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OU"GON <rra rr • ino « r Sentry Cam * 1 weekly journal devoted to maintaining morale, with the responsibility of circulating post informs- tion and news at Camp Adair. Oregon. j I I J • Mounting' Guard in a I Vol. 1, No. 44. Adair, Oregon Camp Adair. Oregon, Thursday. February 18, 1943. Eugene Gleemen Wow Field House Crowd Cooperation on the High ‘Cs 96th Div. Air end Pre-Show Rated Best of Series to Date i FEB 1 9 1343 1 j { WHAT’S UP? By special arrangement, USO programs for towns surrounding Camp Adair will be published each week. You will find them tabulated on page three. Clip and post it. $1.50 a Year by Mail Camp Adair Day Civic Leaders Meet Held in Eugene With Adair Officers Parade, Talks Mark Turning Over Dayroom Equipment to Soldiers By Pvt. Paul R. Kalman, Jr. It’s a good thing that the Field House is the sturdy building that it is. Monday night the soldiers who packed the gvm to the rafters nearly tore the roof off in their acclaim of the Eugene Gleemen when ‘the 70 piece male chorus journeyed to Camp Adair to take part in the 96th Division’s radio broadcast over Station KWIL. The program that the Gleemen presented was entirely different from anything seen around these parts thus far but lrom all indications it won’t be the last. Soldiers were particularly impressed when Director John Stark Evans opened the repertoire with a lusty version of Victor Herbert’s “Stout Hearted Men.’’ Program for Defense Recreation Discussed; Col. McCoy Chairman More than seventy-five civic leaders front communities The “stars and stripes" were surrounding Camp Adair were in attendance at a Defense unfurled along city streets as 36 Recreation Conference held last Tuesday on the Post. i Camp Adair trucks rumbled into The program for Defense Recreation concerned Camp Eugene Saturday morning to pick Adair soldiers was discussed by defense directors from Corval i up furniture collected by the BPOE from county folk anxious to lis, Portland, Salem, and Albany together with Post officers. i add to on-the-post off-duty recrea Colonel Gordon H. McCoy, honorary chairman of the tion of the cantonment soldiers. It conference, welcomed the leaders to the meeting and in his was “Camp Adair and Lane County introductory remarks pointed out the outstanding work done Day." by the recreation centers in the various towns. He particu Two storerooms, on Tenth and Seventh avenues west, were almost larly emphasized the importance of USO centers as a factor I filled with furniture which will in morale uplift to the men of Camp Adair. adorn 40 day rooms ut the canton The outline of a co-ordinated de ment. Parking places on one side As an added feature, and a pleas JEWISH SERVICES fense recreation plan which em ! of each street were marked off with ant surprise, was Hal Young, su -for- DRESS SHOES braces all communities was intro no-parking signa, ami as the I nicks I.ATER—WE HOPE 96th DIVISION perb semi - classical tenor, who duced by Roger Folgate, Portland rolled up and began to line up, SERVICEMEN plafed the leading role in the or field recreation representative. Certificates for the purchase many a passer-by paused to re iginal Broadway production of Sig- ' of dress shoes (.other than QM Chaplain Chill, the Jewish mark, “The army’s come to town.” Details Discussed mund Romberg’s “Student Prince.” stores) will be issued here as Chaplain, associated with the More Contributions Due The Defense Recreation program His numbers brought down the soon as necessary blanks are Post Chaplains office, will con i as it concerns Salem, Corvallis and Many parts of the county are house. received from Washington, D.C., Albany was discussed in detail. | yet to send in their contributions duct services Friday evening, More Music according to .Maj. R. J. Ayers, February 19th, at 1930, at Cha ; Charles Schmitz, Salem director, and these will be picked up at a who has been named issuing of The musical end of the program pel No, 3, I) and 7th Streets stated that his community had set later date. Dav Room furnishings by loading 36 trucks last Saturday. Every piece of furniture collected in the ficer by the War Department was not confined to the Gleemen, South. up dormitories for Adair soldiers Not only able-bodied truckmen drive was put in first class condition before being turned over to the soldiers. along with Lts. C. J. Hargrove however, and Warrant Officer Krog All officers and enlisted men and was planning additional sleep but Boy Scouts helped with the and Frank L. Moore. No shoe and the 382nd Infantry dance band are invited to attend. ing accommodations. Mr. Schmits loading. All of them, including com t purchases may be made by serv diversified the atmosphere with a also brought out that Salemites manding officers and special serv ice men outside of QM stores ex bang-up version of “B-19.” So ef were behind their USO movement ice officers from the camp, were 'Murder in Lower 13' cept with this certificate. fective was the jive that firemen 100 per cent and had further plans feted at noon at a luncheon at the stationed at the Field House began This statement may be taken Elks club. Eii G. Boehnke, chair Defendant Gets Lawyer to embellish their present activi looking around to see if the hot as authentic and is corroborated man, and his committees, were ties. The Corvallis director, H. W. licks were starting any flames and by a letter to The Sentry from Leroy L. Lomax, Portland at Hand, discussed that city’s plans praised for their work by the army even the said Gleemen, in some the Portland office of OPA. officers, and each contributor of torney, has been retained to defend for furthering the USO movement cases, were noticed patting their Blanks have been ordered. Maj. Robert Folkes, 20-yeur-old Negro and pledged his community’s sup Canine Cadre Readies furnishings was thanked. feet in accompaniment. Ayers says, and their availabili dining car cook, who has been port.for additional activity in the Keys to the city were presented Pvt. Hershel Gruver’s hynotism ty here will be announced. For Sentry Duties by Mayor Elisha Large to Maj. Gen. charged with the murder of Mrs. I future. stunt had the audience in stitches. Please do not apply by phone or G. R. Cook, commanding general, Martha Brinson James, bride of a Lt. George II. Godfrey, Post Picking five soldiers from the au otherwise until you see an Col. )C C. Mandell, chief of staff, navy ensign, on a train near Camp ! Special Services officer, outlined of dience at random, Grover lined the nouncement. The comedy bomb-shell, “Junior Miss,” one of the first 12 canine at Maj. N. George Dakii, special serv Adair. the method now in effect by which boys up on the stage and with a ice officer, ull of the Timber Wolf Umax, who has figured in the ' close co-operation between the var series of mystic manipulations of legitimate shows to be presented to service men by USO- ( a>’»P Adi ihvision; Maj. Gen. James Bradley, defense of many criminal cases in ious communities and Camp Adair his fingers, told them that they Camp Shows, will smash hit its way into Theatre No. d,lty- 1 commanding general, Col. H. M. reefnt years, had no commont to officials is achieved. The lieuten were rowing a crew. What’s more, The Canine Cadre arrived on the D and 5th St. South, Saturday, starting at 7:30. they believed him and sat on thd post a few days ago, and is now Monroe, chief of staff, Capt. W. M. make on the case, merely stating ant pointed out, during the dis Adapted by Jerome Chodorov and Joseph Fields front undergoing special training to aug Ross and Capt. H. H. Bach, special that “I haven’t had the opportun cussion, that more day-room equip, floor where they began a simulated ity yet to talk at any length with ment would be welcomed and he rowing maneuver. Sally Benson’s stories in the New Yorker, the play is still ment the intensive “basic training" service officers, all of the 9flth. Frank Metzger was chairman for Folkes.” received at their former post. thanked the assembled leaders for PX Girls It is a play filled with rocking New York with laughter, Remember Those Days the luncheon, which also featured But the fun didn’t end there. As Judy and Lois Graves, The dogs come' under the juris Judge G. J. Skipwurth as toast Folkes is accused of slashing their co-operation In sending host warm-hearted, hilarious fun about Of Listers, no Cokes? Mrs. James' throat as she lay in esses to Post dances. diction of Major Ralph E. Riordan, one of the show’s most important teen-age girls, who prance through three acts with their director master, Exalted Ruler Jack Hat- [ het berth aboard a southbound of Post Military Intelli Major DeDakis features, Master of Ceremonies Sgt. Slowly, one by one, the Camp friends in devastating antics which leave their parents gence, and will be handled by Lt. tun, a representative of the station Southern Pacific passenger train. Dan Meyers brought out the five A brief presentation of problems hospital, Chairman Charles Wiper j lovely lassies with the classy chas Adair veterans — members of the prostrate with worry and their audiences limp with laughter. Hugh Tonsfcldt of the Post Guard of the Lane Red Cross chapter, ; He is being held in the Linn county arising between the Divisions* sis who were top gals in the recent original Tent City cadre, are ship- ! Junipr Mis.« was one of the first__________________ __ __ _______ Company and the U. S. Guards. As Judge Clinton Hurd, and Mrs. E. jail at Albany. trop« and the communities was many more dogs are due to arrive HATES. ANI» NOT THE vote to pick the PX Dream Girl. ping out. This week one of the legitimate shows to be selected presented hy Major N. George De V. D. Murphy, mother of seven shortly,, and the entire company While 1st Lieut. Edward McCloy, familiar and best liked officers of for the USO-Camp Show« circuit, KIND ON TREES . . . QM Learns How Bombs Dakis, SS Officer of the Timber men in the service. of 24 dogs will begin their active special service officer of the 383rd those hot June days transferred to One of the most successful hit Wolf Division. M a dame Blodgett’s Super- army career on or about Febru Should Be Combatted Infantry and director of the show, another post. Capt. Paul S. Rut- shows of the year on Broadway, it duper and Deluxe (No Bags I ary 20. calculated results with an applause ledge, genial commander of SCU has already earned the sobriquet Date Bureau, Inc., makes the If Jap planes ever get to Camp USO Dance Features The dogs, of the German-Shep meter, the lovelies strutted across Headquarters Co., has gone but he "f “the nation’s comedy hit.” ’ and following announcement: Adair—Camp Adair will be pre- ' hard species, were trained at their the stage sweaters and all. Miss won’t be forgotten by EM and offi the USO Camp Shows production is "Fellers! If you want dates pared. Another step forward in Post Orchestra expected to prove equally popular basce camp by Sgt. Raoul Mound. Dorothy Caldwell of PX No. 5 drew cers alike. for Saturday pight "Cabaret preparation was made when the ■ with service men. Sgt. John P. Schoenbuer and Cp|. down the biggest acclaim, and the Capt. Rutledge came to Camp The Corvallis USO club will Night," at either club, f'reaven Nicholas Paolucci of the Post Mil SCU QM held a bomb fighting Broadway Cast title. Runners up were Betty Frick, Adair from Ft. Lewis. A reserve again hold the regular Saturday akes sign up early ... which demonstration and gas drill last From Cook to Mess Sgt A cast right out of the top draw itary Police detachment, and ar Margaret Hubbard, Millie Espisito, night dance at the Elks Club Sat officer, he received a 1st Lt.’s means TODAY. We request er has been selected to enact the rived here in their charge. Im —To 1st in Two Decades Friday. The intensive type of in and Beverly Babcock. Thus Dorothy urday, February 20, at 8 p. m. I amt commission at Ft. Leavenworth in play, Lucille Fetherston, well your cooperation in order to cendiary thermyte bomb was U»ed mediately upon their arrival they becomes the first of the three PX week, according to all reports, the 1924. In 1925 he was upped a known radio and stage ingenue, will have time to arrange for the were placed in a restricted area girls who will be voted on in the More than thirty-five years ago, and the correct and incorrect meth ilance was a great success. This grade to Captain at Ft. Omaha. In portray the role of Judy, the “jun girls. You must pay for the and under quarantine, just like final week of “The PX Queen of in 1907 to )>e exact, a 15-year-old ods of combat were carefully coming Saturday the USO is pre civilian life Capt Rutledge was ior miss” of the play, and Helen gal's round-trip bus fare ($.40) human army recruits. Camp Adair” contest. lad left his home on Madeira shown. dicting a far greater success due an oil salesman and also was presi- ■ Eastman, of the stage and screen, but that is all. Be at Club 1 According to Maj. Riordan, the Island, Portugal, and came to the The drill was held under the largely to the fact that through the dent and general manager of the will play the part of Judy’s sister. no later than 8 o'clock ... and dogs will accompany camp sen United States. supervision of Major Earl Arm Elks’ generosity, the men will dance Victory Oil corporation of Kansas. Lois. Flash! Madame Blodgett and her cap tries on their rounds and will as strong and his SCU Chemical War- ! in an enlarged hall and to the music Today that same lad, a little Capt. Rutledge’s home was in As we go to press: The Tim Fraye Gilbert, one of the Broad able staff will do the rest.” sist the U. S. Guards in protecting older but just as active, is top kick fare Staff. Colonel Morris, Chemi of T Sgt Black and hie SCU or ber Wolves basketball team are Wilsonville, Nebr. He is married way theater’s prominent loading (Continued on page 7, column 0) of Company B, 381st Infantry Regi cal Warfare Officer of Ft. Doug chestra in the groove and full of leading the 96th 52 to 36 with five and has four children. While at women, and Allan Hale, who ment. He is First Sergeant Jose las, Utah, was the special guest. jive. Adair he resided in Corvallis. minutes to play. played recently with Ethel Barry Big Sister! Faria and he has 30 consecutive more, will appear as the distraught years of army life liehind him. parents of “Junior Miss” and her This latest addition to the 96th I sister. From the British scr«-< n Division Old War Horse Club en comes Strelsa Leeds to furnish one listed at Madison Barracks. N. Y., j half of the romantic interest, com on March 11, 1913. At the time plemented by Kevin O’Shea, the he was 20 and formerly worked as other half, who received his drama a cook in a New York restaurant. With the purpose in mind of pro T Sgt .lack W. Reed, chairman of tic training from Mme. Maria Ous- cookies get through ordering T- By Cpl. John J. Gubelman His principal reason for joining the viding facilities and entertainment the Building and Grounds com mit- penskaya. is all army: to broaden his knowledge of A booklet distributed to all U.S. Bone steak, a ham sandwich Joan Jackson, a Georgia miss, and relaxation for the non-com j tee. you can afford anyway.) the English language and to ac military personnel stationed in the will enact the role of Fuffy Adams, Club membership is open to all 6. Eat only part of the first quaint himself with his adopted missioned officers of Service Com- non commissioned officers of SCU Africa war tone contains the fol the chum of Judy and Lois, while course. There may be several more. | ma nd Unit 1911, the nuclear com lull from the grade of Technician country. lowing tips on behavior in Moslem Virginia Dyer, recently seen in sup- (Of course.) ' porting casts of C. Aubrey Smith territory. (The Sentry believes Following completion of his mittee of nen-corr* nas success- 6th Grade to Master Sergeant. SCU 7. Be pleasant if Moslems refuse and Conrad Nagel, will play Hilda. that most of the tips can and basic training, he transferred to l fully followed through this idea arid 1911 detachment* to which member your meat. (After all. you're not . the Graves superior maid of all should be adapted for out-of-state the 3rd Infantry Regiment at Fort ' announces today that the dull is ship is open includes IL-adquartera Clark Gable.) work. GIs who are now in Oregon. The Winnfield Scott, Calif., and was I completed and will have its formal Company, Quartermaster Corps, 8. Knock before entering a house. Others in Cast Sentry’s adaptation or comment promoted to buck sergeant in 1918. | opening and dedication on Satur Delia bed Military Police and the If a woman answers, wait till she Others in the cast are Rob< rt Then, because of his experience day, March 6. The opening will be Medical Corps. follows the original in each in- retires. (They go to bed early out The initial membership assess Toms, veteran actor, who has ap in restaurant work, he was made l marked by a dance. stance, and is bracketed.) here, anyway.) The project has gone forward ment will be $5 and entitles mem peared in many Broadway hits; mess sergeant and supervised his 9. Follow the example of your Charles Wiley; Jim Naismith: DO outfit’s beanery for the next two 1 to completion with the full support tan* to full privileges of the club 1. Shelve your preconceived no- host if he takes off his shoes on Lance Clark; Richard Astor; Rich decades. He was made first serge and encouragement of the Post not only for themselves, but for ! Commander, Col. Gordon H Mc- their guests as well. Thia initial fee tions and ideas, (Wéll—you don't entering. (Maybe he just wants to ard Dyson; David Atlee. Vachary ant at Camp Roberts, Calif., in I Coy, and in addition has hail the takes care of all dues for the month mean to say that your home town play “this little piggy.” But care Charles and Frank Jacoby. 1941. ful. He might want the rubber I cooperation of the SCU 1911 Offi- of March. is like any other, do you?) The production was supervi-<-l Although he is now qualified for ' cers Club as well as private dona- Applications for membership may 2. Keep silent when Moslems arc heels from your GI clodhoppers.) by Nancy Stem and stag»! by Tr- retirement from the army, Serge j tions by interested individuals. 10. Cross your legs if you sit ring Schneider. Robert Downing be secured from any member of the praying and don't sure (Especial ant Faria believes that there is still The building is located on Ave temporary executive committee ly if the Webfeet pray for rain.) on the floor. < More people can sit is the stage manager and Pat a job to finish. Then too, he wants nue D between 1st Street North which includes: M Sgt. William U, 3. Shake hands with Arab*, com on the floor, that way.) Agnew, general understudy. while to be a living example for his two and 2nd Street North and houses Carniic hael, T Sgt. P. W. Busa, 11. Be kind to beggars. (After Frederick Fox designed the ing and going. (Thui may net you sons. Robert Faria, 20, is in Afri not only a large lounge room which T Sgt Jack W. Reed, M Sgt. D. F. Janior Miss is presented by USO- a couple of free beer«. Give it a all. what if he ts a sergeant. Ymr ca and had an active part in the will be used as a ballroom for Reynolds. T Sgt. E A. Brown and might be the negt to lose in a Camp Shows through the eoi try > , .. landings operations on the Alger dances, but also a snack grill and S Sgt Charles H. Swarm. of Producer Max Gordon and the 4. Break bread with your fiu- blackjack game.) ian coast. His brother, Jamen. 21, bar room. Bar decorations were Applications may also be filed 12. Talk Arabic if you can, how authors, who have waived gan. (Using your feet is out.) donated by Mr. Edwin Willis, set at Post Headquarters by contact is a flying staff sergeant with the reyalties for the camp tour. ever poorly They like it. (In udder 5 Leave some food in the bow! (his, ««Idlers, is beauteou« Helen Eastman, who plays the Air Forces and is currently sta designer for Metro-Goldwyn-.Mayer ing T Sgt Buss of the personnel Like all USO shows it I —what you leave goev to the wom woids. youse guys from Joisey role of Judy Grave's »Ider sister in "Junior Mix.” the I SO-Canp and secured through the efforts of ( section. tioned at Orlando Field, Fla. to men tn uniform. Show that comes to Theatre Jst'.J* p m. Saturday, February 29. en aad children. (When those Salem (Continued on page 7, column I) Comedy "Junior Miss" Dogs of War' Next at Field House Arrive at Post Bomb-Shell of Mirth, All-Star Cast, At Theatre 5 Saturday Capi. Rutledge, Vet Of Tenl City, Leaves Top Kick of 381 st 30 Years in Army i How to Make Friends and Influence People i In These Wet Wild Woolly Western Wilds i SCU Non-Coms Club Will Open March 6 With Gala Dance; Memberships Open
