Camp Adair Sentry
Thursday, April 15, 1943.
October, 1942
Hallowe’en observed with many parties on Post ... War Dept, launches chest
drive ... camp laundry calls for soldiers’ wives ... Col. McCoy lends support, of his
office toward war bond effort .. . bond sales soar .. . M Sgt. Carmichael uncovered as
poet at heart ... SCU officer- club opens ... it is discovered that range firing doesn't
Service Men’s Telephone Center opened ... series of big-time
bother the birds
radio broadcasts launched at Field House ... Louise Murphy, 19. Col’s daughter,
spanked by MPs (on birthday) . . . camp medics stage doctor party ... ( amp Postal
officer urge s early Christmas mailing ... Pvt. Ira Brooks winner Sentry big fish-story
contest . . . Oregon declares hunting, fishing ban .. . (’amp library putting out for us,
experienced librarians on job . . . reading rooms, latest books.
k Full House
Stellar Performances
Turned in by Top-Rate
Cast in Farce-Comedy
Of College Professor
New Type Show on Tap
For Club 1 Cabaret
SOCIALLY SPEAKING
The Corporal Takes A Wife
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All-Girl Revue Comes
Next Sat.; Sea Gulls
Presented Top-Notch
Show Last Weekend
Camp Adair Officers
Have Spaghetti Feed
An all-girl (real gais, no kiddin’)
floor show will be the main at­
traction at Cabaret Night at Club 1
Playing to capacity audiences
next Saturday night, ;fnd will fea-
A rare treat for the commanders 1 ture a dozen or more charming
both nights, the Thurber-Nugent
and
Special Sei x ice Officers sta­ members of the fair sex hailing
comedy of college life. “The Male
tioned here occurred last Thursday from Albany, is the report of Miss
Ar imal,” was presented to the of­
night when a real Italian spaghetti Ann Caddy, social and recreational
ficers and enlisted men of Camp
dinner
was whipped up for them by hostess at the club.
Adair last Monday and Tuesday
several
of the enlisted men affiliat­
nights at Theatres 1 and 2 respec­
The show was arranged by Miss
ed
with
Service Club 2.
tively. It was an entertainment hit.
Caddy through Mr. Pierre Slack
The occasion was a “rare treat”
Before being taken on tour as a
1 and Mrs. Chet Wheeler, wife of the
in
that many of the delicacies on
USO-Camp Shows enterprize. the
manager of KWIL. Mutual Net­
hand were imported and no longer
play enjoyed wide and long-lasting
work
’s affiliate in Albany’.
obtainable, and secondly, because
popularity on Broadway, and its
Little girls and big girls w ill be
rare are the times when a menu
success as a laugh-packed comedy
featured,
and according to the pro­
such as was arranged is offered
is due to the clever situations and
gram
arranged
thus far, the open­
on an Army post.
dialogue concocted by the New
ing number will be “Plant a Little
The dinner in the SCU Officers
Yorker magazine’s ace wit. James
Garden,” a song ad dance revue
Mess was planned by Mrs. F. C.
Thurber, and the well-known movie
Merriam, directress of Club 2, as number starring Barbara Black,
star. Elliott Nugent. This was the
a get-together for the officers who Shirley Wheeler, Betty and Carol
third legitimate play to be brought
cooperate in planning activities for Bruggerman and Connie Hawk.
to camp.
their men through the Service Next Janet McDonald will inter­
Clay Flagg, who portrayed the
pret a hula; Jane Brooks will do
Clubs.
perplexed college professor. Tom­
Pfc. Gus Cerase was chef and did a military tap to the tune of “Some
my Turner, can attribute his act­
the cooking; Pfc. Bernie Bromwich of These Days” and Shirley Wheel­
ing abilities to a colorful career
arranged the table, and Pvt. Vincent er will offer a military tap.
on the stage, in movies and on the
Chiello assisted. Sgt. Nick Sansonia
A toe-strut to “Canadian Cap­
air. He has appeared in several
was a rovin’ troubadour and played ers” by Patsy Peiser will follow
Broadway hits as wel las in the
request numbers during the eve­ as will a tap dance by Elaine Mc­
“March of Time” radio series.
ning.
Clellan. Mrs. Mabel MacDonald will
Louise Buckley was charming as
The menu, most of which was be at the piano for these numbers,
hi.- wife, Ellen, and turned in a
sent to Pfc. Cerase by his father and dancing to the tunes of a
commendable performance. She
in New York, began with an anti­ Timber Wolf band will round out
has appeared with such stars as
pasto consisting of salami, cheese, the program. This promises to be
Ruth Chatterton and Fifi Dorsey
black Italian olives, artichoke i something new in the wray of night
i $
and was last seen with Clifton
hearts, anchovies, pimentos and cltib entertainment, and is expected
Webb in “The Man Who Came to
celery, Dago red wine then was to be a tremendous hit.
Choosing April as their wedding month, Cpl. and Mrs. Walter
Dinner.”
served to introduce the entree .. ..
J. Foley, Jr., are shown here after the ceremony performed last
Last Saturday night’s show’ was
Fred Cotton, as the ex-All-
Sunday afternoon. April 10. at the Methodist Episcopal church.
REAL Italian spaghetti and meat prepared and presented by’ mem­
Corvallis. Cpl. Foley works at Post Headquarters, Camp Adair.
American football star, Joe Fer­
balls. Italian green salad, clover bers of the Sea Gull Regiment and
—Photo Courtesy Ball Studios.
guson, was convincing in his role
rolls, coffee, ice cream, cake, nuts
W. O. Rubel’s fine band from the
and fruit rounded out the meal ...
as the subtle “menace” to Tommy i
Timber Wolf Division. Appearing
as Myrtle Keller; Kitty Cos griff, bryo glee club are Sgt. Woody John­
and all stomachs present.
ard Ellen's happy life. He started
on the program were Cpl. Ed
as Blanche Damon; Virginia Gil­ son; Pfcs. Norman Bell, Henry
The dinner party started at 8
his career in Denver at the Elitch's
vin as Cleota; King Donovan as Lapetine; Pvts. Alan Burrell, Ber- and broke up after 10, at which Apple, band maestro; Pvt. Irving
Garden Theatre, and has appeared
Michael; William Hughes as Wal­ I nard Scalisi, Clarence Weber, Du- time the guests were entertained at Kosher, MC; Pvt. Foitzek. “Con-
is radio with “The Goldbergs.”
ly; and Henry Sherwood, as Ed. rane Murphree, F. Bower, Max the SCU Officers Club by Major certina Jim”; Pvt. Valarde, “Bobo
Vickie Thomas, as Patricia. El­ I
Shustick, Ed Freeman and William Carl B. Forsman, Post Special Ser­ the Clown”; the “Timber Wolf
Keller.
len's sister, played the character
Vaughn.
Radio Ramblers,” Pvts. Sanderson,
vices Officer.
originally created by Gene Tier­
Wood,
Kish and Moffet; “The
Invited were Col. McCoy, post
ney. with verve and youthful Glee Club Takes Form
commander; Gen. Cook, Timber Singing Gregory’s, Sgt. and Mrs.
charm. She has appeared with
At
Club
2
Under
Miss
Wolf Div. commander; Gen. Brad­ Gregory; Pvt. Harrer, “Violin Vir­
sucn tage stars as Alison Skip-1
ley, commander of the 96th Div.; tuoso”; Pfc. Korler, the “Se Gull
worth. James Bell and Walter Kuhwarth's Direction
i Major Forsman, Lt. Col. Frey, Lt. Thursh,” and Pvt. Allen, as “Gypsy
Hampden.
Wright, Major Brandt, Major De- Rose.” As an added attraction,
Others appearing in the cast, all
Miss Madge Kuhwarth, recrea­
| Dakis, Major Ross. Major Creager, Miss Unruh of the cafeteria staff,
of whom turned in top-notch per­ tional hostess at Club 2, announces
Ceremony Takes Place ' Lt. Sindlinger, Lt. Van Vulpen, Lt. sang several selections.
formances, included Betty Pierce, that voice enthusiasts last Monday
Is.-acs, Lt. Hammes, Capt. McKay,
The well-balanced and capably
broke away from the traditional
In Corvallis Church i Lt. Black. Capt. McCloy, Lt. Bar­ produced show was a big attraction
community sings, and that the
A Friend In Need...!
rett. Major Dysart, Chaplain Har­ and played to a capacity crowd.
foundation for a genuine glee club
At a pretty spring wedding last mon, Lt. Saunders, Capt. Gridley,
When a soldier needs a friend. began. She adds that anyone in­
Sunday afternoon at 4 p. m., Cpl. Lt. Marton, Col. Steele and Capt.
And he is at wits’ end.
W. G. Fritz of the Timber Wolf
terested is still invited to join by Walter J. Foley, Jr., of HQ Co.,
Waite. Mrs. Merriam was the only Division, and Pfc. Reg E. Petty,
The only happy blend,
coming down to Club 2 on Monday SCU. Camp Adair, was married to
woman present.
Is the hostess.
of the SCU Medical Corps.
evenings at 7:30.
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Miss Beryl Wahl, at the Methodist :
Following the ceremony, a wed­
“I am very pleased with the Episcopal
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church,
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Whene'er he has a spat.
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pearls,
ding
dinner for the immediate fami­
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His girl friend leaves him flat. spirit and the willingness of the Rev. Jesse W. Bunch, pastor. Cpl. Her only jewelry was a single lies and guests was served at the
boys to get in and pitch to learn Foley is the son of Mr. and Mrs.
Who is it comes to bat?
strand of pearls and her bridal Hotel Bentoti.
the
parts,” says Miss Kuhwarth. “I Walter J. Foley, Sr., of 1013 F
Just the hostess.
bouquet was composed of a grace-
frankly feel that we have the nucle- street. Eureka, Cal., and his bride ful pray of white sweet peas and
Whose Cherries Are They?
ous for a good glee club.”
is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. lillies f lustered about bouvardia and
If he is feeling blue.
The capital’s famed cherry trees
The recreational hostess reports E. C. Wahl of Fortuna, Cal.
Does not know what to do,
white orchids.
are about to burst into bloom, Rep.
that
the
boys
are
practicing
close
was
The
double-ring
ceremony
Who is it that comes through ?
Mrs. Fred Bravo of Metropoliton, Rankin (D.-Miss.) told the House
. harmony on such pieces as “Jua­ performed before an altar banked ( al., was matron of honor and wore today, and hence he said it is time
It’s the hostess!
nita,” “The Army Air Corps" and with pink and white fruit blossoms. a pink taffeta gown. Her flowers to call them Korean rather than
The bride, given in marriage by were pa • el sweet peas and stock Japanese.
If his sergeant calls him down, j “Auld Lang Syne.”
“After these simple pieces are her father, wore white satin, styled Miss Marilyn Wahl was maid of | “The Japanese stole them from
And he cannot go to town.
mastered." declare; Miss Kuhwarth. with a small train, long sleeves ( honor and also w’ore pink taffeta the Koreans like they stole every­
Who wipes away his frown?
,
“we will attempt mole difficult edged with lace and sheer neck­ and carried a similar bouquet. Both thing else,” Rankin declared. “I
THE HOSTESS!!
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line. Her finger-tip veil fell from j are sisters of the bride,
... Pvt. Lou Harris. numbers.”
suggest we call them by their right
| Those who belong to the em- a heart-shaped coronet outlined i Cpl. Foley’s attendants were Lt. name.”
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COs and SSOs Attend
Dinner by Cerose
Cpl. Walter J. Foley
Weds Miss Beryl Wahl
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