Camo Adair Sentry
F?ze Eight
Albany Sophs
Present Show
High School Students
Present Variety Revue
At Service Club No. 1
S-ven acts, featuring talented
n.< bei - of the Sophomore class of
A’ any. were presented before an
enthusiastic audience of “Night
Clnb” patrons last Saturday night
a Service Club 1. Sgt. Parker lead
the Mountaineei Regiment band
frem the Timber Wolf Division for
darcing before and after the floor
show. A large crowd was on hand.
The show opened with the “Gay
90‘- Quartet” composed of David
Eakin. Kenny Cowgill. Eugene
Zctones and Dennis Ford. "Bath­
ing Beauties” came next and fea-
tu-ed Carley Carpenter. Pat Tuy-
cer, Donna Erg. Harriett Thomp­
son, Marcia Musgrave. Ruth Childs.
Ldis May Peterson. Jean Scott, Vir­
ginia Waggoner and DeEtt Gott.
The "Fireman’s Band” came next
and featured instrumentalists Jer­
ry Gregorsnn. Robert Newman. Le-
Roy Daniels. Loren Fisher, Norvil
Hadley and Messrs. Ford, Cowgill
and Zarones. They were followed
by an interpretive “Black and
White Dance” by Pat Alexander
ar.d Kenny Cowgill.
“Ridiculous and Sublime,” anoth­
er dance, featured Elaine McClell
Jan and Barbara Anderson, and
were followed by an encore-de-
mar.ding boogie-woogie pianist, Eu­
gene Zoranes.
A comic number, the “Harem-
ettes” was the finale and included
Philip Talbot, Dick Erb, Loren
Fisher and LeRoy Daniels. The
emcee was Russell Tripp and busi­
ness manager for the show is Dick
Hazelton.
Mrs. Frank Zoranes was accom-
parist throughout and the entire
production was directed by Miss
Edith Calavan. director of dra-
trades at Albany High School,
This type of variety show, fea-
luring civilian talent from sur­
rounding communities is always
well received on the post, and there
is the general hope that similar
psoductions will be brought here.
Variety Show
SOCIALLY SPEAKING
A Bride, A Groom, and A Wedding Cake
160 Play Bingo
Saturday Night Sill
Club 2’s popular weekly Bingo
Featured Pianists, and
games reached a peak in attend­
ance last Tuesday night with a
Artist at Club No. 2
record crowd estimated by Mrs.
Merriam as “at least 160" partici­
Service Club 2’s "Saturday Night
pating.
Rambles” last week again topped
The weekly games, which get the week’s entertainment roster by
underway around 8 p.m., "are con­ offering a variety floor show rang­
ducted by PFC Gus Cerase, of the ing from a unique “chalk-talk" by
club staff. Attractive prizes, in­ an artist to boogie-woogie piano
cluding cigarettes, candy and other numbers and a “take-off", on Bob
gifts, are distributed to men and Burns.
women making highest scores at
Among those appearing on the
each game.
i show were Pvt. Townsend,- piano
All EM at Adair, as well as their stylist whose numbers were well
guests, are invited to drop in at received. Pvt. James Hall, jazz
the club and participate.
pianist, appeared in several num­
bers with the band, which for the
occasion was a small dance com-
I bination from the new divisional
band.
Mr. Beldon. electrician at the
Club, came as a newcomer to the
It is a delight to hear a program i list of talent appearing at the club.
so refreshingly new.” was the His voice and inflections are a
comment following last Sunday “natural” for Bob Burns, the Ar­
afternoon’s concert by Florence C. kansas Traveler who turned a piece
Merriam, contralto soloist, and di­ of lead pipe and a funnel into a
rectress of Camp Adair's Service nationally-popular musical instru­
Club 2. She sang at the Portland ment ... the bazooka. Mr. Beldon
Art Museum in the Artists Series appeared as a surprise to even
and modestly admitted she broke those attached to the club staff.
Novelty of the evening was Mrs.
all precedents of the museum by
Mimi
Dimenstein. young artist,
being called back for several en­
who
in
a few brief minutes did a
cores.
dozen
or
so sketches in her “Chalk
Her accompanist was C. Robert
Laxson of the music department Talk.” The other “gal” appearing
of Oregon College of Education in on the program was Miss Virginia
Monmouth, and a representation of Steed of Corvallis, who sang sev­
soldiers from this post together eral selections.
A large crowd was on hand at
with others in Portland over the
the
club.
week end were on hand.
Next
week, another variety floor
Mrs. Merriam offered a diversi­
fied program, ranging in variety show will be presented.
from Bizet’s “Agnus Dei” to Mac-
Dowell’s “Midsummer Lullaby.”
Square Dance the Go
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Florence Merriam
Sings in Portland
Mrs. George Allen cuts the first slice of her wedding cake
a« her husband looks on. This photo was snapped at Cafeteria
No. 2 where a reception was held following their wedding con­
ducted last Tuesday night in Post Chapel No. 1 by Chaplain
Harmon. The Pfc. is assigned to the Motorcycle Squad of the
Military Police and the Sirs, (the former Belva Larson) is
employed at Service Club 2. —Signal Corps photo.
‘■Jane Eyre.” Period Play.
Coming Here on June 6
‘•Jane Eyre.” based on Char­
lotte Bronte’s dynamic novel,
will be produced at War Dept.
Theater 2 on June 6 by the Sen­
ior Class at McMinnville, it
was announced today by Mrs.
Margaret Blodgett, who to­
gether with Post Theater Offi­
cer. Lt. William Benson, made
arrangements for its presenta­
tion before Camp Adair au­
diences. Mr. R. H. Parent, di­
rector of speech and drama at
McMinnville, is in charge of the
production.
Wedding Reception
Heid for Allens
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USO May Phone Home
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Tuesdays at Corvallis
The USO CLUB CORVALLIS
regularly holds square dancing
classes on Tuesdays, at eight
o’clock. These classes have been
proven very popular judging by
the attendance each week.
All service men interested in
learning square dancing are asked
to join us at the USO CLUB on
Tuesday evenings. Junior hostess­
es add to the success of the eve­
ning. (Natcherly!)
All entertainers are invited to
MP and Bride Receive participate in the Talent Night
Saturday, at the USO CLUB COR­
Guests at Club 2
VALLIS. .
Winners will be awarded not
A wedding reception for PFC only a telephone call to any part
George Alien and his lovely new of the United States, but also a
SERENADE the patients
bride, the former Belva Larsen of chance to broadcast over the sta­
The Mountaineers Dance Band,
Service Club Two’s fountain staff,, tion KOAC. Hopes are to build this
ifom the Timber Wolf Division,
was held last Tuesday night, May up into a regular broadcast.
pteyed a program of dance music
18, in the club cafeteria following
last Saturday night at 6:30 for
their wedding in Post Chapel 1 with
the patients at the Station Hospi­
Chaplain Lloyd V. Harmon officiat­
tal.
I ing at the 8 p.m. ceremony.
Thirty-seven guests were pres-
l ent at the reception and a four-tier
The second in a series of infor- Corvallis to be dancing partners,
j wedding cake was baked for the mal dances was held last Tuesday i The initial dance was so popular
couple by the cafeteria chef. The night at Service Quh 2, with jun- that Mrs. Merriam, Club directress,
banquet table was decorated with I ior hostesses coming over from decided to make this weekly in-
By Adele Adair
I So, why not drop over to Club 1 white tapers and was centered by i
l formal hop a regular part of the
i Service Club program.
Didn’t get around to shaktn’ < tonight and learn the fundamentals , a bouquet of roses, snapdragon and Sgt. Sansonia Provides
these maracas last Thursday night of one-two-three-kick, etc. It’s lots, fem.
The combination divisional dance
I Mrs. Todd, cafeteria cashier, | Entertainment at Club 2 , band, specializing In sweet swing
at Chib 1 after all. Seems those of fun. See you there.
I made the appointments and ar-1
gals from Monmouth were duty­
Club 2 was all dressed up for | , and torrid jive, is new to Camp
bound to study for their finals . . . Interesting Individuals j ranged for the guests, many of
Adair audiences and is under the
whom are members of the Post • Sunday this week. The centerpiece I baton of Sgt. Rankin and super­
ar.d couldn’t get over. So out Rhum­ I
Military Police motorcycle squad consisted of a table upon which j vised by Warrant Officer Chris­
ba class sorta didn’t come off as Entertain at Club 1
stood a vase of flowers. Soldiers
to which PFC Allen is assigned.
anticipated.
tianson. This well-rounded musi­
Interesting personalities a r e
Mrs. Allen chose a blue ensemble throughout the club were reading cal organization, with an average
BUT . . . tonight, full promise plentiful around Club 1, many* of with white accessories for her wed- books, lounging or chatting with
of 16-pieces, is novel in that each
ha been given by the powers that whom were associated with the en- ding> and WO|.e a corsajrF of ^ason. friends.
be xhat a busload of Monmouth tertainment field before entering aj flowers. The couple plan to make
In one corner good-natured Sgt. member wears a special outfit . . .
ber .ties will be here around 8 P.M. the Army.
Nick Sansonia was giving a box tan and brown jacket with suntan
their home in nearby Monmouth.
for this Latin-American dance
S/Sgt. Norman Little fronj the
seat performance to a few music shirt and suntan bow tie. To say
nig'.t, which is conducted weekly Sea Gull Regiment Timber Wolf
lovers grouped around the piano. they are swell is a gross under­
by Lt. John Hammes of the Tank Division i< an example. Before his 'Wandering' Soldiers
He played light numbers, fitting statement.
De‘trove s and Miss June Powell of induction, he was a radio producer
A large crowd has been in at­
for the setting. Among his selec­
Club l’s library staff. Both really’ in California. Now he visits Club 1 Entertain at Clubs
tendance
both times as this weekly
tions were “Come Back to Sorren­
kn<*w all that’s worth knowing every Saturday evening and helps
feature
has
developed into one of
to.” “Sleepy Lagoon,” “Trees,”
Floating between clubs 1 and 2 “Nocturne,” and “Liebestraum.”
about the rhumba, conga, tango, with the microphone set-up.
the most popular mid-week enter­
9f
samba and other “south of the bor­
Cpl. Charlie Avelar, of the Tim­ are three “Medieval Troubadours.
The box seat audience consisted tainments on the post.
der ’ dances . . . and have shown ber Wolf Division also did his part Sgt. Earl Edwards of the Timber of Sgt. Robert Ruskauff, Hq. Co.,
An effort is being made by Mrs.
exr-eme patience and skill in teach­ last Saturday etening. He is an ac­ Wolf Division ‘has been christened SCU; Pvt. Walter J. Richards, Merriam and Miss Kuhwarth to
ing others how its done.
complished pianist and filled in as the ‘‘Waltz King.” He can real­ SCU QM; Pvt Joe Goff, Tent City have more girls come out to the
Now that a mper-duper band with the cabaret orrhestra in the ly tickle the ivories; favors Jo- QM; Pvt. Raymond Voll, Timber post . . . because a shortage of jun­
. . . specializing in Latin-American absence of the regular band mem­ hann Strauss.
Wolf Mountaineers; Pvt. Elmer Bo­ ior hostesses is obvious as the stag
On some occasions. Pvt. Gus Ni- gart, Timber Wolf Geysers; Pvt, line increases.
rhythms . . . has- hit the post, the ber.
classes are convicted with “live”
On Sunday morning, Pvt. Charles cholas of the SCU MP’s breaks out Edward Tinsley, Hdq. company
Both hostesses issue the invita­
rather than canned music. And it Duncan dropped m at the club and in a sweet tenor voice. Another so­ SCU; Pvt. Michael Donofrio, Hq. tion to girl working on the post to
makes all the difference in the gave a two hour recital of light loist is Pvt. George Goldberg of Co. SCU; Miss Gwyneth Well«; and stay -over occasionally on Tuesday
world.
musical compositions
the piano. Special Troops Headquarters.
; Miss Laurel Cox.
\ nights for these dances.
Adele Looks Forward to Tonight's
Latin-American Dance at Club 1
New Band Makes Bow at Tuesday Hop
At Club 2, Need More Jr. Hostesses