Camp Adair Senfry
Thursday, November 26,1942.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Jones, Jose Iturbi, Elsie Janis (re­ marine wiring, for awhile at the
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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
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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
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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
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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