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: 'Saturday Night Club,' Firs! Time al Any Army Post
¡Smashing Success al Both Service Clubs; fo Continue
He Is Master
: Pvt. Litzkuhn Once Fought for Kaiser;
Now He Makes Wood Plaques at Adair
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Camp Adair Sentry
Thursday, January 28, 1943.
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By Pfc. Bob Ruskauff
“Broadway,” as gay and effulgent as the late Oscar Odd McIntyre, O. Henry and
even the Sullivans, ever painted it, came to Camp Adair Saturday night.
The “Saturday Night Club” idea at the Service Clubs, something never before
tried at any Army post, went over with a bang. So successfully that it bids to be con-
tinued this and each Saturday evening hereafter.
Had you stepped into Clubs 1 or 2 at the height of it all, you’d have felt as warmly
"at home” as you’d feel stepping into the ”21 Club” or “Leon and Eddy’s”, in a manner
of speaking.
The Night Club theme was interpreted a bit differently at each club. At Club 1,
the Timber Wolf Division furnished the sort of entertainment you couldn’t have found
anywhere else in the west that night and at Club 2, the show was presented by stars
from the 96th Division, and the same tribute goes.
Fullest credit for originating the “Saturday Night Club” idea must go to Pfc. David
G. Optner of the Timber Wolf Division who presented it to SSO, Major N. G. DeDakis, and
from that point matters began rolling.
Prime compliment to the motive is that the “Night Clubs” offer clean-cut fast
moving entertainment, not only for EM to witness bachelor style, but for soldiers with
guests at the Post over the week-end.
This might be called the Story
CORVALLIS ISO TO
of the Man Behipd the Plaque.
OPEN NEXT WEEK
Or the story behind the picture in
Word came yesterday from
last week’s Sentry which showed
the contractors that the remodel
Pvt. Kurt F. Litzkuhn presenting
ing job on the Corvallis L’SO
Major General James L. Bradley,
building would not be completed
commanding officer, 96th Infantry
this week-end as was announced
Division, with a mahogany plaque
before. The regular Friday and
bearing the General's likeness. And
Saturday night programs, there
it might well be called remarkable.
fore, will be postponed this week
Because Litzkuhn is remarkable.
end. The new set-up is expected
A former German Army officer,
to be all ready next week.
Litzkuhn worked only from photo
graphs and verbal descriptions of yer firm; his final naturalization
JOHNNY CARPENTER ... emcee the General to turn out his master
papers came through in August,
of the KOINcast from Camp Adair, piece in three short weeks.
1933.
is best known to Pacific Coast
Litzkuhn’s life history is similar
dialers as a play-by-play micro-,
Soon after his induction into the
phoner at the college grid games. to that of many other naturalized
army
and his arrival at Camp
Kept busy year-'round covering American citizens, who grew tired
Adair, Litzkuhn was interviewed
special events for KOIN, including
of their old way of living and de
many scoops and social service pro
by a group of officers who had
grams that helped to win for the cided to come to the land of free learned of his talents. With his
station the coveted annual Variety dom and opportunity.
permission, they commissioned him
Magazine award for outstanding
W’hcn he was 5, his parents en to carve the plaque of the divisional
To tell it bi tter, let’s look in at'
war work in 1912. Johnny has
rolled him in a gymnasium, similar commander and immediately went
the two “Saturday Night Club”
That great Signal Corps equili breathed sports from his kid-school
TALENT ( ALL; AND
days in Spokane ... where he would to our private schools, on the out about the task of gathering photo- j
premierex:
brist Pvt. Eddie Jacobson and his spend Sunday mornings singing in i
skirts of Koenigsberg, East Prus graphs of the general taken at ,
NIGHT CU B NEWS
The Timber Wolves
act; Pfc. Wong, who captures all a church choir. But come 1 o’clock '
Soldiers
with
feminine
guests
sia. I.ater, he entered a trades candid moments during official and i
At Service Club I
hands when he dedicates "When the same day, and Johnny would 1
Step in, stranger, and whaddaya who would attend this Saturday’s Irish Eyes Are Smiling," to hostess be scooting for the diamond to 1 school to study wood carving, socia1 functions.
night club party at either Service
see ?
Elizabeth Rogers; Cpl. Francis answer the umpire’s call of “Play i which, up until that-time, had been
Works on Post
ball!"
his hobby.
Soft lights, revolving spots, rnus- Club, arc advised to phone or Hinkle, whistler - extraordinary;
Litzkuhn, in the meantime, had
At 17, the war threw a wrench sent home for his carver's tools I
tached waiters of the .John L. Sul bring in their reservations early and Pvt. Horan with his high-grade
PRIVATE G-2
at the club of their choice. For
into his plans and he enlisted in and set up shop in the office of the
livan era, cigarette girls a la
magic.
Ask for G-2 at any Army post,
the German army.
Lillian Russell, tables decked about a table spot, EM must have a
Comely Mrs. Tonie Weronika,
96th Division Officers’ Club. From
and as a matter of course you
Was German Soldier
the big main room, couples dancing feminine guest, though space cigarette girl, conspired with Gaard
time to time, officers who had con
will
be
referred
to
the
intelli
Litzkuhn recalls with anguish tacts with the general dropped in
mid-floor and. giving forth against otherwise available will be free and Baer in a comedy feature; while
gence officer—since G-2 is the
the two years he spent with the
an artistically draped background, for all to witness the floor show. all present joined in singing, led
Also—there is still call for the
Army designation for its intelli German military machine, during to speak with Litzkuhn and to give
the crack 15-piece Timber Wolf
I by Red Cross Field Worker F. G.
him their advice on various facial
gence organization.
However,
which time he spent two solid details.
Infantry band, under the baton of talented performers of this Post | Alwaise, former Roxie Theater or
(of which there are plenty), to
when
you
call
G-2
at
Camp
months on a diet of raw potatoes, i
Sgt. Jack Everard.
ganist, who first offered a piano
Even the most minute ornamen
make known thehir wares. At
Ba.'kley, Texas, keep your
The Gayer 90s
and suffered from acute diahrrea. tations of the general's uniform ,
song specialty.
Service
Slub
I,
see
Pfc,
Leonard
tongue
in
your
cheek.
It
’
s
a
authentic,
complete- the
It's
■ Despite the privations, his ability were faithfully reproduced. Sev
Broadcast by Lunatics
Green; from Service Club II,
50-50 chance your call may be
gayest of the gay 90s. Food — cer
There is singer Cpl. George Ran
as a soldier was recognized and he eral hundred separate cuts were
Pvt.
Bruce Sharritt
(Eddie
directed to Private Gee Too, a
tainly, and the prices, friend, are
dall of the 96th Victory Quartet,
was promoted to the rank of feld- made in the soft mahogany to
Bruce
of
the
screen)
is
voicing
San Francisco Chinese youth in
the same as any other time at the
whose songs are directed to the
webel, similar to the American effect the general’s hair.
his plea.
training as one of America’s
club. (Report this at Club No. 2.)
“ringside" table occupied by his
warrant officer. On a number of | The general was entirely un-|
fighting men.
No cover charge, either, despite the
mother, Mrs. W. J. Randall, here
occasions, his work as a dispatch ' aw™
wa""
on anii '
fact that Pfc. Optner, Pfc. Leonard Pvt. Chapman, former radio charac from Royal Oak. Mich.
rider took him into combat areas . the presentation of the plaque on
Green and Pvt. Bill Linahan, under ter actor over both NBC and CBS,
Sgt. George Higgins, author of are taught to be friendly and “go and he was presented with the Iron -
Principal Hostess Margaret Blod presented a highly entertaining the popular Post song “Salute to into action" only upon the proper Cross, Second Class, for his New Year’s Eve came as a com
plete surprise to him. Probably the
gett, have arranged all unto the special feature and the talented the Flag,” aids the Skats in some command from the sentry.
achievements.
I, most striking feature of the entire ,
iconcert pianist, Pvt. Dougins John novelty numbers—the “Yo Yo
Major Riordan in summing up
hist intimate detail of perfection.
When the German revolution was
And, what is more, an EM who son, who has appeared at both Song" and "Broadcasting Luna the interview declared, with a quelled at the end of 19\9, Litz work is the smile that Litzkuhn
carried out in the lips. When Gen
Carnegie
and
Town
Hall
in
New
twinkle in his eye, “These-war-
lined hall anil balcony will testify,
tics."
kuhn received an honorable dis eral Bradley witnessed the plaque,
dogs
are
just
as
much
a
part
of
you'd go u long mile to beat th« York, played two scintillating num-
Cpl. Philip Norum shows what
charge from the army and went to
| hers,
floor show revue:
is a “skat singer” and helping to the Army as a soldier, a WAAC, or work in his mother’s wine cellar he commented, “They always call
me Smiling Jim. You certainly did
Pfc. Peter Wong did his inimita high-light the evening are the a tank. It is expected that the per
The band set off the evening with
and variated his time there with get the smile and you got it well." |
the Timber Wolf Theme song, "Ral ble Chinese-American numbers, as Ozark Hili Billy boys -Cpl. Louis sonnel record of each dog will be
i occasional employment in Bucha | While his projects bespeak his
ly the Puck." Next Ray Eiseman, another performer, who doubled in Nobles, Pvt. Raymond Daniil, Pfc. kept as to status, behavior, and
... about
_____ Bud Davis and Pvt. Forsland. decorum. “Dog" tags (Oh! Major) rest at a champagne factory.
ability, Litzkuhn denies that the
ex-Ncw York night club singer, en brass at both clubs. That is
He recalls with pride the day he responsibility for his artisa’nship
' as good as we can put it in cold, Enough? And good enough. Nuf will also be worn about each dog's
tertained with some vocals.
neck and if a dog is unable to received a letter from his brother ■lies in his own ability. He claims
Then Pvt. .Jimmy Horan, who has 1 cold type, before ambling over to
I
show.
perform his duties we are unde in America, asking him to come that his wife was his inspiration
prestidigitated with
the best, look at the Service Club
cided whether it will be punched live with him in New York.
stopped the show with n magic i The 96th Presents
for his work and gives her full
1 At Service Club 2
“At first, I didn't know what
True Soldier's Soldier
under the 104th Article of \\w.or
display which he later carried over
credit for his success.
Well, blow me down stranger, Has DSC, Purple Heart just which punitive article will be to say,” he explained. “I was so
to Club No; 2.
Will Do Others
invoked. We may just take his happy that I could have cried. I
you must be making nil the Night
(lut-Jameaing James
So pleased were the officers with
dog-food away, smilingly concluded wasted no time in packing up my the general’s reception of the work
Through special permission from Clubs. But come in!
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bags and grabbed the first boat that they asked Litzkuhn to con
Over at number 2 the 94th holds the outcome of the war. He follows the Major.
Harry Janies, the Timber Wolf In
across.
fantry band then offered James’ away, but this la a different tempo. it closely.
tinue bis work in the form of
“Everything that I had heard plaques of Brigadier General
"You Abide Me Love You," and the The setting is much the same; gay
He is at once an admixture of All Girl Smash Revue
about America was true and I
maestro might have met his trum and carefree and morí- soft lights, soldier and dreamer; of the robust
M. Easley, assistant divi
In Camp, Feb. 4, and 6 found just the job I was looking Claudius
peting equal in Sgt. Bob Faulk. but this is a "hep to jive” deal, realist and the aesthete.
sional commander, and Brigadier
paced by the "Skat Cats" Musical
for in a furniture factory where I General Paul V. Kane, division
The play, “Bambi” intrigued and
(Continued From Page 1)
trio of the 96th and with another impressed him, for the quality of
carved pieces for church pews and artillery commander. Upon their
display her terpsichorean ability altars.”
MORRIS
de luxe floor show.
its color work and its scenic
completion, both plaques will be
OPTICAL
Scramble Skatling
Opens Own Shop
strength. Yet he revels in stories which earned the plaudits of audi
hung alongside General Bradley’s
new
“Scramble
Skat of the wild west; and he is an om- ences on Broadway and at such
Their
i,! (O.
"Then, one day, I felt that I
I
smart spots as Chicago's Chez should set up my own shop, so I in the balcony of the Officers’ Club.
Sunday or
Rythm" is offered by the trio Pvt. niverou» reader.
evenings b y
Washington's Shoreham resigned my position and began
.
Richard Foreland (banjo), Pfc.
He loves music and favors the Paree;
appointment-
Glorification of Texas A & M.
y.
Hotel;
Miami
Beach's Vanderbilt my career carving plaques.”
Mifflin
(piano),
and
Pfc.
Marion
classics when listening. But he
if not con*
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one of the nation's gnat athletic
Eugene King (bass fiddle), to likes to sing and, when singing, will and similar rendezvous.
venient other
Wealthy New Yorkers frequent foundries, will soon be made by
Blondie and Red
wise.
whose music the couples swing anil pitch in on anything with h voice
■
ed his workshop, Litzkuhn said, Universal in the screen play,
In show business, performers of and his more eminent subjects in
sway.
that is stronger than it is good
“We’ve Never Been Licked."
Phone 5528
CpI. Bob’ Gaurd and Pvt.
satirical comedy songs have to be clude Katherine Cornell, Mayor
and tends toward bass.
Dr. Harry E. Morris
Baer are the alternating MCs
good
to
make
the
top,
and
stay
He is a tall man, with an ini
LaGuardia of New York, and for
the show includes:
444 State St., Salem
pressive shock of brown hair and there. Lynn Russell ami Marion mer Governor Moore of New Jer
blue eyes a little on the dreamy Farrar are that good, for the past sey.
——
three years they have been “held
side.
In 1929 he married an American
At times moody, he is usually over by popular request" at Bill girl who was employed as a secre
cheerful. He is a study to those who Hertolotti's famed New York night tary with a New York patent law.
know him at Station Hospital. But dub. rhe girl- are an eye-filling
whatever else, in wheel chair or as well Hs a talented combine. One
out of it. M Sgt. Patrick J. O’Boyle is a blonde; the other a red-head.
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appears to la- a true soldier's sol And their act is tunningly dressed.
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ANYWHERE
Sherry, singing favdrite at South
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a thoroughly useless house pet If
ern resort hotels and supper clubs,
Over Berman's Drug Store
interest and attention are shown
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the dogs by their handlers, this at
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the ensemble.
Per Roll of 8 Pictures
titude will be reflected in their
work, it has been pointed out.
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The dogs must be in top physical
PLAN <ONFBRKNCB
condition
for
proper
performance
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The group of towns and cities
of their arduous duties and arc
groomed daily and examined for nearest to Camp Adair are plan-
February
I ticks, wounds, burrs and anything ning for a conference on
16 to discuss recreational programa
else
that
migh
hinder
them.
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Opposite The Banks
If a dog is to be used as a sentry and problems. Albany. Corvallis,
Corvalli*, Oregon
at night, he is fed in the morning Dallas, Eugene, Independence. Mon
and likew ise if the dog is to be used mouth. Salem and perhaps other
in the daytime he is fed the m ght communities will participate. Lt.
previous to duty. It has been found Godfrey. Major DeDakis and (apt.
that the animals are friendly to Ross of the Sp< cial Service Officer»
wn nl the service uniform and be have assisted in the planning for
Colonel MeCajt
comes attached to the sentry as the conference
signed to work with it The actual has invited representatives to meet
I masters in the kennels are the only at Camp Adair and has l>een asked
ones authorised to fees!, caress, or to serve as honorary chairman.
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Across The Country in o Flash
The Perfect
VALENTINE
But—Please order
NOW. If you p|act
your order early,
the florist will save
out what you
order. Delay may
make substitution
necessary.
Delivery is guar-
anteed only on
orders placed early.
We have a beauti-
ful assortment of
cut flowers and
plants for your
“Valentine” in Cor
vallis.
RUSSELL'S FLOWER SHOP
Next to Hotel Benton, Corvallis
Important Notice
To Service Men, Camp Adair
Beginning Saturday, Southern Pacific Railroad
Company will operate one special train for service men
Camp Adair to Portland, handling Portland passengers
only, leaving Camp Adair 1:30 P.M.
Round trip, $2.00 — good on special train only.
Tickets available at Main Bus Terminal and at Wells-
dale station.
Oregon Motor Stages, for lack of equipment and
inability to secure adequate equipment cannot render
adequate transportation service to service men in
Camp Adair, especially the Portland traffic, and we
earnestly solicit arfd urge all service men desiring to
visit Portland over the week-ends avail themselves of
the service to be rendered by the Southern Pacific
Railroad Company and endeavor to arrange for their
passes or furloughs sufficiently in advance to make
use of this special train service.
Your cooperation to this extent will enable Oregon
Motor Stages to render more complete and greater
frequency of service between Camp Adair, Albany,
Corvallis and Salem.
For the return of service men to Camp Adair, this
special train will leave Portland on Sundays, at 7:30
P. M.
Shuttle busses will operate on Saturdays between
hours of 12 Noon and 1:30 P.M. serving SP Railroad
Depot. South-end shuttle bus will operate in reverse
direction during these hours.
Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appre
ciated.
OREGON MOTOR STAGES
5
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260 State St
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speak to the dogs so that divided
authority will not harm the effec
tiveness of the dog's duty.
Tra ining at all times, is based
upon accuracy and correction for
errors. When a dog is callesl by a
handler fot mis-behavior. the dog's
name is never used Rather a com
mand is given which the dog is
trained to understand as dog
psychologists have recommended
that each dog's name to him should
mean "come'' and should never be I
used in correetinp him. All dog«
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