "are to the Medics dance in the Hospital She is particularly well adapted at so many forms of fortune tell­ occupation for hospitalized and bolster morale by relieving anxiety Section were amaaed. Both func­ at getting your number, in the ing, she’s not a very strong be­ convalescent men. The most desir­ and worry of any member of the tions took place October 10. shortest of possible time. liever in the accuracy of the art able gifts for the hospital are sub­ His Pagliacci laugh was never armed forces-from whatever cause Miss Torbet's first interest in in general. She really does it fur scriptions to good books and maga­ at his own, or at the request of more convincing; his bass profundo zines, she pointed out. detecting the not so obvious was the amusement therein, getting an his commanding officer, and to ob­ opened up new seams in the build­ In order that the work of obtain­ aroused by her grandmother who especial kick from watching peo­ tain confidential information on ings; his b above high c was crys­ UZABtlH was a tea-leaf-reader-expert who ple's reactions. But those who take ing the many necessities may be 17 ¡«well home conditions required by com­ tal clear and true; he took both invited lots of people to tea in her her predictions too seriously worry thoroughly distributed, each county manding officers in considering the flute and the sopruno cadenza time. Miss Torbet proved an eager her. She doesn’t want her predic­ has been given a percentage of questions of discharges and fur­ from “The Bell Song" at the same effort based on population. Prog- student, mastered tea reading, and tions to alter anyone’s life. loughs and by medical officers in time. Miss Torbet makes an open offer ress reports for each cpunty were soon went on to bigger things. October 10 Pfc. Nicholas San­ matters of medical care and treat- One of Miss Torbet's more ac­ of her services to any soldier on offered. sonia was promoted to the grade I ment. For example, Polk county has curate predictions concerned a girl the post. But if it’s a tea-leaf­ "It requires 3,748 chapters and of corporal. friend of hers. “You will become reading you’re after wantin’ — completely furnished a day-room . more than 6.000 Red Cross chapter engaged very soon,” said Miss Tor­ bring your own tea. Before he for the Medics, and has another ; branches to handle the assign­ RUBBER STAMPS bet flatly—held a gloomy silence left, the Sentry reporter had a room well underway; Lane county ments," he said, adding "and there MADE TO ORDER has already delivered one pool quick handwriting analysis. “ You concerning any further steps. Sure are more than 300 Red Cross di­ enough the friend became engaged are extremely intelligent, have a table and a piano to the post. Vic- rectors and recreational workers No, but the dog <>f Arthur S. Finarsen. leader of the Soap Creek but full bliss was never hers—the strong will power, are a good mix­ trolas, radios and card tables have on overseas duty with U. S. troops the ranges are now. does a good job Experimental Area, where er, succeed in most everything you also been distributed. engagement was later broken. now. Any place you find our sol* From Lincoln county comes the of standing at attention. The average person, according tn attempt,” said Miss Torbet. Miss Idlers, you’ll find Red Crosi work­ 115 N. 16th, Corvallis, Phone 1494 Miss Torbet. is interested in how Torbet is a very discerning person. gift of the Johnson Lumber mill ers carrying out their obligations.” long they will live, how prosperous Her powers of analysis are posi­ at Toledo of 7756 lineal feet of MORRIS Mr. Ijiyton cited an example of wooden curtain rods for the camp. this span will be—and how will tively amazing. OPTICAL Red Cross field activities by tilling The Rev. Charles Neville of Toledo CO. the case history of one of the local has appointed workers to visit all community's soldiers, and gave an Sunday or the communities and reports a I evenings b y interesting insight into the found­ generous response. appointmenb- ing of the organization in the year Marion county has two rooms 1 if not con­ 1859 during the Napoleonic wars. venient other­ underway and Benton county has S. P. Watch Inspector The Red Cross was founded by a wise. room furnishing well underway Swiss, Henri Dunant, who wanted Hotel Corvallis Bldg., Corvallis Phone 5528 and is being completed rapidly. the wounded on the battle- to aid Through the work of Mrs. V. p. Dr. Harry E. Morris fields, and in his honor and in the Moses, pianos, victrolas, card .... —< 444 State St., Salem The little creatures of the v U CooperMive rumbled over them, bringing men guests who were formally received tion of this masterpiece is quite im­ Move on the Double by Col. and Mrs. Gordon H. Mc­ possible. Titjed, ‘‘The 'Chase,” the __________ _______ j|hit, with faun with tools to lay out the ranges. IWUdlife.iestiUifJli! —--- - I. :J.i. Coy, Col. and Mrs. George Cl murals are a composite picture de­ (By Pfc. John J. Gubelaiau) . qwiner^ pf (he aria co< peratii g. as More recently, rifles by the hun­ Ferch and Col. and Mrs. T. A. Baq* picting the eternal triangle, beau­ The post fire stations .are strict- well as the Orcgo’n Gbune CofAiis- dreds have been cracking across meister. Several officers rtf the ties and the beasts, a soldier’s ly G. I. and they’re mattndd by «e'sion, ’"'I «ion. Oregon Orciron_______ i Jc the range and before long the State j I * Coiioo-a College, jth«| 96th and 104th Divisions, ineluding dream, home was never like this, hard-working Smokey Joes who i U. 8. With insignia trim. ~ Fish and Wi tllife Sfatica. sound of artillery fire will rever­ Maj. Gen. and Mrs. G. R. Cook ami and perpetual motion. [ apd the American 4 ildlife instis berate among the hills, shaking know their business. Future activities of the club have Brig. Gen. and Mrs. Claudius M. Just tell Post File Captain Ar­ lute. . the fragile nests, even jarring the Easley were specially invited Quests not been announced but such a suc­ thur Kielbjock that you had al-, .“The area yvus established^” a old oaks with green moss on gray l Waterproof, regulation, wool lined. officers’. for the occasion. , « cessful beginning assures a full ways thought being a fireman was history of’the venture states, “tn trunks, and causing the needled I A picture of Col. Gordon H. Mc­ calendar of social events. a soft job—consisting mostly of order to learn what could be done branches of fir and pine to trem-' Coy, Post Commander, was un­ sitting around, smoking, reading, by natural means toward building ble. veiled during the opening cere­ kidding the guy next to you. He’!! up a good population of upland White broadcloth. A poor place for timid birds, one , monies, and in his response Col. land on you. but good. i game bird* The ground chosen might suppose, but Mr. Einarsen, McCoy thanked those who had pro- ’ First of all he’ll tell you that was some of the poorest habitat moted the club and urged all of the who used to be an Army game j the post has five, soon to be six obtainable, since it consisted most- Officers’—100% wool, piping for all branches. SCU officer personnel to use and fully equipped fire stations. All the ly of pasture. In 1936 a mere warden, thinks otherwise. He be- i enjoy its facilities. camp fire-eaters have had at least "handful” of pheasants were to >>e lieves that the birds will become j That indefatigable trio of en­ Non Com. To Furnish Dayrooms two years previous experience and found on the area. Other game accustomed to the fire of guns not tertainers, Cpls. Nick Sansonia and For all grades. are getting plenty more. “Our men birds—valley quail, ruffled grouse aimed at them, will build new nests Throughout the Post move on the double,” insists the Angelo Calabrese and Pvt. Daniel and bob-whites were all seen oc­ close to the runge, and will feel [ Lifehits, stretched what was captain. casionally, but were at *i compar­ more secure after a time than they “Matchless.” The six - county conference, planned as a 15-minute break in the The camp has a daily fire pre­ atively low ebb. did when the now deserted farm : Brass buckles. which has taken upon itself the