Camp Adair Senfry Thursday, November 26,1942. ------- '■ - - - ------ " was on the way ’to a master’s degree when motherhood stopped Meet Miss Hemphill her. Mrs. Belcher was Miss Dorothy Elizabeth Reed, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Reed. As reg * _ —— ister of the university for 30 years, Mr. Reed is one of two *facuity Promotion for Belcher, Pay-Day members living on the campus. While a student. Col. Belcher liv Expert Who Came From Georgia ed in the famous dormority where ----- ♦ Alexander H. Stephens, first vice For a finance officer the Timber Gets Promotion president of the Confederacy and Wolf Division has a new colonel — Crawford W. Long, discoverer of one whose early activities equipped the use of anesthesia in operations, him, in curious fashion, for the had been roommates. Both are in things-he did later. 1 the Hall of Fame at Washington. He is Lt. Col. Leo W. Belcher, D.C. just promoted from major, and he The university was founded by eame here, by degrees, from Geor Abraham Baldwin, a graduate of gia. Yale University, and the ties be- As a boy he jumped fences, in tween the two universities always his home town of Bainbridge, Ga.. have been strong. because he couldn’t take time to Faithful Church Member open the gate. Later on he was a Col. Belcher was chosen by the track athlete, doing the hurdles, congregation of the First Baptist high and broad jump, and also run church in Athens as a deacon, and ning the 100 and 220-yard dash. considers the church the central As a boy, also, he broke colts for agency in his life. Before being his father, who had fine horses, and ordered to active duty he was sec later on he went into the cavalry. retary of the board of deacons. He When 19, and a college junior, he has been chairman of every com married a girl of 18, a sophomore, mittee of the Athens Rotary dub yet they both went on through and also the club’s president, and school. Since then the colonel has in 1940 he attended the national been a banker and has been con convention at Havana. He also has cerned with the finances of his . Col. Leo W. Belcher, divi- been chairman of the First Bap Alma Mater and of various organi finance officer, who was tist church troop of Boy Scouts and Miss Irene Hemphill has returned to her post as secretary to the zations. All that experience his promoted from 'major. He has taken part in the money drives t amp Commander after eight glamorous days in Los kngeles. Miss a banker, with a varied ca- led, indirectly, to his present post. Hemphill is one of the early pioneers of Camp \dair. She was here before his financial work. of the YMCA, the Salvation Army He is only 38. even before Tent City—way last March, to be specific. Public ltela- and other organizations. I Was Soldier at College tions photo. At present Col. and Mrs. Belcher Col. Belcher was born at Bain 1 officer for the new Timber Wolf and their two children, Leo W„ Jr., will be guests per invitation of citi bridge. Ga., attended high school Division. 15, and Dorothy Reed, 12. are liv- 1 'Camp Adair Beauty zens of neighboring communities. Aside from regular military j ing at Corvallis. Like his father, there and in 1925 received a degree But it is apparent that Camp Adair of Bachelor of Science in Com duty, Col. Belcher was active in the the boy has been active in the Boy Returns to Duty; Is is also taking care of its own, at merce, at the University of Geor Athens chapter of the Reserve Of Scouts and is a Life Scout and Happy To Be Back home.< gia, where also his military career ficers Association, being president would be an Eagle Scout if the began, in the ROTC. At graduation and attending many state conven family had not moved around so And there is one more suggestion M iss Irene Hemphill is back he was commissioned in cavalry. tions. there’ll l>e time to striven out a much. from her vacation. He wak made a first lieutenant in He is a cavalry swordsman, a Col. Belcher himself is one of 11 I Miss Hemphill, just as if you letter to the home folks. For them, that might be one added cause for 1928, a captain in 1933, and in 1937 mounted . pistol expert, and rifle children. His father, A. E. Belcher, didn’t know, is secretary to Colonel was transferred to finance, still as marksman. has his home at Bainbridge. One Gordon H. McCoy, post command — Thanksgiving. « captain. Incidentally, he had eu- brother of the colonel, Russell A. er, and adds more charm and beau Banker in Georgia joyed nine tours of duty with the Belcher, is a captain in the armored From 1925 to 19.37 he was with cavalry. A brother-in-law, Mat ty to headquarters than any given Ten Adair Officers cavalry, at Ft. Oglethorpe, Gr., and then with motorized cavalry at the Citizens and Southern National thew M. Byerley, is a captain at I number of officers, non-coms. Pit's Are Given Promotion Ft. Knox, Ky. In 1940 he was made Bank of Athens, Ga., one of the Ft. Knox, Ky. Also Charles C. or even WAACs. Of her furlougtt—(pardon, we a major and in 1941 went into ac biggest banks in that section, and Compton, Jr., a grand son-in-law of tive duty at Maxwell Field, Mont he was one of the original employ Mr. A. E. Belcher, is a first lieu mean vacation). Miss Hemphill re (Continued From Page 1) ports that it was spent in Califor es. Later he was assistant treasur tenant. gomery, Ala. Lt. Brazelton, commanding offi nia, Los Angeles and Hollywood to Thai was one of three air train- er of the University of Georgia and Both grandfathers were in the cer of the QM Detachment, is 35<and be exact, and that she had a lot of ing centers in the country. Pre remained there until called into ac war between the states and a bro fun. She used to live there, but formerly was an accountant and viously the old air corps tactical tive service. For years he was ther was in World War I. somehow managed to evade talOnt statistician at Detroit and was en school, it was the only advanced treasurer and recording secretary As a divisional finance officer, scouts and such connoisseurs of gaged in merchandising. He was flying school in the southeast. It of the alumni association. Col. Belcher must see to it that in the Army Air Force and served was headquarters for the army air His association with the univer the officers and men of the division beauty as Dick Arlen and, for all in the Panama Canal Zone. force in the southeast and Col. sity always has been close. While are paid and paid on time. He has a we know, 2nd Lt. (.’lark Gable. Lt Godfrey, Public Relations Of Miss Hemphill insists she is an Belcher was property auditor. a student he belonged to Alpha staff of one officer, one warrant ficer, is 41, was prof . ssor of jour Oregonian at heart and thinks sol Last July 6, Col. Belcher was Kappa Psi, honorary commercial officer,'and 17 enlisted men. His nalism and in charge of the news ordered to Barkley Field, Texas, fraternity*, to the Economic Society, department has a separate build J diers are okay. She lives in Cor bureau at the University of Ore , vallis with her parents and is not for temporary duty. Then on Aug and to the Demostnenian Literary ing and from the window of his gon, for some years, and his wife ust 8 he came to Adair as finance Society, which was founded early private office he looks out on the engaged—yet. and two children are now living at in the last century and is one of the lawn and flower beds of the divi Eugene. oldest college literary societies. He sional headquarters. Thanksgiving Lt. Harris, Custodian Officer for MORRIS was a member of the Lampa Chi the Timber Wolf Division, is 32, Reasons Many OPTICAL Alpha Fraternity and the girl he ami has a wife and child living at FOR THE DURATION CO. married belonged to the Chi Omega San Jose, Calif., his home. For Here comes the bride, as us (Continued From Page 1) Sunday or Sorority. She was a graduate with ual. for the war wedding, but ing "Wildcat,” with Dick Arlen and teii years he was a clerk with the evenings b y a degree of Bachelor of Arts and she’ll wear a ring of gold, in Buster Crabbe, plus three shorts— American Can Co., and he had in appointment- if not con stead of platinum, for the dura South American Sports, Hepcat fantry training at San Luis Obispo. venient other Lt. Lafka, also a divisional Cus tion. (Duration of the war). It and Info. Pliz. Stencil wise. todian Officer, is 32. and comes Matinees. 2 I*. M. seems that the use of platinum Duplicator Supplies Sports t — At 7 p.m. Field House; from Oakland, Calif. He has been in all jewelry manufacture has Phone 5528 been prohibited because of its liasketball — Volts and Jolts vs. cashier for the California Motor Dr. Harry E. Morris ENGELSTADT Vehicle Bureau and with the State importance as a war material— Qm. 444 State St., Salem 414 Madison SL, Corvallis Radio (in the barracks) or day Compensation Insurance Fund. in munitions manufacture, in I.t. MacAUaster, 31, Training communications equipment and rooms — Columbia network an for many other industrial uses. nounces a huge, star-studded broad Branch Officer, has a wife and two The order does not affect the cast for men in th«' service, 1 to 3 children at Lunden, Wash , and has sale of platinum jewelry now p.m. I’ST, which they claim will Ireen a United States Government manufactured and in the hands bring together one of the greatest Penitentiary guard on the United talent line-ups in radio history. If States Bonier Patrol. For hobbies of dealers and retailers.* these are your favorites, tunc in: he put down "pistol and rifle.” Lt. Mix, 31. Postal Officer, has Hadio Stars Bergen & McCarthy, lion Ame- a wife and child at Seattle, Wash., ehe. Red Skelton, Loretta Young. and was head of Victor Mix Co., Walter Pidgcon, Harriet Hilliard. landscaping and garden supplies, 1st St. North and Hostess Ave. Ginny Simms, Judy Canova, Allan and la-fore that was inb rested in i Jones, Jose Iturbi, Elsie Janis (re marine wiring, for awhile at the 1 member her AEF, men?), Gene Bremerton Navy Yard. Krupa, the (¡olden Gate quartet. I Lt. Tonsfeldt, 32, Assistant Pris The following Government Issue clothing is Dale Evans, Ella Mae Mor phi- on Officer, has his home at Pendle Freddie Slack. Spike Jones, Hill ton, Ore., and is married. He has available to Enlisted Men at this Exchange, Goodwin and l.ou Silvers directing | been n pharmacist and buyer of another large orchestra and chorus. ] drugs for a chemical preacription- at the prices listed below: Men at four d i v i s i onal day SIVOLD-BIV ENS rooms will have $4.25 • • G. I. Shoes . For Christmas extra cz The highly touted and much pub. rejoicing licized show down battle between Books— rooms the two leading lightweight con $4.16 0. D. Flannel Shirts fitted through tenders Ix-e Savold and Jimmy for all ages and courtesy of four Salem groups; the Bivins, is scheduled at Madison at all prices. Salem Heights Community club, Square Garden, Friday night, No». First Baptist church, St. Paul's, 27. $4.70 Dismounted Raincoats Leather Goods— Episcopal church and the Hanna , Broadcast of the fight, another Rose Court, order of Amaranth No. in the Gillette “Cavalcade of Writing Case« Sporta" will be heard over Mutual 6. Diaries Light 18-oz. Serge Trousers $5.46 A number of EM and officers 1 and KWIL, Albany, at 7 P.M Timber Wolf Finance Officer Now Colonel Camp Adair EXCHANGE No. 2 Leggings 84c & 86c Field Jackets $6.52 1 Piece Fatigue Suits . $3.63 Picture Frames Albums Bill Folds Stationery— Eaton’s Fine Papers Cards and Gift Wraps All G. I. and only available at No. 2. CORL'S Camp Adair Exchange BOOK SHOP 4 Madison at Fifth Corvallis «Mk Today's Menu (for 100 men) Nuts—15 lbs assorted. Roast turkey—KM) lbs. Giblet gravy—1 oz. sage. Sage dressing—2 lbs onions. 8 lbs bread. Cranberry sauce—12 No. 2 cans. Corn—21 No. 10 cans. Mashed potatoes—18 lbs. Sweet potatoes—15 No. 21 5 cans; Waldorf salad—10 lbs celery, 13 lbs apples, 1 qt. Drsg. salad, 2 pkgs, raisins. Olives, large ripe—11 No. 10 cans. Pickles, sweet—1 gallon. Mince pie—Recipe No. 252. ‘The Army Cook.” Bread—12 lbs. Butter—3 lbs. Coffee—4 lbs, 6 lbs sugar, 5 cans milk. Taire Ffv< and ten cents from each dollar will be contributed to the company fund. In addition, radio broadcasts will continue twice weekly with pro (Continued From Page 1) grams on Wednesdays from 5:45 thing from basketballs to a 100- p. nt. until 6:15 p. ni. and on Sat- pound bed. If your top kick will permit you might take along a couple of foot lockers for added interest. Hall and Rennie put on a verit able menagerie of |>atter and music. Renie plays straight, sing, plays the saxophone. Hall includes violin, bicycle pump, trombone. Once with Paul Whiteman, teamed with his partner in England and they’ve done Europe. He was with Ed Wynn’s “Laugh Parade" on Broad way Vernon A Draper embellish their routine "with subtle comedy” (fashion note It won't have to be too subtle, chillun; the WAACs aren't in yet). The Taft Kretlow girls have done some big enough time — playing at Drake hptel in Chicago; Beverly Hills, Calif., Country Club; Club Royal, etc. USO-Camp Show Gets Into Adair Theatre urdays from 11 a. m. until 11:30 a. m. In 749 Michigan war plants 434,- 60tt workers ride to work in pri vate autos. ONE WEEK ONLY Orientation Course Gives Review of War (Continued From Page 1) matter, personal oratory and train ing films. These officers will be assisted by enlisted men and civilians whose positions in peace time have quali fied them as expert critics and war commentators. Lieutenant Colonel Gail Cleland, division chaplain, will formally open the course on Wednesday, De cember 2, when he will address the Camp Adair personnel over radio station KOAC at 5:45 p. n'.. Chap lain Cleland is eminently qualified for this work having lived at times in a number of foreign countries. He is also a veteran of World War I. The post Special Services office, which is the coordinating unit for the course, has announced that ns a special feature in keeping soldiers posted on the latest developments of American units both in this coun try and abroad, the official army magazine "Yank" will be distribut ed at the rate of $1.00 for 35 copies. Subscriptions may be made beginning some time next month through company first sergeants Corvallis VE TONE portrai in smari modern ease/fo/ders ai /ke reputar price the gift on lu g ou can give Sales and Service Modern Shop — Best Mechanics Wilson Motors Phone 43, 2nd & Jackson ASK FOR— reen Valle HUTTER and ICE CREAM (Biggest Variety of Frozen l.irs) Distrib utors for Green Valley Creamery Open Evenings and Sundays No Appointment Necessary 520 State St., Salem — 991 Willamette, Filitene Corvallis 3rd A Adams, Phone .363 Individual Company Christmas Party Souvenir Menu Artistically Printed on Souvenir Stock—with Complete Company Roster Company Commander should contact Corvallis Gazette Times Printing Dept, now. S|M*<ial runs already contracted. CORVALLIS GAZETTE-TIMES Gazette-Times Bldg. Phone 391