Camp Adair Sentry
it's A Great Life
Notes From a Soldier's Sketch Book
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vallia, Oreg«r.. News matter pertazr z
the Camp Public relatious Ott i
»’ and wires'
Wednesday — 7:30 p. m..
If speech
i games activities; 7:30 p m..
then Ckr.st is
[ room reserved for party by
men. except a-
I Infantry.
Thursday—7:30 p.m . Stamp Ex
Reasonably Priced
change Club meeting: s m., ’ruth
also
I or cc resequences party.
Cameras-Supplies-Films
Friday—7:30 p. m.. «mall games
SI KN i .I M.F
F:r»t Lt. EdwanLMcCoy, who activities: 8:30 p. tr... informal
writes a news sheet of his own dancing.
down ir. one of the regiment*
Saturday — 1-10 p- m.. <anteen
135 S. 2nd
Corvallis
say« he wit! «uppty u« with a open;; 1-5 p. m.. registrarror. for
gaissary of Army slang, and home hospitality: 4-8 n. m . regi-- r
tther term« He say* the list » ter for sleeping cots
WE TAILOR
not coaeius.ve but here are a
Sunday—9 a.m.. visit church of
OFFICERS'
few to start an:
your choice; 9 a.m.-l0:30 p m... can
“G l ”: Anything of govern-
teen open: «3-5 p.m.. dance i ball
UNIFORMS
ntert issu-, i.e_ GJ Soap. G.I
room •; 5:15-6:45 p. *m.,
In
Our
Own Shop
show. etc.
program; 8:30. smgfest.
iiteye.
“Bur.k fatigue”:
PORTLAND, ORE.
izoR’al sie»-p
Was
General.
Is
Private
“Bia: m -. «ir.ll’ sh - r-
515
It was discovered, three w<
“Battery acid”: GJ. coffee.
"Armored cow”: Canned milk. after his induction at Fort Dix,
“Goidbrieking": Loafing
N. J., that Pvt. Alexander Barmine
“Police”: Clean up.
was once a Brigadier Generai tn
“O.D ” Oirf» drab.
the Russian Army. He fled his p- -t
"Top Kick”: First sergeant
“GJ. Lemonade": Water.
at time of the Red Army purge.
Fine iC-lothcs
“Cat Beer:” Milk.
A
“Hollywood Corporal":
ing corporal.
“Goof Off”:
“Pearl Di
dishes.
“Yard Bird": Lowest form of
animal life: buck private con
SNOW BUNNY" for beginner
fined to area.
“Narrcw Guage": Corporal.
EGG BEATER" for head -over-heels spill
■Shavetail:" Second lieuten
ant.
GHOST SUIT" for white camouflage uniform
' Butcher Shop”: Dispensary
CAMEL" for the Armv nun's favorite cigarette
"Chest Hardware": Medals.
“Kennel Ration": Hash.
“Slum Burner" er “Belly R.«b-
ber”: Cook.
“Ride Sick Book": Goldbrick
by feigning illness.
"Windjammer”: Bugler
“French - Fried Mothballs":
Hominy.
“Clacking your gums”: Talk-
ing too much.
“Bo. ": One wn do-sn’t qual-
ifv
why H
4
• -c- -mmrs-
f.cer» .>f the Army •bouki
lai F.sc-pline roust be ob- '
roues leadership, proper
siK training,
rehance «in court-
force ctsctpline tndi-
weakness. Lack of leadership
ity is-mmand. While trie!
t-martial is necessary in ,
case* it should be resorted
when adequate disciplinary
be nrovid«-d bv other
|
ere exists a tendancy >
part of same officer« and .
ir missioned officers to re- '
re • lew.
to court-martial for all types;
had an army » wed trainee
fens-“ irrespective of the k>-'
The
1—d, and a hove ail
prc«jf r cs.
uat.or and the training ex-’
of the soldier involved. |
the
achievement is due t<
ggestion. it might be well i
ability
very top have known.
ute a program of super-
education with the idea of j
down the line.-
mg a material reduction r.
garc
That last phrase is
tr •umber of trials and}
cader an
according-
rery private as a poten
the number of nier sentenced toj
from our
e~
x Leadership in our Army
r.f:r.ement. If -uccessful. it should •
On Furlough—“i dort mind Willie era
uroduce satisfactory rwult for al! ,
penerais but front oai serge&nts and our corporate. Every
Oregon a tat but that -Chinook Whirl"—that
eoncern»?d.
; - -
officer, commissioned ~
Fr
•tr.
the day of induction, the J
ward to promotion, m t learn the duties • f the next higher
w xoldier shvuld be properly
grade. When called upon, he can therefore step into a post
: vigorously unpressed with the
of greater n ponsibility with knowledge and confidence,
jsmand.- of military discipline and
The Secretary of War r.a. rated that "the officers of our
vital necesF.ty ir. time of war.
medics
should be made to understand
forces are chosen by the m
democratic method and educat- g.z.ng
grav« r e*» of Absence Without
••d by the most thorough system of fficer
fficer school«
-cho. ' which E But R it good to speak a sc
Cousins
Leave.
Failure to Obey Orders,
we have ever had in our history.’ Before men are chosen
:-espec; to Officers and Non-
for Officer Candidate Schools, they mu-t .-how conclusively Sentry Editorial on
sioned Officers, etc.
rhat they pc-sess the . jaJitie» of ieadersr.ip. Th-y are al<'
cannot be achieved by a
re<;uired to have at least three r four months’ experience War Bonds Receives
o-rrur : -rj reading of the Ar-
F
I TO r><
of War. Military discipline
in the ranks. The success of our Army’- selection and 9th Corps Publicity
“BOMBSIGHT." t.
-
strange
and unfamiliar to the
hopped a
training system is borne out by the fact that recentl.v in
fr m a friendly
motor:-t.
>" them luat his i •" -siiier and time, thought and
North Africa five of nine officers promoted for gallantry To • very War Be
USO Programs Given
- Th«- motorist effort -hould be exercised in his
in action were products of the Officer Candidate SchooLs. : every camp, station and post.
:r.structi<m.
He
should
be
taught
For Four Camp Cities
Including exempted -tati -r- and found thej-e: ■
the vita: importance of implicit i „
To the wisdom of their strategy, our Army leaders add tactical units, m the entire 9th the fiele .:. u-
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■e ti-.nie and meticulous adherence Albany—113-118 East Third Street
thrir inherent courage. They -nciertake the most hazardous Service Command . ha- seer sent soldier wh< .
Monday—Informal activities.
shut ". regulations and of individual
missions without thought of their personal safety. The “Campaign. Builet:r. Nc. e.” which Moral: Keep
and group behavior.
Tuesday—Informal activities.
wher.
talking
:
quotes
ir
full
the
“
Camp
Adair
exploits of Lieutenant General Mark Clark an Major Genera!
| He sh 'ulc be made to ur-der-
W ednesdsy—informal activities.
Sentry
’
s"
War
Bond
editorial
that
’ Jimmy” Doolittle have won the admiration of ail of us.
tand that the life of a good
Thursday—Informal activities.
appeared ir. the Dec 31 issue an
Sgt. Mike Pt : • vier believes in
Our leaders lead!
soldier
is an easier and happier
Friday—Informal activities.
■ r.c-erned the plea of Edc.e R.cken- taking full a-:var’.age «f th fre»
Most of the plans for our great battles are initiated in backer for civilians to “make this mailing privilege granted him by . on« and more conducive to content- i Saturday—Informal activities.
than tnat of a poor soidier [ Sunday—Informal activities.
our nation’s capital. These plans must be formulated by a total war and let each be deter- Uncle Sam. In the -ervice for nine ' . ment
and
above
all. officers and non- ,
mined
to
bear
his
share
of the months. Sgt. Mike has written a
our Chief of Staff and his associates ... men of vast experi
commissioned officer* must them f OB' ALLIS—3th & Madison Sts.
- common burden.”
letter
to
hi-
wife
EVERY
day.
:
ence ... men who know their jobs. They are fully aware 1 The editorial, which perhaps
selves.. by word and deed, set the I Building closed for renovations.
’s more, he has mailed them.
proper example in conduct and re- • Sunday — 10-12. doughnut- and
that the success of our cause depends on their skill and , bear“ repeating in part at this What
Not to be surpassed by her hus
“peer for authority on their part. coffee: 2-10:30 p.m.. informal ac
sagacity. They know that their decisions may affect the ■..rrfc. continued:
band. Mrs. Popovich. now residing
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• tivities.
lives of millions of men. They are taking full advantage “What ajr- your reaction- to in Colorado Spring . has seen to it
To
The
Editor:
of all ovr nation’s resources, our manufacturing facilities, these word- of a mar., one of our that each mail call has a letter for
My plea to the men of Camp Monmoeth—Hiway 99W A Main St.
our power to transport our Army. They are in con.-tant _-oidi« r--. who has com«- -.ack not to the sergeant, relates the CAMP Adair is for cleaner speech in our I Monday—6-10:30 p.m.. informal
of the -offerings he per-'-r- BAP.KELEY NEWS.
conference with military and naval representatives of the boast
everyday relations with our fellow J activities.
aHy endured aboard a raft, float-
United Nations and with our Commander-in-Thief. Ir. ling aimlessly for 21 day- ir. th
soldiers and primarily for a more ! Tuesday—-6-10:30 p. m.. inf.rma!
LOVE DEPT One of the young
making a decision, they weigh carefully every fact that Pacific waters, not to seek glor- vomer, who sold Chri-tmas cards reverent use cf the name of Our t activities; 8 p. m„ contract bridge
and fame—but to ask YOU. a- ar. in the FX during th- Y-ji- rush ha» Lord and Savior. Jesus Christ. It instruction.
may affect that decision.
American, to be worthy of your lost any illusion she might h? V4? is an amazing fact that, wherever I Wednesday—6-8 p. m.. informa!
It is part of our democratic heritage to question the brothers, your sons, your neigh
one goes, he will find the Sacred ( activities; 8 p.m., dance.
decisions of our leaders. Eut before we are led to draw bors or the far-flung battle fronts. had about the fidelity of s ervice Name endlessly, meaningiessly and i Thursday—6-10:30 p.m.. informal
mer..
any rash conclusions, let us remember that our military You who are still living in com lina. quip« the GAB. South Caro- irreverently u«wd by Catholics and ; activities. 7 p.m.. dance instruction.
leaders have access to all the facts. We do not. Their parative ease and comfort here in It seems a soldier -ame in about non-Catholics. There is no need to' Friday—6-10:30 p. m., informal
decisions are guided by only one thought: to win the war the State“—what car. you say in a V eek before Christmas and stress the point, we are ail toot activities.
familiar with it.
answer?”
I Saturday—1-10:30 n. m.. infor-
as quickly and as efficiently as possible.
But why the name of Christ? I mal activities.
In conclusion, the editorial sug
We who wear the uniform of the United States Army- gested five New Year’s resolutions,
Why not that of Roosevelt, or Nel-
Sunday—1-10:30 p.m.. informal
•on or Mickey Mouse? C ould it be I activities,
have full and complete confidence in our leaders. We know calling for personal sacrifice, th*
those at home share our confidence that American Army wiliingne-- t< serve and serve v. eil DOUGH DEPT.: Highest pari that this bla'-phemous use of tne|
leaders are the finest in the world, and that they will lead where needed, let my actions -peak private in the Army for the month .Sacred Name is a hangover from , Salem — 683 ( hemeketa Street
days when that name was invoked! Monday—7:30 p.m., small game-
louder than words, and to set aside
our Army to ultimate victory.
of December wa- Waiter Hancock, ■ • - M’ere Christian a- a “ign •«
«
of , j activities
: 8 p.m.. informal danc
money for V«’ar Bond- through a
reports THE COMMUNIQUE. Lou- faith? Does it not indicate only ing
i
2-5 p.m., Army Wives’ Club.
Class “A” reservation plan.
I
isiana.
Pvt.
Hancock
drew
$1.550
»
too clearly how men nave lost the
Tuesday—10 a. m-2 p. m.. War
P. S. Just another feather for
i
i from Uncle Sam.
4 the “Sentry’s" hat!
spirit of Christ, huw they have for-JMother meeting: 7:30 p.m.. dance
I
Hancock. 41. v.a- paid
$1.5'“' for gotten the spirit of Christ, how Instruction (beginnersi; 8 p.
Di
t
i
1 designing a new medai for meritor they have forgotten w ho He was discussion group; 8-10 p. m..
i
ious achievement not warranting a
I General Easley Talks
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Distinguished Flying Cr«,“*. The
J At Final 96th B'cast
$50 wa* ms regular pay.
Across the desx come words of using the late it and finest equrp-
The
final
hroadca-t
of
the
96th
tribute to the m« :. a! professi-r
• gurgerj tnt ultimate won1
LAFF OF THE WEEK: A buck
pram« turned into u- by on«« P. F C in th« medicines that ceaaeles- work Division’s series of “Orientation
Harry Kravitz of the 382.: Inf. of of their laboratories confreres nas Lectures” which have been a week private, said by th- FERBOGBAM.
ly feature over KOAC Corvallis Tennessee, to be the dumbest sol
the 96th Division.
J produced.
each
Tuesday- evening, occurred dier on the Post, had been the i
It is praise which is a little more I In the last war the medics did a
Beginning Saturday. January 23rd, Southern
than tha' It includes - in- ot'-.r- magnificent job. It will be sur last night with a stirring me--age victim of practical jokes time after
Pacific Railroad Company will operate one special train
time
and
was
beginning
fio
doubt
by
Brig.
Gen.
C.
M
good advice. And it bring- u • passed in this war. It may be said delivered
for service men Camp Adair to Portland, handling
all of his buddie- and their motive».
rga)izati< -i. as P F C Kravitz that in certain instances it has al Easley.
Portland
passengers only, leaving Camp Adair 2 P M
One
night
while
he
was
<>r>
hi
-
fir«t
General Easley, in his broadcast.
points out:
ready been surpassed. Wounds that
Round
trip, $2.00 — good on special train only.
guard
duty
stint,
one
of
the
offi
Those of the medics, no- on.-, meant certain death in World War summed up the “Orientation ■er-
Tickets
available
at Main Bus Terminal and at VVells-
cers
came
up
to
him
in
the
dark
♦u re at Camp Adair but at ever;. ! 1 are now being treated to effect •les by tracing America's entrance
daie station.
ness.
«into
the
present
conflict
and
he
complete
recoveries.
Achievements
camp in this country. and aero -
"Who goes there?” he chal
Oregon Motor Stages, for lack of equipment and
th«- seas, and in civilian life and 1 that the medics have wrought since forcefully pointed out the Ameri
lenged.
inability
to secure adequate equipment cannot render
Peari
Harbor
are
eye-opening.
can
soldier
’
“
responsibility
to
thi-
throughout the world are. and from
“Major Moe««. ” replied the offi
adequate transportation service to service men in
time immemorial have i^en -
But the paeans of tribute are countrv and the United Nations. I
( amp Adair, especially the Portland traffic, and we
first, heroic bastion of defen ■ NOT the most sifnificant utterance The transition of the complement cer.
The rookie scehted another hoax.
earnestly solicit and urge all sen ice men desiring to
against the most uncompromising : to be made at this time and in this of the 96th Division from civilian-
visit Portland over the week-ends avail themselves of
and deadly enemy of mankind:
-pace. The simple, sheer fact is into “the best fighting men in the “Glad to meet you. Moses old boy.”
the service to be rendered by the Southern Pacific
Disease.
| tha* you and you and you—by real world today” was also emphasized he cracked. “Advance forward and
i
give
the
Ten
Commandments.
”
Railroad
Company and endeavor to arrange for theft
In time of peace, or riding side izing and cooperating with the huge
passes or furloughs sufficiently in advance to mak“
by side with War. this ubiquitous job that the medics are performing,
What Next? M Sgt. Boge
PATRIOTISM: Mr“. John Siaski
use of this special train service.
pestilence is the most dreaded of . can help them in tiieir war.
When M Sgt. Maynard S.
How?
the Four Horsemen.
Your cooperation to this extent will enable Oregon
Boge. SCU 191'. does a good is as good a patriot «“ anyone, but
The medical profession, dedicat- j The first thing is—stay off the ■ thing—like buying War Bonds when her husband began br«iking
Motor Stages to render more complete and greater
ed to wage perpetual war against , sick i«ook unless you are sick, but. —-he does it ir. a large way. and the Japanese-made dishes in their
frequency of service between Camp Adair. Albany.
this scourge, ar* mankind’s knight« •_ Secondly if you are sick, r» port
Corvallis and Salem.
consistently (which is always a home she summoned the police, I
quotes the UNION VEDETTE,
your aliment honestly AND IM jewel of an idea *.
in shining aitnor.
For the return of servici men to Camp Adair, this
And today, in this man's Army, j MEDIATELY.
Back in August, when he fir-- California.
special trair will leave Portland on Sundav, January
i
“
Her
husband
wa-
breaking
them
|
we have the finest doctors in the | The meuics, and by this we mean
made S/Sgt., he increased his
24th. at 6:3 I P. M.
the entire medical corps, works on
world.
Class A Pay Ke»ervation to over her head.” th«- investigating
Shuttle busses will operate on Saturday, January
officer explained in the municipaH
When you seek medical attention ( 24-hour -ai. just ;ike tr,- rest of $37.56 monthly.
23rd. between hours of 12 Noon and 2 P. M.. serving
,
court.
in the Army, you get it. It does j this Army, But their work goes
He made Tech, in Octoi»er and
SP Railroad Depot. South-end shuttle bus will operate
nqt matter whether you lie Pohsi. beyond the simpl« execution of
Hosted it to fifty per.
in reverse direction during these hours.
i
or Jewish or white or black. Re- I duty, and at al! times.
Under
a
law
recently
signed
by
Now he in subscribing $75.00
i
Y our cooperation in this matter is greatly appre
ligious belief cuts no figure here.
The thing which is part of their toward a $ 106.00 bond every . the President, dependents of .ser «
i
ciated.
You need diagnosis and you
code and th« key-note of their pro-
vice
men
who
are
listed
as
missing
i
pay day.
th« best. Y’ou need attention
D-ssion. is th«-ir unrelenting search
will keep right on getting depend
Success story?
you get it. given by men who
for more and better weapons to
ency allotments. Th« former law-
Yes, an American story.
tops in their profession; who
combat di.-.eaze. Their progress
topped payments after one year.
i In Praise of Medics
Wilson Studio
* IN THE SKI TROOPS *
CAMELS
HAVE WHAT ÍT
TAKES' THEY'RE
EASY ON MY
THROAT— AND
A TREAT TO MY
E/KST/M THE S&MCE
taste !
With men in the Arnn. the
Navy, the Marine Corps, and
the Coast Guard, the fatonte
cigarette is Camel.1 Based on
actual sales records in Post
Exchanges and Canteens.)
WOMEN'S
ALL-WOOL
Î,
SLACKSV^I
for neat fit and smart
appearance.
Important
To Service Men, Camp Adair
OREGON MOTOR STAGES
Others $2.95 to $10.95
*
*
•.
« fl
All-Wool
Sweaters
In new “Quink - Tones
for spring. Long sleeve
styles in grosgrain trim
button front or slipover.
English boxies and fitted
models.
Other Jane Irwili.s $2.95 and $3.95
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