Adair Sentrx
Three Queens
Thursday. March 25,1943.
Crown The Deck
For Battery C
Out of 112 photos entered in the contests, the boys of Battery C. 363rd FA Bn. of the 96th
nd three entrants so well-matched in the attributes which make “a thing of beauty a joy forever”
t they couldn't decide on any one. So the "Three Queens" of the contest were (1. to r.) Sliss Celia
■bretowska of Chicago, submitted by Sgt. George Boyd. Miss Fayne Sparks of Longview, Texas,
muted by Sgt. Floyd Hubble and Gloria Mae Smith of Chicago, submitted by Sgt. Benjamin
londike) Lamping. What would you do?
Tage Nine
ticularly suited to the occasional
dances at the Clubs.
The balcony surroundiug the
lounge has been equipped, in either
club, with writing tables and
chairs, and indirect wall-bracket
lamps. There are large and welcome
fireplaces both on the main floor
and on the balcony, with furniture
arranged around them as a focal
point
Vases of flowers and hanging
wall-baskets of flowers are filled
with seasonal flowers and the true
essence of comfort and hominess
is the prevailing note.
All this is at the disposal of each
and every enlisted man stationed
at Camp Adair. And each man
should feel proud that such a place
as a Service Club such as the ones
on this post, are at his disposal. It
is possible, with the available fa
cilities, to spend an entire day at
either club.
Men of Adair ... the command
ing officers, special service officers
and club personnel give you the
Service Clubs.
than once did his flimsy "bras
siere” (not to be confused with
those contraptions the Romans used
to keep live coals in!) threaten to
break away from its mooring.
Mrs. Merriam, directress, ap
peared next and sang a song or
two and was follow’ed by a magi
cian ... a new-comer to the enter
tainments ranks here ... by the
name of Pvt. Carlo. His card tricks
were clever and his feats of mys
tery. mystifying. (Ouch!)
The show was emceed by Pvt.
Homer Rogers who took time out
to sing, and then doubled up with
Mrs. Merriam, and as a duet sang,
“My Hero” from the “Chocolate
Soldier,” in the second half of the
show. The finale also featured
Pvt. Rogers who offered bis inter
pretation of how a drunk might
sing “My Blue Heaven,” with the
punch-line “Wish I were drunk,
then I wouldn’t have to work so
hard doing this.”
For the numbers, Pvt. Disker of
the 96th was at the piano and also
assisting on the show were Pvt.
Nick Carrick and Pvt. Gus Cerese.
Decorations were executed by
Spring Festival
Miss Madge Kuhwarth, social and
Nite Club Motif
recreational hostess, and the popu
lar man-about-Club-2 . . . Gus
(Continued from page 8)
Cerese.
Another “Cabaret Night” is
Women’s Garden Clubs of Cor
scheduled for next Saturday night.
vallis.
Music for dancing was recorded, Make your reservations early!
I
but that didn’t in the least deter
"’I
Venereal Rate Drops
from the evening’s fun; besides,
“live” talent was used for the floor
Latest figures show that the
show numbers and a swell evening venereal rate of the United States
was enjoyed by all the patrons.
Armed Forces is now the lowest in
Featured on the show were Cpl. our military history. About 40
Frederick of the 96th Division, who service men per thousand per year
sang “I Don't Want to Walk With come down with some kind of ven
out You" as the opener. Next came ereal disease as compared to 84
a number which threatened to thousand in the first World War.
bring down the club ... Sgt. Tom
■---------------------------
Pavlik offering his interpretation
A New Orleans drugstore get«
of Carmen Miranda in a dance that about 100 calls a day for alarm
nearly classified him as another clocks, has none for sale, and can't
Gypsy Rose Lee. His white skirt get any more. Alarm clocks hava
was held on by a prayer and more gone to war.
I to give the enlisted men as at-
THIS IS WAR. BABE!
I tractive clubs as those belonging
Three babies born in Salem to the officers.”
during the past few weeks have
A quantity of new furniture,
“V” birthmarks on their fore
with emphasis on eye-appeal as
heads. a prominent physician re
well as comfort, has been pur-
ported Monday.
e beauty contest conducted at
- chased and added to both clubs.
ry. of the 363rd F.A. Bn. is
The physician was unable to
Occasional pieces, such as tile-
, and who is the winner? And
give any explanation but insisted
inlaid coffee tables, leather has
that this statement could be
Beauty Queen?
socks. ottomans and indirect
verified by hospital nurses.
e Battery is the lucky winner,
floor-lamps, give a homey touch
He refused to divulge the
had to appoint three queens.
to the clubs, a touch which is
names of the parents.
tai of 112 photos were entered
emphasized and dramatized even
le members of this Battery for
more with the addition of home-
title of the Queen. Slowly- and Night” and “Western Jamboree”; spun drapes in bright colored
■ all due considerations the “Square Dance Night” and “Jam plaids, and scatter rugs.
Binations started. Shortly after and Jive Night.” The latest activ
The walls at Club 1 have been
B three photos remained. Now ity, plans for which are in the last tinted an aqua hue and the door
Bick the winner.
stages of completion, is a “Soldier- and window frames in ivory-buff.
Biree times a vote wag taken Artist Craft Class” to be conducted I The floors of both clubs have been
■ every time ended in a tie, so it nightly at Club 2 as suggested by sanded and re-finished and are par
I decided the voting group to Camp Artist Pfc. Donald Lynch.
iinate three queens, whom the Cafeterias Popular
Battery is proud to introduce.
Outstanding attractions are the
B’ are Miss Celia Giebutowska two post cafeterias, located in the
■hieago, Illinois, entered by Sgt. north wings of the Service Clubs.
hge Boyd, Miss Gloria Mae Herein attractive and well-balanced ,
■th of Chicago, Illinois, entered menus are available, together with
I Sgt. Benjamin “Klondike” “daily specials,” served attractive-I
■ping, and Miss Fayne Sparks ly amid pleasant and restful sur
Kongviek, Texas, entered by Sgt. roundings. Both cafeteria host
• National Catholic Community Service
• YMCA
• Salvation Army
I l Hubble, the original PHOTO esses, Miss Barrett and Miss Trin-
• Jewish Welfare Board
• YWCA
• National Travelers Aid Association
I who was responsible for this dle, are experts on food, its prep
L<t.
aration and cafeteria management. I '
I Sgt. Tonno Guiliano was in The staffs manning the kitchen
ALBANY
DATE
CORVALLIS
MONMOl’TH
SALEM
113 11R East Third Ft Fifth and Madison Sts Hiway 9»W & Main flt.
603 (hemeketa St.
Iplete charge of the contest and and steam tables are experienced
Itos until election time. Then in foods and the cheerful atmo
Building o|*n for your 2 5 Artur Wives’ club 7.30 pm Stamp Club.
THURSDAY
Informal Activities
convenience — limited 6:00 10:30 pm Informal m :O0 pm Informal I»aoB*
I competent judges who are an sphere of the room itself is invit
March 25
mg
activities
facilities available
Bority on beauty took over, ing.
p- were Lt. Charles L. Feigel,
Building open for your
Brand-new equipment has been
7:30 pm Rinati giunse
FRIDAY
I B. C., Lt. Robert D. Bennett,
Informal Activities
convenience —- limited 6:00-10:30 pm Informal
activities
activities
installed,
such
as
refrigeration
March 26
facilities
available
R :80 Informa) dancing
I Rollin F. Harlow, Lt. Willard
units, and the kitchens are modern
Bovey and Lt. Kingsbury of Bn. and complete.
1 10 j
Canteen .per»
Bldg Open. Limited fa
111 :00 pm Informal Ac- 15 pm Registration for
»quarters.
Home Hospitality
•Suttee
2
pm
Hewing
and
mend
Both cafeterias are operated
SATURDAY
Informal Activities
4 to 8 pm Register for
8 11 pm Danae at 1 ’Mis
iag
. S. — A sure winner was with-
March 27
sleeping cots
Hida Mearoe A ML H:OO»r>0 pm Squa^»
from 7 a. m. until 10 p. m. daily
• 11 p m. Danae (Ball*
Band.
►n when Cpl. Lawrence Por
Dances.
room).
b withdrew his nominee, li iss and from 8 a. m. until 10 p. m.
Sundays.
9 am to soon Viali the
r Puzas. Explain, Cpl.!
church of your oh olea
Occupying the south wing of the
1 00 10:30 pm Open
am ta 10 30 pu> Caa-
House. In f«rrm al Ar
teen open
Clubs are the two post libraries,
Build inc open for your
tivities as Usual.
1 00-3 00
pm
Opea
Informal
Activitlee
convenience
—
limited
BI
’
XDAY
2:30 pm Special Pre
mp Service Clubs
House
with reading matter ranging from
facilities available
March 29
gram.
B 5 pm Ballroom daacing
Plutarch's Lives to the latest issue
5 15 5 45 pm Musical
est in U. S. A.
program
of “Time.” The main floor of the
R:3O pm Singfest
libraries shelve thousands of vol
I ^Continued from page 7)
Building open for your 6:00 10 30 pm Informal 7:30 pm Finali G him I
Rhe piano ... some fellow will umes ... reference, fiction and non
MONDAY
convenience — limited
activities
Informal Activities
activities.
March 29
facilities available
pr to sing ... another will dance. fiction, news maps, current maga
zines
and
periodicals
and
other
I this manner, a program that
10 am to 2 pm War
Mothers meeting
6:00 10:20 pm Informal
k»t<ls unabated until the 10:30 typical library “musts.” Art works
Building open for your
« pm THsewMion group
Activities
convenience — limited A pm Contract Bridge
TUESDAY
Informal Activities
■
|fe»' gets underway, and like the are often on display as well as
facilitie*
available
March 80
and wives* party
instruction
h'-rbial snowball, keeps building posters for recommended reading
9 pm Ringfest
and suggested ideas. Currently, a
Is "i a climax.
7:30» :o pm Art class
Concert hours are a scheduled ' series of water-colors depicting
in th* I RO rluh
7 30 1- «0 pm Cabaret 6:00 10-30 pm Informal 7 30 pm Fmall gansee
Camp
Adair
life
a*
it
was
in
“
Tent
hture on Sundays, too. At Club
WEDNESDAY
Sauce at the W. men a
activities
Informal
Activities
March >1
3 60 Informal Ihrw ■»<.
Chib— 7th off Mon
1 recorded hour or so of con- City” by Pfc. Don Lynch, is on
roe or the UHO dab.
display
in
Club
1
Library.
rt and operatic gems, arranged
The upstairs portion of the sec
' Miss Caddy, is heard from 2
•til 3 o'clock. At the other club, tion is devoted to reading and writ
SERVICES AVAILABLE—Library. Shower«, Snark Bar. Ping Pong, Reading Room,
b tC, State radio station locat- ing space, where the enlisted man ■
Writing Room, Craft Material», Photography. Pool Table«, Small Game». Dancing
on the campus of Oregon State may write letters or read a novel
Clause«, Counseling, Valet Room. Information Service, Cheeking Service, i’ontfortable
Lounges, Housing Information, Sleeping Accommodations, Distributions of Religious
■hege. toreallis. dediratos a relaxing in an easy chair.
Articles.
■cert hour from 3 nutil 4 p.m.. New Furniture Added
The
main
portion
of
the
dub.
Ilh request numbers being
>J*d. Mrs. Merriam arranges whe the larger activities such a«
* program in cooperation with "Night Oub Night' are hekL ranks
•rvam dinar tors al the statioa. » ith any <iffeer« club nn the past
" sdrtTtion. there are such rrgn- In fart, in the words of Coi. Me-1
I
tery C Stands
Own Beauties
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WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
HOSTESSES AT EACH CLUB EVERY EVENING f
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