Thursday. November 12. 1942 Pag« Thrée — ------ spired by the Tent City shower* Eugene Officers Club Gift of Dallas Matron and is planning the second in that Will Open on Saturday series . . . the Field Artillery band, Special Service Special RateH which plays jive and jam Friday nights at Club 2, rehearsed all By Adele Adair Erg n s late t c'.' ring to th" week more serious stuff—for their armed forces- an officers service club—will be opened Saturday night 4. w«ek of November brought the spotlight of the Armistice Day concert yesterday . . . Capt. Ruth, Special Serfices of ­ according to word received by Col. social swirl on the two post Service Clubs as places where ficer has been purchasing rhumba Gordon H McCov from Col C. I. t e enlisted men congregate to dance, write, find recreation and conga records for Pvt. Leonard Sampson, R.O.T.C. head at the "i i taxation in some less vigorous sport or generally sit down Green’s Latin-American dancing University of Origin. a while to rest after a days’ work and chat with their buddies. classes which started Tuesday The club rooms are located in e Eugene hotel and are complete­ Highlighting last week’s activities, although the entire night. Trip the Light Fantastic ly equipped for the convenience of week brought lots of new activity at the clubs, were the regu­ Last Wednesday night, when we visiting officers. ,M< mbership cards lar Friday night dances. Otherwise, there has been ping pong, may be obtained at the desk. Sat­ were putting the “Sentry” to bed darts, cards, checkers, etc., and other signs of business and and tucking in those last minute urday evening prominent Eugene relaxation that indicate that the men stationed at Camp “musts,” Mrs. Blodgett was sound­ civic ar.d social leaders will be on hand to meet visitors and introduce Adair are beginning to realize the place the Service Clubs can ing the S.O.S. for more men for them to selected hostesses. and should play in their lives as members of the nation’s the dance that the Medics held in RY the Red Cross recreation rooms in It is suggested that Camp Adair armed forces. All club hostesses are happy to be busier than the hospital quarters. Seems there officers planning on attending noti- usual, when they realize that the men they are to help, realize were more gals than men ... so Mrs. J. G. Van Orsdel. of Dallas. was certain that the men ■ fy the post public illations officer, that they are there to help them. of Camp Adair would find good use for her piano in one of the ! Pilone 2981. This is not absolutely I Mrs. B. got busy on the ’phone and post recreation rooms. The spirit which prompted Mr-. Van <>r-. traction, the intermission brought a in on the SCU band rehearsal last vallis and Dallas, and it was a j but nil’s well and greeting is sent special treat to the enlisted men Monday afternoon, and both were great party, from what we gather. to his many friends at Camp Adair, and their Junior Hostess guests "very favorably impressed” with Choral Rehearsal Set via a post card received by Cal with a floor show featuring Col. the resultant progress the outfit Mrs. Merriam at Club 2 announc­ Horne yesterday from Post Chap- i “Chuck” Healy as emcee, with has made. Fame pointed her fickle finger Given Watch lain. Captain I.. V. Harmon. Capt. I ed today that the first rehearsal of songs and patter by Sgt. “Ozzie” . One company wanted him to pose Harmon is now at the Harvard Uni- • the Men’s Glee club, or Choral a short time back— at a soldier of Notes from Citab 2 INI I’D RMS ... INSIGNI A ... SV Pl’Ll ES Williams and Col. Bill “Crazy Cu- A state dignitary came with the group will be held Wednesday Camp Adair. And that’s probably , for a photograph with its product varsity Chaplain’s school. L. T. Chellis 1520 Jefferson St., Corvallis sie” Cusumano. Sgt. Williams , Senior Hostesses to chaperone the night, November 18, starting at the beat way to explain the trip and today Pvt. Vierra tells time chose as his vocal selections “My dance at Club No. 2 last Friday 6:30 p.m. at the club. That allows that Pvt. .Edward Vierra took—a with a beautiful Elgin watch. Blue Heaven” and “Blue Skies,” night. She was Mrs. Charles A. plenty of time for dinner to di­ trip that is-«till a wonderful dream He was a social lion by the time , both of which brought heaps of Sprague, charming wife of the gov­ gest and the rehearsals will end to him; and Aladdin’s adventure of )><■ got home to his mother and applause. Col. Healy, a profession­ ernor of Oregon. Mrs. Sprague oc­ in time to make that second show 1942. folks» at his family residence, at al funster, presented two acts en­ cupied an unassuming spot in the at your favorite theatre if you so 1 It all happened bwausc of n North Fairhaven, Mass. He was a titled “Then Came the War” and balcony of the ballroom, and dur­ desire. Mrs. M. is gratified with chain of circumstances and because lion still hungering though, for his “Bits of Nonsense.” The same ing her visit, inspected the club the response and says that there that far-reaching thing culled "The mother’s corned beef and cabbage. troupe will be back again tomor­ cafeteria, which will open shortly, are still some openings left for Press” looked into its own little He ate it, and how. I boy heart and then into the heur' row night, augmented by Cpl. New- the library, games rooms and other good singers. Then he started hack across the of one American soldier—then took Ian, a former showman, who will facilities. She remarked that she continent to Camp Adair, again by Dancing ( lasses Pvt. Vierra and his problem to its present ‘‘Impersonations.” From was “very much impressed with train and it was a little more of the Notice the many additions to your shopping list this week. New mer­ Club 2 will inaugurate what is t,osom advance reports, there will be everything” and said that she look­ expected to be a series of weekly j j It - all — happened because Pvt. Vi­ same all along the way. chandise is arriving daily. We are combing the markets for the new “plenty in store for the guests,” so ed forward to another visit soon. He has had three litters propos­ dancing classes next Thursday erra was first in a telephone line don’t say we didn’t tell you! The things you will want as they come out. The Field Artillery band played night, beginning at 7:30. Several when the Service Men’s Telephone ing marriage. “But why? when I program they have planned, inci­ again for dancing and the ballroom men have already signed up. There Center opened for business; be­ am engaged to the most beautiful dentally, is the one they will offer was filled to overflowing with en- will be a beginner's section as well WATCH THIS LIST AND CHECK ITEMS NEEDED girl in the world, back home,” he I when they appear Saturday night ’ listed men and Junior Hostess as one for advanced dancers. Both cause he called his mother across asks. the nation and told her he was Or better still — come into either of our stores—at Albany or Salem— at the opening of the Officers club. dancing partners from Corvallis At every station enroute he met these sections will be taught by coming home on an 18-day fur­ Junior Hostesses at Club 1, ac­ and Salem. and go over the stocks with us. people who had heard of the "corn ­ Pvt. Michael Carroll and a chap by lough; because he told her the cording to Mrs. Blodgett, director, Tomorrow night, a gala inter­ the name of “Cecil” will be on hand thing of all things that he wanted ed beef and cabbage" soldier from came over from McMinnville (the mission program, along typical to teach Latin-American dance . her to fix was a dinner of her home- Camp Adair, out in Oregon. first group to have come from that floorshow lines, has been arranged steps. Music will be provided in Today Pvt. Vierra is back on cooked corn beef and cabbage. (For officers arid enlisted men.) local-ity), Albany, Eugene, Dallas, by Mrs. Merriam, recreational and turn by Sgt. Boyle and Pvt. Walter And it happened because Sgt. Ed duty, satisfied to be back. Independence and Monmouth. social hostess and Miss Rogers, Babel. Let's dance! “I don’t care what happens now, Brown, Editor of the Camp Adair About 200 girls were on hand, and club director. The program will or where I’m sent,” he said. “I’v< (100'. wool Piping for all branches.» The P.E.O. Sisterhood, Albany Sentry, spotted in this a cute syn­ dancing and general good fun were feature the playing and singing of had my furlough. But it was a dicate story. He sent it to Portland. Chapter, extends a cordial invita- . enjoyed from 8 until 11 o’clock. Cpl. Nick Sansonia, who needs no tion to all non-com and officer | H went out. over Associated Press dream; all such a wonderful The SCI! dance band, directed by further buildup. Miss Eila Schweit­ dream.” Sgt. Bob Black, again turned in a zer, a singer who is employed on wives who are out of town mem- w,re- Fate Steps In bers to attend the local meetings. hit performance, with steady im­ the post by the Post Exchange of­ DINNER’S READY The handsome young Portuguese, Meetings are held on the first provement in the comparatively fices, and a cowboy yodler, Cpl. Although the fine and final Pvt. Edward Vierra, didn ’ t know it and third Mondays of each month. new organization evident. construction details will not be Gene Logan. It promises to be a Those who would like to attend are then, but Aladdin’s journey was nl Speaking of dances, the person­ good show. So remember we told urged to telephone the correspond­ ready started. completed for n few days—such Enlisted Men’s All Wool nel at Club 1, together with the you. Pvt. Vierra departed Portland by ns the fountain anil work of ing secretary, Miss Amelia Zuhls- Special Services officers and Lt. The weekend witnessed the com­ dorf at Albany 118, to obtain the train. He had hoped to fly but mili­ decorating the Post Exchange Robert Black, Capt. N. George De ing and going of many visitors, times and places of the meetings. tary matters prevented. restaurant was opened nnd cat­ Dakis and Lt. Louis J. Alleman. both to the Club and Guest House. ering to a lusty business Mon­ The wire yarn flew ahead. At The Bridge Club, started a few II, are making plans to launch a Parents and relatives, visiting weeks ago by Mrs Merriam, social cities along the way there were re- day. The building is at the cor­ series of regimental dances, the their sons and families who are directress at Service Club 2, met porters, sometimes photograplu is ner of Ave. F and South 1st St., (With insignia.I first of which is scheduled for stationed at Camp Adair, dropped again last Tuesday night in the bal­ to greet him. He hit New York and across from Field House and the Wednesday, Novernber 25. As new in to look over the club facilities cony of the club as the tournament the Herald-Tribune had picked up hours are from 8 n. m. to 8 p. ni. troops arrive in camp, the need for they have been hearing so much went into its second session. High the story and blazoned it with a More details will be revealed additional dances to accommodate about. Guests at the guest house scorer of the*evening was Pvt. Har­ top head. by Roy Scrivner, general man­ There were, in fact, few papers ager, as work is completed, all the men interested, is seen. numbered over 20 for the weekend old B. Hoffenbacher and low scor­ Several dances a week are plan­ and came from states including er with Pvt. Bert Mitchell. Women that didn’t carry the yarn. probably for the next issue of In New York, which does thing ned, with one night set aside for Utah, Arkansas, Louisiana, Minne­ partners came over from Corvallis. the Sentry. Phone is 2810. Regulation. Wool Lined a particular regiment. It is ex­ sota, Michigan, New Jersey, Wash­ First prize was a minature chess that way, he was deluged with at­ pected that only those men attach­ ington, California and Oregon. The set and the other prize was a box tention; feted, taken to every hot spot on the gay-way—the Stork ed to the regiment sponsoring the hostesses’ apartments at the guest of stationery. dance, will attend that particular house have been finished by the The club meets again next Tues- Club, the 21, the Morrocco, others HURLEY'S LOTION White Brondiloth affair, in complete fairness to the carpenters and the house, where da ynight, November 17 at 7:30. —all as honor guest of the New For Poison Oak York USO. men in camp. There will, in time, Mrs. Mills is house mother, is re­ It is expected that about eight or 5000 bottles sold. Guar­ When he hit Boston the fever I Over be dances for each particular sec­ ported to be functioning smoothly ten tables will be in play. anteed treatment for poison was rising. They ran pictures, oak relief. 50c hottie by muil tion. Groundwork for such affairs with many reservations booked NEIGHBORHOOD PARTIES stories. HURLEYS BRI GS. Albany is in the formulation process. Where are you from, soldier? well in the future. The weekend found several vis­ New York, Texas. California. Bos ­ Meanwhile, Pvt. Greenhouse has itors at the club. A group of about just about completed staining the ton, Ioway, or any other of the 48 150, from Salem and led by Mr. wooden portions of the Club 1 in­ states? How would you like to Kunz of the USO in the state cap­ terior, a job which is a fine im­ meet a bunch of folks from your ital, were met by Lt. Louis J. Alle- provement for the club’s appear­ home state or neighborhood, per­ mann II and escorted through the ance. Varnishing is almost com- haps even your home town? That’s With Buckle club, the guest house and the post | 1 pleted as we go to press. the idea back of a series of State hospital. Sunday afternoon. •'All I Miss Rogers and Mrs. Merriam or Regional Parties planned by the were favorably impressed with the I j | agree that ping pong is THE sport Recreational Committee of Cor­ I Pink and Green camp and its many facilities. at the club. There is always some­ vallis. Churches, clubs, various or­ Guests of the military who drop, one in the game room at night, ganizations and the CSO are spon­ Hriiss Wire 30 nnd 45 Calibre ped in to look over the club during when most all the soldiers are free soring these parties on a three- the week, says Mrs. Blodgett, in­ to play, there is invariably a wait­ way plan — camp. town, and cam­ cluded Major General Charles H. ing line. The Red Cross offices on pus are all invited. "Roll call” by Folding and Barber Size Gerhardt and his aide from Camp the post are cooperating in an ef­ states or cities, a peppy program, For Waterproofing Jackets White, accompanied by Major Gen­ fort to secure additional tables games led by good game leaders, and eat« will comprise the enter­ eral Gilbert R. Cook and Capt. and equipment. It is not so much a question of whether your gla«tes arc a sight, Boydston, aide, of Camp Adair; During the week, a jam session tainment that is being planned. but whether or not your vision r adequate, Governor Charles A. Sprague of has burst forth nightly in the our registered optometrist examine your «yes Oregon, accoVnpanied by General club. Around 7 o'clock, a pianist, Salem Crescendo Club whether or not you need glases. Many style to suit your eyes and personality. trombonist and clarinetist drift in, Series Begins Monday Spread Eagle, V. S. Army, Camp Adair SEE DR. BROWN TODAY ------ NO OBLIGATION group around the piano, launch forth on a program of swing mu­ Salem’« Crescendo Club begins sic. jive and jam. They are a tal­ its yearly series of concerts on From Camp Adair (All types.) ented trio and provide that “cham- Monday, Nov. 23rd with an exhibi­ ber-music-gociety- o f -iower-baain- tion by Miriam Marmein, dancer street" effect to the club. Drop in and mime. The concerts are held ( Regulation. ) some night and give a listen. in the Salem High school auditor­ They’re good. ium, at 7:30 p.m. Collected at Random Other programs in the «erie» are Was happy to hear that Miss Delbert Anderson, tenor, Thursday, Carrie Reedy. Club 1 Cafeteria Dec. 3; George Chavchavadie, Rus­ Hand-sewn- Leather hostess, who has been hospitalized sian pianist, Tuesday. Jan. 19. and in Corvallis since last Friday with { as final concert—the Oregon State a minor ailment, continues to show orchestra, full 60 pieces, on Thurs­ improvement . , . Mrs. Merriam day. Feb. 25. has been kept awfully busy play­ ing the organ and tinging at num- ; It’s Nutshy Bat True erotM post weddings . . . PFC Don > “Where’s Elmer?” Legionnaires Lynch has completed the mural in- , have been shouting at their con­ ventions. year after year. Just a pretty custom. Well, now it seem« “Your Dollar’s Worth Always” Sale« and Service »«O t « t I a. that S Sgt. Elmer H. Nitzke is at TWO STORES FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE cous» watan onto« Modern Shop — Best Camp Livingston, La., and so is Mechanics 211 N. Commercial , 20« W. Second St. SALEM ’ S LEADING ( REDIT JEW FLEB.I — OPTIMA N« S Sgt. Elmer H. Na take Both are Funeral Home Member Better \ uiaiun Institute (Farmer I y Holling»« orth) troopers, in charge of suply rooms, Corvallis and they were promoted at the SOCIAL SWIRL This Christmas Give the Gift that only you can give DO»TRAIT BISHOP Aladdin's Adventures Ends For Pvt. 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