Page Four Thursday, May 20, 1943. _____________________________ ___ _____ In Honor of the Post Adjutant IV Corps Commander Had Active Service Bringing experience of the latest Air Corps, Gen. Patch was born in Arizona modem warfare in the South Pa in November, 1889. He graduated cific for the training program of soldiers of this area, Lt Gen. Alex from the United States Military ander M. Patch, new commander of Academy at West Point in 1913. :he IV Corps, just returned from After some years in the Army he Guadalcanal, where he commanded retired to civilian life only to come troops who are now holding that back to the Army in 1941. He was promoted to the rank of Briga important island. It was troops led by Gen. Patch i dier General that same year and in •hat relieved the Marines on Guad- . 1942 was promoted to the rank alcanal last August. These men did ' of Major General. While in action such a fine job that many were on Guadalcanal he was again pro ■ (‘orated for meritorious service. moted to the rank of Lt. General. The IV Corps is very fortunate Their finest bit of work was clear- pg Guadalcanal of all Japanese and . in having a man of Gen. Patch’s nutting the much-publicized Hen- experience and ability to command erson Field in condition for the1 them. Reading They Like ; Camp Adair’s Librarian Recommends Newest Books You’ll Like to Read | Ry Helen F. Shumaker, coming off the presses constantly, Librarian. Service Club 2 with the excellent stories of Ken Books that do not deal with the neth Roberts and Van Wyck Mason present war are in demand at the well in the lead. The great Bounty camp libraries. ‘‘Escape reading” trilogy of Nordhoff and Hall and *hey mig-ht be called, except that Stewart Edward White’s stories of many of them are solid historical the settling of the West continue iovels which provide sugar-coated to be popular. information along with adventure and excitement. Among the most Timber Wolves to Air A brand new Post Exchange, designed to conform to the architecture of Post Headquarters, opened Monday morning. With popular are: a thought for the man who conceived the idea. Capt. Gilbert A. Rome: Robert Graves tells the Music Show Tonight White, Post Adjutant, the PX was named in his honor. Pictured nthralling story of Roman gran- Over KOAC at 7:30 P.M. here are La Nell Duell, manager, Lt. Frank Moore, Capt. Waite, ieur and folly at the time of Nero and Rosemarie Werline. — Public Relations Photo. n “I, Claudius.” Poison, blasphemy, This evening the Timber Wolf :ncest. black magic and fantastic Lt. Col. Foster Men Are You 'Broke'? -ensuality flourish with a fine dis Division will present their regular ain for the good opinion of history. weekly broadcast, “The Timber If Visiting Portland Replaces Ferch Middle Ages: “Under the Hog” Wolves on the Air.” The show ?y Patrick Carleton deals with the airing over radio station KOAC, Go to George White's (Continued From Page I) Wars of the Roses in England and Corvallis, at 7:30 p. m., will be an to his regiment in September and George White’s Center, located was promoted to major Novem aints a vivid picture of that arch all musical program featuring the Timber Wolf Orchestra under the at 523 W. Third Avenue in Port villain Richard III. ber 6. He returned to the United In “Messer Marco Polo,” Donn baton of Warrant Officer Freddie land is reaching out more each day States in June, 1919. to add to the conveniences for 3yme tells the story of Marco Frye. Col. Foster was promoted to his Among the popular tunes to be service men which are already present rank in 1939, and was in Polo of Venice as it should have •een and his love for Golden Bells, played are, “Don’t Get Around offered. command of the 147th Field Artil Through the Center and many lery until shortly before that unit’s he beautiful daughter of Kubla Much Anymore,” and a solo by Ray Eiseman, “It Can’t Be Wrong.” other organizations, soldiers from Khan. departure for the Philippines in The program has been arranged Camp Adair have been able to make Elizabethan Era: “Out on Any November, 1941. He then went to Limb” by John Myer Myers re for radio by Sgt. John C. O’Neil more frequent trips to Portland. Fort Ord, where he served as ex Among the services w hich George ecutive officer until assignued to dacts the turbulent and dazzling who will also emcee it. Major N. George De Dakis who is head of White’s offers are the following command Camp McQuaide in Janu lays of the Virgin Queen. Its hero - that carefree and footloose com the Timber Wolf Special Service' all free to srevice men: ary, 1942. A place to sleep at night, shower pilation of gentleman and rogue Office, supervises these broadcasts. He graduated from the Battery room, shaving equipment, toilet Officers’ Course at Fort Sill in vhich flourished during her reign. articles, theater and sport event 1923, and the Field Officers’ Course Moral: Do as Pvt. Still Lead tickets, food, cigarettes, candy, in 1927. The Colonel is delighted The ever-popular “Three Mus Says—Not as Does writing facilities, ballroom dancing with Oregon, and is anticipating an keteers” by Alexandre Dumas con and also lessons in dancing. occasional week end of fishing and tinues to lead the field of historical Many a would-be wise soldier is Besides these free conveniences, hunting, his favorite sports. romance. kicking himself in the G.I. short there are many more such as: Through the Ranks ‘ For My Great Folly” by Thomas ies because he didn’t think of it A game room which contains Major Shriver who was born in B. Costain describes piracy in the first. It remained for Pvt. Bernard table tennis, checkers, cards, and Corydon. Iowa, in 1907, dates his early seventeenth century in an ex Galkin of Fort Myers to jump the many other recreational diversions. citing and action-filled tale. gun and tell people how to win There is also a music room. For service from 1926, w hen he joined the regular army. He has served In Spain likewise a brilliant era friends, influential people and be those who like to work with their in evdiy grade and rank to his was unfolding, and in “Don Pedro come a commissioned officer all hands, an Art and Craft Workshop present one, except that of war and the Devil” Edgar Maass has with one fell stroke. Bernard be has been set aside. rant officer. He was commis caught its spirit. Having amassed ing a bright boy couldn’t find all There’s also a place to tidy up sioned a lieutenant in 1935, at a fortune in Peru, the hero returns the answers so he made up his clothes. In this room George w hich time he w«nt on active duty to Spain to enjoy it, only to be owm and came forth and then first White’s has provided service men with the C.C.C. He was made a caught by his own conscience. with a book entitled, “How to Get with an iron and board, shoe shin first lieutenant in 1938, captain French Revolution: “A Tale of a Rating or a Commission in the ing facilities, sewing and mending in 1941, and major in 1942. Two Cities” by Charles Dickens Army, Navy, Coast Guard or Mer service. In that year he went to Ireland must lead any list of popular nov chant Marine.” For three months If a soldier hurts himself, there with the Fifth Corps, where he els of this period. he was busy night and day com is also a first aid room. Even a served as Adjutant General. He In “The Scarlet Pimpernel” by piling the data w-hich he gathered continued in this capacity with the Baroness Orczy (Leslie Howard in Washington and New York. He place for your girl friend to pow der her nose is part of the George Headquarters, Service of Supply, starred in the movie version) a finished during the two weeks’ and on the memorable November White Service. daring band of young Englishmen furlough alloted him between medi 8, landed in Africa with the Ameri rescue members of the French no cal examination and induction. The can forces. Farewell Party bility from the Terrorists of book is a “must” for all those who After serving in various sections The Field Artillerymen of the France. contemplate joining the forces, a Timber Wolf Division treat the PX of Algeria and Tunisia, he returned Applaud Forester book reviewer says. At last count gals really swell. Mrs. Bowen, man to this country in March in charge Napoleonic Wars: For sheer the book spld 75,000 copies, but ager. was given a bang-up farewell of a number of German prisoners story-telling ability few have sur Pvt. Galkin is still sweating out party this week, arranged by Sgt. of war and several Americans who passed C. S. Forester in his trilogy that Pfc. stripe. Richardson. had been wounded in action. He “Captain Horatio Hornblower.” then reported at Fort Washington, Everyone is bound to enjoy the DIVERSIFIED TALENT Musical Treat Maryland, and was sent to Camp saga of that self-contained but Following the movie show at To those in Service Club 2 last Adair. lovable captain of H. M. S. frigate Club 1 last Sunday night was an Monday noon-time, it was a re Major Shriver is an ardent horse- j Lydia. informal entertainment featuring freshing treat to hear Ida Roth man and enjoys hunting. Europe during this period has Pvt. Ned Harley, duets in Spanish Rudner playing some really fine never been better portrayed than by Pvts. Manuel Morales and Lupe classical selections as only she can. Although the Texas prison sys in “Vanity Fair” by William Make Garzo, Pvt. Walter James, Pvt. She is a professional pianist and tem produces all its own sugar, ra- peace Thackeray. James Tierney and Sgt. Earl Ed gave many concerts back east in tioning within the walls is the same American historical novels are wards, “The Waltz King.” New York, her home. as on the outside. » ; * V v*' Camp Adair Sentry PXs Ration Candy, Chewing Gum, Cigars Oversea Soldiers Get All They Want Lt. Frank L. Moore, post ex change officer announces that cer tain luxury items are now limited at all the PXs within Camp Adair. Lt Moore declared that this is “be ing done so that the boys over seas can have everything they want. Included in the rationed items are chewing gum, not to exceed two packages per sale; candy bars, not to exceed two bars per sale; candy rolls, not to exceed two rolls per sale; cigars, bulk not to exceed six per sale; cigars pack aged, not more than one package containing more than five or ten per sale. The exchange officer reports that the purpose of limiting candy and gum is to conserve sugar. For Stogey Men Lt. Moore said although there is plenty of tobacco that the scar city of help makes it impossible to supply enough cigars for the boys in this country as well as those overseas. “The rationing within the con tinental United States was put into effect so that it would be possible to give soldiers in foreign theaters everything they want without reservation,” said Lt. Moore. Yanks, Tommies Are Arm In Arm (Continued From Page 1) African campaign, than ever in history, and (2) Those German prisoners when captured proved to be well- conditioned troops of high morale and supremely confident (until not less than a month and a half ago at any rate) of ultimate Axis vic tory. Major Shriver, who incident ally lauded the complete authen ticity of the recent film shown at Adair, “Desert Victory,” said that admittedly, in the last month, it was “pretty hot in one spot—and very, ver}’ tough.” Significant in the British-Ameri can spirit manifest, is the fact that it is rare any more to see a group of soldiers from either force walk ing down a street, without one or two soldiers of the other forces in the group. “When you understand a man you will probably like him; and it works both ways,” as the North Africa troops are discovering. Major Boyd, who went to Africa from England, where he found the English and Irish people extreme ly considerate and hospitable, was in Africa 4I/2 months, with Base Headquarters in the Algerian- Tunisian area. Major Shriver first entered the Army at Fort Logan, Utah, in 1926, has served off and on since. He has been on active duty since 1935. He went to the British Isles in May, 1942. Iowa-born (in 1907) his present home is Fort Collins, Colo. Free Film Bill Set Sunday at Club 1 Cpl. Ruddy Jacobi, the Cecil B. deMille of Service Club 1, an nounces the following program of short subjects to be shown at the club next Sunday night at 8 p. m.i “U. S. News Review,” “The Newr Oregon Trail,” “Defenders of In dia,” “Three in a Shell Hole” and “Five Men of Velish.” To say the least, the program is diversified, and for one, it will be interesting to learn just WHAT three can do in a shell hole!