Camp Adair sentry. (Camp Adair, Or.) 1942-1944, October 29, 1942, Page 2, Image 2

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    Camp Adair Sentrv
Thursday, October 29,1912.
^Camp
*eidi«r» are doing hmm ! of
“Army housekeeping.” I wish
we had something definite on
as regards Russia, when- the
Notes From a Soldier's Sketch Book
pie re fighting our war with a
\MP
Pl BI.ISHEI) EVERY THURSDAY
gallantry far from universal in the
OMMANDER
’S
A weekly newspaper published for the military and civilian per­ United States.
sonnel of Camp Adaw, Oregon, and circulatid free to officers, soldiers
OLUMN
In reading over the words of the
and civilians by written permission of the camp commander.
hero of my youth, Theodore Roose­
SCU 1911
Published by the Camp Adair Sentry, publisher. Box 347. Cor­
vallis, Oregon. News matter pertaining to Camp Adair, furnished by velt, before we entered the other
war. I was struck by his evaluation
the Camp Public relations Office, is available for general release.
of Russia Way bafk in that time,
The weather, Mark Twain once
Editor and manager
Don C. Wilson while the Czar ruled, and before
remarked, is something that every­
P. O. Address, Box 347, Corvallis, Oregon. Phone Xftó-M.
Russian Communism changed the
body talks about, yet no one does
Subscription by mail |1.50 a yea» or »1 for six month».
country, old T.B., who had been
anything about it.
President, felt the worth anil po­
Advertising rates upon request.
The weather in Oregon, especial­
Address alt cOhimunications to “Camp Adair Sentry, Box 347, tentialities of the Russian people
ly in this beautiful Willamette
Corvallis, Oregon.”
in a war of self-d«fense.
money and time—and yot/r photographs
valley, ia unusually interesting.
“Russia’s sufferings have been
We have just enjoyed that most
sor«,“ he said, "but it is not pos­
are fully guaranteed to please you.
News contributors to this issue: Lt. George II. Godfrey,
delightful season, known here as
sible
to
overestimate
Russia's
tre
­
Public Relations officer; Sgt. K. A. Brown, associate director;
"Indian Summer." Some of us were
mendous capacity of purpose anil
Sgt. R. L. Black, CpI. Henry Beckett, T 5 Raymond C. Johnson,
here for the summer months, with
power of endurance. Russia is
I’fc. John J. Guhelman, T 5 Bert Shamller, Pvt. Robert Ruskouff.
its occasional torrid days, but on
mighty, ami hvr future looms so
the
whole very pleasant.
vast that it is hardly possible to
It’s probably been a long time since you’ve been to
Natives tell us newcomers that
overstate it. The Russian people
church and you probably resent anyone’s suggesting you try feel this to be their war and Ru.-^
the winter season is now at hand.
Winter in the Willamette valley
going again.
sia’s part in the world is great and
Bus Terminal
does not mean severe storms, nor
Maybe you were never much on praying and you thought will be greater; it is well that she
snow or ice. It does mean rain. |
the guys who wore collars and donned clerical rol>es were dull should stand valiantly and atub-
STUDIO HOURS—Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. and Fri.
and lots of it. Those who have
bornly for her own rights, and as
stuff.
lived here for some time really
a firm and ardont friend of the
1 P M. to 10 P. M. ; Sat.. 1 to 6 P. M. ; Sun., 1 to 6 P. M.
look forward to this wet 'eason,
Maybe you didn’t like the fluttering old ladies, the Russian people may I add that
and don’t seem to mind the pre­
familiar hymns, the lean-faced deacons. (Jr the cherubic Russia will stand for her rights all
cipitation. They claim, and sta­
faced altar hoys, the choir or the kneeling. Maybe you’d the more effectively when she also
tistics prove their contention, that
stands for the rights of Finn and
rrtther sleep off Saturday night’s revel on Sunday mbrnings.
P.e i 1» ►"
the rain cleanses the air and makes
Pole and Jew.”
CA*AP A
this valley one of the most health­
That wan in civilian life. Things were easier and differ­
(Rear in mind that Colonel
Remember that lusty challenge—your first night on guard—
ful places in the world in which
ent, then. Religion was pretty important, but it didn’t mean Roosevelt said that before the mili-
T’was only your shadow.
to live.
much to you. There were too many other things to be done. tnry collapse of Russia, and in the
The rains also mean water in
Besides church was for women and the pastyfaced guys. other war, when the Russian people
the ponds and lakes an<l marshes.
were handicuppcd by official cor­
The real guy who understood the world and its ways didn’t
; and when this water comes in. so
ruption in high places.)
need religion. He lived it by being a good guy—that was
do the ducks and geese. Right here
Rut long before, in 1R99. T.R.
your argument.
on this reservation there are sonic
expressed his scorn for that narrow
excellent
spots for hunters o* these
kind
of
Americanism
which
kept
It used to be our argumeut, too.
The Eve of all Hallows, falling .i-i conveniently ns it docs this great game birds. The rains also
A fella didn’t have to go io church to let the world know us out of this war until France
went down and the conflict assumed year .... Saturday night .... gives both Service Clubs on the post mean water in the coastal streams,
hi' lielieved in God and wanted to live up to all that religion such awful proportions that only
the chance to celebrate the occasion with two fine Hallowe’en parties a short drive from liere. ahd as
was supposed to mean.
the British, with their magnificent ....typical and traditional in every en-o of the word, Decorations these streams rise, the fighting
It was a swell argument a clincher, in fact—when you self-confidence, staved off defent will be in keeping with the date, and much fun is in store for those silverside salmon and steelhead
trout come up, to provide the fin­
who desire to attend.
discussed religion over midnight coffee or hotly debated it for our side.
“We cannot sit huddled within
According to Mrs. Merriam, as­ ' Ini' entertainers are always in est sport in the world for the
over a hamburg in your corner luncheart during the wee
angler.
our own border^,'* he said, “and sistant director at Club 2, and Mrs. di riand. Keep i( up, boys!
hours of the morning.
e « a
avow ourselves merely as an as­ Blodgett, director of Club I. the
Naturally the rains will mean
But honestly, weren’t you a take?
semblage of well-to-do hucksters regular Friday night dances will
Are you a Philatelist? That's sonic discomfort for those who live
Wasn't the argument something you built up because who care nothing for what hap­ take on new ntmosphere this week. j Webster for “stamp coHector." If here on the post. This fine soil
you didn't want to be bothered going to church or were too pens beyond.”
Corn stalks, pumpkins, and "all the I so, would you be interested in meet­ turns to a rather sticky mild,
in1 say once a week, with fellow- which clings to the G.l. shoes,
Also, nt the centennial establish­ trimmin’s” will transform the clubs
lazy to make it on Sundays? Or because you just didn’t
«
enthusiusts. and forming a Stamp Mat« or sacks placed just outside
ment
of
the
United
Stati's
Military
to
a
Hallowe'en
atmosphere
and
un
­
like going to church?
Academy at West Point, in 1902, usual games, including the one Collectors Club? Mrs. Merriam, at doors, and then used, will greatly
And weren’t you a failure at living up to the creed you he spoke out against what I call where you try to tnke a bite out of Club 2, is all-out for the idea . . .
help the orderlies in their work.
ho amuirly laid down?
Didn’t you occasionally covet your the "camp soldier.” the fellow so an apple on a string and not out ■and if you are interested, and she
Particular attention should be
neighbor'« wife, puah a guy in the face to get yourself a concerned with the comparatively of your partner are planned. But hopes some of you are .' . . won't given to dress for rain. Sufficient
little further tip nenr the top? Did you always love thy petty routine ami customs of the you'd better drop in tomorrow night you drop in and leave your name? clothing has been issued all men
“I never sow a fighting man who
Mrs. Merriam also has some for winter wear. The main thing
service that he fofgets the real and get in on the fun . . . you’ll
neighbor as thyself*
never regret it.
other ideas tucked up her sleeve. is to keep dry. and for most of
reason for having an army.
didn
’t cherish the very thought of
• There’s no jxjint in enumerating the others, you're
* * •
The Bridge Club, which started the time, raincoats rather than
“I ask you to remember." the
a pause with Coca-Cola, That
caught. You <|i J break (he rules and truthfully, didn't you President Roosevelt of the first
While ■ strolling with my nose rTtiesdtry night in the balcony of the
overcoats will do. Colds should be
goes for workers in fac­
break with yourself? While you were hollering "hypocrite” years of the century said to future scenting news. I saw the finishing eluli. was an idea. If such a club cared for at the first sign of in-
at everybody else weren’t you a bit on the hypocritical side army officers, "that the final test touches being put on at Service is desired (and there arc lots of feetion.
tories, too. Ice-cold Coke
of soldiership is not excellancv in Club I Pvt. Jack Greenhouse has Bridge Players in camp!) she has
yourself?
Drill and maneuvers will not be
is something more than
been busy all week shellacking the arranged to have women partners
This is no argument for you to go to church. Maybe parade-ground formation, but ef- stained walls of the club and li­ as guests every week, from the a.« pleasant during the rainy wea-
the
drink that answers
flcieney in actual service in the
ther as during the season just past.
you don’t need to go. Maybe you've found out how tb live field and that the usefulness,
the brary. It's really a grand im­ various communities surrounding But it should be remembered that
thirst. It adds the feel of
up to ail the rules. If you have, don't go.
real and great usefulness. In t I k provement, and as soon as this club the post. This week’s guests came in the various theaters of war.
refreshment.
But let's get this straight. These are tough days on parade gronnd and barracks work, is completed, artist Greenhou'e from Corvallis, ami next week, they the weather is not made to order.
will start action on the sister-club. will come from some other munici­
a guy. Days when it’s easy to lose faith and days when a conics from its being used not as “More yellow will be used," savs (be pality. This bridge club is only a Men must lie conditioned to fight
“In war, Uncle Sam re­
guy’s courage ia undergoing its greatest test, and there’s an end. hut as one of the means to Private, "to give it a theatrical starter, for Tuesday night has lieen in any climate, and we should be
stricts the supply. But
an end.”
’
no use foolin’ alxiut the future. It’s going to lie even tougher
look."
scheduled as "Game Night" at this mindful of the fact that here on
there
’s still enough for
Did you go to the dances last Fri­ vlub. When the ball gets rollin’, this reservation there is a wide
when we get into this war with both feet.
TO THE EDITOR:
variety
of
terrain
for
training.
many
refreshing pauses.
'hi
re
will
be
bridge,
pinochle,
che^k.
day
night?
They
were
leith
swell
After all, there isn’t so much
Maybe you think you don’t need religion, but did you
affairs, with a mob of enlisted men era, cribbage, chess and what not.
M en have been stationed at Camp
difference
—
or
shouldn
’
t
b«
be
­
ever stop to think in the days ahead when you're going to
SOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY iY
tween a soldier an<i a citizen. The at both dubs. The S< I’ 1911 Prizes to high scorers will be of­ Adair for just one purpose, to fur­
need something to lean on, something to believe in? Because former still IS tha latter. And the Dance ItHiid showed even more im­ fered in the Bridge Club tourna­ ther our war effort. The weather
COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OI-’ SALEM
maybe we’ll stop believing in a lot of other things out there. latter ia in th« war also. The join- provement as it played for the ment.
can be an asset and useful in our
training program. This ass-et. and
You’ll find religion in the Army is the kind of religion Ilion man all over America is real- dance in ( luh I, and the newest
★
If you've had patience enough to all others on this post, will, of
a guy can understand because it’s the kind that understands iziug that this is HIS war. that addition to the entertuinnivnf ros­
how it comes out will make a lot ter of Camp Adair . . . thè Field read this far. you’ll be glad you course, be utilized to the utmost
a guy with a gun in his hands.
of difference to HIM. and that he Artillery Band that carne down did. Not that We mean to ’•bury” a* that victory can be achievcil
Maybe you remember the chaplain at Pearl Harlan who must do HIS part.
from Fort Lewis for a i few weeks this choice tidbit, but here it is: as soon ns possible.
I
imd If m H goes well, a famed fortune
shouted, “Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition.” And
On that basis. John L. Soldier . . . proved well worth listFning
1
’ll l>e on teller . . . whom we’ll call Madame Mrs. O. V. McKinley, Mrs. Rich­
wav back in the Revolution there was Chaplain James Cald­ anil John W. Citizen ought to get dancing to at ( lub 2. They
hand again tomorrow r night, and Knowsitall (hut in Corvallis, where
ard Miller, Mrs. James Miller. Mrs.
well who was in the thick of the New Jersey battle at along famously together. But of
course We al^ have our moods. one <»f the "Sentry's" lee men re she lives, she's knop'll as M iss T. F. Nielson, Mr.». J. S. Liddell,
Springfield, When the patriots ran out of paper shot for When they are in the "Dr. Jeckyl" porta that this orchestra
which Wilder) . . . has been engaged to Mrs. Waiter Leon and Mrs. R. 1!.
their muzzle loaders, he dashed into a country church nearby phase, harmony’ prevails. When ia versatile to play both jive and tell fortunes at the, Hallowe'en
Floyd.
is just about party at Club 2 t uuOrrow night.
and emerged with an armful of hymn books. "Now put both reacmble "Mr Hyde." the long-hair stuff
• • •
Watts into 'em, boys!” And then there was Father Duffy. sparks arc sure to fly Even when the finest organization of it' kind If -he can come, she will arrive on
Hallowe’en Party
at its home post!
broomstick shortly after the doors
Try going to church some Siuulay. soldier. See if you one is the villtan in the plnv, trouble
Col. Edwin T May. the officers
open at S p m. She’s really good
may he brewing For Dr Jeck.vl is
of
his command and their ladies.
don't find that something that's been missing from your life. not quite a snint.
Tile opening of the fountain at (our spies inform us), so why not
are looking forward to an old fash­
.See if it doesn’t help a guy to have faith in himself and the
the
new
cafeteria.
hoii'ed
in
('lub
1.
let
her
unfold
YOUR
fyitur«
?
Herr la a sohHer from lloston,
ioned Hallowe'en party anil dance
uncertain future. See if it doesn't sort of make you warm New Yolk in Chicago, lug eltivn brought two charming young lad no
which will be held in the Regimental
to
the
post.
They
are
Mi-
F
l-i,
Getting
bnck
to
Mrs.
Merriam
where
strangers
it«»
not
speak
Mr.
and proud and happy inside.
Officers’ Mess. Saturday night.
Citium trie» to nay a won I of Lee Meyer and Ml" Marvi« Wind again, she wants to know how
Details of the party, which is to
And sei- if it doesn't give you something to lean on when
grretnig or flash 1» frlcmily smile. l>oth of Corvallis. Th. former is ir many of you enlistisl men want to
things go wrong. And from now on, lots of things can go Imt he doesn't get a chance. Or charge of the fountain ami the learn to dance, or Improve your hr a genuine hard time affair with
all the trimmings, arc being ar­
wrong.
in rlinpa it is the other way round. latter is her assistant They turn dancing ? And is then- a daiicing
ranged by Capt and Mrs. I It.
It takes two to he friendly, a» well out those delicious milk 'hakes, instructor in camp? Paging Arthur
IIUHHIHINHHHIHHIIIHHIHIimilllllfllHIIHinillllllllllllllllHIHIIIIIHIHIIH K
Murray! Paging Arthur Murray! Balling.
an to make n iptarrcl. Ititirnei', a sumlae« and ice erca n delight! , ,
with
a
bright
snub
a<
■
mpanving
Drop
in and have your name,
friendly
spirit
and
n
sense
of
hu
­
OF AN
Wearing Wedding Helix S,mn
whether you can teach or want to
mor are the oil that lubricates thv every purch*'.-
Acconling
to the Benton County
OLDTIMER
learn, or call Mrs Merriam at 24IW.
macbmery of human relations
court
house
records. Clarence A
Perhaps
some
of
Classes
are
tentatively
scheduled
>u
have
ln*en
Pride, sup» r-acnert 1 veneer, dlecour-
Ih II. It.
Johannes of the post, whose home
nondering who th. Housemother for Thursday nights.
tesy.
ami
si
Iflshnese
arc
the
sand
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• • •
is in Swanville. Minnesota, ha.«
•or the nmnkey wrench that is at Guest House I Her name is
The 1-lorsheim 50-year-old reputation for quality
A, one "old man" to another, a trained at least. physically fit. and lutes th«'*« relationship*.
Mrs Gvrtniih* Goo-
id she is 'Amimit the new arrivals in Cor­ made n ppi ¡cation for a license to
comrade ill Sf'U 1911 has written familiar with the routine \t hat
your assurance of the finest materials and
*11 of the vallis are Capt. ami Mrs. H Wit- marry Miss Doris Mae Raver of
John L. Soklier (Camp Adair the widow of Majoi
me about a story on the front page could he gained by pulling us out •peckra) ami Juh)i W. Citizen (Orc- first Uorld War Sh e sees that •el. Jr., and Capt. anil .Mrs. Wayde Monmouth.
workmanship available.
of the Camp Adan Sentry last ami putting civilian* In our ptaro*. gon variety) are in the main friend­ 1 everything «t thè • u ' t bouse runs A. Scott. Both captains are sta- I Another application wa« made
I
week He read the account of the or expend!nr new money and Hi*« ly ami courtisius folk*. Let*« over­ snuatthlv. and assure« all visitors tionesl at 1'aiup Adair. The Witacla. last Wisinewiay for a w<siduig li­
nts of San Francisco and the cense when CpI. Leo Kravitz. Medi­
President'» reniar!.« at a press con­ in «quipping and training young look the mrasioual crabbine** of «taying at thè house .> f a comfort~ 1
ference. and the testimony of the men? I have a hunch that alt «f an undigested mrol or an ingrow­ j «tale ami checrful vìsii Mrs. Nina Berkeley arop. and the Scotts, of cal Corps. Camp Adair, and Miss
other at thv 1 Uplands, Los Angeles, have been Helen V. Sugarman appeared be­
Secretary of War and the Chief of the sturdy young men will he need­ ing diapomtain, and 1» frieml* B Mills la :
Here’* my hand Put her there. lother Guest House B»'th ladiVM | stationed previoualy at Camp fore the county clerk Miss Sugar-
Staff. before a Senate committee, ed for combat."
report that thè house* have
i Rol>< rt*. Cal., and Ft. Benning, man recently arnved m Corvallis
The Old Timer woutal go farther Citizen (Soldier)!
and hr doesn't understand
N H CARMEN well-oevupied since tihey opened,I< (Sa- Both officers will be with the and the cervmony will take place
"Is it a fart," he want» to know. than that With other •"•H men.'*
soon.
I with week-end visito.r* prvdomi- j 104th Division.
that we old Yanks win be yanked Id and even "W year« older that-
Deai Sir:
• • •
1 nani.
out and sent home as no-aceount the Prtmident mentioned, t have
Freeman “Master Fitter” Chuka
As a hy-pimhivt of Ft. Dia, arai
Hallowe'en Party Ohan;
last Tuesday afternoon, a group
soldiers? If so, why? Suppose managexl to t«>tter out at revvRIe alasi « resident of the womiviful
Boot Front, Hi-Lo Back
Recreation
Center
The
Camp
Adair
rrtertainin* h of wives and officer* stationed at
we can't go over the top. as many daily, take all of the callathenie* metropolitan area ,.f New York
Service men are cordially invited
1 troupe
thi* tlmc in chiding (>l ! 1 this camp held the second in a Ser­
of ua did tn the other war Suppose drift with the rest, hike and then City. I wish ta call attention to
to attend an old fashioned Hal-
' Nick thinoom*. who w<
we lack the resiliency of youth. Tn aate for more In a wnrtim« Presi­ the faci that Vieo- Admit al Rotwit I 2. and Pvt. Jack Gate« >rk< at t'l’.ib 11 ik* of bridge luncheons at the Al­ low«'m party at the Recreation
bany Hotel. Mrs. W F Richmond
.
t
pl
IVret
i
1
make up for our deficiencies we dential election the party in p«iw»i I. Ghornihy. a native of Portland, 1 and Pvt Gene l.ogan
aihU twro * i and Mi« R H Peters were htret- Center in Albany. Saturday night
have assets that young fellows remind* the voter« that It tai a Ort'.. has bee« supplanted by Vice
October 31. starting at 8 p. in An
■ more stand* io thvir a lr» a hr longr *
don't have. Surely, in years of mistake to ehang« horse* in the Admiral Militai» F Halx-y. Jr. a
1 list of min**«*oient< l. ms ' rursdax
Rvlonging ta th« club are Mrs. interesting program is planned,
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service, we have learned something middle of a «(ream It «cem* tn ntc natte« of Elisabeth, N.J That's for 1
t tn.*
P. R Rradley. Mrs. C. L Bieck. consisting of contests, games, com­
and must he their equal» a» in- that applies here
ths naval • ••nmattd in the Solomon 1 I SO to entertain th» <ai)or< ami Mrs P O Brash. Mr« 8 C Bush. munity singing, music and refresh-
The Quality Store Since ’84
»•Mrctois anti for administration
We know that older soldier* of >aland». Ft. Dix. m eaaa there is they will
<t the *how tumich' Mr». F. B Ellison Mr* G. H ment* There will be ne charge
3rd and Madinon
CORVALLIS
"Here w» art», in a Service Com­ other nation* are doing eeastder- anytau.1) who dswaa’t know ,» i, in at Turner where th«\ o til. aaai*t ■ J«
* m » vs Mrs. D. F Lyoa. Jr, Mr». ami you are a«ked to come end have
mand Unit, equipped,
partly nble fighting oih I of eour»v oklrr th, «tat«* <»( New Jersey
with a wrap »«hag
| D S fl.awr, Mi« C. I! VartMta. a t'"l tlUK*
w.
Il's A Great Life
Have Your
Christmas
Pictures
Made
right here
on the post
The Ball Studio
Post Exchange No. 1
SOCIAL SWIRL
Facts about
wartime
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MUTTERINGS
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Most Styles $10.50 ond $11.00
FREEMAN MILITARY OXFORDS
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