Camp Adair Sentry
Thursday, March 25, 1943.
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The Post
Club 1 Re-Opens
With Reception
SOCIALLY
Lieutenant Takes Bride in Eugene
Adair Officers at
Preview; Enlisted
Men's 'Open House
Held on Saturday
By Adele Adair
P< chaps the largest group
high-ranking Army officers ever
to assemble under one roof since
Camp Adair became a military
post was seen last Friday night
at the openhouse and grand prevue
of Service Club It
Mrs. Margaret C. Blodgett, dub
directress, made full arrangements
for the party with the purpose in
mind of having the officers sta­
tioned at Camp Adair . . . with the
Timber Wolf Division, the 96th
Division, the station complement
ano attached troops, special troops
and IV Corps troops . . . look over
the place wherein the majority of
the enlisted ipen stationed
I I * !■ - I I I I 1 I ' hours.
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•pend their afteAduty
Receiving the officers and their
guests, with Mrs. Blodgett, were
Col. Gordon II. McCoy, post com-
mnnder, anil Mrs. McCoy, and as­
sisting during the evening were
M iss Doris Fickel, club librarian.
and Lt. Walter D. Sindlinger of
Special Services.
Honored guests included Brig.
Lt. Col. George M. Reilly ami Lt.
Cen. Gilliert R. Cook, commander
Col. Michael J. Mulcahy.
of the Timber Wolf Division and
Officers Praise Club
party, which included his daughter,
Among those officers represent­
Mrs. CeCe Cook mid granddaugh­
ter, Patsy; Brig. Gen. Bryant E. ing the 96th Division were Lt. Col.
Moore, assistant commander, and Clarence Gilly, QM: Lt. Col. Robert
Mrs. Moore; and Col. and Mrs. D. I McKay, Finance; Lt. Col. John W.
r. Division Chaplain; Major
R. DeGraff. Also, Brig. Gen. W.
Dunckel. artillery commander; Col. George Clem; Capt. Charles W. L.
Anthony Touart and Col. John Suinmerill, Col. William H.e Chris­
Cochrane, regimental commanders; tian. Division Surgeon, and Major
and members of te Timber Wolf Gerold G. Henning, also of the
General Staff including Col. Bur­ Medical Corps.
Besides Col. McCoy, the Service
well W Wilkes, Lt. Col. A. G.
Pearson. Col. J. E. Bowen, Col. Command Unit was represented by
Frank .1. Worthington, Division Col. Clarence Steele, Major Ar­
thur Dysart. Capt. Carleton L.
Chaplain, and Capt. S. C Push.
Among other Timber Wolf of­ Burgess, Lt. John T. LaFreda of
ficers attending the affair were the Military Police Detachment,
Lt. Col. Charles T. Senay, Lt. Co). | Lt. Clarence 8. Brazelton of the
J. I.. Rouge, Lt. Col. Scott Rex.' (Continued on page 11, column 5)
And Round-a-Bout
Pedee Resident Invites
30 Soldiers for "Feed”
Calling 30 soldiers!
Calling 30 soldiers!
For the first 30 EM to submit
their names for the guest list
"spread” that promises to
REAL spread, will be
picked up at 7:30 at Service
Club 2 and taken in G.I. con­
veyances (convertable olive drab
roadsters, we understand!) to
the town of Pedee (which geo­
graphically lies due west of
camp) where Mrs. R. I. Van Den
Busch will be hostess.
Incidentally, this banquet is
take place on Saturday,
March 27 and the evening is
scheduled to get underway at
8 o’clock. Each Service Club will
take names, and the first 15 men
to sign up at either service club
will lie the lucky ones.
The invitation reads for a
bang-up dinner and evening of
fun ... so, as usual, first come
first service. Remember to meet
at Service Club 2 where you will
be picked up.
Dallas Red Cross Show
Features Entertainers
Club 2 Decorates for
Spring; 'Carmen's' Brc
Slips During Show ana
Causes Mild Sensatior
The first day of Spring ... Marc!
21 ... was ushered in with ful
pomp and ceremony last Saturday
night at Club 2 by using this sea­
son as the decorative motif for the
regular “Cabaret Night,” one oi
the popular weekly club -programs
Pastel tints of crepe paper wert
used throughout the "Night Club-
and new floral-print table clothes
and novel ash trays added a wel-
come touch. Daffodils and pussy-
willow springs were used on the
tables and in wall baskets. They
were furnished by the Men’s ant
(Continued on page 9, column 4)
Attendance of Over 100C
Attests to Popularity
Of Field House Hops
A bus-load of Camp Adair sol­
diers and n car-load or two of the
camp’s finest talent, rolled into the
With a record attendance of mort
nearby town of Dallas last Satur­ than 1000 persons, those Friday
day night to participate in the night dances for the enlisted met
dance and entertainment staged to which are held at the Field Houst
bolster the annual Red Cross drive. are among the most popular socia
—Eugene Register-Guard Photo.
Civilians from Dallas and other functions on the post.
towns swelled the attendance and
The two post Service Clubs co­
! from all reports, a swell time was operate in planning and chaperon«
had by all.
ing these dances, and Junior Host­
Representing the Timber Wolf esses come as dancing partner?
Division at this function were T/4 from Corvallis, Salem. Albany, In­
“Chuck” Healy and his lovely wife. dependence, Monmouth, Dallas
“Ginger.” They danced a la the Eugene and other municipalities ii
Camp Adair Officer
Hartmans and were a big hit with I the cantonment area.
Wed in Ceremony
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their comedy routine.
Last Friday’s dance featured th<
The Post Complement's own super-dbper music of that ever­
Announcement has been made of
the marriage of Miss Mary Ellen troubadour ... Sgt. Nick Sansonia improving musical organization..
Schimel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. “PPe"e‘1 ,a,nd/"ade *'8
P*P»- Bob Black’s SCU Dance Band.
The mammoth size of the FieW
Louis M. Schimel of Seattle, for­ lar hit with the audience with his
merly of Eugene, to Lieutenant singing and playing. Also appear- House floor makes for ideal danc­
Lawrence Patrick Geary, son of Mr. - ing on the entertainment portion ing conditions, without congestion.
and Mrs M. J. Geary of Chicago, ' of the program was Pvt. Rex Meza These dances were conceived aftei
was solemnized Saturday morning, [ who, at the request of Col. Gordon the regular Service Club darner
February 27, at a ceremony held in H. McCoy, camp commander, sang became so crowded that not toe
“My Buddy.”
much fun could l>f had by anyone.
St. Mary’s Catholic church, Eu­
The orchestra for the occasion Now that the Field House is being
gene, the service being at nine
was T Sgt. Bob Black's SCU-ers used, the Service Clubs remain oper
o’clock, Rev. D. P. Curley officiat­
who dished with music both sweet for those who care to go then
ing. A large group of relatives
and hot for dancing.
instead and partake of the facili­
and friends attended the wedding.
ties
offered.
Preceding the ceremony. Mrs.
Two Madison. Wis., daily news­
Another gala dance will be held
Dale Cooley played the organ music
papers have abolished their Sun­ tomorrow night from 8 until 10:M
and James McMullen sprig.
The bride, given in marriage by day comic sections in order to save at the Field House. Come on oul
29, about 7 o’clock. Lynch will be
paper.
and join in the fun!
her father, wore a navy blue suit
there to get the shop started, and
with blue and white accessories and
will at the initial get-together, ex­
a corsage of white and lavender
plain the plans he has in mind.
orchids.
Materials and studio equipment
Miss Theresa Schimel was niaid I
will be provided free of charge, and
of honor for her sister. She wore
instruction will be available for
Service Club 2 features Congo] Mrs. Florence Merriam starts«
a citron colored suit with lavender
those who want a few pointers.
accessories ami corsage of brown and Rhumba dancing every Tues- the Sunday informal program by,
W. R. Davis, director of the Port
I day evening from 7:30 to 9 p. m. playing popular songs from 4 unti *
orchids.
land Art Museum, is cooperating
Corporal Frank McGovern of I 4 ( ecil Birnkrant is in charge 5 o'clock in the afternoon. At th;»» |
whole heartedly in procuring equip­
,
this affair. A group of 20 girls time Sgt. Nick Sansonia took ovet
Camp Adair was best man.
ment, and the residents in the near­
Following the service a breakfast i ironi ( orvaliis come down for this the piano, and the singing began.
by towns, such as Salem and Cor­
for twenty-five, including relatives, , vent to teach the boys these | Several of those at the club saiifg
vallis, are lending full support to
close friends and the bridal party, idances. They rotate among the sol- request numbers. Four new voice.-®
get this movement launched. The
was
held io
in uk
the - Eugene
hotel mir-
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c.uveoe noiri
mir i-liers in order to give everyone an were heard, and the rest of thij
W illamette \ alley boasts several
.vocalists consisted of the usua p
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k _ | ror room Mrs Iral Nelson of Bea | opportunity to dance.
fine artists, many of whom have
On Wednesday evening Pvt. Gas gang around the club.
ci
verton. Ore., aunt of the bride,
offered their services, either as
II eresc is in charge of Bingo night.] The new song “Hit Kits’ wcrij
assisted at the breakfast.
instructors or forum speakers.
Lieutenant and Mrs. Geary will ( ami free prizes are given to men passed out at this affair. This i.-^
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AR phases of art will be encour­
be at home in Eugene. 963 Ferry and women. Last week the high the second time that they hav<
aged amt developed in the "Work­
| prize for women was a blackout been used and are proving very |
street. He is stationed at
shop" ,. and Lynch adds that “All
compact containing a small flash- . popular because the soldier* car ]
Ailair.
you need ia a desire to draw or
ight. Novelty prize for men was a carry them in their pockets.
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sketch or paint or model in clay ”
CpL Barney Abrams of Head , novelty kit containing different I Entertainment on Sundays usual- i
In time, if sufficient interest is j quarters Co.. SCU
scu 1911. stepped | types of shaving lotions in boUle-s ly begins at 5 o’clock, and th< <
shown, and there is every existing • into a difficult job when he was representing liquor bottles.
Minor program closes at 10:30 in th«
indication that interest WILL he I | placed in charge of the Supply I prizes consisted of candy and evening.
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shown, the shop may branch out. | Room T Sgt. Warren Swearingen I cigarettes.
| Monday evening are reserved fol 1
So ... the invitation has been is-* left for DCS and Abrams uas chos-
Thursday is the usual day for Glee Club rehearsals which art 1
sued. You know the time and place 1 en to replace him. CpI. Abrams has . * ^e weekly jam session, and on conducted by Mias Madge Kuh 1
and date. Come on over anil get * had a little experience in handling , Friday a dame is held at the Field iwarth. the new social and recrea- |
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started!
supplirs in civilian life.
. House for both Service Clubs.
tional hostess at Club 2.
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lt„ Mrs. L. P. Geary
Make Home in Eugene
Interest in Phases of Art Prompts
Artist Lynch to Start "Work Shop"
A project, which has been in the
formulative period ever since the
good old Tent City days, promises
to take form some time during the
week of March 29, according to
Pte. Don Lynch, the "Sentry’s”
staff artist Yep. you guessed it
• ■•.the project concerns art.
The knowledge that art classes
war,- de-ired together with fre-
quent and incessant appeals from
those interested in the various
forms of art. prompted Don to take
measures to make this idea iswme
n reality. The reality will be
known as the "Soldier-Artist Work
Shop” and will, for the initial
period, !>e housed in one of the
clubroom- of Service Club 2.
In Lynch’s own words, the room
that has lieen set aside for the
workshop will l>e "a place where
feNows interested in the various
phase* of art may go to work
whether they desire to paint »till
life, portraits of buddies, mode) in
Cray or draw cartoons." Anyone
and everyone with an interest in
occupying some spare time with
aomrthing practical is Invited to
came around on Monday. March
Service Club Two's Activities Show
Well-Rounded Program tor the EM *