Camp Adair Sentry T Thursday, February 11. 1943. Murals “Glamourize 96th Officers Club Words Kill Servicemen Oregon History Depicted in Work By Div. Artist, Cpl. Chichester Thumping Bump Is Ada's Stock Former Burly Stripper Proves This Life Is a Series of Tough Grinds In Interview Here When officers of the 96th Infantry Division at Camp Adair took possession of their new Officers’ Club which opened recently, they were pleasantly surprised to find the balcony walls at the north and south ends decorated with oblong murals depicting subjects in Oregon’s history which heretofore have been more or less neglected in northwestern art circles. Responsible for the paintings is Corporal Charles H. Chichester of Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 96th Division Artillery. I Historical material and data Tor the project was gath­ ered by Corporal Chichester with the assistance of the staff of the Oregon State Library at Salem. Together, they spent many hours going through the state archives, weeding out material for the mural themes. For the most part. Corporal ( hichester worked to depict subjects that had received but little notoriety in the past from the art standpoint, but which are outstanding successes in the history of the state and nation. Page Five USO-conditioned is tough. 'Things ain't like they once was. “You never." chimed the caustic and quick-tongued Lynn Russell and Marion Farrar, get your hair done. You do it yourself. Mani­ cures? You do ’em yourself. Most places have no lights. I mean, like the theaters. Of Temperament ‘'Temperament? Well you tell me! How can charwomen have temperament?" Much as we hated to hear it. the gals were unanimous that up to date they were best treated at Camp Stillman, in California, (wdiich makes it understandable). "There." said outspoken Lynn (or was it Marion?) wo were treated like guests, not intruders. But we can say, the only thing they didn’t like so much here was our. ’er, precipitation . . . but they Certainly touted the 555th Rail­ heads, with Cpl. Francis Hinckel escorting, practically fed ’em for two days . . . all, including their Unit Mgr. of USC-Camp Shows George Liberace, were high in their praise of the Saturday night club idea, now booming along at this Post. They attended both service clubs afterward. Ada herself plays two ments—the cello, which she two years and piano (7 years). But likes neither too well. She likes to direct. And after you’ve looked the lady over in al! the five changes of costumes she makes each show, why not? Dwell With Girls Space permitting, it would be swell to dwell with all these gals a little longer: With Farrar & Russell; with I quiet, charming and brown-eyed Catherine Westfield, whose act witli the puppeteers ir. strictly Grade A —and who all were formerly with Ray Werbeck (now working for U. S.—minus the O). With that dangerously-moulded little brunette gal of the flying feet, Key Tayler married a year to a soldier now in Hawaii, ami only gal to admit her status, either way, with Elinor Sherry, the WOR- Mutual Broadcasting songstress who goes back to the air-waves when the tour is over. With Alvina Kohle (ex-Ina Rae Hutton gal), trumpeter, from New York; with Marion Gauge, Italian guitarist, who wrote Miss Leonard’s theme song “Moon Mist”; with Hungarian Helen (Gypsy) Stump- fel, Chicago, violinist; with the Irish lass from St. Foul. Rita Kelly, who trumps'the ivories; with that tall, sweet blond on the first bass viol, Laura Bohle, Chicago gal who will go back to Northwestern next year to matriculate Dizzq Dez, Drummer With Diz Thompson, part-Indian blood lass and ex-Fort Worth, who did that mean drumming and is petite as a pin; with Ethel Hutton, first trombone; with Bernice Little who plays first fiddle; or Thelnm Kay of Minneapolis, alto sax; of Mary Comatclli on the sax (from Canton, Ohio.) Aw nuts, men —with all of them. But Ada Leonard and her “fight- in’ Irish” are gone, From Adair they hit Fort Lewis, This week- end they will be in Cheyenne; then it’s Buckley Field out of Den- ver; thence to Fort ¡{iley, Kansas, and Ad Infinitum. They'll finish the tour in mid-May, Oh, well, those gals get around too much for a simple EM at ( amp Adair. Pfc. Hob Ruskouff Never having witnessed the Ada Leonard show, we traipsed in for an illuminating interview before the gals went on at Field House Saturday night. . . after we had seen the final performance of their three-da.v stay at Canip Adair, be- fore the biggest crowd (since Fio Rito's well-timed trip) and the most enthusiastic thus far, it be- came a matter of most amazing conjecture that certain prospective George Jean Nathan's with a mole­ cular viewpoint on life could see fit to hog-wash this All-Gal revue. This is NOT a review of the revue however. Suffice that they've a darned good orchestra, a well­ paced show with plenty of good Before his entry into the army* and novel acts, that the addition in April, 1942, Corporal Chichester , followed a course in advertising of the easy and clever character of was actively engaged as a commer­ | and business administration. Art screen and radio, Jack Carson, and cial artist in Los Angeles and sur­ I came to Ms mind only ten years the missue (or let's put it Kay St. rhe above picture serves as the spearhead in an anti loose talk campaign getting under way at ( amp Hood. Texas. The phrase. Germaine), who joined the troupe rounding communities where his I ago, at which time he began as a If you talk too much this man may die” is from a ¡Foster being here, was a swell USO added fea­ studio produced screen process de­ I free lance painter. distributed by the Office of \\ ar Information which bears a service Strong Colors ture. signs for supplementary advertis­ man's likeness in (he spot occupied by the mirror. The words are In direct and striking contrast posted above and below latrine mirrors. The point is brought home ing. ’ But come, men, let’s into the forcibly every time he looks in the hirror. His study of the finer arts was to the beige and pink off tones of dressing room for some heart-to- heart. whilst the gals put on their limited to practical application the Club’s walls and ceiling are the 1 which he attained by collaborating i tiery reds and rich blues and faces for curtain call and we begin to get this one signal impression: his commercial efforts with a i browns that Chichester used in his smattering of muraiization in i murals. Both paintings are iden- ' Troupers Are Troopers background and similar matter. He tical in size, stretching for half of I Those troupers who ride the USO Camp Show circuit are really has, however, attended the Uni­ the Club’s length or about 30 feet, "troopers” and they do give—with­ versity of Alfred in New York and with a height of 714 feet. The theme rotates on the settle­ out beefing! It's no picnic. Ada the University of Boston where he ment of Oregon by the pioneers , Leonard's All-American girl revue and was chosen primarily because (which is mostly Irish by the way), of the pioneering spirit emanating I ought to know. They played six ' from the rapid growth of Camp | months last year, touring the na­ 1 Adair. tion's Army posts, doing an aver­ i age of two shows daily, six days per I Historical FARmCRS week, with numerous hospital and The first section of the north side performances thrown in. wall pictures the pioneer family with covered wagon on the Oregon It is an old, old story to pro­ fessional troupers—you come into trail. This is followed to the right | by a depiction of the Indians’ a place and give of your best; pack up and get out and on again. Never I friendliness to the pioneering ef­ squawk. Well, seldom. They just forts. Th^la st section reveals the District Mgr. Phone 1142 ' don't think of it. But these gals 215 Monroe St, Corvallis, Ore. I homestead. In the foreground is a get homesick too, men. And tired. _ And sometimes a little . . . oh. , But they like showing at Army camps. They Like—We Like My choice for The PX Girl I ¡And soldiers like them. For they of Camp Adair is... .............. are hack by virtue of heavy request. | After listening to their 1 hour 45 situated who works at Post Exchange No. minute performance it’s easy to see MnnJnv why. at j ’ “Soldiers are the best,” said this Signed: Name and Rank............... ' lithe, beautiful girl who heads the *only completely all-girl band in Organization ' the nation. No soldier may cast more than one vote. Ada Leonard, by the way, is in I a sense an Army gal. She was born at Lawton, Okla., where Fort Sill now stands. She has a brother, II , now at Orlando, Florida. Air Base. She has two sisters. One is old­ er; one,the younger, is Martha man leaning on a hoe, apparently Individual powder stools are cov­ Stewart who did the throaty “jump dreaming of the future greatness ered with purple slipper satin and singing” and who joined the show of the country where he is build­ are set in front of separate make­ last spring upon graduation from ing his home. up mirrors. Lakeview High school, Chicago, The second painting on the op­ Spring Bouquets—Lovely Corsages and Plants Officers with an eye to relaxa­ Ada, incidently. graduated from posite wall illustrates the pioneer tion after a hard day afield may Lady of Mercy High school at Arranged to please your “Her”. family at work building their rest to their hearts’ content in the Jopin, Mo. home. As women are today lending cozy balcony lounge which is mag­ Styled by—Romaine’s ... Ada Show-Born their effort to the work of war. the nificently equipped with deep over­ This tall, beautiful, hazel-eyed pioneer women are also shown con­ staffed divans and chairs. Reading girl,. Ada Leonard, has been "show tributing material assistance to matter has been provided and all biz” since she “waaahed on cue" A high school in Hazleton, I’u , their husbands. The center panel of the latest magazines arc on at six months of age. Her mother, 115 Broadalbin Phone 737 started a tin can collection con­ includes the interior • of the con- hand. Hazel la-onard, was a ballarinia; For those who feel the structed cabin with a finale of i need of more frivolous enjoyment, her father, Frank Leonard, (now test la-tween rooms and wound up Note: Bonded member FTD Assn. (Florist Telegraph Delivery). settlers dancing and enjoying the the Club has thoughtfully provided ■lead) was a dramatic actor. Both the week with 29,000 can». fruits of their lalairs in an old a sundry assortment of games. were troupers in camp shows of fashioned reel. Bridge fans will reign over a bal- the last world war. Ada is NOT part Sioux Indian Adding to the attractiveness of | cony nook which has been set the murals to the Club's interior I aside for their hobby and includes (USO anti other press agents to contrary), but Irish, Scotch and are the furnishings and finish , fine card tables. English. Her hair is brown and which show excellent taste in in- — If she ever let it down (oh, boy, IF terior decorations. Timber Wolves Promote she ever would) it falls to within Ultra-modern 3‘x inches of her shapely knees. Maroon drapes in a herringbone Officers, Enlisted Men She weighs a beautifully-spaced design are hung from the windows 12» pounds, stands 5 feet 8’4 inches of the main dance floor and bal­ There’s a limit to everything. cony. All furnitures and fixtures Wait a minute! There’s no limit barefoot, and her teeth, plenty nice, are of the latest design and the (to the number of promotions these are all her very own. She rarely entire bar, which features hidden Timberwolves get—and earn. Here drinks, but “smokes like a cannon. She Hated “Burlie” lighting, is constructed of a special ¡they are. this week’s quota of Of “ hurley-cue? ” three tone plastic, interspersed wolves on the make. Promoted to: Site was in it yes, three years, • Quick, Courteous with chrcme trim. First Lt: Maurin M. Riley. Wil- al) in Chicago and plenty glad to Guest tables and chairs are fin- )iam C. Smith, Donald Warren Quality get out. Service— • ished in Monterey tones and are Maddox. "Nobody like* it: who could?" of a combination modernistic-rustic Corporal: Francis A. Tanner, I But it is a »tart up a long tough design. Balcony bannisters and sup­ Gordon W. Blosfield. Joseph A. ladder and Ada Leonard had the • Individual port posts are painted in ivory, Kennevane. ruts you savvy that word, sol­ ■ contrasting wtih the drapes. Under­ dier!) to take a chance and what Attention— foot. on the balcony, are woven In Nevada all state owned autos it takes to keep climbing. straw rugs in a three tone com­ are on a car sharing basis and The aggregation this year is l Breithaupt's Florists (Say Brite-Hop) Phone 9195 SALEM ■ Ë I 447 Court St. Iilllllllltllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllli;illlllllltl|ll|llllllllllllllltllñ ................ ,■■■ emiri Important Notice To Service Men, Camp Adair Beginning Saturday, Southern Pacific Railroad Company will ojierate 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 and 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 Sunday’s, 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